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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-18
DELAY ELECTION
 IN PROVIDENCE CO, Directors Will Meet Again
 Next Tuesday LOCAL MEN IN CONTROL Notable Feature Yesterday Was Ad- vance Made in Quotations of the Company's stock-AIIen Ap-
 pears to Be Leader
,OCAL MEN IN CONTROL

At a meeting of the stockholders of the Providence oil and Gas company, held yesterday afternoon, the election of per anent executive officers was passed un- til next Tuesday, when other men in- tcrested in the reorganization will be In the city. However, an important step was taken at the meeting yesterday when the offer for the purchase of the treas ury stock was accepted and an order s- sued to this effect. The offer was from prominent men of Birmingham. They secure by this transfer about 325, 900 shares of the treasury stock. The price was not mentioned.
 The sale of the stock carries with it the control of the company, and as Capt. J. V. Allen is buying the stock for close associates, 1t means that he will have a large part in the framing of the slate for officers.
 At the termination of the meeting held yesterday. at which all the directors were present, 1t was given out that thor ough investigation of the company would begin without delay, and if the invest- gation shows the properties to be In the
 
 then developments on a large scale will take place. Attorneys are engaged in looking into the legal holdings of the company and getting the stock and land titles into good shape.
 It was given out yesterday by some of the directors that no interest out side of Alabama or in Texas was trying at this time to control the company. IT was stated that sufficient finances are controlled by the new owners to secure any money needed without the assistance Of any outside concern. It was stated that Birmingham men are owners of the company now and intend to prove abso- lutely the merits of the properties. And If at the expiration of severe tests the virtue of the holdings were proved, then ripe lines will be constructed to this city and other towns. It was admitted, however, that various experts of other companies had been here with no spe- c:al purpose except to get line on what was transpiring in the district
 The most notable feature of the entire revolution in Providence Oil matters was the stock quotations yesterday. Ready sales were made ar quotations ranging as the day passed from IS cents to 22 cents per share, this quotation being marked advance over the quotation of 8 cents and 10 cents, prevailing for days past. The market opened strong and In the early hours sales were rapid. On the streets the stock was quoted at 30 cents. However, the brokers would not inflate the stock to that extent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-18
BEGIN WORK SOON ON
 TUSCALOOSA DEPOT

It was officially announced yesterday by the Alabama Great Southern rail road officers here that depot would be constructed at Tuscaloosa by that con- pany along lines which have been ap- proved by the company engineers and the railroad commission. The depot calls for the expenditure of a sum sufficient to put up 6 handsome building and the delay in It's construction was brought about by the civic body of Tuscaloosa requesting a union depot for that city.
 The depot will be constructed along the most modern lines and will be fin isbed handsomely. The plans for the depot are now in the hands of l.. Se- vier, general agent here for the com pany. He said details looking to the be- ginning of the work would be outlined soon, and active work commenced as quickly as possible. The abandonment of the union depot idea by the citizens of Tuscaloosa, after 1t was passed upon by the commission, is expected to secure for that city facilities enjoyed by few places of It's class in this state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-18
HEARING DELAYED
Expert Hillman Unable to Testify in
 Central of Georgia Case

The hearing of the rate litigation af- fecting the Central of Georgia railroad will not be reconvened in Birmingham today, as originally intended. The an- nouncement was made yesterday after A conference held here by Attorney Gem eral Alex M Garber, Chief Counsel Cum ningham for the railroad and Major Steiner of Montgomery. also represent ing the Central of Georgia. The reason given for the postponement was the in- ability of Expert c. W. Hillman to at- tend at the session. He advised the at- torneys and Judge Thorington that he was recalled in the case of the Illinois Central at Louisville. which is also be- ing disposed of similar to the Alabama methods. He was to have been exam ined by the state in rebuttal of testimony offered by witnesses for the railroad
 While no date has been set for the reconvening here, 1t was stated that MT. Hlllman would advise the officers to- morrow and immediately after hearing from him a date will be agreed upon.
 The rate hearing as to the Central of Georgia Is about to end With the ex- animation of MT. Hillman the state will close and the railroad will place only one more witness on. At the next ses- sion 1t is very likely that an end will he reached.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-18
SHE QUIT But Ii Was n Hard Pull.

It is hard to believe that coffee will put person in such a condition as it did an Ohio woman. She tells her own story.
 ''I did not believe coffee caused my tNSuble. and frequently said I liked 1t so WI l would not and could not, quit drinking > but I was a miserable suf- ferer from heart trouble and nervous prostration for four years.
 T was scarcely able to be around. had no energy and did not care for anything. Was emaciated and had a constant pain around my heart until thought l could not endure it.
 "Frequently I had nervous chills and the least excitement would drive sleep away. and any little noise would upset me terribly. I was gradually getting worse until finally one time 1t came over me and I asked myself what's the use of being sick all the time and buy ing medicine so that I could indulge myself In coffee?
 "So I thought I would see if could quit drinking coffee and got some Postum to help me quit. I made it strictly according to directions and I want to tell you, that change was the greatest step in my life. It was easy to quit coffee because I had the Postum which now like better than old coffee.
 one by one the old troubles left un- til now I am in splendid health, nerves steady, heart all right and the pain all gone. Never have any more nervous chills, don't take any medicine. can do all my homework and have done a great deal beside"
 Read "The Road to Melville. in pkgs.
 There's a Reason"
 Ever read the above letter. A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, s~s full af human Interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-18
Marriage Licenses Issued

Marriage licenses have been issued as follows from the office of the probate court:
 c. S. Trexler of Birmingham to Miss Bertha Galin.
 Knox Miller of Birmingham to Miss Lucy Morris
 Patrick H. Smith of Birmingham to Miss Stella Lavender.
 Ed Mills of Birmingham to Miss Leona Warren.
 Newton Clifton of Roper to Miss Fannie Sims.
 Louis Smith of Birmingham to Miss Pearie l.. Melvin.
 J. H. Rocker of Louisville to Miss AL berta Anderson.
 SIP. McElreath of Birmingham to Miss Emma Suggs. Mario Bonino of Birmingham to Miss Jennie Payne.
 Andrew Jeff Baggett of Birmingham 10 Miss Beulah w. Newman.
 Fred 0. Bynum of Boyles to Miss Ethel Burchfield.
 Allen H. Anchors of Talladega to Miss Allie Bell Downs.
 Howard E. Covey of Birmingham to Miss Ailene Denton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-18
WILL DEVELOP
 DAUPHIN ISLAND

Articles of incorporation for the 'Dauphin Island company" authorized to engage in general real estate busi- ness in regard to the development of Little Dauphin and Big Dauphin islands, Mobile county, were filed yesterday in the office of the probate court. The company is officered by George L. Wat kins, J. M. Dewberry and E. w. Thomp- son of Birmingham.
 The capital stock for purposes of in- corporation is placed at 5000. of which amount 5000 is paid in Officers and in- corporators named in the papers filed are: George l.. Watkins, president, one e10c share: J. NJ. Dewberry, vice presi- 6ent and treasurer shares E. w. Thompson, secretary, one share.
 The company Is authorized to acquire iittoral rights and privileges and to con duct a general real estate and land busi- ness on and about Dauphin islands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-18
CROWD OF SHRINERS
 TO BE HERE TONIGHT

special train of Shriners and pros pective Shriners from Anniston and Ciadsden will arrive in Birmingham this afternoon about o'clock. They will be greeted at the station by delegations from the Shrine here and cared for until the time is ripe for the beginning of the journey across the sands tonight
 The session, which will be ceremonial will be held in the Jefferson theatre The usual hall occupied by the Shrine here is not large enough to handle the large class and the visitors who will be here.
 It is the intention of the members of Zamora temple to make this session the largest in the history of the Shrine in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-18
COOSA FRANCHISE
 LIVE QUESTION

The request of the Coosa River De- velopment company for a franchise to bring electricity to Birmingham Is the next serious problem that faces the city fathers. It was referred to special con- mittee, which will report at the next meeting.
 Alderman M. J. Gregg takes the same position In this matter as he did when asked to grant the franchise to bring gas from Fayette. He favors 1t if a low enough price is specified. He thinks that no company should be allowed entrance unless agreeing from the beginning to furnish light and power cheaper than it can be furnished when manufactured with coal fuel right here at home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-18
SAFETY APPLIANCE ACT
Proceedings In Federal Court Against
 Frisco and Southern Roads

Charging that the Frisco and Southerp railroads have violated the safety ap- piiance requirements of the federal statutes, suits against these companies were started yesterday fin the federal courts by the department of justice.
 The complaints were made by spe- cial agent of the department of justice, who reported to the department that the two roads mentioned failed to properly repair certain parts of equipment with in reasonable time. The complaints were made to N. L. Steele. special as- sistant district attorney, who immedi- ately drew up the papers covering the violation and they were given over to the marshal to execute.
 The officials of the two companies in. volved fin the suit of the federal gov ernment would not discuss the pending cases when questioned yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-18
INCREASE IN OCTOBER
 IRON PRODUCTION

The production of Iron in Alabama for the month of October was approximate ly 11,000 tons greater than in the pre- ceding month. The make for October was 161 294 tons, according fo figures compiled in this city. The make for the month of September was 149,9sO, the ex- act increase being 11,3O4 tons.
 The increase over September was of merchant and nonmerchant iron, and includes the furnaces of the entire state. The inclination on the part of makers to increase the production indicates that a better tone is in sight, which will re- suit in increased activities this month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-18
Charged With Robbery

Ezekiel Hall was arrested yesterday by Detectives Williams and Murphy. charged with burglary and grand larceny. It is charged that the negro broke open the window of a store at 40 Twenty sixth street north, and robbed the cash regis ter. At one time the negro secured s.5O and second time $x3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-18
J. H. GRAY LEAVES Open Hearth Committee of Steel Cor poration Also Returns North

J. H. Gray, assistant to w. F. Corey, president of the Steel corporation, who joined several members of the open hearth committee here, returned to New York yesterday. With him were also the members of the committee who re- turned to the plants where they occupy important positions.
 MT. Gray and the members of the open hearth committee have inspected the en- tire holdings of the corporation in this district. and were very much pleased to witness such progress as has been made here during the past few years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-18
Condemned Man Dies in Jail

Eugene Twitty, negro under sentence tc hang, died yesterday morning at the county jail hospital after long Illness of tuberculosis. The negro was charged with killing Samuel Humstucker near the rolling mill several years ago. The negro had been sentenced to hang by the criminal court here and had appealed the case to the supreme court. One negro las already been hanged in connection with the murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-18
Thefts Reported Yesterday

The following small thefts were re- ported to the police department yester- day: J. G. Harris, one overcoat; S. D. Coodson, one horse; J. c. Byham, one set of tools; s. J. Raber, one overcoat, one suit; J. E. Reagor, one COW; John Rush. one trunk; George Jackson, one trunk,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-18
special Prayer Service

Special prayer service will be held tonight and tomorrow night at the South Highlands Presbyterian church in preparation for the great Bible meeting, which begins at the church Sunday. William R. Newell, reputed to be one of the best Bible preachers of the country, will lead the meeting Sum- day.
 
 to other interurban roads (and there are several that will co;ne) to build into our city.
 "8. Being ready to build the line and having relied upon perpetual grants. and perpetual grants being necessary for an independent line, we beg the city to renew the exact terms of our old fran chise.
 we are ready to spend s2,OO0,000 in cash at once in this district, and all we ask is the time and opportunity
 Morris Returns North
 J. H. Morris of Morris Bros, bankers. of Philadelphia, who are assisting in financing the Tidewater railroad, left yesterday for his home. He will be in New York next week, at which time 1t Is stated the contractors who are to build the Tidewater car line In Birmingham will be instructed to proceed. It was stated yesterday that the time given by the city to begin work will not be re- quired, and that 1t will get under way immediately
 However, 1t was stated that certain details had to be perfected in New York'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-18

To Hons c. A. Senn, c. w. Ferguson, H. A. Sharpe and C. c. Nesmith, judges of the city court of Birmingham, Ala hama.
 The state of Alabama, by Alex. M. Garber as the attorney general of Ala bama, respectfully shows unto your honors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-18
THE WEATHER

Washington, November 17.-Forecast for Alabama and ississippi-Probably light rain Friday; Saturday fair, light north west winds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-18


 possession, or under his control. or oper- ates rooms, or places of business, in in the city of Birmingham, Jefferson county, Alabama, and wherein he kept, offered for sale, or keeps for sale. and sold vinous, spurious or malt liquors, which by the law he Is prohibited from selling.
 That has on divers days. to-wit: From January, 1910. thence hitherto kept the said liquors for sale, offered them for sale, and has for divers days during the period of time mentioned above, sold large quantities thereof, and allowed some of it tv be drunk on his premises. and by keeping these prohibited l,ouors and by selling the same contrary to law, has created and maintained a common nuisance, or an unlawful drink ing place. in violation of the law.
 II
 The above. named person did on to-wit: July l. 1910, and since the approval of the acts of August g. 1909, and August 25, 1909, obtain from the revenue department of the United States government, an in- ternal revenue license as retail liquor dealer, a receipt or stamp Tor the special United States internal revenue tax for the sale of liquors in the place above described.
 That the above named person was not A druggist, and did not keep drug store al the above mentioned place, or in the above mentioned rooms. which were and are in a building not used exclusively for a dwelling house.
 "
 That the defendant keeps and main- tains at the aforementioned place an unlawful drinking place. or common nuisance, or liquor nuisance, and this bill Is filed to abate said nuisance, which is maintained by the defendant by us- ing therein bars, bar fittings, tables, chairs. bottles, glasses and other nova ble property in and about the sale of pro- hbited liquors.
 V.
 That to effectually abate the above de- scribed nuisance 1t is necessary for this court to grant to complainant writ of injunction. enjoining and restraining the defendant from the maintenance Of such nuisance, and from keeping for sale or offering for sale or selling any liquors the sale of which Is prohibited by law, and further to grant unto complainant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-18

Local office United States weather bu- reau, Birmingham, Ala. Report for 24 hours ended D. m, November r. 1910:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-18

possession, or under his control. or oper- ates rooms, or places of business, in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-18
Specimen of Bill

In equity. In the city court of Bir mingham. Alabama.
 The state of Alabama, complainant. vs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-18
Title Vested in City

''7. The title to the Fifth avenue line vests in the city perpetually, and this was done in order to unbottle Birming
 ham and to perpetually break the street railway monopoly existing here. Thas Fifth avenue line will cost us about $200.000 to construct and becomes a val uable asset to the city not only as an anti-monopoly agent, but as an invitation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-30
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE. III

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, III
" n. Fairfax street, Alexandria, Va
August II, 19l0.-To Ross i. Andrews
and the American Locomotive Appli-
ance Co. IA body corporate): You are
hereby notified thatr have fixed upon
the 10th day of SEPTEMBER, at 10
O'Clock a. m, at my office, as the time
and place when and where l shall pro
coed TO execute the decree rendered by
the Corporation Court ofthe city of Alex
andria, on the 9th day of August, 1910, In
the chancery suit of Ross p. Andrews.
who sues on behalf Of himself and all
other creditors OF the American Locomo-
tive Appliance Company, who may come
in and contribute TO the cost of this suit
against the American Locomotive APP
pIiance Company whereby l am required
TO state an account of the debts of the
American Locomotive Appliance Com
pany and their respective priorities, and
all other liens and claims there may be
upon the assets of this company, and re-
port what the assets of said company
consist Of At which time and place you
are required to attend.
Given under my hand as Commissioner
i'm Chancery of the said Court, the day
and wear first aforesaid.
FRED'K. p. RUSSELL,
Commissioner in Chancery.
augl1 law 4w-th
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-30
AIfxanoria Gazette.
TUESDAY EVENING, AUG. 80
An Innoeent Accomplish.

A smuggling story In which a wo'
man fooled her unsuspecting husband
Is told In the Century. The husband
was a retired general, martinez In
discipline and prescriptions regard
ing even the shadow Of laxity in the
performance Of his own obligations.
mo smuggling was to be permitted"
he told his wife, and before leaving
Paris he insisted on making q full list
of every dutiable article In his posses
sion. Unknown to him she bought
several yards Of venetian lace. How
TO hide 1t was problem until she
thought of ripping the lining Of his
oyercoat and hiding the lace inside.
She regarded her cunning as tremen-
dous Joke, and to this day he does not
know how she laughed to herself
when, wearing that very same coat on
the dock, he drew himself up to his
full military height and. with free
conscience, pointed to a tray contain
ing "all his purchases" No idea OF
anything so serious as defrauding the
government had ever entered her frol-
fcsome mind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-30

His arm was round her waist, her
hand was on bis shoulder, and they
were walking through the fields as
they had been wont to do for nine
long years.
EN-" said he, "we've been coortin'
a tidy time now"
mine year come mex August bank
holiday, George"
AZ told you. fust start of, as how
shouldn't be In no hurry to git mar
ried, En-"
you didn't tell no lie about 1t, nell
Their, George" she declared. with
sigh.
you're a-talkin' as If you was sorry
that Pm q man O. my word, En-" he
said reprovingly.
"Well, George" she replied. now
you mention II | have bin thlnkin' THE
last year or two that If you could see
your way to go back on your word
Just this once it wouldn't be amiss."-
London Mail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-30
The House Was Shaky.

When John Quincy Adams was
eighty years of age he met In the
streets of Boston an old friend. who
shook bis trembling hand and said
Good morning. and how is John
Quincy Adams todayT'
THANK you." was the ex-presidents
answer. "John Quincy Adams himself
Is we'll, sir; quite well, | thank you.
But the house in which be lives at
present is becoming dilapidated. 1t Is
lettering upon It's foundation. Time
and the seasons have nearly destroyed
II. Its roof is pretty well worn out
Its walls are much shattered, and 1t
trembles w every wind. The old
tenement d becoming almost uninhabit-
able, and / think John Quincy Adams
will have to move out Of 1t soon. But
be himself is quite well. sir; quite
we'll"
With that the venerable sixth presi-
dent Of the United States moved on
with the aid Of his staff.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-30
Had All His Nerve With Him.

In a downtown stand up lunch place,
where the chief source of the walters
revenue Is in the form Of tips and
where the patrons are supposed to step
lively so that those who walt may be
accommodated, a man has been com.
Ing Of late who brings a newspaper
with him and reads 1t leisurely, some
times for half an hour, while be takes
his modest luncheon. The waiter at
whose station be planted himself one
day recently was prepared for the
emergency, and when the man had
finished reading his paper the servant
handed him two others with the re-
mark: Maybe you'd like to see
theseT The other walters. knowing
Of the plot. looked to see the man wilt.
but were disappointed. He took the
papers with thanks. continued read
Ing, and finally, when he asked for his
check, asked also whether he might
keep the papers.-New York Tribune.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-30
nOne" as a Pronoun.

] have never been smitten with the
use of the word zone" as n pronoun.
II takes q word ,juggler to attempt 1t
and get away with It. Unless one feels
that one has won ones spurs In this
respect and can extricate oneself from
the mess one gets oneself and ones
readers into one should avoid the use
of the word one in referring to oneself
as one would plague.-London Idler.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-30
ona Of Ealh,s Predictions.

In 1874 Professor Rudolf Falb pre-
dicted an eruption Of Etna on Aug. p.
He offered a Vienna editor to write
an account of It If the editor would
send him to Sicily. Falb was commits
stoned. When he reached Etna there
was not the slightest sign Of disturb
ance. AS the 9th approached Falb
was tortured with anxiety and spent
sleepless nights watching the volcano.
Nothing happened on the 9th and
18th. The following morning the serv-
ant rushed into the professors room
shouting, IAN eruption, a terrible
eruptiong Ealb saw the spectacle and
sent off his dispatch.