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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-11
INVENTION
 TO BE INSTALLED
Pennsylvania Coke Company Orders Rolling Dump for Shaft Mines
 Designed By Local Operator

A patented rolling dump for shaft mines, designed. and patented by Erskine Ramsay of Birmingham, will be installed in the plant of the H. c. Prick Coke company of Connellsville, Pa.
 The rolling dump was designed by MT. : Ramsay several years ago but has not been placed on the commercial market until recently. One of the patented dumps Is operating at Banner mines, owned by Mr. Ramsay and G. B. Mccormack. It has been inspected by the engineers for the famous Prick company and they pro- nounced it one of the best affairs of it's kind ever designed. The patent is sim- liar to one secured by MT. Ramsay for slope mines, and is of great value in handling the product rapidly and with the least possible cost. The machine operates by complete circle rolls and is simple in construction.
 MT. Ramsay, who has the rights to the valuable patent, said the one at Banner was the first ever constructed, while the Prick one would be the second. IL is planned to install the plants at several of the noted mines throughout the coun- try.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-11
FINE DECREASE IN C|TY'S DEATH RATE
 DURING PAST YEAR Total Rate for the Year Only 17.31-Among Whites
 Was Only 12.70 NEGRO DEATHS HELP
 SWELL CITY'S TOTAL The White Births Ahead of Deaths But Negro Deaths Are Ahead of Births.
 Interesting Figures From
 Health Department

The death rate in the city of Birrning- ham for the year 1910 shows a marked decrease of over per cent from the record of 1909. Complete figures com of Health Officer Robert Nelson indicate that the death rate for the year just past was only 17.31. When the negro population of Birmingham is considered, this Is remarkably low, and will compare 1avorably with any other city in the country
 The death rate for 1909 was 1867. The remarkable feature is that the 1909 rate covers only the population of the original Birmingham while the reduced rate for 1910 covers the whole of Greater Bir- mingham
 The fact that nearly 1000 sewer connec- tions were made during the year, that an ncessant campaign against flies was waged, that health conditions were gen. erally improved all over the city, is con- sidered responsible for the decrease.
 When 1t is considered that the death rate among whites was only 127O as com pared to 1890 in 1909; the health conditions among whites may be appreciated. The negro deaths are responsible for the higher total rate. Negroes died In 1910 at the rate of 25.27, and in 1909, 3O.57.
 There were 2597 deaths within the linn its of Greater Birmingham last year. Of these 1907 were whites and 1890 were blacks.
 The greatest number of deaths occurred between birth and five years, 657 chil- dren dying under five years of age. Be- tween five and 20 comparatively few died, but between 20 and 50, 446 died, or nearly one-fourth of the total deaths. Three hundred and seventy -one died between 30 and 40 years of age. During these three periods were recorded the largest number of deaths.
 The official figures for births were also issued yesterday Two thousand, seven hundred and seventy-seven children were born during the year, showing 1S0 more births than deaths. Of the total births 1875 were white and 902 colored, showing that while 66S more whites were born than died, ASS more negroes died than were born.
 Here are the birth rates compared with the previous year: 1910, total rate, 1851 i; 1909, 2o6O; whites, 19lo 1873; 1909. 2O.o2; negroes, 1910, 1e4O; 1909, 21.6S.
 The report for the month of December shows 27O births and 227 deaths. De- cernber was the worst month in the year, tuberculosis making its usual winter in- roads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-11
HUDDLESTON COMES
 BACK AT WILLIAMS
Thinks His Opponent fin Council Is Fol-
 lowing "Beaten Path" in 7i" His Statements

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Alderman John F. williams, in his last interview, follows the beaten path; the representative Of the interests has always called the reformer 'demagogue,'' and the latter has always retorted "grafter'' '' Epithets will serve no purpose in the present instance; MT. Williams status, as well as my own, is well known.
 l have not had to. back a 'bob-taied fush' in the game at the city hall. h. deed. I have held excellent cards; but what can I do against "The Heather Chinee,' with surplus aces in his sleeve.
 It is very true that there is no peonage in the City Council. MT. Williams should rub up his knowledge as to what it takes to constitute that crime. One of its es- stntial elements is involuntary servitude, and no one has yet asserted that the stondpatters are not the willing servants oe the policies that they stand for
 GEORGE HUDDLESTON.
 Birmingham. January 10, 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-11
LEASE ORE MINES
Anniston Interests Will Use Ore From
 Mine at Frog Mountain

The first announced plan of the Pratt Consolidated as to their ore lands re- gently acquired of the Alabama-Georgia scompany was made yesterday when it was said that the ore mine at Frog mountain, two washers and quite little acreage had been leased to the furnace Interests of Anniston for five years. The mine output will be used at the Woodstock furnaces of the Anniston plant and will total about 15O0 tons of ore per month. The new owners of the company will make other arrangements in regard to the new properties soon.
 The ore from the properties near Cedar town are said to be exceedingly valuable and are being eagerly sought by the fur race interests.
 It is believed that the new owners will spend large sum of money on the properties which, it is expected, will result in their being among the most productive in the ore region.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-11
Will Be Sixteen Stories High and Located on PreS-
 ent Bank Site
BUILDING COMMITTEE
 TO GET BUSY AT ONCE
Structure Is to He 50x125 Feet and and Cost Not Less Than Half MiIlion-Four Skyscrapers
 on One Intersection
Another steel-frame building.

Another steel-frame building.
 It Is to be IS stories high.
 It will cover an area of 50x125 feet.
 It will be of high-class construction and will cost not less than $500,000.
 Such will be the new quarters of the American Trust and Savings bank on it's present site at the southeast corner of Twentieth street and First avenue, known as the old Alabama bank corner.
 When the bank bought the building which it occupies it was understood that skyscraper would some day be erected on that site; but 1910 was, 1t is said, a year of exceptional prosperity in the American Trusts history, and so 1t was decided by the board of directors yester- day to go right ahead with the new edi- flee. building committee was appointed consisting of w. H. Kettig, J. w. Me- Queen and Morris Bush, who, in con- junction with President w. w. Crawford will proceed to confer with architects, study details and submit plans to the stockholders meeting, which will be called to ratify the increase in the banks capital stock from s2OO,OOO to $5OO,0OO, unan- imously recommended by the directorate.
 With the new bank quarters all four corners at Twentieth street and First avenue will be marked by steel frame buildings-the three already there being the Woodward, 10 stories high, the first modern office structure built in Birming- ham; the Marx, 16 stories and the Empire, Is stories.
 President Crawford said: ''Yes, the American Trust and Savings is to build for itself a skyscraper home. There will be no unnecessary delay. The com mittee having the building enterprise in hand will probably be ready to report in March, about the time the stockholders ae board to increase our capital stock to $5Oo,ooo.
 ''It is likely that the bank will break ground for the 16-story building early in the summer. It is particularly gratify ing to me as a matter of sentiment that we are to remain at our present site, which is the oldest bank corner in Bir- mingham."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-11
BURST WATER MAIN
 CAUSES TROUBLE

fence to pedestrians was caused yester- day afternoon by the bursting of a water main on Twenty-first street and Avenue c, south. The main burst suddenly and the water was of such volume as to pre- vent traffic on Twenty first street and seriously hinder it on Twentieth street.
 The Water Works company was at once notified, and a crew of repairers hurried to the scene After several hours of hard work they checked the flow. The burst ing of the pipe was caused by over pressure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-11
Work on Fifth Avenue

Street Commissioner Frank Gafford an- nounces that he has completed the work of laying coke braize on Fifth avenue from Twenty-eighth street to F'ifty-sev- enth street, Woodlawp. This material is taken from the Sloss yards, and makes the cheapest material the only cost be- ing for haulage. It will make a good road for the three coming months of bad weather. This practically connects Bir- mingham with East Lake with good roads
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-11
MARBLE LACKING
Fire at Sylncauga Plant Delays Work on Bank's New Home

The fire which destroyed the marble plant at Sylacauga also destroyed some of the marble to be used in the interior and exterior work on the Peoples Savings Bank and Trust conpanys new home. The bank will on this account be delayed in getting into its new place until March 1.
 The marble for the edifice was being carved to fit the measurements of the designers here when the fire totally de- stroyed the plant. The columns which were injured and the pedestal pieces are being shaped up now at the plant and will be sent here as rapidly as possi- b1a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-11
FRANKLIN SOCIETY
 ELECTS OFFICERS

The Franklin LiterISy society of How ard college has elect the following of- iicers for the ensuing term:
 President, B. O. Bently; vice president, P. w. Lett; councillor, w. l.. Thomas; secretary, B. F. Rountree; treasurer, o. B. Kingrey: critic, c. B. Hasty; chap lain. I. S. Dunsmore; doorkeeper, Sar- nett Harris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-11
NELSON NOW AT HEAD OF
 PROVIDENCE OIL AND GAS co

Jr., H. w. Coffin, Emmett Collins, J. L. Davidson and E. L. Brown of Birmins- ham.
 The board of directors gave the presi- dent authority to begin work immediate ly on proving the field by drilling addi- tlonal wells, covering a wide area of territory. The organization was effected in perfect harmony Arrangements have been made to secure the services of an expert gas man from Pennsylvania, who will arrive in few days and take active charge of the field work.
 It was also learned yesterday that the new owners of the Providence Oil and Gas company have acquired some 5000 acres of additional land adjacent to this territory and in the opinion of experts 1t is unusually well selected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-11
Pennsylvania Railroad Man Here

George w. Weedon, assistant general passenger agent for the Pennsylvania railroad lines west of Pittsburg, with headquarters in Cincinnati, was here yes terday. He was with R. H. Lacey. south ern passenger agent, and other officers making a trip of inspection in the south. Mir. Weedon said business during the holidays and the months preceding was enormous and exceedingly gratifying to the railroad officials of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-11
Mountain Oak Land Company

Certificate of incorporation of the Mountain Oak Land company has been filed in the office of the probate court. The company will engage in a general real estate business, and the principal of- flee will be located in Birmingham. Four thousand dollars is the authorized capital stock with 5000 of which the company will begin business The elected officers of said company are Walter B. Fowlkes, president; Richard V. Evans, vice presi- dent; Walter B. Fowlkes, treasurer; Jo- eeph T. Collins, Jr., secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-11
Increase of Stock

At a meeting of the stockholders of the Certified Milk company, incorporated on January G. resolution was adopted providing that the capital stock of the corporation be increased from the sum of s600O to the sum of sl00Oo, the increase to be divided into 40 shares at par value of S100 each. The certificate was filed yesterday in the probate court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-11
STRONG BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS NAMED AND PRESIDENT WILL BEGIN AT ONCE TO PROVE OUT OIL AND GAS FIELD

The directors of the Providence Oil and Gas company held a meeting at the office of Frank Nelson, Jr., in the Brown Marx building yesterday. The much talked of reorganization plan was ef- fected and Frank Nelson, Jr., was elect ed president, with the following board: R. H. Baker of Austin. Tex, president of the Texas Central Railroad company; W. H. Davis of Delaware, w. H. Has senger, H. G. Woodward, Frank Nelson,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-11
Mrs. Mongana Yielding

Mrs Morgana Yielding, wife of F. B. Yielding, died yesterday morning at her residence, 1600 Allen street. North High lands. The funeral services will be con ducted from Wesley Chapel church, in- terment Oak Hill cemetery. The follow ing are the active pallbearers: IN. l.. Miller. M. A. Myatt. W. M. Cosby. R. E. Collins, George B. Tarrant and Dr. Felix I. Tarrant. The honorary pallbearers are the following: James McPherson, pr. J. C. Westbrook. C. A. Jones, E. N. Hamill. J. A. Selman B. c. Bynum, J. M. Grif- fin. E.. J. Blackwood, E. G. Hagood, D. R. Copeland. M. J. Collins, w. R. Cannon, w. F. Martin, Alex Hall and w. w. Silk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-11
street Department Fcels Cut

The street commissioners office is the first to completely come under the re- duced appropriation accorded 1t by the City Council. The pay roll in labor for the first week of January was $1273-SO as compared to $172S.40 for the first week last December before the cut became effective. This shows a decrease of $454.60.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-11
F, M. Whitney

The funeral services of Sergeant F. M. Whitney of the Birmingham police force, who died at local infirmary Monday night at 1o:aO o'clock, will be held from the family residence. 251S Twenty-sixth avenue, North Birmingham, this morning at 10:30 o'clock, and the interment will be at Woodlawn cemetery. The Bir- mipgham police force will have charge of the ceremonies The deceased is sur- vived by widow. mother and two sons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-11
Moose Band to Montgomery

Announcement is made that Romeos S Moose band will take part in the inaugur- ation of Governor O'Neal at Montgomery next Monday. MT. Romeo states that he will carry 20 pieces and the Birmingham band expects to take prominent part fin the big parade which is planned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-11
Marriage Licenses Issued

The following marriage licenses have been issued from the office of the pro- bate court: Miss Daisy Lee Bray.
 J. A. Killgore of Birmingham to Miss Ophelia Johnson.
 Feliz Riley of Adger to Miss Julia Ham, monds.
 George O. Stuart of Birmingham to Mrs. Martha Gibson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-11
Traders National Bank

At meeting of the Traders National bank yesterday afternoon the old direct ors and officers were reelected with the addition of the three following members to the board: Sterling J. Foster, W. H Durand and A. Leo Oberdorfer. The Traders National is capitalized at s1o0,0O0. Following are the officers and directors: John H. Frye, president; Otto Mooney cashier; directors. o. B. Smith, John H. Miller, Frank Nelson, Jr., F. I. Tarrant, c. S. Bissell. Sibley P. King, Richard w. Massey E. R. McDavid, John H. Frye. Sterling J. Foster. W. H. Durand and A. Leo Oberdorfe~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-11
AlIegc Personal Injuries

Suit for s30,000 damages was filed in the circuit court yesterday by Della Williams against the Birmingham Rail- way. Light and Power company for al- legged personal injuries received while passenger on one of the cars of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-11
Other Banks

The Commercial State bank did not hold a meeting yesterday on account of the absence of President John D. FL liott However, meeting will be held within a few days and the old officers reelected The Bank of Ensley, now in Birmingham, which is owned by Ram say & Mccormack, did not have meet ing owing to the fact that 1t is a prl- vate corporation and the officers are appointiye
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-11
Consent Judgments

Judgments by consent were yesterday made in the following cases in the city court: Katie Shubert, $500 dam ages for personal injuries against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company; $500 damages for personal in- juries to Julia F. Zasprow against the same, and W. H. Zasprow, $4o0 dam ages for personal injuries against the same.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-11
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. MoIlie Brasher

Mrs. Mollie Brasher, aged A years, died Monday night at 10 o'clock at her late residence, First avenue and Thirty ninth street. The funeral services were held from the family residence yesterday aft ernoon at o'clock and interment was in Woodlawn cemetery. The deceased is survived by husband and several chill Hren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-11
Company D Men Called

Captain M D. Smith of Company E, Second infantry. A N G., has ordered all members of his command to be pres ent at their armory tonight for the pur- pose of preparing for the inaugural parade, in which they will participate Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-11
Clyde ". Mehaney

The funeral services of Clyde w. Me haffey, who died Monday night from gun shot wounds inflicted by another, will be held from the residence of his parents, MT. and Mrs. J. R. Mehaffey. 1903 North Twentieth street. this morning at 10 o'clock Interment will be at Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-11
Merchants and Mechanics

The stockholders of the Merchants and Mechanics bank elected the old officers and promoted two. Nose Levy was made vice president, succeeding W. H. Nevns, while Al c Garber, former assistant cash fer, was made cashier. William A. Porter was reelected president, while J w. Sparkman was elected assistant cashier.
 Tn the directorate the following were elected: B. G. Copeland. James Ash worth, George H. Harris, T. W. oByrne, J. K. Warren, Wyatt Hefiin, John H. Adams, W. G. Oliver, F. D. Smith, W. J. varley R. G. Hewitt, H. c. Abbott, w. V. M Robertson, Jr.. Louis Pizitz, Allen J. Krebs, C.. H. Stubbs, W. O.. I.anning George w. Rains, John T. Mor- gan, R. E. Collins, J. J. shannon. G. W. Yancey, W. M. Burgin, Nose Levy, w. A. Porter.
 A statement of this bank after about IS months of life shows large gains. The de- posits at the 1909 meeting were $297 900, while at the meeting yesterday a growth was shown to s524,0OO, with a net profit the first year of s910O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-11

Train Schedules A., B. & A. Information cheerfully furn- ished at A., B. & A. city office, 1903 First avenue. Bell Main 1486, Peoples 2401.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-11
Jefferson County Savings Bank

Jefferson County Savings Bank
 The meeting of stockholders at the Jeff ferson County Savings bank did not re- suit in any changes. The old officers were reelected as follows
 c. F. Ensen, chairman; F.. F. Enslen, president; Charles E. Thomas, vice presi- dent; William c. Sterrett, cashier; W. D. Enslen, assistant cashier.
 This bank has grown rapidly during the year as the last statement shows surplus and undivided profits of $106 661 .09, with deposits considerably over s1000,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-11

is moving right ahead and business in
 general promises to be highly satisfac- tory"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-11
Birmingham Trust and Savings Go.

The Birmingham Trust and Savings company elected all the old officers as follows:
 A. W. Smith, president Tom O. Smith, vice president; W. H. Manly, cashier Benson Cain, assistant cashier; c. D. Gotten, assistant cashier; E. W. Finch, assistant cashier
 This institution has surplus of s4O0,- 000, with capital of so000O0, and has increased in deposits rapidly.
 The directors include A. D. Smith, T. o. Smith, J. M. Caldwell, T. H. Benners, Lee c. Bradley, $. l.. Earle, William T. Grubb. w E. Henley, F. H. Lathrop, R. S. Munger, W. T. Northington. 1T. J. Porter James Spence, R. A. Terrell and William Woodward of New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-11
Peoples Saving Bnnk

At the Peoples Savings Bank and Trust company meeting all the old officers were elected, while Henry Chisholm was cle- vated to the position of assistant cashier from that of receiving teller. The of ficers elected were Henry B. Gray, presi- dent: w. D. Lyman, cashier; William D. Latham, assistant cashier, and Mr. Chisholm. The bank shows deposits of over $1, ,00o,000 with an undivided profit above anything in the history of the com pany The Peoples officers expect to get into their new home March 1. after being delayed by a fire at the marble works which destroyed some columns for the new place. The officers expect a better year in 1911 than the one just passed, which was good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-11
sHAw. The undertaker. Phones ..
GREEN Undertaking Co. Phones loo2

IIcE LoY. .undertaker. Phones 7M
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-10

business OF the Tehuantepec railway,
in which Mexican and some American
interests have invested something
like s100,000,000 of capital This rail
way" said Senior Madero, lis at the
zenith of its power financially and is
practically coming money It runs
from the port of Mexico. on the At
lantic coast, to 5alina Cruz, on the
aciffc, and controls almost every bit
4of freight and transportation south of
the great transcontinental American
goa.ls, 1t can easily be seen what the
OPENING of the Panama canal will do
to the Tehuantepec railway. And 1t
must be remembered that President
Diaz has never forgotten and never
will forget that the United States as
the dominant nation of the western
hemisphere interfered with the plans
of bygoie schemers by countenancing
the revolt which led ultimately to the
annexing of the state of Texas. Presi-
Gent Diaz has always felt-and he
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-10

Of the voters in the precinct where
the school is to be maintained. The
court held that since the teaching
of the young to be useful, upright
Christian citizens is not inimical ia
the public safety, public morals, or
the public health, such an act must
be invalid. The constitution of the
state recognizes it a substantial gooj
10 educate the youth Of the state, and
declares the policy that "the General
Assembly Shall provide for
an efficient system of schools through
out the state" Bill of Rights, D. /
reads: "All men are, by nature, free
and equal, and have certain Inherent
and inalienablc rights, among which
nay he reckoned right of
acquiring and protecting property
AMI that absolute and arbitrary pow
en- over the lives and property of
freemen exists nowhere fin a repub.
lic." etc. The court Of appeals Of Ken
lucky says: Education strengthens
the mind, purifies the heart. and wild
ems the horizon Of thought. Ii mag
nifies the domain Of hope. multiplies
the chances Of success in life, and
opens wide the door of opportunity
to the poor as well as to the rich. It
makes men better husbands, better
fathers, and better citizens. The leg
stature may prohibit the mingling OF
white and colored children in the
same schools, or in schools of imme
date proximity; it may be within the
police power to prohibit co-educatioG
of the sexes, or In any other reason,
able way regulate the mere manner
OF educating the youth, but 4 caq
never arbitrarily prohibit education.