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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-04-22
Assessment Probable.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. April 2l.-
The problem of how 10 raise $3.50 900
for the next two wears that the national
board may expand its scope dominated
today s session of the Young Women s
Christian association national conven-
ton. II is probable that a per capita
assessment will be made.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-04-22
SKIN TORTURED
BABIES SLEEP

A warm bath with Cuticura soap. fol-
lowed by a gentle amounting with Cuti-
cura ointment. is generally sufficient to
afford immediate comfort in the most
distressing forms OF itching. burning and
sca)y eczemas. rashes. irritatlons and in
Examinations OF infants and children. per-
NIT sleep for child and rest for parent,
and point 10 permanent relief when other
methods fall Peace falls upon distract.
ed households when these pure. sweet
and gentle emollients enter. No other
skin treatment costs so little and does
so much.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-04-22

A splendid weeks business at the
Orpheum incident 10 A good bill and at
tendant large audiences, will draw to
close WITH tnis evening presen1aon nnnt6e1
good bill is promised with the Four
Huntings. Bird Millman. Merrill and
Otto and several other winners on the
roster.
1t seems odd to characterize rural
drama as thoroughly wholesome. for that
points. YET when one stops to think OF
X. most of them have some disagreeabe
story. In Quincy Adams Sawyer" at
the. Garrick there is no such story The
serious part of II Is the story OF n blind
girl. No small amount of credit for the
heartfelt sympathy that goes out to the
blind girl. Alice Pettingiil, in her deep
affiction. is due to the clever acting Of
Miss Collier. The engagement OF Quincy
Adams Sawyer will close with perfor-
mances this afternoon and evening.
"A Trip TO the Moon will be the
musical comedy which the Allen Curtis
company will present at the Shubert.
beginning with the matinee this after
nees Sunday and Wednesday, There are
a number of song hits In the comedy,
and the music is OF the same catchy
order as that in MY Arizona Girl
which proved such a success the past
week.
r, Fl, Sothcrn and Miss Julia Mar
lowe will be warmly welcomed at the
Colonial theater next week, commencing
Tuesday night, when they inaugurate a
weeks engagement devoted to their
elaborate exploitation of Shakespeare S
masterpieces. The opportunity 10 see
these two famous artists Is an event as
rare as it is remarkable, to which only
the former combinations of Booth and
Barrett. Irving and Terry. and Coquelin
and Hadtngs can compare. The curtain
will rise at S o'clock sharp at the even
ing performances and o'clock at the
matinee. The sale OF seats is now
rapidly progressing.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-04-22

A MONG the several important
~ changes which are being
~ made in the personnel of
tbp Garrirl stock com.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-04-22
BLACK HAND OUTRAGE
AT OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA
Bomb Exploded IN Front OF Residence and
Bakery Of Man Who Refused
to Pay SiackmaII

OAKLAND. April 2l,-Folowing the
receipt of two typical black hand letters
demanding $1,000 a bomb was exploded
In front OF the residence and bakery OF
j, Cassou on Clay street early today.
The front or the building was damaged
and the dodgers in an apartment house
adjoining were thrown into a panic The
bomb had been made Of black powder
and was not of sufficient strength TO
cause great destruction.
The bIackmailers in their letters de-
clared that If Cassou did not leave $1,000
in a vacant lot on jefferson street he
and his wife would be killed and their
young son kidnapped.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-04-22
EMBASSY INSTRUCTED
TO EXPEDITE MATTER

WASHINGTON, April 2i,-The delay of
the Turkish government in bringing ne
eotiations for an American reciprocity
concession in Asia Minor to a conclusion
caused the state department today to In
struct the embassy at Constantinople TO
make another effort TO have the matter
expedited.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-04-22
AMUSEM MENTS

SALT LAKE THEATER- Beginning
on the evening Of May I. David
Belasco will present "The Lily" for
three nights and matinee.
COLONIAL THEATER-Julia Mar
lowe and E. H Sothern will ap
pear in Shakespearean repertoire
for six performances. beginning
April 25.
ORPHEUM THEATER-Advanced
vaudeville. All week. Matlnees.
2:I5. evenings. Sis.
GARR1CK THEATER - Quincy
Adams Sawyer" all week Matinee
today. Evening performances be-
gin at SIS.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-04-22
&EADlNG INCREASES
ITS CAPITAL STOCK

kPHILADELPHIA, April 21-At 2 spe-
Hal meeting here today OF the stockhold-
re OF the Philadelphia &; Reading Rail-
PAD company an increase OF the capi-
el stock Of the company from $50. 900 =
V0 TO Si5, 00O, 900 was authorized
The next stock VIII be issued 10 the
teading company. the holding corpora
ION, 10 reimburse it for the payment Of
Flor hen and consolidated mortgage
'onds OF the old Philadelphia & Reading
pmpaDy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
FORD TAKES TRIP
 TO NEW ORLEANS
Will Confer With Engineers of the Birmingham Railway, Light and
 Power Company There

For the purpose of conferring with en- gineers of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company at New Orleans relative to some Improvements and ex- tensions on the local properties, President A. H. Ford of that company left for New Orleans yesterday afternoon. He was among a large number at the Louisville and Nashville station, most of whom were en route to Montgomery. When asked if there was any special work of exten- sions contemplated. MT. Ford said:
 we have frequent conferences about the work under way here. Sometimes MT. Bacon comes to Birmingham and again I have to visit New Orleans. I am to talk to him and I will also have a con- ference with MT. Newman and others connected with our local properties. At this time there is nothing special in the way of new construction. We are keep ing our work and rolling stock up as well as possible. We will naturally be com pelled to make extensions to keep abreast with the city of Birmingham, but at this tune nothing is being outlined"
 MT. Ford occupied the drawing room of the New Orleans car yesterday, and part of the journey was in conference with Lee c. Bradley, vice president of the company.
 While they would not make any state- mcnt, it is expected That the forthcoming stockholders meeting next week entered largely into the conference yesterday. and will also be a part of the conferences of MT. Ford in New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
LOCAL INTEREST IN
 COMMISSION FIGHT
THE GOVERNORS FRIENDS SAID TO MAINTAIN THAT MEN OF HIGH- EST CHARACTER SHOULD BE AP- POINTED FIRST COMMISSIONER

The fight for recommitment of the Percy commission bill. which was launched in Montgomery yesterday, and which, according to local rumors, is not yet completed. is attracting no lit- tie attention in Birmingham.
 In fact, some suggest that the ad ; ministration Is very much interested in having the commissioners appointed by the governor, and that Governor O'Neal feels that he will be doing Birming gham a great service in inauguratlng the commission government here by the selection of two men who are entirely out of politics and who possibly would not consent to make a race in which score or more took part before the people. It is thought that the gov ernor feels that the success of the com mission government depends upon such a beginning to no little extent. His friends point out that big business men are not In the habit of entering a con test which promises to be a free for all scramble.
 It Is known on reliable authority that representatives of the governor have approached such men as A. O. Lane and asked them if they would accept such an appointment.
 Due to the enmity existing between the administra ton and Walker Percy, the clash over this feature of the bill promises to be an interesting and a bitter one. It began yesterday with the attempt to recomnlit fhe bill to the judiciary committees of the two houses and will probably be next in interest to the fight over the local option bills
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
REPAIRS ON L. & N.
 STATION BEGUN
FIRST WORK OF REMODELING THE OLD UNION STATION WAS START ED YEsTERAY-REPAIR WILL COST $3O,OO0

The repairs on the Louisville and Nash will entirely transform that place, were begun yesterday. The remodeling of ths station was announced here some time ago. work to start at once, but the holi- days began about that time and out of consideration for the great throng of travellers the work was delayed
 The city authorities passed upon tho plans and permits were issued a few days ago. The contracts have all been award cd and 1t Is expected the work will be rushed to completion.
 The interior of the station will be so unlike its present condition as to be al- most unrecognizable. and 1t will be among the most attractive and commodious sta- tions owned by the Louisville and Nash vile railroad. Entrances entirely new will be arranged for while the offices of the various officials will be changed so as to permit the better operation of all work. The interior will be finished in marble and tiling and two attractive fountains will be placed in the waiting rooms to add attractiveness to the in- terior The work will be carried on un- der the supervision of the local officials in Birmingham.
 It is expected that the offices of Capt. P. Sid Jones and the other passenger of- ficials will be temporarily in the freight department when the work necessitates the abandonment of their present loca- tions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
NELSON DISCUSSES
 PROVIDENCE GOSSIP
SAYS THEY HAVE NO STOCK FOR SALE AND ADVISES SMALL HOLD- FRS NOT TO GET SCARED BY RUMORS

That he would not advise any hold CT of Providence oil and Gas company stock to sell the shares by reason of any rumors about the cancellation of leases, was the formal announcement of President Frank Nelson. Jr., of that company, issued last night.
 The announcement of President Nell son was in answer to numberless in- quiries from the small stockholders about a letter written by Dr. G. B. Grove, announcing his intention to can eel some leases of the present reor- ganized company Mir. Nelson said:
 "A few prominent business men in- terested in the development of this district have secured control of the Providence oil and Gas company. We are in the company for the purpose of proving the greatness of the natural commodity adjacent to this district or disproving 1t. We have placed our money In the securities to give Bir- mingham a great natural benefit or lose what we have put in 1t.
 Numerous inquiries have been re- ceived recently about letter written by LIT. CrOWe Iio iiieSh ton to cancel some leases which we hold On this report the stock has gone down in price. My associates and my self have all we desire in the stocks and we are neither buying nor selling. I will not advise anyone to purchase the holding unless they wish to do so. However I would strongly urge all present holders not to sell under the theory that we are in for trouble on pr. Crowe's account.
 q am making this statement to pro tect the smaller holders and in answer to the proof to me that sales are being made and the market beared on the ru- mors about the lease and Dr. Groves intentions"
 In addition 10 this statement, Pres ident Nelson added that the company was going ahead with the work in a progressive way and that work on the four new wells would begin shortly. He said the affairs of the company were IT the best of shape. and that the owners of the company had the greatest con fidence in the ultimate bringing to Birmingham of natural gas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
SMITH GOES TO
 LOOK AFTER THE
 CITY'S INTERESTS

For the purpose of investigating the changes that may be made in the city If a number of the present bills are passed by the legislature, James O. smith, assist ant city attorney. left yesterday for Montgomery. He was detailed to scrutin- ize the bills by Capt. Romaine Boyd, city attorney, and will remain in Montgomery several days.
 number of bills on taxation and other revenue enactments are up for consid- eration at this time and through the con templated affects of some of the bills, Birmingham will lose considerable rev enue, according to the general under standing It is to,see about these features as well as to familiarize himself with other changes that Major Smith went to the capital.
 He said yesterday the city of Birmins- ham through its legal department was keeping in close touch with the legislation at Montgomery. which might, if adopted, play havoc with some of the city revenue channels and other machinery of the city government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
SPECIAL EXAMINER PRAISES WORK OF
 STORAGE BUREAU

The Alabama Storage and Demurrage bureau handled it's great mass of work in the most approved manner and ex- pediated the rules of demurrage in manner most flattering. declares William P. Byrd, special examiner of. the inter- state commerce commission, in speaking of the focal association.
 He has been in Alabama three weeks or more looking into the methods em- rloyed here and elsewhere in the state as to the matter of handling demurrage charges and other details. He will make . report to the interstate commerce com mission within few days, which is not te be made public until announced by the authorities at Washington. However MT Byrd is understood to have been more than well pleased with the work carried on in Birmingham. The asso- siation is controlled by the various rail- roads of the state and its, duties are along the most difficult and complex of any ia- stitution here.
 Major Moody and Captain Plosser, whe are at the head of the bureau, are naturally very much pleased with the words of commendation passed upon the work by the expert emaxiner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
REACH AGREEMENT
 IN VIADUCT MATTER
Exum Says sRailraOds Have Agreed to Amendment Which Will Be Sub
 mitted to the City Council

"The vaduct difficulty is entirely straightened out" said Mayor Cu1pep- per Exum yesterday. "The railroads and the Sloss company have all agreed to the amendment which will simply provide that the city must build the approach to the Twenty-eig street viaduct on the Northside."
 The Mayor states~that no objections were raised and that by common con- sent the agreement will be so amend ed at the next council meeting.
 If the agreement were allowed tc stand as it is the Twenty eighth street viaduct would simply have connected with the First avenue viaduct "up in the air." and it's north side exit would have been along the approach to the First avenue viaduct This would have saved the city $30,000 or $40,000, but would not have been so convenient for property affected. most of which Is owned by the Birmingham Realty com pany.
 Mayor Exum will now leave for Montgomery to take up the fight for the passage of the bills which will al- low the city to carry out its part of the contract in closing the streets in that vicinity He hopes to meet with inn mediate success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
EASY CHANGE When Coffee Is Doing Harm

lady writes from the land of cot ton of the results of a four years use of the food beverage-hot Postum.
 .'Ever since I can, remember we had used coffee three times a day. It had a more or less injurious effect upon us all, and I myself suffered almost death from indigestion and nervousness caused by It.
 q know it was that, because when would leave 1t off for few days would feel better But 1t was hard to give it up, even though l realized now harmful it was to me.
 At last I found n perfectly easy way to make the change. Four years ago abandoned the coffee habit and began to drink Postum, and I also influenced the rest of the family to do the same Even the children are allowed to drink it freely as they do water. And 1t has done us all great good
 q no longer suffer from indigestion. and my nerves are in admirable tone since I began to use Postum. We nevea use the old coffee any more.
 We appreciate Postum as a delight full and healthful beverage, which not only invigorates but supplies the best of nourishment as well. Name given by Postum Co.,. Battle Creek, Mich. Read "The Road to Wellville." in pkgs There's a Reason" Ever read the above letters A new one appears from time to time.. They are genuine, true, and full of human interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
BOARD MAKES STAFF
 ASSIGNMENTS FOR
 HILLMAN HOSPITAL

The Board of Revenue who constitute the board of control of the Hillman hos pital spent Monday and Tuesday making cut the following staff assignments which will go into effect beginning April |:
 surgery-April and May, Drs. G. A Hogan and E. c. Dorman; June and July, Drs. E. P. Solomon and w. NJ. Jor- dan; August and September, Drs. Charles A. Whelan and E. M. Prince.
 Gynecology-April and May, Drs. Cas- ton Torrance and S. G. Stubbins; June and July, Drs. J. M. Mason and M. r. Cooke; August and September, Drs. F. T. Fields and R. B. Hardness.
 Medicine-Aprl and May, Drs. R. H. HamricK and John Douglass; June and July, Drs. B. s. Lester and w. J. Love; August and September, Drs. J. D. Hea- cock and E. F. May.
 Diseases of Children-April and May, pr. R. " Mobley; June and July, Dr. J. Ross Snyder; August and Septem- Der. pr. A. A. Walker.
 Obstetrics-April and May, Drs H. K. Coston and M. D. Thomas; June and July, Drs H. E.. Mitchell and J. H. Fer rell; August and September, DTS. H. M Martin and 2. B. Champlee.
 Diseases of the Eyes-April. May and June, Dr. S. F. Majors; July, August and September, pr. K. w. Constantine.
 Ear, Nose and Throat-April and May, Drs B. D. Sibley and W. G. Harrison; June and July, Drs. A. B. Harris and E' w. Fucker; August and September, Drs S. l.. Ledbetter and H. c. Crelly.
 G. U. Diseases-April and May, pr. C, w. Shropshire; June and July, Dr. A. G. Douglass; August and September, pr. B. r. Ashworth.
 Neurologist, pr. H. s. Ward; patholo- gist, pr. E. M Mason; assistant, Dr. Harry P. Sugerman; consultant on skin diseases, 'Dr. Mortimer Jordan; consult ants in medicine, Drs. F. H. Sholl and Lewis Whaley; internes, Drs. G. w. Rogers, J. D. Bowling and MT. A. DAVIS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
TAG ROUTE OPENS
 OFFICES HERE
.pPOINTNENT OF GEORGE F. HO- BART AS COMMERCIAL AGENT IS ASSURANCE THAT THE NEW LINE WILL. HE HERE SOON

In contempla ton of their entrance into Birmingham by connections next year tho Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia rail- road, the Tag Route," yesterday ap- pointed George F. Hobart commercial agent in Birmingham and established local offices.
 The appointment was made by H. F. Bohr general freight agent and it is stated the officials will begin at once to get affairs lined up here in the freight traffic department.
 The appointment of Mir. Hobart was announced through the following circular issued:
 'Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia rail road traffic department.
 "Effective February 7 1911, Mir George F. Hobart is appointed commercial agent with headquarters at No. 1019-1o20 First National Bank building, Birmingham, vice Mir. J. C. Fraser, resigned.
 HI. F. BOHR, general Freight Agent, Chattanooga,
 Tenn
 MT. Hobart is among the best-known railroad men of this district, and it is thought the new company unquestionably scered when they secured him in Bir- mingham. He was for some time com mercial agent of the, Queen and Cres- cent route In Birmingham, and is widely acquainted in this district. He resigned his services with the Queen and Cres- cent to enter business elsewhere, but de- cided to return to his former duties. He will have offices in the First National Bank building and will enter actively into the work at hand.
 It is stated that the Tag Route" of ficials are fast getting their plans outlined to enter Birmingham. The line. as an nounced heretofore, absorbed the Chat tapooga Southern and other lines. It is stated authoritativey that the properties of the Chattanooga Southern will be placed in fine shape immediately. and this work will be performed by well-knowr contractors here.
 Railroad men and others are watching the developments of the Tennessee, Ala bama and Georgia railroad work witf added interest since the announcement which Chief Engineer Fisk made here re gently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
This Home-Made Cough { Syrup Will Surprise You } Stops Even WhOOping Cough
 Quickly. A Family Supply
 ut Small Cost.

Here is a homemade remedy that takes hold of a cough instantly and will usually cure the most stubborn case in 24 hours. This recipe makes @ pint-enough for a whole family. You couldn't buy as much or as good ready made cough syrup for $2.60.
 Mix one pint of granulated sugar with X pint of warm water. and stir 3 minutes. Put 2K. ounces of .Pinex (ffty cents worth) in a pint bottle. and add the Sugar Syrup. This keeps perfectly and has a pleasant taste Children like it. Braces up the appe- tite and Is slightly laxative. which helps end a cough.
 You probably know the medical value of pine iii treating asthma, bronchitis and other throat troubles, sore lungs. etc. There is nothing better. Pinex is the most valuable concentrated com pound of Norway white pine extract, rich in guiaicol and all the natural healing pine elements. Other prepara- tions will not work in this formula.
 The prompt results from this inex- pensive remedy have made friends for 1t in. thousands of homes in the United States and Canada, which explains why the. plan has been initiated often, but never successfully.
 Y A guaranty of absolute satisfaction. or money promptly refunded. goes with this recipe Your druggist has Pinex or will get 1t for you. If not. send to The Pinex Co.,. It. Wayne, Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
$15,OOO DAMAGE
 IS DONE BY FIRE
BLAZE DISCOVERED IN TURN VER- EIN QUARTERS EARLY YESTER- DAY MoRNING-FIREMA BAR- NETT BADLY HURT BY FALL

Fire broke out in the Turn Verein hall at 8 o'clock yesterday morning and caused . damage to the club quarters, the Cham blee Clothing company and the Mcconnell dance hall, of approximately s15,0oO
 The fire broke out in the rear of the second story and had gained good head way when discovered by the officer on the beat. Stations 1, ?, and answered the call and were forced to fight the flames from Morris avenue, which badly handicapped them. After several hours men the blaze was checked and then extingushed.
 The origin of the fire is in doubt. All though Chief Bennett was on the scene immediately after the fire he was unable to state just what started the blaze. II originated in the old locker room of the club on the second floor Whether it was caused by defective wiring or from other sources is not known.
 The damage to the property of the Turn Verein club is estimated by Chief Bennett at 5000; that of Emil Lesser $5000, Chamblee Clothing company between s6oOC and s1OOOO; McConnell's dancing quarters, small damage; to, the building, which is owned by Gen. George H. liar rison of Opelika, between $2000 and 5000 All of the losses are fully covered by insurance.
 While fighting the fire Foreman w H. Barnett of Station No walked of the building and fell to the court room sustaining serious injuries. He was hur- Tied to the station house, where he was cared for. He is badly injured about the head and shoulders.
 During the fire the blankets from the wagons of Stations Nos and were stolen. Chief Bennett was greatly an moved by the theft and is anxious to recover the blankets. The. theft was re- ported to the police department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
Lsd,e. of Maccabee. to Meet

Woodlawn Hive No. 10, Ladies of the Maccabees of the World will hold it's reg ular review tomorrow CThursdaY after noon at 2:90 o'clock Candidates for the second degree are urgently requested to be present. The hive is very enthusiastic about the membership contest now on and A friendly rivalry is now manifest.