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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
PROVIDENCE MEETING Directors VIII Probably Hear Decision Of Frank Nelson, Jr, Today

A meeting of the directors of the Providence Oil and Gas company is expected to be held this afternoon. At. the meeting 1t is expected that Frank Nelson. Jr., will give an answer to whether he will accept the presidency of the company.
 In well informed circles it is be- lieved that he will accept the post and actively enter into the developing of the Providence properties in the Fay cite fields. ps
 In addition to the solution of the presidency problem, the company is expected to have an auditors report on the condition of company affairs ready for discussion by the directors.
 More than ordinary interest centers in the meeting by reason of the fact that the future of the company Is close ly watched by hundreds of people hera
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
MOTOR WAGONS FOR
 FIRE DEPARTMENT Council Is Opposed To Con- mission Government DELAY VIADUCT MATTER Decline to spend s150O To Investigate City's Water SuppIy--Settle the
 southside Paving Ques-
 ton Finally
DELAY VIADUCT MATTER

The City Council last night.
 . Postponed action on the viaducts .. to Friday night on account of in = junction brought by property own < CTS.
 . Refused by vote of 20 to
 ' to indorse the commission form of < government.
 . Authorized the purchase of l5 . motor driven fire wagons to put the ' fire department on a motor basis ' This means a revolution in the fire < department.
 . Refused Alderman Thorpe's re- . quest that the water supply of the < Birmingham Water Works com . pany be investigated at an expendi- e- ture of s150O. < Delayed the election of an alder < man to succeed J. R. Copeland in : < the Fourth ward to the next meet < ing. President Harry Jones appointed < Alderman J. B. Gibson to the posi- . tion of chairman of the street con- ' mttee and to membership on the : < legislative committee, in the place : < of Mir. Copeland % Appointed a committee to install ' at once the necessary equipment to ; -> increase the efficiency of the North : ~ Birmingham plants. -< Postponed action on Northside - ' sewers for two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
WITH EIGHT ABOVE ZERO YES- TERDAY COLDEsT WEATHER FOR FIVE. YEARS WAS EXPERIENCED. IMPROVEMENT PROMISED TO-DAY

After reaching the lowest point record ture yesterday morning began rising, and it is stated at the local weather observa- tory that the cold snap is drawing to an end. At o'clock yesterday morning the official thermometer read degrees above zero and at o'clock the reading was the same The temperature began terday 21 degrees above was registered. The mercury rose to 26 at o'clock, and late last night had gone no lower than 20 degrees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05

Ter street, Pratt City, from Third to Fifth avenue.
 The petition to improve Finn avenue from Fairview school property to Besse- mer boulevard
 The petition to improve Arlington ave nue from Maiden lane 200 feet east
 Complaint of L. G. Gains.
 The petition of Mrs. Harris l.. Lacey president of Lakevew School association That resolution repeating certain obso- lete ordinance be adopted
 That improvement ordinances Nos. 59l and 592, new series, be referred to judi ciary committee.
 That the bid of the McCartin Construc- ton and Contracting company, under i'm provement ordinance No. 571, new series for granitoid paving for the sum Of s25,24t be accepted, the same being the lowest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
DR. GEORGE HILL DIES
 NEAR SYLACAUGA

Sylacauga. January Special L)-Dr. George A. Hill, one of the most promi- nent men in Talladega county, died at his home near here today. He has been in failing health for the past three months He has been prominent for years in po- litical matters in this county, having served two terms in the legislature. He will be buried at the family graveyard Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Ma sonic honors. He is survived by a widow, three sons and three daughters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
New CapitoI Improvemcnts

An increased office force and more floor space for the governors office are the latest improvements suggested at the cap itol. Both are deemed essential, in view of the increased volume of business which every administration transacts, and an effort will be made, probably in the next legislature, to have the office grow pro- portionately to the requirements.
 With especial regard to more floor space ii is suggested that the erection of a vault under the two offices now used as the gubernatorial suite would satisfy all demands at the present time. The plan would be to have this vault fire proof and burglar-proof, and to have placed therein all matters of record per taning to the governors office. At the present time the correspondence of the governor is quite apt to be lost during an administration, owing to the fact that there is no adequate place at the capito save with the department of archives and history-in which to keep matters of record. All of the shelves in the office of the governor are already groaning un- der their weight of files, books, etc. the result being that every square inch is fully taken up.
 Additional clerical help is deemed necessary It Is pointed out that the legislature should pass law provid- ing for the appointment of a parole clerk and of a messenger in addition to the present office force. It is sug- gested that the services of one nah are required to fully look after the batch of jardons and paroles which are annually put in the hands of the chief executive. The place of messen- ger is supposed to go to some reliable negro who will look after the gover- nor's wardrobe, satchels, etc, and act generally as servant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
Revised List of Humane Officers

The following is a revised list of the officers of the Birmingham Humane so- cety; Mrs. W. N. Wood, president; Mrs. Charles Whelan, first vice president; Mrs. F. B. Dodge, second vice president: Mrs. Augustus Benners, third vice president, N. w. Wood, secretary Miss Nellie Castleman, recording secretary; Al. c. Garber treasurer; W. Fl. Davis, auditor; Dr. T. D. JacKson, veterinary and special humane officer, and Robert H. Patton, humane officer The names of the 22 directors will be given later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
POatal Changes

Washington. January 4.-(Special.) .)-Mrs. Cad c. Bruner is appointed postmaster at Macedonia, Lowndes county vice c. E. Bruner. resigned. Rural carriers ap- pointed: Athens. Route 6. c. M. Rogers: Verbena, Route 3, G. H. Caffey. William H. Beasley Is appointed rural carrier, James Nichols, substitute, Route 1, at Po- cahontas John J. Mims, carrier, John M Parish, substitute, Route 5, at Cianton; James O. Freeman, carrier, Route I. nt Pink
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
INSANITY INCREASE
 IS VERY ALARMING
Triples Increase Of the State
 Population
THE HOSPITAL RECORD
Floor Space For Governors office Are Proposed Improvements at
 CapitoI-Other News

Montgomery, January 4.-(Special)- While the increase in the population of Alabama, according 10 the last census, has been Is per centum, the increase in the number of admissions to the state Insane asylums has been 45 per centum for the same period. In the quadrennal report of the board of trustees of the ssylums, which has just been submitted to Governor Conner, the above fact is set out, as well as the additional fact that the capacity at the asylums at the pres ent time is totally inadequate for the de- mands The condition applies alike to the white asylum at Tuscaloosa and the negro asylum at Mt Vernon.
 Admissions to the hospitals during the period of four years ending September 3l, 1910, were 2919, as against 2531 during the previous four years. Expenses Of conducting the asylums, in view of the high cost of living, are shown to have increased at an even greater ratio.
 The board of trustees says in it's report: ''This qualrennium closes the first half century of the life of the Alabama hospitals and in that period the hospi- tals have made a very high record, one Of which every Alabamian should be proud. The increase in the number of patients at the hospitals has been great  and beyond the capacity Of the buildings to properly accommodate them, and we can see no let up in the constantly in creasing number of people demanding admittance and treatment.
 "The buildings are full and the pa tients increase faster than the au- thorities have been able to provide suitable quarters for them. One of the urgent needs of the hospitals Is sep arate buildings for the treatment of re- gently insane people until they are re- lieved or are known to be incurable."
 The board is composed of Col. Sam Will John, Birmingham; pr. w. G. Somerville. Tuscaloosa; pr. J. L. Will liamson, Tuscaloosa; Dr. F. D. Bond urant, Mobile; C. B. Werner, Mt. Yer non pr. ". NJ. Wilkinson, Montgom- cry, and J. C. Rich, Mobile.
 Officers of both of the hospitals are Dr. J. T. Searcy, superintendent; Dr. John Little treasurer; ". c. Harris, steward.
 The recommendations of the board of trustees are heartily indorsed by Superintendent Searcy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
Nex Lana Company Formed

Papers were filed in the probate court yesterday incorporating the Cedar Slope Land company. the object of the com pany being to conduct a general real estate business. The company is cap italized at $4O0O and 5000 has already been paid in. The officers are Turner R. Weakley president and treasurer, and John B. Rosenstihl. vice president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
Riddle VIII Make Race

G. F. Riddle. the well known attache of the city court. has announced his intention of running for the office of tax assessor in the county primary of 1912 This makes three in the race, the others being pr. J. B. Vines of the Board of Revenue and D. B. McLendon of the tax assessors office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
Contest Is Arranged

Milwaukee, January "A match was closed today between "Packy' Mcfarland Of Chicago and Freddy Welch of Cardiff, Wales, lIghtweights, for 20-round box ing contest in England February g. the boys to weigh 133 pounds at o'clock on the day of the contest according to an announcement by H. o. Messier, Ameri- can representative for Hugh D. McIn- fcsh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
 Quiet In Honduras

Tegucigalpa, Hon., January 4.-The Honduras congress convened today President Davila presented his mes- sage, which made no reference to re- ported disorders in the republic. All advices received here indicate that quiet prevails throughout the coun- try.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Mary Jane Riley

Mrs. Mary Jane Riley. aged 6s years. died yesterday morning at her late resi- dence, 1000 Twelfth avenue. north. The funeral services will take place from the Fountain Heights Methodist Episcopal church this afternoon at 2 o'clock and the interment will be at Oak Hill cene- tery The following have been requested to act as pail bearers: Active, Capt A. J. Tarrant, J. F. Mclaughlin, D. B. Hickman, John B. Reid. R. F. Lacey and J. M. Dupuy; honorary, H. P. Lewis, James Allen, Fergus Mccarthy, J. w. Brisman. W. s. Scott, c. H. Mandy and John M Martin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
One Company Left Out

The petition charges that February b, 1soS at London, the defendant companies, with the exception of the Russian Amer ican Line, "entered into an unlawful con- spiracy by the execution of an unlawful contract, whereby each of them became a member of voluntary association un- der the style of the Atlantic conference"
 Under the terms of this contract these lines agreed. 1t is alleged, to divide their steerage traffic on pro rata allotment with the express stipulation that no mem her should carry steerage passengers in excess of such allotted percentage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
Missouri AssembIy Meet.

Jefferson City, Mo, January 1.-The forty-seventh general assembly of Mis- souri convened at noon today. The as- sembly is democratic on a joint ballot. Governor Hoadley's message will bs read tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
POPULATION OF CITIES
 IN NORTH CAROLINA

Washington, January 4.-Populatlon statistics of the thirteenth census made public today by the census bureau in- clude North Carolina cities as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
AIabamians Are Safe

Information received by Deputy Insur- ance Commissioner Hervey w. Laird from William H. Hotchkiss. superin- tendent of insurance of New York state, conveys the knowledge that failure of the Northern bank in New York city a week ago did not in the least jeopardize the in terests of Alabama policyholders in the Aetna Idemnity company of New York. Telegram of MT. Hotchkiss explained that the insurance company had rein sured health, accident and plate glass de- partments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05

FOR appropriate floral offerings, phone fl. See Godden's Seed & Flower Store. 201S 1st avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
BIG STEAMSHIP TRUST IS
 ATTACKED BY GOVERNMENT
CONTINUED FROM PAGE |,

cantile Marine company.
 This tabulation does not include the percentage carried by the Russian East Asiatic Steamship company, which. 1t Is explained entered the conference recent ly against its will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
Personal Mention

The following invitation has been is- sued: Mrs. Frances Herren requests the honor of your presence at the marriage of her daughter, Anna Mae, to MT. Rob- ert Micajah Minge on Wednesday even ing, January Is, 1911, at o'clock at the First Presbyterian church, Bessemer."
 Henry c. Brown of New York is the guest of his sister, Mrs. Walter L. Rush, on Second avenue.
 The members of the Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church are re- quested to meet at the residence of Mrs. Sturdivant Thursday afternoon.
 Miss Neil Bringham is the guest of Miss Nellie Christlieb at the Grand hotel.
 MT. and Mrs. T. A. Hines, Jr., will re- turn from Tennessee Thursday.
 Mrs. Pitcher of Anniston, who has been visiting Mrs. Lopez, has returned to her home.
 c. T. Clapp of Memphis is in the city and has accepted position with the Bes- semer board of trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
James M. ksnnedy

James M Kinnedy. aged 62 years, died suddenly of heart failure Tuesday night at his late residence, 751 North Twenty third street. He is survived by a widow and six children. The funeral arrange ments will be announced later, upon the arrival of relatives of the deceased The interment will be at Woodlawn ceme- tery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
James Goodman

James Goodman, aged 55 years, died suddenly of heart failure yesterday morn
 ing at o'clock at his late residence, 516 North Sixteenth street. He is survived
 by a wife and several children The funeral services will take place from the residence this morning at Il o'clock and the interment will be at the Jewish cemetery Members of Temple lodge No. 636, A. F. and A. M. are requested to meet at Masonic hall this morning at 1o:3 o'clock to attend the funeral in a body. Notice to this effect Is given by Frank S. Address. worshipful master, and Wal ter K. McAdory, past master.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
LICE LoY. Undertaken. Phones 70.

GREEN Undertaking Co. Phones ,ooa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
James N. Rogers

The funeral services over the re- mains of James N. Rogers, aged 2s years, who died at Woodlawn, Penn, last Sunday night, will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the res idence of the father-in-law of the de- ceased. 1902 Princeton avenue. Inter- ment will be in Elmwood cemetery
 In addition to widow and child the deceased is survived by a sister, Mrs. Charles B. Sullivan of Birmingham. and two brothers. H. Ross Rogers of Mo- bile and Richmond Rogers of Birminy- ham. and by his father, w. H. Rogers also of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05

SHAW. The Undertaken. Phones ..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
willie E. Vance

Willie B. Vance, aged 22 years, died last night at 1104 North Forty fifth street He is survived by five broth- CTS and one sister. The remains will be sent for interment to Standing Rock. Aa., this afternoon at 4:45 o'clock by the Green Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05

56e, 57s and 5S1, new series, be con firmed
 That ordinance provided for the pay ment for bills and pay rolls be adopted by unanimous consent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
Bessener News

Bessemer, January 4-(Special. )-The extreme cold weather has affected the operation of the industrial plants in and about Bessemer, and many of them have temporarily suspended. Outdoor work has been practically impossible, and inside work Is almost stopped on account of frozen and burst water pipes. The mer- cury went down last night to degrees above zero, which is unusually cold for this section of the country. While much more severe weather is experienced in the north, the conditions around the plants are different and much attention Is given to the protection of the steam and water mains to prevent them from freezing.
 Work is being resumed at the several plants as soon as the damages are re- paired
 Local Items
 Charles Livingston, aged 22 years, died at the home of his parents on Ninth street after long illness. The interment will take place at Oakland cemetery Thursday morning.
 Mrytle Linton lodge, No. 130, Knights of Pythas, will install their officers-elect on Thursday night at their castle hall on Twentieth street.
 Owing to the water pipes being frozen the hot water tanks in the residences of pr. T. R. Fulton and N. E. Surrall ex- ploded when fires were, started this morn- ing. The stoves and tanks were blown to pieces, but no one was injured. sts-t
 The interior of the Bessemer National ing system inaugurated and other im- movements made
Arizona republican., 1911-02-21
SIX HUNDRED MEMBERS
 AND PROBABLY MORE
Complete Program For Opening Ger emonies Thursday, Friday
 and Saturday.

There is no longer one last, finger ing doubt in the minds of the Y. NJ | C. A. officers and secretaries that 600 members will be secured by Saturday night. Up to the time headquarters ! closed last evening. 260 applications had been turned in and there were still several teams that haf not re- ported
 Yes, we'll get 500 members easily" said General Secretary J. NJ. Davis last night. T have no doubt we will secure that number and hope that We will get many more"
 It is still evident that many appl- cations have not been reported at all. | The high school team made no report yesterday. though it is believed that it secured a number of additional ap- plications. This team is still at the head of the list, with 72 members
 The program for the opening of the Y. NJ. C. A. building Thursday. Fri day and Saturday of this week is now complete. The electric lighting sys- tenn has been installed and the build ing is complete in every detail
 Thursday evening at s o'clock the contributors to the building fund will be received by the building con- mittee. It should be distinctly under stood that this is only for contrib utors but it is for all contributors They will have an opportunity to get together and congratulate each other on what they have accomplished.
 One of the principal features at tending the opening will be the busi- ness mems luncheon Friday, from r. to 1:30 D. m. A general invitation has been issued to the members of the board of trade. City club and Young Mems Phoenix club. This will not be a free affair Tickets will be on sale today at noon at the cam paign headquarters, board of trade building. at fifty cents apiece. All who expect to attend should turn in their names by twelve o'clock Wed nesday. The luncheon will be served on the Y. NJ C. A. roof garden.
 At three o'clock Friday evening there will be a reception to mothers of members and the women's organ izations of the city. The general re- ception will be held Friday evening All except small children are invited.
 A special invitation is issued tO persons living in the country to be at the Y. NJ. C. A. building Saturday afternoon, from 1 to o'clock. The opening ceremonies will be concluded at 3:i5 Saturday with a reception to boys
 Following is the official program for the opening:
 Thursday, February 23. Ge11.
 P. M.-Reception to contributors. by invitation.
 Program with refreshments and music.
 Building committee receiving.
 Friday, February 24, 1911.
 12:00 F. M.-Business Mems Lunch | con. Board of Trade. City Club and ]
Arizona republican., 1911-02-21
HERE IS | REMEDY THAT
 WILL CURE ECZEMA
aWE PRONEn IT.n

Why waste time and money experi- menting with greasy salves and To- tions trying to drive the eczema s-rTn from underneath the skin when the Elvey & Hulett Drug Store guaran- tees ZEMO, a clean liquid preparation for external use to rid the skin of the germ life that causes the trouble? One application will relieve the itch ing and often times one bottle is sufficient to cure a minor case of eczema.
 In over 20O0 towns and cities in America. the leading druggist has the agency for ZEMO and he will tell you of the marvellous cures made by this clean, simple treatment. ZEMO is recognized as the cleanest and most popular treatment for eczema, pimples, dandruff. and all other forms of skin or. scalp affections whether on infant or grown person. Will you try bottle on our recom- mendation?
 Elvey & Hulett Drug Store
Arizona republican., 1911-02-21

You do better at the Farmers Co., operative Creamery Co. on Second St tf
Arizona republican., 1911-02-21
TIN LARGELY IMPORTED

Although the United States uses 43 per cent of the worlds output of tin, it is not an important producer of that metal Tin was produced in Alaska and South Dakota in 1909, but not in large quantities.
 n 1909 there were imported into the United States 47,662 tons of tin. valued at S27.55S.546 The average price was 2S.91 cents a pound. Sev- eral thousand tons of tin are recOv- cred from used tin cans and other wastes.-GeOlOgical Survey
Arizona republican., 1911-02-21

A heavy cold in the lungs that was expected to cure itself has. been the starting point in many cases of dis ease that ended fatally. The sensible course is to take frequent doses of BILLIARDS HOREHOUND SYRUP. It checks the progress of the disorder and assists nature to restore normal conditions. Price 25c. soc and S1.0O per bottle. Sold by Elvey & Hulett, quality druggists
Arizona republican., 1911-02-21

proper nourishment of all joints, muscles, nerves and bones. If you have Rheumatism, get the uric acid out of the blood by taking s. s. S., a purely vegetable medicine, and enjoy freedom from its misery. Book on Rheumatism and any medical advice tree to all who write.
 THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,. Atlsnta, Ga
Arizona republican., 1911-02-21
RHEUMATISM PAINFUL 6 DANGEROUS

Rheumatism is due to a diseased condition of the blood cells and cor puscles, brought about by an excess of uric acid in the circulation. It is not only very painful disease but an extremely dangerous trouble. The briny, acrid state of the blood gradu- ally forms coating over the muscles, and by depositing a cement-like sub stance in the joints frequently termi- mates fatally, or leaves its victim a hopeless cripple. It is natural to "doctor " the spot that hurts, and it is quite right to use liniments, hot appli- cations, etc., to get temporary relief from a painful joint or swollen tendon; but Rheumatism is not skin disease, and such things, when depended on alone make one careless, and the dis ease gets a frner hold on the blood. s. s. s. cures the disease because 1t is the greatest of all blood purifiers. It