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White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-23

II cnlluren 5 masquerade Wn1cn
was given under the auspices of the
Woman's Guild of st. Bartholomew's
church Wednesday evening at the
Observation-Disclosures hall was a
delightful affair and was thoroughly
enjoyed by the spectators as well as
by the children participating. After
the younger ones had occupied the
floor for the earlier part of the even
ing they retired and the older per-
sons enjoyed dancing for the balance
of the evening. Prices were award
ed for the best sustained characters
as follows: Babbie Witcher, as
Martha Washington" of the larger
girls and Margaret Baird. as the
"Clothespin Girl" of the smaller
girls. James Chryst, as Buster
Brown among the larger boys. and
Margaret Hartman as Casey Jones"
among the smaller boys. Consider
able surprise and laughter greeted
the unmasking when 1t was learned
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-23

For Sale-Saddle horse, saddle
and bride. Also furniture for four.
room house. Address X. care White
Pine News. II
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10
ODD FELLOWS ID
 HAVE MEMORIAL Dr. Steele Will Preach Ser mon at Services TOmOr-
 row Morning

The Odd Fellows of Birmingham will hold memorial services tomorrow morn ing at Il o'clock at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church, Fifth avenue and Eighteenth street. The Rev. Dr. T. D. Steele will deliver the memorial sermon and there will be appropriate ceremonies, including a special musical programme. The following lodges will participate in the ceremonies: Mineral City lodge, No. "A l. o. o. F.; Birmingham lodge, No. 112; Magnolia, 121 Fidelia, 12, Wood lawn; North Birmingham, No. 15O; Star lodge, 2SS: Fraternal lodge. 3Os; Osceola, 39s; Avondale. 1oS, and West End, No. 4sO.
 Rebekah Lodges-Myrtle, No. 8, I. O. o. F.; Esther, No. 2, West End; Oak Crest, No. 69, Oseola.
 Each lodge will be represented by a little girl, who will present a boquet of flowers in memory of the deceased mem- bers of the different lodges as their names are called.
 The members will assemble at Frater- nal hall at 10 o'clock sharp and march in a body to the church in the following order:
 The Canton, being the military branch, will lead the procession, the Encampment next then the subordinate lodges and Re bekah lodges and the place of honor in the rear will be the little flower girls, with escorts, wearing white and scarlet ribbon badges. The public is invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10
SUIT CLUB
Lottery By Black and the
 Proprietor Fined

fine of S5 was imposed yesterday by Judge Hugo l.. Black of the recorders court on R. R. Guthrie. who was tried several days ago on a charge of operating a lottery in the nature of suit club. An appeal was taken in the case.
 The hearing of the case was conducted during the first part of the week, but Judge Black deferred rendering decision before having given due consideration to the facts as presented. The club which Guthrie operated as was charged in lottery basis, was composed of member ship for which the fee was s1 paid week ly. At a drawing every Saturday night some one of the members was given suit of clothes, and if at the end of the period vixen his fees had reached an amount of s25 paid in any member had not drawn a suit he was therefore entitled to one at the expense of the club.
 The club was conducted apparently on such fair basis that Judge Black was unwilling to give any opinion until he had considered the workings more intimately, hence reserved his decision until thor ough investigation could be made. Finally 1t was ruled that the club was conducted in violation of the laws of the municipal- ity and state and the fine imposed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10
DR. PARKER HEADS
 BOARD OF TRADE Elected Unanimously at the Meeting Yesterday MEMBERS SANGUINE Look Forward to an Era of Great Prosperity With Parker at the
 Helm-A Very Enthusi
 astic Meeting

Dr. John L. Parker, prominent drug gist and citizen of Birmingham, was unanimously elected president of the Board of Trade upon the recommenda- tion of a special nomination committee, of which C. C. Heidt was chairman. following the report of the committee to the meeting of the board held yes terday afternoon at I o'clock at the head quarters in the First National bank building
 The names of other officers who were recommended by the committee and elected unanimously by the meeting were Jacob Burger, first vice president W. T. Cox. second vice president; Morris Berk. third vice president; George McCleery, fourth vice president; Sol Caheen, fifth vice president; Ferd Marx, sixth vice president: R. W. Ewing, treasurer; John w.. Tomlinson. attorney, and Roy Me Cullough. secretary.
 | The meeting was largely attended ant was marked with much enthusiasm, ac cordingly as view was taken of tho retrospective or the prospective. The board to a man feels that much has been accomplished by it's activities as directed by President B. H. Cooper during
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10
PARK COMMISSION STARTS
 ON WORK FOR CIVIC BEAUTY
Williamson and Bailey Recommended For Election As Keepers Tn General-Lades, Headed By Mrs. Lane
 Promise Utmost Cooperation

The park commission yesterday started the first work of caring for the city property under their Jurisdiction. They adopted a resolution requesting the city commissioners to allow the em- ployment of James Williamson as gen eral foreman of parks at salary of s75 per month. It was also requested that J. II. Bailey be employed as keeper of Capitol East End and West End parks, having Jurisdiction over the three with assistance from the street department of the city. In addition to being general foreman of parks, MT. Avondale park, possessing police pow CTS and the right to maintain order in that city domain.
 It is expected that the request of the park commission will be granted by the city commissioners al their meeting Tuesday in which event the services of the two men indicated will be secured It is planned to secure from Street Commissioner Frank Gafford certain white men to assist in keeping the riot of weeds reduced in the parks, cleaning the walks, and keeping the property as near the maximum of beauty during the present summer as possible.
 Chairman Raul and the associate commissioners discussed the plan al length and it was finally decided that the services of two men would assist greatly in the temporary abridgment of the displaced work and they will have also help from the street gangs
 The park commissioners will meet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10

again next Wednesday a which time they will probably make final the plan as outlined yesterday.
 A most encoura ging feature of the meeting yesterday was the appearance before the park commissioners of a large delegation of ladies headed by Mrs A O. Lane. The ladies assured the commissioners that they desired to assist in every way in the work to be undertaken by the park managers The ladies pointed out that in the work would perhaps arise many problems in the solution of which they could rem der invaluable aid Mrs. Lane pre- sented the suggestion of the ladies and Chairman Raul replied heartily to them
 He said
 Tn this work you ladies are doubt less familiar with the fact that we have little money with which to work. We will need every assistance from the citizens generally. I can recall no ser vice which will be of greater value than the kind you promise this board. and on behalf of this commission I de- sire to thank you for coming here. It demonstrates a civic interest which is
 of far reaching value and a sentiment
 that can do nothing less than assist greatly in the fulfillment of our am bitions for great park system which IS mutual ana at least cooperative. The delegation of ladies numbered about 25 and they demonstrated a keer | insight into present conditions that was | little less than surprising. The dele gation was composed of ladies iron every point of Greater Birmingham
 North Birmingham, Avondale, Eas
 Lake, Woodlawn, and, in fact every center was represented. They pointed out individually some needs of tho parks and these were received an6 noted for future action
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance of the following real estate transfers, in which amounts of s1o0o or more were involved, have beer filed in the probate court:
 s35oo-J. L. Addington to G.. w. Will liams. part of the southeast quarter of tbe southwest quarter of section 1S, town ship r. range west.
 s900-Lucy R. Booth to Russell c. Booth. lot B. in survey of Elmwood Place.
 Charles Berg to J. W. Colbert lots 17 and IS. block 63, survey of the Birming- ham, Ensley Land and Improvement com- pany.
 s10Oo-Mrs. l.. I. Mims to Mrs Rosa Beall. lot 4. block IFS, survey or Besse- mer.
 s15O0-J. T. Mullin to Mrs. Eula G. ROD 'inson, lot 12 of J. Thad Mullins sup division of the northeast quarter or the northwest quarter of the southeast quar- ter of the northeast quarter or sec'ioh 2s, township F, range 3 west
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10
GRAND TEMPLAR
 HAS RETURNED

New York, June 9.-One of the re turning passengers on the Mauretania
 which docked early today, was Col
 William Cromwell Melish of Cincin.
 natl, grand master of the Knights Tenn
 plars of the United States. Colonel Mel
 ish went abroad three months ago to attend the conference of the order in Edinburg and on the personal invita- ton of the Duke of Connaught, who re- ceived him at Clarence house.
 Colonel Melish presented the duke with a personal, letter from President Taft, who Is himself & craftsman. and the greetings of 3oo,o 900 templar masons in America,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10
BABE RETURNS
 MUCH REFRESHED

After spending several weeks on a va vation trip to Biloxi, Miss, Secretary J. B. Babb of the Chamber of Commerce returned yesterday exuberant over the resumption of his duties and hopeful of the outlook for the future prosperity of the city of Birmingham and the district.
 An invitation has been extended MT. Babb to become one of a party of auto mobilists going from Pensacola to Chi cago in touring cars as kind of scout party in the interest of good roads. The party will be made up of the officers and members of various commercial and in dustrial organizations in the southern cities who will endeavor to enlist the sympathies of the northern people in the project of automobile highways and good roads
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10
CONTRACT
For New Burnett Building Will Be
 Let Tuesday

K. n. Burnett announced yesterda y that the contract for his building. which is to occupy the H, c. Abbott site on Second avenue. would be let Tuesday Plans are now being drawn by H. B. Wheelock the architect, which will be approved in time for the letting of the contract It is stated that the build ing will be three stories high with q deep basement and that the Burnett company would occupy 1t exclusively.
 The building will be architecturally very attractive and will be construct ed after the most recent cigar store patterns viewed in New York and else where by MT. Burnett and MT. Wheelock on their recent trip.
 MT. Burnett also announced yester- day that he would have plans ready for the remodeling of the Peerless building which was recently purchased from the Peoples Savings bank. It is planned to repair that building. ren derirsg it far more attractive than now and of nvt11ag 1t first-class and mod ern.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10
FATHERS DAY
 TO BE OBSERVED
Ramsey Class Has Prepared Special Programme for Tomor-
 row Morning

There will be big day Sunday at the Ramsey class at the First Methodist Episcopal church tomorrow. Mothers day was celebrated on the first Sunday in May. Fathers day will be celebrated tomorrow special musical programme will be given, R. C. Kaufman will sing A. solo. a male quartet will sing. and Dr. Frank Culver will make ms tare"eh talk to the class before commencing his duties as college president in Texas. The Ramsey Glee club will lead the class songs
 A special invitation Is given all men, and strangers especially are welcomed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10
BIG ORDERS
Anticipated By the Local Coal Deal
 CTS in July

The local coal dealers anticipate that within the present month and July coal orders aggregating about 100000 tons will ticpated contracts will be received with ders expected will come from the various railroads which purchase coal here every year They usually sign contracts at this time of the season for yearly delivery. Sales agents are busy conferring with the various fuel agents now and the ap- pointment to this district is expected to be given soon.
 The railroads to award contracts in- clude the Atlantic Coast Line, the Louis vile and Nashville, the Southern, Ala bama Great Southern. Illinois Central. Central of Georgia and others to various times.
 While the business anticipated is not new to this district the yearly awards always generate a certain amount of confidence In view of the. fact that an unparalleled dullness has characterized the market for several months, the an- ticpated contracts will be received with great satisfaction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10
AT THE HOTELS

A. W. Pearce of Chicago is stopping at the Metropolitan.
 H. w. Martin of St. Louis is registered at the Morris.
 E. H. Meredith of Eutaw is at the Flor ence.
 F. R. zacher of New York is stopping at the I1illman. .4t
 J. N. Robertson of Columbiana is at the Metropolitan.
 o. w Tinney of Talladega is at the Metropolitan.
 J. P. Davis of Knoxville is registered at the Morris.
 R. M. Drave of Pittsburg is at the Hillman.
 J. A. Livingston of New York is at the Hillman.
 w W. Betchel of Chattanooga is stop ping at the Florence.
 c. B. Mann of New York city is at the Hilman.
 W. A. Haley of Atlanta is at the Florence.
 R. M. Harruch of Chicago is at the Morris.
 J. T. Fitten of Atlanta is registered at the Morris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10
REVENUE BOARDS
 HAVE LOVE FEAST The Tuscaloosa County Line Scene of Celebration
 Yesterday

The Jefferson County Board of Revenue took a day off yesterday to meet the Commissioners of Tuscaloosa county and citizens of that county at the boundary line and join in a barbecue and celebra- ton over the completion of a ive-mile stretch of fine. macadamized road con meeting the principal highways through Tuscaloosa county with the road systems of Jefferson county.
 Already the Jefferson county roads con meet with the Blount and St. Clair coun- tv roads on the north and northeast, and with the recent addition of Tuscaloosa there remain only two contiguous coun- ties as vet to be brought within the pale of civilization by means of public roads facilities leading into the metropolis Of Alabama and of the south, namely, Wal ker and Shelby
 There was a large number of citizens from Jefferson county at the celebration yesterday in addition to the Board or Revenue and all joined most heartily Tn the occasion, inasmuch as the completion of this stretch of roads makes a. continu- ous highway from Tuscaloosa through Bessemer and Birmingham Into Blount county which will likely be developed later into a Alabama thoroughfare from the Tennessee to the Gulf.
 JJnbounded enthusiasm was manifested at the celebration, which had the nature mainly of a barbecue and speaking. Among those who acclaimed the compile ton of this long stretch of roads as a beginning of public highway development in Alabama and the South were various members of the boards of revenue of Tuscaloosa and Jefferson counties and prominent citizens from Birmingham Tuscaloosa and Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10

the past year and that still more is pos sible to be done for the welfare of the city and community. more specific review of the work for the past year will be undertaken at the next meeting oi the board, which has been called for July Il for the purpose of hearing the reports of the various committees and officers of the organization for the past and future.
 The meeting was called to order by President B. H. Cooper, who stated that the presidents annual report would be made before the next gathering of the board and next called for the reading of the minutes. Immediately following the reading of the minutes resolutions were offered by w. B. Dickson and adopt ed by the meeting to the effect that the Board of Trade go on record as opposed to the increase in rates by any telephone company, and that a committee be ap- pointed to go before the Birmingham commissioners and request them to al- low the decision of rates to be made by popular vote.
 John W. O'Neil1, chairman of the good roads committee, was the next on the floor before the board and he made a repoyt,. on the work of the organi- zatI =, connection with the recent 0 rrth National Good Roads congress held in this city. The report of Chair man O'Neill was adopted. The next thing in order was a motion to the effect that a strong committee be ap- pointed by tue incoming president to inaugurate a campaign for new mem- bers for the Board of Trade. The mo- tion was carried and the committee will shortly be appointed by President John L. Parker.
 A special committee of five of which John w. O'Neill will be chairman was provided for in a resolution adopted at the meeting yesterday afternoon to look further into the question of re- moving the Belgian blocks and report back to the next meeting.
 When notified of his election late yesterday afternoon pr. Parker said: "[ feel a high sense of appreciation at having been selected by my asso- ciate3 for the presidency of the Board of Trade. It shall be my endeavor to promote those activities of the board with which our members have hereto fore been occupied and to maintain a growing interest in the efforts of the Board of Trade in behalf of the mer- cantile interests of the city, community a.ad state.
 We shall direct our efforts chiefly toward securing lower light and wa ter rates, street improvement with especial emphasis on the removal of the Belgian blocks, more capitalized taxes for the retail merchant, and a general esprit de corps among the mercantile interests. In other words, I shall undertake the work of the Board of Trade where it is left off by President Cooper. who has most ably anl effectively conducted the affairs of the organization for the past year"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10
MAURICE WILLOWS RESIGNS
 FROM BOYS CLUB POSITION

On account of lack of harmony among members of the board of control of the Boys club, Maurice Willows has ten dercd his resignation as superintendent. a position which he has held for the last four and a half years.
 At the last meeting of the club, held on Wednesday a week ago, MT. Willows handed in his resignation. Heretofore, nothing has been given out for publication by the organization, for fear that pub licity might cause misunderstanding to those who were not familiar with the facts of the case The cause of his resig- nation was known to have been lack of harmony between himself and several members of the board of control.
 MT Willows is in Boston attending the National Convention of Charities and Corrections, at which convention he was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10

elected to a high office. He will return to the city in few days, and 1t is prob able that he will make a formal state ment on his return.
 Although his resignation was rendered on Wednesday a week ago, it will not be accepted until the regular meeting of the club on next Wednesday, at which time he will have arrived in this city.
 Ralph s. Barrow, the assistant super intendent will be in charge of the club until his successor may be elected. This election will probably be held next Oc- tober.
 Upon rendering his resignation as su- perintendent of the Boys club. MT. Will lows rendered his resignation to Judge Murphy of the juvenile court as probation officer. This court was established re- gently through his efforts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10
ORDER OF LIONS
 IS INCORPORATED

Certificate of incorporation of the Or der of Lions was filed in the probate court Friday. Orders of Lions is a benev- olent and social order, whose object is to assist it's members in time of distress. Certificates of membership will be issued to persons from Is to 60 years of age, both inclusive. The trustees elected to serve until June 20, 1911, until their sue cessors are elected and qualified. are G. Brandes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10
NOrwOod Methodist

At the Norwood Methodist church to- morrow services will be as follows: 9:3C a. m. Sunday school; II a. m,, preaching by the pastor, Rev. R. E.. Tyler, subject, "The Element of Goodness in Man. p, m., Junior league; 7:15, Senior league; s D. n,, preaching by pastor. Miss Fergu- son will sing at the morning service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10
Auto Catches Fire

Petrel automobile, No. 1914, belong ing to T. w. Weller, caught on fire this morning about II o'clock in front of the Patton-P Pope drug store. The free was the result of a gasoline ex- plosion. The fire was extinguished by a chemical tube and the total damage amounted to S5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10
NEW ORLEANS TO
 INVITE PUBLISHERS

New Orleans. June 9.-The Southern Newspaper Publishers association will be invited to hold its 1912 convention in New Orleans and a formal request to that effect will be presented to its am nual meeting to be held in Louisville on June IA In inviting the leading news papers of the south to meet here next year side trip to Panama is sug- lgested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10
Marriage License Issued

The following marriage license was is- sued from the probate court Friday;
 NJ. R. Mathies of Birmingham to MISS Katie Bell Grimes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10
ASK GUARANTORS
 FOR S3.5O EACH
Festival Association Sends Out Statement of Re
 ceipts and Expenses

The executive committee of the Music Festival association held a meeting yes- terday at noon in the office of President J. H. Holcombe There was quite full attendance and the presidents report was listened to with close attention and was heartily approved. After the meeting Mr. Holcombe prepared the following letter to be sent to the guarantors, and also gave to the press his report, which also follows:
 Birmingham, June g, 1911.
 Dear Sir-Find attached herein state ment of disbursements and receipts of the music festival CVictor Herbert-Schu- mann -Heink) showing deficit to be $37773.
 Your pro rata of the deficit is sS.5o The executive committee. at a meeting this day went over the report and re- quested that statement be sent to each guarantor and that a request be made for prompt settlement from each in order that the local bills can be paid
 The executive committee also instruct ed that each guarsntor be advised that had some of those patronized the music festival as liberaly as was expected there would not have been a deficit. In- stead a surplus for the next years work
 T am also instructed by the executive committee to state that had there not been counter attractions we would have at least gotten in a sufficient amount or money to have paid all bills.
 'I especially regret this deficit, even though small. as we wanted a surplus of from $500 to $1ooo) five hunded to one thousand dollars to start a greater pro- granme next year.
 Kindly mail check payable to the Bir- mingham Music Festival association. 1921 Third avenue, and accept thanks Yours very truly, ....
 BIRMINGHAM MUSIC FESTIVAL As l ISOLATION,
 U. H. Holcomhe, President.'