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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
INSPECTORS MAY
 BE NAMED TODAY,
Appointment of Chief Mine Inspector and His Asso-
 ciates Expected Soon

Information was received in Birming- ham yesterday that in all probability the governor would today appoint the chief mine inspector and his six assistants to serve for the term of four years. At the present time, should there occur an ex- plosion in this state, no men now serving would have the authority to assume charge of the property. The new mine laws abolish all mine inspectors and re- peal all laws in conflict with the new. and this theory of the non-existence of officials is accepted by the Operators as sociation.
 There seems to be quite great deal Of doubt as to the reappointment of Chief Inspector Hillhouse and his assistants, Messrs. Neal and Dickerson. They have received the indorsement of some of the most influential operators and citizens here, among whom they are well liked MT. Hilhouse is in Baltimore i'll from the effects of an operation hastened by his work at Banner recently. The other as- sociate inspectors are In the district.
 The prevailing opinion in industrial cir cles is that either Milton H. Fies or c. H. Nesbit of Walker county will get the po- siton of chief inspector. They are said to be the leaders of several candidates. MT. F'ies is general superintendent of mines for the Birmingham Coal and Iron company and considered a very able mine expert Mir. Nesbit is a mining engineer of technical training, and man well versed in the mine trade. He is we'll known in industrial circles.
 The governor. 1t Is stated, has in mind the appointment of an expert engineer to take the position, which has led to the impression that MT. Hillhouse is not slated for reappointment. He may, however, re- ceivc another term, as the governor has not indicated any position on the ques- tion whatever
 The law governing mines is now opera tive. it is stated, and the appointments are expected to be made very soon with the odds favoring today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance of the following real estate transfers, in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved, have been filed in the office of the probate court
 sl4OO-Mrs. Tippie Coffman to the Jef- ferson County Savings bank, lot 15 and part of lot Is in Silver Mead Land com panys survey
 s1OO0-Dora G. Sexton to Joe Steed, lot H. block 21, survey of Ensley Develop ment company.
 ss5oo-J. F. Knox to E. H. West. lot 2. Keife block. in section 19. township +, range 3 west.
 $1O00-Joe Steed to Paul A. Savage, iot i, block 21, survey of Ensley Develop nent company.
 ss6Oo-Cyrus Scott to J. Frank Owen. lots 15 and Is, block 163, survey of Besse- mer Land and Improvement company.
 sssoO-P. B. Hargrove to B. A. Bass, part of lot 8, block s94. survey of Bir- mingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
FIRE UNDERWRITERS
 FORM ASSOCIATION

sociation is purely local organization. Still 1t will cooperate with the state and other associations along whatever lines will result in a mutual welfare for all members of the profession. A commit tee was appointed at the meeting yester- day afternoon to draft a constitution and bylaws by which the local association will direct it's activities and be governed. The committee consists of H. G. Seibels. c. c. Terry, R. G. Brown and A. A. Adams. They are to report back to the next meeting which will be held on Tues day next, April 25.
 The object of the association" said R. F. Manly, president. will be to culti- vate good fellowship, to arrange and cor relate the principles of underwriting among it's members and to secure cooper atlon for the protection of the interests we represent and of our friends who com init their business into our hands. It will have nothing to do with the fixing of rates"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
Marriage Licenses Issued

The following marriage licenses were issued from the probate court Wednes- day:
 l.. l.. Drake of Brighton to Miss Tres sic Hope.
 Reid Lawson of Birmingham to Miss Lillian Guerry Moore.
 H. F.. Starks of Etowah, Tenn, to Miss Sallie l. Crittenden.
 Loyd Parker of Birmingham to Miss Emma Kohh.
 A. D. Sanders of Stary, Wyo., to Miss Cecilia Glass.
 Sam Holder of Ensley to Miss Marcella Myrtle Murphree.
 T. J. Massey of Johns to Miss Annie P. Sanders.
 J. H. Howell of Birmingham to Miss May Lee Thornton.
 Ray S. Hartwell of Birmingham TO Miss Ruth w. Danyey.
 J. H. Stanton of Birmingham to Miss Alien Doile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20

At meeting of the fire underwriters of Birmingham held yesterday afternoon in the directors room of the Chamber of Commerce, an organization to be known as the Birmingham Fire Underwriters as- sociation was formed, having as it's ob- ject mutual protection and advancement and a social nature as we'll
 The officers of the association are: R. F.. Manly, president; H. G. Seibels, vice president, and John S. Leedy, secretary and treasurer. The meeting yesterday afternoon was held primarily to effect an organization among the underwriters, but it also took up the matter of entertain ing the Alabama Fire Insurance associa- tion, which meets in Birmingham on May 22 and 23. H. G. Seibels, R. A. Brown, Godfrey Goldman, Crook Whatley and John s. Leedy were appointed as an en- terta'sment committee to look after the details for taking care of the state as- sociation while in this city.
 The Birmingham Fire Underwriters as-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
JOHN M. HICKEY
 COMING IN MAY
Representative of American Association for Highway
 Improvements to Speak

Capt. John M. Hickey, representing the American Association for Highway improvement, will be in Birmingham On May and 2. The organization which he represents has in view the affilia- ton of all good roads associations and Captain Hickey has arranged to tour many of the southern cities which have figured prominently of recent days in the movement for building public high ways.
 Among the other cities Captain Hickey will visit are Roanoke, Va, Bristol, Tenn, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Atlanta, Montgomery, Mobile. New Or leans, ,Vicksburg, Memphis, Little Rock, Nashville, Louisville, Frankfort and Lexington He will deliver addresses at most of these places.
 A plan was recently set on foot by Senators Bankhead and Johnston at a meeting of the advisory board of the good roads congress by which it is to be promulgated at the coming congress in May. the scheme of combining into one organization the five national good reads associations in the United States with the view of securing federal sup port for the body and it's work.
 When asked if the tour of Captain Hickey was induced by the letters for warded at that time to the officers of tLe different organizations in regard to the proposition, Secretary J. A. Roun- tree stated yesterday that he thought it probably was. He said he was de- lighted that Captain Hickey would be :n Birmingham on this identical mis- sion. and he said that he would use ev- cry effort to have the representative of the American Association of High way Improvement attend the good roads congress and lend a voice toward the scheme of consolidation at that time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
BIRMINGHAM'S FIRST BONDS

The issue was up to be signed when the question of a seal was raised. Mayor Jeffers said the city had none. As it happened Colonel Powell of the Elyton Land company was so enthusiastic about Birmingham that his seal was of Birmin gham. Uncle Tom said send for the Elyton seal and attach that. The seal was brought and the first bonds of Birmingham were certified by the Elyton Land company's seal"
 The incident created quite a little in terest at the meeting it was an echo not within the memory of a single man present except the narrator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
BAR ASSOCIATION
 MEETS SATURDAY

A meeting of the Birmingham Bar association has been called for Sat urday morning at 10 o'clock in the law library. A number of inter6 r6sting mat ters and matters of importance to the members of the organization will come up for discussion and indications are Il at the meeting will be of much sig nifcance.
 The secretary, F. l. Monks is busy with his report, which will be made 10 the members at the meeting Satur- day morning, an is understood that he will make several suggestions of much interest to the body. All of the members of the association have been urgently requested to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
Popular Price Matinee

The popular price matinees at the Bi- jou. fourth of a dollar anywhere in the summer stock season at the Bijou. The audiences at the Bijou are growing in size steadily, and their appreciation of the play and the company has proven very encouraging to the management. The Girl of the Golden Vest Is being played every night this week and at the mati- nees Thursday and Saturday. Next week the Classy Schiller Players will present Mrs. Temples Telegram. society com edy drama that is exceptionally clever, and which will be greeted with favor II has many good parts, enabling the Schiller Players to demonstrate versa tility.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
BERGER TO CHANGE
 THE CONSTITUTION

Washington. April 19.-Representa- tive Berger, socialist, wants Congress to have power to call a constitutional convention. Today he introduced resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution granting that authority and characterized the constitution as "antiquated and obsolete" Our con stitution." said MT. Berger, lis really a hindrance to any reasonable growth in our public life, and it should be changed. There is no other example in history of a grown-up nation being compelled to wear the swaddling clothes of childhood"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20

The first bonds of Birmingham were certified by a seal of the Elyton Land company. At least this was a story told by Associate Commissioner Lane yesterday during a Hull at the commits sion meeting and when Judge Lane was in a mood to tell of the long ago."
 The question of city seal to be at tached to the notes for ssOO,ooO was up and it was decided to attach the seal of Birmingham as the commission had none.
 Thereupon Commissioner Lane said:
 The first bond issue of Birmingham was when Thomas Jeffers was mayor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
BIG SHAKE-UP IN
 SOUTHERN STATES
Fire and Casualty Insurance Com pany Practically Reorganized,
 ManascO Retiring

At the last meeting of the Southern States Fire and Casualty Insurance company directors held in Birming gham, particulars of which have just been made public, the company was practi- cally reorganized, resulting in a shake up in every department, the retirement of President D. E. Manasco, effective July 1, and the resignation of the heads of both the fire and liability depart ments.
 D. C. Tevis, former vice president, was elected vice president and general manager. and assumed charge of the company's business.
 In explaining the shake-up MT. Tevis stated that the directors had decided upon very prominent banker as the head of the company, to be elected in July. and would select the best practi- cal insurance men that could be found to head the departments.
 The recent examination of the state department gives a surplus of $472,2s4. and the examiner states the company is absolutely solvent.
 Here is the reorganization as an nounced:
 President Manasco resigned, effective July 1, when successor Is to be chosen. D, c. Tevis appointed general manager
 Entirely new finance committee elected, composed of Jack Granford Dr. l.. D. Lusk, W. E. Crowel, R. B. Watts George Blinn., Jr., and Hugh Allison
 John G. Cooks succeeded E. F. Ems len as treasurer.
 Entirely new appraising committee, Robert Moulthrop chairman.
 Arranged for change in fire depart ment, James H. Hard retiring, and in liability department J. l.. Mitchell re- tirng; successors to be chosen later.
 Adjourned to meet in July.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
BOILER EXPLODES
 DAMAGING MILL

Centreville, April 19.-(Special.) At late hour yesterday the boiler of the Thompson Lumber company's sawmill about eight miles west of Centreville, exploded, doing much damage to prop erty but no lives were lost. It is stated that trees for quite a distance from the boiler were destroyed by flying fragments. and that the engineer was almost covered with rocks, but was not seriously hurt. The damage to property amounts to considerab ble sum.
 M K Lee died at his home, four hour yesterday after an illness of sev- eral weeks. The deceased was one of the best citizens of Bibb county and died In the zenith of useful manhood. He leaves a widow and number of children as well as large circle of other relatives. He was born and reared in Bibb county His remains were buried at Mount Zion cemetery this afternoon.
 Quite number of applicants for license to teach in the public schools of the state are taking the quarterly
 
 week. The examination Is being con 6ucted by Prof. A. w. Hayes, super intendent of education for Bibb county.
 The rain which has been falling here steadily all day will greatly interfere with farming operations in this sec tion. The farmers are already badly be hind with their work.
 The court of county commissioners will convene here tomorrow in special session. It is understood that bus ness of much importance vii, come be- fore the court at this session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
COLORED PEOPLE
 WANT CEMETERY

The Board of Revenue will take for consideration at their session today the petition of the colored people of North Birmingham for cemetery The mem- bers of the board personally inspect ed the plot of ground where It is to make the burial inclosure and they will give definite answer today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
Cotton Rates Suspended

Washington, April 19.-Advances in freight charges on cotton, compressed and uncompressed, together with changes in the regulations and practices of the Mis- souri Pacific Railway and the St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern railway with respect to the transportation and com precision in transit of cotton today were suspended by the interstate commerce commission from tomorrow until August IS next. Meantime the commission Will inquire Into the reasonableness of the pro- posed advances and changes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
SONS OF REVOLUTION
 ELECT OFFICERS

Washington, April 19.-General officers of the Sons of the Revolution to serve during the next three years were elected at tho triennial convention of the organ ization here today. Edmund Wetmore of New York was chosen president; James M. Montgomery, New York, vice presi- dent; Representative John w. Weeks of Massachusetts, second vice president; the Rev. Dr. Randolph H. McKim, District of Columbia, chaplain general; William J.. Libhey, New Jersey, secretary; Richard NJ. Caldwalader Pennsylvania, treasurer; George F.. Pomeroy, Ohio. registrar, and Marshall Haywood, North Carolina. his tOrian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
Will Probe Postoffices

Washington. April .19-Another resolu- ton directed against the postoffice depart ment and calling for an investigation of the entire service was offered in the House today by Representative Sanders of Virginia. The resolution asks for the investigation to ascertain whetherf -~es exist either in the department or lfp / service to discover in what private inA( ests postmasters are engaged, the hoe of work required of all employees and whether postmasters participate in politi- cal campaigns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Flirting Princess"

Harry Bulger in 'The Flirting Princess '' Mort H. Singers new musica, farce by Adams, Hough and Howard. comes to the Jefferson theatre next Saturday matinee and night, as the recent Chicago success. Reports from Chicago are to the effect that the piece Is decidedly entertaining and that the authors have surpassed themselves in writing the book, and that low Howard has written several musical numbers that finger in the memory. Sale of seats will commence this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
"The Chocolate Soldier

"The Chocolate Soldier will come to the Orpheum theatre under Shubert manag ge- ment Friday night, when s the master by the Whitney Opera company the same organization as gave the opera for a whole season at the Casino in New York. and which has created an equal sensation in many other cities. Not since Gilbert and Sullivans days has a comic opera achieved the success of ''The Chocolate Soldier" and the answer is not far to seek
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
Paris Retains Position

Paris, April 19.-Paris retains its posi- tion as the third largest city n the world, the census taken last month showing a population of 2.s469s6. The French cen sus as whole has shown a draft of pop ulation from the country to the cities. The present figures show an increase of 12i,2D5 for Paris over the figures Of 1906.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
Celebrate "Raisin Day"

The third annual California raisin day. will be celebrated at San Francisco April 29 The slogan of the occasion Is Eat rasn bread.'' This is an important event in the Pacific coast city, and the attend ance promises to be large this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
Leon C. Bradley Here

Leon C. Bradley, secretary and treas urer of the Tuscaloosa News Publishing company. passed through Birmingham yesterday en route to Selma, where he will spend a few days fishing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
AUCTION! AUCTION!

A nice selection of horses and a big lot of mules Cover 200 head in all) to be sold at auction Thursday, April 20th. Sale commences at 1000 a. m. Be sure to attend.
 FEES & SONS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
IndOrsed By Many

Tuberculosis Day has been indorsed by many of the most eminent divines in the country among whom are His Emi- hence Cardinal Gibbons and several Ro- man Catholic bishops many prominent bishops of the Protestant Episcopal church. several denominational and inter denomina tonal societies, Drs. S. Adolphus Knopf and Lawrence F. Flick, Hon. Champ Clark and many distinguished clergymen.
 In a letter to the national association Champ Clark says: 'I am in sympathy with the movement which your associa- tion is doing so much to forward. We cannot learn too much about the dread scourge, for we cannot intelligently fight that which we do not understand Knowl- edge is power"
 The Rev. Dr. s. Parks Cadman of Brooklyn said: T sincerely trust that your war on tuberculosis will prosper. It is a real war and should have the sup port of every right-minded citizen and of all our churches of every kind. We re- member with great pleasure and equal profit the Tuberculosis Day of 1910.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
SHIR RTS|

This maker of $1.50 Shirts was particularly anxious for our money for these negligee coat shirts. Sizes IA to IS. Sleeves 32 to 36. Light ground madras. How summer supply?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
No Race Segregation

The commissioners threw cold water upon the plan of Alderman Huddleston to segregate the races by deciding that no authority existed for such action as was contemplated by the city council relative to refusing negroes the right to reside In certain localities
 The meetings yesterday were unevenlful from many points of view, as there were very few matters of extra importance to be handled.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-04-11
MORE FARMERS USING CHEoKs.

From government source comes
the gratifying information that more
farmers are using the banks as places
for depositinE their funds than evel
before. This Is marked indication
that the farmers are becoming better
business men. Incidentally It also In
dicates that they have more money to
put into the banks.
The use Of checks in business Is not
alone great convenience and safe
guard In the matter Of receipts but
tends toward dignity and order. And
this we regard as of prime Importance
particularly among farmers whose
business Is too often conducted loosely.
A clear idea as to how little real
money is used in business way can
be had from the following figures COM
piled by the National Monetary Com
mission.
Out Of the total retail deposits IN
five states amounting to $4.ss4,1s1. the
proportion Of checks was 1913 per
cent: currency. 21.s per cent, and spec
Gle SO per cent. Tho percentage in
each state In the order Of the highest
ratio Of checks was. Nebraska, 1875
per cent; Iowa, 1872 per cent; Kansas.
TIA per cent: Illinois. 70.5 per cent,
and Texas es.6 per cent. Other states.
like North Dakota and South Dakota,
show similar condition of affairs.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-04-11
BEAUTY OF THE HYDRANGEA.

i IS likely that II a vote were to be
taken for the best late Towering,
hardy shrub the honor would fall to
tie T4ydrangea
While there are shrubs that I like
letter. this one seems to suit the
masses. 1t has the merit Of extreme
l.a.2iness. easy culture, great norifer-
cIsress, late blooming and per-
t.s:tency.
Is flowers lose their early whitene q
rs the season advances, but in their
rirkybrown stage they are not with
gut attractiveness.
IN planting the Hydrangea, would
rever advise using II singly. It IL
vastly more effective when grouped.
~ this means we secure for 1t q
strength and dignity which single
specimens never have. Planted thick
" it produces grand effect.
The enormous heads of the bloom
have considerable weight but they
&, all the moro attractive when they
cause the branches to take ON grace
fu curve. and seldom II ever need
supporting.
Those who are In search Of a plant
that will grow in almost any soil and
under almost any condition. and Is
equally beautiful in the south and
the north. will ind tho Hydranga
the very thing they are looking for.
G. M. S.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-04-11
A POPULAR FLOWER.

One Of tho best summer-nowering
bulbs is the gladiolus. Tho bulbs
may be purchased from any reliable
nurserymans sor scotsman for from
onS to three dollars per hundred, for
the commoner mixed bulbs. up to
several dollars q dozen for the more
& ncy bulbs.
They should be planted about the
same time sweet corn is planted. and
given much the same cultivation as
any other garden crop. Plant three
to four inches deep. in rows thirty
inches apart, and six or eight inches
apart in the rows.
The blooms may be cut when the
first bloom opens, and the buds will
continue to open for week or two,
If placed in water. At the end Of the
growing season. dig and dry the
bulbs until the bulbs and bullets
can easily be separated. Store in
any cellar where they will not get
wet or dry out. The small bulblets
may be saved and sowed like peas in
the spring. producing towering
plants in about two years.--LeRoy
Cady.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-04-11
PLANTING POTATOES.

The amount OF seed to use and dis
tanoe apart should depend upon the
fertility Of the land and supply Of
moisture. Rich soil with continuous
and ample supply Of moisture should
receive more seed and tho hills should
be closer together than on soil lacking
one or both Of the above character
istics.
The depth to plant depends upon the
texture Of the soil and whether early
or late potatoes are desired. Five
inches is none too deep for the late
crop on light mellow soils. but three
or four inches Is better for very early
potatoes. Five inches n too deep on
very heavy or very moist soil.
A poor stand may bs due ~ 70 The
heating of seed after cutting. II sacked
or piled up for moro than nix hours:
(2) to diseased seed; az 70 planting
early in wet. cold soil: 81 70 chilled
seed; and .(5) to late planting On soIl
that has dried out.
Enormous yields of potatoes can -
secured under irrigation. DrUSddsd ne
moisture in tho soil 10 uni1ssm and
continuous. -,