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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-30

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
PROVIDENCE GAS DIRECTORS MEET
Stock to Be Issued for $25O,- 900 Additional Capital
 to Be Sold Soon

An enthusiastic meeting of the directors of the Providence Oil and Gas company was held yesterday at which $250,O0o was added to the capital and 5O,OOO acres of valuable oil and gas lands ordered pur- chased.
 The meeting was presided over by Frank Nelson, Jr., president, and $9OO,000 or the $1,0O0,GOO capitalization of the company was represented at the meeting. Never before has there been such an excellent attendance at meeting of the Provi. dence company.
 It was announced that the stock to be issued for the $250OO0 additional capital would perhaps be sold forthwith to those most interested in the company It will be placed on sale price of 25 cents with par value of $1.
 The company intends to immediately De- gin the drilling of such a number of wells scattered over a wide area as will definitely establish the existence of com mercial gas or disprove the value of the holdings.
 The directors felt very much elated yes- .terday not only on account of the excel lent condition of the company, but by reason of the progress that is being made in the drilling of new. and additional wells.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
FORMS 4 MILLION DOLLAR COMPANY Nelson Organizes the Bryan
 Coal Company MONEY IS BEHIND TT Wealthy Virginia Men Are Stock holders and Improvements Will
 Be Made on an Exten-
 sive Scale
MONEY IS BEHIND IT

After organizing s1.000,oo0 com many to develop the Bryan coal lands in this district. Frank Nelson, Jr., re- turned yesterday from Richmond. He was in Virginia several days getting in shape his big scheme of develop ing the lands of the Bryan estate re- gently purchased by him and asso- ciates.
 Mir Nelson organized the Bryan Coal corporation. named after the original purchaser of the coal property. He said yesterday that the company was pos sessed of sufficient funds to make Some of the most extensive improve ments that were ever attempted in this district.
 He said the directors of the com .pany of Richmond were among the wealthiest and most prominent men Of Virginia and he was very glad that they had become interested in the de- velopment of Birmingham.
 We will outline our improvements right away" said MT. Nelson yester- day.
 q cannot say now what amount Will be expended in getting the property shaped up. However, we will make several openings on the property, which will cost us a large sum of money. we have a perfect confidence In the value of the properties and believe we snail merit success in their development.
 We shall have every portion of our machinery and equipment the most modern, There will be the most ap- nroved appliances and we will endeavor to give this district one of its most up-to- date coal properties. cannot enter into such plans at this time put will not hesitate to take the public into my confidence In this respect from time to time.
 q hesitate to talk about modern ma chinery and equipment when recall Mulga and Banner. Those two mines were among the best not only or thls state hut America. For them to De- con,a the death bed of scores of men after every human precaution had been taken and after every mechanical sate- guard had been installed IS suilicieh' to make anyone stop and nonder over the question. I feel the most sincere sympathy for Erskine Ramsay anu George Mccormack over their trouole at Banner. There has been no mine In which so much pride was taken. Not only is this true of the owners put the industrial men were proud Of Ban ner. To have 1t end like it has IS certainly a discouraging incident.
 "All we can do is to 9" ahead the best way possible and that is what the Bryan Coal corporation purposes to do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
MEETING OF
 BIRMINGHAM REALTY
President Henry R. Carse of the Com pany Is Now Here to
 Preside

The annual meeting of the Birmlhsh haii Realty company will be held today at " o'clock in the company offices For the nurnose of attending the meeting Henry R. Carse. president of the company anu me of the best-lxnown bankers or New York. reached Birmingham yesterday. ne spent the day looking over the company holdings in Norwood where over $5oo'"o ore heinz spent to beautify that portion If Birmingham and to build a roaoway which will rival Highland avenue.
 Mir Carse will preside over the meeting today It is expected thGt he will be re- elected president and in addition there IS oxnected to be held the election or the other officers in routine way.
 The meeting is of much interest here ,,v reason of the fact that the company ;s ono of the wealthiest holders of real es- tate in this district. There Is strohs ,robabilitv. it is stated, of some very ,,,,nortant action being taken by the dl- rectors today which will be of wide bene- fit to the city.
 Mir. Carse yesterday did not feel at all ressimistic over conditions, and said tnere existed the best possible chances for legitimate investments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12

was put in prison and were never taken off until he was discharged.
 Commissioner Weatherly and President Exum were astounded at the statement of Commissioner Gafford and said as much.
 e.'I thought they always removed the irons at night said President Exum, and I am astonished to hear that"
 Mir Gafford said that the same prac- tices prevailed in Atlanta.
 Tt does not matter" said Judge Lane, what is done in Atlanta. I move, gentle men, that such outrageous practices be stopped
 The resolution permitted only one day to carry out the order and the commits sioner held this up until MT. Gafford could make arrangements to provide some other system.
 It is gathered that unless the prison CTS can be imprisoned safely in the South side prison without chains on their ankles continually that a new jail will be built just to protect the unfortunates.
 Judge Lane said that he would much prefer that the prisoners escape than to have such a condition prevail in this en- frightened city.
 The incident created intense interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
Marriage License Issued

The 1ollOWing marriage license has been issued from the office of the probate court:
 S. L. Moore to Miss Mollie Carter 
 city code for the committees on streets, parks and land, and the committee on public buildings.
 He shall have charge and supervision over. and he shall cause to be prepared the assessment rolls or lists required to be prepared by hection 1875 of the state code He shall have charge and supervision ever all officers and employees assigned to lis department and over all matters, par ticularly pertaining to such offices and officers
 The following officers and their respec- tive offices or departments, and all enl- pioyes therein are distributed and as- signed to the department of streets, parks and public property and city and public property and ely and public improve ments. viz. City engineer. street commis- sioner, electrician, custodian city hall, poundkeepers and sextons of cemeteries.
 All powers and duties invested in the mayor In cities of 5000 population and over where the same shall be incidental to or clearly appropriate and referable to the department of streets, parks, city and public property and city and public inn provements or any of it's sub-departments or offices shall, with regard to matters especially pertaining to such department sub-department or office except as other wise herein provided, be had and exer- oised by the commissioner of streets parks, city and public property and scity and public Improvements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
BOARD MAY WANT
 REVISED CONTRACT Trip to Banner Satisfies the Members That the Rescue Work Is Adequate

The members of the Board of Revenue have returned from their trip to Banner mines and state that they found every possible means had been taken by the company and the government rescuers to recover the bodies of those who were caught underground at the time of the explosion.
 The board went to Banner on Mon day to make investigation into the af- . fair in so far as the county was re- sponsible for the convicts who were leased to the Pratt Consolidated com pany as coal miners. They had no duties to fulfill regarding the cause of the ex- ploson and the other details of such na- ture as fall within the scope of the mine experts having charge of the rescue work, and they stated their belief that every effort possible was being made in that direction.
 The members of the board have dis cussed among themselves, it is under stood, the proposition of revokng some of the articles of agreement entered into with the Pratt Consolidated Coal and Iron company in regard to the lease of convicts. None of the board would dis cuss the report yesterday afternoon dur of the body, and no action if any, can be taken in this direction until the board is in regular session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12

Chairman B. B. Burton of the mem bership committee of the Chamber of Commerce gathered his rangers to- gether yesterday morning at 10 o'clock and went on a roping expedition. They started with the Brown Marx building and within very short time finished without the use of branding irons, that process by which the members of the Chamber of Commerce are distinguished from the herd.
 The chamber rangers have estab- lished quite a reputation with their ac- curacy of aim. One of the feats they demonstrated yesterday was by stand ing In the streets and picking off 10 straight bulls eyes from the windows of the Brown Marx, each hit counting 50. The members of the ranger party then went straightway and verified the accuracy of their shots by informing g each party who had been picked off that the judges of the shoot had de- clared him a dead man." There was some little mystifcation of course, but brief explanations set the joke off clearly and the dead men" were given restoratives as prescribed on the appli- cation blanks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12

Another feat of the leader of the rangers, B. B. Burton. is twirlng the lariat. Each day he gives an eXhibI- tion with a 500-foot rope. using just so much of its length as will en- compass the entire new membership huddled together about him. Captain Burton states that he has Q little more of the rope left with which to demon- strate on the larger scale and all he's after is a larger number to swing the rope around. He is fully confident that the last inch of his lariat shall have been used by the end of the allotted time. though he declines at present to inform the public how many men are on the inside. --.
 The committee were highly success full with their work yesterday, which completed the canvass of the Brown Marx building and they expect to have the same splendid results on their can yass of the First National bank build ing today. One man whom they ap- preached yesterday told the members they had brought more sunshine into his work than anything else that day. This is the tale that the committee tell. and 1t sounds like it might be true.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
Suits Filed Yesterday

suit for s50c0 damages was filed yes- terdav in the circuit court by John b. Mullen against the Palos Coal and CoKe company for alleged personal injuries re- oeivcd while in the employ of the com pany.
 Mrs. Lillie lowers filed suit for s5ooo damages in the city court against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for alleged personal injuries re- oeived by the plaintiff in consequence Of having been put of car at the wrong street. It is alleged that in having been make to walk over certain block, as was not anticipated by the plaintiff, she fell into an excavation and hence the suit
 Mrs. Marian Louise Thompson filed suit in the city court against William D. Nes- bit and William D. Nesbitt as trus- tee, to recover personal property consist ing of 10 shares of preferred stock in the Warrant Warehouse company, No. sS, valued at $lOO each share, and 10 shares valued at $100 a share in No. 92, together with damages for the detention thereof.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
COMMISSIONER LANE TELLS
 BODEKER THAT PROHIBITION
 LAWS MUST BE ENFORCED
Sheriff McAdoy Appears Before Commission and Pledges Operation of His Force of Deputies With the Police
 Force in War Against the Blind Tigers

could get some persons who would put an end to the sale of liquor here.
 The assurance was given by the po- lice department that every energy would be expended in getting a line on the wide open blind tigers as they are said to exist in Birmingham.
 During the past few days there has been a great deal of discussion on the streets against the tiger being wide open in some of the most public places in Birmingham. This matter has been brought to the attention of Commission CT Lane, although he said yesterday it was a fact so notorious that it needed no elaboration.
 With Sheriff McAdory and Chief Bod eker in behind the plyers of the trade it would seem apparent that things will shortly begin to move about.
 Tn fact, Sheriff McAdory announced that he had captured no less than 19 blind tigers yesterday. He said they in cluded four hotels in Birmingham of more or less prominence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
STANLEY WAS NOT
 ARMY DESERTER

New Orleans, April 11.-General Stan- ley Williams of the Mexican revolu- tionary army, who risked his lift in a battle near Mexicali, Mex, last Sat- urday, was not deserter from the Uni ted States army, according to Captain Stanley Lewis, formerly an officer of the Arizona rangers, who is in this city.
 General Stanley was former offi- cer of the Canadian northwest mounted police" said Captain Lewis.
 He was a scion of British aristroc- racy with a natural bent for the free life of a soldier of fortune The sur name Williams was a nom de plume which he took as a concession to his family. l knew him very intimately and l am sure he was mistaken for someone else when the statement was made that. he was a deserter from the United States army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
"Brewster's Millions" at Biiou

farce comedy, splendidly staged and well acted by capable company, is to be seen at the Bijou this week in "Brewsters Millions.' the play adapted from George Barr McCutcheon's famous book. The production Is the original that Fredirck Thompson first placed on the stage several years ago, and is elaborate and complete in every particular. There are performances nightly and matinees Thursday and Saturday. Next week the Classy Schiller Players will commence an indefinite engagement. the first at traction being David Belasco's master piece, "The Girl of the Golden West" which will be produced for the first time at popular prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance of the following real estate transfers, in which amounts of, 5000 or more were involved, have court:
 $2650-Joseph D. Dunn to B. s. Sloan, lot 12 and part of lot II, block 6, Pratt Land and Improvement company's sur vey of Dewey.
 $7000-Avondale Land company to Nora Leary Redus, lot and part of lot 5, block 60, survey of Forest park.
 $2000-S. F. Teague ct al to the Seminole Land company, mineral rights in the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter, and the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter, sec tion 6, township 19 south, range 2 west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12

The blind tiger never was up against a more formidable foe than the Birming- ham Board of Commissioners. Yesterday Judge Lane, commissioner of public jus tice, in charge of the police department. sounded the unauestionable death knell of prohibition lay violators.
 Sheriff Walter D McAdory appeared before the commissioners and said that he had 50 men who were at the service and command of the commissioners in breaking up any and all violations of the law. He said he would cooperate with the commissioners heartily in routing out the illegal sellers of rum, and it would appear that storm is brewing for the tigers.
 After Sheriff McAdory made his talk Judge Lane arose ard told the commits sion that he had conference at l 0 clock yesterday with Chief George H. Rodeker and his captains, and that he told them that the law must be enforced. He added that he informed the officers unless they could see to this matter he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
REASONED TT OUT And Found Change in Food Put Him
 Right

A man does not count as wasted the time he spends in thinking over his bus mess, but he seems 10th to give the same sort of careful attention to him. self and to his health. And yet his business would be worth little without good health to care for 1t. A business man tells how he did himself good by carefully thinking over his phyiscal condition, Investigating to find out what was needed, and then changing to the right food.
 For some years I had been bothered a great deal after meals. My food seem- ed to lay like lead in my stomach, pro- ducing heaviness and dullness and some times positive pain Of course this rendered me more or less unfit for business, and I made up my mind that something would have to be done.
 Reflection led me to the conclusion that over-eating, filling the stomach with ndgestible food, was responsible for many of the ills that human flesh endures, and that I was punishing my self in that way--that was what was making me so dull, heavy and uncom- fortable, and unfit for business after meals I concluded to try Grape Nuts food to see what 1t could do for me.
 "1 have been using it for some months now and am glad to say that I do not suffer any longer after meals; my food seems to assimilate easily and perfectly, and to do the work for which 1t was intended.
 q have regained my normal weight. and find that business is a pleasure once more--can take more interest in it, and my mind is clearer and more alert"
 Name given by the Postum Co.,, Bat tie Creek, Mich.
 Read The Road to Wellville," in pkgs. There's a Reason"
 Ever read the above Ietterf. A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, aud full of human interest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
RECORD OF DAY
 THE COUNTY COURTS

Casul Pitts, charged with burglary and grand larceny, was discharged yesterday in the second division of the inferior court. There were two separate charges against the prisoner.
 The work of the criminal court was light yesterday on account of the absence of many of the witnesses and plaintiffs. A number of the cases were dismissed for want of prosecution, but the court was occupied with taking forfeitures In the majority of cases
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
KNIGHTS TO HEAR
 EASTER SERMON

A special Easter sermon will be deliv- cred at the Central Presbyterian church next Sunday to the members of Cyrene commandery, Knights Templar Notices have been issued by Arthur Barton, eminent commander, for all the brothers 10 attend the services. The members are requested to meet at the asylum at 0:SO o'clock in full uniform. The service will be conducted by Sir Knight the Rev. R. l.. Bell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
Dead Body of Baby Found

The dead body of white infant was discovered yesterday at Oakley ceme- tery, near Ensley, when a pointer dog owned by Martin Williams. who lives near the cemetery, came into the house of the man dragging the mutilated form of the baby. Coroner Brasher was imme- diately notified of the discovery of the body of the child and he went out to Oakley cemetery yesterday afternoon to make an investigation. The coroner TO ports that no cew could be found to Identity of the child.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
ADJUSTMENTS
.sThree Twins"

Three Twins which comes to the Jefferson theatre Saturday for two per formances, will introduce eight real Pa risan directoire gowns. MT. Joseph M Gaites has spared no expense in the costuming of this company and the gowns are said to be the handsomest that have been brought to America These are only few of the many handsome dresses that are displayed in this production. ' morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
THE MYSTIC CHARM OF GENUINE BEAUTY
 EASY TO ACQUIRE
Here Is Simple Massage Cream That Makes the Complexion
 Pink and White

Acquiring beauty is simplicity itself, writes Madeline Maree in Womans Sphere, but no woman can have fine complexion unless the skin is free of i'm purities.
 Many beauty parlors employ cerol cream for massaging, made by dissolving two ounces cerol in a scant pint boiling water and stirring until smooth. When massaging, apply a little cerol cream to the skin and with the finger-tips use a light rotary motion. This dispes wrin- kles, rounds out hollows and clears the skin. giving it a soft, velvety feeling and mystic charm of genuine beauty. Any druggist can supply cerol at little cost
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
LADIES INVITED
 NOT TO ATTEND

The following has been issued by Secre- tary Charles J. Geohegan, relative to the chapter Rose Croix:
 "A mistake was made in the notice of Maundy Thursday meeting The mo- tice reads: The ladies are invited to witness the ceremony and attend the banquet It is not intended to invite the ladies at this time, and the secretary tenders the ladies his humblest apology Fraternally yours,
 "CHARLES J. GEOHEGAN, Secy."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
Coroner Investigates

An inquiry was held yesterday into the killing of Claud Davis, a negro, at North Birmingham on last Saturday night. Lu- cile Lane, at whose hands the death of the man is said to have been caused was bound over to the grand jury by the coroner following his investigation.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-04-09

Aberdeen, Miss, April s.-Fffteen
minutes after Judge Miles had con-
olnded his charge today the jury in
the United States district court re-
turned q verdict finding J. n. Miller.
for years q factor In the spot cotton
trade Of the south, guilty Of using the
mafl for fraudulent purposes. Within
half an hour Miller was imprisoned,
despite the protests Of counsel, and
must remain in jail until Monday, a.
least, when an application for bail
pending an appeal win be heard Miller
was found guilty On three counts and
the maximum punishment Is fifteen
years.
T. G. Steef, C. H. G. Linde and j.
II. Mcknight. members Of the firm Of
Steele, Miller & Company, win be
called for trial Monday. Testifying IN
the case Of Miller. the two first named
admitted the charge, but declared
Miller fwas the directing head OF the
company and primarily responsible.
Mcknight made no statement
The failure Of the firm last year
caused widespread disturbance with
the allegations Of wholesale frauds
through the Issuance Of fraudulent cot
ton bills Of Iading. and led to a read
5ustment Of the cotton exporting bust
ness OF the United States. II Is
charged that banking institutions Of
the United States and cotton import
ing firms of Europe were defrauded
Of s4,sz0 bales Of cotton, of an ap-
proximate value OF two and q half mil
lion dollars. Bankers OF Bremen, Ger
many, aad cotton importers Of Havre,
France and 3 score or more Of proni-
nent bankers and railroad ofacials of
THE counfzS we're called to testify
At the opening Of the trial today At
torney .. W. Houston. fUr the defense.
argued the case in behalf Of Miller,
consuming about two hours in the de-
livery OF his plea for his client. He
was followed by Attorney General
Stone. who closed the argument for
the government.
Judge Niles at once charged the jury,
which remained out but a short time,
returning with q verdict Of guilty as
charged.