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The herald., 1911-06-01
ARTICLE |.

The name and style Of the said corpora
ton shall be the II. Butler & co. Business
and Stock Club, Limited" and its dOmicile
Is hereby established in New Orleans, LOuiSi-
ana. and under its said corporate name. said
corporation shall have power and authority
to contract, sue and be sued, to make and
use corporate seal and the same TO break
or alter at pleasure, to hold. receive. have.
purchase, improve ALLEVIATE, convey. sell.
borrow, pledge. mortgage and hypOthecate
under its said corporate name. property.
real, personal and mixed, to name and ap-
point all required officers. agents or en-
plOyees, TO make and establish bylaws. rules
and regulations for the proper management
OF its affairs and the same TO alter at pleas
ure and to do all other lawful acts neces-
sary to carry out the objects Of this cOrpor-
alton.
Said corporation, unless sooner dissolved,
shall exist and continue ninety-nine years
from the date hereof. The president. or in
his absence or default, the vice-president.
shall be the proper person upon whom any
legal process shall be served.
The herald., 1911-06-01
ARTICLE VII.

At the termination Of the charter or 6is,
solution Of the corporation, the affairs sinai,
he liauidated by the members Of the BOARD
of directors as liquidating commissioner,
Ace on the day, month and year herein nrst
above written in the presence of John flerce
and Louis P. Lobre. competent, resident VII WI,
nesses Of major age, who hereun .,o s aST
me- notary. after reading Of the whole.
ORIGINAL signed:: Jack Butler. John An
dorsnn William Howell, Joseph Hollins' y
w BntIer. I. c. Bazile, L. D. Batiste, ;:
Anderson, John Pierce, L. T. LOIRE 'osian
Gross, Notary Public
The herald., 1911-06-01

Pile to a state where they could have
slain him joyously: in short, Anthony
WAS totally devoid of social graces.
but his eyes met yours clearly and
firmly.
Anthony got down to the Burson Off
ces at o'clock every morning the
year round and when Charlie strolled
IL; at about noon Anthony had broken
tbs back of a good days work. Chsr-
lie was always apologizing for his bad
business methods and explaining daily
with variations-that the Smiths
diRner party the night before lasted
till o'clock and that he really was
saing to cut 1t out.
Charlie had an expensive touring
cor, while Anthony walked or took q
street car. The touring car helped
lot when Genevieve Gilman ap-
p>ared on the scene. Genevievs
had come to pass the winter
with her aunt. She was re-
m1rkably pretty, bright and fascin-
ating and she had fortune in her own
right. Genevieve could have had her
pick Of a dozen devoted admirers. but
it was not long before Charlie Burson
seemed to have distanced the best OF
them.
He was omnipresent. II Genevieve
happened to mention that she was go
ing shopping the next morning she
found Charlie and his car out in front
az she descended the steps. II she
went to an afternoon tea Charlie said
be could just as we'll as not come
around that way from the office and
take her home. If she was going to a
luncheon he found time to take her
to II. Charlie was the sort of man
that any girl would be proud to be
seen with, being 30 good looking. popu
lar and clever.
Charlie, when at home. talked q loi
about Genevieve Gilman, praising her
unstintedly. Anthony listened silent
~ as hs ate his dinner.
! you ought to meet her." Charlie
told his brother. Il know you DOM
care for girls, but she's the sort tr
bring you out and interest you"
Maybe" agreed Anthony. But II
rather read than chatter. You go OF
and glitter for the family, Charlie!"
However, Anthony did allow himself
to be presented to the fascinating Mis-
Gilman. She's q nice girl" he sait
afterward to Charlie.
"You make me .tired!" exclaimed
Charlie, disgustedly. "You are petri
fed plum. Nice GIRL indeed! Haven
you brains enough to see what q raI
ity she isl"
"Oh. 1 haven't got time for that sor
of thing" said Anthony. Besides
what show have l In the social gam
alongside of you?"
Charlie thanked Genevieve in . de-
icate way for being so good to An
thony and striving to talk to him.
IT appreciate 1t. really" he told bel
"Poor old Tony doesn't exactly scint
late and / know 1t was hard work 70
you"
Secretly he felt that Genevieve di
, It for his sake. She seemed NOR
than kindly disposed toward him an
{ his devotion was SO apparent that hi
friends were beginning to throw on
' hints about a wedding. Charlie col
|. cluded that the matter might a. we
, he settled. So toward the end OF th
r winter he took Genevieve into 81
E cluded corner and in his most grac
. full manner asked her to marry him.
Charlie" Genevieve said. layin
J hsr hand affectionately on his arr
/ 'this is awfully good Of you and I a
$ preciate tt like you immensely
but I promised to marry Anthony tn
a morning"
The herald., 1911-06-01


AND STOCK CLUB.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. STATE
OF LOUISIANA, PARISH O FORLEANS,
OF LOUISIANA. PARISH OF ORLEANS.
he II known, that on this fifteenth day
or the month of April, in the year of our
Lord one thousand nine hundred and eleven.
and Of the Independence of the United States
or America the one hundred and thirty-tifth
before me, Josiah Gross, Notary Public
duly commissioned and qualified i'm and for
this city and the Parish of Orleans therein
residing. and in the presence of the wit.
neSSeS hereinafter named and undersigned
personally came and appeared: the parties
whose names are hereuntO subscribed all OF
full age and residents of this parish who
declared that, availing themselves Of tn,
provisions of Act 80 of 1SSS Of Louisiana
they have covenanted and agreed and b,
these presents covenant and agree. and bint
themselves as well as such other persons
as may hereafter become associated will
them, TO form and constitute a corporate oI
and body polite in law. for the purposes ant
objects and under the stipuationS. article
and conditions, following, to-wit:
The herald., 1911-06-01
ARTICLE VI.

No stakeholder shall ever be held liable
or responsible for the contracts, faults or
debts of this corporation, nor shall any
mere informality in its organization have
the effect of rendering this charter null
or OF exposing a stakeholder to any further
liability than the unpaid balance due on
the shares of stock owned by him.
The herald., 1911-06-01
CHARTER

OF THE GULF STATES BANKER PUB
LISTING COMPANY, LIMITED.
May 3rd, 1911.
The herald., 1911-06-01
CHARTER

OF THE ]. BUTLER & co. BUSINESS
AND STOCK CLUB
The herald., 1911-06-01
ARTICLE v.

ANY stakeholder may sell, assign or trans
fer his stock in this corporation by giving
thirty days prior notice to 1t and giving
them the first privilege Of purchasing same
and all transfers shall be made on the books
of the company at its office and for whoi'
shares only.
The Board Of Directors shalI nave dui
control of the property of this company anC
shall so conduct, manage and use the same
as in their discretion they deem MT and con
sistent with the objects and welfare OF TINS
company.
The herald., 1911-06-01
ARTICLE VIII.

Until the election to be held as set forth
above the following named stockholders
shall constitute the first Board OF Directors,
Frank Cameron. william Pfaff and David
r. Mcclure with said Frank Cameron as
president; said William Pfaf, as vice-pres-
ident: and said David X. Mcclure, as sec
Rotary treasurer.
In order to organize this corporation and
to serve the purpose Of the original sub
scription list, the several undersigned par.
ties do hereby subscribe for the shares OF
stock Of this corporation set after their
names.
Thu done and passed at my ONCE In the
| City OF New Orleans, on the day, month
| and year herein first above written, In the
presence Of Robt. Mclaughlin and ID. Fer
| rarL competent witnesses, who have here
unto signed their names with the said ap.
bearers and me, Notary, after reading OF
| the whole. ,oo
| Original Signed: Frank Cameron, lou
shares VIM Pfar, 90 shares {; David X. Nc
| CURE, l share.
witnesses: Robt. Mclaughlin, d. Fer
rari. ~. H.,
The herald., 1911-06-01
ARTICLE VI.

No stakeholder of this corporation shall
ever be held liable or responsible for the
Sum than the unpaid balance due the com
nany on the shares Of stock subscribed for
or owned bv him nor shall any informanty
in organization render this charter nun OF
~ exnosing any stakeholder to any liability
beyond the unpaid balance, II any, OF MS
stock,
The herald., 1911-06-01

and the same to break or alter at its pleas
ure; to hold, receive, lease, purchase, and
convey, as well as to mortgage and hypothe-
cate property, real, personal and mixed, cor
poreal and incOrpOreal, etc; to name and
appoint such managers. agents, directors
and of1cers. as its business interests and
convenience may require, and to make ana
establish well as TO alter and amend.
from time TO time, such bylaws, rules and
regula lions for the proper government OF the
affairs OF this corporation as may be neces-
ARTICLE II.
The dOmicile OF this corporation shall he
! in the city OF New Orleans. state OF LOuiSi-
ana, and all citations and other legal pro
cess shall be served on the president or this
corporation. and in the absence OF the SAID
| president upon the vice president OF this cor
| pOratiOn, and in the absence OF both the
| president and vice president Of this corpo ra-
| ton, upon the secretary OF this
corporation.
The object. and purposes for which this
| corporation is established, and the nature
| OF the business to he carried on by II are
declared and specified TO be to transact a
general restaurant and bar-room business, in
| AL its branches. in the city Of New Orleans,
| state Of Louisiana. and 10 do all things
necessary. proper and relating thereto, as
well as to engage in any business or bust
nesses connected Herewith or appertaininS
| thereto.
| The capital stock OF this corporation Is
hereby liked at the sum OF ten thousand dol
! lars $40. 900. OOb, TO be divided into one
| hundred shares OF the par value OF one hun
dred dollars (SlOO.OOl each, the said shares
to be issued only at par, and TO be full PAID
and non aSSesSable and when issued, shall
be issued only for cash. or the equivalent
thereof. No transfer OF stock shall he bind
ing on this corporation unless recorded on
its books. This corporation shall be going
conce'n as soon as three thousand five hun
dred dollars ($3, 100000 has been subscribed
and paid in.
II any shareholder OF this corporation
shall ever desire TO dispose Of his shares OF
stock or any OF them, he shall nrSt give q
: written notice OF that intention TO both thi,
corporation and the stockholders thereof
for the full term OF ten days, and, II. aftel
, the LAPSE Of the said ten days, this corpora
ton or the shareholders thereof, or any %
! them DO not purchase the said shares so or
: fered for sale at the highest bona tidC one
I therefor, then the said shareholder wlshin;
4 to sell said shares shall have the right t
! sell the said shares as he sees fit, and 4
: whOmsOever he sees nit
The herald., 1911-06-01
ARTICLE VII.

This act Of incorporation may be changed,
modified or altered, or this corporation may
be dissolved with the assent Of the stock
holders owning twO-thirds of the stock
present or represented at general meeting
convened for that purpose after at least
ten days notice shall have been given TO
the stockholders in the manner set forth
in Article V. The capital stock Of this cor
poration shall be increased or decreased In
compliance with the general laws Of this
state relating to such matter. In the event
of the dissolution of this corporation, either
by expiration of its charter, or otherwise,
its affairs shall be liquidated by two com
OF stockholders which decides to liquidate
In case Of the death or inability Of either
OF said commissioners the other commits
sioner shall fill the vacancy by appointing
another stakeholder.
The herald., 1911-06-01
ARTICLE II.


The objects and purposes for which this
corporation Is organized and the nature Of
the business to be carried on by II are de
clared to be to buy and sell land or prop
erty. and to conduct a general merchandise
business
ARTICLE III.
The capital stock shall be five thousand
dollars, divided into shares OF fifty dollars
each, and the company shall begin business
as soon as one thousand dollars shall have
been subscribed.
ARTICLE ".
The affairs shall be managed by a Board
of Directors composed Of three stockholders.
to be elected by the stockholders annually
by ballot on the 18th day Of April. or any
subsequent day fixed by the board in case OF
no election taking place on said day. Each
share Of stock shall be entitled to one vote
Said board shall have the right to make
| all bylaws and change or alter the same
at pleasure. The first board shall be com
posed Of Jack Butler, John III. Anderson
| and Irwin G. Bazile. and shall hold office
| until the 18th day Of April, 1912, or unit
/ their successors are elected and take thell
place. They shall elect from among them
selves a president, vice-president and sec
| rotary and a treasurer. No person snail b'
| eligible as director or an officer who Is not
| stakeholder of this company. Vacancies oc
| curing by death or resignation shall bt
| filed by the Board OF Directors
The herald., 1911-06-01

MAY IL IS IS june 1 8 Is 1911
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-04-11
4 doll Party.

a charming little entertainment OF
Juvenile order was planned recently
by mother for her small daughter.
All the guests were little girls and the
basis Of the fun was a doll hunt ar
ranged Ike cobweb game.
The cobweb. consisting 81 gayly
colored ribbons. was arranged In the
center OF the room. To the end Of
each string was tied card with a
name upon i, that 81 the doll which
was % reward the searcher nj the
other end OF the ribbon.
A, the end Of half an hour Of wind.
ing and unwindi1g each little maid
came upon pretty doll. After dis.
covering the dolls The cobwebs led
away once more to the dining room.
and here the children found a NINA.
iuFe clothesline, upon which was a
frock for each doll. each one clearly
labeled.
While they fingered In the dining
room some light and attractive re-
freshments were served, each child
finding her place b. means Of 4 paper
doll with her name on H..
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-04-11

Thomas Nelson Page thinks Ameri-
cans have lost valuable possession.
and the following paragraphs are from
an interesting article Of his that APP
'peared in the Century:
Manners are the hallmark Of that
life Of quality. the foundation Of
which is good breeding. the native air
of which Is refinement. and the mem
bership OF which are all gentlefolk the
world over
THE bloom on the Tipened fruit OF
civilization. and the proof Of i,s per-
lection. Is deiIcacy.
Whatsoever the f0rsn may be. and
there are many forms In which good
breeding may present itself--as many.
indeed. as are the incidents Of social
ntercourse-wh whatever tends 10 put at
ease the person one meets is good
manners, and whatever tends 10 the
opposite Is rudeness."
Whoever takes advantage or an
other We know can not be gentle
man. for the first word OF the law OF
good breeding. as the last. Is kind
ness. The Golden Rule contains the
last word Of manners. as n does on
most other laws Of living.
THE express train and the crush
hour are In many ways great ad.
vantages. but they are not conducive
to good manners.
To revive ancient good breeding
and bring back the old-time manners.
Il is necessary 10 set aside money as
the chief foundation Of respect. and
20 set up once more the ideals OF
courtesy and kindly conduct.
women make both the manners
and the morals Of a people. Neither
rises higher than the gauge which
women set In 4 community"
IF those who are gentlefolk-wiio
posse1s the rare. but often unprized.
treasures OF refinement, culture. taste
and high ideals Of living and thinking
would scrupulousIy hold themselves
above pandering 10 yulgarity simply
because II has wealth behind Il, a so
ciety would soon b. formed which
would have not only the stamp Of
good breeding. but. as possessing the
thing Itself. would have the authority
and power 10 dictate It's own terms"
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-04-11
THE NEW INSTITUTION.

There Is a very favorable oppor-
tunity for having the home for feeble
minded children located in Durham
county. The institution will mean an
initial expenditure by the state Of
10000. aud the yearly appropriation
for its maintenance would add much
10 the business Of the city and county.
IN order 10 secure this institution
some concerted effort will have 10 be
put forth. The old proyerb about
things coming 10 those who wait does
no, apply 70 the securing OF new in
dus,ries for cities in this age OF COM
petition between cities as well as in
dlyidnals The procuring Of the in
stitution will likely be taken up at the
next meeting Of the Merchants asso-
citation. but unless other citizens CO.
operate with The merchants. little can
BE- accomplished. II remains with
those vitality interested N Durham to
say b. their acts whether the city is
70 20 forward al lis present rapid
rate Therefore le; all of us get to-
gesher and secure this new institu-
ton.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-04-11
yo Fa,orites in Partisan Millinery.

Wear anything you please so long
as IL is dainty and effective In itself
and becoming 10 you, says a promi-
nent Partisan millinery authority. II
would seem as II this axiom were the
ruling Law this season. for never once
did one see such a variety OF styles.
shapes and trimmings. To group them
into classes Is next to impossible. 30
few features being common 10 any
large number.
50 far as toques are concerned. the
softness and pliability OF so much OF
the straw used 10 build them up neces-
sarily makes for variety. Not only
does each milliner mould Il accord
ing 10 her likes to begin with, but
afterwards wouids II anew to suit
physiognomy Of the woman who is 10
wear IL Only a professional would
believe out OF what shapeless straw
pouches many Of these deity and be-
coming toques are made. Many hats.
100, look strange enough before they
have passed through the mflIiner's
hands. some with a great Zap sticking
out on one side: others preternatn-
rally wide al the back The Millinery
Trade Review
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-04-11

Tailor-made skirts are to be wider
For this concession We are expected
70 bow the head Ia deepest gratitude
from the triumphant tone oi the great
taiIors who have pronounced this de-
cree. The. inference Is that we have
really got more than our deserts.
The tailored skirt for the spring
opens up 4 vista OF attractive posi-.
billtIes, secured chiefly through the
medium Of clever seam effects.
Sometimes u IL a seam curved AT the
top. either side the front. that suggests
a pocket movement again a single
bias line Will run from the back OF
the right hip 20 the ieft-hand hem.
The skirt Of a charming little hop.
sack suit 10 dull amethyst carried a
seam on either side Of q narrow front
that curved on Just above the hem.
tablier fashion. while the semi-htting
hip-iength coat took a sweep right
across the figure from right 10 left
and closed literally on the hip. with
three nacre pearl buttons.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-04-11

The grade is steep and the road is
rough.
And thousands have failed 10
make IL:
But II your nerve Is the proper stun
The obstacles there won't shake IL.
Ambition points out the way for you,
And keen is your expectation;
But If great things you are going
10 do
What you need is determination.
So stick 10 your task with an iron
will,
Let nothing that happens break H.;
The pathway is rough and steep the
hill
The better for those who make it.
Ambition starts us upon out way.
And hope lays the first foundation,
But il you are going'to win some day.
What you need is determination.
Success is a thing that thousands
here
Sit moodily by and sigh for:
diadem that through dismal fear
They haven't the nerve TO try for.
Ambition plants in each manly breast
Desire for a greater station:
But IL you are going TO attain the
best
What you need is determination.
Detroit Free Press.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-04-11
PROTECTION FOR NINE
WORKERS.

Within tventy-four hours this
country was the scene Of Two Of the
worst mine disasters in lis history
Following closely upon the mine
horrors Of last year il IS absolutely
necessary that the mine workers
have protection The government
has no authority Il seems upon this
matter according 10 Secretary Nagel.
Who as head Of the commerce and
labor department explains the gen
eraI situation a. follows
Federal action Is al present inn
possible because the laws place the
responsibility and guardianship upon
ID states. and the hands OF the fed
efai authorities are tied
We can investigate and make
recommendations but cannot compel
action o. recognition Of them. The
states must cooperate with the gov
eminent II relief measures are 10 BE-
had II was with this end IL view
that the federal government, took lts
Initiative step in the establishment
q The bureau Of mines
When Que thinks Of danger II II
traditional that these are associated
With the thought. said the secre-
tar, but statistics prove that the
lard employees suffer the greatest
death toll Their position Il indeed
deplorabIe The government 81 the
United States will recognlzs these -.
istlng conditions and believe.
through its eognizsnce. viii come
relief
With these facts before the public.
Il seems that some action should bel
taken By the states. whereby the
mine workers aould BE- protected 70
. greater degree than al present. II
is only when the disasters are re.
ported that efforts are renewed 70
make mining less hazardous, and
then good resolutions lie dormant.
only 10 be awakened b. the news Of
another mine horror. Il Is a topic |
that would well be worth a promI-
nens place on the program of the
heat meeting Of governors.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-04-11
4 sARRArn PSALM.

God give us grace to WORSHIP and TO
sing
Upon this morn on which the
glamoured sun
Rests gloried, like some golden
cobweb spun
From gems; and give us strength TO
humbly bring
Our hearts TO affairs raised alone
TO Thee:
II blind with pride, but ope our
eyes to see
The Good Of Life. the Joy. the
Ecstacy
And Thou. o Christ. arisen from Thy
tomb. All
Dwell but space in hearts which
reverence know:
With guiding hand IN erring souls
bestow
A knowledge Of the path from dark
and gloom:
Gull from cold hearts the false and
arrant pride,
Let Life's banks on the tossing
pillows ride
until they gain Thy Heaven on the
Tide.
And Ye of Joy shalt suecor those
distressed;
Yea. Ye of Wealth shalt give OF
what thou hast
To those who shrink from cold
Misfortune's blast,
And in the gift. find thyselves amply
blesE
No creed in this OF those who pirate
then turn
Cold backs or after preaching,
shun and spurn:
But It's lesson given We 10 learn
Amen.
Brown McMillin..
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-04-11
Central speaks.

Call me not with scDrnful numbers
Like ''two-sevtn-O-ring-th reei"
Snapped out In disdainfhl accents.
Pray. he courteous 10 me.
Would you like 10 at here with .
Telephone strapped on your head
All day long 10 answer summons
w1uldn you wish that you were
deadf
When say the line Is busy.
Honesty. sometimes Il IL
Why do yta get so indignant
When you hear the buzzeis whIz?
And wrong ENTHUSIASTICALLY
Sometimes ] IN a. loss:
But. In fact. giye them mostly
To subscribers 40 are cross.
BE polite: II win nsi hurt you.
Even though I'm hl Dor
] am human. although hidden,
And am sensitive u Knocks.
BE polite: do unto Others
As you'd have them do 20 you.
It's . good rule 10 obsera'. and
You'll get better service. too.
-SomevvilIe jour al.