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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-07
ALABAMA COAL
 LAND IS SOLD S25O,OOO to Be Expended in Further Development.
 Banks Organize

Columbus, Ga, March e-The Industrial Index says in it's issue for this week:
 Investments and definitely projected construction that involve the expenditure of millions of dollars ar& gain features of industrial progress in the southeast
 An Alabama coal property has been purchased for sl0oo.ooO and s25o0oo is to be expended in it's further development.
 The national government has awarded to a Georgia company contract for the | construction at a cost of about s2,0OO 900 of lock and dam in an Alabama river that will increase navigation facilities and 1 afford additional power for manufacturing plants and for other purposes. Preparations by Georgia companies to develop from waterpower still more cleo tric energy and transmit it to customers are progressing steadily and with heavy investments
 Woodworking plants that will employ about 400 men will be established near Waycross, Ga.
 Plans are being considered for an ex- tehslVe sugar refinery which it is pro- posed to establish In Florida city. A Massachusetts capitalist has secured an option at Jacksonville Fla, on a site for a ten story hotel building. Lakeland, Fla, IS arranging to expend s250,0OO in public oetterments. site has been secured at Mobile, Ala. for a S5o0,0o0 hotel building.
 Some of the items of construction work to be done, as reported this week, are as follows:
 Auditorium. Augusta. Ga.; apartment houses, Atlanta, Rome and LaGrange. Ga, and Monteomery, Ala: church build ings, Macon and Atlanta, Ga and Mont gomerX, Ala; .depots, Elijay and Pel- ham, Ga; theatre, Gadsden, Ala: ware houses, Dublin Eastman and Gainesville, Ga; fraternal buildings, Macon, Ga. and Roanoke, Ala; paving, Fairhope and We tumpka, Ala; bank buildings. Georgiana and Birmingham, Ala, and Lyons, Ga: school building, Guin, Ala; city jail, All bany, Ga; county jail, Calhoun county, Alabama; hotel. Josephine. Ala.
 Live. Oak, Fla, has voted an issue of so0'OO of bonds for constructing water works system and paving and establish ing electric light plant.
 Elections upon the issuance of bonds will be held in the following cities for the public Improvements indicated: Car- rollton, Ga, city hall, paving, sewers, school building and waterworks; Augus- ia, Ga.. $S5o,000 10 s4O0,000, waterworks and protection of river banks; McRae, Ga, sewers, waterworlis and electric light plant; Cochran, Ga, school build ing.
 Industrial plants will be established as follows:
 Chair factory Phil Campbell Ala :: gas plant improvements. Macon, Ga. : grist mills, Calera. Ala, and Gladys, Ga. 1; harrow plant extension, North Birmine- ham, Ala; blow factory, Athens, Ga. :; $"Wo company has been organized at Mobile, Ga, to establish sawmills.
 Thirteen corporations were formed during the week with minimum capital stocks aggregatng s2s70o0. Banks will be established at Athens, Ga., and Autauga- vile and Georgiana, Ala"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-07
ALBERT SPALDING'S
 VIOLIN PROGRAMME

Albert Spalding, the Violinist with An nie Benoist, accompanist will present the following programme Sunday afternoon at the Jefferson theatre, where the final concert in Mrs. Truman Aldrich, Jr.'s se- ries will be presented:
 PART l.. 'Devil's Drill' (TartinD.
 PART IT. Concerto in F. Minor tMendelssohn).
 PART III. "Chanson Louis XIII and Pavane" (Couperin -kreiser). Romance in F (Beethoven). Hungarian Dance No. 15'' (Brahms- Joachim). Hungarian Dance No. 21'' (Brahms- Joachim)
 PART ". "Serenade Melancolique" CTschaikow sky). "The Bee" (Schubert). Souvenir de Moscow (Wieniawskr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-07
NOTE IS FOUND IN LOAF OF RYE BREAD Mrs. GOddau Tries to Com municate With Daughter
 at Mobile

Mobile, March 6.--tSpecial) )-Mrs. Mary T. Goddau, self-eonfessed murderess of Frederick Wasserleben, has twice. duruul the past week. attempted to communi with her daughter. Mrs. Wesserleben, N, : held on the charge of n1urder. The fisd attempt was discovered when a sausas s which Mrs. Goddau requested be handed to her daughter was cut open by jail off cali and found to contain a note, written on tissue paper. instructing Mrs. Wasser- leben how she might communicate with Mrs. Goddau without knowledge of jail officials.
 Monday Mrs. Goddau asked for a loaf of rye bread, and soon after receiving it asked that it be given to her daughter. The loaf was cut open and found to con tain a second message of the same pur1 port.
 As a consequence both are being care1 fully watched. Mrs. Goddau, through hen attorneys, has made application for aI change of venue. alleging that. owing i'd the wide publicity given the case, and her alleged confessions, probable jurors have been prejudiced against her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-07
ROAD TOCONDEMN LANDS IN ATHENS l.. X. N. Needs Ground to Be Used for New Terminal
 Facilities

Montgomery, March 6.-(Special)- The Alabama railroad commission has granted to the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company permission to imme- diately begin condemnation proceedings against certain lands at Athens, in Limestone county, to be used for new terminal facilities for the road. The Louisville and Nashville Railroad com pany is at present building a double track between Nashville and Birming ham, and when additional property rights were sought from owners of cer- tain lands at Athens a protest was raised, and an appeal was taken to the railroad commission
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-07
NEWS OF ENSLEY
(Women's Garments, 2nd Floor)

One of the most successful meetings ever held by the Ensley club was that of Tuesday night. President Averyt was in the chair and a large attend ance was noted. The women of the city have been asked to meet with the gentlemen at the Presbyterian hall Fri day afternoon at o'clock and assist in selecting a standing park committee whose business it will be to provide ways and means for improving the city park recently purchased. The com- mittee of the club is as follows: E, W. Averyt, J. J. Walker. c. J. Barr, Is. F. Tidwell and w. R. Stewart. Commis- sioner James Weatherly, who is much interested in the parks, will address the meeting. Other important civic mat ters were discussed by the club. The Ensley club has been unusually active during the past few months.
 At the annual election of officers, held at the Ensley lodge No 9S7 of the B. P O. E. Monday night the re- suit was as follows:
 Hugh Hill, exalted ruler; J. Ellis Brown, esteemed leading knight; Frank NJ. Griner, esteemed loyal knight; Vic tor Johnson, esteemed featuring knight A. F. deFuniak, secretary; William c. Maxwell, treasurer; Grove Wren. tiler: J. H. Garrison, trustee for three gears Harry Bross, representative to grand lodge; John Morrison. alternate repre- sentative.
 Robert k. Williams, for five year.
 in charge of the local business of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-07
News of Wilkes Station

The people of Wilkes station have erected. Baptist church and they have already 30 members enrolled. The pas tor, the Rev. A. E. Batson. is making A great success.
 Mrs. Thompson and daughter from Kel- lerman have been visiting Mir. and Mrs. Vines at Wilkes
 T. B. Smalley has returned home from the Hillman hospital, where he has been very i'll.
 Miss Hallie Justice of Concord Is visit ing relatives, Mir. and Mrs. w. F. Small lev, at Wilkes station.
 The Ladies Aid society will hold its reg ular. meeting at Mrs. Noah Smiths at 2:30 o'clock Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-07
LAUDERDALE BOYS
 WILL BE ORGANIZED

Meridian. March e.-(Special) )-Coun- ty Superintendent of Education John R. Ellis has announced that meeting will be held in this city March 22 for the purpose of organizing a Lauderdale county boys corn club.
 It is believed that the membership of the club will be the largest in the state, as the interest aroused in the contests of last year has spread over the entire country. A big premium list will be arranged. On the occasion of the meeting a number of speakers will be in attendance and valuable infor- snation will be given those who join the club and the contests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-07
NOTES AND PERSONALS

Mrs. w. r. Underwood and Miss vir- ginia Underwood will leave in a short time for Louisville, Ky, where they will be for a few days
 Mrs Leslie Fulenwder is at home after visit to New York.
 The Amaranth club will meet Friday afternoon a o'clock at Miss Rowley's S studio in the Watt building.
 
 Mrs F. B. Daniel returned Saturday from Montgomery after A visit to friends. MT. and Mrs. Daniel left the following day for Chicago Returning they will be guests of their son, Mir. Boze- man Daniel, who is taking a post grad uate course at Vanderbilt university.
 MT. and Mrs. J. Howard Perdue have named their little son J. Howard, Jr. Mrs F. NJ Williams is at home after a delightful visit to Florida.
 Mrs. N. l.. Pierce of Huntsville is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Smith in Norwood
 MT. Herbert McCary arrived from Palm Beach. Fla, and is the guest of MT. and Mrs. J. H. McCary while en route to his home in Chicago.
 
 MT and Mrs Crawford Johnson are plenning a delightful trip to California. They will leave Sunday and expect to be absent several weeks.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur Eastwood of Cleveland, who have been guests of Judge and Mrs. H. A. Sharpe, left this week for Florida and Cuba, where they will be for several weeks before returning to their home.
 Mrs. Albert Lynn Ethel Sharpe) of Pittsburg Is expected soon to be the guest of her parents, Judge and, Mrs. IT. A. Sharpe, and her sisters. Mrs. William Jordan and Mrs. Paschal Shook.
 Mrs John B. Combs and Miss Eva Combs left this week for New Orleans to join Mir. Combs who has made busi- ness connections in that city. He pre- ceded them to New Orleans several weeks ago. They will make their home in that city.
 Mrs. J. B. Raustons improvement is a matter of qualification to countless friends. She has been desperately i'll for several weeks, but a decided change for the better is reported.
  Mr. and Mrs. Edward c. Dugas have returned to Terrace Court after an ab- sence of several months. They have wis., ited New York, Norfolk, Va., and other points.
 Mrs. F.. F. Stovalrs friends will be glad to know that she has almost recovered after an illness of two weeks, and that she will soon be out again.
 Mir and Mrs. Thomas Bowron have leased a house on Twenty-eighth street and will begin housekeeping April l. Mrs. Maurice Lenk returned Tuesday after a delightful visit to New York and Philadelphia In the latter city she was with her daughter, Miss Lucille Lenk, who is studying music under one of the eminent teachers.
 Mrs. Laura C. Fraunfelter of Akron, O., will arrive today to be the guest of her cousin, Mrs NJ. D. Orcutt.
 Among the visitors to the city is Miss Christopher of London. O., who is the guest of MT. and Mrs. N. P. Thomas at the Florence. In compliment to the visitor MT. and Mrs. C. E. Tandy enter tained in the beautiful Indian room of the hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-07
ADLER IS CONFINED 1 IN FEDERAL PRISON New Orleans Banker Begins Term for Misappropria-
 tiOn of Funds

New Orleans, March civilian Adler, sentenced to serve six years in the Atlan- ta penitentary for misappication Of funds of the defunct State National bank of this city, left here last night for Allan ia to begin his sentence. He was escorted by United States Marshal Victor Loisel. Adler's departure was marked by secrecy, only members of his family and a few United States officials knowing of his departure.
 The convicted banker went into the drawing room of the sleeper Matador or the Louisville and Nashville train as soor as it was made up in the station. The train will arrive in Atlanta today.
 Atlanta, March civilian Adler. the New Orleans banker in federal prison here for misapplication of funds of the State National bank of that city, arrived here today. He was taken immediately to the penitentiary. He was accompanied here by his wife. who may reside here during his incarceration.
 Adler refused to talk to newspaper men and retreated behind his guards when an attempt to take his photograph was made. During his trip from New orleans he talked with those with him and ad- vised against speculation. t.
 Adler was not handcuffed when taken from the train. He was accompanied by United States Marshal Victor Loisel and was met by Rabbi Marks of this city and several prison officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-07
Audiences Should Assemble Promptly

Audiences Should Assemble Promptly Birmingham amusement goers may not
 be different from those in other cities but
 1t has been often remarked that they are tardy in assembling.
 Persons who were in their seats at the Jefferson when the curtain went up Sat urday afternoon of week before last had cause to complain at the late corners. The play was "Everywoman" most beautiful and absorbing drama. Now, 2:3O is the usual time for matinee perform ances to begin, but one-third or the au- dience came in late, thus annoying those who were present to see the opening or the play. A score or more of ladies came in and were seated during the second act. Every reasonable person makes all loWances for an occasional late conner
 in places of amusement or in church, for there are times when seeming tardiness Is unavoidable, but Birmingham has the late habit and this should be reformed.
 The Jefferson management in announc- Ing the appearance of Sothern and Mar lowe in the play of Hamlet next Mon day night stresses the point that the curtain will rise promptly at s o'clock. Moving the schedule up Is done for the benefit of people living in the suburbs who wish to see Hamlet" and catch cars before midnight without rushing. With the performance beginning at s it will be over at II. Although Hamlet, prince of Denmark. does not appeal until thesecond scene of the first act yet in "a, that should not be lost upon those buy ing tickets to see the play. It will seem inoonsiderate, to say nothing of manners, if the audience is slow in gathering Mon day night especially in view of the fact that promptness is requested on this particular occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-07
PERSONAL

Mrs. C. P. Orr president of the Wo- mems Civic league of Birmingham. is in Washington, D. C., on important business and is expected to return to this city nex. Saturday.
 Dr. John S. Foster, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. has returned from Columbia, Tenn. where he has just con- cluded successful series of religious meetings. Dr. Foster was formerly in charge of the Columbia pastorate. He was in that city for F days. conducting several sessions daily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-07

llSht company, has been promoted to the superintendeney Of flle steam heat
 ing department. Mir Williams is ono of the most popular young men of the city and while he will be congratulated on his success expressions of regret at his departure are heard, Hawthorne Hawkins of the Birmingham office will succeed MT Williams.
 After being without the service of the Bell company for Il few days the local drug stores have decided to re- install the Bell service, following con- certed action among some of the bus. mess houses in having the Bell paana replaced by the Peop:es. Both phones will be found in the drug stores in the future The Peoples company is putting in many new phones in Ems ley.
 l.. c. Smith, secretary of the Re- tail Hardware association of the state. will attend the annual session at Mo- bile this week. MT Smith is one o4 Ensley's leading business men and was elected secretary of t.e association at its formation. He has succeeded him self in the years of the association S existence. An effort will be made by MT Smith and other men Of. the 1dfsl trict to have. the next convention of the organization held in Birmingham.
 Mrs. John S. Morrow of Bibb coun- tyy and Miss Bessie Dig'gett of Chi ca go are the guests of Mir and Mrs j. H. Perlx ihs on Avenue F. Miss Dig gett is en route to her home in cRl- cago. ---N~-- < Y w. | Philifps-7iiss- Is -iniprnxsd fromfhis recent attack of la grippe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-07
Sugar Men Will Protest

E New Orleans. March 6.-Busness inter- ests in Louisiana are expected to make a strong protest to Congress against put. ting sugar on the free list at a meeting Tuesday called by Charles A. Farwell president of the American Canegrowers association. Mir Farwell said he was firm
 in the belief that free sugar would se- riously affect the value of sugar lands and property in this state, valued al $l5c 0o0, coo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-07
To Women
 Who Dread
 Motherhood!
Information How They May Give Birth to Happy, Healthy Children Ab-
 soluteIy Without Pain Cant Free

No woman need any longer dread the pains of childbirth. or remain child fess. pr. J. H. Dye has devoted his fife to relieving the sorrows of women. f5e has proved that all pain at child hirth may be entirely banished, and he will gladly tell you how it may be done absolutely free of charge. Send your name and address to Dr. J. H. bye, 35 Lewis block. Buffalo. N. Y.. and he will send you. postpaid, his wonderful book which tells how to give birth to happy. healthy children. ebsolutely without pain; also how to cure sterility. Do not delay but write today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-07
MORGUE AMBULANCE
 AS AN ICE WAGON

Pittsburg, March 6.-The morgue ambu- lance was temporarily turned Into an ice wagon today. It's cargo was huge cake in the ice was a mans body, which was discovered by two river ferrymen It is thought the ice and body came out of the Allegheny river when number of gorges went out a few days ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-07
Wreck Averted

Natchez, Miss, March 6.-An attempt to wreck an outgoing Mississippi Cen tral passenger train was frustrated yes terday when it was found that spikes had been drawn from rails on the ap- proach to a long trestle. The locomotive engineers on this road are on strike, but the strikers are not believed to have had anything to do with the removal of the spikes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-07
Society
CONTINUED FROM PAGE D

~--> the close of the afternoon, when the trophy dainty bit of hand embroidered lingerie, was awarded to Miss Amy Ward Those who took part in the games were: Misses Jamie and Nell liar ris Annie Ward, Lee Ward, Mrs. Ebert Hamilton Miss Agnes Bethea. Mrs. Bert Monroe Meadow, Miss Lucy Truss, Mrs. Warren klutz, Miss Julia Ware. Miss Adele Ellis, Miss Nina Nicholson and the hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-07
Appeals to Circuit Court

Greenville, March -(Special)-Henry Moore, the negro tried before Judge II. D. Lampley of the County court Monday last and convicted has appealed to the circuit court. It is said that he has employ ed Warren Reese. an attorney of Montgnm- cry, to defend him. The negro was con victed of carrying a concealed pistol and presenting it, and fines and costs in both cases amounted to nearly Sl40. He was later carried to Montgomery, county jail He has been released, making an appeal bond
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-07
SMART ADVANCE
 IN COAL PRICES

Providence, R. l., March 6.-The price oi coal here and at Pawtucket has been ad- vanoed 50 cents a ton. Dealers say the increase is due to a general shortage in the retail and wholesale markets, owing to an unprecedented demand as a result of fear of miners strike following an unusually severe winter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-07

THE casual observer sees that Bir- mingham is growing at a fast
 rate. The crowds on the sidewalks and the new faces one sees indicate in creasing population. To many the most striking evidence of growth Is the brisk demand for office space, notwithstanding the fact that skyscrapers are multiplying all the while. When the late ". II. Wood- ward erected the first steel frame build ing in 1901 there was no question as to the commercial success of the venture. Birmingham was ripe for modern or flee building, .but the community felt, nevertheless, that MT. Woodward was benefactor in doing the pioneer work When the Title Guarantee building was erected 1t was quickly filled and when the First National bank building Ca much larger structure than the Wood- ward) was completed most of the rooms were rented. Then came other up to date office buildings, including the largest one south of Chicago and west of Pitts burg-the Brown-Marx.
 l am told that when the Empire was ready to receive occupants the First Ma tional bank building lost a good many tenants. There were 80 odd vacant offices in the First National But that was over two years ago. Today 1t is very different. l heard MT. Harding say this week that all available space in the First National bank building was rented and that there were 61 applicants on the wait ing list. Furthermore, it is fact worthy of note that the American Trust and Savings banks 20 story building will be filled as soon as finished-July l. MT. Webb Crawford tells me that 70 per cent of the office space is already leased and that the other 20 per cent of tenant business is in sight all of which goes to show that big building in Blrming- ham has not been overdone. The year 1912 will witness new high record In construction work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-07
Truck Three Weeks Late

Greenyille. March s.r5tspecial.E The truck being grown by Butler county truckers is about three weeks late. The lateness is caused by unfavorable weather conditions. If fair weather continues, shipments will soon begin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-07
Victory for Cigarettes

Frankfort, Ky, March 6.-Cigarette smokers in Kentucky inhaled easier to- day when the senate by vote of e4 to defeated bill designed to prohibit the sale of cigarettes in this state. No ac- tion was taken in the house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-07
Paper Plant Burned

Union, S. C.. March 6.-Fire thought to be of incendiary origin today destroyed the plant of the Union Times. The. editor
 recently received threatening letters. The editor has been conducting vigorous campaign against nearbeer dealers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-07

meeting Triday. The opening meeting with Mrs. B. l.. Guice has been post poned until April 26, a philanthropc meeting having been arranged instead, with Mrs. B. F. Tyler as hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-07
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-07

The Study club will meet Friday art ernoon at 2:30 with Mrs. Ernest Redd.
 Mrs. John NJ Webb will be hostess Fri day at 3 o'clock for the Edgewood club at her home 17ls Eleventh avenue, south.
 The Gilman School Improvement as sociation will meet at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at the school.
 The Fenlon club meets tomorrow with Mrs. F. L. Kendrick. 1925 South Nine teenth street. ss
 Mrs E.. J. Smyer will be hostess for the Clionian club tomorrow at her home 2001 Thirteenth avenue. south.
 The Amara nth club meets Friday aft ernoon with Miss Marguerite Weaver al Miss Daisy Rowley's studio.
 Quest club members kindly note the change in place and character of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-07
Better School Buildings Needed

Not much will be done this year in pro viding additional school buildings for Bir- mingham but there should be a marked
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-07
PROGRAMME AT
 CALVARY CHURCH

The quarterly all day meeting Of the Baptist Woman's Missionary union of the Birmingham district will be held Friday March s. at the Calvary Baptist church, Fifteenth street and Thirteenth avenue, north. beginning at 1o:S0 a. m. with she following programmes:
 Devotional Meetlng-Led by Mrs. And erson.
 A Survey of the Baptist Forces of Bir- mingham and the Need of Missionary Et- fort-By Mrs J. B. Aird
 Address-Miss Kathleen Mallory.
 The Cooperation of Missionary Societies with the w. C. T. U.-By Mrs. w. w. Bussey.
 Afternoon, Devotional Meeting-Mrs. A K. Wright.
 The Silver Anniversary of the sun beams-By Mrs. M. E. Bell.
 Mission Study Class-By Mrs. N. 4 Barrett.