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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-17
LIFE INSURANCE
COMP PAN|ES GUARD
AGAINST EMERGENCY
Would Pass Law Providing
Right to Defer Granting
of Policy Loan for
Sixty Days

New York, December 16.-To guard
against the danger of having the surplus
of legal reserve life insurance companies
wiped out in times of financial disturb
ance, the national convention of insurance
commissioners, now in session here,
passed a resolution today in which it is
made the manifest duty of state IN
surance commissioners TO urge preven-
tive legislation proposed by the organi-
cation at former meeting.
The body has favored a law which
provides that no legal reserve life in
surance company should issue any policy
in which the company did not reserve
the right to defer the granting of a
policy loan or cash surrender value for
a period of 60 days" The resolutions
deals also with two amendments to this
law. The first of these proposes the ex-
emption of loans made for the purpose
of raying minimum, while the second
provides that no legal reserve life in
surance company shall he licensed or re-
licensed in the state where the measure
is passed. il it issues anywhere policy
not containing the 6G-day deferment
clause.
The resolution states that during the
last % years policy loans have increased
from 8 1-3 to 16 per cent, that outstanding
leans amount to $3.50, 100000 and that about
10 companies have only approximately
l percent of cash on hand. The belief
is expressed that the companies could
not carry out their contract during pos
sible financial flurries without wiping
out their surplus by the forced con-
version of their securities in a broken
market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-17
PROMINENT GROUP
PERCRED ON STOOLS
AT THE DINNER HOUR
Men Representing Millions
in Electrical World Get a
Half Fry" at Greek
Restaurant

Those of the Submerged tenth accus-
toned to dine perched on stools, We're
doubtless somewhat interested In party
of sleek. addressed, amiable men who
occupied stools at a well-known Greek
cafe last night for dinner. Being unin-
vited to the dinner of E. Ramsay at the
Roebuck club and having, for business
to spend at any place for dinner, the
party of gentlemen decided to secure a
half fry" at one of the Greek lunch
counters.
There are doubtless In this community
quite few persons possessing a COM
Portable bank balance who would have
been glad to entertain the party at din
ner, but in the interest of economy of
time the following dinner guests were
at Chris last night:
George Bullock, president of the United
Gas and Electric company; J. S. Pewter,
vice president of the American Cities,
and chairman OF the executive commit
tee of the same company, vice president
of the New Orleans Street Railway and
also of the Birmingham Railway, Light
and Power company; A. II. Ford, presi-
ident of the Birmingham Railway, Light
and Power company; Frank Washburn,
president of the Alabama Power COM
pany NJ. 8. Sloan, assistant to the presi-
dent of the Birmingham. Railway, Light
and Power company; General Manager
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-17
TO COST 100000
TO PUT GAS PLANT
IN PROPER SHAPE
Figure Is Placed 100000
Higher by Engineer Than
Had Been at First
Contemplated

To improve the local gas properties will
involve a cost nearer 100000 than $4,000.
as first announced, was the information
conveyed to the officials of the Birming-
ham Railway. Light and Power COM
pany yesterday by Mr.. Tissell, chief en-
gineer of the United Gas and Electric
corporation.
That such an amount was necessary to
place the properties in the condition re-
quired, was a statement accredited to the
expert. It was stated that the report
of the engineer was in the hands Of
George Bullock, president of the company.
and would be acted upon without delay.
The betterment will consist in additions
at the gas plant and other improves
ments.
The preliminary Investigations made in
dicated that a half million dollars would
be required. 1t is now said to be cer-
tain that 100000 is nearer the exact figures
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-17
DUST, POWDER AND METHANE
CAUSED MINE EXPLOSION AT
ACTON : INSPECTOR NESBTTT

respectively. All three shots were bad
" placed and it is my opinion that
one. and possibly all three. were blown
out shots."f
Continuing. Mr.. Nesbitt says: "The
explosion travelling out of this eighth
left entry exploded kegs of powder in
Its path at No. 15 room and another
at No. 9 room. Here 1t was reinforced
by a small amount of methane (gasl
lying in the faces of one or possibly
two worked-out rooms"
The chief mine inspector then goes
more into detail in describing the
causes of the explosion and places the
blame on dust, black powder and me-
thane. However, he declares that the
amount of methane was always un-
usually small in the mine, and that
reports had indicated that there was
never any great danger from dust.
Use of Powder Custom
"As to the use of black powder" he
declares, ut has been the custom in
Alabama, as well as in other states,
for years to shoot coal off the solid
with black powder and this custom
cannot be too strongly condemned. The
United States bureau of mines is DEM
onstrating from time to time the dam
gers of using black powder in coal
mines. This bureau has shown by
successful demonstration that one
pound of dust per lineal foot will pre-
cipitate an explosion when ignited by
a blown-out shot from black powder"
In concluding his report, Mr.. Nesbitt
says:
4
that this explosion was due to blown
out shots from black powder Cone to
three shots) which were fired in tue
eighth left Gentry air course and No.
- room. In conclusion l would say as
to blown out or windy shots, that the
immediate effect would depend upon
the condition of the working places: in
other words, a blown-out shot fired in
the absence of DUST black powder
stored along the entries, or gas, ordi-
narily would not result in any seri-
Gus HARM
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-17
CHIEF MINE INSPECTOR MAKES
OFFICIAL REPORT OF DISAS-
TER TO GOVERNOR-DETAMS
OF INVESTIGATION

Montgomery, December 16.-(Spe-
cial)-In his official report to the gov
efnor on his Investigation of the mine
explosion at Acton on November IS, in
which "a persons were killed. Chief
Mine Inspector Charles II. Nesbitt de-
clares that three elements figured in
methane.
The report was filed in the office OF
the governor today.
The mine inspector places the great
est blame, however, on black powder.
and calls attention to the fact that his
department has endeavored to induce
mine operators to discontinue the use
of that explosive.
The report of Mr.. Nesbitt gives a
detailed account of his investigation
and the causes which. in his opinion,
caused the mine disaster.
Mr.. Nesbitt began his investigation
as soon he heard news of the explo-
sion, but on account of the bad veu-
plore it's interior until November "a.
when he was accompanied by District
Mine Inspectors Hillman, Webb and
Kelso.
Trace Course of Explosion
"The four of us spent the Gath and
25th in the mine tracing the course
of the explosion and endeavoring to
locate the origin and cause of same.
After a thorough investigation we
came to the conclusion that the ex-
plosion originated in the eighth left
entry and WAS caused by one, two or
possibly three blowu-out shots fired
in the face of the entry face or all.
course and a slab shot in No. II room
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-17
H IH1zGBROKEYN
ZlEABERNACLE
IS-s -sBIBLE-sTUDYeO Ne
The Lcgos Made Flesh

And the Logos became flesh, and dwelt
among us.9-V. a.
Our Christmas study is one of the most
beautiful in the Bible. Genesis goes back
to the beginning of things earthly; but
this lesson goes back to the beginning of
all beginnings, when God was alone The
very beginning of divine operation was
the Logos, 1.-THE beginning of the crea-
tion of God"-the first born of every crea-
ure.'-Revelation 3:14; Colossians 1.15.
Logos signifies mouthpiece. or special
messenger. Not only was the Logos the
beginning. or Alpha, but He was also tho
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-17
Calhoun Leaves Greenyille

Greenville. December 18.-(Special.) }
Rev. O. v. Calhoun preached his last
sermons Sunday at the local Methodist
church. He was appointed presiding
elder of the Andalusia district at the
conference that just closed at Mont
gomery last week. Rev. B. c. eileen,
who was appointed to the Greenville
charge, will arrive here Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-17
Paul Cook Doing Nicely

Paul Cook of The Age-Herald editorial
staff, who was operated upon Monday
night for appendicitis at st. Vincent's hos
pital, was reported last night as doing
nicely His case was pronounced a seri-
Gus one, but his friends will be gratifed
to know that he was resting we'll yester-
day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-17

De Windt of the Birmingham Railway,
Light and Power company; Chief OF En-
gineers Wood of the United Gas and Elec-
trio corporation and Chief Engineer Of
Gas Properties Tissell of the same COM
pany.
The officials seemed to enjoy the ex-
perience
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1913-07-18
TuLlAHoMA NOTES.

The twelfth session of the Fayette-
vile District Of the East Tennessee
Conference convened IA Shorter
Chapel A. NJ. 2. Church, July 9Th,
1913, with Presiding Elder l. H. WEIGH
presiding. The morning session
opened at $50. After organization
and enrolment, DR.. Welch made the
opening address which was so filed
with wisdom and inspiration and so
forcefuily delivered as to virtually
electrify the entire audience. The
second days session, which was de-
voted to the ladies' missionary work
opened on scheduled time with Miss
II. E. Mitchell presidig. The work
was entered into with much zeal and
the interest was undated throughout
the session. 1t is said that consider
ing the amount of work done and the
untiring energy with which they ac-
Quilted themselves, a greater body of
ladies never graced Shorter's Chapel.
The Conference was considered a sue
cess both spiritually and financially.
Many distinguished persons were pres
emit during the session and made en-
couraging talks and addresses which
were very helpful prominent among
whom we're: Prof. ]. G. McAdams,
DR.. ]. H. Smith, Presiding Elder T.
Y. Moore, Revs. ]. M. Brown, w. V.
Hawkins, Scott West and Prof. r. o.
Laws. At the close of the conference
the financial committee reported a
total of four hundred and three dol
lars and seventy-seven cents raised
during the session.
Mrs. e. M. Shores entertained a
number of friends and relatives last
Sunday afternoon at the residence OF
her sister, Mrs. Logan Johnson. A
very elaborate dinner was served in
family style and all present seemed
to have enjoyed themselves very much.
Rev. ]. H. Smith was the guest OF
Prof and Mrs. r. o. Laws while In
attendance to the Conference. Miss
Irene Williams was visiting Miss The
ressa Holman Friday afternoon, the
18th inst. After enjoying ices and
conversation the young ladies took a
delightful drive over the town which
was very much enjoyed. Mrs. L. J.
Gray, of Decherd, and family were in
town Thursday and Friday visiting
her sister, Mrs. Ida M. Laws and also
attending District Conference She
reports having had an enjoyable time.
If you are a back number the reason
is that Won do not read the Globe.
Read the Globe and catch up.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1913-07-18
RYMAN AUDITORIUM AND
GREENWOOD PARK SELECT
ED AS MEETING PLACES.
ED AS

Ryman Auditorium, one of the
largest in the South, and Greenwood
Park, by far the most well known
city park in the United States owned
by Negroes, have been selected as the
places for holding the meetings of the
National Baptist Convention and car
rying out the exhibitions that will
be in connection Herewith to observe
the "Fifty Years of Freedom" These
two places have been secured by the
local committee and placed at the
disposal of the Executive Committee
of the National Baptist Convention
and the promoters of the Exposition.
The local ministers unanimously ac-
cepted these places for the two re-
spective occasions at meeting of the
Citv Ministers Conference here sew
eral Mondays ago, but the official
transmission Of their action has just
heen made to the President Of the
Convention.
Ryman Auditorium. formerly called
Gospel Tabernacle, which will be the
scene of the principal gatherings OF
the Baptist family, seats six thousand
Deople. It consists of main audi
torium and a gallery. The pews are
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1913-07-18

arranged in a true circle. The gallery
is famous because IL was dedicated to
the Gallant Confederacy." The
building was erected at the enormous
cost of about one hundred thousand
dollars, having been built expressly
for the late Sam Jones, the noted
evangelist, who had travelled through
out the United States. It is situated
on Fifth avenue, North, one block
from Broadway and one block from
Church street. l can be reached on
eight different car lines. The PARK
is the property of an ex-slave and
an ex-Union soldier. It consists of
forty acres, with all modern c0nven-
fences, such as an auditorium. CLUB
house, band stnds, exhibition halls,
with a separate athletic field and a
mamoth grand stand. Numerous
shade trees, natural springs and a
small zoo are to be found on these
grounds. The park is reached by
trolley car and is the one place where
Nashville people resort during the
hot days for the desired "cool spot"
The park is said to be worth one
hundred thousand dollars. The af-
ternoon sessions of the Convention, so
it is learned, are to be held at the
park. while the morning and night
sessions are to be held in the Audi
torium. The entire exhibits will be
placed in charge of directors and put
up at Greenwood Park.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1913-07-18

Seals, was accurate and in such a
style as to receive general commenda-
ton.
Grand Lecturer ]. M. Easterling re-
coived a great ovation when he was
called to make his report for the year.
Delegates who had been the recipients
OF his instructive lectures longed for
the hour to come when he would
make a report to the Grand Lodge Of
his stewardship. The Grand Lectur-
er gave a general review of his work
over the state, which could be attest
ed to by the men in the house. He
told of the hardships he had endured
Tor the good of the Order" but was
glad to report that progress had
been made and hoped some good had
been accomplished
Thursday morning the Grand Lodge
was favored with the presence OF
Commissioner of Agriculture Hon. T.
F. Peck. He made a timely talk to
the delegates and urged those who
are farmers to devote all the time pos
sible to the study Of scientific meth
DDS of farming.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1913-07-18
LEBANON NoTs.

Mrs. Crockett and little son and
daughter, of Nashville, who have been
the weekend guest of Mrs. H. Draper
the weekend guests Of Mrs. H. Drap-
per, have returned home. Prof. j. r.
Inman continues i'll. DR.. F. McClin-
ton, of Mississippi, has arrived here,
where he will locate. He came well
recommended. If in need of him call
phone No. BAT. Master Edward Tur-
ner, of Pulaski, is visiting his uncle,
DR.. Joseph Turner. Mrs. Addie Was
som has returned to Lafayette, Ind.
Mrs. Ben Hellun has returned homo,
where she has been spending some
time in Chicago and Indiana. Mrs.
Oliver Bass has gone to Bloomington
Springs for her health The Misses
Hughes, Jennie and Florence, have re-
turned home otter spending some
time in the country. While there
they were highly entertained and
they visited many interesting places
near Lovers Leap. Rev. Joe Flippin
and Rev. John Page are here attend
ing the meeting. Mr.. G. Fl. Helms
was here on business this week. Mr.
Andrew Ramsey is on the sick list
The Home Missionary Society met al
Mrs. A. Murihead's Thursday eve
ming. A two-course menu was served
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1913-07-18
coMvENrIoM spEclAL DAYS.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday and
Sunday afternoon, which dates are
September 18TH, 10Th, goth and DIST,
are set apart as special days at Green
wood Park, this city. in which spe-
cial attention will be given by the
tnrongs of visitors, who will be here
attending the Celebration and Fifty
Years OF Jubilee" to be held in con-
nection with the National Baptist
Convention. Confirmation Of these
days has already been made, and the
arrangements for the installation of
the exhibits, as well as for handling
the crowds to and from Greenwood
Park, is going on apace. 1t is un-
derstood at the headquarters that 1t
will facilitate the handling of the eX-
hibits if the commissioners from the
various state conventions will in
struct every one to send their exhibits
plainly and legibly marked.
While Mr.. Boyd and his force OF
workers will be ever on the alert to
see that the displays are properly ar
ranged, the director can be materially
helped by the marking of these eX-
hibits before they are shipped, as the
plan is to return them all immediate
ly. There will be much appreciation
by the promoters of the Exposition if
the general public will take an inter
est in the scope of knowledge that
these Fifty Years of Jubilee" will
give to the people, declares Mr.. Boyd
who said he was confident that the
President would soon return to the
city to further consummate the plans
for the coming Exposition.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1913-07-18

The home was attractively deco
rated with ferns. The girls were
very attractive in their pretty soft
summer frocks of different shades
which made quite a pleasing picture.
both instrumental and vocal
were enjoyed when an ice course
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1913-07-18

oard, Wayman Wilkerson, Memphis,
and A. Haen, Knoxville; Trustee, j.
S. Slayton, Columbia; supreme rep
resentatives, j. f. Crawford, Nash
vile; A. N. Stems, Jackson; J. ?.
Frierson, Chattanooga, and A. w. Fite,
Nashville.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1913-07-18
The Election.

State Grand Officers elected as
follows: Grand Chancellor, j. p Craw.
lord, Nashville; Grand Vice ChanceL
lor, A. N. Stevens, Jackson; Grand
Prelate, J. H. Tumble, Jackson;
Grand Master of Work, w. II. Foster,
Jellico; Grand Master of Exchequer,
j. H. Brown, Memphis Grand Keeper
of Records and Seal, A. NJ Townsend.
Nashville; Grand Master of Arms,
John Singleton, Knoxville; Grand
Medical Register, Dr. w. A. Thomp-
son, Chattanooga; Grand Marshal, w.
l.. Reeves, Johnson City; Grand In
ner Guard, c. w. Hurd, Collierville;
Grand Outer Guard, j. w. Owen,
Owen, Union City; Grand Attorney, B.
e. Booth, Memphis; Endowment
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1913-07-18
A Luncheon for Misses Clara anc
EfheI RroNun

A Luncheon for Misses Clara and
Ethel Brown.
In honor of the Misses Clara and
Ethel Brown a luncheon was given
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Russell
Stockard on Friday night, July 18th.
A six course menu swas served. The
luncheon table was a most inviting
picture. The center-piece was
supebb plant of fern, and at each
plate was miniature place cards.
With the serving of each course of
the elaborate menu the respective
guests presented their remembrance
by responding with verses, that
one. The Y. M. l.. c. Quartette sang
made the occasion an interesting
one. The Y NJ. L. G. Quartete sang
several selection. Seated with the
guests at the table were the follow
ing persons: Misses Louise Cald-
well, Clara Brown, Maggie Reid, Eth
ell Brown, Prudence Petway, Bessie
Morgan, Caroline Stockard, Messrs.
Baxter Scruggs, E. Porter Bond,
H. Jordan Stockard, Mansfield Doug,
lass, Russell Stockard, Jr.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1913-07-18
FOR RENT
Wilson'S Infrmary

has been remodeled throughout and
put in first-class condition, we will
rent as a whole or in part to suit
desirable tenants. Call w. D.
HAWKINS at Peoples Saw.
ings Bank & Trust Co., 41O Cedar
Street, for particulars.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1913-07-18
Visitors compIlmented.

One of the pretty affairs of the
week was party given Monday
evening by Miss Aileen Streater
Miss Caroline Dorsey of Helena,
from six to eight o'clock at her home
on Murrell street to compliment
Montana, and Miss Jaunita Willis of
Forth Worth, Texas. She was as
sisted by Miss Amelia b. Smith.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-22

Are Handed Down by the Su-
preme Court in Ten
Appeal Cases.

+ CEARLEST0N, Oct. 22 Ten
opinions were handed down by the
supreme court Of appeals Tuesday.
two by each member OF the court.
Although Judge Miller was absent
from the bench the cases decided by
him and concuIred in by the other
members OF the court. we're read by
President Poffenbarger
a very important change was
made in the rules OF practice before
ten days for counsel for the appellant
ten days for cousel for the appellant
or plaintiff in error, to file printed
briefs Of cases, making 1t thirty
days before case Is called for hear
ing, and they shall file with the clerk
ol the supreme court not less than ten
copies OF a printed brief. It's amend
ed rules provides, however. that the
amendment shall not apply to cases
set for hearing on, November Is and
20, 1913.
The cases decided were:
Selyey's Executors VS.. Armstrong;
Administrator. from Taylor county.
Judgment corrected and affirmed.
Dixon vs.. Dixon, from Fayette
county. Decree reversed and cause
remanded.
Hays, administrator. ct al VS.. Har-
ris ct al, from Wood county. Re-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-22

Square theatsr has just returned
iroins Lcndon, where be was sent By
UT. Peiaseo and Mr- Frohinan 10 stage
me English produetion OF Years Of
/ I'll
The stock companies are still play
ing When Knighthood Was IN Flow
err
A DEMONSTRATION OF Rex Beach's
story OF life in Alaska was recently
performed in San Francisco under the
title Of "The Silver Horde"
A musical farce under contempla-
ion IS to be given Che name Of sep
sember Morn and produced in New
York at an early date. =
/ / i
William Harris, Jr., Is getting ready
70 produce new play by Paul Dickey
and Charles Goddard, authors OF THE
Ghost Breaker It is called The
Trilerh
Frank Payne has interpoiated in
The Rose Maid" a new waltz num-
Der called Nights or Gladness, .
which he says Is a sensation. II Is by
an EngIishman.
/ i i
Katherine Gray is to be leading
woman at the Little theater, Los An
gelea. The house win b. run on the
line OF piayhouses similarly named in
New York and Philadelphia.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-22

bachelor, being suddenly made the
guardian of his orphaned niece, and
tells how this little one. twines her
self around this Child" hater, until
he is willing 10 give up everything
to have the baby restored to HIS home.
i i
In Fine Feathers" the new play
of today which will be presented for
the first time by II. II. Frazee at the
Robinson Grand Saturday afternoon
and night, October %. Eugene Walter
has lived up to his earlier works, to-
wit: Paid in Full" "The Easiest
Way The Wolf" The Trail of the
Lonesome Pine" etc, and is said to
have written a drama full OF Intense
moments developed from situations
that might well be met with in the
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-22

We make a great reduc-
ton in ladies' Suits and
Goats, at the lowest prices,
also Shoes for the entire
family.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-22

Arizoaa- and the scenes IN France we're
especially good
Those who 6esire 70 enjoy a good
hearty laugh are promised an oppor-
tunity to indulge by Witnessing the
presentation Of Francis Wilson's COM
edy success THE. Bachelors Baby"
at the. Robinson Grand Thursday
night Henry Bucklsr. a well known
comedian, will have the stellar role
and viii be assisted by a east OF well
known and clever players. The story
OF the. play tells Ola child hating