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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-27

, at the thanksgiving services, to be
held at the first church tonight.
Call to Methodists
ITO the Methodist People of Birming-
ham:
You are aware OF the effort we
have been making during this week in
behalf of Birmingham college Our aim
has been to bring the total subscrip-
tions to this work up to $4,000 at
least. We feel sure that this amount
reached by the Methodists of the Bir-
mingham district. we Will rapidly GO
forward to the completion of the task
before us, and place the college in the
front rank of the great educational
institutions of the south.
God has so abundantly blessed us
in this effort. and SO crowned our
work with success that at this writing
Saturday noon) we are within less
than $4,000 OF our goal and yet of more
| than 10000 members of our church In
this city we have been able to secure
contributions from less than 500. Such
have been the limitations under which
we have ldbored that the solicitors
have been able to see only a fraction
Of our people. This, we regret, but it
has been unavoidable.
But in order that all may have an
opportunity to aid us in crowning with
prise ever undertaken by our people in
this city. we have arranged for a vol
untary offering in all of our congrega-
tions tomorrow at the morning sery-
ice.
I'VE appeal to every loyal, liberal
Methodist, according to ability, to lend
us his encouragement and substantial
support in this crisis of our church.
So sure are we Of the result ortlrs
collection that we have arranged for
a great union praise service at the first
church Sunday night, April 27, at which
VIC shall receive final reports from the
team captains. also the amounts con-
tributed by the several churches and
unite in thanksgiving to Almighty God
for the blessings bestowed in the sue
cessful completion of this movement
Which means so much to Birmingham
Methodism, to the city of Birmingham,
and to the state of Alabama.
do not fail to attend the morning
service at your church and be sure
and join with US in the Thanksgiving
service al night. Gratefully yours
IL. c. BRANSCOMB,
Presiding Elder Birmingham Dis
= trict
"J. II. MCCOY,
chairman Campaign Committee.
"B. b. CONFER,
Campaign Manager.
'Blrmin CHAM, April IS, 1913"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-27

ALABAMA COMPANY
FILES IT'S PAPERS
Notice Given to Secretary of State
That New Owners Now Have Ac-
quired Alabama Consolidated

Montgomery, April &C. -(Special.)--
Papers have been filed in the office of
secretary of State Cyrus B. Brown re-
,orting the incorporation of the Ala
anna company of Jefferson county,
Which company has taken over the af-
airs of the Alabama Consolidated Coal
md Iron company. The incorporators of
he new company are Berkeley Williams.
William C. Seldom and Robert l.. Shri
or, all of Baltimore.
The capital stock of the Alabama
ampany is given m the papers of in
orporation at s4,100.o00, of which
mount 100000 is first preferred
took; S1,5O0,000 is second preferred. and
100000 is common stock. The fee to
he state for filing the papers was
i2o69.
The formal transfer of the deed for
be property of the Alabama Consol- :
dated Coal and Iron company took
lace in Birmingham Friday and the
)apers of the new company were sent
Immediately to the secretary of state
20 be filed in his office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-27
TROY'S CURRENT TO
COME THIRTY MILES
Pea River Power Co. Is Building a
Plant Near Elba-City to Have
Artesian Water

Troy, April -(Speeial.)-Charles Hen
derson. at the head of the Pea River
Power company, has awarded the con-
tract for the building to be occupied by
the power plant machinery. near Elba.
Mr.. Henderson states that all of the
poles have been placed along the right
of way between Troy and Elba and are
now being erected. When this is COM
pleted the wires will be strung. 1t is
believed that before many months Troy
will be using electric current generated
at Pea river, near Elba, 80 miles away.
Tho city is preparing again to begin
work on its artesian wells working with
the geological department at Washing
ton. The city has several partially COM
pleted wells, all of which have amounted
to nothing so far as obtaining water is
concerned. The city has been CORE
spending with the government in regard
to government surveys, and experts say
that there is no reason why Troy should
not have good artesian water.
The mayor has issued a proclamation
naming Mays as "elean up" day in
Troy. The city will furnish wagons to
haul off all trash.
Troy contractors are doing a great deal
of work in other counties. r. e. L..
Majors has secured the contract for the
erection of the front to the Grand the
atre at Montgomery and also for the
erection of two additional buildings at
the Masonic Orphans Home at that place.
The Troy Lumber and Construction COM
pany has secured the contract for the
erection of the Pea River Power plant
at Elba.
The st, Marks Episcopal church has
subscribed $3.50 to the building fund of
the proposed orphanage at Mobile for the
Episcopal church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-27
FRICTION CAUSES
D|PPEL TO RESIGN
General Manager of Chicago
Grand Opera Company
Leaves Work

Chicago, April 26-Friction between
Andreas Dippel. general manager of the
Chicago Grand Opera company and
Cleofonte Campanini. musical director,
was declared today to be the cause of
the oral resingnation which Dippel pre-
sented to the directors meeting yester-
day. Much of the friction is said to
have been caused by expensive re-
hearsals and by productions that
failed, to the detriment of other operas.
There was trouble between the two
from the first" said a man in close
touch with operatic affairs.
Just what the directors will do has
not been determined Only a few con-
tracts have been signed for next sea-
son, and there is no one to go after
the stars
cleofonte Campanini, 1t was said to-
night, will assume the functions of
Andreas Dippel as general manager Of
the Chicago Opera company. Mr.. Dip
pels resignation was announced last
might. Word came from New York to-
day that Philip E. Lydig of New York
had resigned as chairman of the board
of directors of the Chicago musical or
ganization and that Mr.. Campanini
would take up the work of Mr.. Dippe1.
Harold F. Mccormick, president of the
corporation, refused to comment ON the
situation.
Directors of the opera company con-
tinued their policy OF reticence today
and refused to discuss reports per-
sstent among the musical public here
that Philadelphia interests in the opera
company will be transferred to Chicago
men. A statement attributed to di-
rector today said the next opera sea-
son would be as long as the last one
and that number of new productions
had been arranged for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-27
ENDOWMENT FUND
; REACHES 4O,596
Of This Amount Birming-
ham Gives $114,071
CANVASS OVER TODAY
Friends Outside Birmingham District
Give $26,525 Toward Birming-
ham College Fund-Thanks-
giving Service Tonight

Yesterday was a field day for the
Birmingham college campaign COM
fnittees, they bringing in something
over $1,000. All tho friends of the in
stitution are Iubilant over the remark
sble success of the weeks work.
Amounts Subscribed
The following are the amounts sub
scribed by the various churches or
reported up to Saturday night:
Avondale. SO contributors, s2671.
East Birmingham, contributors,
sas5.
East Lake. 7 contributors, $1,000.
Eleventh avenue. 4s contributors,
$500.
Fairview, contributors. s1115.
First church. 12s contributors, $780,
1914
Fountain Heights. 2s contributors.
327S5. -
Highlands. CO contributors, $34,oS5.
Mt Vernon. 81 contributors. $3.50.
Norwood, so contributors, s6150.
Owenton, 16 contributors, $3.50.
st. John. 20 contributors. ss556.
Trinity, 9 contributors, $3.50.
St. Paul, 4 contributors 1925.
twenty y-first avenue, Z contributors,
s1133.
Woodlawn, "a contributors, s2905.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-27

Walker Memorial, 1s contributors,
S1245
West woodlawn, 10 contributors, s745
Wesley Chapel, 20 contributors, S274O.
West END. is contributors. $3.50.
Sixty-seventh street. contributors,
s175.
These. with amounts which sub
scribers neglected to credit to their re-
srective churches. brings the total
amount subscribed by Birmingham
Methodists up to s114,071.
The teams did most excellent work
but Capt. w. d. Wood and his men
led, bringing in s50S7, while Capt. j.
I. Nurgon and his team took second
place, reporting S3s76.
As reported up to Saturday night the
results of the campaign are as fol-
lows:
Total amount. reported by teams dur
ing the canvass, s43,796.
Total amount secured before organ
ization of the teams, $96, 500.
Grand total subscribed to date from
all sources, S140,596.
OF this total S26,525 has been given
by friends outside of the Birmingham
district leaving a total from the
Methodist people of Birmingham of
S114.O71.
These figures will be considerably
augmented by the reports to be made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-27
MEMORIAL SERVICES
HELD IN ATLANTA

Atlanta. April 26-Fitting memorial
erviccs to the Confederate soldiers of
ie civil war were held In many cities
hrougnout the south today. Military
rades In which hundreds of gray
Uniformed veterans participated. ex-
Uses over the graves Of soldiers and
mortal addresses by many prominent
liens of the south were features of
re day
By enactment of the various states
o day Is legal holiday. In Alabama.
orida and Georgia, and In many cities
these states business was suspended.
mpanies of the national guard In
any cases marched IN the parades,
,ove which both the stars and stripes
I'D the stars and bars were raised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-27

abroad is the issuance of % to 50 year
bonds. backed by chain of so-called
farmers state banks. and secured by farm
realty.
The bonds, 1t has been suggested, could
be listed on the stock exchanges of the
world.
The French and German system of ru-
raj credits will be closely studied by the
commission, whose members represent Of
ficially the United States government and
nine state governments. Senator Fletch-
er of Florida, chairman of the body, and
Senator Gore of Oklahoma were among
those sailing today.
The commissions report will be placed
before Congress and the next governors
conference to be held in August at Colo
rado Springs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-27

those who deserve special mention
We're: Miss Maud Estes, who took the
part of the president; Mrs. Worthy,
Mrs. Fuller, Mrs. Huff, Mrs. Farr, Mrs.
White and Mrs, Estes The proceeds
will go toward the church improve
ment fund.
+. L. Sullivan and DR. j. NJ. Tubb
will organize a lodge of Woodcraft for
the boys Monday night at 1880 o'clock
in the office of DR.. Tubb in the Neve
building
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-27
Bessen1er News

Bessemer, April 26.-(Special. )-The
Bessemer Merchants Protective asso-
citation held its regular meeting in the
office of the secretary. j. l.. Lockwood,
in the Neve building and was presided
over by the president. Steve Durick.
The principal topic of discussion at
this time was the county wide meet
ing of the Merchants Protective asso-
ceiation to be held on Wednesday, April
80. at the Fraternal hall in Birming-
ham. An effort is being made to get
as many members of the local organ
ization to attend the county wide meet
ing as possible. 1t is believed that about
40 citizens will attend from Bessemer.
They will leave here on the 0 o'clock
ear on the morning of the 30th.
There is no obligation to join the
association or to pay into it any money.
the object being to increase an interest
i'll the organizing of the other asso-
Citations throughout the county. num-
Der of prominent men from the differ
ent parts of the state will be in at
tendance and help to make the meet
ing sascess. The following men Will
address the meeting: Charles W. san
ders. C. p Beddow and a number of
others.
negro was sent to Jail for Il hours
Friday for contempt OF court by Mayor
G. Il. Rutledge. Attorney George Ross
took an appeal onsthe case, holding that
the mayor did not have to power 10
ipflict a sentence of the Kind unless
he was acting in the capacity OF JUS
tice of the peace. While the matter
was being threshed out the negro
served his time and was released.
The negro had been summoned to
court as witness and did not appear,
hence the sentence. The matter will
be investigated further, to decide
whether the mayor has the right as
mayor to sentence for contempt OF
court.
n. c. Goodwin, miner, who lives
pear Hopewell church, three miles from
Bessemer, had the misfortune to have
his home destroyed by fire Thursday
afternoon, losing all of his household
goods. Mr.. Goodwin had Just finished
laying for his home two months ago.
The loss is estimated at $1,000; no in
surance.
| An Ice cream supper and social meet
ing was given last night by the Dol-
omite Civic Improvement association.
$3.50 having been cleared The pro-
ceeds will be used to help pay for a
new fence around the school building.
Mrs. p. Il. Gwin was awarded the cake.
which was rafflea off.
On Sunday, May II. the baccalaureate
sermon at tho Alabama synodical col
lege for Girls at Talladesa will be
preached by Rev. /. f. Swallow, pastor
of the First Presbyterian church in
| Bessemer.
Rev. |. +, Swallow will preach Sun
day afternoon at 3 o'clock at Fossil
Mines and the public is cordially in
sited to attend the service,
! A well developed case OF smallpox.
white man. WAS found on second ave-
ilue and removed to the pesthouse Fri
| day.
On account of this being state hol-
iday--Decoration day--in Alabama, all
OF the banks are closed for the day.
Sam Bissett. brother of rom Bis
sett. who was formerly a resident OF
Bessen.cr. was run over and Killed ny
tram In Florida few days ago. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-27
COMMISSION
LEAVES FOR EUROPE

New York. April 26-Men and women
comprising the American commission on
agricultural cooperation sailed for Ma
pies today to spend three months in IA
countries Of Europe studying systems of
rural credits.
From the detailed knowledge which
they will thus attain they hope to SUBJ
nit to the United States government
upon their return a comprehensive plan
for easing the difficulties experienced by
American farmers in obtaining long time
loans upon their lands.
One of the methods advocated by My
ron t. Herrlck, ambassador to France,
who probably will accompany the COM
mission during a portion of its journey
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-27

deceased is survived by his mother
two brothers. VIII and Tom Bissett,
and two sisters. who are missionaries
to China.
on Monday evening the Bessemer
EIks will hold lively meeting. 1t is
understood that one or more men Will
take the degrees that are always in
teresting. The lodge is growing rapid
ly and members are making an effort
to increase the enrolment.
The Ladies' Missionary society of the
Jonesboro Methodist church held its
regular social service meeting yester-
day afternoon at the home of Mrs. Jap
MoAdory. The subject for the occasion
was, Money as a Social instrument"
This was interestingly discussed by
Mrs. r. S Moon, Mrs McAdory, Mrs
Armstrong, Mrs. Finch, Misses Lille
Mae Christlieb, Chessie Foster and
Fora Bradley. Plans were discussed
for the support of a Bible woman in
China. The ladies planned to have
trip around the world the last part
of May and also lecture.
Mrs. w J. Smith. on Second avenue.
delightfully."- entertained the Chrstian
Workers of the First Christian church.
This was the first meeting of the club
and permanent arrangements were
made for the fish pond to be given
Thursday, May s, in the Bessemer park,
from to 10 o'clock p. IN. Music will
be furnished by an orchestra. This
house was beautifully decorated i'm
snowballs and fern. Delicious refresh
ments We're served by the hostess.
Despite the inclement weather large
audience greeted the "Old Maids Con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-27

Despite the inclement weather large
audience greeted the "Old Maids Con-
vcntion," which was presented at the
Brighton school auditorium last night
under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid
society of the Methodist church. Among
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-27

A well developed case OF smallpox.
white man. WAS found on Second ave-
iiue and removed to the pesthouse Fri
day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-27

On account OF this being a state hol-
iday--Decoration day--in Alabama, all
of the banks are closed for the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-27

Sam Bissett. brother of Tom Bis
sett who was formerly a resident Of
Bessenscr. was run over and killed ny
G train In Florida a few days ago. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-27

at the thanksgiving services, to b
held at the first church tonight.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-05-07
PROVENCE.

Provence, Okla, May 6.-Everybody g.
happy over the recent ran. We have
the best season in the ground we
have had in four years.
Very good stands of cotton in gen
eral in this neighborhood. The
weather at present is too cool for
rapid growth of crops.
Misses Minnie and Cora Fletcher
of Ardmore were Sunday visitors to
friends IN Provence.
The berry prospects are fine. Car
dens are looking fine.
Prof. Clancy l.. Michael has return
ed home after finishing a successful
term of school at Graham. Prof.
Michael cOntemplates taking busi-
ness course but will teach this fall
and winter in Carter county, He is
taking this course in order that he
may be thorough in teaching book
keeping and stenography in the school
room.
Married-May 4th, 1913-Prof. John
T. Spears and Miss Vina NJ. Adams,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-05-07

MurIty arrived in Washington he
found so many other freaks there that
he must have decided to withdraw
from competition with them. APP
parently he is going to distinguish
himself as a plain man with good
sense instead of continuing the role of
8 freak.
Murray will never shame Oklaho-
ma, if he continues as he has started
on his career in Washington. He
has far more sense than the average
congressman and can make his influ-
ence felt among men who stand high
in national affairs. He knows how
to dress, how to act and how to talk.
He can take care of himself in de-
bate or anywhere. Stripped of his
freakish attire and his inclination 10
make a monkey Of himself Murray is
one of the brightest men sent to con-
gress or any other state.
In the course of time Murray may
even drop the Alfalfa Biz part OF
his name and become known as Viii
liam II. Murray, dignified man pos
sessed of a mind that can cope with
w subject, no matter how large it
may be. He is undoubtedly capable
of doing Il.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-05-07

commissioner of charities and correct
ions ON the recommendation of Gov
ernor Cruce, will be resumed Wednes-
day afternoon at 80 o'clock, follow
ing the investigation at Granite, which
was completed Saturday. 1t is under
stood that the first three witnesses
to appear before the earring will have
interesting stories to tell as one Of
them is a convict now serving a SEN
tence in the state penitentiary, who
was transferred from the reformatory,
and the two others are former con-
victs in tne Granite institution.
The convict, it is said claims to
have been removed from the reforma-
tory because he threatened to notify
Miss Kate Barnard, commissioner of
charities and corrections, of the con-
ditions existing at that institution.
In a letter to member of the legis-
lature, transmitted to the commission
CT, the convict, whose name is given
as Lon Thomas, says he can give an
interesting story and in doing so will
give the plain unveiled facts
Warden Dick has been notified that
Thomas has been subpoenaed and or
dered to have the prisoner present at
the hearing Wednesday.-Ok
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-05-07

Rev Lewis of Ardmore officiating.
The groom, Prof Spears, is young
gentleman of good moral worth and
business qualifications, and is highly
esteemed by all of the citizens of
Provence, where Prof. Spears has
been principally raised. The bride,
a daughter of Mr.. r. C. Adams OF
Legate, Love county, is lady rOs-
sessing all the virtues of head and
heart that renders the name of wom-
an more than admired by all true
gentlemen and ladies the world over
Truly, Prof. Spears has drawn rare
jewel in the matrimonial lottery. We
wish a long and prosperous life to
this most worthy young couple and
your correspondent is not alone in this
wish, but he is joined in the same
by a large number of friends of the
bride and groom.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-05-07
REMOVE PRISONERS
FROM GRANITE
BOARD OF CONTROL OF REFORM
ATORY ACTS ON REQUEST VI
MISS BLAIR.

Acting upon the recommendation OF
Miss Estelle Blair, assistant commls-
sioner Of charities and corrections
that thirty six specified prisoners
at the Granite reformatory, together
with all other inmates over so years
of age, be removed to the state pen
itentiary at McAlestel, the board o.
prison control at meeting held Tues
day notified Warden Reed at Gianlte
to make all arrangements for the in-
mediate removal o. the men. Promlt
action vas recommended by the as
sistant commissioner as imperative e
to correct the conditions existing
at the reformatory and it was be-
lieved to be advisable before the in
vestigation which is being made into
the conduct of the institution at Gran
ite. had been completed,
In asking that the board of control
make this move in favor of the naIor-
ity of the inmates of the reformatorE,
Miss Blair, in letter sent to Gov
ernor Cruce Tuesday declares mat
the evidence already taken makes ii
clear that these prisoners have to re
transferred, that their influence
among the other prisoners is such
that this step must be taken immedi-
ately. Then i'm the letter are given
the numbers of the convicts designa-
ted as follows: 81, SO, 12S, 144, 100
1863, 2O2. PIP, 214, 224, 227, 22S, 243,
245, 2SS, 292, SO1, 3OS, 40, 4S9, 539,
539, 5g5, 612, 622, 639, 666, go, GS2,
Csc, $50, 696, 697, III, $50, and 1893.
Bv the action of the board of con-
troll these pris6ners wiz be removed
Immediately.
The board also authorized Warden
R. w. Dick to have three of the in
mates of the penitentiary sent to the
insane asylum at Vinita. The remain
der of the meeting of the board was
taken up with allowing claims and
routine business.
Hearing to Be Resumed.
The hearing in the probe of the
Granite reformatory, instituted by the
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-05-07
France to Increase Aerial Force

Paris, May 7.-Pariament reassem-
bles today. The vast aerial prepara-
tions made by Germany have deter
mined the decision of the French
cabinet council to bring forward a
bill to add greatly to Frances air
fleet Even the outlines of the new
measures have been kept secret, but
it is generally agreed that the condi-
tions of war on land and sea has
been so changed by the progress made
in the navigation of air that France
must put forth fresh exertions in this
direction