The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-15

arrested MT. COX ana ndECneQ Alill u the centre of the lodge room.
 Very Rev. Gardner c. Tucker, Chap lain of Rescue Lodge. and fluent speaker. arose and preferred charges
 Chaplain Tucker charged Ben Cox with having, on the night of September 27, 1902, originated a movement look ing to the erection 9f Pythian 1ta S Castle, lodges of Mobile. He further charged MT. Cox with being so persistent in fostering the movement upon the Pythians of Mobile that he succeeded in forcing them from rented quarters into Castle which they could call their own.
 B. Cox was guilty of securing the, ever lasting gratitude of every Pythian in Mobile "As a penalty" he said, Ben B. Cox. present you this token of love charge you to wear and keep it during your lifetime and may your posterity, when you have gone to join Damon and Pythias, look upon it with joy and
 Chaplain Tucker then presented to Mir. Cox magnificent gold signet ring. The signet Is of diamonds. clustered to form the Pythian insignia.
 The presentation IS a complete sur prise to MT. Cox and he was taken aback to the extent that it was some time before he could say a word. He fin ally succeeded in acknowledging the first charges preferred by the worthy Chaplain. He stated he was as much gratified at the completion of the new der in the city As to the last charge to keep ana wear the handsome token he answered with the final words of Othello. doing himself proud. Felicita- tions followed.
 VIII Reward City's Protectors.
 Two weeks ago a meeting of citizens was held in the Commercial Club for the purpose of organizing a movement to show proper recognition to certain health officials upon whom rested the burden of protecting this city, County and State from yellow fever.
 Max Hamburger. Jr., was chosen as Chairman and tonight, in pursuance to call issued by the Chairman, meet ing was held to hear a report from the Committee on Ways and Means, The committee reported in substance that suitable and substantial testimonials be given the follows: Doctors Rhett Goode, Henry Goldthwaite, Charles A. Mohr, W. H. Sanders, Mayor Lyons, Dr. P. J. M. Acker. Dr. c. Heustis Fonde Dr. W. W. Scales, Max Ham, burger, Jr., A. c. Danner, J. N. Ha- zlehurst and A. S. Lyons.
 It was recommended that the Mobile Theatre be secured for Thanksgiving eve and that the presentations be made 
 to be secured to make the addresses. The sum of s2.000 will be raised by popular subscription to purchase the souvenirs.
 The report was unanimously adopted and on motion of Hon. Edward M Robinson. seconded by Judge J. B. Afford, the Chair was instructed to name two committees of five each on Arrangements and Finances.
 
 Entry List Closed.
 The entries in the municipal race to be held in this city, have been closed. At s o'clock Secretary Foster K. Hale. Jr., of the Mobile County Democratic Executive Committee, pursuant to a resolution of the Committee, closed the list, at that hour the following having qualified:
 For Mayor-Safrold Berney, tE. B. Kirkbride, Pat. J. Lyons. For Recorder-Norbern H. Clarke, Max Michael, Charles W. Tompkins. For City Clerk-E. L. Cahall, Adolph Danne, William T. Holt.
 For City Tax Collector-Cary W. Butt David D. Langan.
 Member Board of Public Works-C. Lawrence Lavretta and Louis R. Bart City Engineer--Albert s. Towle. City Attorney-Burwell Boykin Boone.
 Councilmen-First Ward, Thomas E Smith; Second Ward, Foster K. Haiem Joseph Patt: Third Ward. Dominich Baumer, Louis NJ. Grotz; Fourth Ward John Craft; Fifth Ward. Dennis J Cashin; Sixth Ward, John A. Hughes R. H. Mann. William D. oconnelli