The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-27
Shriners Hold Banquet

the Jenerson theatre last night, Zamora temple, Nobies of the Mystic Shrine, at tended a banquet at 10 o'clock at the Hotel Hilman The Jefferson theatre ceremonial session was the last that will be held this year. About 10 nervous neo- phytes were led across the burning sands Those who had charge Of the ceremonial were Potentate J D. Matlook Chief Rab- ban ". P. McAdory. Assistant Rabban Arthur Barton, Dr. J. Ray and others. The royal chefs of Zamora temple, J. R. McGregor and Harry Myers, had charge of the banquet
 chorused a verdict of not guilty" for each defendant
 The jury. which for more than six weeks had listened to the evidence In the notable trial, was then excused from further service with the thanks of the court. The jurors hastened from the court room and were cheered by the crowds of mill workers in the streets.
 Prisoners Are Released When the jurors had left the court an nounced to Caruso there was another in- dictment against him that charging him with assault with deadly weapon with intent to kill and that the court would release him on his own recognizance for the future. When the prisoner had taken oath to appear in court when summoned he was released from the cage. His wife waiting at the rail behind the prisoner g cage fell into his arms and many of his friends rushed forward and kissed him. Ettor and Giovannitti were held also on another indictment. This charges them together with William D. Haywood of the Industrial Workers of the World and others with conspiracy to incite riot in the Lawrence strike. On this they were released in bonds of $500 each. These were furnished by Helen Ludley of Bos- ton
 The Lawrence strike leaders were then freed from the prisoners cage and im- medately beseged by men and women in the court For several minutes they were the recipients of menstrative af- lection. The defendants and their attor- neys had jubilation meeting after court. Some minutes later headed by a cheering throng of mill workers they marched through the streets from the courthouse to the headquarters of the Industrial Workers of the World where they re- mained for an hour
 No Definite Plans "Ettor." said Govannitti. "has no defi- nite plans. But he will visit his father who is paralyzed."
 Giovannitti for himself said he expected to visit friends in Boston and vicinity before going to his home in Brooklyn. Each prsoner was happy. Each said words were inadequate to express their joy. Caruso danced with the other two men like May day celebration He expects to visit Lawrence. The, liberated leaders and their friends after leaving the headquarters went to Salvation Army hall where they made the echoes ring with Italian hymns.
 Giovannitti and Ettor spoke in their na- tive tongue and even Caruso who never made a speech in his life was anxious to remove the seals from his lips and express his joy. If was planned at this meeting all should go to Lawrence where a big demonstration was to be held. The attorneys for the defense were affection ately greeted by their clients.
 District Attorney Henry &twill who conducted the prosecution of the case would make no statement as to the plans of the commonwealth in the other pending cases. The outcome of this case il was asserted would have some bearing on the other cases.
 ouittal rendered at Salem, Mass. in the charged with murder, has been received here with the greatest satisfaction and puts an end to the agitation and the threats of 8 general strike.
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