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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-09
,Exemplification of Fifteenth
/ Degree by Birmingham
Team Wins Praise
e. F. MOORE CONFERS
!. TWENTIETH DEGREE
Masonic Temple Crowded With Visi-
, tors Throughout Day-Sketch of
Men Who Have Been Heads
of the Scottish Rite

All during yesterday. the second day of
the Scottish Rite interstate reunion, the
Masonic temple was filled with a throng
.of Masons of every degree. There are
a large number of visitors. not only from
Georgia, Tennessee, Florida and Missis-
sippi. but also from Mobile and Mont
gomery, and other points in Alabama.
In the valley Of Birmingham" there is
the most enthusiastic interest, with large
attendance, together with many visiting
Masons from nearby places.
Savannah Team CompIimented
At the beginning of the second day
of the reunion there was heard on all
sides enthusiastic laudation of the brilliant
work of Tuesday night when the four
teenth degree was conferred by Richard
Joseph Num- Consistory of Savannah The
first work on the programme was the con-
ferring of the historical and religious de-
grees under the auspices of Birmingham
Chapter, Rose Croix No. 2, differed as
follows:
Nat. T.. Mewfinney, 3d. wise master;
senior warden, Colman Blach, 32d: junior
warden. Arthur Barton, 32d; orator. j. F.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-09
ADJUSTMENTS
robin Hood

The special mission of the deKoven
robin Hood" at the Jefferson theatre
robin Hoods" at the Jefferson theatre
tonight, is to endeavor to foster a taste
for the better class of light operas by
producing them on an elaborate scale
and with the best singers available.
Maid Marian will be sung by Enrica
Dill, dramatic soprano from the Royal
opera, Genoa, and the title role falls to
Misha Ferenzo, leading tenor of the I'M
perial opera, St. Petersburg. From the
field of light opera have been recruited
Joseph Parsons for Little John, Jerome
Daley for VIII Scarlet, Sara Maxon for
Alan-a-Dale, Helena morrill, for Annabel,
Title Salinger for Dame burden, Phil
BraEson for the sheriff and Sid Braham
for Sir Guy of Osborne That sterling
old comedian, George b. rockingham, the
last of the original Bostonians. will be
seen for more than the firve thousandth
time in his original impersonation of F'riar
Tuck.
The chorus Is numerous and tuneful
and special orchestra under the direc-
ton of Joseph Sainton is feature. Seat
sale on.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-09
CONV|CTS SAID TO
HAVE FIRED PRISON
At LUCILLE MINE
Jail Destroyed by Fire Near
Bl0cton at Early Hour
Yesterday - COnyicts
Rushed to Mine

Montgomery, October S,-tSpecial.J
of new fire escapes which had just been
installed convicts confined at Lucille coal
mine. operated by the Red Feather Coal
company, set fire to their prison early this
morning and burned the Jail to the
ground. None of the convicts escaped
nor were there any injuries. The "a
prisoners confined in the barracks wer9
rushed into the mine shortly after tn
flames We're detected ~
According to the reports which reacne4
the state convict department, the prison
burned at o'clock this morning, thounji
first reports did not indicate that the dr.
was of incendiary origin Later report#
however, declare that prisoners set al
barracks on fire in order to test the ne@
fire escapes and this theory seems to q
the correct one.
The fire caused a total loss of propeii
with the exception of the prison hospt1
The Jail was burned to the ground a.
all the bedding, household furniture a.
provisions were destroyed. The conv
department as soon as notified of the
Immediately ordered 100 mattresses to-
sent to the Lucille mine, together Will
quantity of provisions and other suppl
Len #. Greer, associate convict insf
tor. left for the mine this afternoon,
viii make a thorough Investigations
the fire, at the same time lending his
in an advisory capacity with refer
to the construction of a new jail.
new prison has already been beguns
The fire at Lucille recalls the dred
holocaust which occurred there d
the administration of Governor q
when between 80 and 40 conviets
burned to DEATH
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-09

Garlic, 32d; treasurer, Simon Klotz. sd.
secretary. Charles j. Geohegan, 3d. al
moner, W. w. Ransom, 33d honorary;
trustee, w. p. McAdory, 32d, X c. c. H.;
master of ceremonies, J. L. Ray, ed,
X, c. c. H.; expert, J. Friedman, sd,
assistant expert, John B. Bethea, sd,
guardian of the temple, f. S. Barnes SD;
sentinel H. NJ Austin sd.
The team comforting the fifteenth
degree, Knight of the East. was: First
and third apartment, Prince Mespar H. j.
Swedlaw; ruler, e. e. Matthews; expert,
II. II. Letaw; high priest, David Letaw;
second apartment. King Cyrus w. p Nc
Adory: zorobabel, II. J. Swedlaw; grand
master of the cavalry Charles K. Hall;
grand master of infantry, M. p. McGlath-
cry: grand master of the wardrobe A. e.
Nelson: grand master of the chancery,
w. j. Penhallegon; with other mobiles and
princes.
The exemplification of this degree was
impressive and finished and won much
praise from the large body present Speak
ing of the ceremony, a distinguished visit
ing Mason said:
THE comforting of the fifteenth degree
by the Birmingham team was one of the
finest pieces of work | have ever seen.
In fact l think it surpasses our work.
The sixteenth degree, Prince of Jerusa-
lem, and the seventeenth degree, Knight
OF the East and West, were commune
Gated.
After an enjoyable lunch the ceremonies
proceeded with the comforting of the
eighteenth degree, knight of Rose Crolx,
by membership of Hermes chapter of
Montgomery as follows: Wise master
George A. Beauchamp; senior warden,
Joseph Seamen: junior warden, Guy r.
Smith, orator, Emil J Meyer; master of
ceremonies, Robert S. league, director OF
work in Montgomery; captain of host
Clifford Lanier
Following the comforting of eighteenth
degree, supper was served in the temple.
Evening Programme
Under the direction of Birmingham
Council of Kodosh. No. /. the evening
council are:
J. L. Ray. 32d, X. C. c. H., comman-
der, first lieutenant commander. n. l..
Mewhinney, sgd. second lieutenant
commander, w. p. McAdory, 3gd, K. c.
| G. H.; chancellor. james Bowron, 33d
Hon.; orator, Arthur Barton, SID: al
moner. w. j. Rushton. 32d. *. c. C. H
recorder. Charles j. Geohegan, 32d
treasurer. Simon Klotz 32d; trustee, A.
w Miller, sgd. master of ceremonies,
John b. Bethea, Sr., 32d; turcopilier,
Jacob Friedman, 32d: draper, ]. r.
earle, 32d; first deacon. NJ. O. Hub
bard, 32d: second deacon. f. G.. Shep-
pard, 32d bearer of beauseant. C. p.
Martin, 32d; bearer of second standard,
Lee McGriff, SD; bearer of third STAN
dard, H. Swedlaw. 32d; lieutenant of the
guard Eli ?. Shortridge. sd; sentinel
H. M. Austin. 32d
The philosophic and chivalrlc degrees
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-09
HUDDLESTON MAKES
HIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
Formally Enters Race to
Succeed Underwood in
Congress

George Huddleston. the well known
attorney. yesterday announced himself
a candidate to succeed oscar w. Under
wood IS congressman from the Ninth
district.
Mr. Huddleston is one of the best
known men of Birmin CHAM. and has
had experience in war and peace. He
served throughout the Spanish Ameri-
can war with credit. Returning, he
resumed the practices of law and soon
amassed a competency. He was an al
derman of the city--this having been
the only office for which he nas asked
and acquired d reputation Cor stun
bornly battling for the principles which
he thought was right. He ms been
instrumental In gaining many whole-
some reforms since retiring from
office.
The race for Congress promises 10 be
exciting. Already three candidates
have formally announced themselves
They are: Nathan L. Miller Jcre c.
King and George Huddleston. There
will be others. notably Henry j. Gray
and DR.. Russell NJ. Cunningham of Ems
ley.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-09
.CONFCTTH PENSIONERS
BEFORE FERGUSON

Montgomery. October s.-tSpeciaLS
Fifty-four pensioners of conecuh
county have been cited to appear be-
fore Gen. Fred S. Ferguson, special
master in the investigation of the state
pension rolls. and answer to the charge
of ineligibility. With the citations is
sued to the Conecuh county pensioners,
General Ferguson has sent out in the
neighborhood of 500 notices to pension
ers throughout the state commanding
their presence at the capitol to an
swer3 to the charge of ineligibility.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-09
Little Bow Blue"

As it was given during it's seasons run
in New York, the romantic operetta, Lit
tie Boy Blue Henry W. Savage's widely
known and highly successful light OPP
cratic production, will come to the Jeffer-
son theatre Monday and Tuesday nights
and Tuesday matinee.
The long run of Little Boy Blue in
New York marked it the most praise
worthy of Mr.. Savages musical produc-
tons since THE Merry Widow Seat
sale starts Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-09
Orphcum-Vaudeville

The children of Birmingham are looking
forward to the Saturday matinee for their
opportunity to see Raynor's Bull Terriers.
the smartest dogs OF the year and great
attraction wor children, Already seats
are In demand for the matinee and
section of the theatre has been set aside
for children with nurses.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-09
Biiou-Next Week

zone Day which is sequel to Three
Weeks" is the powerful play which will
be presented at the Bijou next week
by a company which is said to be tho
finest to be seen on the popular-priced
circuit this season. 1t has been proclaim
ed an extraordinary attraction by every
newspaper nthe circuit, both tho play
and the company being praised.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-09
AL H. Wilson

AL H. Wilson, the German Chauncey
Olcott, and the only present-day exponent
of the kind of roles made dear to the
theatregoer of a generation ago by Fritz
Emmett, will be the attraction at the JEFF
ferson theatre Saturday matinee and
night. Mr.. Wilson will be seen in a new
play written expressly for him by Her
bert Hall Winslow, author of THE Vine
gar Buyer" and other well known sue
cesses. "A Rolling Stone is comedy
with music, which means, of course, that
Mr.. Wilson has written for his new play
number of the kind of German ballads
he knows how to render so well. Seat
sale on.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-09
Five Found Dead

New York. October S.--Solomon Schas-
ser and four of his children, Samuel u
years old; Bessie Z years old; Goldie.
6. and Herman. 3, were found dead in the
Schasser apartment today. They had been
overcome by gas The mother and a
daughter were removed to a hospital
unconscious.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-09
Bii0u-"Sold for Money

The unanimous verdict of every patron
of the Bijou and the newspapers is that
sold For Money is one of the seasons
best offerings. The play is dramatic and
interesting, with enough comedy to relieve
the strain. There is a matinee today
and another Saturday and performances
nightly this week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-09
Majestic-Baseball Results

Women VIII find at the Majestic COM
Portable seats, a gentlemanly audience
and cool electric fans under which they
can enjoy the results of the world 5
championship series of games, which are
called every afternoon at l o'clock, and
also detailed on an electric score board
which shows every play in detail.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-09
Football Result

At Lexington: Virginia Military Il
University Of Mississippi q
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-16

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Hot Water Bottles $l.OO

@ MOOTH Rubber Water Bottles, choc-
~ olate-color trimmed in black, two
quart size, unusual value at $l00
basement Salesroom
The Forrest City times., 1913-03-28
KNEW WHEN TO PLEAD GUILTY
Jury Selected to Try Buck Horn "e's Somewhat Too Familiar Witn
 His History.

Are you guilty or not gulity asked the old justice in Macon, MO of Buck Horn, who was before the court for stealing a chicken.
 Nights we'll say Ans guilty, sur lenly replied the accused "A niggei doan git no show in dis country nc how"
 Don't. eh9" exclaimed the Justice Then he turned to the constable: Bill. you skirmish around town ana nick me up twelve of the blackest nlg gers you can find for jury duty Step lively, now,'
 In half an hour the little justice mill was full of black men, tall, snort young and old. all grinning knowingly at the defendant Everyone of them knew Buck from the floor up, ana Buck knew they knew. He snifred dls- dainfully at the jury of his peers, ana then remarked to the court, in an az grieved tone:
 If yo's gwine ter make all dis fuss ober a two-bit bullet l pleads guilty
The Forrest City times., 1913-03-28

All boys need a spring overcoat. and here is an excellent pattern for mak- ing one. It is a single breasted mod el, and can be made in either of two lengths
 The trousers pattern G230) Is cut in sizes to years without a fly and to IA years with fly. Medium size requires hs yard of 54 inch material
 The overcoat pattern (613S) is cut fa sizes 4 to l2 years. Medium size rial
 To procure this pattern send 10 cents to Pattern Department" of this paper Write name and address plainly. and be sure to give size and number Of pattern.
The Forrest City times., 1913-03-28
Their Reasons.

"Why do managers try their new plays on the dog?"
 "To see if it is a bowling success.
The Forrest City times., 1913-03-28
Warranted In u.loo cuss word..

A small boy in Fort Scott was out S,Iaying with his wagon one day and just at the critical moment one wheel came off. The youngster walked around the wagon several times and surveyed it with the air of one accus- toned to disappointments. As he dragged the wagon to his home he met a boy friend who joined him. and to- gether they trudged on. the Fort Scott Tribune says. The owner of the wog- on sat on the front step with for iorn look: then quickly brightening up he cxclaimed: Let's cuss." All cus3. 3."-Kansas City Star
The Forrest City times., 1913-03-28

An excellent model for a enc piece dress is here gwen. This dress closes at the left side of the front, may be made with standing or rolling collar. and with four-piece skirt, in empire or regulation waist line. The double row of buttons afford pretty trimming and the frock is chic and splendid looking
 The pattern (613D Is cut in sizes 54 to AZ inches bust measure Medium size will require yards of 36 inch material or 37s yards of A inch goods
 To procure this pattern send 10 cents 70 Pattern Department" of this paper. Write name and address plainly. and be sure to give size and number of pattern
The Forrest City times., 1913-03-28
Mixed literary knomlsdne.

A surprising answer was elcited at a recent examination at board school in London. Who was David?" asked the inspector King of Israel and the son of Jesse" replied a bright boy. Who was lesse?" continued the in. spector The Flower of Dunblane." said the scholar. after a slight pause.
The Forrest City times., 1913-03-28
C0NSTIPATIoN

M unyon's Paw-p,
 Pills are unlike allo,S ~ CT: CT laxatives ltI or cathar. tics. |, They coax .h. liver liver into activity D, D, gentle methods, th.,. " do not SCOUT; they Y not gripe: they do no, sS weaken; but they L' d" start all the secret;on. '. of the liver and s,ora ach in a way tha, o,,,, soo. puts these organs in . healthy condition -.
The Forrest City times., 1913-03-28
Deep Discrimination.

You seem Inclined to encourage your wife to be sufYragette"
 Yes" replied MT. Meekton. of I can thoroughly convince her that I desire her to march and make speeches. maybe she'll get resentfui and refuse to do so"
The Forrest City times., 1913-03-28
Conditions Chanocd.

sPeck. isn't happy. His wife is con- tinually saying sharp and snappy things to him"
 "Why, he told me before he mar ried her that was what he admired most about her" then" "-Boston Transcript.
The Forrest City times., 1913-03-28
Better Put.

Gertrude-Do you see that man over there? l won a pair of silk stock fngs from him on the game. Wasn't that one on him. though?
 Jack-Why. 1 should say it was two on you.--Chaparral
The Forrest City times., 1913-03-28
A Student.

is yNCr boy good student"
 Yes" replied MT. Cumrox To a cerrain extent. The way he gets his mother and me to put up with his expense accounts shows that he's a wonderful student of human nature. '"
The Forrest City times., 1913-03-28

mans children, like their mother are apt to ask lot of embarrassing questions.
The Forrest City times., 1913-03-28

corrects constipation Munycns pav.paa aaa Pills are a tonic to the stomach, live, ,as a~ nerves. They invigorate instead of ws.s. aua they enrich the blood instead of inr,o...u' asu'
 ishing it, they enable the stomach to rs, ..s,, sn the nourishment from food that is put 1t in,o ao it. Price 2s cents All Druggists -''
The Forrest City times., 1913-03-28

CircumstantiaI Evidence. "Did you find our poor friend d's-spir- its were broken?"
 Yes, i'll way. He was ordering nothing but brandy smashes.'
The Forrest City times., 1913-03-28
DISFIGljRED BY
 SKIN ERUPTION
If That Is Your Plight, Lei
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 The Resinol treatment works so gently, and is so absolutely free from anything that could injure even the tendercst skin, that it IS perfect for healing the skin troubles of infants and children. You can test Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap at our expense. Write to Dept. 5-K, Resi- nol Baltimore Md, and we will send you generous trial. Resinol Ointment (50c and $Il ard Resinol Soap (25c), by parcel post on cceipt of price.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-21
Photo by Foster.


Standing as the arbuer between the people and the corporate interestd
in Virginia is the State Corporation Commission. and att the head centd
o. the Corporation Con mission. as Its President. is Judge Robert r. PrentN
Though -e-v frginians outside of those who have recourse to h tribunal al
familiar with its rocedure-in fact most Vrgnians have little or n % know
edge If tit Is, in fact. n of the most important apartment In virginia.
montal organization. 1t is here that questions at issue between 81
plain people and the corporations are heard ad adjudicated. and though
is true that there is the right o appeal from this commission to the Supren1
Court, 1t is a notable fac that very few Of Its many important decidonsh hay
been reversed.
A thorough student o. law. or year a circuit judge. Hon Robert r Prenq
"a brought to thu bench of the commission the calm judicial temperame
so necessary in matters If vital consequence o tn public with which the com
las mos to do the wisdom of hsd decisions have been so wd
founded that there ave been few appeals n in the great majority n the1
the commission "a heel sustained.
His labors in connection with the governmental regulation II public uaI
ties have not been confined % this Commonwealth, for.h is prominent
the direction If the activities # the National Association of Railway Corr
missioners and is o chairman of the Executive Committee of that orgad
Zaion.
Robert Rddck Prentis vas horn at the University Of Virginia May y
1855. while his father was proctor at tina institution. h ancestry OF !
family "a h traced back in direct line to William and Mary oBrooke) Prent3
His paternal great-grandfather Was Judge Joseph Prenus Il williamsburg
and his gleatgranamother was Mary Bowdoin, O Northampton county.
Judge Prenus secured his early education at a private school at harIoue1
willie. and in 1876 entered the University ofV Virginia alto pursue the study
law graduating a year later with the degree of bachelor % law. II NJ
admitted Ito the hr in Aibemarle county n practced MS PROFESSION
Cha riottesvIne until 1873, when he removed % Norfolk n formed a pan
-dth Hon. John Goode. This continued a year. when he remov1
to Suffolk nd connected himself with A. {. Whhers. the partnership COZ
nnuing untut the Iatters death in 1883. Judge Trents onunu the practS
until 1894, when he vas elected judge of this First judicial tNorfolko Snc4
to head the state Corporation Commission, and the distinguished service
has rendered the Commonwealth since his elevation is recorded in the anna
of current history.
Aside from the preferment that hs come from merit Jndge, Prentis n
had political honors repeatedly suggested him, the most of which he N
modesly declined. He served the people of Suffolk term - Mayor and
1892 a presidential eector. -.
Judge Prentis n still makes Suffolk his home. vas married IN lSef
Miss larry Allen Darden, who died in June -