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is TOO MUCH LIKE WALSH.

That is Why Callahan Released Indian
Johnson.
Joe Tinker, the manager of the Gin
cinnati Reds, thinks he has a real In
dian ball player in his new pitcher,
Chief Johnson.
at looks to me-" says Joe, las if
Johnson is better Indian than
Thorpe from baseball standpoint
From what the big right handler has
shown to date I'd be willing to stake a
lot on his chances of sticking in the
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COLLEGE BASEBALL RESULTS.

At New Haven-Williams ., Yale O..
At Lewiston Bates Z, New Hampshire
6.
At olgate-Colgate s, Hamilton ,.
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Mathewson. The Boston team did not
give their pitcher a lead at any time
that would enable him TO let up.
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At Brooklyn-Brooklyn Philadelphia
rain.
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Professional Cards

DR. HENRY TUCKER. Residence s
- Grove street, telephone, 25S. Of
fee, Leonard block. Hours 100 to 8 and
to 8. Telephone 29-1.
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Manager Stallings viii be forced to
believe that Rudolph is some pitcher
Also some hitter. He pulled out the
second game yesterday. Some day he
will get a chance to pitch full nine
innings.
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event. But Herman Beck rarely advo-
Gates anything that he has not the ut
most confidence in and so earnestly did
he present the cause that the convention
voted unanimously to have Pages
Might and to invite the lola team to
confer the degrees.
The following executive was appointed
TO take the matter in charge and to start
the movement among the various lodges
10 secure the necessary 800 or more mem
bers.
III. M. Beck, Birmingham; Thomas R.
Walker, Wylam A. NJ. CARRIER, Birming-
ham; d. w. c. Yarbrough, Birmingham;
Allen M. Holt, Birmingham; Frank Arico.
Birmingham; w. T. Parker, Birmingham;
George Huddleston, Birmingham; B. Clay
Jones, Bessemer; DR.. E. w. Murphree
Avondale, ex officio; d. w. C. Yarbrough,
Birmingham.
OF this committee Thomas R. Walker
was appointed secretary and 1t is but fair
to say, without any detraction from the
credit due the other members of the COM
mittee that to Secretary Walker is due
a full measure of praise for his untirins
and indefatigable effort In making the
affair success He has given freely OF
his time and has worked increasingly tc
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able friendship seeks to prove the
strength of his fidelity Dionysirfs dis
guised and accompanied by the fair Cal
anthe, visits Pythias in his prison and
tempts him to flee, assuring him that Da-
mon would be intercepted and not per-
mitted to return. The unwedded bride
on her knees begs her lover to fly in a
vessel near by already prepared to sail.
The trial Is almost beyond human en-
durance-but proud of his honor he scorns
the temptation and turns to the dun
geon to await. the hour of execution. Da-
mon, after a last farewell to his loved
ones, starts to return to Syracuse, but
finds that his slave to prevent his return
has slain his steed.
The shades of evening were closing on
the city of Syracuse when Pythias was
led to the block for execution.
At the last moment, when all has been
prepared, enveloped in a cloud of dust
a rider is dimly seen speeding in the dis
tance The execution is staid; nearer and
nearer he approaches, while all await
with bated breath. Amid the shouts of
the populace Damon breaks through the
guards and dust-stained and painting he
falls exhausted in the arms of Pythias.
Dionysius overcome by such an exam
pie of divine devotion procaims the par
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sistant master of work; Dr. L. c. Adams,
first senator. and w. S. Brown. king.
Worthy of special mention are the four
captains on whom devoves the response
bility of all the drills and floor evolu-
tions-Captain j. w. Marshall of the
Blues, the only charter member connected
with the team; Captain John p. Kline of
the Reds the originator of the silent drill
as previously mentioned; Captain Edward
G. Bechtolt. promoted from the ranks of
the Yellow Guards to the captaincy for
efficiency in drill and command. and Cap
tain William II. Drake of the White
Guards, the youngest of the officers. also
recently promoted for service and eff
cheney.
In conclusion we wish to add that
though the boys of Iola's team who have
enjoyed the many pleasant trips, person
ally appreciate the educational features.
rejoice in the glory of the plaudits re-
ceived and justly feel proud of the fame
of dear old lola; yet far above these they
hold precious the numerous friends they
have made and will keep forever sacredly
and indelibly impressed upon their hearts
the cherished names of the brothers they
have met.
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and senate, and on the evening Of March
81, 1898. presented the new Knight rank in
a magnificent manner before large au-
dience composed chiefly of Cincinnati
Knights. who had come to Dayton ex-
pressly for the purpose of witnessing the
work.
This team organization continued with
varying success from year to year, meet
ing with the usual ups and downs and
having for masters of work Brothers
Wilbur Heathman. w. S. Brown, George
B. Butterworth, l.. C. Adams and David
c. Hale, respectively. On September 2l,
1900 upon recommendation of a specially
appointed committee, Brother Robert A.
Carney. though a novice and without ex-
perience. was unanimously chosen master
of work to fill a vacancy then existing.
Shrine for Visiting Knights
lola has for years been the Mecca
for members of the order desirous of wit
Messing Pythian rtualistie ceremonies,
and has been made the shrine for vis-
itng knights from every state in the
union. Delegations from all the sur
rounding cities towns and villages at
different times have honored lola by their
presence when the rank of knight was
being exemplifed. large delegation of
over 100 Chicago Pythians paid lola a
visit as far back as December 10, 1890,
prominent among them being the eminent
Pythian historian, W. D. Kennedy
Through the good offices of Brother
Charles e. Frey of DeMolay lodge No.
1s of Chicago, to whom the boys of lola
win always feel grateful the team was
invited to participate in the work at the
great Pythian Jubilee held in the Coli
scum in that city March 20. 1902, where
Iola's team and teams from Indianapolis
and Milwaukee appeared comforting this
Knight rank before the largest audience
of Pythians ever gathered together under
: one roof The work of all three teams
was literally applauded and highly ap'
preciated by the vast assemblage.
February II, 1904, lola was generously
J complimented in being called upon to con
fer the Knight rank in Tomlinson hall
at the Indiana Pythan Jubilee one o.
indianapolis teams also participating. The
hall was crowded to it's full capacity will
a well pleased audience
Again on May u of the same year
through the influence of that splendid
hustling Pythian, Fred E. Wheaton, S
X. of r. and s., of Minnesota, Iola's team
enjoyed the pleasure of journeying tC
Minneapolis and comforting both Pag'
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Ioa Superb Degree Team Present Pages Night Here

crowd of Cuyahoga county Knights. led
by Brother Fred r. Brume of Cleveland,
engaged Iola's team to confer the Knight
rank at the district meeting held In the
Grey's armory. November %, 1905. A very
large crowd of northeastern Ohio Pyth-
ians greeted Io1a's boys with generous ap-
plause and a hearty welcome on that oc-
casion.
Invited to Boston
The next pilgrimage was one that was
looked forward to with eager expectation
by every member of Iola's team. While
at the district meeting in Cleveland above
referred to. the boys were happily sur
prised by receiving a fervid invitation
from those hospitable Pythians. then Vice
Grand Chancellor John P. Scott and Past
Chancellor solomon Lewenburg. repre-
senting the Grand Chancellor Hon. Walter
L. Ramsdell of the Bay State, to come to
Boston and participate in their big
Night Jubilee" held at Mechanics hall,
February %. 1906 It is needless to add
that the invitation was immediately ac-
cepted and the team was greeted by a
very appreeiative audience of 10000 Mas
saehusetts Knights, many being turned
away and refused admittance on account
of lack of space.
The district meeting held i'm the opera
house at Marion followed directly after
wards, March 10, 1906, when further lau-
res were added to Iola's fame.
May T. 1906, witnessed the grand Pyth-
ian Jubilee of western Pennsylvania, en-
gineered by Brother c. Boycott, and held
at the Duquesne Garden in Pittsburg,
where 1olas team was the chief attrac-
ton. The rank of knight was splendidly
eXemplIhed in the presence of 5000 we'll
pleased knights of the keystone State.
The Convention Hall at Buffalo. n. Y,
November 30, 1906, was a scene of great
demonstration of the knight rank by
Iolas team, where vast assemblage of
western New York Pythians and Cana
dian Knights had gathered to greet the
boys from the Buckeye State,
While lola lodges reputation rests chief
ly in her rendition of the Knight rank,
she has also gained renown for efficient
work in the Page and Esquire ranks on
more than one occasion.
We deem it only just to call attention
to the fact that only four members of
Iola's present team have been contin-
uously attached to the organization since
its first inception, viz: Brothers ]. w.
Marshall. captain of the Blue Guards.
and sixth SENATOR w j. oblinger. as-
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his soldiers to seize upon the citadel, the
fortress of the city.
Damon Opposed at Every Turn
Damon, patriotic and true, suspicious of
his plotting, had opposed him at every
turn, and overwhelmed at the news of the
fall of the citadel he upbraided the SOL
diers for their treachery; was set upon
and would have lost his life had not Pyth-
las come opportunely to the rescue and
chided the assailants for their cowardice
Damon gratefully embracing his friend
hastens to the Senate chamber to find it
filed with soldiers contrary to law. He
expostulates in vain and Dionysius is
chosen king. Griefstricken and frenzied
at the downfall of his country, Damon,
dagger in hand rashly PUSHES upon the
tyrant, on his throne, but ere his pur-
pose can be accomplished is seized by the
soldiers and at the command of the ty-
rant is hurried off for execution.
At the moment of the greatest bliss,
informed of the danger of his friend,
Pythias, at the altar, hastens from the
side of his betrothed bride. the fair Cal
anthe, and breaks upon the scene of ex-
ecution in time to hear Dionysius deny
Damon a farewell word with wife and
child. Pythias prostrating himself at the
feet of the tyrant makes most eloquent
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and Knight ranks at the great North
western Pythian festival, in presence of a
large, appreciative concourse of knights
in the international Auditorium.
During Brother j. ID. Clark's admins
tration as grand chancellor the famous
Central Ohio Pythian Jubilee promoted
by Brother George II. Behrens, district
deputy twas held at the Auditorium in
Columbus, November %, 1904, at which
lola entertained a delightful audience of
1000 Buckeye knights.
Next, Iola's stauneh old friend and
champion, William Beatty, grand K. of
r. and S., of Ohio, came down the pike"
from Toledo and insisted that Lucas
county was entitled to the services of
lola s team Brother Beatty has always
accompanied 1.-The boys" in all the pill
grimages and could not be denied. Craft
tude for the encouragement of his pres
ence. for he was always there, besides
the wish to meet the good boys up above
prompted an immediate acceptance of his
just demand and Ioa's team exemplifed
the Knight rank at Toledo January 21
1905, in the beautiful Valentine Opera
house, which was crowded from pit tc
dome with Lucas county Pythians.
Again not to be outdone, that hustlnl
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continued to improve and many impor-
tant changes were made. Prominent
among the alterations made was the es-
tablishment of the Royal Guard" under
command of the master-at-arms, upon the
suggestion of Brother John b. Kline, who
also proposed to substitute the silent drill
by bell or audible signals which had al
ways previously been used in conducting
the floor evolutions. This marked inno-
walton worked wonders and has been used
in all floor work of the team ever since
its adoption.
On the promulgation of the present
ritual by the supreme lodge late in 1892
the members of lola lodge were fully
aware of the Importance of being on the
alert, if they wished lola to retain her
we'll earned reputation for comforting of
the ranks.
A committee was authorized appointed
to devise new costumes for officers, SEN
ate and 27 guards, the latter to represent
the three cardinal colors of the order,
and to reorganize the team in accordance
with the requirements of the new ritual
istic ceremonies.
This committee designed and CONTRACTED
for the costumes. reorganzed the team,
drilled the guards, coached the officers
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Headquarters in Birmingham

state.
Headquarters in Birmingham
Headquarters were established in Bir-
mingham and a systematic campaign
started. The local lodges responded lib
orally with donations from their funds
and volunteer committees visited the
lodges of the district from time to time
and have succeeded in securing the re-
quired number of members and have al
most secured the necessary funds. 1t
might be said in passing that the lola
team do not receive one penny for their
services, neither does the lodge to which
they belong. For the interest of the or
der these men will, leave their homes in
Ohio and come to Birmingham to confer
these degrees. All they require is that
their travelling and hotel expenses be paid
and this the executive committee gladly
promises to do.
1t is a great undertaking these local
knights have set out to do. This enter
prise has excited the admiration of the
Pythian world. That the occasion will
repay them they have not the slightest
doubt and all interested are looking for
ward with much pleasure to the big
event
1t might be proper this time to give a
brief history of the story of Damon and
Pythias. the immortal drama on which
the order is founded, Like many other
stories that "have come down the mis-.
of centuries" authorities differ as to
minor details, but all are agreed as to
the essentials. The following is a synop-
sis of Banim's conception of the story,
which will be followed to a large extent
by the lola team.
-Four hundred years, B. c., on the Is
land of Sicily, in the ancient city of Syra-
cuse, dwelt those heroes whose names
have been immortalzed by the founding
of the Order of knights of Pythias.
Schooled in the philosophy of Pytha-
goras, Damon the senator and Pythias
the soldier, early mbibed the lessons of
fraternity, the love of country and the
hatred of tyranny.
Dionysius, wealthy, arrogant and selfish
prompted by the cravings of an unlimited
ambition, sought in the overthrow of the
existing government to have himself
crowned as king. By means of bribery
and subtle scheming he succeeded In gain
ing control of the Senate and influenced
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the early years the military features of
the order predominated and attracted
many of the younger citizens of that
busy town who were imbued with the
military spirit of the times. A drill corps
was organized and the lola drill company
became famous for proficiency in drill
and carried off many prizes in noted drill
contests.
Later a degree team was organized for
the purpose of comforting the amplied
form of the rank of Knight. which also
added to the laurels of lola lodge, as
the team gained the distinction of being
the most proficient in the state. From
time to time new paraphernalia was pur-
chased and more elaborate became the
ceremonias and as a consumation of
their efforts and desires the great dra-
matte degree team of today has come
into being.
Late in the spring of 1886, Brother H.
w. Lewis, now a past grand chancellor
realizing that some effort must be made
to bolster up the, interest in the affairs
of the lodge, particularly in the confer
ring of the ranks, consulted with some of
the most active members, Brothers w.
w Hales, John w. Marshall, w. J. OBJ
linger, J.. C. Adams, David C. Hale d.
]. Sixsmith, Albert Thomas, w. S. Brown
and others as to the advisability of MAX
ing an expenditure of several hundred
dollars for new paraphernalia and perfect
ing the organization of team or degree
staff, as he termed it, for the purpose of
comforting the amplifed form of the rank
of Knight under the old ritual then in
vogue. Though encountering some oppo-
sition from the ever faithful watch
dogs" of the treasury, the proposition was
favorably considered when officially pre-
sented to the lodge. A committee was
authorized appointed to organize a team
with Brother Lewis, a natural born leader
of considerable executive ability. as team
master, invested with power to purchase
the necessary costumes.
First Organized Team
On July 21. 1886, Iola's first organized
team made her initial appearance in the
amplifed rank of knight.
The floor work was novel and attractive
and the ritualistc parts creditably rem
dered. Interest in the lodge was imme
diately revived and lola from that tim,
forth made rapid strides to the front.
Brother Lewis. and those managers VIII,
had been instrumental in the organization
kept constantly adding new and origina
features, so that the enthusiasm thu
aroused was not permitted to be retarded
but was rather increased by each an,
every presentation. Brother Lewis serve
in the capacity of team master till tn
fall of 1891. when owing to his advance
Uent in grand lodge office and the oner
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A N epoch in the history of the
"a Knights of Pythas, not only in
4 y the state of Alabama but in the
history of the order in the entire south,
will be the great Pythian event, Page 5
Night" when a class of 500 or more can
didates will be initiated into the order.
This great event will take place at the
Jefferson theatre on the nights of No
vember 1928 and will be under the aus
pices of the Third Pythian district, which
is composed of all the lodges in Jeffer-
son county and of several of the adjoin-
ing counties
The degrees win be conferred by the
lola dramatic team of Dayton o., body
of highly trained members OF the order,
who will confer the degrees with all the
elaborate ceremonial of which the several
degrees of the order of Knights of Pyth-
las is capable. The team, including musi-
clans, electricians and stage hands, num-
bers 1i0 and to give an idea of the COM
pleteness and grandeur of the spectacle
they carry with them $4,000 worth of
paraphernalia, scenery and costumes, all
of which is used In comforting the de-
grees. A history of the lola team and its
organization is given in this article.
Since the inception of the proposition to
bring about this great initiation, the ques-
tion has often been asked, What is
Pages Night and what is its purpose?"
The answer to the former question is that
It is a great Pythian initiation, the great
est that has ever been attempted by
any fraternal order south of the Mason
and Dixon line On this occasion candi-
dates from practically every Pythian
lodge in the third district will be gath
cred together and Initiated into the order
by the greatest degree team in the United
States, if not in the entire world. The
purpose is apparent; the introduction of
300 or more new members, all good men
and true, so far as can be learned, will
add additional life to the order and place
it on plane with any fraternal organ
ization in the land.
Suggested by II. M. Beck
The idea of this great initiation was
first suggested at the Third Pythian dis
frict held last spring at Dolomite. Past
Grand Chancellor H. NJ Beck made the
suggestion and while the members of the
order were a little slow at first to grasp
the idea partly from the fact that it was
on such big scale and partly from the
fact that they were doubtful as to the
lodges being able to pull off, such an
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plea, Offering himself as a hostage, that
Damon might go and see his wife and
child before he dies.
Dionysius fearing the popularity of the
brave Pythias and his Influence among
the soldiers, and at the same time strick-
en- with awe and admiration at the Won
drous offer, consented and warned Damon
that his failure to be present at the hour
of sunset would seal the doom of his
friend.
After a hasty adieu Damon starts for
his villa ON the mountain side leagues
away, while Pythias is led in chains to
his dungeon cell.
The tyrant, bewildered by such remark
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on the heroic friendship of Damon and
Pythias.
Sketch of lola Lodge
Interest naturally settles around lola
lodge and the following brief historical
sketch may prove of interest:
lola lodge No. 49, knights of Pythias.
was instituted at Dayton. o., on March
"a, 1875. by James w Swope, at that time
grand chancellor of the grand domain
of Ohio. The lodge prospered from the
start and the members set themselves
the'task. of laying the foundation for
steady and substantial growth. During
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Gus duties thereby imposed requiring
close application, he regretfully rendered
his resignation.
His successor, Brother Wilbur Heath
man, was a member of the first class
knighted by Iolas team, July 81, 1886.
Brother Heathman. being favorably inn
pressed with the work, Immediately upon
his affiliation with the lodge evinced such
interest that his proffered services We're
at once accepted and he proved an able
assistant to Brother Lewis during all his
term as team master.
Contrary to the expectations of many
who took a pessimistic view of the out
look, the team under Brother Heathman
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make pages Night" the greatest event
in the history of the Pythian order in the
state.