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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-20
MASONIC REUNION
WILL CLOSE TODAY
Thirty-Second Degree Will
Be Conferred This Morn
ing on Big Class

With the comforting of the thirty-sec-
ond degree on large class this morning
the annual fall reunion of the Scottish
Rite Masons of the Valley of Brming
ham will be brought to close. Both
in point of numbers of the members of
the class and the attendance of the men,
bers. it has surpassed all similar events
In the city. Yesterday the concluding
degrees of the Council of <adosh were
conferred under the direction of DR.. j.
U. Ray. commander, and last night the
comforting of the consistory degrees was
commenced.
DR.. W. W. Ransom, master of Kadosh,
opened the consistory and will have gem
eral charge of the concluding ceremony
this morning. He will be assisted by
James Bowron and DR.. w. P. McAdory
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-20
NEWS OF ENS[EY

Several of the fraternal orders of this
city have pledged themselves to support
the proposed municipal Christmas tree,
suggested by leading citizens of Ensley
for the poor children of this vicinity.
Steel City lodge No. $780, knights of
Pythias and the Ladies' Circle have al
ready promised to help in making the
Christmas tree a success. The commit
tee appointed by the Ensley club at its
last meeting. appointed a man in each
lodge to take up the matter at the next
meeting of the order and ascertain wheth-
er they will cooperate in the movement
The committee is composed of w. R.
Stewart, chairman; r. f. Chadwick and
d. f. Sugg, who have been busy getting
the movement under way.
Donations of all kinds are pouring in
every day from the merchants and firms
of this city, and from all indications the
affair will be a decided success. The
matter will also be taken up by churches
in this district on next Sunday and the
different ladies' societies will be reached
as soon as possible The business mer
of this city are squarely behind the move
ment and are doing everything In theil
power to help the poor children in thi.
district enjoy Christmas.
A recital will be given by Mrs Gold
| smiths music pupils this evening at he
| home on Ensley avenue. An interesting
programme has been arranged as fol
| lows: Plano duet, Sparkling Dew" Mis-
/ Orine Lommert and Mrs Goldsmith
piano solo, wild Flowers" Miss MARI
Flummer; piano solo, ''Intermezzo" Owes
teria) Miss Ruth Palmer; plano solo
nocturne Silver Moon,' Miss JESSIE
Truck; piano solo, my First Waltz" Mis-
Gladys F'lummer; piano solo, Dreaming
(Tickner). Miss Mary Pow; solo, "Polisl
Dance" Miss Orine Lommert; recitation
Miss Ruth Palmer; piano solo, "Jowfu
Farmer (Schumann), Miss Monters,
Trucks; piano solo, MELODY of Love,
Vernon Lutz; piano solo, Consolation,
Miss Helen Sparks; piano duet, "Sexte
from Lucia Miss Jessie and Miss Mont
ersy Trucks; vocal solo, Just Wearyin
For YOU" Miss Redwood
/ Burglars entered the Ensley Shoe Stor
on Avenue L and Twentieth stree
/ Wednesday night. between 7:3O and
o'clock and stole Al pairs of shoes, min
dozen pairs of socks and overcoa
They gained entrance into the store b
pricing apart the steel bars on the rea
window and breaking the glass. 1t
thought by the police authorities tha
there was young boy in the gang, ow
ing to the small hole made between tn
bars. The burglars selected only the high
priced shoes. The loss is estimated o
$3.50
A musicale will be given in the XIII
dergarten room of the Pratt City schot
building this afternoon at O'Clock b
the Pratt City School Improvement al
ISOLATION The following programme wi
be carried out: Piano solo, Mrs. c. A
Hassler; reading, Miss Nola Perkins; at
dress, C. B. Glenn; violin solo, Mrs. T
G. Culverhouse; vocal selection. Miss So
rah Clark; piano solo, Mrs. Fl. 7. M
Gehee: vocal selection, Mrs. r. G. Nj
Mahan reading, Miss Gladys Poole. A
mothers of the school children are r.
quested to meet the members of the fat
ulty Refreshments will be served.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-20
MOBILES OF MYSTIC SHRINE
IN GORGEOUSST STREET PARADE.
BIG CEREMONIAL TONIGHT
BY CHARLES H. MANDY

large class of candidates will be
initiated into the order by aid of vari-
Gus and sundry devices and instruments
of torture planned and perfected with
disholical ingenuity In comparison
Polling oil is luxury. For the bene-
fit of those unregenerate sons of the
desert who seek shelter under the
Eoodly dome of Zamor temple his nibs
the ''pote." otherwise Arthur Barton,
states that statisticians figure that the
fatalities to novices during shrine cere-
mpnials are not much in excess of the
losses during the progress of the Mex
lean revolution
And incidentally the potentaie has a
word to say to the nobility. He would
call their attention to the fact that
dear old Zamora is going on record
today and he urges every local and
rue-hearted noble--a statement which
takes in the entire membership-to be
on hand at the Bijou theatre tomor-
row afternoon to participate in the
great street parade that will start from
that time honored institution promptly
at 4 o'clock. He also suggests that the
nobles meet all the Incoming trains
and extend real Arabic welcome to
tac visiting mobiles.
Programme of the festivities: Meet
ing of trains and welcoming visiting
mobiles: introductions and social greet
irgs; grand parade promptly at 4
o'clock. starting from the Bijou thea.
tire; meeting for business and cere-
n,ony at 1880 D. M; difficulties and
troubles for novices; banquet at Hotel
H:llman.
In conclusion, don't forget your fez."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-20
THE WAR AT A GLANCE

Only meagre reports are at hand
from any of the scenes of hostilities,
but 1T seems probable that the severe
contest is proceeding in that western
strip of Poland with its northern and
southern boundaries respectively, the
Vistula and Wharf.-The rivers, and it's
western front, the borden of Posen.
Particularly quiet" is the descrip-
ton of operations in the western zone
given by the French war office, al
Though the usual artillery duels and
attacks by infantry at various places
were in progress. Tracy Le-Val, a short
distance northeast of Paris. and at
the crook of the elbow of the western
battle front. was the scene of the
principal infantry attacks. Here the
French reported they held back Ger
man attempt to capture the town, in
flicting heavy casualties.
AS for the east, Petrograd has ad-
riitted big reverse Ia Poland re-
verse in which the Russian armies have
been pushed back at least 90 miles
from the German border toward War;
saw-but Berlin remains reticent
| I'm the eastern theatre the newly
commenced battles are proceeding" is
all the German war office says A
semi-officiai Berlin report says "rea-
sons of strategy" prevent disclosure of
troop movements.
! That these battles ''are oceeding'
however. is taken to mean that the
Germans are. still pressing against the
Russians in an endeavor to drive them
eastward to Warsaw over the same
territory in which only a short time
ago the Russians held the whip hand
and drove the Germans westward be-
fore them from the Polish capital to-
ward the German frontier
| Along the East Prussian border the
Muscovitest claim they are continuous
| iy pressing forward and making in
roads into German territory. Here also
Germany makes claims.
1 With regard to the Opertions south :
ward in Galicia and in southern Rus
sian Poland. the Russians. according
to unofficial reports. arc following ur
previous success against the Austrians
On the other hand news dispatch
from Vienna declares the Austrians
have captured 1000 prisoners and many
guns.
Constantinople, through Berlin
makes no mention of the Goeben hay
ing been injured. but says one Rus
sian battleship was badly damaged
and that the others fled toward sebas.
topol.
i A battle has taken place between
Russian and Turkish warships off Sc.
-. ~<~nnv IN The RInrk saa A. - fts
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-20

The man who deals in sunshine
Is the one who gets the crowds;
He transacts lot more business
Than the one who peddles clouds
The old adage that "All work and no
Play makes Jack duh boy" is a good
cne because il is as true today as
when penned by the ancient phllos-
orher-whoever he was-and can be
applied to almost every proposition of
life.
The adage has many advocates and
in the foremost ranks are found the
Masonic fraternity. For several days
past the Scottish Rite Masons have
been holding a reunion in the city and
one of the largest classes in the his
tory of the local bodies had the sacred
and solemn, sublime and instructive
degrees conferred on them.
The comforting of nearly 80 differ
ent and intensely impressive degrees
was quite task on the officers and
members of the several bodies. They
did the work for the benefit of the
candidates. and having brought their
lahors to a highly satisfactory conclu-
slor the officers and members afore-
said propose on this good evening to
work "on" the candidates by seeing
them on pilgrimage across the burn
ing sands of the desert IN search of
that beautiful and bountiful oasis
where the fountain of Zem-Zem flows
on and on forever.
All of which means that this after
room and night the Mobiles of Zamora
temple of the Mystic Shrine have pre-
pared for a big ceremonial session to
be held at the Bijou theatre at which
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-20
Steamer Sold

New orleans. November 19.-The Uni
ted fruit steamer Greenbrier. sold to-
day to the Coast Steamship company
VIII be refitted as a horse transport
according to announcement made here
The agent of the new owners de-
clined to give further information as
to the purpose for which the steamer
will be used. The Greenbrier is a Ves-
sci of 1891 tons register and has been
engaged in the Latin American trade.
The steamer is now in dock here and
tomorrow will be transferred from
British to American registry, it was
announced
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-20
URGE CHURCHES TO
JOIN PEACE PLAN

Buffalo. November 19.-At d meet
Ing tonight of the Buffalo Federation
Of Churches. the Buffalo Peace society
and the committee of 1000 for cele-
bration of 100 years of peace between
English speaking nations, a resolution
vas adopted inviting all churches in
the United States and Canada to join
in general church peace service Feb
ruary IA. the Tooth anniversary of the
ratification of the treaty of Client.
President Wilson has been requested
to indorse the plan.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-20
MISSING MEN
ARE FOUND SAFE

Ann Arbor. Mich, November 49,
George Millen and George Hunting
ton. business men of Ann Arbor, miss
ing from hunting camp near Seney,
Mich, since last Monday are alive and
we'll it was learned tonight.
This information was contained In
telegram received by the wife of one
of the men. The message said the men
had been found nine miles from camp
and both were in good condition.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-20
Bankruptcy Petitions

Half a dozen voluntary petitions In
bankruptcy were filed in the office of the
clerk of the United States court yester-
day, four of them by farmers living In
Marion county, as follows: s. w. Martin
N. A. Franks. j. W. Martin and J. T
Westbrook. The amounts of liabilities in
each case was comparatively small with
assets claimed as exempt. The other two
were filed by Tom Owen and John B
Brown of Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-20
Good Feeling Evident

Washington. November 19.-Reports
70 the state department today said tri-
butes paid to the late Gen. Geronimo
Trevino of the Mexican federal army
at funeral services in Monterey re-
Gently had produced a marked spirit OF
good feeling among all factions In and
around Monterey Thousands of con-
stitutionalist soldiers were in the great
crowd which assembled for the flu
neral
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-20
Synod Adj0urns

Pittsburg, November 1S.-The primary
synod Of the synod of the province of
Washington of the Protestant Episcopal
church, adjourned tonight after electing
officers and selecting Richmond. Va, as
the 1915 meeting place. The Rt. Rev. John
@. Murray. bishop Of Maryland. was elect
ed presiding bishop. Other provincial Of
fcers are: Secretary. the Rev. G. c. F.
Rratenahl. Washington; recording secre-
tary, the Rev. T. J. Bigham. Pittsburg;
treasurer, William Fraser. Jr.. Philadel-
phia-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-20
Men Pound Over Make Bond

The 1--WE white men-Bart Mccormack,
Charles Mccormack. Jim Junior. Coon
Junior and Joe Cheatwood-bound over
to the federal grand jury by Judge R. B.
watts on Wednesday on q charge of Illicit
distilling. gave bond yesterday In the
sum of $500 each and were released from
tho county Jail. They were arrested in
Shelby county and their cases will be in
vestigated by the federal grand jury in
the spring.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-20

result, reports are contradictory. Pet
rograd claims the former German
cruiser Goeben, now flying the Turkish
flag, was struck by Russian shells,
that explosions occurred on board her
appeared in the fog.
The British again have been sue
cessful in an attack on Turkish po-
sition. The force operating on the
Shat El-Arab river and the Persian
gulf drove from their trenches an OF
toman force and captured prisoners
guns and ammunition. The British
however, lost three officers and 81
men killed In the attack. The Turkish
casualties were not stated
From the British general headquar-
tiers at the front comes further ac-
count of fighting along the British
lines covering the period from Novcm-
Der IS to 16. In this recital ii is de-
clared the situation so far as it re-
lates to the British has not altered
from that time.
Engagements consisted for the mos
Part of Smelling at long range and the
violent German attacks, which pre-
viously had been SO persistent had moi
been resumed
That several sharp encounters oc.
Cured is indicated. however. by ref
erence to heavy losses and the admis-
sion that the Germans had penetrated
tho British lines at one or two points
later to be driven out.
Owing to the flooded country on ths
northern line in Belgium. the bellig'
erents frequently resort to the use Of
flat bottomed boats In their oper'
ations.
Turkey has not replied to the re,
quest of the United States government
as to why the launch of the American
cruiser Tennessee was fired by Turkish
land forces at Smyrna. II an answer Il
not Forthcoming shortly 1t Is probable
the American government will ask III.
British admiralty for permission to uss
its wireless to communicate will
American ships in Turkish waters.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-20
Matte Lassiter Granted Pardon

Montgomery November 19.-(Spe-
cial. Executive clemency has oeen
extended to Matte Lassiter. alias Mag
gic Avery, who was convicted In the
criminal court of Birmingham for
granddaughter and sentenced co serve
five years. Mitigating circumstances
were shown in connection with the
killing and the state pardon board and
other officials recommended her pa
role
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-20
To Inspect Oyster

New Orleans. November 19-Delegates
to the convention of the National Assoc
citation of Conservation Commissioners
left here today by boat for a three days
inspection OF the oyster beds in the vicin-
ity of Grand Island. Officers Of the as
ISOLATION for the ensuing year will be
chosen during the trip.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-20
lake Schaefer Defeated

Boston. November 1S.-Aibsrt Cutler de-
featsd Jake schaefer. 800 to 17s in a bill.
Hard players league match tonight. Aver.
age and high runs: Cutler, 1881; Schae.
fer. 8 1920: IS.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-20
Returns to RepubIicans

Ivan. progressive national committeeman
from Ohio. today announced his resig-
nation and his return to the republican
party.
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Hosiery, Handkerchiefs and
Infants Wear Items Featuring
Attractive Values at Minimum Cost

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All sizes to 111a. Price ..... 25c
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Fay Stockings for children 2 years
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according to size and quality.
Prices .25c, 35c and 40c
Infants Wool Stockings in black or
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Infants white, black or tan silk
Stockings; price 25c
Xmas Handkerchief
Women's or Children's Initial Ker-
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A beautiful line of hand embroid-
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each ................ Zoe and DOC
Beautiful line boxed Kerchiefs, 8, 4
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$1.50 a box.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-20

1t was stated that as certain as the sun
rises In the morning that by the time
recent bond issues mature in 80 years,
Birmingham will have a population of
100000 and therefore there are some buy
ers of Birmingham bonds who are bank
ing on the future to solve the problems
brought on by the maturity of the bonds.
Another Bond Issue
Next spring, 1t was stated in the dis
cussion, another million-dollar bond issue
would be submitted to the people of Bir-
mingham to avoid placing the city in
bankruptcy. Where the bonds would be
sold, if the laws of the state remain I'M
changed is problematical. AS to the bonds
of any other Alabama city 1t was i'm
pressed on the legislators that, owing to
the present Alabama constitution and
lack of guarantee to the bond issues that
there was absolutely no market in New
York city.
1t was impressed on the legislators
elect that such a condition of affairs
did not reflect great credit the state
nor its chief city. The advertisement that
Alabama and Birmingham gained through
the reluctance of bankers to handle its
securities was bound to do great harm
in the end and 1t was especially empha-
sized to the representatives of Jeffer-
son county in the next legislature that
they should all get together and agree
on some plan OF action towards alleviat-
ing the financial condition of this city
1t was urged on the legislators that in
the matter OF framing and drafting ade-
quate laws the bankers and bond experts
of New York would be only too glad
to cooperate. Careful consideration of
the Georgia laws was requested is in
Georgia the ideal condition exists, it was
ayerred.
| Many other financial matters which
| were detrimental to Birmingham were
| frankly discussed and while the legisla-
tors gave no sign as to what their at
| titude will be. it was considered that they
| had been visibly impressed with the i'm
| portance of giving Birmingham some
| financial relief-and quickly.
Ward Presides
| President Ward presided at the meet
/ ing and before the financial aspects of
| the city and state of Alabama were dis
cussed introduced Warren II. Manning,
| the landscape architect of Boston. Among
those present were: City Attorney Ro-
maine Boyd, Frank Gafford. superintend-
ent of the street department; w. S.
| WEIGH, lsadore Shapiro, Nathan w. Scott,
! Felix T. Tarrant d. r. Copeland and DR..
| e. p. Hogan of the Jefferson county leg
/ islative delegation; Paschal G. Shook,
president of the Chamber of Commerce.
| and r. M Grant of r. NJ. Grant & Co.,
bankers of New York city. C. l.. Lloyd,
secretary to President Ward and several
| newspaper men were also present.
Architect Manning reviewed his forth
coming report on the Identification OF
the city of Birmingham to the legisla-
tors. He emphasized the importance OF
wide thoroughfares and of the enhance
ment of realty values through the beau
| tificaton of the city. His address favor
ably impressed the legislators and Others
and Mr.. Manning answered all questions
| fred at him with thoroughness and dis
| patch. Mr.. Manning stated that his plar
| would take IL years to complete.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-20

A battle has taken place between
Russian and Turkish warships off Sc.
bastopol in the Black sea- As to I'll
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-20

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owing to the flooded country on the
northern line in Belgium. the bellig-
erents frequently resort to the use of
flat bottomed boats in their oper-
aticns.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-20

Constantinopls, through Berlin.
makes no mention of the Goeben hay
ing been injured. but says one Rus
sian battleship was badly damaged.
and that the others fled toward sebas-
topol.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-03-26
Heinemann Happenings.

Heinemann, March 23:-Here we
are again with another beautiful
day, and even the birds seem to be
enjoying themselves.
Mr. B A Hughes left for few
days visit in Sumter county.
Notwithstanding the bad weather,
there was a good attendance at the
Woman's Missionary meeting at
Greelyville Sunday afternoon. The
subject of the discourse was the diff
ferent kinds of panzies. The speak
er, Miss Davies, handled her subject
very nicely, comparing the children
to panzies.
Your correspondent noticed one
automobile man was there from
Kingstree. He did not seem to mind
challenging the muddy road.
All the automobiles in this section
seem to be dry weather cars, their
owners don't 20 out in them until
the roads dry out. A few more days
like this and the water will all be
gone until the next go-round.
UNCLE NAT.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-03-26
DOING THEIR DUTY.
Scores OF Kingstfee Readers are Learn
Ing The Duty Of the Kidneys.

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