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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-15
ARE YOU A DOKEY?
Big Ceremonial of Aladdin Temple Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan- Twenty-Five Tyros to Cross the
 Hot Sands
By CHARLES H. MANLY

siding over the destines of the tyros he Is the court of last resort from his decree once given there is no appeal At that his Giblets will see to 1t and no tyro gets mistreated, in other words, he has given his royal word that every one of the 25-gets all that is coming to him, Selan.
 Aladdin temple is one of the strong est 'Dokey' organizations in the south. It numbers nearly $50 members composed of the prominent members of the Knights of Pythias in this section In this connection it might be said that at the recent meetings of the supreme lodge of the Pythian order the Do keys were officially recognized as an integral part of the order It was organized for social purposes and to promote good fellowship among the members of the order. The ceremonials the enlivening, entertaining and pro- vocative of amusement; they make you wrinkles, and digest the mince pie you ate last Sunday which is still rank ling in your breast Their motto is: Out for a good time"
 The officers of Aladdin temple in- clude some of the most progressive members of the Pythian order, and the degree team is one of the best. Dur ing the last week or two they have been making preparations for the event to- night, and indications point to big and successful ceremonial. The off cers of the temple include: David J. Davis royal vizier; E. F. Hoyt, grand Emir; sam Parker, Mahdi Harry Thweatt. Sheilk B. D. Meadows, Satrap; s. Schw weikert, Sahib; E. J. Reed, secre- tary; Thomas R. Walker, master of ceremonies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-15
ARION CLUB TO GIVE
 CONCERT DECEMBER 8
Is Composed of Business Men-Large Increase Over
 Last Year

I've Arion club announces that it will give it's first concert of the sea son on December 8.
 The membership of the club is com posed largely of business men who are interested in music and realize the need of a society in which the young men of Birmingham. as well as those Of mature age, who earnestly desire to sing may find an opportunity to pur-- sue this wholesome recreation.
 Tue increase in membership is 50 per cent over last year. It has now 55 mem bcrs.
 The club does not solicit members except upon the recommendation of a friend who is already a member, but is always ready to consider the appli- cation of any man who is serious in his intentions and has fair qualifica- tions for the work. By this means the merit of it's performance is advanced.
 he club is supported entirely upon the annual dues of the members, which are payable in advance. It is thus en- abled to lay out properly its pr6gramme for the season in advance.
 It is a member of the Birmingham Choral association and takes an active part in forwarding the musical fes- tivals and all chorus work. It maintains n membership in the Chamber of Com mCrce
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-15
LARGE CROWDSAT MONTGOMERY FAIR Reuben F. Kolb, B. l.. Moss and Others Make
 Talks

Montgomery. October 14.-(Specia1.) Despite cloudy weather today there was a large attendance at the Ala bama State exposition, which began here Monday. As on the first two days of the exposition the live stock and az ricultural exhibits divided interest on the third day. these exhibits attra ct ing unusually large crowds
 The midway attractions this year have proven a great drawing card to the crowds of visitors, the shows being particularly good and interesting. An Lother interesting feature of the expo sition is the races. which are held ev- cry afternoon. Great masses of people throng the grandstand long before the races begin and the crowd remains throughout the entire programme
 The programme for yesterday included various discussions of interest to the farmers in the forum tent races, free amusements and vaudeville attractions.
 Capt. Reuben F. Kolb, commissioner of agriculture and industries. delivered an address in the forum tent on ''Diver- sified Agriculture, which was warmly praised by all in attendance.
 "Boll Weevil and Cotton was the sub ject discussed by B. l.. Moss of Birming- ham, editor of the Progressive Farmer.
 Another important address was deiv- cred by I. A. Wade of Alexander City, democratic nominee for commissioner of agriculture, who spoke on the subject of "Southern Forage Crops
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-15
GOES ID WASHINGTON IN AN
 OFFICIAL CAPACITY
Will Represent Alabama in Cases Involving Legality of Confession of Judg-
 ment Laws

Montgomery October 4.-tSpecial.)-At- torney General Robert (. Brickell and his first assistant, William l.. Martin. the state of Alabama in the cases brought by the government against J. A Rey- rolds and G. W. Broughton, involving the legality If Nabana's 5 confession of judgment laws. The cases were appealed to the United states supreme court from the decision of the district court for the southern district of Alabama. tried at Mobile, in which the lower federal court upheld the constitutionaity of the Alabama law.
 The government contends that Rey- holds and Broughton confessed judg ment as sureties in certain instances and compelled convicts to labor for them un Ger threats of arrest and imprisonment. It is further alleged that these alleged oonvicts were subsequently, arrested and sentenced to pay an additional fine.
 The government contended that this constituted involuntary servitude, or peon- age, and that the Alabama laws in per- hitting it were unconstitutional and in conflict with the thirteenth amendment and the federal peonage laws.
 The state contends that the Alabama statute is not in conflict with the federal laws, inasmuch as there is no provision in the Alabama statutes under which a convict, after confession of judgment, can purchase his freedom by the pay ment of d sum of money to his surety"
 The celebrated so-called peonage cases will he heard in a few .lays, it is re- ported, and the supreme courts decision will be awaited with great interest by people in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-15
WHAT VTA[|TAS
 WILL ( WON I DO
It Is Natures Greatest Cura- tive and Certain Results
 May Be Expected

Vitalitas will not do impossible things. yet it frequently brings about results that seem to border on the marvellous. Re- ports are constantly being heard of re- lief and cures effected in chronic cases where all other known remedies have failed and where hope had been despaired of No one yet knows of the full medical possibilities of vitalitas. People are daily finding new health, strength and hope in It's use There are two direct results from its use that may be expected, as shown in multitudes of cases. First, the cleansing of the system by dissolving and throwing off various forms of toxic poisons that are the root cause of disease; second, the in vigoration of the entire body as result of its tonic properties.
 vitalitas is wholly and purely 8 nature product extracted from a mineral chem ical substance mined out of the earth at only one spot. It contains rare blend of health-giving mineral properties. It is free of harmful ingredients, and is not unpleasant to the taste. It will be found wonderfully effective for indigestion, rheumatism, biliousnese. catarrh. nervous debility and disorders generally of stom- ach. liver. kidneys, bowels and blood.
 You can get sample drink of Vi- talitas today at Averyt's drug store. 1oe-111 Twentieth street. or write there for in- for nation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-15
Mary had a little lamb;

Mary had little lamb;
 She placed it on a shelf
 And every time 1t wagged it's tail
 It spanked its little self"
 (The above was recently recited by q "tyro. The bunch are laying for him. He will probably need a shelf for his meals)
 The genii of Aladdins wonderful lamp did not unfold more mysteries at the bid ding of it's master than the votaries' of Aladdin Temple, Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan, except to unfold to the five and twenty "tyros' who tonight will cross tbe hot and sandy plains that lead to the great domain of the "Dokeys' By "votaries" is meant those lucky mortals who have already taken the journey. the ''tyros'' are the unfortunates before whom the journey lies.
 According to those on the inside there will be something doing at the big cere- monial tonight which will be held at Fra ternal hall. His nibs, the royal vizier, otherwise known as David J. Davis. has decreed that all Knights of Khorassan must lay aside all business dates, club meetings, domestic affairs and anything else that might detain them and appear at the temple promptly at o'clock to- night for the purpose of starting out n band of "seekers after knowledge' across the desert in search of the cooling waters of Zem-Zem.
 Tom Walker is master of ceremonies, (with emphasis on the master) if you don't think he's boss of this depart ment, start something. Gene Reed will be on hand 10 receive the imperative contribution to the strong box should your dues not be paid. All the other necessary evils will be on hand to as- sist his Royal Nibs to properly pre- sent, prepare, flay, fleece, bake and boil the daring 2o who have knocked at Aladdins stately portals for light and knowledge. As word of encourage ment to the aforesaid 20, E. F. Hoyt will be on hand to write the best in- surance policy on earth, at least that is what he says, for those who will not take any chances.
 His Royal Noblets David J. will be the whole cheese when it comes to pre-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-15
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but will not support call for new con- stitutional convention. He favors giving the railroad commission general supervis- ion over all public utility corporations. Asked to suggest other needs of the state. he answered:
 "A general clean-up.''
 Senator Bulger in appearance is as tall as Hamlet and almost as lean as Cassius. His bearing is one of dignity and distinc- tion. He is rated a good fellow with good heart. He has not grieved in that his several efforts to achieve state office were futile. Patrick Henry. Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun, Daniel Webster, Will liam Jennings Bryan, and Richmond Pearson Hobson fell short of the presi- dency-all of which goes to show that other good men have failed to court sue. cessfully the favor of Dame Hoi-poloi. The hero of the sketch was born in Ta.la- poosa county, August 16, 1s55. He has lived in Dadeville all his life. He was educated at Roanoke college, Virginia, and the United States Military institute near West Point. He is a member of the Sigma Chi Omega fraternity. He is Methodist, a democrat, a lawyer and d planter. He is a wdower and the father of three children.
 Senator Bulger. it is generally admitted, will do valuable service for his district and state in the legisla ture. His expe- rience in lawmaking will serve him we'll His intention to do good and act wisely will be, however, a more priceless asset
 Tomorrow, Fred Fite, who will rep resent TuscaIoosa county in the Iegis- lature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-15
SOME EARLY GLIMPSES
 AT NEXT LEGISLATURE
Senator Bulger, An Expe- rienced Lawmaker, Says "a General Cleanup Is Necessary-Blow for Mrs. Funk.
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

Thomas Lafayette Bulger is one Of the pest known men Of the state. When this
 writer was little boy he first heard of
 MT. Bulger. He was then d candidate for attorney general. When the writer grew
 to manhood, he cast a vote for Mir. Bull ger for he was still a candidate. MT Bulger was never elected attorney gen.
 eral. It might be some consolation for
 him to be reminded. however, that one or
 more of those who have served Alabama
 as attorney general within the last ? years could not have meas sured up to his
 standard in the somewhat important mat
 ter of capacity
 Mir. Bulger in the next regular session
 or the legislature will represent the
 Tenth senatorial district. a district com
 posed of the counties of Fillmore and Tal-
 apoosa. He will be one of the experi- enced members of the legislature, for hs was member of the state senate from 1886 to 1890, during the administration of Governor Seay, member of the house from 1896 to 1900, during the administra ton Of Governor Johnston; a member of the house from 1900 to 1904, when Gov ernor Sanford and Governor Jells were chief executives of the states; and again a member of the house from 1907 to 1911 during the administration of Governor Conner. He was a member of the consti- tutional convention in 1901 Twice he was a delegate. to national democratic conven- tons and went each time instructed for William Jennings Bryan.
 
 Senator Bulger holds that the most inn pertant business to confront the legis- lature in its next regular session will be ietrenchment and, rather enigmatically he adds. reform. He will vote to abol- ish every office which is not demonstrated to be absolutely essential to the wise ad- of the affairs of state. In regard to statewide prohibition he is si- lent but he commits himself unequiy- ocally on the question of female suffrage. His vote will be source of little satis- faction to Mrs. Henrietta Funk. Dr. Anna Howard Shaw, General" Rosalle Jones. and Col" Beatrice Henpecl1 No equal colors will make gay the lapel Of his coat.
 Senator Bulger will vote to abolish the fee system in every county of Alabama,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-15
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham. October 14.-G D. m. } materially over the country in general during the past "A hours. being high throughout the interior and in the northeast and low over the southern states east of the Mississippi river.
 Weather conditions have continued rainy east of the Mississippi river and in Iowa and Missouri since Tuesday night. Western cotton districts have become generally fair and no rain has been reported from any station west of the Mississippi except in Iowa anG
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-15

Missouri The rainfall over the cottoi. states has been rather light and misty in character. Atlanta and Nashville be- ing the only stations reporting over moderate amounts.
 Temperatures have not changed to any extent over the country during the past "A hours. Readings of less than 50 degrees occurred at D. m from Oklahoma northward to the lakes. ranging higher both east, south and west of this area. Many cotton belt stations reported mean readings for the day below normal for this season. Bir- mingham temperatures were degrees deficient.
 Summary of observations made al United States weather bureau stations, during the 24 hours ending D. m., T5th meridian time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-15
PHARMACY BOARD
 ELECTS OFFICERS Lawrence c. Lewis of Tus- kegee Is Named
 President

Montgomery October 14.-(Special) ) Lawrence c. Lewis of Tuskegee has been elected president of the state board of pharmacy, to succeed W. P. Thomasson of Guntersville, whose term has expired. Prior to his election as the head of the board, the governor an- nounced Mir Lewis appointment as a member of the board for period of five years.
 Other members elected by the phar- macy board were: E. P. Galt, Selma. secretary, and Sam A. Williams of Troy, treasurer, both of whom were re- elected. The annual meeting of the board was completed at midnight last night.
 Examinations of the applicants for H. cense to practice pharmacy were com pleted today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-15
STATE AFFECTED BY
 THE RATE DECISION


 sented by J. J. Cottrell on behalf of the Atlantic Coast Line, and other carriers, to continue in effect rates on chemicals and dyestuffs from Boston, Providence, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore to Birmingham, Eufaula, Sylacauga and Ragland, without observing the long and short haul clause. The same rul- ing applies to Barnesville and Grants vile, Ga.
 The comission adds that 1t does not approve these rates, but leaves them subject to complaint, investigation and correction"
 For the Mobile and Ohio and other roads, M P. Washburn asked author .ity to establish rates on gasoline In iron and steel barrels or in tank cars carloads, from Mobile to Demopolis, Florence. Sheffield and Tuscumbia via the Mobile and Ohio and connections without ovserving the long and short haul clause. This was denied, "satis- factory Justification not being shown as the decision explained 1t. c. E. s. g
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-15
I. c. c. Allows Roads to Dis regard Long and Short Haul" Clause Pending Ac- tiOn for Relief

Washington, October 1i.-(Special) Two decisions affecting freight rates in Alabama were handed down today by the interstate comerce commission. both relating to the long. and short haul" clause of the interstate com merce law.
 Pending action by the commission on a request for relief filed by the railroads on February IT, 1911, the commission granted petition pre-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-15
COSTS US.
 $?5O,O00,O 900 YEARLY

Chicago, October 14-Illness among workers annually involves a loss of S750, 1000 in the United States.
 This statement was made today by pr. ]. W. Schereschewsky, surgeon on the United States health service, while addressing the convention of the Ma tional Council of Industrial Safety.
 pr. SchereschewsSy said that each year 13.40O.O00 cases of sickness occur in the ranks of workers. He cited these figures as arguments for great CT general effort toward physical fit ness.
 "Physical efficiency of working men and women is the greatest asset to in- dustrial prosperity he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-15
McKleroy Escapes

Montgomery, October Especially Information has been received by the state convict department that Robert McKleroy. who was sent up from Jeff ferson county to serve 10 years for rob- bery, has escaped from the McPhaui Turpentine company in Monroe county, where he was hired out as one of the state convicts. No details have been learned by the department concerning his escape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-15
Cullman Revisited bx Fire

Cullman. October 14.-(Special. )--For the second time this week Cullman has been visited by fire. which was dis covered about o'clock this morning in the building owned by F. J. Buch- mann, and occupied by Mrs. North as boarding house.
 The building was considerably, dam aged. more by water -r fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-15
Dominican Conditions. Better

Washington October H-Dr Eduardo R. Soler. the new Dominican minister, pi esented his credentials to President Will son today and made addresses, dwelling on the relations between the two coun- tries. Minister Soler said conditions in the Dominican republic were rapidly inn proXing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-15
CLAIMS WOMEN
 EFFICIENT FARMERS

Wichita. Kan. October 1A.-Womep ere just as efficient farmers as men. Miss Pearl Mitchell of Columbia. Mo. today told the International Dry Farm ipg congress. Miss Mitchell has been Il farmer IF years and declared there are 200, GOO successful women farmers in the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-15
CreenvilIe Cotton Figures

Greenville, October 14.--tSpecia1.)- )--J Fl. Till, agent, gives out the following figures showing the amount of cotton ginned in this county prior to Septem- Der 25 1914. as compared with the same date of 1913: 1914, S632 bales; 1913, S379 bales.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-15
Two Killed in Explosion

Rodbourn, Ky, October 1.-Two men are dead and three probably fatally in juied as the result of the bursting of a boiler in the sawmill here today. James and William Patten were killed almost in- stantl:., while Mack Dillon and two other workmen are lowering between life and death as the result of their injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-15
Skilled in Winging AerOplanes

Ostend. october 14.-(Via London, Oc- tober 15, 2.50 a. m.)-Soldiers return ing 10 Ostend from the action about Ghent say that the allies are becoming skilled in winging aeroplanes. A Ger man aviator who was observing the allies movements near Ghent last week was brought to the ground by skill full firing from the field guns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-15
Weather Forecast

Washington, October 14.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Partly cloudy Thursday; Friday fair and warmer
 Tennessee: Unsettled Thursday; Friday fair and warmer.
 Georgia: Local rains Thursday; Fri day partly cloudy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-15
Bandit LoOts Bank

Ardmore, Okla, October 14-A masked man late today forced the cashier of the Bank of Pontotoc at Pontotoc, Okla. to hand over 5000 and escaped after ex- changing shots with citizens In his flight the robber dropped two bags containing $500. A posse is in pursuit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-15
Quinine That Won't Make You

the first, original and only re- liable Tasteless Syrup of Quinine. An im- proved Quinine, pleasant to take does not nauseate nor cause nervousness Children take it and never know 1t is Quinine. Especially adapted to adults who cannot take ordinary Quinine Try 1t rext time you need Quinine for any pur- pose. Ask for two-ounce original pack age. The name Febriline is blown in the bottle. 26 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-15
Hale County Fair Opens

Greensboro. October H.-(Special.)- 1.-The Hale county fair opened it's gates in the rain, though a fairly good crowd at tended in spite of the weather. Exhibits are all in place and a fine display of farm products is shown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-15
GADSDEN

Gadsden, October 14.-(Special)-W. K. Dean. chiropractor. was found guilty of practicing medicine without license by a jury in the city court of Gadsden to- day and fined $25O. Dr. Dean stated that an appeal will be taken. The testimony given by John W. Coker, a resident of Cherokee county. showed that he had paid s1,20O $500 in cash and 800 in notes, for the treatment of his wife, whose mind had been affected
 Among the prominent guests planning to attend the Alabama state convention of the W. c. T. U. in Gadsden next week is Mrs. Woodiff, now of Texas, formerly of this city. and first president of the state organization. Miss Christine Ting ling of London will be the convention speaker. and Mrs. S. M. Holman, head of of the Tennessee w. c. T. U., will be a visitor.
 News was received here today of a fatal quarrel between two brothers named Slaton living near Martin, in Marshall county. pound of cotton is said to have betn the cause. and one of the men struck the other on the head with hatchet. The
 Son Prater a negro, was found guilty of murder in the second degree last night and sentenced to 22 years in the penitentiary. His victim was Bob Davis, another negro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-15
New Yorl

New York, octot paper, scr per cent firm; 6o-day bills, 4. bles, 4.ss.25 per cent 25 per cent. Bar sil
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-15

Tomorrow. Fred Fite. who will rep resent Tuscaloosa county in the Icgis- Iature.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-31

Of the cost Of running the education
al institutions. What does the $1,000
man have to pay for this purposey
On the basis of taxation now in
force the sums available for all the
educational institutions of the state,
for all purposes aside from income
from endowment, that is. all sums to
be paid in taxes. amount to about two
mills on every dollar of assessed VAL
uation. Taking our $1,000 man again
as a type, we find that his expendi-
ture for all these institutions amounts
to a little more than two dollars a
year. Surely not very heavy bur-
den.
But it must be remembered furth-
er that not all Of nearly all of the
receipts of the institutions Is expend-
ed on current maintenance. There is
not an institution in the state which
has not within recent years made inn
portant additions to its plant. In many
cases the growth in this respect has
been very great. And, in 80 far as
""''NAii6o 3'SSINN "Iu CNuipluouI III
stalled are serving a useful purpose,
the expenditure made for them cannot
be considered an item Of expense,
but rather an investment on capital
account. The people have paid the
money. but they have valuable prop
erty to show for it. When this is
subtracted from the two dollars and
some cents that the owner of $4,000
worth of property has to pay on ac-
count of these institutions. his contri-
button to the actual cost Of mainten-
ance does not bulk very large.