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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-20
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Work at Pisgah Home

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 I read with great interest the splen- did article concerning the Pigah Home by Mrs J. B. Reid.
 Through some mistake or misun- derstanding, my name appeared IS su- perintendent of this worthy institu- tion. In the recent reorganization l have acted merely in an advisory ca pacity with some of the members of the board. Every minister of our church is interested in Christian work among the sick, poor and unfortunate and is willing to help to relieve and uplift mankind in word and deed, but our first duty is the ministry of our Lord, which is of more importance and far reaching in saving and restoring fall en mankind than any institutional work possibly can be, and besides my time is not my own, but belongs to the church
 The management of the Pigah Home is now trying to find a superintendent for the institution, and l believe that an intelligent Christian woman with their God given gentleness and love, can do more good than a man. I hope, in conclusion, that the Birmingham public will become more interested in the good work Pisgah Home is do- ing.
 Visit the home and you will become interested in unfortunate mankind.
 Yours truly. c. HENCKELJ, Missionary of the Episcopal Church.
 Birmingham, December 1a, 1915. 174 Jeff fferson avenue, West End.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-20
OFFICIAL CIRCULAR
 SENT ID PYTH|ANS
 BY GRAHAM PERDUE
Grand Chancellor Comments on Number of Matters as Term Draws
 to Close

Graham Perdue. grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythas of Alabama, has sent out an official circular to all the lodges of the state, in which he calls attention to many important matters as the term hears it's close. He calls attention to the fact that the Alabama Pythian peace tab let will be completed on the night of the S1st instant and urges renewed activity in bringing into the lodge suspended and new members. The matter of suspending members for non-payment of dues is commented upon and the law in reference to same fully explained. He suggests that it is better to pay per capita tax rather than suspend a member contrary to law.
 He urges the lodges to elect the best and most active members as officers for the next term and to install them prompt y when elected, and calls on the mem- bers of the lodges to work so that their report for December will show an in- crease in membership.
 The following circular letter has been sent out by the committee of the grand lodge having the widows and orphans home in charge:
 Birmingham, Ala, December, 1915. To Knights of Pythias, Grand Domain
 of Alabama.
 Dear Brothers: At the last session of the grand lodge a proposition was adopted looking to ultimate provision for widows and orphans and indigent mem- bers in our grand domain.
 The proposition provides for special annual assessment of 50 cents per capita on each member in good standing.
 During the month of December you are to vote whether this assessment shall be made against your lodge or not It is f1n 1As,tNA mittee that the vote be unanimous in fa- vor of the assessment. The proposition should be voted on and a report of the vote made to the grand keeper of records and seal when your semi-annual report is sent in.
 '"This fund will aggregate about s6OO0 per year and will provide a good nucleus for definite work in the next two or three years.
 ''The fund will be put in trust and not one cent used for any other purpose. ''The assessment can be stopped at the close of any grand lodge year. It is not intended to continue indefinitely.
 Brothers, this will mark the beginning of the greatest and best work ever pro- jected by the Pythians in this domain, and in the years to come will stand as an everlasting monument to the order in it's work of relieving the distressed, protect ing the week, upholding the right and caring for the widow and the orphan. Let your lodge be for the assessment Sincerely and fraternally yours in the service,
 "H. M. BECK,
 "A. G. PATTERSON,
 'L. G. WALDROP,
 Committee on w. and o. Home. "Approved
 GRAHAM PERDUE. G. c. Attest;
 "J. M. DANNELLY, G. K. R. S."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-20

think the amount asked for, S1.5O0,- 900, too small to take care of 2500 900 deficit. But this is Governor Tender sons administration and he says he can take care of the situation if given the bond issue of $1.500,000. It will take some good finanoiering to do so.
 My experience with Governor Hen derson for the past Il months leads me to believe that he is honest, sim business governor. I was not his sup porter for governor, and am under no obligations for favors done or expected.
 q appeal to the voters of this my native state to whom alone I owe al legiance, to cast aside prejudice and partisan bias, and vote for the honor and best interests of your state. and I desire to assure you that no matter what your decision may be in this mat ter, your interests will be pro- tected and cared for by your governor and treasurer and other officers on whom the burdens of financing the state will fall. One thing you can be assured of, that this entire issue if favorably voted, will be sold to the very best advantage of the state un- der the supervision of the governor, auditor and treasurer, without one cent of fees or perquisites to anyone, and that the entire amount sold for cannot, by law, and will not be used for any other purpose except to refund or pay the present outstanding indebtedness or deficit of the state.
 q feel certain if the bond issue is rot carried much disappointment and regret will be the result. caused by ac- ton that state officers will be com pelled to take to uphold the honor and integrity of Alabama before the world" .a.a.-.t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-20
SELMA

James Ramsay, an employe of the At lanta Construction company, was seri- ously injured Saturday afternoon at the plant of the Buckeye Cotton Oil company when he was dragged to the ground by a heavy iron beam, his head striking a piece of steel. A deep gash in the scalp and probably fractured skull resulted from the fall. He was removed to a local infrmary for medical attention and late Saturday night was reported out of dan ger.
 Residents of Orrville, West Dallas coun- ty, have appealed to Selmians for clothing and bedding for fourteen families made homeless by Fridays storm. Orrville citizens are doing everything possible to alleviate suffering.
 Twenty-six deaths from tuberculosis within the last eleven months is Selma S record. according to Dr. E. B. Rogan, secretary of the Dallas County Anti Tuberculosis association.
 Israel Dobbins, a negro, lvlown as Baboon, will serve about 200 days onNthe city chain gang and will then go to the grand jury. as the result of shooting affray last Sunday, when Dobbins was the man behind the gum and F. H. .Hamp- ton the innocent bystander. Doppins was fined 50 and costs on the concealed weapon charge, S5 and costs for gaming and was bound over on the charge of as sault to murder. Dobbins has a long police record here.
 It is planned to ship from Selma and Dallas county several carloads of field peas within the next two weeks. St. Louis house has quered a local whole saler about the peas. and it is possible to get together several carloads within ten miles of Selma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-20
Co-Operative Farmers Association

cooperative markets and purchasin organizations will transact this year
 total business amounting to more tha $1, 400, 900, 900, according to an estimat made in the annual report of the of flee of markets and rural organization of the department of agriculture, mad public tonight. While agricultural co operation in the United States is ia
 more prevalent than is generally be lieved, the report says, it is not upo a sufficiently strong business basi: For this reason the office has studio the various methods employed and endeavoring to aid in perfecting then
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-20
ODD FELLOWS

Magnolia lodge, No. 121, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, held their regular meeting in F'raternal hall on Monday night, December IS, and at this meeting it was announced that Wildey lodge, No. 95, would bring five candidates to the next meeting of Magnolia. lodge on Monday night, December 20, for the purpose of receiving the first degree.
 Palmer P. Daugette, grand warden, will be present to aid in conferring the de- grees and all Odd Fellows of the district are invited to attend this meeting to as- sist in the work and especially members who take any part in this degree are urged to attend and assist in the degree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-20
LADIES' AUXILIARY. B. R. T.

Mrs Ada B. Marshall of Pittsburg, Pa, the first vice president of the ladies auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. will install the officers of Well come lodge, No. 313, on Tuesday after noon, at the lodge room. Mrs. Marshall will be entertained by the ladies of the order during her stay in the city and many entertainments are planned in hon or of the distinguished visitor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-20
Concordia Society Elects Officers

At the annual meeting of the Con- cordia Beneficial society. the oldest German American organization in the city officers were elected for the en- suing year. Fritz Cornelius was chosen president; Herman Hentschel, vice president: Frank F. Harms, secretary: Frank Wessermann, treasurer: trus- tees, Joseph Wiefrich,, St, chairman' Joseph Schiesszer and Harry Hahn; Fritz PenZler. custodian. Joseph Schesszer emblem bearer. The reports O fthe officers showed the society to be in fine condition and to have had a very successful year. The society now has 175 members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-20
LODGE OF PERFECTION

Birmingham Lodge of Perfection. No. 3, Scottish Rite Masons, will hold a regular meeting Wednesday night, December 22, at the Masonic temple. Among the busi- ness will be balloting for membership.
 Mineral City chapter, No. 101, Royal Arch Masons, will hold a regular convoca- tion Thursday, December 23 The routine of business will include balloting on peti- tions and work in the most excellent mas ters degree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-20
Thrilling Rescue by Father

Central Village, Conn.,, December 19.-To rescue his 5-year-old daughter, Hazel from drowning in the Moosup river, Frank Edgerton of this place leaped 10 feet from a railroad bridge into the deep, swift stream here today and after a desperate struggle reached the child and brought her ashore. Neither father nor daughter suffered seriously from the ad- The little child had made mis- step and slipped through the bridge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-20
ENDOWMENT RANK

Officers for the ensuing year of section 124, Endowment Rank, Knights of Pyth- ias, were elected at the annual meeting held last week. The reports of the sec retary and other officers showed the sec tion in splendid condition, with future prospects exceedingly bright. J. H.. Herneke was reelected secretary for the thirty third time. Other officers were Dr. W. M. Ransom, president, and F. F. Hoyt vice president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-20
Treasury Report

Washington, December 19.-The cond ton of the United States treasury yes terday was:
 Net balance in general fund, s107, ,1S fl Total receipts, $1,n7.S75
 Total payments, s1,946,23 232
 The deficit this fiscal year is $51, 406 5, against a deficit of $55, ,271,374 last yea exclusive of Panama canal and publi debt transactions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-20
KNIGHTS OF MACCABEEs

At the recent meeting of Harmony tent. No. 25, Knights of the Macabees, Frank o. Croy was again elected as commander of the tent The Maccabees are planning big things for the Christmas week, which will include a ball tonight by Harmony tent and Christmas tree on the follow ing Monday night. There will be no more business meetings this year of the tent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-20
Ky CHARLES H. MANDY
EVENTS OF COMING WEEK

night, December 22, Phoenix lodge No 25 will confer the rank of page on several candidates and transact other important business. Birmingham lodge, No. S5 will meet Thursday, December 23 when there will be work in the rank of knight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-20
TAE WEATHER :
Weather Forecast

Washington, December 19.-Forecast: Alabama, Mississippi: Partly cloudy south, and fair north portions Monday and Tuesday.
 Georgia; Fair Monday and Tuesda-. Tennessee: Fair Monday and Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-20
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS

On Tuesday night, December 21, the rank of knight will be conferred by Jeff ferson Valley lodge No. Il, Knights of Pythias, and the regular semi-annual election of officers held. On Wednesday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-20
ENsLEY EASTERN STAR

The chairman of the committee on in- stallation of the officers of Cunningham chapter, No. 24 Order of the Eastern Star, on December 2S requests full attendance of the past newly elected and appointed officers to meet at the Masonic hall, Ave- hue E. Tuesday, December 21, at 7:15 o'clock, to arrange for ceremonies of in- stallation. The incoming officers who will serve a term of IS months are: Mrs. H. M BroadnaX, worthy matron; J. L.. Smith, worthy patron; Mrs. Max Choj- nowski, associate matron; Mrs. J. A. Van diver, secretary; Mrs. J. S. Falxner. treas urer; Mrs. Jessie McKail, conductress; Mrs. Wood Smith, associate conductress; Mrs. Mary Dunlap, chaplain; Mrs. J. l.. Smith, marshal; Mrs. Frank Davis, or ganist; Mrs. S. H. Mann, Ada; Mrs. John Fink, Ruth; Mrs. w. J. Williams, Esther; Mrs. M. D. White, Martha; Mrs E. P. Maynord, Electa; Mrs. Grover Wren, warden; J. A. aVndiver. sentinel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-20
THE GRAND COMMANDER

The grand commander earnestly re- quests that each commander of this jurisdiction convene his commandery in it's asylum on Saturday, December 25, at II o'clock, central standard time, extending an invitation to all sojourn ing Sir Knights in this Jurisdiction to join in the above sentiment. To every valiant knight this beautiful custom should appeal and awaken emotions of gratitude to Him under whose banner we have enlisted and whose birth we commemorate. While we participate in this beautiful sentiment let us not for ge he widows and orphans of our de- parted fraters but let us make a special offering for their relief and the Ma sonic Home of this state. Recorders of commentaries are hereby ordered to re- port to the grand commander the amount of offering and number of Sir Knights present at this observance, Courteously.
 HARTSFORD L. ISON,
 Grand Commander.
 The Order of Knight Templar, Emi- nent Sir Knight N. l.. Mewhinney.
 OUR KNIGHTLY DEAD How sleep the brave who sink to rest By all their countrys wishes blest, When Spring with dewy fingers cold Returns to deck their hallOwed mold She theer shall dress sweeter sod
 
 By fairy hands their knell is rung, By forms unseen their dirge is sung There Honor comes pilgrim gray To bless the turf that wraps the clay, And freedom shalf while repair To dwell a weeping hermit there." Address by Right Eminent Sir Walter w. Ransom, Deputy Grand Commander. THE PRINCE OF PEACE Dear Fratres: On this happy Christ mas day, when peace and plenty are smiling on our great land, when free dom of life and conscience are the bed rock of our constitution, and all nature smiles on the children of men through out our broad land, let us not forget that grim war, in all it's ghastly aspects, has it's grip on one-half of the civilized world--that we have cause to be pro- found1y grateful to the Great Captain of our salvation, the Prince of Peace; that He has put it in the hearts of those who direct and rule our govern | ment to steer clear of all entanglements and embroilments that would plunge us into war With other nations-war. in whose train invariably follow death, peStilence, misery, famine and ruin. The Commander
 The fraternal spirit, Eminent Sir Joseph D. Matlock.
 The Day We Celebrate, Eminent Sir r. B. Keiser.
 The officers of Cyrene commandery, No. II, K. T., are as follows: John B. Bethea, commander; Frank S. Barnes, generalissimo; Arthur Gledhill, captain general; George r. Wheelock. senior warder; George Hayes, junior warden; N. L. Mewhinney, prelate; w. w. Ran som, treasurer; Charles J. Geohegan, recorder; Jack Riddle. sword bearer; A. F. Wells. warden; Lee Mccall, sentinel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-20

Four candidates will be given the de-
 gree of patriotism in amphfied form by
 Birmingham council, No. 21, Junior Or
 der United American Mechanics, at the
 meeting to be held tonight at Fraternal hall. In addition to the regular routine of business, election of officers will be held.
 Arrangements are being perfected for the Christmas entertainment to be given the
 members of the order and their families on December N by the Daughters of America, the woman's branch of the or der
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-20
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations during the 24 hours ending D. m., 18th meridian time December 19, 1915:
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JAPAN'S AID
NikndO's FOREIGN Minister FROM
ises to Assist Allies.

PARIS. Aug. 25.-Baron Kikujiro Ishii,
formerly japanese Ambassador to
France and now Foreign Minister OF
Japan. in an interview to-day asserted
that his country will give every possible
aid TO the Entente Powers and to Russia
IN particular. As Japanese Foreign Min
lister. he declared, his frst care will he to
draw still closer the bonds uniting his
country and the nations OF the Entente,
rs not the fate OF Japan entirely
bound up with that OF her allies he
asked. NAY. ! go further-after the
war the relations of Japan and the
Triple Entente must remain not a whit
less close, not only In the interest OF
each. but still more in that OF the
worlds peace
Az to Russia, the Japanese statesman
said SIM the beginning of the war
Japan has been sending arms and mu-
nltlons TO Russia. In the presence OF
the grave difficulties through which
Russia is now going II is an imperative
duty for us to consider what more al
be lone in order to give her the maxi
mum help"
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BREST-LITOVSK POUNDED
Petroxrad says Teuton force Ar
Exrrting Great Pressure.

Special Gable Despdtch 10 TAG srS.
PETRoGRAp. Aug. 25.-The following
official statement with regard to the mil
itary operations was Issued by tho wa
Office Tonight:
In the district of Riga there u no
change in the situation.
In the district westward OF Jacob
stadt and Dwinsk lighting continued.
In the direction OF wilma yesterday the
enemy delivered only isolated attacks.
ON the front northwest from EVE
the enemy's attacks were repulsed.
on the Middle Niemen our troops
operating on the left bank are grad
ually concentrating toward the river.
on the front between the Bobr and
the Brest-Litovsk district. the enemy
continues 10 exert the greatest pres
sure on the sectors OF u positions
west Of the forest OF Blelowieskt. be-
tween the Bielsk Dad and the station
OF Gainovka. at Wysoka-Lltovsk. ana
AT Pernov.
In the region west of Brest-Li-
tovsk. yesterday and to-day. we re-
pulsed an attempt by the enemy to
attack our positions.
on the right bank of the Bug tho
enemy Is striving to advance along the
road Piczac- Maloryte.
In the district south Of vladimir
and Wolynski there have been unim-
portant outpost encounters.
In Galicia there has been rife firing,
as well as ISOLATED artillery duels, at
some sectors OF our front.
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q. S. PAID PASSAGE FOR 500.
Line Cheeks ID Refugees
Some Cheated Government.

Special Gable Despatch 10 TuE SrS.
PAEIs, Aug. 25.-In connection with
the charge recently made in Washington
that many persons who received assist
ance from the United States Govern
ment at the beginning of the war, on the
understanding ina they would refund
the sums advanced, did not make good
their obligations, 1t Is learned here that
500 persons received transportation to
America from the United States Gov
I'M on the French Line. This
transportation cost the Government be-
tween 275,OOO francs ts55,000) nd 3O0,-
900 francs SG0, 000).
According to pGe records of the French
Line, fifteen Of the American refugees
complained that the service was poor
and that the accommodations were not
good. From other sources 1t Is learned
that thirty-seven of them received as
sistance In Paris before sailing and gave
false American and European addresses.
Twelve received assistance In Paris but
did not leave. 1t is believed that they
were really unable to leave.
In all. $50 persons were financially
assisted by the Government, the sum
being given TO each averaging l75 francs
$3.50, Thirty three who received money
are suspected of having obtained it
frauduleEtly.
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DOUBTS u. S.
vienna Paper Thinks Arabic AFFAIR
May Lead to Revision Of Policy.

ZURICH, via London. Aug. 25.-The
Arabic incident after II il cleared up
may lead America to revise her policy"
In the opinion OF the Vienna Neue Frete
Presse. which paper Is the hrst TO break
the silence hitherto maintained by the
Austrian press with regard to the sink
ing OF the Arabic. The Neuc Frete
Prcssc. which is known to have close re-
lations with the German Embassy, says
editorially
"One thing is certain; The american
Government has every ground TO con-
slider the grave perils to peace which its
policy involves. Ii is absurd that the
accident of two or three Americans be-
ing injured in the war zone should de-
eide the question of peace between two
great nations. Germany has MAD.
reasonable proposals which absolutely
would exclude such threatening inci-
dents.
III the Arabic AFFAIR should develop
further difficulties the dual monarchy
would deeply deplore II. Perhaps the
I after II is cleared up may lead
America TO revise her policy
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GERMANS DENY DEFEAT
IN THE GULF OF RIGA
Say They Lost Only One Ship,
Not the MOltke, and Sank
Russian Vessels.

AMSTERDAM, via London. Aug. rs
The sinking OF tn" German battle
cruiser Moltke and eleven torpedo boats
by the Russians In the recent naval en-
gagement at or near the mouth Of the
Gulf OF Riga, officially asserted by the
Russian Admiralty. Is denied in a semi
ofic!al telegram from Berlin to-day.
The telegram also declares no attempt
was made BY the German naval forces
to effect a landing at Pernau and re-
peats the statement Of the Admiralty
made on August Fl that only one small
German warship was SUM- and two
others put out OF action. while the Ger
mans sank two Russian ~gunboats and
one torpedo boat The telegram rays
further:
Torpedo boats appearing here per
maui had orders to cover tho block
AIDE of the port. An artillery combat
which developed with the port reld bat
teries resulted In the silencing OF a
fort battery.
The field batteries were successfully
bombarded, One Russian steamer and
six sailing vessels were caught and
sunk. The ships sunk. according to the
Russian report. were steamers sunk by
us to barricade the roadstead."