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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-25
ALL ENSLEY IS WONDERING
 OVER SECOND PIED PIPER

feat, gave him a trial and offered him 10 cents a head for the rats. Within 30 minutes Tormey had caught six large rats. He extracted their teeth and put them in bag so in case if any should get away they could do no harm. MT. Pippin made him proposition to rid his place of business of these pests and he consented to do this tomor- row night if one of the members of the firm would stay there with him. In order to protect the mer- chants before working in any store he has the police department noti- fled and the policeman on that beat where he is working. He uses no traps of any kind, but has pecu- liar call similar to a rat squealing. with which he calls the rats out of their holes within several feet of him, when he catches them with a pair of tongs about a foot long. Mir, Tormey stated that he had trav- eled all over the United States and had freed some of the large packing houses of this country of rats. He has made a study of rats for 24 years and has also written a book for the government on the habits and customs of rats
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-25


 Everything is in readiness for the civic Thanksgiving service that will be held today at noon at the Lyric theatre. The service is open to every man, woman and child in the district. and all are cor dially invited to attend by the officiala of the Chamber of Commerce, who have the matter in charge. A varied pro- gramme has been prepared which in cludes two short addresses, one by clergyman the other by layman. Beau tiful and appropriate music will be rem dered during the service.
 The programme is in keeping with the occasion and by prayers and songs of praise and thanksgiving, and by suitable addresses thanks will be given to the Heavenly Father for His Blessings and mercies. While the programme is some- what lengthy, time limit of one hour has been set by the committee on ar- arrangements and at the expiration of this time the services will be concluded whether the programme is completed or not. In other words the service will last just one hour and no longer. It will commence promptly at 12 o'clock and end
 
 Among the features of the services Is the fact that practically all the store managers of the city will close their doors at F o'clock in order to give themselves and their employees an opportunity to at tend this service. The officials and em- ployes of Loveman, Joseph & Loeb will attend in a body and will march from the store to the theatre. The Birmingham Rotary club will also attend in a body, meeting at the corner of Third avenue and Nineteenth street, in front of J. Blach & Sons and going in body to the l service Many other stores and organi- cations will adopt the same procedure. On the stage seats will be reserved for the officials of the civic bodies, the min isters of the gospel. the board of city commissioners and board of revenue, and those who will take part in the pro- gramme. The Arion Music club, consist | ing of between 40 and 50 voices. will take part in the programme and render selec- l tions.
 l The speakers for the occasion are the | Rev M. S. Barnwell rector of the | Church of the Advent, and Sydney J. l Bowie. a prominent layman feature | of the musical programme will be a solo 1 by that eminent tenor and Birmingham | favorite, Frederick Gunster
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-25
AFINE TREATMENT
 FOR CATARRH
EASY TO MAKE AND COSTS LITTLE

Catarrh Is such an insidious disease and has become so prevalent during the past few years that its treatment should be understood by all.
 Science has fully proved that Catarrh is a constitutional disease and. therefore. requires constitutional treatment Sprays inhalerS, salves and nose douches seldom if ever give lasting benefit and often drive the disease further down the air passages and Into the lungs.
 If you have catarrh or catarrhal deaf ness or head noises, go to your drug 1Doubie ,strengthl. Take this home and ounces of granulated sugar; stir until dissolved. take one tablespoonful times a day.
 This will often bring quick relief from he distressing head noises. clogged nos trils should open, breathing become easy and mucus stop dropping into the throat action which makes it especially effec- tive in cases where the blood has be- come thin and weak. 1t is easy to make. tastes pleasant and costs little. Every person who wishes to be free from this destructive disease should give this treatment trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-25

With each day comes increased in terest in the fall reunion of the Scot tish Rite Masons held at the Masonic temple, each of the sessions being at tended by large numbers of the craft. On yesterday the Birmingham Council of Kadosh was in session. The his- toric and religious degrees were con ferred during the morning and after noon sessions, and the philosophic and chivalrie degree at the night meeting The work was elaborate and impress sive.
 This morning the council will be reconvened and the work continued. This afternoon the thirtieth or Knight Kadosh degree will be conferred by the following officers of the 33d and 3sd degrees:
 FIRST APARTMENT
 Preceptor, Ernest Matthews expert, w. w. Alvey; assistant expert, A. P Wells; spirit, w. w. Ransom, honor- ary; turcopilier, M. l.. Pointer; lieuten- ant of the guard, John B. Bethea. Jr.; draper, w. B. Nelson
 SECOND APARTMENT
 Hierophant, H. c. Greedy; sacrificer, J. D. Matlock, honorary; lieutenant of the guard, John B. Bethea, Jr.
 THIRD APARTMENT
 Supreme judge, F. B. Keiser; provost of justice, J. U. Ray, honorary; asso- ciate judge, John B. Bethea, Sr; sec ond frank judge. J. F. Carle; third frank judge, A. H. Lathem; fourth frank judge, w. c. Hernandez; fifth frank judge, I. w. Newby; sixth frank judge, A. M. Taylor; seventh frank judge, w. B. Nelson
 FOURTH APARTMENT
 Commander, Ernest Matthew's; first lieutenant commander, H. c. Greedy second lieutenant commander, w. F. Wrye; lieutenant of the guard A. L.. Reese; master of ceremonies, John B. Bethea, Jr.
 Tomorrow the reunion will be brought to close with the comforting of the thirty-first and thirty-second degrees by Alabama Consistory No. 1, with Dr. w. W. Ransom 33d degree, as the presiding officer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-25
SEAL SALE WILL
 BEGIN TOMORROW Stores to Put Seals on All Packages Going Out on
 Wednesdays

The Red Cross seal sale will begin in Birmingham the day following Thanks giving. A notable and public spirited line of action has been adopted by many of the leading stores in cooperation with the nti-Tuberculosis association.
 On every Wednesday between Thanks giving and Christmas these stores will put @ Red Cross seal on every package issued The day is selected so as to ap- peal to all friends of the association to do their shopping on other than the busiest days. It is hoped that all other stores will come into line, although the canvassing so far has not been carried beyond the center of the city and even in that area only the larger stores have been asked to participate The delay is caused by pressure on the organization. Further additions to the list are earnestly solicited
 In addition to this many citizens will receive one sheet of seals by mail They are asked to promptly remit for the same by enclosed envelope and also to use the seals on all mail and in every way which their ingenuity may contrive. The seal is a sign of good will and an advertise ment of the fight against tuberculosis by the association in Jefferson county.
 The following stores will use the seals as described and have them on sale: Loveman, Joseph & Loeb, Drennen com pany (dry goods). Bromberg, The Paris ian, s. IT. Kress x Co.,, Fowlkes X Myatt two days) Burger Dry Goods company, Louis Saks, Pizitz, J. Blach x Son, J. Friedman & Co.,. Caheen Bros. Adams Drug Co.
 Several others have not yet officially confirmed their agreement on account of absence from the city of their chiefs. The Steele-S Smith company vii, use the seal on their mail throughout the month. Many professional men are doing the same thing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-25
Card Party Is EniOyable

A most pleasant and enjoyable affair was the card party and dance given last night by Birmingham council Knights of Columbus, at the hall on Third avenue. About 50 couples par ticipated in the dance, which was kept up until the midnight hour. Judge Oscar Hundley and Miss Antwine led the grand march. An enjoyable feature of the occasion was the rendition of Sleep, My Kentucky Babe," by a quar- tet consisting of Frank G. Cutler, R. l.. zeigler, John Ford and Max Culpepper. Mrs. John Antwine had charge of the card party. Progressive 800 was played and handsome prizes were awarded the winners. The affair last night was one of series of entertainments to be given by the Knights of Columbus dur ing the winter months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-25

Ensley has as it's guest second "Pied Piper of Hamlin," who bears the reputation of. being the cham pion rat killer in the United states. The pied piper is no other than T. A. Tormey, who has travelled all over this country. ridding the mer- chants of the pest. At one of the large packing houses in Cincinnati he claims to have killed over 5000 rats in three nighee.
 MT. Tormey assisted in killing the rats at New Orleans during the recent bubonic plague scare, and ltas number of signed statements telling of the number of rodents he killed. A great deal of comment was caused, especially among the merchants of this city, yesterday, when he went to the various stores telling the proprietors that he could rid their place of rats if they would give him trial and could make agreeable terms.
 The Pippin Wholesale Grocery company, wishing to witness this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-25
There s Danger in
 Sluggish BosUeLs

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 Of Foley Cathartic Tablets, Mir. B. J. Hudson, a dealer of Cross Keys. Ga, says: q believe for a thorough cleansing, movement of the bowels. sickening, I believe the Foley Ca- thartic Tablet the best on earth. It's perfect cathartic. with no bad ef- fects. My customers are highly pleased with them. They always sat- lsfy beyond their expectation"
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-25
personnel of the board is com

until the personnel of the board is com plete.
 The citizens of Anniston subscribed for s100,000 of capital stock and the remain ing $400,000 was taken by Birmingham men and others
 MT. Swann in his statement said it was the hope of the organizers of the muni- tions company to establish a permanent ordnance works and arsenal "The ex- istence of the raw materials, the excel- lent labor and climatic conditions, to- gether with the demand in connection with the present policy of the United States government for military prepared ness, should make it possible to build and maintain in the Anniston district permanent enterprise of this nature" he said.
 It is expected that the plant will begin active operations shortly. and it will em- ploy something like 300 men.
 It was stated by MT. Swann that while certain of the stockholders in the muni- tions company also were interested in the Alabama Power company, the latter com pany is not interested in any large way in the new corporation, but that it would supply the power to conduct the opera tions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-25
Vining-Goldman

wedding of interest in local theatrical circles took place yesterday when Cecil E. Vining and Miss Gladys Goldman were united in marriage. Judge IT, B. Aber- nethy of the municipal court performed the ceremony in the presence of d large number of witnesses. MT vining is a popular employe at the Orpheum thea tre and has lived in the city about seven years. Mrs. Vinng is winsome, tai ented young lady and quite a favorite on the local stage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-25
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Smart Set"

The Jefferson theatre was given over to colored patrons yesterday afternoon and last night when "The Smart Set, . well-known colored company, gave two performances of a musical comedy. Sa- lem Tut Whitney Is the principal fun maker and acquits himself well. He is a very good comedian and the audience greeted his sallies last night with tre- mendous approval.
 The company usually visits Birmingham every year and does big business. The performance this year Is quite preten- tious in parts and apparently made a pronounced hit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-25
Rotarians Hear pr. Edmonds

The Birmingham Rotary club held It's weekly luncheon at the Hotel Tutwiler yesterday at 1 o'clock. The feature of the meeting was the very effective talk made by Dr. IT. M Bdmonds with "Blachs' the subject of his speech. Members of the Rotary club will meet at Blach's corner today at 12:45, from which place they will attend the civic Thanksgiving services that will be held at the Lyric theatre. The meet ing yesterday was presided over by Colman Blach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-25
CANON M'GRATH TO
 BE AT ST. ANDREWS

Canon J. M. McGrath of Cincinnati. O.. will conduct the Thanksgiving service of St. Andrews Episcopal church this morning at Il o'clock. Provision has been made to receive donations of food, clothing or money for charity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-25
ALL IS IN READINESS
 FOR THE C|TY'SF|RST
 CIVIC THANKSGIVING
Services Will Be Held To- day at the Lyric Theatre From Noon to 1
 O'Clock

Programme Civic Thanksgiving service today, F to o'clock Hymn, Nearer, My God, To Thee"
 Prayer, the Rev II. M. Edmonds. Introductory remarks, Crawford Johnson.
 Thanksgiving proclamation, Dr. James M. Shelburne.
 Reading of scriptures, the Rev. William McDougall.
 Anthem, Arion club. Address, the Rev. Middleton S. Barnwell.
 Solo, Frederick Gunster. Address, sydney J. Bowie. Hymn, America" Benediction, the Rev John D. Simpson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-25
Methodist Workers to Meet

Tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock the pastors. Sunday school superinten- dents. lay leaders and chairmen of the boards of stewards of the Meth odist churches in the Birmingham district will meet in the basement of the First Methodist church for a con- ference with the presiding elder, Dr. L. c. Branscomb. The purpose of the meeting is to plan the work for the new conference year. The official mem- bers of all the congregations are fn- vited to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-25
CURED BOY OF GROUP

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-25
BODEKER QUITS THE
 JURY COMMISSION

Gov. Charles Henderson has named John B. Reid. connected with the Ameri- can Trust and Savings Bank, as 8 mem Der of the jury commission of Jefferson county, succeeding George IL Bodeker, resigned. MT. Bodeker. whose term did not expire for three years resigned some days ago on account of stress of business. Eugene L. Brown, J. B. Gibson and John B. Reid constitute the jury commission, with MT. Brown as chairman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-25
Concordia Ball Tonight

The Concordia Beneficial society will give a Thanksgiving dance at their hall, 1014 Avenue F, tonight, commence ing at S.30 o'clock. Tickets can be secured from Frank Harms, chairman of the committee of arrangements, or from any member of the society. This Is the oldest German-American society in the city, and its entertainments are always we'll attended, as its members are noted for their generous hospital ,itv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-25
POOR TO BE FED AT
 THE PIZITZ STORE

In the lunch room of the Louis Pizitz department store today from il until o'clock a Thanksgiving turkey dinner will be served free to poor and needy white people. There will be no charge and all who apply will be fed bounte- c Y. Mi. PizIrz has not neglected the negroes and at i o'clock will distribute tr nm turkey dinner, neatly wrapped, at the entrance of the cloth ing department on Nineteenth street, toward First avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-25
Trarsferred to County Jail

William Powell and William Enider, charged with the shooting of Tom Nich- olson. miner at Sayreton, Tuesday night at 8:30 o'clock. were transferred yesterday to the county jail on warrants sworn out and Macke. Snider still maintains his in- nocence. while Powell admits killing Nicholson. but says that he acted in self defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-25
Rehearsing Christmas Music

"Adoration,' the beautiful Christmas cantata by Nevin, is being rehearsed by the vested choir of the Church of the Advent under the direction of Fred l.. Grambs, choirmaster, assisted by Mrs. Oliver Chalifoux, harp, and Oliver Chali- foux, violin. The cantata will be given in connection with the evening service on the Sunday before Christmas, and will be preceded by a S0-minute organ recital by Miss Alma Davis. assistant organist of the Advent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-25
Bartenders' Ball Tonight

The twelfth annual ball of Local No. PAS, B. I. T. of America. will be held tonight at the Musicians hall, 1909 Fourth avenue. The proceeds will be applied to the sick and burial fund. Moran's or chestra will be in attepdance he affair is in charge of the following committee of arrangements: John Horan, Henry Link, J. c. Pearson. John Chamberland John Worble J. c. Kuhn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-25
Partnership Is Dissolved

It was announced yesterday that Broyles & Sparkman had dissolved partnership and R. l.. Sparkman will soon open furniture sstore for him self on Third avenue near Twentieth street. Mir. Sparknlan has been iii the furniture business in Birmingham for many years. and had had much expe- rience in this line before coming to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-25
AT THE TUTWILER
Special Musical Programme to Be
 Presented This Evening

Thanksgiving dinner today and this even ing from 6:S0 until S:30 O clock, and a special musical programme will be pre- sented by the Wiegand trio assisted by Miss Ann Faulkner. The programme fol- lows:
 foot Overture ...................... Leutner '"The Missouri Waltz .... Logan Vocal solo, "The Garden of Your
 Heart Dorel "Alahama Slide'' ......... Johnson Gems from "The Blue Paradise . Eysler Wedding Day at '"Troldhaugen" .Greig Excerpts from "The Passing Show of
 1915'' ............... Edwards Vocal Solo, "One Fleeting Hour. '..... Lee "Cuddles' ....................., Penn Scenes from "Tonight's the Night
 .........-................ RubenS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-25
Are Out of Danger

Bob Alexander and w. q. Phillips. al- legged safe crackers. who were injured in battle with Detectives Crenshaw. Eu- banks, Williams and Smith early Monday morning, when they ran out of the store and market of J. w. McKelvey, are rest ing easily at St. Vincent's hospital. It is reported that both men are out of danger and will recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-25
INTEREST IN FALL MASONIC REUNION CONTINUES ID GROW Knight Kadosh Degree Will Be Conferred This After nOOn-ReuniOn Will Be
 Closed Tomorrow
'rogramme scottish Rite Reunion

g a. m.-Birmingham Council of Kadosh reconvened.
 9:30-Conferring degrees from 22 to 29
 12:30 p. m.--Lunch. 2;0O-Council of Kadosh recon vened.
 2;15-Thirtieth degree, Knight Ka- dosh conferred.
 6:00-Council closed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-25
Thanksgiving at St. Mary's

The Thanksgiving services at St.. Mary son. -the-Highlands church will begin this morning at 10 o'clock. The rector, the Rev. Willoughby N. Clay brook, will deliver the sermon. which will be along the lines of what we have to be thankful for. The offering of today will go to the church home for children at Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-25
Thanksgiving at Third Presbyterian

At the Ihlrd Presbyterlan Church to- day special Thanksgiving services will be held at il o'clock and at 7:30. The pastor, the Rev. J. A. Bryan, will preach both sermons and the offerings will be for the Mercy Home and the Orphans Home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-25
Central Librarv Omen Today

Director Carl Milan of the public libraries announces that the central library will be open today, and the usual hours, from 9 a. m. to D. m, will be maintained. This applies only to the central library, the branch libraries will be closed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-25

If you wish to keep gruels or milk in the sick room put in generous pinch of soda to keep them sweet. If you need any articles of furniture for tine sick room read or use The Age-Iieraid classified aSs You can find it best if you adver- tise. Phone if you like, Main. Four Nine hundred. We collect next day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-25
"OutcaSt"

The Jefferson theatre will have a holiday attraction of unusual interest Thanksgiving, matinee and night, when the much discussed play, "Out- cast" by Hubert Henry Davies, au- thor of Cousin Kate" "The Molluse." and other big successes. will be pre- sented here by the London company, with the gifted young actress, Jeanne Eagels who made sue ha favorable impression in the title role. It was one of the conspicuous Charles Froh- man. Klaw & Erlanger successes last year, and ran for over six months at the Lyceum theatre. New York, having previously made a record as one of the sensational hits of the London season. "Outcast' has been declared every where 8 big, compelling play. and the recent engagement in Birmingham con- frmed this opinion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-25
TODAY'S EVENTS

Civic Thanksgiving service at the Lyric theatre from noon until 1 o'clock. Scottish Rite reunion at Masonic temple.
 Age-Herald pure food show at Manufacturers Permanent Exhibit building.
 Alabama vs. Mississippi, football, at Redwood field at 8 o'clock.
 Bessemer High school vs. Birming- ham High school, football Redwood field at 1O:3o a. m.
 At The Theatres
 At the Jefferson-"Outcast." Matl- nee at 230 D. m. Evening at S:16 At the Lyric-Keith vaudeville. Mati- nee at 2:30 p. m. Evenings at 7:So and g o'clock.
 At the Orpheum-Burlesque. Mati- nee at 8 p. m. Evenings at 7:4o ana 3 o'clock.
 At The Photoplay Houses At the Strand-"Armstrong Wife," Lasky-Paramount feature.
 At the Trianon-'"The Broken Law, with William Farnum. At the Odeon Two-"The Survivors : At the Princess-"The Reproach Of Annessley."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-25
Al the Lyric

A new bill. declared to equal in every way the bill just closed. begins an engagement at the Lyric today matinee to continue for the remainder of the wek. George Damerel in Temptation" the big act that has met with such general favor, will continue as the big attraction. and in addition there will be four other acts of real merit and entertainment Milo. the mystery act, will be a feature of the new bill. Ford & Ramsey will fur nish the comedy and singing of the bill. and Bradley & Norris will pre- sent a skit entitled "Loveland." W. H. Van Dorn and company will be seen in a scientific novelty act entitled 'Thermos"