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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-21
DALLAS GUARDS
 ARE GRATEFUL FOR
 COURTESIES SHOWN
Famous Texan Battalion Which Took Part in Sham Battle Expresses Thanks to the Citizens
 of Birmingham

Many expressions of gratitude from Confederate Veterans have been made since the closing of the reunion Thurs day. and one of the many expressions is given below. The card of thanks comes from the famous battalion of Dallas Guards, who figured conspicuously in the er eat war between the states, and who have journeyed to many reunions for the purppse of participating in the. sham bat tles, This guard handled themselves in a very gallant manner in the sham bat tie staged at the fairgrounds Thursday. \ The letter from the Dallas Guards is as follows: -,.....s.-.a
 We, the members of the Dallas Con- federate Guards of Dallas, Tex, who have been sharing the courteous hospitality of tho good people of this splendid city Of Birmingham, desire to publicly express our heartfelt thanks to the citizens of Birmingham their wives, sons and daugh- ters for the many courtesies extended us during the great reunion success fully and satisfactorily managed, handled and conducted, and to the officials of both city and county for the use of the rooms set apart for our benefit and to the party or parties who so kindly fur nished cots for our comfort during our stay with you on said occasion, and bid ding one and all a loving farewell. We extend to you all hearty welcome to the great Lone Star state, where we shal. be happy to greet you. Respectfully,
 'L. F. PERKINS,
 Captain Commanding. "R H. TURNER, Adjutant'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-21
BANKING CHAPTER
 ELECTS OFFICERS
Local Organization Has Had Very Successful Year-Special Examl-
 nation Thursday Night

At a meeting of the Birmingham chapter of the American Institute or Banking, held in the chapter rooms Fri dav night. the following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year:
 P. Hilty, First National bank, pres ident.
 w. W. Crawford. Jr. American Trust and Savings bank, vice president.
 A. J. Williams, Traders National bank, secretary.
 E. N Brittian. First National bank treasurer.
 M H. Sterne. c. E. Holcomb, W. B. Thornberry and J. G. Farley, together with the newly elected president, c. P. Hilty. and w. D. Robertson, retiring president will form the executive coun- cil for the year 1s16-l7.
 The American Institute of Banking convention will meet in Cincinnati on September 20-22 of this year. The Bir- mingham chapter will be represented by the following delegates: c. P. Hil- ty. c. E. Holcomb, S. D. Camper, Leo M. Karples alternates, J. E. Carter, w. D, Robertson. A. J. Daley, Frank Stevens.
 The past year has beh very sue cessful year for the Birmingham chap ter, especially the educational depart ment which has been conducted by M. H. Sterne as instructor. On Thurs day night, May 25 several of the mem bers of the study class will stand an examination Those who pass will re- ceiye certificates from the American Institute of Banking.
 Tine chapter has planned conducting a debating class during the summer, and a committee composed of lI. H. Sterne. c. P. Hilton, c. E. Holcomb was ap- pointed to outline a programme for the three summer months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-21
TRAINED NURSES ID
 RECEIVE PLOMAS
Programme Arranged for Graduating Exercises at
 Birmingham Infirmary

Graduating exercises of the training class for nurses of the Birmingham in- f1rmary will be held next Wednesday night at the Hotel Hillman, when diplo- mas will be presented to a class of Il, the first to complete the four-year course offered at the infir1nary.
 Members of the class who will receive diplomas at the hands of pr. w. C.. Gewin, president of the board, are: Miss Fay Samms, Miss Emma Tolle, Miss Myra Conner Miss Tamah Convlle, Mrs. Lucille Airey, Miss Edith Booth, Mrs. Jennie Robison, Miss Eunice Hale, Miss Myrtle Park, Mrs. Evelyn Huff and Miss Elizabeth Mann.
 The programme for Wednesday night follows:
 Music, Apollo orchestra.
 Piano selection, Mrs. W. L. Simmons. Invocation, Dr. L. c. Branscomb.
 Address Dr. Gaston Torrance.
 "A Birthday (Woodman), Miss Ira vers
 Address to class, Dr. Charles Nice.
 May Time (Oley Speaks), Mrs. Tur- Ientine
 Presentation of Diplomas, pr. w. C.. Gewin.
 "Barcarole' (Tales of Hoffman, Mrs Turrentine and Miss Travers
 Accompapist. Mrs. s. J. Vann.
 Class reception
 Music Apollo orchestra.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-21
SHOCKED AT DEATH
 OF w. o. w. PAINE
Deceased Had Many Friends All Over the State-Brother of Mrs. F. Y.
 Anderson of Birmingham


 Birmingham friends of w. O.. Paine, brother Of Mrs. F. Y. Anderson of this city, were shocked to hear of his death, which occurred in Meridian, Miss, Wednesday, He is survived by his widow and five children, his mother, Mrs M. l.. Paine, and his sister, Mrs. F. Y. Anderson. His remains were inferred at Valley Head, Ala, Friday.
 MT. Paine was 54 years old, and was born at Valley Head, where he lived the greater part of his life. He was well known over the state. having been con- nected with the Alabama State Land con pany for a number of years, and for the past 10 years resident of Meridian, Miss, where he resided with his family, being connected with the local freight de- partment of the Queen and Crescent Route.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-21
w. F. ALDRICH REPLIES IN GOOD HUMOR WHEN ASKED
 ABOUT TT. A. $" ACTIVITIES
Well Known Republican Declines However, to Admit He Is Head of Organization Even Member of It-Says Mr. Roberts Ought to Know All About It, As
 He Writes Politics
By ALLEN J. J.KREBs. JR.

am in no position to answer that ques- tion."
 "But you just said you were not the head of it and now you say you are in no position to answer my question" said the reporter.
 'I can best answer your question by reepat ting the Atheists prayer Oh Lord if there be Lord, have mercy on my soul if there be a soul! Save me from the bangs of hell, if there be a hell!' "
 But that has nothing to do with pol itics. Many are the politicians who at tribute their defeat to the T. As
 There were too many office-seekers Some had to be defeated
 Your answer is logical, but not wholly enlightening. Shall I infer that some of those defeated fell through the activi- ties of the organization which you be- long to?" asked the reporter.
 q have no jurisdiction over your infer ences. I am not active in politics. am interested in oil. Shall I speak about it? Lots of money is made and lots lost in oil''
 And many are made and unmade through politics" suggested the reporter.
 'I am interested in the Blue Wing Oil company"
 You remarked you were interested in what MT. Roberts had to say about the T. A's?''
 Yes" said Mr. Aldrich, but if you continue to ask me questions about the T. As I shall have to repeat the Athe- ists prayer
 Under penalty of such dire threat the reporter merely listened as MT. Al drich continued:
 "You know I did not vote in the last election. I am in no position to answer your questions and do not care to dis cuss the subject. I do not see where what I would say could make a story. Mir Roberts stated that the republicans lad something to do with this move ment of which you speak. He is your authorized political writer and possibly knows whereof he speaks. The T. A. $ have evidently been heard from, from Alabama to the District of Columbia, if one is to judge by what he reads under the name of MT. Roberts,.
 MT. Aldrich has long been active in the republican party and he has been in the limelight on several casions when friction appeared within the con- fines of the local republican party It was MT. Aldrich who engaged in a f1stic exhibition with Joseph o. Thompson, the republican leader of the bull moose party, some years ago, when they differed in their political views too strongly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-21
CALDWELL & CAREER NAME OF NEW FIRM ID ENTER BUSINESS Bankers and Brokers Will Take Steps to Bring Money
 to Birmingham in
 Large Amounts

Announcement was made yesterday of the formation of a new partnership of bankers and brokers under the name of Caldwell & Garber as successors to the firm of Caldwell & Ward.
 The members of the firm are John M. Caldwell and Al c. Garber. MT. Caldwell has been in the brokerage business in Birmingham for the past 15 years, while Mir Garber has been in the banking business here for the past eight years. George B. Ward, president of the city commission, retires from the firm entirely. Since his election to the commission he las been able to give practically no time to the firm, so that with the formation of the new partnership, which became effective yesterday, he VIII retlre rom the business entirely.
 Mr. Caldwell and MT. Garber state that the business will now be conducted upon a much larger scale than ever before.
 we believe Birmingham has never had the money she has needed for proper de- velopment" said MT. Garber, and we are going to work to bring money here. We will handle bond issues of any size and we expect to place these not only in Birmingham, but throughout the south. - the east so that nothing will be too large for us to handle.
 We will deal in all kinds of commer- cial paper, collateral loans and real estate mortgages and will develop our broker age business upon an extensive scale
 Naturally we feel that the formation of this new firm will be of great value to Birmingham, for we propose to do every thing in our power to bring into this city the money which is so badly needed and to which it is entitled for the proper de- veiopment or the city and district
 The formal announcement of the new partnership which was issued yesterday reads as follows:
 "Messrs. John M. Caldwell and Al C' Garber announce that they have pur- chased the business of Caldwell & Ward and will continue the same under the firm name of Caldwell x Garber with offices at 507-S Brown-Marx Bldg"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-21
MEDALS AWARDED
 TO YOUNG ORATORS

The Franklin Literary society's new mans medal was awarded to William Robertson Kettles of Carrollton for the best declamaton of the new men yes terday morning by the judges. The con test was held in the Franklin hall at Howard college yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. MT. Kettles used for his sub- ject. '.The Boy Orator of Zapata City,
 He was opposed by A. W. Reeves of Anniston, Ely Watt Smith of Alexander City. Claude Emmit Moody of Russell vile. The judges were Hugh G. Grant, Dr. G. L. Barnwell and Dr. George Ma con.
 The new mans medal is given each year to encourage freshmen to try out in oratory. The medal for this year was given by P G. Compton of Thomas ton and Ben Ellis Dunaway of Orrville, graduates from the class of 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-21
FIRST AID TEAMS COMPETE SATURDAY Elaborate Plans Made for Annual Demonstration at
 Redwood Field

The second statewide First Aid banla Safety association is to occur at Redwood Field. Birmingham, on Saturday next, May 27.
 The announcement of the coming of this event has elicited much public in- terest, because the association during it's brief existence has proven it's great efficiency in the reduction of mine &C., cidents-in tle saving of blood, limbs and life. W
 The prog ,amme for next Saturdays one to all who may avail themselves of the opportunity of witnessing the exercises. The public is cordially in vited and the gates will be opened to all and comfortable seats furnished free of charge. &
 Valuable prizes will be awarded to the successful teams. Fifty-five teams have entered from as many mines, and each is enthused with the importance of the work.
 The United States bureau of mines the American Red Cross society, the mining section of the National Safety council, the Alabama Coal Operators association, the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, the railroads, general industries and newspapers of Birmingham are all aiding and encour- aging this good work, Safety First" is the watchword of the association and in this sign it is winning success.
 All teams will report on the grounds at 12 o'clock. noon. The contests will start at noon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-21

The continual rumors wl.ich have found credence in the minds of many of the citizens of Jefferson county that an or ga nzation known as the T. As, whose main purpose, it is alleged, is to eliminate the Catholic from holding public office, and to defeat any incumbent who em- ploys a Catholic, have caused gossip re- garding such an organization to run rife.
 Among other rumors regarding the ac- tivities of the T. As, w. F. Aldrich, a republican leader, who once tasted of fruit of victory when he was elected to Congress many years ago in the old Fourth district, containing Shelby county, has been mentioned in rumors as the head of this organization.
 Upon trying to confirm this rumor, the reporter of The Age-Herald met stub born resistance from this astute repub- lican leader as he was accosted in his office
 Smiling, serene apparently satisfied with the trend of events, with the trace of smile which played about his lips, MT. Aldrich greeted the reporter and bade him sit down.
 MT. Aldrich, the continual rumbling of the activities of an, order known as the T. As has caused your name to be linked as the head of this organization. Are you the head of the T. As?" asked the reporter.
 T noticed story in The Age-Herald a few mornings ago which was signed by MT. Roberts, your Washington corre- spondent, in which he mentioned that such an organization had figured prominently in the recent elections I admit I read The Age-Herald, and I likewise admit I was greatly interested in what MT. Roberts had to say,'' he said.
 The reporter repeated his question:
 Mir. Aldrich flushed slightly and turned in his swivel chair, looked intently at his interviewer and replied: MT. Roberts stated that the order was a secret one''
 Was MT. Roberts right? and if he was or was not right, are you the head of the T. A.'s?"
 'I am not he said.
 'ls the order secret one?" asked the reporter.
 T should infer that it was from what I have seen," he said.
 Are you a member of it ?"
 If the organization is a secret one, I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-21

The campaign for the adoption of the school bond ordinance will be waged with vigor from now until the day of election, and several novelties will be in- troduced, including a number of free ex- hibitions of the greatest educational film ever produced.
 This film, which will be displayed first at the Majestic theatre, through the cur tesy of L. Pizitz, was taken in Los An geles, and it has been viewed by tens of thousands of people, creating the most intense interest wherever shown. It is a seven-reel production and in some in- stances as much as 50 cents has been charged when it was placed on exhibi- ton. The film was loaned to the city of Birmingham by the board of education of Los Angeles as the result of the activity Of Dr. Samuel UllInan of Birmingham, who saw the production in Los Angeles and realized at once it's great educational value The film reached the office of Commissioner Hornady Saturday and ar engagements will be perfected for showing it early in the week. No charge will be made.
 In addition to this feature, meetings will be held nightly during the week, be- ginning Monday night at the Woodawn Baptist church. This meeting will be held under the auspices or the ladies of Woodlawn, who are arranging an elabor- ate and highly interesting programme. One of the features will be Commissioner Hornady's Tour of Birmingham Schools in which he takes the audience over the entire school system, beginning lat Wylam and ending at East Lake He does this through stereopticon views. which show actual conditions in the schools.
 On Tuesday night a meeting similar to that In Woodlawn will be held in Pratt City at the city hall. The pictures of the schools will be shown and there will be a number of special features
 On Wednesday evening the campaign will reach East Birmingham where a. meeting will be held in the auditorium of the Cunningham school. The churches of East Birmingham will suspend the reg rlar Wednesday evening prayer service in order to get all the people out to this meeting, holding that education is an im- rortant feature of religious effort
 Thursday night Vivian will be the scene of a meeting which is being arranged under the auspices of the school authori- ties and highly interesting programme is being arranged for that occa sion
 The meetings of the. week will be con- cluded Friday night with great rally at Ensley. where the people have become very enthusiastic over the proposition to modernize the school system. Music will be furnished on this occa sion by the T. c. I. band, and the cooperation of this magnificent musical organization as- sures crowd of large proportions.
 The pictorial tour of Birmingham schools will be shown at all of these meetings Additional rallies are being planned for the following week, and it is the intention to carry the Campaign into every section of the greater city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-21
HOWARD MAN IS
 GOING TO TEXAS

Elmer Lee Ford, a member of the graduating class at Howard college, has been elected to the chair of modern lan- guages at Howard Payne college of Brownwood, Tex. He has accepted the work and will take up his duties next September Mir. Ford will receive the degree of Master of Arts from Howard cCl,oge Wednesday morning.
 Howard Payne college is one of the Bs ptist colleges of Texas. MT. Ford $ home is at Ashland Ala. He was granted the degree of Bachelor of Arts from Howard in 1915, and has been doing graduate work this session Tn modern languages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-21
BAND CONCERTS
 ATEASTLAKEPA PARK Bathing and Skating Are Popular Features of
 Amusement Park

The transformed East Lake park, under the new and efficient management of George J. Breinig, is indeed the beauty spot of Birmingham, and large throngs of the people are out there every after noon and evening, enjoying good days outing.
 The management has spared no effort nor expense in the endeavor to make the park perfect in every detail. The result is that East Lake park is one or the finest amusement parks in the entire south.
 Patrons of the bathing beach have been pleased to find many changes Tn that quarter since the last season Capt. J.. N. Seymour, Jr., who is in charge or the auuatics, has installed the first water baseball diamond in the entire south, and much interest is being taken in this fas- cinating game.
 There will be band concerts this aft ernoon and evening at the park, con- ducted by Prof. Otto Mller's inimitable band, and large crowds will undoubtedly flock to the park for these enjoyable events One will take place at 3:30 p. m and the other at S:3O p. m. The programme follows:
 March "Stanch and True" Teike
 Overture "Lustspiel," Keler-Bela
 Waltz, Adele" Lampe.
 Hungarian Dances Nos. 5 and g. Brahms
 -Characteristique Whispering Flowers Blon..
 March, ..On Dress Parade Chambers
 Selection I'll Troyatore," Verdi
 Underneath the Stars Spencer.
 Waltz, Love Sparks A. Holzmann
 Thannhauser March Special reauest Wagner.
 Cocoanut Dance, Hermann.
 Finale, Universal Peace'' Lampe.
 Many other popular airs will be inter spersed among the numbers mentioned in the programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-21
WOMAN LEADER
 IN SCHOLARSHIP

Miss Lula Mehaffey of Birmingham led the senior class at Howard college in scholarship during the session just closed, according to announcement made by the registrar Her percentage was not made known. tsfx
 Miss Mehaffey is the first, woman to be graduated from Howard since the in troduction of co-education in the Eap- tist college in 1913 Miss Mehaffey was among the first of the women students to matriculate for work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-21
Concert at Shiloh Church

There will be an oldtime sacred con- cert at Shiloh Baptist church, Avenue |G and Nineteenth street, Sunday after noon, May 2S, 1916, p. m., in honor of Rev T. w. Walker. D. D.. and to intro duce the Mrs. c. P. Orr singers to the public. Their friends are invited. Re- served seats for white people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-21
TABLE D'HOTE AT
 NEWSPAPER CLUB

The menu and music programme for the regular Sunday evening table d hote din- ner at the Birmingham Newspaper club tonight, was announced yesterday as fol- lows:
 Fresh Shrimp Cocktail
 Cream of Celery Salted Almonds, Hearts of Celery.
 Queen Olives Smothered Spring Chicken. Richelieu New English Peas En Cream California Asparagus Tips Drawn Butter Tomato and Cucumber Salad with
 Russian Dressing g Pineapple Ice, Prince of Wales Cake MacLarin Cream Cheese and
 Toast Bent Crackers
 Demi Tasse Served from to g p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-21
Last Drill at Marion

Marion May 20.-(Speciall-The last drill and inspection of the session was held on Marion field this afternoon when the institute cadets gave an exhibition in the manual of Butts and Battalion in spection and parade witnessed by large concourse of interested spectators. The military awards will be announced Tues day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-21
Murder and Suicide

Houston, Tex. May 2O.-The bodies ot Mrs. J. Terrell and Henry Bell were found in rooming house here today. The woman, the police believe, was attacked while asleep. her head having been bat tered with a blunt instrument and her throat cut. A baby, its night dress satu- rated with blood, lay sleeping in her arms. Bell was propped up beside the bed. He had taken poison. No cause is known for the crime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-21
FILM IS ID BE APERTURE IN THE CAMPAIGN ON BONDS Hornady Will Also Show Views of Various Schools
 From East Lake f
 to Vivian : !
Commissioner H

Commissioner Hornady an- nounced last night that the mo- tion picture. Educational Prog ress of the Ages,' will be shown at the Majestic theatre, opening tomorrow. Performances will also be given on Tuesday, Wedpesday and Thursday. No admission fee will be charged, as this motion picture is shown in colla boration with the civic campaign for the $2,000,oo0 school bond issue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-21
At PhotopIay Houses

Strand-"The Heart of Paula,'' with Miss Lenore Ulrich.
 Colonial-"The Woman's Law," with Miss Florence Reed.
 Odeon Two-"Caught in the Rain," with Charley Chaplin.
 Trianon-"The Children in the House." with Miss Norma Talmadge. { Rialto-"The Come Back" with Harold Lockwood. a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-21
TODAY'S EVENTS

General assembly Cumberland Presby- terian church. Sunday school 9:30 a. m. Communion Il a. m. sWoman's board g. p. m. Platform meeting 7:9O p. m.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-30

Weddings and All Social Anntr,
are made more attractive by Guides
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