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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
BUSY SESSION OF
 THE KU-KLUX KHAN
Election of Officers De- ferred Until Wednesday Night-Large Class
 Naturalized

Owing to stress of business and the large class of candidates that were presented last night for naturaliza- ton the election of officers of the Birmingham chapter of the Ku-Klux klan was postponed until Wednesday night when a special meeting will be held for that purpose and to conplete the business of last nights session. The meeting yesterday was one of the most enthusiastic since the organiza. tion Of the K1an last June In addi- tfon to the naturalizations of a large class, Imperial Wizard Col. W. !. Sim mons and Col E. L. Clarkson of At lanta were present and assisted in the naturalization ceremonies. They also made splendid addresses which. while brief. were full of encouragement and enthusiasm, and added much to inc pleasure of the meeting.
 Roger Snyder, one of the best known young attorneys of the city, is the pre- siding officer of the local Klan and has worked hard for Its success While he has been ably assisted by the other officers much of the burden of put ting the new organization on it's feet has fell on his shoulders. The officers or the local body were given high praise by the imperial officers for the splendid results attained in the few short months that the order has been in existence in this district.
 The growth of the local Klan has exceeded the most optimistic expecta- tions of it's founders. The member ship has steadily grown from a mere handful to more than 175 members and new applications are being re- ceived at every session of the order.
 Another lodge organized at Besse- mer has already got over 50 members and additions are being added daily Colonel Simmons and Colonel Clarkson will attend the Bessemer meeting this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12

The Jefferson County Medical society at it's regular weekly meeting last night called upon the citizens of the county to urge upon the board of revenue the proper protection of the health of the people.
 Resolutions were adopted which point out that the health system proposed has the endorsement of the government and of the best local medical opinion and ask the people of Jefferson county to call upon the board of revenue to bring about it's installation. The resolutions read as follows
 Whereas, the Jefferson County Medi- cal society, the county board of health, has been so fortunate as to secure from the United States public health service the loan of one of it's trained sanita- rians-Dr. F. E. Iarrington-for the pur- pose of installing the unified county and municipal health system, recommended by Dr. Carroll Fox of the same service and adopted and urged by this county board of health, and
 Whereas the city commissioners of Birmingham have announced their ac- ceptance of the system and made provi- sIon for same in their budget, and
 Whereas, the county board of reve- nue has, as yet, refused to indorse the unified health system, and in their most liberal mood agreed to vote only half
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
NEWS OF ENSLEY

The entertainment committee of the Ensley lodge, No. 9S7, Benevolent and Protective Orders of Elks, announced yes terday that the weekly dance will be dis continued until after the Christmas holi- days, due to the fact that the hall is being used every night for the rehearsals for the minstrel show that will be shown ill the home on December g. 20 and 21
 Steel City lodge No. 190, Knight of Pythas will meet at 7;3O o'clock tonight in their hall on Avenue E. The meet ing will be an important one, as the lodge will take final action on the matter of purchasing a lot and building home on it.
 Cunningham chapter No 24, Eastern Star, will meet at 7:9O o'clock tonight Tn the Masonic temple Members of the chapter are urged to attend.
 The 3-week-old son of Mir and Mrs. Russell Rowate, Sixteenth street ard Avenue J, died yesterday afternoon at the family residence. Funeral services will be conducted from the residence at 2 o'clock this afternoon, and interment will be made in the Pratt City cemetery.
 A lengthy session was held in police court yesterday morning by Judge J. Y Lowery, and it took several hours to hear all of the cases. Ida Davis, negro, was fined sl00 and 1S0 days on a charge of assault with a weapon. Lizzie Wilson, negro, was fined $50 on a charge of lar ceny. One case for violating the pro- hibition law was docketed. that of Leroy Thomas, negro, who was fined SIS.
 Cunningham chapter, Royal Arch Ma sons, met in the Masonic temple last night and the mark and most excellent masters degrees were conferred on sev- eral candidates. The meeting was well attended.
 Stonewall chapter, United Daughters ,f the Confederacy, will hold their monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. J. A. Dupuy, 2501 Twenty-ninth street, at 2:90 o'clock this afternoon. The presence of all mem- bers is urged, as important business will come before the order.
 The Minor School Improvement asso- citation will hold meeting at the school at 2;SO o'clock this afternoon. Carl Milan director of the Birmingham library will deliver an address to the members of the association. Refreshments will be served by pupils of the seventh grade.
 A meeting of the Bush School Improve. ment association will be held at the school at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon Prof. F. l.. Banks, principal of the Ems. ley High school will talk to the members Of the association, and several musical numbers will be given by Miss Bowling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12

A clergyman, Rev. M Ross. Day son Ohio testifies that after having been a slave to tobacco A years, he got rid of the habit entirely in a few days, great ly improving his health.
 QUIT TOBACCO. GAINED 35 LBS. Everybody in Mangum. Okla. is talk ing about the big change in Al Reeves; he put on 35 lbs. in healthy flesh since getting rid of tobacco habit through the information gained in the free book which you may also easily obtain.
 That he could never quit was the fear of George Ambush, Pearl street. Phila- delpbia, who was & slave of tobacco for many years, but after getting the book, he learned how the habit could be con- ouered in three days. Now he writes that he is forever free from the craving and Is in much improved health.
 BOOK GIVEN FREE
 valuable, interesting book on how to overcome the tobacco habit Gin any form) has been written by Edw. J Woods. 925 K, Station E, New York N Y, and he will send it free to anyone who writes asking for it, as he is very anxious that all who are victims of the craving for tobacco, snuff. cigars or cigarettes may save themselves easily quickly, gently and lastingly. Eyes heart, kidneys and stomach improved nerves tranquilized, memory improved vigor gained and numerous other bene- fits often reported
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
At the Biiou

A show wholly unique and entirely diff ferent from the average performance is the offering at the Bijou this week. (Which One Shall I Marry?' Is decidedly the most entertaining vehicle offered the patrons of the Bijou this season.
 It is much on the order of the great play, "Everywoman," in that it shows the life journey of young woman Tn search of happiness. It is a play that makes one think and reason out the moral, and yet it is highly attractive and holds the tense attention of the audi ence until the curtain falls The keenest observer is unable to tell how the splendidly constructed plot will unravel itself The play is refreshing in that while the plot is all-absorbing, there is nc semblance of the melodramatic, noth- ing pertaining to the white traffic. which is beginning to nauseate the theater-go- ing public, and nothnf to offend the in- telligent patron of the show.
 The play consists of three acts with eleven scenes. During the story of the play, an allegorical character, Good Adj vice. moves about a girl who has two lovers, one rich and the other poor. She prays for guidance, and is allowed to seer her life as in vision The cast is far above the average. Marguerite Henry. as. "Agnes Moran rises to the exacting part admirably. Ainsworth Ar hold. as the Poor Man." displayed de- cided histrionic ability. F. H. Horner. as the "Rich Man. made the best of his line.
 Edgar Murray, as Good Advice was intense in his part Lotta Edmonds. Thomas Shearrer. Charles Richards and Dolly Day were very acceptable in their several parts
 Manager Cassidy announced that next weeks attraction win be My Aunt From Utah." farce comedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
Transport Sumner Goes
 Aground Off Jersey Coast
 and ''S o s" Call Is Sent

New York, December 1.-The Unit d States transport Sumner. bound from Colon for New York, was grounded in heavy fog off Barnegat, N. J., tonight, according to a wireless message received here. The Sumner sent an IS Q s" call for assistance and several steam ships in the vicinity responded.
 A later message received from the Sumner said she was resting easily on the sand and that the sea was light
 The coast guard cutter Seneca reporte, that she had picked up the IS O S' call and had gone to the Summers assist ance.
 Col. John M. Carson, IT,, of the quar- termaster's corps here, in charge of the army transport service, said the Sumne, had on board number of soldiers and civilian passengers. but the exact num- Der he did not know
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
German Raider Thought to Be in South Atlantic
 and Allied Ships Warned

Miami, Fla, December n.-Warnings for British and other entente vessels throughout the south Atlantic and east ern portions of the Gulf of Mexico to keep a sharp watch for a strange steamer, thought to be a German raider, are being sent out day and night by Brit ish cruisers and by shore stations in the British West Indies Wireless messages picked up here today described the sus- pected craft as a vessel with two tunnels and a straight stern.
 The warning message, it was said, was very brief and was followed by another in a secret code, although the warning itself was not coded. It was said the warning was being repeated from three to four times, day and night. British schooners engaged in regular service be- tween this port and the Bahamas have rot suspended sailings, although news of the warnings has brought rurnors that such might be done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
ANDERSON CONSIDERED

Montgomery, December n.-(Speciai0 According to a Birmingham man, serious consideration is being given by President Wilson and Attorney General Gregory to the application of John c. Anderson, chief justice of the Alabama supreme court for judge of the federal court for the southern district as the successor of Judge H. T. Toulmin, deceased. The author of this statement has been in Washington and talked With persons in the official service. The administration is narrowing the list of applications and it. seems now that only three names are being given consideration-Judge Ander- son. R. T. Erwin of Mobile and Judge B. Nj. Miller of Camden.
 The Birmingham man said Judge An derson had received a representative in-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
ADJUSTMENTS
Howard Glee Club

Robert Lawrence, director of the How ard college chorus will sing Danny Deever," by special request. at the con- cert at the Jefferson theater next Friday night.
 The forty-eight boys who comprise the Howard chorus will hold full rehearsal tonight out at the college and make final plans for snappy finish to their cam paign for a full house.
 The box office will open Thursday morning at 10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
FAyORs MERCHANT MARINE

Governor Henderson declared that one of the necessary agencies for the development of the country's commerce after the war was merchant marine American shinbuilders, he said, were building ships for England and other foreign countries and that if the cost of material and labor in this country was not too great for the construc- ton of vessels to fly foreign flags it should not be too great for those to travel the seas under the American flag.
 Cos Small believed the fu- ture of the republic rests upon the in- tegrity of each individual state and it's right to lf-government.
 Secretary of the Navy Daniels tele- graphed the congress tonight that the House committee on naval a1falrs would accompany him here Wednesday for the review of the Atlantic fleet in Hampton Roads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
Sign for 11n-nOn Cars

Toledo, O.. December 11.-tSpe- cial)-Dealers attending the conven- tion here from Texas, North Dakota. Montana, Iowa. Illinois Missouri. Ten nessee' Louisiana and Oklahoma signed up for 26,250 cars for the coming year This makes total of 10000 Overland and Willys-Knight cars contracted for this year, approximately $1OO, 900, 900 worth. The convention is just at it's halfway point.
 A bronze paint has been made which will act as a conductor of electricity. serving in the place of lightning rods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
Solicitor Dickey Declines to Act as Term Expires
 in January
ANDERSON'S FRIENDS
 SAY CHANGES GOOD
Claim That Chief Justices Name is Being Given Serious Consideration For the Federal Judgeship.
 Bricken is Coming Home

Montgomery, December 11.-(Special) Giving IS his reason that the term will expire January l. c. o. Dickey. solicitor of the Second judicial circuit, has de- clined to remove from office George E.
 Gordon, solicitor of Lowndes county, who vas charged by Attorney General Martin with refusing to recognize the authority of the attorney generals department and with conduct unbecoming a prosecuting officer in the trial of W. J. Tools of Montgomery and two negro draymen on charge of violating the prohibition law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
 TWO INJURED IN AUTO ACCIDENT

J. c. Parsons of Fairfield and Miss Lillian Burke, 213 North Sixteenth street, were seriously injured at 11:30 o'clock last night when they were struck by an automobile driven by J. F. Pryor at Third avenue and Six teenth street. north, while they were crossing the street. Mir Parsons and Miss Burke were removed to the Bir- mingham infirmary in an ambulance of the Johns Undertaking company, where it was stated that they were badly injured but will recover. Pryor was placed under bond on charge of reckless driving by Officer Edward w Crllmp
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
OTHER CANDIDATES ACTIVE

Hundreds of letters have gone to Wash ington in behalf of Major Erwin and Judge Miller, but it is not known what progress they have made. Their activi- ties have not been shown In Montgom- cry except through letters in their behalf which have gone out from the Capital City.
 In the event Judge Anderson should be named, Governor Henderson would ap- point Judge Anderson's successor IS chief justice. Under the seniority rule, which has been recognized by governors in the past, Justice Thomas c. Mcclellan would be promoted to the chief justice ship. Judge Anderson became mem Der of the supreme court in 1904 and Jus tice Mcclellan took his seat two years later. If Justice Mcclellan should be promoted the governor would appoint his successor as associate justice and the two would be candidates in the next election under the law which provides that judge who has been appointed can serve only until the general election Justice Mcclellan must be a candidate in the next election anyway, as his present term will expire in January, 1918.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
Natchez Wants Appropriation

Washington, December 11.-Repre- sentative Quin of Mississippi intro- duced a bill in the House today appro- priating $500 for the expenses inci- dent to the celebration at Natchez in 1917 of the first raising of a flag of the United States and the first occu- patton by United States troops of the seat of government (now Natchez) of the Spanish territory, March 30, 179S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
Smoked Cigarettes For 22 Years
Habit Was Ruining Him, But He Conquered It in Three
 Days, Easily

The portrait below is that of MT P. J; Elizagaray Well-known citizen Of IJvingston, Montana. who knew that his life was being ruined through the pernicious habit of cigarette smoking, vet could not find anything to stop it and solace the nervous craving until he got the remarkable book that can now he ohtainede free
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
NELSON SUCCEEDS TYSON

Montgomery. December n.-(Specialo o. o. Nelson. real estate dealer, was elected a member of the board of equali- zation Monday as the successor of A. l.. Tyson, resigned MT. Nelson was named by the board under the law which says the member named by the state board of equalization and the one appointed by the board of revenue must appoint the third member. MT. Tyson was the origi- nal appointee of the board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
A GREATER SOUTH THE KEYNOTE OF
 GREAT CONVENTION
 NOW IN SESSION
tContinued from Page one>

ernor Staurt presided in the absence or Governor Manning of South Caro- : lima. the chairman, and Governors Craig of North Carolina and Hender- son of Alabama and Representative Small of North Carolina spoke. Gov ernor Craig, announcing that President Wilson had proclaimed to the world a
 new doctrine of justice and right
 eousness as against force and aggres- sion,' brought the crowd to it's feet with cheers and every mention of the Presidents name was the occasion for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12

dorsement from this state which, with the recognition which naturally comes to a man in his position, or one who has been head of an appellate court gives him prestige which cannot be commanded by others now asking the office. Judge An derson has returned from Washington, where he conferred with officials Of the government.
 Senators Underwood and Bankhead have refused to indorse an applicant until more consideration has been given. It is not believed they will indorse any one until they are convinced that he can be named. Attorney General Gregory IS making a personal investigation for the Pr esident and his suggestion will have more weight than that of any other per
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
A Column of Timely Super Suggestions of Artistic and Practical Gifts
 Offered By the
Roberts X Son Big Retail Stationery Store and Manufacturing Plant 1012 Bet. 18th a & 2d Awe
GIFTS FOR MEN
Offered By the

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 $50, including Case Gold and Silver Pencils
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-12
FOR THE BOY
FOR EVERYBODY

Xmas Cards and Engraved New Years Greetings, Xmas Tags, Seals, Labels, Decora- tions, Wrapping Paper, Tissue, Crepe, Holly Paper, Festoons, Snow, Streamers, etc.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-11-09
CRiTTENlEN COUNTY
WINOOSKI,

The school board has engaged Miss
Olive Robinson Of Rutland, a successful
teacher Of nine years experience. to take
the place OF Miss Ella O'Bricn, teacher OF
the second grade in tho Spring street
school who asked to be released so that
she might study methods of presenting
work in one Of the recently organized
teachers training classes. which the
state g financing. since graduation from
the WinoosN high school. as an honor
student, Miss O'Bricn has been a success
ful student at the University ot Vermont
ana expects to mako teaching her life
work
The regular monthly m,etng of the vii
Iate trustees WAS nc'd Monday evening at
the home of President james t. Timmons
on i1ati street Mr.. Tlmmons, who has
been confined to the house by trouble
WIN enc leg, is much improved. The
trustees present We're Mr.. Curlni,r Mr.
Ch.co'nc Mr.. Richard and MIR. Lavallcc.
blllS to the amount of SG65OS were ordered
paidJ ~ communication from the commit
tee appointed to wait upon the Traction
company tn see about having an exton-
SION to their car line on West Allen street
To the depot was read, the reply being
That the company could not find it pos
Sihlc TO do IT this fall as tho rails could
not gct here until Winter. They did not
state definitely that they would do it in
inc spring, but 1t is possible that they
might put in the extension then. II
was voted chat Chief lIalloran of the fire
department notify Engineer Joseph Gus
son of the steamer Hose company to give
the engine a monthly test hereafter and
that after each test the engine receive
"A thoroush cleaning, thereby keeping il
in perfect condition. If necessary he is
10 get instructions as To the proper care
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-11-09
SHOREHANl.

Mrs S. r. W1tnerell, who broke three
flps last week, has a nurse to care for
her.-Mary Swcnor. who was taken to
Moses hospital, Ticondcroga, by Drs.
sharon and Plat, has typhoid fever
communion was observed last Sunday in
the CONGREGATIONAL Church. Ten united
with the church on confession of faith and
three by letter Miss Catherine Hammond
returned to her school, Nj. st. Joseph $.
Rutland, on Sunday.-The Glover cub
met WitE Mrs Thomas Mncaulloy Satur-
uaN'-Mr and Mrs Theodore Harper OF
falr Haven and Ronald of Benson spent
me weekend VITA their ureuiS' Mr. ana
Mrs. Victor Harper Mrs. Iioman ana
'ouEht'r, Aun, who have been WIN MT.
Al' ria Smith since july, returned {" her
nome In Newark, \. j., MONDAY. Ni' ana
MIS- Fred GuNcttc passed Sunday IA Al
nanY, y Y AIRS. Leslie Heed Of F1lr
raven is the guest of her parents MIR.
ma Mrs. t. T.. Douglass.-l H. N"r.h OF
For' Edward was recent guest OF MT
ana Mrs g, \. North. ana MIS- j.
H. treble and Mr.. and Mrs Johh