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The Detroit times., 1916-09-06
City News in Brief

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annual meeting The officers electv
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vice. commander Minnie Hickey.
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Anna Rr.lReUAu. Detroit. grand
CHAPLAIN. Nina Curtis Plymouth
grand marshal hattie Bailey, Cold
water grand assistant marshal
Violet Robins Detroit grand in
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The Detroit times., 1916-09-06
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the Beard of Commerce. which
now being circulated. II our OF -
largest numbers ever issuso- ~.
usual size OF the weekly ~ eigh
pages. but because OF an unusual
number OF items OF interest m"
current number contains 10 pages
French ana Belgian paintings ~ art
lists OF the modern school VIII ne
shown in the Detroit Museum nf
Art during the frst week ~ oc-
tober The paintings are those
which were exhibited IN san Fran
clsco during the Panama ache
exposition.
Funeral services for the late Fred
", Deytne, were held " edncsdEfs
from his home al No. TsN sem
inoie-ave.. at . o'clock. and from
50 GATHERINGS church AZ % he
was 20 years old, he bad csarhe
OF the collection department az ll"-
vine 4 Snyder. being a lawyer ~
profession. widow, daughter ana
mother survive. lie was prominent
In fraternal organizations
Public school teachers have organized
90 rtd the naturalization woTk OF
the night schools and on SUNDAY
morning will be stationed az frr-
eign churches TO distribute itera-
ure. Hand bills in seven lans ages
have been printed. settinE fortn
the advantage 81 attendant.
These will he Distributed b3 the
teachers under the Leadership os
Herman Browe. prtnclpal OF the
Majeske grade school
The Personal Liberty league, an or
ganixation formed TO hght prohibit
ton has opened heRd1uaTffEs -
No 20 broadway samuel q 'rroH.
man. n stock broker ia chairman OK
the league. which has the support
81 the United Wholesale Ltt8l.
Dealers association of1rtr- or
the league declare trat the are
not opposed 20 Temperance. INT they
say that personal Affairs ans per
4onal liberty should not p" inter-
ferred with rs what they cali r.
HaaIcal or ennt.nuAl leg sLattcn-
This organization declares t-sf Az
rohoiir excuses are cue 20 iaN.tF
in the enforcement 90 laws fnaf az
already on the books regarding
saloon business
The grand council of the order OF
the star ot bethlehem. for the
lower peniusliar II Michigan held
an election TUESDAY IN me 'ewi-
rle. No q1s Cass-ave Ftfty dele.
gates were IN attendance and read I
REPORTS showing satisfactory
condition in the various branches :
OF the organisation 4 reception
was given Tuesday evening ~
North star lodge 81 petrolt N the I
temple wednesday the Eastern /
star benevolent fund the insurance /
The Detroit times., 1916-09-06
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Isis Of The madam .ehool VIII be

shown in the Detroit Museum hL
Art during the hrst week ~ CO.
tober. The paintings are those
which were exhibited IN san Fran-
clsco during the Panama racine
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14

Capt. Jack Riddle was unanimously elected potentate of Zamora temple Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine at the annual meeting held last night at the Orpheum thea tre.
 The other leading officers were reg ularly advanced. John B. Bethea was elected oriental guide, which places him in line for the potentate's chair.
 A pleasant feature of the meeting was the presentation of a handsome silver set to the retiring potentate Ed L. Keiser, Jr as token of the appreciation of the Shriners of his un- tiring labors in making his term such pronounced success. The presenta- tion speech was made by pr. c. P. Martin and was responded to grace fully by the recipient.
 The meeting was largely attended and much important business was transacted. The usual donation to the Widows and Orphans home at Mont gomery was made. The other dona- tions to charitable institutions will oc announced later. short speeches were made by the new potentate, Jack Bid de, Judge w. w. Brandon, Noble Will Hanson. Noble Earnest and others.
 The newly elected officers were in- stalled last night by Edward l.. Kei- ser, Sr.. as follows:
 Potentate, Jack Riddle.
 Chief rabban. Frank Sheppard.
 Assistant rabban, Julius Heineke.
 High priest and prophet, M. J. Hub bard.
 Oriental guide. John E Bethea.
 Treasurer, Will Iathem.
 Representatives to imperial council, Edward l.. Kieser, Jr., Jack Riddle. Judge w. w. Brandon and w. J, Boles.
 The appointed officers will be am nounced later by the new potentate.
 There is no more popular Shriner in the state than Capt. Jack Riddle. who has been a faithful worker in the or der for years and earned his eleva- ton to the chair by merit and promo tion. He has been the captain of the Arab patrol for a number of years and has materially helped in making that drill corps famous throughout the country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14
ROTHERMAL JOINS
 AMBULANCE CORPS
Former Age-Herald Re- porter on His Way to
 France for Service

Kenneth Rothermal formerly re- porter on The Age-Herald and well known in Birmingham, has gone to France as a member of the American Red Cross ambulance corps. He sailed from New York last Saturday, accord ing to information reaching his friends in Birmingham.
 Since leaving Birmingham sMrss Roth ermal was in Chamber of Commerce work in Georgia, but for the past two years has been connected with the Miami Metropolis, the morning newspa- per of Miama, Fla.
 The applicants for membership in the American Red Cross ambulance service on the battlefields of France have to be college graduates, able to read and write either French or German and drive an automobile. Roth ermal was able to qualify in all par ticulars and therefore gets all of his expenses paid from Miami to France and back, after he is mustered out of the service. The enlistment is for two years. The boys also get a small sal ary per month, but Rothermal. like all of the rest, perhaps, joined the service as an adventure. He sailed for Bordeaux and upon his arrival there will go immediately to the front.
 His brother. Martz Rothermal, also of this city, as an employe of the Ala bama Power company, is now on the Mexican border as a member of the National Guard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14
ASK NEW PAVEMENT
 FOR FIRST AVENUE
Truss Heads Delegation Which Makes Request of
 Board of Revenue

An appeal was made to the board or revenue yesterday by City Commissioner J. R. Truss, who headed a large delega- ton to pave First avenue from Forty first street to Eighty-fifth street in East Lake. Following the various addresses the proposition of Commissioner Truss was taken under advisement by the county board.
 It was pointed out to the board of rev. First avenue would cost approximately $50, ,O00 the county to pay one-third, the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company one-third, and the property ov ners one-thrd. Under the 10-year plan owners of 5O-foot lots would be compelled to pay only about sS4 for the benefits they derived from the permanent im- provement or very minor sum per an- mum. It was proposed. according to the addresses made to the board of revenue, to make First avenue an average width of 50 feet from Forty-first to Eighty first street, which would provide a handsome boulevard to the eastern end of the city.
 Before the delegation departed Pres ident Jere Gwin expressed thanks for the visit, and stated that if First avenue was ordered paved the work would, in all probability, be done with convicts. and he also stated that requests for paving from Ensley and North Birmingham must be heard before the board can take any definite action on the proposals of Commissioner Truss in regard to the paw
 ng of First avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14
Beans Is Beans"

and the cost is soaring skyward with pork, beef, eggs and other foods until the cost of living represents an increase of from 30 to SO per cent. While meats and vegetables are beyond the reach of many millions of families, Shredded Wheat Biscuit continues to sell at the same old price and re- tains the same high nutri- tive quality. Shredded wheat biscuit contains all the rich body building nutri- ment in the whole wheat grain, including the bran coat, which is so useful in keeping the bowels healthy andactive. Eatitforanymeal with milk or cream or in combination with fruits. Made at Niagara Falls, NJ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14
CATHOLIC ISSUE ELECTED CATTS IN
 FLORIDA, HE SAYS
LOCAL ROTARIANS GIVE
 ANNUAL LADIES' BANQUET
Reception and Banquet Attended by Large CrowdSpendd Programme Arranged-Carson Adams Toastmaster-Dr
 Edmonds and Dr. Stuart Are Principal Speakers

Three hundred and sixty -four days in the year Rotary is mans institution, But there comes around the three hun dred and siXty-fifth, when women are let in on the why's and wherefores of the Rotary club. Last night happened to be the three hundred and sixty-fifth night, and about 80 ladies, wives of the members of the Rotary club, were guests of honor at the annual ladies' banquet of the club er the Tutwiler
 The affair began with a reception from 7:SO to o'clock on the mezzanine floor. At o'clock the banquet was served in the banquet hall. About 160 good Ro- taria1s, including the women, gathered around the banquet board and listened to the words of counsel of Dr. Fl. M. Ed monds, the humorous remarks of Dr.. George Stuart, and other features which had been especially arranged for the oc- casion.
 President Frank Rushton introduced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14
OSCAR LEWIS FOR
 JOHN H. WALLACE
TusKegee Man Sends Out Letter Urg- ing Game Commissioner for
 Next Governor

John H. Wallace, state game and fish commissioner, is the logical man for gov ernor of Alabama, according to oscar s. Lewis of Tuskegee, chancellor of the southeastern division, and member of the recent state senate.
 In letter which he has sent out to prominent men and leading politicians throughout the state. MT Lewis declares that John Wallace is the man upon whom all believers in true demorcary should unite. In the opinion of the Tuskegee chancellor, as expressed in his letter, the state game commissioner will be sue cessful in his race and will be rewarded by the people of the state with the gov ernorship.
 MT. Lewis urges that the conservative element of the democratic party lineup for Mir. Wallace and that an effort be made to crystalline public sentiment in behalf of his candidacy. The record made by MT. Wallace is such that even the 'hand-picked legislature, led on by partisan hate, after a microscopic scru- tiny of his public and private life, failed to find blemish, says Mr. Lewis. ''The state game commissioner has re- narkable- grasp of governmental prob lems and will be in position to solve the grave problems that will confront the next governor of Alabama" the letter states.
 Chancellor Lewis, who was the choice of the anti-prohibtionists in the recent state senate for the presidency of that body, is considered one of the spokes- men for the forces which oppose the present dry regime in Alabama. Whether the local optionists intend to back MT. Wallace, who has been active with that branch of the democratic party for some years is matter on which politicians are not yet ready to commit themselves. The fact that MT. Lewis was the adminis- tration leader in the senate, coupled with his appointment by the governor to the position of chancellor. causes his strong indorsement of MT. Wallace to be con sdered as more or less significant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14
CHESTER WHITEHEAD
 TRIAL UNDER WAY
Charges Against Him Grew Out of Alleged Thefts of Automobiles
 in Chicago

Direct testimony for the state ended late yesterday afternoon at the trial of Chester A. Whitehead. who Is accused ot bringing stolen property into Alabama and of disposing of same, before Judge Harrington P, Heflin, and the case is* expected to go to the jury this after noon.
 The arrest and confession of Chester A. Whitehead at Chicago last spring was followed by the seizure of several au- tomobiles in Birmingham through the ac- tivities of Detective Harry Goldstein. It was claimed these motor cars had been stolen in Chicago and shipped south to Birmingham after the numbers had been changed The arrest of Chester White head in Birmingham followed after his release in Chicago.
 On the witness stand yesterday Detec- tive Sergeant Ernest E. Goggans of Chi cago told in detail of the alleged comics sion of Chester A. Whitehead
 United States District Attorney Robert N Bell is the leading counsel for young Whitehead, in association with F. N, Hamill. Assistant Solicitor ". S. Welch is conducting the prosecution.
 The Whitehead case was called 10 trial early Monday, but there immediately be- gan a legal bubble over the indictments which finally ended on Tuesday after noon, when another controversy came up on the objections of Attorney Bell to the fact that one juror was absent at the judges permission The juror was finally returned to the court, and on Tuesday night a jury was selected. The taking of testimony for the state began yesterday morning and closed at o'clock yesterday afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14
POLICEMEN AND
 FIREMEN TO GET
 INCREASE IN PAY

Carson Adams, who acted a S toastmaster.
 pr Henry M. Edmonds was called upon for a few words upon his interpretation of Rotary. He interpreted it as coop erative institution, working for the good of one's fellow men, the uplift of hu- manity, and the weekly entertainment of tired business men
 Dr. George Stuart added much to the merriment of the occasion. Miss Ann Falkner the Tutwiler soloist, gave sev- eral vocal selections.
 The entertainment programme came to Q close with a vaudeville skt by Bor- dini Brothers well known accordion play CTS, of Keith fame. And if the Rotarians love their club like they love an accordion, well, it's no wonder they have full membership present every week This feature of the programme was given much applause, and every one congratulated Secretary Oliver Cox for the programme arranged.
 The ladies were given handsome sou venirs, and invited to come again next wear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14
FINAL ORGANIZATION
 OF TRAFFIC BUREAU
Officers Will Be Elected and General Manager Placed in Charge This
 Morning

Final steps in the organization of the traffic bureau of the Chamber of Commerce will be taken at meeting this morning. Officers will be elected and a committee appointed to select d general manager to be placed in charge of the bureau.
 The final meeting of the finance committee was held yesterday morn ing, when announcement was made by I. c. Beatty, chairman, that the nec- essary funds for establishing the bu- reau had been raised.
 The bureau Is expected to be oper- ating by the first of the year. It will, it is understood, have offices in the Chamber of Commerce building. A number of applications for the general manag agership have been received, some from other cities. It is understood however. that a local man will be ap- pointed to the place.
 The members of the board of di- rectors, from whom a president will be chosen at the meeting this morn ing, is composed of J. W. Oden, Sam uel L. Earle, E. Wilkinson, Henry De- Bardeleben, W. D. Nesbitt, M. F Northington and M. w. Bush.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14
STOPPED CHILDREN'S GROUP
 COIT(sH

Three weeks ago two of my children began choking and coughing. and | saw they were having an attack of croup," writes Billie Mayberry, Eckert, Ga. q got a bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar and gave them dose before bedtime and soon their cough stopped and they fell asleep. Next morning their cough and all sign of croup was gone" Foley's Honey and Tar is standard low-p priced remedy for colds. bron- chitis, la grippe coughs. Sold every where.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14
Struck by Automobile

Henry McClinton 1880 Seventh ave- nue, north, was painfully injured at 3:25 o'clock yesterday afternoon when he was struck by an automobile owned and driven by Dr. Mack Rogers at Twenty first street and Second avenue. north. MT. McClinton was removed to his home in Dr. Rogers automobile, where he received medical attention. It was stated that the accident was and no arrest was made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14
CAMP HARDEE
Important Meeting at Cable Hall This
 Afternoon

Camp Hardee will meet this after noon at 2:30 o'clock in Cable hall. There will be business of importance coming up and every member of the camp is urgently requested to be pres ent. The camp has missed two or more regular meetings recently and matters of more than ordinary interest will come before the camp at this next meeting for disposition. An interesting programme has been arranged which will be entertaining.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14
MOVEMENT OF IRON AND
 STEEL SETS NEW RECORD

The movement of iron and steel com modities from the Birmingham district during the month of November was 40,- GOO tons more than the volume of 1915. Despite the existing shortage of carriers, the railroads moved this immense in crease.
 The export movement for November set another new high record, exceeding that of October by substantial margin. The extent of export trade that the Birming- ham district is enjoying in pig iron. steel billets and pipe may be shown by comparisons with November of 1915
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14
At the Photoplay Houses

strand-Lou Tellegen in The Victoria Cross"
 Triangle-william S. Hart in The Devils Double.
 Rialto-Hobart Henley in The Sign of the Poppy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14

More than 5000 tons increase in steel and iron products is shown. The great est advance has been in the sale of pig iron to foreign users. Exactly 47,000 more tons of pig iron was shipped to the ports for exportation than in 1915. The move ment of steel billets was 5000 tons heavier.
 Translated into dollars the increase in exportation of these commodities means that $1,0o0,00O more was realized from these industries than in November of last year.
 Steel and iron were shipped to vir- tually every country in the world that commerce can reach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14
Against Aiding Submarines

Madrid. December 12.--(Via Paris.) Alejandro Lerroux, leader of the radi- cal party in the Chamber of Deputies, has introduced bill prohibiting Span ish subjects and vessels from provis- ioning 1escssE. submarines in any way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

Lyrc-vaudeville Matinee at 3 p. m. :; night performances, 7:3o and clock.
 Bijou-Dramatic success, Which One Shall I Marry" Matinee at S;S0. Night performance S;30
 Majestic-M Musical comedy and feature pictures
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14
VARIOUS PLANS DISCUSSED

During the course of the commission meeting yesterday afternoon various plans were discussed by those present after MT. Ward had outlined his plan for the raising of the necessary funds.
 While no definite information was given out as to any other means Of raising the money except by deferring payments on bills payable during the year 1917, it is thought possible tha. the commissioners will work out oth- CT means of getting more money al later date.
 Commissioner Truss stated that he had met with the firemen at Avondale and that they were informed by him that the entire commission was willing to raise their pay if possible. The men were very reasonable" he said, and appeared to be satisfied that there would be no necessity for any drastic action on their part if the request for more money was not met
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14


 aration of church and state and we are determined to see that in the flu ture the two are separate in Flor ida
 MT. Catts declared that this move ment. fathered by the Guardians, the True Americans and similar organiza- tions was becoming nationwide and that there was determination to carry their principles into every state in the union where there was need. He stated that the movement was ex- tremely strong in Georgia, and that at several Slaces where he had spoken in that state recently he had been un- able to get building to hold the crowds.
 LIVED LONG IN ALABAMA
 MT. Catts was for sometime pastor of various Baptist churches in Ala bama. He attended Howard college for several years before entering the ministry. Following his resignation as pastor of the Baptist church at Fort Deposit, which was his last charge in this state, he farmed for several years in Dallas county, near Pleasant Hill.
 Mir. CattS on one occasion ran against J. Thomas Heflin for Congress from the Fifth Alabama district. MT Heflin led the ticket, with MT. Catts second. he having run ahead of four other candidates.
 Many constructive measures will be attempted by MT. Catts after his in- |auguration on January 2. he said. He will make a strong effort to have the government clear the everglades of his state and he has number of educational measures which he wants passed As to the proposed prohibit ton laws, he is determined to ge. Ahein through, although he stated that the senate might be found unfavorable at the beginning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14
Ward Announces Plan Has Been Devised to Provide Necessary $18,000 for
 the Men
SPECIAL SESSION OF COMMISSION
 HELD ON SUBJECT
General Retrenchment in Ex- penses and Stricter Super vision of Revenue Are
 Both Suggested

The men of the fire and police de- partments of the city of Birmingham will receive an increase in pay of $1O per month beginning January I.
 President George Ward announced to his colleagues yesterday afternoon at the beginning of conference. called to determine whether or not the city cou1d devise means of rais- ing the necessary money, that he had found that the request of the men could he granted.
 A meeting of the commission was called yesterday afternoon at o'clock to take up the question of financing the raise for the policemen and fire men. At the conclusion of the meet ing the following statement was given out by MT Ward:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14
MOTION TO DISMISS
 TO BE FILED TODAY
District Attorney Bell Party to Suit
 Against the Adamson Bill

The motion to dismiss the proceedings instituted in the federal court by the St. Louis and San Francisco (Frisco) rail- road, attacking the constitutionality of the Adamson bill, will be filed by District Attorney Robert N. Bell today if the sig natures of the brotherhood representa- tives are secured. The complaint of the Frisco named MT. Bell and local officials of four railway brotherhoods as defend ants in the action. The motion of the de- fendants has been ready for several days Both the plaintiff and the defendants will request that the court not take up this case until after the United States supreme court rules on similar case which is now before that tribunal.