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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
ALABAMA VISITORS
 AT LOCAL HOTELS

Empire: P. F. Copeland. Barney; Thomas H. Cannon, Fayette.
 Metropolitan: R. N. Lyle, Huntsville; R. P. McDonough, Warrior; J. W. Gray, Majestic; l.. c. Farrow, Jackson Gap; Mrs. J. c. Lindsey, Tuscaloosa J. c. Head, Blount Springs.
 Morris: W. w. Graves. Montgomery; T. Lelieve, Oakman; J. J. Cox, Fur man: Dr. J. w. Cox, Furman; 0. M. Lilies, Brewton; R. J. Sims, Altoona Asa R. Fuller, Cullman; J. A. Beas- ley. Blocton.
 Burt: c. W. Hunter. Montgomery; Mrs. W. M. Lloyd, Quinton; Jessie Dean. Linevi1le; w. W. Spruell, Mont gomery; John Norton. Tuscaloosa May Stuly, Greeley; c. A. McDaniel, den: G. T. Davis and wife. Montgom- cry: William F. James, Cullman
 Tutwiler: B. L. Noojin, Tuscaloosa A. B. Curtis and wife. Anniston; A. A. farrell. Talladega; Hugo Friedman. Tuscaloosa
 Motion: Mrs Bessie Webb, Alexander City; w. R. Brown, Pei City; J. W. Wilbank. Alexander City; Charles R. Wiggins Jasper; F. A. Holly, Fayette- vile; Wallace Holly, Fayetteville; Mrs. r. A. Reid. Trussville; S. c. Blasdell. Camp Hill; S. B. Hayley. Sayre; Wilma Adair, Uniontown; J. P. Mcqueen, Ma ben; J. D. Mccall. Gadsden; c. l. Jones. Dora; A. A. Garrett Talladega; T. O. Watt, Montgomery; D. c. Fuller, Gull man: K O. Kelley, Cullman; William Watson, Albany; T. L. Beauchamp, AL bany
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
WILL CELEBRATE
 WHITE CHRISTMAS
Song, Tableaux and Pantomime to Tell Story of Christ's Birth at the
 Independent Presbyterian

What promises to be a beautiful as we'll as a unique celebration of white Christmas is being planned by the Sunday school of the Independent Pres byterian church for Christmas eve Sunday, December "A at 4 o'clock in the main auditorium of the Temple Emanu-El.
 The story of the birth of Christ Is to be told in song, the children in the various departments of the school singing the old Christmas carols, fa- miliar and dear to everyone. Each song Is to be step in the develop ment of the story, which is to be en- acted upon the stage simultaneously.
 The field wherein be the sleeping shepherds; the stable with its sacred manager; the virgin mother" with the "holy child", in her arms; Joseph ana group of wondering. eager men and women and wise men in their gor- geous raiment bearing gifts-all of these groups will, in tableaux and pan tomime. act their part as the story unfolds through the carols.
 Mrs. Ralph Barrow. wife of the su- perintendent, has planned this enter tainment and has been tireless in her work to the minutest detail and the Sunday school most cordially invites the public to enjoy with them the spirit of Christmas as depicted in this entertainment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
ALLEGED BURGLAR
 SHOT AND KILLED
Negro Meets Death at the Hands of White Man.
 His Life or Mine"

An unidentified negro was shot through the head with .SS-calibre revolver at 11:10 o'clock last night by W. M. Evans 1921 South Twentieth street, and instantly killed, at the residence of J. W. Roe, 2114 Sixth avenue, north. Police headquar- ters was notified of the killing, who in turn notified Coroner Charles L. Spain. The police hold that Evans was jutified in killing the negro.
 '"The negro opened the door in the room in which I was sitting, and when he did I grabbed a poker and ran after him. but soon lost sight of him. Within a few minutes I heard something at the rear door and I secured revolver and went to investigate. I opened the rear door, but did not see anyone, so thought that I would look on the side of the house, when suddenly the negro grabbed me around my legs and threw me down. He was trying his level best to get the revolver from me. I found chance to shoot him, and I shot several bullets into his body,' stated MT. Evans to an Age Herald reporter, early this morning. T hated to kill the negro, but it was death for me or him.
 A lady at PIP Fifth avenue, north, called police headquarters shortly before Il o'clock and said that burglar was try ing to enter the rear of her home. Off cers Crump, Hendricks, Shell and Ser geant of Police H. H. Moreland were sent to investigate. When the officers arrived on the scene they could not find any, thing, but a negro man in Fifth alley told the officers that he saw a negro going north on Twenty street, but the offi- cers were unable to find him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
LECTURERAT KNESSETH ISRAEL Zionist to Speak on General Activities of Provisional ,,
 Committee

P. M. Raskin, the noted Zionist, author and student. whose poetic and interesting address on The New Palestine at Tens pie Emanu-El last Friday night held the innermost attention of the large audience. will speak again this evening at S:30 o'clock at Knesseth Israel synagogue, corner of Seventh avenue and seven- teenth street.
 'The activities of the provisional com- mittee for general Zionist affairs" whose past chairman is Mir. Justice Louis D. Brandeis, and present chairman is Dr. Stephen s. Wise, will be subject of this evenings address. MT. Rasldn will give a brief description of the birth of this committee about two years ago, its no- and the approval and support the corn- mittee has been and is receiving from the Jewish people ali over the world.
 The provisional committee was instru- mental in getting a voluntary contribu-' ton of S100o,000 by Mrs. Fels, a Philadel- phia Jewess and noted philanthropist, for the purpose of promoting colonization in. Palestine. The support of the educational institutions in Palestine and advance loans on good security to Palestinian colonist since the European bloody war cut off exportation, are some of the big problems met by the provisional commits tee.
 The subject is very interesting. Tho speaker is a man who knows and can describe the subject briefly. large audience is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
CHANGE IS MADE
 BY FRATERNITIES
Pledge" Cannot Be Initiated Until He Has Passed Certain Class
 Work for Term

Sweeping changes have been made in fraternity regulation at the University of Alabama
 The deferred rushing system that has been approved by the Pan- Hellenic coun- Gil for two years has been polished This prevented the various fraternities at the university from inviting first year stu cents to join their midst until Novem- Der. It did not permit the upper class men to approach them until this date. and no pledging was allowed before any student entered the university.
 By agre. cement of the representatives or the various fraternities this system was recalled. However the Greek letter organizations have replaced the old sys- tenn by another that permits pledging be- fore or during the scholastic year, but has scholastic restriction.
 Before any pledge" may be initiated into any fraternity, he must successfully pass for one term a certain amount of work. This regulation, it is believed, will induce the freshmen to study more and will place slight premium upon earn- est scholastic work.
 Every national fraternity at the uni- versity is affected by the new regula- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
DIFFERENT VIEW
 HELD BY LURES
Whitehead Found Guilty by One and Mistrial Reported
 by Another

Chester A. Whitehead was found guilty by jury yesterday afternoon of partici- patton in an automobile theft conspiracy, launched in Chicago last spring. The spe- cific charges against young Whitehead were the bringing in of stolen property to Alabama and the disposing of stolen prop erty in Jefferson county
 Whitehead was found guilty within 10 mir utes after the jury had received the charge of Judge Harrington P. Heflin, but a jury in his first trial on the same chargae involving the theft of another car, was still deliberating.
 The first jury, which had been out since Thursday afternoon, finally reported at they could not agree and mistrial was entered. It was stated that the jury stood Il to 1 for conviction.
 United States District Attorney Robert N. Bell leading counsel for young White head, filed motion to arrest judgment and Judge Heflin did not pass sentence on the convicted man. While awaiting the pleas for a new trial and other legal steps that will be taken by his counsel and before he is sentenced. Whitehead will be kept at the county jail
 Chester A. Whitehead went to trial last Monday morning before Judge Heflin on the specific charge of having brought the stolen Hudson automobile of Wayne A. Mckinney of Chicago to Birmlngnam last June, and of disposing of it to Hinton E. Carr, a local attorney, for the gum of $500. This case, after being bitterly fought, went to the jury on Thursday afternoon and resulted in a mistrial.
 On Friday, while the jury in the first case was still out. Solicitor Hugo L. Black decided to prosecute young White head on another indictment charging the bringing in of the stolen Buick automo- bile of Frank Rose of Chicago to Bir- mihgham and it's disposal to Dr. John A. Moore of this city for the sum of $500.
 This case resulted in the presentation of the identical evidence as in the first case and with the same witnesses and went to the jury at about clock yes- terday afternoon. In less than 10 minutes the jury came out with verdict of guilty signed by Charles F. DeBardeieben, fore man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
JELKS SUGGESTED
 FOR SHIPPING BOARD
Former Governor May Be Given Place, According to
 Reports Heard Here

Former Governor William D. Jelks may be named as a member of the recently created federal shipping board Informa- tion to this effect Is secured from friends of Governor Jelks. The former governor himself is now in Washington.
 According to the information received here, Governor Jelks has received se- rious consideration for place on the board and his name will be presented by members of the Alabama delegation in Congress.
 Friends and business associates in Bir- ningham think he would be strong contender for the place should he allow his name to be presented.
 The shipping board which was recently created by Congress, is to be a commer- cia, organization and will give especial attention to affairs connected with sldp- ping to and from the various ports of the United States. Quite number of promi- nent men throughout the country have been suggested for the places on the board and it Is anticipated that there win be considerable rivalry for the hon. ors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
CONCERT TODAY
 AT MOTOR CLUB

An especially attractive musical pro- gramme is scheduled for this afternoon at the Birmingham Motor and Country club and members are urged to avail themselves of the opportunity of being present. The programme will begin at f clock and will consist of the following numbers:
 Cello solo, MT. William Glass.
 Contralto solo, Miss Thedora Paul..
 Vocal duet. Mrs. Robert F'urman and Miss Helen Mae Marsh.
 Baritone solo, MT. Edwin Cook.
 Piano solo, Miss Helen Mae Marsh.
 Soprano solo, Mrs. w. T. Ward.
 Contralto solo. Mrs. Robert Furman. sSaxophone solo, MT. William Glass.
 The Motor clubs famous Hawaiian Ukelele quartet will play several Hawa ian melodies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
SHORT STORIES
 BY NELL FREEMAN

In the ranks of short story writers Bir- mingham has contributed two notables in Bozeman Bulger and Octayus Roy Cohen.
 It is possible that a Birmingham woman will be added to the role. In the cur rent number of The Argosy Is a short story by Nell Freeman, entitled Reels and Realities" This story Is anent the moving picture craze and its acquisitions Of bucolic talent
 Announcement was received yesterday that Youngs Magazine had accepted an- other short story, "Oh! Mammal and that it would be published in an early number. The Duchess Negligee," by Miss Freeman, was contained in a recent number of Breezy Stories"
 Miss Freeman is working on sever u other short stories and these, in all like lihood, will be publeshed later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
Dr. Wells to Address
 GideOns at Y. M. c. A.

Dr. P. B. Wells will address meeting at the Young Mems Christian association this afternoon. The Gideons, religious organization of the travelling men. will attend the meeting. It Is announced that in the future the meetings of the Gideons will be held in connection with the regu- lar afternoon meetings of the Young Mems Christian association instead of at a local hotel as in the past.
 A committee representing the Gideons and the Young Mems Christian associa- ton is attempting to arrange for William Jennings Bryan to address the Joint gathering early in January. While no definite date has been announced yet, Mr. Bryan has tentatively agreed to come here and make such an address in the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17

against the high food prices now exist ing. While it is not stated certainly that a boycott will be launched. it is under stood that such action will be taken.
 Mrs. William E. Fort, who has been active in the organization of the league, is in favor of a boycott.
 While I cannot say that all the women will be willing to enter into a food boy colt just before Christmas, believe that many of them will be-" said Mrs. Fort. T, for one, would be more than willing to do anything to force the price of food down. While some of the housewives of the city can pay the prices now being charged, still. I thing that we owe 1t to those women who cannot afford the in- crease to do all we can to bring prices down. The women of Birmingham should band themselves together in the effort to reduce prices"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
New Master Mechanic
 for Queen and Crescent

To be prepared for the heavy traffic that the railroads will handle during the holiday season, the staff of the Queen and Crescent railroad held a meeting in the office of Superintendent w. J. Ed wards yesterday and discussed the va rious problems.
 This meeting served as an occasion to introduce W. B. Bum, who is the new master mechanic at the Queen and Cres- cent shops on Twenty-seventh street. He came from the Chattanooga shops of the Queen and Crescent and is regarded as a very able mna. He assumed his new duties at the shops Thursday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
AID TO BUSINESS

To the Editor of The ge-Herald.
 Noting your editorial this morning regarding the aims of the federal trade commission, This body has compiled for gratis distribution a pamphlet en- titled "A System of Accounts for the Retail Merchant" In view of the fact that, according to the report of the federal trade commission, 100, 900 cor porations are merely existing, not making one penny profit, that there are annually 22,000 business failures. this pamphlet contains valuable in- fomation for the general run of busi- ness men.
 Copies may be obtained by address ing the federal trade commission direct. or I have afew copies on hand which I would be glad to give to any, one interested. Yours very truly
 J. R. WILCOX.
 Birmingham. December IS, 1916.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17

City Attorney Monte U1lman has com pleted the contract to be signed by the city and the railroads participating in the building of the new Twenty-hrst street viaduct.
 The contract will be rendered the rall- roads by Commissioner Weatherly tomor row or next day. Within 50 days actual construction work on the Viaduct will be started. The cost of the structure is esti- mated at approximately s15O,Oo0 and when completed will be one of the finest of its kind in the south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
TO ORGANIZE
 TO FIGHT HIGH PRICES

Steps looking toward a boycott of eggs and other high priced food will be taken at the organization meeting of the Housewives league Thursday afternoon, it is understood.
 Clubwomen and housewives from all section of Birmingham will meet at Ma chinists hall, under the auspices of the Trades council and form a local House. wives league. The league will be com posed of committees of housewives from various parts of greater Birmingham. A central committee and officars will be elected at the meeting Thursday after noon.
 The league is the outgrowth of de- sire among Birmingham women to pro- tect themselves and their families
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
WILL SIGN UP CONTRACT
 FOR THE NEW VIADUCT

No trouble is anticipated by the city In having the railroads to agree to ths contract as drawn by Mir. Ullman- Tho glst of the agreement is the apportion- ment of the cost between the various railroads and the city and the type of material to be used. The city's portion of the cost will not exceed s30,oo0. This amount will be loaned by the railroads at easy terms covering period of years.
 The construction of the bridge will bc placed in the hands of the Southern or Louisville and Nashville railroad. thia point being one to be decided on later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
JAPAN MAY PROFIT
 FROM ALA. METHODS

Japan may profit from the methods of the Alabama iron and steel producers.
 l. Inouye of Tolxio has been in the Birmingham district during the past week and has spent several days in inspecting the methods of the producers of steel and iron in this district He came as the representative of the smelter inter- ests in Japan and was shown over the city by the various officials of the in dustrial companies.
 Later, he visited the University of Alabama and viewed the scientific equipment of the state institution.
 He expressed himself as being highly pleased with the steel plant and the blast furnaces of the city. He repre- sents wealthy interests in Japan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
MASONIC LECTURE
 AT TEMPLE TODAY
on Practical Masonry Be- fore Club

Frank Hewitt, former lecturer of the Jefferson County Masonic conference, will make an address this afternoon on Practical Masonry at the Masonic tenn pie, under the auspices of the Pythagoras club. The lecture will commence at 8 o'clock and all Masons are invited to attend.
 MT. Hewitt is one of the best informed Masons in the state, and large at- tendance is expected at the lecture this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
200 BEE HIVE OVENS AT DOLOMITE WILL BE PUT BACK INTO COMMISSION

One of the openings, in the Dolomite section, is now being developed. The con struction crews have to forge on but 200 feet more before reaching deposits of coal that may be worked. However, a railroad must be built to the mine open ing and this will consume several months time.
 The Woodward company has been with drawn from the pig iron market for sev- eral weeks. It is supplying it's regular customers with iron, but is not actively soliciting business. It intends to in- crease its output of iron during the next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
LOCAL OFFICIALS
 ATTEND FUNERAL

J. H. Doughty, general agent Of the Frisco lines in Birmingham. and R. F. Carr. superintendent, left yesterday aft ernoon for St. Louis. where they will at tend the funeral of William c. Nixon. the late head of the St. Louis and San Fran cisco railroad
 In railroad circles yesterday. It was expected that w. B. Biddle first vice president, would be named as president of the Frisco lines. He was co-receiver with Mir. Nixon. and is regarded as very capable railroad executive. MT. Riddle Is we'll known in this city inasmuch as he has been a frequent visitor.
 No announcement has been made of other changes that will follow when the board of directors meets soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
Negro Stabbed

Will Jones. negro, POET Avenue c. was seriously wounded at ! o'clock last night when he was stabbed with knife by Mattie Wells, negro, at 517 South Twen- tieth street. The wounded negro was carried to the Hillman hospital, where he received medical attention. The negro woman made her escape, and at an early hour this morning she had not been cap- tured. Jealousy is supposed to have been the cause of the stabbing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17

Hopper by-product ovens that the Wood ward company is erecting at cost of more than half a million dollars.
 The tonnage of the Woodward by-pro- duct coke ovens in 1915 was 586S79, and this year will be increased pronouncediy,
 The Woodward company is developing it's coal and ore lands in the Dolomite section. A contract will be let next week for new opening of an ore mine, while two openings for the mining of coal are to be developed. One of the openings is expected to be finished during the early spring, and the other will be thrown into operations few months later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17

The battery of POO beehive coke ovens belonging to the Woodward Iron com pany at Dolomite will be reclaimed and placed in operation about February l. These ovens have been idle for several years. but the demand for coke has dic- tated that they be put into play. An nouncement to this effect was made yes- erday by A. II. Woodward, vice president of the company.
 While the beehive ovens are contribut- ing their tonnage, corps of worllmen will be engaged in completing the battery of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
READY SALE FOR
 CHRISTMAS BOOK

The ladies of the Independent Presby- terian church have had fine supccess in the sale of the beautiful Christmas book, Prayers and Sermonettes," by Dr. H. M. Edmonds. A few of the volumes are left, however, and it was announced last night that they will be on sale at Love man, Joseph & Loebs and are expected to be sold out very quickly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
SPECIAL MEET|NGOF
 WOODLAND COUNCIL

The super-excellent masters degree was conferred by Woodlawn council No. 71. Royal and Select Master Ma sens, successfully for the first time in the state of Alabama. and was pro- nounced a great success. It was due to the untiring efforts of James R. Pratt. thrice illustrious master, assist ed by the other officers of the Wood lawn council. that this success was achieved. The super-excellent masters degree is in the form of play and required the services of 25 men, who had worked diligently for two months perfecting this ritual which brings to the minds and hearts a great lesson of fidelity and profound moral sig nificance.
 The conferring of the degree began at 7:45 and was not over until after 10, after which the ladies of the Or der of the Eastern Star of Woodlawn served a delicious supper. Several speeches were made by the companions after the refreshments had been served The conferring of the degree will go down a distinct achievement in the history of Cryptic Masonry in Ala bama.
 The officers of the Woodlawn coun- fcil are:
 James R. Pratt, thrice illustrious master: Lee c. Jones, deputy illus trious master; Robert Silliman. prin- cipal conductor of work; Thomas Hol- combe, captain of the guard L. A. McCutcheon. conductor of the council. k. l.. Leonard, steward; J T. McGlath- cry, sentinel; w. ". Whitfield. re- corder.
 Among those participating in the work were: Companions Pratt, Jones. yMcCutcheon, Holcombe, Hodges, Me- Dougle. Silliman. Abercrombie. Jolly. Moss. Wood. Whitfield Edmundson, Carmichael. Burns. Easterwood, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS Tests Will Be Conducted for Three
 Days This Week

State teachers examinations under the auspices of the county superintendent of education will be held in Birmingham Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
 The examination for white teachers will be conducted at the South Highlands school and those for colored teachers at the Thomas school. Those expecting to take the examinations are asked to be on hand at a. m.
 It was stated yesterday that a larger class than usual was expected for the examinations.