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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
HILLMAN NURSES
GIVE ANNUAL DANCE
Novel Affair Given Last Night at the
Hillman Hospital on Annual Holiday

The nurses of the dfllman hospital cele-
brated Thanksgiving with a dance yes
terday evening. Sixty guests were present
and much credit was given Miss Penn
Shelton, secretary OF the hospital, for the
artistic arrangements and the enjoyable
evening.
One of the features was the old English
songs and the Spanish dance rendered
by Mrs Sara Cummis and A. e. Belden.
Mrs. Cummis was the director of tho
pageant recently given at Fossil mines.
1t is time-honored custom of the Hill
man nurses to observe one holiday of
the year Last year Halloween was
chosen. All arrangements for the en-
tertaining of the guests are made by the
nurses themselves. Their invitations sent
out this year were painted by one of
their number. A small pumpkin man
chased a big fat turkey and underneath
was written the invitation.
Every guest invited was present and
the affair was said to be the most sue
cessful ever given.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
SAMUEL ULLMAN TO
MAKE AN ADDRESS
B'Nai Birth Lodge to Elect Officers
and Initiate Candidates at
Meeting

The regular monthly meeting of Magic
City lodge No, 725, Independent Order
B Mai Birth, will be held Sunday aft
ernoon at o'clock at the Fraternal hall.
Initiation of a number of candidates and
the election of officers for the ensuing
term will take place. The feature of the
meeting will be an address by Samuel
Ullman, one of the oldest and best in
formed members of the .B'Nai b Rith IN
the south. Mr.. Ullman is held in the
highest esteem throughout the state, and
the respect and admiration in which he
is held insures large attendance at the
meeting. Every member of the order is
cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
RECEPTION PROVES
DELIGHTFUL AFFAIR
Grand Commander w. w
Ransom is Recipient Of
Signal HOnOr-Miss
Hayes and Mr.. Vince
lock Lead March

One of the most brilliant occasions in
the history of the local knights Templar
was the reception given last night by
Cyrene and Woodlawn Communicates in
honor of Grand Commander w. W. Ran
som at the Tutwller. Hundreds of
plumed sir knights and handsomely
gowned ladies were in attendance and
with the hotel decorated in appropriate
colors and Templar designs the scene was
one of unusual beauty.
In the receiving line were all the living
past grand commanders, and several OF
the grand officers, and many other
notables of the order. Fruit punch and
cake was served from half a dozen punch
bowls, each presided over by bevy OF
pretty girls. Music was rendered during
the reception by the Shriners band.
A feature of the affair was an exhibit
ton drill given by the drill corps of Cyrene
commandery. Many intricate military
evolutions were performed by the corps,
as well as a number of fancy formations
typical of the Templars order.
Souvenirs consisting of novel vanity
powder bag and a silk handkerchief were
given to each of the ladies. Following the
programme a dance was given, leading
off with grand march in which nearly
all the Knights Templar and their ladies
participated. Miss Gladys Hayes, and Sir
Knight Fred Wheelock led the grand
march, and many unusually pretty and
striking figures were executed. The
smart uniforms of the Templars and the
handsome gowns OF the ladies made a
pleasing contrast and produced a strik-
ing result as the couple wove in and
around the spacious ballroom.
Commanders Frank S. Barnes of Cyrene
and George w. Hayes of Woodlawn were
active in looking after the welfare OF
the guests, and were ably assisted by
Sir Knight Jack Biddle and the several
CON mittees in charge.
The affair was fine tribute to the
esteem in which Grand Commander w
w. Ransom is held by the fraters of all
ranks, and was a success from every
standpoint. Mine Host Shireman came
in for a good share of praise for the
able and ready assistance given by him
and his hotel corps in making the affair
success.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
GOVERNOR ASSISTS
INSALE OF STAMPS
$3.50 Realized for Tubercu-
lOsis Work
TWO SHEETS SOLD
Crawford Johnson Bids Seventy-Five
Dollars for One and Another Is
Bought in at the Same
Price
TWO SHEETS SOLD

The first sheet of Red Cross seals to be
sold at retail In Alabama was knocked
down at public auction by Gov. Charles
of Birmingham, and another order was
booked by the governor imm ediately after
the formal sale for a second souvenir
sheet at the same price. The purchaser
of the second sheet withheld his name
from the press as condition Of the pur-
chase, and it was with difficulty Mr..
Johnson's name was obtained. One hun
bred and fifty dollars was the net result
Of yesterdays SALE
The souvenir sheet of seals, handsomely
framed, was formerly presented to Mr..
Johnson by Mrs. Henderson, who accom-
panied the governor at the football game.
Thanksgiving in Birmingham, departing
for the capital on an evening train.
Both Mrs. Henderson and the governor
were interested observers of the close
struggle between the rival state universe
ties. and expressed regret that Governor
Harris of Georgia had been unable to be
present to witness the game. The Grim
son colors were worn by the governor.
and both he and Mrs. Henderson vera
strongly partisan, expressing vigorous
appoval at the great fight made by the
Alabama gridiron squad.
While en- route from Redwood to the
hotel Governor Henderson took occasion
to express a strong interest in the activi-
ties of the Alabama Anti-Tuberculosis
leaguge in selling Red Cross seals for
revenue with which to care for the con-
sumptiyes of the state, stating that he
hoped the recently appointed tuberculo-
sis commission might in this manner soon
be placed on a good financial basis. THE
Anti tuberculosis cause is certainly
good one, and 1 would like to be able to
do more for it," he said.
Governor Henderson was ably assisted
in the auctioneering stunt by the Rev.
DR.. Henry NJ. Edmonds, who spoke effec-
lively and enthusiastically in behalf OF
the Red Cross seal to the large crowd
gathered in the grandstand between
halves.
Officers of the Anti-Tuberculosis league
express qualification at the outcome oil
the unique sale staged at Redwood, and
at the evidence of statewide interest
aroused this season in behalf of ths
cause.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
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 it's treatment should
be understood by all.
Science has fully proved that Catarrh
is a constitutional disease and. therefore,
requires a 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
gist and get one ounce of Parmi5t
double Strength). Take this home and
add to it "A pint of hot water and 4
4 ounces. of granulated sugar: stir until
dissolved, take one tablespoonful times
a day.
This will often bring quick relief from
the distressing head-noises, clogged nos
trils should open, breathing become easv
and mucus stop dropping into the throat.
This treatment has slight tonic
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. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
NEW MOVIE LAWS
|. To Be KILLED TODAY
Ward Issues Rather Caustic
Statement on Subject
TO RELIEVE BARBER
Thinks This Might Be Good Idea if
the Commissioner of Public
Safety Is Worried by
Duties
TO RELIEVE BARBER

This morning at 10 o'clock the death
knell will be sounded, and the last rites
performed over the corpse of the amuse-
ment ordinance proposed by the commits
sioner of public safety at the last COM
mission meeting.
The amusement men are supposed TO
assemble in the office of Commissioner
Ward and argue against the proposed
legislation. Some few people interested
and dlsinterested are expected to be on
hand to listen to the murmurings and
form their own opinions.
MAY STAY AWAY
Indications point to the absence of any
of the amusement men at the meeting.
Since the announcement of Commissioner
Ward that he would veto the ordinance,
and the backing up of his sentiments by
every member of the board, it is GER
tainty that the author of the movement
will scarcely be given the pleasure of
making a speech.
One of the moving picture men stated
last night that he thought the whole
matter should be dropped and the in
tention of the commissioner of public
SdlCly ~ I'LL tlClt OuoilASoS AShOASN'
WARDS STATEMENT
In a formal statement, given out yes
terday, President Ward does not fail to
express himself frankly as being OPP
posed to the tactics of Mr.. Barber.
He intimates that the commissioner of
public safety may be removed from his
present position and given another de-
partment. His statement follows:
THE passage of this ordinance would
be unwise.
1.-THE law, as it stands today. is far
more effective and powerful than any
that could be written. The city can arbi-
trarily stop any picture or part of pic
ture, without any notice. 1t does not
even have to give reason for its ac-
ton. Then why should we exchange this
power for an ordinance that will be a per-
petual source of confusion and dispute?
What is sacred or immodest is largely
matter of environment.
Some scenes and situations that we
bow our heads to in humility in one en-
vironment, might be considered vulgar
under other circumstances. The gradua-
tons between the two extremes are so
subtle no fixed rule could be turned into
a statute that could be enforced salts
factorily.
ut seems that woman and her drapery
is really the cause of this agitation, from
what 1 can gather.
"As far as I know, only the commits
sioner of public safety, and several other
good ladies, are disturbed over the ques
ton.
eff the commissioner of public safety
is worried or annoyed with the trouble
of exercising the vast power that we have
given into his hands, it might be well
for him to turn it over to another COM
missioner and let him try his hand at it.
For instance, Commissioner Weatherly.
''Mr. Weatherly is not running for re-
election and would probably have ample
time to give it the necessary attention"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
Severe Earthquake Recorded

Washington, November 30.-An earth
quake of some severity and lasting more
than an hour occurred during the night
and was disclosed this morning on the
records of the Georgetown university
seimograph. The observatory REPORTS the
first tremors began at 10:22:30 p. m The
maximum shocks came between 1888 and
1884 and the disturbance died away 1T
1l:40 p. m. The center of the disturbance
was estimated at 1900 miles from WASH
ington 1t was thought it might have
been in the West Indies.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
VOLUNTEER WORKERS
BUILD CHURCH HOUSE
Twenty-Five Carpenters Give Services
to Build Tuxedo Baptist Church

The Tuxedo Baptist church, the cree
ton of which was begun yesterday, on
Pike avenue between Twenty-second and
Twenty-third avenues, by 25 carpenters
who volunteered their services, will be
completed within fortnight. Work pro-
crossed yesterday up to raising the roof.
This will be begun today.
Hot dinners were served the workmen
by members of the Ladies' Aid society.
The new church site adjoins the lot
where the old building stood. The build
ing is an attractive frame structure Ii
will be brick veneered later. All appoint
ments are modern and the cost of the
completed church will be about $4,000.
Services are being held in the Shady
side Methodist church during the erection
of the new building.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
|HUDDLESTON LEAVES
TO ATTEND CONGRESS
Will Introduce Measures of Interest
to the Ninth District

George H. Huddleston, representative in
Congress for the Ninth district, will leave
this morning for Washington to be ready
for the opening of Congress next Tues
day.
Though the railroad question is the
greatest problem that he expects to con-
slider during the approaching session, Mr..
Huddleston has expressed himself as IA
voring an embargo on food and may be
figure in the enactment of legislation
to lower the high cost Of living"
He has announced that he will intro
duce several measures that will prove
beneficial to the Ninth district, one of
them being a. bill to create forest re-
serve and sporting park of the land about
Lock II.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
STAYED AT HOME
FOR THANKSGIVING

Birmingham stayed at home for the
observance of Thanksgiving.
The traffic out Of the city was very
slight, according to the railroads. If the
usual troops of hunters and sportsmen
left Birmingham they did not use the
railroads.
The only excursion that came into the
city was one from Athens, Ca, that
brought 200 to see Georgia triumph over
the University of Alabama. The inbound
traffic was declared to be normal, but
fewer outb bound passengers were noted.
The railroad city ticket offices closed
at / o'clock and the office men gained
a well earned holiday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01

and the healthy appetites, and the won
derful behavior of the children; and this
gladness almost overshadowed the slight
tinge of sadness which creeps in always
at the sight of motherless children.
But to those children at least, all was
happiness. What mattered it II the par
ticular drumstick of the particular tur-
key they were privileged to nibble upon
cost more this year than in many, many
years: What matter that the cranber-
ries which made their little lips roster
than ever were served at an ever increas-
ing cost, and what matter if the entire
dinner cost maybe twice or three times
as much as in days gone by. They were
satisfied.
For many years the children of Mercy
Home have been the guests of Mr. and
Mrs. C. H. Nabb at the Hillman on
Thanksgiving. In having them as his
guests yesterday, q Mr.. Bailey the new
manager, carried out q. custom which
has come to be looked upon by the board
of the home as an institution, and by
the children themselves as the real ex-
cuse for Thanksgiving.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
WHAT YOUNG MEN
DUG HIT TO KNOW
LECTURE AT Y. M. C. A,

The coming of DR.. w. f. Martin of the
medical staff of the Battle Creek sani-
tarium of Battle Creek, Mich, to Bir-
mingham will afford the men Of the city
an opportunity to hear the sex problem
discussed by an expert and eminent
physician. DIR. Martin will speak at the
Young Mems Christian association Sun
day at $3.50 D. m. on the theme, what
Every Young Man Ought to Know" The
lecture will be profusely illustrated with
stereopticon views. 1t is said that the
experiments made in securing these and
the slides themselves cost more than
$4,000. The lecture will be for men only,
and will be entirely free.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
Muff is Recovered

A black lynx fur muff, valued at $175,
belonging to Mrs. Arlie Barber wife of
Commissioner Arlie Barber, which was
lost yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Barber,
was recovered yesterday evening by De-
tectives Propst and Fuller.
Mrs. Barber had been shopping and
gone to several theatres and did not miss
the muff until she reached her home.
Fifteen minutes after the detective de-
partment received the cali, the muff was
located.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
Carranza Minister Resigns

Queretaro, Mexico, November 30.-Jesus
Acuna, minister of the interior, formerly
minister of foreign affairs, today wired
his formal resignation to General Car
rama, saying he could not continue his
duties longer, according to an authorita-
tive statement here. No reason was made
known for Acuna's reported action.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
At the Photoplay Houses

Trianon: Clara Kimball Young in THE
Common Law"
Rialto-Olga Petrova in "Extrava-
gance."
Trangle-Bessie Barriscale in "a
Corner in Colleen's."
Strand: Robert Edison in THE Light
That Failed
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
Camp Hardie U. c. V.
Camp Hardee. United Confederate

Grams. will meet this afternoon at g
o'clock at the Gable hall. Matters OF
Importance will come before the camp
and a full attendance is desired. All
veterans, daughters of the confederacy,
Sons Of Veterans and the public are corr
daily invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

jefferson: Opera, THE Serenade.
Night performance $40.
Lyric: Vaudeville Matinee 3; night
performance 7:30 and o'clock.
Bijou: Musical comedy, step Lively"
Night performance at $50 o'clock.
Majestic Musical comedy and picture
features
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
WANTS ANNUAL SESSIONS

State Senator John A. Lusk of Gun
tersville discussed the amendment for
a biennial session of the Legislature
which failed to pass in the recent cleo
ton. Senator Lusk stated that he was
in favor of the legislative body meet
ing more often than it did under the
present constitution. He said the peo-
pie had no voice in the affairs of the
state from one legislative meeting to
another, which is every four years
"The legislators are the representa-
tives of the people, and should meet
to look after the interests of the peo-
pie as often as possible" he said. Il
was not in favor of the amendment as
1t was written, but the thing that
would favor, and what I think should
be adopted. is for the body to meet
annually Furthermore, I think the
members of both the house and the
senate should be elected every two
years instead of every four years.
Senator Lusk's attitude toward pro-
hibition being known, he was asked
regarding the prohibition issue in the
next elections and campaigns. He de-
clined to make a statement on this,
saying that only time and further de-
velopments could tell what the Issue
would be. He believed. however. that
the liquor question would again be up
in the coming campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
HAS FINE RECORD

e. L. Dedson, prominent lawyer of
Tuscaloosa who is high in the coun-
ellis of the prohibitionists, was one of
the most enthusiastic of the Brandon
supporters here yesterday. II can state
with authority that Judge Brandon will
be in the race" said Mr. Dodson. HE
NAV not announce for some weeks yet,
but he will certainly be in the con-
test. There is not man in the state
who can defeat him. He has made a
record in each of the several offices
he has held and he has demonstrated
that he is thoroughly capable of hand
ling public affairs.
"As adjutant general of Alabama and
state auditor, he made records which
have never been surpassed for eff
cheney and for looking out for the pub
lie welfare. AS probate judge of Tus-
caloosa county for the last six years.
he has demonstrated his executive and
business ability. Tuscaloosa county is
one of the few in the state which has
built good roads without a bond issue
and which always has plenty of money
in the bank. No small part of this is
due to the capable manner in which
Judge Brandon has handled the bust
ness of the county. Alabama is in need
of some management of the same Kind
and we are going to back up Bill Bran
don in the coming race"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
OVER STATE
TALKING POLITICS
Fort Payne Man Wants Mr..
jerks for Governor
LUSK GIVES VIEWS
Guntersville State Senator Wants the
Legislature to Meet Annually.
FavOrs Electing Members
Every Two Years
LUSK GIVES VIEWS
By CLARENCE G. THOMSON

Politics continues to hold the CEN
ter of the stage in Alabama. Despite
sensational murder cases that have re-
Gently tended to attract the public in
terest and furnish topics for discus
sion, there is always turning point
and politics is again brought back
into the limelight
BY lettering in the hotel Hobbies of
the state at nights, or by chance if
one happens to stop with the crowd
on the street corner of the country
towns leading drug store the topic is
politics There is a continual buzz in
the air. The people have not stopped
discussing the recent presidential cleo
ton and the sensations that followed
the first lead in that well remembered
race. However. they take time to dis
cuss the state election two years hence,
and many speculations are being made
as to who will run for this office and
that office.
At present the next gubernatorial
race and the probable candidates fur
nishes the principal topics for discus
sion. Practically at every turn, well
known politicians are suggesting new
names for the gubernatorial roster.
Among the latest mentioned is For
mer Governor William D. Jelks of Bir-
mingham. While a number of Cover
nor Jelks' friends are of the opinion
that he should get into the race again,
none have been so bold as r. L. Hunt
of DeKalb county, who a few days ago
made a statement in Fort Payne to
The Age-Herald reporter that the peo-
pie of Alabama wanted the former
governor for their high executive
again. Colonel Hunt is one of the best
informed men in that section of the
state and in thorough touch with poll
ties. He is prominent lawyer of
Fort Payne and talked straight from
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
EXPRESSIONS IN HIS FAVOR

Il have heard a number of express
Sions in Governor Jelks' favor" said
Colonel Hunt "Tn my opinion, should
state strong enough to beat him. The
people would be clamoring for felix's
inside of a week from his announce
ment, just as the progressives clam
ored for Teddy at the Chicago con-
vention. He would be considered a
savior to the states finances and the
fact that he left the treasury full Of
money when he retired and left the
ship of state sailing on smooth waters
with a fair wind. would make him the
choice of the people. They know what
he did before, and they believe he can
do the same thing again.
Governor Jelks is man of ability
would conduct the states affairs in a
practical business way"
Colonel Hunt discussed the men who
have intimated they might enter for
this honor. He showed no favorite
among them, saying that he knew them
personally and considered all good
men. 1t was too early, he said, for
him to decide upon which he would
favor. Asked If he had heard any
thing to the effect that Governor Jelks
might be persuaded to run, he said that
he had not, but that the idea had
suggested itself to him and he spoke
of 1t because many others had talked
the same way In his presence.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-01
NEGRO CLEANS OUT
ALLEY WITH RIFLE

Will Green, negro, was arrested yes
terday afternoon by Officer Charles Tul-
ley on a charge of disorderly conduct and
unlawful display of firearms, at Eleventh
alley and Twenty-second street. north.
1t is alleged by Officer Tuliy that Green
was in the act of cleaning up Eleventh
alley with an army rifle when he placed
the negro under arrest. The negro had
in his possession large calibre rifle with
II shells in it. 1t is claimed that he
had run all negroes out of the vicinity
of Eleventh alley and Twenty-second
street, north.
tribute to his campaign. People all over
the country contribute to the campaign
funds of presidential candidates and
we propose to do the state a patriotic
service by assisting Judge Brandon to
make this race.