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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24
CAP|TULAR MASONS
 MEET AT BESSEMER
Board of Trade Asked for More Data on Valley
 Creek Canal

Bessemer, May 23.-(Specia1) 1.-The Rite reunion was given over to the chapter Masons and there was large crowd of members and visitors pres ent. The meeting was called to order at 9:30 o'clock and the mark master degree was conferred by the follow ing officers: Henry M Sharpe, R. NJ w.; Samuel Stein, s. w; J. E. Gold en. J. w.; J. w. Leggett. marshal; Willard Drake. M. O.; John T. McEn- iry, s. O.. W. c. Baty, J. O.; C. $. May, S. D.; John T. Cochran. J. D.; w. L. Kennedy, tiler.
 The past master degree was con : ferred by the following officers: Wii- lard Drake, w. M; J. W. Leggett, S. W; George Ross. J. w; M G. Cole $. D.; R. E. Donald, J. D.; w. L. Ken. nedy, tler. Lunch was then served in the hall and social hour was en- joyed. At ? o'clock the lodge recon vened and the most excellent master degree was conferred by the following officers: Ernest Mathews, R. w. M Henry M Sharpe, S. w. C. H. Brown. $, D.; L. B. Bradley, J. D.; w L. Ken nedy. tiler.
 
 at 7;30 o'clock by the following of- ficers: George A. Beauchamp, M. E.. IL F.; Bob Howard, king; Willard Drake, scribe; R. w Howard. c. H.. John B. Bethea, P. S.: Henry NJ Sharpe, R. A. C.NL E. Ling, VI; John Martin, "; J. w. Leggett, V. :; w B. Pegram, sentinel
 splendid lecture was given by eIrand Priest John H. Mccormick of Moblle, after which the body adjourned 10 the Bright Star cafe where an en- loyabie banquet was held. Covers were laid for 150 and Andrew C. Mitchell acted as toas master Among the speakers were Dr. John H. Mccormick of Mobile, George A. Beauchamp of Montgomery, Walter Smith of Tusca- loosa, pr, Wheelock, J. D. Matlocl. John E. Bethea. Bob Howard Ernest Mathews, all of Birmingham Thomas T. Huey. H. M. Sharpe. Gardner r. Goodwyn, B. c. Jones, George Ross and many others.
 This reunion was the largest and best ever held by the lodge and much of the success is due the committee on arrangements. which was composed of W. c. Baty, II. c. Oxley, J. E. Gold en- George Whitley, J w Leggett, c. H. Brown. John T. McEnirv, Sam uel Stein.. J. H. Bush and c. F. flaw kins
 Grand Master Jacob sBley will insti- tute the Samuel Stein council No 73 of Royal and Select Masters Thurs day morning at 9:30 o'clock.
 The Bessemer Board of Trade has re- I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24
Rirdsexes Are Extradited

Albany, N. Y.. May 23-efovernoE Whit man today granted the request of Penn sylvania authorities for the extradition from New York of Clarence F. Birdseye and Kellogg Birdseye, under arrest in New York city in connection with the recent alleged irregularities in the man agement and control of the Pittsburg Life and Trust company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24

meeting of the graduates of the local high school will be held at the Bessemer High school on Tuesday evening for the purpose of organizing an alumni associa- ton and electing officers. Cards are being mailed to all graduates of the High school urging them to be on hand. The commit tee in charge of the movement is com posed of Frank Scott Miss Ella Sapp and Hugh McEniry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24
SLUMBER OUTRAGED?

Are you compelled to arise from your slumber, once, twice or more. because of pain irritation and abnormal condition of kidneys and bladder?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24
DEATHS

THORNTON, MRS. J. Moi 1000 Crescent avenue. died yesterday morning at home of her daughter, Mrs Calhoun. in Gainesville, Ga; funeral services will be held in Tal- ladega; survived by one son, pr. l.. w. Thornton. and two daughters, Mrs Calhoun of Cartersvlle Ga, and Miss Jeanie Thornton of this city. FARLEY. MRS CLARA ELIZABETH- Age "A died at residence. 3204 Eleventh avenue. north, yesterday at 3:S5 D. m; survived by one daughter. Miss Elizabeth, and six sons, E. L. Farley of Waco, Tex, A, N. Farley of Dallas, Tax, and M. 5L, H. L., & II. and Erin Farley of Birmingham; funeral services will be from the residence this afternoon at o'clock; interment in Elmwood; her six sons will act as pallbearers. THOMPSON, RUTH-Age 16 months; Walker avenue. East Lake. yesterday at p. m; funeral services from the residence this afternoon at 2:3O o'clock: interment in East Lake cemetery & w. Woodin Undertak- ing company in charge: survived by parents. MT. and Mrs. J. ". Thomp- son.
 PHILLIPS, J. W.-Age 46; died resi- dence. 1902 Thirtieth avenue, Mon day funeral from residence yester- day at 2:30 D. m; interment at Wal kers chapel; survived by widow and four children. Arthur, Gertrude. Car att and Estes Magic City lodge, w O. w., in charge of funeral service
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24

Funeral services over the remains of H. E. Atwood, the 2-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. J. A. Atwood, were held yesterday morning at 10:30 o'clock from the resi- dence of his parents at Ramund, the services being conducted by the Rev. J. c. Hill, pastor of the Jonesboro Baptist church. Interment followed at Saddler's cemetery with Jacobs in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24
ACTIVITIES OF THE ARMY AND NAVY RECRUITING OFFICES

A brand new recruiting office opened yesterday, that of the Seventh reserve regiment of engineers. This regiment VIII De composed largely of railroad men and will be sent to France for railroad service there. Railroads will he built in to the firing line, trains operated. tracks repaired and general railroad work car rled on. The age limits for enlistment are lo and 4o, and all applicants must pass the regular physical examination. Previous railroad experience, though de- slrable IS not an absolute requirement. All the officers, however will be practi- cal railroad men who have had wide ex perience.
 Men enlisting in this regiment will be lorWaroed 10 Atlanta, where they will aseetVe minimum of military training. . liere are nine regiments being raised, ana when these are recruited to flul strength, they will be sent on to France ic IS thought the men enlisting now VIII go within 60 days. Tbs Birmingham enasting office is located on the Fourth avenue side of the Clark bUldine,
 festeroay was the first day the office was open for business, and Il men were accepled: T. F. Powell, Harry s. Rob- ertson, Charles s. Adams, Guy Rooue- more, Andrew Zuald c. E. Walpole H E. Camp, K. H. Hall, Joe B. Adams hopert E. Martin, I. O. Grinstead.
 captain Hutchinson at army heafIouar r ters IS in need of good stenogra nhar lie Will be sworn into the engineers, corps, but placed on duty here in Rr- mingham to help the captain.
 captain McKenney wants 1t emphasized that his office has no connection with registration. Registration is entirely a CIVIL matter, and completely beyond his control Whether or not he will be in charse or the conscrlpted men, has not yet been decided Even after conscrip- tion, however, volunteer recrnitiner win go on just as usual
 Captain McKenney doesn't think enough men are coming forward voluntarily Tn until May 10 New Jersey, with a smaller population than Alabama, furnished e00 recruits while Alabama furnished 3s0 ut IS true that Alabama has larger negro and farming populations, but the captain stiu thinks men are not volunteering rapidly enough.
 The following left yesterday Tom Coon CT, Charles K. Maxwell. Dewitt B. Janes Jack Brown. l.. A. Whetstone Frank Ts McKinnon, Spiro J. Cassimus. Fred R Watkins, Floyd Howell, John E. Fox Joseph c. Popwell. William F. Hobbs Edward R. Guthrie, William J. Hotter.
 Only two men were sent off by the navy yesterday. Foster Senn and .Iames A. Fish Men with telegraphic exneri. ence are needed badly Those who have a foundation of radio telegraphy will he sent to an electrical school for further
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24

The Bessemer Board of Trade has re- ceived request from Major Guthrie of the war department engineers, stationed at Mobile for a report from the Valley creek canal committee of that body, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24

The Wright Mercantile company has filed incorporation papers with capital stock of $4000 paid in. The incorporators
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24

are: D. M Wright, o. c. Wright M. ;. Wright and E. l.. Wright. The busi- ness will be conducted on Nineteenth street and Fourth avenue
 There will be a business meeting of the Bessemer Hatikwah club Thursday night at o'clock in the club rooms on Second avenue, between Nineteenth and Twen- tleth streets. All members are urged to be present.
 The baseball game between Bessemer ana Red Mountain, which was to have been played Saturday afternoon, will be played Friday afternoon at 3.3O o'clock on the Rolling Mill diamond
 Mrs. Caton of Nashville is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J H. D. Smith, having been called here by the illness Of her mother, who underwent an opera ton at the Tally infirmary
 Campbell Williams, the little son of MT and Mrs Bob Williams, continues quite ill.at their home at Sloss
 Mrs. Martin Barr and Miss Dora Bass have gone to Newark N. J. where they will be the guests of relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24

The following left yesterday: Tom Coop CT, Charles K. Maxwell. Dewitt B. Jones, Jack Brown, l.. A. Whetstone. Frank ID. Mcklnnon' Splro J. Cassimus, Fred B.
 Watkins, Floyd Howell John E Eox
 Joseph G. Popwell William F. Hohbs
 Edward R. Guthrie. William J. Hotter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24

Only two men were sent off by the navy yesterday, Foster Senn and James A. Fish. Men with telegraphic expert ence are needed badly. Those who have foundation of radio telegraphy will he sent to an electrical school for further instruction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24

Grand Master Jacob -Bley will insti- tute the Samuel Stein council No 73 of Royal and Select Masters Thurs day morning at 9:30 o'clock
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-13
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Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-13

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Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-13

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Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-13

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Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-13

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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-07-10
". 0. ". CIRCLE DELEGATES
ARRIVE FOR CONVENTION
Seventy-Five Women, Repre-
Senting Every State in
Union, Reach Atlanta

Seventy-five women. representing
every state in the union, are attending
the sessions of the Woodmen circle,
an auxiliary of the Woodmen of the
World
Representing Georgia is Mrs. Minnie
Vann Murrah, of Columbus. state man
ager of the Woodmen's circle. The edi-
tor of the Southeastern Woodman. in
speaking of the splendid work of Mrs.
Murrah as state manager, says:
Ten years of her supervision of af-
fairs has brought the Woodmen circle
membership from a few hundred men,
bers to more than 1000, with a favor
able outlook for that many more She
found but a few groves in the state as
a nucleus, but there are 195 operating
now, with a long list of new groves
in view
I'VE are of the opinion that the order
will continue to flourish in this state
if left in charge of Mrs. Minnie Vann
Murrah."
In addition to the delegates. there
are thirteen women attending the con-
vention who hold supreme Offices.
Among these is Mrs. Emma B. Man
chester. She has had charge of the
and in that time has been instrumental
in increasing it's membership from 5000
to over 175.00O. and bringing it's assets
up to the tremendous total OF $4,000
900.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-07-10
Canned Foods Not Cause
OF Family's Illness

The Journal is in receipt of a letter
from Frank E. Carroll, secretary Of the
National Gamers association, in which
he says that, contrary to reports sent
from Birmingham on April IL, that
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Young and family
suffered from ptomaine poisoning from
eating canned goods. that canned goods
were not the cause of the illness.
Physicians declared that the illness
was the result of eatig canned peas and
on that information the story was sent
from Birmingham. Subsequently, state
ments were made by DR.. W. w. Ransom
attending physician, and DR.. II. c. Ed
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-07-10
MONEY AND BONDS

NEW YORK July 9.-Mercantile paper >.
Sterling, UOday bills, 4.72; commercial. CO.
day bills on hanks 4.71%; commercial, 60-day
bills, AM; demand. 4.75 9-16; cables.
& 20 7-16s
Francs, demand. ga; cables, 5.T3; guilders.
demand, S14; cables, Al ole, Tires, demand,
I .21; cables, 100; rubles demand. go; ca
bles %. 90.
Bar silver. SAC.
Mexican dollars. 81 sc.
Go vernm mt bonds. steady.
Railroad bonds firm.
Time loans, firm; 60 anu 90 days, Al 94l1 !;
six months, 4l2@4%.
Call money, steady; high. 3: low. "a ruling
rate, 3; last loan, Ia; closing bid. :; offered
at 2A.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-07-10
Cotton

NEW YORK. July An opening advance Of
20 IS points met q good deal Of realizing In
the cotton market TO-DAY with October selling
off from as.Ce 10 1895 after the call Other
months showed similar fluctuations and senti-
ment 10 De unsettled By the government action
TO control exports. but the market very soon
firmed ID a-ain on covering and scattered Guy-
ing Offerings were very light after the early
setback aud before the end OF The first hour
October had sold at 1915 and January at 1888
. 10 - points net higher. The continued
absence OF rain il the southwest. steady Liver
pool cables and peace talk based upon the re-
ports Of political agitation In Germany. were
tie factors the advance.
Offerings continued very light and some stop
orders acre uncovered on the advance which
carried the active months about 30 10 63 points
net higher. Around 1916 for October ami
@6-I2 for January. the buying became less
active and the market turnesl easier late in the
morning as a result Of realizing. The state
ment attributed TO the German chancellor that
there could be no peace without annexatiOns
ard indemuities for Germany may have pro-
NOTED profit taking but after reactions Of IS
or Is points the market steadied on the re-
ported high temperatures In the southwest.
Trading quiet later In the fterncon with
nuctuarione irregulr. Rallies seemed 20 meet
scattered relaxing. however. and the tone was
rther unsettled with October selling off 10
- - and December 10 1894. or about % to 80
points from the early high IeTeIs.
NEW YORK COTTON
he following were the ruling prices on the
Hchange today:
Tone. stealy; middling. - zoe. quiet.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-07-10

WASHINGTON, July e.-Results Of the cam.
paign 20 stimulate AGRICULTURAL production I'm tbo
United states 10 aid in feeding the country
alhes In the war were disclosed today in the
department OF agriculture's July crop report
Forecasts of the ultimate producfion - tn -
rious important foo dcrops. based on the copdi-
ton OF the growing crops on July l. were is
sIe0 ana the first announcement Of the areas
planted TO corn, the greatest Of all American
sgreultural crops and potatoes was made More
oeIinite idea OF the final production OF the win
ter and spring wheat crops was given and i'm.
provement was shown over the forecasts made
q month ago.
PRODUCTION forecasts Of the various crops made
tOday' with comparative figures giving the fore
as, .. eacn crop made last month and the
final production figures Of last year with the
avenge production for the previous five wears
expressed in millions OF bushels. l. q. 900 OO0
Omitted) follow: " 00'O00
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-07-10
BUREAU REPORTS SPRING
WHEAT CONDITION 1876
Corn Crop Was Estimated at
3,124,00,000 Bushels,
Largest Ever Grown

WASHINGTON. July "a three-billion Bushel
prospective crop Of corn this year is the an
swer returned By farmers OF the United States
to President wilson's call for food for
Americas allies In the
Never before has such a crop been grown.
In its first forecast OF corn production this
year the department OF agriculture announced
that July I conditions forecast crop Of
S,124. 600, 900 bushels.
Sixteen million more acres this year were
planted 10 corn than last year and the acreage
exceeds the former record areO planted in
1909. by 100000 acres
The wheat crop, responding To better wealth
erconditions during June, shows an increase of
100000 bushels In prospect with a total
Of 6IS.OOO.OOO bushels or $4,000. 600 larger
than last years crop.
record crop Of white potatoes also is fore
cast with a production Of 4J2 900. 900 bushels
That would exceed the previous largest crop,
grown in 1912, by 81. 900. 900 bushels
Prospects OF the rye crop shows a slight de-
crosse from the June forecast. but the produc-
tion VIII be record with a total Of SO. 100. 900
bushels.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-07-10
Classified Advertiser ents
FOR SALE-FARM.

SIX-HORSE farm near Greensboro, with dairy,
for lease Dairy on place over forty years
VIII lease in part or as a whole. Write or
see Mr. II. Il. McClatchey, T. o. Box, SS Rome
Ca, or Mr.. X. ID. Sanders, EatOnton Ca, H.
+. d.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-07-10
Yin thousands.

"neAt remaining on farms July 1 is estimated
at'tSi'yo bushels on July last year. and
op.sS4.OOo bushels. the average stocks on J,Iv
] for the five years IgII-I5
eonllton OF the various crops on July / with
comparative figures for the same date Iast
yesr, the July ten-year average condition ana
the June condition this year follows:
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-07-10

mundson, house physician at the Hill
man, that the patients denied having
eaten any canned foods.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-07-10
FAILUREOF"6O6"

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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-07-10
NEW ORLEANS COTTON

NEW ORLEANS. July s.-Cotton rose 81 30
a. prints IN the first half hour Of trading here
today on q demand resulting from the lack "
rain IL the western half Of the belt Trading
vas professional In character and offerings
we're very slender. allowing a moderate demand
q have more than the usual effect.
Peace talk and the idea that export en-
harxoes on other commodities might have the
effect Of increasing foreign shipments Of cot
ton increased the demand. In the trading mp
TO noon the advance WIS videned to 81 CO
points
A quiet hut steady feeling developed in the
sfrernoou. ysish prices Inclined 70 sag moder-
ateIy under prufit taking By early buyers. At
so the trading months shOwed q net advance
Of 81 points.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-07-10
COTTON SEED OIL OPINIONS

COTTON SEED OIL OPINIONS
Orvis Bros. a Co: A mixed feeling now
prevails throughout the oil trade. COnsery alive
opinion is that at present prices any de
cline oil should be purchased.
Williams Commission Co.. In view Of pres
ent unsettled market conditions and the posi-
bility Of the government price regulation, ad-
wise caution. in fact favor sales good ad-
vsnces. rather than purchases around present
level, except on some further decline.
NAVAL STORES
SAVANNAH. Ga. July 9.-Turpentine, firm,
3GIac. sales. none; receipts, 3JI: shipments,
10. stocks. - S2f.
Rosin. firm: sales. none: receipts. l.OlT; ship
ments, I: ,tOcks. 70.446.
Quote: Y. $5.lOd %. u, S5.1565 -; =.
$50: n. ~. 25a 80: !. SS.2Ti5I5. 35G *.
$40: N. $50; y, $780, W. c.. So so;
W. W, 500.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-07-10
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-07-10
COTTON on MARKET

NEW YORK, July 9.-Russell's News Bureau
says The market WIS at new low levels. There
was a sharp decline today. some positions show
Ing losses OF about 40 points. Support was not
good The government embargo on exports was
Consuming demand IL slow and buyers are nat
urHlly encouraged by the governments atti-
tude- There were rumors OF some low prices
Tor crude oil, hut the business doing IS light
end the south is disappointed because Of the
crop % more than L. q pound recently in cotton
oil values, while more complaints were sent
from southwestern cotton sections. There were
no tenders today with Loo reported thus far
Sentiment is rather bearish