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The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-08-13
ODD FELLOWS HOLD FORTY SECOND GRAND LODGE IN HOUSTON
ODD FELLOWS RAISE BURIAL ALLOW
ANCE FROM SIS TO $lOO WITHOUT EX-
IRA TAXATION. ALL OFFICERS RE-
ELECTED HAS RESOURCES OF $35S,263-
81.

Houston, Tex. Aug. 11.--A large and
appreciative audience filled the City
Auditorium last Monday night at
which time the opening program of
the 42nd Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
and Household of Ruth was carried
out.
The following program was render
ed:
Opening Son ....... Antioch Choir
l. Invocation ....................
2. Song ..........Mt. Vernon Choir
Rev e. H. Holden. Mt. Vernon NJ E.
8. Welcome Address ...............
........... Editor c. F. Richardson
4. Response =. Prof. G. w. Jackson
5. Duet ......... Mrs Ada boswell
and Miss Willie Thomas
6.-Welcome Address-In Behalf of
the Lodges.
of the City DIR. b. ]. Covington,
Houston, Texas.
Response ~. p, StarlSs, ID. q. S.
8. Welcome Address in Behalf of
the II. II. of Ruth ..
Mrs. e. S, Kennard, Houston Texas
.. Response Mrs. L. e. Burnett,
ClebUrne, Texas.
10. Song ...,..........Antioch Choir
IL. welcome Address in Behalf of the
Juveniles of the City. Miss Ida
-. Response Miss Helen Brown,
Galveston Juvenile.
1$' Solo ;;;;.; :;io Miss Nellie Phelps
District Grand Master. r....J. II. p.
Harmon, Jr., Houston.
15. Presentation of the Gavel to d.
G. NJ. N. G., Little Miss Annie y.
Snow.
16. Song Mt Vernon Choir
II. Thee Benefits Derived from odd
Fellowship .... Rev. VIM. Green
iS. The Benefits Derived from House %
hold of Ruth.
20. Song ..Bebee Tabernacle Choir
The following named grand officers
were present in the opening Tuesday
p b E G9Eee' y. g. Nj g g. w si0J,ls Jackson p
9. s., J, H. Riddle. End. S!SrMs' seeretary: "
B. Y. Aycock. D. G. Treas; p. f. Den
prsrd ps g. a,StoSs s Meadows vs. r RiraH a. Hester
G. M. and D. c. NJ. N. C of House
hold of Ruth; Mrs. j. c. Frazier. D.
d. G. NJ. N G.; Mrs. G. c. Houston,
d. G. w. r.; Mrs. E. S. Kennard, d.
G Treasurer
A very entertaining program ar
ranged by the lodges and households
of Houston was rendered Monday be-
fore the business session opened. The
large delegation was made to feel as
at home from the cordial addresses OF
welcome. The program was interspers-
ed with good music both vocal and
instrumental. 1t was noticed that
many of the leaders of the city and
race appeared on this program.
G. NJ, H. G. Goree opened the d. G.
L. Tuesday according to the rituals
tic ceremony. He also in his opening
remarks eXhorted the delegates, touch
ing the work at hand, appealing to one
and all to have one common purpose,
the uplift of the race and the better
ment of our country. His remarks
were heartily received by the great
delegation.
After a committee on credentials
had reported, the morning session ad-
journed until D. m.
The afternoon session of Tuesday
was devoted to questions and rulings
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-08-13
Denver Colo, Aug. 1s, 1921

Denver is all astir with the con-
vention spirit. The fifth quadren-
NAL session OF the American Wood
men has convened and more than
n. thousand delegates representing
camps i'm every section of the United
States are present.
The business session formally
opened Tuesday morning at Shorter
A. NJ. II. Church. Supreme Comman-
der G. NJ. White, presided and the
usual committees were appointed.
On Tuesday night the city of
Denver, turned out en- masse in a
monster demonstration of welcome,
held in the Denver Auditorium.
Thousands of citizens Joined with
the delegates in packing that spac-
ious hall TO capacity.
A highly enjoyable program was
rendered which was featured by
speeches of welcome from Governor
Oliver IL. Shoup of Colorado and
Mayor Dewey @. Bailey of Denver.
Rev. A. III. Thomas also delivered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11
J|TNEY TICKETS AT
 FIVE CENTS APIECE
Glen Iris Route Gets Cut. Company Promises Many
 Cars Soon

Five-cent jitney fare will go into effect Monday on the Glen Iris route for those who purchase books of 20 tickets each, according to the an nouncement of A. B. Langley. presi- ident of the Ford Transfer company. Books of tickets will be handled by the Louis Pizitz Dry Goods company and will be on sale tomorrow.
 The books will be issued jointly by the Ford Transfer company and the Auto Transportation company. of which A. J. Cohen is president. The cash fare will continue to be , cents.
 MT. Langley said last night the two companies will guarantee the people on this route a car every two minutes from a. m. until II ?. m. The cars will be conspicuously marked so that the public may tell which cars are giving the reduced rate.
 Tickets may be redeemed at the Louis Pizitz Dry Goods company at any time the purchaser becomes dis satisfied with the service he Is get ting. The Pizitz company has no con nection with the jitney companies. ether than that ot handling their tickets
 MT. Langley says as soon as possi- ble the jitney companies intend put ting cars on other routes with the same reduction
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11
NEW FAIRGROUNDS FOR MARTIN SCHOOL.
City Commissioners Pledged to Purchase Plot Near
 School for Playground

Members of the city commission promised the school improvement as- sociation of the Martin school that they will purchase a 15-acre plot of ground near the school to be used as playground, at mass meeting held at the school yesterday afternoon af'
 Mrs. N. l.. Pierce presided at the meeting, and introduced E. N Hamill, who presented the cause of the school to the members of the com mission, who were present in body. Each commissioner assured the pa irons of the school present that at the beginning of the new fiscal year, October 2, they will appropriate funds for purchasing the property.
 The grounds will be equipped by the members of the Martin School Improvement association, which has been working for the school for some time. With the natural attractions of the playground they expect to make it one of the prettiest in Bir- mingham.
 H. N. Smith, the newly elected prin- cipal of the school, was introduced and spoke briefly. as did J. Frazier Banks, the retiring principal who has become assistant superintendent. of the city schools.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11
NEGRO BOY KILLED

Sam Jennings. negro boy, about 12 years old. was struck by an Acme oil truck, driven by Grady Mccarthy, at about ? o'clock yesterday after noon He died shortly afterward.
 <The boy with three others is said by witnesses of the accident to have been attempting to catch rides on passing vehicles on First avenue be- tween Fsrty-0ifth and Forty sixth streets when the Acme oil truck passed. The boy is said to have tried to swing onto the side of the truck, missing his hold and falling under the rear wheel the truck passing over his body The truck driver. not realizing that he had passed over the boy, continued for two blocks out First avenue before he was stopped.
 Jennings was taken to the Hillman hospital in local ambulance. He died on the way to the hospital. Mo- carthy was placed under bond by all officer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11
MRS. lGUSSMAN WRITES GIVING HER ADDRESS

Mrs. Ruth S. Gussman has sent the following letter. and asked that it be published:
 Loretto, Tenn, September g, 1921. TO abate your curiosity and to stop the excitement as to my where- abouts, I want to inform you that l am visiting in Loretta, Tenn, at the home of MT. and Mrs. T. J. Patt. I
 want it published authentically. Loretto is beautiful. .Catholic town; there are just few Protes- tants in the whole place. My friends are very lovely to me. and I am happier than have been in years. For one thing, I am away from the staring crowds, and out of sight, at least, of all horrid report CTS. I think I shall enjoy my we'll
 earned vacation from Birmingham. I shall most certainly be in Bir-
 mingham at the trial, and if I am wanted to testify, to tell the truth. II shall be ready. Please take note of this.
 Also there has absolutely been no reconciliation between my parents and me. I have not seen them nor communicated with them in any manner and, as far as l know, 'here is no likelihood of any reccnc!iia ton with them or with my husband, who proved himself such a cowardly traitor to me and to his religion. I want it understood that I am still true to my religion, and l will die before I will renounce my faith Please publish this letter and oblige. Yours very sincerely,
 (Signed) RUTH S. GUSSMAN. Address, Box S1. care T. J. Patt. orAtto Tanp
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11
SANDEFER IS BOUND
 OVER T0GRANDJ JURY
Officer Held for the Killing of Marion Wilkinson n
 Liquor Case

Deputy Woody Sandefer was bound over to the grand jury yester- day by Judge H. B. Abernethy in the Jefferson county court of misde- meanors on charge of murder in connection with the fatal wounding of Marion Wilkinson on the Pump House road several weeks ago.
 The officer was released under s5, 900 bond on recommenda tion of Assistant Solicitor Frank Dixon, pending action on his case by the grand jury.
 Woody Sandefer and Depu- ties Virgil Sandefer and F. c. Cole, were given preliminary hear ings Friday and the latter two were acquitted, while the decision in the case of the former was held up un- til today by the court.
 Wilkinson was fatally wounded when a car in which he, his son Ever ett and Roy Roach are alleged to have been attempting to bring liquor into Birmingham, was fired on by the officers when, 1t is alleged, the men failed to stop when ordered 10 do 50. Everett was wounded at-the time. but not fatally, and Roach was notN struck. It is alleged that the officers gave chase to the automobile when it did not stop when ordered to do so and fired several times at the tires and gas tank.
 According to the testimony or f. N. Wilkinson, father of the poy' Marion made dying statement short while before he died at io- cal infirmarS in which he charged that Woody Sandefer shot him. Fol lowinr his death a warrant was sworr ont against the three officers by MT. Wilkinson charging them with murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11
BARRON BACK FROM \ TRIP ACROSS OCEAN

Herbert Barron of Bessemer has just returned from trip across the Atlantic, having worked his way on the steamship Bethnor of the Danen Ripley Steamship \ company This was a freighter and had a crew of 30 men.
 ''We sailed June g, from Charlest ton, S. G." said Young Barron and made the first stop at Bremen, Germany, and then to Hamburg which is just 50 miles up the Elbe river from the North Sea. From Hamburg we went to Timshaven, England, and then 20 miles up the Thames river to Lon don. We remained in London for two days and while there visited Charing Cross, Westminster Abbey and White chapel. as well as the many other wonderful things to be seen in that city. It was indeed revelation to me and I regret that I could not stay there longer. From London we went to Glasgow, Scotland but had no shore leave there. Our next stop was in Dublin, Ireland, and we stayed there two days and from there we sailed for the United States, arriving here August s1. We docked at Texas City and the whole trip consumed 'S3 days. It was wonderful expe- 'rienee and I wouldn't have missed i, for anything.p
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11
SS,0OO FROM 30 SUBSCRIBERS ID
 SEM|-CENTENN|AL
This Sum Is In Addition to the Total of $1,OOO Individual ContributionS-Hope for
 $75,O0O sTotaI

Col. P. L. Pierce, vice chairman of the finance committee of the semi-centennial celebration commit tee, announced yesterday that num- Der of subscriptions for the semi centennial fund have been received, in addition to the $1,000 subscrip- tions which. have been announced. About 80 subscriptions under $1,ooo | have been received without solicita- tion, amounting to about SS,o0o. Every citizen of Birmingham has been invited to send to the finance committee such amount as he cares to contribute. They hope in this way to secure between $60,000 and $75,- 900. Should this amount be sub scribed they will be able to assure every contributor refund of 6o per cent of the amount he gives, based on over-subscription- and not taking Into account the money-mak- ing plans of the celebration, which seem to be promising
 The finance committee is also supervising the distribution of funds from the, treasury of the celebration committee, and Erslline Ramsey, chairman of the finance committee, has stated that under no circum- stances will more than $S0,o00 be ex- pended. The finance committee be- lieves the fultSquota for the celebra- tion will be raised without personal solicitation, and is urging all Bir- mingham citizens to send checks to Erskine Ramsey, chairman, as soon as possible.
 Should nothing interfere with ths plans for the celebration, the com mittee believes the fund from the gate receipts at the fashion show and pageant will be sufficient to pay all expenses and they will be able to re- turn to all subscribers the full amount of their subscriptions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11
STYLE COMMITTEE
 OF SHOE RETAILERS
 MEET AT TUTWILER

Members of the style. committee of the Southeastern Shoe Retailers as- sociation will arrive in Birmingham today to attend the semi-annual meeting, which will be held at the Tutwiler hotel tomorrow. In addi- ton to the members of the commit tee, a number of Alabama dealers are expected to be present as guests of the retailers of the Birmingham district.
 The sessions of the style commit tee will be open to the Birmingham shoe dealers and their guests, who will have the advantage of hearing the discussions of that body. Plans for the day include a dinner tomor- row night at the Tutwiler hotel. H. S. Steele is chairman of the temporary organization of Birming- ham shoe dealers. who are in charge of the preparations for the meeting, land R. P. McGowan temporary secre- tary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11
HOLD INST|TUTEF0R
 NEGRO INSTRUCTORS

Th. institue for colored teachers will be held at the same time in the Industrial high school, Ninth street and Eeighth avenue. north. As witn the institute for white teachers, the first day, Monday, will be given over exclusively to memorial exercises for pr. J. H. Phillips. These exercises will begin at II o'clock and will con sist of addresses by the leading col ored teachers of the city, including Prof. A. H. Parker. principal of h. dustrial high school Prof. G. > I.ewis nrincipal of Lane elementary school and Miss O. D. Kennedy, in- structor for the Industrial high school. together with brief talks by number of principals and teachers of the schools who have served TOT a number of years under pr. Philips. Addresses will also be given by pr. F. P. Claxton, provost of the University of Alabama, and Dr. c. B. Glenn, su- |perintendent of schools. Copies or the song, we Are Coming, Alabama written by Superintendent Philips, have been printed in the printing shop of the Industrial high school, by the students. and will be present. cd to both the white and colored school teachers. The regular work or the colored institute will begin Tues day morning and will continue through the week, consisting of dis cussion of methods of instruction and the principles of education. Through the week addresses will be given at theiy regular assembly periods.
 Superintendent Glenn reports that everything is in readiness for the opening of schools the following week, at which time all children who are 6 years of age and over, living within the corporate limits, of tho city, will be entitled to admission to the schools. New pupils entering the schools for the first time. or pupils whose. promotion is conditioned. will report to their several schools on Friday afternoon, Septewber 16, or Saturday morning, September 17. in order to Ae properly classified be- fore the regular opening on Monday morning. All pupils entering schools for the first time are required to pre- | sent | doctors certificate of success full vaccination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11
INSTITUTES FOR
 TEACHERS ARE ID
 BEGIN TOMORROW
Memorial Exercises for Late Dr.. Phillips, Superintendent of Schools, Will Feature
 the First Day

The annual institute for the white teachers in the Birmingham city schools will convene tomorrow at the South Highlands school. Heretofore this institute has been held at Cen tral High school, but due to the ab- sence of suitable auditorium in the present building, it has been decided to hold this years institute at the South Highlands school where, through the courtesy of the officers of the Highlands Methodist church, the church auditorium and Sunday school room will be available.
 The first day of the institute this year will be devoted exclusively to memorial exercises to the late Dr. J. H. Phillips. The teachers will as- ssmble at o'clock at the South Highlands school in order to enroll In the several grades to which they have been assigned and will report to the church auditorium at 10:30 o'clock at which time the memorial exercises will be held, Among th9 distinguished educators who wiz have a place on the programme naN be mentioned, Dr. P. P. Claxton, proa voet of the university of Alabama. formerly United States commissioner of education for a number of years a co-worker with Dr. Phillips in the field of education and a warm per sonal friend. Dr. Spright Dowell, persistent of Auburn, formerly asso- ciated with the Birmingham public schools as principal of the Barrett school at Dast Lake, will also be present and deliver an address on "Dr. Phillips and Public Education in Alabama" In addition to these speakers, representatives of the city and the board of education will have part on the programme, together with teachers and principals of the schools.
 One of the music numbers of the memorial exercises will be the song We Are Coming, Alabama" written by Dr. Phillips and sung to the beau- tiful old Welsh, air Men of Harlech." of Harlech."
 IRstftute Begins
 Tuesday morning the regular work of the institute begins. In genera. there will be two sections of the in- stitute, the section for high school teachers and the section for elemen- tary school teachers. Each day ths institute will assemble at the South Highlands school at o'clock. After roll call the teachers will report to the several sections for 45-minuts periods, where methods of instruc. ton and . discussion of the outline work in the several grades will ba given. The object of the institute is to furnish a pre-view of the year'a work and. at the same time, to in- spire renewed interest and energy.
 The school officials regard the in- stitute work in many respects as one of the most important weeks of the session. From 10 to II o'clock each
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11

The All Star Concerts" (Mrs. Richard F. Johnston and Mrs. Or line A. Shipman) announce as the attractions for the season of 1921-22, John Mccormack, theI world re- nowned tenor, who Twill be presented John Philip Sousa, conducting his famous "Sousas Band" of s5 pieces and 10 solists, for the February con cert, and Amelita Galli- -Curci, the sensational coloratura soprano of the Chicago Opera and the Metro politan Opera, who will give the third concert. the month being April.
 It has been the custom of the "All Star Concerts to present four at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11
MORRIS BUSH HOST TO
 CHAMBER MEMBERS

Mondays hose to a hundred and fifty members of the Chamber Of Commerce will be Morris Bush, di- fector, whose week it is to enter tain. The luncheon will be served in the dining hall of the Southern club at 1 o'clock tomorrow afternoon and will last just one hour. These luncheons are intended to be snappy, get-together affairs and have proven so.
 Mir. Bush is one of the most prom inent men in Birmingham's indus trial affairs and is model presid- ing officer Tonsorrow's luncheon is expected to be one of the most de- lightful of the series.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11

day there will be an assembly period in the Highlands Methodist church, at which time addresses by the lead ing educators of Alabama and this district will be given. Tuesday ad- dresses will be made by pr. c. B. Glenn, superintendent of schools; Dr. J. s. Thomas of the University of Alabama, and members of the board of education and of the city commits sion.
 Wednesday, State Superintendent John W. Abercrombie, representa- tives from the state department of education and pr. c. A. Brown vii. address the teachers. Dr. Zebulon Judd of Auburn, pr. c. D. Snavely and pr. J. C. Dawson will occupy the period on Thursday.
 Friday the institute will adjourn at noon, the periods being shortened and the lunch periods being omitted. Each day lunch will be served in the school lunchroom from 11:4b to1!l5 o'clock.
 , The section of the institute for high school teachers will assemble in the Sunday school rooms of the Highlands Methodists church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11

accompanist, Edward Schneider, who for the past eight years has been with him and is regarded as one Of the worlds most accomplished ac- companists,
 John Philip Sousa, the great March King" is making his fare welI' tour this season-and those of this generation who do not take ad- vantage of this splendid opportunity will probably never have Athe pleas ure of hearing him.
 The Washington Post" 'El Capa- taine," Stars and Stripes Forever" his famous marches, are among the most typical of American compost tions and with Mir. Sousa's baton over his magnificent organization, to hear these thrilling. martial airs, will bt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11

treat never to be forgotten.
 Galli-Curci, like John Mccormack will be heard in Birmingham for the first time, the All Star Concerts having for two years had the two famous stars booked"
 Galli-Curci will give only linn ited number of concerts this season because Of her engagements with the Chicago Opera and the Metropolitan Opera having been engaged by Mir. tti-Casazza for a number oi performances this season-and Bir- mingham is very lucky to have her
 Accompanying Madame Galli-Curc will be Homer Samuels Cher husband pianist) and Manuel Beranguer flutist-the concert company which she has maintained ever since hef first appearance in America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11

fractions each season, but owing to the tremendous financial obligation involved in securing the three at fractions announced, and on account of the high quality of these attrac- tions, it was deemed wise to curtail the number of concerts and present these three attractions, regarded as the highest priced and the most pop ular in the music world today.
 John Mccormack, regarded as the greatest lyric tenor, according to music critics, Is known and beloved for his beautiful voice in practically every home in America. as well as throughout the world, his Records" on the talking pachine selling 10 to 1 over any other singer of the day.
 MT. Mccormack will have as his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11
WOULD REDUCE NIGHT
 WORK AT POSTOFFICE


 Efforts will be made b.. the post office department to avoid as much night work by the clerks in the post offices of the country as is possible, according to information received yesterday by Postmaster R. B Smycr from Hubert Work, first as sistant postmaster general.
 Mir. Work calls attention to the fact that there has been an increase In the number Of hours which pos tai employees have. had to work at night during the past few years. He says this is partially due to increased business. but is also partially avoid able. His advice to all postn.asters Is to adopt plans for getting the peo- pie of the different cities to mail let ters early in the day instead of wait ing until the close of business in the afternoon.
 In the local postoffice there are 24 clerks who work all night, and six others who work until 1l:30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11
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 MARRIAGE LICENSES

The following marriage licenses
 were issued yesterday at the office Of the probate judge; F. l.. Evans and Miss Lettie Need- ham. Thomas Lee Caples and Miss Mag gie Harrison. William Edgar Thompson and Miss Fannie Hubner. Virgil Holstun and Miss Bernics Jenkins. !
 Fred NJ. Glenn and, Miss I.eta Jen- |nings. Drenneh D. Faulkner and Miss
 Edna E. Eastis.