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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
I R A ] [ $ COUNCIL ? REP \ R | N G FUR KELLEYS RETURN
Noted Labor Organizer In Mexico May Speak Here
 Again

Birmingham Trades Council has ap- pointed a committee to make ar rangements for return date of Jose Kelley. national organizer in Mexico for the International Association of Machinists. MT. Kelley is fluent speaker and his recent address in Birmingham on the status of organ . ized labor in Mexico has caused quite a good deal of favorable comment.
 The council met last Sunday after noon at Ben-Hur temple with/a good attendance. Reports of the various committees were made and given consideration.
 Molders' Union No. 342 Of Bessemer affiliated with the council.
 A committee was named to launch a campaign of organization among unoreanized workers and to secui e the membership of unions not at present affiliated with the council. The committee is composed of Presi- gates Proctor. Moseley and Mullen.
 J. H. Proctor was appointed chair man of the ways and means commit tee and W. ". Jones was elected trustee.
 The executive committee of the council met Saturday afternoon at the Federated Bank and Trust com pany. The meetings of the executive committee are very important and the members are urged to attend them when possible.
 The various committees of the council are very active. and a great deal of good work is being done for the advancement of unionism in the district
 The council will hold the last meet ing of the month at Ben Hur tempt e next Sunday afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR TO HOLD ANNUAL C0 NCL AVE SOON
Grand Commandery To Meet At WoodIaWn On
 April 25

The thirty sixth annual conclave of the Grand Commandery of Alabama, Knights Templar will be held in the asylum of Woodlawn commandery No. 3l, commencing Wednesday, April 20, at 12 o'clock and adjourning Thurs day at l o'clock. The conclave will be attended by prominent knig hts Templar from all parts of the state who will march fin review imme- diately preceding the first days bus mess session. Program in full foi- lows: Wednesday, April 9. F o'clock noon, opening of grand com mandery; address of welcome, by Rev. Roy G. Hershey; response by Rev. Sir Fred Wall, of Athens; announcement of committees; 1;30 o'clock, luncheon served in temple by ladies of Eastern Star; 2S0 o'clock, business proceed ings resumed; o'clock, adjournment to next morning; 6:10 o'clock. din Ter served in temple by ladies of Eastern Star.
 Thursdays business sessions open at 9:30 o'clock, followed by installa- ton of officers at l2;30, and final adjournment at l o'clock. Luncheon by the ladies of the Eastern Star will be served in the temple after ad djournment.
 The parade will move promptly at 9:20 Wednesday morning to Sixth avenue and Twentieth street; thence south on Twentieth street to Tutwiler hotel, where grand commandery off cers will fall in; then forward through business section of the city to Second avenue and Nineteenth ct ct parked. Members will move by street car to Woodlawn.
 Church services will begin at II o'clock Wednesday morning with ser mon by Eev. James Wilson Johnson, grand prelate. Other Christian min isters have been invited to assist.
 Automobiles will be at the disposal of visitors who care to visit points of interest in the city from 6:30 to SEQ o'clock. Any member of the automobile committee will look after the needs of the visitors with cars parked at the Masonic temple, Wood lawn. Tickets to Birmingham thea tres will also be provided by the en- terta inment committee.
 One of the big features of the pro- gram Is a reception and dance in honor of the grand commandery otfl- cers. to be held at the Tutwiler hotel beginning promptly at o'clock Wednesday evening. Admission only to knights in full Templar uniform (except sword) and their ladies
 Ladies accompanying out-of-toWn members are requested to make themselves known to the ladies re- ception committee. Arrangements have been made for their entertain ment during the time the grand com mandery is in session. Automobiles for sight seeing trips will be at their disposal and the committee will be glad to make any special arrange ments the ladies may wish Arrange ments have also been made with several of the theatres of Birming ham for visiting lahies to attend. Tickets may be secured from any member of the social entertainment committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
INCREASE OF PENSIONS
Senator Sterling Would Boost Civi
 Service Compensation

WASHINGTON, April 14.-Senator Sterling, chairman of the senate civil service committee. favors an increase of pensions to civil service employees. He plans to urge the next session of congress that the maximum annuity paid employees on retirement be in creased from s720--the present fig ure-to s960 or s1.000 year. The minimum annuity would be increas- ed from S1S0 to s240. There are two reasons why the amounts should be increased, said Senator Sterling. First because the purchasing power of the dollar makes the present figures in adequate; second, because the re- tirement fund has developed and in creased to an extent far beyond the expectations of those who fostered the act.
 The law has been in operation since August. 1920 and the fund is now something like s17o00,0o0. It was expected that after the first year or two the fund would amount only to sS.000.000 or perhaps S10.o00.000.
 Under the law all employees con tribute 2i2 per cent of their salaries to the fund. But the maximum an nuity after 30 years service after reaching the age of retirement is s720 no matter whether the employe has been receiving sl.200 a year or s2,500. Senator Sterling is consider ing having the annuities correspond some what with the size of the con- tributionS by employes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
MOOSE INITIATE N EW MEMBERS WEDNESDAY
Plans ein gMade For Attending
 Convention In June

Several candidates were initiated Wednesday night by Birmingha m Lodge No. 447. Loyal Order of Moose, and large list of applications re- ceived. The amplified ritualistic work was eXemplilied. Detailed pol icies for the new year were an nouneed by the newly installed dic- tator, Dr. H. A. Elkourie. which if carried out to a successful termina- tion will eclipse all previous efforts in the Magic City and place No. AZ in d class with the best Moose lodges throughout the country.
 Suggestion was made that a crack degree staff and glee club be formed. which, it is pointed out, will add much to the entertainment programs of the local lodge. Plans were also discussed for securing suitable burial friends or funds. Emphasis was given to the fact that the special dispensation expires June 15.
 Committees were appointed as fol- lows: House committee. W. F, Jack son, J. Daily and E. J. Harris: inVes- tigatins, A. ]: Thetford, George Car lisle and John Zettner; lapsation, David Cole, D. V. Edmundson and Albert Clements; grave decoration, Leroy A. Cain. w. NJ. Reagan and T. P. Patterson: dance, T. P. Platter son, William Newman and w. H White.
 Advance information on the thirty fifth annual convention of the Loyal Order of Moose. at Mooseheart, Ill week of June 24 indicates that the biggest convention from a point of attendance of officially elected dele gates and members of the order will be held. Members of the Women's Legion, Junior Order of Moose and Veterans association will also he well represented. Special rates on all railroads have been announced for the occasion of the big gather ing. and Birmingham lodge is plan ming to send the largest delegation in it's history.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
TARRANT CITY LODGE 1. 0. 0. F. TO CELEBRATE
Will Commemorate 104th Anniver-
 sary Of The Order

Tarrant City lodge, Independent Order of odd Fellows. will celebrate the one hundred and fourth anniver- sary of the founding of the order on April 26, with a basket supper and a special program on entertainment X large attendance is expected to greet the appearance of Congressman George Huddleston. who will be the principal speaker of the occasion. Arrangements have been made for the Methodist church in case there is crowd too large to be accommo- dated in the lodge hall.
 Tarrant City lodge was organized December 5, 1929. and now has a membership of 40 members. Officers of the lodge are: w. B. Cunningham, noble grand; J. T. Sandlin, vice grand; A. A Vines. secretary; w. D. Sandlin, financial secretary; D. B.. Hardness. treasurer, and Dr. l.. S. Eenuell lodge deputy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
DOKEYS PLAN TO HOLD CEREMONIAL APRIL "A
Big Class Of Candidates Is Ready
 To Be Initiated

Aladdin temple, No. 153, Dramatic order Knights of Khorassan, the fun branch of the Knights of Pythias, at 2 business session held recently, com pleted definite plans for big cere- monial to be held in Fraternal hall the evening of April 24. big class of candidates are already assured who will take the trip, number Of petitions already being in hand.
 A parade. to be led by the Dokey band, will be staged prier to the ceremonial. The Tri-Cities drum corps from Gadsden will also be a feature of the parade besides large number of candidates and members of the fraternity from surrounding towns.
 The proposition to hold big joint meeting in Montgomery during the Knights Of Pythias grand lodge ses- sion in May was enthusiastically re- reiyed at the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
MASONS OF DISTRICT
 GAIN MANY MEMBERS
Phenomenal Growth Of Order In
 Birmingham Is Evident

Masonic bodies of the entire Bir- mingham district have initiated some of the largest classes in the history of the several organizations during the past few weeks. indicating that the order has experienced phenome- nal growth, a source of very great satisfaction to officers and members.
 Cyrene Commandery No. 10 has held several special limitations lately, at each of which large classes have taken the several degrees, including the special "New Temple Class" of several days ago. and initiation of large numbers of candidates by Woodlawn commandery and others of the Birmingham district.
 Greater enthusiasm probably has never been evident among members of the various lodges than is now be- ing manifested, especially as the oc- casion of the dedication of the new temple draws near Fla borate plans have been perfected and the cere- monial will be. participated in by or ganizations of the entire district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
WAGE INCREASES

PONTIAC, Mich. April 1.-The To- cal Typographical union has estab- llshed a rate of $40 week for day work and S42 for night work This city has population of 35.000.
 SAN FRANCISCO, April 14.-Or- ganized teamsters have signed three-years' contract with the dray- mems association. Wages are in- creased 50 cents a day for all classes of work. The new rates range from s5.5O to s7.5o a day. according to the vehicle.
 HAMILTON, Ontario. April 14.-Or- ganized carpenters have raised wages cents an hour, to so cents. Plas- terers have increased their rate from 90 cents to S1.121a.
 NEW YORK. April 14.-Generai George W. Goethals. acting as arbi- trator. made a wage award for long, shoremen that will affect several Atlantic ports The new rates are 70 cents an hour, instead of 65 cents, and 31.07 instead of s1 for overtime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
STAR LODGE l. 0. 0. F. ADDS NEW MEMBERS
Several Speakers On Program Tell
 Of Membership Gains

Star lodge. No. 2ss, Independent Order odd Fellows, held their regu- lar meeting Thursday night, which was well attended, and featured py initiation of several new members The degree team under direCtion of c. l.. Phillips conferred the degrees.
 Talks were made by number of visiting odd Fellows. including G. L. Burke who spoke on the progress be- ing made in the state of Virginia. stating that mbership in the order in that state is increasing rapidly. A talk by the grand master, j. R. Matthias, on the works of Odd Eel low ship was enthusiastically received. Past Grand Master Jacob Burger, who has just returned from trip to Sel- ma. reports very favorably conditions there. A substantial gain in member ship all over the state was reported by MT. Burger.
 report on the recent convention in Mobile was made by J. R. Johnson of Magnolia lodge, who stated that the convention was well attended, standing room being at q premium. One of the most interesting gather ings of Odd Fellows ever held in the state were present at the Mobile con- vention, according to MT. Johnson. He stated that membership and finan- cial reports submitted showed sub stantial increases, indicating that ~e order Is now on sounder footing than at any previous time.
 Announcement was made by the noble grand, Peter B. Gilreath. that all candidates would be expected to be in attendance at the next regular meeting for comforting of degrees. The work of the degree team under C. l.. Phillips is proving very interest ing to all mem bers of Star lodge. and some interesting programs have been planned for the near future. In cerased attendance at practically all of the meetings recently have been noted and it is the wish of the off cers that the good work being done by Star lodge continue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS

The electricians report satisfac tory conditions in all lines of wori
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
PANDORA TEMPLE HOLDS SPECIAL BALLOT MEET
Many Petitions For Membership Are
 Voted On Saturday

Zamora temple, Nobles of the Mys- tic Shrine, held special business session Saturday at the new Masonic temple to ballot on petitions. Among the largest number ever voted on by Zamora were received at thls meet ing. and reached near the 1,500 mark. This excellent showing was the re- suit of enthusiasm instilled into mo- bles by their potentate, Ernest F: Matthews, who has termed himself as needing help to hold down his pop valve as the day for the dedication of the magnificent new temple draws near.
 Preparatory to the formal dedica- ton of the temple. Shriners are in the midst of a series of festivities, the biggest of their kind everkheld in Birmin gham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
MEMORIAL SERVICES BY THE NOSE SUNDAY
Will Hold Special Program In Mem-
 ory Of Departed Moose

Birmingham Lodge No. Al, Loyal Order of Moose. and members of Chapter 6S0, Women of Moosehear Tt Legion, will hdd joint annual me- morial service Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Moose hall.
 The program, a varied one, will consist of vocal and instrum music. the orders regular ritualistic services, brief remarks by officers and visiting Moose and an address on "Fraternalism" by John w. Alt man. The exercises will be open to the public.
 Services are in honor of recent dead of the order, who are. Jack K Thomas, Sidney A. Millican and Will liam McCutcheon. Chapter 6S0 has lost one member, Mrs. LeRoy A. Cain, who died March 1S
 Memorial services. as conducted by the Moose, constitute one of their most impressive and instructive pro- grams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
GOVERNOR INDORSES FIGHT ON NARCOTICS
Birmingham Moose Send Resolution
 To States Executive

N, Waldo Kennedy. district super visor of Loyal Order of Moose, is in receipt of letter from Governor Brandon indorsing the movement in stigated locally by the Birmingham lodge against the narcotic evil. which 1t is claimed exists in this country Birmingham Moose. in line with thIe order all over the country, prepared resolutions on the subject, a copy of which was mailed to Governor Bran don and another to President Hard- ing.
 The governor has expressed him. self IS being heartily in accord with the movement and as appreciative of the efforts of the local oreaniZation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
STANDARD OF WAGES

There is fair demand for all class of work with the linemen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
wAHOUMA TEMPLAns GROW

The newly organized Knights Templar commandery at Wahouma is beginning to gain headway and plans are being made for big class inita tion about April 20. prior to the meet ing Of the grand commandery at WoodiaWn. The commandery was in- stituted Saturday evening and meet inGs will be held every Tuesday evening. The new commandery has started off with 26 members and will make a concerted effort to increa:e the membership as rapidly as pos sibc. Special regalia already ordered is expected to arrive in time for the class imitation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
WAGES NOT CHANGED
Washington Court Sees But SliCh'
 Reduction in Living Cost

WASHINGTON, April 14-There will be no change in the wage of commercial shop printers employed by the union shop branch of the Dis trict of Columbia typothetae. accord ing to an award made by Judge Fen ton w. Booth, associate justice of the federal court of claims.
 In declining the employers request for wage reduction. on the ground that there has been a reduction in the cost of living. the arbitrator said:
 Granting that 1t has declined. it is. nevertheless, apparent to the cas- ual observer that the decline is not of sufficient proportions to warrant a reduction"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
JUNIOR MECHANICS TO
 PRESENT FLAG SUNDAY
Lewisburg Public School Will Re-
 ceive Gifts From Order

Birmingham council, No. 21. Junior Order United American Mechanics of Birmingham and 1nglenook, will pre- sent a flag and Bible to the Lewis burg public school Sunday afternoon at o'clock, the presentation to take place on the school gre unds.
 County Superintendent of Schools Dr. N. R. Baker Senator Walter Brewer and F. R. Calhoun will make short addresses. The program will also be featured by vocal and instru- mental selections by children of the school and male quartet. The pub lie is invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
EI,ECTRICYANs :

Work with hoistine and portaol engineers is very good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
Steady Increase In Pay or stree
 Railway Workers shown,

StCCdy InCrcNSc In FHy UT SVrteV
 Railway Workers shown.
 The national industrial conference board, with headquarters in New York. among it's functions has issued a statement on the standards of wages. setting forth that there mas been a substantial hourly and week " earnings increase to all classes of street railway workers from July 1922. to October. 1922. The>data is- sued by the board shows that the average hourly earnings of wage earnings of wage earners covered by the investigation for July, 1914. was 23.S cents per hour. In July. 1922. the rates had risen to ASA cents per hour in August, 4S. cents and in September to 49.5 cents per hour, the rate for September, 1922. being 10S per cent higher than for July. 1914.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY

A special meeting of Aladdin Tem- 'le, No. i5S, Dramatic Order Knights Of khorassan. has been called for Monday night by the royal vizier. Ross Yarbrough. A large attendance is urged, as this will be the last ses- sion before the big ceremonial of April 24,
 Ballotlng of a large number of pe- titions, besides number of other inn portant matters. will be taken up. Additional plans for the ceremonial will also be discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
niyiston No Ir6 R of T.
R. of l.. F.. Lodge No. 4s2

Division No. IJ6. B. Of l.. E.
 Meets every Sunday at 2:S0 D. m. al Fraternal hall. Chief engineer E. NJ Chase; secretary. William Nj. McKepnz.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
WILL BURY KNAPP AT SEA
Navy Will Take Charge Of Noted
 AdmiraFs Remains

WASHINGTON, April 14.-In ac- cordance with his expressed desire the navy department will take charge of the ashes of the late Rear Admiral Harry & Knapp. and con- sign them to the sea he loved. and served throughout his life.
 The flagship of the squadron used in the midshipmen's practice cruise this summer will be designated to carry out the ceremony. When the squadron is well out in the Atlantic 1t will lay to and with the impress sive ritual Of a sailors burial, the ashes will be entrusted to the deep.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
CARPENTERS UNION
Large Attendance Reported Al
 Tuesdays Meeting

Carpenters Union No 103 r.eet at headquarters on Fifth avenue Tues day night with very large attend ance-corditions with the carpenters are splendid. The demand for car penters is so heavy it's impossible to furnish men called for. So heavy IS the buisness of the organization that it mas been necessary to appoint an assistant to Business agent 1A C. Ellison, the assistant IS J. C.. Calhoun, one of the most progressive mempers of the Carpenters union. MT. Calhoun has already entered upon his duties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
WILL STAGE DANCE FRIDAY

Chapter 6S0. Women Of Mooseheart Legion. and Lodge No AZ. Loyal order of Moose. will give a dance at Moose hall Friday night to which all ladies will be admitted free. Ro meo's orchestra, one of Birming hams favorites. will render the mu- sic and big time Is anticipated.
 Tickets were generously contrib uted at the Parisian stote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
MOVIE OPERATORS

Monthly Meeting Will Be Held Sum
 dny Morning
 Moving picture operators are urged to attend the monthly meeting of the union to be held at Moose hall at 10 reports and the usual routine will be considered. Attendance at the March meeting was practically 100 per cent, showing the interest the members are taking in the affairs of the unitn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
Ladies' Auxillary of the B. os R. T.. vul-

Meets at the Fra;ernsl hall, first and | third Tuesdays at @:30 D. m President. Mrs. Sadie Dillon; secretary. Mrs. Ada |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS
Neetinggs Of Three Divisions Held
 DMring The Week

Weekly meetings Of three divisions of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers were held during the past week.
 Division No. 156 meet at Fraternal hall last Sunday Division No. 432 at Masonic temple, Avondale. Monday night and division 436 at Fatenal hall Tuesday afternoon A good attend ance was had at all the meetings.
 Division No SS6 held the sem monthly meeting at Fraternal hall Tuesday night with good attend ance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
RAILROAD DIRECTORY
q. of R. C.. No. 611

o. of R. C., No. 657 Meets second and fourth Sundays. 2:So D. ln odd Fellows hall Avondale, Ala. Eli Shortridge, chief conductor; NJ. E. Mo~- ris secretary treasurer: J. B. Ham!ll chairman of l.. c. of A.: J. B. Andruss. correspondent for conductor.
 o. of R. C.. No. 188 Meets second and fourth Sundays at Fraternal hall. zoo p. m. Chief Conduc- tor. W. NJ. Davidson Secretary and Treasurer. ]. Lloyd Davis. John R. T.. Rives. deputy president.
 Q. of K. C.. No. 334 Meets at Fraternal hall. first and third Sundays, 200 D. m. Chief Conductor, C. B. Hughes. Secretary Treasurer. J. Hawkins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
UNION NO. 46

Switchmen Hold Interesting Meeting
 Sunday Morning.
 Switchmen's Union No. 46 met at Ben-Hur temple last Sunday morning. A large number of the members were present and business of in- terest to the union and it's members was considered The switchmen will meet again Sunday night. April 22.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
Weeks Calendar or Organized Labor
STATE OF TRADE
BAR DERS

A very satisfactory condition pre- vails with the union barbers ot the CitN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
FlREMEN AND ENGINEERS

Coed Attendance Reported At Mon
 dny Night Meeting.
 Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire men and Enginemen met at Fraternal hall last Monday night with good attendance Routine business was transacted and reports of several committees were given consideration, The next meeting will be held April 23,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
DISTRICT COUNCIL
Carpenters Hold We'll Attended Meets
 ing Thursday Night

Carpenters Hold We'll Attended Meets |. ing Thursday Night Carpenters district council met next Thursday night at headquarters on Fifth avenue. A large gathering of the members was noted. Demand for carpenters at present is very heavy and the local organizations are kept busy.
 Carpenters union. No. 103, consid. cred important business at the meeting held Tuesday night on Fifth avenue.
 Carpenters union. No. 296, met at Ensley Friday night with good ate tendance. The Ensley carpenters re. port work good.