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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
PR4ETORIANS HONOR FORMER MANAGER
Gibson Is Transferred To New
 Field

As token of esteem and mark of appreciation of the valuable services rendered for the order in this territory by former Manager c. H. Gibson and his wife, the Order of Praetorians held an open meeting Tuesday night at the Moose hall at which Mir. and Mrs. Gib- son were the guests of honor. Mir. Gib- son is leaving Alabama to continue the work of organizing and instituting Praetorian lodges in south Florida. having been named as manager for that district
 The programs on Tuesday evening was designed to show the appreciation or the many friends made by Mir. and Mrs. Gibson while in charge of the Birmingham territory, which was summed up by one of the speakers who said that what was Alabama's loss was Florida's gain" Mir. Gibson's sue. cess0r, c. S. Chapman, was introduced and the members present pledged their loyalty to his leadership.
 Judge H. NJ. Abercrombie presided at the meeting in the absence of Sub lime Augustus M K. Finch, who ar rived later and made an excellent talk. in which he paid tribute to the sue cessful work of the former manager 5, Kiesewetter of the Benevolent Knights of America referred to Mr Gibson's active cooperation at the fra. ternal round table and expressed his regret at losing such a valuable co. worker for the fraternal cause. Other speakers were Sublime Augustus John. son of Tarrant City council and c. A, Glover, the new recorder of the organi. zation,
 Miss Francis Shurbet on the piano her sister Miss Lois in vocal solo and Miss Elizabeth Gibson in a read. ing, contributed greatly to the success of the evening. Mrs. Efal Kiesewetter delighted the audience with skillfuily executed piano selection. Mir, Vii. iiams with his saxophone, accompa nied by Mir. Ray on the piano, won great applause. A delightful number on the program was Luther Patrick, who proved himself comedian of great ability. Mir: and Mrs. Gibson con. ciuded the program by short talks, bid ding farewell to their many friends and thanking them for their cooperation.
 After the program, refreshments were served and dancing followed un. til late hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
REUNION OF YORK
 RITE MASONRY
Committee To Be Named Al Meeting Of Representatives
 On Friday

For the purpose of naming com mittees' completing the details of the program, and making other necessary arrangements for the approaching re- union, a meeting of all the representa- tives of the various bodies of the York Rite of Free Masonry has been called to meet next Friday night. February s, at 8 o'clock in the Masonic temple.
 This was decided upon at a meeting of the executive committee. Chairman George F. Wheelock presiding held at the Masonic Temple last week. It is understood that all the bodies interest ed in the York Rite reunion have named their respective committeeman and from this number the working committees will be appointed.
 According to the members of the executive committee indication are that this reunion will surpass any meeting of its kind ever held in the state. Par ticipating in the reunion will be ten chapters. of Royal Arch Masons, 3 councils of royal and select masters. and five communicates of Knights Templar. The reunion will last three days. the opening day will be devoted to the 'exemplifycation of the chapter degrees, the second day to the council and the third day to the communicates.
 All the bodies are working up big class of candidates for this occasion and reports received by the committee indicate large number for the degrees. Teams picked from the best informed members of all the bodies will confer the degress, which will be put on in full form.
 A record breaking crowd is expected on this occasion, for in addition to the representatives from the Birmingham lodges all the grand officers of the grand bodies have been invited and have signified their intention of being DrpsaDt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
ADAMS SPEAKS
 AT MOOSE MEET
Fifteen Candidates Are Intro duced Into Mysteries Of
 Lodge No. AZ

1nitiatory exercises wei, held and D candidates introduced into the myste- ries of MoosedOm at the regular meeting of Birmingham lodge, Loyal Order of Moose, held Wednesday night. The meeting was well attended and much enthusiasm prevailed.
 A letter from Past Supreme Dicta- tor Judge Peirson was read announce ing the fact that Birmingham lodge of Moose was the first of the southern lodges to pay it pro rata share of the building fund of the Dixie building at Mooseheart. The letter was highly complimentary to the members of the Birmingham lodge and its officers for the spirit of progress shown. Dr. FL kourie, the dictator, being specially mentioned.
 The initiation ceremonies were very impressive, all the officers taking part acquitted themselves admirably. At the conclusion the lodge carried out its usual program of entertainment. Die tator Elkourie introduced in terms of highest praise, a Birmingham pioneer and friend of Secretary of Labor James J. Davis, John H. Adams, who brought out eloquently and forcefully the great work of the Moose and in- formed the members that he is now the wheels of small cannon about which and on which James J. Davis worked while resident of Bir- mingham more lthah 30 years ago, and added: Thus it came about that a great man progressed from an iron pud- dler to being Secretary of Labor. Like wise, the great Order. of Moose he heads, progressed from PAT members 14 years ago to nearly three-quarters of mil. lion today"
 w. l.. White was called upon and he provoked enthusiasm, as he dis cussed the subject of conservation and reaching the climax of lis subject as he declared, "The conservation of chill dren (this being ; the work of the Moose) is, the. most productive and con structive accomplishment a.d is the very topmost rung in the ladder of con. servation.' ,eFk.,5. -g
 Following him, c. L.. Spain< was called upon and he pledged his support to the principles and objects of the Moose. Miss Frances Mahon was the next number, and she was repeatedly called back, her singing being source of inspiration and delight. At this juncture Chairman Kaatz of the enter tainment committee took charge and in. troduced the Kaatz Krazy orchestra and under the spell of its music the crowd danced until late hour. George Carlisle. assisted by The drill team oI the Ladies of M0oseheart Legion, served the audience with chicken sandwiches and other refreshments. , !
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
SHRINERS BAND | RADIO CONCERT | RECEIVED HERE

The band of of Moila temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, St. Joseph, Mo-, will broadcast a concert Sunday after noon, February 17. at 2 o'clock, central time. This concert will be received at the Masonic, temple and special arrange ments are being made for the occasion.
 Moila's Shrine band is one of the most noted organizations in the west. and is composed of 60 pieces, with Hugh McNutt as conductor.
 The concert on the above date will be broadcasted by Kansas City Star, WDAF.
 The program follows:
 America"
 March, "Nobles of the Mystic Shrine"
 "Ye Boston Tea Party (Pryor).
 Cornet duet, paraphrase. Il Love To Tell the Story" Miss Shirley Thomas and W. c. Maupin.
 ''Old Timers" waltzes Iake). Pop ular songs of 25 years ago.
 American sketch, By the Swanee Rive" (Myddleton).
 Five minute talk by John F. Caskey. vice president division Of organization affairs. Chamber of Commerce.
 Ga, On the Sea (Dudley Buck) ]; ,b) Vocal Mach tF. H. Brackett).
 Chamber of Commerce Glee club. Ralph Parland, conducting; John Fl liot, pianist.
 Grand sacred potpourri, Joy To. the World (Barnhouse).
 Tenor solo. That Chicken Belongs To Me" sung by Ezra Harrison, Kay mond Turner at the piano. sissa
 Overture to Poet and Peasant" (Suppe)..i
 '.We Are Singing For Moila,' vocal chorus by members of Moila bands
 Star Spangled Banner"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
PRIZES OFFERED
 BY JUNIOR ORDER
Council To Entertain Members And Families At Open Meet
 ing Tuesday Evening

Birmingham council, No. 21, Junior Order United American Mechanics, will be host to the. members of the coun- cil and their families Tuesday evening, February 4, in their lodge room in Fra ternal hall. While the committee in charge has not divulged the details of the program, it is understood that it will be quite elaborate and will include of course, "sumpin' to eat" All the members have been notified of the event by mail with return card to indicate how many guests can be ex- pected and from the number already returned indications are that large crowd will be on hand for the occa- sion.
 The council decided at the meeting Monday night to send delegation to the meeting called for Wednesday. Feb ruary 6. by the organized trades bodies in the interest of relieving the con gestion in the public schools by build- ing campaign and to consider ways and means to, that end. The delegation con- sists of Ira F. Randall, Dr. Byron Do- zier and F. R. Calhoun. Members of the council reviewed very thoroughly the conditions of the schools as to over crowding. with the attendant deprecia- ton of efficiency, and there was unani- nous sentiment that these conditions must be remedied at the earliest pos sible moment. In the discussion free textbooks for all the schools and all the grades was emphasized and it was the consensus of opinion that in arranging for a maintenance tax levy for the schools that free textbooks be included as part of the maintenance expense and that provision be made for same.~
 Inglenook council No. IS, reports having had good audience on the oc- casion of the presentation of its play at the county high school at Boyles with very satisfactory return. The play was entertaining and enjoyable and all who attended seemed pleased.
 The national organizing commission of the Junior Order is offering some very handsome prizes in connection with the call of National Councillor Tunison for an increase of 30,0O0 mem- bers by March 1J. Each council has been apprised of the offers and it is expected that many of the prizes will come to Alabama, for almost all the councils have indicated the intention to exceed the quotas set for them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
TO STAGE RACE
 FOR FUND DRIVE
Avondale Baptist Church Ar ? ranges Novel Plan To Raise
 Money For Building

Fifteen automobiles will "hopoff" at II o'clock Sunday morning in New York for "transcontinental" race to San Francisco in behalf of the Avon dale Baptist church. according to an- nouncement by Dr. W. M. Sentell, pas tor of the church. The time limit of the race has been set as nine months, with two stop-0vers, one in Birming- ham and one in Denver.
 A large canvas may representing the United States will be placed on plat. form in the Avondale Baptist church Sunday morning and the progress of the "cars" will be determined by the amount of money raised for the church by the teams backing the cars. The combined goal is. $500, or $1 200 for each of the 15 teams, the amount said to be needed for meeting the balance on the new pastorium recently erected at cost of $14,O00, and other im- provements made necessary by the rap idly growing congregation.
 Osa l.. Andrews, chairman of the campaign committee, will pilot the race.
 Those Participating
 follow: No. 1. Dodge" with John c. @S, Ford" J. H. Hughes, 3911 Avenue B, driver; No. 3, Chandler" Q. c. Price. 4132 Avenue D, driver; No. 4, ''Nash," J. l.. Stewart, 372O Avenue D, driver; No. 5. Buick" E. B. Sherrill, 1907 Avenue D, driver; No. 6, "Reo,' T. l.. Bond, 4901 Grand avenue, driver; No. z. "Oldsmobil,e" S. c. Nicholson, 4228 Avenue B, driver; No. 3, "Studebaker," T. B. Richey, 3S2S Avenue F, driver; No. g, Chevrolet" !" Q. J. Caldwell, 1909 Avenue D, driver ; No. 10, "Wllys-Knight," Ed Bibby, 4001 Avenue B, driver; No. Ii, Cole B." F. l.. Rutledge, 3628 Avenue -, driver; No. F, "Hupmobile," W, F. Stevens. 3701 Avenue E, driver No. 12, "Hupmobile," W. P. Stevens, 3701 Avenue E, driver; No, 13, .Jewett," P. c. Morgan, 3717 Avenue F, driver; No. IA, Gray" J. W. John. son, 3728 Avenue E, driver; No. 15 -Essex," J H. Frost, 4237 Avenue E driver.
 A spirit of gleeful rivalry is evident between the different teams and much interested speculation is being made on which of the cars will lead of Sunday,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
rlELKS MAKE PLAN
 FOR BIG MEETING
Judge Leon McCord To Make Address-Officers To Be
 Nominated

Judge Leon w. McCord of Mont gomery, will be the guest of honor and make the principal address at the meet ing next Tuesday evening when Past Exalted Rulers night will be observed hy Birmingham Lodge No. @ Benev- olent Protective Order of Elks. The committee in charge of the arrange ments have prepared an elaborate pro- gram which will include vocal and in- strumental selections and a number of short talks by prominent members. Refreshments will be served. Thomas Morgan exalted ruler will preside.
 A feature of the evening will be the initiation of class of candidates, with every station of the lodge filled by Il past exalted ruler as follows, John F. Antwine, exalted ruler; Dr. E. A. i, Fox, esteemed leading knight; Harry Moore, esteemed loyal knight: Dr. John W. Perkins, esteemed featuring knight Dan Hogan, esquire; Harry l.. White, inner guard; J. W. Allen treasurer; John T. Glover, chaplain.
 Following out the custom inaugural ed last Tuesday, three attendance prizes will be given away to members present, and the committee states that they are quite valuable. At this meet ing the nomination of officers for the next term will be started and will con tinue every meeting night this month. Election of officers will be held the first meeting in March and the in- stallation on the first meeting in April. The meeting of last Tuesday night was one of the largest and most en- thusiastic held in some time. In addi- tion to the regular order of business, class was initiated and the work was extremely well done by the de- gree team. The Zero hour was call ed and the lodge suspended ist busi- ness for the time being and a social period was enjoyed. The presentation of attendance prizes proved of interest and they were awarded as follows: The first prize. handsome leather bill book. donated by Lou Strene, went to Joe Zinser. the second prize. a S1O book of gasoline tickest, donated by NJ. D. Gum. went to w. H. Shell, and the third prize. fountain pen, donated by Zac Smith was awarded to Joe Carriker.
 ~At the close of the lodge a buffett luncheon was served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
BIG CONVENTION
 FOR GOOD ROADS
All Getting Ready For Twelfth Session At Albu-
 querque

The twelfth annual convention of the United States Good Roads association, the eighth annual convention of the Bankhead National Highway associa- tion and United States Good Roads Show will take place in Albuquerque, \. NJ, May 26-31.
 During the past 90 days active work has gone forward at the permanent headquarters of these organizations in Birmingham.
 Now, in order to centralize interest in the meetings of the associations and the United States Good Roads Show, western headquarters willsbe opened at Albuquerque, N. M., February 15, and will continue until after the conven- tions. Mir. !. A. Rountree. director general of these organizations. will open these headquarters, establish a competent office force and push both actively the details and publicity of the same.
 The permanent headquarters in Bir- mingham will continue it's work in pro- noting and arranging for these con ventions in the southern and eastern states.
 During the next three months. Director General Rountree, accom- panied by Gov. 0. Al Larrazola, presi- dent of the United States Good Roads association, and other distinguished good roads advocates, will visit 15 southern and western states, aroCsing interest in favor of federal aid and the ceding of public lands in the western states for the purpose of creating a road building fund in the west and the continuance of federal aid throughout the United States.
 Every indication points to the fact that the coming meetings of the United States Good Roads association, Bank head National Highway association and United States Good Roads Show at Albuquerque will be the greatest ever held in the United States Already more than q dozen governors, United States senators and congressman have accepted invitations. It is expected that before the convention cOnvenes that the number of governors and United States senators and congressman will be more than doubled.
 Much enthusiasm has been aroused by the people of Albuquerque and the western states in this convention and they are anxious to extend courtesies and show their wonderful country to the delegates that will assemble from | all parts of the United States. <
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
HEAD OF SHRINE
 TO VISIT PANDORA
Imperial POtentate Dykeman To
 Pay Official Visit Here

Imperial Potentate Conrad w, Dyke man of New York will pay an official visit to Zamora temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, in the early part of the spring and tentative plans for a re- ception and entertainment in his honor have been discussed. Potentate H. c. Crelly of ZsmOra temple has been in communication with the imperial po- tentate and will announce later the date and plan of entertainment for the distinguished guest.
 They will probably include recep- tion and dance at one of the leading hotels and big ceremonial session to be staged during the official visit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
Thousands Report Recovery

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
Send for. Free Trial

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
More Than First Aid

The effect of this Pyramid Pile Treatment than relieve and paia the thoroughly efficient aid and remedial that rely all for piles. 7*<s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
PYRAMID  Pile Treatment

 the ache absorbed by the swollen and proung piles these sub broken the conop itself disappears and discomfort feeling concerned piles gone completely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03

Ephrata Press printed the currency. placing the Yorktown imprint upon it. The only complete set of this currency in existence is in this. collection.
 Professor Hertzog spent lifetime searching unexpected places where valu- able works might be found. And when the collection is properly housed and displayed the fact will become evident that it is surpassed only by the Hunt ingtOn collection.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-11
PRIEST, LIFE THREATENED, SAYS HE
 WILL CONTINUE DRIVE ON LIQUOR

Jersey City, N. J.. Dec. 11.--How the Weehawken police could have reported hourly from their beats and at the same time, have escorted liquor trucks from the Weehawken waterfront. is the question the pro- secutors Investigating the Weehawk- en liquor conspiracy hope to answer after scrutinizing police books of the department seized early today. The seizure was made by Prosecutor John Milton, Assistant Prosecutor Aloysius McMahon and Patrick Hayes. chief of the prosecutors staff.
 What report was made by the Weehawken police on the alleged seizure last Thursday of truck loaded with liquor is another dis covery the investigators hope to make, McMahon said. The assistant prosecutor asserted that federal agents had reported the seizure to him.
 Rev. George F. Bennett, pastor of the St. Lawrence Roman Catholic church, has received anonymous let ters warning him that he will nov be alive to say mass on Christmas day, it was learned yesterday. Father Bennett furnished part of the evid- ence leading to the indictment or two police officials, Jersey City in~ surance broker and nine Weehawken policemen on charges of conspiracy. Father Bennett, It Is reported, has told Assistant Prosecutor Aloyslus McMahon that he would continue to aid the investigators. The priest oo- tained part of the evidence which re- su,ted, in the indictment Of William Griffin, alleged king of She rum runners" Harry J. Stearns, Hoboker
 nolice commissioner, Captain Nc Nance of the Hudson Boulevard DO lice and nine Weehawken policemen
New Britain herald., 1924-12-11
TRAPPED BY FLAMES
Two in Bingbamton Fire Have to Jump From Third Story Window Early Today.

Binghamton. W. Y, Dec. 11-SiX persons were trapped by flames in an apartment building here today, A woman and a man jumped from 3 third story window, the woman sui fering a fractured hip and the man a skull fracture. Three women and a baby were rescued by fremen from third and fourth story windows.
 The fire, in the Weir building, had cut off escape from the stairway for occupants of the third and fourth floors. Although the fire station was but two doors away, the flames gained such headway that the man and women were driven 10 jump be- fore ladders could he raised.
 Those taken 10 the city hospital are an unidenudel man, fractured hip, and Mrs. Carrier Chapman and infant son, overcome hy smoke.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-11
WRIT IS DENIED
Chinaman, Held in Boston For Hart ford Police, Fails To Get Habeas Corpus Ruling.

Boston, Dec. 1.-The supreme court today denied the petition of Tee Do Hong who is sought by Hart ford, Conn, police in connection with tong war killings, for writ Of habeas corpus to secure his re- lease from the Charles street tail Edward J. Casey counsel for Hong. contended that the municipal court did not have jurisdiction 10 grant a warrant for the arrest of Hong, be- cause at the time there was no pro- cess pending in Connecticut against Hong. Judge Crosby rutei that the arrest Of Hong as a fugitive from justice was legal Cornecticut offi- cers are now in the city to bring the fugitive to Hartford to answer to 6 charge of murder.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-11
THEORY IN
 CEMETERY VANDALISM
Police Believe Foreign Element Guilty of
 Dissertation

Although no official report has been filed by Detectives Feeney and O'Mara, who are investigating the case, it Is said that the vandalism az St. Mary's cemetery last Saturday night is ascribed in police circles to a disgruntled foreign element of St. Marys congregation.
 According to report, Rev. Walter A. McCrann, while acting as admin istrator of St. Mary's parish after the death of Rev. John T. Winters, the pastor, issued instructions to this element regarding their failure to keep their plots in the cemetery neat and orderly. It is said that his or ders caused resentment and that the dissertation of the cemetery was the result.
 The Herald was informed today by a police official that this Is the belief at headquarters although complete report cannot be made un- til the detectives have consulted with Father McCrann, who is III at st' Marys parochial residence.