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The Colorado statesman., 1924-03-29
SUMS Radiant Energy.

If the radiant energy OF the sun fall
ing on the earth were wholly converted
into mechanical energy, each individ-
ual's share would be sufficient to lift
weight of $500 pounds through YER
teal distance of nearly 20 miles every
minute of his life.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-03-29
Sulphite Pulp.

Sulphite pulp is made from WOOD
straw, esparto, and other vegetable
products, by the action of solution
of a sulphite of an alkaline earth
as lime or of an alkali, as soda' that
contains an excess of sulphurous acid
and is used in paper manufacture.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-03-29
Largest Waves.

From a series of observations made
of waves Of the Atlantic. Pacific and
Indian oceans by a French naval Off
Ger, 1t was found that the largest
waves occurred in the Indian ocean.
where thirty different waves averaged
30 feet, the largest being 81 feet.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-03-29
Rio Electric Siqn.

Chicago's largest electric sign con-
tains 1852 lights and is used to ad-
vertise a large loop department store.
The number of electric signs through
out the United States is estimated at
100000. More than 100000 electric
lamps are needed to illuminate them.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-03-29
Her Secret.

A dear old lady of our acquaintance
who manages to get through tremen1
dous lot of work said when asked how
she could find time for 1t all: "The
way to find time ito do everything Is
never to let time find you doing moth
boston Transcript.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-03-29
Jersey City Enforoes Blue Laws

Jersey City, n. J.-Picnickers in the
city park, woman who brought doz-
en- eggs, several men who bought Gig
arettes and one who had his shoes
shined were among 5000 alleged Sun
day blue law violators whose names
were listed by police here. The coun-
ty Jail already has considered n list of
10000 viOlators.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-03-29
poinoaire Resumes Premiership

Paris.-M. Poincaire, despite the
fnct he is finding the work of setting
up new government harder than he
expected and has, therefore, been un-
able to complete it, Informed Presi-
dent Millerand that he accepted the
task of resuming the premiership and
constructing ministry.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-03-29
First Fog Signals In v. S.

First Fog Signals In v. S.
Development of the radio compass
for the first time made possible the
taking of accurate bearings effectively
at considerable distance during
fog, but guns, fired occasionally. were
the first fog signals used in this coun-
try.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-03-29
Barred

Inspector-How did the prisoner ge.
awayf
Irish Policeman-He ran through
door marked mo Admittance :" so, OF
course, l couldn't follow-Passlng
Show, London.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-03-29
Judge Indorses Scouting

Being scoutmaster is the finest
form of service any man can render
to tine boyhood of a community.-Judge
James C. Cropsey. Brooklyn, n. Y.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-03-29
THE CHRISTIANIA GENERAL IN
SURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED,
d CHRISTIANIA NORWAY.

THE CHRISTIANIA GENERAL IN
SURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
CHRISTIANIA, NORWAY.
Assets ............'.. -, ,3oS.DS
Liabilities .........s.s. %,1ss ,ISD.Ol
Dcposit-Capitnl .......... 2OO,OOO.OO
STATE OF COLORADO =
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
office of Commissioner of Insurance.
1T IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, That
the CHR1STIANIA GENERAL INSUR-
ANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
CHRISTIANIA, NORWAY,
a corporation organized under the laws
of Norway,
whose principal office is located at
Christiania,
has complied with the requirements of
the laws of Colorado applicable to said
Company, and is hereby authorized to
transact business within the State of
Colorado, as an insurance company, in
accordance with it's Charter or Articles
of Incorporation, subject to the pro-
visions and requirements of the laws
hereof until the last day of February.
in the year of our Lord, one thousand
nine hundred and twenty-five.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, l, Jack
son Cochrane, Commissioner of Insur-
ance of the State of Colorado, have
hereunto set my hand and affixed my
seal of office at the City of Denver,
this first day of March. A. D. 1924.
JACKSON COCHRANE,
(SeaD Commissioner of Insurance.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-03-29
THE CONSOLIDATED ASSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED.
LONDON, ENGLAND.

Liabilities ........... 1,ol1 ,S2o.oD
Deposit-CnDitnl .......... 2OO.OOO.OO
STATE OF COLORADO -
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
Office of Commissioner of Insurance.
1T Is HEREBY CERTIFIED. That
the THE CONSOLIDATED ASSUR-
ANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
n corporation organized under the laws
of Great Britain,
whose principal office is located at
London, England,
has complied with the requirements of
the laws of Colorado applicable to said
Company, and is hereby authorized to
transact business within the State of
Colorado, as an insurance company, in
accordance with its Charter or Articles
of Incorporation, subject to the pro-
visions and requirements of the laws
hereof until the last day of February
in the year of our Lord. one thousand
nine hundred and twenty-five.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, l. jack
son Cochrane, Commissioner of Insur-
ance of the State of Colorado, have
hereunto set my hand and affixed my
seal of office at the City of Denver,
this first day of March. A. d. 1924.
JACKSON COCHRANE,
(SeaD Commissioner of Insurance.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-03-29

STATE OF COLORADO
Insurance Department.
Synopsis of Statement for 1923 and
Copy of Certificate of Authority,
The Colorado statesman., 1924-03-29
And He Did

Il will let 1t 60 Mt that" remarked
the youngster rs he aimed n snowfall
at a dude.-Boston Trnnscrint
The Colorado statesman., 1924-03-29

STATE OF COLORADO.
Insurance Department.
Synopsis of Statement for 1928 and
Copy of Certificate of Authority,
The Colorado statesman., 1924-03-29

STATE or COLORADO
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
office of Commissioner of Insurance.
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED. That
the FARMERS FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
YORK, PA,
a corporation organized under the laws
of Pennsylvania,
whose principal office is located at
York,
has complied with the requirements of
the laws of Colorado applicable to said
Company and is hereby authorized to
transact business within the State of
Colorado, as an insurance company, in
accordance with its Charter or Articles
of Incorporation, subject to the pro-
visions and requirements of the laws
hereof until the last day of February,
in the year of our Lord, one thousand
nine hundred and twenty-five.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, /, jack
son Cochrane, Commissioner of 1nsur-
ance of the State of Colorado, have
hereunto set my hand and affixed my
seal of office at the City of Denver,
this first day of March, A. d. 1924.
(SeaD Commissioner of Insurance.
JACKSON COCHRANE,
The Colorado statesman., 1924-03-29


CLONE INSURANCE COMPANY,
ST. PAUL, MINI.
Assets ................... .S1O5. q 1875
Liabilities .......... 10000
STATE OF COLORADO -
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
office of Commissioner of Insurance.
1T IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, That
the ST. PAUL MUTUAL HAIL AND
CYCLONE INSURANCE COMPANY,
a corporation organized under the laws
of Minnesota,
whose principal office is located at
st. Paul.
has complied with the requirements of
the laws of Colorado applicable to said
Company, and is hereby authorized to
transact business within the State of
Colorado, as an insurance company, in
accordance with its Charter or Articles
of Incorporation. subject to the pro-
visions and requirements of the laws
hereof until the last day of February,
in the year of our Lord. one thousand
nine hundred and twenty-five.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, l, Jack
son Cochrane. Commissioner of lnsur-
ance of the State of Colorado. have
hereunto set my hand and affixed my
seal of office at the City of Denver.
this first day of March. A. ID. 1924.
JACKSON COCHRANE,
(seaD Commissioner of Insurance.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-03-29

STATE OF COLORADO,
Insurance Department.
Synopsis of Statement for 1923 and
Copy of Certificate of Authority,
The Colorado statesman., 1924-03-29
BuyIno at Auction,

The fellow who buys at auction al
ways pay more than anyone else ls
willing to bid.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-03-29
UNION HISPANO AMERICANA FIRE
AND MARINE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
NEW YORK n. Y.


COMPANY.
NEW YORK, N. Y.
Assets ..........'... .Sl.S4l,4l-.OI
Liabilities ............. 1,4oS,1Il.3o
Capital ............... 4oO'oGo.oO
Surplus .................. 33,O0O.8G
STATE OF COLORADO -
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
office OF Commissioner of Insurance.
IT is HEREBY CERTIFIED. That
the UNION HISPANO AMERICANA
FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
NEW YORK, N Y,
a corporation organized under the laws
of New York.
whose principal office is located at
New York,
has complied with the requirements of
the laws of Colorado applicable to said
Company, and is hereby authorized to
transact business within the State of
Colorado, as an insurance company, in
accordance with it's Charter or Articles
of Incorporation, subject to the pro-
visions and requirements of the laws
hereof until the last day of February,
in the year of our Lord, one thousand
nine hundred and twenty-five.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, l, Jack
son Cochrane. Commissioner of 1nsur-
ance of the State of Colorado, have
hereunto set my hand and affixed my
seal of office at the City of Denver,
this first day of March, A. d. 1924.
JACKSON COCHRANB.
(SeaD Commissioner of Insurance.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-03-29

STATE OF COLORADO,
Insurance Department.
Synopsis of Statement for 1928 and
Copy of Certificate of Authority,
The Colorado statesman., 1924-03-29
THE CAPITAL FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF CONCORD,
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

STATE or COLORADO
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
office of Commissioner of Insurance.
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, That
the THE CAPITAL FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF CONCORD, NEW
HAMPSHIRE,
corporation organized under the laws
of New Hampshire,
whose principal office is located at
Concord,
has complied with the requirements Of
the laws of Colorado applicable to said
Company, and is hereby authorized to
transact business within the State of
Colorado, as an insurance company, in
accordance with its Charter or Articles
of Incorporation, subject to the pro-
visions and requirements of the laws
hereof until the last day of February
in the year of our Lord, one thousand
nine hundred and twenty-five.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, 1, jack
son Cochrane, Commissioner of Insur-
ance of the State of Colorado, have
hereunto set my hand and affixed my
seal of office at the City of Denver,
this first day of March, A. D. 1924.
JACKSON COCHRANE,
(SeaD Commissioner of Insurance.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-03-29
oE COLORADO.

STATE OF COLORADO,
Insurance Department.
Synopsis of Statement for 1928 and
Copy of Certificate of Authority,
The Colorado statesman., 1924-03-29

THE FARMERS FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Assets .S1,sOS,s12.BO
Liabilities .......''' S'o'So3'eS
Capital ................... Mutual.
Surplus ............... S:,2 ,9OS.67
s;TA ATE on COI ORADO
The Colorado statesman., 1924-03-29

Assets .................. 81, ,S41 .412.O1
Liabilities ................ 1,4OS, III .35
CAPITAL ............... 400, 900 90
surplus Observation-Disclosures. $4,000. SO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
ANNIVERSARY OF
 PYTHIAN LODGE
Jefferson Lodge To Celebrate
 Fiftieth Birthday March 4

Regular convention of Jefferson Val ley lodge No. 11, Knights of Pythias, held February 19, fell on the 6Oth ar,- niversary of the establishment of the order, for on this date of the month in 1864, Justus H. Rathbone founded the Pythian order. Ten years after the or der got under way Jefferson Valley lodge found it's beginning in the then little village of Birmingham, March 4, 1874, and the lodge will celebrate its 5Oth birthday on March 4 next.
 In making the announcement of the approaching anniversary some few days ago, several of the oldest mem bers now living was mentioned. Since that was published continuation of the list of those who share in the hon ors of long and continuous membership in the lodge has been furnished as follows:
 Louis and Herman Saks. W. J. Ad- ams, H. M. .and A. W. Beck, George Brooks, John D. Elliott, Senator lOs- car w. Underwood, Nathan l.. Miller, Hugh NJ. Morrow. Arthur Moody, Judge Dryer, Charles W. Cody. James NJ. Mealing, Col. Tom o. Smith, Harry Jones. Thomas H. Motion, W. F. Mol ton, John l.. .Yancey, J. D. Scruggs, Dr. w. w. Ransom, David Luster, Charley Flemming, George B. Tarrant, George H. Bodeker. Felix Drennen, Ed win Douglass. Leon Freidman. F. G. Alexander. Robert Jacobs, Mike Mo ran. Bishop John G, Murray, Reavis J. Terry. Thomas s. Pounds
 It is expected to hold open house on the night of March 4 for all Pythians and their families.
 A souvenir program will be present ed to all in attendance on that night, with special features in the way of music, recitations and refreshments served. A historical sketch of the his tory of the lodge covering a period of fifty completed years will be outlined by the speaker for the evening, Past Chancellor George Lewis Bailes. The committee in charge of arrangements consists of Henry Levy, H. $. Savage, Percy Rosenberger and the chancellor commander, Donald Mcdonald. The lodge will extend invitations to all Pythians and their families, the session to be an open one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
CLASS INITIATION
 FOR ENCAMPMENT'
Grand Officers To Attend Big Event In March

The largest class initiation in many years, will be staged by Birmingham Encampment No 21, Independent Order of Odd Fellows on Saturday, March 29, at the Fraternal hall. It is expected that 50 or 50 candidates will take the encampment degrees at this time, and extensive plans are being arranged for the occasion.
 Quite number of the subordinate lodges in the Birmingham district are working up candidates for this event. A large number of visitors, including officers of the grand encampment, are expected to attend
 Officers of Birmingham encampment include W. H. White, chief patriarch J. R. Matthews, senior warden; A. B. Warner, recording scribe; H. G. Nixon, financial scribe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
REUNION PLANS
 ARE UNDER WAY
Call Meeting Of Committees For York Rite Reunion To
 Be Held Sunday

For the purpose of furthering the plans of the York Rite union, to be held in the Masonic Temple a meeting of the general committee, consisting of the first three officers of all the bodies, and all other committees, has been called for Sunday afternoon, February 24, at 2 80 o'clock, by general chair man.
 At this meeting partial reports will be made by committee chairman in reference to the progress made by their respective committees and plans and de- tails of the program will be discussed. Chairman urges every committeeman to be present at this meeting, as many important matters will be brought up, including the financing of the reunion and other important details.
 According to Albert l.. Reese, secre- tary of the executive committee, the reunion will be the grea atest gathering of York Rite Masons that has ever taken place in the state. He states that in dications point to large number of candidates for the degrees and the presence of a large delegation from each of the bodies participating.
 MT. Reese states that all the degrees will be conferred in full form, with elaborate and impressive ceremonial, by specially picked teams, every team reg istering 100 per cent. There are IS York Rite bodies taking part in the reunion consisting of 10 chapters of Royal Arch Masons, three councils oi royal and select masters and five com. manderies of Knights Templar.
 The grand officers of the grand bodies of the state have been invited to attend and many of them have signified their intention of being present. All members of the York Rite are invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
DID&YOU KNOWy.

That the gears will be snappier if 2 lighter gear 1ubricating compound is used? That is, if you want to make a quick getaway in traffic, running up to twenty miles an hour or over in second, the shifts can be made easier with a more freely flowing lubricant
 That when shifting at top speed in second the engine should be given a final spurt of acceIeration? If it is al. lowed to slow down just before the shift out of second is made the gears will stick. @
 That the life of water hose con. nection between : radiator and engine block can be greatly increased by turn ing its bottom side. up? In the upper hose connection particularly the water is always acting somewhat upon the interior of the lower half of the bose and rotting it.. The top of hose con. nection is invariably in good condition when the rotting of the lower half has necessitated replacement. Turning il virtually doubles its life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
SPECIAL MEETING
 OF SCOTTISH RITE
Lodge Of Perfection To Confer
 Degrees In Gadsden

In keeping with the progressive pol icy of the year. announced by R. B. Watts, recently elected venerable mas, ter. Birmingham, Lodge of Perfection Scottish Rite, of Freemasonry, will hold a special session on Wednesday March s, in Gadsden, at which the de grees from the fourth to the four teenth, inclusive, will be conferred.
 This will be the first time the Scot tish Rite degrees have been conferred in Gadsden and much interest is be- ing taken in the special meeting by the members of the rite in the Gads- den district, and large attendance is expected. W. Nj. Turner of Gadsden is, chairman of the committee on ar engagements. s.5 +s-
 The degrees will be conferred in full form on a class of 15 candidates, it is announced, and in addition to the off cers of the lodge, quite a number of we'll informed Scottish Rite Masons will make the trip to Gadsden to assist in the conferring of the degrees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
 ANNUAL MEETING
Cyrene COmmandery No. 10 To
 Elect And Install Officers

Annual meeting and election of off cers of Cyrene Commandry No. 10, Knights Templar, will be held Friday, March z, at the Masonic temple Elm inent Commander Pearson is desirous of having q full attendance on this occa- sion as reports of the past years ac- tivities will be made, and after the election of officers they will be installed.
 At this meeting, which will be the last meeting of the commandery be- fcre the York rite reunion, of which Cyrene will be participant, ballot ing on the petitions for membership will be had, and it is understood that large class will be on hand for the reunion.
 Final arrangements for Cyrene's part in the reunion will be made and much other business transacted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
FREDDY HEAD OF
 NEXT CONFERENCE
Degrees Exemplified At County
 Masonic Conference

Notwithstandins the unfavoraBis weathers there was good attendancs at the 34 semi-annal Masonic confer. ence of Jefferson county, held Feb. ruary 19 and 20 at the Masonic temple, H. o. Jones, lecturer, was in charg1 of the conference and all the blue 1odes degrees, lectures. and lessons were ex- emplified. J. D.. Tumlinson of Birming. ham lodge No. 757 presided.
 E Among the out4of-tow visitors wac George Thigpen, superintendent of the Masonic home at Montgomery; Past Grand Master Lawrence Lee of Gadst den; Past Grand Master Bedding oi Sulligent: Sam Moore, district 1eotursI of Gadsdsn, and number of othel prominent Masons. sss
 Officers were elected for the incoms ing term as follows. E. A. Freddy, Fairview lodge No. GA worsh1pfuf master: A. J. Rebb, East Birmingham lodge No. BPS, senior warden c. c, Eubanks, Birmingham, Eratsrna1 1odg{ No. 384, junior warden; $. R. Hlwlsy East Lake Temple lodge No. 842. treat ufeg -secretary;, N. M. Kontxsn, sSsni@; deacon James A. McWilliams, TsiSs view lodge No. GA. junior deacon; G. W. Turnham, Bush lodge No. TT, senior steward: w. R. Smith, Brook, lyn lodge No. 704, junior stswards D, W. Costlow, Alpha lodge No. 623 tilsr R. I. Dill, Fairview lodge No. GA, chaplain.
 The next confefencs will bs held d the Masonic temple the third Tuesday and Wednesday in August. s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
ELKS WILL VOTE ]. ON NEW BYLAWS
Nomination Of Officers sFo1 Next Tern To Close At Meet
 ing Tuesday Night

Considerable importance attaches to the meeting Tuesday night February 28 of Birmingham lodge, No. 10, Benc- volent Protective Order of Elks, as a vote on the proposed change sof the bylaws of the lodse will be taken, and the nomination of officers for the next term. will be closed. < <
 The proposed change in the bylaws has been recommeded by a c0mmittee, and on Tuesday night will have its third reading, the vote for its adoption or rejection to follow. The resolution calls for an increase in the annual dues of the lodge, which it is contended by the committee, will take care of all extra assessments for charity and other purposes now made from time to time, 4s we'll as to enable the trustees to build end maintain gymnasium, shower baths and other features that will give recreation and enjoyment to the members.
 Exalted Ruler Thomas w. Morgan urges that every member of the lodge, who can possibly do 50, be on hand Tuesday night of vote on this important proposition. Following the custom adopted several weeks ago, three valua- ble attendance prizes will be awarded. Only members in actual attendance in the lodge room are eligible to these prizes. VI. ess-sr
 A very enjoyable meeting was held last Tuesday night, when a number of candidates were initiated, several. ap- plications received and other business transacted. ". H. Anderson won. the first prize in the attendance award, q box of fine large apples donated by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
SECRET WORK OF
 LODGE IS. TAUGHT
Past Grand Master Walthers
 Holds Series Of Meetings

Past Grand Master J.. R. Matthews assisted by number of prominent Odd Fellows of Birmingham, has ihaugura- ted a series of meetings with the sub ordinate lodges of the county for the purpose of holding schools of instruc- tion in the ritualistic and secret work of the order.
 On Tuesday night last he. visited Progressive lodge No. S7, ]. O. o. F., at Dolomite and instructed the lodge in the work. There was good at tendance of the members of the lodge and quite number of visitors from the lodges in that vicinity. On We'd nesday night he put on the school of instruction at Hueytown lodge No. 4s8. Friday, night Mary Lee lodge No. 124 Lewisburg; and Saturday night Piney Woods lodge No. s269 at Concord. 7p
 At all these meetings the attendance was large and much interest was taken in the exemplification of the work. Mir. Matthews plans to carry the school of instruction to every Odd Fellow lodge in the county. sl't-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
KAMRAM GROTTO TO
 PRESENT MINSTREL
Entertainment To Be Staged By
 Local Talent

Kamram Grotto, Mystic Order of Yelled Prophets, will present a. min strel entertainment at the Masonic au- ditorium on Thursday and Friday, March 27 and 28, and several commit tees have been appointed to make the preliminary arrangements.
 Frank B. Adams, captain of the Kanters, is the chairman of the general committee and director of the affair John T. Kemp is, the business man ager and Dave and Tom Moxley will assist Mir. Adams in directing the per. formance..
 '. The entertainment will be an en- tirely local affair and will be directed produced and played by members of the Grotto. Mfr. Adams is well known in musical circles and an experienced leader in high-class entertainment Dave and Tom Moxley are minstrel men of wide experience, not only being un. usually talented performers but have personally directed a number of min. strel entertainments in this district with marked success.
 Chairman Adams will announce his committees and program in the next few days. . ,s ,. =