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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
MRS. H. l.. BANS, Correspondent

cretary George Beauchamp will con- duct the ceremony and officers of the Cyrehe Commandery of Birmingham will assist. The meeting has been called for s o'clock in the morning and will last all day, eliminating with a banquet in the evening. About 50 can didates will be initiated on the day the commandery is instituted, and about 50 demits from Cyrene Commandery will bring the membership to 100.
 The officers elected were as follows: Henry M. Sharp, most illustrious com mander; J. I. Reeder generalissimo; w. c. Baty, captain general In addition other officers were elected at a recent meeting T. o. Iathem as secretary and ". T. Lathem, treasurer. A meeting will be held Monday evening at s o'clock in the inferior courtroom when final arrangements will be made
 The dance to be given by the mem bers of the Bessemer Moose lodge at their hall on Second avenue and Nine teenth street Tuesday evening has been planned and a large number will be entertained by the order at their first dance in their new quarters. Bowen's orchestra has been engaged for the music, and in addition to the regular dance programme, three prizes will be awarded to individual dancers of the waltz. The committee in charge have made elaborate arrangements and many invita- tions have been issued
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
Harrison's Kind Heart

Lieut. Col E. W. Halford in Leslie's.
 To the last he was thoroughly i'- nestle In his home he ever found his strength and refuge. K Marvel says, Home is not four walls it is the presence we love that makes the home" If the President was not in his office or away on some engage ment he could be found, if it vas necessary. in his wifes room, reading or in loving play with the grandcai.- dren. In the first chapter of "Old Curiosity Shop Dickens says of chill dren, "T love these little people. and it is not slight thing when they, who are so fresh from God. love us.' Children loved Harrison, On the way from his home to the office was one of the largest ward schools of Indian apolis The pupils watched for him. and crowded about him when he pass cd to and fro, eager to receive h:s great ings, and by their own vote the build- ing was named in his honor. Dogs in stinctively recognized him as friend He seldom passed dogs or unattended children on the street without a kind ly smile and friendly nod.
 The most persistent criticism upon him was his coldness, so called. de was not "cold," if by that term is mean unsympathetic. He was reserved and abstracted; the first tempera- mental the latter the result of long years of study and mental concentra- tion. His manner was confesSedly weakness to him as a public man; but he seemed unable to follow Shakes peare's advice and assume virtue though you have it not" He had lit tie or no facility to shift the gear of his mind to adapt himself to meet ing individually the scores and hun dreds of people with their multifarious demands But none who really knew him ever deemed him unsympathetic. He was a friend in need and a friend indeed. generous withal to whomso- ever or whatsoever properly demanded his bounty. In the consideration and performance of official and profess sional duties he was steadfast and immovable. He reviewed with great care every case in which the death penalty was involved, and where elem ency could not be exercised. when per sonally appealed to he was deeply moved. On one occasion he wept bit- terly when told of calamity which had befallen a dear old friend. and again when he learned that disgrace had come to another. After his re- tirement to private life, in a letter to me. he alluded to this prevalent criti- cism People seemed to think fiat I was like the floor manager of a ball having nothing to do but be polite and attentive to guests"
 General Harrison was high nriest of simple Christian home. which he transferred to Washington While he was senator I visited him for some time; each day there were family pray CTS in his rooms, as there were Tn ihn white house throughout his term He was for years the teacher of a BiDle class"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
The Gentle Bolshevik

From the Review.
 It is impossible to do Justice to Con sul Embry's account of the Siberian atrocities by any hrief summary It e the appalling volume of horrors. as we'll as their barbarous character, that makes the story so frightful One item may. however. serve to give an idea of tho extent of the murderous slaush- ter:
 Kprgan Is a city of perhans s5.0oo people It. too. was one of the citie ! liberated by the Kolchak advance I officially know it to be fact that while in control of that city the bol- sheviki murdered at one time-that is. at single wholesale execution-more than 1900 citizens Of that place.
 Other passages ss are more horrffvirg because they enter into the details of the barbarism-a barbarsm that rec oenized no claim of age. or sex. or per- sonal worth. or relirious sanctity. And vet we shall doubtless continue to be told by the heralds of the new day that everything we read about bolsne- vik at-pcity is the product of a lying capitalist press.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
BUILDING ACTIVITIES

Building and ren.)deling continues to to be in evidence in the Ensley business district.
 An extension to the store of Goodwin Mckee gents furnishing store will be
 built at once. The window space of this store, which adds to the attractive ness of Nineteenth street, will be ex- tended about 10 feet in length, and the
 adjoining space will be used as tail bring department The beautiful mahogany fixtures for the interior of the new store to be occupied
 by the Ellis Jewelry company is being
 installed and the formal opening of this
 attractive place will take place in Au-
 gust
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
DANCING PARTY

Weilborn Williams was host at danc- ing party in honor of Miss Matte Chap man sof Perry, Ga. Miss Marion Millar and Miss Margaret Meutzell Some flow CTS in baskets adorned the room and punches of grapes decorated the punch bowl, which was placed in the dining room
 The host was assisted in receiving by his mother, Mrs. H. D. Williams; Miss Anna LaPage, Mrs Lyle of Huntsville, Mrs. Charles Faircloth of Tampa and Mrs Conrad Roterweg.
 An orchestra furnished music for the dancing, which lasted until a late hour. Ices in pink and white were served.
 About 50 guests were invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
Wanted to See Sweetheart

Geneva, June 15.--A French soldier, aged 24, who has been at the front since 1914, and won the war cross, pre- sented himself to the French guard at Neuchatel, on the Swiss frontier, and said that he must visit his fiance in Switzerland whom he had not seen for three years. When the guard said that it was impossible to let him pass. the soldier declared, T am going even
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
WARTIME PROHIBITION

The Fairview Woman's Christian Tenn perance union met Friday afternoon With Mrs M. A. Jones' at which time "The Effect of War Time Prohibition was the subject The programme follows '.The White Ribbon Rally Song;' devo- tional exercises: paper 'The Marked Decrease in Crimes Since July l." Mrs. Jonec: Hooking Backward Half Gen. turn.:" Crusade Jubilee Celebration ir Hillsboro, O." Mrs. J. s. Tollett; talk Temperance with the Negroes" Mrs J. T. Reynolds.
 A large attendance of members l1s- tened attentively to the splendid pro gramme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
A Baseball Wife

From the San Francisco Argonaut.
 Mrs. Jay Kirke wife of the former Cleveland first baseman and the hard hitter of the team. was very much in- terested in her husbands work. At the end of each game she used to approach him and say:
 How many hits today, Jay?" And sometimes Jay would reply:
 "Six. dear; every one on the nose. too Gee! I'm glad I got wife who's inter- ested in what I'm doing"
 But once in awhile he wouldn't make any, and then to the time-honored ques- ton he'd shout
 What do you want to know for? Gee whiz, I wish you'd stay home and knit, like the rest of the women"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
Korean Girls Suicide

Fusan Korea, June 1.-TWO teach- CTS in the Fusan girls higher school for Japanese, Miss Kikuye Nakano and Miss Mikiye MAkino, recently swai- lowed large quantities of a poison kept 'n the school for chemical experiments When discovered they were dying. The girls left letters saying they were de- pressed and no longer cared to live.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
Supplies for Cossacks

St. Nazaire June 14-A Red Cross mission to take 5000 tons of clothing. food and medical supplies to the Ccs- sack soldiers and civilians of the kI- ban district of Russia. on the eastern coast of the Black sea, will soon leave here. headed by Major Robert Davis of New York city and Captain Henry Adams of Boston. The expedition has an army field hospital of 800 beds and several soup kitchens These supplies will be landed at Novorissisk, on the Black sea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
COMMUNITY SING

The community sing programme for Sunday afternoon will be as follows: "Amaranthus," orchestra; America ' everybody; Under the Flag of Victory" " orchestra; Onward Christian Soldiers" everybody; Dreamy Alabama" orches- tra; Till We Meet Again." everybody; "Hindoo Lady" orchestra; Keep the Home Fires Burning" everybody; tenor solo. "There'll Never Be One Like You,' B. L. Michaelson; "The Conservator March" orchestra; star Spangled Ban ner." Interest is growing in the sings and larger attendance is noted at each subsequent gathering.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
Women's Vote in Berlin

Berlin, June 19-Fifty-four per cent of the voters in the last national assembly election were women. The total number of qualified voters was 37,000, ,000 as against 100000 in the last Reichstag elections.
 Young women proved more ardent vot- CTS than youths of the same age. Both wings of the socialists boiled 45h per cent of the total vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
Steamships Are in Demand


 Tokio June 12.-So difficult Is it to obtain passage on any steamer for the United States or Cana Ia "a divert ments are beginning to appear in the newspa perS 0fter,np d premium for ins or berths already reserved. The overcrowding is due to the fact that a large number of Japanese are visiting the United States and Europe and that many foreign residents are visiting their homelands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
AT THE CHURCHES

The Woman's Auxiliary of the Pres byterian church wI hold a missionary meeting in the parlors of the church Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock. A full attendance of members is urged, as re- ports from the delegates who attended the Southern Missionary conference at Montreal will be given at the meeting. Mrs Lucien Huey and Mrs E. P. Porter attended the conference.
 The Missionary union. of the First Baptist church will hold a union meet ing at the church Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Mrs Arthur Reynolds will be the leader, and the Bible topic will be Whole Armour" There will be a miss ionary programme with Planning for the Convention Year" as subject
 Rev. w. P Price will fill the pulpit at both services Sunday and, will em- phasize household conversion At the morning service his subject will be "The Conversion of Lydia and Ner House. hold" and in the evening his subject will be The Conversion of the Jailer and His Household" Sunday school will be held at 10 o'clock. N. R. Parker, sup erintendent.
 Rev. T. F. Swallow will preach at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning on the subject. Abide With Me-" and in the evening his topic will be Christ Lifted Up" Services will be held at the Wenonah clubhouse at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Rev. I. F. Swallow, conduct ing the services.
 Rev. George Dobbs, of the Bethlehem circuit, will occupy the pulpit at the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
Famous Horse Is Dead

Tokio, June l2.-The famous horse, Longevity" which was presented by the Russian General Stoessel to General Nogi as a token of respect on the oc- casion of the surrender of Port Arthur in January. 1895, died the other day ''Longevitys "mane has been sent to the Nogi shrine at Momoyama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
FAIRFIELD

An excellent musical programme will be gwen at the Plunket Memorial church this evening at Sis o'clock by the choir and local artists. The programme fol- lows: "Abeulied" (Schumann), orchestra; invocation Rev. J.. A. Lagemann; anthem, II Saw the Holy City, choir; solo, "The Peace of God Mrs. R. H. BumgardnerS 'Serenade" (TieD. orches- tra; duet. Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me- Miss Nina Pharr and D. H. Walker; flute solo, "Call Me Thine Own" (Cox), A. c. Hazen; violin solo, "Beecause fGodard). Mrs. R. W. Huck; solo. Near CT My God to Thee," Mrs. George A.. Neal; "1ntermezzo" (MascaguaD, orches- tra; duet. Forever With the Lord." Mrs. Thomas Mclaughlin and Mrs. Bum gardner; flute solo, A. c. Hazen; anthem. Rejoice Unto the Lord.' choir: violin solo, (a) "The Shepherds Dance" (b)
 'Nocturne." (Mendelssohn), Mrs Huck offertory; Apple Blossoms" orchestra benedction.
 The public is invited.
 Miss Caroline Henshaw was a charming hostess of the week. entertaining at 800. The ladies' prize, madeira doilies went to Mrs Roberson Kettles, and tie was captured by Albert Hazen.
 At the conclusion of the games ices cakes and candy were served by the young hostess. who was assisted by her mother, Mrs. Burt Henshaw. Those playing were Mrs. Roberson Kettles, Mis- Catherine Buck. Miss Katie Williamson. Jack Horne. Albert Hazen Norman Petinz. Joe Kettles, MT. and Mrs. Burt Henshaw and the hostess. 
 The Womans Auxiliary of the Plunket Memorial church will meet tomorrow aft ernoon with Mrs. o. B. Custer, with Mrs J. D. Duncan joint hostess.
 Services for the Baptists of the com munity will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Gary theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
Japanese Sailors Desert
By Associated Press

bJ NssUuIdttu FT6ss Tokio, June 5.-Japanese shipping com- panies are embarrassed by the increas- ing tendency among the crews of their steamers to desert at foreign ports Sailors deliberately select to serve on ocean-gong vessels, with the sole object of deserting and landing in foreign coun. +ria
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27

First Methodist church in the absence of the pastor at the morning service. In the evening Prof. L. l.. Vann, a lay reader. will conduct the service.
 Captain and Mrs. V. H. Ragsdale ar rived in Bessemer Friday from Atlanta, where Mrs. Ragsdale met Captain Ragsdale on his return from 10 mon ths overseas service in the medical depart ment of the army Captain Ragsda.e will return to Atlanta in two weeks, when he will receive his discharge from the army. His return has been the inspiration of several family gath erings, one of which will be held at the residence of Mrs. oscar Moore on Sixth avenue Sunday, when she will entertain the Ragsdale family group at dinner.
 Mrs. R. P. Yeatman of Houston. Tex, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. R. l.. King.
 pr. c. W. Mcdonald left Saturday for New York. where he will take a special medical course. Mrs. -McDon- aid and children will visit relatives Tn
 Preston Teatman. who has recently returned from services with the A. E. r., is located with his sister, Mrs, R l.. King, and has accepted position in the Alabama Great Southern ra!1- road office.
 MT and Mrs Cyrus Scott and dauSh- ters, Aileen and Lizzie, are visiting relatives in Madsonville. KyI and will later visit Chicago.
 Miss Adele Jones of Dayton Ala. IS the guert of Miss Willie Lee Smith.
 Mrs. Sam Stein Is improving after months of illness at the Elizabeth Duncan hospital.
 Lieutenant Phil Neal is being warm lY welcomed by his relatives and friends after a long stay in Frahce with the A. F.. F.
 Murry Cocs~an of Columbia, Tenn, Is the guest of his brother. Geor SC Cochran. on Arlington avenue.
 Mrs Jefford of Chattanooga has re- turned to her home after a pleasant visit to Mrs. F. P. Lacey.
 Mrs. A. s. Leader will return to nor home Sunday morning from Dayton. Tenn, where she was called by the illness of her mother. who is now mu h improved
 Mrs. A. w. Osborn. who has been visiting her nephew. John Henson, will leave for Evansville, Ind. Sunday night. Mrs. osborn was called by the death of her sister, Mrs. John P Hen son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
w. E. M'DONALD

", F. Mcdonald. aged 46 years, form erly a resident of Bessemer for many years died at his home at Adamsville Thursday. MT Mcdonald was formerly contractor for the Woodward Iron company. and he and his family are well known in the district. He is survived by his widow, daughters, Myrtle, Will lie Lee. Ruth and Mary Lou; three sons Ray. Hogan and Edward. Internment took place at Adamsville where he re- sided. MT. and Mrs J. w. Hyde and Mrs Mary Geydon, close relatives of the de- ceased of Bessemer attended the fun eral.
 MT. and Mrs Sam Porcoral1o enter tained in honor of the fourth birthday of their little daughter, Rosalie, Satur day afternoon. A color scheme of pink and white was observed in the decora- tions and refreshments. A large number of little friends attended the party, and games and contests furnished enter tainment. with prizes being awarded to Mary Frisco, of New Orleans and Jack Jordan.
 Beth-El sisterhood will hold a meet ing at the residence of Mrs. Martin Barr on Berkley avenue Thursday afternoon at o'clock. Members are requested to to be present.
 The Bessemer Hatikwah club will hold a meeting at the clubrooms on Second avenue Thursday evening at S:30 o'clock.
 The Worth Lewis Post of the Ameri-
 can legion will hold a meeting in the 1 circuit courtroom in the Realty build 1 ing at o'clock Sunday afternoon. The | membership committe have been al
 work and it is expected that number o1 1 names will be enrolled of returned sol 1 dier who have not as yet attended Z meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
Steamship Line to Mexico
Bv Assooiatsd Press

Mexico City, June 25.-N. F. Iron coso. Mexican charge d'affairs in Nor way and Sweden, has informed the gov- ernment here that he has arranged with syndicate of Danish capitalists to es- tablish a steamship line between Den mark and Mexico
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
Take Russian War Brides

Archangel, June 4.-So far as ascer- tainab.e from consular reports. only seven American soldiers in North Rus sia have taken Russian war brides.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
She Hesitated

lfIISWtTS. And so you proposed to Ethel las. night?" asked the young mans sister Yes. did replied her brother. sadly. And did she give you any encourage ment~
 "Oh, yes"'
 Then have ! to congratulate you~
 No; she refused me"
 But I thought you said she gave you some encouragement?"
 We'll said the youth reluctantly. "shc looked 2. me three times before she re- fused mel"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27

The most interesting occurrence in re- l.gious affairs this summer was the con- test for members waged by the mems class of the First Methodist church. Seventeen members brought the member ship to 267. The class is taught by w. E. Turnipseed and meets each Sunday morn ing in the class room at the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
MRS. J. A. DUNCAN

Funeral services for Mrs. J. A. Dun- can, aged 42, who died at her home at Blossburg Thursday evening, will be con- ducted this afternon from the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs James Hayes, 2O16 Dugan street, Pratt City, this after noon at o'clock. Interment will take place at Greenwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27

, if you shoot me. I must see her As he crossed the frontier. the guard fired and the soldier fell dead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
PERSONALS

Mir and Mrs. J. $. Falkner have re- turned from a two-weeks visit to friends and relatives at Columbiana.
 Mrs c. B. Davidson and little son, liar old. have gone to Florida to visit Mrs Frank Satterwhite and Mrs. H. D. Steele
 Sam King left last night for Texas, al which place he is looking after oil fn- terests.
 The Rev. ]. A. Stivenger. who has been attending the assembly at Howard col lege. will fill the Baptist pulpit both morning and evening of the Ensley church today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
NEW COMMANDERY

s Knights Templar Commandery will be instituted in Bessemer next Tuesday. and will be known as the
 Marvel City Commandery. Grand Se-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27

Rev. J. J. Grove of Bessemer will con duct the services at the Shadyside Meth odst church this morning and specia musical programme will be given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
FOR SALE

Broom cottage, 4th ave-, close in, $2s00. Broom cottage, modern, 18th st., $1600. broom cottage, 5th ave-, $225o s4-room cottage, Hall ave-, $1250. Groom cottage, 18th st., $500. broom cottage, Arlington ave-, $500. 4-room cottage, Arlington ave-, $1250. Groom, 2-story, Berkley ave-, the very best built house in Bessemer, $375O. We are making a speciality of Besse- mer Land Co. lots, from $250 up; s1o.Oo cash and $500 per month 2 no interest, no taxes. We take Liberty Bonds in exchange for Bes5emer property. We write all kinds of insurance.
 See us in our new office
 1922 THIRD AVENUE
 Opposite Courthouse Bessemer Phone 168 sr TT Cnr7vyTNYC OAY Q 1O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27

The Woman's Missionary society of thu Hunter Street Baptist church will holt the social meeting with Mrs. J. A. Dear ing on Alos avenue, Monday afternoon with Mrs. Cherry joint hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27

Ensley lodge No. 560, A. F. & A. M, will meet Wednesday evening at the Ma sonic temple.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
MASONIC MEETING

The regular meeting of Ensley lodge No. 12o, Royal Arch Masons. will be held Monday evening at 7:SO at which time the Past Master and Most Excellent degrees will be conferred. All companions are urged to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
AIRPLANE TRIP

Pilots Sam c. Harold and David Trotter, of the Alabama Airplane as sociation made the trip from Mont gomery to Birmingham fairgrounds in s2 minutes Saturday afternoon. The return of the local aviators was eag erly awaited by the Bessemer people, and when they flew over the city at about 5:30 o'clock there were many observers. general feeling of dis appointment was felt when it was found that they were not to land at the landing field selected in Bessemer, but the field has not been equipped with a hangar, and it was drought advisable by the aviators to land at the fair grounds. A slight accident to the throttle, which prevented the regula- tion of the speed of the ship, caused them to make very rapid flight. The plane selected was Curtis machine and had never been used, having been assembled after the aviators reached Montgomery