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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-19
Battling Kilrane Wins Fight Ouer Pat Cline in Memphis

Battling" Kilrane. now a Bir- ningham fighter. and bantamweight champion of the Boy Scouts of the
 BirminghamBesse district, has just returned from Memphis where
 he met and defeated Patsey Cline of Philadelphia.
 Patsey Cline Is considered one Of I the best bantamweights in the east and Kilrane's victory over him has caused quite a little talk among the fight fans and friends of Kilrane. Kilrane went to Memphis Saturday and Monday he wound up his train | ing in Memphis. Monday night he l crawled through the ropes ready to
 meet the fighter from the east and | was prepared to show the Philad el- phian that he was a game fighter. Tn the first round Kilrane opened up like lightning. easily taking the
 round. He displayed good foot
 work and was not the lest bit ex cited.
 In the second round Cline opened up with severe body blows. The
 round was mostly clinches. In this | AVuuut INiliduC was bduly DdlleIeQ up
 from the severe body blows that he
 received. They were terrible" said
 Kilrane. and l thought that he was
 going to knock me out" However. the Birmingham lad showed his gameness and stuck with his man
 until the remainder of the round. l The third round was the fatal
 round. It was fatal to Cline. Both | fighters were fighting hard, each trying to score a knockout. Heavy
 blows were exchanged at short range. i kilrane crossed with a right to the l jaw and Cline staggered. Kilrane | followed up with terrific blow to
 the solar plexus and Patsey Cline of
 Philadelphia dropped to the canvas and was counted out. It was several
 minutes before he was able to leave the ring unassisted.
 I Kilrane is back in Birmingham putting on his finishing touches for
 his bout with Young" Dean, a Bes- semer fighter. Dean has never en- tered a ring berore. For the past year he has been under Sailor" Dixon and today he has become one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-19

whole month a-1ivin' the life o'Ri1ey Camp McClellan's in Alabama and is a sight prettier'n Camp Jackson where we was last year. Anyways it's different. Camp Jackson was all pine woods an sand, and Camp Me- Clellan's big hills with woods all over. I'm glad I'm a Boy Scout be- cause down at Camp Mcclellan ya're right out In the woods en' know us Boy Scouts like the woods and coun- try. It ain't far from Anniston ner from Jacksonville.
 Ma cousin George says he wants to go to Fort Barrancas, near Pen- saloca wher the big guns shoot for the Coast Artillery an he says yo swim right in the golf of Mexico down there and go fishin' in real fishin' boats when va aint workin'. Va aint far from a btg flyin' field, neither and va see orl tn aerioplains and flyin' boats daly.
 My folks said last years camp done me a lot O good, gettin' out in the open for month an drillin' an playin' ball and the so forth, an my big brother, Bill, what's a cadet of ficer at school says I know most as much military as he does. Say, Jack-ya know how va eat when va go out for flower tn afternoon in the car? Well, boy-that aint a patch on what va eat at camp. The chow's so good va just fill up, an va get seconds. too. Pretty near orl of us put on wait last year.
 No Need to Re Puny
 "a know, Jack, I don't wanna seem like Pm knockin'. CT anything, but yer a bit puny fer yer years an I seen Bill Johnson knock yer block off last week over carryin' Jenny Hnps books home-an' he's year younger'n you. Fer the saik of tha fambly, Jack, SOS you won't never be a dlsgraice like that ta them again, va orta get out in the air more and take in somethin' like this camp. Theys goin ta be all kinds of fellers ther from orl over the south, and yall have a fine time. Va better write Chief of staff, S2nd Division. U. s. A., l202M North Main street. Columbia, S. C.. and ask him to send va and application blank ta go. I'm goln' on July 27th and stay month -cmon along with me an tn rest O the bunch--so long, Jack.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-19
Manhattan Scout News

The 5000 scouts in Manhattan are attracting city-wide interest in their campaign for 375,0O0 good turns. The city employment bureau recently ask ed the help of the scouts in canvass ing employers In the city. It Is esti- mated there are 375,o0o men out of work in Greater New York. The larg- est proportion of these, of course, in Manhattan. Scouts are systematically canvassing industrial, commercial and financial concerns in search of pos sible openings for these men.
 The court of honor of the Manhat- tan council was held at p. m. on March at the childrens court. Eighty-seven scouts received merit badges in 32 subjects. There were 260 badges awarded. Troop 5o1 Of the Morace Mann school had a greater representation than any other troop. Thirteen members of this troop re- ceived merit badges, and Scout Fred erick Bright of this troop led all others in number of merit badges re- ceived. He received IS. tho lucky num- Der for Troop 5o1.
 s The first series of evening sessions of the scoutmasters school was com pleted on Monday, March IS. The sec ond series will begin on Monday. March 20. There are eight sessions in each course and the subjects are arranged so that a man can enter a tany time and by attending eight sessions receive the full instruction of the course. About 45 new and pros- pective scout masters have been talk ing advantage of the course just com pleted and it Is expected that an equal number will enroll in the course opening March 20.
 Manhattan Troop No. 4S6 had the honor of demonstrating scout work before the conference of the Fedora tion of Boys Clubs of the United States held at tho Commodore hotel on Monday, March 6 at p. m. Mem bers of this troop erected single sling bridge of 30 feet span lashed together--two bolts, no nails--in five minutes.
 Among good turns in Manhattan troops recently are the following: A member of Troop 230 has undergone an operation for blood transfusion to save the life of a friend; several scouts of Troop 43T searched for small child and found her and re- stored her to her home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-19
PROFICIENT GIRL SCOUTS WIN
 MANY BADGES

The proficiency badge records at the headquarters of the Girl Scouts, New York, show that in 1921. ? f03 girls won laundress badges and 2,211 cook badges. The records further show the following number of win ners in other departments
 First aid. 1854; home nurse. 1929; citizens. 1,633, home maker, 1,572; needlewoman, 1,1,3S7; dancer. 1,271; craftsman, LAG; dressmaker. 1,122; child nurse, 9S2; health guardian, s19; handywoman, s96, and millinery. ITS.
 Athletic badges went to 4Ss girls: pioneer badges to 632; swimmer badges to 507; motor badges to 2s; gardner badges to 147, and sailor badges to 97, The Golden Eaglet. which is the highest award. was be- slowed on 146 girls.
 This record will be particularly interesting to those who consider the Girl Scout only as an "outdoor girl' While it is true that much attention is paid to athleties, Because they build up the health, it is nevertheless fact that the greatest benefits derived by girls is through teaching domestic ity and citizenship. This is readily established by the badge record. The Girl Scout is developed into an all- round woman by methods which at tract her and prove highly beneficial to her parents.
 A reorganization shows that 35,9TS badges were distributed during the year. Of these 13.631 were badges for home work; 9S45 were classed as health badges; 9114 as arts. crafts and sports badges. and 3,2s3 as citizen-
 This is considered a good Scout ship badges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-19

Ddja build a "ean-to?" the proper where there brushwood building eanto These times called "windbreaks" by old timers. well build level the ground that will of The Indians bruhwood, building "lean-to.'
 Need Trees 
 
    closely wind frost
  then collect pine needle feathers Spread your blankets making bed the fire fashion, bed high Now build fire front far enough fire from burning feather bed place pole at the foot of your bed Get plenty and the night and don't rest in have guilty Good night DURWOOD JORES Assistant Patrol Leader of Raven
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A Message to Jack
 Caught By Radio Phone

The following will interest Scouts, and a lot of grownups as we'll
 It has been sent here from head quarters and Is a very clever repro duction of conversation caught by radio.
 qD-HqD-Hennery Smith calling Jack Jones-HqD-HqD- Hello, Jack-How about 1t. Buddy ain't you put In for the Citizens Military Training Camp this year? Believe me, l have. and I'm goin' if they'll take me. Va gotta be sew enteen to get in the Red Course, and va sure get fine vacation. I went last year, and I'm a-goin' this year Why gee whlz. they send you off to camp an pay yer way both ways wear, an for a month them army officers treat va like they was yer big brother.
 Better Than School
 It's lots nicer than school, cause you learn things a boy like ta learn all about how to shoot an march an va meet the other fellows an va swim in tn afternoon, CT play base ball CT tennis CT box. Gosh I got birdy knock-out on feller in my company last year-er If Va don't wanta do that va can take. q long hike all around the hills. They's lots O rabbits to chase and trench system just like they was in France In the real war. They got movies at night. too, an hostess house where yer folks can see you right near where you camp. Of course. mabbe you'd rather not have yer mother foolin' eroun when va go to camp an making you brush up an, put cole cream on your sunburns- but va know how mothers are. Jack --I got one--an' if she does hafta come, she can stay in town and the camp people fixes 1t as she can come out to see va. They gotta rifle range out there an I got fine shootin' meddle fer bein' the best shoot in my company.
 Was Naccinated
 Last year l hadda get vaccinated after I got to camp an take my ty- phod shots at camp an my arm was sore for coupla weeks an l couldn't pitch worth a darn. but this year va have this done before va come to camp so that va get the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-19
Educating Girl Scouts

During the recent national conven- tion of Girl Scouts, held in Savannah, Ga, Miss Sarah Louise Arnold. noted educator of Boston. Mass. and chair man of the education committee, made a brief speech which has since attracted widespread attention. What she said applies not only to Scouts but to otters.
 "Education Is too often confused with schooling; but schooling Is small part of education" declared this authority. All of our lives lessons: and the largest responsible ity resting upon our shoulders is our duty to share with youth all that we have learned. The chief function of the teacher is to interpret to those who want to know Whether we know 1t or not, consciously or un- consciously, each and everyone of us is an interpreter. We cannot but speak ofSwhat we have seen and heard.
 Therefore. every Scout is a mem Der of the education committee, helping America to understand what scouting is for. what 1t can do for girls and what it can do for the coun- try. Mrs. James J. Sorrows pioneer work in establishing national train ing schools for Girl Scout officers near Boston has taught us at last how the Girl Scout leader can be most quickly trained with efficiency and understanding. The Girl Scout handbook makes clear as crystal the Girl Scout code and aims. The field directors are a devoted army, carry ing the message across. The cap tain, working at close range with the girls, Is perhaps interpreter in chief. But at last and not least, the spirit of the Girl Scout herself en- ables us to understand why it is good for all girls to know scouting. Our great privilege is to develop and multiply this spirit throughout A vnerican
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-19

In all the spread of 1t, From foot to head, But heroes bled for 1t, Faced steel and lead for 1t. Precious blood shed for it. Bathing it red. Here's to the white of it-- Thrilled by the sight of 1t, Who knows the right of it, But feels the might of it Through day and night? Womanhoods care for 1t Made manhood dare for it; Purity's prayer for 1t Keeps it so white. Here's to the blue of it. Heavenly view of 1t, r-spangled hue of 1t. Honesty's due of 1t. Constant and true. Here's to the whole of 1t. Stars. stripes and pole of 1t. Here's to the soul of it. Red, White and Blue"
 John J. Daily.
 Oknabas
 The Cahaba: Around the falls. In silence falls.-- Quite royal robe For mother globe;- A purple haze, A golden haze. A-flame. a-blaze With sunny rays. These gracious days. These spacious days, Men and Heaven meet. In concord sweet. All life's joy Without alloy, And pleasure tellk Where beauty dwells.
 T. H. B HALL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-19

of the toughest fighters that Besse- mer has ever produced. HeNcan take as well as give punishment and he is sure of defeating Kilrane. Kill rane and Dean will clash next Fri day night in Bessemer at the Wood man hall in Jonesboro In a 10-round bout. Dean challenging Kilrane for the title that he (Kilrane) now holds. Ii the fight fans of Birmingham and Bessemer want to see a real scrap just be on hand to see the Kilrane- Dean scrap. There will be plenty of action and good preliminaries.
 AN ONLOOKER
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-19
 Scouting Under Difficulties

A postman recently delivered at the headquarters of the National Council of Girl Scouts in New York. an oil painting. In the same mail came a letter from Miss Gracia Ryers, of Allenville, Mich, captain of the Girl Scout troop in that mire of hamlet.
 we are striving to gain some of the badges of proficiency and I have commenced with the artists tests,' wrote Miss Ryerse. T have never had any studical training of any sort, but I have been sketching and do- ing oils for a number of years. Any one in our little neighbohood who desires any knowledge pertaining 10 education above the eighth grade IS compelled to use the A. Lincoln method-real scout work. I am talk ing the privilege of mailing a pie ture in oil to you and I will appreci- ate any frank statements you wish to make"
 Every girl of scout age in Allen vile is member of Miss Ryerses troop. This may or may not seem remarkable when it is known that the entire village comprised eight houses. until recently, when one burned. The girl occupying this house lost all her personal effects, including her scout badge, and the captain enclosed money for another.
 The male population comprises six men, four of whom are out of work at last accounts. Naturally the girls have little ready money. but this did not deter them from contributing to the headquarters extension fund. They sent picturesque place cards of birch bark which were sold for the fund.
 The town spreads over considerable territory. During the past winter some of the scouts had tc travel over four miles on skis and snow shoes to attend meetings. Even blizzards and temperature below zero did not cut down the attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-19
By Mignon Hall


 Yes. sir, l am a scout because It gives me the chance to do others good turn. It helps me to keep my self strong and to be a real man.
 These are the main reasons why this young fellow is one of the most ambitious young scouts in Troop 25 of Wylam.
 He Is only 12 years old and he has been a scout for. the past six months or more. He has taken four of the second class tests and is anx- ious to have a trip out in the woods so he can finish up and be real second class scout.
 Edward has been to Camp An drews once, and received enough knowledge of the good times to be had that he can hardly wait until time for the summer camp when he can spend a week or more in the oods.
 He likes to go to school and is in the sixth grade, Vivian school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-19

hair, somewhat dark eyes and a we
 His hobby Is boxing. and he is good at it I was almost tempted to make a date for workout with him, but on second thought l decided not to. He has a list of K. O.'s to his credit which shows that he is no dub. Also he Is not yet decorated with cault- flower ear or bruised nose. He says he would rather draw cartoons than fight But he evidently can do both when necessary.
 A Young Lady!
 Like all other boys, he has a very special young lady friend. but she Is in Colorado. a long way off. Person ally. 1 do not see how he ever needed to go to Colorado because Birming- ham can furnish girls equal to any
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-19

District Six Wants To
 Be Best in Whole Citv

c. W. Mcdonald, newly appointed district commissioner of District 6, is practicing up on how he can be at several troop meetings all at once. For that is what he would like to do
 Since he is in harness. he has vis- tted troops 32, 23, 4s and 22. That puts him all the way around. with the exception of troop IS, which he will get to right away.
 Said he yesterday:
 "All our troops are live ones, and very muchly out for scouting. Just say for us that we are going to push
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-19

District to make 1t the best district in the whole town.
 We plan to carry all field events during the field day in October.
 This field day is participated in by all the troops and is usually held either at the fairgrounds or at Camp Andrews. The games played are scout events. The finals are in No yember. t Thanksgiving weekend
 MT. Mcdonald said he was enjoy ing his work very much and Is find Ing splendid operation among the troops
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-19
Quick Clean Up

For one of it's birthday "Good Turns" troop 157 of Detroit, assisted by scouts of other troops attending the Sidney Miller sehiil make shef. wor kof an accumulation of rubbish left by workmen when they finished work on the building. Within ten minutes the 41 boys, led by Scoutmas- ter Kern, had every scrap of debris gathered into central pile ready to be carried away by the street clean ing department The task was en- tirely voluntary, nobody ever sug- Eestfng It to the scouts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-19
Girl Scouts
 .s.ssIs To Entertair,

Lots of fun is expected at Pratt City city hall auditorium tonight week and tomorrow night week.
 The Girl Scouts of Pratt City are planning to give two performances of . negro wedding, the money real ixed being used for the benefit of the troop.
 Everybody is invited, admission be- ing 3Sc and zoe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-19

These poems were written by an old scout. who has wandered. for many years, up and down the Cahaba, Alabama's most beautiful river. His name is J. H. B. Hall. Okaaba Is the ancient Indian name for Cahaba. The beauty of the river is in the old scouts soul. Tho heavenly glory does not hide Far off in some sequestered place, The mornings opening door re-
 veals--
 God in the daisy's face.
 Oknaba
 The Cahaba! From thy hillslopes. Crescent hillslopes. Guarding hillslopes. verdant hillslopes. The Fairies see. Delighted see,
 Leagues of lustre. Where sunbeams muster. Line upon line,
 In action fine,
 While Zephyr plays Music making maid Seated in scented shade Skillfully plays,
 Her martial lays. In Glory's praise. Up from the plain. They catch the strain, Till all hearts thrill. With courage thrill: Patriotism tells Where Beauty dwells. Okaaba! The Cahabn! Apropos of this,-the poets story, the patriots bliss,-a toast to ."Old Glory Here's to the red of It.
 There's not thread of iG
 No nor a shred of if. ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-19

I-SHapeu chln.
 In the country, everything consid- cred. But, of course. 1t is a matter of choice. Stack says he Is going to Colorado this summer. The natural scenery there Is famousl That must be what he is going to see.
 A very charming young lady who Introduced him to me later said that she thought he was very handsome indeed. Naturally that's for the girls to decide, but from d boys view point. he Is a fine fellow, besides being a first-class cartoonist. And wish you the luck of meeting Stack some day, although he seldom is in one place and I can't tell you where to look for him.
 HORACE MACKNIGHT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-19

Manhattan Troop e12 is especially interested in nature study and is sup plying nature material to the school nature league. The nature material secured counts also in the very lively monthly patrol contests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-19
Sizing Up Stack,
 The CQrfoonist

The first idea get of Ed Stack that he His hearty handsake is firm without reminding nquisihon He has smile that would convert pessim.
 Sure he's nterestng His cartoons have them on The AgeHad scout it is best to be personally acquainted perhaps five and half ta clumsy very dark
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-19

in Th: :plendd p for will notice these days. old have bes and have bought the timber until it sad lumber, deliberately which destroys thousands of the While doe't much difference
  children they think
  hence, of us to think who s It would be rather have them of what had for them.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1922-12-16
oEEIclAL PUBLICATION.


Annual statement of the Northern In
surance Company. of New York, in the
State of New York, on the 3lst day OF
December, 1921, made to the Director OF
Trade and Commerce of the State of
Illinois, pursuant to law.
CAPITAL.
Amount of capital paid UPS 5O0,OOO.O0
INCOME.
Premiums received ......... 81 ,364, 2S3.a4
Interest and dividends. ....... 11,553-3S
From all other sources. 1880. 3l,lol-5l
Total income ............. 81 SOC. $685. 4s
DISBURSEMENTS
Losses paid during the years b59,uu5.l4
Agents compensation and al ,coo.
All other disbursements. 49,. 215,925.54
Total disbursements ......$1, 379,3 62
LEDGER ASSETS.
Mortgage loans on real estates 67,OOOOO
BOOK S3Rok saiue u Oonos 2.2e7. 2s6. 40
ca sy1c in office and bank. 1is227.o2
A@ents' balances .. 1873, 20
Total ledger assets. .......s 81, sSS, IL
NON-LEDGER ASSETS.
Other non ledger assets...... 16,05S.1s
Gross assets 81, 665 $50 "a
Deduct assets not admitted. 10, 10000
Admitted assets ......-.. 81 655, 45O.94
LIABILITIES.
Total unpaid losses. ......-S 14S,573.2S
Estimated expense of inves-
tigation and adjustment of
Total unearned premiums. 1,469,57S.12
Salaries, rents, bills, taxes,
etc. .........-- ........ -o'VoV.VV
Total amount of all liabili-
ties, except capital. 81 ,64l, l4o.4U
Capital paid up. .$500,O0O.0O
Surplus over all liza
biiities ........... 514so4.54
holders ..e.............. LOLA, s04. "a
Total s2655. 450. "a
BUSINESS IN ILLINOIS.
we wear 'sN s14 So. 719 90
inc fhe year.... 171,1S6 As
: Net losses paid. ............ S17,7f7.0S
Nf the 'o Year .".a.e 7s,952ss
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1922-12-16
NoN-LEDGER ASSETS.

NON-LEDGER ASSETS.
interest and rents 29,605-53
)tner nOn-ledger assets. $500. 31,366-04
Gross assets .. s., asa sss. 81
Deduct assets not admitted. 79,964.52
Admitted assets .... 81, 374, 96s 80
LIABILITIES.
Total unpaid losses. ....-.....$ 1S5,Os3 1s
Estimated expense of investi-
losses ..-...-.-....... $4,000
Total unearned premiums S4S,734.32
Amount reclaimable on per-
petual policies .-.-... 15,425-90
and accrued ........-..... 2625O
Salaries. rents, bills. taxes,
etc ........--.-...... 1O.2s5.73
Contingent commissions or
crued ......-........... 2.5ss27
Due and to become due for
borrowed money ....... 1O5,OO0OO
ties, except capital. -. 81. 16s. 25s.S5
Capital paid up. 81 600, 10000
liabilities -. 2O6, 7O945
Surplus regards policy
holders .-.............. 1,2O6, 7Os.45
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS So 74, s6s 80
BUSINESS IN ILLINOIS,
Net risks taken during the
year ..--......-... $40. sS5. s2s 90
Net premiums received dur
ing the year I13,246.s2
Net losses paid 3S,367. %
Net losses incurred during
the year 50, 44Ibf