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The Washington times., 1922-11-19
Child Playing With Fire
Narrowly Escapes Death

pANVILLE. Va, Nov. ls.-The
infant child OF p. II. Clifton. OF
Newton. just able 10 walk. found
some matches and shut himself up
In q clothes closet. Half an hour
later smoke wss seen coming
through the crevices OF the cup
board. When the cupboard was
opened. the baby was found un-
conscious from suffocation while
clothes In the closet were on fire.
The child was revived by a ply
sician and seemed none the worse
for the experience.
The Washington times., 1922-11-19
Theory of Gulf
Stream Is Said
To Be All Wrong
ny Cniyer ~ service.
PARIS. Nov. 1

HhtAos ANS's Aos
THE Gulf Stream doesn't
l. cross the Atlantic at all.
according to the lat Z French
theory. ekpounded by Profess
sor lie Danois at the Aead.
emy Of Science.
"The coast Of France and
England arc warmed by
streams emansting from the
Mediterranean" stated lie
Danols. There is no such
thing rs q warm current
crossing the Atlantic, and
never has been. II Is one of
those old fetiches similar TO
the ancient belief that the
world was flat"
Other French scientists dis
agree with him.
The Washington times., 1922-11-19
Robbed as She Waited
For Aid For Sick Baby

NEW YORK. Nov. l8.-Maxistrate
Renaud said that Sam Levine,
charged with grand larceny, was the
meanest thief ever arraigned before
him.
Mrs. Anna Fenster was with her
SICK pany az a dispensary when. she
containing $22.
The Washington times., 1922-11-19
CRAB MARKET FLOODED.

HAMPTON. Va. Nov. is.-owins
to have immense quantity OF crabs in
Chesapeake Bay and the waters OF
Virginia. the crab packing houses OF
Hampton and other sections have
found IL necessary 10 stop catching
the crustaceans until the present sup.
ply can be disposed of.
The Washington times., 1922-11-19
Her Married Employer
Bit Her Lips in Kiss

DETROIT. Nov ls.-Fred l..
Kirchner. dry good store manager.
accused by Bessie Inglis. his clerk.
OF having "gnawed or chewed into
her lips. leayins three tooth marks.
In an ardent osculation." was fined
The Washington times., 1922-11-19

s25 by Judge Heston In Detroit.
Kirchner's wife's testimony proved
the surprise OF the court session.
She said she knew Fred had kissed
Bessie on several occasions-he had
told her-and Il was no news to
her when Bessie came TO her home
and told her about II.
Fred also admitted he had kissed
Miss Inglis about a dozen times.
The Washington times., 1922-11-19

Room-size sAx10M feet and 9x12 feet O.
uine Wilton Rugs, in handsome all &kO
over and medallion designs. .....
The Washington herald., 1922-06-18
Suspend Summer
Amitie Meetings
Catholic Club Directors Will
Guide During Warm
Season.

The meeting on Wednesday eve
ming marked the last meeting of
the club for the summer months.
Meetings of the board of directors
of the Amitie Club will be held
twice during the months of July.
August and September, but no for
NAL meetings of the club will be
held. All business of the club will
be transacted by the board of di-
rectors and notices will be sent
each member, giving place ana
time of meeting for social events.
Each week some social event win
be arranged and the members will
be expected to attend. This was
the plan of action met at the meet
ing of the club on Wednesday eve
ming. Adolph J. Fugitt is chairman
of the board.
An invitation has been received
from the International Federation
OF Catholic Alumnae Associations for
the club TO go with them on theif
first annual moonlight trip on Junt
81.
On Sunday last members OF tn
club went to Chesapeake Bea
spending the day at the countr,
home of Frank Clarke, member of
the club.
The Washington herald., 1922-06-18
VS. OF ACTIVITIES OF THE WASHINGTON FRATERNAL
RED MEMS MOONLIGHT RIVER
TRIP PLANNED FOR JUNE 2S
Membership of Tribes and Councils Urged to
Attend Frolic.

Monday-Red Wing Tribe. No. 20.
Tuesdsy-Idaho Tribe. No. Is;
White Eagle Tribe, No. H..
Neutrality-suspicious. Tribe. No. Is.
Thursday-Logan Tribe. No. s.
Friday-Seneca Tribe, No. "A;
Mineola Tribe, No. "A; Idaho Coun-
Gil. No. l.
Saturday-osage Tribe, No. 9;
Mineola Council, No. s.
Arrangements have been made IL
make June IS Red Men and Degree
of Pocahontas night on a moon
light trip down the river. The
membership Of all the tribes and
councils are urged to make every
effort to be present on this occa-
sion in order that 1t may be a red
letter night in Redmanship in the
District of Columbia.
Appointed Raising Chiefs.
The following have been ap-
pointed raising chiefs to the vari-
Gus tribes: Usage, No. s. Past
Great Sachem c. F. Fuller; Logan.
No. s. James A. Madison, jr., as
sisted by Past Great Sachems Stro-
bel and Hummer: Seneca, No. IL.
fert, assisted by Past Great Sach-
ems King and Marvin; Mineola, No.
IA. Past Great Sachem White, as
sisted by Past Great Sachems Tip
petit and Baxter; Idaho. No. Is,
The Washington herald., 1922-06-18
DC. C.EACLESATTEND
DELEGATES SMOKER
Fifty Washingtonians Guests
= Of State Aeries at
Alexandria.

A delegation OF fifty members of
the Washington Aerie, headed by
Worthy President Luther B. Hayes,
attended the smoker at Alexandria.
Va. given by the delegates who
were in session Of the State Aeries
of the order. at the Elks Club last
Tuesday night. Secretary West. Of
Alexandria Aerie, No. S71, was
master of ceremonies. Those tax
ing part in the evenings enjoy
ment were: Messrs. Harry c. Givin,
Luther B. Hayes, ]. NJ. Rinehart,
Gus. Backenheimer. Henry Melzer
p. ]. Callan. Of Washington Aerie,
No. 125. Songs were rendered by
Harry Chick, Linwood Rowlett and
George Anderson. Piano selections
were by Raymond Rogers. assisted
by the Alexandria concert band.
Athletic features of high order
were given by Messrs. Earl Cornell
]. Brook. J. Bergin and others
State officers assisting were DR.
Louis Loeb, Dave Johnson. Claud
Marcum. Holse Glenn. and Messrs
Carter. Allen, Johnson and z. r
Fuller. representing the Grand
Aerie. T. Talbot Haslett sans
several solos. The address Of the
evening was made by Arthur A
Riemer, Of Washington Aerie. No
125.
A well attended meeting Of tn.
Aerie Thursday night had as a fea.
ture a class OF fifteen candidate.
who became Eagles. The Aerie Is
rapidly going to the front. Applica.
tions from the captains of the
teams will soon show an increase
in membership of over so per cent
The Washington herald., 1922-06-18
SOCIETY
ARRANGES OUTINGS
Numerous Pleasure Trips on
Schedule for Capitol
Assembly.

The regular meeting Of Capitol
Assembly, No s. was held last FRI
day in Immaculate Conception Hail
Eighth and y streets northwest
supreme Past President Edward J.
Mcneil was a guest at the meeting
to witness an initiation. Mr.. NC
Neil gave a very interesting talk
at some length on various subjects
Of Interest to the members.
The Dramatic Society has decided
TO discontinue its activities for the
summer months. In the fall the
work Of the society will be con-
tinued both in Washington and
Baltimore under the direction OF
John Hoffman.
Mr.. Frank P. Callahan. chairman
Of the social committee, is very
tive in arranging outings for the
members and their friends. Last
week a trip TO Checy Chase Lake
was on the schedule and a moon
light trip down the river this
week A Sunday outing at Chess-
peake Beach and a trip to the caves
at New Market, Va, are schedules
for the future.
The next regular meeting will be
held next Friday. Dancing and
games after the business meeting
The Washington herald., 1922-06-18
Eastern Star Has
Flag Day Services
Impressive Tribute Paid Old
Glory BY Bethlehem
Chapter.

The spacious lodge room of Beth
lehem Chapter. No. I. Order OF the
Eastern Star. in the Northeast Ma
sonic Temple was crowded with
several hundred members last
Tuesday evening in anticipation OF
the patriotic program in commem-
oration of Flag Day. The worthy
matron. Mrs. Melissa Talbert, had
the hall beautifully decorated with
flags for the occasion. Prior 10
the rendition of the entertainment
short business session was held.
The program Included singing of
America" by the audience. Will
lam B. Severe. past patron. read
The Americans Creed" by Will
lam Tyler Page. clerk Of the House
of Representatives. Mrs. Grace
williams rendered a musical num-
Der that was very pleasing: Mrs,
Eugenia Stevenson Corning gave a
reading in a very charming manner
that demanded an encore.
Charles b. Hanford. commander
Of George Washington Post, Amer
lean Legion, was introduced to re-
cite The Star Spangled Banner"
Mr.. Hanford recited the anthem in
his inimitable way and II seemed
even better than he had ever done
before. and he was applauded and
cheered for his wonderful delivery,
william I. Slaymaker followed with
his dialect entertainment, which
kept the icrowd in an uproar for hall
an hour. Mrs. Williams rendered
another musical number and the
program closed by the audience
singing The Star Spangled Ban
ner." Refreshments were served
in the banquet hall and everybody
was pleased with the splendid en-
tertainment given. The entertain
ment committee consisted OF Mr.
and Mrs. William B. Severe, Mrs.
Batson and Mr.. and Mrs. T. E
Brust. The refreshment committee
was composed of Mrs. Coates. chair
man: Mr.. and Mrs. Pike, Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. Bate
man, Mrs. Russell. Mrs. Cooke. Mrs,
Gebhard. Mrs. Harper and Mrs.
Zanelli. The next meeting OF the
chapter will be held Tuesday even
ing. June 81.
The Washington herald., 1922-06-18
(. OF c. EDUCATION
BUREAU SAYSE
MAKES BEST PUPIL
Reports Show Ex-Service
Men Maintain High
Marks.

That military discipline make. for
mer service men better students than
those who aid not see service In IN,
war 10 demonstrated IN the reports
received by the KniEhu Of colunbu,
national sducstion bureau from forty
colleges and universities Throughout
the country. including such institu-
tons ss Yale. Fordhan. Notre Dana
Massachusetts Tech and ceorretovn
where X OF c. free scholarships for
former service men are nsintsine<
More than 900 OF the X. Of C.
scholarships were won by veterans Of
all denomina tions. The reports state
that the veterans have rnsintsin.d
an unusually high rating for prof.
cheney In studies. a higher average.
all around. than that Of men who oic
not see service with the army or
navy during the war. This fact IA
generally ascribed TO the benefits Of
military and naval disciplin. In reru.
lating habits conducive TO serious
study.
The X. Of c. scholars win rr.6u-
ate next year in forty Of the leadinr
educational institutions. Under the
k-C plan the Scholarships provids
for free tuition. board and lodfinf.
without fees Of any kind from the
scholars. The scholarships were
awarded entirely independent Of X.
Of c. night school and correspondenoe
school awards.
The Washington herald., 1922-06-18
Grotto Plans Big
Fall Ceremonial
Monarch Expects Large Class
For Monster Showing
In October.

Monarch M. w. Pickering Is
planning a mammoth ceremonial to
be held during the month Of October.
All details will be left to Past Mon
arch Charles d. shackelford. He
will enlist the members of the
drill corps and the drum and bugle
corps. who will divide into teams
for an intensive membership drive.
The winning team is TO be given a
supper at the expense Of the losers
and every man Is on his toes. so
to speak. armed with application
blanks. They insist that no ell
gible will be overlooked and the
campaign is on. II the class Is
large enough Past Monarch Shack
elford says he will stage q cere-
been attempted.
Members of the Grotto are en-
thusiastic over the new Masonic
project and will do their part to a
man. There are many members in
the Grotto who hold membership
In out-of-town lodges and the sec
retary will furnish those who de-
sire to contribute with the neces-
sary subscription blanks upon ap-
plication.
Master of Ceremonies william p.
Jacobs, chairman Of the Chesapeake
Beach excursion committee. is de-
termined to make this years out
ing eclipse those OF former years.
He requests that prophets having
ideas as to entertainment features
communicate with him. The date
of this annual excursion Is August
Q, but Bill" Is already hard at
work considering the plans and
specifications" and day OF fun
and frolic out of the ordinary is
assured.
On July 1 the Grotto will take
possession of the District Bathing
Beach and on July % will make
their annual pilgrimage to the Zoo
Park. AS usual. the principal fea-
lures of the latter event will be
for the ladies and children.
Monarch Pickering announces
that hotel reservations for the an
nual convention OF the Supreme
Council at Rock Island and Moline.
ILL.,. and Davenport. Iowa. are fast
being taken and admonishes all
who contemplate attending to rush
in their requests. The Tri-cities
promise the greatest convention
ever held and all Grottos will be
represented by large delegations.
Many novel forms Of entertainment
will be provided for the prophets
and ladies and assurance Is given
that there will be something
doing every minute" The Wash
iugton prophets will leave at l:22
p. m, June "a. via the B. q o.. ar
rivine at Davenport at IL o'clock
Sunday night.
The Washington herald., 1922-06-18

Great Sachem Emory, assisted by
Past Great Sachems Archie Thomp-
son. ]. ]. Caylor, w. B. Garner and
r. w. Thompson; White Eagle, No.
II. Great Junior Sycamore Hum
phries, assisted by Past Sachems
Dyer and Swindells; Sioux. No. IS.
Great Sannop Leatherman, assist
ed by Great Chief of Records
Bunch and Great Michinewa Nc
Cracken: Osceola, No. l9. public
raising by board of great chiefs,
Red Wing, No. 20, Past Great
Sachem Heidenheimer. assisted by
Great Keeper of wampum Dennis
and Past Sachem Scherer. The ap-
pointments for the councils will be
announced later.
Great Chiefs Meet.
The board of great chiefs met at
the office Of the great chief of rec
ords and decided to hold a class
adoption in the early fall, also au-
thority was given to committee in
charge of the Degree of Pocahontas
to hold a class adoption for that
branch of the order. 1t was an
nounced at this meeting the death
of Past Sachem Louis Weygel. a
member of Mineola Tribe, No. u,
iand of Mineola Council. No. &.
Both the tribe and council have lost
a faithful member as well as the
order in the District of Columbia.
He was buried on last Tuesday and
the order wishes to extend to the
family Its deepest sympathy in
this their bereavement.
Predict Membership Increase.
It Is too early to predict, but we
believe that we have made a sub
stantial increase in membership in
both the tribes and councils for the
first six months. and by the end of
this year we will have reached the
goal as set by the great sachem.
A public raising Of the chiefs of
Osceola Tribe, No. 10, will be held
on July IA by Great Sachem Emory
and his board of great chiefs. This
was a request from osceola and the
great sachem readily accepted the
same.
The Washington herald., 1922-06-18
INDIANS SECRET FREE
ToDAY'S BEAUTY HELP

We find you can bring out the
beauty of your hair TO its very
best advantage by washing IL
with csnthrox. Il makes a very
imple. inexpensive shampoo.
which cleanses the hair and scalp
thoroughly OF all the dandruff.
dirt and excess oil. leaving a
wonderfully clean. wholesome
feeling. After its use. you will
nnd that the hair dries quickly
and evenly. is never stresked in
appearance and is always bright
soft and FLUFFY; SO FLUFFY. in fact.
that IL looks more abundant than
IL is, and SO soft that arranging
IL becomes a pleasure. Just use
a tesspoonful OF canthrox. which
you can get from any good drug
gist. dissolve IL In a cup of hot
water; this makes a full cup OF
shampoo liquid. enough go Il is
easy 10 apply Il to all the hair
instead Of just the top Of the
head.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1922-06-18
Carroll Council
To Meet Tuesday
Annual Excursion to Chesa.
peake Beach Planned
For July IL.

Carroll Council. No. s77. knights
of Columbus, will meet in their
hall on Tuesday evening. Grand
knight Francis A. Mccain In the
chair. Matters Of vital Importance
to the membership viii be present
ed for discussion. A prominent
speaker will address the council.
Invitations have been extended the
entire membership and IL is expect
ed this will be one OF the largest
meetings ever held by the council.
A meeting of the ofncers was
held on Tuesday evening. DR..
Charles /. Grifnth. lately elected
State deputy for the District of
Columbia. was a guest OF honor.
Annual Excursion Pianne1.
A shimmy race and a pig chase
and a pie-esting contest viii he
among the features of the annual
excursion of the Knights OF Co
lumbus to Chesapeake Beach on
July IL. More than 10000 people
are expected to attend the outin1,
which will be the biggest ever held
by any organization in this city.
The entire proceeds of the excur-
sion will go to Washington Chap
ter TO provide funds for the annual
Christmas tree party for the or
phans.
knights of Columbus from Bal
timore and Alexandra and local
members of the Catholic Daughters
-
Isabella will Join the local knights
in their outing. Invitations have
been extended TO the members of
the Ancient Order Of Hibernians,
the knights of st. John. the Cath
olic Fraternity. the Catholic League
and the Amitie Club. other clubs
invited are the Fort Berry Country
Club, the Dominican Lyceum and
the AIoysius Club. An invitation
has also been extended the local
chapter Of the Elks.
Athletic Contests Scheduled.
Among the athletic events sched-
u,ed are a twenty-hve-yard dash
for bows and girls. a potato race.
sack race. a three-legged race,
needle race. a fitting contest
balf-mile relay race. a nag race. an
egg race and other events for men.
women and children. Handsome
prizes have been gathered from
washington merchants and knights
ara will be awarded each lucky
contestant.
John J. King is general chairman
Of the excursion committee ano
Anthony J. Barrett is chairman OF
the ticket committee DR.. Chaties
L Grifith is chairman OF the pubic
comfort committee. DR.. Griffith has
been lately elected State deputy OF
the order in this city and VIII serN
a. chairman OF the reception com
nnittee. He will be assisted oE
James A. Sullivan. Thomas X. Cal
lagher. Francis A. Mccain ano
Robert VI. oLone. grand knights OF
local councils.
The Washington herald., 1922-06-18
Masonic Temple
Finance Planned
Proposed Structure Scheme
Gains Momentum Through.
out Washington Lodges.

Under the direction OF Past Grand
Master James w. Witten. chairman
of the speakers committee of the
Grand Lodge temple committee, the
work of presenting the new temple
project to the lodges of Washing
ton is rapidly being done. and be-
fore the end of the month every
Mason In the District of Columbia.
either by this method or by means
of specially prepared literature,
will have been made familiar with
the aims and purposes of the Grand
Lodge. Subscriptions received so
far total in excess of 500 per cap
ita for the members who have been
approached. several contributions
amounting to as much as $4,000
each having been made. indicating
beyond a doubt that the new tenn
pie movement is gaining in popu-
larity with every passing day. and
commanding the enthusiastic sup
port of the entire craft.
Brother George r. Davis. past
master of St. Johns Lodge. No. IL.
has been made chairman of a COM
mittee to make the plans for a
great Masonic field day. in which
the entire fraternity. including all
allied and collateral bodies, will be
invited to take part. to be held on
the Dean tract. the new temple site.
on Saturday, July Is. the date upon
which the transaction will be COM
pleted and the ground taken over
by the Grand Lodge. Details of
this assembly will be made public
as soon as completed and it will
undoubtedly be the greatest gath
ering of Masons ever held in the
District OF Columbia, inaugurating,
as 1t will. the greatest enterprise
ever undertaken by the Masons
here.
Grand Master of Masons c. C.
Coombs and Gratz E. Dunkum.
chairman Of the temple committee
are highly pleased with the inter
est and enthusiasm displayed by
the brethren, and with the fact
that the response to the request
for subscriptions has exceeded all
expectations. and the brethren
throughout the jurisdiction are ex-
pressing great satisfaction over the
prospect that Washington is at last
to have a Masonic temple adequate
not only to properly accommodate
the needs of the various bodies. but
that will be a landmark to Masonry
all over the world.
The Washington herald., 1922-06-18
Relief Corps Holds
Flag Day Exercises

On last Wednesday night Phil
Sheridan, w. r. C. No. II. took
part in the general celebration OF
Flag Day on the steps OF the Capt.
tol Building. The department pa
triothc instructor. Mrs. Mary V.
Fauth. who 10 also a member Of
the corps. was In charge Of the ex-
ercises.
On the evening Of June 20 Phn
Sheridan. W. r. C.. No. u, win
further celebrate Flag Day with
patriotic exercises. this being its
first regular meeting after Flag
Day. The exercises will begin at 9
o'clock. The meeting will be open
to all who wish to come.
The Washington herald., 1922-06-18
BENEFIT SALE FOR
HOME ENDOWMENT
Acacia Chapter, Eastern Star,
Has Planned Elaborate
Program.

Acacia Chapter. No. 2s, Order of
the Eastern Star. at its regular
meeting on June 20. 1922, will have
work. there being a large number
of candidates to receive the de-
grees.
After the meeting an apron sale
will be conducted for the benefit
Of the endowment funds of the
Masonic and Eastern Star Home.
The committee on the endowment
fund have arranged an elaborate
program, after which refreshments
will be served. All members of the
order are cordially invited to be
present and general good time
is assured all who avail themselves
OF this opportunity to attend.
Acacia Chapter has called off its
regular meetings during July and
August.
The Washington herald., 1922-06-18

Denver. Colo. Lodge No. II; Salt
Lake City. Utah, Lodge No. IS;
Portland. Ore. Lodge No. 142; Seat
tie. Wash. Lodge No. 15s: St. Paul.
MINI, Lodge No. SO; Topeka, Kan,
Lodge No. 204: San Antonio. Tex.
Lodge No. 216.which will have with
It a band OF sixty. and a patrol
and drill team; Colorado Springs,
Colo. Lodge No. 3Os: Minneapolis.
Mimi, Lodge No. a.. and Albuerque.
N. NJ, Lodge No. 461. This is but a
partial list to date.
New Members Initiated.
At the last meeting Of the lodge
the following gentlemen were in
itiated: Harry Abramson, ]. Blake
Clark. Henry P. Lesser. Cherrie NJ.
Levy. John J. Masterson, William
E. Miller, Harry E. Morse and vir-
gil v. Parr. There will be no other
limitations during the summer
months. The next class will be a
very large one and will receive it's
degrees as Elks at the first meet
ing in October.
The lodge had as visitors at the
last session Messrs. VIM. ]. Cliff
ford. Winthrop. Mass, Lodge No.
107S; r. E. Ham. Basnuton. Wash.
Lodge No. 1881; Albert L. Jacobs.
Santa Rosa, Lodge No. 646; Homer
F. Crawford. Morgantown. W. Va.
Lodge No. All: w. De vries. San
Diego. Cal, Lodge No. 1853, and T.
H. Thomas, Jacksonville, Fla, Lodge
No. 2S1.
Members of the order who are in
government employ. and who are
members OF other lodges OF the b.
p. o. Elks. are invited by the COM
mittee to become members of this
entertainment committee. For their
benefit a listing of their lodge, the
date of its arrival and departure,
can be obtained from the chairman
of the committee. or from the Of
1ce Of the secretary. Phone Main
l11s or Chairman Mccormick, Main
s091. Twenty thousand Tlks and
their families will visit the city
Of Washington from July to July
sOs1. Twenty thousand Elks and
25.
The Washington herald., 1922-06-18
DISCARD THOSE.
TERRIBLE SICK
HEADACHES

Violent, sick headaches are .
symptom OF some disorder, and in
nine cases out of ten. the cause Is
arto-intoxication. This Is an ac-
cumulation OF toxins or body pois-
ons. They tell you they are there
BY dizziness. nausea and pains.
First Of all. you would relieve
the pain. and the greatest means
OF combating pain is aspirin. 1t Is
not a narcotic drug. but IL taken
alone. It cry often affects the di-
gestion.
To prevent this, the new genuine
aspirin has added to IL a mild di-
gestant that overcomes the objec-
The Washington herald., 1922-06-18

The United States battIeship West vir-
rinia. which will be completed next year,
will be e24 feet long and require 400 Off
GERS and men.
The Washington herald., 1922-06-18

The transatlantic time record Is held by
| the Mauretania. which maintained an aver
| age speed Of 26.0S knots hour for four
days. 10 hours and 81 minutes