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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
GLASS INITIATION JUNIOR ORDER
New Uniforms For Degree Team-0fficerS To Be
 Nominated

With a good class of candidates for initiation, with new uniforms for the degree team, with much inter esting business to be before the council, and with nominations for of- ficers for the forthcoming term as one of the matters of much impor- tance, meeting of Birmingham Coun- ell No. 21, Junior Order United Amer lean Mechanics. In Fraternal hall Monday night promises to be one of much interest and importance to all the members.
 In speaking 0. the election, secre- tary Calhoun said: Tt is important that a good corps of officers shall be chosen in order that the council shall continue to make progress In all respects and of right these off cers should feel in their election that the membership stands behind them 100 per cent. Therefore, unless there is something like a full attendance of members on nomination night and again on election night, there can be no choices from the wide field that our membership presents. It Is neither right nor wise to evade serv- ice of the council and permit only those who do take an interest to be burdened with the whole responsibil- ity of the work of the council"
 Growing out of a misunderstanding there has been some hitch in the progress of getting members for the band and there was some sentiment for dismissing the effort for the time being. However, those who have been interested to the extent of giv- ing much time to the matter have asked for two more weeks in which time has been given. It Is hoped that those who had expressed a de- sire to get into the band will now come forward and get all things ar ranged.
 Regret was expressed that so few members were in attendance at the special service held for the Junior Order by Pastor Eddins at his church last Sunday. Some thought that the members first were to assemble at the hall and go in a body to the church. while others went directly to the church. Those who were so fortunate as to attend the service heard a splendid patriotic American sermon.
 Members of winona Council No. 3 at Decatur held a banquet and get together meeting at the New Hilda hotel in Decatur Friday night of last week The meeting was well at tended and some fine talks were heard and there was general spirit of patriotic fervor extant that was good for all who attended. State Secretary F. R, Calhoun of Birming- ham was present and brings back with him much of the enthusiasm which prevailed. Winona council has been somewhat decadent for some time, but the members promised that they are determined to make their council again the banner council of the state, a position 1t held for some years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
MOST IF MISSING
 PERSONS LOCATED
All But 2,500 Of 31 ,638 Who Disappeared In 1922
 Finally Are Found

NEW YORK, Dec. s. (By As sociated Press )-More than 11,O0O girls and women were reported missing during 1922 by police headquarters in 33 American cities, and approximately 800 of then. had not been located by December 31. These figkures were gathered by the National Association of Travellers Aid societies of this city in an effort to estimate the number of persons who drop out of sight each year. ~s ports from 37 cities, the association said, gave total of 31,6SS men, wom- en and children who disappeared, about 2,500 of whom were not found.
 Seeking for people who disappear is a part of Travellers Aid service which protects inexperienced travel CTS from harm by giving advice and help at railway stations and steam ship piers. according to John R. Shillady. general director of the na- tional association.
 "Travelers Aid workers in 16O cities helped more than 100000 per sons last year." he said, saving thousands of girls from being lured off by designing individuals in the crowded stations. The service helps all travellers, from mere information seekers to those In dire emergency. Police reports show that In New OIk Clly L,ffo anu w OlHoA WCi o reported missing In 1922. 1852 of whom were girls under 21 years. Chi- cago recorded 1,549; Los Angeles 1,020; Philadelphia 1,006; St. Louis had 79S; San Francisco All and De- troit 311. About 92 per cent of the missing were finally located-dead or alive-but the records show that many had undergone experiences worse than death.
 Large as these figures are, they represent only about one-half of the actual number of those who actually dropped out of sight at some time during the year, In the opinion of Capt. John H. Ayers. Chief of the Bureau of Missing PeAsons New York city.
 People often fail to report disap- bearing members of their family to us because they mistakenly Fear we will bring publicity upon them, when that Is the last thing we want to do," said Captain Ayers in a statement to the national association. Many also drop out of sight who have no one sufficiently interested to make, a re- port. In our best judgment, we feel 1t is fair to double our actual figures. making a total of 4,892 women and girls in. New York city,, of whom 3,304 were under 21 years of age. If the same ratio of disappearance holds good for tho United States as applies to New York city, then we can arrive by an arithmetical com putation at the total for the United States, which will approximate 60,000 girls who probably disappear an- nually. Of course. 1t must be under stood that those are not permanent disappearances, as a very large per cent are accounted for. Our record for last year was oS per cent found"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09

cial arrangements are being made for their entertainment" by Direc- tor Brock and his husky degree team.
 At 6 o'clock that evening the tra- ditional banquet will be served in the dining rooms of the temple and Chairman "Phuzz" Lesher, chairman of the refreshment committee, states that 1t will be a regular "Moslem Feast" with all the Arabic trimmings
 Potentate Matthews will preside over the annual meeting. at which the reports of the officers for the year will be received, donations for charity made, and other business transacted to be followed by the cleo ton of officers. Interest in the cleo tion is centered on the selection of oriental guide. which is in line ol promotion to the office of potentate and the election of four representa- tives to the imperial council.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
KAMRAM CAULDR0N
 FIRST CEREMONIAL
Ladies' Branch Of GrOtto Plan Big Meeting At Masonic Auditorium

MeetiHS AL MdSOHlC huuitoIiuu
 Kamram Cauldron. Daughters of Mokanna, will stage their first cere- monial in the big auditorium of the Masons Tuesday night, December Il, and a large class will be given the degrees. On Monday evening at 73o o'clock. business meeting will be held to receive and ballot on pe- titions.
 Mrs. P. J. Miller, tho presiding of ficer of the Cauldron. which is the ladies branch of the Grotto, states that all who desire to enter this class mayy call on Mrs. Essie Moore. IA Eighteenth street. north; Mrs. Sallie Seaton. 1909 First avenue, or phone Mrs. Rubie Alexander. Main 2236. and Mrs. Miller, Main 5314.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
PILGRIM KNIGHTS
 FOR CONSOLIDATION
Odd Fellows Lodge To Confer De
 gree-Rebekah's Present Play

By . vote of three to one Fesbam Palace, Pilgrim Knights. voted for the proposed consolidation of the three fun branches of Odd Fellow ship and on January 17, the repre- sentatives of the three bodies will meet and decide upon the adoption of a universal ritual. constitution and bylaws. The other branches of the order are the Muscovines and the Perfections.
 c. o. Jacobs of Birmingham, who Is the supreme head of the Pilgrim Knights, states that practically all the palaces of Pilgrim Knights had voted on the proposition and that the consolidation Is assured.
 Fidelia Lodge, No. 125, Independent Order of Odd Fellows met Tuesday night with a good attendance. The degree team practiced the first de- gree which will be conferred on sew eral candidates at the meeting next Tuesday.
 Victoria Lodge of Rehekah is having good success with the pre- sentation of the comedy playlet, Clubbing a Husband" They have showed this play in smaller towns of the county and on next Tuesday will present 1t at Avondals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
sApPHIREs NEXT TO DIAMONDS

Finest specimens of sapphires are found in Burma, Kashmir and Ceylon, although many stones of quality come from Australia, Siam, and from the state of Montana. In color, the most valued and frequently seen are the corn flower blue or royal blue but the gems come in all shades of blue, yellow, pink and white. In hardness it ranks next to the diamond and is infusible alone, but when melted with borax goes into a clear glass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
DRILL CORPS WILL
 PRESENT WOLINIST
Third Of Series Of Entertainments
 At Masonic Auditorium

The third of a series of entertain ments given under the auspices of the drill corps of Cyrene Comman- dery No. 10, Knights Templar, at the Masonic auditorium, will take place Friday evening, December 14, when Mischa Elman, celebrated violinist, will be presented.
 With the close of this musical sea son Mischa will bring to a successful close his twelfth American concert tour. During this season he has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
EDUCATIONAL BILL IS TO BE INTRODUCED
Provisions Similar To Towner. ls Sterling Bill

seo WASHINGTON. D. c, Dec. s.-A conference of educators and other citizens interested in the education bill providing for the creation of a Federal department of education with secretary in the Presidents cab inet and authorizing federal aid for i2uolic schools. was held this week in this city. The bill will be intro tdGccd immediately upon the opening Of Congress and efforts will be made to bring the measure to speedy tissue.
 ssThe bill will contain provisions Sterling education bill in the last Congress. Senator Sterling will in- tEoduce the bill in the Senate. Judge fc owner. who introduced the bill in the House at the last session, is Stow governor of Porto Rico. q X delegation representing educa- sdiOi al and other organizations favor ssiIle to the bill. with a total mem bership of over two and a half mill 1ions,. waited upon President Cool i,lge. The argument for the bill was presented by pr. George D. Strayer of New York.
 President Coolidge expressed keen fnterest in educational affairs and said the bill would receive serious cons iteration upon its presentation. SIN WHISPERS .ar'So you have got twins at your .house." said Mrs. Besumbe to little sfDmmy.
 Yes. ma'am, two of 'em" .ss What are you going to call sthem?"
 sss"Thunder and lightning"
 Why, those are strange names to call children.
 .i"Well, that's what pa called them as soon as he heard they were In the house"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
THE 0RIGINAr0R

Jr.-Teacher says that thousands of new words have been added to tho language. wonder who thought them up. pop?
 Sr.-Oh, your mother. suppose New York Sun and Globe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09

filled 107 engagements and has re- ceived the unqualified approval of the public and the press has placed his name among tho greatest asso- ciated with the music of the violin.
 Henry J. Porter. captain of the drill team, has sent a personal letter to each member of Cyrene comman- dery in reference to the concert and it's connection with the drill team and calling for 100 per cent attend ance at the concert.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09

Hurry, Mother! Even constipated. bilious. feverish. or sick. collie Babies and Children love to take genuine "California Fig Syrup" No other laxative regulates the tender little bowels so nicely. It sweetens the stomach and starts the liver and bowels without griping. Contains no narcotics or soothing drugs. Say "California Fig Syrup" No other avoid commercials. Insist upon genu- inc California Fig Syrup" which contains directions.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
| AL REESE IN LINE
 FORGRANDMASTER

Two prominent Masons of Birming- ham were signally honored at the grand lodge meeting at Montgomery. when Dr. Harry c. Crelly was elected grand master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters. and AL bert L. Reese was elected from the floor of the grand lodge to the of flee of grand junior warden.
 While pr. Crelly's election was practically assured the election of MT. Reese came as a surprise to many of his friends, who are elated at the honor bestowed upon him.
 ''It was my friends that done It," said AL as he is generally known. q had the loyal support of the dele gates of Jefferson county and of sev- eral adjoining counties. where I have lectured from time to time at the several Masonic conferences, and I want to take this opportunity to thank them from the bottom of my heart for their loyalty and support. I can only say that will do my very best to merit tho honor bestowed on me-"
 Following q well established GUS tom, the election to the office of grand junior warden of MT. Reese puts him in line for the highest gift in ancient craft Masonry that of grand master, and his friends predict that if nothing unforeseen occurs, he will when grand master, take high rank among the many brilliant men who have filled that honorable and distinguished Masonic station.
Evening star., 1923-06-27
MUSIC BY The BLIND
CHARMS AUDIENCE
Entertainment Given for Benefit of
Polytechnic Institute Largely
Patronized.

A large and appreciative audience
enjoyed the program offered by the
blind In the small ballroom of the
Willard Hotel last night for the bene-
:, fit Of the Columbia Polytechnic Insti-
&tute for the Blind of this city. With
Fhe exception of Miss Marion Larner,
Sontralto. who was the assisting solo
list, all of those on the program were
! blind.
Miss I4arner's voice appeared to fine
advantage in her five songs, which
included "Dost Thou Know that Sweet
Land?' Rumanian mountain song.
! Life Has Sent Me Many Roses"
Come. for It's June!" and an encore
nurrper of old songs. All of her songs
wers we'll received.
The piano numbers were offered by
j. Hrancis Germuiller, Susie 1. Duffy
and katherine L. Grady, all blind. who
PLAYED wonderfully for individuals
| under such heavy handicap. In the
| first number Miss Grady and Mr.. Ger
| muller played a duet overture by
| Kailiwoda with technical skill and
| apparent understanding of the COM
position, Mr.. Germuiller and Miss
Dufy closed the program with a four
hand version of Moskowsky's Span
! 1sh Dance" that was much applauded
Mr.. Germuiller gave Chopin's POLO
naise, Opus 40, No. L." as a solo num-
| Der and was forced to respond with
an encore.
Miss Duffy also was applauded in
| her two piano solos, Rachmaninoff's S
Melodies" and Chaminade's "Sere-
! made"
| Miss Grady, who played the Wag-
ner-Bendel arrangement of "Sieg-
! mund's Love png" On the piano, gave
| several violin3solos. Her ability with
| the two musical instruments was re-
! markable for a blind person. The
| violin numbers included Beethoven's S
| Romance" and an arrangement for
+, this instrument of the march and
| chorus of "Tannhauser."
| One of the hits of the evening was
! the reading, in Hebrew dialect, Of
(, There's Trouble IN the Home" by
| r. w. Swami, who, though blind put
much expression into the clever
, sketch.
| In the course Of the evening, H r.
i w. Miles, president of the institute,
| gave an address on the history of the
| Institution, and contrasted the early
conditions with those of the present
| for aiding the blind to help them
| selves. Mr.. Miles stated that for
! nearly a score of years similar en-
| tertainments to that presented last
night have been given under the di-
rection of his school.
Evening star., 1923-06-27
BUILDING PLANNED,
BY DEADL|NE CLUB
Ways and Means Committee
Named Pending Temporary
Arrangements.

An ambitious program looking to-
ward the erection Of a commodious
clubhouse for it's permanent head
line Club Of Washington newspaper
reporters at its semi-monthly meeting
last night at the Arlington Hotel. In
the meantime the club will seek
temporary quarters in downtown
Office building.
? A ways and means committee
charged with the duty of formulating
plans to raise the funds necessary
for the construction and equipment
Bernand Mcdonnell. of the Washing
ton Post, president of the club. John
F. Major, of the Washington Post, Is
'.chairman. Other members are X. t.
Pyle Of the Daily News, James r.
Chinn of the Evening Star. Edward T.
Folliard of the Washington Herald
and Vincent F. Callahan of the Wash
ington Times.
The committee appointed to find
temporary clubroGms. pending the
posed Of Daniel S. T. Ring of The
Evening Star, chairman; Z. F. Nc
Even of the Daily News. William
Moore of the Washington Times and
Aubrey Taylor of the Washington
Post.
James Norbert Doyle Of the Wash
ington Herald was named chairman
of the entertainment committee. His
assistants will be German Hendricks
and John Haverty of the Washington
Post, Cleland c. McDevitt of the
Washington Times, William H. Cla-
gett of The Evening Star and Robert
Bolton of the Washington Herald. K.
F.. McEwen was elected vice presi-
dent to represent the Daily News.
The club adopted resolutions ex-
pressing appreciation for the co-op-
Grafton of the police officials in aid
ing newspaper men to "cover" the
Shrine convention. Copies were or
dered sent to Commissioner James
+. oyster and Maj. Daniel Sullivan,
superintendent of police.
Headquarters Detective Jim
SDringman was presented with an
engraved fountain pen as a token of
appreciation for his assistance in
making the clubs first dog watch"
success.
Evening star., 1923-06-27

pacity 10 125. there were in camp
about 140.
Evening star., 1923-06-27

many Army officers that American
rifle experts are walking the high
way to success in their attempt to
perfect a rifle which has been long
sought as the ideal infantry weapon
The Garand, which is named for it's
inventor, John c. Garand, veteran
employe of the Springfield arsenal,
will allow sixty shots per minute by
the semi-automatic feature. whereas
the Springfield rife, the Army's
standard, recognized as the most ef
ficient infantry weapon during the
shots per minute tccause of its
election bolt and magazine features.
Evening star., 1923-06-27
Camp Good Will Opens With 135
Children and Mothers attending


| after which a new contingent will
come. They greeted the beautiful
site with cheers and shortly began
to make themselves at homo.
Automobiles loaned by NJ. Golden
berg, Lansburgh q Bro. House &
Hermann and William ]. Flather, jr.,
took the party to the camp. AS the
camp Is more than q mile from the
street cars, the committee in charge
is In need of a truck, in addition to
its truck presented by employees Of the
navy yard, to convey the future par
! ties of the summer.
Firms and individuals who can VOL
unteer to furnish trucks for future
parties may communicate with the
Social Service House. 1922 11th street
northwest.
Yesterday Wise Brothers and the
Chestnut Farm Dairy assisted in car
rying several truck loads of mothers
and children to Camp Pleasant, which
reported last night the largest party
that 1t has ever received in the first
installment. While the normal ca
Evening star., 1923-06-27

Camp Good VIII opened today In
it's new site in West Rock Creek
Park with 135 children and mothers
in attendance. The trip to the As
sociateq Charities camp was preced-
ed by physical examinations at the
Thomson School, 18th and L streets
northwest.
Children were examined for in
fectious diseases by DR.. Joseph A.
Murphy, assisted by Drs. c.. b.
Conklin, J. s. Arnold. Z. c. Wilson,
Daniel Hatfield, William Greaney, G..
H. Heitmiller and F. A. Hornaday.
Nurses who assisted were Bertha
Mckay lOhr, Eulalia Coleman, Eulla
Flynn. Inez Eager, Mary Gordon and
Marjorie WoodZell.
The children and their mothers will
stay at the camp for two weeks.
Evening star., 1923-06-27
PARTY OFF FOR COASTS
MONROE DOCTRINE FETE.
Fourteen Latin-American Countries
Represented in Delegation
Leaving Here.

Fourteen Latin American countries
here today to take part in the Ameri-
can historical revue to be held at Los
Angeles July 2. in commemoration of
the one-hundredth anniversary Of the
PRONUNCIATION Of the Monroe doctrine.
A short stop will be made tomor-
row at Chicago and the party will
reach Los Angeles late Sunday. On
the return trip there will be stops at
San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Colo
rado Springs, Denver, Kansas City
and st. Louis.
Those making the trip include Min
listers Alfaro of Panama, Joubert of
the Dominican Republic and Crea-
muno of Costa Rica. and diplomatic
secretaries or attaches representing
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia,
Cuba, Ecuador, Honduras. Nicaragua.
Paraguay Peru and Venezuela.
Evening star., 1923-06-27
HOPE TO SOLVE CRIME.
Special Dispatch to The Star

FREDERICK, Nd, June 27.-In an
effort to clear up the robbery of the
Monrovia Bank. Frederick county, Of
more than a year ago, States Attor-
ney Aaron r sAnders, Frederick. and
States Attorney Theodore Brown,
Carroll county, and Jacob Shawbaker,
cashier of the Monrovia Bank, have
left for Boston, Mass, where Capt.
Osgood A. Gilbert, flfty-f1ve, indicted
for receiving $4,000 in bonds stolen
from the bank, is being held by au-
thorities.
An attempt will be made to bring
Gilbert to this county for trial.
Evening star., 1923-06-27
new MACHINE GUN
INFANTRY SPECIAL
Semi-Automatic War Weapon
Cracks Sixty Times a Minute
Against Twenty-Five of Old.

Development of the Garand semi
automatic rife. recently demonstrat-
ED at the Aberdeen proving grounds,
may result in the use Of infantry
men as machine gunners exclusively
during future wars.
The demonstration has convinced
Evening star., 1923-06-27
BANK CLEARINGS HIGH.
special plsnateh to The Sta.

Special Dispatch to The Star. , III
BALTIMORE, Md, June 27.---In thes
percentage OF increase in bank clear
ings last week, Baltimore led evsEA
city In the country. Total bank cleaf 4
ings in Baltimore. for the week wera
$sS,O96,176, against s64,25S,262 last
year, an increase of 1877 per cent
For the entire country, bank clear
ings totaled $7,975 ,907.142, an increase
OF Al per cent, compared with thss
corresponding week last year
Evening star., 1923-06-27

Vice Commander watson B. Miller of
Washington were among others pres
ent.
E. Lester Jones, chairman Of the
committee in charge of the dinner,
read expressions of regret from Gen.
Pershing and Secretary of the Navy
DENLY, at their in ability to attend.
John Lewis Smith was toastmaster.
Music was furnished by tho Marine
Band
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-07-21
w. C. T. q. TO CELEBRATE
so YEARS OF ENDEAVOR

Columbus-(A. P.)-All the surviv-
ing members of the crusaders of 1874
in the field Of temperance, or their
nearest relatives, will be present at
the fiftieth annual convention of the
National Women's Temperance Union
here September 4 to IA, and arrange
ments are already on foot to make
the event one of historic interest.
The premier spectacle, intended to
call to mind the fact that fifty years
Of temperance endeavor have passed,
and the success that has attended
these efforts will be the March of
to the Constitution" to be
held September 8. The early temper
ance crusades, the growth of the or
ganization, and the development Of
it's work will be pictured in this par
ade with floats and banners.
A special committee of one hun
1red leading women has been formed
% arrange for the convention.