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Evening star., 1912-11-10
Eastern Star Notes.

The annual grand visitation to Mizpah
Chapter, No. 8. took place Tuesday even
ing. and was well attended, despite the
anxiety of all Washington to learn the re-
suits of the national election.
After the report of the grand secretary
and grand treasurer as to the work of
the past year Worthy Grand Matron Fan
ME Taylor delivered an address. Worthy
Grand Patron Charles F. Roberts con-
Dgratulated Mizpah Chapter upon the work
accomplished, notwithstanding the diffi-
culties and unfavorable conditions under
which the year was begun. and upon the
courage by which a chapter had risen
earnest efforts. The reports show that
the chapter had, under the leadership of
Worthy Matron Mrs. Emily G. Rosemond
and Harry X. Pimper, worthy patron. the
best years work since its institution.
Grand Master b. w. Murch, in neat
address, presented the worthy grand ma
rron. on behalf of the chapter, with a sill
YER bonbon dish. Mrs. Plumley of Naomi
Chapter sang solos. Mrs. Bessie Short
presented Grand Worthy Patron Charles
f. Roberts with a pleasant memento in
behalf of the chapter. Mrs. Mary Kunkle
gave humorous recitations. and Dr.
Charles T. Lindsey. in behalf of the men,
bers. presented Mrs. NJ. e. Teachum,
grand lecturer, with a reminder of the
.s1eem in which she is held.
Areme Chapter, No. 10, held it's meeting
Wednesday evening in the chapter room
of the new Masonic Temple, with a good
attendance of members and visitors of
the fraternity. The degrees were con-
ferred by the worthy matron, Mrs. Gene
We've r. Haley, and the worthy patron.
DR.. Grant Barnhart, after which pro-
gram was rendered consisting of a solo
by Miss Eta Austin, recitation by Mrs.
Jennie Porter and solo by Miss Prescott
of Columbia Chapter. Refreshments were
served in the banquet hall.
AT the next meeting, November %,
play will be given by members Of the
chapter
Evening star., 1912-11-10
SEEKS LESS NOISE
Cleveland Able Would EIim-
mate All That's Unnecessary.
LAW IN OTHER BIG CITIES
Cites Instances of Inconsistency
Existing in Municipalities
in America.
LAW IN OTHER BIG CITIES
To the Editor Of The Star:

10 the Editor Of The STAR
In an address before the GEOLOGICAL
Congress August IA. 1912, referring to
the injurious effects of noises, Prof Ed
ward S. Morse of Salem, Mass, urged
that the authorities who govern, or
mlsgovern, us should respond to the
reasonable demands of thousands of
sufferers to whom noise is disastrous
Justice is on the side of those who pro-
test But must we spend out time and
money In litigation, when public opin-
ion and public laws should suffice to
maintain quiet and order?A Appeals to
the courts for damages have repeatedly
resulted in favor of the complainants.
One theater in Boston was awarded
$69.000 damages from the Boston Ele-
waited Company because its patrons,
WideaWake and in good health, were
unable to catch all the words of the
play. In a recent case the supreme
court of Massachusetts, adjudged that
a man was entitled to rest and repose
night or day. and the building of a
garage in a residential portion of the
city was prohibited.
Often our laws seem very inconsist-
ent, e. g., mufflers must be used on
motor boats to deaden the sound, but
no muffiers are ordered for locomotives
or steam whistles which resound
throughout the night to the misery of
.lany. In New York city the ordinances
'i'ohibit a teamload of iron bars clang-
--g through The streets. but allow the
Glowing of thousands of tugboat
whistles. In nearly every city the laws
prohibit noises in the street at night.
and yet permit the barbarous steam
whistle. Boards of health have apol-
ished The public drinking cups and tow
els, but allow the nerve-exhaus,ing
steam whistle to continue. In case or
special severe illness tan bark is
spread on the streets in front of the
houses and sometimes the street is
closed to traffic but three or four times
day, morning, noon and night, the
useless shrieks of dozen factory
whistles penetrate the SickrOOm
Evening star., 1912-11-10
Business Methods in the Home.

! Thomas Dreier. In the Nautilus Magazine.
Homes fail, as business houses fail. be-
cause of inefficient management But in
efficient management. it is safe to say,
is most often the result of a lack Of a
single purpose. clearly defined ideal.
or differing ideals. You may remember
what Amiel says in his Journal: Beyond
| the element which is common to all men
there is an element which separates them.
, This element may be religion, country.
| language, education. But all these things
being supposed common, there still
mains something which serves as line
of dernarcation-namely, the ideal To
have an ideal or to have none. to have
this ideal or that-this is what digs CULTS
between men, even between those who
live i'm the same family circle, under the
same roof or in the same room. You
must love with the same love, think with
the same thought as some one else il
you would escape solitude"
Let us repeat the names of the four
essential departments of the home.
First, department of administration.
Second. department Of finance.
Third, department OF production or pro-
viding.
Fourth, sales.
The hdspand is usually recognized as
head of the first, is generally head of the
second, while the wife has charge of the
last two. Neither Is independent. Neither
is dependent They are iaterdependent.
Unless they need one another they do not
belong together. The only reason a man
and woman should marry is to supply
one anothers needs and in supplying
those needs supply the needs OF society
The home, therefore, exists for two rea-
sons:
Ffrst-To supply the needs of those
within.
Second-To supply the needs of those
without.
It's success as an institution Will be the
sum of small successes. just as the per-
sonality Of the home will be compounded
of the personalities of all persons i'm the
home What is within the people will
work itself into the home. and. what is
within the home will surely work itself
into society. Dissatisfaction, hatred.
lack of harmony. ineffic'ency in the home
will manifest itself so that the world may
read.
Evening star., 1912-11-10
nAMQNG THE
In FRATFRNlTIESl

warning to those who have trodden them
and left something important undone.
There is a foreshadowing of a porten-
tous event to occur in the near future in
the announcement of an article of the
code of the Imperial Council which re-
lates to the election of officers: resume
of things we can all be thankful for !:
the usual injunction to mob es who have
candidates for the caravan, and the
characteristic Harrison Dingman con-
tribution of optimistic and fraternal
cheer The cover page of the program
bears black cat rampant surmOunted
with fez and posed on the edge of a
back fence, with lunar halo.
Arminius Lodge. No. %. is making
preparations for it's annual grand vista
ton November 10.
King David Lodge, No. p. which called
off its communication of November , be-
cause of the interest in the election. an
nounces the exemplification of the NJ. NJ.
degree November 10.
Evening star., 1912-11-10
How Ram Bores Holes.
From Harper's Weekly.

From Harpers Weekly.
When rain fails it does not actually
soak into the earth, but boreS its way in.
forming tiny tubes. These tubes are so
small that it would be impossible to insert
hair in one of them without bursting
its walls. Sometimes the tubes are bored
down to a depth of four or five feet.
When the surface dries the water evapo-
rates from the tubes. just as 1t would
from pipe. If the tube is twisted 1t
takes lonrer for the water to evapOrate
II one takes a rake and stirs the ground
after each rain he breaks the tops of the
tubes, and the water will stand in them
for months. In this way the farmers of
the west, on the semi-arid lands. store the
rainfall one year. and raise a crop Of
wheat every other year-there being suf-
fc.ent water in two years, but not enough
In one, to raise crop.
Evening star., 1912-11-10

Tuesday evening next Esther Rebekah
Lodge will .naugurate a series Of assem-
bly, dances, to be continued monthly un-
til further notice. All members of the or
der are invited to attend. Dancing COM
mences promptly at o'clock
Evening star., 1912-11-10
ODD FELLOWS.
LODGES.

LODGES.
Nov. 11-Covenant, No. 13: degree.
Union, No. IL; Beacon. No. 10,
and Langdon, No. 26; business.
Nov 12-Washington. No. 6: Amity. No.
q: Golden Rule, No. 81: degree.
Nov. 13-Harmony, No. 8; grand visitation.
Eastern. No. Z; Federal City, No.
20; degree.
Friendship, No. IL; business.
Nov. 14-Columbia. No. 10: degree.
Excelsior. No. II, and Salem,
No. %; business.
Nov. 15-Central. No. /. and Metropolis,
No. 16; degree.
Phoenix, No. IS; business.
ENCAMPMENTS
Nov 12-Fred. d. Stuart, No. :: degree.
Nov. 13-Columbia. No. 1: degree.
Nov. 15-Magenenu, No. 4 visitation.
REBEkAH LODGES.
Nov 11-Esther. No. 5: degree.
Nov. 15-Miriam, No. q: degree.
PATRIARCHS MILITANT.
Nov. 16-Cantcn Washington, No. /; drill
and social session.
Evening star., 1912-11-10
MASONIC.

LODGES.
Nov. 10-Dawson. No. 10. 3 pm. religious
exercises mt Masonic and East
ern Star Home.
Nov. 11-Dawson. No. l6. +. C.
Stansbury, No. "a, +. c.
Nov. l2-Acacia. No. Is. NJ. NJ
Takoma. No. %, grand visitation.
Nov. 13-Harmony. No. II. NJ. NJ.
School Of instruction.
st. Johns Mite Association.
Nov. 14-The New Jerusalem, No. 8. grand
George c. Whiting. No. %, F. c.
Nov. 15-Columbia. No. B. memorial serv-
Lebanon, No. I. NJ. NJ.
ROYAL ARCH CHAPTERS.
Nov. 11-Mount Vernon, No. 3, P. NJ. and
NJ f. NJ.
Nov. l2-Mount Horeb. No. Z. r. A.
Potomac, No. s. p. NJ. and NJ.
Nov. 13-Seh0o of Instruction.
Nov. 14-Washington, No. =, business
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR COMMANDMENTS.
Nov. 12-Dc Molay Mounted, No. 4, busi-
ness.
Nov. 15-Columbia, No. 2. Order OF the
Temple and Malta.
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH
RITE.
Nov. 12-Evangelist Chapter, Rose Croix,
EASTERN STAR CHAPTERS.
Nov. 11--Temple No. Is: Columbia, No. Is.
Nov. 12-Electa. No. 2; Bethlehem. No. Z.
Nov 13-Naomi No. ;: Brookland. No. IL.
Nov 14-William r. Hunt, No. 49,
Nov. 15-Martha. No. 4.
Evening star., 1912-11-10
Whistles Limited Abroad.

The chairman of Massachusetts,
railroad commission visited Europe a
few years ago and reported that the
minimizing of noise from locomotives
specially attracted his attention in Eng
and, Scotland, France and Switzerland.
The whistle is not always useful; the
value of the whistle as a danger signal
is impaired by it's constant use at
mere crossing. In the recent annual
report of the railroad commissioners
they say, I'VE concur in the opinion
strongly expressed by our predecessors
that much of such whistling is need
less, that it is an inexcusable annoy
ance to the public, an infringement on
their rights. and in many cases an
indictable offense. The public is justi-
fled in bringing suits for damages, and
will win it's suit every time.
Carlisle. in one of his protests, says
1.-The steam whistle is the worst of all: /:
t is like the shrek of ten thousand
cats, and every cat of them all as big
as a cathedral"
There are many other unnecessary
noises that should be suppressed. The
crying of Sunday papers in the early
morning has been promptly suppressed
in many cities, but is permitted in
Washington. An eminent writer has
said: Among the most certain tests of
the state of civilization reached by any
country are the - minimizing of
noise as to which we are still in the
depths of degradation"
Evening star., 1912-11-10
Quiet in Berlin.

Considering the great city of Berlin.
not steam whistle is permitted. no
loud hucksters' cries. no rafting wagons.
no piano playing after certain hour
at night.
Senseless and deafening noises char
acterize the savage. Gentleness and
quiet ways characterize the cultivated
man. Formerly we celebrated the
Declaration of Independence with a bed
lam of racket by persons that never
realized the significance of the day, yet
all that was checked when he realized
that explosions, confiagrations and
numerous deaths followed each such
orgie May we not for similar reasons
reform all our unnecessary noises?
CLEVELAND ABBE.
Evening star., 1912-11-10

Wednesday evening the annual visit of
Grand Master Gerberich and his grand
officers to Harmony Lodge, No. 8, will be
made, and it Is his desire that a large
representation from all the lodges be
present. 1t is well known to District Odd
Fellows that q visit to Harmony Lodge,
No. 8, means good social evening.
Evening star., 1912-11-10


mo officer or enlisted man will be per-
! mitted to fire on the target range during
| the target year Of 1913 unless he has re-
ceived instruction in sighting drill and in
gallery practice, or unless he has pre-
viously qualified as marksman or better in
special course e.
Troops armed with the revolver must
have preliminary instruction before firing
on the range.
| During time from November IS to De-
cember IA. 1912. and January, February
and March, 1913, each officer and enlisted
| man of the infantry arm who did not
qualify as marksman or better during the
target year Of 1912. or in previous years
will be given at least one sighting drill
and one position and aiming drill at each
of the positions prone. sitting. kneeling
and standine) in gallery during month OF
November 1S to December If, 1912 and
gallery practice at the prone. sitting.
kneeling and standing positions during
months Of January, February and March,
1913. Men attending afternoon drills will
be given above mentioned instruction.
''The gallery will he assigned two even
ings each month during November IS to
December H. 1912, January, February and
March. 1913. to organizations as follows:
1st Battalion. 1st Infantry, first and
second Wednesdays of each month.
Second Battalion. 1st Infantry. third
and fourth Thursdays Of each month.
Third Battalion, 1st Infantry, third and
fourth Fridays Of each month.
First Battalion, I'd Infantry, third and
fourth Tuesdays Of each month.
Second Battalion, I'd Infantry. third and
fourth Mondays Of each month.
Third Battalion. I'd Infantry, third and
fourth Wednesdays of each month.
First Battery Field Artillery, first Fri
day of each month.
Signal Corps Company, first Tuesday of
each month.
- ~
Battalion commanders, staff officers
and non-commissioned stats will fire with
their battaliOns. Regimental field and
staff officers and non-commissioned STATS
will fire with some battalion of the regi-
ment or on the fourth Saturdays of each
month.
"Oflcers of staff departments and post
non-commissioned staff will fire on the
fourth Saturdays of each month
Bands will practice the fourth Satur-
days of each month or at voluntary prac-
tice.
.'The first two companies alphabetically
Of each battalion will take the first night
in each month assigned to the battalion
and the second two companies the second
night; but any man absent on his regular
night in any month will practice the
other night in the same month.
'The officer in charge Of the gallery
The Washington herald., 1912-05-12
FIGHT WITH SLOAN
LED TO DOWNFALL
Trainer Bottin Is No Longer EN-
plOyed By T. W. Meyers,
Horse Owner.

Paris, May lin spite of their great
success, Theodore W. Meyers. Of New
York, has taken his horses from Trainer
Bottin and has put them in charge of
Van Der Poele. Bottin is prominent in
racing circles, and is the man who sold
Frank ]. Gould his fine property at Mai
son Lafitte.
The 7frst day Trainer Bottin took out
Meyers horses he won two races with
Wimbledon and Anvil. Hence the wonder
why the horses have been taken from
him without an explanation. Some light
has been thrown on the subject by the
statement that Bottin wouldn't stand for
the interference OF Tod Sloan in the
stable. Sloan is friendly with Meyers
and was constantly offering advice and
direction, though he has no license to
train.
Sam Hildreth's license is still held up
for some unknown cause.
H. P. Duryea's racing stable is suffer-
ing because of a serious accident to his
famous colt Shannon, which won the
first classic race for his owner in France.
Shannon was frightened by an automo-
bile and ran away. He cut himself badly
and was not found until the following
morning. Duryea's American trainer,
Murphy, is trying 20 cure the colt.
American jockeys are in such demand
ride in Germany and Belgium II only for
one race. For instance, Winnie O'Connor
has been invited to ride in Hamburg this
summer, and has just ridden in Brussels
for the Russian racing woman, Nine.
Cheremeteff.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-12
FRANCE UNAFRAID
OF POSSIBLE WAR
Decision to Increase German Army
Does Not Alarm Her
Officials.

Paris, May 11.-France is as firm q
partisan Of peace as she has been all
these years, but she is not afraid OF war.
limo was when the idea OF the posi-
bility Of an outbreak OF hostilities with
the puissant neighbor on the eastern
frontier createdSa feeling akin to trepi-
dation among the population. But all that
Is over now. II such q war IL ever TO
come, II will be accepted with resigna-
ton, but also with confidence. Such is
the effect of the serious crisis which
caused so much anxiety throughout the
civilized world in the latter half OF 1911.
The decision Of the German govern
ment to increase the imperial army Is
naturally the subject Of a good deal OF
comment and speculation on this side Of
the border, and naturally different views
are expressed on the matter. Gen. Bon
nal. than whom no higher authority on
military questions exists in this country.
has Just given his opinion. and It Is both
clear and eminently reassuring. The gal
liant oficer begins with the argument
that as Frances eastern frontier is I'm
tied in extent. and as, even II the neu-
traIity of Belgium and Switzerland were
violated, Il would not exceed 80 miles,
1 10000 men would sufice to cover II.
And this million France possesses. Be-
hind this force there would be a number
Of reservists. almost equal, in fact. to the
German army, so the increase that has
been decided on would not make so great
q difference after all.
Gen. Bonnai says that the Importance
thus paid to mere numbers Is a survival
Of the terrible year, when the French
had often to fight at the rate of one TO
ten, but this is not the case now.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-12
CHOICE OF ENVOY
FORBBODES WAR
Baron Won Bieberstein Sent to Lon
don as Germany's Strong
Man.

Berlin, May 1.-THE choice Of Baron
Marsechall Won Biebberstein as German
Ambassador to London is regarded by
many in the weIl-informed inner circles
Of Berlin as the last act but one in the
great tragic drama Of the Angio-German
relations. This opinion conflicts diametri-
caIly with the view Of the London papers
that the baron is being sent to England
as dove of peace
Baron Marsechall iE not an expert in
diplomatic negotiations and not liquida-
tor of difficult situations. He is not a
man of compromise, but an emphatically
strong man. capable of acting energeti-
cally and decisively at the critical mo-
ment. His whole remarkable career at
ConstantinopIe has been one long sue
cession Of crushing diplomatic victories
gained over his rivals by the sheer weight
of his forceful energy.
It is looked upon here as a great mis-
take to regard his dispatch to London
come to terms with England. 1t is held,
on the contrary, that no such desire ex-
lists, and, therefore, Won Bieberstein goes
to London in order to be there when the
moment arrives for Germany to strike
her Iong-planned blow at British suprem-
scy.
That time is approaching 1t has not
teen delayed by Lord Haldane's mission
to Berlin. II is generally thought in
Berlin that Haldane has failed to achieve
anv definite results. Germany could not
respond to his advances without sacri-
flcing her ambitions. She will not sac
riice them, but will insist upon their
fUlhllment.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-12
NEW SOCIAL FORM
In LONDON NEAR
Queen Victoria's Custom in Regard
to Drawing-rooms May
Be Re-established.

London. May ia projected royal
ARRANGEMENT which society is viewing
with concern and alarm is the Queens
decision to consider adopting Queen
Victoria's custom in regard to drawing
rooms and holding them in the after
noon. The appearance in full court
dress in the glare Of daylight is some
what trying for middIe-aged women and
even young ones in the bloom Of beauty
do not prefer II.
The habits of the present King and
Queen are the reverse OF King Edward
and Queen Alexandra. The late King
was an inveterate night bird, whereas
King George and Queen Mary desire to
retire early. So in all probability
drawing-rooms will be resuscitated the
present season.
Another,change Is that the royal gar
den party Is to be held at Windsor Cas-
tie this year instead OF Buckingham
Palace The function is to take place
in the middle Of July.
His majesty has lead the fashion in
hours this season. BY 7:3o he Is up and
about and often in the grounds OF the
palace waiting the arrival Of his post.
The dinner hour is now 7:3O instead Of
s:5, as in the last reign. And the King
has a strict rule of retiring at II o'clock
except, of course, on nights of state
functions The Kings doings are al
ways watched by society and one result
Is that invitations to dances are now for
900 instead Of $3.50.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-12
Queen Alexandra Interested
In Developing Model Dairy
ALI of the Butter for Royal Household Is Under Her
Supervision.
Supervision.

London. May 11.-oueen Alexandra has
been devoting much of her attention
lately TO the development OF her model
dairy. She passes hours there nearly
every day. This dairy was built on the
plan Of those TO be found all over Den
mark, and the whole of the butter re-
quired for the use of the royal house.
hold. not only at Sandringham and York
Cottage, but at Buckingham Palace and
Marlborough House as well, Is made
there. Her majesty also frequently
sends hampers to the Prince Of Wales
and to Prince Albert while the latter is
at Dartmouth. s.
These hampers contain not only de-
licious butter and cream, but new-laid
eggs, cheese, and other dainties. The
late King used TO take the keenest in
terest in this dairy. and paid frequent
visits TO il while staying at Sandring-
ham. Many people have inspected this
building with q view to erecting similar
establishments on their own estates,
among the visitors being the Duke of
Westminster. who has lately equipped
a very welI-arranged dairy upon his
Eaton Hall estate.
Within the next few days the best de-
signed, most efficiently equipped. and
Iuxuriantly furnished OF all motor cabs
in the country will be plying for hire on
the streets of London. They will be en-
tirely owned. managed, controlled, and
worked by drivers. every man Jack OF
whom is a trade unionist.
The scheme is the outcome of the re-
cent motor drivers strike. II had its