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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-07

Pittsburg. Mass, July 6.-Thonlas Fitz-
gerald. Of Troy. n. Y, a fireman on
the Boston and Albany Railroad, was
probably fatally scalded to-day when the
cab of his engine was sideswiped by a
freight car which stood on a side track
near the Berkshire Mill in Adams, Mass.
Fred Mcmillan. Of Pittsfield, the ensi
neer was not injured. Fitzgerald suffered
terrible agony and was hurried TO hos
pital
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-07

Findley. Ohio. July "a large amount
Of spamps and money were secrued by
yessmen, who blew the safe in the post
ONCE at Mount Blanchard. Ohio. early
to-day.
The exact amount taken will not be
known until the portmaster examines
his book The robbers escaped without
leaving . clew.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-23
RULES FOR CHARACTER BUILDING.

l. Learn to govern yourselves and to be gentle patient
Guard especially health irritation
and trouble and soften them by
and
Never speak or act in until have your
Remember that valuable as the gift of speech ,Isnc. is often
valuable
Do much from Others Obear and forgive as
you desire forbearance and forgiveness yourself
Never retort sharp word 1t is the
makes the quarrel
T. Beware of the disagreement
8 Learn speak n gentle voice
Learn say kind and pleasant things whenever opportunity
Study the character EACH ympze with all in their
troubles however small
Do not neglect little things they comfort OF others
the smallest degree
Avoid moods and pets and fits of sulkiness
Learn to deny yourself and prefer others.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-23
WIFE's FAITH SAVED HIM.

Man Revived After Being Pro-
nounced Dead by Doctor.
Butte AIoutJ Dispatch to New York Sun.
John Brown, an engineer Oh q North
ern Pacific passenger train running be-
tween Butte and Logan, fert for dead
by doctors, recovered in remarkabl
manner and to-day returned to his run
on the road. Brown was struck by
lightning. When aid came to him he
appeared to be dead. and an attending
physician so pronounced him.
Browns wife, a devoted Catholic, came
upon the scene after Brown had been
apparently dead for twenty minutes
She ran into the church and procured
some holy water with which she bathed
his face; soon he showed signs OF life and
half an hour later. was able to walk
home.
The lightning had burned all the hair
on the back Of his head, melted a collar
button at his throat welded the two
hands OF his watch together at exactly
$50 o'clock, melted the chain Of his
watch. tore the heels OF his shoes, and
melted the eyelets on the shoes and left
streaked lines on his body from the
crown OF his head to his toes.
As he took his train out OF Butte later
he declared that he felt no IN effects
from his encounter with the lightning.
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well chosen words, presented Mrs Cas-
well hand-painted fruit dish from her
many friends and co-workers. Mrs. Cas-
well asked the commander and record
keeper OF Victor Hive No. u and Lib
erty Hive No. to come forward as
representatives Of the banner hives OF
the District, each OF these hives having
held the banner several consecutive terms.
Mrs Lanford, commander OF Victory
Hive. and Mrs. Whittleton. commander
Of Liberty Hive, expressed their deter
rnination to work hard to retain these
honOrs. Both Independence Hive No.
and Brightwood Hive No. . are compel
ing for these banners.
The evening session was in charge Of
National Hive No. l, and was opened
by professional march OF officers. led
by the guard team. Mrs Jessie K.
Eager. D. S. c., and Mrs. Melva ]. Cas-
we'll State commander. were escorted
to seats Of honor during this ceremony.
Mrs. Fannie E. Walter. commander of
National Hive No. l. presided during
the entire evening with her usual Grace
and dignity. The Junior guard team OF
National Hive, in their mildly uni
forms, ELECTED continuous applause dur
ing their beautiful evolutions Miss
Helen Walters Is their efficient captain.
Miss Catherine Warner gave a recita-
tion, followed by a violin solo by Miss
Bronson, which were enthusiastically re-
ceived.
Miss Hazel Reader. an accomplished
vocalist, rendered two selections Both
artists were accompanied by Miss
Florence Palmer. Mrs. Eager was then
introduced by Mrs. Walters, and delight
ed everybody with her lucid explanation
Of the benefits OF this great order.
Miss Mary T. Dunn. of1cial prompter
OF National Hive, gEve the lectures Of
the second degree in an impressive man
ner with stereopticOn Illustrations.
Among the visitors noted was Mrs
Margaret B. O'NenL D. D.. of Mary
land and Delaware. After the presen-
tatiOn OF policies TO new members. the
meeting adjourned. but many fingered
to enjoy a social time and extend greet
ings and wish bon voyage TO their guest.
Mrs Eager. Thus closed one of the
most pleasant and most successful affairs
ever given by this progressive order IN
the District. Much credit Is due the
various committees for the successful
termination Of their faithful work
Union Hive No. s. Ladies OF the Mac
cabees Of the World. will give a name
social next Thursday night at North
east Temple. Twelfth and H Streets
Northeast An interesting programme
has been arranged.
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meeting of that body The members of
the order, through the State Deputy of
Illinois, lie Roy Hackett, are arranging
for a special train for the delegates
and their friends TO leave CHICAGO on
Sunday, August l. The Antlers Hotel
will be the headquarters for the Supreme
Council during the sessions which are
expected to take up three DAYS. The
delegates to the Supreme Council from
the District Of Columbia are State
Deputy Edward P. Harrington, and
Past State Deputy Thomas ]. Donovan.
II is expected that a number Of the
members Of the order will take advant-
age Of the opportunity TO participate in
the sessions OF the council, and at the
same time avail themselves Of the hospi-
tality Of the Western members Of the
order.
The K Of c. building committee has
Installed a complete ventilating plant
in the building in z Street, as well as
complete set Of cooling fans. As a re-
suit both OF the halls are now comfort
able during the warmest weather, as
was evidenced during the week Of June
g. when the building was crowded at
all hours with members and visitors,
and the work Of the building committee
In installing the ventIlatinE plant has
been the subject Of much favorable
commendation.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-23
SECRET AND FRAIERNAL- SOCIETIES
ODD FELLOWS CALENDAR.

ported that nearly all Of the Grand Lodge
oficers from the District Of Columbia
win accompany these degree teams on
that occasion.
Mount Nebo Encampment, No. 6, held
its regular semi-monthly session last
, wednesday evening. The attendance was
good, and after the eonferrinE Of the
Golden Rule degree upon several candi-
dates for Magenenu Encampment, No. 4
the semi-annual election Of ofncrs Of
Mount Nebo was held. resulting IN the
election Of the following officers: Chief
patriarch, W. B. Berlin; high priest. F.
A Norway; senior warden. F. F. Ball;
scribe, Thomas w. Fowler; treasurer, Z.
C. Grumley. and Junior warden, o. II.
Booth. The installation Of these officers
viii occur on the evening Of the first
Wednesday in July.
The correspondent for Amity Lodge,
No. q, has filed with the grand sec
retary the following for publication in
the fraternal news column. The meet
ing Of the lodge held last Tuesday even
ing. was very encouraging, the attend
ance being the largest for some time
It was again necessary to postpone the
comforting of the initiatory degree, as the
candidates failed to be present. Several
IEuAludlAouH hAdAG ANA NAAG NAAANCAa
for the coming term, and on next Tues
day evening, the election viii be held.
which Il is reported will be very spirit
ed, as there will be contestants for sew
eral Of the ofices. Brother August Kruse
Of Harmony Lodge, No. 9, was present
and delivered one Of his famous ad-
dresses on Odd Fellowship. All members
Of the order are cordially invited to at
tend the meetings of Amity Lodge.
The committee on Pen-Mar Reunion
VIII meet again tomorrow evening at
7:3O O'Clock in the blue room. Odd
Fellows Hall. The attendance at the
first meeting held two weeks ago was
very satisfactory, but the chairman,
Deputy Grand Master E. d. Thompson,
desires that a representative from every
lodge, and encampment will be present
as matters Of Importance will come up
for consideration. full report from
the railroads relative to car service,
time Of starting, and return and ar
rangements for procuring tickets, Will be
made by the chairman for action therein
by the general committee. .
The Washington herald., 1912-06-23
LADIES OF THE MACCABEES.

Last Thursday, the Ladies' Of the Mac
cabees of the World, in the District, held
their school Of instruction In Pythian
Temple, commencing at 10 o'clock in
the morning and closing with the even
ing meeting. Mrs. Jessie K. Eager, OF
Canton, Ohio. D. S. c., was the guest OF
| honor. During the morning session,
Union Hive No. s, Liberty Hive No. Z,
District Hive No. 8, Washington Hive
| No. 3, and Georgetown Hive No. 10 ex-
| emplihed a part OF the beautiful ritual
istic work with credit to themselves and
the order. Liberty Hive having the dis
tinction Of having the largest number OF
members present.
At o'clock in the afternoon the meet
ing was called to order. with Mrs. Annie
z. Lanford in the chair, Victory Hive
No II giving the first degree to a class
Of new candidates in a faultless man
ner. Mrs. Katherine E. Cartner, r. X,
called the roll Of hives for new MEM
bers, and fifty were reported, The guard
team Of Victory Hive won fresh laurels
with Miss Katherine Doyle as Ensign
No. l. and Miss Vinetta Genechlesci En-
sign No. 2 The captain. Mrs Sarah V.
Darling received several handsome bou-
quets and two cut glass nappies as a
token Of the appreciation Of her work
The short form OF initiation was given
by Independence Hive No. L This hive
has the distinction Of having the largest
number OF candidates for the class. The
flower fund march by BrightwoOd Hive
No. was perfect, Mrs. Detwiler, COM
mander presiding. Receiving the new.
password by Columbia Hive No. and
draping OF charter by Brentwood Hive
No. II, Of Mount Rainier. Nd, completed
the forms Of the ritual Every hive
acquitted itself nobly in the parts as
signed. Mrs. Katherine E Hnpert. COM
mander OF Fulton Hive No. 5, Of Balti-
more, was then introduced and gave a
short address expressing her love for
this great order. and her personal 10y
atty to IT. Miss Laning. one Of the
guard team Of Fulton Hive, was also
present.
Mrs Jessie X. Eager was then intro
duced by State commander. Mrs. Melva
]. Caswell, and gave a most interesting
talk. cOmplimenting the hives upon their
excellent work, and urging them on to
greater achievements. A handsome ster-
ling silver bag was presented Mrs. Fager
by the various hives OF the District, in
appreciation OF her good work among
them. Mrs. Maggie MorcOck. pianist for
the occasion, was given a handsome
piece Of cut glass in recognition Of her
faithful services. Mrs. Eager, in a few
The Washington herald., 1912-06-23
Items, General and Personal,
Of Interest to G. PO. Workers

stepped OF the curb. an auto dashed
around the corner and knocked him down.
II. ID. Young, also Of the proOfroom,
witnessed the accident, assisted in hav-
ing McCarty taken to a hospital, and later
to his home. Mr.. McCarty was severely
injured about the head, and suffered a
conclusion Of the brain, and the shock
seems to have affected his sight. as he
has been able to see only slightly since,
and the physicians are fearful of the
impairment Of sight being permanent.
John B. CMajor) woodelI, Of the bind
cry, received the sad intelligence early
in the week Of the death Of a younger
brother, which occurred at the hospital
in Mare Island, Cal
The Iroquois Fishing Club has added
motor boat to its equipment, and
Commodore Frank Smith Is said to be a
most competent engineer.
Julius johnson, Mike Serrano and a
number Of other G. P. o. people, have
summer shacks at Glen Echo.
W. c. Beddow, timekeeper Of the night
proofroom, is winding up the fiscal year
with a vacation Of fifteen days.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-23
THE RED MEMS CALENDAR.

June si-osss. rhbs. No. e. Fihh and Street,
5uns s-oscsola Trsbs. No u. M.souis Han. Ana.
costa; Idaho Tribe. No. IS. Northeast Temple,
Twelfth and Streets Northeast; seltese Tfibs, No
s PapsEh.ngzT ban. ssIsnth and ID streei'
Northwest
June 3-whits EaEis Council. No & Fifth aud G
Streets Northwest
June a-LoSan Tribs. No 9. Red Mems hall. Wis
eonsin Avenue and n Street Northwest; Sioux rribs.
No. q. Odd FslloSs Hall K Street. near Fow-and-
a-hah Street. Southwest.
June 8-Seneca Tribe. No. H. Bank Hall ls
PennsylvAnia ATenue Southeast: White EaEis rribe.
No. II, Fifth and G Streets Northwest; MineolR
Tribe. No. a. Masonic Hall Anacnstia: Idaho Coun-
eil. No. L Northeast Temple. Twelfth and H Streets
Northeast
At the election OF Seltese Tribe, No.
1s. L o. R. NJ, there viii be much In
terest shown in the race for sachem,
and II is rumored that Joseph Lewis
will carry the vote
George c. Click. chief Of records of
Seltese Tribe, No. Is, l. o. r. NJ, is
holding the Job down very good, and
II would be a pity to lose him.
R. W. Thompson. great sachem. I. o.
r. NJ, and a member of Idaho Tribe,
will soon renew his efforts in order to
bring new palefaces into the order.
Idaho Tribe, No. Is. L o. r. NJ. held
its regular meetingion Tuesday sleep. the
18th sun. hot moon. Business Of import
ance and a great deal Of Wampum added
to the belt. The tribe is making great
The Washington herald., 1912-06-23

young miss who has Just completed her
eighth grade course IN school, was oper-
ated on for appendicitis in Sibley Hospi.
tai last Thursday. The operation was
successful and the patient is believed to
be out of danger.
George H. Sehorn, a welI-known G. P. o.
printer. has resigned. to engage in the
publication Of a paper in his native State
Of Georgia.
Jeddiah Shaw, a veteran member OF
Columbia Union, has resigned as a COM
positor In the monotype section.
Louis Vogt, Of the linotype force. has
just returned from a thIrty-day trip to
Fort Riley, Okla, where he went as a
member Of the National Guard to partici-
pate in artillery practice.
Frank C. Cannon. monotype keyboard
operator. has been transferred from night
TO day duty.
The recent convention of the Interna-
tional Brotherhood Of Bookbinders at
Detroit was one of the most successful in
the history of the organization, the at
tendance being large and much OF the
business transacted being Of a nature Of
bcAAEAl " lAt membership al large.
President Felix Belair, of the local union,
who was one Of the delegates, was given
good committee assignments, and made
an excellent impression as a debater on
the floor OF the convention
Miss Annie F. Leonard, who was form
erly employed as a press feeder in the
Treasury division. and until recently con-
nected with the main pressroom, died OF
tuberculosis on Tuesday, at the Tuber-
cuIosis Hospital She was well-known
throughout the ONCE, and her many
friends at the printery had assisted her
in every possible manner to make her
comfortable and happy during her strug-
gle with this dreaded disease She leaves
a sister, Mrs. Lou Roache, and a nephew,
Philip Roache, to mourn her demise
The employees sent a magnificent floral
cross with the letters c. p. o. inter-
woven in the vari-eolored emblem, and
will also erect head stone above her
grave. The funeral occurred on Thurs
day morning from ST. Donninic's Church
and was largely attended by employees
from the printing ONCE.
On Monday last while on his way
from the once, at 4:sO Daniel ]. Nc
Carty. specification deskman in the main
proofroom. was struck by an automo-
bile at the corner of Fifth and G Streets.
He had stopped at the curb to allow
= street-car to pass, and Just IS be
The Washington herald., 1912-06-23

by Dan C. Vaughan. in a most accept.
able manner.
Columbia Commandery. No. :. Knights
Templar, conferred the order Of the Red
Cross at its regular conclave last Fri
day night. There was a good attend
ance Of the Sfr Knights and business OF
Importance was transacted.
This cOmmandery is working hard to
have a winning drill team at the Tri-
ennial Conclave, to be held at Denver.
Col. August L, Il. IA, and Is, 1913. The
ladies OF the members OF the command
cry have been very active in raising
funds to assist the team in making the
trip. 1t was announced last night at
the conclave that the ladies had been
so successful in their rummage sale,
which has just closed, that they have
decided to hold another rummase sale
early in September.
The drill committee in Denver has set
aside $1,000 10 be divided in five prizes.
The team representing Columbia Com
mandery has been practicing daily and
II hopes TO reach a degree Of proficiency
never yet attained by a rival drill team.
At its last stated concIave in Masonic
Hall. Georgetown. Potomac Commandery.
No. 3, knights Templar, was presented
a nag, 10 by % feet. by the Ladies' Aux
niary Of Potomac Commandery. The pres
entation speech was made by Sir H. c.
Wagner and responses were made by
Commander E. Hume Talbert and Adjt-
F. S. Hodgson.
This commandery has decided not to
hold any sessions during the months Of
July and August.
Edward Stone furnished the command
cry with vocal selections, which were well
rendered and much enjoyed After the
commandery was closed those present
were invited TO the Banquet hall, where
refreshments were served.
Esther Chapter, No. s, o. E. s.. had
initiatOry work at Its meeting last Thurs
day night, which was conducted by the
regular officers. A musical and literary
followed the initiatory cere-
monies. and refreshments were served.
As this was the last meeting before the
summer season, there was an unusually
large attendance.
Temple Lodge, No 50. F. A. A NJ, will
hold its regular communication on next
night, when the Master Mason
degree will be conferred. This will be one
Of the most important meetings of the
year for Temple Lodge, and It is expected
that a large number Of the members will
be present.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-23

John W. Martin, a former compositor
in the document section, who resigned
several years ago and returned to his
home in North Carolina, is associated
with Fred T. Piercy in the printing
business at Morganton, N. C.
James Willis, OF the spess, document
section, has been promoted from skill
ed laborer to composttor.
Mr.. straub, Of the Christian Herald,
Boston. was a visitor last week He
was employed on the Record in 1s7T-
thirty-fiye years ago.
Theodore W. Waters, skilled laborer
in the document section, night, has re-
signed.
Clarence Lewis, John Mulroy, George
W. Rowland. Daniel McCaIIum, Charles
W. Henry, and Frank Hayslip, Of the
document section, are on this weeks
sick list.
Miss Mary Murray, daughter Of John
P. Murray, Of the proof force, won the
D. A. r. medal for the best essay on the
Revolutionary period, competed for by all
the high schools OF the city. Miss Muir
ray was VI the
class OF Eastern High School Others Of
the proof force who had children gradu-
ated from the high schools this year were
Arthur NJ. Mcmillan, whose son, Raymond
A, was a member Of the class from East
ern; Andrew McGarraghy, daughter Imo-
gene B. c., from Eastern; Claude R
Haines, son Elvans R., from Technical;
George NJ. Ramsey, daughter Esther
Cushing, from Technical. and Harry L.
Murray, daughter Olive Abigail, from
Eastern.
Charley Leeds, the timekeeper Of the
document section. used the last three
days Of his annual leave early this week,
and was one Of the early throng at the
ball game on Tuesday.
James H. Heslet returned to duty in
the night proof room during the week
after ive weeks Of illness.
william NJ Garrett. former secretary
of Columbia Union, who for the past
three years has had charge of the print
ing ONCE of the Insular Commission at
Panama, Is in the city on a visit
Miss Florence NJ Cullen, press feeder,
has been transferred from the interme-
diate TO the day force Of the press room.
Alethea Morgan. daughter of Jesse
Morgan. Of the day keyboard force, .
The Washington herald., 1912-06-23
sUpoRpINATE LopGEs.


nes and election of oficers; Beacon, No Is, Gnc
LanEdon, No. q, election Of odhesrs-
June 3-Washington, No. 9. ana Anity. No. 2. de
gree and election; Golden Rule, No. q. election d
of6ccrS
June ss-Eastsrn. No. :; Harmony, No .. and Fed
eral City, No. %. degree and election. FTsndship
June z-Colmbia No. 10, degree and election
Excelsior, No II, and salem, No. 2, election of ON
ceB
ti0u Of ohosrs; Metropolis No ls. degree and cleo
ENcAMPArENTs.
June 5-Fred D. Stuart, No :. degree and election
June sS-cOlunbian. No. l. degree and election q
REBEKAH LODGES.
June A-Esthsr, No. 5, degree and election q On
June s-Dorczs No. (, election Of o.ic.Ts.
PATRIARCHs MILITANT.
June 3-Canton Washington, No. l. canton dTill.
Last Sunday evening the annual memo
rial services were held in the auditorium
of Odd Fellows Hall. Owing to the storm
that preceded the hour for holding the
services, the attendance was not as large
as it would have been. The remarks OF
Grand Master George Gerberich and the
address Of the evening, which was deliv-
cred by W. w. MILAN, P. G. NJ, @. R.,
and grand patriarch, was listened to by
all present. and was a fitting remem-
brance Of those brothers and sisters who
have passed from our midst during the
past year. The death list for the year
numbered thirty.
The members should bear in mind the
fact that on next Friday evening Fed
eraI City Lodge, Nc. .. and Columbia
Lodge, No. 10, will visit Baltimore by
invitation extended by Grand Master
Fred H Groom, Grand Secretary Jones,
and a committee Of members represent
ing the Jurisdiction OF Maryland to con-
fer the second and thirC degrees upon a
large class Of candidates from several OF
the Maryland lodges, the work 10 be
given in Odd Fellows Temple, conanenc-
ing promptly at p. m. All members Of
the order who expect to attend the con-
ferTing Of these degrees can obtain any
information relative to the time Of leav-
Ing, train service, &C, from any Of the
officers Of either Of said lodges. 1t is re-
The Washington herald., 1912-06-23

headway in teaching the members to hold
interesting meetings. The one held was
unlike the Chicago convention
Joseph Lewis is out for saehem OF Sell
tese Tribe, I o. R. NJ. and II elected
he will try 10 make the tribe feel ike
working. It's a wonder he was not
sachem before
Lewis NJ Bernstein, Of seltsse Tribe.
No. Is. l. o. R. NJ. Is making a hard
fight to get through the stumps in order
that he may get into the great council
soon.
osceoIo Tribe. No. is. L o. r. NJ. met
at its wigwam on Tuesday sleep. 18th
sun, hot moon. Business Of Importance
and wampum added TO the belt. At the
next meeting Of the tribe there viii be
election OF officers Only two tickets are
in the field and much interest Is shown
on both sides, for they both claim the
victory.
Brother George H. F. RoIb. Of osce-
olo Tribe, No. 1s. l. o. R. NJ, is making
great headway in trying to get his tribe
before the paleface world All he needs
is the proper support from the tribe.
Usage Tribe. No. 6. L o. R. NJ. met
on Monday sleep. 18th sun, hot moon. at
their wigwam- Business OF Importance
and wampum added to the belt. The
chiefs degree was conferred upon
Brother George W. Parego.