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The Washington herald., 1913-09-28
K. o. 7. M. Calendar.

September 29-NAtonAl Tent, No. l. Old Masonic
Temple, Ninth and Streets Northwest; Mount Ver-
non Tent No. 4. Northeast Temple, Twelfth and H
Streets Northeast; AnAcnstia Tent, No. 7, Masonic
scptembe- O-Brishtwood Tent. No. 5. Maccabeo
Hall, Brightwuod.
october 2-District Tent. No. 8. Mariners' Temple.
Thursday night. at District Tent, No. s.
there was a very large attendance, and
one Of the impressive things brought to
the attention of the tent was the an
nouncement of the death of Mr.. Visitor
McCeney, one of the faithful members
of the tent, who seldom missed a meet
ing, and at the previous meeting was
present and apparently in good health,
but in a few short hours he was dead.
Commander Sidney Haas, while the char
ter was being draped, called the MEM
bers of the tent to their feet and stood
in solemn silence during the ceremony.
The joint committee on class initiation
held a very well-attended meeting last
Monday night, and, heard reports from
the tents taking part in the work, and
they were highly pleased with the out
look for a good class. and much interest
is being taken by the Several tents in
trying to become the leaders in the race
for the District banner.
The reports are coming in nicely and
the interest is growing, and there are a
large number of the members showing
their appreciation of the liberal offer
made by the Supreme Tent through its
executive.
Bridghtwood tent members are taking
great interest in getting ready for the
class initiation, first because the degree
team from that tent is to put on the
work, and second, that they may hold
their place among the leading tents in
the city, retaining the banner, which is
now held by that tent,
At the meeting OF District Tent. No. s.
last Thursday night, the announcement
was made of the marriage OF the COM
mandcr, Mr.. Sidney Haas, to Miss Re
bekah Mlnsky, whidh took place on Sun
day, September Z. and they have just
returned from trip usually known as the
honeymoon trip. and are now at home
TO their friends at So Street Northeast.
The tent OF which the bride groom is
commander directed the record-keeper TO
send a letter of congratulation to the
contracting parties, Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney
Haas
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28
KING CHRISTIAN ON FILM.
Denmark's Ruler shown In Real
Rescue of Woman from Sea.

Denmark's Ruler shown In Real
Rescue of Woman from Sea.
Copenhagen Denmarkl Correspondence.
The royal family were quietly cruising
recently on their yacht Rita on Aarhus.
on the Jutland coast, when suddenly
from a neighboring cove shots rang out
and shouts for help were heard Tbs
yacht steered in the direction whence
the ominous sounds came. Two boats
we're discovered, the occupants OF which.
a ruffianly crew, were engaged in an ap-
parently deadly combat with rifles and
revolvers, while a goOd-looking young
woman. evidently the object of the fight.
was tearfully wringing her hands in
despair.
The King Immediately gave orders for
a boat to be lowered to assist beauty In
distress, when another crafr was dis
cerned. on which a moving picture oper-
ator was busily turning a handle. When
the true meaning of it all was realized
the Kings yacht discreetly moved out of
range, but the film story wasn't over yet.
The part of the young woman. a we'll
known Copenhagen actress, included a
jump into the sea and a swim ashore.
but before she had got half way home
her strength gave out and she shouted
fer help in good earnest. The Rita's life
beat. with the King on board. hurried
to the rescue. and Christian himself lent
an active hand in helping the semi-con-
scious lady out of the water The mov-
ing picture man did not let such a fine
chance for unrehearsed effect slip ana
now all Copenhagen is crowding 70, ses
the story OF the gallant rsacnss hz .hs
King"
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, for this celebration, at which one of the
unique features viii be the burning Of
the Lights of Pythian Kpighthood." with
statement of the meaning of the colors
of the order. the blue, yellow and red.
The central observance. the Golden Jubi-
lee celebration. of the Supreme Lodge,
will be held appropriately in this city,
where Justus Henry Rathbone and his
friends instituted Washington Lodge, No.
/, the first lodge Of the order, on Febru-
airy 49, 1864.
The demonstration will be held in the
hall of the Willard Hotel. which will be
the headquarters for the three days. Feb
ruary 10, %. and q, 1910. The celebration
will begin Thursday morning and close
Saturday evening, with the following ten
tative program:
Thursday, February 19, Morning-Regis-
tration of the representatives Of the
several Grand Domains. followed by an
informal reception and interchange OF
greetings
Afternoon. Open to the Public-Supreme
Chancellor Hon. T. ]. Carling, of Macon,
Ga, presiding. An address Of welcome
by Hon. Woodrow Wilson. President Of
the United States. who will be invited to
greet the representatives Of an organiza-
ton chartered by the Congress Of the
United States.
Roll call of Grand Domains with a re-
sponse from each. Introduction Of the
survivors of the original lodge of the
order CThere are now two living-Abram
Van Deveer and +. 5. Kimball. both Of
this city,.
Introduction of members of the first
Supreme Lodge, organized April II, 1858
by the Grand Lodges OF District of
Columbia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey,
Maryland, and Delaware.
Evening. Public Meeting-The chairman
of the Golden jubilee Commission, Hon.
William F. Broening. of Baltimore, Nd,
will call the meeting to order, and ill
introduce Supreme Chancellor CARING as
The presiding officer.
A musical program will be rendered by
the choir of Ben Hadad Temple, No.
80. ID. o. X. X, of Baltimore. and others.
Hon. w. J. Bryan, Secretary of State,
and past chancellor OF Lincoln Lodge, of
Lincoln, Neb.. will be invited to give an
address on Fraternity
Hon. Walter B. Ritchie. p. S. C., of
Lima, Ohio, the author of the Pythian
ritual, will be invited TO give an address
on THE Lessons of Friendship" and a
brief address will be given by prominent
member of Congress, who is also a mem
Der of the order.
Friday. February 20, Morning. Open to
the Public-Hon. w. W. Blackwell, p.
5. c., of Henderson, Ky, presiding. A
conference on tire order, its departments,
and its helpers. Addresses will be de-
livefed by the Rev. Fred 5. Atwood.
grand chancellor of Minnesota; Mai. Gen.
A. J. Stobbart. commanding the military
department; Hon. L. b. Hunt, president
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,of the insurance department.; Hon.
Charles z. Rice, Of Buffalo, N. Y, i'm
periaI prince, d. o. K. X; Mrs Ida NJ
johnson. supreme chief, Pythian Sisters,
and others.
Afternoon-for members of the order
only-Judge Charles A. Barnes, P. s. C..
presiding. The story OF Pythian knight
hood.
THE Dawn" Syracuse, Sicily. ilIustrat-
ed address by Supreme Representative
g. w. Penniman.
I Washington 1854" Hon. Fred z. Whea-
ton, supreme keeper Of records and seal.
The Rank OF Page. The team" OF
Peter Woodland Lodge, Of Lynn, Mass.
has been invited to exemplify the work.
Evening-For members of the order
only. Judge George NJ. Hanson, P. S. c..
presiding.
Address by the Rev. A A. Stockdale,
grand prelate OF Massachusetts
The Rank Of knight. The team" of
lola Lodge. Of Dayton, Ohio, has been
invited to exemplify the work
Saturday, February I-Morning and
afternoon devoted to sightseeing under
the direction of the local committee of
this domain.
Evening-The festivities will close with
at the Willard Hotel
In connection with the celebration of
the Golden Jubilee, the local lodges will
endeavor to present a class Of a hundred
or more for initiation.
The roll call meeting of Rathbone
Temple. No. s. Pythian Sisters, Friday
night at the Pythian Temple was one of
the most successful ever held by that or
ganization. The ball had been beauti-
fully decorated under the direction of
Mrs. Della Nichols, the most excellent
chief. with palms, cut flowers, flags, and
the colors of the order. There was a
large attendance of members of both tenn
pies who thoroughly enjoyed the enter
tainment, the numbers of which were
given by the Misses Lois Booth, Garth,
Margaret SheIlenberger Dorothy Colo
day, Elizabeth Wilson, Maud Miller,
Florence Callahan, Mabel Bauman. Helen
JarbOe, Louise JarbOe. and Masters FL
wood Jarboe and Percy Patrick. Miss
Josephine Jarboe acted as accompanist.
Grand Chancellor Stearman made an
address The entertainment committee
consisted of Mrs. Emma d. Bynum.
chairman; Mrs Della Nichols, Mrs. Lii
lian Patrick. Miss Mary r. Steiner, and
Messrs. Ed Wilson and W. A: Fl. Turner
The refreshments committee was COM
posed of Mrs. Olivia AthertOn. chairman;
Mrs. Elizabeth Turner, Mrs. Sarah Oar
ling, Mrs. Emma Motyka, Mrs. Clements,
and Miss Pearle Lease. 1t was an
nounced that Past Chiefs Night would
be October 81, with Mrs. Minnie VOLTS
heimer as chairman, assisted by the other
past officers of the temple.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28
ODD FELLOWS CALENDAR.

I tary of the lodge for many years and
recognized as one of the best in the
Jurisdiction, leaves with her children to
join her husband in Los Angeles CAL
where he has been transferred to a splen-
did position in the government service.
The matter OF a new secretary was then
| taken up, and p. II. G. Sister Maud E.
Brooks, was unanimously elected secre-
tary for the remainder of the term. She,
having been the right supporter to the
noble grand, resigned that position, and
Noble Grand Metler appointed Bro. Till
man for the remainder of the term. The
installation of the newly elected officers
was then performed by p. II. G. and
/, treasurer of Esther Lodge. Linnie 4.
Keiser, the installing officer. Following
this Sister Maud E. Brooks, on behalf Of
the lodge, presented the outgoing secre-
tary, Maud E. Pollock, with a beautiful
travelling bag in a few chosen remarks,
to which Sister Pollock feelingly re-
sponded.
The men then took charge of the lodge
and, to the surprise of its members, held
mock trial. bringing to trial Bro. Oh
lander for charges on burglary. Bro.
Sample acted as judge, while Bros. p.
H. Leary was counsel for the defense,
and Bro. George B. Johnston attorney for
prosecution. The jury was composed en-
Clossbrenner, was found trying to bribe
the jury. and upon charges sustained and
proved he was sentenced by the Judge,
The enormity of the sentence was so
great that the brother was so terrorized
that he dropped dead. He had to be car
ried from the courtroom. The mocktrial
was a splendid success, and thoroughly
enjoyed by the members. Each brother
and sister in the trial acted their part
almost as IL it were real.
The refreshments were .another sur
prise to the ladies. They found upon
reaching the banquet hall that only two
peanuts on each plate could be found.
But after having partaken of the light
food, they were soon treated to a water
melon feast, which had been hidden from
their view.
The men have proved that they can en-
tertain the ladies to successful taste and
are more than anxious for them to re-
peat.
The joint committee of the Rebekah
branch of the order of which Mrs
Roberta E. Volland is chairman, has COM
pleted full arrangements for the celebra-
tion of the siXty-second anniversary of
the Rebekah degree in the auditorium OF
Odd Fellows Hall, Seventh Street North
west, Tuesday evening, October 7. The
committee has made elaborate prepara-
tions, and expect the occasio to be one
of the best held in this Jurisdiction. Hon.
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Secretary of the
Navy, will make the address OF the even
ing. A literary and musical program has
been arranged which is to be followed by
dancing. All Odd Fellows and their
Tfriends are invited.
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Idegree work being especially noticeable
Upon the institution of Esther Rebekah
Lodge, No. ), he and his wife became
members. and their work in that branch
of Odd Fellowship has been noteworthy.
Mrs. Pollock served the lodge for sew
eral years. and until her removal from
the city as recording secretary, and the
members feel keenly her loss both as
secretary and a member.
| The reports received showing the ac-
tions of the Sovereign Grand Lodge dur
ing its session that closed at Minneapolis,
Mimi, a week ago last Friday indicate
that little of Importance to the order in
general was done in the way of new
Legislation. The attendance at the ses-
sion was large, and much regret was ex-
pressed that the next session of the Sow
ereign Grand Lodge could not be held in
this city in 1914, it having been DEM
Ionstrated that the business interests of
the city did not feel warranted in aiding
the order to an extent that would have
brought at least a hundred thousand
members to the Capitol City in Septem-
Der, 1914. 1t was decided to hold the
next session in Atlantic City, N. J., in
stead of Washington, D. c., in the alb
sence of an Invitation being extended by
this Jurisdiction.
On Friday evening Grand Patriarch
John D. Yoakley and his corps of grand
encampment officers will pay Magenenu
Encampment, No. 4. his first grand visit,
and it is hoped that a large number of
encampment members will be present on
that occasion.
The lodge room of Esther Rebekah
Lodge, No. 5, 1. o. o. F., was the scene
of one of the most interesting meetings
yet held, taking place last Monday eve
ming. The occasion was the mems social,
a social gotten up by men entirely, for the
benefit of the ladies, even to the serving of
refreshments. This meeting has been
looked forward to with the greatest an
ticipation by the ladies of the lodge, and
well were they repaid for their waiting
The men held full sway, and surely sur
prised them all.
Noble Grand Anna z. MetIer endeav-
ored to expedite the business of the even
| ing as 'hurriedly as possible, but there
we're several matters of interest that
came up which took time to dispose Of
The committee appointed to report on
the advisability OF holding a minstrel
show and vaudeville made its report, and
an exciting discussion took place among
the members. as there were some who
were inclined to oppose the favorable
report of the committee. The matter was
finally laid on the table for further action
at later meeting. The resignation of
Mrs Mary E. Pollock, the secretary of
the lodge, was the next matter before
the lodge, and while it was expected, 1t
was accepted with the sincerest of re-
gret. Mrs. Pollock. who has been secre-
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a large delegation of the members of
FlaEg Council, No. SO. United Com
merciaI Travellers of America, left last
night by special car over the electric
line at $50 for Baltimore. Md, where
they were the guests of chesapeake
Council. of that city.
Among the delegation from this city
were many of the members of the order
from other jurisdictions who were in
Washington the week-ends They took
advantage OF the opportunity to go TO
Baltimore with the local knights of the
grip and join in the good fellowship
session at that city.
Gloom is a word unknown among the
members of this order, and when you
meet a II. c. T. man you meet a man
who has n smile and a word OF cheer, for
they are the most successful in their
field of endeavor and they know men
and human nature. II certainly proved
CHEEKY gathering in Baltimore last
night, and the time for the return trip.
which began at midnight, arrived alto
gether too soon for the local delegation.
When the visitors arrived in Baltimore
they were met by an escort from Chesa-
peake Council and all marched to the
hall, where a warm welcome was tender
ed and the big program of events took
place. Following the regular work.
speeches were made by the officers Of
both councils. and many OF the visiting
members. The exercises were followed
by a banquet.
Flagg Council is at present very busy
with a special program for next Sat
urday night in this city. when the work
will be eXemplifed by all past counselors
The occasion also will be the official
visit OF Grand Treasurer w. w. Mans
field, member of the local council A
complimentary luncheon will be served
and a large attendance is expected.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28
THE REAL FRA DIAvoLo.
Deserted by His Men and Betrayed
by His PhJsician.

by His I'nysic1an.
| From a Pans Letter.
Gen. Hugo's memoirs tell the story OF
his campaign against Fra Diavolo, alias
Michael Pezza, the Italian brigand who
fought for the Bourbons against Napo-
leon. The general transforms his adver-
sary into a kind Of hero and puts his
personal prOwess in such a dramatic light
that his son. the poet Victor Hugo, found
it necessary to add little or nothing TO
the account to raise it TO the level Of an
epic.
However. NJ. Jacques Rambaud pub
| fishes in the Revue de Paris some new
documents which reduce this campaign
to more prosaic proportions These docu-
ments are the very letters written BY
COmmandant Hugo, the future general,
| to Caesar Berthier, his commander-in-
chief, as well as the formal report Of his
operations drawn up at Naples on No
vember l. 1893.
In his memoirs Hugo from the outset
affects a wonderful confidence: his let
ters prove that he was nightly per-
picked how to deal with an enemy with
whom the whole population was in SYM
pathy. and he frankly confesses that in
, the work of conquest he looks rather to
bribery and treachery than to force of
arms.
His memoirs describe a real battle. the
fight at Bojano, in which his soldiers are
represented as making thirty prisoners
after killing or drowning hundreds of
brigands. His letters are more modest
and speak only of a skirmish in which
| several brigands were killed and only
six were taken prisoners. There is, too,
in these letters nothing about the shot
in his right leg which he afterward men,
tions in his memoirs; on the contrary,
he seems to have moved about with re-
markable agility.
This does not mean that the campaign
against the famous brigand was not de-
Cidedly strenuous, but the military opera
tons would have been singularly fruitless
and Fra Diavolo would have continued
to range the country for many years
had he not been deserted by his men
and in his solitary condition recognized
by village doctor, who won his conf
dence and betrayed him.
Hugo assures US in his memoirs that no
interceded with King Joseph to grant Fra
DiavolO a pardon. There is no evidence of
this and it is not very likely. How could
he have had the face to claim that this
captured brigand should be treated as a
prisoner Of war when from his own show
ing he was a man more celebrated for
crimes than for deeds Of military daring.
more accustomed to take a flight than to
stand his ground and fight? He COM
pared him, indeed, with Mandrin and Car
touche. That means that the hangman'S
rope was too good for him.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28

retary, Malcolm C. Dorsey, and lecturer,
S. Leo Mccarthy.
Grand Knight Charles W. Darr presided
over an enthusiastic and well attended
meeting of Keane Council on Thursday
evening at which action was taken upon
several matters which have been engag-
ing the attention of the council for some
time State Deputy Harrington also ad-
dressed the council, urging the hearty
cooperation of the members of the coun-
Gil in the coming lecture by Dom Gas
duet, and also to the vesper service and
the celebration of Discovery Day. ar
rangements for which are now being
made by the chapter.
Supreme knight James A. FIaherty
visited the city of Washington during
the last week for the purpose of con-
ferring with State Deputy E. p. Har-
rington, and the officers of the vari-
Gus councils and the State Council, and
chapter, relative to making arrangements
for a lecture to be given in this city
under the auspices of the order by the
Right Rev. Abbot Dom Gasquet. This
learned Benedictine author, who is not
only England's foremost Catholic writer,
but also one of the worlds foremost
Biblical scholars, has been appointed by
Commission of the Revision of the Bible.
He is now in America for the purpose
of delivering a course of lectures under
the management OF the Knights of Co
lumbus At the Supreme Council, held
in Boston in August, resolution from
the board of directors was unanimously
approved, that in appreciation of the
compliment implied in the request of the
Right Rev. Abbot Dom Gasquet to de-
liver a course of lectures under the aus
pices of the order. the board would glad
ly undertake the work, not only as a
mark of love and affection for the Holy
Father, but also as an evidence of re-
spect for the greatest historian of our
time. The details for the proposed
lecture have not been arranged, but the
State deputy expects to make a speedy
announcement, so that all those who
are interested in the study of Bible his
tory may have an opportunity to learn
from England's foremost Catholic writer
and Biblical scholar the character and
the scope of one of the greatest tasks
ever undertaken.
The chapter held a meeting on Fri
day evening, all the members being pres
ent, with the State deputy and the Dis
trict deputies and the officers of fhe
State Council. Besides the visit from
Supreme Knight Flaherty, who was pres
ent at the invitation of the officers of
this Jurisdiction, the chapter transacted
a large amount of important business.
Plans for the celebration of the vesper
service and of Discovery Day were dis
cussed and adopted. Each member of
the order will be notified by invitation
to be present at both functions.
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Red Mems S Calendar.

September 9-Ossgr Tribe. No 6, Fifth and
september SO~Tdaho rnbc NJ. Is. Northeast Ten
pie Twelfth and II Streets Northeast
/ October I-osceola Tnbs. No. s TennalStGWn'
| d, C White Eagle Tribe, No. Il. PythiAn Temple
October 2-SiOuX Tnbe. No "a, street, near
a-haIf Street Southwest Logan Tribe, No.
g. Wisconsin Avenue and Street Northwest.
October 3-seneca Tribe. No II, SIG Pennsylvania
Avenue Southeast Mineola Tribc No. "A. AnacOstiA-
DEGREE OF POCAHONTAs.
September So-vsneta Council. No. 6, Fifth and G
| STREETS Northwest.
October i-White Eagle Council. No. 4. Fifth and
oetossT Idaho Council. No. !. Northeast Ten,
pls Twelfth and II Streets Northeast.
The great sachem has arranged the
visiting nights of the great chiefs to the
tribes-which will be as follows: Logan
Tribe, No. S Thursday. October 9; Seneca
Tribe, No. II, Friday, October Il; Mineola
Tribe, No Il. Friday. October Il; Idaho
Council, NJ. /. Friday. October Il: Idaho
Tribe, No. l., Tuesday. November !;
Seltese Tribe, No. 8, Wednesday, No
vember Il; Waneta Council. No. 8, Tues
day. November Is; OsceOla Tribe. No. ls,
Wednesday, November 19; Sioux Tribe,
No. IS, Thursday. November q; White
Eagle Tribe, No. II, Wednesday, Decem-
Der J; White Eagle Council, No. 4, We'd
nesday, December 70; Usage Tribe, No
s, Monday, December Is.
II is expected that the great chiefs
lvisitations this fall will be the best in
years.
Seltese Tribe. No. It. held its regular
meeting last Wednesday. with large
attendance of the members and visitors.
Very important questions came before
the tribe for consideration.
int talks hV the mem hers
and visitors, the council fire was quenched
in regular form. At the next regular
meeting of the tribe there will be re-
freshments.
Idaho Tribe. No Is, held its regular
meeting, with Sachem 5. A. Leatherman
at his stump. Business of Importance
was transacted, and reports made OF
several important committees.
Visitors were: Senior Sycamore s. Pal
matur and Wilbur Simpson. of Sitting
Run Tribe, No. 24I. of Asbury Park.
n. J.: Great Council Press Representative
Lewis NJ. Bernstein, of Seltese Tribe.
No. I6, and Great Guard of the Wigwam
J. E. Dougherty, of White Eagle Tribe
No. II.
Talks were made by Joseph ]. Caylor,
S. PaImatur, w. Kerper, WiIburn Simp-
son, w. II. Garner. Lewis NJ. Bernstein,
and others. Refreshments were served.
Sioux Tribe. No. Is, held its regular
meeting last Thursday. with. all stumps
filled. Business of Importance and reports
of several committees took up the ses-
sion. Interesting talks were made by
the members and visitors.
Usage Tribe, No. s, held its regular
meeting last Monday, with all stumps
filled
MineoIa Tribe, No. Il. held its regular
meeting last Friday, with all stumps
filled. Visitors from all the tribes of
the District were present. After the
regular business the Past Sachems' As
sociation went into session, and import
ant matters came up for consideration
and benefit of the order.