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The local committee in charge Of the
fiftieth anniversary celebration of the
| birth Of the order Of Knights Of Pythias
will hold its next meeting at Pythian
Temple tomorrow evening, when every
member of the committee is expected to
be present.
Century Lodge, No. 3d. having SO re-
quested. the grand chancellor has
the grand lodge officers to that lodge to
| December IL.
Amaranth Lodge. No. o, held very
| interesting convention at its castle hall
| in Northeast Temple last Monday even
| ing, when the rank of knight was con-
| f..rred upon two applicants in amplified
| form. A large attendance of the men,
oers of that lodge as well as many visit
ors from sister lodges were present, and
complimented the lodge on the rendition
of the work.
| The work was under the direction of
Past Grand Chancellor John G. Yost, as
master OF work, and among those TAX
| ing part in the ritualistfc portion were
Rev W. w. Barnes and w. E. Andrews
of that lodge.
| Harmony Lodge held it's annual roll
| call meeting at Pythian Temple last
Thursday with an exceptionally large
attendance of it's members present
The officers of the general committee.
which is purely local. and which will
appointed by the Supreme Lodge. are as
| follows: Chairman, Past Grand Chan
csllor II. p. Wiley: vice chairman, Past
Grand Chancellor John NJ. Kline; secre-
tary. Past Grand Chancellor J. w. Carter.
and treasurer, Past Grand Chancellor
Jefferson Middleton.
The chairman has appointed the follow
| ing committees: Executive committee-H.
F. Wiley, J. M. Kline, ST.. J. w. Car
ter, Jefferson Middleton. T. A. Bynum.
F. H. Melfck, G. e. McAllister. w. A..
| Kimmel, ]. L. Hyde and Albert Kahlert
! The following have been appointed
| members of subcommittee: Reception
| man. Finance-H. NJ vandervort.
chairman: NJ. A. Leese. o. A. Booth
| Publicity and printing-Fred Nice. Smith.
| chairman; s. NJ: Pearson. Franklin H.
man. Badges-C T.: McAilister, chair
| man. Class initiation-W. A. Kimmel,
+, chairman. Music. l.. Hyde. chair
man Public comfort-Albert Kahlert,
chairman. Audit. NJ. Kline, sr,
| The chairmen Of the several committees
| were empowered to increase their COM
| mittees to the requisite number and re-
meeting tomorrow evening. The COM
| mittee on publicity and printing present.
| ed a scheme of a booklet telling the ad-
vantages of the order and other informa-
| tion and was authorized to proceed with
| the work as planned.
| Capital Lodge, No. "a. held its first
entertainment of the fall season Tuesday
evening. Among those who contributed to
the success Of the affair were Past Grand
Chancellors q. W. Baumann and Ames
| F. Medford, who delivered addresses;
| Max Cohen. the violin soloist of the lodge
who rendered several selections. accom-
panied by Milfred Block, and Messrs Leo
Garner, Friedman and Krause with songs
and monologues. Past Chancellor E. r.
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council secretary. Edward p. Hazelton,
and Charles H. Summers, state council
treasurer, and found to be In fine condi-
ton and the council also in an excellent
financial condition. Addresses were made
by Past State Councillors D. Luther Smith
and j. w. Parr. Past Councillors Rue
and Jones and others. Refreshments
were served.
Past Councillor Charles E. Payne of
Potomac Council. No. 20, has been re-
ported improving nicely. Mr.. Payne has
been sick about one year.
At the last session of the state coun-
Gil Of the Junior Order United American
Mechanics a silk flag was offered to the
council bringing in the most members.
Several of the councils are making a
hard fight to win it.
Wednesday night Edward J. Ross
Council, No 26. adjourned its meeting
early to attend the visitation Of Valley
Forge Council, No. 81, Edward J. Ross
Councils visitation will be held We'd
nesday, October 20. and several promi-
nent speakers are expected to be
present.
Thomas Jefferson Council. No. IL, holds
its meetings in the Northeast Temple
Tuesday nights. At its last session sew
eral candidates made application Tor
membership. Past State Councillor
washington P. Evans is the senior leader
of this council.
Francis Scott Key Council. No. %,
expects to have a class to put through
at its meeting October 30. AT the meet
ing Thursday night, State Council Con-
ductor Grover E.. Payne, was present
and made an address, followed by Past
State Councillor Jessie o. Jollir and
others.
American Council. No. 81, Wednesday
night expects, to have one or more can
didates ready to receive the degree Of the
order.
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Ancient Order of Hibernians.

invitations nave Deen ISSUED Tor the
opening of the fall and winter campaign
by Division No. I. An open meeting
will be held this afternoon in it's hall
in the Kidder building. S22 Goth street
northwest, at o'clock. Several promi-
nent members of the order will make ad-
dresses and the principal speaker will be
Edward Hart Of Jersey City, N. ]. Re-
freshments will be served and musical
program is part of the entertainment
Regret Is expressed in the order at the
departure from the city of Francis j.
Kilkenny, a popular and well known
member of Division No. 5. Mr.. Kilkenny
was the founder of the Irish home-going
movement, and recently resigned his po-
sition in the Treasury Department to ac-
cept a more lucrative one in Chicago.
The first division of the Juvenile branch
of the order will be instituted at the next
regular meeting of Division No. 2, Sum-
day afternoon. October 10, in the Eagles
building. President James d. Flynn will
be in charge, and the candidates, Of
which there are forty boys. will be taught
the lessons of the Ancient Order.
Division No. will hold an entertain
ment and smoker at its meeting Tues
day evening in Donohue's Hall, Capitol
Hill. The committee in charge is COM
posed of James J. Breen, Daniel ]. Cal
laghan, George H. Malone, Thomas Nc
Grath Patrick Kennedy and Edward l..
Cogan. An enjoyable program and
buffet lunch have been arranged.
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From the Taller.
Polly, my dear?
Polly-Never.
Lfza-Why?
Polly-Wen, yer see, l. won't marry
Bill wen e amt sober, an e won't
marry me wen g Is.
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be held at the hall. All the members
and friends of the order are invited To be
present. The exercises will be held un-
der the direction of Washington Chapter
and will consist of addresses by eminent
speakers, and of vocal and instrumental
music. The members OF the fourth de-
gree in full regalia will also act as q
guard of honor on this occasion.
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ODD FELLOWS.

LODGES
Oct. 13-Beacon, No. Is, and Langdon,
No. 26. degree; Union, No. II,
and Covenant. No. IL, business.
Oct. 14-Washington, No. 8, and Golden
Rule. No. 21. degree; AImty,
No. ~, business.
Oct. 15-Federal City, No. 20, degree
Eastern. No. Z: Harmony, No.
9. and Friendship, No. IL.
business
Oct. 16-Columbia. No 10, Grand vista.
tion: Excelsior, No. II, ana
Salem, No. -, business
Oct. 17-Central. No. /. and Metropolis,
No. 16. degree; Phoenix, No.
%, business.
ENCAAfPMENTS.
Oct. 14-Fred d. Stuart. No. :. degree.
Oct. 1S-Mount Nebo, No. G, Grand Wis
itation and open NEE ting.
Oct. 17-Magenenu, No. 4, degree.
REBEKAH LODGES.
Oct. l3-Esther, No. B. degree.
Oct. 17-Miriani, No. y, business.
PATRIARCHS MILITANT.
Oct. 1S-Washington, No. I, drill.
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KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.

g
Oct. 13-Decatur, No. 9, business.
Calanthe.. No. II, rank Of esquire.
Equal, No. II. business.
> Oct 1l-Webstcr, No. Z, businese.
Excelsior No. IA, business.
Germania. No. Is. business.
Capital, No. "a, business.
Myrtle, No. 25 business.
Oct 16-Nount Vernon. No. 8. business.
Union, No. e. business.
Oct. f6-Franklin, No. 2, business.
Oct 17-Syfacusians, No. 10. business.
PYTHIAN SISTERS.
I; Oct 15-Friendship Temple. No. 8, degree.
Oct. 11-Rathbone Temple, No. 8. business.
MILITARY DEPARTMENT.
Oct. 15--washington Company, No. j,
business.
Oct. 18-ColdweIl Company, No. Z. special
assembly.
FIFTlETH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE.
Oct. Injecting Of general committee.
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Boyer of Oriental Lodge, No. 6. of Alex
andria, Va, also contributed several vo-
cal solos. The committee in charge was
composed Of Messrs. Harry Cohen, Braun
and Frick.
Capital Lodge will give a series of enter
tainments at the conclusion Of each meet
ing. The Ncommittee in charge promises
something unique for every meeting dur
ing the winter
Mount Vernon Lodge, No. ), has or
ganized a fine team to confer the ranks.
At the conclusion Of its regular busi-
ness every Wednesday evening consider
able time is devoted to rehearsals.
The large attendance and the active in
terest displayed at the recent meetings of
the fiftieth anniversary committee are said
to be encouraging to those who have in
charge the local arrangements for the jul
bilee to be held in February. With the
progress already made it is said to be an
assured fact that this will be the most
notable Pythian affair ever held in the
city.
The members of this domain. it is said,
will have the pleasure Of witnessing at
| the time of the fftieth anniversary the
| work of the finest first and third rank
teams in the United States. They will
be brought here for that purpose by the
Supreme Lodge. It is the purpose Of the
| local committee to make strong enOrt
| to have a class of three or four hundred
candidates ready for these teams, and
every lodge In the city is being urgently
requested to lend every assistance pos
sible toward the accomplishment OF this
purpose.
Acting Grand Chancellor stearman has
decided to make the fall visitations in
the main as outlined and published by
his predecessor, the late Robert SrOufe.
The first visitation will be to Hermione.
No. IL, Georgetown, Wednesday evening.
October %. 1t is especially desired
by the grand chancellor and members of
Hermione Lodge that all Pythians take
notice of the date and then turn out in
large numbers on this occasion.
An innovation In the work OF the Pythi-
an Sisters Is to be inaugurated in Friend
ship Temple Wednesday evening. This
is expected to be Of more than usual
Importance, and the officers hope to
have a large attendance This will also
be social night In the temple, and 1t Is
announced all members of the order will
be welcomed.
Webster Lodge, No. Z, held a smoker
and entertainment at the close of it's
regular order Of business Tuesday even
ing. The following program was rem
dered: Remarks by Grand Lecturer John
B. Dickman; vocal solo, Arthur Pierce;
piano solo. Byron Blodgett; remarks by
Joseph 3. Conner, past grand chancellor:
comical song, Robert Waters; recitations.
"Auld Lang Syne' by the entire assembly
At the conclusion of the program a buffet
lunch was served at q downtown cafe.
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AS State Councillor Emory L. Balderson
was out of town. State Vice Councillor
James A. Madison, jr.. and the staff Of
State Council officers paid Constellation
Council. No. 80, Junior Order United
Mechanics. a fraternal visit
Thursday night at its hall on 10th street
northwest The books were examined by
the State Council secretary and treasurer
and found to be in fine condition. with
capable officers in charge Of affairs
Addresses were made by number Of
members. including William L. Jenkins.
Junior past state councillor; c. w.
walker past councillor. and C. s. Jones'
past councillor. Refreshments were
served.
State Councillor Emory L. Balderson
of the Junior Order United American
Mechanics. and his staff, made a fra
ternai visit to Valley Forge Council, No.
81. wednesday night, at 419 10th street
northwest. There was large attend
ance. and the State Council officers re-
ceived a cordial welcome from Past
State Councillor Luther D. Smith. a
member of this council
The books were examined by the state
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second and third degree work by James
Madison jr. r. w. Thompson, George
e. Gartrel, John l. Bunch, James Madi-
son. 7. M. Stump, ]. b. Altman and J.
the great sachem, in behalf of Great
Prophet r. w. Thompson. presented
Logan Tribe with tomahawk which
was won by them last year
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Tribe Of Ben Hur.

Washington Court, No. 1. at it's meet
ing last night. after business of import
ance and reports by several committees,
with speeches by the members and Wis
itors, appointed a committee to make
arrangements for a theater party at
Polls. Refreshments were served.
Rapid progress is being made with the
new court at Georgetown, it is reported.
Thirty applications for membership are in
the hands of the state manager thus far.
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Wo-shipful Master John l. Painter of
Dawson Lodge, No. 16. has issued a
special memorial circular as a token of
respect to the memory OF Past Master
Rev. Benjamin r. Bittinger and Senior
Warden Frank Ivey Wood, recently de-
ceased. OF the former he says:
Brother Bittingers life was one of
usefulness and dedicated to the up
building of his fellow-man. Wherever
he went the sunlight of good cheer
and the wholesomeness OF genuine
friendship were there The world was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-12

The celebration Monday evening In
of the discovery Of
America by Christopher Columbus Will
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-05-23

II. Mrs. Charles Turner-of Larimore has
come. for a visit Of, two weeks with her
daughter M rs. Thomas M ontgo emery,
and son, G., j. b. Turner. 3 y. :5 5g .$|.s
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Sea Gypsies.

In the archipelago of Mergul, off the
coast of lower Burma, live the '"sea
gypsies.'' Instead of carts they own
covered boats, in which. with their
families, Digs, cats, chickens and pets,
they float about on the sea and wan
der from island to island. By day they
fish or harpoon turtles or dive for pearl
oysters. and at night they seek the
shelter Of the land. Only in very bad
weather do they seek employment OF
shore They seem. TO have solved the
housing problem in "a manner per.
fectly'' satisfactory to themselves and
pay no rent or rates to any main. New
York Press. =. Y ,s Il lS \
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VARIETY or THE BIBLE.
Vivid Descriptions, History and Stories
y rs # Of Adventure. s ;35 X.

Vivid Descriptions, History and Stories
\ & d 4 Of Adventure. a 85is
81 One of the striking things about the
Bible as q single piece Of literature Ii
the variety Of It's literary forms. suffi-
cient, indeed. to appeal to the most
widely different tastes. There are ex-I
cellent examples Of the short story all
through the historical books, such as
the abs0rbingly interesting account Of
Joseph sold into slavery and afterward
elevated to a position next to Pharaoh
himself and the intensely realistic
story Of Paul's shipwreck. which. were,
it not too well written, might be an ex-
tract from some book or adventure. 4
/. The books Of which many of these
short stories form a part constitute a
body OF most intimate and fascinating
tribal and national history. WedgeG
In between two Of the historical books
we find the story Of Ruth, prose
idyll,''' as delightful as any Of which
profane literature can boast. The
Book of Esther. though not in form q
drama, has a ls.ot of dramatic, power.
in which Haman, who is raised TO tri-
umphant satisfaction at the thought
of hanging Mordecai upon the gal
lows becomes himself the victim of
his own vengeance. @& /, 5}3s:
At the end stands that wonderful
Apocalypse, which is at once an In.
SEPARATION and a mystery, full Of beau,
tv and rich cadenceS InterSpGrSed
among all the narratives are delight:
fully suggestive descriptions, some
times presenting to us the simple life
Of the shepherd. again the luxurious
surroundings, of Ahasuerus' court, 1t is
not strange, therefore, that the Bible
makes a strong intellectual appeal to
lovers Of literature and to men of un
trained tastes. Edgar +. Shannon N
Sewanee Review. .S.3 " u, NV. .siai
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IS DONE WITH PULPIT
BECAUSE ] | D Of CRITICS |:
Pastor Resigns and Gets job
In Local Store,

Fort Smith, Ark.-Members of the
congregation Of the Hemphill Presby-
terrain church have been ballotins on
whether they will accept the resigna-
ton Of their pastor. the Rev. ]. P.
Hicks. just now foorwalker in a
hosiery department Of big depart
ment store. The preacher is hoping
they accept his resignation, for taste
of foorwalking has spoiled bin for the
pulpit. n
Hicks advanced ideas of theology in.
yited criticism among his flock, and
without apologizing he resigned. Many
Of his church members, however, sym
.pathized with him, and the ballot was
taken as the best means of determining
his relative popularity.
The preacher and w. G. Burton, de
partment store head, are close friends
Burton not long ago commented or
the lack of help during the Christmas
rush; of last year. 10.
"Hire me- Hicks said. IF they ac
cept my resignation I'll need the money
to meet old obligations"
You're on the merchant said. An6
Hicks went to work. s.
The foorwalker went home tired the
first night of his new work, which was
a Saturday night, and the next morn
ing he preached sermon on "Why
Resigned, or Cogs In the Wheels q
Progress E&'- 49,.
Hicks is a deep student and until ht
took his new job never knew anything
ifamiliarly but theology. Some of the
more staid members of his congrega
tiGn regard his latest venture as the
most daring and unconventional thing
be ever attempted. but it is not III:
first departure from conventiee-
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COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM
FOR GRADUATING CLASS
OF The CITY HIGH. SCHOOL

II Invocation, Rev. A. p. Clattenburg.
Song, High School Chorus. 4: Il II
.Salutatory and Grafton, The Immi.
cation Problem, Miss Jessie Henley.
Grafton, The Mexican Situation,
William G. Elmslie. N &. 2s NJ m G2 *
Piano Solo,; Miss Bessie A. Ray. 1t.
Grafton, Proposed Government
Changes, Edith 3. Wiffkopf. 55}.
Grafton, The International Nation,
Howard S. Dull. 4; "A d n, 5.i4s ii5%
+ Song, High School Chorus. NJ a u Az:
Grafton, The Ideal Education, Miss
MARY Anne Blattner. j. y.
Piano Solo, Miss L. Hope; Wallace. (
Grafton and Valedictory, Work OF
the Juvenile Courts, Miss Agnes E.
Meme: n. Il :.. ;t y i 4. II 81 a.I55
Song, High School Chorus.
Presentation Of Diplomas, Board OF
Education, Pres. G. w. Mooers. n
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Q.--As the United States in company.
with all of the nations Of the earth is
making great preparations for war, and
as there is always the possibility of a
great conflict developing and Of a draft
which might include SOME Of us who
understand our Lords commands to
forbid our engagement in carnai war
fare; what then would be our duty?
(Scout.) q e.$ IN .,:g@
n Answer.-"We know that all things
shall work together for good to those
who love God-to the called ones ac-
cording to his purpose. If, therefore,
we were drafted, and If the govern
ment refused to accept our conscienti-
Gus scruples against warfare Gas they
have heretofore done with Friends.
called Quakers). we should request to
be assigned to the hospital service or
to the Commissary department or to
some other non-combatant place of
usefulness; and such requests would
| no doubt be granted. If not. and we
| ever got into battle, we might help to
terrify the enemy, but need not shoot
any body. Meantime what an opportu-
nifty we might thus have for preaching
Jesus and the resurrection: Examples
of good soldiers of the Lord Jesus
Christ, drilled and thoroughly equip
ped with the armor Of God, loyal and
courageous in the Christian warfare.
against the world. the flesh. and the
devil. We are glad to say that. as the
nations become Christianized, the war
1 spirit is diminishing @t2.%.'f -..H
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DUFFY BRIBERY CASE
!. !. Will VI | COME UP next
Former Inspector Sweeney to
Face Graft Charges. .

New York District Attorney Whit.
man now plans to put Sergeant Peter
y. Du6y on trial next. Duty, who Ia
alleged to have collected graft foE
Sweeney when he was in command Of
the Sixth police inspection district ID
under Indictment for bribery, felony
carrying q maximum penalty Of If
teen years. d ,ss ..s5 81
ID 1t is the district attorneys intention
to move FOR Duny,s trial Immediately.
The district attorney, after Dufy's
trial, expects to put Sweeney on trial
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!: CREATIONS WILL BE DELIVERED
BY FIVE STUDENTS or
a35 CLASS OF 23S1 913. al 54t53,a y.
EIGHTEEN GIRLS AND NINE BOYS
ABOUT TO A::E.s FINISH (. 5.s.,& III:
J. $E555,5 2a THEIR COURSE. "a T53

The common cement program OF the
graduating class Of the Devils Lake
High school will be held Thursday
evening, May 29th, in the Grand opera
house. The class of - graduates, Is
girls and 8 boys, is the largest in the
history Of the High school; will at
that time receive their diplomas. The
program has been arranged as fol.
lows: Rf iii If s:s5 # a.
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$4,000 WHEN HE EARNS ST, 900
Uncle Leaves Legacy Under This Con-
dition to Nephew.

Minneapolis. Minn.-After he earns
$1,000 'by his own efforts S, E, Davis
of Los Angeles will receive $4,000 I'M
der the will of his uncle, the late Spen-
Ger e. Davis of Minneapolis, just filed.
IS. E. Davis is not a bad young man.
but good and too freehearted," com
mented the uncle in the will. =,
Mr.. Davis died April on train re-
turning from Pasadena. Cal. His es-
tate is estimated at $4,000. He was
the founder of the Monitor Drill works
at St. Louis Park The widow will re,
ceive the home and other real estate
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BLIND MANS MEMORY, FEAT
Recalls Friends Voice After Twenty.
s....... ,,..-.-- two Years.

Vancouver, Wash. = The ability Of
Fred Lester, recently stricken blind,
to recognize by his voice man whom
he had not heard speak for twenty
two years was demonstrated here.
Having lived in the city for so many
years, Mr.. Lester goes about by use Of
cane. His eyes look normal.
When standing at Fifth and Main
streets he was addressed by G.. w.
Holder, who had come to Vancouver
for 4 a short visit after being away
twenty-five years. He asked Mr.. Les
ter If the car went past certain point
and when Mr.. Lester had answered
the question he added, "And, NJ
Holder, am pleased to greet you. ,
1t was not until then that Mr. Holder
recognized his friend Of long ago.