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The Colorado statesman., 1913-08-01
Aged Victim of R. R. Wreck Dying

Aged Victim of r. r. Wreck Dying.
Boulder.-H. P. Parker of Kansas
City, Kans., rs, who was injured in the
wreck on the Switzerland Trail" road
near Eldora, is in a critical condition
at the University hospital and rela-
tives are coming. His injuries in the
chest and stomach are very serious.
On account of his age his recovery is
considered doubtful. The injuries of
the other victims Of the wreck were
simply broken bones and bad bruises
and are not regarded as serious.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-08-01
Asks Damages for Husbands Death

Pueblo.-Mrs. Maude Hughes ol
Denver filed suit against the Whit
more e Gill Engineering Company
contractors of the new Thatcher block
for $4,000 damages for the death Of
her husband, Peter Hughes. Hughes
was caught in an engine drum April
81 and was instantly killed.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-08-01
Dixon Freed; Assassins in Juarez Jail.

Ell Paso.-Charles B. Dixon, Jr., the
United States immigration inspector
who was shot in the back in Juarez
by Mexican federal soldiers, was re-
leased from the Juarez hospital and
brought to Ell Paso, after United
States Consul T. d. Edwards had
made a demand for his release and for
the arrest of the men who shot him.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-08-01

Mischievous Boys Burn Down School,
Craig.-The Pallas school house was
burned to the ground by, it is be-
lieved, mischievous small boys. The
building, with its furnishings, was a
total loss. despite the hard work OF
the ranchers for miles about, who
fought the flames for several hours.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-08-01
AmmOns to rrans-MlssissIppi Meeting

Denver.-Governor Ammons has re-
ceived an invitation from Governor
George H. Hodges of Kansas to at
tend the meeting of the Trans-Missis-
sippf Commercial Club in Wichita Oc-
tober 21-24 Improvement Of business
conditions west of the Mississippi will
be discussed.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-08-01
pittsbura. O. KS Slit skirts.

Pittsburg. Pa. = Pittsburg women
can go as far as they like in the mat
ter of dress, was the edict of John H.
Daley. director of public safety.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-08-01
Thaw,s Nurse Buried at Pueblo.

Pueblo.-The funeral of Mrs. Mary
Breene, the first nurse of Harry Thaw,
whose body was found in the Besse-
mer ditch with three pennies clutched
tightly in her hands, was held here.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-08-01
I Child Dead, pyino, Mother m

OTTTTu Dcau' OJT'TS' "Ok''cI 'F''
Buena Vista.-One child is dead, the
second dying and Mrs. lErick Eastman,
the mother of the two, is dangerously
i'll of ptomaine poisoning.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-08-01

which will place the finances of the
southern republic on sound basis,
bandit warfare, revolution and starva-
ton will continue to stalk hand in
hand through the helpless nation.
This, in effect, is the substance of one
of the most remarkable reports ever
presented by an American ambassador,
which was dictated by Henry Lane
Wilson, the ambassador t. Mexico, and
which is in the hands of the President
of the United States. The ambassador
was from 10 o'clock Saturday until 2
o'clock Saturday afternoon preparing
this report, which he dictated to a
corps of stenographers. From then on
until nearly o'clock he discussed the
entire situation with Secretary OF
State Bryan.
Bankers Face Ruin.
He told Bryan plainly that during
the last sixty days French investors,
who control the stocks of the two
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WILSON REPORT
ASTORY OF RUIN
AMBASSADOR DICTATES FOUR
: HOURS ON SUMMARY OF
MExIco's CONDITIONS.
BIG BANKS TOTTERING
NATIONAL RAILWAYS AT END OF
RESOURCES; FRENCH Loss
$3.50, 100000.
THE MEXICAN CRISIS.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
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SIXTY CENTS A MONTH.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-25
I. o. t. Vi. OF THE WORLD.

on Wednesday afternoon several OF the
smaller hives Of the Ladies Of the Mac
cahees of the World in the District held
school Of instruction at Pythian Tenn
pie and initiated a class of new MEM
hers Washington Hive, No. 9. with
/ Lady G. T. McMahan presiding. gave the
opening form, followed by the first de-
gree work. exemplifed by Victory Hive,
No. L. and independence Hive, No. 4,
jointly Miss Edna Mcintosh, commander
of Independence Hive. presiding and
giving her work in faultless manner.
The short form initiation was then put
on by Union Hive No 6, Mrs. May Ellis
in the chair. The flower fund work and
closing was given by Liberty Hive, No.
:, Mrs. DebrOwolski, commander.
Each hive did itself and the order
credit. Victory Hive. No. 10, won the
cash prize for the largest number of
new members. Mrs. Alice NJ. Crane, COM
mand"r of this progressive hive. acting
as lieutenant commander in the degree
work. Mrs. Anna B. Anthony, record
keeper Of Progress Hive, No. 9, Balti-
more, was a visitor.
In the evening a large crowd gathered
in the main hall Of Pythian Temple to
witness the beautiful drill given by the
Junior Guard team of Union Hive. No.
g. Miss Elizabeth Prescott, captain. A
Lipp and Miss Gladys Barrow. and a
patriotic dance by Miss Mildred Ellis
Little Miss Jarboe ELECTED much applause
in her number Of singing and dancing
After the programme, the balance of the
evening was given over to dancing. Mrs.
Elizabeth w. Van de Velde. record
keeper of Lake City Hive. No. 16S, of
Dunkirk, n. Y, was a visitor at the
evening session. Miss Elizabeth Prescott,
captain of the guard team. was presented
with a beautiful sunshade for her eff
ficient work with the children. This was
the first rally given by the smaller hives
of the District, and was great success
in every way.
The benefit given by Mt. Vernon Hive,
L. o. T. NJ. o. T. W. at the Columbia
Theater was well attended By the ladies
and their friends 1t was a great finan-
cial success.
A rummage sale, given by the same
hive. was also a success The ladies of
Mt. Vernon Hive took no part in the
rally which was held on Wednesday
night
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KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS CALENDAR

May 8-Eausl Lodge. No. I, rsnk n p.ss: OIL
business
May a-web.tsr Lads.. No :. fsbssp.l, Erred
dor Lods.. No. II. nnk Of Squire; gsrmsnia Lodse,
No. II. business; Capital todss, No. y. rehearsAl
Myrtle Lodsr No. %. business
May 8-Mount Vernon Lodge. No ;. bnanssa
Hsru,oins Lcdse. No. 2. rebssr-a1; coiunba Lodss.
PYTHIAS SISTERS.
May Friendship Trmpis. No. 2. business.
May 0-Rathbone Temple. No. .. basine.A
Grand Chancellor Robert sroufe. ac-
companied by his associate Grand Lodge
officers, paid their annual visitation to
Harmony Lodge, No. q. the home Of
Grand Prelate C. W. Henderson, on last
Thursday evening.
large attendance greeted the grand
lodge officers. An interesting and en-
thusiastic, address was delivered by Rep
resentative sisson OF Mississippi, who is
member of the order. The lodge re-
ported the receipt OF two applications for
membership at this meeting. Past Grand
Chancellors Kahleft. Gasson, Wiley, and
Haley were noted present, as was also
Col. Thomas f. Landon.
A detachment of J. T. Coldwell Com
pany No. Z. Military Department. under
command OF Capt. Hugh Reid. acted as
an escort to the Grand Lodge officers.
All of the Grand Lodge officers were
present with the exception OF Grand
Lecturer J. b. Dickman, who has been
called to Ohio by the death OF his father.
In his absence the rendition of the I'M
written work OF the three ranks was
ably delivered by Grand Master at Arms
Capital Lodge, No. "a, conferred the
rank OF knight upon two Esquires at
their convention on last Tuesday evening
Century Lodge, No. 30. reports the re-
ceipt of an application for membership
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THE MASONIC CALENDAR.

full trip. and the entertainment arranged
by grottos along the route and at Spring
field, Mass, gives promise that all expec-
tations will be realized.
| 1t Is expected that a large delegation
from SAINTS Grotto, No. IS, of Richmond,
Va, will join the local grotto.
The f. A. degree will he exemplified
by Takoma Lodge No. %, F. A. A. NJ.
at the communication next Tuesday even
ing. Senior Warden Enos S. Harnden,
will preside during the work.
| 'worshipful Master Howard S. Fisk, an
nounces the death of Mrs. Katherine C.
Smith, mother of Past Master Alfred d.
Smith, which occurred last Wednesday
morning. after a brief illness. Interment
took place Friday afternoon at Glenwood
Cemetery.
Past Master William Mehn, who recent
ly resigned as one of the trustees of the
lodge, has been elected secretary of the
Masonic Board of Relief. and is now en-
gagged in fulfilling the duties Of that
Office.
Abner T. Longley, a member of the
lodge, is sstill stationed at the United
States Experimental Station at Honolulu,
Hawaiian Islands. In a letter to the
master he extends congratulations to the
1913 line officers and remembrances to
the members OF the looge.
In the absence of J. A williams the
recently elected President of the Fellow
ship Club of Master Masons. who is con-
fined at a local hospital with A broken
leg. the Vice President Benjamin Gold
worthy presided at the meeting of the
club held in Pythian Temple Saturday
evening Several applications for men,
bership was received and referred TO
hA ~
of various committees were received and
adopted. including a partial report of
committee in charge of the theater benefit
held last Monday evening at Columbia
Theater. which shows the result of this
affair to have been greater than the
success achieved last year.
a letter expressing regrets of his
inability to be present owing to his hav-
ing to leave the city Unexpectedly was
received from Charles f. Baldwin. grand
master. F. A. A. NJ OF the d. c. 4
The following named standing commit |
tee were announced:
Audit-Benjamin Goldsworthy. chair |
man; John RedinG. and w. B. Freeman. |
Observation-Disclosures Irllman, chair |
man; Roger Z. La Hayne, Charles Some, |
Posey Hall. and George NJ. Lands.
Press-John E. Rhodes and r. B.
O'Hara.
Chairman Of sections and divisions: |
Section No. /, Thomas fitzpatrick; Sec |
ton No. .. f. L. Schrack; Section No. B. |
Howard NJ. Steen; Section No 4. Joseph |
Sevcik; Section No. ), Henry s. Chick;
Section No. 6. II. l.. Gordon; Section No. |
Z. William 4. Kirby; Section No. s, |
Samuel T. Farmer; Section No. 8. J. ID.
McIntire; Section No. 10, William S.
Hance: Section No. II. F. F. Putnam:
night force, r. l.. Lambert; engraving
division. John Reding; engine and ma
chine division, Posey Hall: surface di- !
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feet. inasmuch as the ones past have
been larger attended and more enthusi-
astic than was the case when they were
all held in the fall.
The following representatives to the
Grand Temple Pythian Sisters Of Viz
ginia and the District of Columbia. which
will hold its annual session In Norfolk
Tuesday and Wednesday Of this week.
will leave for the convention tomorrow
night: Mrs. Florence David, Mrs. Mary
E. Mitchell. Mrs. Ella NJ. Carter, and
Miss Mary Steiner, from Rathbone Tenn
pie. No. 8. and Mrs. Ida NJ. Crown, Mrs.
Carrie Davis. and Mrs. Nettie Crothers.
from Friendship Temple, No. Q. The
officers of the Grand Temple from this
city who will accompany the party are
Mrs. E. Vandervort, grand chief: Mrs
Estelle G. Kahlert, grand protector, and
Mrs. Emma d. Bynum, supreme repre-
sentative.
Mrs Eleanore Smith entertained the
Past Chiefs Association, Pythian Sis
tiers of the District, at the monthly meet
Ing Monday night. Refreshments were
served by the hostess after the transac-
ton OF regular business. The following
members OF the association were pres
ent: Mrs. Estelle G. KahIert. Mrs. Elsie
E. Vandervort. Mrs. Martha Jarboe, Mrs
Margaret Coffin, Mrs. Carrie Davis, Mrs.
Edna Miller. Mrs. Bertha williams,
Mrs. Roberta Prescott. Mrs Ida Crown,
Mrs. Eleanore Smith, Mrs. Mary Mitch
ell, Mrs. Emma d. Bynum, and Miss
Mary r. Steiner.
Rathborne Temple. No s, observed the
twenty-third anniversary of the institu-
ton of the temple Friday night and in
itiated a class. There was a large at
tendance of members and visitors, and
a programme OF. music and recitations
was given. Refreshments were served
by a committee headed by Mrs Roberta
Prescott. Mrs. Martha Jarboe, and Mrs.
Bertha Williams
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vision, w. ]. Hill; office, custodian sof
presses, vault. assigns and reviews,
! examining and Swelting divisions, A. Z,
Thomas: watch force, Henry Thomas.
The entertainment committee was d.
rected to arrange a programme for a
social evening at the conclusion of a
short business session at the next meet
| ing.
The secretary was directed to communi-
cate congratulations and fraternal greet
ings Of the officers and members to THE
Trestle Board Club"
Past Presidents L. H. Troutman and
John f. Rhodes were accorded hearty
| applause at the conclusion of brief ad-
dresses delivered during the session for
r. Stewart contributed a recitation which
was well received.
The next meeting of the Association of
Worshipful Masters of 1913 will be held
on Thursday evening. May q, in Lodge
Room No. 3 Masonic Temple, at s
o'clock. Important business will come up
for consideration.
Naomi Chapter, No. 3, o. e. S.. had a
very large attendance at its meeting May
IA. The degree was conferred in the
usual impressive manner, which brought
forth many compliments for the officers.
The resignation of Mrs. b. NJ McCuen
as Ruth was accepted, and Miss Edith
Way was appointed and installed into
that Office Mrs. Taylor, p. G. NJ, assist
ed by Mrs. Gaven as marshal. Mrs. Helen
B. Strait, chairman OF the entertainment
committee, arranged with the past
grand officers of Naomi Chapter. TO EN-
terrain the chapter with short talks.
which were responded TO by L c.
Williamson, NJ. w. p. G. p, Mrs Taylor
Miss Clara Ball. and Mrs. Streeter. P. G.
Matrons, in most instructive and inteI
esting remarks. Mrs. Strait read a letter
from Mr.. G. Mobray. P. G. p, who. on
account of i'll health. was unable to at
tend. Mr.. J. A Rutherford reminded the
members OF the theater party at the
Columbia Theater Tuesday, May q. wheel
the play "Amazons," will be presented.
The meeting May Is, will be devoted to
business and whatever Mrs. Strait will
have to surprise the members with in the
way of entertainment.
The last regular meeting of William T.
Hunt Chapter, No. Is, o. z. s., was en-
livened with an entertainment by the men
of that organization in the presentation of
the Merry Widow" William C. Carer, ,,
always excellet in character. was the
widow, and he was assisted in the
sketch by Messrs. Ernest S. Brown.
Frank l.. Chilly, Joseph A. Bennett,
Charles B. Strickler. William F. Taylor, |
and John c. Proctor. who was respon-
sible for the lines. Samuel G. Bernard, |
who was to have taken a prominent pat |
was unable to do so on account OF sudden |
illness. After the entertainment refresh !
ments were served in the banquet hall
The chapter announces work for their !
next meeting. and a cordial invitation is |
extended to all to be present.
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ito be presented at its next regular con-
vention.
Last Monday evening Equal Lodge,
assisted by a detachment from ]. T.
Caldwell Company No. I. Military Depart
ment. conferred the rank Of knight In
ampiifed form, the military company
taking the parts of guards and atten-
dants. which was one of the finest
exempiincations Of this rank ever seen n
this domain.
The Chanceilors' Association Is COM
pleting the arrangements for the OBJ
servance OF the memorial exercises of
the order which Will be held In the au-
ditorium OF Pythian Temple early in
June.
Past Chancellor A. ]. David. of Column
bia Lodge. No. Is. who is also the genial
secretary OF Ascalon Temple, No. 81,
Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan,
suffered a stroke of paralysis on last
Friday evening. the entire right side
being affected. Late reports pronounce
him to be slightly improved, but still
In a serious condition.
Brother David has long been an earnest
and enthusiastic worker for all branches
Of the Pythian work, and many regrets
are expressed at his illness and sincere
hopes for a speedy recovery.
The next visitation OF Grand Chancel-
lor Sroufe and his associate Grand Lodge
officers will be to Franklin Lodge. No. 2.
the oldest lodge OF the order in the
world and the home lodge of Past Su-
preme Chancellor Edward Dunn, who is
the Oldest continuous member of the
order living and who has seen the order
thrive from its infancy and surmount
the many obstacles that threatened its
existence in Its early history:
A large attendance should be present
at this visitation. which is the last but
one of the spring series. The innovation
of separating the visitations into spring
and fall series has had a very good ef-
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ODD FELLOWS CALENDAR.
SUBORDINATE Lodges

SUBORDINATE LODGES
Way Union, No. II; BEACON, n. Is; Covenant,
No Is. and Langdon, No. D. business
May G-Wsshingtnn, No. S; Golden Rule No 2.
and Amity. No. q business
May 3-Eastern, No. Z; Harmony. No O. and Fed
eral CITY, No. -. degree work. Friendship. No. L.
business.
ENCAMPMENTS
MAY Erred D. Stuart, No. 7, degree work.
May S-Coumbia. No. l, degree work
REBEkAH LODGES.
May B-Estber. No 5. social session.
PATRIARcHs MILITANT.
May 5l-Sool session.
Last Wednesday evening Harmony
Lodge held well attended session. De-
gree work was postponed until next
Wednesday evening when the first de-
gree will be conferred upon a class Of
candidates. Considerable business of i'm
portance to the lodge was transacted.
Two applications for membership was
received.
Next Tuesday evening Fred d. Stuart
viii resume degree work Then patrt-
archal degree win be conferred. and the
chief patriarch, Harry l. Anderson, de-
sires the attendance of all members of
the encampment.
Columbia Lodge, No. 10. held an inter-
esn1s session last Thursday evening. De-
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Americans and Their Stomachs.

New York Tribune.
The fine arts are all making progress
in America. and the noble art OF eating
along with the rest. Still. who will con-
tradict Mime Sarah Rernhardt when she
tosses her hands and 'exclaims: What Is
II you Americans eat that you call food
II Is abominable. No salt. no pepper. all
grease and little dishes that annoy one
You are great people, but you have no
respect for your stomachs."
We have heard similar complaints from
how many Americans homeward bound
from an intimate examination Of their
native land! Good food in public places
Is to be had in spots. the country over.
II you know just where to go. But the
spots are pretty small GASES compared TO
the deserts OF barren lands through
which you must pass.
III may be objected that this criticism
Is purely esthetic and has nothing to do
with food or digestion. But therein lies
the root of our blunder-the things are
really inextricably related. and only when
we look upon eating with some Of the
real artistic zest of Nine. Sarah's coun-
uymen shall we better our lot. Every
thing should contribute 10 the perfect
glory OF a good meal
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In Wrong End Up.

Two 1rishmen were crossing a bog
when one of them fell into a mudhole.
His companion, running to a nearby
farmhouse, asked the loan Of a spade,
says the New York Press
What do you want 1t for?" asked the
farmer.
Sure, Mike Is stuck in the bog and
want to dig him out" was the answer.
How far in is he SUNK" questioned
the farmer. -..
up to his ankles"
rBegorra. then he can easy walk out"
"Begorra, he can't" exclaimed Pat,
he's " wranG snaSSA n -
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gree work was conferred upon several
applicants in the presence of a large
number OF members. Next Tuesday even
ing the second degree will he conferred.
Martha washington Lodge. No. ;
Daughters of Rebekah, held its last ses-
| sion in its present lodge home. Wednes-
day evening. Degree work was con-
ferred in excellent manner. so 1t is re-
ported. and a good social session followed
the regular order of business, closing
with the serving OF refreshments. Ar
rangements were completed for moving
to Odd Fellows Hall, AS Seventh Street
Northwest The first session in their new
home will be held Friday evening, June
Is. in the West Lodge Room. There was
not only a large attendance of the lodge
members present, but several members
from other Rebekah lodges were present
old home quarters.
Magenenu Encampment held a fairly
well attended session a week ago last
Friday evening, and, aided by members
of other encampments, conferred the
patriarchal degree. The chief patriarch
would be pleased TO see a larger atten-
dance of degree work on hand, covering
several sessions in the future. and each
10 httNCu " III lLC
work.
Past Grand u. W. Keck. of Columbia
Lodge. No. 10, is reported as somewhat
improved, although still confined to his
bed. The grand secretary regrets to re-
port that Past Grand A. J. David, a
member of Central Lodge, No. l. and
Esther Rebekah Lodge, No. s. was par
TALLY paralized a week ago last Friday,
who is a past noble grand of Esther
Rebekah Lodge, No. 5. and one of its
earnest workers, has the sympathy Of all
members, also their well wishes. Past
Grand Master d. A. Dugan. who has
been under the weather for some weeks,
is sufficiently recovered 10 be out. Past
Grand Master George 2. COLLISION, who
has been i'll for two weeks, Is improving,
and expects to be out at an early date.
Naomi Rebekah Lodge. No. !, held
very interesting meeting last Monday
evening. At the close of the regular
business of the lodge a splendid pro-
gramme consisting of recitations and
vocal numbers which had been previously
arranged by the chairman of the pro-
gramme committee, Miss Mary A. Stro-
bel, was next in order.
REGULATIONS were given by the noble
grand, Mrs. V. Estelle Yoakley and O.
F. Smith, also by Miss Mary Baurman.
of Miriam Rebekah Lodge, No 6, and
Mrs. Ellen NJ. Stanley, of Newburyport,
Mass. Several vocal selections were
rendered by Mrs. Blanche Mills. after
which Grand Master DR.. Edgard ID.
Thompson delivered a short address.
Among those present from other States
were: Mrs. Ellen N. Stanley, of New
buryport, Mass; Mrs. Maude Halstead.
N. Y: Mrs. Blanche Mills,
Cherrydale, Va, and L. W. Plowman, 81.
Augustine Fla At the conclusion of the
refreshments were served.
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A very largely attended smoker was
given on Thursday evening by Washing
ton Camp, Modern woodmen OF America.
The committee on arrangements supplied
an excellent programme. Hon. L. c.
Dyer, member of Congress from Mis-
souri,. spoke. Mr.. Dyer is an enthusiastic
woodman, and his talk. dealing with
national. local. and fraterna issues,
was we'll received. Louis A. Potter rem
dered several excellent selections on the
piano. Richard p. Backing sang several
high-class numbers. Humorous readings
were given by Mr.. John Gregg Paine.
and comedy magic by lie Rossesu. Re-
freshments were served. and a general
feeling of good fellowship prevailed dur
ing the evening
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WOODMEN OF THE WOLRD.

poets this to be the banner year of the
order in the District, and he will make
several addresses on the progress the
order is making.
The following members of the Wood
men of the World of the District were
elected to places in the Head Camp at
the convention in Parkersburg, W. Va;
r F. Williams. head manager: William
Schoenberger. head manager: w. II. Tip
petit. sentinel, and William II. Stott,
member of legislative committee.
Sovereign George Sunday who has been
a faithful member of the order for years
and who is well known by all Woodmen
in the District. is critically i'll.