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The Washington herald., 1913-12-18

Cavalry, while scouting near Gainesville,
Ga, on August 8, 1864, was captured by
squad Of Confederates under Col
Andrew Young. Before reaching the
commanding oficer Lieut.. Borland was
despoiled of his valuables. Col. Young
recognized in the prisoner a brother
Mason and Lieut.. Borland's property was
Immediately returned to him.
Upon being taken to Gainesville the
lieutenant was introduced to the promi-
nent local Masons, and his path as a
war prisoner was smoothed until his
exchange in Charleston, s. C.
Lodges North ard South.
Lieut. Borland, in a narrative of his
imprisonment, speaks of the services rem
dered by the Charleston Masons to the
Federal Masons who were prisoners Of
war in that city. A noted Mason. an
answering friend of the Union during
the four years Of the war, was Dr. Albert
q. Mackey, of Charleston. DR.. Mackey
was author Of Masonic books and NAM
phlets, and national authority on the
order. While all social and business in
terests in South Carolina felt the depres-
sion Of the war period, Free Masonry
was stronger there in 1865 than in 1ssi
This was attributed to the labors of DR..
Mackey. He preserved his fealty to the
flag he loved and at the same time ad-
vanced among his Confederate friends
the cause Of the fraternity for which he
had an equal IL not a stronger regard
Tomorrow-Lee's Army short ef
Food.
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The Washington herald., 1913-12-18
BACK FROM TRIP ON wARsH1ps.
Members of Naval Battalion Tell of
Their Experiences.

Enthusiastic over their trip with the
Atlantic feet to European ports, five
members of the Naval Battalion, N G.
d. G., returned to Washington Tuesday.
Eight members of the battalion accom-
panied the fleet The three who remained
in New York probably viii arrive In
Washington today.
Those who returned were Ensign F. L.
Nudge; Chief Hospital Steward Martin
A. Dempf. SON of Commander Joseph A.
Dempf, commanding the battalion; L. j.
Brosnan. c. E. very. and r. L. -Plarr.
n. r. McCleary, N. B. Grain. and W. L.
Siebel remained in New York.
The men enjoyed every minute of the
trip. They left the Dig battleshfps soon
after they anchored at the Brooklyn
Navy Yard
Mr.. Dempf. who was met by his father,
said that they had encountered bad
weather both going and coming. and on
the return trip the seas were SO heavy
that the men on the bridges had to be
iashed to their stations.
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THE WAR DAY BY DAY
Fifty Years Ago
Dec ls Army Lodge TO- Accepted M.sons
nerted with The ysecond Massachusetts Volunteers Camp Lib
e Va Acknowledged the Receipt Of Set Of JewesMans the
written expressly for The Herald)

Fifty years ago today Warren Army
Lodge 10. Free and Accepted Masons,
connected with the Thirty-second Massa-
chusetts Volunteers, in camp at Liberty,
Va, acknowledged the reception of
set OF Jewels and working tools from
Henry Price Lodge. Charlestown, Mass.
The incident was typical of the in
1uence and the practices Of Free Ma
sonry IN the war.
An important feature Of Masonry in
the war was the formation of regimental
lodges In various Of the Federal COM
mands at the frent.
The regimental lodge received its au-s
thority to hold meetings and admit
brethren to the order from the Grand
Lodge OF the State from which the regi-
ment came. Some grand masters limited
the scope Of these army lodges to only
the right Of fraternity
Along the entire Union line there were
created many of these army or camp
lodges. One that was typical was Bunker
Hi Army Lodge No. 5, that of the
Second Massachusetts, Regiment during
1881, 1862. and 1853 Col George H. Gordon
was its FIRST master. Capt Edward G.
Abbott was secretary. Eight officers and
men were received into the lodge as
-entered apprentices" The lodge room.
%sually fmprovised quarters at each sue
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an enemy to the country" and the re-
quest was refused.
Lieut. Dubois protested that he was a
master Mason In good standing ana oe-
manded the right Of admission.
A committee was sent out to examine
the lieutenant with the result that MS
admission was granted. as also was MS
request to bury the body Of Capt. Hart
In the Masonic lot Of st. Francisville.
In the funeral an armed procession
from the Albatross escorting the re-
mains of Capt. Hart was met py q rev.
erent band of local Masons. Lieut. Du-
bois, exchanging his side arms ior
master Mason's apron. Joined In the
ritual of the order at The grave Wniie
the Confederate Masons stood by with
barred heads.
Ma.ons Meet at viclSsburg.
Another illustration of the influence Of
the Masonic bond is afforded by an
anecdote related by Lieut. John Z. Ma
son, of the Ninth New Hampshire Volun-
teers.
At the surrender of vicksburg on July
4, 1853 Lieut.. Mason met member or
the star of Gen. Pemberton, who gave
him the entered apprentices" sign.
Lieut.. Mason greeted his brother Mason
cordially. The two collected thirty-tWo
Confederate Masons among the surren-
dered troops, and also party OF Union
members of the craft, and the entire
group became the guests of Lieut. Mason
on the ordnance boat in the river.
The boat had just received lot Of
fresh stores from Cincinnati, including a
box of Catawba wine. To the Con-
federates the banquet was rare treat.
These enemies of the siege fraternized
like brothers When the banquet was
ended a lodge room was improvised and
the various degrees of the craft were
worked by Confederates and Federals
alternately.
Lieut. N. ]. Borland, Of the Tenth Ohio
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the great Northwest would be startled
to- receive, at the expense Of some one
unknown, the body of one of its soldiers
who had died in the ranks Of his coun-
try's defenders.
An investigation might havee shown
that a Mason was responsible for this
kindly deed. No reimbursement was
expected.
Accounts are numerous Of the aid which
brother of the order on one side ex-
tended to a wounded or stricken Mason
on the other.
Life was saved, the manned were cared
for, prisoners were liberated or aided, and
the sick in hospitals were comforted as
a result of the mystic tie.
THE long lines drawn by the bayonets
of the contending hosts opposed no him
drance," says one Masonic writer. 'The
bayonet itself has lost its point in its
presence, and the sword. uplifted, re-
turned to its scabbard in obedience to
Masonry's mystic mandates"
Evidence Of the strength OF the tie
binding Masons in the war is found in
many narratives. Accounts Of the ex-
ploits of the guerrilla Mosby and his
men contain frequent references to their
leniency toward Masons. In more than
one instance a prisoner who believed hi5
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WAIsTcoATs AND BUTTONS.

The present vogue of the cutaway coat
Is sure to result in the wearing of a
waistcoat by every woman before the
winter is well on. They have already
appeared in the exclusive shops, where
the prohibitive price of SIS or more. Is
asked for them, but there is no reason
why any woman should not be able to
make one for herself at q fraction OF
The Washington herald., 1913-12-18

Too many snowy hsndkGchiefsi
o. such thinz cannot BE-
And 20 add unto your Store,
Six henstitched dainti6.
This necktis bright I've made to hold
Your collar in its place
And may its dIken stitches ny.
Knit friendship bonds apace.
Almost any of the above verses could
be adapted to suit particular gift A
little change here and a word revised
there will make them distinctly individ-
ual. With gifts Of jewelry such as photo
graph frames, timepieces, rings, belt
buckles, &C., someone of the following
couplets could be sent with Christmas
greetings:
Belt and buckle. lady mine.
send Il to you Of metal fine;
Whene'u you wear this quaint design,
Remember me. for am thine.
Two dainty little brooches
To make her collar neat,
Arc sent unto the ladye faire
Whom believe most sweet
This ring o my beloved fair
For me on your slim hnger wear.
As . pefpetual aress.
To tell Of my tenderness.
Some cberished face may this frame enshrine
some fAoe that were the f1me sttll mine,
I'd hold a. dear As do thine.
Every time this tribe hrisht
Meets your ege. on day OF night.
May 1t speak Of fond hearts true,
Softly whisper. He loves you"
Record no hours but those that shine.
No days but glad. o. gift Of mine
While II you must mark sigh or tear
Whisper Of coming hope and cheer
And that the life that love doth Ruide
Maintains mhroken ChrstmHstide
To many minds there Is no gift which
compares with flowers. They bring the
freshness and gladness of life into the
home. They are symbols OF living, grow
ing friendship, budding. and blossoming
into something very dear and precious
With your box OF violets or roses or your
CHEEKY potted plant send one of the fol-
lowing -erses:
Flowers the last born ok the year,
! send on this Christmas Day
o, may your hours sweet appear
Your heart a. bright and gay.
The tender thoughts cannot speak
These blossoms voice for me-
When pressed against your charming cheek
Sweet visions you should see.
But IL no one of these verses suits your
here are a number OF good verses which |
will suit any sort Of a gift and bring a |
smile to the lips of tire recipient:
As this label to this pactaEs
Sticks most eTeTlastingiy,
Nay all good thinEs through the season.
Stick. my friend, 10 thee.
send thee here a remcmbrance o1 all
That my heart to thy heart doth recall.
am 50 glad this Christmas Day,
For life and health and sunshine gay
am 30 glad from nom till night.
For love and faith and hope 50 bright,
For friendship warm, affection true
Wherefore l am glad for you.
Good wishes 20 with this
And love, packed in q kiss
II an the jewels OF the earth.
And all the stars above
Were mine TO give. they'd not be worth
This Christmas gift In love
l herewith send unto my friend.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-18
HOURS OF WORK LAW BROKEN.
Charges Against Railroads Made nv
Commerce Commission,


Commerce CommissIon.
Apparently as a forerunner of new de-
mands from the Interstate Commerce
Commission that the railroads Of Amer
lea prove their efficiency of manage
ment or submit to new regulation, the
commission yesterday issued a report
showing that the roads had violated the
hours of service law for trainment in
1ol ,SS2 instances during one year.
That is, 261, ,332 members of train crews
had been forced by traffic delays which
the report declares were wholly prevent
able to work more than the Legal limit
OF sixteen hours continually. Great pains
are taken to set forth the argument of
the commission that since these viola
tons of the statute were avoidable, the
public will expect them to cease
The investigation was under the direc-
ton Of Commissioner McChord. 1t has
gone into the record of every delay of
any train in the country, so far as
shown on the books, and has brought
to the attention of many
railroad officials the failure of their
companies to report some Of these delays.
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who was the old fighters press agent In
the heyday Of his success In the roped
arena, twenty years ago. rFs
In the story old Bob win meet In the
ring his son, Bob. IT., who Is bigger
than his father and built Just like him,
although only seventeen years old, and
with fatheriy care knocks out the proud
possessor Of his name. But Bob, ST., will
announce on the film that he Is training
his boy for the ring and expects him to
be even a greater fighter than his father
was. The play Is entitled "a Fight for
Life" and will be in two reels.
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- Work days remaining in
IL which to do yc T CHRIST
n MAS SHOPPING. Don't
~ be selfish. SHOP EARLY.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-18

A hobo's attempt to graft free board
meets with dismal failure in the amusing
Kalem comedy, "BiIPs Board Bill"
Tho two Kalem funmakers, John E.
Brennan and Ruth Roland, are seen at
their very best in this picture. Mr..
Brennan portrays the role Of Bored Bnl''
the tramp, while his partner in fun, Miss
Roland Is Mrs. Cross" the landlady.
According to the story, Bored Bill.
wondering where his next meal is to come
from, is struck so hard by opportunity
that II knocks him nat. A thief. chased
by police, throws a suit case containing a
suit Of mems clothes and a lady's dress
over the fence. 1t hits Bill on the head
Bill dons the suit Later, he sees a
'Boarder Wanted" ad in the paper. The
hobo proceeds to the house and rents a
room. Mrs. Cross. the landlady, feeds
Bill on the best in the house. Then she
learns that he cannot pay his board. The
woman steals into his room one morn
ing and appropriates his clothes.
When Bill wakes up he finds his suit
has disappeared. Nothing daunted, the
tramp dons the lady's dress contained in
his suit case and tries to escape by climb
ing down the rain-spout.
He Is discovered by Constable Bubbles
who has just received a circular which
offers a reward for the arrest OF Second
Story SAL" a female crook. Mrs Cross
has discovered Bill's flight. Before the
constable is allowed to take his prisoner
away. he Is compelled to pay the money
Bill owes to the landlady.
When hailed before the judge. Bill sue
ceeds in convincing the jurist that he is
not "Second-Story Saf' and is released
Constable Bubbles is determined to get
his moneys worth out Of the hobo and
lugs him on to his woodpile. There, with
his captor standing inexorably over him.
Bill is compelled to work for his two
weeks of luxury.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-18

In Geneva, Switzerland, every old pic
ture and antique must be registered b
the town hall. and its value stated. Thi|
is done to protect purchasers of sue,
articles.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-18

Oriental furnishings in the den Of Rajah1
Singh appearing in The Occult. repre-
sent purchase price somewhat IN excess
of 5000. This picture is considered the
his appearance.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-18

The New York Public Educational
Association maintains ave visiting teach
ers who serve as a link between the home
and the school.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-18

Discolored cups and dishes used for
baking can be made as new by rubbing
the brown stains with flannel dipped
into whiting.
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There are many other homemade arti-
cles, useful and ornamental which are
fashioned by deft fingers to bring joy to
loved ones. With any homemade gift the
following verses would be quite in
keeping:
Because am not always near
When you are sick or sad
! send this thing Of simple cheer
To comfort-make you glad.
Just tum to It in woe or veal,
When tears or smiles may start
And in Its breath Of friendship lead.
You'll always find my hart
The only gift Is a portion of thyself.
Therefore. the poet brings his
poem; the shepherd, his lamb: the
farmer, his corn; the miner. a gem; the
sailor, coral and shells: the painter, his
picture; the girl, a handkerchief OF her
own sewing.-Emerson.
For the Joy in their making
Take them, o fond and true.
And for his sake who made them,
Let them be dear to you.
-Henly.
A tisket a tAsket
woven nffla basket;
The Indians Il deity.
Not knowing Il would cheer,
Ny little lady mother,
Through all the winter drear.
I've fashioned this Of ribbon bright
To give unto my Hearts Delight.
Please use II as the days fly by.
And you the shining needles ply.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-18

Bob Fitzsimmons, like many another
prominent Thespian, has fallen for the
movies and signed a contract with the
Mutual Film Corporation to play In a
drama Of pugilism and love, written
especially for him by Robert II. Davis,
The Washington herald., 1913-12-18

The first three-reel subject put out by
the American Film Manufacturing Com
pany has been set for release Monday.
January L. 1874 The title is ''Destinies
FULFILLED" and makes q very beautiful
subject full Of heart throbs and human
interest. II involves three generations
and Is told in a charming manner. with
great care and precision. Sydney Ayres
plays the lead with Vivian Rich playing
opposite. in the first two reels In the
last reel Harry Won Meter is the lover
and Vivian Rich doubles as her swn
daughter. Excellent versatility Is dis
played on the part of the entire cast
The usual Flying A" quality and beau
tiful natural settings predominate.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-18

Francis Ford has just finished directing
an out-of-the-ordinary two-reel drama,
entitled. The Unsigned" The scenario
Is by Grace Cunard. Mr.. Ford's leading,
woman. 1t revolves about the son of a.
wealthy factory owner, who Is beset with
the love of a girl on one hand and the
thirst for liquor on the other.
The story concludes with big strike
Of the factory hands, the return OF the,
son, and his death at tho hands of the
strikers. The character Of the father tsI
impersonated by Francis Ford. that Of
the son by Harry Schumm. Frank Lloyd
plays the role Of the strike leader and
the part Of the girl is played by Grac
Cunard.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-18
SOME GOOD VERSES FOR
CHRISTMAS PACKAGES

Just as the Joy In the receipt Of a
Yuletide gift is increased thousandfold
by its festive wrapping OF tissue paper
and gay ribbons so is the interest In II
increased by an appropriate rhyme or
jingle. For instance II you are giving
books your Offering will be enhanced IL
you write one of the following rhymes on
your card:
thought TO myself would Offer this book to you
-TennysDu.
Go. pictured rhyns. for one dear reader meant.
Bring back the smiles your jocund morning lent,
And warm his heart with sunbeAms yet unspent.
-Adapted from Holmes.
This little paper traveller goes forth to
your door, charged With tender greetings
Pray you, take him In. He comes from a
house where you are well beloved
Stevenson.
Every page I herewith send
Beam q Christmas gift. my friend;
Life be glad and good TO you,
And your Chnsmas dreams come true.
Nov, after all what gift compares
With q delightful booki
Pray read this with your friend in mind,
When o'eT its page you look.
One or two OF the above verses would
be suitable to inscribe on the card ac-
companying a pretty calendar. but here is
one which Is especially suited for the
calendar which is fashioned at home out
Of cardboard, ribbon, and familiar pic
lures Of scenes dear to the heart OF the
recipient:
OF calendars and calendars
There seems to be end.
But this is made especially
To please q dainty friend.
Although II comes on Christmas Day
To greet my friend most dear.
Twill bide with her on every day
Throughout the hveloug year. i
Many woman gives homemade candy,
cakes, pies. plum puddings. marmalades
or other goodies as Christmas gifts, and
surely there Is nothing more acceptable
than such a gift which means first of all
q labor Of love There are numerous lit
tie jingles which just suit such gifts.
Among them are the following:
The shops I've hunted through and through.
For dainsiest gift TO send TO you.
But could not find . gift more sweet
Than this Of sweets unto the sweet.
Pleas 90 not put these ou the shelf
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Alone I did it-shakespeare.

Pleas 90 not put these on the shelf
For ] made them for you. all myself.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-05-19
F.RE DESTROYS
 0-0 HOTEL
Famous Whitchorc Hostcly Burns. Mrs, R. Kelsey, Proprietor Bad- y mimcd-GasuImc Explosion SlIrts Blaze.

Whltologac. May l9--At about 5.80 o'clock Saturday evening fire broke out m Che Dominion Hotel In trls city. and before che flames could be subdued, the entire build ms was destroyed.
 Fora time iJ looked as though the uames would sweep Che entire sec tion Of the city in which the hotel was located. but the fire department succeeded iu conflnlng the flames Che hotel building and small shack situated just north Of the ho- reI
 Mrs R. Kelsey, Che proprietor Of the Domiaion Hotel. sustained se- v.ra burns on her arms and body wnuc attempting to save some of he. personal effects
 The fire was started by am oN- u.osson of gasoline which was being usea for cleann 8 clothes by a couple of roomcrs. They succced- aH .n making their escape from the burning budding. without injury.
 The Domioulon Hotel was built tn 1901 and was a S-8yory log and rame structure owned by Henry J.. Arn The loss win be about S5,00o.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-05-19
FOUR DRED6ES
 EATING GRAVEL
I'hst Quartet of Canadian Ilon- dlkc Company's Machine Diggcrs Get Busy-Two Lcyiathuns Will Move shortly.

Dawson, Ma S-Four Of the Yu-
 Ilon Gold eompauy's dredgqs on Bon
 anza hp,c started for the season,
 md the others win get under way
 just as soon as old Sol consents to smile more wGently and to in the
 KlondilIc with enough of the aque-
 Ous flood to supply the required
 electrical juice The dredges at
 work are. No. 8 and No. 6, in the seventies; No. 9, in the fIftics. and
 No. Q, on l7, all below discovery on
 Bonanza. The other boats are a-
 noat In thc ponds, lifting the ice
 from the surface, and getting ready
 to blow when the energy comes.
 The Canadian Klondlke company's No 9 dredge, which was the first to start this year, is grinding stead .iiy. and No. 8, which has never |uftcd a bucket Of dirt since being completed. win be started next We'd .nesday. The gear has been hook
 ed up and has been turned over and found to work like clock. No. 4. d duplicate of No. 9, also brand new, will be ready to start shortly. Both these dredges could have started some time ago had
 there been plenty of water in the river to provide an abundance of power 1t is understood the water lat the mouth of the Klondike is . ten inches lower than two weeks ago.
 The Yukon Colds hydraulic camps aye ready for the water. George coffev superintendent of the branch. is uromd during the day trying to hypnotize the suw and at might is praying to the gods and making medicine before the totem pole deitic8, but seems to have lost ] ais pull with the powers. However, ! George says he can come back, and Ihat he wul make the snow go away |rhls year the same as he always has done. and that he will have enough water to spare some for McCarthy's cruisers. and Buyle's battleships. and l Few "draps" In the bottle for ! ten.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-05-19
MAY BE B.6
 FREIGHT WAR
Transportation Compautcs on che urrl--sgatIg Paper Predicts A Change u Routing or Gouds- Neither Has Issued Tariff Local r. H.t Knives Arc slashmg.

Tho s..Ge Times seems Co think Che White Pass win smash things -sreu.g uu che lower r.vor run lu .re coming Yukon rate war; and
 .s !. aI. e.. thousands of tons of
 nt which heretofore has gone vi. s. waaal Tho N N friends .r-. v ..r company win hc lu ... ra.. aud win show a rew point .-s Co .u. new opposition before che
 ma .s u..- Officials O. che two companies stationed here are saying r1.r.ne. and ur..s are not wnoune- .E bn. .r.r. agc signs everywhere C.. m. .w. sides ge.ane ready for Uean...... e.s The s.a.ac Times .1rv app red n che issue O. April. Hr. an. !. n. follows.
 rnror.. .e .aua.m.a. O. a .r.. a. ...r. .. T.ru.nEs. saa.Ie8 trade WI. Interior ..#.H win be
 r.. h. ua..H... EHU00-
 a.. summer. ... opening o. Inc. ..n..... route ..aue che Fa- su. .n American goods ..nn.. oF- or He w... Pas. railroad. wl.. come rue.y destroy .re monopoly O. .ha m..or Cha. has ha.m held by s" Francisco ...r..a for Che ..#. .aH years Ea# cha. river vessels from we wa.- Hus1. can an.er Fair bauEs. sra .r..ea. has been eH, from s#" 70 E." tne ton and che 7s- He m.r...n.a who ship via sN.H- ..r... .... .ae advantage Of $ ue.Ea uu..ar delivery chan can oe made .s 8. Michael Che route mon rnr. ru san Francisco merchants
The daily Alaskan., 1913-05-19
I.YAILgr WILL
CENs0E rlCTJFEs

nu... W. -"--Tae movies u.ra are .I.aa..I for 8 reformation No. ..r ... arc below Che stand ards as a..rr Washington cities. Gur ..a show too many ao.a- u.. deeply involved love affairs and H. I.a.. an O. which are not for .nr ne...r according Co Che Paya.- mr Womrua club.
 Mrs. E.wsau read go paper g"s- ..eday before .ne club saying tHa. -.e club would cooperate with che women or other cities Go elevate che moving picture shows. Tho club wHI support raa library and Che re"l room.