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Evening star., 1914-02-04
SHOOTING STARS.
BY rHILASpER JOHNSON.
The Course of Improvement.

rs that man going to abolish graft
Il don't think So replied Senator
Sorghum My impression is that he
will do away with certain old-fashioned
forms of graft and create something
modern
Evening star., 1914-02-04

II has been necessary for the Phlla
| delphia fire department TO warn MIN
listers against overcrowdins thelT
churches. question as TO Phliadeiphia
niety can never again be raised.
Evening star., 1914-02-04
More Bullion Needed.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
If the nitrate of silver treatment is to
be tried on all cigarette smokers Colo
RADIO will have to be called upon to open
up new silver mines.
Evening star., 1914-02-04
Imitation Orderliness.

"Biiggins has very orderly desk.
Yes He is one of these men who
won't leave a paper lying around. He
promptly puts it in pigeon hole and
loses il forever
Evening star., 1914-02-04

Butch McDevitt is perhaps not the
only man who has acquired fame with
a somewhat unreliable understanding
that he was to deliver the goods later
Evening star., 1914-02-04

\ tourist in South America is at an
advantage III politics. inasmuch as he
is not expected TO discuss every little
current issue that arises
Evening star., 1914-02-04

prominent Tammany man says
that party leaders have always been
targets for all kinds of arrows Why
mention arrows instead of tomahawks? ?
Evening star., 1914-02-04

The fact that DIR. Mary Walker does
not entirely agree with the majority
does not prevent her from hiking when
she feels SO inclined.
Evening star., 1914-02-04
Careless George :.
George

George Washington. His name we shoo
With JOY throughout the nation.
Although he chopped a tree without
thought of conservation.
Evening star., 1914-02-04

Radium IS still high up in the list OF
expectations.
Evening star., 1914-02-04

The custom OF general handshaking
may fall into disfavor because it is
often hard TO decide whether i, is a
pleasure or a duty
Evening star., 1914-02-04

The Evening Star with the SUNDAY norntn.
edition. is delivered by carriers within the city
st IS cents per month; daily only. = cents per
rrcn.h: Sunday only 20 cents per month Orders
NAV be sent by mail or telephone Main 40
Collection is made by carrier at the end OF each
month.
Evening star., 1914-02-04

II is impossible to make an investi-
CATION as interesting AS the prelimi-
nary reports which lead to il.
Evening star., 1914-02-04

The story of the Kilkenny cats, who
fought with the result Of mutual eX-
tinction, will now be translated into
SPANISH for the benefit OF Mexico.
Evening star., 1914-02-04

The dissolution of the Standard on
Company has demonstrated that some
forms of trust regulation can work no
possible injury to the corporations IN
Nalyed
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PAYABLE In advance-by mail. postage prena.d
DAILY Sunday included. one month. oo cents
Daily Sunday excepted one month. 20 cents
Saturday star. 81 year: Sunday star = ~ year.
Evening star., 1914-02-04

Entered as second-class mall matter at ths post
ofice at Washington. D. c.
Evening star., 1914-02-04

Huerta seems to feel as secure in his
position as if ne were under civil
service.
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III. Evening star z.wsp.p.r Company.

Eustness once nth St. and Pannsyivanis Avenue.
New York ONCE: Tribune Building.
Chicago once: First National Bank Building.
European once: Regent St. London. England
Evening star., 1914-02-04

Footed Bowls, $3.50 and up.
Oval Ice Cream Trays, $3.50 and
up.
COMFORTS, $500 and up.
Sandwich Trays, s6.75 and up
Wine Decanters, $3.50 and up.
Evening star., 1914-02-04
Practical Chairs and Rockers Inn the
February furniture Sale Show Better
Values Than at Amy Previous Time.

Rockers Fur
Sale More them needed the home the
nishine OF place abode than other 1t
necessary tell you this but is we'll remind Won the
in with these offerings
Evening star., 1914-02-04
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The old favorites are always
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Short papers by daughter of Thack-
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with London life past and present
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EARTH HUNGER and Other Essays, by
William Graham Sumner, edited by
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RELI'
THE NEW TESTAMENT: A New Trans
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intention has been to present version
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present-day readers Price. SD
NO ROOM IN THE INN. and Other In
terpretations. Chosen from the writ
ings of Rev. C. J. Scotield. D.D., by
Mary Emily Reilly. Scriptural interpre-
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misery, centering about the primal
conflict of passion, through the hres
of which this brave man walks to
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All values acknowledged be the best, but
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ca display tables S2z S395 and $500 In cooperation
with makers values that immediately convince
YOU Of their unusual excellence.
Evening star., 1914-02-04

SOCIAL INSURANCE, by I. N. Rubinow.
Among the topics here treated eA-
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Industrial Accidents: Employers LA
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Insurance: Economic and Industrial
Aspects of Disease: Sick Insurance;
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IION:
RELIGION IN SOCIAL ACTION, by
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for Chicago's civic progress the author
has seen a practical work. the prin-
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outlines for the local community. With
an introduction by Jane Adams
Price, $1.25.
1LISH WRITER'S:
IT HAPPENED IN EGYPT, by c. y. and
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the authors of The Lightning Con-
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adventures in Egypt. Price, S1.35.
Evening star., 1914-02-04
Combination Cuttings i'm Gut Glass
Are Now Very Popular.

Newest cuttings in Cut Glass emphasize the popularity oi i
floral and combinations and they beautiful beyond
scrption The deep flower cuttings. each flower perfectly
blossoms with the larmonzr
be surpassed.
Evening star., 1914-02-04

Fifth floor, G ST.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-01

their nOnor once every year. and no
more appropriate time than an ami
versary Of so much Importance. Think Of
the moral effect of such a celebration II
every camp Participated. II would he
outranked only by Memorial and Uaiun
Defenders Day. The division and COM
mandery-in-chief officers will render su, h
a movement all assistance in their power.
The national patriotic instructor is pre-
pared TO suggest the best possible pro-
gram. and now the matter is IL the
hands Of our members"
1t was noted last Monday that the fias
raised by William 4. Gushing Camp. No.
90, Division of Maryland. at the Union
Station on the previous Saturday after
noon with solemn and appropriate exer-
cises was torn at one end from its hal
yard BY the strong breeze blowing the
first OF last week. but an employe OF
the terminal station came to its rescue
and a number OF members Of William
B. Gushing Camp were notified. They
Immediately rushed to the spot and ar
ranged to have the faE more securely
fastened. No serious damage was done,
CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-01
coNrINuED FRoM PAaE THREE.

McKenny have gone to FL Paso, Tex,
where they will visit relatives. After
wards they will go to California where
they will visit the exposition.
Mr.. Charles Kramer has returned after
u visit to relatives outside Of Washington
with whom he spent three weeks.
Mr.. William Campbell and Rev DR..
John Lee Allison have returned from
Lynchburg, Va, where they attended a
meeting of u cd Of the Presbyterian
Church Of Virginia.
Master Theodore Beach entertained in
honor of his twelfth birthday Thursday
evening at the home of his parents, 90
Queen street.
Mr.. Lawrence Edwin Remington, Of
this city, and Miss Eva Earlena Smyth,
Of Alexandria, formerly Of Culpeper, Va,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. r. Z. Smythr
were married in Washington Saturday.
They are spending their honeymoon in
Florida, and will return home Monday.
Miss Louise Ashton. of BaIlston, Alex
sndria County, is the guest of Misses
Elizabeth and Rebecca Kite, South Pitt
Street
Miss Alice wedgewood. of New York,
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. J. William May.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph H. Byrne an
uOunCe LIe enBdsTeHeNl Ol lntlT udusultFB
Madeline, to Mr.. John Lee Donnelly. The
wedding will take place November 25.
Miss Anne Hopkins, of Onocoke, Va,
is visiting Mrs. Edgar Carpenter.
Miss Madeline Byrne entertained the
NJ. W. W. Cub. of which she is a
member, at an informal dinner Satur-
day. Members present were Misses Nora
Baggett. Eva Crilly, Mary Ewald, Mil
dred HellmUth, Pauline Hellmuth, Lillian
Hill. Helen Nugent, Ellen Patterson, and
Mary Quinn.
Mrs. Samuel II. Westcott and little Miss
katherine Westcott, Of Birmingham,
Ala, are the guests of Mrs. Westcott's
brother-in-law and sister, Mrs. Frank l.
Slaymaker, Rosemont.
Mrs. Charles Green, OF Laurel, Del,
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
O'Bannon Cooper, Braddock Heights.
Miss Bertha Gray Robinson and Mr..
Robert Newton Robinson, of Orange,
Va, were weekend guests of their
cousin, Mrs. NJ. c. c. PeytOn.
Mrs. Overton Price. of the Grange.
near Biltmore. n. C. is the guest of Mrs.
OvertOn Westfeldt. at her home in Rose
mont.
Misses Lila and Kitty Barrett have re-
turned home after spending three weeks
in Stafford County, Va.
Mr. and Mrs George w. L.aycock. Mas
ter George w. Laycock, jr., and little
Miss Louise LaycOck, of Hamilton, Va,
are guests of Mrs. LayCOck's brother-in-
law and sister. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert NJ.
Graham, Roscmont.
Mrs. Joel J. Barnett, OF Baltimore. is
the guest Of her brother-in-law and sis
ter, Mrs. Robert L. Payne. Rosemont
The Washington herald., 1914-11-01
Mrs. Proctor EntertaIns Past Ma
irons of 1909.

Last Wednesday Mrs. \. Maud Proc
tor, secretary of William +. Hunt Chap
ter. No. 16 o. Z. S, entertained at q
Halloween luncheon at her home In
Brightwood, the past matrons OF 1909
Mrs. Proctor war assisted by her
niece, Miss Mamie Z. Youse, of Nc
Kinley Chapter, Cumberland. Nd, and
a talented pianist, who, following the
luncheon, played several selections. The
decorations and favors for the occasion
were in keeping with the season. Those
present and the chapters represented
were Mrs. Mary Lamond White, past
matron. Ruth Chapter No. /; Mrs. Helen
Z. Roberts, past matron. Electa Chap
ter. No. 2; Mrs. Alice B. Curtis, past ma
tron, Naomi Chapter. No. 3: Mrs. Bertha
bosch. past matron. Areme Chapter, No.
10; Mrs. F. Lillian Holmes, past matron,
Brookland Chapter. No. II; Mrs. Lucy
NJ. Feldman. past matron. Takoma Chap
ter, No. Il: Mrs. Jessie w. Coles, grand
matron and past matron OF Cathedral
Chapter No. Il, and Mrs. A. Maude Proc
tor, past matron, William T. Hunt
Chapter, No. 16.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-01

OF the National Cemetery at Gettysburg,
and the delivery OF the famous Lincoln
Gettysburg address.
In order that the event may he prop
erly recognized it is suggested that the
18th Of November be celebrated by every
camp as veterans night
ITO that end every camp commander
is requested to call this matter to the
attention OF the camp and outline a plan
for entertaining every veteran within the
vicinity Of the camp. II II is not possible
to take up the matter at camp meeting
on account of time, appoint committee
and proceed 10 plan the biggest ami hest
meeting that ever has been held under
the auspices OF your camp. 4 supper for
the veterans served by the auxiliary be-
fore the program would insure the pres
ence OF many more than otherwise. Fol-
low the supper by one or two short, crisp
talks, and then give the Boys uf 81 a
chance to relate their experiences. You
won't need any outside talent. Secure
the use Of autos for such as are feeble,
but get them there and take them home
For some it will be the last time they
will ever meet their comrades on this
side of the eternal bivouac. We owe il
TO them to have a special meeting n
The Washington herald., 1914-11-01
LAUREL.

Miss Masie Jones. of Ellicott City, is
the guest Of Mrs. Charles II. Stanley.
Miss Louise MattingIy, of Washington,
is the guest of Mrs James E. Bradley.
Mrs. James Bradley entertained a few
friends at cards Thursday evening.
4 supper and fair for the benefit Of
the Laurel Free Library was held Tues
day evening at the Masonic Hall.
Mr. viii Waters. of Washington, was
the guest Thursday of Mr. and Mrs.
Bradley.
Mrs. John n. Cronmller and daughter
will leave Saturday for Chicago, where
Mr.. Cronmiller has been for a week on
business, and expect to stay some weeks
Miss Margery Middleton. of Washing
ton. WAS thu guest this week Of Mrs.
John Il. CrOnmiller.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-01
Masonic Affairs.
Calendar.
lnDEEs


November 2-PotumaC. No ): r. r. French. No.
Is; Anaoostia. No. p Pentslnha, No. 3. Z. A.
Mount Pleasant. No. 8, visitation.
November } National. No. Z. f. a; Aminius,
No. .: NJ. NJ Parker. No. =. visitation King
david No =
Nnvemhr i-Washington Centennial No. Il;
Osuis. No. 26; King Solomon. No. 81. visitation
last Gate. No. 81 +. {.
November NAVAL No. I. visitation; Hiram. No.
10; Lafayette No I9; William r. Singleton, No. %;
CieoTge @ Whiting, No. %. SPECIAL NJ. NJ.
November 6-Columbia, No. 3 Lebanon. No. Z.
NJ. NJ.
ROYAL ARCH CHAPTERS.
November S-La FHyette, No. S. +. and NJ. E.;
Washington Naval. No s.
November i-Columbia, No. /; Brightwood, No. 3.
marx.
November 6-SchoOl Of instruction.
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR COMMANDMENTS.
November 2-Orient. No. S.
NuvembeT +-PotOmac, No. }
November G-Columbia No. >.
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE.
November 5-Mithms' Lodge Of Perfection, No. !.
MOBILES OF MYSTIC SHRINE.
November 5-Aimas Temple ceremonial.
EASTERN STAR CHAPTERS.
NOEemheT Ruth, No. l.
Nopember 5-Alzpsh, No 8.
November 4-Arene, No. u.
November 5-EstheT. No :
NoyembeF C-Martha, No. (.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-01

will accompany him on this. his first
ofileisl visit to the Capital City.
Through he untiring efforts OF Illus
I trious Potentate James T. Gibbs, com,
mittees have been at work for the past
month in making arrangements for the
promised magnificent ceremonial, which
is outlined in the circulars sent out re-
| Gently to all members of the nobility OF
Almas residing in Washington. New and
striking features are promised for the
ceremonial session OF Thursday night
and a general rejoicing OF vast proper
tions is looked for, growing out Of the
visit Of the imperial potentate OF North
America to Washington, 1t will be q
night of high jinks." Pure and sim
pie fun will be fast and furious, and
surprises Of q sensational character are
promised to those who attend the cere-
moniaI session, which will be followed
later by a buffet luncheon. r'
stage will be erected on the Penn
sylvania avenue side of the large ban
/ quet hall Of the Willard Hotel and upon
1t the incidents connected with Shriner's
life will be depicted by artists especially
engaged for the occasion.
Every effort has been made to make
this q crowning event in the history OF
the nobility OF Almss Temple, and a
fitting climax to the close OF Potentate
Gibbs second year as the ruler Of the
shrine. In addition to DIR. Smith, who
is looked upon as one of the great lights
in masonry and a very distinguished
speaker there will also be present in the
imperial party several members OF the
official divan.
Past Imperial Potentates George L.
Street, Of Richmond, Va: william W.
Irwin, of wheeling w. Va; William ],
Cunningham, Of Baltimore. Nd; Poten-
tates William G. Speed, of Boumi Temple;
G. Jeter Jones, of Acca Temple, Rich
Temple, Trenton, n. j.; Charles T. Tay-
Ior, of Khedive Temple, Norfolk. Va,
and many past potentates Of out Of town
temples, have accepted invitations and
will be present.
The Arab patrol OF Almas, under the
command OF Capt. Robey, has been work
ing day and night for this ceremonial
session. and throughout the entire tab
leau Of AImas Temple every effort is
being put forth to make the coming
ceremonial session one long to be re-
membered in the Shrine annals of this
city.
Among those. who have been especially
interested in the coming ceremonial ses-
sion and who have given a very great
deal of time in the preparation OF the
entertainment of Thursday night are
Past Potentates Roe FUlkerson. Jacobus
S. Jones, Carter B. Keene, and Mobiles
Arthur L. Bryant, Claude Z. Miller. John
A. Ellinger, Samuel Hart. Edgar c.
Snyder, Carl II. Claudy, Sydney R. Ja-
cobs. Carey Frye, and w. w. Shearer.
Particular mention should be made OF
Noble I. l. Goldheim, who will have
charge Of the stage on the occasion and
will be general director of the entertain
ment. which gives promise OF a very
high and very instructive character.
The musical features of the evening
will he especially noteworthy, being un-
der the direction of Walter l. Hum
phrey and assisted by Oscar F. Com
stock, Charles L. Myers, John F. NJ.
Bowie, and J. Henry Kaiser.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-01
TakOmA Chapter, O. z. g., Holds
Record NiaitatIon.

In the presence Of the largest gather
ing in the history of Takoma Chapter,
No. Il, Order of the Eastern Star the Wis
! itation of the Grand Officers of the East
ern Star occurred Friday evening, Octo-
ber % AS the Grand officers entered the
chapter room the choir from Ruth Chap
ter, No. l. rendered a selection. The open
ing address of the evening was made by
Mrs. Jesse W. Cowles, grand matron.
followed by remarks by Charles W. Mol
ster, grand patron. After a solo by
Charles W. Roberts, of Electa Chapter.
No. . accompanied by Miss Mildred
Langley. Past Worthy Patron Harvey
5. Knight. in a brief address. presented
the grand matron with a handsome hand
painted china tea set. This ceremony
was followed by a recitation by Mrs.
Love, of Areme Chapter, No. 10, and the
presentation to the grand patron by Mrs.
c. w. Dickens Of a hand-painted cake
plate. In each instance the recipients
responded in an appropriate manner.
Mrs. Nellie W. Plumbley, OF Naomi
Chapter. No. 2, rendered a solo, followed
by a recitation by Mrs. Charles w. Mol
ster, past matron of Brookland Chapter
No. IL Mrs. Plumbley was accompanied
by Past Worthy Matron Mrs. Annie W.
Knight Miss Clara Ball. of Naomi Chap
ter, No. 3, mother of Takoma Chapter,
was present and made a brief address
Regrets were expressed on behalf OF ].
]. Faber, father OF the chapter who was
out of the Jurisdiction and unable TO be
present. Every chapter in this jurisdic-
ton was represented and assisted in maxi
ing the event the most notable since the
chapter was organized.
Mrs. P. w. Favorite. worthy matron,
and J. B. Derrick, worthy patron, well
coined the guests. The program OF the
evening was arranged by Mrs. ]. J. Faber
and Miss Mildred Langley. The decora-
tIons consisted of autumn leaves, cut
flowers, and American flags, and proved
one of the features of the evenings en-
tertainment. The affair was attended by
the largest number of past grand ma
irons and patrons in the history OF the
chaDter
The Washington herald., 1914-11-01
ShrIners TO Entertain Imperial PO-
tentate of North America.

In honor of the official visit of the
Imperial Potentate. Arabic Order No
bles of the Mystic Shrine. DR.. Frederick
r. Smith, of Rochester, n. Y, to Almas
Temple, on Thursday evening OF this
week, the nobility of the Almas has
decided to make the visit of DR.. Smith
a memorial in the annals of Shrinedom
in this city. 1t is expected that the big
gest gathering Of Shriners Washington
has seen will assemble on the top floor
of the New Willard on Thursday even
ing for the purposes OF initiation and ex-
tending a warm and heartfelt welcome
TO the imperial potentate and those who
The Washington herald., 1914-11-01
TILE WAsHINGToN HERALD SUNDAY, november 1, 1914.

of the December ladIes' and chIldrens
night entertainment. IL busy with the
details Of that event and haA announced
the following subcommittees: Vice chair
man, z. w, Lbbey; tickets. Castleman
p. Bossi souvenirs, Jack Shulman; dow-
ers, F. n Kramer; refreshments. Theo-
dore Picard; medical. DR.. Frederick
Yates; reception. Monarch p. r. Pull
man and Past Monarchs Edward S.
schmid. J. w. Collins. and R. B. Dickey;
floor, Charles A. Stevens; music, band.
Samuel +. Shreve and julius Kamper; or
chestra- Jacque Heldenheimeri decera-
tions, p. w. Nicholson. and Myer Han
lein.
Adyices from Grand Monarch E. L.
Yolgenau are to the effect that Aahadi
Grotto has been organised at Elkhart,
Ind. He also announces that progress 10
being made IN the preparations for the
Supreme Council convention in Buffalo
next June. II Is aimed to make this the
biggest event in grotto history, Com
mittees Will soon be announced by Mon
arch Pullman In connection with the
participation Of Kallipolis Grotto in the
convention.
In recent Communication Grand Sec
retary Sidney d. Smith says: "Cadss-
sia Grotto has been organized at Fort
Wayne, Ind. / think / can safely say
you can look for a new one about every
two weeks"
Henry Pears. grand keeper Of the ar
chives. advises that Al Sirat Grotto. OF
Cleveland, Ohio. on October had a
class OF ninety-seven. Past Grand Mon
arch George Edward Hatch and Mon
arch Herold NJ. HaFter of Toledo, were
present on this occasion.
Long / Grotto, No. "A, OF Brooklyn, n.
Y, gave = band concert and dance on
october Ia. which was well patronlzed
by the local and nearby grottoes A
ceremonial session OF this grotto is also
announced for October 81. Monarch
Alexander w. Waters announces that
the master of revels and imps have
prepared an especial Halloween recep-
tion for the candidates, and some sur
prises for the fellow who thinks he can
slip in easy" Long l Grotto will also
give ladies' night on December 10 .
Monarch s. F. lizard, of Cashmere
Grotto, OF Elmira, N. Y, in his call for
a ceremonial on November g. states: I'VE
are bombarded on every side by a bunch
OF barbarians from Missouri who are de-
manding that We show them the es-
sence OF good fellowship that iows from
the realms OF Cashmere" Grand Mon
arch Ernest l.. VoIgenau will be present
at this ceremonial
Zemzem Grotto. OF Jersey City, n. j.,
announces a public concert and recep-
ton by the ZemEem Grotto Band on De-
cember s. ceremonial session will be
held on October 30. and a Christmas ses-
sion on December 2S.
Islam Grotto, No. IS. of Pittsburgh.
Pa, held a largely attended ceremonial
on October .