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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-20

Tuesday evening Fidelity Rebekah
Lodge, No I, held a well attended ses-
sion, with members present from near
ly every Rebekah lodge in this juris-
diction. Several applications were re-
ceived for membership. From present
indications. it is said, no mistake was
made in establishing Rebekah lodge
at Langdon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-20

Dawson Lodge, No Is. announces thu
F. C. degree for it's communication TIN
evening of September %. Stansbur!
Lodge, No. "a. will have the same de
grees the same evening, but at Bright
wood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-20

During the coming week several of
the subordinate lodges will omit de-
gree work because of the absence of
the members of the degree teams. who
are in Atlantic City attending the ses-
sion of the Sovereign Grand Lodge,
which opens its session tomorrow
morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-20

Red Wing Tribe. No. 20. at its meet
ing at Painters Hall. 9Th and G streets
northwest, was presented by marx
Sherier with a Red Man apron worn py
his uncle. John c. Sherier, ABOUT MY
years ago.
The presentation address was made
by NJ r. Kubatz of Logan Tribe.
Sachem Yeabowers responded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-20

Oscola Tribe, No. 10. held class
Initiation at Masonic Hall, Tenley-
town, Wednesday night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-20

The Ladies' Auxiliary of De Molay
Mounted Commandery, No. 4, Knights
Templar, will hold their "get-together'
meeting at the residence of their presi-
dent. Mrs. Warren w. Biggs, Somerset
Md. Wednesday, September 80. De
Molay Commandery will meet Tuesday
evening for regular business. and the
receipt of petitions. it being the first
meeting after the summer recess.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-20

other visit from Harmony Lodge, No. g..
and conferred the third degree upon
candidates for both lodges. Next week
degree work will be omitted, owing to
the absence from the city of several
members of the degree staff. The lodge
received additional APPLICATIONS for
membership.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-20

With generous grace and bountiful
expression Thrice Illustrious Master
Horace P. Mcintosh welcomes the com
panions of Washington Council. No /,
Royal and Select Masters, to the first
stated assembly of the council after
the summer recess, tomorrow evening.
at 1880 o'clock. in the chapter room at
Masonic Temple. Petitions, he says,
will be on hand for action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-20

The Officers Club of the District of
Columbia will meet Tuesday evening in
Pythian Temple. The club will be en-
tertained by the officers of Columbia
Hive This will be the first meeting
after the summer vacation.
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ALLIES BEGIN MARCH EAST
Take Advantage of Preoccupation Of
Germans In Poland to Push the
Line Eastward.

London.-Taking advantage OF the
preoccupation of the Germans in the
east, the allied French, Belgian and
British forces have begun an offens-
I've movement in the west. They are
now virtually in possession of the
left bank Of the User Canal and in
the neighborhood of La Bassee, where
the Germans hold a very strong posi-
ton, the allies are beginning with a
heavy cannonade to feel their way
eastward.
The same process Is being followed
along the whole front. The French
official communication speaks Of "the
supfiority of our offensive" and the
marked advantage" of the French ar
tillery over that Of the Germans.
The advance, slight as 1t is in the
northwest, has ended for the present
at least, In the opinion of many, the
German menace of the coast ports. 1t
is believed that so long as the Ger
mans are compelled to keep up the
strength of their army in the east,
they will be unable to assume the Of
fensive In the west.
There is report, however, that
the Germans have kept the pick of
their western army In Aisne Valley,
whence, at an opportune moment,
they can hurl it against the French
lines and make another effort to get
through to Paris.
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RUSSIANS FORM NEW LINE
London Calls Capture OF Lodz Re.
marl<able Achievement-Handte-
Hand Battle Fought.

London.-After long battle, fought
with the greatest stubbornness, the
Germans have succeeded In occupying
Lodz, Poland, an unfortified city. Ac-
cording to the Berlin report, the Rus.
slams suffered severe losses and are
in retreat.
This success of the Germans, large
ly because Of what preceded 1t, is
considered by military experts areally
remarkable achievement. Less than
a fortnight ago the army to which this
victory has fallen was surrounded by
Russians and cut its way out only at
the last moment. losing great mum.
bers of men and many guns. Yet it
was able within few days to reor,
ganize, take the offensive and defeat
the Russians defending Lodz.
This was made possible by the net.
work of strategic railways on the Ger.
man side OF the frontier, over which
re-enforcements can be sent where
they are most needed. The Russians,
ON the other hand, vigorously attacked
on both wings, were unable to meet
the German wedge, and were COM
PEELED to fall back.
There will undoubtedly be much
more fighting before the campaign in
this district is concluded. Lodz was
won only after hand-to-hand fighting
in the suburbs Of the city, and the
whole Russian line, from north to
south, Is now Strengthened out and
will contest every foot of ground with
the invaders.
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SECRECY OVER WAR ZONES
Fighting Of Vicious Character Carried
on In East Flanders Both Sides
Are RetIcent.

New York.-At no time since the
war began has the veil Of secrecy been
80 closely drawn over the operations
of the armies Of the theaters of the
conflict.
Although 1t is known that fighting
of q vicious character Is still being
carried on in the eastern zone, and
that there have been isolated combats
here and there along the entrenched
lines in Belgium and France, nothing
Is at hand to show how the fortunes
of war are being distributed.
Sat no place along the entire front
has there been any notable incident"
says the Paris official communication
in referring to the situation in the
west. OF the trend of events in the
east, Vienna declares the fighting in
North Poland continues, but that in
all other zones quiet prevails.
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RULERS DIRECT CONFLICTS
Kaiser and Gar Are at the Front With
Armies-king George Is In
France

London.-The battle in Northern
Poland is being fought out under the
eyes of the German emperor on the
one side and the Russian emperor on
the other. These two monarchs left
for the front SO that virtually the
heads of all the nations at war are
with their troops.
The king of England is in France;
the king of Belgium, as usual, is spend
ing all his time with his soldiers, while
President Poincaire of France has
gone for another visit to the northern
battlefield.
Official news from Poland continues
scanty and with both headquarters
claiming successes it is impossible to
say how the battle is going. or its
intensity, however, there can be no
doubt,
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was opened there was one loud yelp
from the little brindle dog. He jumped
first into the arms of Mr.. Owen. then
rubbed against the daughter. whining
all the while.
Yes. he's yours" said Mr. Open
stein.
And now Buster is back at home.
after two OF the most exciting months
of his iife--all the way from an out
cast in the most exciting months OF
his life-all the way from an outcast
in the street to a full-fiedged actor on
the vaudeville stage.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11
CzAR'S MEN NEAR CRAC0W
Are Reported to Be Mounting Guns at
WieIiczka-New Battle In Pland
Going On.

London.--With the lull in the battle
In the west, which has become heavy
cannonade at widely separated points,
with only occasional infantry attacks,
interest centers in the struggle be-
tween the Russians and Germans in
the east.
At last the Russians have approach
ed within firing distance of Cracow,
their advance from Przemysl having
proceeded without any real check.
They were reported to be mounting
heavy batteries around the town Of
Wieliczka, and from which the outer
forts of Cracow can be reached.
Important as this is-for the fall Of
Cracow would lay open the roads to
Vienna, Breslau and Berlin-the main
interest In the east continues to rest
with the operations on the irregular
front \ from Czenstochowa through
Lodz and Lowicz to the East Prussian
border. Official pronouncements as to
progress here are guarded and indef-
mite, and 1t is difficult to arrive at q
conclusion as to the course of events.
1t is apparent, however, that new
battle has developed southwest Of
Lodz, where the Germans have formed
new line with fresh forces brought
from Kalisc and are again trying to
penetrate the Russian center.
The Russians, too, have had time to
straighten out their line and, in the
eyes of the allies, another battle fol-
lowing SO closely tina. just concluded
In this region must help In the long
run, for, 1t is argued. win or lose, the
Germans must be further weakened
and, in addition, soon win have to turn
their attention to the Russian often
sive against Silesia and around Ora
COW.
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large shallow tank is constructed
which has wings Of galvanized iron
The tank is filled with kerosene The
natives then start the drive three o.
four miles away and close in gradual
ly. driving the grasshoppers before
them into the tank. The grasshop-
pers are then dried and sent to mar
ket.
IL the Filipinos would use Profess
sor Deans method Of poisoned bran
mash. 1t would prove more effective.
believes President Waters, than the
system which Is used.
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from their seats and rushed to the
rear of the theater, where Louis OPP
penstein, owner Of the theater. stood.
did this act start here In Kansas
City," asked the excited man.
why. no; they're from New York. "
Mr.. oppenstein said.
well, my names Owen. and there's
a dog on the stage there that looks
like one l lost two months ago." ne
returned. May we go back and seer"
So the man. his daughter, and Mr..
oppenstein went back. When the
door leading directly onto the stage
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To Get Rid Of Plmples.

Smear the affected surface with
Cuticura Ointment. Let 1t remain
five minutes. then wash of with Cutt
cura Soap and hot water and continue
bathing few minutes. These fra
grant. super-creamy emollients quickly
clear the skin of pimples, blackheads.
redness and roughness, the scalp of
dandruff and itching and the hands
Of chaps and irritations. For free
sample each with 32-p. Skin Book ad-
dress post card: Cuticura, Dept. x
Boston. Sold everywhere. ADV.
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HAD EXCITING TWO MONTHS
In That Time 6rindle Bull Terrier
Rose From obscurlty to Recos-
nized Place on Stage.

Two months ago Buster. a little
brindle Boston bull terrier. was lost
from his home, He belonged TO Rob-
ert Owen. 81 North Hardesty ave-
nue. One day he was picked up by
the city dog catcher" and taken to
the pound to be sold or killed It ap-
peared to be the end Of Buster. says
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the Kansas City Times.

the Kansas City Times.
Last week an act at the Globe the
alter was almost put out Of commits
sion by the death of one Of the dogs
used in basketball stunt The own
er of the act went to the dog pound.
There he picked out brindle terrier
from the lot OF homeless dogs which
had been gathered. He paid IS for
him
The curtain went up on the dog act
at the Globe last Thursday. Almost
simultaneously 3 man and his dadgh-
ter sitting In the second row jumped
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11
keted In Manila In a year.

keted In Manila In year.
There is grasshopper plague
every ten years In the Philippines"
said President Waters, land the
problem of combating the grasshop-
pers in a warm climate like the Phil
ippines Is more difficult than in coun-
tries where cold weather serves as q
check.
There are many acres Of unset
tied country which serve as breeding
places for the grasshoppsrs. The
method used in capturing the grass
hoppers Is to organize a drive. A
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11
Comparison of Mans Strength.

If human being possessed strength
as great In proportion to his size as
that Of shellfish the average man
would be able to lift the enormous
weight of 2,s76,0oO pounds by pulling
in the same degree as limpet. And
II the man pulled In the same degree
as the cookie he would sustain a
weight of no less than 3,106.50o
pounds.
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QUEER FOOD OF FlLIPINos
Three Thousand Tons Of Dried Grass
hoppers Marketed Annually In
Philippines.

Dried grasshoppers are used as
food in the Philippine islands," said
Henry Jackson Waters, president Of
the college. in talk before the agri-
cultural society Of the Kansas State
Agricultural college. Three thou
sand tons of grasshoppers are mar.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11
Russian Woman Martyr.

Mrs. Catherine Breshkovsky, known
as "Baboushka. or grandmother to
the Russians, has been ordered to
some point on the arctic circle, after
having been imprisoned at Irkutsk for
trying to escape. She is seventy years
old and was sentenced to the life Of
a convict because OF her anarchistic
activities. Several years ago she
made lecture tour Of the United
States.
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Russia Announces Victory.

Paris.-A Havas dispatch from
Petrograd says it is officially an
nounced that the Russian army Of the
Caucasus occupied Saral Eoi and
Baschkal, in Eastern Turkey in Asia,
near the Persian border, "as the re-
suit of battles occurring on the Gilman
and Khoi routes"
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Russians Announce vi Glory

Petrograd.-The following commun-
ication was issued from the headquar-
tiers Of the army of the Caucasus:
"Our troops, after lively engage
ments on the roads from Gilman and
Khoi province of Azerbajan, Persia)
took possession Of the towns of Teri
and Keshkal,''
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Some Daughter.

Who is that haughty.looking, dark
lady on the right?"
That is Signora z-Torreon-va-
ranza-Quilla of Mexico"
"And what are all those badges, but
tons and medals with which she is al.
most covered?"
why she's daughter of Three
Hundred and Twenty-nine Revolu'
tions!"--Judge.
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Refurnlnn to Paris

Observation-Disclosures of the French
cabinet are returning to Paris, where
1t is expected the government will be
re-established. Aristide BRAND, minis
ter of justice, has left for Paris.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11
German Insurance pald.

The Hague.-Since Aug. Is, accord
ing to an official report, the German
military service and life insurance
company has paid out s3,75o,oOo. The
amount paid from Oct. Is to Nov. II
was s1,342,250
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

misunderstanding to a Flanders
dispatch to the Times, King George
met King Albert Of Gelgium at the Bel
gian border and reviewed the Belgian
troops. King George returned from
Boulogne to Dover in torpedo boat.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11
French Driven Back.

Washington. = Offensive operations
by the French garrison of Belfort and
German counter attacks were reported
from the French foreign office to the
embassy here.
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8 SEA LOSSES OF
ALLIES REPORTED
BERLIN SAYS AUSTRALIAN BAT
TIE CRUISER AUSTRALIA Is
MISSING FROM PORT.
WAS IN HAWAIIAN, WATERS
British Submarine Prevented from En-
tering acknowledgements Shifts
From Flanders to Lorraine
and Alsace.

Berlin.--Information given out to the
press by the German official press bu-
reau says that, according to report
received by the Italian newspaper Cor
riere Della Sera, the Australian battle
cruiser Australia apparently is miss
ing.
The Australia was last reported in
Hawaiian waters last September, when
the Watson Navigation Co. steamer
Wilhelmina picked up wireless mes
sage from the dreadnought saying that
she was in full chase of the German
cruiser Nuernmerg.
A British submarine tried to force a
passage through the Dardanelles, &C
cording to dispatch from CONSTANT
nople to the Franklin er Zeitung. The
submarines presence was discovered,
however, the massage adds, and the
vessel apparently was hit by shots
fired by the Turkish forts.
London.-The British cruiser Venus
ran ashore in the storm, striking with
her full force. Her foremost and a
portion Of the bridge was carried away
by an enormous sea. The warship was
running for port in the south of Eng
land when the storm broke.
On the west front interest shifted
from the Flanders to Lorraine and Up
per Alsace. There has been little fight
ing in that part of Belgium still held
by the allies and the French have TAX
en- some old German trenches, which
has given rise to belief that the Ger
mans will fall back to new positions.
Operations of more serious import
are taking place on the borders of AL
sace-Lorraine. In Upper Alsace the
French apparently have made consid-
cradle progress and they also are max
ing desperate efforts to sever commun-
ications of the German force holding
St. Michel on the Mouse. Everywhere,
however, siege warfare prevails and
the most part gains extend hardly
more than hundred yards.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

The only time we notice an impedi.
ment in the speech of some people
is when an occasion arises to praise
others.
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Polish NobIeman Is Killed.

Paris.-A Hayre Petrograd dispatch
says that Prince Nicolas Radziwill, a
Polish nobleman who was captain of
Russian dragons, was killed in the
fighting around Lodz.
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Sir John French Honored

London.-During his visit to France,
King George conferred the Order Of
Merit on Sir John French, commander
of the British forces on the continent.
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Five Warships Are Sighted OFF Peru.
Lima, Peru.-Five warships passed
Malabridge, bound northwards. Their
nationality is unknown.
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Turkish Cruiser Hit = Mine.

Petrograd.-The Turkish cruiser
Hamidich struck mine and returned
to Ccnstantinople considerably dam
aged, according to the Russian official
news agency's Conssantinople advicss.
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Furs are worn by lady beavers dur
ing the summer.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

Lots OF pretty good men look as II
their wives had got them with trad.
Ing stamps.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

The average man would be all right
If he were only half as perfect as he
thinks his neighbors ought to be.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

A new broom may sweep clean. but
it never comes with guarantee not
to raise blisters.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11
Rocks Ahead.

How can he afford to buy his
wife such expensive gowns?"
"He can't"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

Grass widows are seldom green; hay
widows would be more appropriate
term.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

A cynic may be one who has discov.
cred the bitterness In stolen sweets.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

But a man ism. necessarily worth
less because his wife is worth more
than he Is.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

The man who Is only as honest as he
has to be Is as dishonest as he can be.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

No doubt you may be able to fool
a lot Of people, but there is always
some wise guy.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

n a woman has bunch that eventu-
ates accurately she calls 1t an inspira
ton.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

Fewer young men would SOW their
wild oats IL they should first stop to
look for a needle in haystack.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

Opportunity knocks once. but envy
Is a continuous hammer wielder.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

Many woman poses as an angel
who wears her wings on her hat In.
stead of on her shoulders.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

There are men who can't even tell
the truth without exaggerating.
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The Remedy.

ne Hemeuy.
Student Allow can keep my toes
from going to sleep?
Student B-Dont let them turn In.
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Foolish Question.

Shells 1t secret society?
He-No. Didn't tell you there were
women In it?-Judge.
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Hotels In Canal Zone

'fVsS's Nv ~u''d' ~V''cs
The Panama canal officials now OPP
crate three hotels, one being IA miles
out In the Pacific.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

Is love an asset or a liability