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MEN Who SERVE
PUBLICSERVANTS
Private Secretaries Prove In
teresting Element in
Washington.
PLAY HARD, WORK TOO
Mock Congress" Is Popular Pastime
on Capitol Hill-Underlings
Intimate with Officials.

Tho city Of Washington has host Of
private secretaries among its population.
and the number is rapidly increasing as
public officials find they can get along
better with two or three secretaries than
with one.
Private secretaries 10 Senators and
Representatives are banded together into
an organization which holds regular bus
mess meetings. gives social entertain
mentS and seeks in a quiet. discreet way
to advance the interests OF its members
this organization is the mock congress
il holds once a year when the private
secretaries give humorous imperSona-
tons of the public men by whom they
are employed.
strictly Private Affairs.
These mock congresses are. OF course.
private affairs. and 1t is almost as diff
cult for an outsider to witness one Of
through the eye OF a cambria needle.
Working day by day with men whose
names are nearly always before the pub
lie. the secretaries can initiate the pub
lie officials with an accuracy that would
shame the stage professional.
There has been talk of organizing
the private secretaries to Cabinet Of
ficers. but as there are only ten OF
them the project has gone little further
than talk. Each member OF President
Wilson's Cabinet has only one accredited
private secretary known by that name.
but each Cabinet officer has a confidential
clerk and two or three stenographcrs
who really serve as additional secre-
tarles.
Ask some private secretary what
his duties consist Of and he will tell
you he is expected to act as a COM
posite guard. aid, adviser. stage man
sger. secret service operative. stenog-
rapher and a sort of breakwater against
the tide of unwelcome visitors who con-
stantly seek the public officials ear and
aid.
There are other private secretaries
in Washington who have a COMPARE
lively easy existence. There is one private
secretary who takes pride in telling
how he kept his dignity at the cost OF
his job. He was secretary to a member OF
The Cabinet. earned $500 a year and
was treated as a private secretary thinks
he should be treated until one time when
the Cabinet officer went on a trip. The
private secretary went along too.
In town for from Washington the
Cabinet officer found that he had ex-
hsusted his clean ppen, and ha cssR4Ily
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Daughters of America.

American Flag Council. No. :. Liberty
Council. No 6, and Independent Council.
No. ?, gave a very interesting excursion
last Tuesday to Marshall Hall. which
was well attended by its members and
friends. The committee in charge was
Miss Alice Courtney and Mrs. L A
Miller.
At the last regular meeting OF May
flower Council, No. II, several more ap-
plications for membership were received
Friendship Council, No. l6 is making
preparations to celebrate its anniversary
next Friday at its hall and many friends
and State Council officers have been
invited to attend.
AIizpah Council, No. 3, held a very en-
teresting meeting last Friday evening
at the Odd Fellows Hall in Georgetown,
with a fine attendance present Several
committee reports were received and
acted upon. The good Of order commit
tee served refreshments TO the members
after the regular order OF business.
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Moose to Hold Big Carnival

Columbia Lodge No. 126 Loyal Order
Of Moose. has completed arrangements
for holding a big celebration and carni-
val at Andrews Baseball Park. COM
mencing on Labor Day. September Z, and
ending on Saturday, September L.
They have engaged the well-known
Blue Ribbon Shows" with the six Aus
traIian diving girls. the Kodini Dog and
PONY Circus. and numerous other attrac-
tions.
A big voting contest will be held dur
ing the week on woman suffrage. The
wOman's Suffrage Association and the
Anti-Woman's Suffrage Association will
have headquarters on the grounds. and
meetings will be held every evening. Ev-
cry one will have a chance TO vote for
or against suffrage for women. and the
side receiving the largest vote will re-
ccive a handsome cup donated by the
Moose lodge.
At the last regular meeting of the
lodge. held Tuesday, August ., Con-
gressman Ellsworth R. Bathrick, OF Ohio.
was initiated as a member. and it was
decided to inaugurate a series OF pro
clessive euchre" parties for the fall and
winter season. holding them weekly on
every Friday evening at the Moose
home. corner Seventh and streets
northwest
The committee in charge Of the carni-
val Is composed Of the following: z. NJ.
Van Ness. A. W. CaulfeId. Joseph Apo
Ionic. L. II. Disney. ". Albert Stahl, T.
!. Halloran, Thomas Ryan. Hyman ia
cob. Edward Jones. w p. Grouse. Phil
Eronheim. Meyer Black. DR.. ". A Mess,
K. Blankenship, Charles H. Conley. w.
!. Costello, Michael J. Gleason, NJ. F.
Hamill. A. W. Lambden, Thomas J. Lam
ahan. Carl e. Niehus. Theodore Lee, Dr.
Harry R. Perry, J. Stewart Price, and
Dr.. Robert P. Truett
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No. 6, has entered the race for the Dis
trict banner. and 50 far the race is be-
tween AnacOstia Tent, No :. in the lead.
and Georgetown, No. 6. National Tent.
No. !, has held the banner: then George
town Tent. No. 6: then TO Brightwood
Tent. No. 8. and from there TO National.
No. l. from which it went to District
Tent. No. s. which now holds the Dis
trict banner.
DR.. Dee Hammer. deputy for National
Tent No :. who has been on the sick
list for several days, is again out. and
/ eady for business.
The business manager. for the District
of Columbia and Virginia, is planning
for a progressive movement following
the final completion OF the amalCarna-
tion OF the Modern Maccabees with the
knights of the MaCcabees.
National Tent. No. l. at its meeting
last Monday night. appointed Adolph J.
Shippard. Dr. J. s. ArnOld, and II. r.
Crouch. a special committee to arrange
for an entertainment at Columbia
Theater for the benefit of the widows
and orphans fund. Il is expected to add
several hundred dollars TO this fund by
the entertainment, which will be given
some time in October
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on Wednesday night. Tho business of
giving a class night on Wednesday night.
September Is, was finally acted upon and
brothers are hard at work for candi-
dates.
Red Wing Tribe met Monday night at
Painters Hall. Fifth and q streets north
west The tribe is reported in a -four
fishing condition and is getting down to
hard work for the big class of the early
part Of November. and has promised
to back Past Sachem +. r. Boyer. who
is chairman Of the general hustling COM
mitJee.
Usage Tribe. No. e. met Monday night
at Society Temple. Fifth and C streets
northwest. Business Of Importance was
transacted and the subject Of the winter
program was discussed.
White Eagle Tribe held a very inter-
estiug meeting on Wednesday night at
Pythian Temple. Ninth street and Massa-
chusetts avenue northwest. Matters OF
great Importance We're brought before
the tribe and favorably acted upon.
Wahneta Council held its regular meet
ing on Tuesday night at Society Temple.
Fifth and G streets northwest. Steps
are being taken 10 increase the member
ship of the council this winter
White Eagle Council. No 1. met We'd
nesday night at Society Temple. Filth
and q streets northwest Sister Mrs
Steives, chairman OF the entertainment
made a report. Remarks were
made during the good Of the order ~
Past Sachem RAIDER and Brother Martin
Hope. OF Logan Tribe
Idaho Council. No. !. mot Friday night
at Northeast Temple Twelfth and II
streets northeast This council expects
10 make A gain in membership this
winter.
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DANCING STUDIO 10 OPEN.

The Partisan Piroquet the latest dance
novelty is being introduced in Washing
ton society by Prof. Frank Noble Mitch
ell and Miss Myrtent Isoel Mitchell at
their dancing studio. 1913 Thirteenth
street. northwest. They have on free
exhibition a number Of large photos IL
Illustrating the graceful figures of this
up-to-the-very-m minute dance.
In addition to the Partisan piroquet.
these skilled instructors, in a recent tour
Of the South. added to their repertoire
the new Fox Trot." and the Ocean
Wave Glide" which they acquired at
the Gulf View Inn on the Gulf of Mex
leo coast of Florida
Prof and Miss Mitchell interpret all
their dances. They will open the sea-
son OF 19li-15 tomorrow at their studio
and later will give several public eXhi-
hitlOns.
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asked the private secretary: Will you
please go through my trunk and collect
my soiIed linen so can have it sen.
10 a laundry The Cabinet officer wa5
amazed at the reply.
No. sir. said the private secretary.
II have been advance and press agent n
this trip. messenger boy. chauffeur and
other things. but I draw the line a. rha
job of valet
The young man is no longer secretary
to the man who was once a n su.bsr a
the Cabinet but holds a position n IN
official now in Office. reCeivin-, less ~ala--.
but finds comfort in the frrt thai hls
dignity remains intact.
Two Cabinet advisers OF President Wiz
son hav" chosen newspaper men as rrl-
vate secretaries and il is said they bl-l
have decided that they chose well T1sss
"rStWhiI" Newspaper men know how -
NEE; and treat with the small army os
newspaper men who daily hesleCe the
doors Of the Cabinet members. and tho
cabinet members are thus saved nlurrr
trouble. Newspaper men IN Washi0Er0a
frequently travel in groups AMI when
such group demands an audience with
cabinet officer they can he stopped
only BY newspaper man aS A rule -
a newspaper man is serving as rrrvata
secretary he can satisfy the demands -
MS former CO-wOrkcrS and stil cause his
employer no loss OF time.
Friendships that spring NJ between
a public official and his secretary. OF.
times last long after they sever therr
business relations. Many public men on
retiring from office have seen thar th.ls
secretary procured a lob that would hI
his AS long as he wanted il and wound
keep him in comfort for the rest Of RS
life Some public officials retiring from
civic duty take their secretary With them
on returning to private business life
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TRIPS TO COLONIAL BEACH.

The steamer 81. Johns will make an
extra trip tomorrow morning. at
o'clock n carry the Labor Day eXcur-
slonists 20 Colonial Beach. The man.
agement has reduced the fare 20 the
same prices that were in effect during
June. 80 cents for Sundays and Labor
Day, good for returning the same day.
The st. Johns will make an extra trip
Tuesday IN bring home "Ncursionists
who do not return tomorrow. From the
number Of requests received the man
aEement has decided 10 keep the beach
open until Sept Is making weekend
trips on Saturday. September T. at 2:3O
p m. and Sunday. September II at :?
a m
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Beckman. chairman Of the terminal nag
committee. The flags will be raised again
on the 18th.
Wnfred f Garlick left Saturday to at
tend the Homecoming and muster OF the
Veteran Firemens Association OF North
Adams. Mas Mr.. GarliCk was a former
member of this association. He will go
to Springfield, Mass. on September 10 TO
attend the annual class muster Of re-
cruits Of tho Northwestern District OF
Massachusetts Division Sons of Veterans.
and will act as junior vice commander on
that occasion.
Abbott B. Goodrich and wife. who have
been visiting their old home AT Brandon.
Vt have returned.
Mrs. Gurnon r. Scott. who has been
ser!ously III for several months. and has
been visiting in the mountains OF Mary
land. has returned much improved in
health.
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B. P. O. EIks.

The regular monthly meeting Of Wash
ington Lodge, No. *. was held Wednes-
day evening and the largest attendance
Of the summer season was IN evidence
One of the features of the evening was
intia ton and a large class OF candidates
was indicted into the order.
Brother Mersheimer. general chairman
Of the clam bake committee. spoke Of
the affair to he given on SUNDAY. Sep
tember Is. which promises TO he the best
of its kind ever given by Washington
Lodge. and praised the good work Of
the members Of the committee who had
spent their best efforts 10 make the at
fair a success.
The exalted ruler stated that owing TO
initiation taking place at this meeting,
a special meeting will be held on We'd
nesday. September 9, to hear the annual
report of the trustees and such other
deferred and current business as requires
the attention Of the lodge.
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Knights of Columbus.

Carroll Council held its regular meet
ing last Tuesday evening. with a large
attendance. Frank VI. MCLaughlln re-
ported that the Duckpin League team
representing this council had met, and
that many aCCessions to ITS roll Of mem
bership had been received. Schedules OF
games to he played during the season
will be announced shortly. II was reported
that the dancing assembly had rcorGan-
lied. and that announcement would be
made at the next meeting Of the cate
set for the first dance OF the season
Grand Knight MCGEE announced the ap-
pointment of committees to map out the
important measures before the council
for consideration in anticipation OF the
winters schedule OF councils activities.
Spalding Council met last Thursday
evening. Grand Knight Cleary presiding
Maurice ]. McAuliffe, chairman of the
councils bowling team. told of the meet
ing of the committee last Monday even
ing, when the new officers were elected
and the formation of five teams TO rep
resent the council In the absence of the
chairman of the dancing assembly, Dr.
Biggs. the vice chairman announced a
reorganization of the assembly and its
plans for the immediate future. The
State deputy told Of the doings OF the
supreme convention OF the order IN St
Paul. with special reference to new Iegis-
lation affecting the subordinate councils
Benjamin F. Myers and William +,
Columbus, officers of Potomac Council.
addressed the meeting. The lecturer an
nounced a special program of entertain
ment for the next meeting.
A special meeting of the fourth degree
was held Friday evening, when final ar
engagements were completed for partIci-
pating in the parade at the Star Span
gled Banner celebration in Baltimore
next Wednesday. September 9. w. $.
Amman. +. N, of Charles Carroll OF Car
rollton Assembly. fourth degree, of Bal
timore. addressed the meeting He an
nounced that the fourth degree would
assemble at Gilmore and Mulberry
streets, in Baltimore. at 1890 o'clock, and
that the parade would move promptly at
o'clock. He stated that the Washing
ton members would have the right Of the |
line followed by the Maryland contin- |
gent. and that he had been advised that |
many members from nearby States |
would be in line. handsome float has
been provided for the fourth degree d. |
vision. and the band from the st. Mary's |
Industrial School. we'll Experimentation
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the fne showing It made at the parade
IN Washington at the unwilling OF the
Columbus Memorial, will furnish the mu-
sic. DR.. Pairo for the transportation
committee, announced that a notice
would be sent to each member giving
the time and place OF departure from
this city. A short drill was held follow
ing the meeting, under the direction OF
Capt c. Eugene Edwards, with F. A.
Radcliffe and William A Shreve as pla-
toOn leaders.
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Red Mems Affairs.

Sioux Tribe. No. Is. me' Thursday even
ing with a large attendance OF its own
and visiting members. SaChcm Heiden-
heimer thanked the members of the tribe
for the way they turned out for the an
nual excursion of Sioux Tribe to Marshall
Hall last Tuesday.
The business of the tribe was transacted
in record time in order to give the "hust-
ling committee" of the Great Council of
the District the use Of the hall for the
transaction of business pertaining to a
joint class initiation, which will be held
November Is. at White Eagle Tribal Hall
Brother Joseph Levy, secretary of the
Red Mems Bowling League. desires the
names of all brothers that desire to en-
roll in the league.
Idaho Tribe. No. Is. I. o. R. NJ. held It's
regular meeting in Northeast Temple last
Tuesday. After the regular order of bust
ness there was report of the hustlins
committee. and plans outlined for the
class initiation. w. J. Kobb and VIII Gar
ner have returned from their vacations
Past Great Sachem Joseph J. Caylor. who
has been n North Carolina several months
on business, was present and said the or
der was progressing in that State.
Logan Tribe, No. S, met Thursday at
Redmen ; HAIL, Wisconsin avenue and N
street northwest. Past Great Sachem
James A. Madison was notified of his
selection on the committee for the class
initiation. TO be held in the early part
of November in one of the local tribes
halls
MineoIa Tribe, No. Il. met Friday night
at Masonic Hall, Anacostia, D. c Tho
usual routine of business was transacted
and the report of the tribe's hustIinc
committee proved very interesting.
Seneca Tribe, No. II. met at Rank
Hall, 3l6 Pennsylvania avenue northwest
Friday night. The meeting was onenad
in due form and with the usual summer
attendance.
Osceola Tribe, Of TennalIytown. D. c.,
held It's regular meeting at Masonic Han!
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J. o. u. A. M.
FROM PAGE TWO.

will be their meeting nights, as named in
order.
Constellation Council, No. 80, held q
very interesting meeting at its hall, As
Tenth street northwest, last Thursday
evening and attended the visitation al
Liberty Bell Council, No. IS, in a body, &C
companied by their deputy State coun-
cilor, Grover z. Payne, who is also State
council conductor Of the order.
According to the reports received
through the Office of the State councillor.
the next class Initiation. which is to be
held in October. will be one of the largest
that he has ever pulled of since being in
Office. The success Of the large classes in
the past have been very beneficial to the
order
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Modern Woodmen.

A. E. Talbot Camp. No. 1892 Modern
Woodmen of America. y preparing for
an open meeting for members and gentle
men friends On September n. Mr.. Ed
ward F. Burns. national lecturer for the
society, of Newark y. J. viii deliver
one Of his eloquent addresses before the
meeting. The committee in charge are
arranging for other entertainment.
Many members VINO allowed their men,
hership to lapse during the period of
the rate controversy are taking advan-
raEe of the resolution of the head camp,
AZ Toledo. allowing them to reinstate
without the payment Of arrears or medi-
cal examination.
Lincoln Camp, No. 1885. met m North
east Temple on Monday night, and in the
absence Of the consul, Banker Jesse c.
Johnson presided over the meeting. State
Deputy McCaffrey addressed the meet
ing in the interests of the society
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The Petworth W. c. T. U. met We'd
nesday evening at the home OF Mrs. l..
X. Hanson. 4OOS Seventh street. officers
and superintendents OF departments were
elected as follows:
President, Mrs. II. n. Hill. vice presi-
dent. Mrs. Lucretia X. Hanson; corre-
spending and recording secretary. AIra
Thomas HOmiller: treasurer, Mrs y
B. Lank; temporary literature. Mrs
W. NJ. Adams: medical temperance
Mrs. Grace Spencer: white ribbon re-
eruits, Mrs. A. B. Lank; purity. Miss
Laura LOroneT; flower mission. mrs
Myrtle Wick; press. Mrs. Stoce; medal
contests. Mrs. William Petrie: soldiers
and sailors, Mrs. L. c. Criswell: proper
Tomato and systematic giving. Mrs. L. X.
Hanson.
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THE MACCABEES.
Calendar.

Monday night. September Z is the meeting night.
Of National Tent. No. ]. which has been declared
N on account Of Labor Day. Mount Vernon Tent
No. T. meets in Northeast Temple; Anacostia Tent
70 :. meets N Masonic Hall. Anacostia
Tuesday. September Brightwood Tent M
meets in Maocabee Hall. BrightWood
THURSDAY. September 10, District Tent No
meets in its hall. FOur-sud-a-haH and G streets
southwest.
Last Monday night National Tent M
!. received the news that Mrs. Annie
+. Smith, widow OF Mr.. J. D. Smith. had
lust gone through very seyere
operation in Sibley Hospital. and the tent
Immediately made an appropriation t.
assist her in the hospital expense, and
instructed the record keeper of the tent
t. visit her and see as TO her needs.
Georgetown Tent No. 6. under its new
deputy, Il. W. Michael, started the work
for September by the initiation of a can
didate last Thursday night. and others
arr i romised before the end of the
month. The new deputy means to re-
1--WE the business of the tent and in
crease its interest by furnishing the
material for limitations
1t is understood. that. Georgetown TenS
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DISCOVERS OLD PICTURES.

A. I. Mudd. chief clerk OF the division
OF publications of the Department OF Ag-
riculture. has found pictures OF three
actors who took part in the play that
was presented at the old Ford Theater
the night Lincoln was shot He is cor
responding with the owner. who is in
New York, and hopes to soon get pos
Sc sion of them, thereby completing his
collection.
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R. N. o. A.

Mrs. Emma BOteler. receiver Of FIdeIis
Camp. Royal NeighbOrs Of America was
hostess TO the camp and visitors rt h-r
beautiful country home near BroOkland
D. c. on Tuesday evening. Tho affair was
in the nature OF a garden party and was
unique in the many forms Of entertain
ment provided for the camp. About sew
enty-five guests were present, among
whom were noted State Deputy Mrs.
Ida SwiEgett and City Supervisor Mrs.
Martha McCaffrey.
Myra B. Enright Camp. r. y. Of A. is
preparing for the anticipated visit Of
Snowdrop Camp, r. y. A, OF Laytons-
vile. Md, on September Is. a large dele
cation from this camp will arrive in au-
tomobiles to witness the ritualistic cere-
mony in the adoption of a class of candi-
dates Mrs Alice Duncan. the clever
oracle of the local camp will direct the
arrangements.
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Richard WaEner's autograph sore Of
the Rule Britannia overture was re-
Gently sold in England and. as might bs
expected. was regarded as A prize By
collectors.
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France is now testing a new type of
hail destroyer. The device is essentially
a very large lightning rod OF pure cop
per. grounded by means Of copper con-
ductOr. According to the theory Of the
inventors. these instruments. by their
effect upon currents Of atmospheric cleo
tricity. are capable Of preventing the
forpaioRpnd tie; fan q hatlstoneA
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Washington Council will hold its regu-
lar meeting next Tuesday evening.
Keane Councils next meeting will be
Thursday.
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fall SUITS dresses wraps, coats, skirts and millinery for
immediate Special price inducements to keep
workrooms busy.
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preme Session.
Alex Scott, captain general: Charlie s.
Willis, recorder. and c. X. Bergman, au-
ditor OF Washington Division. No l52.
Loyal Guard. will attend the trienniaI s. s.
sion of the Supreme Division OF the Loya!
Guard. to be held at MaC!linac Island,
Mich. beginning September -
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Osceola Tribe, Of Tennallytown. d. C,
held its regular meeting at Masonic Han.