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Work of Hospital
Corps of the Ar
mics Gathering the
Wounded From the
Field-Various Hospi-
tai Stations - How
They Are Moved as
Battle Progresses.
When the Red Cross
Workers Were Caught
in the New Struggle.
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for speedy recuperation,- that it be re-
stored Immediately.
Ambulances came and went in
steady stream. Already the capacity
of the hospital was taxed to the ut
termost, and it became necessary to
begin the evacuation of the wounded
without delay. Other ambulances
from the advance section Of the line
of communications were put into use,
and in addition the empty wagons of
to replenish were impressed, with the
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tents. for the houses of village had
been impressed into service. Already
the cooks had fires going, and the
great camp kettles and boilers gave
out savory smell on the evening
breeze, for one of the most important
duties Of the service. after the atten-
tton to wounds, is the providing of
stimulating food, soups and hot con-
coctions. for the patients. After the
grueling havoc of a long fight. fol-
lowing great effort and long wait,
vitality falls low and it is necessary
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Politics..

<STHERE is a difference between o
=. statesman and a politician"
said Simeon Ford of New York, at q
political banquet. "'Oh. yes. there's
great difference between statesmen and
politicians"
Mr.. Ford tapped the side OF his nose
rougishly with his forehnger.
The difference between q statesman
and a politician" he said. is that the
statesman rules the country, and the
politician rules the statesman"
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8 the head of the
infantry column de-
bouched from the
cut in the roadway
a salvo of shrapnel
greeted it. From
the unseen battle
line ahead the en-
elny's waiting guns
had spoken. direct
ed by a radio mes
sage from the aero
plane which how
arad atoff. tho ro-
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means sort of combination of smart.
willing, Intelligent and dozen other
qualities highly desirable and seldom
found. The first boy manages every
thing and takes all the burden off the
housekeeper's shoulders. And then
the atmosphere is rather carefree.
There is a good deal of gayety and the
life is always changeful and interest
ing"
Mrs Nicholson says that when she
reached Shanghai, in April. 1912, some
five or six years after her last visit,
she was enormously impressed with the
changes that had taken place in so
short a time. The first thing that
struck her was the number of women
in the street. On her first visit, she
says, high-class woman in the streets
of Shanghai was a great rarity, but
now they are much in evidence.
II even saw number of Chinese
ladies driving automobiles-splend
cars, too," continued Mrs Nicholson.
sedan chairs. with drawn curtains.
Also. foot binding has been practically
discontinued. and the girls whose feet
have already been tortured out of
out. 1t used to be no unusual sight in
Shanghai, when the silk mills were
changing shifts. to see coolie trun-
ding wheelbarrow with from six to
a dozen Chinese women in it. Their
feet were too tortured to walk, yet
ready to toll for their bare existence
over the looms. They. of course, were
born too late to profit by the new order
of things. but women of the coming
generation will have one less horror
with which to contend.
"One appalling thing about China is
the hopeless poverty. the myriad peo-
pie who spend their lives toiling just
for enough to eat to keep up their
strength to continue toiling. 1 re-
member once. when a coolie narrowly
escaped being killed. some one spoke
Of his being lucky. He only shrugged
his shoulders. "Makee die, no must
catchee chow he remarked; and that
is the attitude of an appalling num-
ber.
Another mark of emancipation is
the almost entire disappearance of
cues. In the Chinese quarter Of
Shanghai 1t was even carried SO far
that IL a man refused to sacrifice his
cue the soldiers would seize him and
cut It OF. It was rather curious that
the only cues in evidence were worn
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HE Germans may

he Germans may
lose Kiaochow, the
Chinese concession
which Is causing
so much trouble in
the east. but 1t
will be long before
Kiaochow will lose
the made in Ger
many mark. with
which 1t has been
impressed"
The speaker. was
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proviso that it shall be returned to
China on payment of the money expend
ed-they calmly picked up the Chinese
population bag and baggage, moved
miles and proceeded to build model viii
lagos. with concrete houses and all
modern improvements. and install
too. after the first shock had passed,
decided that cleanliness was excellent
policy and, since there is no interfer
ence with personal liberty or polite
practices. such as foot binding and the
very good grace.
AS for the foreign quarter, which
skirts the water front, it is difficult
to believe that 1t is Chinese at all. In
ed the beginnings of charming for
est. They have planted myriads of
trees of quick growing varieties, and
have coaxed them into growing where
scarce spear of grass in sight. They
have built miles upon miles of excel
lent roads. The houses are of stone
or concrete. sturdily built. with red
The whole effect is of some comfort
able. attractive suburb Of Berlin,
heightened by the omnipresent and
particularly German Verboten signs.
possible for a sign to be displayed.
Naturally the Notifications. which
are particularly fine. are forbidden
ground. Even those Of US who spent
the summer in Tsingtau knew nothing
of their plan and only vaguely of their
position. remember an American
nava! officer, who was strolltng about
one day. probably with his mind on a
sweetheart at home. and neglected to
take warning from a large 'verboten'
sign across, his path. He came to
rather suddenly, accosted by sentry.
Explanations were entirely ignored and
he was dragged. protesting. to Jail: and
kept there for several hours. until the
American consul could be located and
persuaded to bail him out.
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The foreign element from Shanghai.
Hongkong. and indeed all about that
section Of China, flock to Tsingtau for
the summer months. The climate Is de-
lightful and the little colony forms
gay society. There are two big hotels,
one in the town and one a short way
up the beach; splendid polo grounds.
with three or four matches scheduled
The Washington herald., 1914-11-22
With the Councils of the
Royal Arcanum.

During the past week the Grand Coun-
! Gil paid its annual visit to Oriental and
Francis Scott Key Councils. Both meet
ings were largely attended. At Oriental
Council the visitors were entertained by a
travelOgue on Belgium, recently visited
by Clayton E Emig, who gave his eN-
perienCes in an entertaining manner The
pianist OF the council, Mr. r. H BOdis,
also contributed some popular paroLieS.
playing his own accompaniment. Grand
Regent Mercer spoke on the work of the
| order during its thirty-seven years eN-
istence. Refreshments were served. At
the close Of the evening Regent A. r.
keefer presented the Grand Regent with
some handsome silverware as a token OF
Oriental Councils esteem.
The largest delegation of the season at
tended the grand visitation at Francis
Scott Key Council, and were rewarded
with pleasant evenings entertainment
of vocal and instrumental music and re-
freshments. Austin H. Wall. regent OF
Hancock Council. New York City, accom-
panied the grand officers, and made an
interesting address on the work Of the
order in New York, and while the re-
freshments were served also told some
interesting original Dublin stories. Short
talks were also made by Grand Regent
Mercer. Past Grand Regents Cook, Bes-
selevre. Young and others
Among those present at these vista
tons were Grand Regent NJ Barlow Mer-
Ger, Grand Vice Regent Edwin \ Mess,
Grand Orator Frank :. Parks. Grand,
Chaplain James H. Ruth. Grand SeCre-
tary Benjamin White, Grand Trea surer
George NJ. Copenhaver. Grand Guide
James W. Scott. Grand Warden W. L.
Buckley, Past Grand Regents \ Z.
Cook. w. w. Chase J. Edward Swaine.
Glendie B. Young. Supreme Sentry Claude
r. Zappone, and Supreme Representative
S. l. Besselievre.
Kismet Council also had large deIega-
tion at Francis Scott Key Council to pay
fraternal visit. Regent George d. Sui
Ivan Is making a record in this respect
as he has attended all the grand vista
tions, accompanied by the officers and
several members of his council
The Royal Arcanum Bowling League
will commence its schedule Of games be-
ginning December !. National and Capitol
councils being the first contestants
Tomorrow evening the Grand Council
will visit National Council. No. 81, which
meets in Pythian Temple. This is the
council to which Grand Regent Mercer
belongs, and a large crowd is expected.
Several candidates are to be initiated.
Mr.. Austin II. Wall, the regent Of Han
cock Council. New York City, will be
present and speak.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-22
and friends for the balance of the even.

and friends for the balance Of the even
ing.
Sachem Heidenheimer welcomed the
glee club on behalf Of Sioux Tribe with
appropriate remarks Charles Steven,
director Of the glee club. acted as chair
man Of entertainment for the evening.
Solos were rendered by the following
members OF the gIee club: Messrs. Kirk
c Miller, Milton ]. Filius. Edward
Hutchinson. Oscar Fookes, Dave Wolf,
and l. s. Goldsmith who, in addition to
his songs, rendered an italian mono
loGue. The chorus of twenty trained
voices supported the soloists.
Talks were made by Monarch Pullman
Of KaIlipOlis Grotto. and other members,
after which refreshments were served.
The meeting then adjourned. The men,
bers Of Sioux Tribe are to be congratu-
lated on having such a successful vista
tion.
Delegations from the following tribes
were present: Usage. No. s; Logan. No
S; Seneca. No. II; MineOla. No. Il; Idaho
No. Is; White Eagle, No. II; Osceola,
No. ls and Red Wing, No. %. A cordial
invitation is extended to all members OF
the order to visit Sioux Tribes Thursday
evening meetings. a rising vote OF
thanks was rendered KallIpolfs Glee C1ut
for their entertainment.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-22
Lebanon Lodge Has VIsitatiOn and
Memorial Service.

The grand master accompanied by
the officers of the Grand Lodge paid his
annual visitation to Lebanon Lodge, No
Z, F. A. A. NJ, at its meeting November
20. The grand master and his accom-
panying officers was received by the
worshipful master, Charles d. Shackel-
ford. The grand master highly Compli-
mented the lodge for the great amount
of work done during the year, which has
been a very prosperous one for Lebanon.
At the conclusion of the visitation the
lodge held a memorial service in honor
of its departed. An appropriate program
was rendered under the direction of Past
Master Blair Mckenzie and Past Mas
ter Thomas S. Sergeon. The portraits of
the deceased brethren in whose honor
the service was given, were projected
upon a large screen and short biographies
of their lives read, suitable music being
rendered by the choir. which consisted
of r. E. Backing, c. S. Blanchard, F.
Schaffer, and Charles S. Moore. Rev.
T. E. Davis officiated.
The master congratulated the commit
tee on the beautiful ceremony and rec
commended that the lodge continue to de-
vote one meeting night during the year
in observance of departed brethren. The
lodge room was handsomely decorated
with palms and cut flowers
At the next communication of the lodge
the annual election will take place and
it is also considered a home coming"
meeting.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-22
Knights of Columbus.
Carroll CouncII's Booster Meeting
a Succeaa.

More than 200 members attended the
booster meeting of Carroll Council last
Tuesday night. Grand knight William
J. MCGEE predicted that the 800 mark in
membership would be reached before the
1st OF February and voiced the senti-
ments of the officers in expressing their
satisfaction at the healthy growth of the
council The following reported on the
activities of the council: Albert E. Nc
Carthy, president of the bowling league:
Joseph B. McCann, chairman of the
dancing assembly; E. Clarence Colford,
secretary of the employment bureau:
Frank NJ. Mclaughlin. treasurer Of the
country club; F. NJ. Price, of the choral
society: Joseph l. B. Chisholm. of the
dramatic club. and an interesting ad-
dress was delivered by the chaplain. Rev
Clarence Z. Wheeler. The lecturer of
the council. Joseph Z. Degnan. presided
over an interesting program of entertain
ment Ten turkeys and several minor
prizes were distributed to the members,
and at the conclusion of the meeting a
Dutch" supper was served.
Invitations were distributed at the
meeting for the college Party" to be
held under the auspices of the councils
dancing assembly in the X. OF c. hall on
Monday evening, November 30. A special
scheme of decorations involving the dis
play of the coIors of all of the prominent
colleges, as well as other special features.
have been arranged for this dance, and
a record-breaking attendance of the
younger set is anticipated.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-22
B. P. o. EIks.

The regular meeting Of Washington
Lodge. No. Is B. P. o. Elks, was held
Wednesday with the usual large and en-
thusiastic attendance. The committee on
visiting the sick and distressed made a
favorable report, which showed that the
personnel Of Washington Lodge is IN a
better condition than they have been
for some time.
Brother !. A. Farrell. chairman Of the
oyster committee, announced that another
oyster roast would be held on Thursday,
December 10. beginning at s o'clock.
large number OF applications for men,
bership was received and favorably acted
upon.
w. L. Danforth. a native of Washing
ton. who appeared at one of the local play
houses last week. was initiated into the
order by special dispensation of the lodge.
Exalted Ruler E. ]. Murphy called upon
Brother Hanley. the new stage director OF
Polls Theater, a member Of Baltimore
Lodge, No. T. for a few remarks, and
he responded with one OF the most beau
tifuI dramatic recitations ever heard in
Washington Lodge.
Brother Anderson, OF Portsmouth On. H.)
Lodge, No: 81, was also called upon, and
gave a very interesting talk on the beauty
Of the New England States.
When Brother T A. BloXsor, of Pueblo,
CColo.) Lodge. No. 80, was asked to make
a few remarks, he responded by saying
that so many good things had been said
of the other sections OF the country, he
could only respond by saying that il any
resident OF Washington were to visit
Pueblo, he would show them the finest
section of the United States.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-22
Modern Woodmen of
America.

West End Camp, No. 12OS9. entertained
its members and their friends at a
smoker in Pythian Temple on Monday
evening. Mr.. Louis Petrfe entertained
the audience with a selection Of Scotch
character songs. Addresses were made
by State Deputy McCanrey, District
Deputy Millard. and Hon. A. E. Shoe
maker. A buffet lunch followed.
Potomac Camp. No. 1910 made a record
on Wednesday evening at its meeting
in the new hall, Eleventh and E streets
northwest. by having proposed for mem-
bership twenty-one applications. A class
adoption is scheduled for December Is
A. R. Talbot Camp. No. 11s1e. at 3IG
Pennsylvania avenue southeast on
Thursday evening distributed a number
OF Thanksgiving turkeys TO the member
ship. The following members wsrs'
awarded: Messrs. Smurr, Greene, Conner.
and Fisher
DR.. Leopold GIushak was elected to the
stan OF medical examiners. One candi-
date was initiated and five applications
presented Remarks by several members
and selections by Consul Potter and
Banker Cowles contributed to the enjoy
ment Of the evening.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-22
Grand disqualification of Fourth
Degree Announced.

The master of the fourth degree of
Maryland and the District OF Columbia
has announced a grand exemplification
OF the fourth degree of the knights of
Columbus, to be held at the home OF the
order in E street, at o'clock p. m. on
Thursday, November 26. This jurisdic-
ton includes all of the State of Maryland
and the District of Columbia and has
within its confines 10000 members Of the
knights OF Columbus.
The degree in Washington will attract
to the city on that date, from all parts
OF Maryland and Virginia, members OF
this degree and candidates who are
booked to receive the degree in numbers
aggregating five or six hundred. In the
evening. following the degree. a supper
dance will be held under the auspices OF
the degree at Rauscher's. the dance and
supper being given in the honor of the
newly initiated members and their ladies.
At this function no men are admitted
except members OF the degree. The
members will be attired in the full re-
gala Of the degree. minus the sword. as
is the custom.
Covers for 700 will be laid. and this
function promises to be the leading social
function OF the order for the winter sea-
son. The degree team. consisting OF Sir
Knights Very Rev. George A. DouEherty,
Francis P. Sheehy. Edward P. Harring-
ton, Daniel A. Edwards, Harry A. Hag-
erty. William B. DAILY and Thomas ].
Trodden, ST., will exemplify the degree to
the candidates in the afternoon, assist
ed by the master of the fourth degree
of the Jurisdiction. Charles W. Darr: the
faithful navigators of Cumberland. Balti-
more and Washington general assem-
blies. Sir knights George D. Landwehr.
William s. Aumen, and DR.. w. E. Pairo.
respectively, and Sir Knights George T.
Pulaski and A. ]. Cunningham.
A preliminary to the fourth degree ex-
emplification will be an exhibition drill
by a squad of the members Of the order.
under the command of Capt C. E. Ed
wards. to be followed by a magnificent
stereOpticon exhibition OF scenes and in
cidents in the life and voyages of Chris
topher Columbus.
1t is expected that from 100 to 200 candi-
dates will present themselves for intia-
ton. The members of the degree resi-
dent in Baltimore and other portions OF
the State have chartered a private car
for the purpose of conveying their ladies
from Baltimore. who will attend the
supper dance in the evening The initia-
ton of this class. one of the largest that
as ever been initiated in this jurisdic-
ton, will increase the membership of the
fourth degree in Maryland and the Dis
trict of Columbia to 100 This degree of
the order has grown rapidly in the last
few years and now numbers throughout
the United States and the colonial pos
sessions of the United States more than
1000
The Washington herald., 1914-11-22
spaIdIng Council Enjoys Novel En-
tertainment.

Spalding Council met last Thursday
evening with Grand Knight J. Rozier
Biggs presiding. The meeting was an
interesting one and was attended by a
large number of the members. The
grand knight announced the appointment
of various committees to shape the pro-
gressive campaign of social and fraternal
activities already inaugurated. and the
following committees made interesting
reports through the chairmen: Edward
S. Genoe, chairman membership COM
mittee: Peter Carney, chairman dancing
assembly; Maurice ]. McAuliffe, chair
man duckpin league; Henry ]. Zilliox,
for the country club; Elwood E. Werner,
of the employment bureau; James F.
Meegan, for the choral society, and Past
Grand knight Francis J. P Cleary,
president of the X. of C. Dramatic Club,
told of a forthcoming production Vof a
modern play under the auspices Of the
society.
Following the business session. the
newly appointed lecturer. John c. Merk-
ling, staged a most interesting and novel
entertainment feature. A dozen tooth
some turkeys and other souvenirs were
distributed, and a skit along the "coun-
try circus idea was staged and vigor-
ously applauded.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-22
Events of Washington Eagles.

Chairman Luther B. Hayes, of the en-
tertainment committee, announces that
the next oyster roast will be given on
Friday evening. December T. There will
be meetings of this committee November
2 and 30 and all members are earnestly
requested to be present.
In the death Of Brother J. J. McCon-
nell, on October 50. Washington Aerie
cient members.
Fred OocO Reh has returned from a
tour through the South. He visited vari-
Gus aeries while sojourning and reports
that the order is growing rapidly, and
many aeries have new homes under con-
struction.
The change in aerie meetings from
twice a month to every Thursday, has
proven very successful and the meetings
are, being largely attended.
The entertainment committee was ten
dered an oyster feast Monday evening.
After its regular meeting. the entire COM
mittee. numbering thirty-eight members,
repaired to the rathskeller and enjoyed
a bountiful supply of oysters in various
tee was entertained by the following: Ed
die Coughlin and o. A. Williams. song and
dance: Peter White. solo, The Angels
Have Come for Mother-in-Law;" Gene
Taylor. recitation entitled His Last
Bet" Eugene Clark. solo. Pals David
Wolf. recitation, a Message from the
Dead Eagle Quartet. composed OF
George Gaver, Richard Edwards. George
Denham, and Eddie Callan. several selec-
tions; f. ]. McGolrick, solo. The Rocky
Road to Dublin
During the last week the following out
Of town members visited the club home:
]. J. Scanlon. San Francisco. Cal: Arthur
NJ KEGS. Rochester. y. Y; Bert A. Nc
Knight Joplin. Mo; Samuel Richardson.
Boston. Mass: Arthur Morsburg. Leon
ardtown, Md; Joseph Sweeney, LexinC-
ton. KY. and John W. Stevenson, Pitts
burGh. Pa.
The nomination of officers for the COM
ing year will take place on Thursday
evening. November 26.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-22
GrottO to Hold Big Thanksgiving
Ceremonial.

Monarch p. R. Pullman announces that
everything is in readiness for the No
vember ceremonial of Kallipolis Grotto,
or big Thanksgiving Hullabaloo," as he
terms II, to be held tomorrow evening at
Odd Fellows Hall. AS this will be the
last ceremonial session of Monarch Pull
mans administration he has spared no
pains to make it both novel and enter
taiing. Instead of a full ritualistic rem
dition, the short form will be used to
make way for the elaborate entertain
ment which has been planned. RehearsaIs
have been under way for several weeks
for the operetta, written by Prophet
Charles A. Stevens for the occasion, en-
titled Life on the Ocean Wave, Or a Plot
Against the Grotto Band"
A spectacular feature of the play will
be the participation of the famous min
ute men Of Washington in full uniform.
In a recent communication to the
prophets announcing the ceremonial. Mon
arch Pullman says: This will be my
last ceremonial. I will cause the oil OF
fellowship to be poured upon the foam
ing, kissing waters Of the River Styx,'
and they shall be calm. The journey of
The Washington herald., 1914-11-22

bership for the twelve months ended Sep
tember 30 ii having added fifty-two MEM
bers to its roll. Final arrangements were
made for the complimentary dance TO be
given to the families and friends of the
members November D. An invitation was
received from st. Elmo Council, Of Sc.
Elmo, Va, through its councillor, K. Ia
Davie. and inside sentinel J. S. Fea-
games, for the degree team to confer the
degrees for that council December l. Re
ports of the proceedings OF the recent
session of the State council were sub
mitted by the councils representatives
Remarks were made by Past State
Councillor S. Brashears. State Council
Conductor G. T. Barksdale, and p II.
Gotlieb. Of Constellation Council, No. So