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The Elbert County tribune., 1915-10-22
TEUTONIc ALLIES STRIVE TO
PUSH SERBS BACK BEFORE
AID REACHES THEM.
CARSON QUITS CABINET
SIR IAN HAMILTON is REMOVED
FROM COMMAND IN THE
EASTERN FIELD.
british sink six German steamer..


steamers Pernambuco of 4,7SS tons
and the Soederhamn of 1,499 tons,
were torpedoed by British submarine
off Oxeloesund, along the Baltic coast
of Sweden. In addition, according to
reports from various pilot stations,
four other German steamers were sunk
by British submarines outside the
southern Stockholm archipelago. The
British steamship Alepho of the vii.
son line has been sunk.
London.-While the Serbians and
Montenegrins in northern and west
ern Serbia are strenuously contesting
the march of the Austrians and Ger
mans. on the east the Serbians are
fighting hard against Bulgarian at
tacks, the Anglo-French forces to the
south with bases on the Aegean sea
are declared In unofficial reports to
be making progress in their efforts to
bring relief to their harassed allies.
Report has it that the allies al
ready have occupied the important
strategic town of Strumitsa in the ex-
treme southwestern part of Bulgaria,
Just across the Greek border, and that
a landing has beer made by them in
Turkey-at Enos, at the mouth of the
Martha river, o short distance south
east of the Bulgarian port of Dedeag-
hatch.
The Germans are still making a
and have met with some minor sue
cesses, but thence to the Rumanian
border, wherever there has been any
fighting, it is the Russians who are
attacking and they too, claim some
gains.
Much the same conditions prevail
on the western front The British
have been attacking east of Vermelles
according to the Berlin report, while
the Germans attacked the French near
Souchez and the French took the of
fensive in Champagne, Lorraine and
the Vosges. None of these attempts
is making any marked alterations in
the positions of the armies.
The civilian population has already
left Dedaghatch. which is entirely in
the hands of the military, under Ger
man officers.
The Italians, according to the latest
reports, will not send a contingent to
the Balkans, but cooperation of their
navy in the Aegean, where an allied
fleet has already gathered, is looked
for.
London, Oct. 20-Sir Edward Car
son, attorney general, has resigned
from the British Cabinet
Following the news of Carsons re-
tirement came the announcement that
Major General Charles Carmichael
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-10-22
Flour.

Flour.
Selling Prices.
standard Colorado, net. .s2.75
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-10-22
HAY AND GRAIN MARKET.

F. o. B. Denver. Carload Price.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-12
Woman's Benefit Association
of the Msccabees.

There was great rejoicing in Victory
Review. No. II. last Tuesday evening
when word was received of their having
won both banners for having made the
largest net gain in membership Tor the
past term The commander. Mrs. kath-
crime E. Cartner. thanked the members
for their loyalty and cooperation our
ing her term. At every meeting except
one applications were balloted on or can
didates initiated. Mrs Agnes Daktn. OF
Roanoke, Va. and Mrs. Mamie Wiley
of New York City, both charter members
of Victory Review. were visitors Other
visitors present were Mrs. Annie Welsh
district deputy. and Mrs. NJ. Dobrowol-
ski of Liberty Review, No. I. Two cam
didates were initiated.
The annual election of officers resulted
as follows, Comma aader, Mrs. Katherine
f. Cartner: lieutenant commander. Miss
Annie O'Donnell; past commander, Mrs
Mary z. Mattingly: record keeper. Mrs
Rebecca Sisemoore, finance auditor. Mrs
Estella Huntington; chaplain, Mrs Han
nah Eberhart: sergeant, Mrs. Flora Fer
guson: lady-at-arms. Mrs. Ella Coon
sentinel. Mrs. Annie Rosenberg: picket
Mrs. Minnie Dieenbaugh: pianist. Mrs
Josie Frailey: Captiin of the guard, Mrs
Erb; color bearer No. !. Mrs. Bertha
Harding: color bearer No. >, Mrs. Elsie
Batch. Plans were made for public
installation the first meeting in October
Mrs. Welsh gave an interesting talk
after which refreshments were served.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-12
Councils of the National
Union.

Serteniher i5-Pressnens Council Eagles Hall
East CsrItol Council. 5li Pennsylvania avenue
soUtheas:
September I;-Headqus-tcrs open
september I5-1reas5TJ Council, G. A. r. Hall
Congressional Council. typographical Tenrle.
September ls-National Council Perpetual Build
ing Association Hall: Mount Vernon Council.
Ea-i2's Hal
September IS-Joserh Henry Council Eagles Hall
CeEs'lz Cornell, Perpetual Building Association
Hail.
Postoffice Department Council met
at Flynns Hall. Wednesday evening
District Manager Bugden and William
r. Carver representing the Cabinet,
gave addresses. E. T. McNerha ny
was selected by the council as gem
eral deputy. After the regular rou-
tine of business the COUNCIL members
proceeded 10 a nearby hotel for re-
freshments.
The General Deputies Association,
together with the President of the
Senate Frank f. Ferguson. Field Supr.
d. A. Helpman, and Senators of the
Washington jurisdiction, met in the
Onyx room of the New Ebbitt Hotel
last evening. President of the associa :
tion J. z. Rhodes acted as toastmas-
ter. Addresses for the good of the
order were very much appreciated by
all
Senator Chisholm has returned from
Scranton. Pa, where he attended the
Spanish War Veterans reunion. c.
Henriques, of New Orleans. is visit
ing in the city.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-12
Fraternal Order Of Eagles.

The regular meeting of Washington
AerIe of the Fraternal Order Of
Eagles was held last Thursday night.
The Worthy President L. b Hayes
presided. There were several candi
dates initiated. Junior Past Worthy
President w. Z. Cowen who was a
delegate to the convention of the
Grand Aerie which was held at Spo-
kane. Wash, gave a partial report Of
the happenings AT the convention and
at a future meeting will give de-
tailed report After the meeting ao-
journed Worthy President Hayes gave
A crab feast TO the members in honor
of his return. He and Mrs Hayes
were visitors at the exposition in San
Francisco.
The next meeting will be held Sep
tember 90 and mencing in October
the aerie will hold a "get together
meeting and start the fall and winter
affairs. The entertainment COMMITTEES
which adjourned for the summer will
hold its frst meeting the first Mon
day in October.
O. 4. williams and George Gaver
will leave Saturday night for trip
to Niagara Falls and Canada. They
expect 20 be back about the first of
October. Arthur Morgan. who is Sec
retary to the board of trustees and
secretary TO the entertainment com
mitee, is away on vacation. taking
la trip through the Great Lakes accom-
panied by his wife and family.
The aerie has Just gotten out a new
booklet, giving the history of the or
ganization to which every member OF
the order is welcome on application
to Manager Coghlin. Mrs. L. B.
Hayes. the genial wife of the worthy
president, is busy formulating plans
to organize a ladies lodge of Ea agles
as an auxiliary to the aerie.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-12
Henry George Celebration.

Some of the Single Takers of Mary
land and the District OF Columbia Joined
in a meeting held on September ). at
Sherwood Forest. on Round Bay. Severn
River about eight miles above Annapoli
Nd. for the purpose of celebrating the
birth OF Henry George. An excellent din
ner was served at Friar Tuck Point. The
toastraster was H. Martin Williams. one
of the reading clerks of the United States
House of Representatives, formerly from
the Middle West. but now of Maryland
who made an Introductory address. An
address of welcome was made by William
H. Maitbie. of Baltimore, President OF
the Severn Community. and addresses
were made by David Bachrach. of Balti-
more: Arthur P. Davis. of Washington;
Mrs. Jessie L. Lane, of Riverside. Nd.
Hyman Levine. of Washington: W. D
Mackenzie. of Washington; F. I. Mooney
of Baltimore; Mrs. Jennie L. Munroe. of
Washington: Mrs. Charles ]. Ogle, OF
Baltimore. and Western Starr. of Mary
land. a resolution was offered by Mrs
Jennie L. Munroe. of Washington. which
was unanimously adopted. approving tht
report of Hon. Frank P Walsh. chair
man of the Commission on Industrial Re
lations. and. the members of the COM
mission who signed the report with him
and urging Congress 20 authorize the
printing of at least 1000 copies of the
report of the commission.
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. David Bechrach, Mr.. c. Breuinston
Mr.. A. L. Cotton. Miss Francis S. Cros-
by. Mr.. Arthur P. Davis, Miss Caroline
Grune-. Henry f. Hall, Henry r. Hall
jr.. F. l.. Hutchins, Hannah Keyser
Rachel Keyser. Mrs. Jessie l.. Lane, Hy-
man Levine. Mrs. Margaret c. Lohr. T
P. Lyon. Mr.. and Mrs. W. D. Mackenzie
w. H. Maltbie. Mrs. B. T. Mccartney
Mr.. and Mrs. F. I. Mooney. F. w. Moore
Mrs. Jennie l. Munroe. Benjamin Nun.
roe, Benjamin Munroe. jr.. Lillian ]
Munroe. Mr. and Mrs. Charles ]. Ogle
Louise Pestle. Flora Raymond. Stephanie
Schach, Mr.. and Mrs. L. P. Shidy. Jen'
ME B. Smith, Western Starr, Walter 1
Swanton, Mr.. and Mrs. c. T. Thurman
Olga Wagner. II. Martin Williams. n. c
9TH
The Washington herald., 1915-09-12
Modern Woodmen Of
America.

The regular session of Central
Camp, No. 1908, was held Friday
night in the Perpetual Building Asso-
citation Hall. A. H. Jaeger, clerk, VINO
has been at Atlantic City on a vaca-
ton, and c. E. Breach, sentry, who
has just recovered from an operation.
were present The degree team of
the camp will soon begin its duties
and James A. Moody. o. P Parthe-
more. and G. A. Casey have been ap-
pointed a committee. to secure par
aphernalia for the proper Quitting Of
the team. The membership commit
tee rerorted a new plan of campaign
and called upon the members Of the
camp to lend their aid toward its
success. large number of visitors
were present and among those who
made remarks were State Deputy
William McCaffery. District Deputy H.
H. Millard. Banker John Green. of
Georgetown Camp, Clark ]. X. Dun
can, of \. H. Talbot Camp. and Z. P.
Springer. John W. Sutherin. and 0. P.
Parthemcre of Central Camp. Repre-
sentatives were also present from
Lincoln Camp. At the close of the
meeting a central committee was or
Ganized.- H. H. Millard being chosen
chairman and G. A. Casey. secretary.
tanned large gathering of members
of the Modern Woodmen of America
and their friends at ar open meeting
| held Wednesday night in its hall in
the Potomac Savings Bank Building.
An interesting program. consisting of
a piano solo by Claud Nichols. comedy
sketch by c. Stanton. r. Reichard. c.
Bergman, l.. Hall. and F. Haneke,
selections by the Neathleon quartet.
composed of c. E. FAINT, c. c. Martin,
c. NJ. Murphy. and B. c. Jarboe, and
tricks of magic by William West. was
presented by a committee, ]. z. Trun-
mel. chairman, and enthusiastically re-
ceived. Comprehensive statements OF
the purposes of the organization and
of the history of Georgetown Camp in
particular were made by State Dep
uty William McCaffery and, District
Deputy H. H. Millard. Remarks also
We're made by ]. W. Sutherin and O.
P. Parthemore. Of Central Camp: Dan
! iel Webster. of West End Camp. and
A F. Dobrowolski, of A. H Talbot
Camp. Refreshments were served
during the evening
The Washington herald., 1915-09-12
Master william J. Rich was present and

Master William ]. Rich was present and
took part.
Past Grand W. E. Lawson. on behalf
of Eastern Lodge, No. !, challenged
Mount Pleasant Lodge to series OF
duckpin games. to be rolled during the
early part of October. r. w. b. Roe Will
have charge Of arrangements and name
the team for the "hilltoppers. The out
come of the match may result in the
formation of a league among the several
subordinate lodges.
The first and second degrees will be
conferred at the next meeting of the
lodge.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-12
VIII Confer yni:iatory Degree.

Eastern Lodge. No. :, conferred the in
itiatory degree on Wednesday night. De-
gree Master w. f. Lawson announced
that degree work will take its regular
nights from row on. On September ]
the lodge was honored by a visit nom
John Van Horn. of The Plains. Va. who
gave an interesting account OF the work
in that section.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-12
Royal Arcanum Councils.

The Social Club of National Council
gave very pleasant fve-hundred party
recently, and tomorrow evening at Its
meeting in Pythian Temple the council
will hear the plans which are being made
for future entertainments. The supreme
regents circular on membership con-
tests will be discussed by this council as
wen as by Municipal Council. In new
Masonic Hall. corner Eighth and +
streets northeast, aad Francis Scott Key
Council, in Potomac Bank Building
Georgetown. on next "Wednesday even
ms.
Oriental Council. at It's meeting mex!
Tuesday evening. IN old Masonic Tenn
pie. viii receive the report OF the increase
committee OF which Past Grand Regen,
j. Ed. Swaine Is chairman. and an
nouncement VIII be made OF the members
appointed on the various sub-committees
Municipal Council at its last meeting
instructed one candidate in the mysteries
and enjoyed the short social session pre-.
pared by Orator Kean.
District Council last, Wednesday even.
ting held a short business session at
which reports were received from Su.
prenne Sentry Claude r. 1appone and
Secretary A.. II. Peyton as to the prog.
ress OF the work In that council.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-12
Royal Purple Degree Announced

Fred u. Stuart Encar1pnlent. No. 4,
will hold an enjoyable session next Tues
day evening. as the royal purple degree
will be conferred and the degree direc-
tor, w. J. Rogers, requests the attend
ance of all his team as we'll as others.
It has been reported that Grand Patri-
arch Leary is much improved in health
The Washington herald., 1915-09-12
Tribal Pow-wows of Red Men

Logan Tribe, No. s, met Thursday
night at Redmen's Hall. Wisconsin
avenue and n street northwest.
Sachem Powell Lautham presided.
jr. was presented with a medal by
Past Great Saehem Charles Fuller.
Usage Tribe. No. s, met Monday
night at Society Temple Fifth and G
streets northwest Sachem Galbraum
presided. Topics for the fall were
discussed and the various committee
reports received and acted upon. Past
Sachem Alexander was greeted upon
MS return from San Francisco. Cal.
Seneca Tribe, No. II. held its reg
ular meeting at Bank Hall. 3l6 Penn
night, The tribe is getting together a
large class to be adopted Friday night.
October 2s.
Mineola Tribe. No. II. met Friday
night at Masonic Temple, Anacostia.
d. c. The regular order of business
was transacted and several interest
ing committee reports were submit
ted. Past Great Sachem Tibbitts who
, is representative to the Great Coun-
| Gil of the United States. is getting
ready for his trip to attend the ses-
Idaho Tribe. No. Is. met at North
east Temple, Tuesday night. The
tribe is busy getting in new members
| for the fall initiation.
White Eagle Tribe met Wednesday
night at Pythian Temple. h0l2 Ninth
street northwest. Several committee
reports were acted upon. Among
those present were Past Great sachem
lGartrelI and Past Sachems Sheedy
and Plasket.
| Red Wing Tribe, No 20. met Mon
day night at 643 Louisiana avenue
northwest Quiet lively meeting was
had and a committee is out trying TO
organize a class to be initiated soon.
| A prize Is awaiting the member who
Re successful in bringing in the largest
number Of new members.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-12
Harmony Lodge Holds Session.

Harmony Lodge. No. 9. held well at
tended session Wednesday night. AmonS
the many matters of importance dis
cussed were the social meetings TO be
held the coming fall and winter season.
H. c. Lybrand. past grand, and official
instructor. held a school of instruction
during the evening Grand Representa-
tive w. w. MILAN. past grand master.
delivered a very interesting address on
the eve of his departure for the session
of the Sovereign Grand Lodge in San
Francisco. Mr.. MILAN is being urged by
his friends FOR deputy grand sire. and it
is expected that he will make n strong
race if he allows his name to so before
the Grand Lodge.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-12
Knights Of Pythias Events.
LODGES

LODGES.
September l3-Decatur No. Q: Cahnthe No. L.
September I4-wetster. No. I: Excelsior. No. Il
Carital. No. a. esquire rank; Myrtle. No. 3
September l5-Mount Vernon. No. 5; Equal
No II.
September E-Franllin. No. 2.
September F-Syrsclsiars. No. 10.
PYTHIAN SISTERS.
September l5-Freniship Temple. No. ..
SeEtenber lI-Rathbcne Temrie. No s. initiation
DRAMATIC OIDER KNIGHTS OF
KHORASSAN.
September I3-Ascalon Temple. No. 81. regular
session.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-12
Pythian Sister order, being a member Q
Rathbone Temple, No. s, of this city

Friendship Temple, No. .. Pythian Sis
ters. at a largely attended meeting We'd
nesday night. received a number OF ap-
plications for membership. y social
hour followed the business session
committee consisting Of Marion Crow
t.thers. Jacob Nussbaum and Dent Free
man was appointed to arrange for the
mex. monthly social of the temple.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-12
Representatives Leave for Coast.

Gen E W. Bradford. grand representa-
tive to the Sovereign Grand Lodge.
which meets at San Francisco Septem-
ber %. left for the Coast several days
ago. and the two other grand representa-
tives, w W. MILAN and Frank d. Self
fert left on Thursday to attend the ses-
sion,
The Washington herald., 1915-09-12
| Columbia Lodge to Confer Degree.

Columbia Lodge. No. 10. will confer the
third degree next Thursday evening on
a class of three candidates. Visitors
wanting to see some good work. Will
do we'll to attend that session.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-12
Doings Of the Odd Fellows.
Calendar.
LODGES.

September I3-Urion. No. II. degree; Covenant
No. B. b;,siuess; Lanedon, No. % business.
September l+washingt61, No. 6. degree; Colder
Rule. No. Z. business; Anhty. No. q business.
seTtember l5-Eastern. No. I. degree: Harmony
No. O. buiinsss; Federal City. No. %. degree.
September tO-Cc.umbia. No. 10. third degree
Sa!em No -. des1ee
September l.-Central, No. l. business Metropolis
No. le business; Phoenix. No. q. business.
September ls-Canton Washington No. J. social
ENCAMPMENTS.
September ;i-Fred ID. stuart. No. :, royal purrl.
degree.
September ,s-Mcunt Nebo No. s. degree.
REBEKAHS.
September lJ-Esther. No. 5. business and social
september miriam. No. g. social
The Washington herald., 1915-09-12
sold;er Seyen Feet Four Inchea.

Berlin. Sept. 1.-THE taiiest soldier Of
the German army is Joseph thinner.
mann student Of theology Of War
zenried, Bavaria. The giant measures
seven feet four and q third inches In
his stockings. He 10 now at the front
with . field artillery rsstmsat h Al
The Washington herald., 1915-09-12
Capital Lodge Hns Visitors.

Capital Lodge, No. - has the esquire
rank scheduled for Tuesday night. Last
Tuesday night a delegation which in
cluded Grand Chancellor William y.
Kimmel. Supreme Representative Albert
Kahlart, Supreme Rerresentative-elect
Mark Stearman, and Grand Vice Chan
cellor John B. Dickn:au paid Capital
Lodge a fraternal visit. and made short
addresses.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-12

Ascalon Temple. No. 81. Dramatic Or
der knights of Ehorassan, will resume
its meetings tomorrow night after the
summer recess, and plans are to be dis
cussed for the coming ceremonial.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-12

II Is said that the word "tsesotalsr.'
originated with Richard Turner. an Eng
lish Temperance orator who had an I'm
pediment Ia his speech and invariably
spoke of t-t.total absttnsaeA
The Washington herald., 1915-09-12

Arminius Lodge. No. 25. will have
charge of the religious services at the
Masonic and Eastern Star Home this
afternoon at S o'clock. conducted by
the Rev. Canon Austin, of Ali Saints
Episcopal Church, Chevy Chase. Wor-
shipful Master John Weber urges the
membership of his lodge to make a
special effort to be present At the
conclusion of the services the mem
bers of Arminius Lodge will visit its
honorary member and former Treas
urer Henry T. Ries. Ss Chestnut street.
Takoma Park. a short distance from
the home.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-12
Conduct Rebekah Ceremony.

Past Noble Grand May c. Rollins, OF
Martha Washington Rebekah Lodge, No
& was buried from her home, 2032
street northwest, on Thursday. Septenl.
ber Q where the Rebekah burial cere-
mony was conducted by the members al
that lodge. The officers oficiating were
noble grand Belle Chapman; vice grand
Dora J. Hendrix; chaplain. Ora Phrim-
mer Naomi Rebekah Lodge was also
represented. At the last regular session
of the lodge the degree was conferred
on three candidates: Nan Paynter. Kath-
crime Klith and Jessie l.. Rogers.
Naomi Rebekshs Meet.
At the meeting of Naomi R.bekah
Lodge, No. 1. much business was trans.
acted. contributions were made to the
Rebekeh anniversary, and to the G. A
R. entertainment committee. Mr.. and
Mrs. W. H. Draeger. who made trip by
sea to Boston. have returned, and Mrs
Draeger. who is vice grand OF this lodge
was in her station.
First Degree ExemplIned.
In the absence of Noble Grand Edwin
Allan Swingie Vice Grand William E
Andrews presided over the regular meet.
ing of Mount Pleasant Lodge, No. q
Tuesday night. Fourteenth and Kenyon
streets northwest. An important feature
disposed Of was the adoption Of lodge
album. and all members were requested
to appear at a local Studio and sit FOL
photographs large attendance of Wis
iting members was present. out-of-towr
Jurisdictions represented including Mich
igan. Maine. MASSACHUSETTS, and West
Virginia.
During the evening the FIRST degree wal
exemplifed. Past Grand J. H. Brodericl
heading the oficial line. Others assis..
ing in the degree work were Past Grands
Hind. ]. A. Edgar and Bert ". Wolfe
and Brothers F. e. .sMetcaK. z. L. Adams
r. W. B. Roe. J. J. yerieser. W. w
Adams. H. l.. Maltby. R. L. Seay, E. B
Thomas. and II. p. TwitchslL Gran<
The Washington herald., 1915-09-12
Orders Suffer Great Loss.

Odd Fellowship has suffered a great
loss in the death of Past Grand Richard
4. Mclean, who was a member of Co.
lumbia Eodge, No. 10. He had been a
very active member of that lodge for
forty years. had passed through the
chairs three times in the earlier days of
his membership and was an active men,
ber up to his death, seldom missing a
meeting night; he was also a member
of Naomi Rebekah Lodge, No l. and
Columbian Encampment, No !, and Cam
ton Washington, No. !. Mr.. Mclean had
spent Thursday evenings or his life in
Columbia lodseroom. He was also a
past grand representative of the grand
encampment to the sovereign grand
lodge.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-12

Potomac Council will meet tomor.
row evening at o'clock Election Of,
officers for the ensuing year will be,
followed by a special program of en-
tertainment by Lecturer Frank L.
Hewitt.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-12

Capt. F. A Royse and Col s. E. Boyce.
of Canton Washington, No. l. has sent
out information to the effect that the
canton has been authorized by Gen.
A. r. Stocker. commanding Patriarchs
Militant. to confer the decoration of
chivalry on the following ladies: Mrs.
Belle N. Carter. of Ruth Rebekah Lodge.
No. ,; Mrs. Kitty Gottleib. of Martha
Washington Lodge. No. 5; Linnie keiser.
of Esther, No. ), and Emma ]. S
Murray, of Miriam, 40. 6. The cere-
monies will take place in the auditorium
of I. o. o. F. Hall. October 81.