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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1915-12-13
Bond Was Confederate;
Tax Paid or 1t 10 Years

FREDERICKSBURG Va. Dec. 10
1t has DEVELOPED that woman in this
city has paid taxes to the city for ten
consecutive years on a Confederate
bond given In with her assessments of
personal property to the commissioner
of revenue.
She gave as on item a bond for
5000 without describing It. and It was
listed among her assessments. 1t has
recently developed that the bond was
issued by the Confederate States gov
eminent in 1862
The city council will be requested to
refund to her the amount paid for taxes
on the bond. representing over $500.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1915-12-13
Former Hoodoo Steamer
Now Big Money Maker

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 13.-The old
Algoa, formerly hoodoo freighter OF the
former Pacific Mail, has blossomed out
as a real war baby.
This steamer, which in times OF peace
used to be tied up IN the lower bay with
cold boilers for large sections of the
year. has earned 100000 that was paid
for her when she was rechristened the
California. Also she has earned $9OOOu
more.
Furthermore the California-nee Algoa
has now been chartered to powder
company at 81, 100 a day. or S51 900 a
month, or 1912, 900 a year, or more than
twice as much as her owners paid for
her.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1915-12-13

AbOve-MRS. MEDILL McCOR-
MICK, chairman of the Congress
siOnal committee of the N. A. w.
S. A., who may succeed DIR. Anna
Howard Shaw as president.
BelOw-MRS. WINSTON CHURCH
ILL, chairman of the local COM
mittee on arrangements for the
convention of the N. A. w. S. A.,
which opens tomorrow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1915-12-13
ConSoIed.

Pessimist-You haven't had all that
you wanted in life. have you?
Optimist-No: but ] haven't had all
that / didn't want, either.-Brooklyn
Life.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1915-12-13
To Speak on Waterways.

DR.. A. r. Bennett is to deliver a lee
ture on finland Waterways" tonight
at n meeting OF the Mems Club Of
Christ Church parish. Georgetown, In
the residence of II. f. Holdridge, secre-
tary. 2715 street northwest
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-05
FRATERNAL SOCIETIES

night SGT apart for a Joint meeting with Ger
mantown Council In the Parkway BUILDING,
when the various prizes viii be awarded. = ne
high lights from both Pennsylvania and New
Jersey jurisdictions Will be on hand TO take
part in tn festivities. This council bids iair
TO outdo the work Of other much larger coun-
ellis IN the struggle for supremacy and swell
ing the total ior the Arthur y. Eaton class.
which terminates April 30,
Hcnnsylvania Council has hit upon the Ieal
attn action for the good OF the order. ne
entertainment iurnisned under This head by
the Pennsylvania Council Gieo Club, under the
direction Of n. Bartholomew, pronounced
this callbre will dttw large attendancos.
Seven members were int,iated and number
OF new propositions read. Alexander Nicholas.
chairman OF the Membership Committee. re-
pores splendid prospects,
The ranKioru Business Mems Association
attended a smoker under the auspices OF
Albanian Council Of the Royal Arcanum at
lau,. The principles and objects OF the order
were discussed by prominent members.
Germantown Council net March ~ on spc-
Clul utGpensutiou from the grand regent TO
Initiate candidates before the close OF the
month Ten members were added to tho
roster The officers and members OF this
council are rejoicing upon winning the supreme
John Stauss. Enthusiasm has been renewed
for "A grand finish In the month Of APRIL
The month ol April Will prove another roc
Uid-urpakar In the benns ylvau.a Jurisdiction IN
tho point Of initiates. -Four hundred and twen-
ty-Oue applications were received during the
month OF March by Doctor Wright, Of which
80 have been obligated into the various coun-
that there Is no telling what records VIII be
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-05
Ladies' of the Maccabecs

Olivet Hive, Parkway Building admitted
ono applicant and received one application for
membership at their last review and COM
pletcd arrangements for their cuchrc and en-
tertatnTcnt for Thursday evening, April 3,
Mrs. a. y. Kennedy. chnirman
most enthusiastic meeting OF commanders
and others was held at K. G. Hall. Slt
consult with Great Record Keeper Burgin
about tho coming State convention and Great
Commanders birthday class. II pleas
urc to sec some mcmhe y present who for n
number Of years could NJ, take an active part,
and many new members together with tho
faithful workers All are determined that this
convention must be the best ever held In the
state.
Arrangements wcrc made for the degree team
of Philadelphia Hive to initiate the new
members In different hives in preparation for
the degree work at the convention. Miss Eur
glE announced that tho STAFF for the memo
rial work would be announced very soon and
that all members In good standing could at
tend tho convention. lee cream ard cake
were purchased from comnanderv OF the
x. q. T.. and greatly eniovcd The ladies then
wished the delegates to the district conren-
tion at Harrisburg Eodsnced
The delegates from the hives in thlu city,
consisting Of Mrs. Alfrida Olson. of Phlladel-
phia Hive; Mrs. Frances VI. Helms, OF Key
stone Hive: Mrs. Jennie Steclman. of Betsy
Rogg Hive; Mrs. Fanny n; Hamhleton. Of
Quaker City Hive; Mrs; Ellie Vance, OF
crty Bell Hive; Mrs Anna II. Havcns, of Penn
Treaty Hive: Mrs. Mary HarIer of Wcst
Philadelphia Hive. and Mrs. Clara Lang, Of
Opus Hive, accompanied by Great Record
Keeper Burgin, left on Thursday last for the
district convention at Harrisburg.
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Fraternal Anniversary

Fraternsiism was founded in America BY
John tipchurch at Mesdvilie, Pa, October %,
h matter OF universal Importance to every
fratcrnal order located or represented IN the
sslf' 70 be % Sy fe fsr he most t raterna 81 ali
the states by reason of the largo number ot
societies which we're founded here or a great
hunanitarian work, the results OF which are
~ n eesntess WAYS IN most OF tho inSttu-
John upchurth was an humble bl1eksmth,
havlnE come 10 America from England, where
ieney socetes s3ps se Senenes, Tesdits oi
With he sought TO establish here. He gath
his biacfsmlth shop and dnaiy sGGeceeded in
interesting them and starting the movement
Il Is worthy OF note in this connection that
there are today in the United states upward
been aid % benefits by tge UPWARD L. ~
snn ae' u more ss San sa 'a and ReT@
now paid upward of 500 100000 10 WIDOWS
and societies annually.
=, The officers Of quite a number OF orders orders
the movement to celebrate this JOth anniver-
sarg I'M lels IN htting manner, m9sns d,ii
gathering that has ever been held In the
world Il Is proposed to hold great aunt
fai week IN PRIiadepRa In ] 9etoBer Of hat
year, at whlch there viii be considered matters
ducive 70 peace and happiness. -...
It Will probably be necessary 10 erect q Ereat
building for this purpose similar to the Billy
Sunday tabernacle. On some lay during the
week pilgrimage VIII be made to the shtlne
at Meadvllio. IA, but on account Of the better
hotel accommodations and other reasons the
priucipal ceremonies are to take place In Phla-
delrhia.
II has also been suggested that It would
be eninently appropriate a permanent me-
mortal OF this iratert al anniversary TO erect
Y great fratetnal -peace arch or column near
Independence Hall, the funds to be raised In
small contributions from the ltaternaliSts IN
this country. Virtually all The etuutials
heretofore erected throughout the world have
been 20 celebrate or commemorate war or con-
quest. Let us have one CCmmCu orauNC ~
peace, fraternity and happiness Edward New
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-05
THE BLUE BUCKLE

'Helderman, his eyes glowing as they
rested upon her, rose and greeted her
with old-schoo courtesy. None could do
do this with better grace than he.
81 am obedient. Miss Ballantyne, you
see." he said. and bowed again
A much less observant man than he
must have been struck by the elaborate
toilet she had made. Helderman read 1t
as an indication that the girl had begun
TO chafe at her quiet life down in this
out-of-the-way corner of town. and
wished to try her wings for higher flights.
"Were you surprised to get my mes
sage-after--the last time?" she asked,
falterlng and flushing under his intense
scrutiny.
II was delighted" he answered gal
lantly.
"Why?" She looked at him with the
frankness of a child.
Because l wanted to see you again.
l wanted to tell you how you hurt sme,
when you dismissed me-the last time"
he said with perfect sincerity.
"Wil You sit DOWN." she asked indi-
eating a chair just opposite the desk.
Il must again apologize for utilizing this
study as n reception-room; but we have
round that the other room needed doing
over entirely. You know, when one of
these old houses begins to fall to pieces
1t goes in chunks. That is just what the
ceiling Of the room downstairs did,
lie laughed at her naive description
and seated himself, while she sat lust a
rev rect away. Then he deliberately
drew his clair still closer, so that the
horns of the wlcked-lookng Rocky Noun
tain goat on top of the desk seemed to
threaten him with bodily injury.
Helderman'S attitude was arrogant. like
that of conqueror debating terms He
had pursued this proud, self-possessed
young woman long; and only he knew
the secret OF her apparent capitulatlon
| now. He assumed an indulgent tone, and
never once throughout the interview could
his voice have been heard in the adjoining
room 1t was quiet persuasive, but domi-
neering, like the man himself
II am Glad you chose this ROOM" he
| said. ''It is so business-lke. And one
trait / have always admired In you Is
that you can talk-business!"
You think then, that II is an admirable
| trait in a woman?" she asked, timldly.
"In some women-when not carried TO
excess" he replied. enigmatlcally. "I
| judge, though, that you have had TO cul-
| tlvate the faculty. In order to safeguard
your own interests-and your fathersg
81 have" she answered still with un-
affected frankness; land that is one
reason why 1 wanted TO see you alone,
| tonight"
SIS that the only reason. little prin-
| cess?"
! SIT is a very great reason. Mr. Helder-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-05
KNIGHTS of the Mystic Chain

Ellsworth Castle, under Sir Knight Com
mander William Davenport, had one OF lhe
ucs ATTENDED meetings In years last TUESDAY
night, the chamber being filled. This showing
indicates the interest taken In the work of the
Membershp Committee, WHO have adopted the
soi an Progress is our Motto,' The Mem
hcrt hip Committee had 10 new links to lie
adGrd TO the chain. making a grand total iGr
March of SO new members. Initiation was con
Quoted b. visiting members, William IhOrpc,
secretary funeral benefit relief tund, acting as
sir knight commander, being ably assisted ny
Past Commander jesse Tirkheimer and Henri
Bixler. both OF franklin Castle and by Jonil
Herman, of oxford Castle. They were con-
graduated the able manner in which the
work was conducted. Remarks on the good OF
the order were made by supreme Comman,ddG,r
1heolOrC Cook, Past Commanders Herman
TirkhCmer BiNler, Neithercott and others.
Past Commander Thorpe then told of progres9
icing made by the funeral beneht reHct iund
since January J. expecting an increase 95 .tJ az
lunch was furnished by the Entertainment
Committee. and musical selections by the Ellis,
wor Castle String Band REGULATIONS ana
eongs by Joseph Grayo and others were ap-
plauded. The Firth Meeting Night Association
was on hand. and reported everything In good
shape for Field Day. to be held in August.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-05

man, and you have it in your power to
grant me Il very great favor"
would my reward, then, be-very
great?" he responded, his eyes glowing.
"The victor can sometimes afford to be
generous" she fenced. Just now the
question is, will you help me?"
'In what way, little princess?"
"The safe deposit box containing the
property and other papers belonging to
the Balantyne estate has been opened
as you know. and I have reason to be-
lieve that all its contents are in your pos
session. OF course, 1 know that posses
sion is nine points of the law, and that
there is no way of getting them from
you, even"
Billie paused Intentionally and looked
directly at Helderman; but his face wore
only a look of polite interest.
"-even though they had been secured
by fraud. The fraud cannot be proven
"Indeed?" Helderman questioned.
Billie realized that she must come
nearer the bounds Of that exclusive con-
troll of herself, which made her at once
unapproachable and alluring to this man
who loved winning the difficult things oil
life. Helderman was not to be moved so
long as she talked in business-like gener-
allties. She must play the coquette; she
must WOO from him the information that
she sought For a moment she felt sick
nj heart: then she steeled herself with the
thought of how much 1t meant TO her
father
"Mr Helderman, have sometimes IAN
cied that you-cared for me-a little!
Tho actress slumbers in every beautiful
woman. Billie began TO "aheh het III
herself.
"I have risked your dlspleasure once.
To tell YOU how much 1 cared for you"
| he answered in a voice low but vibrant
with passion. "You must believe me,
glorious girl! There is none on earth
have ever desired as desire you-and
mean to have you'll
The girl shuddered slightly at the tenn
pest she had aroused, but did not draw
| away
"Then prove your lover she challenged.
"HoW?"
"In the Ballantyne papers which you
have in your possession are some doou-
ments going to clear my fathers name
| of a crime for which he was unJustly ac-
| cused. Give them to mel
She stretched out her hands, a world
| of pleading In her voice; but the banker
| merely laughed, secure in his advantage.
"You are good guesser, child Yes.
| there were some papers In the box,
which your father would give good deal
to see which you would go down upon
your pretty knees to ask me for. But
why should 1 calmly give to you the
documents that have been secured at SO
much risk on my part2'
"And yet you say you love ms!" she
retorted, bitterly.
1t is because 1 do love you that I
must keep this slight hold upon you
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-05
Copyright. 1914. Mcbride, Mast & Co.
By VIM. HAMILTON OSBORNE
NNNII.
M II,
THE SILENT LISTENER.

THE SILENT LISTENER.
1t was o'clock in the evening and
Billie Ballantyno mad just finished com
pleting a toilet of unusual care. The
effect. however, did not altogether sat
isry her. and she put two cold, nervous
hands into the warm, strong grasp of
Miss Olmstead, There was something
so sympathetic and motherly about MISS
Olmstead that the lonely girl had taken
her to her heart at once,
81 wonder why was such long time
finding you!' she exclaimed impulsiVcly
to the older woman.
Miss Olmstead stroked the soft cheek
with q touch that was almost wistiui,
This was lust the sort of girl she would
have liked to call daughter, II she
had had the right
''I wonder why we were such IONS
time finding each other" she answered.
The front door-bell rang; and blilie'
already overstrung, grew all of a tremole
'.Sb wonder il l can Will | do?
M T look very nice?" she exclaimed
turning to face her image In the grass
ana once more making little srllhacc
at the reflection
Miss Olmstead made no immeuiute
nIv She was thinking that II she oiiy
had her youth back, and looked hatl So
charming as the radiant girl in the glass;
she could ask no more Never 'i'eiess H
Bibles discriminating gaze went IRON
one detail to another of the elaborate
toilet. and at each inspection she was
not altogether pleased.
"Oh, dear! 1 never wear so much
teweIry! | never look so fussy! But, you
see. 1 must dress the part, mustn't /?
Do 1 look like an adventures? Do L
look bold and wicked, and as II I would
betray my friends for money!" she asked
anxiously.
"No, not quite that" replied the truth
full Miss Olmstead. IT should say that
YOU looked like a debutante Just on the
threshold of some brilliant social success;
one whose youth and good looks and am
bition might spur her onto anything!'
Billie clapped her hands like delighted
schoolgirl.
That's better than looking like an
adventures, isn't it?"
A strange servant-girl, an honest-look-
ing mulatto, appeared at the door. Sophie
had decamped in tears and high dudgeon;
and Miss Olmstead had secured a maid
of-all-work to supply the need
"A gentleman, ma'am," she said, pre-
senting his card.
Billie flashed down the stairs like a
creature of light and energy. She swept
into the study, as though she had eagerly
anticipated the visit of its occupant.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-05
FEARS MISSIONARY is SLAIN

jeremiah V. Sargles, a tailor OF 5000
Wayne avenue, Germantown, will go to
the aid of the family of his brother the
Rev Y. A. Sargies, in Urumiah, Persia
He believes that his brother, Methodist
missionary and physician, has been killed
in a recent massacre and plans to bring
his brothers family to this country.
Doctor Sargies was we'll known here as
a protege of BisEcD Berry, who heard
him speak at a convention In Cleveland,
when he had come to this country at the
age of Is to study medicine. Bishop
ability and helped him to acquire a
theological education and ordination to
the ministry. Doctor Sargies received a
missionary appointment TO Urumah. He
has made his home there for the past u
yf lrs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-05
Protccted Hnme Circle

University Circle. at 4ois Baltimore avenue,
Initiated six members The banner de-
gree team conferred tho degrees i'm a very
satisfactory manner Several applicants were
elected to membership. Tho committee on en-
tertainment announced that arrangements had
been made for the euchre and dance for the
hcnent Of the relief fund to be held at For
syth Hall, April II.
District Deputy Pearson gave brief address
on the splendid growth and resources Of the
order. He announced that state Deputy w.
II. StHrke will pav n visit TO the circle ut tho
next regular meeting. Brother Bergman en-
tertalncd tho circle by well rendered recita.
ton entitled columbus" An Informal re-
ception refreshments and vocal and instru-
mcntal music Wore cnioYcd.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-05

tion with the event was the casting of the
ballot by the secretary OF tho lodge, Three
brothers, whose weight aggregated $50 pounds
acted as teller3 and certified as 70 the cor
fcCtncss Of the ballot cast by the popular
secretary of Lodge No -.
That the corps Of officers should he, returned
for a second term without the semblanco or
opposition for even a single office Is an open
Indication OF the confidence that the member
ship OF tho lodge entcrtains for lite official
body. as we'll as an expression Of the spirit
OF harmony that prevails within the local
lodge Of Moose. This condition of affairs In
the largest lodge Of the order and the one
most talked OF at the present time is grand
word to send forth to the fratcrnal world It
is not only most encouraging to the supreme
body, but It Is valuable material for the ex-
pansion efforts within the order and the solldl-
flying Of the membership in general j
Philadelphia Lodge. No o. Is we'll pleased
with its action and the circumstances whicn
Conduccd to II. Harmony. loyalty and pro-
gressivo ideas. which dominate this enormous
lodge, are building M a mighty organization In
this grand old city Of Brotherly Love.
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having tripled their quota and ~ have se-
cured more than half Of the number allotted,
The chairman OF the Board OF MahIse va Iaa ~ 100
more candidates than has been planned @ LoI
the councils to secure which was the previous
best record made n io Sha Nearly every night
In the week Is visitation night to some har h1a
ticular council in Philadelphia ana vicmlY,
work The larger councils are very cheertniiy
sending their teams to aid the younger anu
smaller councils In the work and enthuslng the
old as well the new members OF the order,
The prize-win-ing degree team OF German1
town Council visited Dupont Council March -
and Initiated another army Of navy yard re-
thus far In 1915 with the end not in sight.
This Navy council wiz soon have degree
team attired in Uncle Sans uniform W..
The s. ., s. signal was thrown OUT py Westt
Philadelphia Council and responded TO by that
cheerful crew from Integrity Council, rem
forced by d. ID. G. r. "; r, wallace who as as
ana a delegation from Philadelphia council, led
by John Culbert. This delegation turnishea
the orchestra for the occasion. led by those
Gwinner. Brother William l., Young, OF In
fegrity Council made a very interesting adN
dress. Refreshments were served after very
infsiS srotheP b. n's W. Sheffield the popular seere-
fary OF the Y NJ. C. A. In Chester Is Leading
n the. roll OF honor for members, Dr. Walter
u. Eghert is very close second; lust two
more producers OF their calhre will land the
supreme councils prize jewel In ChestGr Hon
orable mention should be acEor9sed sTothers
Haverford Council Monday. March, ~,
held 4 special meeting at Rtttenhouse Hall.
twice. as there were two big classes inducted
into the order on this occasion. lhe result OF
their recent campaign ~ running up into
nin@ ss5o in prize money. in addition to
nunlher OF gold watches. for members pro-
curing 10 or more candidates, April 10 is the
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10. o. F., Manchester Unity

The Good of the Order and Propagation Com
way 400 West Huntingdon street. With All
memhers, present except Brother Shoesmith. of
signed the treGsurership Of the committee.
Brother William +. Jones. of Perseverance
Lodge, was elected.
The question OF ladies' Night was taken up.
and after the committee had reported the mat :
ter was left in the hands OF Brothers ]. Shaw
and Hirst
lHS Htat 49, ~ IAtetlSlNe re-
In the early spring OF next year. and the mat
ter was left in the hands OF Brother Stevenson
for further consideration. This bRzar will IN
clude all the lodges In the Philadelphia Dis
trlct.
The wildwood Excursion Committee had a re-
port 10 make regarding the excursion to that
point on Saturday July 81 and Il is the hope
that ELL members VIII rally on that day 10
make 7his excursion a success
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-05

annually n report OF lnc DO Is
Naluc OF each benefit certiii-
cate must be printed and
mailed to each member OF the
order, and 1t further provides
that he valuation must be
done In n certain way. This
way IL on the basis Of no
new members and on a I
per cent. interest assumption.
To the Artisans order this
plan is regarded as mani-