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The Delta independent., 1915-08-06

Starr Nelson and family OF Delta
visited at the Keplinger home on
Kiser creek last week
The Delta independent., 1915-08-06

Mrs. Ova White entertained a mum
ber of friends and neighbors at her
home on Redlands mesa last week
The Delta independent., 1915-08-06

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. C. Flint and Mr.
and Mrs. Emmett Ramsburg started
out last week from their homes on
Redlands mesa for an auto drive to
Denver and other parts of the Eastern
slope. They are to be out on the trip
for several weeks.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-06

Mrs. N. A. McClurg is entertaining
her daughter. Mrs. ]. C. Drummer. and
children. of Kansas, at her home on
Ash mesa.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-06

Marcus Porcius Cato. $50 b. Cit
Is at times worth while to gain wealth
The Delta independent., 1915-08-06

H. NJ. Elliott. son and nephew, Harry
Caddes, F. NJ. Riggs and II. NJ. De
vinney of Ash mesa enjoyed a few
days camping on Dry Creek.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-06

Miss Cal White is enjoying a visit
from her nephew and niece. Mr.. and
Mrs. VIII White of Clayville, Pa. who
stopped off on Redlapds mesa when
enroute to their home from the ex-
positions in California.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-06
WITH THE THINKERS
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Champ Clark predict that within
desiring to work will find employment
at fair wage-a great desideratum
Nobody will ever be able to estimate
the damage done to American bust
ness by the pean-Asiatic-African
war. but business is rapidly righting
itself and | believe we are on the
verge of a long era of prosperity We
are beginning to harvest the biggest
all around crop that ever grew out
of the ground. and after all. agricul.
ture is the root OF all prosperity
c. II. Wolff beats all how you
can hear a thing over and over till
you come to believe it's gospel. with
out looking any further. 1t is that
way with sweet clover. 1t has been
called pest so long and by so many
people that farmers have come to be-
lieve 1t and some of them stay
awake nights to watch for the first
blooms so they can cut II out and kill
it. Now sweet clover is a pest on the
farm. just like any other weed. and
don't blame the farmer for wanting
to get rid Of 1t. 1t chokes up the
bitches and spreads easily and is
nuisance in lots of ways. but 1t isn't
any harder to kill out than alfalfa. You
can plow it up and kill 1t just as easy
as you can any other clover
The Delta independent., 1915-08-06

Miss Lucille King of Illinois Is tn
guest of her aunt. Mrs. Hall. OIL
Cedar mesa.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-06
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Many of the Kiser creek people
are picking berries these days.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-06
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The Washington herald., 1915-10-10
League Of American Pen
Women Meets.

The League OF American Pen Women
held the frst meeting Of the season
at the Public Library. Monday even
ing. October /. the president. Mrs
Bertha Lincoln Euesris, presiding Re
ports were presented by the recording
secretary. Mrs. Anna Sanborn HamiI-
ton. the corresponding secretary, Mrs.
Del.e Has Mertz, assistant corre-
spending secretar.-. Mrs. Gertrude 3
Thomas; treasurer. Mrs. J. Harry Gun
ningham: historian. Mrs. Virginia kin :
Frye.
4 gaveI was presented to the presi-
dent by Mrs. Helen Nelson DOGGY. The
wood from which the gavel was made
came from the mess table ot chs
Maine" and from the Francis Scott
Key mansion
Mrs. Ruth NJ Ounner. ot San Diego,
Cal. editor of woman's section Of the
San Diego Sun; Mrs. George E. Hos
mer, OF Denver. Col, and Miss Lucre-
tia Il Lawrence. Of Washington. D.
c. writer for musical journals, and
ch:idrea's verse. were elected 10 mem
bersh:p
Mrs. EIlza beth Robbins Gerry. Of
Boston, an active member Of the
women's Press Club OF New England.
made a short address Others who
spoke were Mrs. Mary NJ North, Mrs.
Estabrook. Miss Meloy. and Mrs.
Sloane
Routine business was attended TO
and a busy season is anticipated.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-10
Kolumbia Esperanto Klubo
Meets.

The Kolumbia Esperanto Klubo met
tuesday night at its club rooms, 2014
street northwest. There were pres
ent n. S. Guimont president; A. Mayer,
secretary; J. A. She'll. treasurer; the
board of governors and others
While the others entertained them
selves with humorous anecdotes, the
board Of governors completed arrange
ments for public meeting to be held
october IA at the Public Library.
Eighth and X streets northwest, at s
O'Clock p. m. Honorable Louis r,
Post. Assistant Secretary Of Labor,
will preside and make a short ad-
dress.
The following program has been ar
ranged:
Piano solo. Three Swedish Sketches"
Miss Amy c. Leavitt; address by Hon.
Louis F. Post; waltz song, I'll Bacio.'
Miss Ethel Nugent, accompanied by
Miss Gertrude Brooks; address, "Es-
peranta at Work." Hyman Levine;
tenor solo. "Kantu por NIL" Dr. D. N.
Kennedy; Activities Of the Universal
Esperanto Association" Mr.. John A.
She'll; song. The Cry Of Rachel" the
Misses Nugent and Brooks.
Mr.. Charles ". Stewart, superintend-
ent OF library and naval war records,
will answer questions that may be SUBJ
mitted.
There will be no admission fee and
no collection. The public is invited.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-10
Fraternal Order of Eagles.

The hrst regular fall and winter
meeting Of the aerie was held Oc-
tooer at this Eagles Home. There
were several hundred members in at
tendance. and many speeches were
made. The Worthy President L. B
Hayes. presided The members were
invited to a buffet supper. which was
prepared by the committee.
Louis Hodges was initiated at this
meeting, and expressed great pleasure
IN being a member.
Richard Smiths string orchestra
rendered some excellent music during
the evening.
Ward Savage. past worthy pres!
dent. recited several poems and en-
tertained the members. giving them
the history o: the aerie. Brother Saw
age has been 4 member for great
many years ANA is an authority as to
the laws and regulations.
Chairman Edwards. of the entertain
ment committee. has notified the COM
nittee to be on hand Monday. the
eleventh of October, for a very spe-
ciaI meeting. Several new members
have volunteered TO join the commit
tee
A new sick committee has been ap-
pointed. Worth Vice President Rich
ard Edwards, IS cle chairman.
The Eagles quartet. consisting OF
jackson Wilson, Ward Savage, Gus
and John Clarence
Campbell, rendered several songs.
which were received with great ap-
plause
Peter White. one Of the most pop
uiar members o: long standing OF
Wa shington aerie. who has been under
the care Of the aerie physician for sew
eral weeks is reported recovering and
his many friends are grst!Aed to lear
he is rapidly improving and Is on the
road TO recovery.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-10
Tribal Powwows Of Red Men.

Usage Tribe, No. 6, met Monday night
at Society Temple. The tribe held a
very brief session to permit several Of
the members to take part in the Sew
enth street celebration.
Logan Tribe, No. s. held its meeting
last Thursday night At Redmen's Hall,
Georgetown. The order Of business was
finished quickly ana the tribe ad-
journed to attend an entertainment
given by Camp No. 8. p. o. D. Of A. at
Washington Hall, Third street and
Pennsylvania avenue southeast. The
tribes glee club sang the "schnitzle
Bank" and other songs for the enter
tainment of the ladies and gentlemen
present. Honors for the evening were
carried OF by Past Great Sachems
Charles Fuller. James A. Madison, 5r.,
and Past sachem Fred Madison. and Mr..
Holiday.
Seneca Tribe, No. u. held Its last meet
ing At Bank Hall. and the tribe was
pleased to learn that its team won the
first three games bowied with Idaho
tribe. The tribe adjourned to 60 to Min.
cola Tribe to attend ths nrst visitation
Of this series.
idaho Tribe. No. Is, last Tuesday night
met and transacted their regular order
OF business and acted upon the sick ON
mittee reports.
White Easis Tribe met wednesday
The Washington herald., 1915-10-10
Woman's Benefit Association
Of the Maccabees.

\ Parcel Post Sale" Will be held
by National Review. No. !, On October
90 at Pythian Temple. 1912 Ninth
street Packages are being received
from all parts OF the country and they
will not be opened until after they are
sold. The price of same will be 10
cents Mrs Mary Z. Pierce is chair
man Of the sale Preparations are be-
ing made for large crowd as all Mac
ca bees and their friends are invited.
The newly elected officers Of National
Review. No l, will be installed Friday
evening at Pythiaa Temple by State
Commander Mrs. Mable T. La Rue. Mrs.
Nellie D. Graham is chairman Of arrange
ments.
Mount Vernon Review. No. ?, will hold
its annual public installation ot officers
on Monday evening. October II, in Pyth-
ian Temple at o'clock. All members
and friends are invited to attend. A good
time is promised by the various commit
tees
The Washington herald., 1915-10-10
Councils of Nationa! Union.

October u-P;essmen's Council, Eagles Hall; East
Capitol Council. 81 PENNSYLVANIA avenue.
October i2-Headqusrtsrs open.
October I3.-P. o. Department Council Flynn
Hall; Interior Council, Pythian Temple.
October li-Washington Council. Pythian Temple
Fraternal Council, Perpetual Building Association.
October i5-Jos. Henry Council. Eagles Hail; Cen
sus Council. Perpetual Building Association Hall.
The committee for the identification
meeting to be held October 25, appointed
by the president of Federal Council, met
at headquarters Tuesday evening. Ar
rangements We're made for the visiting
of every member of the council to induce
them to come to the council meeting to
be held October q to be identified. En-
tertainment has been arranged and a
large attendance is expected.
The General Deputies Association held
its monthly meeting at headquarters
Wednesday evening. ]. E. Rhodes. presi-
dent Of the association, presided. The
president of the Senate. Frank E. Fer
suson, and District Manager Bugden
were present The meeting was one of
the most enthusiastic since the orsaniza-
ton of the deputies association Favor
able reports were given by all the depu-
ties present.
v" II SoillilS SOdiISIl UlcI at CT pSludl
Building Association Hall Thursday even
ing. District Manager Bugden was pres
ent and spoke on the good Of the order
After the regular business meeting was
over the council adjourned to a nearby
hotel. where refreshments had been pre-
pared.
Mckinley Council met at Washington
Hall Friday evening. A large and en-
thusiastic membership was present After
the regular business meeting a banquet
prepared by the entertainment committee
was served.
Columbia Council met Saturday even
ing at Pythian Temple. District Man
ager Bugden was present and urged that
the council endeavor to make extraor-
dinary arrangements that the November
meeting be Of especial interest and that a
large attendance would be present to
start the work for the coming fall and
winter months. ]. Harry Jones was also
present and gave an address.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-10
The Anthcny League Opens
Season.

The hrst regular meeting OF the
Anthony League was held at the home
Of the president, Mrs. Anna E. Henc-
ley. 20T Columbia road. Thursday. Oc-
tober Z. Mrs Nanette B. Paul gave the
hrst Of a series OF lectures on the gen.
eral principles Of the common law to
an appreciative audience of men and
women. She presented the subject in a
clear and entertaining manner and
convinced her hearers that the law
can be made interesting and worth
the attention of all citizens. The next
lecture will be given at 20oI Colum bla
road Thursday evening at S p. m. The
weekly "at home" Of the league will be
held at the same place every Tuesday
from I to 6 p. m.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-10

knights. In one Of them will be To-
Gated the commissary service. which
will be under the direct charge Of the
| Commercial Club Of Nashville They
promise a bill OF fare that will please
every one. In case Of inclement
weather these buildings are adequate
| to house several thousand men and
can be used for that purpose, if nee
essary. Running water. electric lights,
and the best of car service to the city
are all supplied"
Washington Company. No. !. Uni
form Rank. will hold its regular
monthly assembly in the armory Of
the Pythian Temple Thursday night
Matters in relation 10 the biennial en-
campment TO be held at Nashville.
Tenn. will be discussed. and Capt
Whiting has planned TO work out some
commands in Practice drill.
Notes of Pythian Sisters.
Friendship Temple. No. 9. announces
that after the meeting Wednesday
night the losing side in the recent
mem Hlbership contest will give a sup
per at which the chairman. Mrs. Dem
finger. desires large attendance Of
members
Rathbone Temple No G. Pyth,an Sis
ters. had as recent visitors Mrs
Brown. supreme representative. and
Mrs. Ray. past grand chief OF New
Jersey.
The annual session Of the Grand
Temple Pythian Sisters OF Virginia
and the District OF Columbia held
Tuesday and Wednesday OF last week
at Charlottesville. Va. was one Of tre
most successful in the history Of the
grand body. Much business Of i'm
portance was transacted, and the fol-
lowing officers elected for the ensuing
term: Mrs Ethel Daugherty. Ports
mouth, grand chief. Mrs. Ida NJ
Crown. Washington. grand senior;
junior: Miss Mary Rose Steiner. Wash
ington. grand manager: Mrs. Virginia
Young, Fredericksburg. grand mis-
tress of records and correspondent (re-
elected): Mrs. Laura Hicks, Lynch
burg, grand mistress OF finance Gre
eIected); Mrs. Elizabeth Crov-der.
Petersburg, grand protector: Mrs. Mar
garet Sacrey, Fredericksburg. grand
outer guard; Past Grand Chief Anna
Perry was appointed chairman of al
truistlc work in Virginia by Supreme
Chief Cora Davis, who was in attend
ance at the session. One Of the i'm
po-tant features Of the convention was
the decision Of the grand temple TO
hold the money made by the ways and
means committee as 2 trust fund TO
be added 70 each year IN such man
uer as the grand body saw fit and 10
De used IN the future 10 provide for
aged Pyth!an Sisters and Pythlan or
phaas Handsome testimonials were
presented 10 the supreme chief. 9Irs.
DAVIS: the retiring grand chief, Mrs.
Florence Eowder: the grand chief,
Mrs. DoUshsrty, Mrs Young and Mrs
Hicks Mrs Bowden and Mrs. Young
were also the recipients ot past grand
chiefs pins. Mrs. SaIl!e Durphey. OF
was chosen supreme rep
ressrrat:vs 70 succeed Mrs Emma D
Eyrurn OF this city. whose term ex-
pirss December 81.
The next Convention ot the grand
temple VIII be held in Petersburg, Va, |
in October. 1916
The Washington herald., 1915-10-10
Lincoln Circle, No. ;, Ladies
of the G. A. R.

The hrst meeting OF the season was.
held at the home of the president Mrs.
Jennie Street. Tuesday night. October S.
A large number OF members were present
and interesting reports from various
committees were read. Those desiring
q application blanks should apply to Mrs.
Sarah Deeds, III o street northwest. or
Mrs Clara Avery, li03 Park Road. Ini-
tiation will take place Tuesday night,
October Ie. at the home Of Mrs. Sarah
Deeds
The Washington herald., 1915-10-10
Cultus Club Hold. First
Meeting.

the nrst meeting Of the Washing
ton Cuitus Club was held on October
AT the home Of Mrs. william r.
Myers' sIs4 Mckinley street. Chevy
Chase. After a delicious iuncheon each
member responded to the ron call with
an incident Of the summer. The pa
pers OF the afternoon were Last Days
OF the Old Eastern world'' read by
Mrs George w. Harris, ana Con
temporaneous History Of Ancient Coun-
tres ~ the Time Of Alexander" read
oy Mrs: Paris Brengls. A discussion
OF Coptic history was lead BY Mrs..
Appleton Clark. jr. Fourteen members
OF tne club we're present. and Mrs.
Jonn VIII ana 1rs. Conrad were the
The Washington herald., 1915-10-10
D. A. R. Committee to Dedi-
cate Milestone.

The D. A. r. committee on preservation
of records Of the District Of Columbia are
to accompany Patriots Memorial Chapter
to dedicate a milestone located near
Chevy Chase Circle, on Thursday. October
IA. at p. m. The ceremony will consist
OF unveiling the milestone. speeches by
the president general. vice president gen.
eral Of the District, State regent, state
chaplain. chaplain Of Patriots Memorial
Chapter. Mr.. Woodward and others. All
D. A. Rs are invited to be present.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-10
Royal Arcanum Councils.

The following councils will hold resu-
lar meetings this week. National Coun-
ell on Monday vening in Pythian lem
pie. Oriental C1Incil on Tuesday even
ing. in Old Ma sonic Temple District
Council on Thu-sday evening IN Pythian
Temple and k.sniet Council on Thurs
day evening in Royal Arcanuna Hall
corner OF Third street ard Pennsylvania
avenue. southeast
Past Grand Regent NJ Barlow Mercer
on September q attended q conference OF
A-canians at Richmond Va, called by
Supreme Regent Samuel H. Eoag. Of
Mount Vernon. n Y. at which there
were present ". Floyd Reanas. grand re-
gent of Virginia: DR.. r. W. Price. sranG
regent Of Maryland; Harvey B. Craven,
Grand Regent Of North Carolina. W. II.
Baker, grand regent OF West Virginia;
c. Z Williford. grand regent OF Georgia:
DR.. F. T McFaden. past supreme regent
Of Richmond. Va. Howard T. Avery.
supreme representative Of Norfolk. Va. !:
WiIliaIn T. Dabaey. supreme warden OF
Richmond Va, and J. B Blanks, grand
secretary, OF Petersburg. Va. The con-
ference was followed by a sightseeing
automobile ride and e banquet at the
Jefferson Hotel. ar which sixty Arcan-
ians were present.
District Council. after the regular meet
ing next Wednesday evening, will have a
card party, the committee in charge be-
ing composed of Supreme Sentry Claude
r. Zappone. Grand Regent Frank s.
Parks. and Secretary a. NJ Peyton.
Further action will be taken tomorrow
evening by National Council relative to
the councils moving picture party, and
on Tuesday evening Past Grand Regent
J. Ed. Swaine will announce the final ar
rangements for the initiation of a class
of candidates at the meeting of Oriental
Council on October 2s.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-10
Joint InstaletI.on Held.

Prior TO the Meeting Of Carroll Coun-
cItl on last Tuesday evening. the install
lation Of officers. postponed from Septerl-
ber 60. took place. when The corps cr
newly elected officers Tor Washington.
Eea-e Carroll. SpaIding and Potomac
councils were installed in oA.ce by State
Deputy William ?. No-moyle District
Deputies John = Eckert ard Dr. Charles
!, Griffith ana the following S-ate Off
GERS Robert z. Mcnamara secretary.
N. J. Mcnamara, treasurer. Vincent 4.
Shee!2y, advocate. Redmond DsVarey.
warden and Rev ? J O'Couneu. chap
Ie,
The Washington herald., 1915-10-10
Sons Of Confederate Veterans

At the regular monthly meeting Of the
Warrington Camp. No. 36. Sons Of Con-
federate Veterans. on Tuesday. October
y, comrade Lloyd T. Everett will ad-
dress the camp and Its friends on the
subject of "our Racial Heritage: Growth
and Development Of Institutional Ssi:-
government There will also be Q mu-
steal program. This 10 the first Of .
series Of historical subjects on the pro-
gram for The ysar.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-10
Keans Council 20 Hold Session.

keaae Council will meet next T.ursdar
evening II is assured 2 large gathering
will be on hand TO greet the newly elect
ed grand knight, John J. Keenan,. an
energetic worker for the good OF the Or
der. who then takes up the re!ns OF Of
fee as its chief executive. Mr.. Keenan,
has appointed Mr. Thomas y Gallagher
as lecturer Of the council and excellent
results in the way Of entertainment feat
ures may be expected
The Washington herald., 1915-10-10
Big CIs,: 70 Be Initiated.

Washington General Assembly o. the
fourth degree haId z meeting on last
Monday night when many applications
for membership were voted upon Ar
rangeneuts we're made for a SPECIAL train.
leaving or the ele tric lire ~ Fourteenth
street and New York avenue a. y O'Clock
on Tuesday TO convey the candidates and
others participating in the exercises 10
Baltimore in ample time prior 70 the
execpllacation- Charles ". Darr,- mas
ter OF the fourth degree for Maryland
and the District of Columbia. announced
that one Of the largest classes ever Re
ceIved in this section will be on hand
from Washington. Baltimore, Easers-
town, Westminster. Annapolis. Cur:ber-
land and other points. His Er1inenc=
Cardinal Gibbons Will be the guest O.
honor. and It is said that two bishops ars
on the roster o: candidates Many prom
:nent members OF the order rom this
and other cities will be present TIE
members will appear in full regalia a.
2:3o o'clock. 4 grand ball and banquet
will follow. also in the Hotel BeIvedere.
at SIS o'clock. Special souvenirs will be
distributed TO the ladies attending :
special train will leave Fourteenth street
and New York avenue al $50 O'Clock for
the accommodation Of the ladies' and
their escorts from Washington. 4 spe-
cial leaving Baltimore at o clock g. m
will take care OF the dancers.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-10
Gale Batters Ninety Aboard Ship.

Yokohama. Oct. 9-The Ellerraan liner
Bufford Hall ashore OF Aomishinaa. 10 in
a critical condition The crew Of ninety
men is still abroad 4 fierce gale is pre-
venting their rescue.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-10
Good Wishes 10 Be Extended.

James E. Co!I.iower, the newly elected
grand knight OF Washington Council.
will preside over the ttrst meeting OF his
administration next Tuesday evening.
and hos- OF his friends will be present
TO extend their good wishes. Fed Erieg.
newly appointed lecturer OF the council.
is planning some pleasing features OF
entertainment for the members iurlnE
The SEASON
The Washington herald., 1915-10-10
Employment Bureau 20 Report.

Reports are beng complied OF the oyer
atoms OF the Knights OF Columbus En-
ployn.ent Bureau. 70 BE submitted 70 the
councils. Richard =. Lamb IS chairman.
and Clarence z. Coltord secrets-y-treas-
urey
The Washington herald., 1915-10-10
Ship Damaged in Crash.

Genoa. Oct. a-while entering tas har-
bor today the Greek steamer Antoutos
n Mavyogordatos rammed the British
steamer Kilwinnins. from New Orleans,
today. Both ships were damaged.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-10

White Eagle council met Wednesday
night and matters OF importance were
discussed. The council was glad to hear
OF the Improvement of its several sick
members. The fall program is being ar
ranged.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-10
Good Prog,am Ig Presented.

spaIdirs co1-c,l held an interesting
meeting las Thursday evening. The pre-
siding Officer. Grand Knight DR.. J. Rozter
Biggs, read several new applications fo-
membership. and an interesting program
Of entertain was presented by Leo
tu-er John { 1IerEl!cg
The Washington herald., 1915-10-10
Many Applications Received.

Potomac Counci! will meet tomorrow
night al O'clock. Grand Knight Edward
!. Tucker reports many new applications
Cor membership have been received.
which will be acted upon AZ this meeting
The Washington herald., 1915-10-10

Idaho Council. No. !. is getting ready to
receive the great chiefs OF the Great
Council on Friday night. October Is AL
OF the members are urged TO be present.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-10
Ascension Chapter to Entertain
Visitors.

Ascension Chapter. No. 20. held its
regular meeting Friday evening. All
the officers and a good attendance was
present. including out-of-town visitors.
The patron. John E. Rhodes. in a brief
address. expressed his appreciation and
thanks for the kindness and courtesies
shown him by the members during his
confinement at home by the injuries
received in a recent accident.
Several applications were favora bly,
acted upon and arrangements COM
pleted for the card party and dance
10 be held Wednesday, October q, at
Mrs. Flora c. Dyer's Academy, 1917
r street northwest. The next meeting
will be the occasion of the grand
visitation and a large attendance is
anticipated
The Washington herald., 1915-10-10

Red Wing Tribe. No. 90 being located
near Seventh street. held a very brie!
session Monday night. after which the
parade was enjoyed.