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The Washington herald., 1915-12-26
Sons of Confederate Veterans

At the meeting OF the local camp. Sons
of Confederate Veterans. held Tuesday
evening. December IA, at Confederate
Home 1872 Vermont avenue. Mai. F.. w.
r. Ewing. the well known writer, au.
thor Of Legal and Historical Status of
the Dredd Scott Decision" Northern
Rebellion and Southern Secession" and
other books on American history. con-
tributed the second OF the ten articles or
addresses constituting the camps two
year historical course for the seasons of
1sl5-Is and 1851. Mai. Ewing entitled
his article simply THE American Gov
ernment." In elucidation OF the subject
set down on the camps program cards
for the evening as IAN Experimental
Lea que: Nature and Status Of the Fed
eral Government Under the New Consti-
tuition Of 17S7-S9.''
Every well-informed person knows. said
Maj Ewing, that the government in
America under which the Thirteen States.
late British colonies. began business as
the United States. and under-which gov
ernment surprisingly expanded in terri
tory. those States yet do a thriving busf-
ness. Is different from that which pre-
viously had ever existed in any part Of
the world. Yet 1t Is strange how many
writers who have attempted to expound
to definitions evolved long before the be-
ing of this peculiar and unlike govern
ment The manner in which people
permit themselves to be governed deter
mines the nature, or kind. or even the
definition of that government.
what Is Sovereign Indepenie nee.
In America we hold II one of our fun
damentals that sovereignty emanates
from the people. But we forget. some
times, that with us government means
two things; that It Is dual In its nature;
that our government is composed Of units
called States. and over all Of these, In
territorial reach, Is a wider government
operating. called the Federal government.
or government Of the United States. But
some people think of the relation of the
States to this government as being much
the same as that OF the county to she
State. Others think OF the State as SOW
ereign and independent and as the origi-
nal sovereign of this great country.
But this question can be determined
only by a careful study of the colonial
period under British and local govern
ments. The various colonies. acting
jointly and d~severally by and through
committees" etc. swung into the fiscal
conflict whereby the colonies tnow States)
indicated In the treaty signed with Great
Britain In 17S2 and 17S3. in which each
colony was recognized separately. by
name. and not otherwise. The same
treaty stipulated for the Continental Con-
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B. P. O. Eks.

The regular meeting of Washington
Lodge was held on Wednesday evening
with a large and enthusiastic attendance.
c. r. Eagle. chairman of the dance
committee reported that all arrange
ments had been completed for the dance
and entertainments to be given at the
club on New Years Eve. Dancing Will
be in order during the entire evening in
the ballroom. and a unique entertainment.
for the benefit of those who don't indulge
in dancing. will be given in the rathskel-
lar. A section Of the United States Ma
rine Band has been engaged for the af-
fair and local as well as talent from the
theaters will be on hand to entertain the
guests. Unique souvenirs will be dis
tributed and nose-making devices given
out TO help usher in the New Year. Mem
bers and their friends. as well as ali out
of-town members. are welcome.
The District deputy grand exalted ruler.
James l.. Ward. a member of Washington
lodge accompanied by several members.
visited Annapolis CMdD Lodge on
Wednesday. December %. on his first off,
cial visit. and was accorded a royal well
come. In the near future Brother Ward
intends visiting all Elk lodges in his
Jurisdiction which embodies the States of
Maryland. Delaware and the District of
Columbia.
The Baltimore Reunion Club will hold
its next meeting on Monday. January g..
and all members who have not enrolled
in the club are urgently requested to be
present. The object OF this organization
Is to attend the reunion of the Grand
Lodge in Baltimore in July. 1916. at which
time Washington Lodge will participate
in the. parade OF lodges with appropriate
uniforms. accompanied by band Of
music.
Harry Hull. chairman Of the Ladies'
Beefsteak Social. reported that his COM
mittee had been organized for the pur-
pose of giving a ladies' beefsteak dinner
on Thursday. January 13 At this affair
In the shape of stems will be
given all who attend. as well as aprons
for the ladies. A suitable program has
been arrspged. and a most enjoyable
evening Is promised all who attend. The
following committee is In charge of the
affair: Harry Hull. chairman: Charles
The Washington herald., 1915-12-26
Masonic Affairs.

Columbia Lodge. No. IS. \. +. A NJ.
of Clarendon. Virginia. held its annual
election of officers to serve during the
ensuing year at its stated communica-
ton of last Monday evening in its hall
in Masonic Temple. Clarendon. The fol-
lowing officers were elected: Alfred c.
Cosdon worshipful master; Clifton A.
Mason, senior warden: John. G. Dudley,
junior warden: s. A. Potter. treasurer:
Cre-elected: Edward Il. Fox, secretary.
(re-electe0; Herbert II. Porter, senior
deacon: Harry X. Green. junior deacon:
John NJ. Stewart. senior steward: Harry
c. Simpson. junior steward. and Arthur
l.. Smith. chaplain. The appointment of
a tiler was deferred until a subsequent
communication. The officers elected were
duly installed by F. W. Huddleson. dis
trict deputy grand master.
Tomorrow evening. December %, Co
lumbia Lodge will hold an ''open ses-
sion as an especial compliment to the
ladies' who are relatives and friends of
the members of the lodge. A program
of entertainment has been arranged and
refreshments will be served.
At the stated assembly of Adoniram
Council. No. .. Royal and Select Masters.
on the 10th instant, the following Off
GERS were elected and installed for the
year 1916:
Charles F.. Alexander. Tn. Ill. master:
Role S. Jackson. r. Ill. Dep. Master:
George l.. Sherman. Ill. Prin. Cond.
Work: Walter B. Pettus. treasurer. IRE
elected: Claude F. King. recorder. IRE
elected: Philip NJ. Ashford. captain OF
the guard; DR.. Montgomery Hunter. con-
ductor of the council: Harry s. Barnes
marshal: William w. Jermane. chaplain: !:
William salisbury. steward. and Edward
kolb, sentinel.
After the election and installation a
ba nquet was served.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-26

Monday-Scutt Council I,ythian Temple: Federal
Council Perpetual Building Association Hall: North
cast Washington Council. Northeast Temple.
Potomac Council met Monday evening
in their council chamber at Pythiar
Temple. One candidate was obligated
and the following officers re chosen
for the coming year: Samuel Jacobson
president: J. Percy Noel. vice president
Samuel B. Reeder. speaker; William II
Vessels. secretary; J. f. Borland. finan.
cial secretary: f. F. Gibbons. treasurer
V. W. Potter. chaplain; w. J. Durham
usher: J. Leo McGraw. serSeant-at-
arms: William c. Heller. doorkeeper;
trustees-William d. Clark. Samuel b
Reeder and J. f. Rhodes; delegates to
cabinet-Henry p. Batch. J. Z. Borland,
Charles Fass. E. F. Gibbons. Y d. Har-
baugh. w. L. Recher. Samuel B. Reeder
J.. Z. Rhodes. r. w. Rogers, ST.;
William H Vessels and Samuel Jacob
son: delegate to Immediate. Relief Asso-
ciation-J. L. Borland.
Government Printing Office Council has
postponed its regular monthly meeting
until Saturday. January g. The instalIa-
tion of officers will be at this time.
j. Harry Jones, secretary of the Gen :
eral Deputies Association, presided at a
very interesting meeting at headquar-
ters Tuesday evening. the details of
which viii be explained at the various
council meetings this coming month.
National Council at its regular month
ly meeting in Perpetual Building Asso-
citation Hall elected the following on
GERS for the coming year: e. C. Ford.
president; S. G. Mawson, vice president:
William Gutshall. speaker: w. d. Det-
wiler. ex-president; G. P. Hosixinson,
secretary; c. H. Calvert, financial secre-
tary; w. S. Detwiler, treasurer; G. w.
Hail. chaplain; Pietro Livignj. usher;
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Eastern Star.

At the recent installation of the Of
hcers of Ascension Chapter. No. 20. the
retiring matron Mrs. Ida NJ. Huston.
was presented with past matron's pin.
the Rev. Henry Z. Brundage making
the presentation on behalf of the chap pter,
in an address in which he complimented
Mrs. Huston on the success of the chapter
during her term as matron: additional
presentations to Mrs. Huston were made
by Mrs. Agnes Dix and Mrs. Flora c.
Dyer. and a large bouquet of American
roses from a friend. Past Matron Hus-
ton presented gifts to Mrs. Margaret
Morcock the acting organist of the chap
ter, to Mrs. Dix and Mrs. Dyer and also
to each of the star points who served
with her. Ascension Chapter. which was
chartered January H. 1915, with a mem
bership of forty-five has been most sue
cessful during its first year numerically
socially and financially and Mrs Huston
was felicitated Y members and visitors
on the fine record made. due. it is stated
in a large measure to her personal eff
forts.
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improved Order of Red Men.

Lagan Tribe. No. s. met on last Thurs
day night with a number of members
present. The following nominations for
officers were made: For prophet. Powell
Louthan: sachem. s. Mariana: senior saga
more. Wilbur Borrows; junior sycamore.
Robert Strobe: II. 8. Danner: collector
Of wampum, Jas. A. Madison. keeper OF
wampum. Edward Lewis: chief of rec
ords Curtis Lewis. The church commit
CONTINUED ON PAGE EIGHT
The Washington herald., 1915-12-26
The GrOttO.

The nomination of officers of kallipolis
Grotto. No. IL. for the year 1916. will
take place at Chamber of Commerce Hall
on December %. The short form initiation
will be conferred at this meeting The
remaining events of the Grotto year
which ends January %. will be the an
nual ladies' night entertainment on jan
uary Is. and the election and installa ton
of officers on January %.
At special communication of ST
Johns Lodge No. IL, F. A A. NJ, held
December IS. Master of Ceremonies |. S.
Goldsmith and Prophet Otto Woerner
contributed to the social feature of the
evening with dialect recitations.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-26
Councils of National Union.

Monday-Scutt Council. T'ythian Temple: Federal
Council Perpetual Building Association Hall North
cast Washington Council. Northeast Temple.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-26

Carroll Council distributed nearly 100
baskets to the homes of people where
want and deprivation made welcome this
substantial evidence Of Christmas cheer.
The committee on; distribution also CO.
operated with the Columbus Country
The Washington herald., 1915-12-26

Mrs Sarah E. Fulton notional presi-
dent of the woman's Relief Corps. says
these fine words about the order Of Sons
of Veterans:
"Sons of veterans-Too much cannot be
said In commendation of the untiring
energy and devotion of these sons of
noble sires. Their work at all times
u worthy the undying gratitude of the
The Washington herald., 1915-12-26

Chairman p. c. Brady, of Keane Coun-
ell Dancing Assembly. announces that the
committee is actively engaged in arraOg-
ing the details for its initial dance OF
the 1916 season. to be held on the nth
of January in the x. of c. Hall.
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CONTINUED ON PAGE EIGHI.,
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Chief Stephens has is
sued the following: This Is the season
Of peace on earth. good will among
men, May health, happiness and pros
perity dwell In the heart and home of
each member of the order OF Sons of
Veterans, u. s. A.. is the earnest wish of
the commander-in-chiefa and his official
family"
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-24
sHERIFF,s SALES

SHERIFF'S SALE.-BY WRITE OF
a writ of Lev. Fac. to me directed,
will be exposed to Public Sale at the
Court House. on Market street be-
tween Tenth and Eleventh streets, in
the city of Wilmington, New Castle
county, Delaware,
ON SATURDAY,
THE 31ST DAY OF JULY 1915,
At 10 o'clock, A. M,
the following described Real Estate, viz (:
All that certain lot or piece of ground
with the dwelling house thereon erected.
situate in toe city of Wilmington, State
of Delaware, bounded and described as
follows, to-wit:
Beginning on the westerly side of
Jefferson street, between Ninth and
Tenth streets, at the distance of one
hundred and fifty-eight feet six inches
from the northerly side of Ninth street;
thence westerly, parallel with Ninth
street. one hundred and fifty feet to a
stake; thence northerly, parallel with
Jefferson street forty feet to another
corner stake; thence easterly, parallel
with Ninth street one hundred and fifty
feet to the said westerly side of Jeffer-
son street and thence thereby southerly
forty feet to the place of beginning, be
the contents thereof what they may.
Seized and taken in execution as the
property of Smith Cooper, and Laura
b. Cooper his wife, mortgagors, and to
be sold by
HARRY ]. STIDHAM, Sheriff.
SSheriff's Office, Wilmington, Del,
July Is, 1915.
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-24
Stud eb aker New Models Out

By announcing for 1916 seven
passenger, 40 horsepower FOUR at
1886, and a seven-passenger, so
horsepower SIX at $1050, Studebaker
has once more startled the motoring
public.
And once more Studebaker has
proved that quantity production,
scientific manufacturing methods and
a veal tn of manufacturing exper-
fence c cRn reduce prices and yet main
tain high standards of quality.
That these are hi gh grade cars in
every essential will be evident from
the most superficial examination, and
the specifications as given by the
Engineering Department at the
Detroit factory indicate that
quality is even higher than with last
years cars. They show that finer
steels have been used; that the up
holstery is of the highest grade of
leather the market affords; that the
finishing operations have been in
creased to twenty-five in number,
while numerous other details of
manuf Rcture are still further indica-
tive of quality.
Yet despite all these improvements
and changes, the prices have been
radically reduced in comparison with
those of last year. No FOUR of
this size and power has ever been
offered at anywhere near the price
of 1855. No seven-passenger so
horsepower SIX ever came within
hundreds of dollars of the new price
of $1050.
The new cars illustrate more con-
clusively than ever the accepted
Studebaker policy of dignity in de-
sign. The Studebaker has never
gone ir for unusual lines, believing
that the public does not care for cars
that follow the fads of style that
each new season sees.
Accordingly, in this years cars,
Studebaker has adhered to its Gus
tomary lines, simply improving
them in some slight details that add
to effect. The line of the hood
melts into the cowl, and the cowl
itself has been made longer. The
crown tenders are Of deeper de-
sign tn IAN ever and cling more closely
to curves of the wheels, and the
lines OF the entire car flow in un-
Dfoken curves from Jne raulatOr
back I'd the tail lamp. Grace is the
dominant note of the whole design,
and while the new cars are larger
than ever and more massive in looks,
they are among the handsomest cars
that have ever been produced.
One Df the notable features of the
cars is. the new unique arrangement
of the seats. The drivers seat, for
example, is shaped so that both the
driver and the passenger riding with
him have separate seats. This is a
change that owners who drive their
own cars will greatly appreciate.
The tonneau is roomier than ever,
and the auxiliary seats are of en-
tirely new design, developed by
Studebaker within the last year.
Instead of folding back against the
Sides OF the car or up against the
back OF the front seat, they sink
down into recesses in the floor, COM
pletely disappearing when not in use.
And thus extra room and ease of
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-24

wheels are blue with black ri no
twenty-five different operations are
required for the painters to finish
Studebaker car, but the STRIKING
effect secured goes far in substane
tiatlng the claim for a quality car
1t is also CT interest to know that
every portion. bol t and nut, of the
Studebaker is painted before going
into place, as a guard against Dos
sible weather damage.
Noteworthy in the long list of me-
chanlcal improvements that the new
Studebaker cars display can be men
toned the following:
Inc clutch collar is ball-bearing.
making the disengagement of the
clutch much easier than before.
The propeller shaft has been en-
iiarged from 1-8 to SIG inches, do
ing away with any possible "whipp
that the longer shaft might other
wise tend to develop. Chrome-Vana-
dunn steel is also used in the new
shaft in places of a forging steel as
is necessary.
The rear axle is the same DESIGN as
usual-the SAFETY -insuring Stude-
baker FULL-fioating axle. Rut the
axle housing Is larger and a LARGER
Timken bearing have been emploved
Inc brakes are larger, easy acting
ttlght--grlpping with 15x2 inch drums.
raced with antifriction Multibestos.
and are of ample size to stop the car
within few feet. They are equal
ized and the brake equalizer. which
IS OF the most improved type, is set
ON the axle housing, eliminating the
Joltlng of the breake-rods and pedal
Inc springs are the usual Stude-
Daker design-long and powerful.
Seml-elllptlc springs are used in front
SO inches long, 2 inches wide, seven
leaf type. In the rear, the springs
are three quarter elliptic, nine-lesf
springs, 81 inches long and 2 inches
inches, long and inches wide. fitted
with shackles at both ends to take
up the end-play.
Another detail that evidences the
general Improvement in quality that
has been made in the new cars is the
new rim used on the wheels. This
rim has unique interocking device
that springs, the tire off when it is
desired to remove casing. And anv
49, NAAC iAhn ltlNl " CIllSeI OIL n
tire that has rusted on a rim will an
preclate the greatly increased con-
The windshield is of special Stude-
baker design, built integral with the
body and so fitted as to make the
front compartment rain and storm
proof.
An addition to Studebaker euuip-
ment that is found on the highest
priced cars is the Sparton electrically
driven horn, the button in the center
of the steering wheel.
The top is an improved one-man
type. 1t is of silk mohair on selected
oak bows; has metal bow holders,
rubber linen, to prevent rattling or
cutting fabric.
Summing up the increased power.
added comfort, more accessibility and
greater conveniences, with s. more
handsome appearance thaN ever be-
fore, these cars at The price are epoch
making in the history of the industry.
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-24

entrance and exit from the tonneau
is provided.
Exceptional care has been paid to
the upholstery of the new cars. The
leather used is the finest grade of
genuine, handbuffed leather on the
market. 1t is the Studebaker claim
that no better leather can be bought
at any price. 1t is a straight-grain,
semi-bright finish, and is tufted with
a high grade of curled hair. Deeper
coiled springs give more resiiency.
The principal feature and that of
deepest concern to motorists is the
greatly increased power of the new
Studebaker motor. Hills and rutted
roads will have no further terrors for
the proud possessor of a new Stude-
baker. Brake tests on the FOUR
have developed al 1-2 and on the SIX
81 5 horsepower.
This added power has been secured
in one way by enlarging the bore of
the motor to 7-8 inches. For an
other, the carburetor has been trans
ferred to the left side of the motor,
lessening the distance for the gas to
travel and giving it freer passage. A
separate intake manifold is another
important factor IN securing a wider
range of ability for the motor.
The electric system for starting
and lighting the new cars is the well
known Wagner two unit type, which
was developed four years ago ex-
clusively for Studebeker cars, and
which has been wonderfully success
full on more than $50, 900 cars since
then. The switches are rotary anu
have been placed on the instrument
board with provision made for lock-
ing the ignition control. All wiring
is carried on the chasls with connec-
tions in junction box conveniently
placed under the hood Wiring is
enclosed in metal conduits, proof
against water and mechanical injury.
Silence in the operation of the car
has been made another all important
feature by various changes. The
timing gears accessory drive gears
have been rearranged, giving more
quiteness and adding to accessibility.
Changes in position have been made
in the generator and ignition distri-
butor with the same purpose in view.
The substitution of a gear pump mt
the end of the cam shaft in the oil
ing system not only gives positive
feed, but also eliminates noise.
Lengthing the muffler tail pipe is an
other feature in producing quiteness
and greatly lessing vibration. Rubber
bumpers and secure fasteninps
everywhere there might be dscom-
moding rattle, shows the careful at
tention that has been given to detail.
Notifications in the lubrication
system with an easily read pleasure
gauge on the instrument board, leave
little opportunity for troubles from
this source. All piping except the
lead to the gauge is inside the mo cor.
The bodies of the new models are
finished in what is becoming famous
as "the Studebaker blue, its last
ing richness having been attained
only after extensive and costly ex-
pertinent. This is set off with a
pin stripe in white. The hood, fen
ders and holdings are enameied in
lustrous black. The spokes of the
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-24
AID I6cH

tOh SALE " ago. = - -
ping Ds~
FOR SALE Fresh and Salt Fish at
all times. w. c. JONES.
FOR SALE The best steak, roasts,
lamb and veal w. c. JONES.
DR.. Warren S. P. Combs Dentist.
Successor to the late DIR. j. C. Sites.
HIDES WANTED The highest cash
prices paid for horse and COW hides.
W. C. JONES.
FOR SALE-Two bay mares, IL years
old, with colts by their sides, by a
Percheron horse, and both in foal to
aJack. All insurance paid.
ROBERT I. COCHRAN.
Middletown, Del.
NOTICE-After July 1st, 1915, will
conduct Cash Business. 80 days ex-
tension on approved accounts in the
blacksmith and wheelwright business.
j. c. GREEN.
FOR SALE-On account of sickness,
one hundred thoroughbred yearling
Leghorn hens, Young and Rancocas
strains, Soc each. Apply to
G. w. JONES
Box 81. East Main st. Middletown, Del
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-24
w. Harman Reynolds Orders Five
Carloads of STUDEBAKER Cars
Has sold 20 StudebaIZer Cars i'm 20 Dave

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The daily Alaskan., 1915-10-12
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
 OBSERVE "COLUMBUS DAY"

Juneau, Oct I2-The local or der of Knights of Columbus will hold an interesting Columbus Day celebration at the OrDheum theater tonight at s o'clock. The occasion will be the celebration of the dis covery of America by Christopher Columbus from which historical event the great order takes it's name.
 On this day in many of the large cities a holiday is declared and appropriate ceremonies are held by the various lodges. The speak CT of the evening will be Hon. J. 3. A. Strong, Governor of Alaska who will review the history of the discovery of America by Columbus and tell of the interesting events in connection herewith.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-10-12
THORNE ID LAY
 OUT TOWNSHIP

Fairbanks Times: Word was re- ceived yesterday by the Alaska en- gineering commission that the de- partment had instructed w. H. Thorne, in charge of the land sur vey in the Nenana district, to lay out the townsite at the mouth Of the Nenana river. AS it is now fall' the surveyors will not be able to complete the work this year, and probably will be compelled to finish .it up next summer, according to MT. Kierulff, one of Mir. Thorne's as- sistart who is in town at the pres ent time. He expects to return to Nenana in the near future to as- sist in the work.
 The outer boundaries of the town will be laid out this year. while the streets and blocks will be staked out next spring, before the surveyors go back to the coal fields to complete their work there