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BUSY
ON Swedish Line
Dwellers In Arctic Circle
Reap Rich Harvest
During War.
RISK LIVES FOR PRIZE
Guards Along Russian Border Shoot
on Sight at Men Crossing
River.

Stockholm. Feb. Is.-one would not
think ofhand that there would be
much smuggling across the border be-
tween Sweden and Finnish Russia in
winter. The country is grim and for
bidding. Dwellings are few. The tenn
persture Is extremely low and many
persons are frozen 70 death every
year, the latitude being that OF the
Arctic circle.
Yet In this fsr-or region a desper-
ate game is played night and day.
Mostly night, TO be sure, for the day
is only from 70 O'Clock IN the morn
ing TO o'clock in the afternoon.
Smugglers dress all in white and
pin sheets over their sleds. the latter
often drawn by hand They they try
to steal across the Tonnes Elf River
in the glow of the Aurora Borealis-
Along the Tonnes Elf Russia has
custom guards stationed. big burly fell
lows, averaging several inches taller
thNn the ordinary mUdjik. The orders
ar. Shoot on sight" A rifle ball fliex
at anything seen moving across the
river except by the regular winter
routes of travel
Yet smuggling IL persistent The
prize is a large one for the successful
In retaliation for the British blockade
measures. Sweden has put an embargo
OAl many dIAANltH4 IL " fSlO IntA
smugglers often make 1000 per cent
on their freight, for there is a desrth
in many lines in the Muscovite empire
and manufacturers Of Moscow and
Petrograd will pay enormous sums for
! raw materials.
There is no railroad bridge across
the Tornea Elf The Swedish line ter
inmates at Hspsrsnda and the Rus
sian line at Tornea. just opposite.
Fearing Russian aggression. the
Swedish government refused the pro-
posal of the Gar. made since the war
began, that the rail gap be closed.
So all the goods have 70 be trans
SHIPPED, by boat in summer and by
sleighs across the ice in winter.
In the streets OF HspRrand8 u.
thousands OF bales OF American cotton.
which arrived just before the embargo
went into force. There is no storage
| place for them and a mantle OF drift
! ing snow now covers the great stacks
Haparanda is also a port for what
! little unofficial news gets out OF Rus
| STA The large German newspa peri
/ have representatives there, who re-
ceive messages dispatched from the in.
terror by Finnish couriers and ~ShC
/ quiz travellers.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20
Councils of the National
Union.

Monday-Potomac Council. Pythian
Temple; Central Council Council, Per-
petual Building Association Hall.
Observation-Disclosures open.
Thursday-Bancroft Council, Typo
graphical Ter pie; Dahigren Council,
Pythian Temple
friday-East Washington Council, Well
ers Han; Mckinley Council. Washing.
ton Hall.
Columbia Council met In its council
chamber at Pythian Temple last Satur-
gay The initiatory ceremony was ad-
ministered by the National Union Club
degree team-president. Elmer johnson;
vice president. J. r. Newman; Louis B.
strickrott, speaker; Fred A Strickrott,
former president; John I. Burdine,
chaplain; ]. Eliot Wright, usher: T. p.
Ryan serSeantat-arms, and A w
Kaiser, doorkeepcr.
Short addresses were made by Elmer
Johnson, F. strickrott. L. Strickrott, U.
5. J. Dunbar, w. J. O'Brien, ]. Eliot
Wright, and J. Williams. president of
the council J. Harry Jones. secretary
OF the General Deputies Association,
was present.
Postoffice Department Council met in
their council chamber in Flynn's Hall
on wednesday evening, having changed
their meeting night from the second to
the third Wednesday of each month
Several cards of recommended ton from
members of Postoffice Department
council have reached the National Union
headquarters. and A. NJ. Bugden, Distric,
manager was present at the council tc
speak on the subject. After the regular
routine Of businecs was over the council
membership adjourned TO a nearby hotel
where refreshments were served
Congressional Council met in thelI
council chamber at Typographical Tenn.
pie on Wednesday evening Several ap.
phcations for membership were received
J. Harry Jones. secretary of the Genera
Deputies Association, spoke.
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the ranks under direction of Past Grand
Chancellor II. NJ. Yanderyort. master of
work OF the lodge, at an early date.
Rathbone-Superior Lodge, No. %, has
set aside March as smoker" night
evening at the Continental Hotel at s
O'Clock. 1t will be a subscription af-
fair. and an unique and interesting pro-
gram is being arranged. Past Chancellor
l.. p. Daniel is chairman Of the smoker
committee.
Webster Lodge, No. I, Is planning a
social and smoker for the evening OF
April L. s. S. Thomas, jr., of Bruins
wick Lodge, No. 1ls. of Lawrenceyille,
Va, was present at the last convention
of Webster Lodge and delivered an in
teresting address on "Pythianism In Vir-
ginia."
Friendship Temple, No. ?, had large
attendance of members and visitors at
its meeting Wednesday. night when a
number of candidates were initiated. Miss
Horney, member of the order in ILL
nois, made an interesting address on the
affairs OF the order in that State. After
the business session valentine social
was enjoyed Mrs. Nettie Crowther was
chairman of the committee in charge of
the affair. Preparations are being made
by the temple for the celebration of its
sixth birthday, which will occur March /.
Rathbone Temple. No. s, will entertain
with colonial dinner Friday night,
when those In attendance will be dressed
In colonial costumes. The committee on
arrangements will meet at the residence
Of the chairman. Mrs. Martha Jarboe,
Wednesday night, to complete arrange
ments for the affair. The temple had a
successful euchre and entertainment
Friday night in its hall in Pythian Tenn
pie.
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JOSEPH W. FOLK TO SPEAK

Joseph w. Folk, former governor OF
Missouri and now chief counsel for the
Interstate Commerce Commission, will
deliver the principal address at the
Washington Birthday celebration to be
held on Tuesday night in the Presby-
terrain church under auspices OF the Ia
h1tns Park Citizens Association.
Appropriate patriotic selections will be
rendered by a chorus under direction OF
James w. Dyre. and there will be spe-
cial solos in addition. Wilmer G. Plat,
president of the Tskoma Park Citizens
Association and former mayor OF the
town of Takoma Park, Nd. will preside,
The committee in charge of the cele-
bration is composed OF Col. c. c. knit
fin. chairman; L. NJ. Mooers and J. Bond
Smith.
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Order of Scottish Clans.

In January, 1913. a charter list was
signed and branch of this order was
formed in Washington and named
Clan Mac Lehman. A social and ben
ficial order. its primary object is to
bring together Scotsmen and those of
Scotch descent to keep alive the mem
DRY and glorious history of Bonnie
Scotland.
Clan Mac Lehman has prospered from
the beginning. 1t has had a healthy
growth. Officers for this year are:
Chief. Leslie Leiper: recording secretary,
Richard Hodges. IA Bates street, treas
urer. James Ramsay; financial secrtary.
John Robertson, jr.; physician, DR..
Herbert Bryson: chaplain, John Rob-
ertson; seneschal, William McAinsh;
piper, Norman Campbell; warder,
George Parks. and sentinel. William
Wallace.
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Knights Of Columbus.

Rev. DR.. John A. Ryan, professor Of
political science, Catholic University. will
speak on Work and Wages" in X. Of c.
Hall, on Tuesday evening at $50 o'clock,
under auspices Of Washington Council.
John J. Keenan,, grand knight of Keane
Council. and Lecturer Joseph p. Cain
and committee are making preparations
for a big program following the meeting
OF the council on Thursday night in X.
of c. Hall. An Athletic Night" will be
held with many prominent local athletes
on the bill.
Extensive arrangements are being made
by the Boosters" of the Columbus Coun-
try Club for the performance of the
Knights Of Columbus Dramatic Club at
Gonzaga Hall. on Thursday. March 3
The knights Of Columbus Bowling
League will make the trip 10 Baltimore
for the return match against the Knights
Of that city on Saturday. March 4
Tomorrow evening Carroll Council
Dancing Assembly will hold lis leap
year dance.
The Knights of Columbus Dramatic
Club will play at La Plata, Nd. tomor-
production were made last Sunday by
the following officials: Director Luitich.
Mclaughlin, Cleary, Dolan and Moran.
The dance at Rsucher's on Friday even
ing. March 3, by the Intercouncil Dancing
Assembly will be a fitting climax TO a
highly successful social season In knights
of Columbus circles. Chairman William
A. Shreeve heads the committee in charge
of the event
The District assembly OF the fourth
degree composed of delegates from Cum.
berland, Baltimore and this city will hold
its annual convention in the knight,
of Columbus Hall on Tuesday afternoon
at 2:3o o'clock.
Potomac Council, No. 40. will have g
benefit performance at Polls Theater or
Wednesday with the Poll Players in ths
comedy In Walked Jimmy"
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Shield Of Honor.

Columbia Lodge No. 81, had good att
tendance at its regular meeting Monday,
February IA. Edward Hoffman, treasurer
of the lodge, reported that the finances
were improving. ]. T. Skinner has been
elected delegate. with James S. Stone as
alternate. to the Grand Lodge meeting,
to be held In April at Baltimore. DR..
Junghans has returned to the city after
an extended trip through the Southern
States. He entertained with a very in
teresting talk. DIR. Junghans will deliver
a lecture before the lodge on "Frater-
nalism" on Monday evening. February a.
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knights of Pythias Events.

LODGES,
Mountaineering session; Grand Lodge; Amaranth.
No. 3. business; Century No. 80 called or
Tuesday-Webster No. Z, called of; Excelsior No
"A: Capital. No. a. and Myrtle No. g. business
Wednesday-Mount Vernon. No. s: Hernione No.
Il; Union, No. 2. and Columbia. No. Is, business
Thursday-Hsmony. No q, business
Fhday-Syracuaans. No. 10, business; Rathboue-
Superior, No. o. work.
Wednesday, Friendship Temple No. .. business,
Ffiday-Rsthboue Temple. No. 8. Colonial dinner.
The fifty-first annual convention of
the Grand Lodge of the District of Col
urabia will convene at Pythian Temple
in the castle hall Of Century Lodge to-
morrow night, and 1t is expected that
the sessions will cover a period of at
least three nights. The election and in
stallation Of officers will take place at
the closing session. Grand Chancellor
William A. Kimmel, Grand Keeper of
Records and Seal H. ]. Gasson, and
other officials will present their reports
tomorrow night
Grand Chancellor Kimmel announces
that B. S. Young, of Ada, Ohio, supreme
chancellor, and Charles 8. Davis, of Dem
yer Colo, supreme representative and a
member of the board of control, insur-
ance department, will attend the opening
session of the grand lodge tomorrow
night.
Webster Lodge, No. Z, has requested a
dfspensation from Grand Chancellor
Kimmel to omit Tuesday night conven-
ton on account Of the holiday.
Mount Vernon Lodge. No. 8, received a
number of applications at its last conven-
ton. and . preparing for the work Of
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Royal Arcanum Councils,

oriental Council will celebrate Wash
ington's birthday on Tuesday evening in
old Masonic Temple with a special pro-
gram of patriotic songs and Rotations
Other councils meeting this week are:
Monday evening. Ouray Council, in
pythian Temple: Wednesday evening,
District Council, in Perpetual Building
Association Hall: Thursday evening, Far
ragut Council, in Navy Building, Capi-
tol Council in Pythian Temple. and ks
met Council in Royal Arcanum Hall at
Third street and Pennsylvania avenue
southeast, and Friday evening, Analos-
tan Council, in Pythian Temple.
National Council celebrated st. .Valen-
tines Day last Monday in Pythian Tenn
PIE the program being in charge OF
Orator John o. Nash. Timely talks were
made by Past Grand Regents f B. Ely
non and John l.. Beatie, and music was
provided by David Kaplan. Regent L. II
Ozburn presided and Past Regent George
NJ. Evans spoke on Valentines | Have
Received" "Arcanian Valentines was
the subject of Past Regent Guy F. Allen s
remarks.
Francis Scot Key Council last Wednes-
day evening elected Edmund Sterling
Chamberlain to membership and the new
prize Tltual was used In the tnitiatOry
ceremonies. Deputy Grand Regent r. c.
Rowzee supplied the special parapher-
MALTA used for this purpose. Chaplain Ed
ward Goucher and Trustees John NJ.
Rankin and Roy E. Davis were installed
by Grand Regent Edwin A. Mess, who
delivered an address on The Meaning
lof Fraternity in the Royal Arcanum. -
Grand Orator James H. Ruth talked on
High Finance in the Royal Arcanum -
Other speakers were James f. Chamber
lain. John NJ. Rankin, and Charles Nc
CURE. Regent John !. Cox presided ano
Orator w. Sar ger Johns had charge of
the entertainment. Others present were
Joseph F. Dugan. Z. p. Goucher. o. B.
Buzzard, E. H. ]. Mueller, ]. W. Ball,
and B. r. Crooks.
Regent William Z. Aiken presided Wed
inesday evening last at the meeting of
Municipal Council. when plans were per-
lfected for an entertainment and dance
on Wednesday evening. March l, in
Northeast Masonic Temple, Eighth and
F streets northeas st. Past Regent Stephen
H. Takes is chairman of the committee
of arrangements and other members OF
the committee are Past Grand Regent
Glendie B. Young, Grand Sentry Charles
d. Shackelford, Past Regents J. Z.
Brooks and James f. Thomas and w. A.
Marschalk. H. w. Petit. T E. Finnell
o. F. Baker, Hugh V. Campbell. w. F.
Drown. c. Z. Frey, G. W. Lillard, Robert
Pile, w. NJ. Schoonmaker, Charles W.
Sorrell. Clyde Bell, ]. W. Callow. II. c.
Clover, Thomas Ellis. Joseph d. Gas
coigne, and J. II. Roger.
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War Speeds Up Jap Factories.

Toxic. Feb. 1.-THE war has as
sisted in the rapid development of
certain japanese Industries which
were formerly exclusively in foreign
hands. AL European chemicals ex-
cept the patented ones, are being sat-
isfactorily manufactured in Japanese
factories. Among the actual instances
quoted by an official of the Depart
ment of Commerce are artificial in
digo. fluid gold, fluid silver. and huid
platinum, all OF which were supplied
by Germany before the war and are
now made here.
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Makes $4,000 in Fifteen Minutes

Paris, Feb. 1e.-One OF the scandals
which the war has developed con-
Germs a certain Englishman, - ose
name begins with "P." For actins as
Interpreter fifteen minutes between
Messrs. Debray and Salisbury. sellers
of 10000 horses. and the French gov
eminent. he received $4,000.
1t was stipulated that the amount
of the commission should not appear
in the papers, but the eagle eye OF
War Minister Gallieni fell upon the
case and an investigation has been
ordered.
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coMsTocK's GHOST IN TOXIC.
Police Suppress Magazines In Effort
to Safeguard Morals of Japs,

Toxic. Feb. 1s.-Two literary maya
zines have been suppressed by the po-
lice on a charge of being detrimental
TO public morals. As a consequence
the formation of an authors associa-
tioi is under way
1T is a matter of regret" SAYS the
director of the Metropolitan Police
Bureau, that there has recently set
in among literary men a tendency to
give themselves up to the description
Of unchaste thoughts"
The police sometimes see "unchaste
thoughts" where others have difficulty
in finding them. About a year ago
the authorities prohibited a perfectly
harmless song called "Katusha, My
Love-" which all the Japanese errand
boys were whistling. and the most
academic discussions of Socialism
have been suppressed on the ground
that they were dangerous thoughts"
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20
MAYFLOWER SCIONS MEET.
Former senator Butler Addresses
Local Society on Old Compact.

The Society OF Mayfower Descendants
in the District OF Columbia held It's regu-
lar meeting at the Washington Club,
with fifty members and guests attending
Gen. A. W. Greeley, governor OF the So
ciety presided.
Former Senator Marion Butler made
the principal address. taking for his sub
Ject the compact made upon the MAY
flower before the landing at Plymouth
which he held was the real Magma ChsrtA
Of civil and religious liberty in America
Remarks were also made by E. S Par
ker, Thomas S. Hopkins, Admiral Ches-
ter. and Senator Page, OF Vermont Sew
eral vocal solos were rendered by W. s
Blanchard, accompa MED by Mise Blanch-
ard
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ing of Mrs. Annie Althoff, chairman;
Mrs. Catherine Webb. Mrs. Edna Nc
Mahon, Mrs. Nina Hunter, and Mrs.
Cora Irish was appointed to confer
with Representatives of Central Camp,
NO. leOl5, NJ. w. of A. with respect to
joint socials. c. A. Casey. James A.
Moody, w. H. Dust, and G. ]. Beck.
OF the latter camp,S appearing at the
close of the meeting.
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Ancient Order Of Hibernians.
Division No. 2, A. o. H, will meet
this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in
Eagles Hall.

Division No. z, A. o. H, held its
regular business meeting in Kidder
Hall. S22 Twentieth street northwest,
last Sunday. The meeting was pre-
sided over by Matthias P. Griffin. One
candidate, Joseph Sheahan. was obli-
gated. Several applications for me-
bership were referred to the member
ship committee.
Chairman NJ. f. Buckley, of the sic.
committee. reported that Patrick
Moran. who recently underwent a sue
cessful operation at Georgetown Uni-
versity Hospital, was much improved.
1t was also reported that George Par
rott was sick.
special committee composed OF
three members. drafted a set of reso-
lutions of sympathy for the bereaved
family Of the late member, Daniel
Sheahan.
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DauRh tiers of Scotia,

A lodge of this order has been form
ing for the last month or two in Wash
ington. The charter list will close on
Tuesday. Meetings are held in North
east Masonic Hall, Eighth and F
streets northeast, on the second and
fourth Tuesdays of the month.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20

Records of a Justice of the peace In
Butler County, Ohio, from more than a.
century ago show that the magistrates
fee was then IL IL cents in all cases and
that civil actions often were brought
over sums Of less than q.
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Counterfeit United States money Is
being made near Mexico City and
circulated generally throughout the re-
public
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Mondsy-NstiOual Tent, No. l, Old Masonic Ten
pie, degree WORK; Anscu~tia Tent, No. Z, Masonic
Hall. Anscostis.
Tuesday-Msccsbee banquet. National Hotel.
ThursiAy-Distrct Tent, No. g. -Four and a Half
and g streets southwest
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The Maccabees.
LODGES.


Mondsy-Nstional Tent No. l. Old Masonic Ten
pie, degree worn; Apscu~,ia Tent. No. Z, Masonic
Hall. Anscostis.
Tuesday-Macc,bee banquet National Hotel.
Ihursiay-Distnct Tent, No. 9. -Four snds Half
and g streets southwest
William b. Crisman. member of Dis
trict Tent. No. s. died February IL OF
heart disease. and was buried February
IA. with the honors OF the Msccsbees
and Knights of Pythias.
National Tent, No. !, initiated last
Monday three candidates and will re-
peat the ceremony tomorrow night, at
which time Metropolitan Tent, No. J.,
will also have three candidates present.
There is a rush in some OF the tents to
get in new candidates before the banquet
on Tuesday night at which it is expected
at least 800 Maccabees will gather.
William Saur. member OF District Tent,
No. S. died suddenly on "wednesday.
Mt. Vernon Tent, No. T. has initiated SO
far this month three candidates.
The commander OF Brightwood Tent
E. w. Shoots who is representing his
tent on the joint banquet committee. has
assured the committee that at least TWEEN
ty members of his tent will attend.
NJ. NJ. Medley. member of Congress from
the First district in West Virginia, Will
deliver an address at the Maccabee ban.
Quet on Tuesday night
At the working Of The degrees in Ma,
tional Tent last Monday night w. F
Lewis played the part OF king: J. NJ
Foster, degree master; D. b. Gusdorf
past commander; and Z. T. Latham. OF
Buffalo, Mattau. The District comman,
der, d. Edward Clarke. spoke TO tho
officers and members. Among the visitors
from other tents was w. T. King. Of
Brightwood.
National Tent No. /; Mt. Vernon Tent
No. 4; Brightwood Tent, No 5; and
Georgetown Tent, No. 6, have taken il
new members this month
AT the Maccabee banquet at the Ma
tional Hotel o. Tuesday night w. C
Worrell. of Mt. Vernon Tent No. 4, will
act as chairman; and D. Edward Clarke
will preside as POSTMASTER.
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William Saur, member OF District Tent
No. S, died suddenly on "wednesday.
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William b Crisman, member Of Dis
trict Tent, No. S. died February II OF
heart disease. and was buried February
IA. with the honors OF the Msccabees
and knights of Pythias.
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Mt. Vernon Tent, No. 4. has initiated so
far this month three candidates.
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Eastern Star.

There was a large attendance of men,
bers and visitors at a meeting of Areme
Chapter, No 10, Wednesday evening.
Each person was presented with a SOU
venir, together with a program in the
form of a heart, announcing the four
candidates for the evening. At the
conclusion of the comforting of the de-
grees, the chapter was closed and the
members entertained by the following
numbers, presented bp Mrs. Marie H.
Pierce, chairman of the entertainment
committee:
Opening number, selections by the
Masonic quartet. composed of C. Myer
A. Mosher. H. Kaiser, ]. Humphrey
director, and A. o. Ranzenbaker; tenor
solo, G w. Garlock, accompanied by
Miss L. Spoor; character song, America
Love YOU by chorus composed of lit
tie women OF Areme, with Mrs. Deal as
soloist and Walter Metz as Uncle Sam
recitation, "our Flag" Mrs. Julia N
Streater; remarks by Mrs. Mamie Metz
worthy matron; Mr.. Benn Murch. grand
patron; Mrs. AicenS Lamond, right mos
worthy grand treasure of the genera
grand chapter; Cabell Williamson, past
most worthy grand patron of the genera
grand chapter. and Angus Lamond, pas
grand patron.
Among the distinguished guests were
Mrs. Mary Teashum. Joseph Milians
grand sentinel; Mrs. Fey, past grand
matron of Maryland; Mrs. Jeanette
Smith, past grand matron, and Mrs
Benna Barnhardt, grand conductress.
Cathedral Chapter, No. "A, met in tn,
House of the Temple. on Friday even
ing. After comforting the degrees OF
three candidates, the following program
prepared by Past Matron Mary g
Hamill, chairman of the entertainment
committee, was rendered: Recitation b,
Past Grand Matron Julia N. Streater, o.
Esther Chapter: vocal solo by PaA Pa
tron Milton ]. FiIlius. Of Electa Chapter
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The commander OF BriPhtwoOd Tent,
Z. W. Shoots, who is representing his
tent on the joint banquet committee, has
assured the committee that at least TWEEN
ty members Of his tent will attend
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20

Mount Vernon Lodge. No. s, received a
number OF applications at its last conven-
ton. and . preparing for the work OF