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PRISON Terms FOR
ALSATAN PATRIOTS
German Military Court Acn HxrshIy
Upon Those Who Still
Love France.

spech Correspondent o, N. wsstfns-ou He-xM
London, June 1o.-MartiaI law IN III
worst form and with ali its cruelty pre-
walls IN Alsace-Lorraine, according 70
report Just issued by the Nsdonsiities
Defense Association Of Bern. Tn. an.
thors OF the report denounce the treat.
ment TO which the Inhabitants Of AlsanS-
Lorraine are being subjected and call
upon the Germans to end the reign Of
tyranny In the two provinces. Extracts
from the report follow:
"A selection from the lonr list of re-
cent convictions Of inhabitants Of Aissce-
Lorraine reveals only a small degree of
the suffering endured by the Alsstisns
during the war for their liberation
German court-msrtiaI sitting at Null
hausen sentenced Mgr. Letter7nan. Of
Guebwiller TO death for displaying SYM
pathy for France. No more details as TO
the exact nature Of the orTense were pub
lished. Dettermann was shot az Mul
hausen- The same court-msrtisl SEN
fenced Joseph schsuner. Of sehlestsdt- to
fifteen months Imprisonment for nsni-
Testing any-German feehnes
The venerable Abbot Seller, Of Duff
fendorf. was condemned by court-rnsrtiaI
TO six months impr1sonment-for seditious
utterances. His orense consisted m say
ing the German. had invaded Belgium
untustly and that II Germany won the
war he would leave the country and set
tie in Switzerland Further, he omitted
to offer up the special prayer for ths
success Of German arms and persisted IN
preaching his sermons IN the French Ian
guage.
Nine. Jenny Nederrsns Wa SEN
tenced TO four months Imprisonment for
writing TO her sister IN Switzerland
letter seized by the censor in which she
spoke Of the Germans as Boches and
said their reported victories were hcu-
tious
Many other similar sentences for Of
fenses OF the same character have been
passed and the German authorities re-
Gently issued q list Of &s Alsstians who,
having left their homes TO escape into
France. are declared traitors All their
fscated"
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Knights Of Pythias.
Lodges.

Monday-Decatur. No. 9. and oalanth.. No. Il.
business
Tuesday-Annual memorial services. Webster. in
spscia convention for memorial services. Excelsior
No "A. Capial. No. "a. and Myrtle. No. Is.
business.
wednesday-Mount Vernon. No. s. Hermions No.
L Union No 2. md Columbia, No. a business
Yhursday-Frsnkiin. No. 2, knight work.
Friday-Syrzcusians. No. TO- business.
UNIFORM RANK
wednesday-wsshngtouC Company. No l. monthly
assembly.
PYTHIAN SISTERS.
wednesday-F Friendship Temrls, No O. initiation.
Thursday-Past Chiefs Association monthly meet
ing.
Friday-Rathbone Temple No. 8. initiation.
rehearsal will be held at the Pythian
Temple this afternoon at 8 o'clock by
the grand lodge officers, preparatory to
the presentation OF the memorial ritual
istic services. Tuesday night. The COM
mittees in charge are composed of John
B. Dfckman, W. A. Kimmel. Mark Stear-
man, Perry P. Patrick. Albert Kahlert,
James N. Kline, Frank B. Crown, ]. r.
Skidmore, W. r. Carver. Roger J. White
ford. F. H. Melick, John r. Haskins,
Henry J. Gasson, Charles w. Henderson,
Thomas e. Landon.
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Knights Of Columbus.

Washington Council-The next meeting
Of the council will be held Tuesday even
ing, June 49, At this meeting memorial
services will be held for members of the
council who have died during the admin
istration OF Grand knight Collifiower.
Services will be conducted by the grand
knight, with the assistance of Chancel-
lor William E. Leahy; Deputy Grand
knight Leo F. Stock; and Warden Wal
lace H. Morris
Carroll Council-The committee on MEM
bership appointed by Grand knight Kidd
is bringing in new members. A large
increase of membership is expected at the
last meeting of the council, the appoint
ment of Joseph B. McCann as district
deputy In charge of Carroll and Washing
ton councils, was announced.
Keane Council-The anniversary of
Keane Council was celebrated last
Thursday by an excursion and outing to
Marshall Hall. Practically the entire
membership of the council attended
spalding Council-spalding council. un-
der the administration of Grand Knight
BigSs, is making splendid progress.
Potomac Council-The next meeting of
Potomac council will be held Monday,
June u, with Grand knight Edward L.
Tucker in the chair.
Fourth Degree Observation-Disclosures of
the Fourth Degree Assembly were hosts
to visiting knights from Philadelphia on
Saturday evening. when a reception was
rendered at Knights Of Columbus Hall. The
reception was under the charge of DR.
William E. Pairo, the navigator, and
Charles w. Darr. master of the fourth
degree. A very successful exemplifica-
+tion of the fourth degree was held at
Cumberland, Maryland, on May 80, under
the direction Of Charles w. Darr, mas
ter, assisted by the local degree team
Order of Alhambra-An initiation will
take place at Rauscher's during the latter
part of June, in celebration of the an
niversary of Alcantara Caravan, under
the direction of Grand Commander Cros-
son.
Columbus Country Club-The season of
the club is now open and the club house
is largely attended by the members. A
most successful dancing party was re-
Gently given by the booster Committee.
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Modern Woodmen of America


At its meeting held Friday night
Central Camp. No. leol5. initiated one
candidate, J. v. Wyville. into its mem
oership. Clifford z. Temple oifciated as
Youth. and Past Consul James A Moody
acted as the Forest Patriarch.
II. B. Nash was reported improved
George B. Price is also I'll at his home
The consul appointed a committee con-
sisting Of past Consul James A Moody,
State Medical Director John w. sutherin.
and Banker George A Casey to represent
Central Camp at conference Of other
camp delegates to decide upon the par
dcipation of Modern wootrnen IN the
preparedness parade to be held June a.
although a large number of this camps
members will march with battalions from
the government bureaus.
Harry r. Shaw was named mem
her of the committee for visiting sick
mernbers
J. A Trunnel, of Georgetown Camp,
was present as visitor. Short talks
were also made by Past Consul James
A. Moody, Past Consul John W. Sutherin,
DR.. Thomas Lnville, Escort William H
Trathen. Adviser John S. Higgins. and
others.
A large number Of member. Of west
End Camp, No. 1eoss. were present at
Temple. Past Consul Harry Atchison
presided. The degree OF Woodcrsft was
conferred on five candidates. Roy F.
Beckwith, Samuel Rosenberg. John H
Goldberg, Jacob West, and Sol Edelstein.
Two applications for membership also
were received.
The invitation Of A r Talbot Camp
TO Join an excursion TO Chesapeake
Beach was accepted. Extended remarks
were made by State Deputy William Nc
Csfrery and District Deputy Henry H.
Millard. Banker George A. Casey, OF
Central Camp. contributed a humorous
reading, and Clerk ]. K Duncan, OF
Talbot Camp. entertained with pokes-
Adviser J. A. Trunnel, of Georgetown
Camp; Banker Orlando B. Bowman and
Clerk Frederick Royse, Of Columbia
Camp. and Past Consul James A Moody.
of Central Camp. spoke briefly.
At conference OF representatives OF
various camps In the District, II was de-
cided that the Modern Woodman would
not participate In the preparedness pa
rsde as an organization is view Of the
fact that such q large proportion of its
members intend 70 march as members OF
the government bureau organizations.
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Woodmen Of the World.

Elm Camp No. s, at its meeting
Thursday evening, June !, arranged for
fitting tribute to be paid the memory
of deceased sovereigns. A committee
was appointed to visit the graves and
place flowers upon them. Much interest
was shown in the coming preparedness
parade. It was decided to have the SOW
ereigns take part and the uniform rank
is especially requested to attend. Those
who will take part are requested to be
at Old Masonic Temple. Ninth and F
streets, not later than $50 on Wednesday
morning.
W. A. Fraser Camp, No. a. will hold
a meeting at New Masonic Temple,
Eighth and r streets northeast tomor-
row night at 8 o'clock for the initiation
of twenty-six members. The degree
team Of Elm Camp, No. g. will exemplify
the protection degree.
Mount Vernon Camp, No. 8, was In
stalled in this city recently under most
promising and auspicious conditions.
Oak Camp, No. 4. met at their hall in
Northeast Temple. Twelfth and H streets,
on Wednesday. June 7. The meeting was
called to order by Consul Commander B.
Williams. The degree was conferred on
several candidates by Company A. losd
Regiment, and several new applications
were received.
National Camp, No. u, met in their
hall. Fourteenth and U streets south
east on Wednesday. June 7, with a
large attendance. The consul comman-
der appointed committee to take charge
of the excursion to Marshall Hall July
IS. A committee of three was appointed
to organize a company of uniform rank
men to be attached to the 103d Regiment.
Companies A, B, c, D. and the Hospital
Corps of the 1O3d Regiment, U. r. w. o.
w, will assemble at Ninth and F streets
Wednesday at $50 a. m. to participate in
the preparedness parade.
A regular meeting of Oak Camp was
held at Northeast Temple June I. Eight
new members were admitted and fifteen
new applications were received.
1t was agreed that the camp would
unveil the monument to Sovereign
Lapidas. who Is inferred near Baltimore,
as soon as arrangements could be made.
Past Consul Commander w. G. Stott
will be in charge of the unveiling.
II was unanimously agreed that the
camp should enter the preparedness pa
rade on Wednesday As the uniform rank
of this camp is giving an excursion to
Marshall Hall on that date, all the races
for prizes will not be contested until the
arrival of the boat on the 2:3o o. m trip
Sovereign Hefferman will award the
prizes
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Improved Order of Red Men.

A call has gone forth to all tribes to
turn out on Flag and Preparedness Day
and a big number is expected TO be in
line. The fraternal day committee will
meet in the old Masonic Temple Friday
evening, June l6, at o'clock. A perna
nent organization will be formed.
The Joint excursion committee met IN
the hall of Redwing tribe on Monday
and considerable business was transact
ed.
At the meeting Of Redwing Tribe on
Monday night there were visitors from
every tribe in the reservation. Various
brothers made interesting remarks.
Among those present were Past Great
Sachems White and Bunch, Messrs. Sto-
bel. Shepherd. and Dennis, Of Logan;
Doleman. of Seneca; Martin. of Usage;
Gompers, of Sioux: Goldberg. OF Osceola;
Vaughn. OF Idaho: Shcedy. of White
Eagle; Jenkins, RAIDER, and Harvey. from
the councils
At the last meeting Of Osceola Tribe,
T. NJ. Stump was reported as GONZALES
cling Mr.. Sullivan who has Just re-
turned from a trip to Atlantic City, re-
ports the tribes there in a hourishing
condition. Visitors to the tribe were
Messrs. Rensch Haymaker. OF Seneca,
and Kruse. Of Redwing.
Seneca Tribe met on Friday and re-
ceived the reports from several commit
tees. DR.. Barber spoke OF the Army and
Navy Rife Union. of which he Is also a
member. and extended an invitation to
the members to join his company.
Logan Tribe met Thursday and re-
ceived reports from the excursion COM
mittee. The Drum and Fife Corps is
working for the tribes visit to Fred
erick, Nd, on July Fourth when they
expect to head Logan Tribe in the pa
rade.
William Ryan. the tribes bowling cx-
pert, recently won prize.
Great Senior Sycamore Heidenheimer Is
contemplating another visit to New
York.
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The Odd Fellows.

LODGES
Sondsy-union. No II. degree Beacon. No Is.
zad Lsrgdon. No. b business.
ru--day-Amity No. p. degree; washington No
8, and Golden Rule, No. n. business
Tedne,dsy-Eastsrn, No. :. degree; Federal City.
NJ 2, degree; H.nnouy, No. ., buansA.
rhursday-Colunbian. No 10 desres; Covenant,
No, - and Salem. No. z business
fr1daJ-PhoeniI, No .. decree; Central, No. l.
.af Metropolis Ne, Ne; e; s,a29ss Sq;iSs.;
rnssdky-Fred D. Stuart No. Z, busirea
Erdnesday-colunbisn No /. degree.
Ffitay-Mas-ne1u. No. I, business and open social.
PATRIARcHs MILITANT.
sStudsy-Csnton-wsshin No. L drill
REBEkAH DEGREL
honday-Esther. No. 5. dszee; Ruth. No. ..
t-x-r. team reherssl
raex.ay-L.di.s Auxiliary Of osnton- Washington.
wedns.day-Npunt Pleasant, No. s. d.sr.s.
Thurdsy-FhendShip No. g degree
Fnd0-airan, No. s degree, ....-.
Federal City Lodge, No. ao.-rhe
All-star Printers Degrees Team will
hold full dress rehersal on We'd
aesday evening. and complete arrange
nents for conferrinz degrees on We'd
nesday evening upon large class of
candidates. Past Grand Capt D. V.
Chisolm. chairman of the committee
,on arrangements, win Be assisted by
Past Grand Master J. H Wood. Past
v.
Weber. and J. l. Jones.
Covenant Lodge, No. 13.-The COM
nittee On purchasing furniture for the
dininz-room of Old Fellows Home,
composed of Past Grands R. T. Nc
Mullen. A. ]. s. Dixon and j. e.
Chamberlain. will submit a report at
the regular meeting. Thursday even
Ing.
Columbia Lodge, No. 1o.-Conferred
the first degree on a class of can
didates Thursday evening. under the
direction of C. D. Shackelford. degree
director. Noble Grand Ernest A. swfngle
announces that next Thursday evening.
the second degree will be conferred on
this class.
Canton Washington. No. l-Conferred
the degree at its last session on
Saturday evening upon several candi-
dates Maj. W. ]. Rogers in charge
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lowing the initiation an address was
given by Attorney George z. Mcneil.
Final degrees under the present open
charter will be given Tuesday evenings
June 10. 20 and q. and Sunday afternoon.
July Q, when the special dispensation
expires.
N. Waldo Kennedy, national director.
who has conducted the membership cam
paign here. will leave about July s for
Mooseheart, ILL.,, following which he will
spend a few weeks vacation at his home
in Putnam, Conn. On September / he
Is scheduled to take charge Of the work
at Wilmington and Dover, Del
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NOTE 10 CONTRIBUTORS.

Contributions for the Frater-
nal page should be written legi-
bly, ON one side of the paper,
and IL typewriter should be
double-spaced. They shouId be
addressed to the Fraternal Edi-
tor and should reach The Herald
omce not later than II p. N.
Thursday night.
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Stewards Business College.

The following have entered Stewards
since June l: Mrs. Lulu Shelter. Mrs
Elva Lort. s. Lusk, Misses Mary George
Irene Low. Messrs. Joseph Gonzales
Francis Van Doren, Harry D. Gordon,
Helen Neuueyer. Lillian Schnebel. Kath.
crime E. Mace, Clara Thompson. sylvis
Potter. Lillian Gillis, Elsie Jameson,
Winnie Beavers, Evelyn Harris, Della y.
Peters, Florence Meyer, Messers. Erskine
W. lands, J. Stewart Kimbsll Leon
Down, Walter Shreve. LyeIl Bolton,
George T. Barbour. Russell Lynch, Lewis
A Pinner, Mrs. Ethel Abbott, Misc Irms
Kloeppinger and Milton H. Rowe
The summer school at Stewards BuSi.
ness College formally opens on Monday,
July g. About twenty-five have enrolled
for the summer course.
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Loyal Order Of Moose.

Sixteen candidates were conducted
through the mysteries of Moosedom at
Moose Home Hall. s35 G street northwest,
Tuesday evening. Dictator Joseph
Apolonio acted as master of ceremonies
and Sol Herzog. the well-known haber-
dasher. of soe Ninth street northwest.
was given the houofs Of the class. Fol-
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Maccabees.

Plans were completed by National Tent
last Monday evening for an entertain
ment and smoker to be given to the
members and their male friends tomor-
row evening.
The Washington herald., 1916-06-11


Mount Vernon Council PythiAn T-mple
ssturdky-Joeeph Henry Council. Eesie's Hall and
Census Council, Peprtuxl Hall
Government Printing Office Council
met at typographical Temple Sstur-
day evening. One candidate was ini-
tiated. J. Harry Jones, secretary Of
the General Deputies Association. sd-
dressed the council. District Mana
ger Bugden addressed the council on
the good Of the order.
The excursion committee met at
headquarters Tuesday evening will
large attendance. The excursion will
be to Chesapeake Beach July 2s.
The General Deputies Association
met at headquarters Wednesday even
ing. A n. Bugden acted as secretary
in the absence of Secretary Jones
George L Lamme. State manager
OF Ohio. was in the city a few days
this past week.
A. NJ Bugden, District manager
left for Virginia Thursday TO organ
ize council in Urbanna
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Independent Order Sons Of
Jonadab!

Hope Council, No ]. met Monday even-
ing and conferred the degrees on one
candidate, Grand Secretary Elnore
Sanderson presided. Past Worthy Chief
SpellmAn was selected by vote OF the
council 20 act as tosstmaster for the
open meeting and Ladies Night, June IL
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National Union Councils.

MondAy-Pressnru's Council Easel's Hall
wednesday-Inteior Council. PythiAn Temple.
Thursdsy-Sationxl Council Pep~tual Hall and
Mount Vernon Counsl PythiAn T-mpis
ssturdxy-Joeeph Henry Councl. EAgie's Hall and
Census Council Peprtuxl Hall.
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At special communication of
King David Lodge, No. IS. F. A A. NJ.
Wednesday night. the Master Mason's
degree was exemplifed by the Masters
Association The grand master was
In attendance.
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Great Senior Sycamore Heidenheimer Is
contemplating another visit to New
York
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Canton Washington. No. l-Conferred
the degree at its last session on
Saturday evening upon several candi-
dates Maj. W. ]. Rogers in charge
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Esther Lodge. No. S, will hold it's
regular meeting tomorrow evening.
when the degree team. under the di-
rection of Degree Director Past No
BILE Grand Henrietta Werner will con-
fer the degree. Noble Grand Sadie
Adams will complete her term as
noble grand on July 1.
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NEWS AND GOSSIP OF WASHINGTON FRATERNITIESP

of the degree work. Capt Royse re-
cefved an Invitation from the Joint
excursion committee to give an ex-
hibition drill at Chesapeake Beach.
on July 13. at the reunion of mem
bers of this juisdiction. The invita-
tion was accepted.
Grand Patriarch Col. p. II. Leary.
accompanied by the oficers Of the
Grand Encampment. will pay q So
cial visit to Magenenu. No. 4. on June
1s. After the close of the regular
business session. an open meeting will
be held and social hour INDUCED
in.
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The ladies auxiliary of Cantor
Washington, No. 1. will meet on Tues
day evening. June 13, in the cantor
room of o. o. F. Hall. New mem.
bers will be admitted at this meeting
and committees appointed to arrange
for summer socials.
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Assembly Home Circle held their
regular monthly meeting in the recep-
ton room OF I. o. o. F. Hall. on We'd
nesday evening. This meeting being
the first in the new term, officers were
elected as follows: president. Miss
Mollie z. Edmonston; vice president,
Mrs. Katie Morrison; secretary, Miss
Emma T. Strobel. and Treasurer. Mrs.
Roberta E. Volland.
vote of thanks to Mrs. Anna Bill
lings. the retiring president, was ex-
tended.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-12

She interrupted with a short laugh
"Oh, hush, l beg. Of I understand you
have no desire to advertise your presence abroad,
yet that is no reason why you should deny your
identity to Besides, I must and talk with
you at once.'
"But truly" protested earnestly, 'I do not know
with whom I speaking"
"Reay. This is most droll You do not rec
ognize my voice?'
ri regret not" admitted calamity cit is most
musical; not to be easily forgotten, yet awakens
memory
She laughed again.
"Then the very mystery should appeal to you.
But really 1 hardly believe you ignorant. Are
there so many ladies calling you up that you can
not tell from another?"
"There are none-not one; it is that which makes
me believe this all a mistake"
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''And convinced otherwise. 1t is the room,
and the You will know when meet,
let us not waste time. You will see me- surely?'
There was just enough anxiety in the tone to slim
ulate my interest.
cit is of importance2'
'To me-yes. 1 must talk with you at once,
alone. There why should not be
together, and cannot explain telephone
''The parlor, I suggested
ooh, no. no." hastily ''That would be far too
public. I talking to you from a public
booth, and it is not safe for to be together
at least about the hotel.''
81 cannot comprehend-'
(Which convnces that you really do not rec
ognize my voice." she hastily interrupted. eff
should tell you, you would understand In an instant
But dare not venture; no one knows in America
who may be the line. Please be gallant enough
to grant my request. Surely you be afraid
of a woman2''
at is not fear" I protested Indignantly. eff
Mademoiselle truly knows then she must be
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My suite was high up, overlooking the great lake,
and l lit cigarette, and sat by the window alone
looking out. At first it was the stretch of water
glinting in the which held my attention, and
the boats visible against the horizon; then noted
the aviation camp amid the green of the park below,
and became absorbed in its contemplation. It was
to a fascination, and dreamed of what the week
would reveal to these American aviators. That
I should fail not possible; confidence in myself
and in my machine supreme. ! smiled in happi-
at what before
1t then my telephone rang Startled by
a sudden fear lest something had gone wrong at the
hangar, crossed the room and grasped the receiver
"Hello," said, in the American fashion.
It Enthusiastically womans voice that
swered, peculiarly soft musical voice. Even in
my first surprise I of its fascination.
els this you, Philip"
"That-that chances to be my name-yes"
responded hesitatingly "Yet, surely you are mis-
taken"
"I think not" and it seemed to I could de
accent of pride in the swiftly spoken words
"This is certainly Suite SAP"
"I believe so-yes: but really