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The Washington herald., 1916-08-20
The GrOttO,

Under the direction of Past Monarch
and Deputy Grand Monarch Edward
S. Schmid. Kallipolis Grotto will con-
duct the services at the Masonic and
Eastern Star Home this afternoon.
Rev Hugh T. Stevenson. grand chap
lain of Nasons of the District of CO.
lumbia, will deliver the principal ad-
dress, the Grotto Band will furnish
music. and members of the Glee Club
will render solos. Invitation is gem
eral and a large attendance is antici-
pated.
Monarch George H. Emmons. jr..
is much gratifed over reports from
the excursion committee in connection
with the annual outing to Chesapeake
Beach next Wednesday, Chairman
l. S Goldsmith announces that the
last detail has been perfected and
final finishing touches have been added
for the best excursion ever attempted.
and that all is in readiness for a day
OF fun, frolic and pleasure. A few
extracts from a circular recently sent
the prophets. together with previous
announcement of the events to be
sta ged. augurs well for a record
breaking attendance.
Among the many things mentioned
in the circular are the following:
Legal Holiday for Fun-lOvers."
Don't miss this, the greatest of all
frolics. Lock up the house. assemble
the family, board the train early and
spend the day at Washington's Allan
tic City. Bring ths wife. mother.
father, sister. brother. daughter. son,
baby, friends and neighbors. Assure
them the time of their lives. Leave
behind dull care, worry and business.
Bring with you your sunny disposition.
your appetite for fun. your smile and
wear your fez. Novel contests, hand
some prizes and souvenirs. Music by
the famous Grotto Eand. Surprises.
ThriIlers Gorgeous parade. Shady
lawns Bathing. Grabbing. Fishing.
Musical entertainment. Fun galore.
Ox-cart rides. Try for a prize. Look
for The Daughter of the Grotto.'
Join the happy throng. No limit to
good things. Valuable prize to any
person spending a dull moment. Get
in the moving picture. Remember the
date, August 23."
Adequate railroad and street car
service has been promised and no
pains will be spared to make the out
ing thoroughly enjoyable. not only for
the prophets themselves, but for their
families and friends.
Prophet P. V. Keating. captain of
the Grotto Drill Corps, announces that
a drum corps is in contemplation. to
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ton Smith. Mr.. and Mrs. Israel Sommer
and j. Ed Wilson, of Rathbone Temple.
Capital Lodge, No. "a, Knights OF
Pythias, will be honor guests of Rath-
bone Temple. No. s.. Friday night at the
monthly social of the temple which win
follow the business meeting. A program
Of entertainment will be presented ana
refreshments served The committee in
charge of the affair is composed of Mrs.
Lola Marks, chairman; Mrs. Martha Jar
Doe. Mrs. Florence David, Mrs. Emma
Motyka, Mrs. Matte Hooper, Mrs. Ro-
berta Prescott. Mrs. Marian Johns, Mrs
Mary E. Mitchell, George Barkman. H
Elkton Smith, Israel Sommers, Samuel
Wolfsheimer and John Prescott
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Knights of Columbus.

Carroll Council held its regular month
ly meeting last Tuesday evening. with
Grand knight Kidd presiding A pro-
gram for activities, in the mall, was out
lined.
With the enjoyable entertainment Of
the visiting Knights OF Columbus from
Chicago recently, a similar excursion for
the w <shington knights and their Ia
dies has been arranged. The party will
be limited IL two hundred and nifty. and
will have a special steamer leaving here
Saturday evening. September y, return
ing Monday morning. the 18th. The party
will be under the auspices OF the Co
lumbUs Country Club. and will visit
Old Point Comfort, Fort Monroe. Nor
folk and Virginia Beach. Detailed itin-
erary is being mailed to the Washing
ton Kinghts.
State Deputy Leo A. Rover will re-
turn tomorrow after a ffteen-day trip
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Gayety Concert Tonight.

Manager Jarboe has invited the patrons
of the Gayety Theater to inspect the i'm
prOvements he has put in since the sea-
son closed at a reception and concert
tonight. The theater will be open from
to 10 o'clock. The ochestra will pro-
vide a program of popular music under
the direction OF Director Richard Wag-
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THEATRICAL BRIEFS.

clifford Bruce, who will be seen here
this week in the photoplay production at
the Strand in support of Edmund Breese
will be remembered as one of the former
members Of the Columbia Payers sew
eral seasons ago.
Jack Hazard. the comedian. has turn
ed playwright and is one of the authors
of New YOrks newest farce, Turn to
the Left" Hazard is a busy person
these times in view Of the fact that he
is also rehearsing one Of the principal
PARTS in a new musical comedy, Little
Miss Springtime.
For the first time in its history the
Empire Theater in New York is to open
its season with a musical comedy. The
opening will occur next Monday night
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Modern Woodmen of America

Central Camp. No. 16Ol5. at it meeting
on Friday night entertained State Deputy
William McCafTery, District Deputy Hen
ry H. Millard, and State Lecturer Daniel
Webster. An elaborate musical program
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be composed of sons Of prophets.
This bids fair to prove popular and
applications for membership should be
sent to Capt. Keating.
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Improved Order of Red Men.

Inc Oreat Sachem Will shortly an
nounce dates of his vlsitations to the
various tribes during the fall. He is con-
templating something out of the ordinary
so as to make them attractive and in
teresting to the membership He will
also announce a date for another class
adoption in the near future and this one
is expected to be larger than the one
held last May
Great Senior Sagamor ]. Heidenheimer
Is keeping pretty quiet lately and 1t is
expected that he has something up his
sleeve to surprise the membership when
they least expect it,
Great Junior Sagamor E r. Boyer is
following up the Redmen's Scroll very
Closely and always brings out a bunch
of the boys from Redwing Tribe whenever
the scroll is to be presented at any of
the tribes.
| Tribal Notes.
On Friday evening last, Seneca tribe
was the recipient of the Redmen's Scroll
from the Sachem A. H. Dyer and a
large delegation of Mineola Tribe, No. Il
They also gave Seneca a surprise party
In presenting the scroll Sachem Dyer
recited the history of its travels up to
date. Sachem F. F. Voehl, of Seneca
received the token with a few appropri-
ate remarks. Past Great Sachem w. c.
" lliNc hloNc d very interesting speech
which was heartily received. Great Junior
Sagamor Boyer also made interesting
remarks.
The following brothers of Mineola
Tribe made short remarks: c. A Man
ming. ]. c. Duke, A V. Myers, Doctor
II. w. Tippett. Past Great Sachem
/ George E. Baxter, E. S. White and others
and the following members of Seneca
made responses, Past Great Sachems w
n King n 7
and Past sachems w. c. smoot and w.
S. Doleman.
There were members present from Red
Wing, Osceola and White Eagle Tribes
SaChem Voehl announced that the scroll
would be presented to Idaho Tribe on
| Tuesday evening, August % A large
turnout is looked for as the hospitality
OF Idaho Tribe is well known through
out the reservation.
Prophet G. f. Altman was declared
off the sick list. having been confined
to his home for twelve weeks.
Past Sachcm ]. B. Altman. jr.. an
nounced that he was going to Chicago
on pleasure trip and asked for a trav-
cling receipt.
Senior Sagamor c. d. Hobbs is con-
fined to his home suffering from boiLs.
The little daughter of w. F. Berry. who
was seriously injured several weeks ago
was reported TO be at her home again.
Osceola Tribe held its last meeting
on Wednesday evening.
Past Sachem Stump was reported as
slowly improving and requesting the
members at large to visit him.
Chief of Records Goldberg has just re-
turned from a short visit to New York
and stated he visited several tribes while
there.
Collector OF Wampum Osmond was a
visitor to Seneca Tribe
Mneola Tribe. No. II. makes the an
nouncement that it has accepted the
invitation to visit Randle Park. Congress
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The Rebekah Degree,

At the last session of the lodge sew
eral applications were received and
under the direction of Degree Director
Deputy Grand Master Irving r. Schwin-
ger the degree will be conferred at the
next meeting. Past Noble Grand Floro
o. SChwInSer was elected to receive the
decoration of Chivalry which will be con-
ferred by Canton Washington. No. /,
at a date to be designated by Capt. Fred
\. Royce.
The meeting of Dorcas Lodge, No. 4,
will have some very interesting features
in addition to the comforting of the de-
gree. Noble Grand Marguerite Ison with
Past Noble Grand Josie Ison will re-
turn from several weeks stay at Ocean
View and be present at the meeting.
The degree will be conferred by Ruth
Lodge. No. TO- at its meeting tomor-
row evening. having been delayed on ac-
count of the sickness and death Of De-
gree Director r. T. Pumphrey.
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Pythfan Sisters.

Friendship Temple. No. 9. entertained
a large number of members and visitors
at its meeting Wednesday night, among
the latter being Mr.. and Mrs. H. Elk
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when Julia Sanderson, Donald Brian, and
Joseph Cawthorn will appear for the first
time in the Metropolis in "Sybil," which
was produced in Washington last sea-
son
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Mineola Tribe. No. H. makes the an
that it has accepted the
invitation to visit Randle Park, Congress
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Mondsy-Potomac Council Pythisn Temple; Cen
tral Council, Perpetual Building Association Hall.
Tuesday-H eadquzrters open; meeting Of the Hos
ptal Bed Fund Association.
Thursday-Bancroft Council. TypogTs phicsl TEN
pie; Dahsren Council, Pythian Temple.
Fnday-East Washington Council Weller's Hall
Mckinley Council, Washington Hall.
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The Dolly Sisters introduced their
farce. His Bridal Night" in New York
last week. This is the piece which
was given it's premier at the Belasco
Theater in this city just before the
close of the winter season.
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JACK LONDON DIES FROM
POISONING LAST NIGHT
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newspaper with a description OF a ~.
phoon off the coast OF Japan. 1t was
all written after midnight.
y little later he became tramp.
travelling all through the United
States and Canada. where he served a
term in Jail for vagrancy
At nineteen he was back in Oakland
attending High School for a year ana
doing work as a janitor 10 support
himself
He spent three months examining
after his year in the high school and
then entered the University OF Califor-
MIA, for which four years preparatory
course is usually required. He got q
job in laundry but quit college in the
middle OF his freshman year after a
brave struggle to make ends meet. He
started writing. decided he was a fail
urc, and went TO the I<londike. While
he was in the Klondike his father died
and London, on bis return. took over
the burden OF the family. He wrote
corlously and met repection after re-
lection. Finally a story was accepted
by California magazine and for this
he received s.. Soon after that the
Black Cat paid him $40 for a story. II
seemed like fortune From that time
on there came recognition to an in
creased degree until now he Is one OF
IN" best known authors in the world
His books have been translated into
numerous languages. In Sweden he Is
the most popular foreign author
lie travelled much, his Cruise of
the Shark" being one result OF an adj
veEturous journey. He became an ar
dent socialist and lectured in this
cause. He was a war correspondent
in the RussO.Japanese War.
l. With the increased popularity of his
books came wealth, and he built beau
tiful Glen Ellen among the California
Mountains. lie married Bessie Mad
dem, Of Oakland, Cal, in 1900. but In
few years their romance ended in n
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divorce. His second wife was Char.

divorce. His second wife was Char.
milan Kittredge. whom he married in
1906.
Despite his lack OF regular schooling
his Before .Sam" Is so highly held
by the anthropologists that It L. used
as a text book in university classes.
1t Is a remarkable INSTALLATION OF life
among mans ancestors.
]. Byrne. his private secretary, says
that Mr.. London's income was $4,000
yearly, and that he was being paid at
the rate of twenty cents word. This
was aside from his royalties ON old
books. Mr.. London was under a five
year contract with an eastern publish
er and was about to renew at higher
rate. The editor of the Cosmopolitan
recently visited him and made arrange
ments for the contract.
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Thrilling Amusements Tonight
AT THE eAIETY.

"D'Artagnan." the classic OF classics
at the Gaiety tonight. Featuring
Louise Glaum. orrin Johnson am
Dorothy Dalton. three or the foremost
stars in pictures. Produced by Tri
angle and directed by David WarE
Griffith. director of THE Birth Of a
Nation" and intolerance. or The
Mother and the Law" now playing at
the Columbia Theatre In San Francis.
CO. Can any greater guarantee OF ex.
cellence be advanced than the stars,
the company and the director?
The evening is going TO be hilarious
when you get down TO Fred Mace, Pol
ly Moran and Mack Swain in Love
win Conquer" This is a Triangle
Keystone comedy which is enough
said" Triangle-Keystone is becoming
the best comedy attraction on the mar
ket today and is making a hit at the
Gaiety.
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ARRIVALS AT THE MAYER.

S. 3. Arthur. Elko: Jno. II. Fuller
w. Whalen. Fred s. Davis, San Fran.
cisco; \. A. Shaun, Battle Mountain {:
Miss Belle Hankins. Hylton; c. Z.
Woodward. Mt. City; J. w. Reed. Tus.
carora; ]. F. Riordan. Mt. City; c. c.
Sylvester; Jos. II. McEachen, Sacra-
mento; J. L. Stern. Denver; Julius
Walburn, Denver; L. L. McCurdy, Salt
Lake; c. a. Lundy. Detroit: Mrs. Flora
Parkinson. .Jarbidge; W. C. LOWE.
Reno; ]. w. Mcdonnell. Mt. City; Aus
tin Jackson. Reno: a S. Nedt, Mt.
City; w. \. Weymouth, Beowawe; G.
w. Byers, Deeth; H. L. Rafferty,, San
Francisco: p. c. Connolly, Oakland;
a. r. Clayton, North Fork.
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AT THE BRADLEY.

Don't miss seeing playing With
Fire" at the Bradley Opera House to.
night.
Wonderful Madame Petrova, justly
acclaimed as the most gifted emotional
artist, now appearing on either the
stage or the screen. again makes her
bow to Metro audiences In this dis
tinctive production from the pen OF
Aaron Hoffman. picturized exclusively
for the Metro program by Popular
Plays and Players. under the direction
OF Francis J. Brandon. In every Metro
production in which Madame Petrova
has appeared. this famous star has
achieved a real triumph OF art and in
this. her latest contribution to the
silent drama, she has set a new high
mark.
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FOR SALE.

so acres in Southern Nevada. so
acres under cultivation. Good water
right and orchard. Cut alfalfa six
times last year Shipped $500 crates
cantaloupes this year. All fenced and
good improvements. Percheron mares
and coldts. Winters very mild.
II. S. TABER, Elko. Nevada.
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day, November 25th, at Leonard Hall.
Sale to open at $3.50. Supper will be
served beginning at p. NJ. mis-.
The section house at Luke, on the
Western Pacific, was robbed last Tues
day forenoon, and two shot guns a
suit case and quantity of clothing
were stolen. A suspect was arrested
at Tobar, and he was found to be wear
Ing one of the stolen shirts. II Is be-
lieved that there were two concerned
in the robbery las two men were seen
in that vicinity that morning.
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LOCALS AND PERSONALS

Miss Belle Hawkins is visitor from
Hylton.
A. r. Clayton is down from his North
Fork ranch.
Mrs. Flore Parkinson, of Jarbidge is
a guest at the Mayer Hotel.
w. A. Weymouth, of Beowawe, Is
here on business trip from Beowawe
Austin jackson, of the Nevada Press
Co.. is circulating among the business
men today.
Matters in the Joseph Peck estate
were practically brought to close in
the District Court yesterday.
Roy Peterson, one of the prominent
mining men OF Bullion, is doing bust.
ness with Elko merchants today.
Mr. and hrs. Max Arnhold are in
from their ranch in Huntington Valley.
They are guests at the Commercial.
J. w. Reed, one of the prosperous
ranchers from the north end OF thoI
county, is in Elko today on n business
trip.
90 IL is reported that Mrs. John Wright
Is seriously i'll in San Francisco. Herl
many friends here wish her a speedy
recovery
County Surveyor chss. DeArmond.
who was recently called to Cincinnati
on account OF the serious Illness OF his |
father returned today on No. 10.
J. w. Mcdonnell, c. T.. Woodward
and J. F. Riordan, well known resi-.
dents Of Mountain City, are in Elko TO.
day Mr.. Riordan is proving up on his
homestead.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur GriswoId andI
Miss Amy Griswold motorcd in from
their ranch in Ruby Valley YESTERDAY
afternoon. They area guests ut the
Commercial Hotel.
A Western Pacific engine struck al
two horse team at WInncmucca Mon.
day. and the driver narrowly escaped.
One horse was dragged a long dis.
lance.
The Woman's Guild win hold the
Annual Bazaar and Food Sale Satur.
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request of the Board of Washington
interest of legislation the State
deeply a
We think the people they VIII
stand Of the brand of journalism dispensed by Kbon
may hnk he has put
but until the contrary regents
elected are high minded honorable
drastic action exact something
uon hearsay the desire
Venge for fancied public
pense -
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WARNING.

Hunting. Fishing and Shooting is
strictly prohibited on all OF our
ranches. ON Mary's River and both the
Seyeuty-one ranches. Tresspassers
will be prosecuted according to law.
Nevada Land & Livestock Co
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Request to
Settle Accounts

Having disposed OF The Palm to
Jack Grieser would appreciate an
early settlement OF all accounts. All
money due the Palm prior to Nov %,
is due and payable to me.
FRANK MIDDLETON.
Elko. Nevada, Nov. %, 1916.
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RANCHES WANTED

WANTED. Ranches north OF the
railroad. Anything from 100 acres TO
1000 acres, with good range. II. S.
Taber
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Homemade Cakes baked for orders.
Phone 500 or call s2l 7th Street. If.

1 houomaoe CAKES Oake0 Tor oroor6.
Phone 500 or call s21 7th Street. IT,
FOR SALE.-In Ballou's Addition,
lots % and "a. block Is. New 3-room
house partls furnished. $635.0o. $3.50
cash, balance easy payments. One
week only at this price J. NJ. Owens,
w. p. Depot. n15-22.
FOR SALE.-Hudson Motor Car.
$3.50. Many extras and all equipment
Guaranteed mechanically perfect. Ex-
ceptional opportunity for strictly high
grade car that will give lasting and
satisfactory service. Simcox Garage.
FOR SALE.--One five-passenger,
1916 model Ford, In first class condi.
ton. Has been driven less than 5000
miles. $40 worth of extras. Inquire
at the Independent office. II.
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FOR SALE.-2OO Rambouillet Rams.
Apply to Adams.McGm Co. Ely. Ne.
yada. nj.
a NICE LUNCH. 10 ounces of Raj
nier Beer and 7-year-old Old Crow,
CLUB BAR. n3tf.
FOR SALE.-400 Shropshire Rams.
ycarlings and up; 300 half-hrecd lots.
void rams. yearlings and up: 800
Marine rams, yearlIngs and up. John
u. Taylor. Jovelnck. New. = 2.tf
FOR SALE.-First class Philpot ace
tylene gas-plant. capacity Is lights OF
80 candle-power. Good, cheap plant |
for farmer Apply Independent OF.
flee. QS-tf. /
BEST WHISKEY on the Coast, a
year-old Old Crow and 16 ounces
Rainier Beer. CLUB BAR. n3tf.
FOR EENT-Large, nicely furnished !
room: privilege OF bath. For two gen.
tlemen. Also first class table board, /
SCI 9TH st. mis-.
Drawing and Painting taught. Spec.
ial rates 10 classes. Also designing
and stencillng for home decorating.
S2l 18th Street. II.
FOR SALE.-Flve passenger auto.
in good condition, original cost $500.
VIII sell for 1915. good bargain.
Apply this office.
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FOR SALE.-One five-passenger,
1916 model Ford, In first class condi.
ton. Has been driven less than 5000
miles. $40 worth of extras. Inquire
at the Independent office. II.
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FOR SALE.-400 Shropshire Rams,
ycarlings and up; 300 half-hreed lots.
void rams. yearlings and up: 800
Marine rams, yearllngs and up. John
G. Taylor Lovelnck. New. . a.tf.
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a NICE LUNCH. 16 ounces OF Raj.
nier Beer and 7.year-old Old Crow,
CLUB BAR. n3tf.
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FOR SALE.-2OO Rambouillet Rams.
Apply to Adams.McGil Co. Ely, Ne.
yada. nj.
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BEST WHISKEY on the Coast, Z.
year-old Old Crow and 16 ounces
Rainier Beer. CLUB BAR. n3tf.
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FOR SALE.-First class Philpot ace
tylene gas-plant. capacity Is lights OF
80 candle-power. Good. cheap plant
for farmer. Apply Independent or.
flee. QS-tf.
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FOR HENT-Large. nicely furnished
room; privilege OF bath. For two gen.
tlemen. Also first class table board
reasonable. SCI eth ST. mis-.
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Drawing and Painting taught. Spec.
ial rates 10 classes. Also designing
and stenciling for home decorating.
82l 7th Street. II.
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FOR SALE.-Flve passenger auto.
in good condition, original cost $1,000.
VIII sell for 1915. a good bargain.
Apply this office.