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Evening star., 1916-12-16
On Authority of Czar.

NJ OhIpNShtt the new foreign ffllN-
lister, in his speech to the duma. said:
in addressing you Immediately upon
having been appointed minister of for
eign affairs. / am not i'll a position to
give You detailed statement ON the
political situation but feel con
strained to inform you without delay
and with the supreme authoriZa tion of
his imperial majesty of the attitude of
the Russian government regarding the
application of our enemies of which
YOU have heard through news teIe-
grams. Words of peace coming from
the side which bears the whole burden
OF responsibility for the world con-
Migration. which it started and which
is unparalleled in the annals of his
tory. however Ear back one goes were
no surprise to the allies
In the course of the two and one
half years Of war Germany has more
than once mentioned peace. She spoke
OF II to her armies ana her people each
time she entered upon military oper-
alton which was to De decisive After
each military success she put ont feel
ers for separate peace on one side
and another, and conducted q propa
ganda in the neutral press. All these
efforts have met with calm and deter
mined resistance by the allied powers
Sees Herself Powerless.
Seeing now that she is powerless to
make a breach in our unsha ieable al
lance. Germany makes an official pro-
posai to open peace negotiations In
substance. the Geman proposal con-
tains no tangible indications regarding
the nature of the peace which j. de-
sired by the enemy arruia- which! deyas-
tated ard occupied Belgium. Serbia and
MontenHsr" and part Of France. Rus
sia and Ruma MIA.
THE Austro-f- -a-rr,ars Ia,-a i,,e+ 800
claimed an illusory Independence for
part Of Poland. and by this they are
trying to lay hands on the entire Polish
nation The motives of the German
step viii he shown more clearly IL one
takes into consideration the domestic
conditions of our enemies. without
speaking of tie unlawful attempts TO
force the popula tiOu Of Russian Poland
TO take arms against it's own country
II viii suffice to mention the introduce
tion OF general forced labor into Ger
many to understand how hard is the
situation Of our enemies
TO attempt at the last moment TO
profit by their feetin@ territorial con
quest before their domestic weakness
was revealed. that was the real mean
ing Of the German proposal In the
event Of failure they viii exploit at
home the refusal of the allies TO accept
peace order 70 reha bilitate the tot
tering morale OF their populations
Russian Heart Unyielding.
Bat there Is another seuseless no
tive in that they fail 10 understand
the true spirit which auif1atcs Russia.
Our enemies deceive themselves with
the vain hope that they viii find among
us men cowardly enough to allow
themselves to be deceived il only for
a moment. by the lying proposals That
will not be No Russian heart VIII
yield. All Russia will rally more close
" around its august sovereign, who de-
clared at the very beginning OF the
war that he would not make peace IN
The Washington herald., 1916-01-02
Modern Woodmen of
America.

West End Camp, the Oldest of the sew
eral camps In the District of Columbia,
at a recent meeting held in Pythian Tenn
pie, elected its corps of officers for the
coming year. Consul W. T. Trittipoe,
Past Consul II. Atchison. Banker Daniel
Webster, Clerk r. ]. Cooley, and Sentry
Nj. Rosenthal were honored by being re-
elected to their present offices. The re-
naming vacancies were filled by the
election of s. H. Druckenmiller as ad-
wiser, c. H. Druckenmiller as escort, and
E. A. Hunter as watchman- Drs. B. f.
Gibbs, NJ. H. Darnall, and B. Newhouse
were chosen as camp physicians, with
H. AtchiSon as manager. Two applica-
tions have recently been received by the
camp. State Deputy William McCaffery,
District Deputy II. H. MiHard, Consul
V. w. Potter, of Talbot Camp, who has
been reelected for the coming year, and
Escort J. A. Trunnel, of Georgetown
Camp, were present and entertained the
members with interesting remarks upon
the good Of the order. The camp decided
to hold an anniversary class adoption on
april 3, 1916, that date being the occasion
of the tenth anniversary Of West End
Camp. This camp was organized in 1906,
being the successor Of Chevy Chase
Camp which met in the Public Library
at Chevy Chase. Its membership at first
until now It has upon its rolls the names
Of nearly 200 Woodmen- Its ranks re-
cefved a considerable accession during
the year by the adoption of the entire
membership OF the former Potomac
Camp, this camp going out Of existence.
During the past two or three years,
under the leadership of Messrs. Atchison,
Trittipoe, Webster. and Cooley, the
camp has taken its place among the
active camps OF the District The COM
mittee in charge Of this tenth anniver-
sary celebration Intends to make 1t one
OF the most interesting and imposing oc-
casions In the history Of the camp and Is
receiving the hearty support Of all the
members. During the past year the
benevolent fund Of the camp has been
greatly depleted, due TO the numerous
demands made upon it. In order that
the splendid work may continue, Banker
Daniel Webster, the dean of all Wood
men IN the District in point of member
ship. has been appointed a committee to
devise ways and means Of replenishing
this fund. West End Camp extends to
all Woodnen in the District the greetings
Of the season, with best wishes for a
Happy New Year.
Georgetown Camp is making special ar
rangements for its meeting IN honor Of
District Deputy H. H. Millsrd, to be
held the second Wednesday In January.
A musical entertainment, together with
the initiation OF several candidates by a
special degree team, has been arranged
for the pleasure Of the large number of
guests 1t expects win be present.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-02
Improved Order Of Red Men.

The meeting of the Logan Tribe, No. s.
was largely attended on Thursday night.
The main order of business was the nom
nations of officers for the coming year,
and from all indications 1t seems as
II there will be some close running on
the part OF the nominees. The flag COM
mittee is planning a surprise for the
members after the first of the year.
Many interesting events will be had
for the good of the order.
The children of the Redmen, of the
District, owned the Pythian Temple on
last Monday night, when they were the
guests of the local tribes of Redmen
as well as the Great Council. There were
present at -iesst from 100 to 800 little
children. as well as grown people. and
everybody enjoyed themselves. The Great
Sachem John l. Bunch and the Great
Chief of Recordss-J. B. Altman, made
things pleasant for the children and dis
tributed the various gifts. After the en-
tertainment the balance of the evening
was given over to dancing by the grown
ms
The Washington herald., 1916-01-02
Councils Of National Union.

Tnesday--Hesdaunrtrrs corn
wednesdsy-Genersl Deputies Association al head
olnrterx
Thwsdsy-w. u. oanins Council 1t PcrTesnsl
Buiding Association Hall.
Saturday Goreument Printing ofhes counel q
ppouaphic.i Temple.
Federal Council met in it's council
chamber at Perpetual Building Asso-
citation Hall last Monday evening. A
considerable amount of business was
transacted and election Of officers was
held. The following officers were
chosen for the coming year; T. c
Simpson, president; F. A. St Clair, vice
president; J. w. Ayers. speaker; J. ID,
Simpson. ex-president; w. w. White,
secretary; ]. Eliot Wright. financial
secretary; J. r. Hugerley, treasurer
@. L connor. chaplain: d. Z. Hussey.
usher; H. NJ. Gulman, doorkeeper; l.
X. Beatiey. sergesnt-at-arms Trus-
tees: H. NJ Gulman. l. X Beatley and
+. +, Major. Delegates TO the cabinet
w. W. White and J. Eliot Wright
Northeast Washington Council met ir
its council chamber at Northeast
Temple Monday night. The following
were chosen as officers for the coming
term: Mark Bsrnn. jr. president: z. c
Drigg. vice president; John 7. Maddox
speaker; James A. Hardy. ex-President
Henry L. Jenkins. secretary; T. r. Burr
financial secretsryffi W. r. Carver. treas
urer; John T. Bundick. chaplain: Georg,
Vaughan, usher: Lloyd B. Robey. ser
geant-at-arms; Samuel II. Senior, door,
keepeS; trustees: q. w. Vaughan. A. 7
GinRS c. J. Zeigler: delegate TO cabinet
Mark Barnn. jr,: delegate to Immediat,
Relief. w. r. Carver.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-02
Activities Of the Knights of
Columbus.

The initial lecture Of the 1916 season
In the course of annual lectures under
the auspices OF the suprem council and
under the direction OF the supreme
board of directors of the Knights OF
Columbus in a nRtion-wide educational
campaign, will be delivered in this
city OF next sunday night, January 9,
ats O'Clock, In the New National The
ster. by Peter ". Collins, under the
Joint auspices Of the i2caT councils. the
topic of his discourse being What's
Wrong with the World" Invitations
are being sent to eminent educators.
statesmen, turists, professional and
business men and government officials
TO attend the lecture. which is free. and
open to The public.
Grand Knight Frank A. Kidd. has
announced the following committee o.
arrangements for the Ladies' Night"
to, be given by Carroll Council during
the current month. Willism ]. McGee.
chairman: James W. Hicks. Frank NJ
Mclaughlin. Redmond Dsysney. JOS
eph Cotton. DR.. Edward B. (Ioren. JOS
eph 3. Mccann. s Lsol Mccarthy.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-02
Royal Arcanum Councils.

Hon Howard C. Virgins, Of Reno, N
Y, chief legal adviser Of the Royal Ar
canum, will be the guest of honor to-
morrow evening at Ouray Council in
Pythian Temple. Deputy Grand Regent
John r. Cox will install the new officers
and large attendance is expected.
On Wednesday evening next in New
Masonic Hall, at Eighth and F streets
northeast, Deputy Grand Regent Robert
z. Hess will install the new officers Of
Municipal Council and on the same even
ing in Potomac Bank Building, George
town, the new officers of Francis Scott
Key Council will be Installed by Deputy
Grand Regent George NJ. Evans.
Last Monday evening National Council
after its business session in Pythian
Temple had a Christmas party under the
management Of a committee with John
o. Nash as chairman. Each member
present received a gift. the presentations
being made by Grand Regent Edwin A.
Mess. An impromptr orchestra, with
Orator Perry Cleveland as leader, was
formed by those receiving toy musical
instruments, and Abram Barber gave an
exhibition with trick cigar. Two appli-
cations for membership were read by
Secretary E. b. Eyon, and short talks
were made by Past Regents Guy F.
Allen and R.lN. Donaldson, Regent F.
W. white, Vice Regent L II. ozburn
and, others, ad Jefr ]. Cargeant gave a
plano solo.
An audience of members, with their
families and friends, to the number Of
200, greeted Regent w. H. Duffy in old
Masonic Temple last Tuesday evening,
at the Christmas entertainment given by
Oriental Council. The hall was deco
rated with evergreen and flags and a
huge tree laden with gifts and ornaments
stood upon the platform. An address of
welcome was delivered by Grant Regen.
Edwin A. Mess, followed by a monologue
by s. Percy Oliver. Miss Frieda Morris
sang several songs and Wesley Peck
ham gave some Italian and Chinese inn
presentations and songs, accompanied by
Henry Boddis on the piano. Prof Milo
Atkinson related number of humorous
anecdotes Mr.. Oliver as Santa Claus
was introduced by Orator v. P. Dooley
and distributed more than 100 presents,
including boxes of confectionery. Among
those present were Grand Regent and
Mrs Edwin A. Mess, Past Grand Regent
and Mrs. J. Ed Swaine, Past Grand Re-
gent w. W. Chase. Past Regent and
Mrs. WE. Ashford. Past Regent and
Mrs. r. z. Logan, Past Regents Walter
q. Davis, II. G. Tegeler, and A B. Kee-
fer, Mr.. and Mrs. Corbin Birch. Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Boddis. Mr.. and Mrs ]. Nj.
Hammerly. DIR. and Mrs. Nesbit Nelson,
DR.. and Mrs. johnson, Mrs. Milo Atkin-
son, Mr.. and Mrs. w. T, Moor, and
Messrs. George w. McMorris, j. n.
Grubb. L, C. Morrison, W. T. Raley,
E. NJ. Mess. w. +. Sherman. John F.
Policy. and II. p. Hili. OF few York.
A woman's heart beats faster than q
mans.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-02
Pytaian sisters.

Rathbone Temple, No. 5. Pythlan
Sisters, win have installation of officers
at its meeting Friday night. Mrs. Olivia
Atherton will have charge Of the In
staIlation ceremonies and the committee
on entertainment for the evening Ia
headed by Mrs. Bertha Williams. with
Mrs. Blanche Sommers. Mrs. Kate Smith.
Mrs. Geiman. Mrs. Emma Motyka, Mrs.
Sadie Barkman, Mrs. Minnie Wolfshei-
mer and Messrs. Israel Sommers. II.
EIkton Smith. Gieman, George Barkman,
jr., and Samuel Wolfsheimer, as her as
sistants. Most Excellent Chief Lola
Marks extends a cordial invitation to
members Of the order to be present ON
this occasion.
The newly elected officers of Friend
ship Temple, No. Q, Pythian Sisters, will
be installed Wednesday night by Mrs.
Addie Freeman, assisted by Mrs, Elsie
Vandervort, as senior. and Mrs. Matte
Hooper, as manager. A large class for
initiation is also due at this meeting.
The temple last Wednesday night con-
ferred the degrees and received several
applications for membership. An at
tendance of members is desired at the
meeting of the current week.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-02
Masonic Affairs.

The get-together meeting, luncheon
and entertainment to be held at the
New Willard Friday evening. January
IA, under the auspices of the Masonic
clubs of this city. will be the largest
gathering of Master Masons ever as
sembled in this city on any similar
occasion, according to the reports of
the subcommittee engaged in per-
fecting the arrangements. Although
the entertainment committee is very
reticent, 1t has announced that the
Masonic Club Band. under the leader
ship of Frederick wilkins, jr., are
having two rehearsals each week. pre-
pairing for the occasion. and that Mr..
wilkins has severed his connection
with the U. s. s. Mayfiower Band to
assume full charge as director, and
hfs ability as such bids fair to give
him prominent place among the
bandmasters of this city.
Lebanon Lodge. No. Z. through wor-
shipful Master c. E. Alexander. an
nounces that at a special communities
tion at o'clock p. m. on January Z.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-02

ords and seals. II. p. Wiley; master of
finance, J. NJ. Kline: master of ex-
chequer, w. S. Beachum: master at
arms, w. s. Grim; outer guard. II. A.
Hite; inner guard, D. G. Campbell These
officers will assume their several posi-
uons by installation at the next meeting,
which will be held Wednesday. January
S, 1915.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-02

'tron. Mayela Parks. and a large
bunch Of American Beauty roses to the
new matron. Nellie E Fletcher. The
roses were a birthday gift from her
children.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-02

There were 2ooo.Ooo slsvs In the United
States before the European war broke
out
The Washington herald., 1916-01-02

A woman's heart beats faster than a
mans.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-02

Capt Fred A. Royse, of Canton
Washington. No. 1. has sent out or
ders to every member to be present
at the installation of the officers on
Saturday evening. He reminds the
chevaliers that the words Onto Chat
The Washington herald., 1916-01-02

keane-Council Dancing Assembly has
completed preparation for the first OF |.
series OF dances during the Is1s season to
oe heio Monday evening. January II. IN
me Knights OF Columbus Han. Meyer
Jaws Orchestra viii furnish the music
ho refreshments VIII be served during
the intermission Percy a Rr.dy 4.
Chairman OF the committee
The Washington herald., 1916-01-02

On Wednesday night last, Mt. Vernon
Lodge No. :. X. of p. held its annual
election of officers, with large number
Of members attending the convocation.
The following officers were elected for
the year 1916: Chancellor Commander,
d. w. Gall; vice chancellor. J. s. George;
Drelate- J. n Gailaher: master Of the
The Washington herald., 1916-01-02

The knights Of Columbus CborxI
society, under the leadership Of Or
James Dickinson. resumes weekly r.
hearsals on next Wednesday nirht AZ
O'Clock in the X Of C. Han, IN pre-
paratlon for fts nrst public concerT OF
the 1916 season.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-02

spalding Council WI meet on nexi
THURSDAY night with Grand knight Dr.
): kozaer Bigss presiding. Lecturer John
Merkling VII offer a pleasing program
Of entertainment
The Washington herald., 1916-01-02

Decatur Lodge, No. 9. after omIttfnp
its conventions during the holiday period
VIII resume Monday night, January 10
when Grand Prelate Charles W. Hen
derson viii Install officers for the en-
suing year.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-02

Joseph Scott. OF Los Angeles. c.If
&no a prominent Knight Of Columbus,
cl, cnL oeiver an address in the Knights OF
Columbus Han. Tuesday uighf Jsnu.r-
u at s O'clock Admission free.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-02

Inc knights OF Columbus commission
On Ieilslous prejudices win hold its next
meeting in this city AZ the Ne~r vHIs-S
Hotel. on January-Io and II. Col p, III
Callahan. OF Louisville. KY, ia Chairman.
sno the Following are on the board al
directors: Joseph Scott. OF Los A.
geies. Cal: Joseph c. PelIetier. of BoS-
ton. Mass. and A @. Basiey. Of van
couver, British Columbia
The Washington herald., 1916-01-02

Areme Chapter, No. 10. will meet in the
Eastern Star chapter room OF Masonic
Temple Wednesday evening, January 3
Degrees will be conferred upon several
candidates. All members of the frater-
nifty are invited to attend.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-02

Potomac Council announces an interest
lng program for Its meeting on Mondsy
nlsnI January 10. with an address by
well knovP professor OF the catholIo
Univerxtty.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-02

Carroll Council VIII hold IT'S reFunaf
meeting on next Tuesday night, with
Grand knight Prank A Kidd IN chsrEs
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-08
WIFE SAYS HUSBAND
PUT her IN STREET

Mrs. Alameda Hill. wife OF VIII
liam NJ. Hiil. iinamnn. Ills Firth
ave. NJ. started suit for divorce
"wednesday. allerins cruelty.
HIS abuse became unbesrabie.
she declares. and on December 70.
1914, nhe was driven from their
homo. She fled with her infant
child In her arms.
shortly after this occurrence, she
says. I'M wholly abandoned them.
leaving them TO their own devices
IN gaining an existence.
Judge Ronald issued an order. on
tho strength OF Mrs. Hill0 plea.
commanding I'M 10 appear In court
on March II and show cause. II
there be any. why he should not
pay $50 temporary monthly ALI
mony.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-08

United States army. serving with
marines In the Philippines. now an
officer In the s7th Overseas Bat
TALON. the American legion. VIII.
II authoritativciy stated. be pro
NOTED 70 lieutenant coionclcy. and
given command OF the new Amers-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-08

Mrs. Mike Dernac. wife OF Black
Diamond coal miner began n d.
vorcs here Wednesday.
Dcrnsc. she alleges. deserted his
family after serving SIX months In
tho county jail for an attack upon
MA i3.year-oid daughter. Shc be.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-08

vassing their memberships vote
with regard TO Increased wage de-
mands. intimated today that the
men Overwhelmingly favor presents
ing demands to all American rail-
roads. with the alternative OF na>s
tfonai strike, May ].
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-08

osiy oss -saoMo ouisisr-
~ gss ths genules, ssu faf feit rsras LAy.
ArtFE promo Qf.fNiSE. I1ol for sixus.
.,srs Q. " ". GROVE. csfes q tosi Ia oas
Oar. ss-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-08

can legion 20 b raisei on Coast.
and moblllrsd in Vancouver.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-08

Acknowledged by the press and pulpit to be
original in all his methods.
The audience may ask Mr.. Clayton about
anything and he will tell person what is on
his guestioner's mind.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-11-23
Royal Society Embroidery Goods
orlin A. Fisher, of Kennewick is a

Orlin A. Fisher, of Kennewick is a
member of both the state college OF
Washington band and the orchestra.
He was with the band when they went
to Portland with the football boys on
November IL. The symphony orches-
ira of which he is q member, under
the leadership of Professor Gottfried
Herbst, will make a snort tour OF the
eastern part Of the state in the near
future.
Sigma Beta Pi the sorority Of which
Shirley Holmes is member, enter
tanned at dancing party Saturday
evening, November IL. Both decora-
lions and programs werc carried out
in a Japanese effect, using parasols
and lanterns, chrysanthemums and
ferns. The programs were hand-paint-
ed in Japanese lantern shape.
Pi Beta ri, the sorority of which
Jean Burns is a member, entertained
at a formal dinner party at the chap.
ter house and formal dancing party
afterwards in the big gymnasium on
Friday evening, November IL. But
terflies and chrysanthemums were
used in profusion in the decorations
Kewpie dolls were favors.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-11-23
KENNEWICK STUDENTS
ACTIVE in COLLEGE LIFE
Orlin Fisher Plays in State College
Band and Orchestra and Goes
to Portland

Miss Jean Burns, of Kennewick, as
sisted in the home economics demon
stration work at the Student Apple
Show held recently at the State Col
lege Of Washington at Pullman. The
girls baked and prepared different
dishes made out of apples.
An apple dumpling which proved
very popular was made as follows:
Pare and core 6 apples: dough-
cups flour, a teaspoons baking pow
der; " teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon OF
shortening and Y cup milk.
Roll out dough and cut in rounds
Fill core cavity of apple with one ia
blespoon of sugar and " teaspoonful
of cinnamon and / teaspoon of but
ter. Sprinkle with cup of sugar
Add " cup hot water and 2 table.
spoons butter. Bake till apple is soft
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-11-23
LIVE WIRE SPARKS

The attorney general has ruled that
Township Organization lost in Ben
ton county. We didn't work hard
enough. that was ALL Wherever We
did work of any sort, we not only got
out a big percent of the votes, but
We also got majorities in favor of the
change of from to / up to 30 to 1.
Those who took no interest in the
matter are the ones who beat us, and
next time we will know better how to
oct at them, for all that is required
i to let the voters understand the
question thoroly, and nine out of ten
are in favor of it.
A great many of the farmers
thought our strongest opposition
would be found in Kennewick and
Prosser and while Prosser did vote us
down, the farmers are not little
pleased with the attitude of the Ken
newick people who gave US substan-
tial majority.
Richland can't monopolize the by
drophobia scare either, for we've got
'em too. Last Friday one of Bill TIE.
waits gentle cows suddenly went OF
rampage. She tried to horn and bitt
everything within reach, broke down
gates and tore thru fences, took after
Bill and his brother and was only di
verified by the dog, until, finally, tn