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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-11
RUMANlANS NOW
 HOLD KISHINEY
Associated Pr"ssI


 JASSY. Rumania' Feb. 1.-The Ru- manian forces answering the call of the Bessarabian local government for assistance have occupied the city of Kishinev, the capital of Bessarabia, and have defeated the Red forces and driven them back for consid- erable distance. A combination of the Rumanians and Bessarabian fore es has been effected, and these are now advancing against the Bolsho- wiki forces.
 Official advices received by the government state that the Bolshe- wiki forces have defeated the Ru- manians near Odessa, capturing that city, and are in full control of the seaport.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-11
THOMAS lSAACSON LAID
 AT REST LAST SUNDAY

The remains of Thomas Isaacson, who died at Nenana last week. were laid at rest last Sunday. The fun eral services were conducted by Rev. W. s. Marble and the Pioneers of Alaska, to which order the deceased belonged. A large number of mem- bers of the order accompanied the remains to the cemetery, where in' torment vas made.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-11
BOMBS DROPPED
 BY AIRPLANES Ol. CONSTANTlNCPLE

LONDON, Jan. 15.-Interesting d. tails of the recently announced high of British battle aigplane from Lon don to Constantinop!e where it bomt ed the battleship Goebon, the Iotr.ar headquarters and the Turkish war of flee. were given at banquet here the other day by Handley Page, who described it as the longest distance military attack on reco.d d. The fiigh' of 2,0O0 miles was made without mishap.
 The feat was accomplished by q biplane with two 27O horsepower en- zines. carrying two pilots, an engineer and two mechanics.
 Loading up at Hendon." said MT Page" the machine, which with the spares and luggage was over six tons in weight. proceeded to Paris, Lyons and. to avoid the Alps, continued by way of Marsellcs. From Marseilles the journey was by way of Spezza to Pisa, Rome, Naples and Otranto, the last point over a friendly country. The next and perhaps the most diff cult stage of the journey was over the Albanian Alps to Saloniki. trip of 250 miles across mountains varying from 5000 to 10000 feet. with nc suitable place for landing ill case of need. In covering this distance only two stops were made. the first at Paris and the second at Pisa
 From Saloniki the adventurous party flew to their base. overhauled the machine and prepared for long distance bombing expedition to Con stantinople. distance Of 32O miles.
 "On their attacking trip they set forth with sixteen bambs and on ar irving at the Sea of Marmora throt- tied down from 2.000 10 1900 feet, the Golden Horn and other points being clearly in view.
 After short survey Of the lights of CoEstantinople, and to make sure of their obiectivos, they came down to 800 feet and dropped salvo of four bombs, hoping to hit the Goeben which was anchored just beneath them. Unfortunately they missed the ship, but managed to hit o.-e or two submarines that were lying alon" side her.
 Turning on their track, they made another attempt on the Goebcn, and this time in spite of the attentions of number of Turkish and German anti-aircraft guns, managed to land four bombs on the b2ttleship. Then they flew to a ship called tl General which was the headquarters of the German staff. and dropped two bombs on her Next they made their way to the Turkish war office and dropped two more bombs on that building, the Turkish official report of the incident stating that the war office was not destroyed
 After half an hours bombing on Constantinople they turned round and made for their base. One of their engines was disabled and no fewer than twenty-six bullet hloes were made in their machine. The journey to Constantinople and back, dis tance of $40 miles, occupied seven hours. They were thirty hours in the air on the flight from London to COn ata ntinonle
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-11
COMMITTEE ON
 RULES TO MEET

A meeting of the committee on court rules will be held today at 2 P. Nj. in the judges chambers for the purpose of discussing rules of court as formulated.
 The members of this body are A. R. Heilig, Morton F. Stevens. Cecil H. Clegg, T. A. McGowan and John A. Clark. This is the first body of like nature to be in session since the one formed under Judge Silas Reid many years ago.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-11
TRAPPER FOUND DEAD
 IN WEST FORK CABIN

Yesterday morning word was re. ceived that William Lockhardt, who has been mining and trapping in the Tolovana country for some time. was found dead in his cabin about i've miles below West Fork. Death Is attributed to tuberculosis, of which he had been suffering for some time. He will be buried at Brooks.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-27
The Maccabees.

The Maccabees in the war savings
stamp sale are making II a personal
matter with each member. On the
18th. the general fraternal commit
tee in the District held its monthly
meeting. The Maccabees were repre-
sented by D. W. Gall, and W. W.
Adamson, jr., who made a report of
the plans put into operation to reach
the homes Of the large membership
in the city. Mrs. Mabel LaRue Blake
was the member of the committee
from the Woman's Benefit Society
Of the Maccabees. but being unable to
be present. she had a very competent
representative present in the person
Of Mrs. Mary Adamson, and the re-
ports from both OF these two branches
Of the Maccabees drew favorable re-
marks from the chairman of the Joint
committee, Mr.. Hathaway. and others
Either Mr.. Gall or Mr.. Adamson
attends each local organization meet
ing.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-27
"A Romance Of the Hills.

One morning, just after America de-
clared war against Germany, an alert,
aggressive. wealthy Southerner enter
ed the office Of the Secretary Of the
Interior and announced that he want
ed a chance to do his BIT for his coun-
try: Il want a mans job. not a place
In the spotlight" he explained. Just
something somebody else would shy
at" Secretary Lane considered the
proposition for a moment why not
find pyrite ore?' he suggested. And
then he explained that war had al
most shut America OF from the Span
ish mines from which this country
had obtained the ore for sulphuric
acid He added that pyrite was to be
found in the Southern hills near his
visitors home. Il never heard Of the
stuff," commented the Southerner,
but II it's there as you say and we
need for the war, I'll get IT" He
did The five mines he discovered.
according to Secretary Lanes an
nual report, are now yielding 400 tons
a day. and 1.oO0 tons daily is promised.
Sulphuric acid, known to scientists as
the chemical barometer. has more
than doubled In production since 1873
The needs Of modern war have had
an equally stimulating effect on the
output of other chemical industries
War is a new game to the American,
but the records Of the Interior De-
partment show that he Is sitting In
as thought was here, as In Germany,
Q national pastime.-Leslie'G
The Washington herald., 1918-01-27
G. W. u. NOTES.

Kappa Alpha fraternity will give
a dance at the chapter house early
in February.
A Pitt of the University OF vir-
ginia, was q recent visitor at the
Kappa Alpha fraternity house.
Kappa Psi gave a dance recently
at the Dupont Studio in honor of its
recent initiates.
Jack Zerbe, of Kappa Psi. is re-
covering from a severe attack of
tonsilitis.
Delta Pi Chapter of Sigma Nu re-
Gently held a dance at the fraternity
house.
A. Lukeman, of Wesleyan Univer-
sity, and B. Singer, of Lafayette.
are living at the Sigma Chi fratern-
ity house while in Washington on
work for Uncle Sam.
Bill Gregg, Law School, ,'16, who
now is practicing law in Oklahoma,
recently paid brief visit to the
city.
Ken c. Pringle, Law School. '1s.
who now is stationed in New Yopk.
recently spent the week end at the
ZIG I'M iONSCs L1S OApNNNS ~ 81
abroad soon.
Earl Ruth, of Phi Sigma Kappa,
who recently enlisted in the Naval
Reserve. has left for the Norfolk
Navy Yard.
Charlie Hun, of Phi Sigma Kap-
pa, has enlisted in the flying sec
ton of the Aviation Corps. He win
leave for active duty within several
weeks.
A. Garrison, Of Tau Chapter Of
Phi Sigma Kappa, now is living at
the local fraternity house
Phi Sigma Kappa recently held an
enjoyable smoker at the fraternity
house,
Miss Margaret Shaw, of Sigma
Kappa, recently entertained at tea
at her home.
Miss Estelle Wells. from Rho
Chapter of Sigma Kappa, has en-
tered the ranks of government en-
ployes and has taken up her resi-
dence in Washington.
Miss Eva Kelley, of Sigma Kappa
has returned from a trip to Hart
ford, Conn, and New York City,
Miss Olive Taylor. -. is nov
The Washington herald., 1918-01-27
Modern Woodmen Of
America.

Information has been received that
f. E. Murphy, senior member of
the board of directors of the Modern
Woodmen. has just left the hospital
after an optical operation, from
which he has quite recovered. Mr..
Murphy. who has been a member of
the board of directors for many
years, was principally instrumental
in the establishment of the Woodmen
Sanatorium at Colorado Springs, Col
orado. and is at present representa-
tive Of this organization with the
Food Administration. The successful
operation is a source of much satis-
faction to his many friends in the
society.
The books and accounts of A. H.
Jaeger. clerk. and G. A Casey,
banker. of Central Camp. No. 160l5,
were examined by Special Auditor H.
C. Long on Monday night. A report
Of the auditors findings will be SUBJ
mitted to the camp as soon as prac-
ticable.
The latest isue of the publication
of the order endorses the views of
the Universal Military Training
League and urges the members Of the
Modern Woodmen to take such action
as will put them on record as favor
ing legislation for intensive military
training. In the membership of LOCO
600 men. there are many thousands
who would be affected by such a
plan.
Supreme Organizer Ralph E. John
son was the guest of A. r. Talbot
Camp, No. 1882. on Thursday night.
delivering an address OF much inn
portance to Modern Woodmen. In
cidentally attention was called to the
fact that 10000 members are now
serving the colors. Mr.. johnson has
visited many of the woodmen camps
in New Jersey. Delaware, and Mary
land in the past two weeks and is
closing visit to the East in the
camps Of the District.
The application of Lawrence S,
Cosgraves for membership was fav-
orably received. Ellery F. Belts, ad-
vised the camp that he has been ad-
mitted to- the Woodmen Sanatorium
at Colorado Springs, where he ex-
poets to remain for a short time,
Clerk J. K. Duncan reported that
Special Auditor John Jost has exam
ined his books and accounts covering
the past six months and also the ac-
counts Of Banker A. F. Dobrovolski
and had found them correct. Edward
w. Helsing, Of Roanoke, Virginia,
presented an application for transfer
and was adopted by the camp.
Announcement was made that Con-
gresham Reed, Of West Virginia. has
consented to address the camp on
present war conditions in the near
future. Samuel SwisSett. of Columbia
Camp spoke briefly. Samuel Kinds also
spoke and Harrison f. Shaw, of Gem
trail Camp. and A. F. Dobrowlski en-
tertained with dancing and vocal Sc
1ections.
Undaunted by heatless Monday.
West End Camp, No. 1883, met in
Pythian Temple with a good atten-
dance of members. Clerk c. E. Miller
was named representative of the camp
on the general membership commit
tee of the District. The direction Of
the camp's work in connection with
The Washington herald., 1918-01-27
SCENTS D. c. scheme
FOR rental PLUM
Representative McLemore Wants
District Armory Dealings Barred.

A resolution empowering the
House District Committee to inves-
tigate reports of a scheme among
real estate dealers to obtain the
armory of the District National
Guard for the purpose OF leasing It
to the government at high rates
was introduced in the House by Rep
resentative McLemore, OF Texas
THE rental paid for the army now
is $4,000 per year. and ] have It on
the best authority" said McLemore.
that IL these spectators secure
possession OF the building they will
be able to lease IL to the Treasury
Department at $4,000 per year. This
operation would cost the govern
ment $4,000 annually as long as
the lease existed and would be q
nice. fat plum for the schemers."
Aside from the money side OF the
question, Mr.. McLemore continued.
loss OF the armory would be serious.
Without II, he said, Il would be i'm
possible to organize a new National
Guard here, because Of the impossi-
bility of obtaining another building
suitable for such a purpose.
The resolution empowered the COM
mittee to call witnesses and papers foi
examination.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-27
Royal Neighbors of
America.

Myra B. Enright Camp. No. 7237,
increased it's membership on Fri
day night by the obligation of Mrs.
Ruth Taylor. At its meetings in
East Washington Hall, 81 Penn
sylvania avenue southeast, the camp
is making an effort to reach all
Royal Neighbors who are strangers
in the city. The camp. through its
entertainment committee. has ex-
tended a cordial welcome to visitors
to its sessions.
Mrs. Alice Duncan, though still
detained at Sibley Hospital, is max
ing satisfactory progress from her
illness.
The committee in charge OF ar
rangements for joint installation of
officers advised the camp that final
arrangements have been made.
Recorder Cora Riley, of Fidelis
Camp. Oracle Edna Mcmahon, and
Recorder Cora Irish. of Maple Camp,
were in attendance and entertained
with their remarks.
On Thursday night the officers
elect for 1918 of Fidelis, Myra b.
Enright, Maple and Martha McCaf-
frey Camp, will be Jointly INSTALL
ed at a meeting, to be held in the
National Capitol Bank Building, 316
pennsylvania avenue southeast, A.
r. Talbot Camp. Modern Woodmen,
having loaned it's hall for the oc-
casion.
State Supervising Deputy Ida ].
Swiggett and City Supervising
Deputy Martha McCaffrey are ex-
nRHfah "a
Will be open to the friends of the
members and a special invitation
Is extended to Royal Neighbors
strangers in the city. A program
or entertainment has been arrang-
ed and a pleasant evening is an
ticipated.
Myra B. Enright Camp, No. 1881.
meets Friday night at East WASH
ington Hall, 314 Pennsylvania ave-
nue. southeast.
Nellie T. Harmon. Maud Royse
ana Ida j. Swiggett have complet-
ed arrangements for the partici-
patton of Fidelis Camp, No. 6701, in
the joint installation of officers on
thursday night. Since the camp
changed its meeting place to the
Pythian Temple. the attendance of
members has increased and meet
ings OF special interest are now be-
ing held. The books and accounts
OF Recorder Maud w. Royse, and
Receiver Nettie T. Bell were ex-
amlned and found correct.
Martha McCaffrey Camp, at its
meeting Of Tuesday in Flynn's Hall,
completed arrangements for the in
staliation of its officers on Thurs
day night.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-27
Improved Order Of
Red Men.

sachem John Holzwart. Of osceola
Tribe, has announced the following
appointments for his term: First
sannap. s. w. CLANCY; second san
nap, ]. W. Carroll; guard of wig
wan, G. E. Custard; guard of for
est, c. Walthers; warriors, Messrs.
Sullivan, Ate, McCarry and Queen;
braves, Parks, Dean. Fawcett and
ChappelL
H. B. Cantwell, of Mattahoon
Tribe, No. II, of Wilmington, Del
aware. was a visitor and related
some very interesting events that
had taken place in his tribe lately.
Past Grand Sachem w. H. King
was taken suddenly i'll at the tribal
meeting of Seneca on last Friday
night and was assisted to his home
by Messrs. s. o. Storm and F. F.
Veehl. He has been confined to his
home, 1870 Fourth street southeast,
ever since, and would be pleased to
see any of the members.
The tribe has granted the request
of Redwing Tribe to confer the
adoption degree upon one or more
candidates. Sachem Coulter, of
Redwing, will head the delegation
that will assist in the work.
Lieut.. Charles ]. Bonner spent a
few days in the city last week
prior to reporting at Norfolk for
assignment and expects to go across
in a very short time. The member
ship wished him God-speed and a
safe return.
The committee on returns and re-
ports of the Great Council. consist
ing of ]. H. Yeabower. chairman;
]. d. Bragunier and George E. Gus
tard, and the committee on creden-
tials Of the Great Council, consist
Ing Of John /. Bunch. chairman; w.
H. Kerper and f. L. Lingle, will
meet at the home of the Great Chief
of Records J. B. Altman on next
Sunday, February 3. at $3.50 D. m.
Chairman l. H. Bergman, of the
COMMITTEES on arrangements, reports
everything in readiness for the ses-
sion.
The committee on degree Of Poca-
hontas, Past Great Sachem W. B.
Garner, ]. P. RAIDER and d. A. Har-
yey. are making a round of visits
to the various councils to acquaint
themselves with the respective
needs of each council so that they
may be able to make zcomprehen-
sive report to the Great Council
The Washington herald., 1918-01-27
Woodmen of the World.

The meeting of Alpha, Camp was
postponed last Monday night on ac-
count Of the heatless and HghtIess
night
Old Glory Camp held a meeting last
Tuesday night and judging from the
number of applications received, the
camp Is going to have some very in
teresting meetings in the near future.
Consul Commander Mcdonald was
all soverigns an invitation to Oak
camp the first Wednesday In February
when many new features in wooderaft
will be held.
Elm Camp at their last meeting re-
eclYed twenty-six new applications.
They initiated five candidates and
nave large number for the first
meeting in February.
Consul Commander Mcdonald was
reported sick. The following soverfgns
We're appainted to the committee on
the Corother's day campaign: Sover-
isns Eckloff, Sangston and Pratt.
The installation of officers was held
at National Camp. No. Il, on We'd
nesday. January 16. The clerk hav-
ing failed TO send the names. of the
officers to the publicity manager. the
The Washington herald., 1918-01-27
Knights Of Pythias.

LODGES.
Monday-Decatur. No. .. and Calanthe. No.
II, business
Tuesday-webster, No. z; Excelsior, No. III
Capital, No. "a. and Myrtle No. B. business.
Wednesday-Mo Vernon. No. 5. business
Friday-Syncusians, No. 10. business
PYTHIAN SISTERS.
Wednesday-Friendship Temple. No. ., busi-
ness
Frday-Rathboue Temple. No. 8. business.
Grand Chancellor Melick has re-
ceived a telegram from the Pythian
War Relief Committee requesting that
he convene the relief council Of this
domain this month for the purpose OF
inaugurating an active drive during
the month of February. and to for
ward all funds for war work on March
I. This work should enlist the sincere
cooperation of all members Of the
Pythian order, the grand chancellor
states, because of its noble and pa
triotic character.
In a letter to Past Grand Chancei-
lor John B. Dickman, Capt. George
Cressy, of Washington Company. No.
!, Uniform Rank, a member Of the
Balloon Corps at Fort Omaha, Nebr.,
sends greetings to his friends In the
order in this city.
o Mr.. Dickman has also received a
cheerful letter from Past Supreme
Chancellor Walter B. Richie, who re-
ceived serious injuries in an elevator
accident some time ago, in which he
states that he is much improved and
feels sure that his youth" will pull
him through. Mr.. Richie, who is one
of the most noted and able members
OF the fraternity, is a pioneer Of the
order.
The masquerade ball and exhibition
drill to be given by the degree team
Of Rathbone Temple, No. s. Friday,
February p, promises to be great
success. The following have been
named as a general committee: Mrs.
Blanche Sommers, John Prescott, Will
lam Johns, L. w. Coye, F. w. Mein-
niger, s. W. Wolfsheimer and George
Barkman, jr.
The following have been appointed to
represent Friendship Temple. No. 9,
on the ways and means committee OF
the Pythian order Of the District of
Columbia: Past Chief Adah Kimmel,
Past Grand Chief Elsie Vandervort
and Past Chief Addie Freeman.
AhO AOSdA tSlhpiCS TtCclNCu q
communication from Grand Chief Del
la Cherry, of Norfolk, Va, request
ing a donation Of 25 cents per men,
Der for the relief work for the SOL
diers.
The Past Chiefs Association was en-
tertained at its last meeting by Mrs.
Addie Freeman. Those present were
Past Grand Chiefs Ida Crown and
Elsie Vandervort and Past Chiefs
Lola Marks, Adah Kimmel, Roberta
Prescott, Margaret Coffin, Harriet
Dyer, Etoile Melick. Carrie Davis
Mary L. Mitchell and Ella Garner.
The organization will be entertained
at its meeting on February p by
Mrs. Della Nichols. The following
are the new officers Of the associa.
ton: Mrs. Ida Crown, president; Mrs
Della Nichols, vice president; Mrs
Etoile Melick. secretary and Mrs
Mary E. Mitchell, treasurer.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-27
Knights of Columbus.

Last Sunday the knights Of Co
lumbus Recreation Hall at Quantico
was formally dedicated. Rev. Fr.
Marchant, o. p, sang the mass, and
Bishop o'Connell. Of Richmond. de-
livered a stirring sermon. Monsignor
Thomas. pastor of st. Patrick's
Church, assisted. At 2 o'clock in the
afternoon, there was an interesting
program of speeches which was
throughly enjoyed by the huge body
of soldiers. Rev. NJ. Nlvers, the
Protestant chaplain at the post, spoke.
followed by the K. Of c. secretary in
charge of the hall. William Knowles
Cooper, general secretary OF the Y.
NJ C. A, made a stirring patriotic
speech, after which Brig. Gen. Le-
Jeune and Rev. FIR. Fitzgerald made
addresses. Arthur B. White In a
monologue. Denis E. Connell in songs
and selections by the post band COM
pleted the program.
On next Tuesday night Washington
Council will hold a social evening to
create a council soldiers fund. On
the program will be Mrs. William
Howard. soprano; Miss Caroline Man
ming, contralto; Miss Jennue Glennan,
accompanist; NJ Luke Fegan in
Scotch dialect songs; Charles Schoene-
man, violinist. accompanied by NJ.
Arthur McCreight; George O'Connor;
"Our George" After the musical pro-
gram there will be general dancing.
Last Tuesday evening at K Of C..
Hall a most interesting and instruc-
tive lecture on the Growth of Ma
tionalities Leading up to the Present
War" The lecturer was DR.. J..
Franklin Jameson, OF the Carnegie
Institute.
The Misses Estelle Murray. Martha,
Anna and Virginia Ford. Nina and
Charlotte Pairo, and. the Messrs.
Henry Dolan, Arthur z. White,
Murice Jarvis and s. Leo Mccarthy.
all members of X. of c. Dramatic
Club are taking prominent parts in
the production by the Jesuit Fathers
OF st. Aloysius and the solemn pas
sion play: THE Slopes of Galway"
Arthur B. White Is directing the plsr-
ers, and John F. Luitich is general
manager. Denis Z. Connell will su-
| pervise the mounting Of the play and
the electrical and mechanical effects.
1t is the plan of FIR. Duarte. the lead
| ing spirit in the production, to have
a performance every Sunday even
ing during lent, as a fitting prepara-
| ton for Holy Week.
This afternoon at Westminster. Nd.
there will be inaugurated In that dis
trict a membership campaign. Among
those on the entertainment program
will be Denis Z. Connell. of Spald-
ing. Council Charles W. Dnrr. master
OF the Fourth Degree. is expected to
make an address.
Last Friday evening a meeting was
held OF the State deputy. district
deputies. grand knights and financial
secretaries of the councils of this
jurisdiction at which meeting definite
plans were outlined for the participa-
tion by the members Of the order in
the campaign for the sale of War
Savings Stamps.