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The Prescott daily news., 1918-02-22
Catchinu Monkeys.

The well-known habit of monkeys to initiate the actions of man is cleverly utilized by wild-animal catchers in talk ing the agile, climbing creatures cap- tive, says Popular Mechanics Maga- zine. The hunters method Is to walk about for some time within sight of the wild monkeys, wearing short boots. Then the boots are taken off and gum Is placed in their bottoms after which the men withdraw from the scene. Be fore long the curiosity of the initiative watchers in the trees gets the better of their caution and they descend and start to try on the boots, whereupon they discover that the footwear cannot be removed and, being unable to climb, are easily captured.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-02-22
aocry ROAD FOR BOoTLEGGERs

Those lawless ones who have seen :. .ho recent decision of the Supreme .n..rt ,n vi of Arkansas new opportunities :, e0' ,,orev-making through the un- ~. ~, ..;.tocratic but highly remuneratlve susiness s of bootlegging will be jolted sv the news that the federal govern V .rt intends to step in to help in the M ..forcement of the liquor laws.
 '' n,itod States marshals have not , :. allowed to search baggage on .r.irs entering the state from wet territory, but under present plans this ,r;,l he done under proper warrant of ,.rw A marshal will be directed to search the baggage on train No. - railroad. A few searches and seizures under this plan will hiring the drouth back to Arkansas.
 News of the proposed action by the federal government is good news to Arkansas. where the prohibitory laws hovo been so we'll enforced that drunkenness and even tippling with mt drunkenness has been reduced to
The Prescott daily news., 1918-02-22
JANETS IMPULSE By MILDRED WHITE.
Copyright

Janet sat in her dismal orderly room upon the upper floor of Mrs. Hopkins rented apartments. She sighed. looking out on the heavy snowstorm which turned the early afternoon to dusk. How different, how woefuly different her life had become in one short year. Then, there had beo1 the cozy home With father, now, she was alone.
 It was always at this time of the New Year that the chosen few had made jolly house party in Lucretia Newell's stately home among the coun- try hills. Lucretia had been college sister and her intimates thereafter were remembered with the annual in- vitation. What anticipated times of delightful excitement those visits had been! Lucretia's elder bachelor broth- CT was tireless entertaining host, and his friend-quick rebellious tears filled Janet's eyes, at the memory of John Newell's friend. Like the rest he had forgotten How carelessly they had allowed her to drift away from them, those gay carefree people; and upon her. own sea of misfortune Janet had been too busy to recall herself to their selfish minds.
 Johns friends name was often In the papers. Only last week there had been notice of his departure for the South; we'll, why should he remember few days in a hillside country a stolen kiss at parting? Janet was glad that the miles stretched between, glad that in the separating gulf their different stations made, he might not know that she still remembered. The others would be there no doubt this wintry afternoon, making merry to- gether in the great house upon the hill. Janet jumped up suddenly, her eyes shining with impulsive purpose. Why not go to them?
 With cheeks aglow the girl drew from the clothes-press her fur cloak, relic of more prosperous times. Be heath it she could wear her little white summer frock, the black woolen must be discarded. Like the old-time Janet
 
 she felt, as she hurried down the steep stairs; the fve-thirty for Hillcrest would be almost due. She reflected gazing from the blurred car window that it might have been wiser to have telephoned her coming, but taking them by surprise, would after all suit better her present mood.
 It was rather discouraging not to find Old Ben, the driver, watching. His had been the task of meeting all trains No other vehicle, it was evident, hao ventured out into the storm. Vaguely apprehensive of disappointment the girl turned up the warm collar of hel cloak, and pushed her way through roadside drifts. Here and there D light
The Prescott daily news., 1918-02-22

twinkled; the b at house was still some distance away. Almost she was tempted to turn back and seek shelter in the station, but the thought of the great log fireplace in the tower room with its circle of dear familiar faces, gave her fresh courage to press on. Tie house was not illuminated as though for guests. The light showing through the glass door was softly sub dued. Janet heard her summoning ring echo into silence, but there was no response. Hopefully she made her way to the rear entrance. Here all was darkness.
 Dlsheartened she came back, past tho side iron spiral stairway. No, there high from the tower room came welcoming gleam. With fast beat ing heart she slowly ascended the icy stair. She would open the door and slip in among them, weary little ghost from their past. The door was difficult to open, but unlocked as she expected. When had Hillcrest people thought of locked doors? Then Janet entered the room. As of old, the log fire burned cheerily-nearby stood the same fireside chair, but the comfort able big room was vacant. Perplexed she passed down the halls. Silence mer her everywhere. Then because tho storm still swept without, because there seemed nothing else to do, Janet threw aside her fur coat.
 Porter Holden was that same night disgusted with life. This new year seemed to have begun with less prom ise than the other Last year, at least he had known dreams of happiness, though their fulfillment was never to be. With each bafiling step of his re- turn to the old Newell mansion, his , thoughts reverted to the bright-faced girl, who had made his last stay there so pleasant. And she had vanished from them all-forever. John Newell had coaxed him hack to the vacant old place tonight-he had just left John at the agents. Old Ben would have lights and fires going, John had said, so Holden made his way up the spiral stair. The door yielded more easily this time, and the man stood for a moment blinking his bewildered eyes.
 In the light of the fire sat white clad girlish figure, her red lips parted wonderingly.
 "You?" she breathed.
 ''I am not going to speak" Holden 1 said slowly, flor if you are vision, you will vanish"
 "Not vision," Janet answered, "a spirit perhaps returned for night to the scenes of her joyous past"
 The man came forward abruptly. "I read of your marriage in the papers shortly after you left here,' he said. May I give tardy wish for your hap piness?"
 "That was-my cousin, of the same name," Janet explained.
 Gan 1t be?" he said, his eyes shin. Ing. Suddenly she put forth her hands. "So that-is what you thought, Porter Holden" she asked, land that is why you stayed awayT
The Prescott daily news., 1918-02-22

This is registration week for women and all are requested to sign at the Red Cross work rooms in Scott's Hall.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-02-22

Norris Exquisite Candies, always fresh on ice at Guthrie's.
Evening star., 1918-02-24

playsr-plano Just Installed.
Plans were made last wo60s0day
evening TO organize q uniformed team
Of Foresters under Chief Forester
Majors.
lumbus. Ohio, gave a talk before West
End Camp, No. 12o89. Monday night.
Consul H. M. Gilman announced plans
for the year. DR.. J. X. Duncan, clerk Of
A. r. Talbot Camp, and District Deputy
Henry II. Millard- made addresses. An
entertainment was voted for the next
meeting, March 3, and C. E. Miller, Mar
tin T. Webb. Daniel Webster, e. A.
FarQuhar and Max Rosenthal were in
tin T. Webb and c. E. Miller also made
remarks.
Central Camp, No. 16015, Friday night,
decided to hold an open meeting March
8. Fred w. Darlington. o. D. Coan, DR..
John w. Sutherin, John w. Cross, A.
II. Jaeger, c. J. Beck and DR.. Thomas
Linville were appointed to provide en-
tertainment and refreshments. The
membership committee outlined q cam
paign for new members with two teams
and c. J. Beck and DR.. John w. Suth-
erin as leaders. The policy of maintain
ing standing committees was aban-
doned and all committees discharged.
The question of obtaining additional re-
gala was considered. Remarks were
made by DR.. Thomas Linville, Past Con-
suls James A. Moody and H. c. Long.
Fred W. Darlington and A. H. Jaeger.
J. Z. Mcfarland, stationed in or near
Paris, wrote of conditions and inclosed
a number of pictures. Nineteen men,
bers of the camp now serve Uncle Sam.
refreshments were served.
Evening star., 1918-02-24
NOTES OF ART AND ARTISTS

but the drawings were made from .
sheer love of beauty. . delight In line
and desire to set down the exquisite
curves of the human form and repro
duce the facinating folds into which
fall choice draperies. One of the draw
ings is of a bed with clothes thrown
back from which an occupant has late
ly arisen. There is freshness and charm
and interest in the way this artist has
set these things forth, making mani
fest an intangible beauty which in all
probability would escape the notice OF
any with less trained eye and sensitive
perception.
The collection was shown at the Pan
ama-Pacific exposition and a portion OF
it has been exhibited at the Pennsylva-
mia Academy of the Fine Arts. The
general public may not find 1t engag-
ing, but to the student of art 1t will
undoubtedly have very genuine inter-
est.
About the same time that the Hamil-
sculpture-smau bronzes-by Phimister
Proctor will be exhibited in the Cor
coran Gallery of Art
To Mr.. proctors credit, il will be
remembered, stand the buffaloes which
ornament the approaches to the q
Street bridge and the tigers on the
Piney Branch bridge. Among his other
notable " orks ere "Panthers." in Pros
pect Park, brooklyn, and Tigers, at
Princeton.
Mr.. Proctor was born in Ontario.
Canada. He has studios now in New
York and in Pendleton. Ore. He has
made a speciality of animals and has
studied his subjects. as far as possible
at first hand.
A comprehensive exhibition of e. c.
Tarbelrs paintings will open tomorrow
in the Knoedler Gallery. in New York.
Approximately thirty paintings will be
included in the catalogue, among which
will be Josephine and Mercie." owned
Evening star., 1918-02-24
Woman S Benefit Association.

The February meeting Of the Officers
Club will be held in the hall at 7th and
streets northwest Tuesday evening.
This will be the last meeting which
Mrs. Mabel T. Blake, deputy supreme
commander, will attend. as she has re-
signed to join her husband. Mai. Charles
Blake of the Canadian sth Battalion.
Mrs. Nellie c. U. Heppert, supreme
lieutenant commander, from Ohio, will
attend this meeting. and any interested
member is invited.
Liberty Union. No. 6, moved back to
Pythian Temple and celebrated the
event Monday night with roast tur-
key banquet. The honor guests were Mrs.
Mabel S. Blake and Mrs A. NJ Walsh
Mrs. Blake gave a farewell addrc SIS, as
she is leaving to Join her husband. Mai.
Blake. in Canada. where she expects
to make her home. Mrs. Welsh also
made her farewell address, as she e.
poets to- leave for South Dakota. Mrs.
Blake was presented with pink silk
hose: Mrs. Welsh. with a basket of
carnations: Mrs. Gregory, the past com
mander. silver cracker and cheese
plate; Mrs. Shafer. cracker and pre-
serves plate. and Mrs. Weeks, white
kid gloves, in appreciation of the past
years services. The meeting night was
changed to the first and third Mondays
Evening star., 1918-02-24
United Order of Golden Cross

Nelson Conover, past commander of
Goodwill Commandery, No. 81, who fell
on the ice some time ago. breaking his
hip. it is reported, is now able to leave
his bed at the John Dickson Home.
Supreme Herald Mary A. Dow, who also
has been suffering as the result of a
fall on slippery pavement. is reported
recovered.
Grand Herald Henry Fowler, who was
In the first conscription. has been trans
ferred to duty as field clerk.
Grand Commander Allen, assisted by
Jacob B. Derrick and w. A. Bevard, re-
Gently installed Anna G. Bevard as finan-
cial keeper of, records. Herbert p Yeaton
as herald and Josephine Helff as war
der of Goodwill Commandery, No 81
Asaph Dodge has been elected prelate
and will be installed at the March
meeting, when an entertainment will
be given in charge of Grace NJ. Good
hart, Miranda S. Allen, DR.. w. A. Be-
ward and Apnie c. Allen. the new COM
mittee on the >>good of the order, of
which Emylie M. Law ". NJ. C) is
chairwoman ex-officio.
Most of the local Communicates are
using brief patriotic service addition
to their ritualistic work.
Evening star., 1918-02-24
a visit to wabash Council, No. 3. =. p.
A., Of Baltimore. an allied organization,
tomorrow evening.

Mount Vernon Council. No. 10, upon
the invitation Of the Joint committees
of the Daughters Of the American Rev.
olution, the Sons Of the Revolution ana
the Sons Of the American Revolution
attended the public celebration Of
washington's birthday at the Sunday
Tabernacle.
Capital Council, No. IS, has received
new uniforms for the drill team. The
members are showing much interest IN
the state council visitation to Wabash
Council. No. 3. of Baltimore. Monday
evening, February 25.
Reports from the different councils,
it is said. indicate that State Councillor
Walker will be accompanied by at
least one hundred members. Those who
attend the visitation will assemble at
18th and H streets northeast, not later
than o'clock pm.
All who have badges have been re-
quested to wear them.
Star Spangled Banner Council, No. 8,
had its annual visitation Friday even
ing with every subordinate council Of
the District represented. Deputy Ma
tional Councillor Maurice Peabody was
master of ceremonies and delivered an
address of welcome. National Councillor
John H: Noyes of Plaiston, N. H, and
Junior Past National Councillor C. B.
Webb of Statesvilke, N. c., were the
orators of the evening. Others who
made addresses were J. C. Mansfield of
Durham, N. c.; Past Councillors Slagle,
Colburn and James Elliott of Andrew
Jackson Council, No. s: Past National
Representative Chas. Magill, Past Coun-
cilor Gorbet and C. L. Embery of Star
Spangled Banner Council No. 8; Past
councillor Edward D. Schwenk of Mount
Vernon Council. No. 10; Past Councillor
served.
Evening star., 1918-02-24
National Union.

Potomac Council Monday evening at
Pythian Temple initiated three candi-
dates. Many were present to witness
the consolidation of Census Council with
Potomac Council An address of well
Frank E. Ferguson. Ex-President Bar
rows of Census Council responded. ].
E. Borland, secretary of the cabinet,
represented Senate President Edward
]. Smejkal of Chicago in the consolida-
tion ceremony. Speaker W. D. Clark
presented each of those in attendance
with war savings stamp in connection
with an address requesting the MEM
bers to do their share by purchasing
thrift stamps.
Congressional Council at Typograph-
ical Temple Tuesday evening initiated
one candidate. and President Lanham
be unable to confer the degree at Nc
Kinley Council on the 22d. because of
the serious illness of Elmer Johnson
it's captain. Speaker c. H. Sherwood
promised an entertainment at each
meeting during the year. Addresses
were made also by Vice President j. B.
Hayes and U. S. J: Dunbar.
At the meeting of National Council
Thursday evening President e. c. Ford
who is now serving his thirtieth term
as president of the council. was con-
graduated in a number of addresses.
Mckinley Council Friday evening ini-
tiated several candidates. the ceremony
being conducted by Jesse B. X. Lee, as
sisted by Vice President O'Brien. Speak
er Stahl was directed to make arrange
ments for the annual summer excur-
sion given by Mckinley Council for the
benefit of the wives and children of
the members. Chesapeake Beach will
probably be the place selected.
Evening star., 1918-02-24
Modern Woodmen of America

A. R. Talbot Camp. No. 1872. was
host to ESQ members and friends Thurs
day evening, when a large number of
men in uniform were special guests.
The following program presented by
the Excelsior Dramatic Club included
patriotic opening remarks by District
Deputy H. H. Millard: banjo selections,
Mr.. Kidwell: speciality. Mr.. Hennings;
songs, Miss Helen Reed: nonsense, Miss
]. H. Anderson; tenor solo, Maurice P.
Fitzgerald; "a Bit of Wit" Win H.
Bright: tramp violinist, Charles Claus
Virginia Judge" Fred c. Parker;
America" by the audience. Ice cream
and cake were served and dancing fol-
lowed with music by Miss Katherine
Cowles. George Cowles, Miss Sweeney
and Miss Hoffman.
Washington Camp. No. 11464, will
held "get-together" meeting at it's
hall. 7th and I streets northwest,
Wednesday evening. Members are in
vited to bring their families and
friends. as an extensive program of
entertainment has been arranged
Representative Dan T. Stephens of
Nebraska, a member Of the congress
sional party which visited the battle
front in Europe recently, will give
f1rst-hand Information Of what is
actually taking place on the western
front In France. -'
Following the program there viii
b dancing. with music by the new
Evening star., 1918-02-24
Jr. O. u. A. M.

Edward J. Ross Council, No. 26. We'd
nesday evening purchased SIS worth of
"smileage" books for enlisted soldiers
in the various cantonments. The coun-
ell has twelve. members in the United
States service. After a brief session the
council adjourned to enable it's mem-
bers to attend the visitation Of the
State Council officers to Potomac Valley
Forge Council, No. 80.
State Councillor C. w. Walker and his
staff visited Potomac-Valley Forge
Council, No. 32. Wednesday evening.
After the usual official business the
doors were opened to the friends of the
order and the following program was
presented: Address of welcome by
Past Councillor H. s. Stowe. piano selec-
tions by Ellsworth Rue. address, PA
triotism," by John Prender of America
Jefferson Council. No. 12, and orches-
trian selections in charge Of Prof. j. 8.
Thiemeyer. H. e. Chrisman was the
master Of ceremonies.
State Councillor Walker announced
that arrangements had been made for
Evening star., 1918-02-24

tine party. The committee ON war
savings stamps, Noble Grand Mrs.
Josephine Daily, chairman, and Vice
Grand Grace Delaney. secretary. start
ed the drive for selling war stamps.
The lodge took the first $50 worth sold.
The lodge also decided, in the future,
on the first meeting night Of the month,
to confer the degrees and to hold
social on the second meeting night. The
lodge at present meets in Pythian Tenn
pie the second and fourth Thursdays.
Naomi Lodge. No. 1, met Monday
evening, with many visitors present.
Grand Master John T. Humphreys adj
dressed the lodge on the war savings
stamps and certificates. and advised
self denial and thrift among the MEM
bership. The lodge purchased some
savings stamps and organized Its men,
bers for vigorous campaign.
Josie Ison of Dorcas Lodge, No. 4.
will give "heart social at her home.
1920 G street northeast. thursday. The
last social was held at the home OF
Noble Grand Annie Linstrum last
Thursday, A large crowd was present
to spend an evening of enjoyment. Re-
fit socially is derived from these events,
it is said, as they bring the new and
old members closer together. Annette
Emery, who has been ill at the Sibley
Hospital for five weeks, is reported
improved and expects to return to her
home in another week. Elsie Boyce
is reported at her home with a broken
ankle. Both are active members OF the
lodge
Evening star., 1918-02-24
independent O OrderRechabites

Jehu Tent. No 22. Tuesday night ini-
tiated two and received one new mem
Der by transfer card from Standfast
Tent, Maryland. A large attendance
included visitors from Eagle, Advance,
Harmony, Jackson and South Washing
ton tents, High Tent Chief Ruler Charles
T. Carroll and High Tent Secretary
John c. Moore. The High Tent chief
ruler was the speaker of the evening
and he was followed by the High Tent
secretary, who gave a talk on what the
order is doing in Ohio and Michigan.
Refreshments were served.
Next Tuesday night Messrs. Langley
and Miller will celebrate their second
anniversary as mepbers and promise
good time to all who attend 4 special
program has been prepared for the oc-
casion and refreshments will be served.
There will be an initiation in Jack
son Tent, No. 1876. Friday night. when a
visit is expected from Jehu Tent. Jack
son Tent claims it will win the banner
this quarter for new members. A COM
mittee was appointed to arrange for an
entertainment. At the last meeting Wis,
itors were present from South Wash
ington and Onward tents. The speaker
of the evening was Charles H. Bean.
The tent committee decided to serve no
refreshments until Food Administrator
Hoover says it is proper to do so.
Evening star., 1918-02-24
G. P. o.

Appointments, separations. promo
tions etc. in the government printing
Office for week ending Wednesday last
are:
Appointments-Harry F. Ismer. mes
senger. reinstated; Chester S. Mont
gomery and Charles Zimmerman,
emergency messenger boys; Robert l..
Booth, Milton A. Edelin,. Jonn E. Multi
kin, William A. Price, Henry F. Cop
land. Bernard P. Jewett and Charles A.
T. Chase. emergency skilled 1aborers;
Richard Perkin. John T. Cole. Aaron
Garner. Winston Holland and Charles
H. Thomas. temporary unskilled labor
ers; William B. Hines Philip F. Worde.
Ernest T. Williams and Norman H.
Hedgeman. probational skilled labor
ers: Miss Isabelle L. Davis and Miss
Kathryn sE. Powell, probational clerks;
Fred H. Chaffee. emergency bookbind-
er: Lo1o P. Armentrout. probational
pressman; William ]. Grafton, proba-
tional machinist; Walter l.. Redfeld,
Gus ]. Schminke. Percy l. Lowd. Burke
Taylor and Ernest c. Mann, probational
linotype operators.
Separations-Morris c. Russell and
Russell Mack1ey. emergency messenger
boys, resigned; John White. unskilled
laborer, resigned; Harry H. Lee. Yoder
H. Witherspoon. Victor B. Wheat
ley. emergency skilled laborers, resign
ed: Spencer D. Franklin and Edgar
White, probational skilled laborers. re-
signed; Mrs. Marie E. Anderson. proba-
tional skilled< laborer. resigned: Harry
c. Burke. deliveryman. resigned; John
w. Draper and Thomas A. Bligh. ma
chine helpers. resigned; Guy E. Killian.
helper. resigned; Serene G. Winn.
emergency monotype keyboard opera
tor. resigned: Charles A. Kelley, emer-
gency linotype operator. resigned;
James A. Woulfe. James w. Hyde and
Charles W. F'lemister, emergency COM
positors, resigned.
Promotions, etc.-Mrs. Mary W.
Woulfe, charwoman at $3.50 per annum
to cleaner at $500 per annum.
Charles F. King, emergency messen-
ger boy at $375 per annum to emer-
gency messenger boy at $420 per an
mum.
William A. Noel. temporary messenger
boy at $420 per annum to temporary
messenger boy at $500 per annum.
Miss Helen L. Brandenhurg, skilled