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The Washington herald., 1920-02-15
Govt. Printing Office

Recent designations include Ar
thur B. Baker. John v. Brann.
Frank j. Kaeser and Robert s.
Weir, compositors: william S. Hen
men. comppter; Thomas j. Groggan,
stereotyper; Frank w. McQuaid,
linotype OPERATOR: David r. Max
well and Perry II. Orem, pressmen; !;
William P. Irving, helper: Miss
Lillian J. Crockett. cataloguer; Ed
ward Hayes. messenger; Thornton
w. Hyson and John Hawkins. lab
orers.
John Getz. Of the machine shop.
is in a serious condition with dou-
BILE pneumonia.
Charles L. Young. Samuel H. Bell,
Edward P. Stanley and Mrs. Sarah
c. Cromlein have returned to the
proofroom after being absent on
account of illness.
Robert Berry. pressman. has been
called to his home in Baltimore by
the death OF a relative.
Frederick c. Teichman. machine
operator in the night pressroom. has
been suffering from injuries re-
ceived in a train wreck.
James A. Carter has returned to
the linotype section after a long
illness
Misses Mary E. Frazier. Mildred
Pickett and Matte B. Wyne. of the
machine sewing room. left yester-
day to spend two weeks in Florida.
Capt. Coakley's Limos took one
game from the Stars in the duck
pin contest Tuesday night.
Lemuel C. Richards has returned
to duty after two weeks illness.
Rev. Edward Bridwell. of Del
T.has. Kan. is visiting his brother.
Charles w. Bridwell. Of the proof
room. the first time the brothers
have met in thirty years.
| At the concert today Albert z.
Lang will sing and J. A. Paddle
ford will give a reading in honor
| of Lincoln's birthday.
/ Funeral services for William j.
McEvoy, night superintendent, who
died Wednesday, will be held at the
residence this morning at . O'Clock.
William S. Hennon, of the COM
! putting section. who has been i'll
several months. has resigned.
Daniel L. Samson was stricken
with paralysis at his home We'd
! nesday.
James w. Butcher, jr.. has return
ed to his desk in the pamphlet bind
4
fering fYom nervous breakdown.
William H. Cornish, Of the proof
room. has been called to New Jer-
sey on account of OF the illness of
his mother.
Jerome Crawford, of the monotype
section, resigned Thursday and left
Immediately for Los Angeles.
Joe Ahern, of the machine shop,
has been confined in Garfield Hospi-
| tai two weeks.
Elmer Johnson is at WORK in the
electrotype foundry after illness
with influenza.
Harman Dempsey has returned to
his desk in the proofroom after two
months illness.
Ellis Hughes has been absent
from the carpenter shop several
weeks because of illness.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-15
American Mechanics

On February IL. 1890. Andrew
Jackson Council. No. 6, Jr. o. L. A.
NJ. will hold a class initiation of
about one hundred members. Mem
bers are invited to be present that
evening to witness the ceremony,
with refreshments. New drill team
uniforms will be worn for the first
time on this occasion. The council
has appointed the following COM
mittee, on the entertaining of the
members and new candidates: II. B.
Rollison. chairman: J. Is. Pote, G.
w. Sanders, ]. Roberts. and William
NJ. LsRoach. The committee has
been instructed to send a special
invitation to each of the four hun
dred members. now on the councils
role, to attend this class initiation.
on February "a. at the Masonic
Temple. Ninth and F streets north
west. third floor.
On Thursday evening last, Mount
Vernon Council. No. 10, conferred
the degrees OF Virtue, Liberty and
Patriotism upon Messrs d. R. White.
william E. Green, r. c. Cooper. w.
E. Cooper, II. l. wiessner. E. r.
Marks. and c. H. Klotz. The initia-
tion was put on the floor OF the
council, under the direction of Cap
tain John e. smsllwood and his
drill team and, Deputy National
Councillor A. c. Columbus, as the
initiatory councillor. Two spplica-
tions were received for membership.
The Oriental Court will be staged
the third meeting night in this
month when there will be about
twelve candidates who will receive
the second degree of Juniorism. The
new councillor has appointed the
following members upon the enter
tainmcnt committee: John A. Hsr-
gett. chairman. Millsrd @. Yost.
treasurer; James 7. Conner. L Rob-
erts, Richard Umbau, J. L. Swain,
and George A Cohili. Secretary Of
eomnittee-
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Dept. Of Justice

Christopher B. Garnett. Washing
ton attorney, has been appointed
special assistant attorney to the At
torney General, for the preparation,
argument and presentation OF the
case of Pueblo of Santa Rosa VS.
The Secretary of the Interior" in
the Supreme Court of the District
of Columbia.
A H. Semes has been promoted
from law clerk to special assistant
to the Attorney General in the case
of ~. S. vs. Equitable Surety Com
pany."
Lincoln r. Clark. assistant coun-
sci of the Shipping Board. has been
designated as special assistant to
the Attorney General to serve In
connection with several cases
brought against the government In
which the Shipping Board is in
terested.
Harold Harper, special assistant
to the United States attorney of the
District of Columbia, has resigned
Russell Hardy. law clerk. has been
promoted to the position OF United
States attorney.
Peter Kasius. stenographer in the
ONCE of the Attorney General. has
resigned.
Miss Helen Wright has been GER
tief1d by the Civil Service Commits
sion for appointment to the position
of stenographer in the Department
Walter NJ. Twombly. special en-
ploye of the department, has re-
signed his position.
William !. Holton. chief messen-
ger of the Court of Claims. has re-
signed.
Clifton v. Edwards has been ap-
pointed special assistant to the At
torney General in the Marconi wire
less case.
Marona Wittgraefe. clerk in the
ONCE OF the Attorney General. has
resigned his position. effective to-
day.
Victor H. Dodge has been ap-
pointed a clerk on the temporary
rolls of the department.
Helena Pray. temporary clerk. has
been certified for probational ap-
pointment by the Civil Service
Commission
George A. Connolly has been ap-
pointed a special assistant to the
Attorney General. to have charge
of cases involving violations of the
national banking laws. His head
quarters will be in Washington.
d. c.
D. NJ. Kelleher. of Pennsylvania,
has been appointed a special as
Instant to the Attorney General.
Dennis ]. Murphy has been pro-
NOTED from the position of fireman
in the Court of Claims Building to
- - Il
william /. Holton, resigned.
J. Bradley Tanner has been ap-
pointed chief clerk of the CSurt of
Claims. vice Samuel Putnam, de-
ceased.
Josephine H. Janney, clerk in the
once of the Attorney General, has
resigned.
Frederick G. Macdonald, formerly
of the War Risk Bureau, has been
appointed to a temporary position
in the department.
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Commerce Department

Clifford Hastings. chief OF the ap-
pointment division, Is on a visit to
Richmond. Va. for a few days.
Robert s. Waters. Of the chief clerks
ONCE, has returned to duty after a
long illness.
Helen McNutt. OF the appointment
division. is away on sick leave.
Frank T. Greenawalt, of the appoint
ment division, has been confined to
his home during the past week with
influenza
Margaret F. Cochrane, Of the chief
clerks ONCE. is confined to her home
with grip.
George F. McInturff. jr.. assistant
chief clerk of the department, has re-
turned to his desk after several days
illness.
The following employees were pro-
NOTED during the week: Ralph B.
Bronson, stock and shipping section
Thomas R Stewart. chief clerks Of
fice; Joel G. .Bodine. jr.. Thelma C.
Ager. and Julian r. Boyd. division of
Loretta A. Shea. appoint
ment division: Muriel NJ. Anglers and
Ethel N. Phillips, disbursing ONCE.
Darius Prather has been reinstated
as clerk in the disbursing ofiee.
Walter A. Lyons has been appointed
clerk in the division of publications.
John C. Garland. cabinetmaker, has
returned to work after several days
sickness.
Oscar W. Reynolds has been appoint
ed clerk in the bureau lighthouses.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-15
Modern Woodmen of
America
HINGTICd

At an open meeting of A r.
Talbot Camp. No. 1872. a large
gathering of Wpodmen and their
friends were entertained by a dele
CATION of soldiers from Walter
Reed Hospital in an athletic exhi-
bition and by A. c. Land. an ac-
State Deputy William McCaffrey
and District Deputy John w. Suth-
erin addressed the gathering. Thir-
teen applications for membership
were received. Visitors were pres
ent from Central and West End
camps. Light refreshments were
served.
The members of West End Camp,
No 1859. in regular session on
Monday night in Pythian Temple
were entertained by debate on
the prohibition question. prominent
e>ponents of both sides giving
their views. State Deputy Will
lam McCaffrey. District Deputy
John w. Sutherin and A. f. Shoe
maker spoke on the good of the
orG"r. News was received of the
death oi DR.. J. II. Rutledge. for
man. years in charge of the Wood
men Sanitarium at Colorado
Springs. DIR. RutledEe was pro-
cerding to Honolulu for a we'll
earned vacation and was stricken
with influenza in San Francisco.
where his death occurred. Wood
craft loses an eminent authority on
tuberculosis and a friend of thou
sands of the members.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-15
Daughters of America

On Friday evening. Loyalty Council,
No. lS, the baby counciI'' of the Dis
trict of Columbia. conferred the de-
grees OF Loyalty, Love and Patriotism
upon Mrs @. E. Noyes and Mrs.
Charles Garretson. the two candidates
for the evening. Considering the in
clement weather and the illness of
several members of the degree team.
the initiation was placed upon the
floor of the council in a most credit
able manner, with State Deputy Mrs.
Clara A Rock. as the inititory coun-
cilor. and under the direction Of Mr..
Charles r Owens, acting drillmaster.
One application was received for
membership. The council was honor
ed by the presence OF Mr.. T. Ashby
Flynn and G. A. Cohill. Of Golden
Rule Council. No. 10: Past Councillor
Mrs. Julia DeLano, former deputy of
the council. and Miss Beatrice
Schwenk. of Temple Council. No. 9,
who made brief remarks. The ladies
served hot coffee and sandwiches.
The council will also hold its regular
social night the third meeting night
in this month.
Mizpah Council. No. 8, has installed
lne lOlOWlnE CmceTS. Junior past
councillor. Susie Thomas; associate
junior past counsellor. Mrs. Lille Mil
stead; councillor. Emma Lovett; asso-
ciate councillor. C. A. Veitch: vice
councillor, Carrie Kunzig: associate
vice councillor, Cora Keys: warden.
Cora Marcy: conductor. Mary Bauer:
inside sentinel, Gertrude Keys: out
side sentinel, Annie LcissIer; trustee.
Is months. ]. w. Milstead. Jesse
Veitch. lately returned from overseas.
has returned TO his council and has
been appointed captain of the drill
team. The council held a Valentine
dance Tuesday night. Mrs. M Ger
trude Veitch. chairman OF the good Of
the order committee, reported the rum
mage sale held ecently by the council
to have been a great success. The
council is also working hard for the
Victory Drive"
The net visitation of the State coun-
cilor, Mrs. NJ Rosella Cole. and her
stan Of officers is scheduled to Good
will Council, No. Is, Monday night.
March ].
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/. O.. o. F.

Salem Lodge. No. %. having made
a splendid showing last year, ap-
pears determined to make 1870 even
better by increased activity and
determined individual effort. This
lodge possesses a splendid degree
team capable of rendering the de-
grees in a very impressive manner.
Golden Rule Lodge, No. zl, is
loaded UP with degree work. Seven
candidates are now on tbeir way
through the several degrees. The
second degree will be the next in
order Tuesday evening. February IL,
and it will be well worth seeing.
Metropolis Lodge, No. Is, which
meets every Friday evening in Odd
Fellows Temple. Seventh street
northwest, expects a general revival
of interest under. the leadership OF
Noble Grand Robert H. zier. A
cordial invitation to all members OF
the order TO attend their meetings
is extended.
Beacon Lodge. No. Is. will give an
all-star smoker on Friday evening.
February 20, in Odd Fellows Temple,
4ls Seventh street northwest, to
which all Odd Fellows and their
male friends are cordially invited.
The following well-known Washing
ton talent will appear: Paul Grove,
humorist; Rev. Hugh T. Stevenson.
orator, who will deliver an address
on George Washington: Edwin CAL
low, author and creator of Tony,
the Barber" will show trouble be-
tween Banan Da Johnse and Carl
Maysa Da Underslung Pitch. The
evening will be full OF keen enjoy
ment for everyone. Several mem
bers of nearby Maryland and vir-
ginia lodges have promised to be
present.
The Grand Encampment of this
jurisdiction met in annual session
on Tuesday evening. February 3,
when regular business was trans
acted. after which the following Of
fcers for the ensuing year were
elected: w. b. Berlin. grand
patriarch: w. W. Adams. grand high
priest: Guy F. Glossbrenner, grand
I senior warden; f. l.. Dunn, grand
scribe; W. B. Randall, grand treas
urer: b. b. Walden, grand marshall /:
Sidney l. Smith, grand junior war
den; w. +. lawson grand inside
sentinel; c. W. Cuthbertson, grand
outside sentinel. The session was
well attended and lively interest
was manifested. This was the first
session under the new law providing
for but one session a year
A number of candidates will receive
the royal purple degree in Magenenu
Encampment. No. 4. Monday even
ing, February l6. If you want to
see this degree exemplifed by the
best all-star team in this jurisdic-
ton be present at this session.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-15
The Grotto

Monarch Charles A. Stevens has is
sued an unusually attractive circular
announcing the first ceremonial of
his administration to be held at Old
Masonic Temple on the evening of
March .. The program is crowded
with good things. The ceremonial
proper will be preceded by a supper to
be served at New Masonic Temple,
after which the prophets will march
in parade. led by the famous Grotto
Band. to Old Masonic Temple. where
the big doings" will be staged. The
ritualistic work will be in charge OF
Past Monarch Charles u. Shsckelford.
' no long ago achieved distinction as
an actor of no mean order.
Yedez Grotto. of Baltimore, has re-
uuested Monarch Stevens to send over
the entire cast to do the ritualistic
work of that Grotto on February 26.
Prophet Philip Nachman, who has
been confined to his home on account
o. illness. while slowly improving. is
still confined.
Prophet George l. Palmer. OF the
Grotto Band. is cutie ill at his home.
The Grotto Band and Drill Corps
announce their next dance at the New
on the evening of February 26.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-15
Bureau Of Engraving

Cupid is busy again in the stamp
| perforating division. Miss Cecilia
Mason and Oscar Walker were mar
, ried Thursday morning at O'Clock.
The honeymoon will be spent in At
lantic City.
Miss Ruby Miller, clerk in section 6,
$50 shift, appeared yesterday with her
new straw hat. Herald of spring.
Miss Helen Gleason. of the stamp
perforating division. is absent on ac-
count of illness in her family
The machine division bowling team
took two out OF three from the Wild
cats" Wednesday night. Manager
Doyle has his team going good, and it
will require some tall hustling on the
part OF the other teams to beat him
TO the finish.
William p. Doyle. of the stamp
perforating division, is the proud
father of a little new daughter,
Miss Anna Miller. of the bindery
division. has been confined to her
home for several days. suffering
from an infected finger.
George Kniffen, black smith, is
confined to his home by influenza.
Albert Sanity. machinist, has been
absent all of this week. due to ILL
ness of his wife.
Fred Burleigh has been appointed
a skilled helper in the machine di-
vision and assigned to the macer-
ator room.
Mrs. Nettie Gray, of the stamp
perforating division. Is very i'll.
Clarence Brewer. of the macerator
room, has returned to work after a
battle with the flu.
Sam L. Lytle. horseshoer. is enjoy
ing a weeks vacation.
Walter M. Angelo, carpenter, who
was seriously injured several days
ago while dressing lumber in the car
penter shop, is reported to be rapidly
recovering. but will be absent from
work for some little time yet
Jimmy Gessford, secretary of the
Bureau Band. canvassed the various
shops Of the machine division Thurs
day soliciting funds for the support
Of the band.
Regular rehearsal of the Bureau
band Sunday morning at 10 o'clock.
Work on the new plant for max
ing plates by the electrolytic pro-
cess In being rushed. and one unit
with Q daily output Of twenty-five
The Washington herald., 1920-02-15
Knights of Columbus

The annual memorial service of
the order for their deceased mem
bers will be held at the Church of
the Sacred Heart on Monday. Feb
ruary %. Arrangements for same
are being perfected by the WASH
ington chapter.
Potomac Council celebrated char
ter members night last Monday
with a monster meeting, the coun-
ell chamber being filled with the
500 or more members. The surprise
of the evening was the presentation
of a gold watch to Grand knight
Fealey and a gold purse to Finan-
cisl Secretary Conrad as an appre-
ciation of the good work done by
these officers. A musical entertain
ment was staged under the direc-
ton OF Lecturer Daniel Ring. Those
contributing their services were
Maurice Jarvis, stories; AL Fennel.
J. Dixon and the Aloysius Quartet
songs; II. Gilman, Hawaiian melo-
dies. Supper was served by the
younger members of the council,
the h. p. committee.
Washington Council met on Tues
day night, and the second degree
was exemplifed by the officers to
a large class of candidates. Fol-
lowing the degree an athletic car
nlyal' under the direction of Danny
OBrien, was staged.
Through the untiring efforts and
Individual cooperation of the mem
bers of Spalding's entertainme n I
committee. Ladies Night'-Wed-
nesday. February ll-was a COM
Dlete SnHraSQ hA 10
ment, in which some of the best
amateur talent in Washington par
uclpated, refreshments were served.
At its meeting Thursday. Febru-
airy l9. the first degree will be eX-
empIined to class of candidates.
The members of Carroll Council
will entertain their mothers. wives,
sisters and sweethearts. next Tues
day evening with a program of un-
usual attractiveness, followed by a
dance. There will be short business
meeting of the Council at 7:45, and
at $3.50 the hall will be thrown open
TO the ladies and their escorts for
three hours of enjoyment. Deputy
Grand knight John J. King is
chairman of the committee of ar
rangements, with Council Lecturer
Joseph J. Degnan in charge of the
dancing features of the evening.
Refreshments will be served during
the evening, at the pleasure of the
guests.
Grand knight Haltigan was a
guest of Potomac Council last Mon
day evening at a special entertain
ment in honor of the surviving
charter members.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-15
Woodmen of the World

Oak Camp degree team. under
captaincy of C. A. Cole, will put
on a class initiation Wednesday
night in their hall. Twelfth and H
streets northeast. which will be the
first time such an initiation has
ever been put on in the District
OF Columbia. All Woodmen will be
welcome.
Fraser Camp at their last meet
ing organized a degree team, which
will start drilling in their hall at
the next meeting.
Old Glory Camp at their last
meeting appointed the following
to the Boosters Club for the en-
suing year: George Roherbach, A.
H. Ackerman, F. T. Brough, c. J.
Walls, l. A. Lyles, J. L. Pumphrey.
At the last meeting of Alpha
Camp the following delegates to
Boosters Club were elected for next
year: Vester Jones, A. l.. Logan,
NJ. n. Huycke, J. Z. Dickey. ]. T.
Morsell, J. Freeland. d. w. Thayer.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-15
Some Items of Intimate Personal Neuvs of Interest to Vas
Federal Workers
Labor Department

On account OF the moving of some
Of the departmental divisions from the
Food Administration Building. where
social functions of the department
were usually held. the dance sched-
uled for last night was cancelled. An
other one is planned for February
q at the Community Service Club,
No. 2. 1874 Massachusetts avenue.
Mr.. Arthur l.. Patterson. Of the dis
bursting ONCE. left last week for a
visit to his home in Minnesota.
Mr.. George c. Page, formerly of the
Employment Service. has been trans
ferred to the Income Tax Bureau of
the Internal Revenue Department.
We congratulate Mr.. ]. 1. Bixler, of
the Employment Service. who. having
successfully passed the examination
last week, was admitted to the Wash
ington bar.
Mr.. Collins of the solicitors office.
and Mr.. Pittinger, of the Bureau OF
Immigration. returned to duty during
the week after illness from grippe.
The department bowling team scored
a creditable success last week in a
tournament between the Income Tax
DOTcdu. ana our utphIliucui AhOSC
playing on our team were Misses Veite.
Hazen. Mc1ligott and Cox. We hope
they continue the good work.
Mr.. Edward II. Huebener, of the
Bureau of Labor Statistics. has been
advised by his doctor to seek a change.
Mr.. Harvey A. DAILY, of the appoint
ment division. was home sick for a
few days last week.
Miss Weir. of the Employment Serv-
ice. is in Philadelphia, where she has
been called on account of a death.
Mr.. Newell N Parker. in the Bureau
of Labor Statistics. celebrated his If
teenth wedding anniversary last Mon
day.
The Secretary's ONCE announces
that the final report of the National
War Labor Board is now available
for distribution.
Jesse Watts returned to the chief
clerks office last week. after an ILL
ness of about a fortnight.
The Children's Bureau. during the
past week. issued two publications:
'Illegitimacy as a Child-Welfare Prob
lem" and Courts in the United States
Hearing Children's Cases" They are
both available for distribution.
The social committee is now busy
making plans for the seventh anniver-
sary reception and dance OF the de-
partment. Present arrangements are
for the night OF March 4 at Rauscher's.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-15
Woman's S Benefit Asso-
ciation of Maccabees

The annual installation OF officers OF
Victory Review No. Il was held last
Monday evening in the presence of
a large assefnblage of members and
their friends. After the installation,
a fine program was rendered con-
sisting of vocal and instrumental Sc
lections. Mrs. Theresa Foster, Mrs
Annie Lanford, Mrs. Minnie Keeping
er. deputy supreme commander, were
recipients OF gifts as tokens of ap-
probation for their services during
the past year. Refreshments were
served.
Mt. Vernon and National are max
ing elaborate plans for their instaila-
tions this Thursday and Friday eve-
ming.
Mt. Vernon Review entertained the
d. C. Officers' Club last evening at
the home Of Mrs. Elizabeth Rule,
500 Thirteenth street northwest.
. Liberty Union No. 6 will meet
in regular session Thursday evening
in Pythian Temple.
Miss Bina NJ. West, supreme COM
mander of the w. B. A. Of the Mac
cabees, has been a guest in the city
during the past few days.