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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-19

lower; stockers aud feeders, generally Zoe
HoGS-Receipts $50. Market steady with
yesterdays best time; packing top, 500;
sales consisted of one load 166 Founders at
one load lights with pigs to shippers, S6I5.
SHEEP3-JReceipts 500. For week:
Lambs, 1S@1Jc lower; top, $40: sheep, -
@50c lower; feeding lambs, 25c higher.
ST. JOE LIVESTOCK MARKET.
St Joe, Nov. OGS-Receipts $500.
Market for shippers, sc higher; packers,
steady; top, S6T0; bulk of sales. S6404
y tCSAirTLE-Reeeipts 100 Market nominal.
Steers $4.OOd 1850; cows and heifers, So
a1e50; calves. $40066.59
SHEEP-Market nominal Lambs, $3.50
0S.5O; ewes, $2.J0d3.25-
KANSAS CITY LIVESTOCK REPORT.
Kansas City Stock Yards, Nov, 10.
LIVESTOCK PRICES LOWER THIS
WEEK.
HOGS UNDER SEVEN CENTS.
Small demand for beef and pork at ease
ern distributing points in connection with
in Chicago caused a lower market. The
declines in Chicago were sharp, and the
trade displayed dullness. Here fat cattle
broke 80 to 20 cents, hogs about 10 and .
cents, and sheep and lambs were Irregular.
The cattle market is showing an ADJUST
ment from range to a feed lot movement
and the run includes large per cent OF
warmed up" steers, while prime grades
are scarce.
w
Receipts this week were 1900 cattle. IS
0T5 calves, 42159 hogs, 21.45O sheep, COM
pared with $500 cattle, 1850 calves, IL
$50 hogs, and 16,T00 sheep last week. and
g, $50 cattle, Il 200 calves, 65,SS0 hogs, and
22,950 sheep year ago.
BEEF CATTLE.
Receipts of fat cattle this week were the
smallest fer some time past, but the market
here was forced down by the heavy run and
lower prices in Chicago. Fed steers de-
elined so to 70 cents, and grass fat steers
were off 90 cents Grass fat cows were off
% cents and FED cows showed larger DC
! cline. Good fed heifers, handy weights,
were steady, and heavy classes lower.
Calves declined $1.0o to $3.50.
STOCKERS AND FEEDERS.
| Trade in stoekers and feeders was dulI
up to Wednesday, but since then demand
has been fairly active and good clearance
was effected. Average prices for the week
were down about 30 cents Feeder demand
will continue for some time, MS many coun-
/ trymen are long Sn feed and short on
cattle.
The hog market tho stronger today dis
played lower tendencies for the week with
the average decline 10 to % cents. Declines
/ and liberal receipts elsewhere were re-
/ sponsible for the lower prices here. Local
receipts remain below normal and packers
| continue to make liberal purchases at more
northern markets, and ship here Tor
! slaughter. The top price today was $3.50,
| and bulk of sales $3.50 to $3.50. Pigs are
in active demand, best selling up to $40.
SHEEP AND LAMBS.
Lambs held steady and sheep we're slight
| ly lower for the week. Western lambs sold
lup to 500 and native lambs up to 900.
Fat ewes sold mostly at S3.25 to $3.50.
$40 to $500.
HORSES AND MULES.
Fairly liberal receipts of horses AMI
mules sold this week- Horses are quoted
barely steady, and mules were off $500 a
head. CHAS. NJ. PIPKINs
Market Correspondent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-19
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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-25
WASHINGTON CAMP
TO INSTALL HEADS.
Final Arrangements Are Com
pleted for Big Class
Event.

At the meeting of Washington
Camp, Modern Woodmen Of America.
Tuesday evening in Typographical
Temple II was decided to hold a
public installation of the new officers
on Tuesday. January 10. 1922, at
which time there will be a joint in
stallation with Arlington Camp OF
Clarendon. Va. A committee, COM
posed of p E. Beach, W. P. Robb.
Jeremiah Johnson. Charles N. May
and G. o. Wallace. was appointed to
arrange the details of the public in
stallation. Several new applications
for membership were acted upon and
arrangements made for a class adop-
ton to be held on February Z, 1922,
in honor Of v. W. Roberts. the retir-
ing clerk. Arlington Camp was also
invited to participate in this class
adoption. Acting Consul r. A. Narkle
addressed the camp on the question
OF increasing its membership, and
remarks were also made by r. K.
Beach, Spencer Roberts, z. f. Price,
j. Johnson. and others on the good of
the order. 1t was reported that
former consul of Washington Camp
Joseph M. Crooks. now a resident OF
Brooklyn. had been appointed assis-
tant district attorney of New York,
and his friends in this city are very
much pleased at this high honor con-
ferred upon him by the President.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-25
KALLIPOLIS CROTTO TO STAGE,
KIDDIES PARTY DECEMBER 20
Santa Claus Prepares for Hundreds of Happy
Children.

greetings Of the Grotto to the chill
dren and parents. The entertainment
will be held at Masonic Temple from
to o'clock on the afternoon OF
December 29. No tickets will be re-
CURED for parents, but to receive
favor at the hands of Santa Claus.
children not over IL years of age
must be In possession of a card which
can be obtained from the secretary.
The annual meeting and election
of officers will take place on jan
uary rs at Masonic Temple. The
next Grotto dance, under the aus
pices of the Grotto band and drill
corps. will be held at the New
Willard Hotel on January l6.
On Saturday of last week All Time
Grotto was instituted at Atlantic
City, the degree team of KaIlipolfs
Grotto under the direction of Past
Monarch Charles D. Shackelferd.
exemplifying the ritual. Koran
Grotto of Philadelphia sent over a
large delegation and their band of
sixty pieces. The dispensation was
presented by Prophet John A. Der
thick of Long l Grotto, Brooklyn.
N. " grand marshal of the Su-
preme Council. From all indications
the Atlantic City Grotto bids fair
20 become one of the most successful
and popular in the realm.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-25
Square Club.

The Railroad Square Club has
rounded out a most successful year
numerically. financially and social
ly. The last meeting crowded the
large hall, and all available seats
were taken. The officers for the
ensuing year are George D. Sulli-
van, president; John ]. Cunning
ham and Oscar w. Riley. first and
second vice presidents. James o.
Totten. secretary: William A. Ca
hoon. treasurer: o. X. SHEPPARD,
marshal; Rawley Doome. inner
sentinel and E. David Dean. outer
sentinel Judge James w. Witten.
who spoke on the paramount issues
Of the day, said that the prosperity
of the United States depended not
wholly with the rulers. and draw
ing the comparison stated that the
phenomenal growth of the Railroad
Square, Club was not alone due to
the officers, but to the individual
effort of each and every member;
they had properly set the founda-
ton; were in the vanguard and
were among the leaders. Judge
Witten's text: I'VE Move Anything
lin the way of obstacles, debts,
etc.) also can be applied to him,
for he is a past master in moving
fhis auditors. Charles H. Hill, presi-
dent of the Lambskin Club. In his
remarks recommended that, where
1t was possible, the advantages of a
collegiate education was a great
asset. enabling them to perform
duties of a supervisory nature.
President. Harry B. Bowersox paid
a tribute to the club for their loyal
support during his term of office.
George w. Winslow read THE
Rubaiyat of Railroad Man"
William Hipsley's many friends will
be glad. to know that he has ar
rived at literature by the poetic
route, as his appeal in verse for
each member to assist in helping
the orphan kiddies this Christmas
could not help but strike a respon-
sive chord for cause so worthy.
Mrs. Nellie Sebastian Chaillet ac-
companied by Mrs. Kinsella, sang
several beautiful songs and Dur
ward Bowersox again charmed the
large audience by the exquisite
artistry Of his performance.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-25
BROTHER HARDING,
MEMBER OF ELKS,
RECEIVES PRAISES
Washington Lodge Eulo-
gizes President in Flat.
tering Resolution.

Whereas. Brother Warren G..
Harding. President of the United
States Of America, by virtue of his
high once and in the interest Of
national security and international
peace, has caused to be convened in
the city of Washington, District of
Columbia, q conference of the lead
ing nations of the world for the
purpose Of proposing and establish
ing a plan for the Limitation Of
armament, and to provide q sclu-
ton OF some of the problems Of the
nations Of the. world In their rela-
tionship to each other, in order that
nations and peoples may devote
themselves and their resources to
the pursuits of peace rather than
preparedness for war. and in order
that never again shall BE- heard the
battle cry or the clash of resound-
ing arms: and,
Whereas, with a frankness that
disarms deceit. with a wisdom that
makes all things clear and with an
American honesty and enthusiasm
that, In conflict. physical or intel
lectual, wins for the right. our
great and honored President.
through the Secretary OF State. pre-
scented q plan, which, IL concurred
In by the representatives of the ma
lions in conference assembled, will
attain the end so devoutly wished
for: -
Now, therefore. be II resolved. by
Washington Lodge No. Is. Benevo-
lent and Protective Order Of Elks,
In regular meeting assembled. this
f4th day of December, 1921. that 1t
hereby indorses and commends the
leadership of our brother. Warren
G. Harding. President of the United
States of America, in this splendid
and patriotic action, a tribute to the
leadership of America, a stepping
stone in the footpath of peace, the
pledge eternal. 1T shall not be
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-25
AMITIE MEMBERS
HOLD BIG BIRTHDAY
Club Celebrates in Honor of
Six Months of Merry
Times.

The first annual Christmas tree
party for the members of the Ami
tie Club was held on Wednesday
evening in St Peters Hall, BIG E
street southeast, on Wednesday, 100
members and friends taking part
This was celebration in honor of
the six months of the clubs exis-
tence in this city. A most unusual
preceded the gala
dance. Francis A. Mccain, presi-
dent of the club, welcomed Jhe
guests and presided over the en-
tertainment. Thomas Myers, mem
Der of the club, entertained VITA 4
which proved most in
teresting. Miss Josephine O'Con-
nor. accompanied by Miss Margaret
sang several songs. Miss
O'Connor is one of the most talent
ed young singers in the city.
Following the concert there was
a complimentary dance for the
members, their fathers and moth
ers and friends. The entire pro-
gram was under the direction of
Miss Catherine Harrington and AL
bert Riley, lecturer of the club. A
vote of thanks was extended each
of the members of the committee.
Favors were distributed, together
with carnival hats and refresh
ments were served by general
committee Of ladies.
Arrangements are now being for
INFLATED by the president to have
the club make a pilgrimage to the
grave of the unknown hero at Ar
lington during the Christmas holi-
days. Notices will be sent the en-
tire membership and each member
will assemble at a given pom. Il
proceed to the national shrine.
ARRANGEMENTS are also being
made to have several parties dur
ing the holidays at the homes OF
the members. The board of direc-
tors will meet during the week and
make plans for the coming year.
The next meeting Of the club will
be held on Wednesday evening in
st. Peters Hall at s o'clock.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-25
WORLD WOODMEN
PLAN HOME FUND
Expect to Have Large w. o.
w. Temple Built in
City.
Calendar.

The Boosters Club building fund
for the erection of a handsome w,
o. w. temple in Washington receiv-
ed new impetus last Tuesday eve
ming wdhen the club adopted q money
raising campaign plan submitted by
State Manager Luther L. Jones. The
organization also Endorsed q new
Choppers Monthly to be published
by the Sovereigns of Maryland and
the District of Columbia. Tho COM
mittee on the sick relief proposals
was thanked for its splendid labors
and discharged from further duty.
The clubs election of officers will
take place at the January meeting.
Fraser Camp invites all local
woodmen to the pound party to-
morrow night, Monday. The ar
rangements have been completed by
Consul Commander-elect George NJ.
Green. who promises the browning
social event of the year.
Mount Vernon Camp elected the
following officers for 1922 at the
last meeting: L G. Hardin, Consul
Commander; r. L. Grigsby. Adviser
Lieutenant; VIM. Schonberger,
Banker: W. H. Mckinney, Clerk: C.
H Ludlum, Escort: l. F. Wise,
Waterman; r. H. Fenton. Sentry.
The installation of the new Of
ficers will take place the first Thurs
day night in January with full rit-
ual ceremony. A buffet supper will
be served. Past Consul Commander
Rupert will instruct the new Off
GERS at off-night meetings, as rep
resentative of the Boosters school
of instruction.
Colonel James Freeland announc-
es the following appointments and
commissions in the 103d regiment Of
the uniform rank: To be major of
the LIST battalion-Thomas B. Eek
loft: first Observation-Disclosures
Wells; second lieutenant commits
sary-Chas. r. Waddell; second lieu
tenant quartermaster-E.J ]. Rossi.
Oak Camps entertainment for the
Riddles was voted a great success
by three hundred children who were
given early glimpses of old Santa.
Christmas gifts were also bestow ed
by the camp upon State Manager
Jones and Field Manager Thayer.
The following young folks provided
an excellent program of recita.
tons, songs and dances: Matte
Sadler, Esther Lipschutz. Mildred
Cissell. Sylvia Altman, Dorothy
Brooke, Jacob Weitzman, Colbert
Beale and Margaret Scheer. Past
Consul Commanders Stoll and VIII.
Jams made addresses.
The newly elected consul com
mander of Hickory Camp. Robert
w. Schumate, announces big
ceremony on January 6. A mum
Der Of the sovereigns of this camp
are members of a famous band and
they will furnish the music for the
occasion. Company d. of Hick-
DRY. will be inspected by the bat
TALON staff.
Consul Commander elect Litch-
field of Alpha and Consul Com
mander-e lect Mcpherson of Elm an
rCunce special programs at their
camps on the evenings of the in
stallations.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-25
MRS. GREEN PLAYS.
HOSTESS TOD.AR.
Members of Patriots Memo
rial Chapter Discuss
Arms Conference.

Mrs. Lincoln Green. 2204 r street
northwest, was hostess to Patriots
Memorial Chapter. D. A r., on
Tuesday. December 13. Luncheon
was served during the social hour,
followed by the regular business
meeting. Miss Carolene Smith. re-
gent, presided.
After reports by chairmen Of va
rious committees, Mrs. G. p. Con-
way, chairman on Limitation of
armament conference, opened a dis.
cussion on the subject, followed by
Mrs. Livingston L. Hunter. treas
urer, general, N. S. p. A. R.. who gave
an interesting account of the open
ing of the conference, which she
was privileged to attend. Followed
by Mrs. ]. A. Arnold.
The chapter adopted a resolution
expressing its appreciation and ap-
proval of the action of the presi-
dent general. n. S. D. A. R.. in ten
dering the D. A. r. Building to the
President of the United States for
the use of the conference. One new
member was admitted.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-25
Knights of Columbus

Tomorrow afternoon at 2 O'Clock
at Gonzaga College auditorium the
knights of Columbus of the five
local councils here will have as
their guests tho, orphan children
from each of the institutions in the
city. Hundreds of little tots have
been invited and the general chm
mittee, under the Craftsmanship o,
Michael J. Racioppi, promises one
of the most elaborate treats ever
held in the city. .e
Music, moving pictures, candies,
tops, stockings, fruit, songs and
dances will be on the program.
Denis E. Connell will be Santa
Claus for the kiddies. A welcome
will be sounded by Maurice j. Nc
Auliffe, state deputy of the District
of Columbia. The knights of Co.
lumbus clown band will entertain
the orphans.
The general COMMITTEES is COM
posed of the fofiowfng +knights
and their ladies': MaurSce j. Nc
Auliffe. Michael d. Schaefer, James
A. Sullivan. Francis A. Mccain,
John Clipper. James Caulihower. E..
c. Mooney. Robert Callow. Daniel
Burke, Richard l. Lamb, Miss
Bertha Mccain. Mrs. c. w. Augh-
limbaugh, Mrs. George v. Hunt, Mrs.
M. J. Racioppi, Mrs. James A. Sui
Ivan, Mrs. Richard l. Lamb and
Mrs. NJ. J. McAuliffe. Charles w.
Aughinbaugh is general secretary
of the committee and James A.
Sullivan and Francis A. Mccain
are members of the committee on
publicity.
This is the annual treat by the
Knights. of Columbus to the or
phan children of the city. Hum
dreds of them come to this gath
ering each year and are made
merry by these big brothers. Each
child is remembered.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-25
Daughters Of Isabella.

Wednesday evening, December -21,
a most delightful entertainment and
party was given by the local Cir
Gle under the Craftsmanship of Miss
Elizabeth Dolan, assisted by Miss
Mary Morgan. Mrs. Gertrude Curran.
Miss Catherine Radcliffe and Miss
Catherine Moriarty.
An interesting program was CIV
en- by the three young daughters of
Mrs. James Hartnett and by Miss
Irene yRegan, soprano. Miss Cath
crime Radcliffe. violinist, and Misses
Genevieve Mcmahon and Georgia
Wilson. pianists.
Santa Claus furnished the big sur
prise of the evening wnen ne ar
rived with a hugh sack, from which
he presented each guest a we'll fill
ed stocking. and informed them he
had made a previous visit to trim
the beautifully decorated tree
around which the members sang
Christmas carols and played games
appropriate to the season. A buffet
supper was served, after which
there was general dancing.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-25
To Celebrate Birthday.

Reno Council No. 46, Junior Order
United American Mechanics, will
celebrate its thirtieth anniversary
on Saturday evening, December 81,
1921. at Potomac Bank Hall, Wis
consin avenue and NJ street north
west
Esther Council No. 30, Daughters
OF America, has been invited as the
special guest. Good speakers, ex-
cellent music and other entertain
ment will be provided.
Reno and Esther councils have
Incorporated holding company.
known as the Reno-Esther Fra
ternal Company, which will in the
near future erect spacious lodge
hall on the lot now owned by them
at the corner Of Wisconsin avenue
and Window place northwest.
The joint committee of the coun-
ellis will hold a Oriental bazaar dur
Ing the month of February in
Georgetown. or what IL now becom-
Ing to be known ~ Greater Wash
ington."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-25
WOman's Benefit Assn,

Considering the Christmas sea-
son, the attendance at the Officers
Club last Friday evening at 425 q
street northwest, National Review
Hostess, was fine and a most in
teresting meeting was held The
members were disappointed to
learn that the visit of Mrs. Minnie
Keppinger. great commander. Chi
cago ILL.,, has been postponed until
the last Of February. ~
The d. C. Union Guard Team
have planned . dance to be given
January IL at the Arcade Ball
Room, Mrs. Mrs. Martha Eberly,
chairman. Miss Ida r. Frazier has
been appointed by the supreme
commander; Miss Bina NJ. West, the
collsctor of the reviews of the city
with the exception of Brightwood,
No. s, and Mrs. Virginia Metcalf
has been appointed for that review.
Owing to serious illness. the
election OF Brentwood has been
postponed until the first Tuesday
In -Jauu4rY-.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-25
CHIEF OF RED MEN
SELECTSLEADERS
FOR GROUPS HERE
Great Sachem Strobel and
Board Completes An,
nual Visitations.

Great 0achem etrobel has an
nounced the following as raising
chiefs for the various tribes and
councils in the District of Column
bia: Usage. No. 8. J. F. Neidfeldt.
Minsola. No. IA. r. A. southworth:
Logan. No. 8. A. C. Nicholas; Seneca.
No. II. B. A. Leatherman. Idaho,
No. Is. H. H. Gamble; White Eagle.
No. II. z. NJ Brown; Sioux. No. IS.
william Ryan: Osceola, No. ~. J.
L Boyer; Red Wing. No. 20. w. NJ.
Alexander: Idaho Council. No. 1.
Mrs Cora Gompers; White Eagle
Council. No. 4. Mrs Abrams. Wa
meta Council. No. G. Mrs. Emma
Plaskett; Sioux Council. No. 7, Mrs.
Lula Mastin.
The great sachem and Board of
Great Chiefs made the last OF their
annual visitations of this series TO
Logan Tribe. No. 8, the home tribe
Of the great sachem, on last Thurs
day night. Congressman Byrnes. of
Tennessee. was speaker of the eve
ming. There was also in attend
ance Mai Jeffries, Congressman
from Alabama, and the Great Ju-
nior Sycamore of Maryland John
W. Wood. The examining chiefs
reported the tribe TO be in a SPLEEN
did condition. The unwritten work
was exempIifed by the chiefs of
the tribe. The tribe was compli-
mented upon Its proficiency. After
the regular routine of business. re-
freshments were served.
Sioux Tribe. No. Is. will hold It's
kiddies' night on December 2s IN
their wigwam The ways and
means committee, which has this
in charge, are making every effort
to make this the best ever given
by the tribe. Cards will be sent to
all members.
Great Keeper of the Faith. Past
Great Sachem King requests now
that the visitations having been
completed, the chief degree men,
bers of all the tribes to attend the
School of Instruction in the un-
written work of the order. SO that
there may be a uniformity in ex-
employing the same. Those who
have not been attending are mss
ing a rare opportunity.
The building committee Of Great
Council have been requested to Sc
cure a meeting place for our COM
ing Great Council session. We can
not at this time announce who VIII
represent the Great Council of the
United States at our meeting but
several members OF Congress Will
be present. An open meeting will
be held on part of the first nights
session in order that the chiefs de-
gree members as well as the de-
gree of Pocahontas may be able TO
attend. All committees of the Great
Council are requested to meet ana
have their reports ready for the
opening of the Great Council ses-
sion.
Idaho Council, No. 1, at its an
nual visitation entertained the
great chiefs and visiting members
with the playlet, How the Story
Grew" The casts were composed
of members of the Council. Great
Junior Sycamore ]. W. Wood of
Maryland was the speaker Of the
evening. He was accompanied by
delegation from Odenton. Past
Sachem Fred Madison entertained
with songs. Refreshments were
served. 1t was the last of the Wis
itations to the councils of the De-
gree Of ,Pocahontas and also the
home council of the great sachem.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-25
University Group
OF Masons Holds
Rousing Meeting

National University Masonic Club
held Its first ladies' night OF the
season on Skrurdiy evening. De-
cember IT. Acknowledgment Lodge
room. The Sntertstnment features
of the evening consisted Of vocal
solos and Rotations by Mrs. D. n.
Kincheloe: violin solos by Mr.. Du-
wart Bowers. accompanied by Miss
Marie Belt, and vocal selections by
the Montrose quartet. The enter
tainment features were followed by
dancing and later In the evening
refreshments were served. The club
presented to Mr.. R. s. Johnson. its
first secretary. q silver pen and
pencil. and to Mr. Edwin D. Det-
weller. vice president. very
unique Masonic clock, and to Mr..
Philip Herman. president. a hand
some ebony gavel. appropriately
inscribed. The committee having
charge of the AFFAIR consisted of
Messrs. Edwin d. Detweiler. chair
man; Henry T. Hill. Edward De-
Boskey, Earl @. Jonscher and Henry
p. Thomas