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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer., 1922-03-15
RAINS PROVE BIG
BOON TO FARMING

Springfield, Ill, March Rains
that are overspreaGug most OF the
state will put the soil in fine condition
for the growth Of vegetation but Will
delay field work, according to the
weather bureau bulletin issued today.
Wheat ana grass are beginning to
grow, it is said Wheat came thru the
winter in good condition generally
and suffered very little harm from
freezing and thawing. The highways
are in bad conditions
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer., 1922-03-15
ACCUSES HUSBAND
Of DESERVING HER
AND THEIR CHILD
MRS. EMMA HARDEBECK FILES
SUIT FOR DIVORCE FROM PERU
MAN-BlLL FILED MARCH 1st
MADE PUBLIC TODAY.

A divorce suit started on March I,
but suppressed by order Of the court
until service could be obtained on the
defendant became public today. The
action was started by Mrs. Emma
Hardebeck, Of Peru, against Harold
Hardebeck. Charges of desertion are
made against the defendant.
The complainant alleges that she
and Hardebeck were welded May 20,
1918, and lived together until March
IA, 1918, when she claims Mr.. HarGC.
beck left her and has since refused to
live with her
Mrs. HIardebeck asks the custody
of their one daughter, Evelyn, aged {
years.
Sues On Attachment Writ.
An attachment suit was started ir
the circuit court today by the Trt
City Dairy Co. Of La Sale against
Frank J. Murphy of La SaIle The
action is for an alleged Indebtedness
Of $429 ana $50 in costs.
Grant viii Case Dismissed.
The suit started by Mrs Margaret
Vollmer to break the will of her father
the late Walter Grant. of Lostant
was dismissed by the complainant in
the circuit court this afternoon. Al
the same time the attachment suit
brought in connection with the actor
to break the will was dismissed.
Mrs. Nollmer inherited 800 unde,
the terms of the will. The defendants
in the action We're the other heirs
John Grant Walter Grant Jr. Jane.
Grant Michael Grant William Grant
Charles Grant Robert Grant Charlie.
Turner, Marion Turner IFOrtonst
Turner Marjorie Turner and Emory
Turner,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer., 1922-03-15
HOLD LAST RITES
FOR MRS. GRAHAM

Funeral services for the late Mrs.
J. J. Graham of South ottawa who
passed away at her home Sunday
were held this morning at o'clock
from st. Columba's church. Inter
ment was made at St COlumha's CEN.
etery Following were the pail bear
ers: William MulholIand. NJ Dineen
William Duncan, Fred Scherer, Dan
Dincen and Charles Geiger.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer., 1922-03-15
ONE OF VICTIMS TAKEN
TO HOSPITAL AFTER
H0LDUP
EVADE THE POLICE
BRUTALLY MALTREAT 5UDDlES
RIDING FREIGHT TRAIN INTO
CHICAGO, THEN TAKE AL L
THEIR MoNEY-ELUOE ARREST
DURING PISTOL BATTLE.

Pete Constantine, Chcaso
Hellenic is today a patient at Rybuln
hospital suffering from a badly sprain-
cd ankle and cuts and bruises aboat
his cc'and body, as tile result Of
being attacked and robbed Of S2l75
shortly before midnight by ;wO
strange men in the east end of the
Rock Island freight yards
The attack occurred as Constantine
and a buddy were standing i'm the
doorway of a freight car They We're
bound from Chicago to the west The
two men, whom neither Constantine
nor his travelling companion had seen
before, darted out from between two
rOx cars Of the standing freight train.
They grabbed Constantine and hl,
friend pulling them from the ear 'o
the ground.
Constantine at first tried to fight
off his aSSailants, but he was struck
a number of times in the face by the
men and was forced to submit to the
holdup. The money was taken from
his pocket, after which the two ban.
dts tore his clothing, kicked an6
struck and then LEFT him lying on the
ground. Constantinc's buddy was also
searched and relieved Of about ~
cents in change,
Shots Fired at Pair.
The two men then disappeared.
Constantine entered the Doris Zee
cream parlor and told Mike Ghama}es
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer., 1922-03-15
22 DEATH TOLL IN
SOUTHERN TORNADOES

New Orleans, Marcn 1.-THE death
toll from a series of tOrnadoes and
cyclones that struck various Louisi-
e~a nojntS. Mississippi. Arkansas arI
oklahoma Monday and early yester-
day stood today at twentv-f0ur A.
least eighty-nine were injured. The
property loss is estimated al several
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer., 1922-03-15
Daily Thouuitt.

Truth is as impossible 10 he Soiled
hy any outward touch as the sunbeam.
Milton.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer., 1922-03-15
SIC. 600 900 FIRE TRACED TO |NCEND|AR|SM
FLAMES WRECK 16
STORY BUILDING
BELONGING To O.

Chicago, March l5.-A spectacular early
morning fire destroyed a full square of business
buildings just outside Chcago's loop down
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer., 1922-03-15
WEATHER

Fair tonight and Thurs.
day; slightly colder to-
night.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer., 1922-03-15

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Evening star., 1922-04-09
SPANISH WAR VETERANS

Col James S. Petit Camp. No. s.
will hold it's regular semi-monthly
muster Tuesday evening. at 18th
and E streets northwest. Perpetual
hall
Lieut.. Richard j. Harden Camp, No.
2, is announced. He was buried by
his comrades. with full military
honors. in Mount Olivet cemetery.
The official inspection and vista
ton was made by the department
Crell and Harden Camps last week.
Department Inspector Farmer report
ed their books in good shape.
Department Commander McCaffrey
has accepted the invitation from the
Grand Army of the Reuublic, to have
in the unveling of the Gen. U. S
Grant statue Wednesday, April 26th.
All camp commanders will get in
touch with their members and have
their respective camps turn out in
full strength with their camp colors
dered to have the Department Band
ready to head our division.
The Lineal Society, Mrs. Hannah
Weber. chief ruler, presiding. held
business session in Pythian Temple
Mrs. Florence Close was taken in as
More than 800 members and ladies
enjoyed the entertainment and social
given by Miles Camp. Lieut.. Gen
Nelson A. Miles, U. S. A, retired, was
the special guest and speaker. Presi-
dent Anita Newcomb McGee. and a
large number of the Spanish Ameri-
can war nurses were also present
President McGee gave talk on the
work done by the nurses in "'9S'
Miss Ethel Perry. granddaughter of
the commander, J. Allison Baxter
rendered vocal solo and dance
Miss Janet McCaffrey rendered a
vocal solo, Several selections were
played by the Department Band
Past Department Commander Rausch
acted as master of ceremonies
The resolution and legislating COM
Evening star., 1922-04-09
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.


This afternoon at 2:30 an exemplifi-
cation of the third degree will be
given under the direction of District
Deputy John She'll in the new home.
Washington knights have been in
vited to attend the exemplification Of
the third degree at Indian Head. Md.
April 80.
Announcement is made by Michael
d. Schaefer. faithful navigator. that
the fourth degree will be given in this
city April %. Applications for mem
bership are now being received. The
degree is under the direction of
Charles W. Darr, master of this juris-
diction.
Carroll Council. No. 377. is about to
launch a monthly publication. which
will be known as the Knight Letter.
Charles Z. Hill is chairman Of the
committee on arrangements.
will outline plans for its activities
following Easter. AT the third degree
to be given this afternoon Potomac
Council will be represented by a class.
Washington Council. which meets
Tuesday night. has appointed the fol-
for special features of the twenty
fifth anniversary: James E. Colll-
flower. Leo A. Rover. DR.. A. d. Will
kinson. DR.. H. ]. Crosson. James j.
JoHHSoii, E.uWdlu Ihl IiHStoi anu Leu
F.. Stock. Edward J. Repetti, the lee
turer of the council. and his commit
tee have made arrangements to hold
the anniversary smoker at the City
Club April 25.
Tuesday night. April IS. at Gonzaga
College Hall. Joserh Scott of Los
Angeles, Calf, will lecture 'On Amer
lean Ideals" under the auspices of the
Supreme Council. Mr.. Scott is past
president of the Los Angeles Chamber
of Commerce and of the board of edu-
cation of that city.
Evening star., 1922-04-09

mittee of Richard j. Harden Camp.
No; 2. met Thursday evening. Reso-
lutions previously adopted by the
executive committee were reviewed
and shaped for presentation at the
next department convention, to be
neid IN June. Special effort will be
made to urge upon Congress the me-
cessity for legislation protecting ex-
service men in government depart
ments and preferment for appoint
ments. The committee voiced its an
proval OF strict and impartial civil
service system. The question of Sc
lecting delegates for the department
convention was considered and will
be taken up at the camp meeting of
April 20.
Evening star., 1922-04-09
IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN

Representative Lamar Jeffors of
Alabama and Great Junior Sycamore
Wood of Maryland Great Reserva-
tion addressed the last meeting of
Mineola, No. IA.
Osceola, No. 10. at its last meet
ing laid plans for drive for mem
berS.
Idaho, No. Is, has a class of fifteen
which it will adopt during this
month.
The building committee of Logan.
No S, is endeavoring to secure a site
for its new hall.
The directors OF the Sioux Wig
wan, Inc, the building committee of
Sioux, No. IS, met Monday night.
Several thousand dollars worth of
stock has been sold. it is said. since
January l. and every indication
points to the early construction OF
its new hall.
Evening star., 1922-04-09
WOMAN'S BENEFIT ASSOCIA'
TON.

The birthday anniversary of Vic
tory Review was celebrated at the
last regular meeting.
Columbia Review entertained it's new
members last Saturday evening with an
April fool party.
Mrs. Minnie Keppinger. deputy su-
preme commander. Chicago. Ill. en-
tertained the Officers Club and the
union guard team at the Raleigh
Hotel Monday evening. Mrs. Lula
Hammond, National Review. No. l. en-
tertained at her home. Eagle Lodge,
Minnie Keppinger OF Chicago, Ill.
Evening star., 1922-04-09
KNIGHTS OF PYTH1As.

Home Lodge. No. 81. will hold a
meeting tomorrow evening and VIII
be addressed by Representative RUFUS
Hardy of Texas. and E. P. Seeds.
Webster Lodge will hold the ESQUIRE
rank ceremonial on Tuesday evening.
Myrtle Lodge will hold their
monthly social session on Tuesday
evening. The ways and means COM
mittee will hold their annual meet
ing on Saturday evening to elect off,
GERS for the ensuing term.
Chairman John T. Cuthbert OF the
entertainment committee of Webster
Lodge will preside at the debate to
be held on Tuesday, April IS.
Capitol Lodge. No. "a. conferred the
page rank in full form at Its conven-
l'tion Tuesday evening.
At its next meeting Hermione
Lodge, No. IL, will have the second
rank.
! Syracusians Lodge, No. 10. will con-
vene on Friday night. April IL, at
which convention the esquire rank
will be conferred on number OF
| candidates.
Evening star., 1922-04-09
WOODMEN OF THE WORLD.

Tuesday evening the building fund
committee Of the Boosters Club met
at the campaign headquarters and
completed the organization of sub
committees for the handling of de-
tails in the drive. John c. Mcconnell
is chairman of the committee.
w. A. Fraser Camp has arranged
to handle all it's routine business on
the second Monday of the month. so
that the mystery committee may have
free field at the camp on the fourth
Monday.
Evening star., 1922-04-09
ODD FELLOWS.

LODGES.
Monday-union. No. II; Beacon, No.
Is, degree. .-
Observation-Disclosures ton. No. 6; Golden
Rule, No. 81. degree.
Wednesday-Eastern, No. Z: Harmony.
No. 0: Covenant, No. ID. degree.
Thursday-Columbia. No. 10; Excel
sior. No. II; Saler, No: %;
Phoenix, No. %. degree.
Friday--Central, No. /; Metropolis,
No. 10: Federal City, No. 20,
degree.
ENCAMPMENTS. A
Monday-Mt. Nebo, No. 9, patriarcffAl
degree.
Wednesdny-C Columbia. No. !, degree.
NOBLE AND VICE GRANDS' ASSO-
CITATION.
Monday--Meets in lodge room No. !,
instruction.
REBEKAH LODGES.
Wednesday-Mount Pleasant. No. o.
degiee.
Thursday-Martha Washington, No. 3,
school of instruction.
Evening star., 1922-04-09
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS CT
AMERICA.

Rev. Francis y. Cavanagh has been
appointed chaplain for Court Dis
trict of Columbia, No. 212. He was
present Tuesday evening and ad-
dressed the court. The afternoon of
April %. at o'clock. in the oak
room at the Raleigh Hotel, a large
class of new members will be in
itiated. The initiation ceremonies
will be followed by buffet supper.
The Sewing Club will meet next
Tuesday evening at 1880 pm. in the
Providence Day Nursery.
Evening star., 1922-04-09

Immediately after "Danderine" massage,
your hair takes on new life, lustre and won
drous beauty, appearing twice as heavy and
plentiful, because each hair seems to fluff and
thicken. Don't let your hair stay lifeless, color
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Evening star., 1922-04-09
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES

In his opening address in the lodge
room in the new quarters of Wash
ington Aerie. No. 12o. in the James F.
oyster building. President James NJ.
Rinehart advocated the necessity of
increasing the membership to a total
of 5000 before January 1, 1928.
James NJ. Rinehart's playlet. 'The
knight of the Brush" will be re-
pcated at the next regular meeting,
Thursday, April 20, with the same cas-.
Evening star., 1922-04-09
MACCABEES.

National Tent, No. 1, Saturday night.
April l. listened to an address by
Frank Harmon. finance keeper of
Mount Vernon Tent. No. 4. on the
carnival that is to be conducted here
under the auspices of National. Mount
Vernon and Georgetown tents. The
carnival will open Saturday and run
for two weeks.
Evening star., 1922-04-09
DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA.

At the meeting Wednesday Mrs.
Alice Bicksler, regent. announced
that THE Upper Room will be pre-
sented in Carroll Hall, 924 G street,
Tuesday. under the auspices of
Circle No. 17S. for the benefit of the
unemployed of the city. April 10 an
Easter dance will be. given in the
Evening star., 1922-04-09

new knights of Columbus home. s18
10th street northwest. An unusual
program is being arranged in cele-
bration of the twenty-fifth annt-
versary OF the order. The degree
team has been called to make plans
to organize a new circle in Norfolk
Va, April %.
Evening star., 1922-04-09
DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA.

Progressive Council, No. 9. will give
dance Thursday, at Naval Lodge
Hall. 4th street and pennsylvania
avenue southeast, with music by
Dunns Jazz Kings.
Evening star., 1922-04-09

Fl. & f.. held it's regular session last
night.
Rebekah Lodges.
President Henrietta Werner of the
Rebekah Assembly announced that
the date of visitation to Esther Lodge.
No. S. has been changed to Monday,
April "a.
Esther Lodge will celebrate the
seventeenth annivel sary of the lodge
on April "a.
On the occasion Of President Wer-
ner's official visit to Naomi Lodge
Monday evening Past Noble Grand
Sarah NJ. Sanderson, on behalf of the
lodge, presented President Werner a
pearl necklace. Noble Grand Emma
J. Shea, on behalf Of the noble and
vice 81 ands who have served under
President Werner, presented her with
a gift of gold.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of Canton
Washington will meet at the home
Of Mrs. Harriet Billings. 2l2 G street
northwest. on Wednesday evening. All
members are requested to be present.
Evening star., 1922-04-09

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A 35-cent bottle of delightful ''Danderine"
freshens your scalp, checks dandruff and falling
hair. This stimulating t'beauty-tonic" gives to
thin, dull, fading hair that youthful brightness
and abundant thickness-All Drug Counters!
Evening star., 1922-04-09
UNITED COMMERCIAL TRAv
ELERS,

Flagg Council. No. 256. held their
regular monthly meeting Saturday
night, April 1, in their council cham
ber, X. of p. Hall, 1912 9th street
northwest, with Senior Councillor L. j.
Newmaker in the chair.
Evening star., 1922-04-09
MODERN WOODMEN OF
AMERICA.

After the routine order of business
of Central Camp had been disposed
of Friday evening the meeting was
turned over to social entertainment
A. r. Talbot Camp met Thursday
evening at it's hall in the National
Capital Bank building
A committee was appointed to ar
range for a joint meeting with Rock
vile Camp on Tuesday evening,
April 13. to assist that camp in eX-
employing the degree upon a large
class of candidates
Home Camp 1906 hereafter will
meet on the second and fourth We'd
nesday of each month only, at Joppa
Lodge Hall on Upshur street
DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA.
Loyalty Council. No. 10. will hold
its next class initiation April II.
Evening star., 1922-04-09
JR. O. u. A. M.

On last Monday evening the state
council officers of the District of Co
lumbia and a large delegation Of
members paid a traternal visit to
Cherrydaie Council No. 30, at Cherry
dale, Va.
The next visitation of the state
council officers win be on Monday.
April 10. to James w. Jackson Coun-
Gil. No. So. at Alexandria,. Va. Fol-
lowing this visitation the state coun-
ell officers will visit "Cootie" Court,
No. 1. on Thursday evening. April 13.
Masonic Temple, 523 sth street north
east.
Andrew Jackson Council. No. 6, met
on Tuesday evening and passed a
resolution protecting against bill
that was introduced in Congress last
mcnth by Representative Ryan of
New York calling for the registra-
ton of all members of any secret
society with the Post Office Depart
ment.
Evening star., 1922-04-09
FRATERNITIES

committee, James A. Balderson
amusement committee, Abe Dressner;
employment committee. Fred kneessi.
Harry Given, Henry MelZer, b. NJ.
Madden and Philip J. Roach; flag day
committee. John H. Ontrich; orphans
outing committee. Fred J. Mersche i'm
er: memorial committee. Judge Rob-
ert L. Mattingly; charity ball COM
mittee. Patrick J. Callan. and pub
licity committee, Arthur A. Riemer.
James T. Ryan was appointed chair
man Of the shad bake committee. to
select his associates. William S.
Shelby, James A. Balderson and John
II. Ontrich will have cnarge of the
Elks theater party on ElllS night ut
the Keith celebration week. Thursday
night, April 81. has been allotted by
Manager Roland Robbins to the Elks.
The extra attractions for this affair
will be the Elks' Concert Band. the
! octette, the drill team, and a skit en-
titled The Burglar
Evening star., 1922-04-09
SONS AND DAUGHTERS O.
LIBERTY.

Hope Council. No. /. after a short
business session Tuesday night devoted
the remainder of the evening to social
activities.
Liberty Council No. 6, has returned
meet the second and fourth Wednes-
days of the month.
The proceeds of the entertainment
and bazaar given by Esther Council.
No. 90. are to be placed to the credit
of their hall and auditorium fund.
Loyalty Council, No. 10. will initiate
a large class Friday, April Il, in Naval
Lodge Hall.
State Councillor Cody has called a
board meeting for Wednesday night. in
one of the rooms of Liberty Council.
Evening star., 1922-04-09
Continued from Ninth PageJ

The matrons and patrons of 1922 have
been specially invited and general
Invitation extended to the entire
order
Evening star., 1922-04-09
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE.

At the last two meetings Of Greater
Washington Lodge. No. 126. James ].
Davis, director general of the order.
presided. Approximately fifty new
candidates were elected to member
ship in the Lodge.
Following the regular meeting Of
the lodge held Tuesday evening. con-
stitution and bylaws were adopted
by a Group of members of the lodge
to he known as Moose Defenders"
The purposes of this new organiza-
tion are to take charge of the work
ing of the degrees. to provide enter
tainment. and to promote in general
the welfare of the lodge and Moose
dom in the city of Washington.
The following members Of the lodge
were elected as officers Of Moose De-
tenders for a term of six months:
President, Thomas G. Walsh. vice
president. J. o. Croy. and financial
secretary, David T. Davies: executive
committee: J. F.. Sheehan. J. A.
Fleischhour. George f. Mcneil. Ralph
Beatty. Walter II. Colston. Raymond
F.. Crist. James r. Crutchfield, r. S.
Marshall. c. l.. McCrea and A. E.
Evening star., 1922-04-09

Mithras Sanctorium. No. 100. o. O.
Fl. & f.. held it's regular session last
night
Evening star., 1922-04-09
B. P. o. ELKS.


With an attendance of over seven
hundred, D. R. Nihion was installed in
the Office of exalted ruler of Wash
ington Lodge, No. Is. last Wednes-
day night by Past District Deputy
Grand Exalted Ruler James L. Ward
Other officers installed were: John II.
Ontrich, esteemed leading knight;
James A. Ba1derson, esteemed loyal
knight: William A. Finckel, esteem
ed lecturing knight; William 8. Shell
by. secretary; Michael G. Mccormick.
treasurer; Thomas ]. King, tiler;
Frank v. A. Brown. trustee. three
years: Past Exalted Ruler Patrick j.
Callan, delegate to the Grand Lodge,
and Howard NJ. Peter, alternate dele
gate. The retiring trustee, Past EX-
alted Ruler Samuel Richards, was pre-
sented with a gold watch, and Past
Exalted Ruler Patrick j. Ca!lan re-
ceived an honorary life membership.
James T. Ryan acted as host at din
ner and entertainment given in honor
of Mr.. Callan.
Exalted Ruler D. R. Nihion an
nounces that he has appointed the
following committees to act during
the lodge year. also the appointive
officers for the positions of: Esquire.
Lemuel Robey.; inner guard. Frank
Baum: chaplain. A. A. Hileman. and
Ship eom@istee N Hse;ey e. Mccormlsk asmGsE
James L. Ward, Patrick ]. Callan.
Charles A. Fisher. NORTH Mayer, r.
T. Hoy. Frank Baum. Lemuel Robey.
W. r. Wilcox. P. J. TAtavul. E. T.
Simpson and James T. Ekan; auditing
committee. Nathan We'll, Herman
Richards and John c. Wood: sinking
fund committee. NJ. G. Mccormick, W.
s. Shelly. Walter r. Wilcox, Gus
Brahler, James A. Farrell, Nathan
Well and Frank v. A. Brown; budget
committee. Harry King, Nathan Well,
NJ. G. Mccormick, E. J. Murphy. G.
W. 1rahler and P. J. Callan; automo-
BILE committee, James T. Ryan; dance
Evening star., 1922-04-09

Miriam Chapter will have the de-
grees tomorrow night and rum
mage sale May s, 8 and 10, at Florida
avenue and 9Th street northwest.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-23

maintained for the seventh and eighth lesions, occupying as a garrison at place then called Vindinossa, was dug tip not lons ago near Zurich. and much in the way of medical and sur gical supplies was found, including probes, rincers. cauterizing instru r9ents, bone spoons. silver measuring vessels. etc.
 The ancient Romans had water mills for grinding grain. In the time of the Emperor Augustus mills for this purpose were operated on huge scowS in the river Fiber, the wheels being driven by the current of the stream. Windmills, for like use, were introduced at about the beginning of the Christian era.
 While in this discussion reference has been made particularly to the Romans, it should be realized that their civilization 2,O00 years or more ago was in no way importantly differ ent from that of Carthage (across the Mediterranean, in Africa), Greece Egypt and Babylonia. The Egyptia ms are said to have invented chairs, GUS tom having previously prescribed that people should squat on the floor. or rec1ine on couches-as the Romans did at meals
 The Romans came pretty near to inventing the art of printing. At all events, they impressed words upon pottery. while in the making, with wooden blocks that bore the letters