Evening star., 1931-06-14

Richard COodharf, past supreme repre-
sentative.
of their dying father. The Lodge Of Elks in
this city Of which Mr. Rathbone was the first
exalted ruler, will take appropriate action in
regard to his death Gen. Carnahan, the major
general Of the uniform rank of the knights Of
Pythias, has issued an order announcing the
death Of Col. Rathbone and directing that the
officers and sir knights Of the uniform rank wear
q badge OF mourning for so days, and that
divisions drape their warrants in mourning for
the same period. The interment win probably
be in Utica. N. Y, where the wife Of Col Ratf-
bone was buried.
"a Sketch of His Career.
"Col Rathbone was a son Of the late Judge
Rathbone Of Albany. N. Y. He was in the Army
during the war, but settled IN this city after
ward and accepted position IN the War De.
partment. Some years ago he called number
of friends together and read to them the draft
Of work for a secret order, founded on the
story Of Damon and PythiaS, and the result
was that they organized lodge from which has
spread that large and influential order, the
knights Of Pythias. having lodges In every State
and Territory and in many foreign countries.
He was also prominent In the order Of Eiks.
He was q man of versatile talents. quite an actor
for q non-professional and Is the author Of Q
frequently contributor to some Of the magas
zines and newspapers. He resigned his place IN
the War Department some months ago and
went on o lectMing tour In the interest Of the
Knights Of PythiaS in the South, and had re-
Gently been on a similar tour to the West"
IT Is always interesting to know where our
J distinguished residents Of former day have
made their homes when living In Washington,
and the city directory will generally supply this
information. In 1864, when Mr.. Rathbone
founded the Knights OF Pythias. he lived at SOB
Eighth street southeast. In 1855 his address
Is given as 33S Tenth street northwest (old
numbering), in 1866 at the corner Of Sixth and
L streets northwest in 1870 to 1873 at Tao
Sixth street southeast. 1eT9-00, Lanham, Md:
1883. Gao Rhode Island avenue northwest, and
in 1884 and later ut cat street northwest.
Naturally the laying Of the corner stone of
the Pythian Temple at 1919 Ninth street was
an epoch in Pythian history In this city though
to many on old-timer this might seem but o
recent event. Indeed o mere n years seems
but short time back when one starts getting
old
THERE are very few men living who have
] been members of the Knights Of Pythias as
long rs Mr.. Kline. and but one who has been
member longer. This one Is John T. Moling q
justice Of the peace living at Falls Church, Va,
and like Mr.. Kline also q member Of Mount
vernon Lodge. he IS q native WaSh1ngtOn14ne
having been born here on April 80. 1S47. Mr..
Moling has been q very enthusiastic knight
from the time OF his initiation In 1868 to the
present time. In 1881 81 he served the fraternity
as its nineteenth grand chancellor.
member OF especial value in his day was
Richard Goodhart, ninth grand chancellor Of
the order. 1912. We are told that this man
did more in restoring harmony among the
members In this domain than any one else, at
q time when energy and diplomacy meant much
to the very life of the order ITSELF
william Penn Westwood was another member
Of the order to render valuable service and to
be rewarded accordingly, and 50 was Harry
Kronheimer, supreme representative, who was
with Saks 6S Co. for so many years, and
Edward Dunn, grand chancellor, 1866.1367.
Many others rendered valuable assistance when
yeoman service was needed but no one living
has done quite SO much for the order In general
aS has Past Grand Chancellor John NJ. Kline.
The present officers Of the Grand Lodge OF
the Knights Of Pythias In the District of Co
lumbia are: Cleveland Kennicutk p. q. c.:
Herman Wea1thall G. c.: Edward J. Newcomb.
q. v. c.: Nicholas Girardi, @. p: william A
Kimmen. q. K. r. s.: Lee b. Emory. q. NJ E.;
Alfred M. Schwartz @. M. A.; Earl G. Jonscher
q. I G.: Daniel Rothwell. q. o. O.: Richard b.
Bergman, q. l.; James Edward Wilson, G. T.:
Nathaniel Wigginton, q. T.; Dent IA. Freeman,
q. T.; Edgar G. Snyder, s. r.: Frank B. Crown,
s. r.: Hamlin M. Vanderyort, g. r.. elect.
Grand tribunal: John M. Kline G. T.; Ellery
w. Heiss, A. Herman Woody, Henry J. Gasson,
William N. Payne, jr., Albert e. Gorham. re-