Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 44, Number 318, 22 October 1919 — Page 1

THE RICHMOND PAIXABIUM

VOL. XLIV..NO. 318-' Palladium, Est. 1S31. Consolidated RICHMOND, TND., WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCT. 22, 1919 SINGLE COPY 3 CENTS m 1907.

YUDENITCH BAFFLED BY RED ARMIES

Gate to Petrograd Closed by Vigorous Fighting on Part of Bolsheviks Torpedo Boats Sunk. HUNS FIRE ON ENGLISH (By Associated Press) LONDON. Oct. 22. General Yudenitch, commander of the Northwestern Russian army seems to have been brought to a virtual standstill by the stubborn defense of Petrograd, which is almost within sight of his men. Soviet forces are even reported to have taken the offensive north of Krasnoie Selo, but details of the fighting have not as yet been fully reported. Two Bolsheviki torpedo boat destroyers were sunk in Koporia bay, Gulf of Finland when they attempted to attack Esthonian vessels and British destroyers on Tuesday the Admiralty announced today. Six survivors from the Bolshevik vessels were picked up. The British and Esthonians sustained no casualties. East of Pnlkovo the Yudenitch army appears to have encountered strong Bolshevik columns. Pulkovo is about three miles from the only remaining railway line running south from Petrograd and the importance of retaining control of this road may explain the savage fighting in that sector. Late reports state that heavier artillery is being brought up by General Yudenitch. Soviet troops reported to have been concentrated near Gdoff, near Lake Peipus are said to have been scattered by the antl-Bolsheviki. The presence of this force on the left flank of the Yudenitch army constituted a seemiDg menace to the whole movement against Petrograd and also appeared to indicate that the Bolsheviki are still quite strong on the coast west of Petrograd. Kronstadt has not surrendered to the anti-Bolsheviki and has not been attacked according to a British admiralty statement. It is held that the fortress will fall immediately upon the capture of Petrograd by General Yudenitch. The offices at Riga of the American telief administration European children's fund, were destroyed by a high xplosive shell Monday here. None r.f the three officers engaged in the relief work was hurt and the feeding of the children is to proceed as before. GERMANS FIRE ON ENGLISH COPENHAGEN, Oct 22. German artillery at Riga fired on British wap ships at the mouth of the harbor on Sunday, according to a report of the I,ettish general staff and on Monday the British ships returned the tire, shelling German positions near the city. Riga is being bombarded by heavy German artillery which is using gas shells. Great damage has been done. CAPTURE KRASNAIA GORKA HELSINGFORS. Finland, Oct. 22. The capture of Krasnaia Gorka, on the Gulf of Finland, opposite Kronstadt, by the Northwestern Russian army, is announced from that army's headquarters today. The capture was effected on Monday after severe fighting. The battle is still continuing. Bolshevik regiments from Moscow are taking part in the defense of Petrograd, the headquarters report adds. Cincinnati Greets Albert and Elizabeth; King Sends Sympathy to President (By Associated Press) CINCINNATI. O., Oct. 22. Albert. King of the Belgians and Queen Elizabeth, 2 heroic figures of the great world war, were honored guests of Cincinnati today and all citizens, young and old, united in paying homage to the royal visitors. School children given a half-holiday in honor of the occasion, lined the streets traversed by the royal party and greeted them with flowers and songs. The distinguished visitors, on their arrival, were greeted by Governor iJames M. Cox, of Ohio, mayor Galvin, Cincinnati, members of the reception committee and other state and city officials. Followinc; the ceremonies at the railway station, the King made a tour of several of Cincinnati's industrial plnnt.-. and the Queen visited the prin-i-iyvil hospitals. Aft or luncheon the King and Queen w-nt in Music Hall, where a special symphony concert was given in their 1-or.or tinder the direction of Eugene Ysnyo, a IMgian subject. King Albert sent the following mossnge to President Wilson last n: ?lit: ''It is with keen regret that I k-nrn that because of your illness it will be impossible for you and Mrs. Wihon to receive the Queen and myself during our visit to Washington. YVc fervently hone that you will soon b restored to full health and vigor. The Queen joins me in sending you and Mrs. Wilson our sincerest regards and the assurance of faithful personal friendship." 1 TO 14 YEARS GT'EN FOR OVf.KCOAT THEFT One to fourteen years j the state reformatory at Jeffersonville and a fine of $10 and costs each, were given Robert Knox and Jack Sinclair in circuit court- Wednesday. The men, who were charged with grand larceny for stealing an overcoat, requested a Jury, which found them guilty. They were arrested by Officer Bunday, of the city police force, last week, when caught trying to sell the overcoat.

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Brig. Gen. William H. Saga. Brig. Gen. Sage commands the 4,500 men of the Fifth and Fiftieth U. S. regular army regiments who have sailed to become a part of the American army of occupation in Silesia, Germany. CITY IS GRANTED INCREASE IN LEVY BY STATE BOARD Richmond was granted a 6 cent increase in the city tax levy by the state board of tax commissioners at a conference between the board and city officials Tuesday. The conference was held in Indianapolis. Following a conference with members of the city council Monday, it was found impossible to manage the city during the coming year on a 60cent levy, as was at first authorized by the state board, and the conference was arranged. Efforts were made at the Indianapolis meeting to obtain the 71 cent levy asked by the city. Officials who attended the conference expressed pleasure with the outcome. Tax levies for the coming year, for the civil city of Richmond only, as increased by the state tax commission, follow : General Sinking Fund 03 Street improvement sinking fund .005 Recreation and playground 005 City general fund 62 Total . .t .66 The six cent increase granted the city will make the total taxation for local residents $1.74 on each $100 assessed valuation. This includes the county, township and state levies. MITCHELL OUT FOR MAYOR'S OFFICE The mayoralty campaign for the next city election, in the spring of 1921, was opened Wednesday, when Ora G. Mitchell, grocer and salesmen, of 100 Southwest Ninth street, announced himself as a candidate. Mitchell is to run for the Republican nomination, he said. He stands for woman suffrage and full rights for woman, a square deal for every citizen; is against strikes and for arbitration in labor disputes, and against lawlessness of every kind. "I should like to see every laborer own his own home," said Mitchell, "and I am for a greater Richmond. This means a business management, carried on, along economical lines, and for ceaseless advertisement of our city." Mitchell is an ardent prohibitionist, and has run a cash grocery in West Richmond for 3 years. He is a graduate of Richmond public schools and of the high school. He carries a card in the moulders' union. Many N. Y. Magazines to Publish at Cincinnati? (By Associated Press) NEW YORK, Oct. 22 Plans were on foot by New York periodical publishers today to break the pressmen's strike by temporary publication or their magazines in cities iar removca from the trouble zone. Authorization of this move was made last night by the Periodical Publishers' association in a letter to William Green, chairman of the labor committee of the Printer's league section of the association of employing printers. It was understood that a large amount of the work would be taken temporarily to Cincinnati where conditions in the printing industry are said to be admirable. Overtures to end the strike were ! reported to have been made yesterI day by officials of the Press Room Executives association. The envoys were informed, it was stated, that the only terms on which the strikers and workmen, locked out, could obtain re-employment, were renunciation of their independent locals and affiliations with the international union, from mhlch they recently seceded. England is Preparing for Trial of W. Hohenzollern (By Associated Press) LONDON, Oct. 22 All necessary preparations for the trial of former emperor William are being made, it was announced in the house of commons today by Bonar Law, the government leader. The request to the Netherlands government for the surrender of the exemperor, he explained, could not be made until all the powers had signed th nea.ee treaty

Bernstorff Testifies

Position BERLIN, Oct 22. Count Johann von Bernstorff, former German ambas-, sador to the United States, who yesterday was the principal witness be fore the committee investigating the responsibility of German officials In causing the outbreak of the war, re- j sumed his testimony today. I While on the stand yesterday, Count von Bernstorff told of the efforts of President Wilson in 1914 and 1916 to find a way to bring peace proposals before the allied governments. German peace tentatives, made from time to time, however, handicapped Mr. Wilson In the opinion of the former ambassador, being construed by the allies, as evidence of weakness on the part of Germany. It was Count von Bernstorff's impression that Mr. Wilson intended to propose temporary peace which would not touch on territorial issues and would leave major problems connected with peace to a conference of the belligerents. GOVERNOR RELEASES INDIANA HARBOR STATE MILITIA (By Associated Tress) INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 22 Indiana state militiamen who have been on strike duty in the Calumet region of j the state, which embraces East Chicago and Indiana Harbor, will be released at a rate of 5 men per company dally, beginning today. Governor Goodrich made this announcement today following a telephone conference with Harry B. Smith, adjutant general of Indiana. Mr. Smith said the situation in the strike zone was such that he believed the number of troopers could be decreased daily. Census Applications for Wayne are Still Short "Not enough applications from Wayne County residents to take the examination for census enumerator. have yet been received," said Jesse i Stevens of Liberty, census head forj the Sixth district, Wednesday. j Wayne county must have 4fi enum-! erators and up to date only 19 have applied. Many people have received: application blanks but have not; tllrnod fVlorrt in All n nnliontiAna must be turned in not later than Monday. October 27. "Census enumerating is pleasant,' work and the pay is based upon the! number of people enumerated," said Stevens. "The enumeration in Richmond will last about 2 weeks and the enumerators will receive from 2 to 4 cents a person. This should make an average if age of betweenJi-Sd-ttf'tS for an 8 hour day. The enumeration in the country will last 30 days and the enumerator receives 20 to 30 cents a person, which should net him between $5.50 and $6 a day. The person may finish the work before the alotted time. The examination Is open to all citizens of the United States, man or woman, between the ages of 18 to 70, who can read and write English. Blanks may be obtained from Stev ens at Liberty and a few at the local I postoffice. Persons holding blanks; ; and not intending to use them are ; urged to pass the mon to some one else who will. RESERVATIONS ARE ADOPTED BY SENATE FOREIGN -COMMITTEE WASHINGTON, Oct. 22. Four revised reservations to the peace treaty were adopted today by the senate for eign relations committee, with the ad-' ministration leaders voting solidly against them. The committee also adopted a pre-! amble to the reservation providing I that the treaty should not become ef- ! fective, until three of the other allied j and associated powers had agreed to j the senate reservations. This, too, ' was opposed by the administration senators. The four reservations approved related to Article X, the Monroe doctrine, withdrawal, and domestic questions. On most of the roll calls the division was 11 to 6. all of the Republicans and Senator Shields, Democrat, i of Tennessee, voting in the affirmative. It was the first time Senator ! McCumber had voted with the majority on the treaty, j The reservation adopted relating to i Article X was identical, except for the i transposition of one phrase, with the j one which President Wilson announced j on his western trip that he would be ; obliged "to regard as a rejection of the treaty." Weather Forecast V For Indiana by United States Weather Bureau Cloudy tonight, probably followed by showers in early morning or on Thursday. Somewhat warmer tonight. Today's Temperature. Noon 52 Yesterday. Maximum 5S Minimum 3S Fop Wayne County by W. E. Moore Unsettled tonight and Thursday. Probable showers. General Conditions Tuesday's storm Is now causing rain over the New England states and a small area of fair weather covers the central states. Rain and snow is reported in the northwest. A storm will continue to move eastward, causing unsettled weather, during the next 36 hours, probably rain followed by colder weather. Temperatures are near zero In the Yukon valley and snow is fallin in Wyoming.

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in World Conflict In 1916, the witness said. President Wilson was in a position to propose "peace without victory-" but he declared Mr. Wilson deferred action because of the sentiment against Germany in the United States at that time. Secret documents from the foreign office are in possession of the commits tee and records from the Admiralty and war office will, it is understood, be produced later. FARMERS' SIDE OF LIVING COST TOLD BY SENATOR CAPPER (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 The farm er's side of the high cost of living question was presented to the senate today by Senator Capper, Republican, of Kansas, who declared that while farmers are selling their products at a loss in declining markets, the consumers are paying rising prices. Faulty distribution was blamed largely for this "remarkable spectacle." Senator Capper deplored the numerous Industrial strikes and the small representation given agriculture in the industrial conference. "In our efforts to get rid of the high cost of living disease," said Mr. Capper, "I fear we are in great danger of dying of the remedy. As a result of Washington's efforts to reduce high prices by breaking down entirely the cost of food, the remarkable spectacle of a rise of one per cent in the cost of living, coincident with market drops that are putting livestock raisers out of business and causing serious losses to other producers, has resulted. Illustrating the anomalous situation of farmers and consumers, Senator Capper said farmers are selling their wheat at a loss, adding: "It takes four and a hnlf bushels of wheat to make a barrel of flour. The wheat raiser gets about $8.87 for the wheat, the miller gets $12.70; the baker, $58.70, and the hotel keepers here in Washington, as it is doled out in thin slices, $587." Among the remedies suggested by Senator Capper were "cessation of federal government propaganda, which tends to bear down the prices of farm products." Legislation to free the livestock producer of alleged control of the markets by the packers also was uj-ged by Senator Capper. "Price making in necessities of life," he said, "should never again be left to the gamblers of the exchange or to corporate monopoly." BEVERIDGE WILL GIVE SHORT TALK ON T, R, TONIGHT Owing to the inability of Albert J. Beveridge to remain in Richmond later than 9 o'clock, the program for the mass meeting to be held in the High School auditorium in the interests of the Roosevelt campaign, Wednesday evening, will be short. Beveridge will arrive in Richmond at 6 and will be escorted to the Westcott Hotel for dinner, by the reception committee. The Richmond City Band, which is to furnish the music for the meeting, will assemble in front of the High School and from 7:10 until 7:30 a concert will be given. At 7:30 the band will go to the hotel and will head the parade that will escort Beveridge to the auditorium. Lewis G. Reynolds will make the introductory address and promptly at 8.00 o'clock, Beveridge will begin his address on the life, character and courageous Americanism of Theodore Roosevelt. Following are the honorary chairmen who will have seats upon the stage: Joseph H. Mills, F. S. Bates, Adam H. Bart el, C. O. Williams, J. H. Bentley, Walter G. Butler. George M. Miller. George S. Cates, T. B. Jenkins, Henry C. Starr, John H. Johnson, Albert D. Gayle, William H. Bockboff, John M. Lontz, Henry U. Johnson, W. W. Zimmerman, Demas S. Coe, Jesse Druley, E. R. Lemon, Henry Gennett, O. M. Whitmore, of Boston; J. L. Harmeir. of Cambridge City; John M. Manning, of Economy; Lewis W. Kinsey, Grcensfork; Albert J. Jones, Hagerstown; Ansel Dwlggins. Fountain City; Oscar Kerlin, Milton; Judge William A. Bond, Lee B. Nnsbaum and Henry Goldfinger. The women honorarv chairmen are Mrs. W. D. Foulke, Mrs. R. G. Leed3. Mrs. Paul Comstock, Mrs. W. W. Gaar, Mrs. M. F. Johnson. Mrs. Frank Drultt. Mrs. J. C. Pyle, Boston; Mrs. Charles Morrison, Economy; Mrs. Dr. Huff, Fountain City; Mrs. William Curtiss, Whitewater; Mrs. Florence Anderson, Bethel; Mrs. Albert R. Jones, Hagerstown; Mrs. Edward Jones, Milton; Mrs. John Judkins, Cambridge City; Mrs. Mariam T. Meyers, Greensfork; Mrs. Will Dunbar, Centerville, and Mrs. Howard H. Harris, Webster. The program follows: America Sung by the audience. Invocation By the Rev. H. S. James. Salute to the flag, as follows: "I pledge allegiance to my flag and the republic for which it sta.nds, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." Introduction of speaker. Address By Albert J. Beveridge. "Onward Christian Soldiers" Audience. Impromptu remarks. "Star Spangled Banner" Audience. Benediction The Rev. L. E. Murray PRESIDENT SIGNS BILLS WASHINGTON, Oct. 22. President Wilson today signed several bills recently passed by congress. Secretary Tumulty announced.

Beauty Who Divorces Second Husband, Leader in Washington Society, Has Portrait Painted

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NEW YORK, Oct. 22. W. E. D. Stokes, multi-millionaire hotel owner and victim In several shooting affairs that awakened the curiosity of New York, has shed new light on his marital tangles just at the time when Mrs. Philip

Lydig, who was the first Mrs. Stokes, divorce from Captain Lydig. At one

of New York society, noted for the gorgeousness of her gowning and for her

superb jewels. She was eagerly sought her portrait, painted by Sargent,

artist, created a vast amount of comment.

Wilson Has Best Night Since He Has Been III (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 President Wilson's physicians reported that Mr. Wilson last night had one of the best nights since he became ill. They issued this bulletin at 11:10 a. m.: "The president had one of the best nights since his Illness began. His temperature, pulse and respiration rates continue normal. His digestion is more satisfactory." SCORE HURT IN NEW RIOT AT BRADDOCK (By Associated Press) PITTSBURGH, Oct. 22. The state troops, regular and special policemen, and deputy sheriffs were patrolling streets in the Braddock mill district today in an effort to prevent a recurrence of the rioting, incident to the steel strike, which broke out yesterday and continued last night. More than a score of persons were injured, none seriously, and 20 men were arrested as a result of yesterday's clashes between strikers and their sympathizers and workmen and police. Authorities of Braddock today attributing the rioting which was the first serious trouble there since he strike began, partly to the fact tbat special officials and troopers, put on duty when the steel workers walked out were relieved last Saturday, leaving only a few regular patrolmen to handle the situation. The troops were recalled at the first sign of disorder and today the special officers also returned to duty. SWITCHMEN OUT CHICAGO, Oct. 22. Receipt by the Chicago district steel strike committee of a telegram from the committee at Washington headed by John Fitzpatrick, chairman of the national committee for organization of steel workers, saying in reference to the earing out of 15 switch crews at South Chicago, "all may be out by middle of next week," was the only external development in this district today. Investment Bankers Urge Anti-Red Drive (By Associated Press) ST. LOUIS, Oct. 22. In intensive campaign to educate the masses against radical doctrines was advocated by speakers at the convention of the Investment Bankers' association of America today. "The present industrial unrest is on a world-wide scale because of the quick means of communication," said Lawrence Chamberlain, of New York, chairman of the Education committee, "and there is no reason why we cannot use these same means of communication to teach the people the virulence of radical doctrines being disseminated." Mr. Chamberlain said industrial unrest was an aftermatch of war and predicted the situation would readjust itself as soon as conditions became normal.

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has gained in Paris her final decree of time Mrs. Lydig was one of the leaders for as a model by famous artists, and Boldini and Zuloaga, the noted Spanish MERCHANTS ASKED FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO INDOOR FAIR Every merchant, business man and manufacturer of the city will be asked to contribute to the Service Men's Indoor fair, to be held in the Coliseum during the week of November 17. Special canvassing committees will comb the city and surrounding towns Thursday, and not a merchant will be overlooked. Plans for the drive were completed at a meeting of the Service men's and Business men's committees held Tuesday evening in the Commercial club rooms. Business men present pledged their support. The first contribution made to the fair was that of the Lee B. Nusbaum company, who offered a $150 coat and a $25 hat to be given as a prize at the fair. Other contributions offered voluntarily at Tuesday's meeting, and solicited during a preliminary canvass Wednesday, follow: Kennedy Clothing Co., suit, $50; Richmond Casket Co., lumber for booths, $500; Joseph Hill Co., flowers, $100; Palladium, advertising; Item, advertising, $300; O. G. Murray, billboard. George H. Knollenberg Co., lady's suit, $100; Boston Store, lady's coat, $100; J. F. Ackeiman Co., pair blankets, $15; bed spread, $15; sweater coat $10; Reed Furniture Co., Sonoro phonagraph, $150; Grand Leader, sweater, $12; pair blankets, $10; lady's handbag, $3.50. Mashmeyer-Granger Co., lady's Yukon seal coat, $100; Harry Holmes Co., fur scarf, $75; Hoosier Mercantile Co., floor lamp. $50; men's suit, $40; silverware, $10; Marshall Department store, sweater coat, $10; silk shirt. $10; Weiss Furniture store, electric washer, $143. Art Gallery Asks Support of Richmond Citizens I Letters asking Richmond art lovers ; to assist in the maintenance of the public art gallery were sent throughout the city, Wednesday by the Art Association. The 1919-20 budget is estimated, the letter states, at $1,293.22, covering expenses of the Adams-Grafton, Rich1 mond Painters, Jonas Lie, Indiana Artists', arts and crafts. New York ; Society of Painters and Graphic Arts, I exhibit, the expense of the director i and the purchase of a $500 painting for the permanent gallery. The association is calling on thvs public citizens of the city to contribute support. ITALIAN CAPITAL IS SHAKEN BY EARTHQUAKE (By Associated Press) ROME, Oct. 22 Rome was shaken by an earthquake at 7:05 o'clock this morning, the tremor waking up the population still in bed, and lasting a few seconds. No reports as to the damage done have as yet been re-ceivsrf

PRESIDENT'S APPEAL READ TO MEETING

Labor Representatives at Industrial Conference Threaten Break Wilson Asks Peace Between Interests. LAYS BLAMEJN NONE (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. Oct. 22 Organized labor's representatives in the Rational industrial conference today, forced the reading of the letter to the conference which President Wilson yesterday dictated from the sick bed, and in which he declared the public expected the conference to stay together until every possible means had been exhausted to establish a "surer and heartier" co-operation between all the elements engaged in industry. Immediately after the letter was read, the conference recessed and the labor group went into private session to determine its future course. The men plainly were impatient and some of the public and capital delegates seemed doubtful whether the labor representatives would continue in the conference. The president's message follows: "To the ladies and gentlemen of the Industrial conference: I am advised by your chairman that you have come to a situation which appears to threaten the life of your conference, and because of that I am presuming to address a word of very solemn appeal to you as American "It is not for me to assess the blame for the present condition. I do not speak in a spirit of criticism of any industrial leader or of any group. But having called this conference I feel that my temporary Indisposition should not bar the way to a frank expression of the seriousness of the position in which this country will be placed should you adjourn without having convinced the American people that you have exhausted your resourcefulness and your patience in an effort to come to some common agreement. Must Industry be War? "At a time when the nations of the world are endeavoring to find a way of avoiding international war, are we to confess that there is no method to be found for carrying on industries except In the spirit and with the very method of war? Must suspicion and hatred and force rule us in civil life? Are our industrial leaders and our industrial workers to live togetner without faith in each other, constantly struggling for advantage over each other, doing naught but what is compelled? "My friends, this would be an intolerable outlook, a prospect unworthy of the large things done by this people in the mastering of this continent indeed, it would be an invitation to national disaster. From 6uch a possibility my mind turns away, for my confidence Is abiding in that in this land we have learned how to accept the general judgment upon matters that affect the public weal. And this is the very heart and soul of democracy. "It is my understanding that you have divided upon one portion only of a possible large program, which has not fully been developed. Before a severance is effected, based upon present differences, I believe you should stand together for the developmnt of that full program touching the many questions within the broad scope of your investigations. "It was in my mind when this conference was called that you would concern yourselves with the discovery of those methods by which a measurable co-operation within Industry may have been secured and If new machinery needs to be designed by which a minimum of conflict between employers and employes may reasonably be hoped for, that we should make an effort to secure its adoption. It cannot be expected that at every step all parties will agree upon each proposition or method suggested." All members of the labor group returned to the conference at 2:30 p. m. today, Mr. Morrisson announced after the private conference of the labor delegation. Other members said the group had decided as a whole to remain in the conference. Must Stay Together. "The public expects no less than that you shall have that one end in view and stay together until the way is found leading to that end, or until it Is revealed that the men who work and the men who manage American industries are so set upon divergent paths that all efforts of co-operation is doomed to failure. "I renew my appeal with full comprehension of the almost incomparable importance of your task to this and other peoples, and with full faith In the high patriotism and the good faith of each other that you push your task to a happy conclusion." MAUNA t-OA ACTS UP. (By Associated Press) HILO, T. H., Oct. 22. The nevr lava flow from the seven craters of Mauna Loa is Increasing in volume and brilliancy. It is moving at the rate of two miles a day and the stream is half a mile wide. SIX GET MASTER DEGREE Master Mason degree was conerred on 6 candidates at the meeting of Richmond lodge No. 196, F. and A. M.. Tuesday evening in the Masonic temple. More than 200 members of the lodge and visitors were present. Two candidates received the degreo from the Camden Ohio lodge, which had charge of the degree work in the evening. Supper was served at 6:30 o'clock.