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The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-06-13
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within a few minutes If
you are In a hurry and
wo deliver the laundered
clothing at the time agreed
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Good work and prompt SER
vice docs the oomblna-
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The Washington times., 1907-02-13
WORK OF RELIEF
FOR THE NEEDY

At the meeting Of the board Of man
ayers OF the Associated Charities YES
terday afternoon the proposed bill for
the prevention OF extOrtion by loan
companies, who lend money 20 poor
people on their household goods, was
endorsed. and the secretary was in
structed 10 send to the clerk Of the
House District Committee a number of
typical instances OF families who have
been victimized by loan sharks.
The resignation of Commissioner
Charles p. Nell was accepted with re-
greet. Judge William y. DeLacy sub
mitted the Graft OF n proposed bill Cor
an industrial hospital for the treatment
OF inebriates. ard the board voted 10
apDrove IT and sumbit II 70 the District
Commissioners 20 be forwarded 10 Con-
gress. The new committee on division
organization, Miss Florence P. Spoford.
chairman, submitted a report with rules
adopted for the management of the
eight division conferences of the asso-
citation, who meet fortnightly to assist
the District agents in planning con-
structive treatment for needy families.
The secretary reported that during
the month OF Januery alone 1.S60 appli-
cations had been received from and IN
behalf Of needy families. There were
also l,20l applications made directly by
needy families themselves. Material re-
lief was administered LBS times dur
ing the month. For the finance com
mittee. Col. Archibald Hopkins reported
that 81. 600 must be secured TO complete
the economical years budget OF eN-
penses OF the Associated Charities
The Washington times., 1907-02-13

ranged previously. Mrs. Beckwith fled
an answer to the allegations of willful
desertion, but did not appear in person.
or fight the decree. She is at present at
the winter home of her father in Au-
gust, Ca. Beckwith left for Aurora, H.,
and 1t is rumored that the announce
ment of his betrOthal to a prominent
society woman of that city Will soon be
made.
The marriage Of Beckwith and Miss
Lincoln was a social sensation Of 1897.
They first met at Mt. Pleasant where
the young woman was visiting relatives.
There was a game of football between
the elevens of Iowa Wesleyan and keo-
kuk Medical Colleges. and Beckwith was
end rush on the former team.
The young athlete won the admiration
OF Miss Lincoln and after the game
they were introduced by a mutual
friend.
The Lincoln family opposed the at
tachment that sprung up. and they
finally elOped. being married by a min
lister at Milwaukee
Beckwith secured Il position in Chi
CagO. and the couple lived there and
later in Riverside, a suburb. Beckwith,
who had also achieved fame on the dia-
mond, returned 20 the baseball profess
sion, and the couple parted a few years
ago. The wife and children are sup
posed to have returned to her father s
Vermont home and have since resided
there.
Beckwith's father died a year and a
half ago, leaving the son an income.
Beckwith's attorney returned from Chi
cago the day before the suit was filed,
and il is supposed he attended a con-
ference in which the terms Of settle
ment were agreed upon.
The Washington times., 1907-02-13
MRS. BRANNEN DIES
At ADVANCED AGE

Mrs. Catherine A BFannen died yes
terday at the advanced age of seventy
five years at her residence, 1923 Four
teenth street. She had been i'll for the
last eight weeks, her death being caused
by a general decline owing to old age.
The funeral services Will be held from
ST. PauPs Roman Catholic Church on
Friday morning at 10 o'clock, requiem
high mass being held at that hour. The
inte 'ment will-be at Mt. Olvet
Mrs Brannen, whose husband died
several years ago, leaves five children,
Lawrence J. Brannen. Michael T. Bran
nen. John c. Brannen. Miss Catherine
J Brannen, and Mrs c. A Muzzy, all
of Washington.
The Washington times., 1907-02-13
CURED BY CUTICURA
REMEDIES IN ONE WEEK

"Cuticura Soap and Ointmsnt are the
greatest remedies for skin diseases On
earth. have suffered SIX months trom
disease which 1 cannot describe, but
vii tell you the symptoms. My skin
was full of red spots and my face vas
full Of red pimples. 1t made life missf-
able for me and Isvas discouraged with
everything. Iwent 10 several doctors,
but 1t was useless. But while reading .
newspaper / came across one Of your
testimonials telling the value Of the
Cutioura Soap and Ointment / re-
solved to try them, and after using
them for about one week / became .
new man The pimPles and thu red
spots have disappeared and they made
my skin as soft as velvet. Now am
constant user Of the Cuticura Soap and
Ointment and / recommend them
highly Albert eastman, Bedford Sta
ton, \. ", Nov. 20. 1905"
The Washington times., 1907-02-13
DR.. ROBERT GRANT T0RREY
IN SEPI0US CONDITION

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 13.-Dr. Rob
ert Grant Torrey, head field coach OF
the University of Pennsylvania foot
bal team of last season, and who Will
probably serve in the same capacity for
ing from a severe attack Of diphtheria
in the University Hospital. where he is
a resident physician,
DR. Torrcy, who had been in the best
or health, was taken III quite suddenly
or Tuesday evening while attending TO
his hospital duties. His case was dag
nosed as an acute attack of diphtheria.
His condition yesterday was serious,
though not critical, but a speedily recov-
cry Is hoped for.
The Washington times., 1907-02-13
Divorces LinCOIn'S Grandchild
On Martyr Presidents BirthdayI
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren "
BeckWith Now Le-
gally Separated.
Romance Ends ;
Couple Were Forced
to Elope.

MT. PLEASANT, Iowa, Feb. 49,
Warren Beckwith, husband of Jessie
Lincoln, the granddaughter of Abraham
Lincoln, was yesterday granted a di-
voree from her, peculiar coincidence
being that the decree was granted on
the birthday of the great EmaHeipator.
BY the terms of the decree, Mrs. Beck
with is 20 retain custody of the two
children, and there is to be no alimony.
each party to the suit TO hold his and
her own property.
The case was decided very quickly.
all the preliminaries having been ar
The Washington times., 1907-02-13
POSTGRADUATE CLASS
ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

officers for the ensuing years were
elected by the postgraduate class of
Georgetown University Law School at
the regular meeting Of the class helG
Monday night in the lecture hall of the
school. Those chosen were: President,
Robert h Crowley. Haverhill. Mass. !;
vice president, John a. MallOy, San
Juan, Porto Rico; secretary, George T..
Thomaides, New York; treasurer, W. L.
Furbershaw, Brooklyn. N Y; historian,
John Duggan, jr., COnnellsville, Pa: SER
geant-at-arms, S. S. Grogan, Milwaukee,
WIS
The Washington times., 1907-02-13

Or. Grenfell realized that TO help peO-
pie by giving them money when they
were in such a bondage OF trade was
only furnishing additional revenue to
the trading boats which fiourished at
the expense OF the ignorant He also
realized that the sale Of liquor would
have 70 be abolished in order to accom-
plish the results desired. and TO his ef-
forts may be traced the cooperative
stores which furnish 10 the natives
goods at cost. and the abolition Of the
liquor traffic has given the people a bet
ter opportunity TO free themselves from
tho slavery Of habits which had taken a
firm hold among these seafaring people.
Hospitals, hospital boats, practical les
sons on the subject Of sanitation and the
curative qualities OF an abundance OF
fresh air, an Orphanage small mann
featuring industries. and schools where
the elementary lessons in the crafts
are taught, as well as that elementary
education needed for a primitive people.
have followed the work Of this plain,
practical man, who IS a firm believer n
the kind Of Christianity which was
taught by Christ, a religion OF healing
and helpfulness. accompanied with that
spirit OF sacrifice that does not recog-
nlze the element or cost. but apprect-
ates the opportunity and privilege or
helping people 20 live, and 20 free them
from the bondage Of ignorance.
Unusual Lantern Slides.
Dr. Grenfen's lecture was illustrated
by lantern slides of a class raYely seen
by a washington audience IcebeFgs w
der ali possible conditions Of light. the
Aurora BoeeaIis with all Of It's varying
beauties OF form and color. and views
OF the people and their homes, added
70 the interest OF the occasion.
The Washington times., 1907-02-13
Chinese Celebrating
Their New Year Day
Win Cards and T0O

HINESE New Year
is being enthusiast
icaUy celebrated by
the CelestiaIs over
the entire country
today. Washington
included. A major
ity of the local
Cinnamon. however,
took yesterday as
the holiday. while
some are [ a kin x
both days. many Of
the IN op s along
lower Pennsylvania
avenue being closed
this morning
This confusion In
dates il was said
The Washington times., 1907-02-13
CHEMICAL SOCIETY TO TALK
ON SANITARY CONDITIONS

A discussion of the advisability OF
appointing a committee on local sani-
tary conditions viii be the important
matter before the Chemical Society OF
Washington at its meeting tomorrow
night in the Cosmos Club Assembly
Hall
The society has sent out an urgent
call. for all members to be present.
The Washington times., 1907-02-13
GRAND ARMY ENCAMPMENT,
DEPARTMENT OF POTOMAC

4 two days encampment OF the De-
partment of the Potomac. Grand Army
Of the Republic, will be held on Friday
and Saturday. February p and % in
Grand Army Hall 1412 Pennsylvania
avenue This will be the annual encamp-
ment of the departH ent. A banquet will
close the melting on Saturday evening.
The Washington times., 1907-02-13
GRENFELL'S WORK
LABRADOR'S HOPE

Life does not consist of what Success is
measured by the extent of
That the medical profession of London has along
without and that we have been
land where life is lived in way.
Christmas present did not consist
but given the chance crippled
is the best exponent spirit Christmas?
pei has been through pnters
casts and Gods truth illustrated application
tiers and Ointment-Dr GrenfeL
The Washington times., 1907-02-13
SENATOR CLAPP SPEAKS :.
AT LINCOLN DAY SERVICE

Services commemOTating the bi- thday
of Abraham Lincoln were held last
night at McKendree Methodist Church.
under the auspices Of the United States
Historical Society. Senator Clapp, OF
Minnesota made the principal address
OF the evening
The meeting was opened by Harry A.
Colman, president of the society who
read IIncoln's Gettysburg addres..
The Washington times., 1907-02-13
MAID ROBBED MISTRESS.

Charged with the larceny of $40 and
some clothing from the home Of Mrs
M. C. Barnes, in the Savoy apartments,
where she was a maid, Jane Bowler,
cOlOred. was today arraiEned before
Judge MullOwny in the Police Court
Size was found guilty and sent TO Jail
for ninety days.
The Washington times., 1907-02-13
CONSUL AT NICE DEAD.

The State Department today received
a cablegram from the vice consul at
Nice. France, announcing the death.
early yesterday morning. Of the Ameri-
can consul, Harold Sheffield Van
Buren,. The cause or manner Of his
death was not stated.
The Washington times., 1907-02-13
BILL CONDEMNS LAND
FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT

A bill has been introduced in Con-
gress III. r. 25.57O providing that a
strip Of land be condemned TO connect
Florida avenue with Z street west Of
Twenty -second street. This will result
IT. relieving tho congestion al this point
making n gradual turn into y street
just east of Rock Creek bridge. The
bill provides that the condemnation pro-
ceedings necessary be instituted vitnlu
sixty days after passage.
The Washington times., 1907-02-13
WASHINGTON CLUB MEMBERS
HOLD MEMORIAL MEETING

. A memorial meeting was held last
night I'm the Washington Club by mem
bers of the Mary Washington Chapter
D. A r. Mrs. Mary Lockwood pre-
sided. Those who have died during the
past year and whose work was eSpe-
cialiy noteworthy were Mrs. Blair Lee.
Mrs. Elizabeth Bryant Johnston, Mrs
McBlair Smith, Mrs J. Ormond Wilson,
Miss Halstead, Mrs. Lindsay. Mrs
Vale, Mrs. Peacock and Mrs. Augur
The Washington times., 1907-02-13
NO SUBTREASURY
FOR ALABAAANS
Too Many Useless Ones
Already, Opinion of
Committee.

The House Committee on Ways and
Means today defeated the proposition TO
locate a subtreaSury in the Southeast
ern States. The committee stood to .
against a ne wsUbtreasury, and the
opinion was expressed that there are
already too many useless subtreasuries.
The inability Of Georgia, Alabama, and
other States to agree upon one city for
the site of the subtreasury is regarded
as the main reason for the defeat Of
the proposition
The Washington times., 1907-02-13

ton OF eczema this Treatment u mOSt
grateful, afordihg immediate relief and
pointing to 4 speedy cure.
Complies EEtsrzGl and IstsrzRI Trsstnsni Esssy
Haor e. In4EniR CArorsA ast AeeltH consists q Cu
Soap CfSe-) g CeHnss ths Niza CuteEEA Ont1sa
fsoc Heal skia And CufrurA Nssolvgnf (ch q
he form Of Chocolate osatea Pns PER yal - ~ -
Parity tAs Bleed Sed thro1gheul tie World ReaZ
Drug Chem. Oor7- 5ois Props, AoEtso Mass
Mr AATlSd frss. "H0T s cars Fos lha Gkt1s
The Washington times., 1907-02-13
YALE ENGAGES SWIMMING COACH.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Feb. ID
Thomas A. Callahan, American cham
pion fancy diver, was to-day engaged
Cor the remainder Of the season as
Yale's swimming coach. Yale has never
before engaged a professional coach for
her swimming. but because Of her strong
bid for the intercollegiate championship
and the Chicago Easter trip the inno-
walton was made.
The Washington times., 1907-02-13
MILLIONS PAID FOR EGGS
BROUGHT TO GREAT BRITAIN

The imports OF eggs into the United
Kingdom during the year 1906 were val
ued al 3,1OO, drawn from the follow
ing countries: Russia. Sl1.39S 200: Den
mark, SS,272.7C0; Germany. 81, Col 900: Bel
GUM. &,S2S00O; France, S3.O32. 300; Can
ada, S517, 800; all other countries. 81 S27,-
400. The United States exports eggs
10 a limited extent, those of 1905
TO all countries being valued at only
$4,000
The Washington times., 1907-02-13
CLASSES IN CARD PLAYING.

Card playing has become so general
among German women Of the upper
classes that regular lessons N playing
are now given in fashionable boarding
schools for girls
The Washington times., 1907-02-13

by a leading Chinaman this morning.
has existed for many years and was oc-
casiOned by the CcleStials not taking
into account the gain Of day In COM
ing eastward and the loss of day in
going westward. Therefore, both days
are celebrated, the 18th being preferred
except by the more educated classes.
Most of the tea and crOckery stores
owned by Celestials were closed this
morning, the red good luck sign being
over every door. Many of the laundry
men had returned TO work. however, not
feeling disposed to lose two days.
Owe No Debts on New Year.
The Chinese New Year carries with It
some curious customs. One Of them IS
that on this day no true Chinaman will
owe any man a penny, Should he be in
debt he is not permitted to worship at
the joss house or 10 mingle with his fel-
lows VINO are debt free On account Of
this inviOIabIe rule, * is said that
rather than have the New Year find a
Chinaman in debt his relatives will sac
rifice every cent, If necessary, which he
must not repay, for that would be an
admission of the debt Of which he seeks
to become clear.
On New Year also all Cinnamon
The Washington times., 1907-02-13

DR.. Wilfred T. Grenfeu. missionary
to Labrador, magistrate. physician. ad-
vocate of temperance. promoter Of CO.
operative stores, builder Of hospitals.
and founder of shipbuilding industries,
and the advance agent of better DAYS for
the people OF Labrador, delivered an
interesting lecture before the National
Geographic Society last night. He is
man OF medium size. compact and ac-
tive, a man who as a public speaker
does not depend upon a large vocabu-
larry, or smoothly constructed sentences.
He is. however, a man with a message
Of practical Christian philanthropy, with
a vision Of the opportunities for doing
good IN the Christ method. and for two
hours the crowded audience in the Con-
gregationaI church listened attentively
TO this man who holds an audience with
out resOrtlng to conventional or spectac-
ular methods
Overcoming Obstacles.
The plain. matter-Of-fact story which
DR. Grenfell told OF his lie in Labrador
was one Of thrilling interest. The OBJ
staCles in the way OF doing good in
that remote section seem 10 be fully as
great as could be met with by any who
are philanthropically inclined The
whole country seems 70 have been un-
der the domination Of the traders. who
gave the people whatever they chose
and at the price which they themselves
fixed for their articles, and allowed the
simple fishermen such a price as they
deemed best for the articles which they
bartered for such necessaries as -four
and salt.
The Washington times., 1907-02-13
PENNSYL vANIA RAILROAD
Bulletin.
TOUR TO The GRAND CANYON AND CALIFORNIA

Among the great natural wonders in America none takes
precedence over the Grand Canyon of Arizona Its grandeur
peculiar and gigantic and its colorng so rich and varied
that il enlrailS the tourist at once
Tour which includes two days at this Masterpiece of
Nature and sixteen days in California during its most beaut
full and attractive leaves February % by Special
Pullman Train under personal escort From one to four DAYS
will be spent at Coronado Beach, Riverside and Redands pas
adena Los Angeles Santa Barbara Del Monte and San Fran
CISCO where many delightful drives will be taken Stops will
be made also Salt Lake City, Colorado SPRINGS and Denver
to view the points of interest
This one of the most attractive ansconinenta tours
ever projected
Descriptive Itineraries giving full information and rates
will be furnished by Ticket Agents B. NJ Newbod p A.
S E. D. N E. corner Fifteenth and Streets Washington
The Washington times., 1907-02-13

loints, red and rough
sned skin, sorns, bun
ions, etc and fer puFi-
flying the respiratory
glands: Soak the feat
IN Cuticura Soap
and Hot Water, dry,
and Anoint with Cuti-
eura Ointment. For
the itching and irrita-
The Washington times., 1907-02-13
SONG RECITAL FOR THE BLIND.

FTaulein Elizabeth SChWanck will give
a song recital in the reading room for
the blind at the Library of Congress to-
MOI row afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
The Washington times., 1907-02-13
GREATEST SKIN
CURES ON EARTH

Are Cuhcura Rsmedies-SuFsfsd
Six Months-Skin Full Of Red
Spots and Face Full Of Pimplss-
Made Life MIserabls-Wss Dis
cOuraged-Doctors Useless
The Washington times., 1907-02-13

mingle, shake hands. smoke the pipe
OF peace and cleanse the heart of all
malice toward fellowmau. Each Celes-
tial must start the New Year with a
clean slate in this TesDect-
Along lower Pennsylvania avenue this
morning where many Celestials cOngre-
gate. all were busy opening New Year
cards. Hip Chung Lung, "A prominent
tea merchant OF - Pennsylvania ave
nue.. apparently had 900 Of these mis-
sIVes OF cheer upon his desk
Red New Year Cards.
The Chinese New Year cards are all
similar. printed on heavy red fiber"
paper, about four by eight inches, and
folded to about tho size Of an ordinary
laundry ticket. In fact. 10 the UNI
initiated they would easily bc taken for
one OF these necessary adJuncts 10
Chinese acQuaintanceship- They arc in
Variably red in color. this being the
good luck omen Of the Chinese. Every
Chinese shop today is decorated with
red paper.
sum Lung. laundryman. at 304 Penn
sylNanta avenue. was the recipient of
many New Year greetings but said that
he had observed yesterday. and was
hard at work this morning.
The New Year is 2465 Of kuUng Fut
SEE Houfucian reckoning. The past year
was said - have been "A leap year with
the Chinese. their custom being 20 add
account aDf the fact that the Chinese
year consists Of seven months OF thirty
days and five months of twenty-uine
DAYS. 4 total of 80. Every three yeaES,
therefore. ar additional thirty-day month
is added TO make up for the lost days
The Washington times., 1907-02-13
President of Seaboard Air
Line Dead in New
York.
One of the Best Known
Executives in Railroad
Circles.
Formerly Head of Lehigh
Road and Effected Many
Improvements.

Alfred Walter. president of the Sea-
board Air Line and enc of the great rail-
road executives of the day. died in New
York yesterday from kidney disease.
from which affliction he has been ailing
since January %.
His death was sudden and unexpected
and came as great shock to Washing
toms railroad circles.
Mr.. Walter succeeded J. NJ Barr on
May last as head Of the Seaboard Air
Line system. Previous TO his accepting
the position he held at the time OF his
death, he was president Of the Lehigh
Valley road.
Greatly Improved Lehigh Road.
1t was under his administration that
the Lehigh Valley was greatly improved
IN its road bed ana equipment. In this
many millions OF dollars were expended
which at the time occasiOned consider
able criticism, but Mr. Walters policy
ir the light OF later events has been
more than justified, and the fstockhold-
ers Of thar system, as well as the people
of the area tTavcrsed by its lines. fully
appreciate the foresight Of the former
president Of the road
Mr.. Walter ranked among the great
transportation captains of the day. Gle
WAS thoroughly practical railroad man
and an able executive. He WAS T. ST.: u
disciplinarian. but just and conscien-
tious in his dealings with the public, and
was greatly beloved and esteemed by
his subordinates.
Began Railroad Thirty-hve Years Ago.
Mr. Walter. who was hfty-six years
of age. was born in Brooklyn, n. Y.
October >, 1851. He nrst entered rail-
road life July L, 1872, and from that
date to June l. 1874. was rodman in
the engineering corps, and plant en-
Elnecr on the Allegheny valley Rail
road After that he was connected rs
fonows; September ]. 1874, 20 May /,
mo assistant supervisor with the
Pennsylvania Railroad; MAY 1. 1875. to
.uay /, 1873. supervisor Northern Cen
tral hallway; May i, 1873, 20 December
]. 1881. assistant engineer Northern
central and Baltimore and Potomac
Railroad; December ]. 1881, to October
]. lNsZ. assistant engineer motive power
Pennsylvania Railroad: October l. 1852.
to August l. Lose, superintendent Sun
DUrv division. ! Pennsylvania Railroad,
and Shamokin division, Pennsylvania
Northern Central Railway, at Sunbury,
Pa: August ]. 1889. 10 March !, 1892,
general superintendent Of the Baltimore
and Ohio lines east of the Ohio River;
March ! 1899. TO December !. 1894. gen
eral manager Erie division of the New
York. Lake Erie and Western Railroad:
December l. 1904 To July d. 1897 presi-
dent of the Delaware, SUsquehanna and
Schuylldll Railroad; July -, 1897, to
November 80. 1892. president of the Le-
high Valley Railroad.
Mr.. Walter leaves widow and one
SON. Walter. jr-. who reside at III East
Seventy-ffth street. New York, from
where the funeral will be held tomorrow
afternoon. The remains VIII receive In
Jerment at Baltimore.
The Washington times., 1907-02-13
FOOT COMFORT
Obtained from Cuticura Soap
and Ointment,

For tired, aching, irTitsted, itcbinKfeet.
Inflammation and painful swelling Of the
The Washington times., 1907-02-13
No Special Ceremonies Here.

There were no special ceremonies in
connection with the observance Of New
Year IN Washington, the day being spent
IN feasting exchanging calls, and in
worship.
At the Chinese Legation II was an
nOunced there would be no celebration
owing TO the Chinese minister being in
mourning, but that today, the 18th. was
being observed as the proper New Year
date.