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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-14
.BERESFORD BALKS
At NAVAL CHANGE
viii Abandon Command If
Channel Fleet Is Re-
duced.

LONDON, Feb. 14-AdmiraI Lord
Charles Beresford. who is at present in
the United States for the purpose OF
settling the estate Of his brother, Lord
Delaval Beresfcrd. has thrown a bomb
shell into naval circles by placing him
sell in direct antagonism to the govern
ment's policy for the distribution Of
Great Britain's naval forces.
A semi-official statement, evidently in
spired by Lord Charles Beresford. is
10 the effect that he declines to accept
the command of the channel fleet,
which he was to have taken up on
March /, under the altered conditions,
as a result Of which his fleet will con-
Sist OF fourteen battleships. four arm
ored and three unarmored cruisers
His lOrdshiI,' the statement says.
while willing 70 undertake the defense
OF the home waters. is only prepared TO
do SO With the number Of battleships.
cruisers. and destroyers capable Of per
forming the task and trained under his
orders IN peace time"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-14
Two Employees Discip-
lined for CriticiSing
SuperiorS.
RecentOrder Interpreted
by Assistant PoStnaS-
ter General.

Second Assistant Postmaster General
w. S. Shallenberger is accused Of being
mueller of free speech and ar iron
heeled despot," end he does not look the
part
All the hubbub, accusing him Of deal
ing in the Cars brand of Imperialism.
Is the result Of recent order TO postal
employees 10 keep their mouths shut and
10 shun the pen on particular occasions;
also because William Donaghy and p.
Vanlippoley. two railway mail clerks
who escaped from a recent wreck near
Diamond Lake, IN the State Of Washing
ton, were fined 500 and suspende., ten
Gays for criticising the postal service
and likewise James J. Hill in a Spokane
paper
General Shallenberger declared he had
no defense to make, except what an in
telligent Interpretation Of mis- recent or
der would afford.
1t merely reiterates what has long
been standing rule in this depa -tment.
and one OF similar effect is enforced in
every branch Of the Government serv-
Ice" he said.
Can Write to President.
They can write 70 the President. to
Postmaster General Cortelyou or 10 nv
self on any matter upon which they
have a grievance. We are In receipt of
such communications continue ~ and
we invite them. II IS in informi ing this
department OF where defects exist that
has made it possible to make our postal
service the model for the world.
This IS a wonderfully growing coun-
NJ no nj
our service IS through the earnest CO.
operation OF every employee. There are
little things arising constantly thar re-
qulre adjustment, and IL every employee
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-14
BeIasco-Odette Tyler and Guy Stand
ing in "The Love Route

Two great favorites in Washington
will be seen together at the BelascO
next week, when Guy Standing and
Odette Tyler will appear in the stirring
play Of Western life, The Love Route"
Both Miss Tyler and Mr.. Standing are
well known here, as during the past
summer they ran opposition stock COM
panies at the Belasco and Columbia
Theaters, respectively.
The Love Route" Is a product of the
present season, and has made a big hit
in Chicago and New York.
After leaving this city at the close
Of the summer season Guy Standing
became a ShubeTt star and originated
the role Of John Ashby. the railroad en-
gineer, In The Love Route" During
the past few weeks he has been APP
pearlng with Lena Ashwell in The
Shulamite-" Next week, however. il
has been arranged that he shall appear
here in his original part in The Love
Route"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-14
CHILDRENS PARK
ANACOSTIA'S NEED

The Citizens Association Of Anacostia
wants public park for the use OF
children, and at the monthly meeting
OF the association. held last night, It
was decided TO ask the District Com
missioners 10 make an appropriation for
the purchase Of a nfty-acre tract. which
can be purchased ar a reasonable fg-
ure. The matter was referred TO a com
mittee. with instructions to call on the
Commissioners and discuss the subject
The land in view is the old Christie
place A report from the committee viii
be made at the next monthly meeting.
The election OF officers for the ensu
ing year resulted as follows: PRESIDE
Or. J. A watson, reelected for
fourth term; first vice president. c
o. Watson; SeCOnd vice presidS
EarnShaw: J. c. Leonard, trea~
elected. and Charles Burr, secr
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-14
ON POSTAL CLERKS
APPLIES ONLY TO BUSINESS.
THEY MAY ROAST ANYBODY
Free TO Talk.

TheyouDg men referred to were
disciplined, not because they crit
icized James J. Hill, but for dis
cussing matters relating to the
postal service. There is no gag
placed on any employe to discuss
everybody in the United States
from the President down If they
are so inclined, but when IL
comes TO rushing into print or
talking at public assemblages on
matters pertaining to the par
ticuiar department in which they
serve it is a different matter.
Asst. p. NJ. G. ShaIlenberger.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-14
CALF ORNIA WANTS
PURE FOOD MEETING
Mayor Schmitz Wires Pure
Food Delegates in Behalf
Of San Francisco.

Delegates 10 the pure food convention
now being held in Buffalo. y Y. have
been invited to hold their next annual
session IN San Francisco. which they
w" In all probability accept IsadCre
IA, obs the commissioner from Cali
forQia 70 the convention, wired Mayor
Eugene z. Schmitz that 81 his honor
would extend an official invitation it
would have great influence with The
delegates
Mayor Schmitz promptly telegraphed
from this city 10 George Bailey, presi-
dent Of the convention:
IN the name of san Francisco 7 in
wife you 20 hold your next annual con-
VcntiOn in our city. and predict that
YOU will meet with success IN your de-
alterations, and ! insure you a hos
pitallty such as the people OF our city
are noted for extending 10 the stranger
within our gates.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-14

to a new charter conveying means
of enforcing this supervision in the
case of the new line alone.
Finally, the whole question sim
mers down to this:
Shall there be any supervision
whatever over street railways in
the District of Columbia?
At present there is none. This
bill, which did not originate with
the Commissioners but a repre-
sentative committee of citizens,
would provide a supervision on be-
half of the people. In the absence
of a stronger objection than has
been urged against it so far, it
ought to pass, and at this session.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-14
decentralization on Scotland

History, literature and modern scenic
beauties are the elements combined in
an unusually attractive fLshion in the
lecture on Scotland, which is to be
given by Mr. Dwight Elmendorr 1T the
New National Theater on Monday after
noon, February Is This traveI-taIk
completes a comprehensive considera-
ton of the British Isles. and paves the
way for the two journeys 10 Norway
which winds up the present series. II
would be hard to name all the points
OF interest touched upon by Mr. Elmen-
dorf In his lecture, for his Journeys lead
him from Glasgow and Lanark in the
south to Iona and the Isle Of Staffa in
the north.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-14
MORGAN'S FORUM GIFT
STIRS ITALIAN PAPER

ZONE, Feb. 1.-THE statement that
j. Pierpont Morgan has presented five
fragments from the forum of Trajan
70 the Metropolitan Museum. Of New
York. has aroused much interest here,
and people are speaking of the famous
AscOli cope, which was purcha ed by
Mr.. Morgan in 1903, but subsequently
returned by him to the government.
The Tribuna is urging the authorities
10 investigate the matter OF the forum
of Trajan fragments
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-14
Kew Lyceum-
Burlesguers.
Columbia-Maud Powell.

Maud Powell will appear on the Wash
ington College Of Music concert series
at the Columbia Theater tomorrow
afternoon at $50 O'Clock. This .s the
ITSt appearance OF this artist Tor veraI
years in the city Of Washington. and. as
no great violinist has appeared in
Washington this season. this young ar
list. Who was born and raised In this
city. should be accorded more than an
ordinary ovation on this occasion.
Her program Is as follows:
"ROndo Brilliant" Schubert. Tart
&c Iarchet' variation or a theme bv
CorellD. Tartini; La Fleurie." Cou-
perin-POwell. ROndo. Aus der Haffner
Musk, Mozart; Concert de Salon
tallegrO. l5ntO valse. allegro. Arensky.
'Zerir,' Iubay; 'Traumeri'- Schu-
mann; "Iolonaise,' d major, Yicniaw-
ski.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-14
THE OLD DAYS AND THE NEW.

When meat and eggs were cheap. lad,
And clothes We're not so high,
And coal was not SO steep, lad,
We lived well. you and /.
Then we could make ends meet. lad,
And save some money. too;
But now we have to eat. lad.
As h,,rd-prcssed people do.
Since everything is dear, lad.
We have to save and skimp;
Prosperity is here, lad
Our pocEetbooks are limp.
Then hey for Uncle joe" lad,
II we must be oppressed
He says tbs better so. lad
And surely he knows best
8. e kiser in Chicago Record Herald
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-14
NatiOnal-Gertrude Peppercorn.

The twelfth Of the Washington College
of Music concert series will take place
at the National Theater { Thursday
afternoon. February p. when Gertrude
PeppercOrn, the young English pianist
who made her appearance in America
two years ago, will be the artist of the
afternoon. 1t Will be remembered that
Mss PeppeTCoTn was scheduled to ap-
pear here on the afternoon OF January
Is but missed her steamer in LIVERPOOL
consequently postponed her engagements
in this country for over thirty DAYS
Miss Peppercorn's playing is charac ter-
lied by refinement and, in many re-
sDects. a simplicity that is entirely ef-
fective. She has the firm touch that IS
rarely ret with in woman. but plays
with extraordinary delicacy and suavity
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-14
Chase's-Polite Vaudeville.

Chase's attractions for next week will
include the ShermGn-De Forest company
in "A Jay Circus" which is described
as the funniest one-ring arena ever. with
Billie Andrus and his fighting mule;
Maud the comical trapeze, the sawdust.
red lemonade. etc: the Zingari troupe
OF Romany opera singers. from England;
Melville Ellis, in his pianologue: Crane
Brothers, in Midtown Lookup; Dora
Martini, aerial artistic; Mullen and
COrelli; Fredo and Dare and Lady
Rallies" motion pictures
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-14
JUSTICE 7. H. ANDERSON
TO PRESIDE AT RALLY

Justice Thomas II. Anderson, of the
District Supreme Court. viii preside at
a rally meeting next Sunday afternoon
at o'clock, ct Metropolitan Methodist
Episcopal Church, ali
and G streets northwest, In the inter
est Of North Capital Methodist Episcopal
Church.
Representative J. Adam Bede of Min
nesota will speak on Some American
Ideals" A b. Browne VIII give some
facts about the North Capitol
Church. r. r. ROderick and Mrs. u.
Olin Leech will sing. Prof. Tasker will
preside at the organ.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-14
STORIES OF LINCOLN
TOLD AT MEETING

Addresses covering "reminiscences OF
Lincoln were made last nlgat az meet
Ing % the William 4. Gushing Camp
No. So Sons % Veterans, Ia the hall OF
the Legion os Loyal Women. The
speakers were Chaplain Henry \. Cou-
den OF the House OF Representatives
Col 4. y Bingham, MAJ. Frederick
Hodgson. shelton Il. Cameron and The
Rev. J, Luther Breniztr.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-14
Columbia-Alaskan Travelogues.

a series Of three travelogues will be
delivered at the Columbia Theater. be-
ginning Wednesday afternoon. February
20 at 1870 o'clock, by Frank Caldwell,
who will give an interesting account Of
the stretch Of Alaska beyond the Klon-
dixie. The first lecture will deal with
the Alaskan Archipelago and the Land
of the Totem Pole the second with the
klOndike and the Land Of Gold " and
the third with the Long Dog Trail q"
Tickets are now selling at r Arthur
Smiths in Sanders and Stayman's, 1871
L street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-14
BURY MRS. CLEARWATER
IN ROCK CREEK CEMETERY

Funeral services for Mrs Halle A.
CLEARWATER were held at o'clock this
afternoon in the home of her daughter.
Mrs. Matthew Tighe, 1927 Newton street
northwest The Rev Frederick d.
Power, of Vermont Avenue Christian
Church, and the Rev. Joseph Dawson, of
Calvary Methodist Church. OBLIGATED.
Burial was made in Rock Creek Gene
terry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-14
CIVIC CENTER Gl#a
WILL MEET

The annual meeting of the c
ter viii be held tonight in the
Library. when addresses will be
by the Hon. II. p. F. mcfarland,
dent Of the Board Of District Com
siOners; DR.. George NJ KOber, G.
Weber, DR.. Henry J. Harris. and Jac
son H RalstOn-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-14
Majestic-HToin, Dick, and Harry

Tom, Dick and Harry the bright
est of musical comedies. with Bickel,
Watson and Wrothe. n trinity of laugh
makers, in the name parts. will come to
the Majestic Theater next week. The
piece Is said to bristle with humor. music
and song, and TO be in the hands of a
capable supporting company. The chorus
is guaranteed young and attractive The
musical numbers include such popular
love lyrics and ditties as Down at
Lovers Lane" Nicodemus," Fol de
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-14
POLITICAL PROGRESS.

In parliamentary countries like Eng
land or America the politician has only
two successive desires. First. he wishes
TO do what the people want in order to
become an NJ. v. Then the wishes to
do what the people don't want IN order
70 become cabinet minister.-London,
ILL.,. News.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-14
FISHERMAN AT 81.

On January 16 Capt Theophilus w.
Bracket. one % Swampscott's Oldest
fisherman, was eighty-seven years OF
age.
Captain Bracket carries on his fishing
business just as he did when younger.
1t matters not to him what the weather
is. Hot or cold. he can be seen every
morning pushing off from the beach in
his dory. TO pull his travis. He always
goes alone, and the chances are good
that he will brirs back more fish than
anybody else.-Boston Globe.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-14
CASH BETTER THAN TIME.

Have you - few moments to spare?'
Young man. said the capitalist. Sc
verely my time Is worth 800 an hour.
but I'll give you ten minutes"
IF it's all the same to YOU" thought
fully replied the visitor, II believe I
would rather take 1t in cash. "-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-14
OBJECT TO PROHIBITION
OF LIVING OVER MARKETS

The Retail Grocers' Protective Asso-
clatfOn, at a meeting last night, ap-
proved the bill passed by the House
governing the maintenance OF Slaughter
houses and stoci<yards, but protesting
against the proviso prohibiting persons
from living in any building in which a
meat market is conducted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-14

Pol-dol" "ChoHis." a chappie song and
D. novelty fan number. There are six
teen n all
Rev Lyceum-"Miss Broadway, r."
Burlesquers.
II Is said that all Of the Miss New
York, Jr.. Company. which comes to the
New Lyceum next week. earn their sal
aries. The company includes Charles J.
Burkhardt. The Man With the Funny
Slide Eleanor Revere. Mae Yuir Da,a
ferguson, the Majestic Musical -Four
the Nedmars, and the score OF beautiful
chorus girls
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-14

sun spot bigger than the United
States has been discovered. and is wor-
rying the astronomers. If il has had
anything to do with the weather late
~, the coal dealers will be glad 70 give
1t a resolution of commentator.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-14

A Nebraska man got himself rescued
from hole forty feet deep, because Of
his ability to make himself heard While
Mr. Bryan's hole is probably deeper. his
capacity for attracting attention is like
wise larger. so the situation may be
deemed encouraging.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-14

Interstate Commissioner Harlan must
be Interested at reading every few days
that he has been two or three times a
candidate for mayor Of Chicago. when
he never knew It.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-14

Ambassador Bryce is now on the way
70 this country. and II IS earnestly
hoped that he has fetched along a good
Supply of dyspepsLa tablets.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-14

Japan IS proposing that the peers give
up their titles. The alliance with Great
Britain apparently involves a good deal
of real sympathy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-14

The whole Schwab family is going TO
rush off and get married. now that
Charley has started the pleasant custom
Of giving 100000 wedding presents.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-14

New Workers TO find pleasant things TO
say about Governor Higgins so soon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-14

A Conectincut young nan shot at a
ghost. which proved to be his father
In disguise. No punishment can be too
severe for a person so misguided uE to
assault a ghost In the act Of walkIng
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-14

A quarrel In New York. caused by
rivalry over tips. resulted I'm a murder
Congressman Murphy Will please aote
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-14
Order Complained OF.

1t is deemed essential To the proper
administration Of public business that
officers and employees of this Office
snan maintain respectful official rela-
tions with railroad companies and other
carrying companies, as veil as with
tier superior officers. Railway postal
clerks must not engage in contro-
versies with or criticisms Of railroad
officials involving the administration Of
the postal service by furnishing informa-
ton 10 the newspapers or publicly dis
Gus ing or denOuncing the acts or Omis-
siOns Of such officials as affecting the
postal service. Clerks violating this in
structiou viii be subject 10 discipline and
possible removal from the service
All Information, criticism, or com
plant which clerks or officials can give
from personal knowledge or obtain
from credible sources looking 20 the bet
torment Of the postal service and the
comfort and safety Of their persons
while officially employed, should be for
Warded through their superior officers
in order that proper action may he
taken"
General ShaIenberger admitted that
much criticism had arisen over the
order, and a number OF Representa-
tives and several Senators had called
for an explanation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-14

instead Of informing his superior OF the
defects that come under his notice was
70 rush onto the curbstone or get into
print the difficulties Of adjustment would
well nigh be impossible"
The order complained Of reads as fol-
lows.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-10
NOTHING is DONE YET
IN CASE OF JOINER
Relative to LundCy Pro-
CeedingS.

Since the sentence of five years in
the penitentiary was imposed upon
C. l.. Joiner, the local agent of the
Pacific Mutual Life Co, convicted up
on the charge of forgery nothing has
been done towards suggested lunacy
proceedings in his case, although
such course may be taken in the
Court of Ordinary Even this at
tempt to save Joiner from the pen
would not avail, in the event he was
adjudged of unsound mind at this
time, as when discharged from as
asylum he would be brought back
to Americus and re-sentenced to the
penitentiary Many here think Joiner
is mentally unbalanced, while many
others hold to a contrary opinion. The
forgery of which he was convicted
was committed last July, at which
time, certainly, his sanity was not
questioned.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-10
FAREWELL SERVICE
OF REV. ]. P. WARDLAW
Affecting Scenes aSFriendS
Said Goodbye.

Farewell services for DR.. ]. p.
Wardlaw the retiring pastor of the
First Methodist church, were held
Sunday night. The congregation of
the First Baptist church and of the
Presbyterian church also met with
the Methodists Though the weather
was decidedly inclement, the gather
ing was a large one.
Dr. Wardlaw chose for his theme
Paul's farewell to the church at Eph-
esus, and for his text the words;
And now brethren, | commend you
to God, and to the word of his
grace, which is able to build you
up In his sermon the retiring pas
tor referred to the pleasant relations
existing between himself and his
flock during the full four years of his
ministry. Reference was made to
the trials and successes of the con-
gregation, and to the building of the
edifice in which the audience was as
sembled. The pastor praised un-
stintedly the generosity of his con-
gregation and their loyalty. He also
bespoke their cordial support of his
successor.
At the close of Dr. Wardlaw's talk
which was given the most sympathe-
tic attention, Rev. J. l.. Irwin and
Rev o. P. Gilbert, of the visiting con-
gregations, expressed the general
| regret at the departure of Or. Ward
law to other fields of labor. The
! best wishes of the entire body oi
| Christians in Americus were declar-
ed to be extended to the beloved anC
popular pastor who was removed on
| ly by the law of the Methodist church
which limits the time for one pastor
| ate to four years.
While the last song was being
sung, Mr.. Gilbert proposed that the
| friends come and shake hands as {
| farewell to DR.. Wardlaw. A large
number responded, the farewells be.
| ing most touching and bringing tears
to the eyes of both pastor and well
Wishers.
| DR. Wardlaw will leave Friday fol
| Waycross, where he will assume the
| pastorate OF the First Methodist
| church.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-10
ANGEL OF DEATH CAME
THRICE IN A DAY
Three BuriaIS On Monday
Here.

Rarely has Americus witnessed
three funerals in a day or under such
distressing circumstances as on
yesterday when, as the pitiless rain
poured down, three bodies were
consigned to earth in Oakgrove Gene
terry.
The first of these, Mrs. G. G. Glaze,
died Sunday of consumption, and
amid surroundings sorrowful in the
extreme.
The family, consisting Of husband,
wife and little child, came to Am
ericus, a week ago, from Chattanoo-
ga. Mrs. Glaze recently grew rapid
ly worse, and despite the ministra-
tions of kind people who found out
her condition, passed away Sunday.
The funeral services were conduct
ed Monday by Rev. o. p. Gilbert, pas
tor of First Baptist church.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-10
REPUBLICAN GOV.
FOR KENTUCKY

FRANKFORT, KY, Dec. 9.-(Spe-
ciaD The Inauguration tomorrow of
Governor Augustus e. Wilson will
be made a gala occasion for Kentucky
Republicans. BY an interesting CO.
incidence it happens to be the
twelfth anniversary Of the Inaugural
ton of William o. Bradley, the first
Republican Governor of the Com
monwealth.
Hundreds of visitors will be in
the city, including many political
clubs The entire city state build
ings, business houses and residences
viii be profusely decorated.
The oath will be administered by
the Chief Justice Of the Kentucky
Supreme Court on a high stand erect
ed directly in front Of the state caDi-
tol.