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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-06

Remove coffee and tea stains from
linen By rubbing with & little borax and
soak for half hour ih cold water; then
hold over the mouth Of a deep dish and
pour boiling water over the spot.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-06

The coffee and tea pots should be fued
with cold water and a tablespoonful OF
soda and boiled for Two hours once a
u-ank
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-06

If women were as careful OF their
characters as they are Of their com
plexions there would be fewer grass
widows in the world.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-06

The man who is always talking can
never expect to learn a lot.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-06

Only those things that are put into
living are learned.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-06

An author never knows what baI stuff
he can write till he becomes famous.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-06

Even the criLic is not infallible. A
roast isn't always well done.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-06

The measure Of your love is its cost
to your life.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-06

Those straitlaced women who claim
that dancing Is little better than hug
ging have evidently never been Rugged
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-06

Life IS full Of perversities- a man
never realizes until he Joins the church
that fish always bite best on Sunday
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-06

A fellow can't do two things we'll II
being in love is one OF them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-06

It's an easy matter TO induce the
world to laugh with you: all you nave
TO do is to laugh at yourself
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-06

Most fathers try 10 bring up their chill
dren in the way they should have
gone.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-06

You viii always get the hearty ap-
prevail of at least one person when you
please yourself.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-06

Fate IS the scapegoat on which we
blame our shortcomings.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-06

1t is far easier to say YOU do just as
you please than Il is 70 do IT,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-06

Happiness IS merely the ability 10 real
iZe that things are seldom half as bad
as II - possible for them 20 be.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-06

Some peoples idea Of charity is TO
give q starving man pepsin tablet.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-06

The man who thinks he is always
right does more harm than the one who
is willing 10 admit that he IS sometimes
in the wrong.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-06

Probably the most unnatural Of moth
ers is the incubator.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-06

The sins that worry us most are
those most likely TO be found out.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-06

Inc greatest hindrances Of all is to
meet with no opposition.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-06

The pique and duck suits of the sum-
mer are 10 be trimmed in soutache
New-York tribune., 1907-12-17
A FAMILY IN TROUBLE.

Major d. and his wife have made known to the
ofTce through one of it's branch presidents. the
deem trouble that has into the life of family
of rentIefoIk in the city whom they have been aid
inc Through distress of mind and worry, caused
nv financial losses, the father has had stroke OF
apopIexy the mother is becoming blind and the
daurhter unable to procure work, is nearly dis
trarted contribution sent Immediately
from the emergency fund. and the branch president
through her influence in department store has
secured temporary place for the daughter. On
receipt OF the money the daughter wrote to the
office as follows:
Truly ray of sunshine hoated into our little
home upon the receipt of your letter. I never
tell you the comfort 1t brought 1t is good to
know that at last have found friends who
willing interest themselves in US. yet whom
we have no claim, 1t is very. very hard to be
placed as we are, but l have taken heart, and
hope better days. since loving hands have been
held out
The president would be glad to have very large
raw of sunshine go into this home at Christmas
ir0
New-York tribune., 1907-12-17

A Young; infants socks from Mrs. Andrews. OF
South Dakota; Christmas booklets and cards from
Gertrude Moses. of Peekskin. N T. The annual
Christmas box from the Pilgrim branch, MISE
Doughty president, contained large NUMBER OK
holiday gifts useful articles. games. books. dolls
fancy bean bags, etc. two attractive gllts ICE
Grant Collins came from Mrs. William Henry
Holmes of Brooklyn. and Miss H Lindsey. OK
Washington; sweater for a child came, Win
out name; puzzle pictures, nicely mounted. nom
Mrs. H, of Philadelphia Christmas souvenir pos
tails from Alice Ashton: picture scrapoooks frorn
Miss {. A Barger: barrel of clothing from Mount
box was flied, as usual, with many useful gifts OK
dolls clothing books. etc: cards and calendars
came from Mrs. Townsend, OF Bound Hrocks NJ J.'
flower seeds and miscellaneous articles from Ancs
Harrington of Vermont A package OF excel
lent articles for Idaho brought to the of1ce
by P NJ. A. OF Manhattan Everything was new
and servicea be-hoods, nufhers- woofS and severai
wards of outing flannel to be made up and 20 cents
toward expressage. An express box from Fort
Plain N V. contained variety Of helpful gifts
for the holiday boxes: calendars, cards and so1Ve-
Mrs came from NJ E. B. Story, of EngIeWood. N
J. booklets sachets and Christmas cards. without
a name. NJ. e L., of Manhattan, has sent ner
annual box Of Christmas sunshine to the sice, and
for the young folk, whether it be pair of nit
tens stockings game, toy doll is tied IN sepa-
rate parcel with red ribbon. 10 WHICH IS alldchcu
a Christmas tag card bearing its message or good
will There were tnirty-twO articles, and tnar
number of children will be pleased with these
dainty and useful gifts Mrs A Parker kirnn
sent fancy candy boxes. gay red siedS with hoiiy
berries many other novelty boxes, games anu
Japanese articles
New-York tribune., 1907-12-17
CHRISTMAS TREES PLENTIFUL
Smaller Greens Scarce, However-Alstletoe
10 Cents Sprig.

Christmas trees are said to be scarce this year,
hut 10 the unenIightened observer they DO NOT ap-
near To he So Along West street piles Of trees
are heaped along the river front just as tney haVe
heen taken from tbs cars. From these piles
tr1,eknsT. are constantly carting them up the ao-
Joining streets and these streets themselves are
veritabie arcades Of greenery smeLlng as sweet
and aromatic a Maine forest
The dealers all 10 think there VIII oe as
many trees as will be needed
There aren't quite many as there were last
wear" said one but then there were SO many
last year you couldn't give them away.
Another rdicued the idea OF their being any 1ali-
ing off in the source of supply
These young trees grow up SO Qulchiys ne saiu,
that there isn't any chance OF our ezhauSt1nS the
supply for some time yet.
But If Christmas trees not scarce there seems
TO be no doubt that the smaller greens are One
big shipper. at Keyport. y J.. says that MS con-
sfgnnents TO New York this year have amounted
TO only about half what they did last year. and
last year the smaller greens were DOtn scarce anu
high The prices are about the same now as last
year. Holly wreaths are 81 80 a dozen, and ever
green ropins IS cent foot Roping of pine
hemIock is five cents yard These things come
from New Jersey, and mistletoe comes from Eng
land. 1t is the most expensive OF the Christmas
greens, a tiny twis selling for 10 cents The price
varies considerably. according to the nunnbSr OF
the herries-branches with plenty Of berries bring
ing the best prices
Christmas trees range in price from 81 . for a
three-foot tree up TO SO for twenty-foot one
Vesey street has not yet dOnned its Christmas
dress Last year. about a week before Christmas,
il was lined with trees and strung with wreaths
and roping So far this year the only greens dis
PLAYED are by the regular dealers around Wash
ington Market. The usual Christmas stalls ought
10 be set up r few days. but some OF the dealers
say they wouldn't be surprised IL things didn't
brighten up very much
People are not spending money, Just now. said
vender OF Christmas greens as well OF
utilitarian things I'VE realize that here
ing money for food the way they used to. and they
won't spend 1t for Christmas decorations"
New-York tribune., 1907-12-17
THE STATE VOTE CANVASSED.
Grand Total at Last Election 2,7lO,3l5-
Constitutional Amendments Carried.

Albany Dec. 16.-The votes cast AT the last cleo
ton were officially canvassed to-day by the state
BOARD of Canvassers. In order to have a quorum
Navor Gaus and Recorder Hendrickson Of Albany
sat with John s. Whaien, Secretary OK STATE ana
State Controller Glynn members of the board
rho official canvass for associate judges of the
court of Appeals md constitutional amendments
follows:
Edward T. Bartlett Republican and Democra0'
iS6 s75: Willard Bartlett Republican and Demo,
IrSto 1e5 $50: Reuben Robie Lyon Qndependence
League ia sas: John 7. McDonough Qnsepen- 1Sda1-
sn,n % 7ss. Thomas A Hopkins (Socalistl, 2SSS2'
CoIeri5ge a Hart (t'rohibtion) 1879; irwin BAD
win Prohibition), 1890 blank ano scaileiihs' ~
go. grand total, 2,10,a5 ~ o,,r.;r,
.ar bonds issued by second class cities from
NC nroyisions of the constitution limiting the IN
dabtedness of such cities-For, 30Z'St5' aSaiIsl'
10 T31- blank or defective, 5l2.e3 -. . -.
Constitutional amendment NO rese orheser 70 'ie te
tnon1a a city of the first class.Eor, Soslos'
oinst 123 ee: blank defective 64s,sss
New-York tribune., 1907-12-17

qualified as experts. Earl B. Lowell, professor of
railroad engineering Columbia University, gave
testimony dealing with pressure the head of
rail and the amount contributed by friction and
impact caused by depressions in the tracks John
J. Cone OF the Hunt company. told about the
elasticity of the spikes used by the Central which
would be sheered off at the base Of the rail at
pressure of % 1s5 pounds to the square inch.
Mr Snyth expects to finish the prosecution to-
morrow and with three days left for the defence,
the case is expected to go to the jury by the end
of the week District Attorney Jerome was In
court for short time yesterday, but took no part
In the argument.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-17
BRANCH REPORT.

Mrs Dana S. Carpenter. president OF the Mluule
town Springs CVt) branch, writes:
with this letter send our annual sunshine
box and also the names of our members VINO nave
Maid their 10 cents each to the general society III
is a year since Mr.. Ballard left us for the hlSher
life and IT seems sometimes though the HE OF
~ do the things we know would please him IL he
were among us. Our work has consisted OF tne
usual acts of kindness such as visiting the SICK
and aged, writing letters, sending greetings 10
absent ones distributing flowers and reading mat
ter Through the influence of one of the members
a dress was made and comfortable PROVIDED LOT
O moor woman. The work of our branch seems to
me like wheels within wheels for our missionary
society and Christian Endeavor Society do work
on the same lines, but / don't know as IL makes
arv difference what name these kind acts done
under If they are only done hope that you Will
be able to help all those that come 10 you Tor
help
New-York tribune., 1907-12-17
DIFFER ON SPEED LIMIT
ILLNESSES at Smith Trial Testify on
Technical Points.

The defence scored point yesterday in the tTia1
OF Alfred H Smith, vice-president and general
manager OF the New York Central Railroad
charged with being responsible for the Woodlawn
wreck last February when william b. Potter,
perintendert OF the railway department OF the Cen
eral Electric Company. testified that under con-
oitons such the engineer of the wrecked tram
had described the train ought 20 ave been run
ming about fifty miles an hour Several passengers
on the train had testified that it was going more
than sixty miles an hour.
Mr.. Potter said that from tests made at Schenec-
tacy the brakng force Of the electric trains cono
be applied SO as to bring the train TO fun stop
st distance varying from esi TO 2,184 feet, as the
original speed varied from al 10 esS miles an hour
de then went on say that II the wrecked tram
had been running in series parallel II could nave
made about seventy miles hour around the
curve An actual test had showed, however, that
train running under the conditions described py
the engineer could make only forty-eight miles
though calculations showed that IT ought 10 MAKE
nfty-three miles hour.
According TO the testimony OF Heroert . baiiiei
4s miles an hour is the speed that the track al
Noodlawn is built for.
assistant District Attorney Srnyth succeeoeo iii
bringing the admission that for the test the
track double spiked instead Of single spiked as
was the case on the Woodawn curve. Spencer l.
Case master car builder of the New York Central
testified that he had found the high speed apparatus
On the second car of the wrecked train defective.
he said that the air hose had parted. SO that the
erakss did not work well.
Chief Engineer KittrIdge testified that he beiieVed
TIE tracks were safe for speed of seVenty-hVe
miles al hour. He also read from a report OF the
committee of engineers speed around curves.
which recommended that the equilibrium speed"
around curves ought not TO be exceeded by more
Than ten miles an hour Mr.. Kittridge thought
mat the equilibrium speed" could be exceeded by
twenty-five miles an hour with safety
much OF the day taken up by witnesses VINO
New-York tribune., 1907-12-17
LUMBAGO FOR DEFENCE.
Captain Chase Sets Up Odd Con-
tent;On at Court Martial.

touch of Iumbago may cause certain incna-
ton of the head In proving this by the testimony
of the post surgeon OF the coast artillery at forl
Howard Maryland, Captain A. w Chase hopes TO
convince the court martial trying him charges
of insubordination and conduct the prejudice OF
military discipline that this inclination OF the head
was not display of anger" as was assumed oy
witnesses for the prosecution in the trial now going
on in the Army Building. in Whitehall street
..I am willing to waive the subpeaning of en-
listed men from Fort Howard, said captain
Chase to the court, but will request the court
that Captain Charles F. Morse. the post surgeon,
be summoned, his presence is very necessary to
my defence"
I'm what way?" asked Colonel Howe, the presid-
ing officer of the court.
..specifcally in that he may give testimony,
was the response that l was suffering severely
from Iumbago on November 5. at which time had
the interview that had been referred to with Lieu
.anant Colonel Deems 1t has been testified that
tossed my head then though was very angry
with my superior. 1 had just gone through a
pouring rain and was soaked This has caused me
much further pain.
Captain Chase also wanted the surgeon as
witness TO testify that he held no personal srleV-
nces against any officers OF the post, as had been
alleged by the witnesses for the prosecution. the
court granted the request ana ordered Cap'aih
Morse TO appear to-day.
Lieutenant s. c. Cardwell was called as a VIII
ness yesterday, and gave mucn tesuiaohy aireduy
told about differences between Colonel Deems and
Ca,+,i, Chase On cross-examinaton Captain
chase demanded to know whether 1t was true that
the lieutenant said htat while on sick leave
that his sickness had ceased but he was con-
tinuing on leave
..I think dia" answer the young lieutenant
The prosecution closed its case with the testi-
onv oT Cantain Ordway, who had command OF
a.. battery on the night of October IA. The trial
viii be resumed this morning.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-17

Of white long haired plush but he has many brown
brothers, and brown is. perhaps, bit more dura-
bIe than white, while no less realistic The heav-
ier more fuzzy canton flannel also be made to
do service if a less expensive toy is desired The
labor making is by means excessive. and the
result Satisfactory that il is amply worth WHILE
The quantity Of material required Tor the medium
size I6 inches high) is Is yard 27, or y yard so
inches wide
The pattern. No. 5.519. is cut in sizes for bears
II Is and 20 inches high, and will be mailed to any
address receipt of 10 cents
Please give pattern number and size distinctly
Address Pattern Department. New-Iork Tribune.
III in a hurry for pattern send extra twoeent
stamp. and will send by letter postage in sealaA
envelope.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-17
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.

Seldom has any toy struck responsive chord
have the bears that made of soft and woolly
plush and thoroughly fascinating. With
Christmas approaching there is certain TO be an
almost unlimited demand, and many mothers viii
be glad of the opportunity TO manufacture them
themselves The lovely brIn illustrated Is made
New-York tribune., 1907-12-17
CONTRIBUTIONS.

box containing fine shoes. fourteen pairs of
gloves stockings. a cushion. fancy neckwear and
silks came from Miss Broome of Manhattan; dolls
bags of candy and underwear from Mrs. Doremus.
of Irvington; articles for children from Mrs. J.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-17
FROM THE BAHAMAS.

Mrs Henry Mostyn, president of the Bahamas
branch, has sent large box of grapefruit, to be
distributed sunshine. and she hopes that every
one who shares In the gift especially the shut
ms will accept the fruit personal greeting
and good cheer from her at Christmas time.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-17

Miss Angelica Church and Miss Edith Jay. Yes
terday the tearoom was being hastily repapered
with quaint Delft blue Dutch paper, and was also,
temporarily a wild animal room The wild ami
mails were two infinitesimal black kittens. which
are to be auctioned off to-day
New-York tribune., 1907-12-17
-,,urpA, OF MRS. MARIA M'MANUs.

r,o., sarvices of Mrs. Maria McManus rnother
r eau..ar Tbomas J. (s'The'D McManus, were held
yesterday at the Church of the Sacred Heart IN
W., 51st street Six of the sons. including the
senator. acted as palbearers Solemn high mass
,.s eaid at the church
New-York tribune., 1907-12-17
IMMEDIATE WANTS

More dolls. mittens. stockings, toys, games
handkerchiefs stationery and Christmas cards are
needed Immediately TO put in Southern and West
ern boxes VIII members and friends respond
promptly and thus facilitate the Work at the
office?
New-York tribune., 1907-12-17

SOUTHAMPTON.
John Phillips.
Mr. and Mrs John wright.
W. +. Robinson
Mr.. and Mrs. B. T. Richard
son.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-17
( ElS1EIE2llH9iuVEIR
Y&YgHHISlHHAHAs
tI>}2zzIU)0dHE1fY'

As the sun ightens the world. so let our loving
kindness make bright this home of habitation-
r. l.. Stevenson.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-17

yncoII.ECTIoNs OF AN ILL FATED ExPE-
1DTTION TO THE HEADWATERs OF THE
MADEIRA RIVER IN BRAZIL. BY Neville r.
Craig Illustrated. Svo, PIP. 47s. Philadelphia:
b Iippincott Company.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-17

tD-Uhy diS
OCEANIC. FoR
Mrs. z. r. Baltszzi;
Mrs James H q Dulo.
The Misses Gould. u
MIR. and Mrs. L. H. Li'u
field.
Herbert Lloyd
New-York tribune., 1907-12-17
1oANsATLANrIc TRAVELLERS.

Among the passengers vine VIII san iof Iuiope
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-07
David waraeld Coming.

David Belasco means TO make "a
Grand Army Man. the new play select,
cd for his star, David Warfield "a
touch of nature To that end ne i:
directing all his thought and resources
Inasmuch a. he wrote the play, in col
liberation with Misses Pauline Phelps
and Marion Short, for David Warfleld, ii
means that a great deal of human ma
ture is to be depicted, Warfeld is no
doubt the greatest exponent Of the new
school of naturalism, and simplicity,
TINT ever appeared on the stage He ID
the mature poet Of the stage as well
al "tne comedian Of pathos." And
with this great character actor por-
traying the central figure of the play,
all the surrounding characters, types.
details and atmosphere, will be in per
feet harmony. No one but David War
field could portray "A Grand Army
Man" as it was written, and no pro
ducing manager in the world could add
the perfect harmony, but David Belas-
CO.
IA Grand Army Man" has taken Mr..
Belasco full year to finish. He wants
to be known as a drama of nature. The
scene is laid in small town in Indiana
about thirty years ago, making the
period about a dozen years after Tho
Civil War, Mr.. Warfeld essays the
role Of bachelor veteran whose life
and love are devoted to the eighteen
year old son of dead comrade. The
drama revolves about this love and
forms the theme Of the story. Here il
the underlying heart interest that caus-
es the sympathy and tears. But there
are contrasts and laughter-delicat
shades Of the night and the dawn. This
delicate shading Is accomplished By War.
field's remarkable acting, and Belasco,s
subtle writing and the fine touches Of
humanity he has given the play The
story IS SO interesting and the stage
setting so sweet and delicate that it
would be injustice to the public to I'M
fold the plot in advance. Suffice it to
say that the story is logical, human
one: the development natural and
the characters vital and in
teresting the atmosphere real; the sup.
porting company capable in every re-
spect, and Narields acting nothing
short OF remarkable.
David Warfeld and Mr.. Belasco's
company IN a Grand Army Man will
appear at the opera house next Tuesday
night. Early in October Warfeld and
bis company viii open Mr. Belasco's new
New York theatre, The Stuyvesant,
Americas most artistic playhouse.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-07
Unlike The savious.

II was in Washington Sunday
school. The sweet girl teacher had been
telling her class of bright faced young.
sters about the life of Christ, and at
the conclusion Of her recital she told
the children that she wanted each one
to promise to try to live like Christ
for the ensuing week.
How many Of YOU" she asked, @will
earnestly try to live as did the Saviour
until we meet here again next Sunday?''
Every little listener raised an affirm
alive hand save one--a chubby girl, the
pride and Joy Of the teachers heart,
"Why, Susiel" said the teacher in a
panied tone, Il counted on you so.
Aren't you going to show yourself as
true Christian as your classmates?
Won't You try to be ike the Saviour as
the others have promised"
Tears of disappointment and mortifl-
cation crowded to Susie's eyes.
Dear Miss Kate she almost s0bbed.
Il should love to 30 what you want, but
] can't possibly be like the Saviour this
week. I have promised aunty to be like
George Washington. Washington Star.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-07
PREPARING SHIPS FOR CRUISE.
Great Activity at the League Island
Navy Yard, Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Pa, Oct. Acting I'M
der orders issued by Secretary Of the
Navy Metcalf, every effort will be made
at League Island to place the four bat.
tleships there in condition TO accompany
the North Atlantic squadron on its trip
to the Pacific coast The battleships
must be ready for sea duty on Dec. Is.
The vessels that will be fitted out for
the trip are the Georgia, Maine, Kebr-
sarge and Kansas. The Georgia and Kan.
sas already have arrived at the yard
and the other two are due on Oct. O. The
government has been active at this port
IN securing the supply Of coal which the
big ships will use during the trip Thou
sands OF tons have been loaded in the
past month. The eolliers engaged in
carrying the coal from here include the
Ajax. Brutus, Sterling aud Lebanon,
which make trips from here to Pensa,
cola, Fla. whence the fuel is transferred
10 st. Thomas, where the government
has coaling station.