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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-08-13
die bubble MAJ h EIkins law is sur

The public mat the Elkins law is sure
~ doing a great deal in the direction
Of compelling The railroads TO give
the people a squsfe deal. But on The
other hand it IS more than a little
dlscouraging to find among all the
long list OF wrongs which Mr.. For
aker tells us have been rlghted, there
II no statement. nor wen any intima-
lion. that one Of the very worst dis
ordinations practiced by the roads
between individuals and between
communitlcs." has been or is likely to
be corrected under the Elkins law
that Is. the practice so commonly fol-
lowed. especially by the transconti-
mental roads. Of charging more for a
short haul than for n longer one. This
is practiced go commonly that the
railways no longer make q secret Of
u. and so long as such an outrage as
this O. permitted 90 go on with i'm
punity, an the fine talk about railroad
reform. and the square deal. amounts
10 nothing but words. We are quite
familiar with most Of the arguments
used for justifyiug this practice, but
no amount Of spccious arguments can
affect the crucial fact that It Is an
unlawful and unrightcous discrimina-
ton To charge one man more fer haul
ing a ear of freight one mile than b.
charged another man for hauling Al
ear Of the some sort Of freight two.
miles. The railway companies can
make that wrong appear right when
they can make twice two appear less
than once tWo-but not before.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
LYNCHING OF THE FUTURE
ATTRACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT

The New Orleans Daily States may
he forgiven IL IL proceeds at length to
discuss Progressive Lynching," with
the recent Iowa case as the text, the
crime, il viii be remembered. being ac-
cOmpanied by prayer, The States says.
among other things:
This beautiful idea. originating in
Charles City. Ia. is destined TO develop
and expand until a lynehing Is robbed
OF all its former grew someness and be-
comes a really attractive. interesting
and instructive outdoor entertainment
which viii threaten the Chautauqua
associations with early bankruptcy
That the lynching of the future viii be
accompanied by religious and literary
exercises, musical numbers aud vaude-
vile features 10 brighten and spice the
afiair, may now De regarded as a mat
ter OF course. Our civilization has
reached that pe-ut where when il be-
comes our duty Co lynch a man We
must do IL ia "a Wy that viii afford
enjoyment both TO him and those whe
enthusiastically assist in the perform
ance. Therefore, il is not too much to
predict that the old, clumsy, brutal. and
awe-inspiring lynching viii be within
the next year or two a thing of the
past"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
WAR WHEN BEGGAR
BEGGED OF BEGGAR
Mendicant InVades An
others Domain; Adds 10
Offense Asking Aims.

NEW YORK. Jan. 26-Grcek met
Greek when Tony Vedado begged aims
or George Root. another beggaF.
Root. who is known 70 the charitably
inclined In this and other cities. has or
late been operating in the vicinity OF
boFty-secOnd street and Fifth avenue.
and. according 10 the rules OF the game
as IL is played in New York. the terri
tory is considered his 10 exploit. other
besgars are supposed 10 leave him in
undisputed possession.
Tony Fedad0 has not been in this
country long time, but has operated
IN England Tor years. and speaks FAIR
~ good English
lie recently fell under the eye Of one
OF the agents for the charity bureau, A.
+. Curtis who recognized him and pro-
ceeded 10 TRAN him in order 10 catch
MIN IN the act Of begging. Curtis saw
MN Epproach Root, and from the dis
lance watched him beg for aims IN
stantly there was an explosion which
shock the realm OF beggardom 10 IT'S
foundations II was the audacity Of
the thing that appalled, Root. ana he
SAID so IN language most fOrcefu Tony.
nothing daunted. replied Ia kind and
the two fell 10 lighting.
Then Curtis thought IL tine 10 inter-
fere and ran up % do So, but u1t
quickly enough The men saw him
coming. recognized i'm him the strong
arm OF the law. and fed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
e. PictuTes IN CoIIection-

The temporary closing Of the Corcorau
Gallery Will prevent the public for a
little time from enjoying the important
additions q the loan collection of Sena-
tor Clark. With the return OF his NJ
teen pictures. which were for a short
time loaned % the Union League Club.
o. New York, came three pictures which
form notable feature OF an exhibi-
don which has for some time been
largely appreciated Ly the art lovers OF
this city. These new pictures are a
popular painting By Jules Breton, show
ing a harvest field With the peasants at
work 2 picture of high rank among the
work. OF this modern genre painter.
Van Dykes Mother ana Child Is a
painting of rare quality. rich in color
ing. mastery in technique. The Titan,
a smaller canvas, Is an interesting
composition. and while Of The magma
tive type. il is pleasing example OF
the work OF this master OF the Italian
school.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
Taft's Washington.

dorado TAFT. a Chicago sculptor. has
received a commission FOR a statue Of
Washington, 20 be erected on the cam
pus Of the State University at Seattle,
Wash. The commission was given upon
examination OF a sketch in clay which
the sculptor had finished some time
since, and without any definite purchas-
er in mind. The sketch shows a new
departure in this scuIptor's estimate OF
Washington Tafts Washington is z
standing figure envelOped in a large mil
itary cloak. the hands resting on a large
sword. The head is barred and appraised
as though in prayer, or IN an attempt to
peer into the future destiny OF the ma
ton OF which he had so large a part IN
the founding In this statue the subor-
dination Of accessories 10 the suggestion
OF the religious or prophetic vision OF
the great leader is a departure from
cOnventionalities worthy OF congratula-
ton
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
MnoHqMphHce

Policeman Robert Livingston. Of No.
,, who was accidentally shot while on
a hunting trip a few weeks ago. report
ed Tor duty again last week having re-
covered from his injuries. As a resi- L
Of the wound he lost the sigat Of his
left eye.
For several weeks Policemen Living
SION and McQuade have been detailed
on Sundays 10 close up the speak
easies in the Second precinct. Last
Sunday they made two raids, and in
both cases the proprietors We're con-
victed in the Police Court.
William Stevens. Of 12l5 Shepherd s
alley northwest, was sentenced TO pay
a fine of 500 or serve eight months in
the workhouse. William Pryor also was
fined $780, with an alternative of six
months sentence, and an additional six
months was also imposed for threat
ening a witness in court.
Sergeant Boyce and Private Esser. Of
80. ?, have also been working on the
raids, and have done much effectual
work in putting an end to the Illegal
liquor traffic in the Second precinct.
Trying to Locate an Heir.
Major Sylvester last Thursday re-
ceived a mysterious communication
signed E Robinson, asking him to hand
the letter to ]. C. Robinson. It stated
that }. G. Robinson was the heir to an
estate worth several thousand dollars.
The communication gave no address,
ana SO Tar the police have been unable
10 locate the parties mentioned.
The postmark was blurred. and the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
MUCH LAW. NO CASE.

Among lawyers there Is saying that
in the trial OF "a case an attorney. il
light on facts, must be heavy on law.
The other day an attorney was pre-
pairing TO leave his office in one OF the
big office buildings 20 go To the court
house 10 try a case From the shelves
of his library he had taken many large
law books containing decisions and
opinions OF higher courts. AT inter
walls boy went In and out or the door
and each time he bore in his arms a
stack of the books. which he carried
10 an express wagon that stood in the
street below. The attorney was 10 use
the books I'm the courtroom
Another lawyer, who is of Southern
birth and who always addresses mis-
friends with some army title. watched
the boy as he went in and out CARRYING
the law books Then he dug his hands
deep into his trousers pockets and
said 90 the lawyer;
wei. Ahu sWeah. kunneI Won
must have no case at all"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
HIGH TIDE OF IMMIGRATION.

II is foolish TO think that We can
go on indefinitely digesting or trying
&c digest this raw material. 1t kould
be wiser 10 cut the supply down by
half and 70 raise the standards of
qualification. A head tax Of $40 or
SO might prove a deterrent in many
cases, but an educational or language
test would be more effective. There
is room here FOR the desirable immi-
grant, and he should be encouraged
10 cast his lot with US. But we in
lure hiP. as well as ourselves when
We permit our hospitality 10 be
abused and the value OF our gift Of
citizenship 10 be WantOnly deprecated.
New York Tribune.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
Saehem Installs Ofcers.

Oneita Council. No. >. Degree of Poca-
hontas. held its installation exercises in
the Masonic hall IN Anacosta, when
Harry Wheeler. the great sachem Of
the district acting as installing officer,
indicted into Office those chosen 10 nh
the respective stations for the ensuing
term Those installed were: Mrs. J. I.
Cox. Pocahontas: Mrs. Henry Stair,
Wenonah: Mrs. NJ. A. Dodge, prophet
ess; J. l. Ledrine, PoWhataR; Mrs.
James Quinn, outside guard; Mrs NJ. J..
Wilkinson. inside guard: Mrs. Lizzie
Cook, frs scout; Miss Maud Miles, sec
ond scout; Mrs. Callie Thorpe. first run
ner; Miss Sara Shonk. second runner;
Mrs. J.. V. Gator. keeper of records;
Mrs. Annie shank. keeper OF Wampum.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
Howard Helmick III.

Howard Helmick, one OF the older
painters Of this city. wen known as
d Teacher. and a painter Of genre and
character studies. and whose etchiIsgs in
color give his wor1 a distinctive char
acter. in seriously III al his home. in
y street, GEORGETOWN. Mr.. Helmtck
suffered from a severe illness last June.
from which he mad recovered TO such
an extent that he was able 70 resume
his work. TO a slight degree. At the
present time he is wholly unable 10 al
tend TO his former duties as an instrdc-
tor, and his recovery 10 his former con-
ditlon viii be at best a matter OF some
MaeEs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
Emerson Club Meeting.

The Emerson Club, conducted by Mis-
Beitle' held a very enjoyable evening
al The residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T.
McHugh. discussion. Of Emerson's
essay, 'Self-Reliance. was continued
from the previous meslng. Among
those present were: Tr and Mrs
holster, Mr. and Mrs. Gross. Mr. ana
Mrs. McHugh. Mrs. Kinnan, Mrs. Burke,
Mrs. Carpenter, Mrs. Potter, Mrs. Berry
man, Mrs. Brisc0e. Mrs. Zollinber. Mrs
Downing Mrs. Hess, Mrs. Noel, Mr.
Massey and the Misses Hess, Berthe,
Marean and Potter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
ARTE>ARTISES
%\ O.

wonderful carrying qualities: a Thread
Of Scarlet" BY Hugh II Breckenridge
a seated portrait Of d young woman in a
rose-COI0red dress lighted into wonderful
tints by the strong light OF a fireplace.
Charles HopkinsOn's Portrait Grouot
Is a successful portrait Of two beautiful
children lovingly painted. The portrait
OF Mrs, Meiehers, By Carl Melchers.
leaves little 10 be desired In portraiture
and decorative effects skilIfuuy com
bined. II. Q. Tanner, the negro painter
WHO secured the highest hOnors at the
chicago Arr Institute early IN the pres
ent season, seems as crude as ever. a
combination Of ale technique OF Wins
low Homer applied 10 pOTtraituTe. Mary
smith Perkins has shown decided talent
u her picture Of COWS. and the veteran
painter. John La Fargo. Il represented
by his well-known canvas, ..Visit OF
Nieodenaus to Christ"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
ANACONGa

The feast of the Holy Name of Jesus
was celebrated in St. Theresa's Catholic
Church at Washington and Fillmore
streets, by a special vesper service un-
der the auspices of the Holy Name So
ciety Of the church. number OF So
cieties or Washington parishes were
present as guests OF the local Organiza-
ton. The ceIebrant OF the vesper serv-
Ice was the Rev. Father Egan, assist
ant pastor OF the church, assisted by
the Rev. Father Fealy, Of ST. Joseph s.
and the Rev. Father McGuiggan. OF 81.
Patrick's. The sermon was preached by
the Rev. Father NOonan. of 81. DOmin-
les. Special music was rendered by the
choir which was augmented by several
visiting vocaAsts. After the service the
different societies went t. the parish
han, where q reception was held in
honor Of Father Noonan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
!XIeQnT7dria

Mrs. Harry Penn, Of AIillville. n ].
who has been visltig relatives ~ this
city, has returned 10 her home.
Miss Julia Alexander had as her guest
her friend Miss Blanche Yearger, OF
Luray.
Mrs. S. S. sipple had as her guests Mr..
and Mrs. Hartman, of Altoona, Pa, and
Mr.. Dale, of Washington.
Mrs. Ada Garrett, of this city. visited
in New York.
+. r. Padgett was confined TO his
home in King street by sickness.
Miss NJ Bland Murphy. Of westmore-
land, is making her'home with her sis
ter, Mrs. Cox, in this city.
The Rev. DIT. James L. Vance. of
Newark. n. J., was the guest OF Alfred
Thomson in King street.
Miss Hntrude Burroughs entertained a
large number Of her friends at her home
in South Washington street.
Ex-CLlef Of Police James F. Webster
was confined TO his home by sickness
las tweek.
Mrs. Richard Gibson has left Alexan-
dria for California. wher she viii join
Mrs. George 5. French. who is spending
the winter there.
T. A. Groves paid a visit 10 New York
on business last week.
Little Miss Emily Carr daughter of
AIr. and Mrs. William c. Carr, of
Washington. who has been visiting her
grandmother. Mrs. Emily Entwisle, in
this city. has returned home.
Announcement has been made of the
engagement of Miss Pauline Pretzfelder.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Max Pretz-
fielder. Of this city. 10 Morris Blumen-
field, OF Washington
Miss Halle L. Chichester who has
been visiting relatives in this city, has
returned 10 her home in Fredericksburg.
Miss May Russell, was confined to her
home IN South Fairfax street last week
Miss Margie Ramey, Of the DeWolf
Hopper Company. spent a Few days last
week with her parents in this city.
Mrs. AZ. p. Greene, Of this city, paid a
visit 10 friends in Roanoke last week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
Looks Like CarusO Resorts.

Visitors At Police Court have found
considerable amusement in commenting
on the prisoners docks in both tribunals
Of the new building Although they are
Of the latest and most approved style.
they give one the impression of the
cages at the monkey houses at the vari-
Gus geological parks.
The prisoners are incarcerated in them
Ike animals, and. as one OF the acquit-
ted remarked as he walked from the
court the other dayS
We'll, old man. I've been on eXhibi-
ton all day. and 1 feel like "A monkey.
All l need is the peanuts"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
clOsing Of corcoran GalIeu.

The closing OF the Corooran Gallery
OF Art 20 the public until February :.
IN order 10 properly arrange for the
coming exhibition Of American con-
temporary painters, while il may seem
pfiVauOn 10 the public, win be fully
compensated by the advantages Of this
greatest exhibition OF PAINTINGS ever
seen In Washington. AL OF the ex-
hibition rooms on the second floor with
the exception OF the room now oc-
cupied by the loan collection OF sepa-
tor Clark viii be used In hanging tbs
work. which viii comprise this exhtbi-
ton
The wisdom Of the management in
combining the exhibit 10 such pictures
as are owned by the artists-so far as
the competitive features are concerned
and in barring from the eompeutio1
such pictures az have received pixie
ID other competitions from receiving
an equal or less prize in this exhibition
VIII undoubtedly result ia making this
one OF the highest possible standard.
and the prizes offered Will attract from
the painters of this country the best
OF their Efforts.
The prizes 70 be awarded are as fol-
lows; ". A Clark prize OF 81 90. 10
Doe accompanied with the CorcOrsn gold
medal; Charles c. Glover prize of 500.
10 be given with The COrcoran silver
medal; abe v G. Fischer prize Of $50.
70 be awarded with the C0rcoran bronze
medal Ia the prizes 0ffere5 the attrac-
tive features of Jhis exhibition are Gee
ond to none in the country, and the fact
that the artists themselves. and not the
former purchasers OF some celebrated
work viii receive the awards will make
this nrsL great exhibition. OF this city
a conspicuous point OF interest for tie
artists of merit of This country
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
PAwNSHoP PROFITS.

Henry McAleenan has a pawpshop,
q modest Little one, on Sixth avenue, in
a building ne owns The site is small,
eighteen feet Wiae and fifty-tWO9 feet
deep. The man v no owns the rest of
The sixth avenue front wanted the pawn
brokers' little corner. He made several
tempting offers in vain. Finally he
said.
I'm give you $4,000 for that little
plot.
Not enough" said the modest pawn
broker.
why, man, that is Sa64 a square
footi''
II can't help it." said Mr.. McAIee-
nan My business there cleared me
szle,090 last year, and / ccEidn :
duplicate the site.-Philadelph Press.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
Pastor Isaac at Home.

The Rev. and Mrs Charles o. Isaac.
the former pastor OF the Anacostia
Methodist Episcopal Church, have
reached home from a family reunion
held at the residence OF Mr.. Isaac's
father. Andrew Jackson Isaac, OF Eli
colt City. Nd, upon the occasion OF his
Rinetieth birthday anniversary. 4ir.
Isaac left again for West Hampden.
Baltimore. 10 remain a number or days
and assist the Rev. Jane McLaren.
formerly pastor of this place, ia con-
Quoting special meetings ia the 8Ietho-
dist church there.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
Bndegroom Loses SUI g.

Police Of the Sixth precinct found two
dress suit cases one night last week on
the pavement in front OF 800 T street
northwest On both were tags indicat-
ing that they belonged to Edgar o.
Whitman, who formerly lived at sic
New Jersey avenue northwest Mr..
Whitman was married last Tuesday 10
Miss Aurelia Trumbull. and since then
no trace OF their whereabouts has been
found. The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. J. J. Muir.
AS matter Of course the bags were
turned over 10 Property Clerk Kemp.
and viii be held in the hope that AIr.
Whitman will claim them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
Athletes al February Meet.

The Brookland Athletic Club will be
represented in the meet al Convention
Hail on the evening OF February p.
when they viii compete for the inter
mediate championship Of the District
against the Tremons and Belmont Ath-
letic clubs. The four comprising the
te4m VIII be chosen from the following.
Frank McHugh. Paul Watson. Evan
Jackson. Howard Galbraith Walter
Middlecaud. John ROdIer. and Fred
TdusuL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
Desiens by MS Lowenstein.

Miss Loretta LOwenstein has recently
completed a series OF twelve designs FOR
a magazine 10 be used as marginal dec
oratiOns upon pages devoted TO poetry
where the short lines OF the verse re-
quire marginal illustrations 10 properly
balance the page. The work is poster
like in effect and TO this extent follows
the conventional poster scheme of dec
Grafton. The subjects selected are small
bits of landscape. simply spaced ana
very effective for the purpose intended.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
Miss Mix sketehes at Zoo.

Miss Constance White is industriously
engaged when the weather will permit
in following her fayorite study, that OF
sketching the wild animals at the Zoo.
In this work she has shown decided
ability, ard her recent work shows that
marked Improvement noticeable in the
efforts OF those who have a decided
preference and ability for special work
of this class
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
AT the Richmond Meet

The Catholic University was repre-
scented by its first track team al the
Richmond meet The team consisted
OF George Semmes, &. Cauale formerly
OF the Christian Brothers College. or
Memphis. Tenn. Merva. an exist
Thomas man; Kelley Kennedy. and
detheld, All former runners at George
town, and a. Maher and ". Maher.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
NEWS
BrOOkIaDd

A union missionary meeting will take
place this evening at $50 In the Brook
lahd Methodist Church. Members of the
baptlst Young Peoples Union and Ep-
worth League VIII hold a joint meet
ing under the leadership Of Miss Sarah
Brown
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
Colonial silverware at JamestOwn.

Siiverware Of the colonial period will
constitute one Of the important exhibi-
tons from the State OF MASSACHUSETTS
at the Jamestown Exposition. After d
selection has been made Of the repre-
sentative silver OF that period II will BE-
exhibited at the Boston Museum of Fine
Arts before being packed and shipped
10 Jamestown.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
Aid Society Meeting.

The Ladies Aid Society Of the Metho-
dist Church met on Tuesday al the
residence OF Mrs Cohen. OF Jackson
street. The evening was spent in origi-
nal talks By each member on the various
means OF obtaining a livelihood in the
world
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
Personals and Notes.

SEWER $. banner. who has been home
with poisoned arm. has returned 20
his place OF employment Ia Ardmore, Pa
Harry Bladen has left FOR New Ran
del. n. y. where he viii be employed
by business firm.
Mr.. and Mrs D. p. Cook. who have
been spending a few weeks with Mrs.
A. T. Wright OF University Heights.
have returned 10 their home In Column
bus. Ohio.
Miss Clara Greer. Of CedarvIIe. Nd
is the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. ". .. Wet
zell, OF Girard street
DIT. Jack Brooks, who has been
spending several weeks with his parents.
has returned 20 his r5st OF duty as
surgeon OF the army al Fort Meade.
South Dakota.
The schools OF the Catholic University
were closed on Friday for the celebra-
ton OF The feast OF ST. Paul.
Lewis Sherwood. OF ST. Johns College.
Md.. spent Sunday with his parents IN
Brookland
Miss Sarah Howe. gave an assembly
dance at her studio. sl2 + street north
west. on Thursday night
The Eastern stars held a short meeting
at the Town Han on Wednesday even
ing. AS "a body they made a visitation
10 a chapter in this city.
Robert W. Collier. formerly Of Brook
land. and Miss Myrtle Sopher were mar
ried on Tuesday last
Mrs. Simmons. OF Twelfth and Evarts
streets. has returned from Philadelphia.
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writing was almost ulegible. II is sup
posed. however. that the writer believed
Mr.. Robinson was a resident Of WASH
ingtOn.
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Il viii doubtless prove Interesting 90
the employees al the commission 20 learn
of the whereabouts OF some OF those
who have formerly been employed in
the various divisions. but who have left
the commission within the past two or
three years, some 10 begin household
duties, and others 10 enter upon work
Ia other departments Of the Government
service or in civil life