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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-01

A brilliant scene in a brilliant social
regime was enacted in the White House
this morning at the Presidents annual
New Year Day reception, the only oc-
casion in the year when the picturesque
Diplomatic Corps appear in court dress.
and the public has opportunity TO shake
the hand OF the Chief Executive and
exchange greetings with the hostesses
OF the Cabinet circle. The Diplomats
were assembled in the great State din
ing room before II o'clock, and a few
minutes after II the Marine Band struck
gayly into the strains OF The Star
Spangied Banner" the naval and MILL
tary aides appeared from the stairway,
with the President and Mrs. Roosevelt
Immediately following them. leading a
pretty procession Of distinguished
statesmen ana their wives across the
corridor and into the Blue Room.
There they took their positions. Mrs.
Fairbanks. wife u the Vice President.
standing next To Mrs. Roosevelt, and
the other Cabinet hOstesses I'm order as
follows: Mrs Root. wife OF the Seere-
Sary of State; Mrs. srrw. wife OF the
Secretary OF the TreaE ury: Mrs Taft
wife of the Secretary Of War; Mrs.
Bonaparte, wife or the Attorney Gen
eral; Mrs. Metcalf vile of the Secre-
tary OF the Navy. and Mrs Straus. wife
or the newly made Secretary OF Com
---NA 1-AA A<ahboA~
Gowns Worn by Ladies.
Mrs. Roosevelt wore a handsome
brown and mauve brOcaded satin gown.
princesse made. with PANELS OF plain
brown silk. the bodice trimmed with
soft lace almost forming the front She
wore diamonds. Mrs. Fairbanks was
very handsome in gown OF white chif-
ron cloth delicately painted in violet.
WIN much beautiful lace about the
bodice and diamond ornaments Mrs
Root was in pale violet liberty satin
Mrs. Shaw wore very handsome gown
OF White lace and embroidered chiffon
cloth over white chiffon and silk. Mrs
Tart was IN pink crepe de chine with
white lace: Mrs Bonaparte, palt blue
panne velvet made empire style with
diamond ornaments; Mrs. Metcalf
white lace ornaments and worn over
pale blue silk; Mrs Straus. pale yellow
satin with panne velvet and lace
Mrs. Longworth. daughter of the
President, who was behind the line I'm
the Blue Room was extremely lovely IN
a gown OF deep cream panne velvet
made with empire effect and trimmed
with rich lace About her throat was a
superb string Of pearls. and In addi-
ton, single chain OF diamonds hung
almost TO her waist line. Her hair was
dressed low and VeFy simply.
Mrs. TimmOns. daughter OF the Vice
President. also behind the line, was in
pale blue satin empire gown with
touches or panne velvet and eagles
wings. embroidered III silver on the
bodice.
Miss Shaw wore white chiffon cloth
embroidered and touches Of pink velvet
on the bodice; Miss Erma Shaw, white
lace and chiffon. which she wore at her
recent debut tea.
Invited 10 Blue Room.
Others invited 20 the Blue Room were.
Mrs Warren Fairbanks. Mrs Fred
eriCk c. Fairbanks, Mrs. John W. Tim
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-01
WONEN'S LOYAL LEGION
KEEPING OPEN HOUSE

The Legion. of Loyal Women is re-
eeiving this afternoon from / p. m. TO
p. m. The reception committee is
composed Of Mrs. Margaret A. Knapp,
Mrs. Laura V. Mccullough. Mrs. Julia
@. Burnett, Mrs. Della c. Perham, Mrs.
Olive c. Johnson, Mrs. Emma Z. Ny
ers, Mrs. Mary l. Smith, Mrs. NJ. Z.
Cutter. Mrs. Florence Donohue. Mrs
Mary A. Cook, Mrs. Kate Riley, Mrs.
NJ J. p. Mills. Mrs Ellen S MISSY.
Mrs. Fanny G. POmeroy. Mrs. Lizzie
W. Calver. Mrs. II. n. Rose. Miss Helen
s. Mathews. Mrs. Ada II. Weiss, Mrs E.
Kate Gillette. Mrs. Albertine Oden
Mrs. Rose +. Ferrer, and Mrs. Mary A
Lamb
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-01
SKATING RINK SPORT
ATTRACTS BIG CROWDS

That roller skating Is becoming more
popular every day is evidenced BY the
constantly Increasing attendance al both
day and night sessions Of the Conveu-
ton Han rink. Conditions for an ade-
quate enjoyment or the sport are AFFORD
ed Neutrality-suspicious.. The new floor is
kept in the best OF condition. The i'm
petus which skating has given 10 roller
polo Is also noticeable. Several games
are now being arranged. 70 be 1Iaved
IN the near future. and there is some
talk Of forming a league.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-01
TAINTED TO MURDER,
SAYS BOY PRISONER

NEW YORK. Jan. 1.-When Henry
Bell. a youth Of seventeen. of 80 Marion
street. Brooklyn. was confronted with
a charge OF murder In court today. he
declared that he had been so bullied by
the boy of twenty years whom he had
killed, that he had lost control of him
self. As he was going home last night
Robert Wagner met him and began TO
taunt him. Bell whipped out a pearl
handled penknife and plunged il up to
the hilt In Wagner's breast The blade
reached the nearL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-01
Mrs. Vernon Sole Heir.

According to the will of Capt. Charles
r. Vernon. of the Metropolitan Police
Force OF this city, his widow was made
the sole heir 10 his personal property.
She vas also given an interest in the
estate until the time OF her death. when
the property viii be equally divided be-
tWeer his two daughters, one Of whom
Is Mrs. Granville NJ. Hunt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-01
SOU I'm Gives o Lutherans.

BY the viii of Frederick Srutz. I've
pieces Of property are designated TO be
divided amoug his children. A codicil,
however, gives Grace Lutheran Church
and CorcOFan streets north
west, the sum OF $50. A second codOcil
gives &350 each TO the Ladies' Society,
the Young Ladies Society. and the sun
day school of the same church
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-01
COloIed People Absent.

4 noticeable and significant feature OF
the White House reception today was
the absence OF the usual number OF col
ored people. At II o'clock there were
only two negroes among the thousands
OF persons waiting 10 shake the Presi-
dents hands. In previous years. es-
peeially during the administration OF
President Roosevelt. there has always
been LARGE number Of negroes in the
line. Last year there were more than
200
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-01
Compliments of the Season.

May IL please my patrons and friends
10 accept my sincere wishes for a happy
and prosperous New Year. II has be-n
a pleasure 70 me TO serve you during the
year just ended Nay / sEll claim your
patronage for 1901. May we all live 10
greet each other again one year from
today. Yours very truly, "Frenchy,"
National TheaJer
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-01
LOCAL MENTION.
A New Years Greeting.

To my many, many patrons and
friends I beg today 10 wish you an 8
happy and prosperous New Year.
thank you for your patronage and many
expressions OF friendship during the
year just closed May the same good
fellowship continue 90 exist between ia
during TIE coming year. May We all 8e
here again one year from today Yours
most truly. L. Sergeant. jr.. 1911 + ST
NV. successor 20 "SIaleys"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-01
Yerkes Left $4,000 to Son in Trust.

The estate Of William H. Yerkes, by
his will. Is left in trust 10 his widow, his
brother. John b. Yerkes and his son,
William II Nerkes. jr. The property
"-ill be held until the son becomes of
age. when il will be turned over to him
The estate Is valued at $50. 900.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-01
BODY on POpF LFo xIn

ROME, Jan. lit finally has been de-
cided that the body of Pope Leo XIII
viii be removed from St Peters 10 the
Church Of St John Lateran. The date
has not Yet been decided upon. The
ceremony VIII be strictly private.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-01
BEST LIGHT MADE
SI.75.

Our Inverted Gas Light: self regulator. no
shadow.
6i6 iash-C. a. MUDDIMAN & co-l2o4 G
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-01
DIVIDEND FROM
STOCKS LISTED
IN WASHINGTON

There Will be paid 10 owners OF the
various stocks and bonds listed on the
Washington stock Exchange tomorrow
interest and dividends amounting 10
Sl,io00Oo. In addition there will also
be paid a considerable amount by local
corporations not listed. which will bring
Tho total disbursements largely over a
million ana a half
Ia this distribution the largest amount
will come from the MerganthaIer com
pany. which viii pay out $4,000 a
large part Of which win come 10 this
city.
The next largest single payment will
be By the Capital Traction Railroad
Company. which viii pay a dividend OF
IN per cent. amounting 10 $4,000
Other Dividends.
The several banks which pay dividends
81 this time win swell the sum nv
Sls,u0O. while the trust companies and
Savings banks will add an even 500 OO0
10 the general fund Insurance com
panies viii contribute SIS, coo. while from
several miscellaneous companies, iuclud-
ing the Georgetown Gas Light Com
puny, Norfolk and Washington steam
boat Company Security STORAGE Con-
panyl and Public Service CORPORATION
viii come ST. OO
The January Boom.
Few bonds pay their interest al the
January period. but three of the local
companies will draw checks for s59 735-
and as this entire amount becomes i'm
mediately available for circulation. ana
Is generally counted upon as being par
tally returned in the form of invest
la oil
Il Is usual TO expect what mas come
To be known as January boom in the
stock market. Not infrequently. how
ever, the so-called January boom is de-
1erred until February, but the prospects
are now that almost Immediately after
the close of the holiday season there
Will be resumption of the activity So
much desired
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-01
Begin the New Year Right.

YOu'n make a good start II you begin
supplying your table with Schneider s
Of Malt Bread today. It's use means
health for the entire family. AT grOcers &.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-01
aRoyal Pilsen0 Invariably Proves

the best choice of light beer to serve at
aome. All appreciate its purity and flavor.
Phone W. 4S6, Abner-Drury Brew. Co.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-01
new YEAR GIFTS ZOE EMPLoYEs.

Col. Arthur z. RandIe yesterday pre-
scented each one OF the conductors and
motOrmen of the East Washington
Heights railway with a big. fat turkey
for New Year dinner
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-01
Special New Years Day Table d'Hot

75c. y TO 8 Concert by Hungarian Or
chestra, noon TO midnight. Park Hotel
Winter Garden, Rathskeller. n. Y. ave.
and 11th ST.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-01
Coal Coal Coal

Best coal and wood. Lowest prices. r. :.
& NJ. c. Grace, 4th & F ne. Phone E. 233.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-01
RelieYe Your g.

OF aches and pains. J. J. Georges & Son.
Inc. Foot Specialists. l21I Pa. ave.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-01
ssc Dozen for IA Cabinet Fotos.

Special offer for 30 days. Faber. 500 7th
81. formerly 40 eth st.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-01

Gems. Although he was shaking hands
at the rate OF nearly forty a minute
from first 20 last. the President had a
smile for everyone Of the thousands,
and al least a word for everyone. or
two or three so pleased 10 see YOU. 3"
Glad 20 meet you again." How are
youF BY George. This Is a pleasure,
HAPPY New Year 10 you, and you %
and a continuous Eattling gun IRE OF
similar Explanations fell from his lps
az the throng moved along at almost
a quiCkstep
After the Diplomatic Corps had Maid
It's respects Assistant Secretary Wilson
resigned the place in chief 10 Colonel
hromWell. the Presidents military aide
and he received the name OF each arriv-
ing guest and conveyed IL 10 the Presl-
dent Capt Frank r. Mccoy OF the
cavalry. stood opposite 10 Mrs. ROose-
vet and made the introductions 10 her
ed 20 the President
Ladies of the Cabinet.
The Cabinet ladies were ranged down
the line on the right beyond the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Roosevelt. and across the
narrow aisle, roped of with a plush
cable matching the color OF the room.
were thirty or forty personal friends OF
the President. who had teen invited 10
go behind the line" and later partake
OF some light refreshments Ia the State
dining room. Long before the tired
procession had walked It's entire length
through the State parlors the official
tnJrOducers We're husky OF voice and
rested YEARLY first upon one foot and
then upon the other. but the President
showed no fatigue. He wore the same
welcoming smile and spoke the words
OF greeting Just as heatily as he did
three hours before i really believe he
Is sorry that the thing Is ended. re-
marked one of the military aides as
he made a dash fOT his cap IN the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-01
THE WASHINGTON LOAN
AND TRUST COMPANY
once, Corner Ninth ana y stfeetE.

once Corner Ninth ana r stfeets
PAID-UP CAPITAL. 81 .OO0
SURPLUS. s6o0. 900 (EARNED)
Loans IN any amount made on an
proved real estate or collateral al 70
Eonabie rates.
Interest paid upon deposits on monthJv
balances subject 20 check
This company acts as executor a.
rninistratoF. trustee. esent treasttrsr
registrar. ana in all other nduciary ca.
paclIies-
Boxes for rent IN burglar and nreproos
vaults for safe deposit and storage az
valuable packages.
JOIN ~ t-Cssy-h President
JOHN A. SWOPE.....-.......Vi Vice PresiSsrs
ELLIS SPEAR. .-... Second Vice Presi5S.,
ANDREW FAttht-9t-s ....... Treasurer
HARRY c. MEEM. TrrsssfIsss
BOYD TAYLOR. Assistant Treasurer
THOMAS BRADLEY .---.. Real Estate Odacsr
FREDk ElCHELBERGER..... Trust Oficer
REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT
Is prepared 10 assume tue management Of
your real estate. Careful attention given %
al astailss
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-01
TEN THOUSAND
AT RECEPTION
OF PRESIDENT

lContInued from - -
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stepped the handshalsers, and the sooner
the last stragglers waiting down by the
Art Gallery would pass through the re-
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-10-17
WORK AT PANAMA.
Big Ditch May Be Dug Earlier Than
the Scheduled Date.


Official figures from Panama show
that the work on the canal is being
pushed with considerable rapidity
While the total amount Of digging Oh
the Culebra cut was $4,000 cuDic
yards in 1904, 914 Zoo in 1905, and 2,
663 coo in 1906, it was 4,9S5,OOO in 197
for the seven months which expired
with August. Thus more work was
done In seven months of 1907 than was
done In the preceding thirty-six
months, and not far from double as
much as was done in 1906. These rec
crds will be particularly gratifying to
the country.
Some Of the immense gain in the
pushing Of the canal is undoubtedly
due to the new experience which is
constantly being gained, but the great
er part of it is probably caused by the
Increased efficiency Of the military
regime over the civilian management.
A large part Of the civilians energy
appeared to have been consumed in
talks for the press and in squabbles
between the various members of the
commission at Panama and each other.
and between the heads of the comnis-
sion and the authorities in Washing
ton. Since the entrance OF the mill
tary men early in 1907 the procedure
has changed. The order Of the day
now Is work and hot talk.
If the work continues 70 be left in
the hands of the army the predictions
about the time of the completion Of the
canal may have to be shortened. Ac-
nording to the guess made recently by
Secretary Taft the boats will begin to
run through that short cut between the
two oceans in 1915 or hereabouts. Pos
Ably this cOnsummation may come Il
little sooner. New Orleans was recent.
ly talking about getting up an eXpOSi
uon to commemorate the completion OF
cSr it. The chief reason why 1913
was selected by New Orleans was that
shat would be the Tooth anniversary of
Ralboa's discovery of the Panama 18TH
mlS. He was the first white man
who, from any point on the American
continent, looked down on the South
Sea. For sentimental as well as for
practical reasons the world would re
joice to see boats run through Balboa's
Isthmus on the big anniversary. That
date is only six years away, but if the
authorities at Washington do not ham
per the soldiers who are doing the
work, the joining Of the waters of the
Atlantic and the Pacific may take place
as early as that year.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-10-17

The New York local Of the CONNER
cIal Telegraphers' union at a meeting
Sunday voted unanimously to con-
tinue the strike against the Western
Union and Postal Telegraph compa-
nles.
The vote YVES taken upon the suC-
gestion Of President Small, who, in
messages 70 subordinate officers Satur-
day, pointed out the inability of the
general assembly to further finance
the strike and recommend that locals
in the various cities vote upon the ad-
visibility of the men returning to
work.
The meeting was characterized by
bitter exchanges between President
Small and other speakers. The latter
charged the national leader with in
consistency in first claiming that the
strike would be successfully financed
and Saturday admitting that the gen.
eral assembly was without funds, and
with having conducted the fight in q
half-hearted, dilatory way. Small tried
TO explain his position, but was fire.
quently interrupted by kissing. When
he suddenly left the hall in the midst
of the speechmaking cries OF "Resign!"
followed him.
Sunday night Small issued a state
ment in which he said he was willing
TO continue the strike IL the men in
sisted
AS Small sat down Daniel Russell,
chairman Of the local board of STRAIT
egy, sprang to his feet. up to last
night" he said. this was Smalrs
strike; and up to last night he did ev-
erything he could to lose it. Today it
is your strike. Keep 1t up and win.
He alone brought on the strike and
now he is trying to repjudiate it,
Other speakers followed in a similar
vein, after which the resolutions de-
claring that the strike be continued
and calling upon the national execu-
tive committee TO remit at once $4,000,
the New York locals share In the gen.
eral treasury, and requesting the ap-
preparation of the insurance fund for
strike purposes were adopted.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-10-17
BIG NINE FRAUD.
Investors Caught in "Salted" Montana
Placer.

The Helena. Mont, Record Friday
published story to the effect that nu-
merous Montana and Washington in
vestors have been mulcted to the ex-
tent Of more than $750,000 through
the discovery that the Red caroa
placer mines near Lander, Hyo.. had
been salted and that the property is
worthless.
Thomas L. Greenough, Of Missouri,
and J. F. Greenough, of Spokane, who
we're the prime movers in the organ
ization. have notified all investors that
they will redeem all stock at the price
paid, thus assuming the loss.
The discovery that the property was
salted was due to an independent ex-
animation conducted by Speaker L. w.
King. of the Montana legislature, and
]. r. Neil. Of Spokane, heavy pros
pective investors, who found after re-
moving few inches OF the shaft walls
that the ground was valueless, as were
the tailings. although all previous ex-
periments showed values ranging from
20 cents to 50 a yard.
A Chicago firm was so impressed
with the future of the property that 1T
offered the Greenoughs S2,500,O00 for
their interest, but it was rejected Wa
ter not being available. work had been
started from either end of a tunnel
through a mountain so that the flow
of the Pophoagie river might be util-
lied.
The discovery has created the big
gest sensation in the history OF north
west mining.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-10-17
SAID TO BE SIMPLE.
EASILY MIXED RECIPE FORi
WEAK KIDNEYS AND BLADDER.
Tells Readers How to Prepare This
Home-Made Mixture to Cure tho
Kidneys and Bladder and Over
come Any Form Of Rheumatism.

Get from any prescription pharma-
cist the following:
Fluid Extract Dandelion, onc-halt
ounce; Compound Kargon, one OUNCE |;
Compound. Syrup Sarsaparilla, three
ounces.
Shake well in a bottle and take 4
teaspOonful dose after each meal and
at bedtime.
The above is considered by an emil
nent authority, who writes in a New
York daily paper, as the finest pre-
scription ever written to relieve Back
ache, Kidney Trouble, Weak Bladder
and all forms Of Urinary difficulties.
This mixture acts promptly on the
eliminative tissues OF the Kidneys, en-
Gbling them to filter and strain the
uric acid and other waste matter from
the blood which causes Rheumatism. .,
Some persons who suffer with the
Affections may not feel inclined 10
place much confidence in this simple
mixture, yet those who have trieI it
say the results are simply surprising,
the relief being effected without the
slightest injury to the stomach or 9th
CT organs.
Mix some and give it trial. 1t GER
tainly comes highly recommended. 1t
is the prescription Of an eminent an
thority, whose entire reputation, it is
said, was established by il.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-10-17
ANOTHER CARGO o FGIRLs.
White Star Line Soon to Land 900
"Marriageable Maids"

The White Star Steamship company
announces that it will shortly have an
other ship load of young women from
Ireland and Scandinavia on the way
to America. There will be 900 of the
girls, all i'm search Of their fortunes in
the new land and, incidentally. in
search of husbands.
Two weeks ago, September 27th.
the White Star steamer Baltic landed
in New York 1902 girls all from Ire
land, Sweden and Norway. They came
in the steerage and were in search
of husDands. They were girls of good
morals, brought up i'm poor but Chris
tian families.
1t is long time since the inhabi-
tants of old New Amsterdam or any
other part of this country became ex-
cited over the arrival of a ship load
of 'marriageable girls"-in fact not
since colonial days when women were
almost as scarce as they now are in
| Alaska. So the people did not flock
to the wharf when the Baltic brought
i'm her load of maidens. And such "a
load. They were all in their finest
clothing. smiling at the sight Of the
promised land. all full OF spirits after
their seven days at sea.