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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-01-15
All Sections 10 Observe The Cen.
tsnnIa| Of Great ChIeItaln.
NORTHERN men TO Be ORATORS
Southern Members Of Congress Also
Being Asked to Make Addresses on
the 10th of This Month-Danlel
20 Speak in Baltimore.
(By Associated Press,

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. IA
Southern members Of Congress arc
bemg asked to make addresses at
many celebrations to be held on the
10th of January to commemorate the
one hundredth anniversary of the
birth Of General Robert 10. Lee. In
some cases, Northern and Western
members will make addresses at
such celebration. Charles Annette
Towne, of New York, will be the
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-01-15
Norfolk Ferry Schedule

Pine Beach Route. Steamer Endeavor
Leaves Ivy avenue pier for Pine
Beach or Norfolk "G:45, 'e7:3O, 600.
1890 A. m, IL M; 1880, 800, 1880,
600, 1880 and 900 D. m.
Leave Norfolk, 1880, 900, 1890 a.
m. and 1900 M, 1880, 800, 4:30,
500, 1880 and 900 p. m.
sDaily except Sunday. NtSunday
only.
Schedule subject to change without
notice.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-01-15
Clyde Steamship Co.

Steamers to Philadelphia
MONDAY, THURSDAY and
SATURDAY..
sailinB from Philadelphia, Tuesday
Thursday and Saturda,.
Freight received and delivered daily
at q. & o. Pier No. 6. Office. River
Road. JAS. McCARRICK,
Gen. Southern Ags.
CLYDE STEAMSHIP CO.,
Id South Delawars Avenue, Philsdes
satis. PA.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-01-15
STEAMSHIP COMPANIES.
iSssssytolk 6 Washington
Steamboat Co.

Tie new and powerful Iron Palace
steamers. Newport News, WsBhinsr. !.
and Norfolk win leave daily az fol.
loWpa
NoRTHBOUNu.
Leave Portsmouth,, foot OF
North street .......... SEQ , m
Leave Norfolk, foot of Wa
ter street ............. s:oop m
Leave Old Point Comfort. 7:00p IN
Arrive in Washington 80. 7:eea m
Arrive In Philadelphia,
Penn. R. R. ..:...... ''1e:5sa M
Arrive in Philadelphia, 3.
& 0. r. r. .......... cell: 10 q m
Arrive in New York, Penn.
r. r. ................ s1:1s q m
Arrive In Now York, q. q
Q. 4. r. .............. ss:es m
ooUTHBoUND.
Nv. Now York. Penn. r. r.. .s1s:0Gp m
Nv. New YORK, 3. & 0. r. r. 1890 p m
Lv. Philadelphia, Penn. R.R. 2:66p m
Ly. Phila, b. q o. r. r.. a:O8 D m
Ar. washington. Penn. r. n. 6:10p m
Ar. Wash, B. q o. r. R.. seq: 90 D m
". Warrington ........... $3.50 p m
Ar. Old Point Comfort -. $500 q m
Ar. norfolk ............... $500 O m
ar. portsmouth, amman. $3.50 q m
DAILY. esDaily except Sunday.
The trip down the historic Potomac
River and Chesapeake Bay on the ele-
CANT steamers of this company ig un.
surpassed. The steamers are compar.
atively new, having been built in 1891.
and are fitted up in the most luxuriant
manner. with electric lights. call
bells and steam heat In each room
The tables are supplied with every
delicacy of the season from the mar.
kets ct Washington and Norfolk. For
tickets, reservation OF Btaterooms,
and further information, apply to d. ].
CALLAHAN. Agent, Norfolk Va.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-28
ABDUCTION Fooled
BY SCHOOL PUPILS
Swarm Around Parent Try
ing to Force Son
Into Coupe.

BALTIMORE, March 2S.-Pupils Of a
fashionable Forest Park school have
foiled the efforts Of William Lehr, to
abduct his son from the institution.
The father and mother Of the child,
Willie Lehr, nine years old, are in a
divorce contest. When the lad saw his
father in the neighborhOOd of the school,
he started to run home. but the fond
parent took his boy by the hands and
tried to persuade him TO 90 with him.
Willie would not be persuaded. how
ever, and the other school Children no
tced that Mr.. Lehr was slowly forcing
his boy In the direction Of waiting
coupe.
Then Willie screamed and the others
ran to his assistance and surrounded
him and his father virtually keeping
them prisoners while two little girls
ran AMI notified Mrs. LeEr and her
father Of what was going on.
Mrs Lehr and 8Ir. Wehreuberg went
to Wilie's assistance, and tussls for
the boy ensucd between ar. and Mrs
LehT. The latter becoming victorious
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-28
RAILWAY MANAGERS
ASK FEDERAL HELP
TO STOP STRIKE

CHICAGO. March 2S.-Grand Chiefs
Sarrettson and MorTis5ey. and two lGun-
bred committeeman from the locals on
the Western railroads met today 10
perfect arrangements for Z strike in the
event negotiations with the roads are
rot reOpened. They notified the railway
managers that the latter could obtain
another conference If they would assure
the labor chiefs that the demands Of the
men for i per cent. incI ease would be
the subject of consideration. The man
ayers reiterated their determination not
70 consider this demand.
With the NEST gigantic strike in
history about 10 be called, the general
managers, who represent over forty
western systems. embracing IS 900 miles
OF track, demand governmental inter
ference in order that the entire railway
business Of the West may not be para
lyzed.
A formal demand will be made at
Washington for arbitration under the
Erdman act.
Anticipating such a suggestion, the
men in session MOTday night voted TINT
the time for arbitration nad passed.
They claim that during the early stages
Of the conferences they suggested arbi-
tratiOn. but that the managers would
not consider the proposition. The strike
when called viii tie up every railroad
west Of line drawn from Winnipeg
through Chicago 10 New Orleans.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-28
EXILE FOR TOUTS
ORDERS KIMBAL-
Scathing Condemnation by
the Bench for Race
Followers.

Men who follow the races are the
scourges OF the community. They are
a disgrace to the nelghborhood which
they infect and when even the race
track prohibits such men 10 enter its
grounds there is little more to say re-
garding their character 'Touts' must
be kept out Of this city and it Is the
purpose OF this court to show such
men that their presence here is not
wanted"
This was what Judge Kimball said
this morning when six alleged tOUts
were brought before him on the tech
nicaI charge Of vagrancy. Three Of
them, Clarence Mann, John Sloan, and
Joseph Gilly, gave personal bonds in
$500 and were turned over 10 Detec-
tives Hartigan and Evans, who were
instructed to escort them out of town.
The others We're ordered to give $500
real esate bonds 10 keep the peace.
The men are said 20 have been tout
ing at the track, and three Of them
were reported as old offenders on many
tracks
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-28
BAD COOKERY
Produces Results and Bad Ones.

While teaching school. and boarding
round writes a Penn. matron, u was
given all kinds Of food-chiefv half
done pancakes soaked in grease, half
cooked catmel, greasy food and po-
tatoes.
The inevitable result came in time.
My stomach became disordered, and
was the prey Of terrible sick headaches.
so violent that I could not perform my
duties actOrily--sOmetimes not at
ail-unul finally l was compelled to give
up the work altogether. For years I
was helpless sufferer from stomach
and nerve troubles.
After 1 married, my husband had to
get his own breakfast and finally to save
time he bought Grape-Nuts, which re-
CURED no cooking. He persuaded me
TO try the food also.
1T was lucky I did so. To nv sur
prise l found that IL would stay on nv
stomach and agreed with me as moth
ing else did / grew better and stronger
rapidly, and am now q healthy hearty
woman, who does not know what il is To
have headache or an attack of nerves
This Is what Grape-Nuts food has done
TOr me, and now We stick 10 the food
that we know we can rely on.
When my little daughter was 'weaned
we thought she would die-no food we
faBt's food seemed 10 nourish her
Then we tried GUape-Nuts food She
took to il at once, and grew well and fat
Ny husband, who used to suffer from
disordered stomach, has not lost a day
from his business IN a~~~unt of sickness
for three have adopted
Grape-Nuts en by Postum
Co. Battle There's a rea-
son" Read X, The Road
10 WellVlle
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-28
NEWBERRY'S SECRETARY
GETS POST IN SAMOA

". A. Dane. Of Newport. Vt, this
morning assumed the duties OF private
secretary 10 Assistant Secretary Of the
Navy Newberry, succeeding Joseph L.
Dwyer, who came TO that office a
month ago from Detroit
Mr. Dwyer was promoted a few DAYS
ago to legal adviser TO the governor of
Samoa, and he left last night for San
Francisco. from which point he will sail
Tor Tutuilla early next week on the
warship Annapolis.
Mr.. Dane is a graduate Of the Unfver-
sity OF Vermont and during the last
Congress was q member of the clerical
force at the Capitol During that time
ne has been law student at the George
Washington UniYersitd.
Mr.. Dryer. who in his early tvventies
was appointed by Assistant Secretary
Newberry to succeed w B. Kilpatrick
as private secretary, a month ago, when
Mr. fitzpatrick resigned to engage In
Ine railway supply business in this city.
MI DWyer was a member of the Nfici
gan naval militia, and served in the
spanish war on a vessel commanded nv
MI Newberry, who was a lieutenant IN
the militia. 80
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-28
A VICTIMS ART CRITICISM.

Miss Ethel Barrymore" said a come
dian at the Players Club. as continu-
ally besieged by painters. Her beauty
makes her a desirable subject; her
fame, TOO. makes her desirable; alto
gether, there is no more sought after
for sittings than Miss Barrymore.
And she IS so gracious that some
times she sits TO Indifferent artists.
This happened in Philadelphia last
year young Philadelphia impress
sionist made rather CHASTITY yellow
and green portrait of Miss Barrymore.
When II was done, he asked her to
sign II. and to write something or other
some little sentiment-above the Sig
nature.
Miss Barrymore smiled as she looked
at the wretched portrait, and she wrote:
Be not afraid; it is I. Ethel Barry
more "
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-28
Appeal From Wealthy Farmer.

TIE following is a pathetic appeal she
received from a Nebraska farmer. who
tells Miss Carson he IS the owner Of
many acres Of productive land. lie
writes.
Miss Carson. I find in the description
Of your soul beauty the material OF an
ideal tenderly have cherished since my
early youth. ! am thirty-twO. and for
fifteen years / have lived IN the nope
Of finding On earth just such being
as you. And now to discover this ideal
in flesh and blood. and so far out of
my reach, is heartrending, soul tearing.
know that I write you only one of 4
dozen. maybe a hundred. letters. and
the heel of fate seems grinding the life
7 blood OF my soul.
Now I shall not even have left to me
the dream I had CHERISHED There is no
ether Della Carson. GcOd-by.''
Other letters are less tens" IN their
outpourings Of devoJi2a, hut nearly all
tell the same tale One BalImLre youth
writes COnCisely. 4 am stuck on YOU
and little later adds gayly. And some
/ time ! may come To Chicago. and then
who knows what might happen
The second weekly contest ~ The Sun
day Times closes tomorrow al midnight.
The selection VIII be made from soy eraI
hundred photographs. All photographs
received before tomorrow r1fdnfebr y-iII
be considered eligible for this second
contest. All received after that hour
viii be entered IN The next the third
weekly contest The sender of the WIN
ming photograph, rs previously an
nOunced, viii be given S..
Miss Mae BuckleT whose photo won
the first wesley prize last week, notifies
The Sunday Times today that owing TO
unforeseen circumstances she is com
PEELED 10 withdraw her acceptance Of a
box for herself and friends at the New
National Theater Friday night.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-28
.SGHUHANN- HEINK HURT
BY STEPPING ON NAIL

NEW YORK, March 2S.-WhiIe singing
at the metropolitan Opera House last
evening in 'GeJterdammerung, Ernes-
tine Schumann-Heink, the famous Ger
man contrelto, stepped on nail, which
pierced through her shoe and severely
injured her foot.
Dr.. Weiss, who was sitting in Mr..
Conried's box, was called to the stage,
and hurriedly applied remedies. and It
IS said that the wound viii not be dan
gerous unless blood poisoning sets In.
The cOntralto was singing the mart Ct
Floss-Hilde, one of the Rhyme daugh-
tiers, and had left the stage through n
trap, where the accident occurred.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-28
TRIAL WILL
BEGIN ON TUESDAY
Judge Henderson Hopes He
VIII Be Proven
Insane.

ROCKVILLE. Nd, March 28.-Insan-
ity has been decided upon as the de-
Tense Of William. Mckay. who is charged
with numbering his mOther-in-law with
a meat CleaVer see. Al weeks ago. Nc
Kay viii be plaCr-j on trial here for his
life next Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock
The bloody CleaveT, his own clothing as
well as the dress worn by the aged Mrs
Mary Lang. viii be used as evidence
against him.
Judge Henderson, who will try the
case, ana who told the grand jury last
week he hoped for the sake Of the com
munlty ii would be proved that Nc
hay was insane at the time the butch
cry occurred. held a conference with
states Attorney Robert Peter and
IhJmas Dawson and Edward =. Peter,
counsel for the accused Il was decided
thdt Mckay's defense would be that he
was mentally irresponsible for his deeds
al the time Of the homicide and for sew
eral days afterWard
Mckay today insists that he knows
nothing Of the murder Of his mother
iu-laW.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-28
THAW NERVOUS
UPON FACING
LUNACY BOARD
His Wife Also ViSibly At
feCted by Recent
Turn of Events.

NEW YORK. M1Tch Io--lne taCL that
Harry X Thaw and Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw were today nearer q complete
nervous collapse than at any time since
the trial began, more than two months
ago. led the Iunacy commission to an
nounce that their inquiry as to his
mental condition would be rushed with
all possible speed.
Thaw was anxious to be called as the
first witness In his own behalf at the
opening session today The members
of the commission announced that they
would probably grant the accused mans
request and permit him 10 take the
stand at once. II had been planned
that any Of the lawyers for either side
and any OF the allenists for either side
can question Thaw at any time and on
any subject. so long as the question
does not in any way involve the killing
OF Stanford White.
Ordeal Telling on Thaw.
The physical condition of Thaw was
such today that 1t was considered
doubtful if he would be able to stand
continuously the long. mental examina-
tion which had been planned His
keepers in the Tombs said that he was
in a highly nervous state, that he had
spent a restless night, and was excep-
tionaIly irritable. Already the ordeal
through which he is passing has had a
terrible effect on him.
At the Hotel Lorraine Il was an
nOunced today that Evelyn Nasbit Tnaw
was on the verge OF a nervous break
down. Seldom has 4 much stronger
woman stood the strain under which
this frau young woman has Deen for ten
weeks.
HerOicalIv she bore herself through
the trying times of the ordeal. Eut the
interruption Of The trial by q lunacy
commission so disappointed her that her
friends tear that She Will now be IN
moral support which did so much 10 aid
him.
Thaw'S Wife Showing Strain.
It was said at the hotel today that
young Mrs. Thaws condition was pitt
come pale and emaciated. She is ex-
ceptionally nervous and restless, and
does not sleep well Her appetite is
gone, and so fearful IS the elder Mrs.
Thaw that the young woman viii com
pletely collapse that she has had a doc
tor To see Evelyn daily.
While the commission nas expressed
willingness 10 rash he matter through
because Of LEr condition OF EhaW ard
his wife, 1t IS Eruc-C.ly believed that
the inquiry may last several weeks
When Morgan j. G'B.-.en, former prLs.,;-
ing judge of he appellate division. con-
scented 10 serve on tns commission he
was under the impress N tHal lie in
quiry would last only - few laws. On
being informed. il is understood. that
the inquiry might require a-auy weeks
judge - bTstn dec ! "a that his health
and his business arrangements would
not permit him TO serve, ard nc with
drew.
Name Suggested BY O'BIien.
The substitution OF D. id Mcclure, a
lawyer with a national reputation. to
take Judge O'Brien's place. is said 10
have been suggested by Nj C'Erien
himself
District Attorney Jerome has had
printed in pamphlet form all testimony
adduced at the rial when touches on
the sanity OF Thaw at any time Of his
life. Nothing, however, has been in
Guided in the pamphlet which touches
on the Staying OF Stanford White
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-28
ONE KILLED, THREE HURT
IN OHIO RAILROAD WRECK

WARREN, Ohio. March ga freight
engine on the Pittsburg. Youngstown
and Ashtabula division Of the PenEsyI-
vania railroad blw up today while run
ming north Of Oakland Station, AhiO.
Engineer Watson, Of Ashtabula, was
killed; Fireman T. Bancroft, Brake
man John Cherry, Of Freedom, Pa, and
Howard Sampler, who was riding on
the engine, were scalded probably IA
tally The train OF twelve cars was
ditched,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-28
MISS NOLAN MARRIED
TO DWIGHT D. STASWELL

Miss Jeanette NJ. Nolan. daughter oil
Mr.. ana Mrs. John T. Nolan was mar
ried last evening TO Dwight D. StanseII
jT., by the Rev. George A Miller
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-28
SECOND WEEKLY CONTEST
CLOSES TOMORROW NIGHT
(coatinued from First Page)


area OF States, and some of the cities
are securing as many as four States.
From those four States the prize beauty
viii be pitted sainst the nr.ze beauty
of the District of Columbia It Is evil
dent. therefore, that the handicap in
area which the city of Washington viii
have 10 overcome viii be immense
II can be done. OF that there Is no
doubt-no doubt at all, when the spec
tator Is confronted by the gallery of
beauty formed by the photographs that
have already been sent IN to the Beauty
Editors office. But assurance must be
made doubly sure. Nothing must be left
undone which could possibly increase
the certainty Of washington being de-
clared the home OF the loveliest Of all the
women in this country and Canada
To accomplish such a hearty co-opera-
ton as is essential 10 the success Of this
local competition, il Is necessary. there
fore, that the northwest snail not OUT
distance the other sections Of the city
in the number Of photographs submitted
for the competition. And the suburbs.
the outlying portions OF tie District,
should take the same thing to heart
All the pretty women in the District
must be represented ia The beauty
quest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-28
UndermuSlinS

Women's excellent quality Muslin
drawers, some made with deem
cambria hemstitched rufhes, ar
other5 tucked; 25C values
u L. F-------..- .------..--......,
shipment OF SOC Seersucker Petit
coats, literally cut, with French
oands, finished with deep RNF
G. Ga' +. P...l bias ruffe, SYO
Immense lot sI00 UndermusIins.
slightly muSsed from handling.
Drawers, Gowns and Short skirts
trimmed in various effects 4nc
OF lace and embroidery. n w
O. T. P",..,........--.--.-... r =
Bargain table of $50 Undermus-
Hns-of sheer Cambria or Nainsook-
all lavishly trimmed. Choice zoo
or Gowns. Drawers, skirts 4 w
and Corset Covers. G. 7. P. q =
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-28
Children'S Debt.

Children'S Dept.
$50 Children's Cambria Dresses in
Hubbard styles. some made with
tucked NOEeS. others daintiIy
trimmed with lace and en- 4nc
broidery- Csc values. G. 7. "
. Infants Slips Of excellent quail
lily cambria, well made. trim
mea with tuCks and en- ar
0roldery. Instead of 25c, @. w
i. E-----.-. .------...--.--. 4 -
So CEildren-s Cambria Pettieoats.
made with bodies attached,
skirts fun gathered and hem
med. pc value. G. 7. P.......
Boys 3ec Blouses, in plain white or
last color perCales. Open ar - -
front or side. Sizes up to Il ~
years. G. 7. P--.----.-.......-.Az -
Children's SOC. Lawn Wash Hats
with heavily corded brim n Rr
and crown; crown is detach- VUN
dDIe. q. I. P.............-......@ =
ChiIdren's 75c Hats. with silk
crowns and wide null brims, beauti-
Iully shirred, made over wire frames
ana trimmed with lace edge and
fluffy pompon material Sizes RnC
Tor 2. 3, 4, and 5 years. n "
white, pink, or blue. G. TIP. - =
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-28

PILES CURED IN S TO Il DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure
any case 81 Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Pro
trudlng Piles IN { 70 "A days or money re-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-28
OTdeIs f0I Zee 2hotogTapbg.


It is no excuse to say that there are
no photographs Of he beauties In OK
istenee. Application 10 the Beauty Edi-
tor will provide any woman with an
order which will insure her photograph
being taken by any Of me 5esc pho
tOgraphers in this city. The Sunday
Times provides THIS hclp 10 demonstrate
its interest in dl1iuy the one woman
who Is, absolutely and without question.
the most beautiful among al her sisters
in the confines OF the District.
Let every section, ever street, every
home be represented in the contest 1t
is for the city 5 reputation as the home
of beauty.
Those who have seen the pictures of
Della Carson, the most beautiful woman
in Chicago, realize that the woman who
takes from her the title of most beau
utul IN America must be truly beau
tiful.
Miss Carson, by the way, has leaped
into undying fame. There is one fea L
Ure which has not appealed to her with
any great charm That is the number
of letters she has received from men all
over the country expressing their I'D
mirattS1 OF her, and yet admitting IN
glOom- phrases that they have no hope
of ever seeing her or winning her love
These letters Miss Carson glanCes at
She refuses to be affected by their
gloom, and she has had all her life
enough admiration in Chicago to dismiss
the prOtestauOns OF admiration. thank
ful that they can be done away with
so easily.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-28
Special Notices.

viii reopen to the public on SUNDAY,
MARCH 31ST, 1907. from l.30 until 500
O'CLOCK p. NJ, and viii be open there
after during the usual hours. Z 3.
MCGUIRE, Director
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-28

DR. c. c. GALLOWAY. Dentist, has
removed his office 10 NV, corner F and
18th SITS. mhZ-z3t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-28

NOW IS THE TINE TO HAVE YOUR
house papered. We DO only first class
work at reasonable prices. Samples
furnished 17O9 18th st. NV.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-28

Il KIN @ C11ness Gaze
Theater tickets free TO all patrons
Wednesdays & Thursdays. 1924 9TH St NV.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-28

be closed on the LIST OF April. at four
O'clock p. n. and viii be opened on April
18th al ten o'clock a. m BY order OF
the Board Of Directors. WILFRED
BANCROFT, Secretary. mh5-lst
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-28

OFFICE OF THE LANSTON MONO
TYPE MACHINE COMPANY 1871 Cal
lowhill Street, Philadelphia, Pa, March
., 1S01.-The annual meeting OF the
stockholders Of the LanstOn MOnOtyps
Machine Company viii be held at the
Hotel Fieischmann, Alexandra, Va, at
Z O'CLOCK NOON, THURSDAY, the
18TH DAY OF APRIL. 1907, for the
purpose Of electinR a Board of Directora