The Nevada County picayune., 1912-01-12

work under the broiling sun that threatens occasionally to set the as- phalt pavements ablaze. The Nation al Press club entertains nearly every distinguished visitor from abroad who comes to the apital. Some day it's visitors book will be of immense value for the autographs which it con- tains
 Mclean Bahy's Christmas.
 good many years ago Thomas F. Walsh an Irishman. poor in purse. but rich in energy. won't to Colorado. There hs worked as . laborer and miner Finally whom he had knowl- edge of prospecting. MT. Walsh used his senses and his strength to do things for himself He succeeded so well that hs acquired many millions. and then in after tfe he came with his wife and two children to 1.-Two in the Capital City.
 About a year ago Thomas F. Walsh died. Trouble had come to him in his latter years Ills only son was Killed in an automobile accident and his daughter vas badly injured, but she happily recovered and later mar ried Edward Beale Mclean. son of John R. Mclean of Cincinnati and Washington. Mrs. Thomas r. Walsh is stin living, and as she shared many rI- eriu nf husband she must have been struck by the con trast between tho scene in her Wash ington home . day or two ago and the scenes in the early Colorado cays.
 Vincent Walsh Mclean. the three year-old grandson of Mrs. Walsh. was celebrating the coming of Christmas. The child is heir to an enormous amount of money. Invited to help him enjoy his Christmas were some B or 40 children between the ages of IS months and years. They were all the children of either wealth of of high official degree. Descendants of Gen. Ulysses S Grant were present and of Elihu Root and of other men who are or have been presidents. army commanders, senators or foreign am bassadors. It is probable that not in the history of social life in the capital have there been gathered together so many little ones who have clutched fast silver spoons ever since they were born.
 sampson's Son in Army,
 Harold Burling Sampson, son of the late Admiral Sampson. who was in command of the fleet in front of San tiago during the Spanish war. has been arpointed second lieutenant in the United States army by President Taft Young Sampson wanted to follow his father in sea career. and he was appointed to the United States Naval Academy He was compelled to leave after having served as a cadet only two years So 1t Is that from the navy to the army has been transferred a name intimately connected for years with the sailor life.
 Vandalism In Washington.
 AS a result of the work of the vandal who mutilated the picture. Perry at Lake Erie which hangs in the senate wing of the capi- tol. the police watchfulness suppos- edly has been redouDled. If they should treble the police force in the District. however, the chances are that a malicious person could cut any picture or damage any statue that he chose. unimpeded; but, of course, he would have some difficulty h es- caping after the act.
 The capital city has been remarkab- ly immune from acts of vandalism of this kind in the past Relic hunters occasionally have clipped pieces of statuary and have tried to break bits of bronze raised-work doors. but the damage In the main has been slight
 President Receives Socks.
 Among President Taft's holiday presents was pair O. handmade knit socks sent to him from War Branch. Ky, by Miss Elizabeth Brock. who sent with the gift letter in which she said that she hoped the president would wear the socks o3 cold. damp days.
 Presidents of the Uni cd States get many presents, most of which are re turned to the donors if t can be done gracefully. Gifts of great value al. ways are returned unless they are sent for some specific occasion like a wed. ding anniversary or birthday. and are made for personal and not at all for official reasons. Small gifts, where the inspiration is simply from the heart, are accepted almost invar- iably.
 Jones Controversy Rcopened.
 Washington is interested in the re. opening of the controversy as to whether or not the real body of John Paul Jones was secured when the grave was opened In Paris and the remains was brought to the United