Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-03-01


seph G. Cannon. former speaker of the
house of representatives. leading one
side Of the debate on behalf of whis
kers and Representative Nicholas
Longworth of Cincinnati. leading the
other side on behalf of bald heads.
Something of similar nature, and
yet entirely different. will be one of the
features of the program for the time
between now and early summer, when
all Washington activities lag except
those of congress. which at times must
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 capital Some day its
visitors book will be Of immense value
for the autographs which 1t con-
tains.
Mclean Baby's Christmas.
A good many years ago Thomas F.
Walsh, an Irishman. poor in purse, but
rich In energy, went to Colorado.
There he worked as a laborer and
miner. Finally when he had knowl-
edge of prospecting, Mr. Walsh used
his senses and his strength to do
things for himself. He succeeded so
well that he acquired many millions,
and then In after life he came with
his wife and two children to live in
the Capital City.
About year ago Thomas F. Walsh
died. Trouble had come to him in
his latter years. His only son was
killed in an automobile accident and
his daughter was badly injured. but
she happily recovered and later mar
ried Edward Beale Mclean, son of
John r. Mclean Of Cincinnati and
Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh
is still living, and as she shared many
of the early privations of her husband,
she must have been struck by the con-
trast between the scene in her Wash
ington home a day or two ago and the
scenes in the early Colorado days.
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 35 or 40 children between the
ages Of 18 months and years. They
we're all the children of either wealth
If Of high official degree. Descendants
of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant were present
md Of Elihu Root and Of other men
Who are or have been presidents, army
commanders, senators or foreign am
)assadors. 1t is probable that not in
he history of social life in the capital
lave there been gathered together so
many little ones who have clutched
asst silver spoons ever since they
we're born.
SIMPSONS Son In Army.
Harold Burling Sampson, son of the
ate Admiral Ssnnson, who was in
command Of the feet in front of San
iago during the Spanish war, has been
appointed second lieutenant in the
United States army by President Taft.
Young Sampson wanted to follow his
'ather In a sea career. and he was
appointed to the United States Naval
Academy. He was compelled to leave
after having served as a cadet only
,wo years. So 1t Is that from the
navy to the army has been transferred
name intimately connected for years
with the sailor life.
Vandalism In Washington.
AS result Of the work of the
vandal who mutilated the picture,
Perry at Lake Erie" which hangs
in the senate wing of the capt.
toll. the police watchfulness suppos-
edly has been redoubled. If they
should treble the police force in the
District, however, the chances are
that malicious person could cut any
picture or damage any statue that
he chose. unimpeded; but. Of course.
he would have some difficulty In es.
Gaping after the act.
The capital city has been remarkab-
~ immune from acts Of vandalism OF
this kind In the past. Relic hunters
occasionally have Clipped pieces of
'tatuary and have tried to break bits
of bronze raisedwork doors. but the
1amage in the main has been slight
President Receives Socks.
Among President Taft's holiday
presents was pair OF handmade knit
socks sent to him from War Branch,
KY. by Miss Elizabeth Brock, who
sent with the gift a letter in which
she said that she hoped the president
would wear the socks Oh cold, damp
lays.
Presidents Of the United States get |
many presents. most of which are re-
urned to the donors If II can be done |
Gifts Of great value al /
ways are returned unless they are sent
or some specific occasion like a we'd
ling anniversary or a birthday, and
ire made for personal and not at all |
or official reasons. Small gifts,
u. u.