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The Washington herald., 1912-01-02
PLACES OF INTEREST.

LIhrary of conusss-open a. N. to 70 p n On
secular days; from p m. to 10 .. N. On Sundays
and on certain holidays During July. AaguSt. and
September. closes l p N. Saturday.
Public nbrlry-opsn a. n to p N. hanelu.
. a. m. TO .. N: Sundays, to D. N
White HOuse-Open 10 a. m. TO D. N.
United States CapitoI-Opsn .. n to 80 p N.
State. War. and NaVy Departments-Opsn a. n.
10 D N. the original Declantion Of fndepend-
snoe Is in the library at the State Department.l
United States Treasury Open q. n to . p N
United States Patent omos-opsn 4 n to .
United States Pension Bureau-open a. N. to .
United States Post-oaics-open a. N. to D N.
Washington City Pos;-oace-opsn al h0urA Ths
5ead-IetteT once b IN the ety Dost-o1icsJ
National Botanic Gardsn-open s a. N. to s p n
Fish ComnisSiou-opcn Q a. N. to ts0 p N
Amy Medical Museph-Open q. N to 40 D n.
National Museum-open q. N to 80 p N I'm
Agricultural Departmsnt-open q. N. to IN
Bureau Of EnsrarinE and Priniins-op-u a. N
washinston Monument Gs5ll feet in helshp-open
SO a. m. to 40 p N. tElsrator runs rom a. N
Bureau Of American RspubG1-opsn a. n to
Daughters Of the American Revolution Building
Open II a. m. 10 .. N.
Smithsonian InstitutiOn-opsn a. N. to 80 p m
tinclrding holidaysl.
Government Printing omce-open 10 = n. 10 .
o. m.
Navy Yard-Open a. m. TO SO p m.
southworth Cottage. Sth and Prospect ave-
Key Mansion-Hons Ct Francis Scott Key. author
Of The Star Spangled Banner" Sis n street
northwest-Open daily. except Sunday. q. n 10
80 D m. Admission rec
IN THE SUBURBS.
Arlington National CemetIy-
Chevy Chase and kenzington
Geological Park (open IA daJl.
Rock Greek Bridge and Park
Mount Vernon (the 1Ome and tomb Of Waning
ton)-0pen II a. N. to p m
Naval obseryatory-Open . q m to p N
Mount 0hVet Cemetery.
BadensburE
United States sodiers' Hmne-sunriSs 10 sunsst
ANNAPOLIS
U1ited States Naval Aademy.
Maryland State House.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-02
Y. N. C. 4. is HOST
TO MANY VISITORS
Open House Kept and an En-
tertainment Given.

4
Hundreds Of members and their friends
ienjoyed the hospitality OF the Y. n. c. A.
yesterday. II was the annual reception
and open house of the organization, and
in addition TO officers and members OF the
board OF managers. who formally re-
celved the callers between $50 and 4:3c
o'clock, there was large reception COM
mittee OF members, who arranged per-
sonally conducted tours Of groups OF
callers, showing the association house
and the rooms and equipment devoted 10
the established departments OF work A
was held in the Sir George Williams
room from to o'clock.
Entertainment was furnished in the
| form OF orchestral music, gymnastic
drills, a tennis match on the gymnasium
floor. and demonstrations OF hfe-saving.
fancy diving, swimming. water polo, and
canoeing in the big natatorium. Through
out the afternoon committee OF ladies
served refreshments in the banquet room.
Special attention was given to exhibits
of the extensive religious activities Of
the Y. n. c. A. by means OF large illus
trative charts and pictures. with accom-
panying explanatory lecture by one OF the
secretaries. The Camera Club prepared
an elaborate showing OF the Photographic
productions OF ats members, among the
exhibitors being r. II. Sadler, II. c.
Bickel. ]. L. Franz. J. F. Potter. L. L
Schnare. II. P. Taggart, p. Hoffe, and
A. NJ. p. Maschmeyer.
The recently enlarged employment de-
partment presented interesting develop
ments In the service which II Is render
ing commercial Washington. under the
direction Of II. c. Metcalf Headquarters
of the Men and Religion Forward Move
Executive Secretary Nichols was on hand
with charts and literature showing the
work Of the movement
The evening concert programme was
furnished by Ernest Lent, cello soloist:
Miss Mary Sherrier, soprano, and John
Waters, barytone. and the playlet, BOX
and Cox" was repeated by the cast from
the Bachelors Club-Messrs. RRdford.
Kennedy. and whittet-who presented II
so successfully last season
The Washington herald., 1912-01-02
THE MORNING AFTER.
Browns -Four New Years Beers
Are Expensive.

Your honor. humbly present myself
as a public benefsctor." said John Brown
in the Police Court yesterday, when he
was arraigned on the charge Of disorder
ly conduct. I come here. although un-
der compulsion, TO publicly reprimand
Policeman r. NJ. Cox. for arresting a
law-abiding citizen. who has committed
no other ortense than that OF downing
four beers
Where did you get your drinks?" ask
ed the court
Your honor. during the progress OF
the evening, 1 had the pleasure Of visit
ing two hotels replied the defendant.
After q series OF questions the court
learned that John Brown had spent two
hours in one hotel and an hour and a
half in another.
-.Do you mean TO tell the court that
you stayed in two hotels three hours and
a half and got only four drinks? The
court cannot accept that testimony as
reasonable. The four drinks will cost
you SO, John Brown. Step down. Mr..
Clerk, call the next case
The Washington herald., 1912-01-02
HERMIT SGREETINGS
TO DR.. BEDLOE BEY
Veteran Happy Apart from
the Noisy World"

An interesting letter was received yes
terday by DIR. Edward Bedloe. Of Atlantic
City. who came from his seashore home
to spend the holidays with friends In
Washington. from his old friend. Charles
Theodore Murray. a retired newspaper
man and civil war veteran, who now
lives IN wardensville, w. Va. The letter
says:
And thus I am quietly happy, apart
from the busy and noisy world. Far
from longing. / should dread the neces-
sity for a return. Ny bungalow is in
Christmas costume within doors-fes-
toOns- OF green upon the walls and
wreaths in every window My snowy
white table is heaped with sweets. The
village children-girls-troop In and out.
making merry. The hermit sits by the
blazing fire with Christmas in his old
heart.
Away with the rest Of the world! THE
very thought OF crowded street and the
small hotel room, bare as a bore that
has been picked, sends a shiver through
me! II there is anything prettier or
more artistic than my cabin interior to-
day. have never seen IL, and cannot,
with all my vivid imagination, con-
ceiye Il !"
The Washington herald., 1912-01-02
MISS HEIsDoRF IN CUSTODY.
sent to Washington Asylum Hos
pItaI for Mental Observation.

pItaI for Mental Observation.
|, Arrested because she persisted in
worrying District ohicials, Miss Cathe-
crime Heisdorf, who gained much no
toriety through charges which she pre-
ferred against the authorities OF Mil
waukee about a year ago, is incarcerated
at the Washington Asylum Hospital for
observation as 10 her sanity. She was
given her preference OF being placed in
an asylum or leaving the city. She re-
fused to leave and when she sought an
audience with the Commissioners she was
taken into custody.
Miss Heisdorf, who is twenty-nine
years old was arrested at the Union
Station on October Il, by Policeman
Fugitt, Of the Sixth precinct Miss Heis-
dorf was sent to the Washington Asylum
Hospital at that time, where she re-
mained four days and obtained her re-
lease through the efforts OF her attor-
ney. Since that time. II is charged that
Miss Heisdorf has visited first one Dis
trict Official and then another to tell him
Of alleged grievances.
From the Milwaukee ofiicials, IL was
learned that as q result OF sensational
charges preferred by Miss Heisdorf, DR..
W. Colby Ruclxer. health oficer OF the
city, was dismissed. It was stated that
DR.. Rucker was later exonerated Of the
charges.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-02

act as purgatfves, and they are toe
strong for a child. In the families of
Mrs. c. d. Walter, les Bryant st. N.
w, Washington, d. c., and Mrs. Emma
Waynes. Esmont, Va, the only laxative
given is Dr.. Caldwelfs Syrup Pepsin. 1t
has been found to answer most perfect
ly all the purposes Of a laxative, and its
very mildness and freedom from griping
recommend Il especially for the use AZ
children, women, and old folks generally
people who need a gentle bowel stfrrou-
liant Thousands OF American famIiies
have been enthusiastic about Il for more
than a quarter Of a century.
Any one wishing to make a trial OF this
remedy before buying It in the regular
way Of a druggist at fifty cents or one
dollar large bottle family size) can
have sample bottle sent 10 the home
free Of charge by simply addressing Dr.
w 3. Caldwell. 4o6 Washington ST, Mon
ticello, Ill Your name and address on
a postal card will do.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-02
What's the latter
With Your Baby ?

The young mother-and many an old
one, tools often puzzled to know the
ness OF its crying does not necessarily
Indicate the seriousness OF its trouble. It
may have nothing more the matter with
It than headache or feeling Of general
duuness. It cannot, Of course, describe
IT'S feelings, but as a preliminary measure
you are safe in trying a mild laxative.
Nine times out OF ten. you will find IL
is all the child needs, for its restlessness
and peevishness are perhaps due to OBJ
struction OF the bowels, and once that
has been remedied the headache, the
slugsishness. and the many other evil
dences OF constipation and indigestion
VIII quickly disappear.
Don't give the little one salts, cathar-
sc pills or nasty waters, for these will
The Washington herald., 1912-01-02
STRICKEN ON STREET CAR.
DIR. George A. White Dies Before He
Reaches Hospital.

Stricken with heart trouble on an cleo
trio car yesterday morning while on his
way to this city from the home of his
sister, Mrs. George H. Walker, in Clsve-
land Park, DR.. George A White, a
chiropodist of I'LL Pennsylvania avenue
northwest, died before he could be taken
to Georgetown University Hospital. DR..
White was seen to topple from his seat.
Passengers cared for DIR. White as best
they could and the motorman hurried to
the city terminus.
When the car reached Wisconsin av-
enue and Volta place the police ambu-
lance took charge OF the stricken man.
He was rushed to the hospital, but physi-
clans there saw at a glance DR.. White
was dead.
Mrs. White is in Lynchburg, Va,
spending the holiday season and DR..
White was visiting his sister in CIeve-
land Park. He left her home about $50
O'Clock TO come to his Office He had
hardly boarded the car when he was
taken i'll. DR.. White was forty-seven
years old. He is survived by his wife
and daughter. He was a member of
Hiram Lodge, No. 10, F. A A. NJ, and
Almas Temple of Mystic Shrine. Funeral
services have not been completed.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-02
PALATIAL SPECIAL
SPEEDS TO FLORIDA
Coast Line Officials Greet
Great Train Here.

The Atlantic Coast Line yesterday in
augurated the twenty-ffth consecutive
season of the palatial New York and
Florida Special The great train OF
nine cars left New York at 1:26 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon, passing through the
Capital at 7:lO o'clock, when il was vel
coined by a large group of railroad Of.
ficials.
The special is operated each year for
approximately three months-from the
first part Of January until April. The
season is usually opened on the second
Monday in January, but this year the
date of Inauguration was fixed a week
earlier. The season will end this year
about April 10.
All Of the cars are constructed Of steel
throughout, a mahogany finish giving
the effect of woodwork on the interior.
All of the cars are direct from the shops,
making their first real trip over the rails.
The lighting throughout is by electric
ity. The dining car is the embodiment
of cleanliness, neatness, and complete
equipment The sleeping cars are divided
into staterooms. varying in size, each
equipped with stationary washstand.
Doors between the staterooms make II
possible to turn any desired number of
compartments into a suite. These rooms
are the perfection Of mechanical skill
from a standpoint Of construction. The
cars are as dustproOf as inventive skill
has made it possible TO be.
The observation-library car is a veri-
table palace. The coach is supplied with
writing desks, easy chairs, and a large
store Of periodicals.
The certain schedule Of the train and
the systematic management Of the line
makes It possible for one TO go from
New York to Havana. Cuba, in less than
fifty hours. The special which left
Washington last night will run through
10 Knights Key. Fla. At Palm Beach.
Fla, two coaches will be dropped, and a
third car will be dropped at Miami, Fla.
The remainder OF the train will con-
tinue to the end of the line.
When the special arrived at the Union
Station last night there was a large
group of officials to meet it. Among
those who greeted the crew and made
an inspection of the entire train were
George P. James, district passenger
agent OF the Atlantic Coast Line Rail-
road Company; ]. II. Jarvis, jr.. city pas
senger and ticket agent; E. Cliff Cohen,
travelling passenger agent; Thomas E.
Myers travelling passenger agent, Of
Charleston, S. c.: A. E. McElroy, as
Eistant superintendent of the Pullman
Company, and NJ. II. Hathaway, also as
slstsnt superintendent Of the Pullman
Company.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-02
TWO ESCAPE DEATH.
Engineer and Fireman Jump as Lo-
comotive Turns over.

Engineer and Fireman Jump as Lo-
comotive Turns Over.
Engineer r. F. Nalley and Fireman
B. H. Boyce, of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, had a narrow escape from
death yesterday morning when their en-
gine overturned in the terminal yards
short distance north of Florida ave-
nue.. Both men jumped for their lives,
The engine attached to a train left
Union Station at II o'clock, bound for
Baltimore.
lust as the engine reached a point
several hundred yards north Of Florida
avenue II left the track and ran over
the ties, tearing up several switches be-
fore Il finally turned over on its left
side Engineer NaIley called to his FIRE
man to jump. At the same time he also
leaped from the engine. None OF the
cars attached to the engine left the
track.
A yard engine pulled the train back to
the station. Later Engineer Nalley and
Fireman Boyce entered the cab Of an.
other engine and piloted the train to
Baltimore.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-02
TAKOMA PARK.

Mrs. Charles A. Langley was hostess
at luncheon yesterday at her home in
Blair road. The luncheon was given for
The dining-room was tastefully decorated
with Christmas greens, and in the CEN
ter Of the table was a miniature Christ
mas tree laden with presents for each
guest. Among those present were Mrs.
Langley. Nine. Manzele, Marie Re Vor,
and Misses Langley, Agnes Langley.
Elizabeth Morgan, Gertrude Eliin, Helen
Emery, OF Chevy Chase, and Annabelie
Allnutt, Of Rockville.
Miss Kathleen Lakeman entertained at
tea Sunday at her home in Chestnut
street.
c. A. Batten and Norman Halsey have
returned from Philadelphia where they
were visiting during the past week
The Washington herald., 1912-01-02
ADMIRAL POTTER RECEIVERS.
Naval Officer Falls on steps on
Way 10 Reception.

"hg 10 EhCCCpAAohs
En- route to the New Years reception
at the White House yesterday morning,
Rear Admiral Potter, aid for personnel
of the Navy Department, fell on the
steps of the State, War, and Navy build
ing and suffered severe cuts on his face
and hands. He was near the head OF
the line of officers who were fling their
way to the White House and was walk
ing behind Rear Admiral Wainwright.
Admiral Potter had started down the
steps when the heel of his shoe caught
in the stone tagging and threw him. He
tried TO regain his balance, but failed
and stumbled forward. Half a dozen
rear admirals rushed to the assistance
Of their comrade, and when he was
picked up he was bleeding profusely.
Admiral Potter was first taken to his
office in the Navy Department where
first aid was administered.
Later he was removed to his home.
where he received the attention of naval
surgeons. He had almost completely re-
covered from the accident, servants at
his home stated last night.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-02
SPORTS TO RELIGION.
Walter L. BurEaP to Do Press Work
for AdVentists.

From head Of the sporting department
OF the Baltimore American to head Of
the press work OF a religious denomIna-
tion, which is wide in its operations. is
the step taken by Walter l. Burgan,
who came to Washington yesterday to
enter upon his new duties as secretary
OF the publicity bureau OF the general
conference OF Seventh Day Adventists
at Takoma Park.
Three years ago last fall Mr.. Burgan,
with his wife, attended a series OF meet
ings, held in the Mizpah meeting house
In Baltimore, which was conducted by
Evangelist A. V. Cotton. OF Brooklyn,
n. Y, a noted Seventh Day Adventist.
As the meeting progressed he became
deeply interested in the teachings, and
after much serious thought, he severed
his connection with a Methodist church
and Joined the First Seventh Day Ad-
yentist Church of Baltimore. They were
baptized and received into full member
ship about two years ago.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-02
REST IN ROCK CREEK.
Mrs. lie BoutiIIIer 10 BE Buried BE,
side Her Husband.

Mrs. Mary lie Boutillier, who died
Sunday afternoon at the age OF eighty
severn, will be buried this afternoon in
Rock Creek Cemetery. The funeral Will
be held from the apartments of her
son-in-law, Gen. ]. p O'Connell. U. S.
A., in the Wyoming. at . o'clock. Rev.
Charles ]. wingate. pastor OF st. Mar
garet's p. z. Church, will officiate. Mrs.
lie Boutillier will be buried beside her
husband. James lie Boutillier.
Mrs. lie Boutillier was born IN Lon
don. She met Mr.. lie Boutillier in New
York, where they were married. They
moved to Cincinnati. where Mrs. lie
Boutillier became prominent in social
circles. Upon the death of her husband
Ave years ago, she came to Washington
TO live with her daughter.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-02
ALLISON FUNERAL TO-DAY.
FraternaI Organizations In Charge
of Solemn Rites.

Rev. DR.. Samuel II. Greene, pastor of
Calvary Baptist Church, assisted by
Rev. Mr.. Mitchell, of the Centennial
Baptist Church, will officiate at the fu-
neral services for James W. Allison.
great prophet Of the Grand Council.
Improved Order Of Red Men, to be held
at o'clock this afternoon from the
family residence, 1lO6 Seventh street
northeast
The services will be in charge OF the
Red Men, the Patriotic Sons of America.
and the Junior Order of the United
American Mechanics. Pallbearers will
be selected from these organizations.
Interment will be in Glenwood Gene
tery.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-02
RUSH GUNBoAT TO ALFARo.
Ecuador Fears His Absence from
Capital Courts Trouble.

Military leaders in control Of the pro-
visionaI government Of Ecuador have
dispatched a gunboat up the north coast
to meet Flavio Alfaro and take him to
Guayaquil It is their present plan to
make Alfaro President, Gen. Montero
having been placed in authority to hold
the government pending Alfaro's arrival
from Panama
The report from Panama that Eley
Alfaro proposes TO attempt TO capture the
presidency complicates the situation in
Ecuador very seriously, II Is felt at the
State Department It is believed the
military forces at Guayaquil will endea-
-vor TO install Flayio Alfaro in ONCE as
soon as possible, in order that Eley Al
faro may be the more successfully op-
posed.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-02
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS TO-DAY.

Eorfok and Washington Steamboat Comrany-I
ussmsrs from foot Of Seventh strset foE Old Poini
Cnfort and Horfoh dsily At eB p n,
Can frum Fifteenth street and New YoEt aFunul
every quarter hour for main Gcs-zno Zoo Park.
Cntvy ChAse. and, KenAngtm-
Washington. Baltimore and Annapolis ueesris
Railway opstes tlxty-shrrs limited trains saeh daT
bstwsen Washington and Baltlnora. learinR M.
tSsnth street and New York aFsnus On The hour
utes after the hour.
Cars from Fifteenth ana b Streets Bortkease Hrssa
10 National Thinning School md BladsnsbuFE
cheapeaks Beach train seheduls m railrosa
enIunr- TAKE New Ycrk avsnus tColumhia Linsl
st1ses czr. For sddieioual infomatin 'phons un,
culn 1s0
Ta Great FaIls-Grsat Falls and Old Donlnios
Railroad es1 even few minutes frua hart1Anth
and n Etrsen
The Washington herald., 1912-01-02
In.pect Red cros. work.

To inspect the work OF the American
National Red Cross Society in Panama,
Miss Mabel T. Boardman, accompanied
by her sister. Mrs. Frederick A. Keep.
viii sail from New York for the Canal
Zone to-day. They left Washington yes
terday and will return late this month.
On January 13 Miss Boardman will ad-
dress the Panama Chapter OF the RED
Cross Society.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-02
lIeetinE !. Po.tponea.

No meeting OF the Washington Psyche
therapeutic socisty will be held to-mor-
row evening, as the director. Dr. c. f.
Winhleler. Is out Of the city. The next
public meeting will be held at the Wom-
ans Christian Temperance Union Build
ing. Monday evening January Is.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-02
EIect OffIcer. To-day.

The annual election of officers OF the
Firemen's Insurance Company will be
held in the company's Offices, 800 Seventh
street northwest. at noon to-day. Yes
terday the election OF the board OF direc-
tors was held. Those chosen were Gen.
F. c. Ainsworth. NJ. ]. Adler, Edward
Derrick, George c. Gertman. Leonard w,
Grooms. Samuel Lutz, Alexander H. Nc
Cormick, jr., George w. Morse. Roger T.
Mitchell Henry W. Offutt, John Quinn.
John L. Edwards, and Allen z. Walker.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-02
start Year with cs.h.

School teachers Of the District to-day
will receive Checks for -the remainder
of salaries for December. They were
paid for the first two weeks in Decem-
Der just before the Christmas holidays.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-02
Cadets win Dance.

The officers Of Company D, High School
Cadet Regiment, OF the Mckinley Man
-Uai Training School. will give a dance
Friday evening, January u, at Mrs.
Dyer's, I517 r street northwest. The
dance viii begin at $50 o'clock. 1t
promises to be one OF the most successful
company dances TO be given this year.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-02
Legation Attaehe Dies in China.

The death of Harold o. Henry. stu
dent Interpreter at the American Lega-
tion in Pekin. was reported to the State
Department yesterday. Tuberculosis
was the cause of death. He was ap-
pointed to the diplomatic service in
1908. His home was In Rhode Island.
He was twenty-four years old.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-02
Slams Ruler Congratulated.

Though President Taft'was kept busy
yesterday at the New Years reception.
he found time to cable a message of
congratulation to the ruler of Siam,
who was born on the 1st Of January.
The Kings name is Maha Vatiravudh.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-02
Purse snatcher "GuiIty.,

Jack Oliver Innis, charged with snatch
ing handbag from Miss Goldie. of 454
Louisiana avenue northwest, last Friday
evening, pleaded guilty when arraigned
in Police Court yesterday, and was held
for the grand jury under 1000 bond.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-02
Ha. Big Marble and TiiIns Job.

William Seely Hutchinson has con-
tracts for marble and tiling work. which
win take two months TO complete. He
also reports a number of orders for
monolith sanitary flooring.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-02

For HeaIth,s sake, See that Your TabI,
None purer. cleaner. All grocers sell It
The Washington herald., 1912-01-02

A copper smelling company in PERI
operates a smelter 1l0ce feet above zee
level. the highest altitude In the world
for such an industry.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-02

Young Loehtnvar.