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The Washington times., 1913-03-03

DAY Is HARD ONE
Callers Consultations and Special Cabinet Meeting Keen
Taft Unusually Busy at End Of His
~ Office Term

Busted with the final consideration OF
the Department Of Labor bill, the plan
for the reorganization Of the customs
service. scores Of visitors, the signing
Of mass Of legislation sent at the last
hour from Congress and innumerable
Interruptions by members Of the Execu-
tive force, President Tar put In his last
day at the White House with the most
strenuous labor he had performed since,
Callers came In groups Of ten. twenty,
and even nifty, many Of them being
turned away who wished only to shake
hands with the President and say good
by: Officers Of the navy. army. and Of
ficials OF many departments called to
pay their respects for the lA0 time.
Shortly after II o'clock, the Taft Cab
met met in special session. The last
regular meeting was held Friday. Sec
retary Knox was among the first Of the
Cabinet omciais to arrive. He said that
no disturbing news had been received
from Mexico, and was convinced that
the Administration might cease without
leaving in Mexico an acute situation.
Works Late Tonight.
Action on pending legislative matters
will be taken during the day and will
probably involve the President in hard
work up to a late hour tonight.
Shortly after 10 O'Clock tomorrow
morning he will receive Governor VIII
son at the White House and when he
steps into the carriage with his sue
cessor then will terminate. for all prac-
teal purposes, his duties as President
OF the United States.
OF District matters, there are few 70
engage the attention OF President-elect
Wilson. The naming Of Judge Of the
pointment actually hanging fire, al
though Governor Wilson II expected to
name other Commissioners than those
selected by President Taft and not yet
confirmed.
President Taft today removed from
the west wall of his Office the picture
OF his father, Alphonse Taft This pic
ture and q likeness of Colonel Roosevelt
were the only ones In the entire Office.
The President did not take down the
Roosevelt picture. apparently intending
to leave 1t as legacy 70 hfs successor
in office
Leaves "Teddy's" Picture.
All during the campaign. when the
feeling between the Roosevelt and Taft
forces was most bitter, the picture Of
Colonel Roosevelt continued to smile
from the walls. despite much discussion
Of the matter, and predictions that
President Taft would take It down.
In finishing the packing Of personal
property in the White House. President
Taft cid not have the employees pack
the big bull moose head In the Blue
Room. This trophy was added to the
decorations of the White House two
years ago. 1t, with the picture Of
Roosevelt, await the disposition Of
Governor Wilson.
Thirty members Of the Delaware As
sembly, Democrats and Republicans.
called on the President. among the
scores of callers who filled the lobby
and corridors Of the Executive offices
during the morning. They were headed
by DR.. G. w. Marshall. president pro
tempore of the Delaware senate.
President Taft did not retire until 3
O'Clock last night. He signed $50 COM
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Deadlock On Naval Bill.
District Must Show
Cause for Tax Sale

rule was issued today by Justice
Barnard in Equity Court, No. 1, re-
ouiring the District authorities to
show cause Friday why the proposed
tax sale on March II should not be
enioined. The suit was filed today by
Attorney John Ridout in behalf of the
interests of Frank G. Carpenter, Fred
erick Newburgh. and Harriet a. Mills.
The claim Is mad( by attoTney Attorney
was enormously described and also
that a fatal defect exists in the act
under which the assessment was at
tempted to be made.
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Indian Chief Arranges
For Pipe Presentation
IL To Great White Chief
Continued from First Page.)
' brief hours left of this Congress to
aighten out legislative tangles.

Hollow Horn Bear, the leader of the
Indian chiefs. is comforting with Chair
man r. n. Harper, Of the civic organi-
zations' committee this afternoon, with
a view to making arrangements for
presentation Of a peace pipe to Presi-
dent Wilson tomorrow afternoon.
Present plans call for a brief meeting
With the President late tomorrow after
noon, II Mr. Wilson can find time for II.
Otherwise the Indians are likely to re-
main a day or two longer than they
planned. so that they can have their
iunG-eought audience.
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Taft Leaves Picture
Of Roosevelt as Only
Heritage to Wilson

The only picture on the walls of Presi-
dent Taft's private office that will greet
President-elect Wilson. when he settles
down to work after his Inauguration,
wiII be that of Col Theodore Roosevelt
Although only a few pictures were on
the walls of the private office, many of
which were the property of President
Taft, II was noticed today that the only
one left was n large framed likeness of
the ex-President.
This picture win remain on the wall,
1ust back of the Presidents desk. dur
Ing the next four years. unless Presi-
dent Wilson has II removed.
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missions Of army and navy officers
whose appointments and promotions
had been confirmed by the Senate and
nearly loo pieces Of mail and photo
graphs. He was at breakfast before
O'Clock this morning.
A telegram was received from the
governor Of Porto Rico stating that yes
terday the ashes Of Juan Ponce de
Leon, the nrst governor Of the island.
were placed in the cathedral at San
Amerfcan digDitarieG
Fifteen corn growers from New York
state. boys who visited the executive
0fnces With Congressman Dwight, shook
hands with the President. Fifteen girls
rom the Colonial Seminary, In WASH
Governor Sulzer Of New York re-
ceived probably the most cordial
greeting that any man has received
who has visited the White House re-
dents Office. Governor sulser found
himself embraced In the arms Of Mr..
Tart. who rushed toward him, hugged
MIN. tollied him about his RESPONSE
oilit1es, and told him how glad he was
60 see him. while Governor Sulzer
tempt to express his own pleasure.
Optimistic Regarding Bin.
When Governor Sulser left the office,
In company with Samuel 0ompers,
president and Frank Morrison, secre-
tary Of the American Federation OF
Labor. he felt optimistic regarding
the fate OF the Department Of Labor
bill President Taft had said that he
by emphasize to Congress the bad
arrangement OF many governmental
bureaus and the necessity which ex-
lists for q reorganization.
But this was only o suggestion
which seemed balanced By the state
against the Judgment Of Congress IL
he did not feel IL necessary.
President Taft and his family win
dine with Miss Mabel Boardmsu to-
night. ArA TAFT and lGiss Helen Taft
tomorrow morning and there await the
return Of President Taft from the In
auguratfon. Leaving the Boardman
home. they VIII 80. with only an escort
Of friends. to the Union Station to leave
for Augusta. Ga. at a:l6 O'Clock
Serenaded By Militia.
The Minnesota National Guard con-
tingent In Washington drew up before
the Executive Onices early IN the morn
ing and stood at attention while the
Many members Of the stan Of the
army called on the President to bid him
sood-by. Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood
headed the party.
Early in the day President Taft signed
the joint resolution Of the House and
Senate forbidding tradlc along the line
Of march during the suffrage parade to-
day. He also signed the army appro-
priation bill: an act to extend and widen
Western avenue northwest, In the Dis
trict Of Columbia; an act to amend the
copyright law; an act authorizing the
War Departmeut to loan tents to the
Mobiles Of the Mystic Shrine during con-
vention In Dallas, Tex. and q measure
providing for the collection Of the mill
tary and naval records Of the Revolu-
tionary war with a view to their pub
lication. \
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Female Of Species.

A quick-witted Chicago youngster,
convicted of some childish fault, was
mildly reprimanded by his father, HIS
mother, on the other hand. considered
the offense serious. and the well-scolded
lad presently found himself en- route for
bed in the daytime. From the safe
vantage of the upper landing he fired
this parting shot:
ITS true enough. evidently! The
female of the species Is more savage
than the maler-Exchange.
The Washington times., 1913-03-03
FREIGHT RULE
LOST TO hNACOSTA
Delivery and Pick Up by the
Railroad Companies Now
Ordered Discontinued.

Free Storedoor deliveries and pickups
Of freight In Anacostia have been or
dered discontinued by the Interstate
Commerce Commission. This action
was taken by the Commission follow.
ing a suspension Of Pennsylvania and
b. and o. railroad tariffs Of February
q. enforcing a continuance of free de-
liveries in Washington and GeorGetown.
This action Of the Commission, taken
in fairness to the railroads. further
complexities the situation with respect
to the delivery feature Of less than
carload freight In washington, and de-
prives Anacostia residents Of their VIC
tory before the Commission.
The Washington times., 1913-03-03
Stowaways Criticise Food.

NEW YORK, March 3-The French
liner Lorraine arrived with two stow
aways who were discovered when they
entered the first-class dining room.
CRITICIZED the food and ordered the stew
ard ito run of"
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Agrees to Report on
The PostoHice Bill

After a half hours debate over the
Senate amendment increasing the allow
ance of railroads for carrying mails 5
per cent a year, the House today adopt
ed the conference report on the post
office appropriation bill, carrying ap-
The Washington times., 1913-03-03

Furred Tongue. Bad Taste. lndiges-
ton, SalIow Skin. and Miserable Head
aches come from torpid liver and COM
stipated bowels. which cause your stom-
ach to become filed with undlgested
food, which sours and ferments like
garbage in a swllI barrel. That's the
first step TO untold misery-indigestion
foul gases, bad breath, yellow skin
The Washington times., 1913-03-03
Bars Hubby.

Mrs Crawford-What's the advantage
of a kitchenette apartment?
Mrs Crabshaw-Your husband can't
come out In it when You are cooking
Puck.
The Washington times., 1913-03-03
YOU'RE BILIOUS! YOUR LIVER AND
B0W[ES ARE INACTIVE -"CASCARETS"

mental fears, everything that IL horrible
and nauseating. A Cascaret tonight will
surely straighten you out by morning
10-cent box will keep your head clear.
stomach sweet, liver and bowels regu-
lar and make you feel cheerful and
bully for months.
Don't forget your children-their little
insides need a good, gentle. cleansing.
too, occasionally.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-16
WILMINGTON

Especial to The Times Dispatch!
Wilmington. y. C.. March l5.-An invi-
tation Of much interest received this week
was that 10 the marriage OF Meares Har-
Kiss. popular young society leader. OF
Wilmington, and Miss Fannie Hines John
son. OF Raleigh. daughter OF Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Earl Johnson. the event TO he SOL
emnized at Christ Cnurcn. Raleigh on
March % The young couple. returning
from their honeymoon, VIII be at home
at Carolina Heights.
delightful reception was given Tues
day evening by Miss Mae Lille McClamyny
in honor OF her two friends Misses Hattie
and Catherine King who recently returned
from Wyoming with their parents The
affair took place al the nome OF the hos
tess parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Richard p. 3tc-
Clammy. on South Front street
Mrs. Il. NJ. Cheek aA~ ramily left this
week for Jacksonville. Fla. where they
will make their future home Mr.. Cheek
having embarked in business in the Florida
metropolis.
The Literary Club of the North Carolina
Sorosis met Wednesday afternoon and en-
ioyed most delightful occasion. Besides
the set program nulnoer of impromptu
numbers were Introduced and delicious re-
freshIpents were scrvec.
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where she will spend some months with
her brother. William coivin. who IA IN
business there
Mrs William C. Marshall is among tbos.
who visited Washington the past week.
Miss Ida Pollard Evans returned ON SIM
day last from Wilmington. " C., having
been called homo by tho Illness OF her
sister. Miss Louise Evans. Miss Evans viii
leave for New York the coming week md
VIII be the guest of Miss Mamie Rosseii,
on Staten island.
Mrs Louis Antonsanti viii reach War
some time with her mother. Mrs. james: p
Jenriea Mrs. Antonsanti. who has been
spending the winter in Mississippi Is on
route to her home on Staten isiana :"
Mrs Harry G. Groome returned on Tues.
day last 10 ''Airiie." near warrenton, after
an absence OF several weeks spent in Phil
Mrs. Cooley. of Washington. who ha,
spent some time In Werrcnton. Is a guest
at the home OF Mrs. Britton
Mre. Jennie VI Payne. after spending
several months in Atlanta Ga With her
daughter. Mrs. Howell Peoples. returned TO
Warrenton on Sunday las.
MIR and Mrs. Scott Nesbit OF washing
ton. spent Sunday last in iSarrenton with
Mr. and Mrs. II. Hordern.
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs Harry Nesbit. in
Pittsourgh, Pa. has returned TO her homo
Mrs. William Morgan and children sn.r,
sunday last with relatives ut Fairfax.
James Is Maddux WAS at home to a nu,n-
Der of friends on the afternoon OF the eth
Mrs. Jack Soiomonrk and little son az
Norfolk. who have been the guests of Mrs
c Cllnan. have returned home
Mrs. Laura V Withers has as her rne.t
Nrs Elise Henry. OF GaithersburE. Nd
Holderman. OF Kansas a student
a., M,iiiary school IN Florida Is spend
Hogc.
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WILLIAMSBURG


Especial to The Times.Disnatohl
williamsburg. Va March i5,--Miss Por
terhcld. OF Nashville, Tenn. has heen tho
guest this week OF the Misse7 Smith. ON
Palace Green. Miss P0rterfeid expects TO
leave to-day for Richmond to visi, her
sister. Mrs Dunn
Mrs W. T. Christian has been spending
the week with her son. Hodges VI Chris
Miss Margaret Minor, o. Giebe HIM.,
AlbemarIe County. has been the guest thi.
week OF her cousin. Mrs. Runln Jones
at the Episcopal rectory.
Miss Lillian Birford. OF Richmond spen.
several days here this week with her
mother Mrs. Emma Burford
Mics Martha Spencer has returned from
Richmond where she spent several days
this week with friends
Mrs Wilmer Sweeney. OF Cape Charles,
has been spending the week here with Mr.
and Mrs H NJ. Sweeney. Sr
months with relatives in Fauau!er County,
Miss Agnes Morecook has returned to her
home here
Rev and Mrs. w. j King and children,
OF Hampton Sidney. have returned home
after n weeks visit 10 tho formers brother,
Dr. ID. j. King, and Mrs. King
Mrs A. w. Jennings and children. who
have been in Washington. u, c, for several
days. have returned TO their home at tho
Wayside Inn. Toano,
The Rev. H r. Dalton. OF Washington.
y. c. viii preach to the congregation OF
the Baptist Church here tomorrow morn
ing and night.
Rev and Mrs ". D Hall. OF Richmond.
are the guests OF friends In James City.
Miss Susie Gait. of Norfolk. is the guest
OF Miss Emily Christian.
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LUNCHEON

sailed on the ship George for Alcoa
BAY In South Africa. Just three weeks
before he sailed he was ordained at
Albion Chapel. London.
When he offered himself as for.
eign missionary and until short time
before he sailed for Africa, il had
/ been the desire of Livingstone to 90
10 China as medical missionary, but
the RECITATION of that desire was i'm
| possible at that time on account OF the
opium war" His decision in favor of
Africa was due in a large measure Ia
me influence of Robert Moffat, who was
then at home on a furlough from his
work as missionary in Africa, and
the thrilling appeal which he made in
the interest of the needs of the Dark
Continent found ready response in
the heart of Livingstone. and his FIRST
Journey in Africa was 10 DR. Moffat's
station AT thurman.
Distressed mt Delay.
Livingstone was a careful. cautious
Scotchman. and thoroughness marked
his work in every particular. hui 50
deeply was he impressed with the
needs OF Africa that he desired to has.
ten the work OF meeting these needs
as rapidly as possible and he was
distressed at every delay that him
dered the advance of the work He
made friends quickly with the natives
most striking things in connection with
his life among them. Livingstone
zeal TO aid the Africans and to lead
them out of the darkness of heathen-
dom into the light OF Christianity in
creased constantly. and such words as
these from an African chief made him
more determined in his effort: MY
forefathers were LIKING at the same
time yours were. and how is 1t that
they did not send them word about
these terrible things sooner? They all
passed away into darkness without
knowing whittier they were going"
This man was one OF the most inteili-
gent OF the natlvea. and he surrendered
TO Livngstone's charm. but when Liv-
ingstone tried to explain to him that
the spread of the gospel is gradual. he
refused TO believe that it ever could
reach the whole earth.
1t was in 1912 that Livingstone was
severely wounded by a lion, his left
shoulder being crushed In such man.
ner that II never healed entirely Years
afterwards. when his body was car
ried TO England for burial. It was by
this dislocated shoulder that 1t was
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ness
David Livingstone inherited also an
Unsuitable hunger for knowledge, but
his school days were few. for at the
age Of ten he began To work in n cot.
ton factory nj Blantyre. and until a
young man of twenty four he remained
an employe of the mill, working four
teen hours each day. a night school
was provided by the owners of the
mill. and in this school the foundation
OF LiVinestone's education was laid
and this was we'll supplemented by the
close attention he gave his studies dur
ing the few hours he was not at work
IN the mill. and even while he was
there. for so great was his desire to
become scholar "he used to place the
pook he was studying on portion OF
me spinning Jenny and snatch SEN
tence or two as he passed at his work"
He wrote that he was thus able to keen
pretty constant study. undisturbed
bN the roar of machinery," and that
the habit thus formed stood him in
good stead in after years, when he
the dancing and song Of savages"
Enters University.
Ii was in 1896 that Livingstone en-
tered the University at Glasgow as a
student of Greek and medicine. and
where during the summer months he
ing MS second session at the university
mat Livingstone made the gerat decis-
ion TO offer himself for foreign SER
vice under one Of the missionary soci-
eties The London Missionary Society
was his choice. because the catholicitv
OF its basis enlisted his sympathy. this
society existing to send neither Epis-
copacy, nor Presbyterianism nor indie
pendency TO the heather. but the gospel
OF Christ" Livingstone was n mem
Der of the Congregational Church, and
while II was that church which gave
the main support to the London Mis-
sionary Society. the society was found
ed by evangelical churchmen includ-
ing prominent Presbyterians as well as
Congresationalists. and this union of
Christian people in work for an un-
Christian world appealed to him
strongly. and of this society he said:
This exactly agreed with my Ideas"
After oeason Of preparation for his
life work, Livingstone passed the ex-
animation of the directors of the Lon
don Missionary Society, and In Novem-
Der, 1870, he said good-by to his father
and mother, and few weeks later he
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-16
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ian Sage.
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-16
WARRENToN

Especial TO The Times Dispa.ch.l
Warre3ton Va. March I5.--Samuel VIII
let's. of New York. who is spending some
time In Warrenton at the Warren Green
Hotel entertained a number OF friends nj
lance at the Hotel on Tuesday evening.
Miss Irene Nelson. formerly of Casanova,
who Is now making her home in New.
York with her mother and sisters is spend-
Ing soma time with friends at Casanova
Mrs Wilbur Stone was at home ON Thurs
day afternoon To few friends In honor OF
Mrs: j. S. Craig. OF stanton. who arter
having been q guest of the Misses Butler
at the Fauquier Institute, will shortly re-
turn home -
Miss Polly, Smith, of Fauauier Springs,
I re on Wednesday of the past week for
as ,, the guest nn Of friends in that city.
were hostesses to the Reading Club on
"Wednesday afternoon at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. John r. Turner. =,
Miss Elizabeth SpiIman, of "Elway Hall"
near Warrenton. has returned from spend
Ing six weeks in Bermuda. and is the guest
Of the Misses spilman. at The Deli.
Miss Mamie Colvin. daughter OF Captain
and Mrs j. r. Colvin, Will leave Warren.
ton In the near future for Denver, Col,