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The Washington herald., 1906-11-22
GERMSl NOTHING IN IT.
Chicago Health Officers say kissing
Is Not Unhealthy.
Prom the Chioago Inter-ocean.

From the Chicago Inte--Ocean.
And let him kiss" said Health Officer
Friedrich recently. discussing the hygienio
side Of the baby-kissing question. THE
transfer Of germs is a possibility. OF
course, but so is my death if I take ride
on the street car.
And. anyway, who wants to assau that
tradition Of politics? Why should the
babies Of future generations miss the adu-
lation given to those OF the past. and why
should not mothers Of to-day get the same
praise which will cause them TO smile and
swear by the candidate forever"
Down East there is a cry. q sort Of re-
form wave, moving against the candidate
who kisses babies. They say be is now
ing down lives TO get to his cfice.
'Bosh" says Friedrich. In the first
place most Of the baby-kissing candidates
l have seen place their love taps not or
the baby's lips. but on the forehead or
cheeks. And there is not the slightest
danger Of transferring disease IN such
cases. And even should the kiss be on
the lips the danger is not great.
And in discussing this question YOU
must consider the entire game of kissing.
What young man would let the fear OF
disease stop him? kissing will exist as
Ions as does the world.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-22
HALE And HEARTY AT tO6
Robert Bruce, of Richmond, Served
with Decatur, and Saw Napoleon,
Veteran Soldier Exhibited to Medical
students as Remarkable Specimen
of WeII-preserved Humanity.

Richmond. Va, Nov. 2I-Robert Am
bier Bruce, who was born before George
Washington died, who saw the meeting
between Admiral Decatur and Napoleon
at St Helena, and who is the hero Of a
dozen wars. is now living in this city.
carrying the burden, not very Iaborious-
ly. of 106 years.
This grandfather of veterans was
brought 90 public attention in a clinic
before the students Of the University Col
lege Of Medicine last evening by Dr.. J.
Allison Hodges.
The skin of his face and throat is like
brown parchment and through it, with
piercing Iustre. shines two bright black
eyes. He has also a full head Of hair.
but little whitened.
It was when the sheet was thrown back.
showing his ribs, like iron rods covered
with the tanned leather, that the greatest
interest was aroused
other than his tOUghened. wrinkled,
parchment-like skin, and emaciation,
there are not many signs Of senil-
/ ity. He is deaf and speaks badly. be-
/ cause OF q wound in his mouth in a war
/ almost forgotten now
DR.. Hodges was attracted TO the old
man on a railroad dining car particularly
by the meal which he ordered and ate.
covering the entire menu.
AIr. Bruce was born at Westover Hall
AccOmac County, December ., 1879. and
has Just crossed the continent from Cali
fOrnia, partly with a view 10 ending his
days on his native soil. He had four sons
and many grandchildren. but all are dead.
He entered the United States navy al
the age Of thirteen 70 serve in the War
Of 1872. and was at fifteen on Decatur s
flagship when he met Napoleon at St.
Helena As q mementO Of this occasion
he still has little tri-cOlOr, surrounded
by the imperial eagle and stamped with
the imperial N"
Another priceless mementO is a silver
medal. fashioned after the Lone Star and
presented TO him by the State Of Texas
for his services under Gen. Sam Houston
in that State He fought in the Mexican
war. with Col. Bowie, Of Bowie-knife
fame, on the plains Of Texas, and was a
soldier in the Crimea.
He received an almost mortal wound al
Gettysburg, and since the Confederate
war has Travelled the world over.
Mr. Bruce is a descendant Of Pocahon-
taS
The Washington herald., 1906-11-22
CHURCH HEAVYLOSER
Break with France DepriyeS
Catholics of S2,5 100000.
FUND FOR MASSES TO DEAD
Many PiOus Persons Bequeath Sums
for This Purpose, but as Govern
ment Has Assumed Control of Prop
erty, and WIZ Net Order Masses,
Money VIII BE in SequestratiOn.

London. Nov 21-The relations between
the Pope and France are likely to cost
the church IN France S2,5Oo0o0 year
from one single source. This Is the fund
for perpetual masses which has gone into
the Golfers OF the church for more than
one hundred years.
Catholics, on dying, have left sums 10
be invested, the interest tc be devoted 20
saying masses TO perpetuity. These in
vested funds amount 10 more than $40
C00,0I0. On December II, If no public
worship associations have been formed
under the church and state separation
law, to whom the money can be trans
ferred in trust, it will all come back into
the hands Of the government
As IL Is extremely unlikely that Glenn
enceau's, or any other French govern
ment, viii give orders for masses to be
said. the money will lie in sequestrati0n
and the church VIII have deprived itself.
at one swooD Of a revenue Of 1900 $50
francs q year
The Washington herald., 1906-11-22
BOOM ALEXANDRIA SCHOOLS
Meeting Held to Stimulate Better
Support from the Public.
New Rules for Police Force Adopted.
Against Recent Discharge.
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.
conner Of Prince nd RoyaI stree

AlEleE OF 1Lllle ana Royal -LItiLa.
Alexandria, Va, Nov. "A meeting IN
the interest Of the public schools Of Al
exondria was held this evening. and was
attended by members Of the city council
teachers. and city officials generally. Col.
X. Kemper. superintendent Of the local
schools. who presided. explained that the
meeting was held under the auspices of
the State board Cf education. and was
designed to stimulate sentiment In sup
port Of the system Of public instruction.
Tie subject in its varied forms was dis
cussed by state Senator Lewis Il. Machen,
Delegate James r. Cation, Charles G.
Maphis, inspector Of schools for this dis
tr;ct, and Dr. NB. Payne, CT Charlottes-
vile. In addition to these there were
on the platform Capt Herbert Bryant,
chairman Of the local school board: Hu-
bert Snowden. clerk Of the board; n. D.
Hail. superintendent Of schools Of Fair
fax County. and James Z. Clements. su-
perintendent Of schools of Alexandria
County.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-22
BIDS FOR EXPOSITION WORK.
Government VIII BE Represented at
jamestown

Bids for the construction Of the govern
ment exhibit buildings at the jamestown
Exposition were opened yesterday in the
Office Of j. Knox Taylor, Supervising
Architect Of the Treasury. Four different
bids were submitted for the construction
q the exposition buildings. and two for
FOR the new life-saving station, which
bids were asked for at the same time.
George Moore & Sons, Of Nashville,
Tenn. were the lowest bidders for the
construction Of the exposition buildings.
their estimate being $213.S5o II. 3. Ward,
OF Norfolk Va. underbid all others with
an offer 10 build the lfe-saving station
for Sl0,S2S. A joint bid was submitted By
r. G. StrehOlm, T. r. Hanley, and John
Monk for the construction Of both Iife-
saving station and exposition buildings
The fourth bidder was z Hart, of Nor
folk. whose bid on the life-saving station
was s149lZ50
The Washington herald., 1906-11-22
SAMUEL ECCLEs, JR., DEAD.
Former Member OF Baltimore Cit!
Council and Prosperous Merchant.

Former Member OF baltimore City
Council and Prosperous Merchant.
Baltimore. Nd. Nov. 21-Samuel Ec-
cles, jr., who was president OF the first
branch Of the city council during Mayor
Masters administration, died at his
home, 1910 Madison avenue. this morning
Death was due TO a complication of dis
eases. He had been sick about year
He was seventy-six years old.
Mr.. Eccles was the senior member OF
the board Of trade, one Of the oldest di-
rectors of the Maryland Institute. a Ma
son, a member of several other lodges.
and prominent member OF St Peters
Episcopal Church.
He took q deep interest in politics, and
was elected to the first branch of the
city council from the old Twelfth ward
now the Fourteenth ward, 1887. He was
chosen president OF the branch, which
was then the senior branch. During the
absence Of Mayor Malster he acted as
mayor for some weeks.
Mr. Eccles is survived by a widow and
four children-DT Frank NJ. ECCles, OF
oxford, Nd; Miss Mary G. Eccles, Mrs
Henry Slothower, and s. RObb Eccles.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-22
Executor Brown wins Decree.

Justice Robb, Of the Court of Appeals,
yesterday affirmed the judgment Of the
lower coUrt in favor of Robert Brown,
executor under the will of Luvinia Brown.
against the Savings Bank Of the Grand
Fountain. The suit was brought for the
redemption Of ffty-seven shares of the
stock of the defendant at IS per share.
which Brown claimed was redeemable, at
the death OF Luvinia Brown, and for div
idends on such stock, amounting to s171.
Chief Justice Shepard affirmed the judg-
ment of the lower court admitting to pro-
bate the will Of Lorraine Lipphard, VINO
died December 9. 1903.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-22
POLICE SAVE 1900 IMMIGRANTS
/ Pickpockets Threaten 10 Push ItaI-
Inns Into Vow York Hnrbor.

New York, Nov H.-The reserves from
half "a dozen police precincts had TO be
called out in Brooklyn this afternoon TO
prevent 1900 Italians, who were return
ing to their homes for the Christmas holi-
days. from either being robbed or pushed
into the bay while trying TO board the
Fabre Liner Germania, which sailed for
Naples and Marseilles.
The police gathered up forty-hve pick
pockets. who had been attracted TO the
scene by the report that each of the out
going passengers carried from 500 TO $780,
but so far as could be learned none Of
them lost anything The Italians were
going to Europe TO spend the holidays.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-22
Why the Circus Is worth while.

From the Charlotte Obserrer
The CIRCUS must have taken $1,000 or
$4,000 away from Charlotte" said a cal
culating business man.
They more than earned Il" declared a
man who understands. If LOCO children
saw the circus and the animals, don't
grudge the money the show got"
Where the return? Certainly the mere
two hours of pleasure under the tent
would not be worth so much money to q
few children. But it does not end there.
What immense treasures for a child's i'm
agination, How vivid viii be his mem
orieS of some Of the sights, and how he
win see live forms in everyday objects!
How much longer his imagination may
live, and when that dies great part of
the beauty and sweetness has gone out Of
hfei
Yes. let the circus come, If it takes
away twice $4,000.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-22
WAKEFIELD pARDONs THREE.
Terms of Frederick County and Bal
timOre FeIOns Shortened.

Annapolis, Nov. H.-Gov. Warfield to
day signed three pardons.
Frank Taylor. who was convicted OF
manslaughter at the September term Of
the Frederick County Court 1904, and
sentenced to five years In the penitendary.
will be released at once, instead Of serving
the rest Of his sentence, which would not
expire until October ]. 1897.
Another Frederick County case in which
the governor exercised clemency was
that of James Hopkins, whom the court
found guilty of felonious assault at the
September, 1905. term. His sentence OF
five years IN the penitentiary would not
expire until September, 1910.
4 pardon was also granted 10 Louis
Klein. guilty Of larceny by the Criminal
Court of Baltimore City in January OF
the present year, and sentenced to eight
cen months IN the penitentiary.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-22
COLLEGE GETS HIS HOME.
DIR. GOucher Makes Generous Gift to
WOman's school.

Baltimore. Nd, Nov. 2.-Rev. Or. John
F. Goucher, president of the Woman's
College. has given his home, at 23l3 ST,
Paul street, 10 that institution, in fee
simple and absolutely WITHOUT condition
The property is worth $4,000. and Is a
three-story residence Of Italian renais-
sance II is diaeonaIy across St Paul
street from the present college buildings.
So far as can be stated at this time, the
Goucher residence viii be used as an ad-
ministration building, and it will be a
great relief in that direction, as the
offices are crowding space in the main
building. which is badly needed for regu-
lar school purposes.
The gift was received at a meeting Of
the trustees yesterday. and Mr. Summer
field Baldwin, vice president of the
board. will cable thanks on behalf Of the
trustees.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-22
MARRY A SECOND TIME.
Divorced Couple Fails I'm Love and
VIII Try Again.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
HagerstOwn. Nd, Nov. I.-Harry j.
Marsilll, OF Harrisburg. Pa, who gave
MS age as thirty. and Annie L. Dlssinger,
aged twenty-eight. Of Lebanon, Pa.
came TO Hagerstown to-day and were
married by Rev. Dr. S. W. owen, Of St.
Johns Lutheran Church. The couple
was married four years ago. but their
married life did not run smoothly and a
divorce was procured. After a time love
was kiudled anew, and the couple decided
to marry. agreeing to let bygones be by
cones
The Washington herald., 1906-11-22
BAND TO SAVE HONOR
Virginia Women Raise Fund
to Prosecute Negro.
TROOPS GUARD THE PRISONER
Princess Anne County Citizens
Threaten TO Lynch Negro, and
Change of Venue Is Granted by
COurt-Accused Is In Jail at Nor
fOlk-Gets Trial December 4.
- . The Washington Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Norfolk, Va. Nov. 21.-Prominent wo-
men of Princess Anne County have or
ganized themselves into a body and have
raised a female protection fund" to
prosecute John Smith, colored, who is
under arrest here, charged with attacking
Mrs. Mollie Leggett, Of that county.
These women have aIso employed an
attorney TO appear in their behalf, and
seek the negrO's conviction.
To prevent an almost certain effort at
lynching and q possible fatal collision
between citizens and the State troops,
Smith has been removed. to the corpor-
alton jail of this city.
Surrounded by Troops.
Guarded by Company B, Seventy-frst
Regiment Virginia Volunteer Infantry,
the prisoner was taken from the city jail
here TO Princess Anne court house 10 be
placed on trial There was large crowd
Of citizens around the train when the
man arrived. and many OF them were
armed. MurmUrs OF violence were heard
when Smith was taken from the train
The negro was very much frightened by
the hostile demonstration.
Change of Venue Granted.
A conference between Judge R. Z. Boy
kin. the Commonwealth attorney. White.
and Attorneys A J. Aclziss and Lee Jud-
son, counsel for the prisoner. resulted in
the granting OF a change Of venue by the
judge, on the ground that technically
the prisoner could not secure a fair trial
in Princess Anne County. The negro was
then brought back TO Norfolk by the
troops His case viii be called on De
cember f. Smiths defense will probably
be insanity.
He was out on bail following a hung
jury in his trial for attacking a young
neErO woman when he is alleged 10 have
committed the assault on Mrs Leggett.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-22
STATE GETS BATTLE FLAGS.
EmbIems Carried by the Maryland
Troops Deposited in State House.

Special to The Washington Herald
Annapolis. Md, Nov H.-The ffty-two
battle flags carried by Maryland troops in
the Union army during the civil war were
brought 20 Annapolis to-day, where they
were placed in the custody Of the State
government and put in fireproOf cases.
The flags were accompanied by the
members Of the various posts of the
Grand Army OF the Republic Of Baltimore
TO the number OF $50 The furled and tat
tered banners were carried singly, and
made an imposing spectacle. In addition
10 the civil war flags was one that was
carried in the War Of 1872 by Maryland
troops.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-22
H. I. BURCH IMPROVED.
Condition of WeII-Lnown Hotel Pro-
prietor Not Serious.

H. l. Burch. manager Of the Ebbitt Ho-
tel, who has been seriously III with an
acute attack Of indigestion for two days.
was reported much better last night.
II is believed that his condition is not
serious. and that he will be fully re-
covered within a few days. lie was taken
suddenly III on Tuesday
The Washington herald., 1906-11-22
VIII Help Observe "DistrIct Day,

In response 10 his letter stating that
the Commissioners had selected June II,
the anniversary Of the approval Of the
organic act Of 1878. establishing the pres
ent form Of government IN the District
as District day az the jamestown fair.
Commissioner Macfarland has received a
letter from the jamestown Exposition
Company promising assistance in the
observance OF the day.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-22
HUMAN BONES UNDER CHURCH.
Fragments Of Skeletons Found by
Workmen in Annapolis.

Annapolis, nd. Nov. 21.-W0rkmen en-
ployed in exctvatlng for water meter to
furnish power for the new organ at St.
Anne's Chucch unearthed a portion Of a
human skeleton. There were only a few
bones. besides the skull and Jaw. both Of
which were in a good state Of preserva-
tion, although they had evidently been
laid away many years. The ditch from
which the bones Were taken was through
part Of what used TO be St. Anne's Gem
etery
About the same time other diggers.
making q sewer connection on Market
street. in another part of the town. un-
eaTthed portions OF a skeleton under the
street bed.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-22
WRITERS THREATEN POPE.
Anarchists Promise to Throw More
Bombs.

Rome, Nov. 22-There is renewed appre-
hension here among the authorities at the
Vatican as the result Of the receipt
Wednesday night of four letters. unsigned
but announcing that the anarchistic group
responsible for the throwing of bombs last
Sunday, intended to make a fresh attempt
on the life of the Pontiff
Immediately the usual guards were re-
inforced. and no person who cannot estab7
lish his or her identity beyond the slight
est question Of doubt, and show a good
reason for entering, are permitted 10 ap-
proach the Vatican grounds
The Washington herald., 1906-11-22
Nov Nnccnhees Initintnd.

Fifty members Of the Knights of the
Maccabees were last night initiated into
the first degree Of that order at a special
meeting, held at the Northeast Temple.
Three tents, the Modern, Fraternal, and
Progressive. were represented. Mr. Eng
lish the deputy commander Of the District.
presided over the initiation ceremonies.
Tonight the old members will unite with
the new in giving ther annual banquet at
Freund s.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-22
Citizens compIain of New station.

A delegation from the Southwest Citi-
zens'. Association yesterday submitted a
protest TO the Board Of Commissioners re-
garding the alleged encroachment of the
new freight station being erected by the
Pennsylvania Railroad at Sixth street and
Virginia avenue. on the building lines.
DR.. Millard T. Thompson complained
against the treatment accorded him by
Capt. J. J. Morrow on an occasion OF a
visit TO that official about the same sub
ject recently. and Harrison Johnson made
a similar complaint The Commissioners
said they would take the case under ad-
visement
The Washington herald., 1906-11-22
DR.. FOSTER DEPOSED.
Succeeded at Eastern state Hospital
by DR.. Q. {. BrunI.

by Dr. O. c Brunk.
Williamsburg Va, Nov 2L-Dr. /. s.
Foster, superintendent OF the Eastern
State Hospital. and his two assistant
physicians, Drs. Henderson and SouthaIl.
were deposed by the general hospital
board this afternoon. by a vote Of to 8.
Dr. Q. c. Brunk was unanimously elect
ed to succeed Dr. Foster. The selection
OF the two assistant physicians was left
10 the local board II was decided that
one Of these shall be a woman. and in
connection with this the name Of DR.. Irene
Buliard Of Radford, has been prominent
~ mentioned.
The deposition Of Dr. Foster and his
assistants is due to the recommendations
Of the majority report Of the investigat-
ing committee Of the legislature which
has just completed its work.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-22
BAY SHORE SALE CONFIRMED
Railroad Property In Litigation for
Past Four Years.
SPECIAL to Tho Washington Herald.

nINclai % TIC washington HeIaIu-
Norfolk, Va, Nov. 21.-After four years
litigation with the Bay Shore Railroad
here, tied Up in receivers hands, Federal
Judge Waddill to-day confirmed the sale
OF the property TO Z. 3. Smith & Co, of
Philadelphia. for S675,000.
Questions as 10 the right Of appeal from
this decree Of confirmation by Burr.
Brown & Zell, OF Philadelphia. who have
been fighting for the property. must be
determined before it is actually delivered.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-22
silly

From the Cleveland Leader
The Girl know a good one.
The Johnny-What is it,
The Girl-What's easier than A B CT
The JOhnny-Dunno.
The Girl-E ZR.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-22
Kahn to Manage Newport News

Special % The Washington Herald
Newport News, Va, Nov. 21.-"BarIey''
Kain, one of the best-known baseball
managers and players in the South. con-
cluded arrangements here this afternoon
By which be will manage the new New
port News team in Virginia State League
next year.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-22
New Police RuIes Adonted.

The principal portion of the new book
Of rules for the government of the Alex
andria police force was gone over and
adopted by the board Of police commits
sioners at its regular monthly meeting
this evening. It had been expected that
/ the entire list would be passed upon at
this meeting, but II was found that the
printing work had not been entirely COM
pleted. On this account. it was said,
the board decided to hold a special meet
ing next Friday for the adoption Of the
complete set Of regulations The board
also postponed until that time the cleo
ton Of a second lieutenant for the force,
the creation of this position being one Of
the changes provided for by the new rules
The Washington herald., 1906-11-22
A Counter Thrust

From Brooklyn Life
You women never viii listen to reason. -
And you men think that reason is any
thing we women won't listen to-"
The Washington herald., 1906-11-22
Problem of To-day.

From the Montgomery Advertiser.
The real race Droblem-getting your
money back on sure thing.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-22
Short Sermon.

Cheer up.
Be gay.
Be glad
To-day.
! can't,
IT'S true.
But I'm
Not you.
birmingham Age-Heraid.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-22
Firemen TO Fight Dismissal.

It is understood that one or more of the
three members of the Reliance Steam
Fire Engine Company, who were dropped
from the rolls at a meeting Tuesday night
for alleged failure to work at fire, will
employ counsel TO test the validity of the
dismissal, with a view Of securing their
reinstatement. It is contended by the de-
posed members that they were removed
without having been granted a hearing.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-22

At its next semi-mOnthly meeting the
city council viii probably elect a success
soT 10 Gardner L. Boothe, who recently
resigned as a member Of the common
council from the Third ward 1t is under
stood that the name of Afr. Robert L.
Monroe viii be presented for the position.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-13
Iowa Newspapers
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
THE VERMONT WAY.


1t gives an 1owan touch of that
sinking sensation to read about the
way the state of Vermont is financing
itself. No direct tax will be levied
by the present session of the state
legislature for the ensuing biennial
term, unless extraordinary appropria-
lions shall be made according to the
biennial report of Judson +. Cushman
of Burlington, state commissioners of
taxes, which has Just been made pubs
lie. The amount of corporation anG
collateral inheritance taxes collected
during the biennial term ending June
80, 1906, shows total increase over
the term ending June 80, 1900, of S4S2,-
120.
The amount collected from corpo-
ration taxes during this last biennial
term was s1,263,7S2, and the revenue
from this and other sources exceeded
the current expenses of the state gov
eminent during the last biennial term
by upwards of $4,000. Various new
sources of taxation are suggested by
Mr. Cushman in his report. Among
them are taxation of deposits in saw
ings bank, public utility corporations.
and graduated tax on direct inheri-
lance, but whether these are devel-
oped into paying form or not the Yer
mont treasury seems likely to remain
full, and that without cost to her citi-
zens, take them as they run. A touch
of her method would strike the popu-
lar chord here in Iowa, where state
taxes have been plenty high.