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The Washington herald., 1907-12-09

appreciable effect from their experiment.
Prof. Metschneikoff said he found the
bacilli OF Asiatic cholera widely diffused
in the waters Of many localities. while
these same localities are practically free
from Cholera. He also says: The baeiili
OF typhoid fever have been found in in
habited localities in which typhoid fever
has never been known 10 occur"
Any theory that starts with crime must
perpe-uate crime In its practice. It is a
crime 10 inoculate diseases into helpless
animals. as their natural habits Of life
don't visit such penalties upon them. Man
merits disease or he wouldn't have il.
He should not force his penalty on Gods
helpless. law-abiding creatures.
When We study how the body heals t.
self. we are learning Gods method OF
healing the body. The theories OF doc
tors who are wiser 90 than nature are a
curse TO the race. The following poem
by John Dryden is very much to the
point:
Better to hunt in fields for health unbought
Than fee the doctor for nauseous diaught
The wise for cure on exercise depend;
God never made his work Cor man TO mend
CARRIE B. BRADFORD.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09
STOCK RISE NORMAL
Conditions Point to Unmis-
taxable Improvement.
STRENGTH OF BONDS FEATURE
Financial Transactions That VIII
Inure to Great Benefit OF Northern
Pacific Must Soon Be Contaminated,
and United states steel IL Strongly
Entrenched with Supplies OF Cash.

New York, Dec. S.-The perpendicular
rise in stocks that has gone on during
the last two weeks, although surprising
to the great mass Of ordinary onloOkers
and viewed with distrust by many con-
servative people. has yet been in STRIFE
accord with the usual precedents in such
matters and has been regarded as wholly
normal by those whose active stock ex-
change experience has covered more than
geperatiOn. The truth is that IL is only
among observers of this last-named SORT
that is TO say. people who have kept con-
stantly In touch with the stock market
for long time either I'm a banking or
professional way-that there is due ap-
probation OF the altogether undue depres-
sion in prices that invariably takes place
in times o. panic.
Even at their present quotations prices
Of stocks were commonly thought much too
low only little while ago; and logically
purchases Of securities should be made
more freely now than they were at
former period. because now general
conditions are Enthusiastically pointed to-
ward Improvement. while previously II
was obvious that the intrinsic influences
affecting the market were steadily grow
ing more adverse.
II seems 10 be a fact. as judged by a
partial canvass Of the transfer books of
some Of the countrys great corporations.
that the aggregate number OF stockhold-
ers in the cOuntry's corporate enterprises
as a whole has increased in the present
year by nearly 10000. and II the average
amount OF stock bought is only fifty
shares per person. 5,0oo.co0 shares have
been removed from the market. The prob
abilities are. however. that the ABSORB
ton has been greater than this.
Aside from the operation Of natural
forces OF reaction Il is beyond question
that the market has exhibited the influ-
ence Of a concentrated and scientifically
directed buying power OF the highest
financial rank Great capitalists have
been making purchases Of securities in
these last two weeks who have not
bought stocks before for many months.
and when the market feels an impulse OF
this sort. while al the same time il is
also enjoying an irresistible recOn from
an abnormal pressure directed in the
opposite direction. the advancing move
ment IN it may be much more violent
than is commonly thought possible
Strength Of Bonds.
The best feature Of the current market
has been the strength OF bonds. The
volume Of trading in bonds on many oc-
casions In the last fortnight has been al
successive new high records for the year.
and the advances in some Of these securi-
ties have rivalled those in the list OF
more speculative issues. As the air has
cleared people are beginning 70 wonder
why the Reading common shares should
ever have sold as how as they did with
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09
LOOKING FOR HIS HAT.
Queer-Rcting New Yorker Then Ex-
plains HIS Presence on Roof.

New York. Dec. s.-There was much
noise on the roof of the house at 205
West Forty-sixth street early this morn
ing and James Soatag. who lives on the
top floor. started 70 investigate. When
he got in the hall a lot OF glass from
the skylight fell about him. and upon
looking up, ne saw the feet Of a man
dangling.
Sontag went out for policeman.
George Searl. who answered the call went
to the roof. The man whose feet were
hanging through the broken skylight was
sitting quietly.
What are you doing here?7 asked
Searl. Looking for my hat" replied
the man. lie was taken 10 the station
house. All they could get from him there
was that his name was William Clark.
that he was twenty-seven years old, and
that he lived at 47 West Twenty-sevenIh
street When they took him 10 his cell
Clark asked the dOorman 10 help him
find his hat.
When aTraigned to-day in the West Side
Court Clark was silent Magistrate Bar
low ordered him sent 10 Bellevue Clark
walked away from the bridge, but turned
suddenly and faced the magistrate
Before ! go, said he. please make
the police give me my hat"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09
Views of People on Various Topics
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT 1T?

At one time ne occupied. with his man.
sion and grounds. the whole Of the square
west OF 623. and always took a great in
terest in the city's welfare. Why not call
the square in front of his former resi-
dence Douglas square" and erect .
statue on il? Who will start the move
ment?
In view Of the fact that the property
is so close 10 the New Union Station. and
the site al once so commanding and at
tractive. being the highest point in the
vicinity. II would not be surprising that
In the near future a magnificent hotel
overlooking the Capitol and surrounding
city. he erected on this and the adjoining
properties. and be known 10 future gen.
erations as The Grand Douglas"
CHRISTIAN i. ECKLOFF
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09
Asks Two Platoon Systems.

Editor The Washington Herald:
The chief Of the local fire department
IN his annual report recommends an in
crease Of about fifty men. so as to make
il possible TO allow the men every fourth
day of, instead OF every fifth.
Why not go farther. and introduce the
straight twelve-hour system. with two
shifts Of men? AS this would do away
with the necessity of meal trips and
day on II could be successfully work
ed with the same number of men as
would be needed to inaugurate the fourth
day rule
When we consider the fact that the fire
men are on duty about one hundred and
nineteen hours each week about three
times as long as a government clerk.
few will question the justice Of this ap-
peal for shorter hours for the fire laddies.
Their burden can be considerably light
ened by a twelve-hour day. and there is
no better time 10 try il than the present.
even If II be necessary to retire few
Of the old fogy officials to convince
them that the plan is practical.
b. EDWARD MCCAIN.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09
Wants Two School Boards.

Editor The Washington Herald
From long experience and close OBJ
Servation of the races. both during the
existence of slavery and since it's aboli-
tion, my firm conviction is that separa-
tion socially is the keynote TO content
ment. prosperity, and success. Just as
well try to make a perfect solution Of
oil and water as 10 mix harmoniously
negroes and whites.
Therefore, l am in favor of two school
boards. In the beginning OF this organi-
zation l ridiculed the idea Of trying 10
run the business successfully with mixed
officials and teachers, Many years ago
/ was a member of the school board in
a large city, but We had no trouble, al
though the population was largely mixed
The board was controlled exclusively by
the dominant race.
Floral Hill ID. {. w LEE WHITE.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09
Wants City Beautiful.

Editor The Washington herald:
l am one OF many who annually visit
your beautiful city. and on each occa-
sion see something to admire and praise.
The erection OF the many new govern
ment buildings and your new District
building all are worthy OF the great
Capital Of our nation. 1t is to be hoped
that the future viii see many more inn
provements, which Will tend 10 see Wash
ington the most beautiful city In the
world. | think the country will fully
support Congress in an annual appropria-
tiOn nil OF S25,OO00O0 20 add in beautifying
Washington. 1 hope the press OF the
city will frequently call on Congress 10
carry out some OF my suggestions The
people want our beautiful Capital second
20 none.
Paris. through the expenditure Of many
millions during the reign of Louis NapO-
leon, was made the most beautiful city
of the world. Why should we not have
Washington surpass Paris? We are the
greatest Of Republics. The future. no one
can calculated God bless our good coun-
try and her people.
WILLIAM JACKSON
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09
Wants Douglas Statue.
.ditor Ia Washington Herald:

Editor The Washington Herald
Some time ago IN passing along / (Eye)
and Second streets northwest. my atten-
tion was attracted to the late residence
OF the PapaI Delegate. who has moved
into his new home. on Biltmore street
northwest
My mind naturally reverted 20 the day
when Judge Stephen A. Douglas. who
was the owner and occupant Of this
property. delivered his last speech in this
city The house is the corner one of
three erected by Senator Douglas. Sena-
tor Henry NJ Rice, Of Minnesota, and
Vice President John c. Breckenridge. OF
Kentucky. These houses were built Just
previous TO tie civil war. and were
known as Minnesota Row later on. The
one occupied by Douglas was. after his
death, purchased by the late Marshall
Brown. who. with his daughter and SON
in-law. ex-Mayor Richard wallach, occu-
pied II for several years, when the prop
erty was bought by Justice Bradley. Of
the Supreme Court Of the United States.
who lived there up to the time of his
death.
The third house. built by Vice Presi-
dent Breckenridge. was purchased and
presented 10 Gen. L. S Grant. II was
occupied by Gen. Grant during the time
he was lieutenant general OF the army.
and up TO the time he was elected Presi-
dent OF the United States. when the prop
erty passed into the hands Of Gen. Will
liam Tecumseh Sherman, who converted
the large dwelling into two dwellings
after making an addition on the west
side. He occupied the west house. and
the other was occupied by Gov ]. l.
Routt, OF Colorado. After the death OF
Gen. Sherman. the property was sold 10
the late ex-Mayor Matthew G. Emery.
The last speech of Judge Douglas in
Washington was one evening in April.
1861, when he addressed a newly-formed
military company. organized in his former
residence on the southeast corner OF New
Jersey avenue and Eye street northwest.
The organization was composed prin-
cipally of the young men connected with
ST Aloysius' Church. The captain OF the
company was George b. French. who. at
that time, was the organist of ST
Aloysius'. Gen. French, who was COM
mandant Of Fort McHenry, Baltimore
and Admiral Sands. After the organiza-
ton the company formed in line and
marched to the judges residence. and.
for fully an hour he spoke to them, max
ing one OF the best speeches OF his life.
I distinctly remember during the Thir-
ty-fourth and thirty-fifth Congresses.
when was a page in the United States
Senate. that when it became known that
Mr. Douglas was to speak. not only were
the galleries packed. but the floor OF the
chamber was crowded by those having
that privilege
Locally speaking. there was no man
who did more for this city than Douglas.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09
seek TO Unite College Men.

Spokane. Wash. Dec. S-Alumni OF the
universities OF Columbia. Pennsylvania
Bucknell. Chicago. Virginia. Minnesota,
California, Stanford. Wisconsin. Indiana.
and Purdue will form a chapter Of the
Phi Kappa Psi fraternity in Spokane. at
a banquet the evening Of December p.
1t is purposed also 10 have alumni Of
Harvard, Yale. Princeton. Cornell, Ne
braska. Michigan. Iowa. Tennessee. and
Missouri join the chapter.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09
FIND $500 ON DEAD MIsER.
Police About To Throw Clothes Away
when Discovery Is Made.


Philadelphia. Dec. S-When the body of
Henry Mintzer. seventy years old, was
taken TO the morgue last night the at
tendants there were about 20 dispose Of
the mans shabby garments, when Ben
ner. a patrol sergeant. made a cursory
examination OF the pockets. He found n
bag containing $500 in Treasury notes.
The aged miser's hoard consisted of FIVE
separate packets of bills. each carefully
inclosed in a separate paper and tied up
in a bag made out Of an old trousers
pocket.
Mintzer was a brushmaker. He lived
alone IN q room at 23l3 North Second
street. The first-fioor tenant is an Italian.
Neighbors told policemen last night that
they had not seen Mintzer for two or
three weeks. Acting upon this informa-
tiOn, the police broke open the door of
Mintzers room and found him lying dead
on the floor. The Italian said he did not
know how long Mintzer had been missing
The police will make a further search
Of Mintzer's room to-day. Nothing is
known OF the relatives OF the dead man.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09
Medical Autocracv.

Editor The Washington Herald
The American Medical Association is
an autocracy which is stretching out its
intolerant arms like an octopus. which
reaches to every town and hamlet in this
country.
1t is an autocracy which enters the
home and enforces surgical operations
against the will of the parent.
II enters the school room. there 10 de-
eide who may or may not attend the pub
lie school
IL dictates TO American citizens who
shall or shall not attempt TO heal diseases.
1t ignores the diplomas OF one medical
college and holsters up those of another.
1t denies burial 10 the dead. except
those who have died under treatment of
its authorized physicians
DIR. c. s. Carr says: In my opinion.
this is the greatest and most dangerous
Of all autocracies."
Free-born Americans will one day find
that State medicine is as much Of n
calamity as State religion proved to be
in the fifteenth century. We are verify
entering into the smoky tunnel OF an
other Dark Age; this time Of medical in
tolerance.
The arrest of a medical practitioner in
Washington lately is only one of several
such instances Of medical intolerance.
which are happening in other places l
am personally acquainted with some who
have been cured by the skill of this re-
markable doctors treatment Many who
dread drugs and the knife have fiocked
10 this physician from other cities.
This doctor removes the abnormal con-
ditions which caused the disease. and by
vibratory exercise. diet. and putting the
body into proper adjustment. II heals IT.
seif-nature does the work when given a
chance.
Let US have honest medicine; free from
politics, graft. and deception; medicine
which can stand on its merits and de-
serve the respect OF the people.
HARRY B. BRADFORD
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09
Anent Paw of Clerks.
The Washington Herald

Editor The Washington Herald:
As Congress has its hand on the bag It
is easy for them 20 raise their salaries
whenever the thought strikes them. But it
would be well 20 remind them that the
government clerks, especially those doing
scientific work at $50 per month. cannot
do the same thing.
JOHN ARMSTRONG.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09

All advertising contracts made by The
Washington Herald are based upon its
sworn circulation circulation in Wash
ington larger by thousands than was ever
before attained by any morning news
paper at the Capital Its books are open.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-21
Missed the Towpath.

There was a little girl, five years old
or So living in an inland town up the
state, according to the Philadelphia
Ledger. Near her home there was no
river, nor, in fact. any water but the
Erie canal
The child's mother made visit to
New York, and on her return was tell
ing of her trip down the bay, and of
how wonderful the sea had looked to
her Her little girl was listening
eagerly.
"Tel me just what the sea is like,
mamma" she said
Her mother made an effort.
There's the beach,, she said, "all
smooth. white sand You stand on II
and look out upon the ocean, and all
YOU can see is water, just moving wa
ter waves coming in and breaking
nothing but water and sky
The child sat trying to picture it,
then in an awed little whisper asked:
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-21

ntertaining Congressman Gerrit J Dick
ema Of the 5th Congressional district over
Sunday. 1t was great pleasure to meet
him and his services in the work OF the
Congregational church during the day
was highly appreciated.
Mr. Diekema added many friends to
his already large list in this city and Vi
cnity and his address on topics pertaining
to church enterprise and the uplifting
power which church work and the reli-
gious side of life gave to community
was very inspiring. 1t was an evidence
that our Congressman is not only strong
in the political realm, but also in realm
OF thought leading to the higher and purer
life. The people made no mistake in call
ing Mr.. Dekema to seat in the council
of the nation.
Before leaving for his home at Holland
Mr.. Diekema referred to the warm re-
ception he had received from our citizens,
the pleasure it had given him to come and
the unmistakable signs ofthe thrift and
enterprise of the Silk City. His visit here
will be long remembered.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-21
Additional Locals

Have YOU seen the extensive shown g
Of writing paper at A. 3. Hul's?
Mrs c. F. Smith returned Tuesday
from an extended visit at Romeo.
Mrs G. w Arnold of Ovid arrived here
Friday for short visit with her daughter,
Mrs. r c Mason.
Mrs Chas Hoyt and children, Fred ard
Leone. we're guests Of relatives at Amble
from Friday TIL Monday.
Elwood Rockefeller took in the great
footba game at Ann Arbor last Saturday
and says it was hummer.
Mrs. Frank Taylor went to St Louis,
Saturday. for short visit with her son
who resides near that city.
Mrs. c. F. Field Of Hastings returned to
her home. Friday. after short visit with
her daughter, Mrs A. M Hall
Or. G. F. Smith went to Ann Arbor
Friday to see the great football game The
doctor says it was one Of the greatest Of
events he ever witnessed
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-21
DOLLARS LOOKED TOO nav
Caused Scare in the Business Circles
Of California.

There has been a funny counterfeit
scare out in southern California espe-
cially In Los Angeles and San Diego.
All at once a large number OF silver
dollars dated 1878 made their appear
ance in business circles. They
seemed TO spring out of the ground.
Ii was not long until nearly every
body had some of the money. Then
some one started the story that all
the money was counterfeit Because
the money was all new-looking, as If
II were Just out of machine, a great
scare resulted and people refused long
Ell to accept the dollars. The police
got busy and an appeal was made to
the secret service. Several specimens
of the alleged counterfeit were sent
to Chit Wiki. who at once pronounced
them genuine-as good as Uncle Sam
ever turned out in his life. 1t was
discovered that many of these dollars
had been lying in the suhtreasury at
San Francisco for years without be-
ing put into circulation The sub
treasurer died some time ago and
new man was appointed. In this way
some of the money got into cireula-
ton.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-21

Due to the increased cost Of paper
which has been raised from 90 to 40 pei
cent, newspapers all over the state, in
GLIDING the metropolitan dailies and coun-
try weeklies, are raising their subscription
rates. Many publishers find that they
must either do this or 60 out of business
Ia southwestern Michigan publishers Of
weeklles have formed an association
each member agreeing to raise the SUBJ
scriptlon from 5 to S. so year. Others
have followed their example and those in
touch with the situation say that within a
short time every publisher will be forced
to raise his subscription rate at least SO
cents year.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-21

TIE best pound paper at the lowest
price at A B Hull's
Mrs. Frank Condor and Mrs Carl Gea-
son we're Grand Rapids visitors Tuesday.
An elegant line of fine writing paper at
A. 3. Huil's.
Best entertainment This season, at the
Congregational Church. Tuesday evening,
Nov %. Uncer the auspices Of the SEN
Tor Glass.
DR.. j. n Armstrong went to Detroit on
Friday last to attend meeting Of the
Executive Council of the State Denta So
ciety The doctor also took advantage OF
his trip to witness the great Michigan
Pennsylvania foot bail game
Fresh dates. SC Id; roasted peanuts,
loc To-; sailed peanuts. / Sc 10; molssses
kisses, DC 10; forty varieties Of fancy
candies. all DC 10 at Patterson's.
Nh. and Mrs. George Hauck Of Portlsr d
we're guests at the home Of Peter Hauck
Monday night. Mrs. Hauck will remain
mere while George tries his luck as deer
hunter IN the northern wids.
ltisnt five weeks until Christmas: Wis
II Hulls store DAY or night-open every
night until after Christmas.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-21
Earthauake.Proof House.

Colonel Henry e. C. Kitchener. Lord
Kitcheners eldest brother, VINO re
signed from the British army seTcral
years ago TO become a banana planter
in Jamaica, is now in England pur-
chasing material for the construction
of an earthquake proof house on the
Kitchener" model says the Cement
Age. Colonel .Kitchener's residence in
the suburbs of kingsl0a was badly
damaged by an eartAquake. He has
decided TO build a house with walls
composed of rows Of drain pipes
placed on erd and filed wiki cement.
with layers OF cement eetWeen. with a
casing of cement on the outside and
thin wood inside.. He declares. that
this combination will resist any earth
quake.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-21
THE LADIES ARE PLEASED

The success which has attended the
purchase, installation and dedication OF
the pipe organ just placed in the Congre-
gatlonal church, is very pleasing indeed
TO the ladies and all others interested.
When the question OF purchasing one was
brought up by the ladies at meeting Of
the Social Circle held in the park last
summer, it was hardly thought possible
that it could be done, but they voted to
make the trial, pledged to raise 81 500
and Immediately set to work to accom-
plish it, having already raised 10 clean
cash over s4oo above the amount pledged
on dedication day. The first payment on
the organ will be made this week Of So | o.
The total amount raised on dedication
day was 81 ,229 z6, enough cash being
paid in to help out the first payment. all
OF which as it falls due will be used for
the purpose Of paying for the organ and
the necessary expenses Of installing it.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-21
On. mamma, isn't there cUN
a. "a
Secrets May Not Be Hidden.

Lord Esher. deputy governor Of
Windsor castle, is a confidential sery-
ant of the British crown, and Was In
trusted with the selection from the
correspondence of Queen Victoria. Be
sides this, at the instance Of King Ed
ward. he is busy framing an amend
ment to existing. law concerning Off
cial secrets, which shall place strin-
gent restrictions on those retired sery-
ants of the state who make cory and
money by writing books out OF things
they have learned in the service
and in fact, shall ''mlzsle" these in
discreet gossips And yet it remains
true. that word of Scripture that
Nothing is hidden that shall not be
made known" ~the archives of
Simancas and the papyri of Egypt tell
their stories.