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Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1911-02-01
NEWARK POST, NJ

proudly, Il should have. One OF my
iorefathers signed the declaration OF
independence, "So?' said the sales
man. We'll, you tind got holdings
on me. One OF my forefathers signed
the Ten Commandments.
Phrenologist-(examin subject
This bump indicates caution. |
should say you are a very cautious
man
Subject-''You're right there. I'm
very cautious now. | got that bump
.alling down stairs
Your father amt real doctor yet. "
Yes he is.
Nope. He's just practising medi-
cine
How many ribs have you, Johnny?'
asked the teacher OF physiology.
Il don't know, ma am, giggled
Johnny, squirming around on one foot;
I'm SO awful.y ticklish | never could
count EN-.
Lite boys first composition on the
Pig.
Pigs are very queer animals. The
pig has lis uses. Our dog don't like
pigs. His name is Nero. Our tea
cher read a piece one day about a
wicked king named Nero like good
men. My papa is an awful good man.
He don't swear and he don't glas-
pheme. Men are very useful. They
have great many uses which | can't
stop to tell them all. This is ali | can
think OF about the pig"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-20
BRUCE UNDER FIRE
Charges May Be Made Against
School Official.
SECRET MEETING OF BOARD
Session at Request of Member Who
Doubts Assistant Superintend-
ent's Efficiency.

III there are any charges against RoS-
coe Conkling Bruce, assistant superin-
tendent Of public schools of the District
OF Columbia, they are now resting in
the pigeonhole Of Supt. Davidson's desk
and will remain there until the superin-
tendent has had a chance to familiarize
himself with Mr.. Bruce and his present
work and past accomplishments In the
schools here. The meeting Of the board
OF education at the Franklin building last
night was called at the special request
or r. r. Horner, who said he had some
thing OF grave Importance to the school
children to present to the board
Whether or not any specific charges Of
incompetence Were made last night is
known only to the members Of the board
and to DR.. Davidson. No SPECIFIC charges
have been talked about previous to the
meeting. The reasons assigned to the
factional war on Mr.. Bruce have been
somewhat In the nature OF personalities
and regard Mr.. Bruce's general fitness,
etc. No mention Of the Bruce matter
was made at the formal session The
matter was discussed before and after
the board met.
1t had been said that Mr.. Bruce has
lost the confidence of Booker T. WASH
ington, who gave him so fine an indorse-
ment when he was picked out for his
present position. 1t has become known
that Mr.. Washington only recently said
that Mr.. Bruce still retained his good
wishes. and that there is no reason why
Mr.. Bruce should not still have his In
dorsement.
The matter Of Mr.. Brucs's staying in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-20
SUMERDUCK, VA, MINISTER
WEEDS MEMBER OF FLOCK
Rev. c. W. Brooks and Miss Idutha
G.. Munroe Come to Wash
ington for Ceremony.

Taking due precautions that there
should be no hitch in their plans. Rev
c. w. BrooAs, pastor OF the Grove Bap-
fist Church, OF Sumerduck, Va, and
Miss Idutha G.. Monroe, a member of
his church, came here today and were
married.
Rev. Mr. Brooks has been pastor Of
the Grove Baptist Church for many
years. The bride has been worker
in the church.
Tt was not a runaway marriage"
Mr.. Brooks declared. I'VE just wanted
a quiet wedding and decided to come
to Washington"
The couple left their homes early this
morning BY previous arrangement.
Rev. Stockton w. Cole pastor of the
Remington Baptist Church Of Reming-
ton, Va, boarded the train at that
place, the marriage license having
been secured several days ago.
When the two ministers and MISS
Monroe arrived at the Union station,
they were met by friend. who escort
ed them to the st. James Hotel. They
sought the parlor OF the hosiery, ana
Rev Mr.. Cole performed the ceremony.
Following congratulations. the couple
and others in attendance partook OF
wedding breakfast.
The couple will remain In Washing
ton until tomorrow evening when they
will return to Sumerduck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-20
PREPARING FOR DEPosIToRs.
Postal Bank Waiting for Blanks and
Authority to Open.

When Postmaster Merritt arrives from
Ills brief summer vacation tomorrow
morning he will find that every prepare
ton necessary to the opening Of the new
postal savings depository at his office at
s.3O O'Clock Saturday morning, September
20, has been made
Before leaving the city Mr. Merritt, In
anticipation OF the order establishing a
depository in his office, mapped out the
plans to be followed on receipt or the or
der Of the Postmaster General SO mat
there might be no delay.
THE operations of the depository viii
he conducted in the room of the cashier
ON the nth street corridor Of the main
floor OF the post Office building; and
Cashier Robinson will be In charge.
WicEer railinEs with appropriate windows
have been erected. and full supply OF
the blanks and forms necessary Is ex-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-20

office remains practically with DR.. David
son. The rules Of the board say dis
tinctly that the superintendent shall
recommend in writing all promotions,
transfers and dismissals.'
Also the rules provides that an assist
ant superintendent may be dismissed for
cause
AS for bringing charges against any
employees of the school service. from the
superintendent down to the janitors. 1.-The
signed by the person making the COM
plant and countersigned by the superin-
tendent Each charge shall be specifically
set forth with due regard to the time,
place and character thereof
copy of the charges must be given
to the person accused. If any charges
were made against Mr.. Bruce, he has not
received any copy so far.
Not Inclined to Dismiss.
It is we'll known that Capt. Oyster.
president of the board, and the white
members Of the board are not at all in
clined to take any part in ousting Mr..
Bruce at present. The colored members,
R r. Horner, DR.. William v. Tunnel and
Mrs. Harris have been inclined to doubt
Mr.. Bruce's efficiency.
Mrs. Harris succeeded Mrs. Mary
Church Terrell on the board Mrs. Ter
rell upheld Mr. Bruce in everything, and
some of the sharpest passages at arms
that have occurred in board sessions
within the last three years have arisen
because of her defense Of the assistant
superintendent
AS soon as Mrs. Terrell resigned and
Mrs. Harris was appointed, the storm
cloud that had been gathering over MT
Bruce's head broke, and most OF the
storm has fallen on the head of DIR.
Davidson, the new superintendent DR..
Davidson has learned the previous history
Of this little matter Of school politics
from other school officials. and according
Tn his remarks on the subject he intends
to 'sit tight until he has satisfied HIM
self one way or the other
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-20
DELINQUENTS PAY UP.
Success of Bailiff's Collecting Over
due Personal Taxes.

Eleven baiiiffs sent out from the once
of the collector Of taxes this morning re-
turned at noon without having resorted
in any instance to distraint methods in
satisfying unpaid personal tax bills. Ac-
cording to reports brought in, all the de-
Iinauents called on had the money and
paid UP.
June 1 the amount of unpaid personal
taxes owing the District was $148O37 g.
Today 1t il stated the amount has been
reduced to $4,000. Collector Rogers said
that he intends to keep the bailiffs out
until all the bills have been paid, and
that II necessary seizures will be made In
order to satisfy the unp aid amounts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-20
Leaves Estate to Sister.

The entire estate Of the late Ellen Free
man went to her sister, Henrietta War
rem, by her will. dated February ID. 1907.
In the event Of the sisters death It had
been provided that st. Augusttne's Church
ha amonr the beneficiaries of the es-
tate. The specific requests do not take
effect, 1t is stated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-20
ed tomorrow or the next day.

pected tomorrow or the next day.
Mr.. Robinson said today: I'VE are all
ready for the new institution. and II we
had the blanks and the authority we
quests have been received for the first
certificate of deposit and 1t is known
that quite a number of depOsitors arc
ready to hand over their savings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-20
Elastic STOCKINGS.

English Handmade Elastic Stock
ings: mad of real English Isle
thread. $500 is the price CD 2m
elsewhere. Our price,. ap1eOS
In stock, or made to your measure
in two days. Special fitting rooms
lady attendant
$3.50 Abdominal Supporters. 81. 40
$500 Silk Elastic Abdominal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-20
Admiral Baird Much Better.

Rear Admiral George w. Baird, U. s.
N, retired. who has been quite seriously
Ill for several weeks with rheumatic govt.
Is now much improved and making rapid
progress toward recovery at his home in
this city, 1905 Rhode Island avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-20
TRUSSES.

$500 New York Elastic Truss. ;. sec
$50 New York Elastic Truss;
SOU pad. .3Sc
$3.50 Hard Rubber Spring Truss. 81. 9S
$3.50 Leather-covered Spring
30
We are thoroughly equipped for
fitting and supplying you with
trusses. Our large assortment and
capable and experienced filters fill a
want that cannot be had elsewhere
in Washington. Lady attendant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-20
Trips Over Her Umbrella.

Mrs. Rose Smith of Chevy Chase. Md.
tripped over an umbrella she was carry
ing while on G street near 18th street
eating her left shoulder Mrs. Smith was
taken to Emergency Hospital in the am
bulance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-20
Perfumes.

Colgate's La France Rose Elk
tract. ounce. Csc
Sweet Melody the odor lasts;
never sold elsewhere for less
than SOC ounce. Special, half ox. Ice
Sweet Melody Sachet, strong and
lasting. Half ounce. Ice
Azurea Extract, half ounce. .29c
75c Banzai Bouquet. odor of the
orient. Half ounce. SOC
SOC Bombay Rose, truest rose
odor ever produced. Ounce. SOC
81 Captive Violets, the perfume
exquisite. Half ounce. CSC
SOC Blue Lily Extract, ounce. .29c
75c Flormye Extract, half ounce. .29c
Safety Matches. Dozen D.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-20

L. Franz Tooker. who wrote Passing
the Torch" has entered Tho Hero.
sea story. In our next Sunday Magazine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-20
Cough Stops When
Cherri Tome PICTORIAL

Is used. Soothes and heals infiamed
membranes. aids expectoration and
cures the tickle at once. Get a bot
tie today and be prepared, for colds
are coming your way.
Large SOC bottle, this sale. .23c
25c Laxative Quinine Tablets, cure a
cold In one night Lie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-20
Funeral Of w. L. Williams.

William L. Williams funeral took place
at o'clock this afternoon from the home
of his daughter. Mrs. J. w. Gaines, $500
Duke street. The services were conduct
ed by Rev. Edgar Carpenter. rector OF
Grace p. E. Church, and burial was made
in Bethel cemetery.
In the corporation court today j. K. M.
Norton was appointed administrator of
the estate of Mrs. Blanche Berkeley.
business meeting Of the Retail Mer-
chants Association will be held at 8
O'Clock tomorrow night at the rooms of
the chamber of commerce.
Routine business was transacted last
night at q meeting Of the officers and
teachers Of the First Baptist Church Sum
day school.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-20
Powers of the Police Board.

1t is expected that the power to ap-
point or designate a second lieutenant on
the police force will be discussed at a
meeting of the board Of police commits
sioners at 1870 o'clock tonight.
This question was recently put up to
the city council. and the council referred
it back to the mayor, and no further ac-
ton has been taken.
Acting Lieut.. Roberts is now serving
in that capacity at police headquarters,
having been serving for more than q
year.
Among other things which may be
considered will be the filing Of va
cancy on the force.
The marriage of Miss Salne Agnes
Harlow. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
George III. Harlow. to Francis r. Weller
of Washington will take place at noon
tomorrow at ST. Marys Catholic Church.
The ceremony will be performed by Rev.
Father H. ]. Cutler and will be private,
only the immediate relatives of the two
families represented being in attend
ance.
The marriage Of Miss Sadie Lyles to
Philip P. Park will take place at o'clock
tonight at the parsonage of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South. The ceremony
will be performed by Rev II. NJ. Canter,
pastor. The bride is a daughter Of l.. D.
Lyles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-20
Streets to Be Paved.

Within short time the work Of i'm
proving several squares by paving with
vitrifed brick will be begun. Bids have
been advertised for paving the square on
Alfred street between King and Prince
streets, and most Of the property owners
for the square on Washington street be-
tween King and Cameron streets have al
ready signed. 1t is expected that the work
Of improving the square on Duke between
Royal and Fairfax streets will also short
ly be begun. Other petitions for tile
signatures Of property owners on other
squares on Washington street between
Duke and Queen streets are now in cir
cution The city council has already made
appropriations for the work, provided
the property owners pay one-third of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-20
ALEXANDRIA AIRS
Thornton and Wedderburn
Candidates for State Senate.
HIGHWAY BONDS ISSUED
Commissioner Wilson Complies Ac-
ton Taken by the Virginia
Counties.
,ial Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA. Va, September 20. 19I.
/ State Senator r. Ewell Thornton and
Alexander j. Wedderburn. both of Fair
fax, today filed notice of their candidacy
| for the state senate in the general cleo
ton which will be held November next.
Senator Thornton represents the four
teenth senatorial district, comprising the
counties Of Alexandria, Fairfax and
Prince William and the city of Alexan-
dria-
The Virginia Carolina Chemical Com
pany. 1t is reported, will shortly erect a
large plant here. 1t 10 understood that
the concern has purchased large strip
OF ground on the river front near Jones
Point and will shortly begin the erection
Of q plant sufficient to accommodate its
present needs. The report is that the
company, on the completion Of its pro-
posed plant, will abandon its present
quarters at the foot of Duke street.
At the local Office Of the company today
no confirmation or denial Of the report
could be obtained
Bond Issues for Highways.
State Highway Commissioner P. st.
Julien Wilson has prepared a list Of
Virginia counties which have voted
bond issues for permanent highways.
The total amount they have bonded for
is s3,858.000. The list follows: Am
herst. $4,000: Charlotte, 100000: Gull
pepper. one district. 5000: Dinwiddie,
$102 900: Greensville, $4,000; Lee,
sas4,Ooo: Mecklenburg. $4,000; Nor
folk, 100000; Orange. one district.
$4,000: Pulaski, one district, 5000;
Rappahannock, one district, $4,000;
Russell. $4,000: spotsylvania. $780,
| district, $50. 900; Washington, 5000 900;
Wise. $135.000: Amherst. second issue,
$4,000; Russell, second issue, $685.
| 900; Smyth. one district, $100.0 900. and
Mecklenburg, second issue, $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-20

we CdIlAlOt IUO
strongly impress
upon you the quail
ity of these rugs.
You should see
them by all means;
no seconds or I'M
projections, but the
best and freshest
from the looms OF
the worlds most
famous rug manu-
facturer. The pat
terms are exquisite
oriental, floral, me-
dallion center and
conventional de-
signs.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-06-21
BY NJ. QUAD,

library and closed the door. She
walked over to it and applied her ear
and felt and heard him rubbing his
back AZ ainst 1t. She also heard him
muttering 10 himself.
Had a cockroach crawled down Mr..
Bowser's back during the day?
Was he breaking out with a spring
rash that might prove fatal?
Had some woman stabbed him with
a long hatpin poisoned at the point?
Ten minutes later he appeared, bis
face very red, and Mrs. Bowser plainly
caught the exclamation Darn it," as
he walked to his chair. For the next
quarter Of an hour he made heroic ef-
forts to sit still, but he was conquered
at last and rose up and said:
by thunder, but I'll have the blam.
ed thing Off"
"Do you mean your leg, Mr.. Bow
ser?" she asked.
LEG be hanged! Don't be an idiot,
Have l said that anything was the
matter with either of my legs:"
mo, but you wriggle around So
and so would you If you had a blam-
ed old plaster between your shoulders
and kpawing away like n hungry dog
But why have you got 1t there? You
didn't say anything about it this morn
ing"
Tries to Tell Mrs. Bowser.
He walked over to the door and out
his back against 1t and scratched VI
and down and across, and as he
scratched he pursed up his mouth and
rolled his eyes. He seemed to he in
such agony that Mrs. Bowser rose up
and demanded:
"Now, then, for the lands sake, bu,
what ais your"
"Dr. Beesark was in-in the Office
today" he faltered he ceased t.
scratch.
And what If DR.. Beeswax was in
the Officer"
II told him about my lungs
"And what ais your lungs. please?'
"He sounded them and said | haf
better put on a plaster to prevent con
sumption. He had them with him, and
I let him put one on"
"Just like you. Nothing whatever
ails your lungs, and DIR. Beeswax is 6
faker. You paid him s., l suppose:"
mo. only three"
"Mr. Bowser, l hope that plaster will
draw your shoulders clear up to you,
ears! How could you be so silly:"
"Woman. don't talk this way to me-
he bluf1ed as he wriggled his shout
ders. "You may be aching for me tt
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-06-21

lronton; Senator Edgar T. Crawford,
merchant and Republican from Car
roll county; Representative George B.
Nye, physician and Democrat from
Pike county. living at Waverly; Rep
nesentative Andrew Clark Lowry, ply
stefan. Republican. from Lawrence
county. living at 1ronton; Representa-
tive J. Owens. merchant, Democrat,
from Stark county. and Andrew j.
Diegle of Sandusky. sergeant.at.arms
OF the senate. He Is a Democrat and
was formerly a hotel manager at Put.
Inlay. All gave bonds.
The penalty is drastic. the maximum
being five years in prison or a $500
fine. or both.
David r. Major. professor Of psy.
chology at the Ohio State university.
IL acting as foreman of the inquisito-
rial body.
Prospect Of a joint legislative in,
quiry into the bribery charges does
not seem imminent at this time. While
Governor Harmon is not opposed to a
legislative investigation, he desires it
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-06-21

tain woman who SENATOR ANDREWS.
is seen frequently about the state
house asserted that she was in the en-
ploy of the Liquor interests lobby" as
an 'entertainer" at parties given to
members OF the legislature.
Certain soIons who have taken part
in these little pleasure jaunts are said
to be in dire fear and trembling lest
their constituents at home learn how
they spend their leisure hours and in
fer that their duties as representatives
Of the people are but avocationai."
The habit among Legislators OF Dor
rowing money from omnipresent lobby,
lists with pockets stuffed with the
ready necessary is said to have been
common at Columbus.
Several measures have been men
toned in connection with the search
for alleged corruption. among them the
public utilities bill, the ! per cen tax
alton measure, bills to abandon por.
tons of canals. bills for ship canals,
the optometry bill and that requiring
examination of civil service mining Ell.
gineers.
The Oenouement.
The denouement in the bipartisan
alleged corruption and bribery cases
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-06-21
OHIO LEGISLATURE
lOR|M[R SCANDAL
Wine and Women We're
Employed as Well
as Money

grand jury and stories current in law
Offices interested in the investigation.
These lobbyists. 1t is stated. liked moth
ing better than to guide some solons
along the local primrose path Of dial.
lance and in return for money spent
by them in showing the lawmaker a
good time expected his influence and
his vote.
Midnight orgies at downtown cafes
and roadhouses on the outskirts of the
city figure in some of the testimony.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-06-21

miasmic mists of bribery rumors to
clear from its legislative halls. Now
that the Franklin county grand jury
has taken up the task Of applying pro-
phylactics to the infection spots seem
ingly exposed in Ohio's body legislative
by the investigative scalpel Of the mas.
ter detective surgeon. William ].
Burns, the people of the state are
thoroughly awakened to the fact that
something is rotten in Columbus.
They will demand. furthermore. that
definite proof or disproof of the charges
and not vanish into thin air or prove
entirely abortive, as inquiries in times
past have done.
At the outset the investigation was
somewhat nebulous and was generally
laughed at in Columbus and through
out the state. With the indictment
by the grand jury Of four state ena
tors on a charge Of soliciting brides.
Of three state representatives on the
same charge and the indictment Of
the sergeant-at-arms of the senate, &C.
cused of aiding. abetting and procur-
ing in the solicitation of a bride and
acting as a 'go-between." it has, how.
ever. ~crystallized into a tangible some.
thing that bids fair to exhibit a mush.
room growth.
No one not even the state senate,
which laughed the loudest at first. is
laughing at the inquiry now. The
county prosecutor, directing the prob
ing Of the grand jury, and Attorney
General Timothy Hogan, who was
called into action by a joint leg.
islative resolution. are at present the
busiest men in the state capital. With
the possible exception OF the men al
ready indicted.
Those Indicted.
The indictments returned were
against Senator Isaac Z. Huffman, a
lawyer and a Democrat from the
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-06-21

ty bath" to which the governor is said
to have constitutional aversion. Coun.
y Prosecuting Attorney e. 9. Turner
BE- also against this popular procedure.
although William J.. Burns is said to
have suggested that a few baths" be
given in the hope of procuring addi-
tional evidence.
How the Lobbyists Worked.
Many and devious were the wiles the
small army OF lobbyists that make Co.
lumbus their headquarters sought to
exercise over some legislators. accord
ing to the testimony given before the
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-06-21

deferred. he says,
until the d
jury has finished.
The governor IA
vors delay in com.
mencement of an
inquiry by til e
general assembly
for fear t h a t
e the accused
brought before a
friendly legisla-
tive committee
some might re-
ceive the much
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-06-21

"NIO U1uSU UV q
cafe by lobbyists working for the pas
sage of a bill that had passed the SEN
ate following reconsideration of a vote
by which the measure had been defeat
ed. The entertainment lasted until
daylight. although the scene of 1t
changed to a roadhouse in the country.
where the solons had a surfeit OF ev-
erything they desired.
The next day. when the services OF a
tailor were demanded, the story OF how
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-06-21

possession.
One joint affidavit signed by Nye
charged Bailey and Barry with pay
ing him 500 on April Is on the nine
hour bill. Harrison. Bailey and Barry
remained in Jail overnight and then
sprang their coup on May l. when
they announced that they were detec-
tives In the employ of the W. j. Burns
agency.
The Burns operatives have a YER
batim report Of the conversations be-
tween themselves and the legislators