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The Washington times., 1915-09-30

ANV DNBcucT6ttOU.
Last week received q letter from
a woman asking my medical permission
for the marriage Of her daughter with
a man OF some close degree OF kin
answered her by saying that the gray
headed theory forbidding SUCH marri-
ages was an exploded one. The fact
that so many cases can be cited where
such marriages have produced SUBJ
normal children is due to the fact that
such marriages and their result are fol-
lowed with more closeness of attention
than the usual marriage. The sub
normal is no more frequent among their
children than among the children of
other marriages." - -
According to Dr. Greenman, the tests
among the rats show definitely that
thereAs no indorsement by science Of the
laws forbiddina mayY iaee within cer-
tain close degrees Of blood relationship,
so long observed by the church and
state. Instead Of causing degeneration,
he states. their one danger might lie in
the fact OF their bringing the human
race to too high u point Of physical
efficiency.
The Washington times., 1915-09-30
Bay State Veterans On
Battlefield Excursion

Veterans of the First Massachusetts
Heavy Artillery left the city early today
for excursions to the battleftelds at
Fredericksburg and Spo1sylvania
Court House.
The veterans left the Union Station in
twos- and threes. accompanied IN 90
majority Of instances by wives. children,
grandchildren. or other relatives Tho
excursionists will return TO Washington
late today or early tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1915-09-30
ROCKVILLE.

The town KensinSton is made defend
ant IN two suits for damages fled
in the circuit court here by Mrs. Sarah
d. Walter and her husband. Robert B.
Walter, OF Remington. each claiming
so OoO Mr.. walter alleges that she ia
permanenfly injured by catching her
foot in a vine which had been allowed
to grow across q sidewalk. MIR. Walter
sues for loss Of the services Of his wife
and for incident expenditures Both
plaintiffs are represented by Attorney
Alexander Kilgour. OF Rockville.
The Washington times., 1915-09-30

where Dr. Bobo. the deposed President
OF Haiti. ls active. There are other
Haitian agitators In that ncighborhood.
The government says that there are no
grounds for alarm
The Washington times., 1915-09-30

The MONTGOMERY County Foxhunters
Association has arranged open field
trials near Rockville for October % and
30 in connection with q bench show.
The Washington times., 1915-09-30
Naval Militia Hosts.

Members Of the District Of Columbia
Naval Militia will be hosts at a ball
to he held in their Water Street Ar
mory tonight .,.
The Washington times., 1915-09-30

George B. Curtis. of Brookeville. has
hled suit In the circuit court for an
absolute divorce from Mrs. Mabel Cur
tis. OF Rockville.
The Washington times., 1915-09-30

The Rev. Samuel r. White offciated
at the marriage yesterday OF Miss
Pauline Dev!ne. OF Germantown. to Ner-
non G.. Bennett. OF Gaithersburg.
The Washington times., 1915-09-30
SAFE FOR KIN TO WE'D,
SCIENTISTS DECLARE
Eminent Physicians Deny Con.
sanguinity Marriages Cause
Degeneracy.

BALTIMORE. Sept 3o.-No longer VIII
a man be obliged to abstain from mar
riage with his cousin or his aunt. II the
little blind god is 90 blind as to make
one of these rela ti6ns the object OF his
devotion. At least he will not have to
abstain by reason OF objections raised
by medical men. The han on consan-
guinity marriages has been lifted by
men OF prominence In the medical
world. among them Dr. Adolf Meyer,
head Of the Phipps Psychiatric 1nsti-
tute: DR.. Winford II. Smith. superin-
tendent Of Johns Hopkins Hospital. and
DR.. NJ. J. Greenman, director OF the
Wistar Institute OF the University of
Pennsylvania.
"Tf two persons Of kin. providing that
they come Of good healthy stock. desire
to marry, there IL no medical reason
why they should not" said DR.. Meyer.
"As far as I know. there has been no
experimentation OF the subject here at
Hopkins. but there has been elsewhere
and It Is the general medical belief that
persons Of close relationship can marry
without disaster. or course, X they
come OF unhealthy stock II Is a different
ma tier" -
Tried It Out On Rats.
Both DIR. Meyer and DR.. Smith were
approached on the subject when DR.
Greenman, Of the Wistar Institute. was
quoted In a Philadelphia paper as de.
sanguinity marriages Is An old one to
that institute for the last four years had
showed definitely that the interma rriage
OF aunt and nephew. cousins and other
close relations. produced a finer type ir
the twentieth generation than did mar.
riage among rats whose family rela.
tions were remote.
The question OF the safety OF con,
sanguinty marriages Is An old one tc
Dr. smith. who receives SO many In.
uuiries on the subject from anxious per
sons all over the country that he d.
clares that he often feels like a Laurs
Jean Libbev or Beatrice Fairfax. giving
advice to the lovelOrn. Young lovers
who feel themselves debarred from
matrimony on account OF their relation
ship. frequently write. and when It |.
not the young people themselves 1t 1,
The Washington times., 1915-09-30

ZACH Uneeda Biscuit is
II just like every other
Uneeda Biscuit-perfect as
soda crackers can be made.
Fresh from oven, they come
to you in a protecting pack
age with all their crisp good
ness intact.
The Washington times., 1915-09-30

The question as to whether the mayor
and common council will be enjoined
from consummatins a contract entered
into with a Connecticut lSell Company
for the purchase Of fire-alarm bell
will be argued in the circuit court at
Upper Marlboro tomorrow. The Citi-
zens' Association Is seeking to prevent
the mayor and council from paying the
money out on the ground that the con-
tract Is illegal. ]. Frank Lillard and
Frank NJ. Stephen represent the associa-
tion. and Vincent A. Sheehy the town.
The Washington times., 1915-09-30
VETERAN R|VERMAN
DIES AT ALEXANDRIA
John B. Padgett Passes Away
After Short IIIness-Park
Deeds on Record.

ALEXANDRIA. Sent. cO.--John b.
Padgett, for a number Of years super
intendent Of the Alexandria and WASH
ington ferry line. and a wen known
riverman, died at his home. 214 North
Alfred street, a t. o'clock this morning
Mr.. Padgett had only been Ill for
few days He was son Of the late
John w. Padgett. ana uecume con-
nected with the old ferry line between
here and the Capital nearly half a, CEN
tury ago He was at first agent and
afterward became superintendent. Later
he was freight agent Of the Washing
ton-virsinia Frilway Company. About
Ave years ago he was badly injured on.
Thirteen-and-a-hal street. Washington.
when a sign was blown down on him
during a heavy wind storm,
Mr. Padgett was seventy years old.
He is survived by a wife and one
daughter. Mrs. Benedict wheatley. He
was member Of Andrew jackson
Lodge. No. 12o A.. F. and A. NJ: Mt
Vernon Chapter. r. A. NJ: Old Do.
minion Commandery. knights Templar.
and Acca Temple Of the Mystic Shrine.
Arrangements for the funeral have not
been completed. ...
Members Of the four Odd Fellows
organiIations in Alexandria and Of Os-
ceola Tribe OF Red Men will attend
the funeral Of George H. Hinken. which
Will take place tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock from his residence. 1011 Queen
street. SERVICES at the house will be
pastor OF Washington Street Methodist
Church South.
The funeral of George F. Keegan
toh 49, Sl0-
ESQ o'clock from st. Mary's Catholic
Church.
Funeral services for Mrs. J. W. Tay-
lor took place this afternoon from her
home. at Fairfax Courthouse.
The following deeds from the Wash
ington Monument Association for lots
in George Washington Park. have been
the corporation court: To william H.
Luckett, lot 16. block /: to John W.
Leadbeatcr. lot 46. in block. I: Edward
.. Leadbeater. lot IS. in block 1: James
H. and Harriet Reid. lots p. %. and -.
block s. Also a deed from l.. Shum man
e. Son to T. J. Fanron for lot 26 In
Alderman James M Hill. who has
been. Ill at the Providence Hospital.
Washington, for several weeks. was
sufficiently improved to be able to re-
turn to his home in this city today.
Funeral services for David Agnew
Greenlees. who lived near Mt. Veraon.
were held this afternoon from Oak Hill
Cemetery Chapel. Washington.
The Alexandra Automobile Club Is
arranging to have club rooms In the
building now being erected by the Gen.
tr1i Automobile Company. Visiting
motorists will be invited to make II
their headquarters while n Alexandria.
The Washington times., 1915-09-30
Funeral services for Mrs. J. W. Tay-
lor took place this afternoon from her
home. at Fairfax Courthouse.

Alderman James M Hill who has
been Ill at the Providence Hospital.
Washington, for several weeks. was
sufficiently improved to be able to re-
turn to his home in this city today.
The Washington times., 1915-09-30
No Degeneration.

vice.
The Washington times., 1915-09-30
HYATTSVIL.LE.

The Sunday school Of the First Baptist
Church will open its fifth annual flower
and art show tonight. Those in charge
are: Prof. J. B. s. Norton. chairman: /:
c. F. Glass. secretary: William F.
Pierce. treasurer: Prof. W. B. Ballard,
dahlais; Mrs. II. E. Davis. other fiow-
ers; c. F. Glass. vegetables and fruits; !;
e. NJ. Petit. fine arts: Mrs. C:-F. Glass.
hot sehold art.
The Washington times., 1915-09-30

Oriole Lodge, No. II, I. o. o. F., will
begin its fall work tonight.
The Washington times., 1915-09-30

Funeral services for David Agnew
Greenlees. who lived near Mt. Veraon.
were held this afternoon from Oak Hill
Cemetery Chapel. Washington.
The Washington times., 1915-09-30

The funeral Of George F. Keegan
will take place tomorrow morning at
ESQ o'clock from st. Mary's Catholic
Church.
The Washington times., 1915-09-30

The Rough Ashlers." local minstrel
troop will hold an entertainment to-
morrow night in the Masonic Hail. the
proceeds of which will be for the benefit
Of the building fund of the First Pres
byterian Church.
The Washington times., 1915-09-30

The Alexandra Automobile Club Is
arranging to have club rooms In the
building now being erected by the Cen
trai Automobile Company Visiting
motorists will be invited to make It
their headquarters while n Alexandria.
The Washington times., 1915-09-30
Qysterettes

ars made 70 improve stews, soups
and salads, but try these appetis-
ng little crackers alone Il you
would know how good IN oyster
cracker can b. You1l lits them
either way.
The Washington times., 1915-09-30

Mr.. and Mrs c. A. Smith have re-
turned after a visit with relatives In
New York State.
The Washington times., 1915-09-30

Mr. ana Mrs. u. A. STnltn nave re-
turned after visit with relatives in
New York State.
The Independence Bell Chapter Of
tho Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton, has been formed in Riv.rdaie. with
the following officers: Henry Church
III Cook, regent; Mrs. George A.
Arms. first vice regent: Mrs. Claude z.
Miller. second vice regent; Mrs. M. B.
Bowden. recording secretary; Miss M.
f. Mayer. corresponding secretary /;
Miss Wilmuth Gary, treasurer: DR..
Helen L. Perkins, registrar; Mrs. Helen
Nelson DOGGY, historian.
The first public meeting Of the Wom-
ans Single Tax Club. of the District
Of Columbia. for the season of 1S1S-l6
will be held in the Riverdale town hall
Monday evening. The meeting will be
addressed by Miss Mary Z. Brennan. of
Washington State, and Arthur p. Davis,
director Of the United States Reclama-
tion Service.
Mrs. Jessie L. Lane entertained in
honor of Mrs. Fred Mckee. who will
spend the winter in Arizona and Cali
fornia. Those present we're Mrs. o.
Klinger. Mrs. John Holiingsworth. Mrs.
Frank r. Barclay. Mrs. r. A. Bennett.
Mrs. c. E Temple. Miss Nan Smith.
Mrs. Morris Kaufman. Mrs. c" f.
Steinmeyer, Mrs. Mckee. Mrs. Lane,
and Miss Louise Frestele.
Newark post., 1915-12-15
FOR SALE QUICK

Valuable River Farm of lis acres over
looking the Elk and Bohemia Rivers
where the view is picturesque America. -
Large brick mansion, 13 rooms and two
baths, Steamboat and lighting plant. Tel
ephone in house. Also room frame
dwelling with bath, and 6 room frame
dwelling. All necessary outbuildings. Is
acres valuable timber, would make beau
tifu park. Plenty of fruit. Good land.
This farm lays just across the Bohemia
River from the English farm now owned
by Mr.. Stanley Frazer of Newark, DEL,
and is one of the most beautiful sites
along the Maryland waters. For a quick
sale 1 will take 100000 for this val.
liable property. The mansion house is
said to have cost this amount Come to
see me and I will take you to see it.
E. H. BECK,
MiddletOwn, Del.
Newark post., 1915-12-15
will blow the building up, than
some local crank. Don't take the
world so serious.
STATE GRANGE,
IN SESSION
Continued from page y
Summer School

Removed from the stigma of
self interest, our summer schools
are becoming more popular and
are attracting those from other
S tes, and under the new
school law, passed by the last gen.
eral assembly, we hope to see high
schools within the reach of every
boy and girl in the State; in fact,
several districts have already
voted decidedly on this course by
an almost unanimous vote.
Delaware College has been
wonderfully favored the past sea-
son in gifts of buildings, land and
cash, amounting to nearly three
quarters of million of dollars.
This will be wonderful help just
at the present time. Though the
donor or donors requested their
names withheld, they should know
that the gift is duly appreciated
by all good citizens.
Newark post., 1915-12-15
CHRISTMAS MEANS COMMUNITY

Contrary to the spirit of the
season, there seems to be consider
able discussion over the commun-
ity Christmas Tree. This is, we
are convinced, due entirely to
misunderstanding. AS mentioned
in another column, it is not official
ly the event of any one institution
or organization. Presbyterian,
Methodist, Catholic, Episcopal
ian-it represents no single one.
Lodge, Firemen, New Century
Club, Card Club? No, none of
these. 1t is all these and more
it is the Community. To be fos-
tered by anyone of these tends to-
ward appearance of charity. And
with Christmas, Charity has moth
ing to do.
For Christmas and the Com
munity what happier idea can you
conceive. So far as we know no in
stitution or organization has made
any contribution toward making
the event possible. Personally, we
hope none will. Sentiment, which
may be excused at this season,
prompts that contributions be
made individually. Old Kris is
adverse to publicity and credit for
good deeds. He belongs to neith-
er club nor party. We wager, if
we could get him to express him.
self he would say:
81 represent the Community. So
will our tree"
Newark post., 1915-12-15
Our Advertisers

We wish to call attention to our
advertisers. Locally, Newark is
better equipped to furnish the
needs of this community than ever
before. During the past year,
Main street has assumed a real
mercantile air. The window dis
plays, creating so much favorable
comment, tell only a small part of
the story. Personal inspection
prompts us to commend our ad-
vertisers to our readers.
Several years ago we started a
slogan "If you can't get it in New
ark, buy in Wilmington" This
idea is gradually getting hold of
the people. The package deliver
les from Philadelphia are doomed
to go. With shocking exceptions
you can get what you want in Will
mington. The qualities are equal
to the Chestnut street fads and at
prices much more reasonable. Our
Wilmington Advertisers are lead
erS and we can commend them to
your attention. Our advertising
material is edited the same as any
other department. We have just
recently refused space in our pub
lication that would necessitate a
supplement to our regular run
every week.
Newark post., 1915-12-15
OBSERVATIONS

Good morning." said a stranger
to us some mornings ago as we
walked up to the new plant. Com
ments on the weather led to a dis
cussion of the building. Assuming
somewhat superior air, our
stranger asked, "Will you tell me
what this is?" Scenting something
interesting, we casually replied,
"A printing plant, l believe" With
that he proceeded, "Oh, that man
Johnson, do you know him."
Slightly, at times" we said. That
set the pace. 81 don't know him,
but have read some of his TRADES
and l know several people in New
ark who do know him. They tell
me that he doesn't know half the
time whether he is going or COM
ing. Mr.. - (you know him, no
doubt)"; we nodded; "Well, he
says that the man is a perfect nui-
sance. Now this thing here, the
idea of this for a printing plant.
/ The location, and this freak build
ing, why it shows the man is off.
understand he uses sweat shop
methods, simply drives his men.
shall watch this escapade started
here" And so shall we.
An Italian, working as stone.
mason, is an artist. Yes, you laugh
But he lays stone, whistles Italian
operas, talks of architecture as
frozen music" loves an arch, is
inspired by square. Just stone
mason! In the old country stone
mason means something. Talking
of buildings in Firenza, Venetzia
Napoli, he casually inquired if We
went to opera. Our friend has {
season ticket at Philadelphia-anc
we call ourselves cultured! This
man, why he's only stone mason
Yet he knows his San Pietro
Doges, Pisa, has seen Cologne
Notre Dame, and easily stumps u!
Newark post., 1915-12-15
ESTATE OF RICHARD BOULDEN

ESTATE OF RICHARD BOULDEN
DECEASED:
Estate of Richard Boulden, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that Letters Tes-
tamentary upon the Estate of Richard
Boulder, late of White Clay Creek Hun
dred, deceased, were duly granted unto
Samuel M. Donnell, on the 18th day of
November, A. D. 1915 and all persons
indebted to the said deceased are re-
quested to make payment to the Execu-
tor without delay, and all persons hav-
ing demands against the deceased are re-
quired to exhibit and present the same
duly probated to the said Executor on or
before the 18th day of November A. D.
1916, or abide by the law in this behalf.
CHARLES B. EVANS, Attorneyat. Law,
Wilmington, Del.
SAMUEL M. DONNELL, Executor.
Newark post., 1915-12-15
Don't Be So Serious

For the benefit of the elect, cur
ious, ignorant, cranks, ct al, let us
explain the presence of the two
flags flying at the top Of the new
printing plant.
For the college professors who
did not know whether it was
the flag of a nation or our per-
sonal colors, let us say it is the
national colors of Italy-not of
France as wagered on.
The significance of the Flags is
simply this-an Italian working on
the building asked permission to
fly his old flag, asking, let me as
sure you, for the Stars and Stripes
at the same time. And we said
Eyes" Why shouldn't we? 1t
has no political significance nor
does it express any opinion on in
ternational complications. No flag
of any nation will be refused. The
storm on Monday prevented the
flying of the Irish colors, in honor
of another honest workman, loyal
to America but still, thank God,
a lover of the "ould sod" French
Swiss, Holland, or German flags,
so long as they represent the best
in those nations, are welcome.
The flags floating are no violent
violation" of neutrality as locally
expressed,-no, not nearly so vio-
lent as the Presidents Message to
Congress.
They, in no sense, express our
opinion on the war. If such was
our intention, we would haul down
every flag in the Wharf.-The Allies
with just the same force as the
German. To our mind those .
armies, drenching Europe with
blood, i'll represents the ideals Of
their flag. But enough. Suffice
to say to our friends and off-keyed
citizens, in response to repeated
warnings, that we are no more
afraid that some European crank
Newark post., 1915-12-15

Miss Mary E. Rich, professor of
Education at the Women's Col
lege, addressed the community
December 3. Her talk on "The
Value of the Parent Teachers As
sociation" met with an enthusias-
tic response.
Newark post., 1915-12-15
TRUSTEES SALE OF REAL
ESTATE

TRUSTEES SALE OF REAL
ESTATE
By virtue Of an Order of the Orphans
Court of the State of Delaware in and for
New Castle county, made on the Tenth
day of November, A. d. 1915, will be ex-
posed to sale at Public Vendue,
On SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18th, 1915
at 10 clock A. M.
Al the County Court House, in the City
Of Wilmington, the following described
Real Estate, late of John Soreth, de-
ceased, to-wit:
All that certain farm or tract of land,
with stone and frame house, frame
barn, chicken house, shed and other build
ings thereon erected, situated in Pencader
Hundred, New Castel County, Delaware,
along the Christiana and Elkton Turn
pike Road between Cooch g Bridge and
Elkton, containing ffty-one acres and
sixty-two perches of land, more or less.
Attendance will be given and terms
made known by,
EDWARD W. ooocH, Trustee
Attest:
FRANK P. EWING, Clerk O. G.
Wilmington, Delaware,
November 10, 1915.
Newark post., 1915-12-15

in History, Paintings, Architecture
and Music-why he lays stone to
music. In that old stone tower, a
man who loves his work, has, we
hope, left some of the music of his
soul.
A stone mason can be an artist.
Newark post., 1915-12-15
PUBLIC SALE.

Horses, cattle, farming imple-
ments etc ., at farm 4 mile east
Columbia School House. = mile
south of Dayett's mill.
Frank Day
w. S. Armstrong
AuCtioneer
Newark post., 1915-12-15
MISCELLANEOUS

LOST-A large leather wallet
with name George w. Green in
scribed in gold, containing large
sum of money, checks, receipts and
other papers which clearly identi-
fies the owner, was left in Recita-
tion Hall on Dec. End.
No questions asked and $25 re-
ward to finder or one giving in
formation at
Newark Post.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-08-13
AeropIanes In Warfare.

Without the aeroplane in its numer
Gus forms the present war would have
been waged on utterly different lines
at almost every point. Either the
trench warfare would have been in.
definitely prolonged or there would
have been an ever recurrent number
Of surprise attacks, with alternate sue
cess and defeats, and a ceaseless shift
ing OF the balance Of advantage. and
when so many millions Of troops were
engaged, over fronts Of unprecedented
lengths, heaven alone knows how the
commanders in chief would have con
trolled their forces or directed their
tactics. In any future war no country
will take the field without regarding
its fourth arm" as It's most precious
and Indispensable factor.-Charles l.
Preston in Scribners.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-08-13
Japanese Bandaqes.

The triangle bandage first introduced
by the Japanese during the Russo-Jap.
anese war is now being widely used in
the European war. 1t has been found
that bandages Of this type are suitable
for binding up wounds in any part OF
the body and that one can be carried
by each soldier without Inconvenience.
The Germans improved it by printing
ON the bandage itself, in sterilized ink,
various figures showing how it Is to be
applied. The British war office then
adopted the idea. and every British sol
dier now carries one OF the printed
bandages in n special pocket of his
tunic. This Dandage is often applied
without assistance by the wounded sol
dier.-Popular Mechanics.