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The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-03-12

than he himself had and he was much
pleased. The adage reads: Necessity is the
mother of invention" but in his case THAT tired
feelng was the mother Of the scarecrow."
Every theatergoerr remembers the Wizard of o."
since nicknamed the "Gizard of Was" George Stone.
an old-time athlete of marked ability, capered about
as the scarecrow in that musical comedy and his
movements weret ofthe silent buffer" Stone
is double-Jointed,a and inhis part resembled a scare
crow so much thatthe first part Of the play, in which
he stands immovable and limp for a period of IS
minutes, 1t was often thought that he was a piece
OF scenery, adjusted by the property man."
Stone was the first imitator of the scarecrow
and that show embodied the only character which
ever tried to look like the minion of the cornfeld.
He was SO timber that his twice-a-day stunt was
to fall down a staircase on his face, which he
did regularly, without denting the stairs.
Cal Holland, former Chicagoan, but to-day a
prosperous farmer, located three miles from Ben
ton Harbor, Mich, is the one and only, first and
original scarecrow expert. His farm Is a veritable
scarecrow convention. They stare at you from
the front yard, from back of the chicken run, from
the back door of the farmhouse and the fields
are dotted with them.
And Mr.. Hollands scarecrows are some scare
crows. He has boy scarecrows, men scarecrows,
girl and women scarecrowesses, the latter being
equipped with photographic apparatus to make
them realistic. He is now working on a dog
scarecrow. which, when complete, will make the
tails between their legs and trace their steps
thither.
OF local color in Mr., Hollands scarecrows, there
is no end. Imagine one equipped with a neatly
ironed pocket handkerchief, cigar stub In the
place generally supposed to contain its physiogno.
my, q hat set rakishly on the left side OF its head,
Mr.. Hollands WORKOUT trousers neatly creased
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-03-12
FIRST USED BY CHILDREN.
Older Members Of Family Slow to
Adopt the Table Napkin.

C~uriously enough. the table napkin,
now deemed almost Indispensable, was
first used only by children, and was
adopted by elder members of the
family only about the middle of the
fifteenth century. In etiquette books
of an earlier date than this, among
other sag pieces of advice for chill
dren, are instructions about wiping
their fingers and lips with their nap
kins.
1t seems that the tablecloth was
long enough to reach the floor, and
served the grown people in place OF
napkins. When they did begin to
use napkins, they placed them first on
the shoulder, then on the left arm, and
finally tied them about the neck. A
French writer, who evidently was con-
s~ervative and did not welcome the
napkin kindly, records with scorn:
The napkin is placed under the
chin and fastened in the back, as IL
n was going to be shaved. A person
told me that he wore his that way
that he might not soil his beautiful
frills."
1t was a difficult matter to tie the
two corners in the back, and it Is said
that thence originated our expression
for straitened circumstances: Hard to
make both ends meet" This custom
led to the habit shown by walters
of carrying a napkin across the left
arm.
Napkins became popular in France
sooner than in England. At one time
it was customary at great French din.
ners to change the napkins at every
course, to perfume them with rose
water, and to have them folded a
different way for every guest.
About 1850 Pierre David published
a "Maistre d'hostel," which teaches
how to wait on patrons properly, and
how to fold all kinds Of table napkins
In all kinds of fancy shapes.
The shapes were: Square; twisted;
folded in bands; in the forms of
double and twisted shells; single shell;
double melon; single melon, cock, hen
and chickens; pigeon in a basket;
partridge; pheasant; two capons in
a pie; hare; two rabbits; sucking pig;
dog with a collar; pike; carp; tur
bot; inter; turkey; tortoise; the holy
cross; and the Lorraine cross."-The
Sunday Magazine.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-03-12
THE
LIVE STOCK,

NATIONAL STOCK YARDS, ILL.
Cattle Good to choice steers.
5.25Qs.7O; fair to medium steeds. 1000
5,15; good to choice heifers. 4.75@6.00;
fair to medium, 3.00@4.50; good to choice
cdws, 4,25@5.O0 fair to medium cows.
2,75@4.00; Gamers and cutters. l.26@3,o0;
calves, S.oo@S.oo; bulls. 2.6o@46o. Hogs
and packers, 5.75@6.45; lights, 5.s5@6.4o;
pigs, 4.25@5.75. Sheep Lambs and
yearlings. 5.oo@7.5o; muttons, 4o0Q5.26;
CHICAGO, = Cattle - Prime beeves.
$50 a 7.25; poor to medium, 40 q
5.65; stockers and feeders. S.50@5.50;
COWS and heifers, 3:40@5.7o; Gamers,
Lights. 6.10@6.45: rough. 6.l5dp6.30; mix
ed, S.35@6.50; pigs, 6.10@6.O0. Sheep
Native, lambs, 3.So@6;76i native SHEEP
! native steers, 475@e.so; southern steers
4.4o@6.25; southern cows. S.25@5 90; ma
tive. cows ana heifers 2d59s.Oo; stooek.
4.75; calves. 4,Oo@7.5O; western -steerss,
4.6OQe.4O; western cows. s.e5@5.25 Hogs
6.2o@6.45; lights, 5.so@630; pigs. 1900
7,oO@7.5o; range wethers. 4.25@7.0es fed
ewes. 3.0oG5.s5,
sr GRAIN. w,o.. /.
red. i,ss; IN No. las: NO wnfa1 ii aNsGi /;
No. 4. 1.ob@1,I0. Corn-No 2. 66Ia
No. 3. GO; No. !, Co. No. 2 white. 68DesM
No. 81. 67@67h; No, 4. S.; No, 2 yellow
s6M @67; No. 3, 6s. Oats--No. q. 65M; No
No. 3, e42 @bbM; No. 4, 54@55,
CHICAGO. Wheat No.
red. l.2IhQLS6M; No, s. 1.1s1l. 90; No
hard, l.l4A@L1sM;. No. s.1.1o@LuA
ssSs54; No, 4 ss2saN Nss 3 81 yellow
%sfffn NJ I s41z wnis0' 0en' No' = 2
! KSn assSise. f 81: ]. s.yyl nsSt NJ. n
i 15ss Z. Ne MS' Il . hsrs' iee9 gaiI.. MI !
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-03-12

because of the fact that
his grandson Is now
holder Of a high Office
at Portland, Me-, dis
covered that the crows
flew away at the sight
of him and he soon
grew tired of his work.
So he rugged up a crude
imitation of a twentieth
century scarecrow and
put the invention to
work. Then he spent
his days snoozing I'M
der a tree in the apple
orchard, his employer
believing him still on
duty at the feeding
ground of the crows.
Since that time his idea
has been greatly i'm
proved, but then it was
the pinnacle of Yankee
ingenuity.
He tied two sticks
crosswise and simply
rested his tattered coat
over the device. This
scared the crows worse
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-03-12

that this sort of a guardian OF h
fields so little resembles the farmer
at work that the crows and
other enemies Of the agricul-
turist would perchance pluck the
flower from his buttonhole, but the
expert argues that the more uncom
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-03-12
Action Of the MAGNETIC Needle.

The magnetic needle comes to rest pointing
north and south because the earth acts as II It
were a great magnet. A compass needle would
come to rest pointing l~engthwlse OF "a bar magnet
placed under the compass needle, Just as 1T does
under the influence Of the earth. For this reason
we think Of the earth as ereax magnet. The north
pole and the north star have no influence over the
compass needle,
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-03-12
Truthful Bessie.

There had been a lovers quarrel
and it was his first visit in two weeks.
II guess you know there was a dif.
ference between your sister and my.
self" he ventured, trying to pump the
little sister.
Eyes, indeed" responded the latter
without hesitation.
"Well-er-do you think Clara will
make up when she comes down."
Little Bessie leaned over nearer and
whispered:
"She ought to, Mr.. Bilkins. She ID
upstairs making up now"
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-03-12

my friends what it has done for me-"
Mrs. e. HANSON, 304 East Long St.,
Columbus, Ohio.
Another Woman Helped.
Graniteville, VT. 81 was passing
throughthe Change of Life and suffered
from nervousness and other annoying
symptoms. Lydia L. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound restored myhealthand
strength, and proved worth mountains
of gold to me. For the sake of other
suffering women I am willing you
should publish my letter. Mrs.
CHARLES BARCLAY, RID, Granite
vile, VT.
Women who are passing through this
critical period or who are suffering
from any of those distressing ills Pc
culiar to their sex should not lose sight
of the fact that for thirty years Lydia
E. PinKham's Vegetable Compound,
which is made from roots and herbs,
has been the standard remedy for
female ills. In almost every commu-
nifty you will find women who have
been restored to health by Lydia Z.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-03-12
Catfish.

Miss Watson-Did Mr.. Sark say to
you as I entered the drawing-room last
night, Clara: is that the beautiful
Miss Watson?"
Clara-Yes, dear, with the accent on
the that"
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-03-12
A Eriaht.

where Is my Merry Widow
hat?" she asked.
ooh, I threw it at a cat last night"
Threw 1t at a cat?"
Eyes, / wanted to brighten the catt"
-Yonkers Statesman.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-03-12

ciinations likewise, is doomed, it is declared.
Charged barbed wire fences, shotguns and special prep
arations of poison-the modern antidote for dumb sinners
Save come into being to such an extent that the scarecrow
Mas passed the period of use fulness in many sections.
Professional iokers and farmers who employ electricity in
WuyurzzyNWhErW
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-03-12

the agriculturist and
the venerable scarecrow
reached the parting Of
the ways?
Men who claim to
know say they have. The
farmers silent bluff
against birds of the air
which prey upon vege-
tnhln Efn md hnactc AZ IL
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-03-12

pound q + q
change of life. My
doctor told me it
was good, and since
taking it 1 feel so
much better that I
can do all my work
again. L thin k
Lydia E. Pinkham's
V egetab le Com
pound a fine remedy
for all woman's
troubles, and L
|nauar fornat 20 @o1I
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-03-12
HER
PHYSICIAN
ADVISED
Taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Columbus, Ohio. -"I have taken
Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-06-10
THAT REMAIN
Are Appreciated by Johnson City
People.

Thousands who suffer from backache
and kidney complaint have tried one
remedy after another, finding only tenn
porary benefit, This is discouragng,
but there is one special kidney medicine
that cures permanently and there is
plenty of proof right here in Johnson
City.
Here is the testimony of one who used
Doan's Kidney pills years ago, and now
states that the cure was lasting,
Joseph Archer, living at 1877 King ST., g,
Johnson City, Tenn, says: For some
time | was laid up as the result Of kid
ney complaint | suffered from pains
across my back and loins so acute at
times that | could not sleep at night,
When l attempted to stoop or lift, sharp
twinges would pass through my loins
and cause me great misery. There was
also a kidney weakness that was espec-
tally annoying during the night. The
secretions were highly colored, and con-
tanned sediment. finally saw Doan'S
Kidney Pills advertised and procured a
box at the Patton Drug co. | received
complete cure after using them short
time and have not had u sign of the
trouble SINCE
For sale by all dealers. Price 50cents.
er-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's- anC
take no other.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-06-10

Rent is the landlords graft.
1t is the easy money that en-
ables him to build up fortunes,
and become a leading citizen at
your expense. 1t ia astonishing
how, many otherwise up to date
intelligent people continues con-
tributing their good money to
landlords, and receive absolute
ly nothing in return.
Free yourseH-get you a
home while such favorable
terms are afforded. 10 percent
cash and $500 a month makes
you your own landlord.
Act to day. Davis West
Park Addition.
John L. Davis, owner.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-06-10
A Thrilling Rescue.

How BertR Lean, Of Cheny, Wash, was
saved from frighful death is a stey to
thrill the world. IA hard cold. +" he writes,
brought on a desperate lung trouble that
baffled an expert doctor here. Then ! paid
$Io to. SIS visit to lung specialist in
Spokane, who did not help me, Then
went to California, but without benefit Al
last | used Dr. Kings New Discovery
which completely curedme and now am as
well as ever" For lung trouble, bronchitis
coughs and colds, asthma, Group and
whooping cough its supreme. soc and ST.
Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by H. c
Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-06-10

"Your husband says that when he is
angry he always counts ten before he
speaks, saidone woman. eyes, ans
wered the other, Il wish he'd stop it.
Since he got dyspepsia, home seems
nothing but a class in arithmetic. -
Tit. Bits.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-06-10
Women Who Are EnvIed.

Those attractive women who are lovely in
face, form and temper are the envy of many,
who might be like them. A weak, siekly
woman will be nervous and irritable. Con-
stipation or kidney poisons show in pimples
blotches, skin eruptions and wietched
complexion. For all such, Electric Bitters
work wonders. They regulate stomach,
liver and kidneys, purify the blood; give
strong nerves. bright eyes, pure breath
smooth. velvety skin, lovely complexion
Many charming women owe theii health
and beauty to them. soc at H. c. Miller's
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-06-10
TrOnhlq Makers Ousted.

When a sufferer from stomach trouble
takes DIR, Kings New Life Pills he's
mighty glad to see his dyspepsia and ndi-
gestion fly, but more-he's tickled over his
new, fine appetite, strong nerves healthy
vigor, all because stomach, liver and kid
neys now work right. zsc at H. c. Miller's
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-06-10

It's impossible for me to dress on
$1,000 year.
Well, my love, you must wear less
Don't be silly! You know perfectly
well that the less wear the more it
costs. Judge.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-06-10

elbow do you propose to use your
freedom?" "Well," replied the Cuban
thoughdully, 81 haven't felt at liberty
to start a revolution for some time.
Probably do something in that line.
Freedom's great, isn't it?"-Philadsl-
phia Ledger.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-06-10

81 have here some vagrant verses. !"
"All vagrant verse gets 30 days in q
pigeon-hole. " declared the stern editor.
"That is, unless you can produc your
topic license. " Washington Herald.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-06-10

Any skin itching is "a temper-tester. The
more you scratch the verse it tches. Doan's
Ointment cures piles, eczema any skin
itching AT all drag stores.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-06-10

Why was your wedding postponed?
My finance and his best man overate
themselves-or something like that
at his bachelor dinner. - Cleveland
Leader.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-06-10

Hubby-What! Another new dress?
Wifey-Well, don't be so cross. |
bought it with my own money.
Hubby-Your own? Where did you
get il from?
Wifey--I sold your fur coat.--Phila-
delphia Inquirer.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-06-10

whats your husbands attitude on
the liquor question:" "Recumbenl.
Lies every time he gets home from
spree. Boston Transcript.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-06-10

A specific for pain-Dr. Thomas Electric
OIL strongest, cheapest liniment ever de-
vised. A household remedy in America for
Is yeas.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-06-10

There's lot in modern science, Sure's
you're born. Did You ever try deep
breathing For corn?
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-06-10

what nice little children! Did your
mamma promice to give you something
If you were good?'
"No'm, if we were bad Houston
nOet
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-06-10

Dyspepsia is our national aiIment. Bur
dock Blood Btters is the national cure for
it. 1t strengthens stomach membranes,
promotes flow of digestive juices, puri6es
the blood, builds you up.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-06-10

Have ysu used DR.. Fahrney's Teething
Syrup? 1t Is the whole thing Babies like
it. Cures all stomach troubles. mi
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-06-10

They used to say was man with
future
And now?
Now they refer to me as a man with
past. Wish l could have a present
once.-Ueveland Leader.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-06-10
The Southern Railway
IS the Greatest Highway of
Travel to all Points West
S--DAILY TRAINs-3

n. B. The following schedule fig
ures published only as information and
u
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-08
CAPTURE OF SOLDIERS
MAY REOPEN BREACH
Austrian Troops Taken on Servian
island and Protest is Sent to
BELGRADE

BELGRADE. July S.-Through the
condition OF suppressed excitement
which characterizes the Servian court,
il gradually became known today thai
grave fears are entertained lest the
capture of 250 Austrian soldiers on u
Servian island in the river Drina yes
terday may lead to a revival OF the
AuStrian-Servian troubles.
1t develops that the fainting Il.
which caused King Peter to fall from
his horse while riding in the Top
schilder park yesterday followed i'm
meaiately the arrival Of courier
with news OF the Austrian in Servian
territory. ii is believed that King
Peter believed the incident signalized
the renewal OF Austrian aggression
which would endanger his throne and
his life.
Although he has practically recov-
cred from the Seizure. King Peter to-
day is half craZed with anxiety over
the outcome OF the affair. A formal
protest has been forwarded to Vienna
and il is understood in answer the
Austrian government has protested
against the arrest OF the soldiers.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-08
PINKERTON WORKS FOR
AGED CONVICT'S RELEASE
Detective Asks That ASK Mckenzie,
Serving Life Term, Be Pardoned
in His Care.

JACKSON, Mich, July S--Wm.
Pinkerron, head of the Pinkertop dc
tective agency. is endeavoring To Sc
cure the reiease from prison of Alex
ander Mckenzie. 81 years old. who
was sentenced from Grand Rapids ~
years ago 10 life term FOR murder.
Nc kenzie has ATTEMPTED suicide twice
and is worrying himself TO death.
Pinkertons interest in Mckenzie is
due 10 the fact that MCKenzie's ia
Their and Pinkerton's father were Sc
cret service men and served together
as the guard OF President Lincoln
whe he made his historic journey
from Springfield TO Washington when
he was inaugurated.
Mckenzies mind was weakened
during his long confinement. The pris-
on keeps no detailed record OF crimes
such as his, and no one about the in
stitution remembers now the particu-
lars Of his offense
Pinkerton has offered TO give bonds
for his good behavior and to insure
the state against responsibility To- mis-
maintenance If he is given liberty. In
fact. Mckenzie Is physically unable to
harm anyone.
Pinkerton asks that McKenzie's sem
tence be committed to 25 years. which
with good time. would give him i'm
memiate liberty. The case has been
presented to Gov. Warner and he is in
vestigating. While he was at the pris-
on yesterday he looked up Mckenzie :
record. Previous to his attempts to
escape and at self-destruction the rec
ord was found to be an excellent one
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-08
CoLORED WATERS WILL TRY
TO REGAIN LOST PRESTIGE
FORM Association and Hope BY I'm
proving Their Work 70 Crowd Out
White Competitors.

Booker r. Washngton's ideas as 10
improving the colored workingmen so
t1at they can become more efficient
and be- worth more money are To be
carried out by the colored walters of
netroit They have been losing ground
The last few years, white walters
.rowding them out OF the best places
nd getting more money for the same
lind of work.
Now the colored walters are going
90 get together, study up the fine
POINTS OF their calling and endeavor
lo regain their ascendancy In serving
"a table IN the big hotels and res
taurants. They have formed an as
s.ciation and the meetings will be
.iven over To- talks on subjects III
connection with their craft. the
uieeties of serving and table arrange
uent being considered from every
POINT
This course of talks will be par
t;cipated in and be for the benefit OF
lead walters as well Gs ordinary walt
ers and the members believe That
they will accomplish a great deal.
william p. Kemp, editor OF the De
troit Leader. has been elected presl-
lent OF the organization.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-08
AER0PLANITIS IS LATEST
DISEASE IN WASHINGTON
Senators Trudge Out to UnsheItered
Field Where Sun is Searching TO
See Flights

WASHINGTON, July S.-Tho
weather Is hot In the hational capital
and the tariff debate is warm and de-
pressing. But the hottest thing IN
Washington just now is the throng OF
patients who are suffering with aero
plane fever, the latest dis ease.
Despite the shrivelling sunshine and
choking dust Of the Fort Myer parade
ground where the Wright brothers are
making their flights, aeroplanitis
thrives. Senators who aIe we'll known
to be as patient and self-contained a.
a baseball fan with Two out and the
bases full forsake the chamber and
trudge out 10 the unsheltered expanse
OF field where the sun beats mercl-
lessly down. 10 see the machine soar
Patience Is the browning of the
5eToplanitis patient AS concrete ex-
ample take Steve Elkins md Ben TIL
man, whose enthusiasm is about as
well ordered and controlled as fire
in powder factory. They will wait
for an hour-a nerve wreCker temper
rasping hour-watChing Orville
Wright chew blade of grass with
languid interest and when the ma
chine leaves its rail with clacking of
propellers, wave their mats enthus-
1astically and shake hands with each
other. even II the numbering aeroplane
only goes 100 yards. And the Wrlghts
are so encouraging to the spectator.
Hours pass and still there is tinker
ing to be done.
That the way things are going
now and II they keep II up long
enough Washington will have the real
old aeroplanitis and congress viii
vote the signal corps that 10000 600
or Whereabouts for the promotion Of
aerOautics.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-08
BURGLAR SHOOTS
WOMAN TO DEATH
Fatal Shot Is Fired as She Rushes
To Sons Rescue-Bandits Then
Makes Escape.

NEW YORK. July S.-Struggling to
save her sons life. Mrs. Sophie Sta
Der. wife of George Staber, wealthy
importer. was shot TO death by a bur-
glar early today In her hom, 455 East
Eighteenth-st., In the fashionable Flat
bush section. The shot that killed his
mother passed through the shirt of
George Staber. and the burning pow
der singed his face.
Young Staber was awakened by the
rafting OF a window, as the burglars
climbed into the house tie started
down the stairs. calling to them to
leave and was ordered to stand at the
point OF a revolver Instead he leap
ed for the burglar and grabbed him.
The Sou awakened Mrs. Staber,
who rushed down stairs screaming;
For Gods sake, George, take care
of yourself"
The burglar wrested himself free OF
the young man and throwing his re.
volver over Staber's shoulder fired
point blank at the woman. He then
turned and fed
Young Staber. dazed. tried TO fol-
low, but was stopped by a fusillade
of shots from the mans companion
who stood at window in the rear OF
the house.
AS the burglar ran he dropped his
revolver and the boy. securing It..
emptied the five shots il contained af-
ter the fleeing man. One Of them took
effect, for the mans trail through the
house was marked with blood.
Mrs. Staber died before a doctor
could be summoned.