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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
FUNERAL OF ANNA BELL LEE.
Services Tuesday With Interment
in Congressional Cemetery.

The funeral of Miss Anna Bell Lee will
he held Tuesday afternoon at 30 o'clock
from the residence of her parents. Samuel
and Julia a. Lee, SH AZ street south
west with services at the Fifth Baptist
church, i, street between 9th and 18th
streets southwest. Iutcrmcnt will be Al
Congressional cemetery.
Miss Lee was "A clerk i'll the sixth audi
tors Office, Treasury Department. She
was a meober of Martha Chapter. East
ern Star. and a sister of Sergt. +. l.. Lee
and Private J. III. Lee of the first police
precinct. and of Mrs. J. y. Beck, Mrs.
Frank Luve of cloversdale. Cal: Mrs.
Lawrence Nolan of Norfolk Va: Miss
Rose Lee of the bureau of engraving and
printing. and Clarence +. Lee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
improvements Around Lincoln Park

Wright & HOPKINS, real estate brokers
have just completed six new dwellings
and one store and dwelling near the cor
ner of Eth and Il streets southeast The
buildings have concrete cellars, hot
water heat. pressed brick, bay-window
fronts. Each contains sever rooms, am
pie closets and storerooms The first
floors are trimmed in western ash and
the second floors in North Carolina pine
IN natural finish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
Star Office Visitors.

The following visitors have registered
at The Star office:
Mr.. and Mrs. II. E. Pitts and Ruti
Pitts, Marshall. Tex.
Amanda Pitts, Elk Hill, Va
Mrs. and Miss Gilkerson. Mrs. Scott
Pittsburg
Mrs. Metzlcr. Wheeling, w. Va.
MIR. and Mrs. w. l.. Furnas, VALLEY
Mills, Ind
4. IL. Beaver San Francisco.
John Holzen. Minneapolis
T. p. Shirley. Omaha, Neb
Mr.. and Mrs. Benton Wagner, Milton
Ind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
LAW OF THE ORDER FoRB1Ds.
John Green Prevented by Obliga-
| ton From Having Wife Arrested.

With blood streaming from a wound in
his forehead, John Green, a colored man.
entered the Casualty Hospital several
days ago and asked that the wound be
sewed llp. Green carried a !ong-neckea
Wine bottle swinging from his right hand
like policeman's baton. After DR..
Thomas \. Lee, the resident physician,
had closed the cut with five stitches. ne
asked Green how it happened Holding
The bottle aloft. the colored man replied
My ole oman dun it wild dis yeah bot
tie. She dun got mad Gus | wouldn't
glib her nah las cent.
DR.. Lee asked Green if he was going to
have his wife arrested for assaultinS nm.
He replied that Capt. Daley had suggest
ed that the woman be locked up.
But | CANT do it,, Green said.
Why? Because she is your other half.
No not dat. boss. but cuZ de oddeI
day | dun fined de Ancient Ordah Oh
Bruders and Sisters OF Lub an Perfection
an one OBJ de strictes' rules is dat you
CANT proS'cut a brudder or sister befo
de law, whedder she's yer wife er no.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
GET-RICH-QUICk SCHEME FAILS
ARTHUR LEWIS UNABLE TO
TAKE SUMMER OUTING.
Had the Requisite Cash, But It Be-
longed to Another-Arthur
Behind the Bars.

Arthur Lewis inauCurated n cet-rich-
Uuick scheme yesterday. and had made
arrangements to leave the city for a
summer outing, but Detectives Weldon
and Burlingame ran across him before
he got away, and he is now behind the
bars. TO stand trial for alleged forgery.
Arthur is a bootblack in a barber shop.
He had been employed there for long
that he had gained the confidence of the
patrons of the place and the neighbors.
John ]. Allen, one of the neighbors who
had confidence in Arthur's honesty, sent
him to the Commercial National Bank
yesterday, as he had many times before,
to get checks cashed and bring him
change he would need in his saloon at
500 North Capitol street. The colored boy
attended to the business intrusted to
him, and also attended to the set-ricl-
quick business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
Writes an Extra Check.

The latter business consisted i'll his
making a new deposit slip and writing
an extra check for $50. and the check
was accepted during the rush hour and
the money handed over 10 him. 1t con-
sisted of twenty-five two-dollar bills. All
went we'll until the business of the day
was gone over. 1t was then found that
a forged check had been accepted, and
the detectives We're summoned.
1t required but a short investigation
for the detectives to fix the responsibility
where it belonged. and when the colored
bootblack was put through the third
degree at police headquarters he
"coughed up" as the detectives put 1t.
In other words. he admitted his guilt
and told what he had done with the
money. He had used only - cents of 1t.
the balance of the cash having been Sc
creted part of it on the top of cup
board at his home and part in rat hole
at his place of employment.
Arthur was very much disappointed
when he was caught. He was given
quarters in IA small room at the first
precinct station. TO be held until tomor-
row, when he will be arraisned i'll the
Police Court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
Chesapeake Beach Ry.
Effective July 10, 1909.

Effective July TO- 1909.
Subject 10 change without notice.
MONDAYS. TUESDAYS. WEDNESDAYS
THURSDAYS AND FRIDAYS.
GOING at 9:25. l1:00 an. 2:30. $40. s:43 and
a:4S pm.
RETURNING, leave the Reach at 6:35 am.
l2:45, 200 600. 500 and 1000 pm
SATURDAYS.
GOING at g:25. 100 Am. 200. 800. $40.
TAB and 9:45 Pm
RETURNING at 6:25 am. t2:i5. ZOO. GOD
$780, 900 and 1000 pm.
SUNDAYS.
GOING nj a:25 II 100 am. a:Oo. 800. 40. ':iS
and PAS pm.
RETURNING at TOO an. 12:f5. 2:io. 600.
500. 900 and 1000 pm.
PAU. Y. WATERS.
ayo-tf,25 General Manager.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
PUBLIC HEARING PROMISED.
Those Interested May Discuss Regu
lation as to Use of Sidewalks.

The Commissioners. il is announced. VIII
give public hearing in the board room
Of the District building next Tuesday
morning at 20 O'Clock relative 10 q
prorosed regulation, which provides:
THAT section II, article II. of the
notice regulations be and the same is
hereby amended l,y adding thereto the
following:
NO part of any sidewalk. st'tel, aNe-
nue alley or other public space shall he
used for the keeping, depositing. storing.
displaying or selling of vehicles Of any
kind provided that nothing herein con-
tanned shall be held TO repeal the provl-
sions of article ~. of these regulations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
Gasoline; Fire Engines.

The explosion % a gasoline stove in
the home az Martin Kicks. 3loi. + street
southwest. shortly after > clock yester-
day afternoon resulted IN an alarm being
sounded from box 4:;i, 10 which the fire
department responded. The blaze was
evtinSushed after about ~ damage had
resulted. The house is owned by Bernard
Leonard of -. and T. streets southwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
Free Book on Cancer.

An eminent specialist has written a
book on the best method OF treating
cancer. II should be read by every person
WHO has cancer THIS book mailed free
10 any one interested. Address DIR. L.
y Johnson. l22.;; Grand avenue. Kansas
City. Mo.-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
Ready for Post in Turkev

Chief Clerk Theodore l.. Weed of the
Department of Commerce and Labor has
received a letter stating that former Sec
rotary Stratus had entirely recovered
from the effects OF the recent oueration
which had been performed on him and
would sail for his post ia Turkey to-
morrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
old-Fashioned Southern Picnic.

An oidfashioned southern picnic will
be given by the Mississippi Society TO
Chesapeake Beach next Tuesday The
members of the Arkansas and Texas So
cieties have been invited to be the guests
Of the Mississippians on their outing.
Crab catching will be a feature of the
occasion. Charlton Clark. president of
the Mississippi Society, will be in charge
of the event.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
Mrs. Hodges Receivers.

Mrs. Milie Hodges. who was taken TO
the Emergency Hospital Friday morning
and treated for gas poisoning. has been
discharged from that institution. She
was not taken from Lyons Hotel, as
was reported by the police. but was in.
"A hotel at IT, Pennsylvania avenue when
she was overcome by the gas. At Lyons
Hotel, three squares from the hotel i'm
which the woman occupied Il room, only
male dodgers are accommodated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
OCEAN TRAVEL.

SCANDINAVIAN : AMERICAN l5N
" lo.oo-ton Twin-scrrw Passenger Steamers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
lab Vessels Ruilt in July

TIE report OF the bureau of navigation
OF the Department Of Commerce and
Labor shows that last month l.: sail and
steam vessels were built at shipy ards in
the United States. The total tonnage of
these vessels is 25,625 gross. Several OF
the larger steamers were built on the
great lakes for service on inland waters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
Bicycle and Car Collide

Abe Rubin. eighteen years of age mar
rowly escaped serious injury late yester-
dav afternoon at 14th and q streets
northwest. when he was riding a bicycle
and colIided with "A westbound George
town ear. The rear wheel OF the bicycle
was broken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
Are You Going Out Of
Town This Summer

~ you are, be sure to have The
Evening and Sunday Star follow
you. In most cases The Star will
be at the breakfast table the next
morning, and always give all OF the
latest news from Washington Of the
day before. The address may be
changed as frequently as desired
by giving the old as well as tho
new address. The price of The
Star by mail daily and Sunday -
so cents per month, In advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
SeabOard Air Lime Ry.

TICKET OFFICE. 1913 y. Y. AVE.
NOTTCE.-Following schedule not guaranteed
9:05 AN. DAILY = Florida Fast Mail"
Through coaches and Pullman sleepers to Swan
nah and Jacksonville. Through sleener: Wash
ington to Atlanta and birmingham Dining cars.
7:20 PM. DAILY-.'Yaar Round Limited
Coaches and Pullman IN Savannah. Jacksonville
and Tampa. Also Atlanta. Birmingham ana
Memphis. Dining
G. 2 PHILLIPS District Passenger agent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
POTOMAC * CHESAPEAKE STEAMBOAT
COMPANY.

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT JUNE IL. 1909.
Steamers Leave Washington. d. G.
SUNDAY TUESDAY and THURSDAY at 4
am. for landings from Somerset Beach TO Wirt.
includins Poseys. Rrrnts and Upper Mschodoe
Greek landings Sunday trip to Nomini Greek
landings IN addition to above.
MONDAY AND wEDNESnAY Mt pm. for
HAMS POINT including the Upper Machodoe
Creek. wicomieo River landings and thoss n
SATURDAY 1T : sm for landings a. far a.
NOMINI including wicomico River landings.
Steamer Estelie Randall Tuesday and Thursday
as far Gr'nders.
Schedule snhiect to tide and weather and to
change without notice.
For defailed information call Phone Main hol2
W. b. EMMERT. Vice President aud GeaL
1slo-u W. r. CARNE. IT,. Geal. Agsae.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
WHITE FUR EXHIBIT.
Unique Garments Displayed
Stinemetz Windows.

r. Fl. Stinemetz & Son Company is
making a display of white fur garments
in the window of the establishment on +
street.
\ feature is large Russian Cossack
white fur hat, said to be an example OF
the very latest Partisan mode in women S
headwear. This style hat has already
been extensively cartooned.
The hat shown by StinemetZ is causing
considerable comment. not only as a new
fashion, but for its distinct novelty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
Skylarking; Fell. Cut.

While skylarking in tree Friday even
ing Paul Devanet. nine years of age of
1920 Irving street northwest. fell TO the
ground and received cut on his head
The boy was treated by physician and
later went 10 his home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
BOYS RAISE SPLASH
Grand Time in Municipal
Bathing Pool.
SECOND SWIMMING MEET
Tub Race Was the Feature Yes
terday Afternoon.
AND TUBBY RYAN WINS. TOO
Great Fun for the Folks on Dry
Land-Summaries of.
Other Events.
AND TUBBY RYAN WINS. TOO

Strong-limbed boys dived and splashed
and giided through the water IN the
large swimming pool of the bathing
beach near the Washington Monument
Yesterday afternoon in an effort to eS-
tablish their aquatic proves. 1t was
the second OF the series of swimming
tests which are Ia be held every Sat
urday afternoon during tne summer at
the municipal bathing pools
In every one of the five events there
were many participants and the friendly
rivalry was spirited Along the
sides OF the pool was border of hui
mainly. each one struggling to watch the
contestants and using his vocal
ability in an effort to cheer particular
favorite To victory.
Many of the woman patrons of the
swimming pools were on hand to see the
contests, and after the races some
limited to DR.. William B. Hudson, the
superintendent. that some time in the
near future there should be contests
in which those of the gentle sex should
participate.
Following the success of the initial
contests last week. the aquatic athletes
arrived at the bathing beach early yes
terday ready to demonstrate their abii-
ity as human fishes. By noon there
were several scores of boys on hand as
entrants, and the crowd increased up TO
the very minute the word go was
shouted for the first race.
DR.. Tindall on Hand
Dr. William Tindall. secretary of the
bathing beach committee, was on hand
to assist in handling the aquatic meet.
iS of
such as will enable young swimmers to
try out the different methods of hand
ling themselves in the water and he
was keenly enthusiastic during the en-
tire afternoon program of sports
The feature of yesterdays program was
the tub race. Each of the contestants
sat in small tub and tried to paddle him
self the length of the pool more quickly
than any of his competitors. The overen-
thusiastic ones met with upsets, the slow
ones could not go in a straight line. and
it appeared that those on terra firma en-
joyed the contest more than the partic-
pants. 'Tubby" Ryan won the laurels in
the unique contest.
The Summaries.
The results of the other contests were:
Four. lengths of pool, any stroke. for
boys under sixteen years-John Washing
ton. first: Thomas Monohan, second: Will
liam Ellison. third.
Two lengths Of pool for boys under
thirteen years-Frankln PrentisS first:
Edward Mckeever, second; Edward
Wheeler, third.
Two lengths of pool, breast stroke. for
boys under sixteen yearS-John Washing
ton, first: William Ryan, second: William
Ellison. third.
One length of pool. breast stroke. for
boys under thirteen years-Edward Snei-
der first; Robert Elliott, second; John
Ryan, third
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
Visiting Sister. Who Is Ill.

John Fries and George Fries of Erie.
Pa are visiting their sister. Mrs. Frank
Baur in this city Mrs. Baur is critical
~ i'll AT her home, 81 II street north
east
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
LOCAL MENTION.
Pies That Will Please You.

You'll say right away that Holmes
Genuine Homemade Pies are the best
and most delicious pies yon have ever
tasted Crisp. faky crusts generously
filled with fresh fruit and homc-prepared
filings ,'ic each, delivered. Homemade
Milk Bread -. Holmes Bakery, list
and T. StS. Phones Linen. 1iio-1ti1.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
The Summaries.
II Guess That's Bad"

said the pleased advertiser when the
clerk at the counter handed him large
bundle of letters replying to his want ad
in The Star
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals.

C. C. Co., barge No. 4. light. to George
town to load Cumberland coal for Bos-
ton: schooner p. Ieatherbury. melons
from bay point 10 the dealers: schooner
Mary Francis, railway ties from down
river point: tug William H. Yerkes, Jr-.
towing a barge from Point Lookout: tug
Capt Toby with tow of melon-laden
vessels from down river schooner Hlidd
D.. melons, potatoes and onions. from an
eastern shore point to James creek: tug
Eugena, with a tow of lighters from
Piscataway creek: schooner j. T. Parks,
cord wood from a river point to the deal
ers: schooner Oakland, cord wood from
Maryland point
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
Concert at Home for Incurables.

The United States Engineer Band gave
a concert at the .oHme for Incura bles at
80 O'Clock yesterday afternoon. Re
freshments were served after the con-
cert.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
O'Donnell's Star Branches.

If YOU have no telephone leave your
WANT ADS for The Star at O'Donnell' s
Pharmacy, sd and NJ SITS. NV, or at Sd
and = SITS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
Baltimore and Return, $1.25,

Baltimore & Ohio r. r.,
Every Saturday and Sunday. All trains
both ways. both days, except Royal
Limited. City offices, 1417 G St and 81.
Pa. ave.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15

Lot Estate guaranteed $500 below price,
suud and Superior Water Heaters.
l.OlG U. A. Muddiman & Co. GIG 1.th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
Carerly's Plumbing. 1871 q NV.
Altamont Spring Water.
Barpain Gas Ranges.

"Cr exceptional purity.'-Dr Melon
Scl,, state chemist, Md
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MAY IS.

MARYLAND. DELAWARE AND VIRGINIA
RAILWAY CO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15

GUIDES Floral Work Is Peerless.
With finest flowers and original idea:
the work eXcels. 1914 F.-AdVt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MAY IS
Steamers leave Washington every Monday
Wednesday and Saturday at pm. for river
landings and Baltimore. arriving at Baltimore
early Monday Wednesday and Friday mornings.
Returning leave Baltimore. Pier No 3. Light ST
Monday Wednesday ard Saturday al 8 pm.
arriving in Washington early Monday Wednes.
be prepaid Passenger accommodations strictly
drst-class Electrically lighted and cuisine per.
STEPHENSON & BRO. Agents.
Telephone Main I43. tn ST. Wharf.
my1@-tf 90
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
BY SEA ITO M]A0[NLE
Tho Most Delightful

The Most Delightful
Short Sea Trip on the Coast
Sstlinss from Pier 20 East River. New York:
Mondays. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 1000 q
Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays at 400 pm
For full Information and illustrated descriptive
folder apply TO
MAINE STEAMSHIP Co. 800 Rroadwar y. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15

v. D. B. Lincoln Pennies
exchanged free at Mornings. 9th & ID SITS.
1lt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15

S1.25 to Baltimore and Return
today via Baltimore & Ohio r. r.
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
RAILROADS.
Southern Railway.

N.B.-Following schedule figures published only
as infoima ton. and are} not guaranteed.
For Atlanta. birmingham. Mobile. New Or
leans. Ashevlle 300 and 1915 pm daily.
900 a.,n. daily for Chattanooga and Memphis.
For Roanoke. Knoxville Chattanooga B.rm-
ingham. New Orleans. 1910 pm. daily.
Fer Knoxville. Chatfanoo Memphis Nash
vile. $40 m. daily sleeper open after 10 r. (,
For Atlanta. Birmingham. Columbia Charles
ton Augusta. Aiken Savannah. Jacksonville and
Florida points. 4:10 pm. daily.
Tourist for California tri-weekly: 4:10 I'm.
Local for Harrisonburg $50 a m. daily: AIS
pm week days: for Strasburg Jet | pm week
days: for Danville. 100 am daily. and for
Charlottesville. 40 am. and 4:55 pm daily:
for Warrenton. 49,, pm. daily and week
days. Frequent trains % aud from Rlnemnnt.
L. s BROWN Genernl Agent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
Notably Beautiful Floral Designs
NEW ENGINE OF DESTRUCTION

Shaffers designers are artists. 18th and /.
-Adyf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
Baltimore and Ohio z. z.

LEAVE NEW UNION STATION
ROYAL BLUE LINE.
EVERY OTHER HOT Il ON THE ODD HDi'R'
TO PHILADELPHIA And NEW YORK,
700 am. Diner. Pullman rarlor.
$500 am. Diner and Pullman Parior Car.
f11-O0 am. Diner and Pullman Parlor Car.
l1.00 am. Observation raFior. .-h"ur Train.
100 m. Diner and Pullman Parlor Car
d. 90 pm. Royal Limited MI Pullman. mr.
400 pm. Coaches 10 Philadelph-.
800 pm. Diner and Pullman Parior.
800 D. m. Coaches 10 New York
10. II nj Sleercrs 10 New York.
1852 am. Sleepers to Phlla. and New York.
ATLANTIC CITY. 100. 900. f1i.0O am.
TO BALTIMORE
EVERY HOUR on THE HOUR"
- Week days IS !. 90 An m 70 ~ II 90 R:m.l
100 o o. 100 iI 10 =. s% oo .l2oc noon
AGO. ii.45 300 1903 $50 1000. &c 30
100. $500. 300. 1000. '10.35. '11.3o. az Is
night.
CHICAGO s1o1. $40 pm.
CINCINNATI. ST. LOUIS and LOUISVILLE.
%. 10 am. at.o5 pm, 1910 night
PITTSBu RIG. $40 an. -1.21. '3.10 pm.
s12. 20 night.
COLUMBTS IS 30 nm
WHEELING %. 10 an. $50 pm.
WINCHESTER. 70 10 a. m. tto5: $500 nm:
FREDERICK. 1920 1910. s9.15 am. sl-3o.
HAGERsTSwS: $40 am. 1900 pm;
f3.20 $3.50. $50 and 1900 pm.
.Daily. Except Sunday. ssnnday only:
TELEPHONES at all of the following ticket
Offices: 14l7 G st. NV. Main 1891: GIa Perm
Ticket Once. Main 1850. information Bureas.
Main 1850
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15

Norway. Sweden and Denmark
Oscar I1.......AuC 70 II"liic nlav Scpi y;
nitcd States sept. : oSrsr II ..-. Sept; -
4. u. Tcitrycn. Sept. = nitea States nrt. Il
All Steamers Equipped With Wireless
First cabin. So ui,A ar,i: second cabin. 81 -
A. T.. JOHNSON & GO I Broadway. New York
Or ia Local Agents.
ico. Su. f4t
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-09-14
THE WITCHES TREE.
euperstitions Regarding the Infiuenc,
of the Elder.

of the Elder.
Country people speak of the elder
ltree as zee witches tree" and planted
keep off witches. They also say that
1.-THE roots should never come near a
! well, still less grow into it, or the wa
tier will be spoiled. Evelyn's opinion
\ was also unfavorable. The diarist
jsays: 81 do by no means commend the
!scent of it, which is very noxious to
the air.
1--WE learn from Biesius that a GER
tain house in Spain, seated among
many elder trees, diseased and killed
nearly all its inhabitants, which, when
at last they were grubbed up, became
very healthy and wholesome place."
Cattle scarcely touch the elder, and
the mole is driven away by the scent.
Carriers often placed branches on their
horses heads to keep off flies. Moth
ing will grow well In the company Of
the elder, and when it has been re-
moved and all its roots carefully grub
bed up it Is some few years before
the ground becomes perfectly sweet
. and good for anything.
The berries, besides feeding the
birds, make excellent country wine,
delicious with soda water in summer
or taken hot in winter. The wood Is
particularly good for skewers, and
curious red fungus grows on elder
stumps. A species Of elder in the
Tyrol is covered with beautiful scarlet
Observation-Disclosures Magazine.