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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17
LADS SLATED FOR HEARING.
Candy Dealer Prefers Charge Which
Gets Them in Trouble.

Albert Middleton and John A. Lewis,
both colored, the former thirteen and the
latter seven years old, are scheduled to
appear before Judge De Lacy in the Juve-
nile Court tomorrow afternoon to explain
charge of having been unwelcome
visitors at the wholesale candy establish
ment of John W. Hurley 9th and l.
streets southwest. Friday night about
1870 O'Clock. shortly after the lights
were eXtinguished.
The proprietor of the store says he
discovered two boys hiding suspiciously
near number of boxes of candy. He
routed them from their hiding place and
pursued them down the street. 4 little
later. the candy dealer told the police,
the boys who were in his store returned
and threw missiles at the house.
Hurley thought more of the danger of
damage from the missiles than he did of
the possible loss of candy. The ma tier
was investigated by Policeman Wallich
of the fourth precinct and the arrests of
the children followed. The boys were
taken care of last night at the house of
detention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17

This immense bed 100 feet in diameter,
twenty-five feet high, has undergone
conspicuous Improvement during the
summer, and. according to Supt. Smith.
is in its most flourishing state. Tower
ing above the rest are the famous bull
rushes of the kind which the Bible mar
rates hid Moses. while surrounding them
is mixture Of red and yellow tanners
and other tropical grasses. the whole
backed by some of the finest specimens
of American oaks. These oaks are sim
liar to those which decorate the Apian
way in Rome.
1t is the desire of the superintendent
that should the memorial to Abraham
Lincoln consist of the proposed national
highway to Gettysburg 1t shall be lined
on each side with these same specimens
of American oaks, which, he claims,
would make the noblest monument.
There are 1900 exhibits of products of
the vegetable kingdom III the Botanic
gardens which are open to the inspec-
ton of all sightseers.
Varied improvements have been made
not only in caring for these plants. but
in the plants themselves. During the
last year the gardens distributed 100000
plants. flowers and seeds throughout the
Inited States through members of Con-
gress. while one of the most important
matters taken up by the superintendent
was the shipping away of 800 ginger
trees These trees are peculiar because
no insect no matter what kind, will ap-
proach it. The tree is similar to the
locust tree and because of this peculiar
ity if nothing else. should prove a popu
lar shSde tree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17
Mystery in Movements.

Hiss DE Witt is "a single woman, living
with her parents Her father is d retired
truck farmer of Easton. Her movements
ever since the series Of letters began TO
make their appearance in Easton So
clety have been yelled in mystery even
her intimate neighbors being unaware of
Jler existence. Before the letter-writing
beSan Sne Is said To have been Il member
OF the Christ Evangelical Lutheran
Church. OF which the Rev Elmer T.
snyder, then young bachelor divine is
pastor.
1t was while the Rev. Mr. SNYDER was at :
tehdlnS the social pleasures of his church
that the nrst letters made their appear
ance. They We're addressed To members
81 the young dlv!nc's flock and contained
charges 50 unspeakable that the resulting
furore almost caused his expulsion
Later, when he was engaged to marry a
young lady from the west, another batch
Of letters disturbed the peace OF the
church over which he had held SWAY
From this time on. IL is said little was
seen of Miss De Witt.
From time To time. other letters have
made their appearance, gradually widen
ing their scope, till their circulation in
.ludcd tho members of families in every
part Of the town. In fact. 80 profuse did
the lctter-wrftinG become that 1t is
thought that AT least four OF more au-
tlors have fallen victims 10 the dis
ease.
The postal inspectors have been at work
81 this strange epidemic for several
years, their only clues being letters placed
in their hands by the Rev. Nr. Snyder.
Time and again they have set out upon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17
Tenants Under Surveillance.

Gradually suspicion. through frequent
references to intimate portions of Pastor
Snyder's house and back yard. became
restricted to the region Immediately sur
rounding his vicarage. The tenants of
the surrounding houses were put under
secret surveillance marked stamps were
kept for distribution among them and
samples of handwriting obtained. BY
these means the postal inspectors built
up their evidence bit by bit, till at last
they felt that their case was strong
enough to warrant an arrest. The next
morning all Easton rang with the news
that the mysterious recluse, Harriet de
Witt, was under arrest, accused of
misuse of the United States mails.
AT the hearing, September l, the evil
dence was found sufficiently strong to
warrant her detention for trial in the
federal court September Is. though she
herself added her denunciation of the
arrest to that of many friends of the
family, and though it was generally con
coded that the governments case as
far it was devulged at the prelim-
mary hearing, showed few signs of
1t is rumored, however, that
the postal inspectors have many surprises
in store for the defense when Miss De
Witt steps before the bar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17
COLORED BAPTISTs. PLEASED.
Satisfactory Report Of Boards Read
at National Convention.

The report made yesterday TO the COL
ored national Baptist convention in ses-
sion at Pittsburgh. Pa, since last
Thursday. by Rev. r. II. Boyd, secre-
tary of the home mission and publishing
boards of the Colored Baptist Church in
the United States is regarded as full OF
interest not only to the church. but To
the race throughout the country.
II was the sixteenth annual report or
the home mission board of the conven-
ton. of which Rev. j. p Robinson OF
Little Rock. Ark, is chairman, and the
fifteenth report of the national Baptist
publishing board, located at Nashville,
Tenn, of which Rev. C.. H. Clark Is
chairman. DR.. Boyd is the secretary OF
both boards. They were organized at st.
Louis, Mo. In 1895.
With other things the report showed
gross receipts for the fiscal year ending
August u, 1911. of SIS1, 1871: letters sent
out to Sunday schools throughout the
country, .O6.hJ9: periodicals. 9,dS-,. IN. an
increase over last year of 18TH. The
board owns and Uses for its work at
Nashville. Tenn. seven large brick build
lngs, where large number of young
colored men and women are employed.
The boards began their work fifteen
years ago without any money, publishing
plant or building. The report says that
the churches and schools of the race must
teach more self-rciance.
Among those from this city in attend
ance at the convention are the following
Baptist ministers: W. -. Jarvis, J. l.
Loving, NJ. w ID. Norman, Alexa nder
Willbanks. Aqulla Sayles. ". j. How
ard, Walter IL. Brooks. j. II. Lee. W. II.
Clark. John Richardson. J. r. Carroll.
j. {. Randolph and W. J. Robinson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17
FROM EVERY CLINE
Uncle Sans Collection of
Rare Plants and Trees.
IN THE BOTANIC GARDENS
Improvements Recently Accomplish
ed by the Superintendent.
PLANTING OF NEW SPECIES
Biblical Rushes, Banana Trees, Trop-
ical Grasses and Fine American
Oaks Made to Flourish.

Throughout the warm spring and sum-
1ner months scores of workmen and
skilled horticulturists, under the Jealous
eye of Supt William r. Smith, have
been giving new life to the collections of
rare plants and flowers from every cor
ner of the world in the United States
Botanic Garden.
With the close of summer Supt Smith,
who for the past tifty-five years has per-
sonally superintended the work of caring
for the plants and trees that make the
gardens the most beautiful in this coun-
try, has had trees transplanted and the
flower beds enlarged and improved. and
has planted new species of the vegetable
kingdom, some from the remotest coun-
tries.
When seen yesterday the superintendent
pointed with considerable pride to the
magnificent bed of biblical rushes and
other tropical reeds that compose tie
prize bed of the gardens. in the rear of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17
MYSTERY TO UNFOLD
Easton's "Poisoned Pen"
Case Will Be on Tomorrow.
MISS De WITT ACCUSED
Daughter of Retired Farmer Must
Stand Federal Trial.
HELD THE CITY IN TERROR
Anonymous Letters Wrecked Many
Homes and Continued for
Years.
Special Dispatch To Tic Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
PHILADELPHIA, September 16.-When
Miss Harriet De Witt, the spinster
daughter of a retired truck farmer of
Easton Pa, is placed on trial in the
federal court here Monday on the rather
indefinite charge of msusing the mails
the postal authorities expect to clear up
the mystery surrounding a system of
anonymous letter writing that has ter
rorized the church going folk of Easton
for the past six wears. In that period
homes have been wrecked, friends have
become enemies and lovers have been
separated-all as a result of a series Of
sIanderous epistles written IN the same
tredcherous hand and couched in the
same Eeupmous language.
Whether the cNamina ton or Miss De
Witt reveals her as the writer of the
pen-printcd, ycnoIn-barbed letters that
have disturbed the peace and quiet of
EaSton for the past six years, or vindi-
Gates the assertions of herself and her
friends that she Il innocent, they will un-
fold To her eager toNnsfolk the history
Of her lifc-a history that, BY some trick
of fate, seems To he curiouSly in harmony
with the rise and elimination of the letter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17
SOCIETY DIVORCE CASE
IN DELAWARE COURTS
Shattered Romance Which
United Two Millionaire Fam
lilies Had Washington End.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

WILMINGTON, Del, September To-
The opening of the September term of
the Newcastle county superior court
Monday once more brings before the pub
lie the much-tangled romance of Million
aire John Bancroft, secretary of the
textile manufacturing concern of Joseph
Bancroft & Sons Company. who eloped
with Madeleine du Pont, eldest daughter
of Alfred /. du Pont. vice president of
the du Pont Powder Company. and whom
he is now suing for divorce. alleging
that his hree-month-old infant son is
not his own
The suit will probably come up for trial
A few days after the opening of the
court.
Much publicity has been given the case
both because of the social prominence
and wealth of the principals and the
novel charge upon which the suit hinges
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17
Collection of Fig Trees.

Supt Smith is taking especial care this
year of the collection of figs in the rear
of the greenhouse. This collection COM
prises thirty-fiye varieties from Australia
parts of Africa, Asia and the United
States and Europe. \ number of the
trees have borne fruit. but Mr.. Smith said
the small boys in the neishborhood usual
ly took care to sec that none of the
ripe ones remained over night.
In front of the greenhouse the large
banana bed attracts considerable atten-
ton of visitors. From outward appear
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17
Timber Workers on Strike.

REA TMONT. Tex. September 16-A
general strike of timber workers in Texas
and Louisiana growing out of the mill
owners refusal to recognize the union.
threatens serious situation in the
lumber industry. Stocks are said to be
running low at the manufactures. The
fight will be carried into Alabama, Louis
lana and Arkansas. Several large mills
in Texas and Louisiana are closed and it
is said this number will be increased to
fifty in short time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17
Babe browns in Bucket.

Special D1spatrh 10 Tho star.
CUMBERLAND. Md, September 16-
An eight-month- child of Antonio
Plearvack, a miner of Macdonaldton near
MeyerSdale. was drowned yesterday in a
bucket which was about three parts filled
with water. The mother had gone 10
the store and the child was left in the
kitchen with "A boarder. In the mean
time the boarder went upstairs. When
the mother returned she found her babe
head first in the bucket.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17

frlnges of every descrip-
ton and color of chenille
and silk. Here at en- RM
&c to. ooU
New materials for maxi
ing hats-Two-toned Uncut
Velvet. black. blended with
any of the new shades:
Glace Taffeta and Finely
ribbed Bengaline. Long
nap Silk Plush. in black
and white: mirror and Plain
Velvet, black and all
colors. Here AT SI I'm
S10e to. ..... @IoOU
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17

Fancy Ostrich Feather
Novelties. the newest eff
fects: also Small Mercury
Wings, Pompons, Breasts,
Coques, Hackle. Goura: the
newest colors and COM
binations. Here c. I'm
at $1.00 to. ~D eoV
Handsome + low ers-
Roses. large and small. of
silk and velvet: Camellias.
Orchids and Thistles, in
clusters or wrea this. also
z a c h and Foliage
Here at soc en- I'm
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Married in Washington.

1t is said that dispositions will be intro
duced alleging that while the young con-
pie were in Munich and other European
cities the conduct of the former Made
lene du Pont was such to warrant the
action The infant son. Max Heibler, jr.,
is with the mother.
The divorce proceeding is "A sequel to
the runaway marriage of young Ban
croft and Madeleine du Pont December
IS 1907 They were married at Wash
ington by Rev. ID. c. Mcleod. The bride
groom was then student at Princeton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17

French and WILLOW
Plumes. The French Plumes
have long. broad tiues and
full developed heads: the
Willow Plumes are long and
gracefully dropping. have
double-knotted fiues. black,
white and plain
60 e.. l 10 Here $4,000
Fancy Bandings. in the
beaded effects. embroidered
in East Indian, Egyptian
and Bulgarian tints, jet
an and ! gold. Here at $500
81. 50 to. ..... Oo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17
Carries Out Tropical Scheme.

Mr.. Smith proudly showed visitors
through the grounds himself yesterday,
pointing out the various marks of i'm
provement that have been made during
the summer. He intends to carry on the
tropical scheme in the gardens to a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17
Palais ROYAL Model.

large. pressed velvet shape, of
coronation purple, with round dome
crown. a large. handsome. shaded
ostrich plume. falling from crown off
the back of the hat: chenille G QGN
flowers finish crown. Price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17

He and the bride went to Munich, Ger
many. shortly afterward and the husband
completed his studies at Heidelberg Uni
versity. They remained abroad over two
years. Since then young Bancroft has
been associated with his father in the
Bancroft factory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17

Soft Scratched and Fine
Felt Hats, small rolled and
medium size shapes: navy
blue, coronation purple,
bright green. brown, cardi-
nal, gold, black and white.
Here at $3.50 CT I'm
"
French Plumes. in two
toned IF e $. showing
blends of linden and sui
phur. almond and amethyst.
mustard and garnet, seal
and brown. cerise and
bishop purple, apple and
iron gray. Here SSdD. M0
at $500 to-. ~OVoVO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17
Palais Royal Model.

A clever model from our own
Workroom, has turned-up brim of
velvet and crown made entirely of
fringe and finished at side with
. large bow Of satin ribbon edged with
fringe. This hat is carried
out entirely in coronation Chg
purple. Price ~l ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17
a promising trail only to be confronted

a promising trail only to be confronted
with failure. They have, at different
times, had under suspicion several men,
bers of the Rev. Mr.. Snyders flock. but in
each case the suspected persons were
able to prove beyond doubt their inno-
cence--in one case acknowledging an in
ability to read write: in another prov
ing an abb, and in still another respond
ing to the suspicion with "A removal from
town. But still the letters found their
way into Easton homes-SometimeS after
lapse of months and sometimes appear
ing score ar a time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17

ances the bed appears to be but mass
of banana trees. Mr.. Smith carefully
pulled the foliage aside and disappeared
among the trees. Inside the bed had all
the appearances of tropical forest
There are about thirty trees and a man
can easily walk among them. as though
in an open weed. 1t Is difficult to grow
bananas in this climate, and Mr.. Smith
is taking particular care of these, expert
menting with several species in his own
yard. The leaves of the cabbage banana,
which among the varieties, can be
boiled and they taste very much like the
regulation cabbage.
One of the rarest collections in the gar
dens is the Mexican vegetation. These
plants grow mostly in rocky soil. and
number of these southern plants. most
of them species of cactus, are planted in
Mr.. Smiths yard
Veritable Palm Garden.
Visitors who have not seen the gardens
during the past year would be struck
with the growth of the palms that make
a promenade in front of the green
houses, east and west. There are 121
of these palm trees, most of them full
grown. while newer ones with which the
management is experimenting are also
planted in the grove. 1t gives tropical
appearance thoroughly in keeping with
the banana trees just north of them.
Mr. Smith takes great pride in his oaks
most of them of the Mallory fiber of Ken
lucky and the Michoux, which are
planted in the south yards.
Workmen were given minute instruc-
lions regarding their care and Mr. Smith
said he hoped he could obtain many more
next year.
The stormy weather of the past few
days injured a number of the more deli
cate plants. but the Masonic acacia
planted, thirty-odd years ago by Albert
Pike. few feet from the south entrance
to the green gardens, Is in just as good
condition today as it was twenty years
ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17
greater degree next year, and is planning
new beds and new walks.

1t costs the government about $4,000
each year to keep up the Botanic Gardens,
and ever since President Pierces admin
istration Mr.. Smith has been the zeal
Gus guardian of the plants and flowers
within the Enclosure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17
~ Souvenirs ait S., $3.50 and $40.

G2 m2 for the si50, and
~oo>o s5.9S for the $3.50
tntrimmed Hats, in all the
latest moment shapes.
Q6D~ for the 800 and
wv Sl..9 for the $500
Wings and Feathers. as
shown on the imported
hats.
ST. 20. s1.es and s2.es for
" oS>S the new 81 SO.
$3.50 and s350 Ostrich
Feathers. in the new novel
~ effects.
nm per cent discount on
w all Ostrich and Para
disc Feathers. 0ne-tenth
deducted from the marked
price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17

If you want work read the want col
umns of The Star
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Palais Royal Model.

4 small Toque of night blue vel
vet with an old silver brim. draped
with soft fold of velvet and trim
med at side with goura feathers and
silver ornament. An adaptation
of a Paris hat costing $50 Gn z
for only Observation-Disclosures. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17

Imported Hats, BendelS
models, velvet and velour,
in small and large shapes.
black and colors. Here
at $3.50 $500
A new feature of the sea-
son is Small Ostrich Tips.
artist fcally grOu ped in
clusters and punches. black.
white and all colors: a
proper ornamentation for
the velvet and velour
hats. Here at 59c 81 EM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17
Stylish Coats at $3.50 to $3.50.

Reversible Coats OF mixture CLOTH the side
nation royal blue and tan New mannis model which be
butoned close neck The price only $3.50.
Mladys New Tourist Coats OF imported mixtures made
with belt and deep cuff Buoned neck $500 ST. So
Superior Plain Tailored Black Broacoth Coats "a
49, only $4,000 At S27 models in black
and blue broadcoth with collar and trimmings of velvet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17
Palais Royal Model.

Among these new Franco-American
models is this rich Black Velvet
Tam-O -Shanter, mounted over
draped velvet brim. caught at the
side with a cockade of SD
feathers, in black and white
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17
BY Paul Poiret.

This model from Paul Poiret, is
Of black velvet in poke shape, trim
med across front with white
breast. from which is a quantity Of
gray soura, standing in GRS
aigrct effect. Price ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17

Another of the I'm
ported Suits to be
distributed at $2o.98,
though worth to 5000.
Another Hat by Caroline
Reboux which has to
be $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17

Crepe Meteor Chiffon Net and Messane at ST.
to $500.
Among these rocks will be noted the frequent OF the
hchu. the gltterng trimmings and fringes of crystal
One model OF crepe trimmed silk fringe tc
match is here in white light blue maize pink, only $500
Others for house navy blue black gray and
coronation. also only $500.
Stylish Coats at ST. 50 to $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17
RS interested inn List of Millinery Supplies.

and cenast
ell all Iandbl
Blends Sol
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17

\ small. but unique and superb
model from the famous PariSiene.
,'afoline Ecbpux. This model. of
velvet. is trimmed with
four majestic French piumes. in
coronation purple
and copper bronze The G2R
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17

Another ''Opening"---With Need for am Apology.
Nearly 100000 worth Of Womcns New Autumn Winter
Appareand the Greater Palais Royal building finished
With the apology for the unfinished state OF the building link
ed the OF matchess collection OF Suits Dresses,
Coats. Afternoon and Evening Gowns Let
NAL Opening rather first showing"
Word Pictures of Unusually Attractive Suits.
Tailored Suit of wool velour: button straight front
with short effect back; sailor collar
detachable top collar OF white boadcloh collar trimmed
chenille fringe skirt apiece model giving the desirable straight
line Here a $1,000
Smart Tailored Suits Ill wotone whpcord with deep
square shawl collar Some with white broadcoth collars with
fringe trimmings, S2008.
afternoon and Evening Gowns S14.oS to $500.
Newark post., 1911-12-13

other branches of literature the
Romans were imitators OF the
Greeks. but in Jurisprudence ana
law they were original. Rome left
her impress on the laws OF all ma
tions. Great lawyers and Jlrlsts
think in Latin. Their phraseology
is STEPPED with it. Law books are
hard to understand without
knowledge of Latin. Great law
yers are usually fond Of the elias
sizes. Lord Chief Justice Colerldge,
the great English .jurist. on visit
to America some years ago. SAID he
read the classics in Greek or Latin
every day. England's great prime
minister, Gladstone, found recrea-
tion in the same way. During the
Civil War James A. Garfield was
chairman of the committee on ways
and means Of the House Of Repre-
sentatives. This is the most I'M
portant committee in Congress and
at that time it's position was par
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