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The Washington herald., 1911-03-12
Her LIFE MISERIES
APPEAL TO COURT
Relatives of Mrs. Melber Ad-
nit Neglecting Her.

Albany, n. Y, March 1.-THE life
miseries of Mrs. Edith Melber were told
by her hostile relatives at this afternoon 5
session of her trial on the charge OF
numbering her five-year-oId son George
by giving him carbolic acid in a lonely
swamp on the outskirts of Albany. Miss
May Smith. "A cousin of Mrs. Melber S
dead husband. and Mrs. Margaret Smith.
the dead mans aunt, testified that Mrs
MeIocr mad lived with the husband in
the schenectady County poOrhouse. where
ne died of consumption; that her child
was porn there, and that no aid was ever
given the stricken family. Mrs. Smith
said that Mrs. MeIber. when she left her
aunt'S house in Schenectady on the day
before the murder told them they must
not be surprised If they heard that she
had committed suicide
Although these relatives gave their
testimony on behalf of the prosecution
they could not conceal the sad facts of
tho existence of Mrs. Mclbcr and her
Child after her husbands death
Mrs Mclber sat unmoved this after
noon while women all about her in the
court room cried as Chief OF Police Quig-
ley, or Rochester, retOld her confession.
made IN his presence IN the Rochester
police station in January last The chief
told in detail how she bought the car
GoliC acid. administered ii to the little
fellow. and then laid his body down in
the snow and walked away. Mrs. Melber
never moved a muscle Of her face, but
sat looking straight at the witness
Interest in the trial continued to-day
u1abated. 1t looked for several minutes
previous TO the opening of the afternoon
session as though there would be a riot.
Hundreds OF people beSieCed the court
house and packed the corridors leading
tC the court room. and when tho doors
we're finally opened a stampede started.
Several women tainted before the police
got control of the situation.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-12
ARRESTED AS A SPY.

Rome. March 1.-THE police Of Bari
have arrested a student named Giu-
seppp Cont. on charge OF attempting
to obtain copies Of the plans Of the
fOrtifcatiOns. which nc intended TO sell
to an American spy named Bau. The
latter was arrested, and plans and
compromising documents were found
in his house. He claims to be A nat
uralized American and says hIs name
is Dean. Tho American Embassy dc
mics his story.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-12
LENTEN RECIPES.
Fish Balls.

Take one part fish and two parts raw
potato, about three pints in all Pare
and cut the potatoes in halves. pick the
fish. freeing i bones. and put in a
Kettle with IN. ~. the fish on top:
cover with water and boil thirty min
utes. drain and mash potatoes and fish
together. season with sale and pepper
and lump Of butter the size Of an
egg. hen all two weII-bcaten eggs. and
mix all thoroughly together. Have a
kettle half fun OF hot fat. shape the
mixture with a spoon and drop into the
rot fat and fry to light brown. Serve
The Washington herald., 1911-03-12
GOING WITH KING TO INDIA.
Lord CreVvc and Other Officials VIII
visit Delhi Durbar

London. March 1L-Arhough no definite
decision has Jet been taken on the sub
Ject it is probable that Lord Crewe will
accompany the King to India on the oc-
Casion Of the Delhi nurhar II is also
expected that other officials of the India
office may visit India or this occasion.
TIL" prime minister's Of the oversea
dOmInionS, and the ministers accompany
ing them. who are attending the imperial
conference in London at the end of MAY
Will be- the guests OF the government and
the King during their stay in England.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-12
Benefit for the Junior Republic.

Many prominent members of Washing
ton society. VIII cooperate for the bene-
fit of the National Junior Republic at
fete and theatrical performance al
the Playhouse, 1914 n street northwest,
next Wednesday. From until II p. m.
the Playhouse will be open to the pub
lie Part of the afternoon attraction will
be a sale of fancy articles, breakfast
caps, bags, &C. The sale will be under
the direction of Mrs. Alexander Britton,
Mrs. Thomas Taliaferro, Mrs. r. ID.
Simms. and others.
Miss Woodward and Mrs. John Dunlop
will De in charge of a sale of new spring
hats. Music and tea will be the diver
siJns in the yellow room, where Mrs.
Eldridgc Jordan will preside. Special at
fractions for the children will be offered
on the third floor, in charge of Mrs.
is. S. Paschal and Miss Helen Mulliken.
Songs, dances. and tableaux will be on
the evening programme, beginning at 9
O'Clock. 4 .one-aet play, cupid 5
Tricks" by Preston Gibson, will be given
in the evening.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-12
Salmon. with Capcr Saucc.

Take two slices Of salmon. a quarter
pound butter. half teaspoonfuI Of chopped
Iarsl"y. one shalot salt. pepper. and
grated nutmeg to taste. Lay the salmon
IN a baking dish. place pieces Of butter
over il, and add the other ingredients.
iULbinE 4 little OF the seasoning into the
fish. haste il frequently: when done.
tax" it ont and drain for minute or
two; lay 1t on dish. pour caper >aul Q
over 1t and serve. Salmon. dressed in a
similar way and with tomato sauce is
very delicious
The Washington herald., 1911-03-12

Chief Justice White. OF the United
States Supreme Court. uses little light
ing arrangement. when he's handing down
decisions. that reminds one Of the spot
light on the little girl in tho middle uf
the front row in I musical comedy. The
supreme Court room is never brilliantly
lighted. hut all OF the other Justices read
their decisions just from the light Ut the
room-that is. they don't use desk lights.
or if they do the lights don't show. chief
Justice White. sitting in the middle Of
the row OF sOlemnly Garbed juriSts usu-
ally closes his eyes till it comes time for
him to hand down a decision. Then he
perks up. fiicks on the little light in
front of him. and it sits at such an angle
that it illumines his face for all the
world like the headliner in a vode-veel
act.
When Secretary Dickinson was in the
Philippines last fall he and his party
made a trip on horseback one day out to
a big Igorrote community. The tribes
men gave the party a great ovation. II
it had been the President himself instead
Of Cabinet officer they couldn't have
danced more violently or made any more
fuss over the visitor as his party ad-
vanced into their midst.
I'm really quite deeply touched by
this. ovation" remarked Secretary Dick
inson. They didn't know we were COM
ing and yet they seem to know who we
are. and they are certainly more demon
strative than the crowds at a lot of big
political rallies | have attended in the
United States They're acquiring Ameri-
can patriotism; that's what they're do
ing"
One of the resident officials accom-
Tanying the party SMILED and pointed to
the flag OF the Secretary of War. big
flag. mostly red, that was carried by one
of the horsemen.
It's that flag" he explained, and not
patriotism or any particular desire to
honor your position. Red has just the
opposite effect on these people that it
does on bull. 1t is not only their favor
ite color but is a passion with them.
Come among them bearing red flag
and they're for you. They cast their
votes for anybody or anything headed
by red flag
Senator Chamberlain, of Oregon, has
been going through life carrying a bur
den that few men would have been con-
scientious enough to have assumed.
When Chamberlain was a young man
The Washington herald., 1911-03-12
STORK SHUNS ENGLAND.
Lowest Birthrate on Record in 1910,
According to Report.

London. March 11.-Last year England
and Wales had the lowest birthrate on
record. according to the registrar-gen-
erals return, issued recently. 1t is some
consolation to know that the death-rate
was also the lowest on record.
Births numbered S97, 100. and deaths 4S3.
321, the natural increase OF population.
by excess of births over deaths, thus
being 4120g. The average annual in
crease in the past five years was 404,656.
The birthrate in 1910 was at the rate of
PAS per 1000 of the population. which is
OS per 1000 below the rate of 1909, and
lower than the rate in any other year
on record. Compared with the average
in the ten years 19OO-19O9. the birthrate
in 1910 showed 4 decrease of % per 1.OOC.
The death rate in 1910 was at the rate
of 1874 per 1000, which was IL per LOCO
below the rate in 1909, and lower than
the rate in any other year on record.
Compared with the average in the ten
years 19OO-1909 the death-rate in 1910
showed a deer raSe of "a per 1000.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-12
FiAh CroUuets.

Take dressed tsh of any kind. separate
from the bones mince with a little sea-
sOninG. an egg beaten with a teaspOonfuI
Of flour and one OF milk. roll into balls.
brush the outside with egg and dredge
well with bread and cracker crumbs and
fry brown. Make a gravy for il by using
bones, heads. tails, an onion. an an
Chovy, a little -four. and a pint OF water.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-12

Roller skating has become popular in
the Alpine cities OF Switzerland, the
streets being used. The same is true of
Mannheim, Germany. American skates
are popular.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-12
BEAD DECORATIONS ON
SATIN TAILOR-MADES

Tiny jackets, straight cut and loose
fitting, distinguished several costumes
lately seen OF the new striped satins
and foulard silks. These were made with
three-quarter and elbow-length sleeves
generally finished with a tiny frlll Of
lace or net TO soften the line Of satin.
Bead embroideries. either in shades
matching the gown or in several shades
of pale tones mixed with white beads.
were more or less used as decoration.
In several INSTANCES the same bead
decoration was carried out as a border
OF the slim. straight hung skirt. the en-
broideries reaching almost to the knees.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-12

The ink in a fountain pen will not dry
so rapidly when the pen is idle IL the
holes in the cap be plugged TO keep out
the air.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-12
To Choose LobSters.

These are chosen more Dy weight rhan
size The heaviest are best. good
smaIl-sized one Will not infrequently be
found to weigh as heavily as one much
larger. If fresh. a lobster will be lively
end the claws have strong motion
when the eyes are pressed with the
fingers.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-12

A steel stiletto with a soft cloth wound
around the point will aid surprisingly To
the cleaning, while small Camcrs hair
brush can be used for the minute Crev-
ices. Clean the wheel and all the lower
parts. Always have two oil cans, one
filled with a good quality of kerosene and
the other with standard machine oil.
Always use the best of machine oil. as
The Washington herald., 1911-03-12

Water will not be drawn 'nto the Cylin-
ders Of mOtOrboat, as they cool after A
run II pet cock inserted in the under
Rater exhaust pipe he closed when the
engine is shut down.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-12

Senator Chamberlain, of Oregon. has
been going through life carrying a bur
den that few men would have been con-
scientious enough to have assumed.
When Chamberlain was a young man
The Washington herald., 1911-03-12

Miss Amy I~avilt. in addition to
the seven languages she has already
mastered. is one of the Lest Esperantists
in the District and has translated Kate
Nannahs song, ",iood-hy, Sweet Day"
into Esperanto. and has sung it with
much success recently. 1t is pronounced
to b" a. good and smooth TO sing in as
Italian. the fayoTIle language for singers.
She had great success with the song ar
the recent meeting ~ 1he District OF
Columbia Federation of Esperanto.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-12

The annual concert OF the metropolitan
Presbyterian Church Choir will be held
at the church, Fourth and streets
southeast, on Tuesday evening, March "A,
at S:I5 All of the music will be from
the works of Msndelssohn. There will
be three sections from Elijah" which
wiz include the cnoruses Help. Lord"
Thanks Be TO God" and He Watcheth
over Israel" Tenor and barytone solos.
Including IF With All Your Hearts. 1T
is Enough" and a number of recitations.
From st. Paul the chorus. How Lovely
Are the Messengers and soprano solo.
Jerusalem, Thou that Killest the Proph-
cts" From the Hymn of Praise" duet
and chorus, Il Waited for the Lord" and
duet for soprano and tenor. MY Song
Shall BE Always Thy Glory Conclud-
ing with two cantatas, Hear My Pray
or" and "As the Hart Pants" for So
prano solo and chorus.
The choir consists of Mary H. Barber.
soprano; Mary b. Sewell, contralto: Al
The Washington herald., 1911-03-12

Miss Marv Shcsr"r. S0Ioist las, year in
tie Fi~s' Church of Christ. Scientist, has
been engaged a~ soprano soioist' in the
choir of In" West Street PRESBYTERIAN
Church. Miss Sh, rr"r was also formerly
assistant s"i"lsI i'm the choir OF ST Mar
garrt'S Church.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-12

Ms. OIdbcrg gave the NTH concert in
h": c"urs" last week, with a programme
Of much interest and credit Mrs.
stephen Victor Graham made pro-
ncInced surs css. She is tie wife OF a
naval Utfioer stationed at Annapolis and
Is cultlNatInG her splendid voice dill
gently. Th" oth"I ~"Iuist was Miss Neil
MarNUIiy, who al" madc splendid
impression. Nr~ Oldhcr- accompanied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-29

$1.5o Black Broadcloth, o8c.
50-inch Imported Chiffon Broadcloth with a
very handsome, lustrous finish the quality
that retains the luster. Positively worth
sl5O To go at the special price. per no
So Reversible Coating Serge, $3.50.
56inch Coating Serge in brown, gray, tan,
navy and black. with contrasting color lin
ing: the correct weight for long
coats. skirts or entire suits Our O. En
$I.25 Black Storm Serge, ST.
Tomorrow will offer $1.25 Reads
Storm Serge. 4S inches wide. and the very fin
est pure wool, as every woman knows the
quality, and 1t sells everywhere SIPS.
Shown In very handsome black o. M
Special. per yard .......:....::.. ) .UO
Coo Black Henrietta, 4oc
Auwool Henrietta, in ideal black and the
silky finish: the quality that Grapes nicely and
makes up pretty for one-piece dresses sep
arate skirts 60c value To go to-
morrow at the very special price, per ~
$1.5o Tailors' Suitings, o8c.
56-inch Atwood Fancy Suitings; all colors.
in neat stripes, checks and fancy weaves with
a contrasting color combination. and
many plain colors $3.50 quality. Spe- no
cial, per yard Observation-Disclosures. VOC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-29

All shades: 40 inches wide: fine, strong
quality; yarn merceriZed: fast coLors. for
waists and dresses. Half price. ~
yard ............-.....-. LOC
Wash Goods Dept-sth ST. Annex.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-29
Greater Than Ever Are the Money-Saving
Opportunities in Our Dress Goods Department

75c Black Venetian Cloth, 5oc.
52-inch Atwood Venetian Cloth good, firm
quality. and the grade that wears nicely, in
pretty black. This cloth sells every
where al 75c Our special price, per ~
$1oo Black Mohair Sicilian, 75c.
4i-inch Mohair Siclian, with very bright
Iuster: the reversible kind; a thorough dust
resister and non-crushable for separate
skirt or an entire dress there Is moth
ing nicer. $10O value. Tomorrow, per 1E
yard ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. /OC
SITS Kersey Cloth, $1.3o.
56-inch Kersey Coat Cloth; the right weight
for coats without lining; shown in blue, green.
tan, red. brown and black. Positively worth
S1.75. For day only will
sell them at the very special price. &1 ~
per yard ID i .aOS
55c Atwood Hopsacking, 33c.
Duck Wing Blue. Brown Marine Wine. Gray.
Garnet and Catawba only a very limited
quantity BE quick. Worth 55c at -
81 Diagonal Cheviot, 7oc.
Chain Diagonal Cheviot is entirely
and is very stylish for suits. skirts and
tailored dresses; the colors navy and marine
dollar is a low price for this excellent all
wool fabric; but special Ami ~
versary Sale price will be- per yard. /SC
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-12-09

"Are you willing TO live with me in
a cottage 2, "Yes, dear: provided it
is cute little cottage with a dozen
rooms, three baths. steam heat, a
butler, cook, dining-r'om and up
stairs girl"
Karl Kuebler, who lives near Brutus
accidentally shot himself Thanks
giving morning, while he was stand
ing on stump shooting rabbits.
Kuebler had his gun resting on his
left arm, when during the excite
ment somehow IL slipped ald tore the
arm in 4 horrible manner. He was
taken to the Petoskey hospital, where
the arm was amputated just below
the elbow. Ernest Enbody, the 14-year
old son of Peter Enbody Of Epsilon, re-
ceived charge OF shot in his left foot
on the morning of the same day while
hunting rabbits near his home. lie
and another boy were hunting to-
gether when a rabbit broke cover and
both boys fired, young Enbody getting
the benefit Of the shot from the gun in
the hands Of his friend. He is now
at Lockwood hospital, Petoskey, and
the foot Will be saved.
"Sheriff CASTOR will pay particular
attention to the Saturday night and
Sunday night dance halls at which
women aud young girls become intox-
icated." This news item from De-
troiJ gives glimpse Of the extreme
criminal relations OF the saloons there
and OF the method of the Michigan
Brewers Association in the direction
of business regulation" and business
promotion with its home people. An
other item OF Information to the
effect that at Verner's saloon and
other places drunken debauches un-
usually disgraceful and disgusting
were discovered on Sunday, suggests
ways and means by which the Brew
ers Association provides itself with
funds through which TO carry on
saloon campaigns iu the outside
counties and communities Of Mich
igan.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-12-09
Did you see it at the Bazaar?
Dishes, Dolls. Drums,-Bazaar.

Did you see IL at the Bazaar?
Dishes, Dolls. Drums,-Bazaar.
Books, Beads, Bears, Bargains. =
Bazaar.
Oyster Crackers either la packages
or bulk.-E. A. LEWIS.
Call at Mack's Jewelry Store and
hear the new $500 ~ Edwin Amberola.
For Sale. Oheap-JUNE PULLETs,
Rhode Island Reds. w. g. Severance,
II. +. D. s, East Jordan.
At Alba. Tuesday. II. e. Noteware
OF Bellaire and siiss Emma M. East
c0tt were united in marriage at the
home Of the brides parents. A. j.
Hart OF this city and aud Miss Pearl
Eastcott, sister OF the bride, acted as
grOOmsman and bridesmaid.
The 1912 issue Of the illustrated art
magazine, "Western Michigan, Fruit
with Flavor" will be ready for dis
tribution about January l. The issue
CONSISTS OF 40 pages which contain
many fine Western Michigan farm
aud orchard scenes. The publication
is also full OF facts regarding this
favored region. One hundred thous-
aud copies are to be printed aud these
will be distributed during the coming
year so as TO center attention upon
the resources OF this section
In the engineers estimates for har-
Dor improvement on this shore Charlie
vOix does not appear. This does not
necessarily mean that this harbor has
been abandoned by the government,
but that tie present condition Of the
harbor protection does not require an
appropriation. There is now in the
treasury, available for necessary work
on this harbor the sum OF about So,
00G, which the engineers deem sut1i-
cient to keep the harbOr iD proper
shape. in the way of dredging and re-
pairs To revetment Of piers. There is
work that might very properly be
done in renewing the old work at the
shore end Of the north pier. and Con-
gresham Dodds has introduced
special bill TO cover this necessity.
1t H. expected chat some dredging
will be done in the spring.-Charle-
vOix Sentinel.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-12-09

This is the verdict of II. j. Howell,
Tracy, o., who bought Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound for his wife. ,
Her case was the worst | have ever
seen, and looked like sure case OF
consumption. Her lungs were sore
and she coughed almost necessarily
and her voice was hoarse and weak
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
brought relief at once and less than
three bUttts effected complete
cure" Hite's Drug Store.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-12-09

| Christmas Gifts at Macks.
They have IL at the Bazaar.
W. Il. Brown was q BOyne City vls-
itor, Tuesday,
Special Sale Of Dishes at the Bazaar
See hand bills.
Mrs. e. Newson was a Petoskey
visitor this week.
Miss Minnie Pringle returned from
,Charlevoix. Wednesday.
Harry Moore Is here from Grand
Rapids visiting relatives and friends.
VIM. Tayl0r's have moved into the
house recently occupied by Gait. Jep-
son.
J.J. Tweddle was here from Trav-
erse City on legal business, Wednes-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Jones are visiting
relatives ia the southern part Of the
state.
Miss Blanche Williams is visiting
at the home Of Mrs. Alfred Williams
In Ironton.
John Williams recently opened a
meat market on the West Side in The
former Bisnette store.
Mrs. George Adair returned 10 her
home at A lden. Monday, after a visit
with relatives in this city.
DR.. Fl. w. Dicken left Wednesday
for Ann Arbor, called thither by the
serious illness Of his father.
The Sewing Circle met at the Pres
byteran Parsonage Monday evening
and had an enjoyable time.
Gene Gagnon returned home from
Detroit, Wednesday, for a visit, ac-
companied by his little neice.
Percy and Forest Carney returned
home from LudiDgton this week for a
visit with their parents and other
relatives.
II you can use ANYTHING ia the
Crockery or China line be sure TO take
advantage of the Sale at Mack's be-
fore Xmas.
Mr. and Mrs. w. p. Porter and
daughter. Miss Mary Porter, left
Tuesday for a visit with Frank Porter
at Chicago.
&C. Holbeck was a Detroit busi-
ness visitor this week IN the interests
OF his company-The Sun Life As
surance Co.
Rebekah Lodge will hold annual
election Of officers Wednesday evening
next. Special business. All mem
bers requested tc be present.-M of G.
Good Luck Lodge No. 1893. NJ. b
A.. will hold annual election OF Off
GERS next Thursday evening, Dec
l4th. All members requested to I've
present.
East Jordan Lodge No. ss2 Mystic
Workers of the World hold annual
election Of officers this Saturday even
ing, Dec. 9th. All membere urged to
be in attendance.
Mrs. G. A. Bell. Mrs. Frank Broth
erton and daughter Miss Gwendolen
Boyd returned first Of the week from
an extended visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
Harold Boyd at Winona, Mimi.
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist
church will hold their next meeting
at the home Of Mrs. Jacob Wood on
State Street, Wednesday, Dec. 18th.
at $50 p m. sharp. Visitors welcome.
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid wish
to announce that they will serve an
Oyster Supper in the Spencer Blk. on
Wednesday, Dec. 18th, to which you
are invited. Usual price 25c. A
Bazaar will be held in connection
with same where you will find useful
and fancy articles for sale, come
one and all.
Now is the time-The Bazaar is the
plaCe no H.