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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-13
A MARIE ANTO|NEHE FETE
Dancers Transported to Garden
Of Versailles in Sherry'S.
DINNER SERVED ON LAWN
Mrs. Rodman Wanamaker Sur
prises Her Friends by Won
derful Scenic Effect.

Mrs Rodman Wanamaker took her
guests last night to the garden Of the
Palace of Versailles, where they danced
surrounded by floral effects and the
scenery amid which Queen Marie An
toinette was wont TO promenade a century
and half ago.
The ballroom at Sherry's was trans
formed into perfect replica Of the famous
French garden. and the one hundred guests
Of Mrs. Wanamaker dined there In the
moonlight, served by men liveried as were
the royal serviteurs of Louis XVI, while
men in the uniform Of the famous Swiss
Guard stood around the garden as II keep
ing watch over the safety Of the guests.
The arrangement was brought to the
guests as a complete surprise They were
received In the Marie Antoinette drawing
room, and when Mrs Wanamaker led them
into the supposed dining room the reveal
ton Of the gorgeous scene was not antici-
pated by any one.
There was the Palace of Versailles. the
painted background showing the rear
facade of the famous structure. There vas
the tall lockwood hedge separating the gar
den from the orsngerie, there were the
figures Of nymphs and gcddesses. and
above them all lowered the high Nor
mandie poplars.
over gravelled paths the guests were led
to the tables that had been placed on the
grass plots, and here they sat and dineo
and admired the famous taps vert ana
away beyond les Grands Faux, on whlch
electric lights flashed illusions Of the ram
bow
The feur de lys reigned supreme In the
corners Of the garden plots the lines OF
France were reproduced in white pansies'
the intertwined IL. L." so familiar 10
visitors Of Versailles were outlined with
pansies Of a deep purple hue. and above
them rested the crown Of violets.
The menu was consistent with the
rnilieu. There were dishes a la Trianon'
q la Marie Antonette. and in everything
name time or manner OF service. the age
~ 7 ouis Seize was recalled. And when
the dinner was over and colored attendants
In blue liveries had served cigars and
cigarettes. a pierrot and pierrette danced
into the garden, and. 10 the accompaniment
of a guitar, sang "Au claire de la lune,
mon ami Pierrot."
Then came Marie Antonette herself.
-Four Swiss guards carried the huge sedan
chair. from which she alighted to execute
her "Danse des fleurs.
The minuet. too came into Its glory.
DANCED by six little court ladies and two
,ronosine courtiers. TO be followed by Rus
SIAN dancers. Then the guests themselves
Souobt the ballroom IN the chateau be-
vonS. and here they danced, interrupting
tbe,r pleasure only for a short time for
supper
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-13
DIVORCES HALF-S|STER
Couple Welded in Ignorance OF
Blood Relationship.
THEIR MOTHER KEPT SECRET
Two Children Born to Them Be-
fore They Are Told by Court
That They Are Kin.

Cincinnati, April IA strange story.
which resulted in John 7 Ruch. jr.. aged
twenty-five. being divorced from his half
sister Helen Hoffman, Ruch, twenty-four
years old vas related in the Insolvency
Court here to-day The brother and sister
were married on October 25. 1910, neither
at the time knowing Of the blood relation
ship between them.
The discovery Of the relationship was
made few weeks ago. and the action for
q divorce follow ed the husband formally
alleging neglecL The decree was granted
on that ground for the purpose of protect
ing the young couple in the record as far as
possible. Neither their father nor mother
was in court to-day.
It was explained 10 the court that the
mistake had been possible because tho
mother had hidden from the children the
fact that they we're half brother and sister
allowing them 10 believe that the girl was
only IN adopted child.
The relationship OF the young husband
and wife was disclosed TO them by Judge
William Lueders, of the Probate Court,
few weeks ago in the presence Of thei"
mother, Mrs. John +. Ruch. Neighbors of
the Ruch family informed Judge Lueders
that they believed the couple were half
brother end half-sister He learned after
investigation that the two had grown up
together under the belief that the girl was
only an adopted daughter Of Mrs. Ruch
The youngest Of their children is only
q few weeks old. In securing the marriage
license Ruch gave the young woman's namo
as Helen Hoffman,.
This young man came 10 the Probate
Court in 1910 and secured a license 70
marry this young woman, who, II since has
been discovered, IS his half-sister." said
Nudge Iueders 10 the court That was be-
for,, the recent law was passed requiring
botb anplicants for a marriage license 70
snnear personally. The young man gave
his name, age and address properly. He
gave the young womans name as Helen
IIot,roenn and told her age and address
az am informed--in fact, have investt-
.o,ad the matter carefully and feel certain
-,bat he did not know at that time that
this Young woman was his hat-sister' Iho
discovery was not made until compare
lively short time ago. ] had them IN my
oe,ce and we tried to arrive at some solu-
zion "a, the problem presented. They have
go children. They still love each other
and love their children.
81 explained to them that although they
r,,e,ht he able TO keep the secret for years.
there would come time as surely as any
thing human can be certain. when some one
yoyid discover e. and II would be ex-
posed possibly in their declining years,
or ~ the disclosure were not to come until
after their death. 1t would be left as
heritage TO their children. Now they can
core into court honestly. to explain an
so., n,,stake and do the only thing In
their mower TO rectify that mistake.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-13
JERSEY WOMEN CAN'T VOTE
Supreme Court Decision Against
Female Franchise.

Trenton. " j.. April 12.-women in New
Jersey cannot vote at the state election or
register at the polling places in the state,
according to a decision Of the Supreme
court Med here to-day The decision was
written by Justice Kallsch. It holds thar
no female is entitled TO vote at the state
election In this state. and dismisses the
application for writ Of mandamus u
compel an election board in Morris County
70 register woman resident Of that place
! ne case was virtually a test. and thou
sahcs OF women ali over the state were
awaiung the decision anxiously.
MISS Harriet F. Carpenter. a resident OF
~ Township. in Morris County, made
ny, eggheauon 70 the Supreme Court for q
5oasd " Z, naSsndam1s 70 compel the election
tbstt Ia" Of motifs County to register her. so
Nc. me coulo take part In the election
3s1t IAN The SUR. me Court decision TO.
s:y Is that no women ire allowed 10 vo E
~ re STATE election IN this city, and thai
tns Jaws Of New Jersey rofu ing m hermit
women TO vote are constitutionaI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-13
SUFFRAGE COMEDY PLAYED
Given at Lyceum Theatre as Benefit for
Magdalen Home,

The Lions and the Lambs, comedy
the theme OF which was based on the pos
sibilities that lie more or less dormant IN
the suffrage question, was given single
performance at the Lyceum Theatre yes
terday afternoon for the beneht OF the
nursery OF the Magdalen Home Ada
Sterling was the author OF the comedy
which took so we'll with yesterdays audi
ence that Miss Sterling was called for In
sistentIy at the final curtain, but unlike
most playwrights she ran away.
The answer TO the proposition, Could the
lions do without the lambs? was distinctly
given by the little comedy 1t was, No!
Those who acted well in amusing parts
were Joseph Merrlck, j. Malcolm Dunn
Frank Woolfe, George Kelly, St Clair
Rav6eld. Violette Kimball. Ruth Holt Bou-
cicault, Lolita Linthicum, Helen Ormsbee
and Henrietta Goodwin
Frank Wolfe, OF Lewis Walters Mon
s,eur Peaucaire" company. staged the
piece.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-13
GOING TO SCHOOL At 50
Baltimore Woman to Take a
Course at Cambridge.
PASSION FOR LITERATURE
Mastery Of the English Classics
the Aim of Widow of
Former Financier.
tRy Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Baltimore. April 12.-Having been out Of
school more than half century. Mrs.
Francis White, of No. lila North Calvert
street, who is nearly eighty years old. Is
planning to go TO Lngand in June TO enter
Cambridge University for course in Eng
sh literature.
frequent visitor TO Europe and to the
scenes in England around which cluster
the lives OF so many masters OF literature
whose works she has learned TO love In
lifetime of study, Mrs. White has decided
that no means Of spending her summer
would be quite so pleasant as a course at
the ancient university.
Mrs. White is the widow of Francis
White a financier. She has three sons,
Richard j., Francis A. and Miles White.
and three grandchildren, the Oldest or
whom is nearly twenty-one years old. on
her trip this summer she will be accompa-
MED by several friends, enc or Whom VIII
enter Cambridge with her.
Mrs. Whites family on both sides came
from Virginia, although she was born ana
has lived all her life in Baltimore. sne
was a pupil at Miss Henderson's. School Tor
Girls. This institution passed away. TO De
succeeded by the Misses Halls School,
which in turn is no more. but Mrs. white .
studies have kept on. She took promi-
nent part in Baltimore society at one tins.
hut since the death Of her husband sns
has lived in retirement
81 can't see why so much should be MADE
O. my little resolution to take 4 summer
course at Cambridge" said Mrs. White
tonight. Her hair is silvery white. bus
otherwise her nearly fourscore years rest
lightly on her shoulders. She smiled when
asked IL she expected her teachers to BE-
severe with her, and declared that she was
NOT going to school unless she could play
truant when she pleased.
IT have visited the scenes in old Eng
land where so many people lived and I
have learned to love Them" declared Mrs
White. I'm Scotland and the North OF
England are many beautiful spots immor-
talized in the lore of great men.
Several years ago I went to OXFORD TO
see the university buildings. The old walls
and structures, treasured so that they
never will be changed while they stand,
always had a peculiar fascination for me-
The queer old benches on which are carved
many illustrious names / remember still.
am sorry the summer school is not az
oxford this year, but 1t alternates with
cambridge and this is a Cambridge year.
While she will not go until June. Mra
White already Is beginning 10 make neR
nreparatons. She expects to spend about
six weeks at the university and thsa -
return at once to Baltimore.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-13
OPEN MISSION HEADQUARTERS
Methodist Women Interested in For.
! eign Work at Dedication

Se'Ween one and two hundred women
we're present yesterday afternoon al the
opening OF the new headquarters OF the
women's Foreign Missionary Society of
me Methodist Episcopal Church at No.
10 Fifth avenue.
Ihe ceoicatory services were presided
over by Mrs. William I. Haven. president
Of the New York branch, and were mar
tcipated in by Mrs Addison w HAYES.
'tne Rev DR.. William 7. Kelley, Mrs. John
Milton Cornell. Mrs. Joseph H. Knowles
ana the Rev. Dr. F. Mason North.
Ssiet addresses were made by the Rev.
pr, Homer c. stuntz and Bishop John f.
suo'nSon' 81 lndia. who arrived from
}ls fed this week. At the close of the
programme afternoon tea was served.
among those present was the Rev. T. 8.
Dopohpgh, missionary to India and SON.
m,iaw OF >. Edgar Leaycraft. Of this city,
VINO arrived with Bishop Robinson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-13
FINDS LOVE IN STEERAGE
Italian Count Goes to Ellis Island
with Girl of His Choice.

The Count Gustavo Bursotti had no idea
OF taking unto himself a wife when he
left Naples. two weeks ago. on the italian
liner San Giorgio. But when the vessel ar
rived here yesterday he was head er
heels in love with a young girl of the
steerage, and went to Ellis Island with her
yesterday. when he found that she would
have TO pass through the imm grafcn
channels with all other second class and
steerage aliens.
The San Glorgio had only a handful or
saloon passengers. and the count grew
weary before reaching mid-Atlantic. Ono
day. according to one of the dozen versions
OF his romance, he met his future fiancee
by chance as she stood on the forecastle
head looking at the spray thrown up by
the stem as 1t cut the water. A sudden
gust of wind blew her shawl aft, and size
hurried after It. The count saw it and
caught It first. and after that he wasn't
long in catching the heart Of the young
woman.
Slgnorina Elvira FizZanl IS the happy
girls name. She was travelling to this
country with her mother and. according
TO the immigration officials, is of the high
type of peasant. She was not allowed TO
visit the count on the saloon deck, but
having the freedom Of the ship, the count
was. free to visit her in the steerage quar-
tiers.
Bv the time the count made up his mind
that Signorna Fizzani would surely te ohe
the Countess Bursot he asked permi on
to have her receive the freedom OF the sa-
loon deck, and thereafter the s.gnorina and
her mother were much IN the counts COM
pany. -,
The count who is twenty-five years DID,
said he had come here to study American
business methods. and would be with
at No. 10 Broadway. 1t is said
he will meet his iancee on her release from
Kills island to-day, and the marriage VIII
- .inhrntad on Sunday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-13
HELD FOR POISONING MOTHER
Inquiry Started by Half-Brother Leads
TO Daughters Arrest.

McAlester Okla. April i2.-Mrs. julia o.
Martin. of Evanston, H.. was brought here
to-day and placed in jail on heich1rge OF
having caused the death Of her mother by
administering poison.
Mrs. Sophronia A. Moore became seriously
III at her home here recently. and Mrs.
Martin. summoned by telegraph arrived
three weeks ago. The mother, whose age
was seventy-eight years, declined rapidly
and died yesterday. ]. w. Her.ord, half
brc Their of Mrs. Martin. caused an investt-
CATION to he made, with the result that
Mrs. Martin was arrested.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-13
DIVORCE FOR FORMER MODEL.

Red Bank, n. j., April u (SpeciaD.-
Mrs Viola Schenck Meeker. former
artists model, received an absolute d.
vorce from her husband Jesse 7. Meeker.
a real estate broker, of No. ITO Broadway
Naw YORK City to-day. The divorce was
granted by Chancellor Walker on the
grounds of desertion. There was no det-
go 70 the suit. Mrs. Meeker has the
oustodv Of her four-year-old son. Jesse T.
Meeker. tr. Mr.. Meeker had not lived
n,,th his wife for about three years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-13
a,euEsoN COST STATE s7,Oso.

poston April 12.-It cost SUFFOLK County
49, oan - investigate and prosecute Clarence
n picheson, the slayer OF Miss Avis
,,au according TO bills made public by
4IA LEVI of the Superior Court to-day.
cN,,ov,,or Foss will give a hearing next
49, ''os,, ~ petition to commute the SEN
$3.50 suA If death to Imprisonment for life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-13
PURSE ATTACHMENT FOR HOSE
Bachelor Gets Patent for Woman s
Pocketbook To Be Worn on Stocking.

Philadelphia, April l2.-Arthur NJ. Pres
mont, a student of law at the University
Of Pennsylvania. has obtained a patent
upon a purse or pocketbook attachment
for women's stockings. The. pocket is
about six inches deep. and four lncnes
wide. A long flap covering the top fastens
securely outside the stocking, and the
wearer may put little jewelled lock on
IL IL she wishes. II is TO be worn at the
top of the stocking.
temporary repository OF such valuables as
a woman may not desire to leave at home
and which may not be safe in handbag.
The inventor is a bachelor twenty-three
old
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-13
N.ER.SEAL EMPLOYEES DANCE.

The In-er-seal Association. which is COM
posed of employees Of the various depart
ments OF the National Biscuit Company.
celebrated its twelfth anniversary last
aoliver Twist at the Empire Theatre.
which was decorated for the occasion. a
reception, dance and short musical concert
took place 1T Louis Martins, the entire
fourth floor being reserved for the assocla-
ton. Theodore Z. Belts Is the president OF
the association.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-13
HEBREW WOMEN RAISE FUNDS.

The committee in charge OF the work OF
raising s250,0oo for a new home for the
Young Women's Hebrew Association report;
ed yesterday that up TO noon they mao
raised S74.2l5 The receipts for the twenty
four hours from Thursday TO Friday
amounted to &,6i5. The committee expects 70
collect the full amount needed by April %
OF the amount received yesterday 5000
came from Henry Dix, Of No. 166 West l4tb
street. R. Fulton Cutting. and Miss Grace
Dodge, who is interested In the Young
Women's Christian Association, were also
among the contributors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-13

e,,unAVs NETWORK TRIBUNE
Mailed anywhere ia the United States
for So SO a year.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-06-13

Miss Evangie Belts. who. visited
some time with her mother, other rela-
tives and many friends in Webster,
departed on saturday morning for her
homestead at Wautauga, this state.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Dow, of Aber-
deem, drove down in the automobile
last Saturday and went out to Enemy
Swim lake where they remained until
yesterday when they returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. E. Egge are in
Sioux Falls this week attending the
graduating exercises of All Sain.s
school their daughter, Miss Ruth
March Egge, being one of the gradu-
ates.
Messrs. and Mesdames Josephus
Alley and Charles E. Hyde and Miss
Mabel Alley visited at the H. w
Wayland home in Waubay Sunday.
They report Mr.. Wayland in very poor
health.
Mrs. VIM. Havens, Jr., came from
Minneapolis Friday morning and spent
the day with her husband and his
relatives in this city. Saturday morn.
ing she returned to her home al
Adrian, N. d.
Four monster engines were in the
Webster yards Tuesday on their way
to the mountain division of the Mil.
waukee road and they attracted con.
siderable attention during the time
they were here.
George Weller, formerly superin
tendent of the city light and power
plant, came up from Miller-where hi
now holds a like position-on his motto
cycle Monday for a couple of days visi
with Webster folks.
Miss Frances Lawrence came ii
from her Hanse home Sunday and tool
the early train Monday morning TO
Aberdeen where she will attend tn,
institute now in progress. Miss Law
renee will also take a course in tn
summer school of the Northern Norma
before returning to Webster.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-06-13

Lost, strayed or stolen-One black
white hind feet. Will pay a liberal
reward for return or information. w.
r. Shipman, at the DR.. M. M. Judge
barn, Webster, S. d.
Mrs. George c. Dunton is enjoying a
visit from her mother, Mrs. Lena Deer
son, and her sister, Mrs. Minnie Exline,
who arrived last evening from Nom
ence, H., and will spend some time
looking over Dakota.
Frank Hanson and a party of Verden
friends went out to Enemy Swim last
week to enjoy a few days fishing.
They arose one morning and found that
their means of conveyance has vanished.
But that's just like a team of mules.
h. o. Wickre got on the train Sum-
day night and went down to st. Paul
where on Monday he purchased a car
load of fine young bulls which arrived
here yesterday and were today driven
W the TdnCH OIL the Olu mllIdIy iSSSi
walton.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. c.. Chapman and
family are expecting to leave Sunday
for Paynesvilles Mimi, for a visit with
relatives and friends. Before coming
home they will also visit Grove City.
They expect to be absent about two
weeks.
Samuel Denton finished his job of
surveying at Groton last week and
came to Webster Friday morning to
spend the day with his nephews of the
Reporter and Farmer force, before
returning to his home in Marshall
county.
Miss Elsie Tate, of Wood Lake,
Neb., who had finished an extended
visit at the home of her uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. M. w. Lawrence,
near Hanse Sunday and came to Web
ster taking the train Monday morning
for Lewisburg, Mimi, to remain a few
days with other relatives before return
ing to her home in Nebraska.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-06-13

Calauba and Concord grape juice
unfermented-sold by the Webster
candy factory.
Thomas P. Lemon was down from
Pierpont Tuesday to attend the school
officers meeting.
In order to cook right, get a Quick
Meal gasoline stove at Peterson's
Hardware store.
The weather is all right for most
things bat we could stand it a little
warmer for corn.
F. A. Bauske, who has been quite i'll
at his home in this city. is reported as
improving slowly.
Mr.. Almquist. the implement dealer
at Pierpont, was among Webster
friends last Thursday.
Mrs. w. F. Kading visited at the
ID. c. Kidder home on the farm near
Holmquist last week.
Mrs. Aaron Kruger and son departed
Wednesday for a visit with relatives
who reside near Ortley.
Miss Clara Powers, of Groton, was a
guest Wednesday at the S. l.. Phil
brook horne in Webster.
Leo Miotke came in from his home
at Grenville on Monday to look after
some business matters.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-06-13
Wanted Veal calves and chickens
at the Visit Meat Market, we pay
the highest market price.

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Hinze are
rejoicing the arrival of a baby at their
home Wednesday morning.
Rev. A. U. Baer, of the Congrega-
tional church, was called down to Sioux
Falls the first of the week.
Miss Emma Ledahl left last Friday
morning for her home at Lake Preston
to spend the summer vacation.
Miss Belle McKeown is here from
Lennon for a visit at the home of her
mother, Mrs. Mary McKeown.
George Butler was over. from Butler
yesterday to visit his parents and
transact a few business matters.
Clarence V. N. Perry, of ''Valor
Heights" Pennington township, was a
caller at this office last Tuesday.
George Messerschmitt, of st. Paul
finished a visit at VIM. Naessig's last
Saturday and returned to his home.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-06-13
LOCAL NEWS

Fine rain Monday.
Gall on Oscar Grue tor abstracts.
Webster will celebrate July 4th.
Subscribe for Reporter and Farmer.
Boys overaIIs &c at Mergers sale
Come to Webster July 4th for a big
time.
Arrow Brand linen collars 7c at
Mergers sale.
Silas Lasell was a visitor from Wau-
bay on Friday.
Another nice, drizzling, soaking rain
is falling today.
Sardines in oil three cents per can
at Mergers sale.
Hon. C. C. Bush was a visitor from
Waubay yesterday.
B. F. Harrington was a visitor from
Waubay yesterday.
Gloss starch four cents per pack
age at Mergers sale.
Old Settlers meet at Andover next
Wednesday. June 10th.
Shoes way below their value at
Mergers sale Saturday.
J. T. Moir was a visitor from Bris-
toll in Webster Tuesday.
Peter Holmquist. of Holmquist, was
in the county seat Monday.
All the time remember Webster will
celebrate July 4th and 9Th.
Mrs. Noah Long. Of Waubay. visited
Webster relatives Tuesday.
Edward Lamont returned last week
from a trip up into Canada.
Earl Goodwin came home from Min
neapolis on Sunday morning.
Two packages Of yeast for 5 cents
at Mergers sale on Saturday.
Thos. Pemrick, of Crandall. was a
Webster visitor last Thursday.