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The Washington herald., 1916-05-17
GIRL BRIDE TRIES TO
END LIFE AFTER TIFF
l8-Year-OId Wife Takes Gas Rather
Than Obey Husbands
0rJers
Orders.

Detroit. Mich. May Is-Mrs Ed
ward Schubert is only IS years
old and bride Of just ten months.
Edward Schubert is equally young.
but fully imbued with the dignity OF
head of a household He believes.
according to Mrs. Schubert. that It is
the husbands duty to command, the
wifes but to obey. A little family
tin ended in the young wife's turning
on the gas jets in the kitchen range
this afternoon in an attempt to end
her life.
Sitting in a chair unconscious be-
fore the stove neighbors found her
about ten minutes after she had
turned on the gas They rushed her
into the air. but she was revived be-
fore a physician arrived with a pull
motor.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-17
BEDTIME STORY FOR The LITTLE ONES
..- PUSS IN BOOTS. Jr.
By DAVID CORY.

sometimes I think it's only a dream I
have; but, then, again, when I do blow
my horn it all seems quite real again"
Puss Junior didn't answer; he was
watching a pretty girl walking across
the meadow with a big cushion under her
arm. Who's she?' he asked.
Little Miss Muffett," he answered
She takes her lunch out here every day
Let's run over suggested Puss.
Wait a minute till l see whether my
sheep are all right. You know, ever
since Little Bo Peep lost her sheep /
get dreadfully worried about mine.
The sheep seemed to be perfectly safe
and were contentdly cropping the grass.
We'll. come on" Boy Blue cried, give
me your paw and we'll both run over
and surprise her"
Wait a minute, please" shouted Puss,
my boot is coming off," and before he
could stop off It flew. He hoped along
on one leg and almost stumbled before
he regained his balance.
"Ha. ha." laughed Boy Blue. here's
your boot. Mr.. Puss; put your paw on
my shoulder and steady yourself while
you pull it on; it's too damp here TO sit
on the grass
Yes" said Puss. I've got my toes
all wet; I couldn't help putting my foot
down once to keep from falling. It's
pretty hard work pulling a boot on q
wet foot" he added, as he vainly tugged
away.
Don't bother about it here" said Boy
Blue; Jump on my back, and III carry
YOU over where Little Miss Muffet Is;
It's high ground there, and nice and dry"
Puss scrambled up and rode piggy
back" the rest Of the way.
Good morning. Miss Muffet; here's my
friend. Puss in Boots Junior" said Little
Boy Blue. as Puss slid down from his
back
You've lost your shoe" she said. look
ing at Puss juniors little bare toes.
"Oh, no. it's here" he answered, only
my foot is so wet I can't get it on
Come over here and III dry YOUR toes
with my handkerchief said Miss Munet
DO YOU like curds and Whey" she
asked. Uncovering a dish Of delicious
looking white fluffy stuff.
But before he could reply there came
big spider, who sat down beside her, and
frightened Miss Mutfet away.
She won't come back, sad Boy Blue,
a S Puss called after the little girl. This
happened once before, and she was
afraid to come back for about q week
Well. We might as well finish the
rurds and whey" said Puss. who had
liked the first spoonful Let's finish
it," And he licked his whiskers.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-17
80 WILL RECEIVE DIPLOMAS,
Lucy Webb Hayes Training Scpoo
Graduation EIercIses Tontrbr

Thirty-two members of the graduatfnz
class Of the Lucy Webb Hayes National
training School will be awarded diplomas
a. commencement exercises to be held
tonight at the school, 1ISo North CanitoI
street. The program will consist of es-
says and addresses by raernbers Of the
class. Musical numbers will be given
BY the Harnlins Church Quartet
The annual Alumni Association dinner
vas held last night On Monday evening
Hospital Night was observed, DR.,
Harvey W Wiley being the principal
speeHer. Class night exereikes were held
last Saturday evening ana n nnusicaI
was given on Friday night
The Washington herald., 1916-05-17

it he noticed on the shady side pretty
boy in blue fast asleep.
Little Boy Blue, come blow your
horn" said Puss Junior.
For goodness sake. don't say that
again" cried the little lad. sitting up and
rubbing his eyes. It's bad enough to
have to wake up and blow my horn
every morning without some one making
me DO it again
But just think what would happen
II you didn't answered Puss: they d
probably eat up all the corn"
oh. I don't know" Boy Blue replied.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-17
Puss Meets Bow Blue.

To think that he had saved little Pig
gle Porker from Tom the Piper's Son
gave Puss Junior more pleasure than
anything he had done up to this time.
II made him feel so happy that he al
most whistled with delight as he marched
along the highway.
Suddenly the sound of a loud blast
from horn came across the meadow. He
stopped to listen. Again he heard the
sharp notes Of the bugle, and in another
moment from out of the cornhelds on
the left rushed a herd of COWS. He
jumped to the top rail of the fence to
get out of their way as they trotted past
him down the road toward a farmhouse
a short distance away.
II wonder who blew that horn" he
said to himself, and jumping down. he
started to cross the meadow. A flock
of sheep were quietly grazing and hardly
noticed him as he walked by.
In the center of the field was a big
haymow, and as he was about to pass
The Washington herald., 1916-05-17

Baked brown bread. Cream two
tablespoorfuls OF butter with half a
cupful Of brown sugar and add one
well beaten egg, half a cupfuI Of mo-
lasses and a cupful Of buttermtlk
sift together a cuptul Of white -four
three Of graham -four, a teaspoonfuI
Of soda and a quarter Of a teaspoon
ful Of salt. Add to the other ingredi-
ents and bake in two loaves
The Washington herald., 1916-05-17
purely personal

Mrs. Charles Ward. wife OF the Repre-,
sentative from New York. is spending a
few days with her husband at the VIII
lard. Mrs. Ward is living in New York,
where their children are at school.
Representative Daniel Griffin. of New
York. has registered at the Capitol Park
Hotel, where it is expected he will make
his headquarters for the remainder OF
the session.
Mrs. Inez Mnhollaud-Boissevai prom
inent in woman suffrage circles, is
spending a few days with relatives at
the Continental Hotel, this city.
Theodore L Ricketts, clerk in the office
Of the Public Utilities Commission, is on
leave this week.
DR.. William Tindan is back at his desk
in the office Of the secretary to the Dis
trict Commissioners after an extended
illness.
Mrs. Ormsby McCammon, who recent
ly underwent an operation at the Emer-
gency Hospital, is reported to be inprov-
Ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Murray Cobb have gone
to their summer home at Bethesda, Nd.
Mrs. Josephus Daniels, wife Of the
Secretary Of the Navy, left Washington
yesterday for her home at Raleigh. n. 9.
Frederick Law Olmstead, Of Brookline,
Mass, and Edwin H Blackheld. Of New
York. are in Washington to attend the
sessions OF the Fine Arts Commission at
the New Willard.
John P Bray, consul general of the
United States at Singapore, and Mrs.
Bray are in Washington for a few days
and are registered at the New Ebbitt.
Mrs. J. F. Hull. Miss Heidle. Mrs W.
L Ward. and Charles F. Cossum arrived
in Washington Yesterday after a motor
trip from Poughkeepsie, n. Y.
George A. Loomis has received an ap-
pointment as an assistant chemist in the
Bureau Of Standards
Judge George W. Atkinson. retired
justice of the United States Court of
Claims, is i'll at the home Of his son,
George W. Atkinson. jr.. at 8o53 P street
northwest.
Charles A. Rice has been appointed a
copyist in the General Land Office.
Alexander S Richardson. a copyist in
the General Land Office, has been pro-
NOTED to a Clerkship.
Brainard H Warner, real estate oper-
ator. is i'll at his home in Chevy Chase,
Nd.
James y. Sullivan has received an ap-
pointnent as an expert clerk in the Bu-
reau Of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
George Gibson was the recent guest Of
friends at Falls Church, Va.
Mrs. S. H. Ha6le. of Winchester. Va.
has returned TO her home after a visit
Of several weeks in the Capital.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Reed. OF Washing
ton, have motored home from Martins
burg, W. Va.
Mr. and Mrs. L. s Bacon are spending
a few days in Atlantic City.
John Kirby. Of the stan Of the New
York World IN Washington, left yester-
day morning for Mexico to handle the
news of the Mexican trouble for that
publication.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paca C. Oberltn have re-
turned to Washington after a ten davs'
visit to their summer home in Hern-
don, Va
The Washington herald., 1916-05-17

There Is an international aspect about
the list OF honors announced for the
senior class at MeTcersburg pa Acad-
erny. The vslsdictorian this year viii be
James McCsuley lands, OF Tokyo, Japan,
and the sslutatorisn will be Carlos De
Zsldo. Of Havana, Cuba
The Washington herald., 1916-05-17
NORTH cARoLINIAEs TO MEET
VIII Celebrate Anniversary
IeckIenburE Declaration.

The North Carolina Society OF wash
ington. will hold its next meeting az the
Raleigh on Saturday evening at O'Clock
in celebration Of the one hundred and
thirtieth anniversary OF the Meclzlenburg
Declaration Of Independence-the great
est day in the history Of the "Old North
State"
Former Speaker Of the House joseph
6. Cannon, will be honor guest
The Washington herald., 1916-05-17

vegetable marrow: Boil good
sized vegetable marrow. cut II in
pieces, pour over It a cupful Of white
sauce, q little salt and pepper and a
thin layer of grated cheese Bake for
fifteen minutes.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-17

The extension Of a branch Of the ST.
berisn railway for 800 miles has opened
one Of the worlds greatest coal felds.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-17

According to an official German test,
networks Of telephone wires over a city
tend to diminish the danger from light
ming.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-17

The government OF South Africa has
erected q large sugar mill to encoura ge
the cultivation of cane in Zululand.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-17

In January the Bank Of the Nether-
lands had more than $4,000 no in gold. as
against &,S24,ooO in gold before the war.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-17

Rice and sausages: Spread baking
dish to the depth of two inches with
cooked and seasoned rice. Spread with
sausage meat half an inch deem and
bake in a hot oven
The Washington herald., 1916-05-17
TOMORROW'S MENU.

It is a good thing to eat your brown
bread first" English Proverb
BREAKFAST.
straWberr1sS
Rins and SausaEa
Graham Gems CoSee
LUNCHEON OR SUPPER.
Hamburg Steak.
Fried PotatoeA
Brown Bred.
Sliced Oranges
DINNER.
Asparagus Soup.
Cold Roast Beet
Crsansd Potatoes
Vegetable Marrow.
Tomato Said.
Cream PUTS
The Washington herald., 1916-05-17

Mr. and Mrs. Paca c. Oberltn have re-
turned to Washington after a ten davs'
visit to their summer home in Hern-
don, Va.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-17

John Kirby. Of the stan Of the New
York World in Washington, left yester-
day morning for Mexico to handle the
news of the Mexican trouble for that
publication.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-17

Mrs. J. F Hull. Miss Heidle. Mrs. W.
L Ward. and Charles F. Cossum arrived
in Washington Yesterday after motor
trip from Poughkeepsie, n. Y.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-17

John P Bray, consul general OF the
United States at Singapore and Mrs.
Bray are in Washington for few days
and are registered at the New Ebbitt.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-17

George A. Loomis has received an ap-
pointment as an assistant chemist in the
Bureau Of Standards
The Washington herald., 1916-05-17

Frederick Law Olmstead, Of Brookline
Mass, and Edwin H. Blackheld, Of New
York, are in Washington to attend the
sessions Of the Fine Arts Commission al
the New Willard.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-17

Mrs. Ormsby McCammon, who recent
ly underwent an operation at the Emer-
gency Hospital, is reported to be improv-
Ing.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-17

Mr.. and Mrs Murray Cobb have gone
to their summer home at Bethesda, Nd.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-17

DR.. William Tindan Is back at his desk
in the office of the secretary to the Dis
trict Commissioners after an extended
illness.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-17

Judge George W. Atkinson, retired
justice of the United States Court OF
Claims, is i'll at the home Of his son
northwest
The Washington herald., 1916-05-17

Mrs. Charles Ward. wife OF the Repre-
sentative from New York, is spending a
few days with her husband at the VIII
lard. Mrs. Ward is living in New York,
where their children are at school.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-17

Mrs. Inez Mlholland-B -Boissevain, prom
! inent in woman suffrage circles, is
spending a few days with relatives at
the Continental Hotel, this city.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-12-23
SUIT AGAINST PANTAGES.

DR.. w. Ellis Burton and Miss l..
o. Smith have brought suits against
Alexander Pantages, ct al, owners of
the Pantages Theatre in this city.
DR.. Burton claims $500 damages for
being refused admission to seats on
parquet floor. Miss Smith also
claims $500 damages for being re-
fused admission to parquet floor and
$1,000 for assault. They had tickets
in their possession and were not al
lowed to use them. Messrs. L. c.
Vale, Oscar Price and R. A. Skinner,
are bringing similar actions. Dep'y.
Sheriff John Allison served papers
on Mr.. Pantages on Dec. 10Th at the
Radisson Hotel. Atty's B. S. Smith
and R. A. Skinner represent the plain
tiffs.
1t is reported that Negroes are
Disseminated against in all the Pan
tages Theatres. The Star is proud
that the plaintiffs have accepted no
compromise, and are making fight
for their race. Every Negro, who is
denied his rights should resort to
legal methods to obtain them, when
ever possible. Several suits against
such as Mr.. Pantages would be eff
fective. 1t would be a crusade for
justice and test of endurance along
right lines, that would give our peo-
pie equal recognition in public places
as allowed them in the Civil Rights
Bill introduced by Hon J. Frank
Wheaton and passed by the Mime
sofa Legislature.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-12-23

The criminal class of Negroes de-
serves every investigation by the
new police department. The Star
realizes that Chief Martinson has
done we'll. We know more about the
conditions in police circles sa far as
our race is concerned than many,
who are wise" Generally, when a
Negro is accused, he can, If guilty,
get the best Negroes of the city to
plead his cause. Negro lawyers are
secured after other means fail. Chief
Martinson has tried to deal merci-
fully with our people. He should
have been more drastic. Taking into
consideration the wave of crime and
the small police force, he has made a
good record. In spite of handicaps
he has proven himself>a man. Should
he not succeed himself, may his sue
cessor serve notice on the Migrants
and floaters, who thrive on vice and
immortality, that they must leave
town Immediately. Should they go
to St. Paul they will find that Detec-
tive Black is doing police duty and
on the job.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-12-23
TREAT ALL ALIKE!

1t appears that some Negroes al
ways want special concessions, when
the club, saloon and other privileges
are under discussion by an incoming
Mayor. The Star sees no reason for
any such actions. Negroes should
have equal conditions with white men,
each in their respective line. Our
statutes provide for equal rights, yet
some of us want more than is allowed
to the white men. The Star will have
much to say about NEGRO Clubs" if
there is going to be segregation OF
Negroes to eliminate them from the
enjoyment of their civil rights in
public places. Negro clubs are for
the Negroes who want to patronize
them. They have large following
but there are many Negroes, who
have nothing to do with Negro clubs
If the Mayor sees fit to conserve
the health and decency of the COM
munity by regulating the white clubs
we have enough confidence in His
fairness to all people to believe that
he will in equal manner regulate the
Negro clubs. The Star brought
about many present conditions as to
closing etc. We have no free lodg.
ers now that the clubs close at Z
A. NJ, and many former buns are
good citizens. They must work to pay
rent and live decently. Health con.
ditions have improved nearly 10(
percent.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-12-23
Southern Laborsrs Given Employm

Southern laborsrs Given Employment.
Three hundred cOlored men from the
south have secured employment in the
mills and factories Of Pittsburgh since
the first week In November. 1t is re-
ported that more than q thousand men
win be given employment in the vari-
Gus industries In Pittsburgh and vicin-
ity before Jan. I.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-12-23
On the
Day After
Christmas

~ Or word Santa Claus II q cor
ruption Of tho Dutch San MIC
olas, and the story Of the
original saint from whom the
name and the custom come Il told
in the Encyclopedia Britannica as fol-
lows: st. Nicholas, bishop Of Nyra.
In Lycia, q saint honorsd by the Greeks
and tho Lstins on Dec. 9.
His cult is as celebrated 40 bis his
tory 10 obscure. All the accounts that
have como down to W are Of q purely
legendary character, and It II impossi-
bic 10 ind any single incident confirm
a historically.
y sivsn a. follows: He was bishop Of
Ayra at the time Of the Emperor Die
clstian, was prosecuted. tortured for
the faith and kept In prison until the
more tolerant reign Of Constantine and
was present at the council Of Nicasa.
1T should be observed that this last
Circumstance II ignored by all histo-
rians and that st. Athanasius, who
knew al the notable bishops Of the
period, never mentions Nicholas. bish-
op Of Myra. The oldest known monu-
ment Of the cult of st. Nicholas seems
to be the Church Of SITS. Priscus and
Nicholas built at Constantinople by
the Emperor Justinian. In the west
the name Of st. Nicholas appears In
the ninth century records Of the mar
tyrs, and churches dedicated to him
are to be found at the beginning Of the
eleventh century. 1t Is more especial
u. however. from the time Of the 10
moval Of his body to Bari. in Apulia
that his cult became popular.
The Inhabitants Of Bari organized
an expedition, seized his remains by
means Of ruse and transported them
to Bari. where they we're received In
triumph on the 9th Of May. 1887. and
where the foundations were laid for q
new basilica In his honor. This was
the origin Of famous and still popu-
lar pilgrimage. There are nearly 400
churches In England dedicated to St
Nicholas. He IL the patron saint of
Russia, the special protector Of chill
drsn. scholars. merchants and sailors.
I'm art st. Nicholas II represented
with various attributes, being most
commonly depicted with three chill
dren standing in a tub by his side. OF
the various interpretations Of this none
70 absolutely certain.
"Ons explanation has been sought In
the legend Of st. Nicholas miraculously
restoring to life three rich youths who
had been murdered. cut up and con-
csaled in q sailing tub by q thievish
innkeeper or butcher In whose house
they had taken lodging.
"A legend Of his surreptitious b.
stowal Of dowries upon the three
daughters Of an impoverished citizen
who, unable to procure at marriages
for them, was about to sell them II
said to have originated the old custom
Of giving presents in secret on the eve
Of st. Nicholas. subsequently trans
tsrred to Christmas day.
"Hence the association Of Christmas
with Santa Claus an American cor.
ruption Of the Dutch form San Nico-
laas. the custom being brought to
America by the early Dutch colonists. y
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-12-23
A MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Are you a delinquent subscriber!
If so, why not send your subscrip-
ton?
RENEW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION
Do not delay in sending in your
indebtedness for the Twin City Star.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-12-23
When Christmas Comes.

While passing days are short and cold and
drear.
While nights are long. the longest Of the
year,
While cruel winter solstice reigns supreme
Der earth and air. DER field and wood and
stream,
Glad Christmas comes with glowing heart
Of cheer,
Tho brightest. bravest day Of all the year
Ladder Home Journal.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-12-23

Mayor elect Van Lear is expected
to tell those proprietors, who draw
the color-line, "just where to get off"
and his attention is called to The
Pantages Theatre.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-12-23
~Whe Gave Us Christmas Dayf'

A happy. happy Christmas
Be yours today!
Oh, not the failing measure
OF fiesting earthly pleasure.
But Christmas Joy abiding,
While years are swiftly gliding.
Be yours. pray.
Through him who gave N Christmal
dAyi
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-12-23

Don't fail to buy Red Cross Seals
to aid in the great fight against
tuberculosis.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-12-23

Zee,
When Ill tho good people wsrs fast
asleep,
A strange thing happened to ~.
Alone the night before ChristmaA
I rat by tho glowing fire,
Watching the fame q II rose and
fell,
While tho sparks shot higher and
higher.
Suddenly ono Of the sparks began
To flicker and glimmer and wink
Like . big, bright sye till I hardly
knew
What to do or to ny OF to think.
Quick a. fash 1t changed to . face,
And what In tho world did I ses
But dear old Santa Claus lodding
his head
And waving his hand 70 Ne!
"oh, follow me, follow mop soft hs
cried, -. --
And up through tho chimney with
him 49,.
I mounted, not daring to utter .
word
Till we stood On tho ehimnsy's
rim.
'Now, toll mo, I beg, you, dear
Santa Claus,
Where am I going with youT
He laughingly answered: why,
don't you mowf
70 travel tho wide world through.
"From the crystal palace, fart tho
north,
have come since dark, and see
These curious things for the little
folk '."
Who live on tho zuyder Zes."
Then, seating himself In his rein
deer sledge
And drawing mo down by hin side,
He whistled, and of on the wings
Of the wind
We few for q midnight ride.
But first such conioal presents hs
left
For the little Dutch girls and
boys -"
Onions and sausages, wooden faced
dolls, ~
Cheese and gingerbread toys,
Soldiers that marched ut tho word
of command,
Necklaces, bracelets and rings,
Tiny gold watches, all studded with
gems,
And hundreds Of exquisite things.
Straight to America then, where I,
PercAed on q chimney high,
Watched him scramble and hustle
about
Between the earth and sky.
Many q stocking he filed to tho
brim,
And numberless Christmas trees
Burst into bloom ct his magical
touch.
Then all Of . sudden Q breeze
Caught NJ and bore away to the
south
And afterward blew n out west,
And never till dawn psspsd over the
hills
Did We stop for Q moments rest.
Christmas II coming" he whis-
psred to me.
"You can sec his smile in the sky.
I wish merry Christmas to all the
world.
Ny work II over. Goodbyp
Like q fash he was gone, and I Wa
alone,
For all Of this happened to me
once on q time In q queer little
town
On the shore Of tho Zuydsr Zee.
"Whs Gave Us Christmas Dayr
A happy. happy Christmas
n x.Aa
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-12-23

BUY RED-cRoss sEALsi
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-10-27
Want Hens in Enulish Parks.

In the hope Of saving a large part Of
the $40,OOO,O00 spent every year for
foreign eggs, an agitation is on foot
to throw open London parks for pOul-
try breeding. The scheme is receiving
serious consideration from the authOrl-
ties because it is one of the latest war;
time economies suggested on a large
scale. The promoters of the idea have
asked for part Of one park to start
with. The plan provides for a site
Of about three acres and accommoda-
ton for GOO hens. The leading poul-
try breeders Of the country will be in
vited to send six selected fowls of the
same breed and strain. Scientific feed
ing tests are to be made. All the eggs
will go to the wounded soldiers, and
prizes will be awarded to the owners
Of the hens laying the most eggs.