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terete Wife Desertion Waning in Greater New York as It Grows Elsewhere ¢ ‘ | “There Were 289 Cases in ‘ _ 1911 and 204 in 1912,” ; Says M. M. Goldstein Secretary of the Na- tional Desertion Bureau —“The Decrease Is Due to the Fact that the Crime Is Punished asa Felony.”’ “The Bureau Leaves No; Stone Unturned to Lo- i} ¥* eate Recreant Spouses q and Has Found 70 Per Cent. of the ‘Lost Ones’ | for Whom It Has Been, ( Asked to Search.” 4 % Marguerite Mooers Marshall. ‘That 1n epidemic of wife and — family desertion ig sweeping over the world just beem asserted by Judge Ben B. Lindsay of Den- ver, Col., the father of the Juvenile | 2 ‘The complaints are palling, but the men in Colorado @re no worse than those in other @rates. The numbers of dependent ohildren are everywhere increasing, by reason of the conduct of their fathers.” But for once New York is let out. For once the effete Kast can point the Ginger of righteous scorn at the “pro- Breamive’ West. For when I went to | Monroe M. Goldstein, Secretary of th: \. National Desertion Bureau, T learned that ‘far from increasing, the wife-de: serters of Manhattan are positively rowing ser every month. Our do- Mesticity is waxing, not waning. We ,/ may have our grafters and our gunmen, but we're strong, stronger, strongest on the sanctity of the home. Andyif you are eceptical, read the significant! ligtle mathematical comparison offered | ) tw Mr. Goldstein. Im the year 1911, 289 desertion were brought to the notice the local Mebrew charities, and was given to 140. In 1912 the ber of new Gesertions was re- to 904, and aid was necessary ta only 97 cases, i “The reason for the undoudted de-| wrease in desertions in this city,” con- Qimued Mr, Goldstein, ‘is due to the fect that desertion and non-support of children has not merely been made felony but hax been puntshed as a felony. ‘The National Desertion Bu- dau realizes that its work would have ween impossible if th community were not the man who goes away and leavos hig children to starve. District-Attor- ney Whitman and the Judges of the Court of General Sessions have co- operated with us in every possible way. DESERTER SENT TO PRIGON AND FINED $500. “Just a year ago we got our first wonviction, Samuel Levine of Brook- lya\had deserted a wife and four children, the stpport of whom would come on the community. He was found fn Chicago by the Desertion Bureau, extradited to New York and sentenced by Judge Fawcett to serve one year fn prison and pay a fine of $500, He ag werved his year and Is now up for ‘ole on the fine.” | and have you proceeded against any other deserters?” T asked. gaven men, each charged with ontid abandonment, are now in the Tombs awaiting trial, triumphantly. “To avoid their responsibilities some of the mi even crossed the Rockies, ‘Th vestigations conducted vice maintainet b nerters were locate had jour. neyed to San Francisco and wae found to ba leading a dual life, Another was lo- cated at Reno, where he had instituted diverce proceedings against his wife, He had deserted her and their two infant! chitdren destitute clreumstances year before. | owanothe to Ohicage. | ‘Another man hed gone chronic deserter, and was promptly indicted and extrad! another cage is that of g most vicious deserter, a man who had left his family ®@ durden upon the organized charities of New York for many years. It was fot inability to support them which gamed him to disappear, but the desire to @upport another woman. Tt was this second venture which brought him into berious diMculty. He remarried, and tom Bureau steps were taken to hi the @econd marriage annulled. While the ‘tueband’ was pheadonment, which wa PURSUIT OF WIFE DESGERTERS. “Phe Desertion Bureau leaves no stone tmtumed in locating recreant spouses, hné has found 70 por cent. of the ‘los! pmed for whom It has been asked to poarch,” concluded Mr. Goldatein. “And, as Z watt, the courts ere with us i Mulqueen, O'Sullivan and Ro- of the Court of General Sessions ‘New York, and Judge Fawcett of eho County Court of Brooklyn have their intention to deal severe- offenders in cases of iter ugh ine ecret ser these dle- ‘itying in court he f child later supple- pemen York family man to disappear," ‘And your wife-deserter is mfirmed dominated by some euch as the ‘other Be he prefers to remain at home wettic his domestic diMoulties. the community con & year to care for deserted child Tht MON sion. te the ol ww Yor js does not t ROEM. GOLOSTEIN of Stately Tree. The big Lombary poplar, the and most stately tree In i fe & prostrate giant to-da: felted by the Park Depart who hacked Felleved of ling to the high wind, crashed then chopped into short cord wood size. | but a huge hole in the ground. The tree was had reached the height of ita @ lived gant poplar might situated as ft was within a few the curd of teaming Broadway. Lower '« $600, meam pipes and conduits, coup! Nor can|gerdeners say. There has been Dust Shortened the Life largest 11 Park support, the tree, yidk to the round, Then with axes, first the great limbs were hewn off and the trunk was lengthe By nightfall Park De- {partment carts had hauled away the! last of the timber, nothing remaining | | condemned because it growth jand had fallen into decay. The Park De- partment gardeners explained that the @ hun- red years longer and flourished in soll other than that of City Hall Park ai feat of y and vegetation are rapidly becoming strangers. Because of poleonous dust blown from street At prosent it| surfaces and the presence of gas pipes, jed wi . | @ constant degeneration of the top soil, e into account whet | trees cannot live in City Hall Park, the 18 @pent by private charity. talk of the suffering entalled upon abandoned | placing a heavy top oll on the surface wives and mothers be estimated in]of the park in ¢he hope of growing figures. Who knows how many of the| large, son the Great White Way !ae @n experiment. hav thet found that lhe he some one el ve been driven to t shame by the cowardly ir husbands? ‘But what makes these men desert?” T as! ANOTHER WOMAN A LEADING 4. CAUSE. udy a made by the United | Hebrew Charitios of New York, it wan} ee made a drave fight for life, but o large majority ot] the blight had hit tt hard and th lives of | city pretty penny to try it. sertion of bi years ag familiarity of the steam pt came and dug ench acroms which crisped and baked adsowbed was intended for the poplar. pipes and r evaded his moral | Bépes were the last straw. ‘al responsibility not because could not provid se he preferre for was the cause in 1: quarrel with his wife, teou into the world. alwaye 34. bits, inverfareuse ef ercenary marriage oe au frequent causes of deser- “But js the man always entirely to me?" to provide for or because he found his home atmosphere distasteful. “According to the statistics Mational Desertion Bureau, 174 cases, another women was the cause of 120. Out of 169 cases, General incompatibility of temper them, but out Case Presented by Na, WASHINGTON, Jan. Castro's appeal to enter ‘the cussed at the Cabinet meetin retary the complete record jn the case, received from Cas! to-di ‘The attorneys controvert York ordering i of exceptions to jady treem, but this is regarded It would coat the poplar began to fade five ently it resented the men who the plot fn which it stood, and then laid hot the mourishment which The big team pBhassalbin Sahel CABINET TAKES UP CASTRO'S APPEAL TO STAY AS VISITOR. of the Complete Record of Venezuelan's gel— Crime Conviction Denied. 21.—CIpriano United States merely as a visitor was dis- K. Sec- el took to the White Houre » includ- He is to blame in thie: that no] ing the decision of the special board however righ-| of inquiry at a justifies him in negiecting to p ro-) portation and th vide for the children he hea brought! thet findin, That ia the point we} torn ake in our attempts to recon- tro's at- the de- elle the husband and father with his| cision of the board that the refusal of family. to reunite and reconcile, to keep thi home intact. In one year fect recone! place for the wilful and obdurate de- The of the window a: Krah’a Hotel and do- cided that the night had been sadly wasted—in view of the atiff breeze that was blowing, giving a sort of advance warning af a storm on the way from the siancenititenantins KING OF SERVIA STRICKEN. IONDON, Jan, %1.—A special despateh rvivors et daylight West. from Semlin to-day said Peter of Servia was seriously 111. 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OT eetradh PBA PAT In TRE EVENING WORLD, TU ESDAY, JANU NNEFELS BG POPLAR |THNK WOMAN SUICIDE DOOHED TO DECAY BY WHEN SHE DISAPPEARS CTY HALL PARK SOL; FROM A FERRBOAT Steam Pipes and Poisonous} Coat and Muff Found in Cabia of Staten Island Boat After Early Morning Trip. A woll dressed wom the St. George. as is customary at night, wo ie, ihe ¢ of brown, color of charmeuse desired, white or blac stam, the designs as they work. individuality, Ranging in lengtl from simple dotted » described as Noticeable for her attractive and refined appearance and about forty years of ane, Ia believed to have committed gul- cide by throwing herself overboard from the Staten Island ferry boat Richmond on the way to the island early to-day. No one saw her go overboard or take any step which suggested that she had intention to do so, But Captain Willam Chambers and the crew of the Richmond manning the gates at the pler are mire she did not leave the boat at Shortly after the Richmond left her slip for her 2.30 A, M. trip from South Ferry to Staten Island, William Cook, @ deokhand, making a tour of the boat saw the The “ROBSART,” $3.49 For Early Spring or Between-Season Wear, and ior the Woman Travelling Southward. To Regent Street, London, the sourc? smartest Tailored Headgear, is due credit for this newest-of-the-newTurbans. In latest shades of mustard, Indian blue, ‘‘Nellrose’’ and natural linen color, this melon-shaped Hat is made of the soft but durable hemp-straw on a flexible frame—the elongated crown of velvet a satin is in matching or contrasting color, This Hat may be worn appropriately as it is now shown, or may n with one of the new feather fancies, aigrettes or wings. An especially smart and stylish example of Spring Millinery Novelties. Many others are shown both on the Balcony, 34th Street side, and in the Millinery Salon on the Second Floor, Centre. GORGEOUS GOWNS Made of Syrian Scarves Oriental ideas dominate the world of Fashion, and are evidenced both in the beauty and brilliancy of the new materials and the wonder- ful grace of line characteristic of the costumes of the Far East, Gleaming metallic fabrics are high in favor, and in the more diaphanous weaves lend themselves admirably to the artistic modes for which Paris style arbiters predict such a vogue. From Syrian Scarves, in most effective and original designs, we have had made in our own workrooms severa! beautiful Din- ner, Reception and Evening Gowns—as well as a very picturesque Coat-Dress adapted for informal wear in one’s own home. These models displayed in the Gown Salon on the Second Floor are notably artistic and unusual. A Syrian Scarf Coat-Dress A “curveless” Coat reaching almost to the knee hangs in straight unbroken lines from the shoulder, at the back a tiny belt serving but to accentuate the “‘uncorseted” effect. red add a note of contrast to the black and gold of the Gown and the long clinging skirt is of accordion pleated charmeuse, which in sinuous folds emphasizes the long lines of the figure. The “Nicotia will be made in black-and-silver, » white-and-silver, and white-and-gold combined with any preferred color of charmeuse. A Syrian Scarf Evening Gown A model in white and gold, finely spangled Scarves veiling a foundation-robe satin charmeuse. Creamy shadow lace drapes the shoulders and sleeves, which are finished with little gold tassels. A huge corsage rose nestles against the girdle and in rich shades , fold and amber adds a note of contrast. - The skirt falls in classic tolds at the left, terminating tn, a square side train, and at the right is slashed in the prevailing fashion. matching the “Nadja” are included with this costume. ‘ This mode! will be copied in whiteeand-silver scarves combined with any 7———Syrian Spangled Scarve A Macy Specialty Macy’s is headquarters for these beautiful dress accessories, Macy’s was the first store to import them. Tiny spangles of silver metal are embossed upon heavy closely woven net—the “paillettes’’ being by hand into the meshes of the fabric. hese Scarves are made b who, following no set pattern for their handiwork, originate There are therefore no two Scarves alike—for each supresoes the fancy of the one who made it—and possesses the of from 214 to 244 yards and in designs ts to the most elaborate patterns— Syrian Scarves in an extensive variety of styles, $2.89 to $31.75 ee woman sitting in the ladies’ cabin for- ward on the main deck. She was look- ing out through a window. No one else was in the cabi Cook saya he observed her particularly because she was unaccompanied and It fe unusual for a well-dressed woman to be making the crossing alone at that hour, But nothing else struck him about her except her apparent refine- ment, he told Capt. Chambers. After the ferryhoat had cleared at St. George Cook made @ tour of the cabing again and on the seat where the passenger bad been sitting he found a hat and He re- one Capt. Chambers, who examined the articles and found the clothing of good quality and ittie worn, ne, has a black plume and the coat is of rich blac! joth. ‘There teow passengers on the trip, and it would therefore have been easy to see if the woman had left ‘he boat at St. George. It appears to be certain that she did not do so. At no point of the trip across the Bay was any cry or unusual sound heard, but the night was @ somewhat rough one, rough enough, Capt. Chambers etated, to drown any spl of the body falling into the water. BELGRADA, Servia, Ja officera and men of the who have been on leave of absen: received orders to return immediately to their regiments. Broadway, Mth to 35th St. be trimmed Second Floor, Centre, THE “NICOTIA” at $74.75 ses all the charm of a “Robe * but is of more dashing style. (As lilustrated) Bright touches of Indian THE “NADJA” at $98.75 of gold colored Cap and Opera Bag the young Syrian maidens, West Thirty-nii treet, Waters, twenty-six, of No, street, Fred Wilson, thirty, of No. West Thirty-ninth street, ‘ank Bowers, thirty, Forty-fiftth street, tiv. SMOKERS SO DROWSY | THEY DO NOT REALIZE OPM DEN S RADED Five Men Foung.in Apartment ‘ of Charles an Actor, He Says. wilch they have been watching some time, the detectives took possession of thirty cards, one box of yenshee, five lamps, nine howls, ten | trays, several pairs of scissors and one | all used in opium emok- vening Stipy Getting no response when they rapped In Biack aad Colered Satins Beaded ead on the door of a fourth-floor apartment at No, 44 Geventh avenue enrly to-day, Detectiven Cleary and Kearney smashed their way in. They say they found an opium den in full swing. Five men were in the place. Four of them were smoking opium, the detes- tives gay, and eo drowsy they had to be shaken before they bothered to realise that they were umier arrest charged with disorderly conduct. The fifth was charged with running the place. Ho said he was Charles Wing, twenty-three, an actor, living at No. 28 West Thirty- minth treet, At the West Thirty-seventh street sta- tion the four men described themselves as Harry Stone, thirty-six, of No, 27 solve tooth troubles by cleaning between the teeth. Use Quile before using the tastiest. Recssehy. Refece fecee qullie. 4 lnsiet on the cealtary bhee ‘Al Best Deatere Beerwubere - r¢teen Conte H. Macy & Co.'s Attractions Are Their Low Prices acey’S Herald Square, Breadway, Mth to 6 Sa NS BOYS’ CLOTHESat$2.97 Macy’s prices were $3.96 to $5.49 sire?tz. Broken size range, but every size in one or: more models NEW CORSETS OF RUBBER AND OF TRICOT For the “Natural Figure" Lines These Corsets of semi-elastic Anilled fabrics, with. pliable boning, give tu the figure a supple grace and easy poise, which are essential features the “uncor: toa ine demanded by fashion. The very latest Paris-made Corsets in’ strong Tricot and rubber weaves are in the Macy Corset Department, Second Floor, Sth Street. ‘These Corsets are very lightly boned, cut to conform to the figure’s natural lines and are made from the most firmly woven yet resilient materials. These Corsets wilk be fitted by our ex corselieres bo individual requirements. Tricot Corsets at $4.89, $6.94 and $8.94 Rubber Corsets at $9.94, $12.89 and $17.89 Second Fi. Béth HF NEW WHITE “s2~ COTTON FABRICS SPECIALLY PRICED Among the latest additions to the assortment of White Dress Goods are many beautiful Crepe weaves, checked, striped, plain and embroidered, rang- ing from 49 to $1.98 a yard. Satin striped Voiles and Voiles of fancy weaves are 49% to $1.79, and there are new Car- reau Lienne Flouncings of exquisite fine ness, elaborately embroidered, at $3.96 to $7.74. Women planning to make Summer dresses or underwear will be interested i se timely offerings for confirma- ind graduation dresses, Typical Macy Value: )__\y Knickerbocker Saits, $2. Oi cheviots and cassimeres, in ‘oke Norfolk and double- reasted models. Colors are warm gray and brown mixtures. Some have two pairs of trousers, and the sizes run from 5 to 17 years. A Norfolk model is illus- trated on the extreme left. School Overcoats and Reefers, $2.97 Of heavy woolen overcoatings gray, tan, and brown mix- es. Full length, with cone uto” (high-but- ung) collars. Sizes 8 to 17 eats, $2. Of fine quality cheviot blue. Also in brown and he. mixtures. Wool-lined and with “self” or velvet collar. Sizes 214 to 10 years. IJilustrated on the righ! center. Sailor and Russian Blowe Suits, $2.97 Of fancy cheviots, in and tan mixtures. Sailor military collars, braided and embroidered. Sizes 244 to 10 years. A Russian Blouse sit of blue serge is illustrated on the Ss left center. Boys’ Blue Serge Suits for Graduation Macy's prices are $4.16 (elsewhere $6.00) to $14.74 (else- where $18.00). A wide assortment from 7 to 18 years and an especially Rod showing in the most wanted sizes from 13 to 18 years. In Norfolk and double-breasted models. Ww Boys’ Blouses at 38 Macy's price was 49c colorings; with] dark colorings. Coat style, plain n 3 wi style, either neckbands or attached collars. and pleated, and fully ta Sizes © to 16 years. Extra full cut, in sizes 12 to 14 years, 7. oY ° Macy's Finest Shirts & Blouses, Now 96¢ Macy's prices were $1.39 and $1.98 Of fancy flannels, silk madras and imported madras. Blouses, sizes 12 to 14. Shirts, sizes 6 to 16. Not every size in every fabric and pattern, but yet a very wide assortment. Staple FLANNELS Reducea Macy's price was 96c Of woven madras and_percales, Sold elsewhere jor $3.50 a yard in medians nd Batiste of fine sheer quality very elaborately embroidered in’ Eng- lish eyelet effects; bordered terns with scalloped or hem finish, Width 48 inches; the aver- age dress will require 4 —————————————— Voile Ratine Drawn-Work. Bordure, 49c yard Sold elsewhere for $1.00 a yard For dresses, skirts and waists, a very fashionable fabric. id bordered design of heavy drawn work and plain stripe alternating. ‘ Width 44 inches. " 7 te ‘St. Rear. ‘ Novelty Ratine, 290 a Yard These riges rae i é Lower Than Prices lsewhere, | love . a Outing Flanne! Sold elsewhere for 80c a yard Macy's price eo Macy’: ice (yd) ‘~ 1 These patterns in this very pop- § a (+ an lacy's price was IIc. 4 ular weave of heavy white material A wide assortment of patterns in A_ wide ‘assortment of pink: 1 Width 29 inches. * | J black, shadow, cluster and contrasting] White, blue-and-white, and way ; - - stripes, on grounds of delicate subdued] Dlack stripes and checks, | A at 4 ine Lingerie Nainsook,.. | grays and blues. Suitable for waists+| colors, Black and white, too. Width , $2.49 a 12-Yd. Piece shirts, pajamas and underwear. Width] 28 inches, ——=—= : ] Specialty woven for Macy's 28 inches. Unbleached Domet 4 Excellent quality, extra soft fine i i ish. Width 3o inches. Sold only || Bath-Robe Flannel (yd.) 22c Flannel (yd.) 5c | the piece of 12 yards. . “ Macy's price was 6c. a By ees id Macy's price was 2% An excellent quality in the 27ei i yr ” ri From Germany, and reversible, i _— b } ideal srenpaan elasedl, Desire are syibe and conventions) . Piece effects upon grounds of sul but ry . aut for Macy’s warm tones, of red, brown, green Macy's price was 14c. Nainsook of the finest “count,” and gray. Also withcharming animal] Very superior quality, in the 36- oe inch width. ide) Outing Fame (yd.) Se d. and 20-yd. pieces. and of softest finish, Width 42 inches. Although very fine and thin, its close weave gives it great durability. Sold only by the piece of 12 yards. IMPORTED WASHABLE VOILE, 24c Sold elsewhere for 70c. 40 inches wide. From a lead- ing manufacturer of Bradford, England, who closed out a quan- tity to us at savings which we Pass on to you. / 5 Mt ts + delicate fabric, with an indistinct shadow stripe, and it is woven with unusual evenness. Main Floor, 38th St, designs, for children. Width 28inche¥. Mi Ends of Fancy (Yard Important Sales in Progress © Wh re @ ieee” ee A magnificent collection, spe} Saving to of 4, 4 and In clally purchased, consisting of the | 740Y tues fon ‘ne "ot most dependable and desirable ivet Rugs. Carpets, too, Furs, Coats and Matched Sets, and stair, and fine Lino» also separate Muffs and deck leums in full rolls and remnants. Pieces, Cut Lengths ef S'ths— (Black @ ed Colored) The desirable remainders from a season of active selling. Prices from 'S price was 49c) up to B98 (Mai price Sas $3.96), with ten specially pri n= between. Waist lengths, rest Dal terns and small “trimming” lengths Regular stock reduced, combined with special purchases of Table- cloths, pkins, Centrepieces, Luncheon Se ‘ovels, Towelling and Dress Linens.