The evening world. Newspaper, January 15, 1915, Page 11

SUIGDE'S MOTHER SAYS SMITH WAS DRNENTOFRENY No Other Woman in Case, She Asserts — Wounded Wife Fighting for Life. i BOTH VICTIMS WEALTHY. Younger Mrs. Smith Says Hus- band Fired When She Re- fused Reconciliation. Mrs. Elsie Qmith, mother of Ed- ward De Forest Smith, who shot his wife and killed himself yesterday afternoon, vigorously defended the memory of her son to-day at her ran i Térs ELIZABETH SMITH 3 ©F3-08-494404400040000000OO jome, Ng, $15 Fox Street, the Bronx. he asserted that Smith Was driven fo Insane frenzy and that hia crime Was committed under the stress of mental irresponsibility, “There never was another woman fm this case," asserted Mrs, Smith. “My son told me all about his domes- tic troubles and often mentioned the namo of an electrical man as a frien) ‘My son left here yesterday after- “IMPLY? WELL, DON’T BE! People Notice It. Drive Them Off With Df. Edwards’ Olive Tablets. A pimply face will not embarrass you uch longer if you Bdwards’ Olive Tabi live Tableta are the eu ute for calomel—there’ re the immensely af= nightly for a week, Bee you feel and look, 10¢ i Every in Week ‘OPENS AN ACCOUNT CRiDIT TERM Bown 50 4 Rowe 10 4 Lown $75 8g Down 150) Oen Monday and Saturday Ereniney | 104 ST, L STATION AT CORNER FISHER Bros COLUMBUS AVE. BET. 103 &104 ST | thon, noon to visit his wife and demand from her the custody of his iittle boy. 1 do not know what happened at their eting, but I supppse she refused to | grant his demands. “I know he didn't seek a reconoilia- That story comes from her | mother.” The younger Mrs. Smith is fighting for her life in Polyclinic Hospital. Her story ts that her husband visited her yestegday afternoon to ask her to live with him again and shot her when she gave him a final refusal. Bhe asserts she had an intuition of his intentions when she eaw him and heard his conversation, eee he called late yesterday at the his mother-in-law, Mrs. Bilen Rr No. 128 West One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Street, to try again for & reconciliation, Mrs, Ryder left, the Toom to allow the cor to thresh it gut themselves, In a few minutes Mra, Smith burried to the kitchen ja: “Mother, I don't like the look in Ed's eyes and I'm afraid to be in there ulone with him. He may kill me.” But Mra, Smith reassured, and returned to the parlor, Mra. Ryder slowly following. As soon as his wife bad re-entered Smith sald: “Well, then, you won't, come back to live with me?” “No,” replied Mra, Smith. “Then you'll not itve at alt: geod: »” he shouted as he drew a revolver, Hie wife pleaded with him not to shoot for the sake of the children, but he fired Into her right breast. As she fled to the hall he fired again, the bullet striking her in the left thigh, Before Mrs. Ryder could get her daughter out of the foom, Smith, posing before a farge mirror in the parlor, shot himself twice in the mouth, falling dead and carrying the mirror and portieres with him to the floor. Smith at thirty-two had made a for- rest ter of five, is “in @chool a t Now ford, Conn. The letter from ber secke, leaving for the South for his health, warned her to beware-of her | shown husband, who Is said to have begun straying away from bis family siz years ago, when he inherited a for. tun and fell a victim to ae, lure of the white lights of Broadway. eS See ONE WAY OF CALCULATING. (From the Indianapolis Star.) Said She—Mise Oldgir! claims abe ts only twenty-seven years of age. in Mi perhaps. Bald She Why tn wn He—The years ime % Pen and Penéil : Work of Fifty Artists Shown. ‘The exhibition which opened at the Keppel Galleries Jan. 7, to continue until Jan. 90, is concerned with draw- ings by old and modern masters. The purpose of the exhibit is to give to the drawings shown their deserved place beside the greatest achieve- mente of art in painting and in etch- ing. Pen, pencil and wash studies are wiciat ACT OF WEROISM SAVES nt Building” and “Coal Cartier” are all chai rized by brilliant and vivid realism. a chauffeur who raffn his car into @ girl named Mary Condon while Joy riding, at Broadwa: One Hundred and Second tember 7, 1914, was sent- months on Blackwell's Teland In the Court of Special Sessions MAN FROM SING SING An act of herolam three years ago saved Henry Fantry, twenty-four, from @ long term in Sing Bing to- day. Fantry was convicted last wesk of stealing a watch and the maxi- mum penalty for the orime is fifteen duced "on “iews a cards, building with towering cura the oe i ich the smo! tablishment is and block for wire ah, ul it ‘canal, w is ducks with a ‘tick. conatituti it to are outbuildings, sition details, that al 5 a the painted ocean What is Castoria hese tee ol tee Gorge hb pemen heed ‘Gre pone in constant use for the relief of Constipation, Flatulency, Wind Teething Troubles and Diarrhoes. It regulates the Stomach he detalle of toil, *, Na drawing a ees in ol n the distance compo- ee mu- ‘ing. natable, It ts The painted scud- Bowels, assimilates ‘the and i. ” the = healthy natural sleep. Nines ie in fe Tmitations and ‘* ‘upo: ding under bare poles. The waves are tempestuous. have ‘The ‘i, themes of Earl Horter been delightful His lly handied, R. Hi. Mocy & Co.'s Attractions Are Thole Low Prices Herald Squere, Extraordinary Sale of MEN’S SOFT HATS Fi With the long Winter da \ find re inawest b for one of these fine NEWEST COLORINGS ill ahead of us, a vil i Hats. be blocks of the season, in the following color- ing: 4 deta }» Olive, Blue, Gra r of Imported Wa fects WOR aa tee These and Black. Also included vet Hats in Heather ef- ats are perfect in every On Sale To-day and To-morrow Macy’s $/.69 “Alwyn” GLOVES for WOMEN | Special, $1.24 a Pair Two-Clasp Real French Kid Gloves, full Pique Sewn. In white and leading street shades, MAIN FLOOB, BROADWAY. OUR FAMOUS “Pride of Broadway” SHEETS and PILLOW CASES---Greatly Reduced SHEETS Size 54x90, Size 63x90, Size 72x90, 58c Size 81x90, 59c PILLOW CASES Size 42x36, 13c Sizes mentioned 41c 53 SHEETS Size 63x99, Size 72x99, Size 81x99, Size 90x99, PILLOW CASES Size 45x36, are before hemming. Muslin Pillow Cases (each) 1 Full bleach’, ¢ ering gal woven, good laundering qual- ity; hemmed or hemstitc Size’ 45x36. Hemmed Sheets to match above; with centre seam; 72x90 inch, 29c. Embroidered Pillow Cases (each), 19c Qualities up to 49c Made of fine quality mus- lin, in a variety of designs. Sizes 45x36. Embroidered Initial Pillow Cases (each), 29c Made from an extra fine -uality muslin; size 45x36. | Dyranie Bed Sheets )» fear bleached; strong AN serviceable; neat centre seam; size 72x90 inch. Hemstitched Pillow Cases (each), l4c Red Star No. 2, good qual- ity muslin; size 45x36, Red Star Special Sheets Extra pond quality muslin; size 81x90 in Hemmed (each) 54c Scalloped (each) 69¢ rior Quality Lac dge Pillow Cases Size 45x36. (each) 74c Very new and attractive, Su, BASEMENT. ‘A TYPICAL MACY SALE M Broadway, 24th to Sth St. and a Typloal Macy Saving Another Shipment of EN’ S SHIRTS AT 67° EACH Coat Models---All Sizes14tol7 Pleated and Plain Wegligee—Laundered or Soft Cuffs BEST SHIRT VALUES OF THE SEASON Men'e Shop, Main Floor, 36th St. SRUMOMGHGRG MES SM SHaoononote sPaets riealetioti te beanie Gor “SMART NEW BLOUSES Flesh and New Delicate Shades Advance Spring Models Fashion's Cleverest Fancies Batiste & Crepe de Chine Blouses, THE BATISTE BLOUSES (upper left illustration) are ex- tremely dainty and effective. Fine embroidery and creamy Tilet lace are used fi lar, the smart vestee and the long flaring cuffs, tiny tucks and hem- stitching adding a charming fin- ish, CREPE BLOUSES (lower left iMustration) are hand embroidered and have novel military collars that may be worn either high or low, Very Specially Priced | $2.89 The Smartest Blouse shown this Season. Crepe de Chine Lace Trimmed Crepe de Chine BLOUSES Military Model Blouses, $1.89 $5.24 CREPE DE CHINE BLOUSES (upper right dilus- tion tration) have insets of Venise lace A wa ae ‘house, fash combined with embroidery, clev- for the lily-like cole | ioned of a heavy quality, lus-| erly Introduced upon the fronts. trous crepe de chine, in ‘The low collar is of very graceful Quaker Gray style and the finishing details are Sand, Putty excellent. Flesh, White & Black CREPE DE CHINE Note the high shirred collar BLOUSES (lower right illustra~ and tailored vest fastened wi tion) are effectively trimmed with loops and pearl buttons, the pan broad bands of shadow lace inser- cuffs, the corded seams and fine finishing details, tion, alternating with bands of the crepe de chine, ‘THIRD FLOOR, 34TH ST. om $2.89 DE CHINE oral Sessions to-day. The Court had about decided to give him the limit, but inquired if there were any per- sons In court who could say a word that might help the prisoner. Herman 1. Grunock, a merchant at No. 1955 Broadw i living at No. 105 West Sixty. tenth Street the fourth floor. The house ¢ fire at night, When I was awak with my wife, my mother and my with one band lifted us I invited him to call, visited me and never about the rescue. ow was sent to Kimira An Open Letter TO THE PUBLIO In March, 1914, 1 ee etructeg, with, an attack, of Breneninte, seaat at resecs, For the are with each berte.— Sone Herald. Square, Breedway, Py An Offering of Unusual Interest SPECIALS in 9x12 RUGS, We have selected from stock a large variety | 9x12 Rugs marked at a price which insures very ma savings. The patterns and color will meet almost. any decoration scheme. Every Rug is perfect. 9x 2 Wilton 9x12 Seamless Rugs, bis Brussels Rugs $28.50 ‘$10.89 Standard Price, $35.00 second Pre, $15.00 Wie oe 9312 i ’ x leavy 621.74 | Wiltons, Now 24 7 50 50 Gas Lamp 99c Macy's Usual Price, $1.49 As Ilhuse trated, this lamp L a solid brass Invert- ed Gas Burn- er, with thumbscrew gas adjuster; a perfect — mantle;a. separate inner brass ring, suspending a glass chime ney, which serves to pro» tect mantle, and an at- tractive amber glass shade, bordered with crystal b fringe to match, BASEMENT, 84TH OT. Standard Price, $19.50 Best quality and close weave. Royal Wilton R: This line obtainable only at R. Macy & Co. The colors are unusually soft and well blended. Xsmall sizes to ° match the larger sizes. , 27 inex $4 In. “e043 | Linoleum Remnants. | In, x 63 In. . Telit 6In. Inlaid (sq. yd.), 59c” | sh amenion 6in. sft. ‘ eas Fig ured F oft. x45 ft. Toft. 6 in, x 13 ft. 6In, Cok (sq. yd.), 29c 11 ft. 3 in. x 15 ft. Sizes 3 to 10 sq. yds. a Inlaid Linoleum (sq. yd.), 79¢ Elsewhere (sq. y4.), $1.25 * This Sale is for one day only—Saturday. The ; are absolutely perfect. f Re-Upholtering of Fumiture At Typical Macy Savings We are Specialists in this line and have earned a well- merited reputation for satisfactory results. We employ only skilled upholsterers, who execute the work in our dayslighted, well-ventilated shop on the premises. No matter how old or worn your Furniture may be, it will be retummed to you better Upholstered and in as a condition as wi Ww. We will be glad to estimate on the Re-Covering of your Furniture, quoting you our “Lowest-in-the-City” prices for first-class work. ‘Phone 6100 Greeley, or drop us a card and our repre- sentative will call. Layer Cakes— Chocolate, Maple &M Mocha (ea.) Ac ikon | rma and ate with rich chocolate, maple and mocha filling. Made of the best and finest Ingredients in the Macy bakerles on the premises. Iced “ Cake,” § Speci (tb.) 19¢ Rich Cake, almond flavored tnd mith thick almond cing. Almond Tarts (each) 29c Tarts Reigning from 144 to 1% Ibs. Rich, flaky pastry, with a tmost delicious almond filling. Macy’s Cheese Cake (per cut) Pieces weighing about each, Home-mad style ci Cake of very fine flavor and consistency,