Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-08
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Human interest Drama Enacted
at Police Headquarters.
CONTROVERSY OVER CHILD
Father and Mother Contest and
Daughter Expresses Preference.
POLICE OPEN DEAD MANS TRUNK
No Clue to Relatives obtained-The
Local Courts-Permits to
School Children.
POLICE OPEN DEAD MANS TRUNK
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

noon. when Mr.. Patrick Reddy of Baltl-
more made an unsuccessful attempt to
secure the custody Of his ten-year-old
daughter, Gertrude. who has been living
with her mother. Mrs. Arthur G. Bradley,
who was divorced from Mr.. Reddy about
eighteen months ago.
Mr.. Reddy appeared in the city early this
afternoon, and after he explained his case
to Chief Goods of the police force Police
man Banner I. Young was detailed to make
search for Mrs. Bradley. and shortly
thereafter his efforts were rewarded. She
was located at 113 South Lee street Upon
entering the house the policeman told Mrs.
Bradley of his mission, and, it Is said she
called to her daughter to get revolver,
and declared she would blow the officers
brains out After no little amount Of per-
suasion Policeman Young succeeded in
pacifying Mrs. Bradley, and she consented
to allow her young daughter to accompany
him to the police station. with the distinct
understanding that she would also go
along. Owing to her i'll health and feeble
condition 1t was found necessary to secure
cab, and the mother and daughter, &C.
companied by the policeman, were shortly
at the station house
Soon after their arrival the father Of the
young girl, accompanied by Lieut.. Smith,
entered the station and the lieutenant told
the young girl that she would have to ac-
company her father. The child became
highly excited and her cries attracted a
number of passers-by. She chung affection
ately to her mother and declared she would
not go with her father. During these pro-
ceedngs Mr.. Reddy said nothing.
Refuses to Leave Mother.
The little girl declared repeatedly that she
would remain with her mother, and the
latter stated that the girl was being we'll
cd fny
engagements to send her to school She in
sisted she was taking excellent care of her
daughter.
asked Mrs. Bradley.
The lieutenant replied in the affirmative,
and Mrs. Bradley said:
You know there is no love for child
like Its mothers, and l would lose the
last drop Of blood in my body for my
daughter"
After Mrs. Bradley had made this state
ment the officers made no further effort to
separate the two
Mr.. Reddy finally got his little daughter
to accompany him outside the station and
he held a conference with her lasting
several minutes. When the child returned
the gift of her father. Her father ac-
cOmpanied her. and after giving her an
anectionate embrace he departed.
At this point Of the proceedings Mrs.
broke down and wept bitterly the little girl
meanwhile placing her arms around her
mothers neck. and in her childish way
deavored to comfort her.
Shortly afterward cab was procured
and the mother and daughter left for
their home.
Mrs. Bradley's Statement.
Mrs. Bradley stated to a Star reporter
that she married Mr.. Reddy .oout twenty
II,
cen months ago, she sA'a, DIR. Reddy Sc
cured a divorce from rsr without her
knowledge. She Grain, that she married
Mr.. Bradley in t'--sik, N. j., about
year ago. and for --veral months past, she
says, she and her husband have been re-
siding near Mount Vernon. Fairfax county.
About one month ago she moved to this
city. Prior to the divorce. she said. she
lived with Mr.. Reddy, her former husband,
at Annapolis, Md.
1t is said that before Mr.. Reddy took
steps toward securing the custody Of his
young daughter he consulted Judge Louis
C.. Barley of the corporation court and Com
Attorney Brent. and 1t is said he
was advised that he could at once take pos
session of his child. as it is alleged that
when the divorce was granted the courts
gave her into his possession. 1t is generally
believed that Mr.. Reddy will institute
habeas corpus proceedings in the corpora
ton court in this city at an early date,
his child.
Mr. Reddy is about fifty years of age, and
1t is said he Is employed in the post Office
department in Baltimore. Mrs. Bradley,
two years of age. She appears to be in
feeble health.
Obtain No Clue.
A trunk. supposed to be the property
of Samuel D. Kern. who died suddenly
af ~
Thursday morning last, was found this
afternoon at the residence Of Mr.. T. A.
Hinton, a blacksmith, who resides at AIS
North Payne street. The chief of police
opened the trunk and found several papers
and letters addressed to the dead man,
but none of them gave any information
concerning his relatives. The majority
of the letters were from business places,
and most of them offered him positions
as a blacksmith. The latest letter dis
covered was dated July 7, 1907, and came
from Hobbs & Right, Lancaster. Pa, who
are dealers in buggieS and evidently oper-
ate blacksmith shop in conjunction with
their business.
An empty envelope with the name Mrs.
Nellie Rawle. 1905 Sarah street. Phi!adel-
phia, Pa" scrawled in ink. was also found
in the street. 1t is generally believed
that Mrs. Rawle was either a relative or
friend of the deceased. The police here
will take no further action in the case
body of Kern was buried by the authOri-
ties at Bowling Green yesterday.
Corporation Court to Convene.
The September term of the corporation
court will convene Monday morning next
with Judge Louis c. Barley presiding.
Among the cases slated for hearing Mon
day are those of Harvey Robinson and
Charles Markell, indicted for the larceny
of copper wire from the Western Union
Company.
Charles Michael and George Griffin. in
dicted for attempted arson. will be heard
Tuesday. The case Of John Dogan, COL
ored, indicted for burglary, is slated to be
heard Wednesday. 1t is said that a spe-
cial grand jury will be called for Tues
day.
Many ownerless Dogs.
Up to the present time City Auditor e. F.
Price has issued about 40 dog licenses.
Last year about 100 were issued. Mr.. Price
states that during the years 1882 and 1888
he issued as high as 800 licenses. Mr..
Price has prepared a list, alphabetically
arranged. which has been furnished the