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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-14
AT THE PRESIDENTS CAMP.
Bears and Wildcats Reported to Be
Very Bashful.

STEAMBOAT, October 14-Citizens from
the whole countryside turned out yester-
day in expectation of seeing the Presi-
for the south. but because of the change
Of plans they were disappointed. There
was general expression Of satisfaction.
however, over his reconsideration Of
his determination to move to Tensas
parish, for now that the change Is to
be made Stamboui confesses candidly
that 1t would have been much cha
grined to have the distinguished visitor
go away with an empty bag before
the time originally fixed.
General confidence in his success in
the new camp on Bear lake continues
buoyant, and the reports from there
are uniformly favorable. Indeed. 1t Is
said that q number Of fresh trails
were discovered Saturday and that on
one occasion the party came on a good
sized bear, which, on account OF the
absence of the dogs. escaped.
is resumed today either this animal or
another member OF the family will soon
be run to earth Many OF the dogs used
In last weeks strenuous search Of the
barren country are reported to be lame.
them with fresh animals
It Is not believed by the President's
associates that he will now make any
change. All win depend on the develop
ments early in the week. There is no
doubt of the presence of game now. but
it Is shy and may disappear before the
hunters, as 1t did from the Monticello
camp.
The order for the special train which
was to have made Its appearance yester-
day was Cancelled Saturday night but It
viii be renewed If the President mani
tests q disposition to go south. The Ten
sas parish people are reported as much
disappointed over the failure Of the Pres
ident to carry out his program for a visit
to their township.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-14
THREE RUN DOWN BY TRAIN.
Fatal Crossing Accident at Lorain,
Ohio-Two Killed Instantly.

LORAIN. Ohio. October 14--Matthew
Glovoski. 1--we years old. and his sister
Lucy. eleven years old were run down by
q Lake Shore train and killed last night
on a crossing near Amherst. and their
aunt. Miss Sophia C ovek. was fatally
hurt The three were walking on the
track when the boys foot became fasten-
ed In a cattle guard In attempting TO res
cue him his sister also caught her foot
IN the guard. The children then called
Their aunt. who was walking ahead. for
assistance.
The woman was unable to pull the chill
drens feet from The cattle guard and had
stopped 10 unlace the little boys shoe
when she looked up and was Mortified to
see freight train bearing down upon
them The children were killed instantly,
and the aunt's right leg was broken In
two places. her right shoulder crushed and
her head badly hurt She will probably
die.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-14
HANDLE VIOLENT MEN
OFFICERS OF THE Law HAVE
TUssLEs WITH PRISONERS.

James Brookins. colored late last Sat-
urday night and early yesterday morning
wounded two men, then fired several
shots at policemen who chased him and
held the police at bay for about two
hours. He was held to await the action
OF the grand jury by Judge Kimball in
the Police Court today on a charge OF
assault with a dangerous weapon. Bond
was fixed at 1900 In default he was
ordered committed to fail.
Brookfns started the gun play while at
the home of Grant johnson. 142s Decatur
street. Brookins was one of a party OF
card players who had a dispute. The
game was broken up and Brookins fired
at Joseph Anderson and Nathaniel Smith.
Both men were severely wounded.
Rrookins escaped from the house. The
police were notified and they started in
pursuit OF Brook!nss eSergt. Father and
Policeman Mulha nf the second precinct
were at the corner Of LIST and q streets
when Brooktns approached. Noting the
started across q vacant lot and opened
fire. The policemen returned the fire and
bullets few thick and fast.
Dropped to the Ground.
Two colored men who were nearby drop
saw Policeman Mulhaii fall headlong.
That makes three men killed" Sergt
Father said to himself. But Policeman
Mulhan arose on his feet and continued
the chase.
Brookins took refuge In the house Of q
relative in Reeves court He stood at
the top of q narrow stairway, announcing
that he would kill any policeman who
might endeavor to capture him. After
~ ct rof In
was ordered to tell Brooktns that all
the policemen had left. BrookIns then
descended the stairway. As he stepped
onto the lower floor his hands were
grabbed by Policeman Ovens and Sergt
Father. while Policeman Wade hold q
revolver in his face.
A charge of assault with q dangerous
weapon on Nathaniel Smith was entered
against Brookins In the Police Court this
morning, that being regarded as sufficient
vestigate the matter.
Rescued by Sergeant.
In citizens attire. Policeman Foley Of
the tenth precinct walked up to a crowd
Of about ten persons who. it Is alleged.
were playing crap in Mcmillan Park Sat
urday. He placed a hand on Arthur
Page, colored. announcing that he was a
policeman. Page bucked but the police
man was not to be thrown off. Page threw
Foley to the ground. and was beating him
with feet and hands when Sergt. Carls-
son Of the tenth precinct appeared.
When the case was called In the Police
Court today Judge Kimball examined the
policemans injuries. and then ordered
Page to pay $50 fine, or serve three
months in Jail
Policemen Crouch. WEIGH and May of
the eighth precinct went to the home Of
Samuel Johnson. colored. Saturday. to
take him into custody. Samuel proceeded
downstairs and into the kitchen peace
fully.
I'm not going another step" he sud
denly announced. and quick as fash
seized a carving knife, with which he in
ficted severe scalp wounds on Policemen
Crouch and Welch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-14
MR.. L. q. MAITINGLY
APPOINTED TO SUCCEED T. J.
HOBBS AS DIsBURsINa CLERK.

Official announcement was made today
of the appointment of L. H. Mattingly
as one of the disbursing officers OF the
Treasury In place Of Maj. Thomas ].
Hobbs, who has been q disbursing officer
for over forty-two years. and asked to
surrender the position and retire.
L. H. Mattingly was born tn Washing
ton, D. c., and il thirty-twO years old;
attended public graded and high schools:
took the degree OF master of laws, George
town University: was first lieutenant and
captain In the District Of Columbia Ma
tional Guard in 1894 and 1895: appointed
to clerkship in the Office of the adJutant
general Of the army in 1880; from 1900
to 1902 was chief OF division. acting as
sistant auditor and chief clerk of the
office Of the auditor for Cuba; returned
from Havana to Washington and wound
up the fiscal affairs Of the government Of
intervention, and was thereafter retained
in charge of the Cuban records: ap-
pointed expert accountant In the Office OF
the controller Of the Treasury. August 16.
1904; was appointed member OF the
assistant committee on accounting under
the committee on department methods,
and is chairman Of the committee to In
vestfgate the subject OF expenditures; IL
chairman Of toint committees on govern
and statutory contracts" under the con-
troller OF the Treasury has had direct
charge Of all matters pertaining to the
new methods OF rendering and auditing
accounts in accordance with tho recon-
mendations Of the committee on depart
ment methods: is q member OF the spe-
cial committee on Treasury bookkeeping.
which is now engaged In installing q
double entry system Of bookkeeping in
the Treasury Department: was appointed
by the President g. member Of 4 COM
mittee to compile a manual Of instruction
on government transportation: was one
Of the principal promoters and first presi-
dent Of tho Association Of American Gov
eminent Accountants and Is now mem
Der Of its board Of trustees and editor Of
the Government Accountant. q monthly
journal published in the interests OF the
association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-14
Bad Fire At Pencoyd Works.

PHILADELPHIA, October 14.-Fire
early today at the Pencoyd iron works of
the American Bridge Company. on the
outskirts Of this city, caused damage to
the extent of about 100000. The car
penter shop, lumber storehouse, erecting
shop and two dwellings were destroyed,
including some important plans and
models. Twelve freight cars. standing on
a siding OF the Philadelphia and Reading
railway, were also consumed.
The flames had gained great Roadway
before the flremen reached the plant. The
three buildings were on fire and a row of
dwellings, was in danger Of destruction. By
hard work the firemen saved other sur
rounding property and all but two OF the
dwellings. The origin of the fire is not
known. but is believed to have been
started by tramps who were spending the
night In a freight car near the carpenter
shop. The tramps have disappeared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-14
District Speaker at Church Meeting

CLEVELAND. Ohio. October Ito
days sessions of he Congregational ma
tional council were devoted to the annual
meeting of the American Missionary AS
ISOLATION. The annual survey of the field
was presented by Mr.. Charles A. Hull of
New York city. and a paper on THE Need
of the Hour was given by Mr.. John r.
Rogers.
education. Washington. d. c., spoke upon
The Strongest for the Weakest" and the
annual address of the president. Rev. A.
II. Bradford. DID,. of Montclair n j.,
closed the morning session. A male quar-
tet from Fisk University furnished great
~ enjoyed sonGA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-14
HELEN MAL0NEY IN LONDON
FOUND AT A HOTEL THERE BY
CARBERY AND MRS. RICHIE.
An Uncle Of the Girl in New York
Is Inclined to Discredit the Re-
port-Not Married in Canada.

LONDON. October 14.-Mr and Mrs. G.
B. Richie haye confirmed reports that
they have found Samuel Clarkson and
Miss Helen MaIoney in London.
The young couple did not call on the
Ritchies. but were found by the latter.
Clarkson. Miss Maloney and the Rhchies
refuse to see any one or to make any
statement beyond the one given out by
Ritchies admitting that the clippers have
been found. Mrs. Richie is Miss Ma
loney's sister.
1t is stated that Samuel Clarkson, the
man who eloped with Helen Maloney Of
Philadelphia, and who is now IN London
with her, figured in 1905, IN a case in
which he sued Drucker g. Morris. stock
brokers, in connection with the stock ex-
change transactions that had resulted in
loss Of $4,000.
In the course of the trial 1t was stated
that Clarkson was. born in November.
1881. that his father had been a partner
in firm of Brewers at Barnsley and that
the son Inherited about 100000. Inc ac-
t!on resulted In the award of $50, 600 to
Clarkson.
Uncle Back From Montreal.
NEW YORK, October 14-Andrew P
Maloney an uncle Of Helen Maloney who
eloped week ago Friday with Samuel
Clarkson. a young Englishman, arrived
here yesterday from Montreal. where he
made thorough search of the marriage
records and failed to find that the couple
had had the ceremony performed there.
AS soon as the Montreal express rolled
into the Grand Central station Mr.. Ma
loney hurried to the Sinclair House and
remained IN conference with William J.
Tanning. Martin Maloney's lawyer, for
an hour. He told Mr.. Tanning that he
and A. G. L. BONN. the Montreal law
yer who got the marriage license for
satisfied themselves that the marriage did
not take place in Montreal9
Mr. Maloney said he learned that the
marriage laws in Canada are very strict
and that there Is heavy penalty for fall
ure to file the certificates. Therefore, he
said, no clergyman or civilian with the
authority to perform a ceremony would
take a chance at holding out the GER
tificate. On this point alone Mr.. Ma
and Miss Maloney were not married in
Canada. as the time limit for filing the
record expired several days ago.
Mr.. Tanning said today that Mr.. Ma
loney, the father Of the runaway girl ar
rived in London Saturday, but he had
received no word from him.
while it is possible that the couple are
in London" said Mr.. Tanning. Il do not
believe the newspaper stories that they
Mr.. Maloney would surely cable to me. but
have heard nothing from him nor from
Mrs. Clarence Richie. Helen's sister,"
Mr.. Tanning said he is inclined to be-
lieve that Miss MalOney and Arthur II.
Osborn were married.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-14
Small to Appeal.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special DtSpdtcn 10 iue ctar.
CHICAGO. H., October rs ]. Small.
the suspended president Of the CONNER
cfal Telegraphers' Union, 10 to have
chance to lay his case before the execu-
tive committee Of the organisation before
he is dropped finally and successor
chosen, according to some members OF the
national executive committee in Chicago.
Under tie same part Of the constitution
which gave the executive board the right
to suspend the president, the latter Is
guaranteed the right Of q fair hearing In
case he asks q reconsideration OF the
committees action He Is given a period
of at least ten days in which to file his
plea for q hearing.
Smalrs attempt to order the men to
work. which led up to his suspension last
night. has had no effect In changing cond'-
tions in the Chicago offices Of the Western
Union and Postal. Telegraph Companies.
Superintendent Cook of the Western
Union said no new men had gone to work
this morning and similar statements were
made by Postal Telegraph officials.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-14
George g. Wares Case.
An EXCHANGE OF POSITIONS
MAJ. REEVE BECOMES CHIEF
CLERK OF HIS DIVISION.

Mai. James II. Reeve. for the past
ten years superintendent Of the divi-
sion of stamps in the Post Office De-
partment, has, upon his own appffca-
ton, been transferred to the position
Mr.. w. C. Fitch. the former chief clerk.
has been appointed to the superintend-
ency. this promotion being in line with
the request of Maj. Reeve when he an
nounced his intention to retire from
the post Of chief Of the division. Both
changes will take effect tomorrow.
Maj. Reeve has not been in the best Of
health. and recently he decided that the
responsibilities of the superintendency
should be assumed by younger and
more active man.
Maj James H. Reeve is a native OF
Orange county. New York, and upon the
outbreak Of the civil war he enlisted In
one of the earliest regiments organized.
He was rapidly advanced until he be-
came brevet major He led MS regl-
ment in the assault on Fort Fisher In
January. 1855. when he was struck by
shell and lost his right leg. After the
war he engaged in business in New
burgh, N Y, and became postmaster.
Later he was appointed to a position In
the Post Office Department. In 1897 he
was appointed chief Of the division OF
stamps Maj. Reeve has served as COM
mander Of Lincoln Post in this city, and
Is a member of the Loyal Legion.
Mr. Fitch, the new superintendent OF
the division, Is thirty-four years of age.
His home prior to coming to Washing
ton in 1896 was at Little Falls. N. Y.
where he maintains his voting resi-
dence He is graduate Of Fairfield
Seminary in Herkimer county. an In
stitution founded over a century ago.. He
learned stenography and became re-
porter of the Montgomery county. N. Y.
county court. In 1895 he was ap-
pointed to clerkship in the Post Office
Department. and has been advanced I'M
til in 1901 he was designated chief clerk
of the division Of stamps. He Is mar
ried and lives at 1900 Massachusetts,
avenue northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-14
Fire Loss Will Not Exceed 1900.

[ JMBERLAND. Md. October IA
later estimate OF the FIRE at Tooter's
dive works here on October ii last
pia cas the entire damage. including the re-
furnishing of a new drying room like the
one burned. and the value of the draperies
DESTROYED, at not to exceed 81 800. which
is fully covered by insurance. The firsl
was confined almost exclusively to this
driving room and no goods except soml
heavy draperies were damaged. No dam.
age whatever was done to any of the vah
liable machinery. and but for the delay
the handling of the work caused by Il
confusion the plant is being operated
same as If no fire had occurred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-14
Belmont Park First Race.

BELMONT PARK, N. Y. October H.
First race. for FLIES. maidens. two years
old: five and half furiongs-Park View,
100 &c. Dugan). to and Q to 10. won;
Imitator. 100 MCCARTHY. s to 1 place. sec
ond: Lady Corinne. 10' (G. Burns,, 4 to
to show, third. Time, LOT ID. Raquiel.
Geneseo, Winning Star, Whip Top, Dixie
Himmel. Kingessins, Marion Casey, Tea
Leaf, Miss Norfolk. Dial Plate, Queen of
the Hills. Mary Holland. Polly Watts,
Lotus Brandt and Black Owl also ran.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-14
MR.. LEACH SWORN IN.
Succeeds George 81. Roberts as Direc-
tor Of the Mint.

Frank A. Leach. the successor of
George II. Roberts as director of the
mint, took the oath of Office today and
entered upon the duties. Mr.. Leach was
superintendent of the mint at Sail Fran
cisco, and made an enviable record in
his office. especially during the great
earthquake and fire a few years ago.
Mr.. Leach was succeeded as superln-
tendent of the mint at San Francisco
by Edward Sweeney
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-14
Food Value of Peanuts.

Prof II. Z. Jaffa of the California State
University, declares in a bulletin just pre-
pared for the Department of Agriculture
that 10 cents worth of peanuts contains
more than twice the protein and six times
the amount of energy contained in q pof-
terhouse steak. The work of Prof. Jaffa
in this instance was carried on in answer
to a request from the United States gov
eminent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-14
Victims Father Calls It an Accident

PoRTLAND/ Ore. October Thames
NJ Sutton. father of Lieut.. James H. SUIT
ton. who died at Annapolis yesterday of a
gunstot wound. last night said that he
has unqueetionabe information from An
napolis to the effect that his son came to
his death by accident. He says his in
formation also disputes the statement
that young Sutton was possessed of two
guns. and that there was an effort made
by the young mans companions to DIS
arm him. Further than this Mr.. Sutton
says he knows tfat his son had no reason
for taking his own life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-14
Chadwick Funeral obsequies Today

WOODSTOCK. Ont, October 1.-THE
body of Mrs. Cassie Chadwick arrived
here Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Campbell. q
sste-. and Emil Hoover, Mrs Chadwick's
SON accompanied the body. They were
met at the train by small party OF
friends The funeral will be held this
afternoon. the burial taking plaza in the
family plot in the English burying
ground
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-14
SUPREME COURT IN SESSION
OCTOBER TERM BEGUN WITH A
FULL BENCH.
Nearly 500 Cases on the Calendar.
Applicants for Admission Sworn
In-Eariy Adjournment.

The Supreme Court OF the United States
began its October term today, with the
Chief Justice and all of the associate
justices present. Chief Justice Fuller ex-
planned the usual practice of the court to
be to cali upon the President OF the
United States as the only business Of the
first day Of the term. In the absence OF
the President he indicated that the court
would be very happy to begin business at
once by receiving motions, and he sug-
gested that motions for admission to the
bar be first made. The courtroom was
crowded with attorneys and spectators.
and acting upon this suggestion thirty
one motions for admission to the bar
were made and the applicants sworn in.
The calendar of the court contains All
cases, which is considerably larger per
centaEe of business than has confronted
the court at the beginning OF any pre-
vious term Besides receiving the new at
torneys the court entertained motions re-
gardinS twenty-six pending cases and
four motions from the Department OF JUS
tice The session occupied thirty-si0
minutes and the court adjourned until
tomorrow.
George g. Wares Case.
Application for a writ of certiorari was
made to the court to bring the case of
George @. Ware before that body that the
statutes of Limitation may be pleaded In
his behalf. Ware has been convicted OF
land frauds in NebraslCa and sentenced to
one year in jail and to pay fine of $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-14
ABOR Strike In ITALY
Reports From Northern Cities Dis
quieting-Milan Trouble Settled.

ROME. October 14.-Although the gen
eral strike has been officially called off at
Milan. the labor situation in other cities
of the north Of Italy is uisauieting 1t
Is understood that the decision taken by
the labor leaders at Milan was the result
of promise on he~part OF Signor Clio
litti. the premier and minister of the in
terror, that the government would pun
ish the carbineers who fired on the strik-
ers IL the investigation being made proves
that they were not justified shooting into
the mob --'----- - -
A new law Just promulgated provides
that railroad employees shall in future
come under the same regulations as en-
ployes of the other departments of the
government. This will make railroad
men who take part in strikes liable to
punishment for misdemeanor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-14

favor having Congress acquire the land
on the south side OF the avenue for TINS
purpose but i would Include In the
prospective sites for public buildings
all that portion of the avenue near the
Capitol which is occupied by small
buildings. saNeveFythinG. on The north
side between AZ street and the Capt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-14
OCEAN STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS

NEW YORK. October 14-Arrived:
Steamer Nieuw Amsterdam. from Rotter-
dam.
SIASCONSET. Mass. October 1.-THE
steamer Finland. from Antwerp for New
York. was IN communication by wireless
telegraph with the station here when
abeam the Nantucket South Shoals light
ship at 2 am. VIII probably dock about
s pm.
SABLE ISLAND. October H.-The
steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse from
Bremen for New York. was in communica-
ton by wireless telegraph with the Mar
conf station here when ninety miles south
east at 4:55 am. today. Will probably
dock about pm. Tuesday.
The steamer Caronia. from Liverpool for
New York was reported as passing Sable
Island at $40 am, today. Will probably
dock about 8 am. Wednesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-14
Fears for Yachts Commander.

Special Dispatch TO The Star
HAMILTON. Bermuda. October lit
Is feared that Lessur. commander of the
plucky little yacht Zena. in the races to
Bermuda last June. has been lost at SEA.
He left New York twenty three days ago
in the schooner Allan T.. King. Nothing
has been heard of her since Heavy
'-N.''Hr' has been prev ailinG here for the
~ tfyN,