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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-20
Shot Years Ago, Feels Pain Now.

is near It's hind legs. lmpedeS the prog
ress of the frog in shallow water.
Shot 4 Years Ago, Feels Pain Now.
PHILADELPHIA. September 1o.-Four
years ago William Pryor, forty-two years
old, of 123O Rodman street. this city, was
shot in the right shoulder in fight while
living in Richmond. Va. He paid no at
tention to the wound, as the bullet was Of
ID caliber. and Pryor's giant physique
easily withstood the effects Of the shot
But yesterday afternoon. as he was
walking along the street, he felt severe
pains in his abdomen. and. fearing that
he had appendicitis. he went to the Penn
sylvania Hospital, where he was exam
ined.
Surgeons probed and extracted the bull
let from the mans abdomen. Pryor told
them the story of the shooting four years
ago.
Dogs Suicide Under Auto Bus.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, September 10
Friendless and bearing the marks of many
buffets from an unsympathetic world. a
shaggy yellow dog last night lay down in
front of auto bus at Broad street and
Ontario avenue. and. refusing to move Al
the motormanS shout was run over and
killed. Persons who saw the act believe
the animal Intentionally committed sui
eide
With limp ears and dropping tail. the
animal approached an inmate of the Ma
sonic Home and followed him back to
the home early in the morning.
During the afternoon the dog lay with
head between his paws on the lawn near
the porch of the institution. He refused
to eat. A number of the inmates reached
down and stroked the SCARED head. but
beyond feebly waggng his tail the dog
made no demonstration.
The dog suddenly rose and trotted out
to the sidewalk. Standing dejectedly until
the bus had approached within a few feet
of him. the animal leaped directly in front
of the wheels.
Girl Flunks at Absence Of Ring.
PITTSBURG. September l9.-Shortly be-
fore noon today pair stopped at the door
of the marriage license office and were en-
gagged in a spirited argument, when Clerk
George w. Watson walked 10 the door
and invited them inside.
Il won't go in now declared tho young
woman. her eyes flashing. George prom
Used to have ring for me when we got
married. and | have just learned that he
hasn't got il. I won't go one step into
the place without the ring.
Now. don't get angry. pet. | will get
the ring for YOU soon | am able
pleaded George. Come in. and We will
get the license and get married right
away.
TN do nothing of the kind. If YOU
can't afford to get the ring today won't
get a license today she declared. with a
stamp of her foot, she turned and
walked away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-20
Found a Copperhead in His Boot.

KEYSER. W. Va. September 19.-San-
ford Liller of Cross left his felt boots In
the kitchen ever night, and when he tried
to pull on the boots in the morning he
found something rolled up in one of
them. He supposed that the canvas lining
was rolled up. but when he reached in to
pull it out a large copperhead snake fas-
tened it's fangs in his finger. decorating the
flesh from the second joint to the end.
He quickly applied spirits of turpentine.
which counteracted the effects of the
poison. and then he dispatched the snake
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-20
Mac Wanted to Vote His Horse.

WATERBURY, Conn.,, September 10
Because of a factional fight over local
nominations the democratic primaries were
unusually spirited. Late in the afternoon
Billy MCGOWAN. who had been hauling
voters to the booths, became so enthusi-
astic he led his horse up to the moder-
ator and demanded that the steed be per-
mitted to cast his ballot. The horse is a
trick animal 1t held ballot in its
mouth.
The suffrage doesn't extend to horses,
laughed the moderator
1T has fallen into the hands of jack
asses" yelled MCGOWAN, whose candidate
seemed to be Il loser.
ITO the barn or TO the police station,
ruled the moderator.
1t was to the barn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-20
SOME ODD STORIES
CLEANED AT RANDOM
Needs a Ladder to Harvest Corn.

BRIDGEWATER. S. D.. September 10
f; A. Blattner. a farmer living near here,
exhibited few stalks of corn taken from
his field, which measured fifteen feet in
height and bore we'll developed ears Of
corn. Mr. Blattner has twenty acres Of
this mammoth corn, which he estimates
will yield sixty bushels per acre, and the
question of how he will proceed TO gather
it is a perplexing one. as many OF the
ears are between seven and eight feet
from the ground.
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Douehnut Explodes and Hurts Cook.

YOUNGSTOWN. Ohio. September 10
RMS Mary Wonderlich OF Coalburg, near
here is in a serious condition from IN
juries caused by the explosion Of dough-
nut Just what caused the explosion has
not yet been determined. Several opin-
ions have been advanced.
Some think Mrs. Wonderlich did not
make the hole big enough to accommo-
date the air the dough surrounded.
Others believe that air gathered in the
folds of the dough and the heat from the
lard caused it to explode. At all events.
the doughnut blew up. not even the hole
remaining.
Mrs Wonderlch may never cook dough-
nuts again.
Baby Gets Stage Contract for 1924.
NEW YORK September ia contract
has lust been announced that breaks all
records for future bookings i'm vaudeville.
On August 10 Percy q. Williams signed
Margaret Franklin Green, born August
10 to play i'm his theater week of August
H. 1924 at a salary of $500. Only one
week was contracted for.
Mr. Williams executed the agreement
with his signature, which also bears the
name Of Miss Green
At that date the young woman will be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-20

foot part is perfect. the extra leg. which
is near its hind legs. impedes the prog
ress of the frog in shallow water.
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Freak Election Bet in Nebraska.

PLAINVIEW Neb., September 10
Plainview is able to report freak cleo
ton bet. If Taft is elected. Andy Han
son will pull F. G. Holbert in pony
buggy through the principal streets for a
distance of half mile. If Bryan is elect
ed Holbert will do the pulling and Andy
will ride.
The rate of speed is go as you please
and the winner NAV lose.
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Echoes of the Cross Today.

Today the Echoes of the Cross are
the cries of the auctioneer. Every Friday
there is a rummage sale in the triangle
around it. Most OF the space is occupied
by the booths of regular second hand
dealers. but there are official auctioneerS
who for a nominal commission will sell
any article that is offered The habit of
the people of Aberdeen is TO send down
discarded furniture, old clothes and other
articles for which they have no further
use and accept whatever the bidders will
offer for them. There is a similar custom
at keene, n. H.. the only other place
know Of. but it might be adopted with
profit at many other places.
The ancient Church of ST. Nicholas. dat
ing from the twelfth century, stands in
the center of Aberdeen. surrounded by the
tombs of the men who have made this
city what it is. There is nothing especial
ly interesting bout the church except the
fact that like the Greyfriars at Edin-
burgh and those at Stirling and Perth. it
has been too large for its congregation
since the reformation. and is now divided
in two. the nave and the choir being oc-
cupied by separate congregations. with
separate ministers who hold sepa ate
services Sundays and holy days with only
stone wall between them. just if they
were a hundred miles aWav
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-20

luc market CTOSS.
In front of the Salvation Army barracks
is the Market Cross" which marks the
civic center of the city. and from which
all edicts and other official utterances
centuries. The present cross dates back
only to 1872, and was designed and
carved by an ordinary stone mason one
of the many granite cutters and polshers
in the quarries of Aberdeen Although it
cost only $500. it is the pride of the popu-
lace. and any person you may question on
the subject will promptly and firmly insist
that 1t is the most beautiful monument in
all the world. 1t is really creditable: the
proportions are perfect. the design is ar
tistic and the carving is we'll done, but il
Will not compare with many other monu-
ments in Scotland or even in England
little book called THE Echoes of the
Cross contains fascinating stories of the
incidents and events that have occurred
years and I wish I had room to repeat
some of them. Kings have been pro
claimed from this cross witches have
been burned to death in its presence, hun
dredS of traitors and felonS have been
executed on this spot. Until 1884 this was
the place of public executions. Here in
the presence of multitudes offenders were
branded on the forehead and upon the
cheek with a hot iron. Here the stocks
and the public pilory stood for centuries
and the stool o. repentance was often oc-
cupied by miserable sinners who had not
been wicked enough to be hung or even
branded. but were compelled to advertise
their shame to avoid more serious penal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-20
Aberdeen's Industries.

ADSIuccu . 1uouSIlACS.
Another great industry is printing.
There are several large establishments
doing the mechanical work for London
publishing houses. and many of the books
and magazines you buy with London inn
prints are produced here
There is a large trade in dressed oeef.
Poled Angus cattle. which the people
here insist make the best beef that is
grown, are natives of Aberdeenshire.
Their horns have been bred off. their
color is an intense black, their bodies are
long and large and their legs are so short
and slender you wonder how they can
carry so heavy a load. Many registered
thoroughbreds are shipped from Aberdeen
to stock breeders in other countries. a
cargo CT registered bulls sailed for ..le
ARGENTINE republic yesterday, and $500
a head was the price paid for them.
The people of Aberdeen are not uncOn-
scious of their merits and make no at
tempt to conceal them. A gentleman on
the train warned me | would find the
most conceited crowd on EARTH" but there
is nothing offensive in their self-Satisfied
airs and observations. They are willing,
at least. to allow the outside world to
come and look al them and admire their
progress and prosperity.
Several of the banks and business
houses are of admirable architecture, and
although the owners make their money in
small lots. they have made a great deal
of it. The loyalty of the natives who
have gone to foreign parts is so great
that many of them return to spend their
days of rest and retirement in this dis
agreeable climate.
Buildings Are Solid and Imposing.
The ''toon hui. as they usually call the
municipal building. is an imposing struc-
ture that looks like castle and has a
fine tower 300 feet high. 1t is typical of
the people who own it-plain and solid
within and without. i was told the rec
ords are complete from 1898 to the present
time. There is a public library of impos-
ing dimensions with the compliments of
Andrew Carnegie, who takes great inter-
est in Aberdeen). There are an art gallery
and museum, both free. and a large in
| Urinary for incurables. which was erected
! in commemoration of Queen Victoria S
| jubilee. The post office is a splendid
building, and Gordon College, for the
| technical education and manual training
/ of the artisans of north Scotland. could
scarcely be improved upon, either in APP
pearance or equipment In front of the
! institution is statue of Cen Charles
|. Gordon. the great Christian soldier who
died at Khartum. He did not found the
| college, nor was il named for him. but for
| a certain Robert Gordon-a man who lived
! and died under the Odium of being a
| miser but left his entire fortune for the
| benefit of the sons OF his fellow-towns-
men.
Salvation Army Building.
The Salvation Army has a magnificent
granite building on the other side of the
! public square. or triangle, from the city
| hall which is one of the most valuable
sites in Aberdeen. The tower is copy OF
| that of Balmoral Castle. Queen Victoria s
! favorite residence in the Highlands. The
/ nf the blil6iufr a nv
| Lady Aberdeen, who is a particular friend
| Il Id Of Cen Booth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-20
The Market Cross.

was a native of Aberdeen and his father
was a quarryman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-12
List of the Requests Made by Charlie.
J. Stellwagen,

The will of Charles K. Stellwagen, dated
February 81. 1905. was filed today for
probate. The will declares that the nat
ural interest of his son, Edward J. Stell-
wagon, in the estate is, at his own sug-
gestion and request, eliminated and sur
rendered
Charitable requests are made to the
Chldren's Hospital 500; to the Prot
estant Orphan Asylum, 800; ST. AIMS
Infant Asylum, $50, and Children's Coun-
try Home. SO. The remaining estate is
to be divided among the three daughters,
Julia c. Gilliss, Annie f. Stellwagen and
Elise Ducat.
struction addressed to the executor. Ed
ward ]. Stellwagen, advising him to di-
vide the proceeds of certain insurance
policies and bonds, amounting to 81, 800
at once among the three daughters The
executor is directed to keep the remain
mine to wind up the estate The drug
store property and the interest of the
testator in the Raleigh Hotel property
are to be retained as permanent invest
ments.
The letter concludes: But in this as
in all other particulars I wish you to be
the sole and exclusive judge, as also to
be in the final disposition of all my per-
sonal possessions of every kind and char
acter TO all which you have the better
claim" The letter is dated the same day
as the will and is signed your loving
fat her -
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COAST SURVEY VESSEL TIES UP.
photographer Back From Pilot
Work Along Atlantic Coast.

The United States coast and geodetic
survey service steamer Hydrogra pher.
which arrived at Baltimore this week
from service on the Atlantic coast, has
gone to Arundel cove and will there be
placed out of service for the winter. Dur
ing the past summer the photographer,
under command of Capt. John Ross, has
been employed upon coast pilot work from
Newport, r. l., to Cape Charles, and the
data she has gathered will be put in shape
during the fall and winter for publication
for the guidance Of mariners on the At
lantic coast.
Capt. Ross has on his staff aboard the
photographer Herbert c. Graves as
executive officer; M. F. Flannery, chief
engineer, and Glen l.. Parker and r. r.
Lukins, deck officers. The officers of the
ship will be assigned to other duties. A
petty officer and four seamen will be
kept aboard the steamer as care takers
during her lay-up.
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SHELLS FLEW BY wakefield.
District People Enjoy Novel Sensa-
ton in the Lower River.

The steamer Wakefield passed the naval
proving grounds at Indian Head yester-
day afternoon while tests were being
made Of a new naval gun. The passen-
gers aboard the steamer were greatly in
terested in the exhibition after the first
nervousness, from being under fire, had
passed away. The firing of the gun was
begun when the steamer was about two
and a half miles below Indian Head, and,
following close upon the hearing Of the
report. as the gun was discharged, the
screeching of the shot as it flew through
the air was heard. The shells struck the
water about hundred yards to one side
of the steamer and as they did so the
and leveling the ground and Monday
fifty feet into the air.
A dozen shots were fired as the steamer
was running up to Indian Head, and as
she got abreast of it five shots were
fired in rapid succession and the five
balls were seen to hit in the water within
a few feet of each other.
The tug James o. Carter, with a tow
of light barges, was coming out of Mat
tawoman creek and the shells seemed to
pass directly over her. The officers of
the river steamers state that these tests
are often witnessed by them as their
steamer goes up and down the river.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-12
EXCURSIONS.

The announcement of the continuance OF
the special weekend excursions to Old
Point Comfort was welcome news to the
many who have been prevented from tax
ing an outing earlier in the season.
These short trips afford as much gen.
uine enjoyment and restful recreation as
one ordinarily obtains on outings of much
greater length. Accommodations of a
high order of excellence are furnished
by the noted Hotel Chamberlin, and by
taking advantage Of the special combi-
nation tickets offered by the Norfolk and
Washington Steamboat Company the ex
penses of the trip are very reasonable.
In addition to such forms of enjoyment
as golfing. boating and fishing, hunting
on the Ien-thousand-acre game preserve
of tine hotel Is now a favorite pastime
with many visitors to Old Point. Guides
and dogs can be had at the hotel
At the present season the climate at Old
Point is delightful, ard this combined
with it's numerous other attractions ere
ates conditions which are ideal in every
respect.
these trips are obtainabe at the COM
pany's uptown ticket office in the Colo
RADIO building, 7Oo 18th street.
lie present ScdSOu DIT CHtNS SudSSe 1dhe
will close tonight. knowledge that this
was farewell week has greatly aug
mented the crowds in attendance, and it
is fully expected that this. the last even
ing, will prove conclusively that The
lake" is truly one of Washington's most
popular pleasure resorts
All the amusement features will be in
operation this evening. For the United
States Marine Band concert a program
Of exceptional excellence has been ar
ranged, which will, of course, be followed
by dancing on the CLASSY floor of the
spacious pavilion.
A highly interesting series of motion
pictures will be shown in the rustic the
alter. The Illuminated pony track is in
complete readiness with its prancing
steeds for saddle riding as well as the
burro carts for the little tots.
Everything considered, it will be diff
cult matter to spend this evening to bet
ter advantage than to make a farewell
trip to the lake
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-12
WANT REDMOND HERE.
Local Irishmen Going to Invite Him
to Make Visit.

If the program arranged at last even
lngs meeting of the Michael Davitt
branch of the United Irish League is car
ried out John Redmond. leader Of the
Irish parliamentary party in the British
house of commons. will visit Washington
during the next few weeks to assist in
building up the league here.
Mr.. Redmond will attend the national
convention of the league which will be
held in Boston September 90 and D. and
the delegates from the local branch are
instructed to urge him to come here as
soon as he completes his New England
engagements.
At last nights meeting which was
held at 1923 l. street, William F. Downey
Miss Sabina Davitt, Patrick Shugrue p
J. Walshe and NJ. F. O'Donohue were
elected delegates to the Boston conven-
ton.
A committee, consisting of the delegates
and Cotter T. Bride. r. A. Dore and l.,
Mangan. was appointed TO inaugurate
movement for the furtherance of the
United Irish Leagues work in the Dis
trict of Columbia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-12
SUPPLYING LIGHTHOUSES.
Buoy Placed Over Wreck of Sunken
Schooner Near Canes.

The lighthouse service steamer. Holly,
Capt. Miles. is in the lower Potomac,
working her way up the river with fuel
and stores for the lights along the Po-
tomac from Point Lookout to Jones point,
al Alexandria. This furnishing the lights
with fuel is in preparation for the COM
ing of the cold winds of October, which
on shore are more pleasant. but in the
lighthouse built over the water make fires
necessary for comfort.
The tender Maple, Capt. Amy, has
placed a wreck buoy on the wreck Of the
sunken schooner Patrick McCabe, which
sank last week while being towed into
Hampton roads. The vessel lies in the
path of vessels going in and out of the
capes OF the Chesapeake and Is a dam
gerous obstruction to navigation. Ac-
cording to reports the vessel lies in six
and half fathoms of water one mile east
by south of the whistins buoy off Cape
Henry.
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c. s. DRAPER's FUNERAL.
Body Of Oldest Senate Employe Laid
to Rest.

Attended by many of his lifelong
friends, funeral services over the body of
Charles s. Draper, the oldest of the SEN
ate employees. who died Thursday. were
held this afternoon at 3 O'Clock at
his late residence. 325 A street southeast.
Rev. ]. G. Butler. pastor of Luther Place
Memorial Church. and formerly chaplain
of the Senate. officiated. Interment was
private in Congressional cemetery.
The pallbearers were chosen from Mr..
Diapers associates In the Senate, and
were Richard B. Nixon, George Boyd.
James Crystal, E. c. Stubs and Thomas
Dawson.
Mr. Draper was in the employ of the
Senate fifty-seven years. during which
time he became personally acquainted
with every senator that came to WASH
ington. He attended the funeral of near
ly every great statesman and President
during that time.
His wife and three sons survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-12
MRS. MONROE WILL APPEAR.
Attorney Will Accept Service of
Warrant in Bovertown Disaster Case,

Mrs. Harriet E. Monroe of 204 A street
northeast owner of the copyright of the
entertainment, THE Scottish Reforma-
tion," which was given in Rhoades' Opera
House. at Boyertown, Pa, last January.
at the time of the disaster, when III per-
sons of the 400 present were burned to
death. and for whom a warrant was is
sued yesterday in Reading, Pa, said last
night. when seen by Star reporter:
THE matter is in the hands of my at
torney, Philip Seiber Of Reading she
said. Il would rather not discuss the
case. When the catastrophe occurred |
was 100 miles from the scene
Mrs. Monroe is d prominent worker in
the Church of the Reformation. and
widely known ip Washington. Her at
torney has agreed to accept service on the
warrant and the case will go before the
grand jury next week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-12
ADDITION TO CLARENDON.
Twenty-Five Acres to Be Offered fol
Home Sites.

A syndicate, composed of F. L. Evans,
George H. Rucker, Frank P. Evans and
Joseph w. Craig. purchased last week a
tract of twenty-five acres adjoining
Clarendon, Va.
The property is now being subdivided
into about go building lots, with wide
streets and alleys, and will be placed on
the market Immediately by the firm of
Craig & Evans. The property Is reached
by two car lines. one from 18th street and
Pennsylvania avenue and one from
Georgetown, and is a few minutes ride
from either point.
A part of Clarendon this subdivision
already enjoys the advantages of churches,
schools. stores, etc. The property has an
elevation of nearly 400 feet. A macadam
road, running directly into the city, skirts
one edge of the property. The subdivision
is covered with natural growth of forest
oaks.
The subdivision will be known as
Fuckers Addition to Clarendon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-12
DEPARTMENT IS FAVORED.
Browne Approves Plan Of Washing.
ton Army and Navy Garrisons.

National Commander ]. Edwin Browne
of the Army and Navy Union came over
to Washington from headquarters at Bal
timore yesterday and held a conference
with Capt. j. Walter Mitchell, chairman,
and Dr. Chas. v. Petteys, vice chairman,
of the harmony committee. The other
member of the committee, Capt. George
L. Snider, was not present owing to ILL
ness.
Commander Browne approved the rec
ommendation of the committeeman that a
mass meeting of the six garrisons of the
Army and Navy Union in Washington
be called next week to organize a District
of Columbia department and make certain
recommends tons to national headquar-
tiers with the view of placing the local
contingent on a first-claSs footing.
The meeting will be arranged by DR..
Petteys.