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Evening star., 1909-06-12

other is near Graves Mill. not far from
Madison. Several residents OF this city
frequently enjoy several days sport Tor
the fish in those streams.
Despite the long spell OF miserable
weather and the muddy condition of the
water. some fine rock have been calGht
in the deep water near Chain bridge
Henry Franc. jr., and lee Baumgarten
made one Of the latest catches. also get
ting a few perch and other fish.
"They caught two rock weighing more
than five pounds each. was the state
ment made by a friend of the anglers II
Baumgarten had an awful fight with one
of them. breaking his rod in an effort 10
land the fish,"
And what happened to the fish," he
Lee never misses a fish,"
The story was partly verified by one Of
the two anglers.
we enjoyed the trip and caught tie
broken. but the fish did not weigh more
than five pounds. 1t was about fifteen
inches long.
The fish. the anglers think. were well
worth going after: however. and they en-
rock and when the troublesome fish took
the tempting soft crab 1t was thought
from the fight made that IT Weigheo Z
fdozen or more pounds. and when the
rod snapped it was feared the nsh had
taken to the rocks. but Ba9lmgarten was
quick enough to grab the line and land It
before any further trouble was expe-
rienced.
Mud in the Patuxent.
Frank Lnthicum, Fred Lewis and VII
liam A. Hettnger spent couple of daNs
at the Glebe Club. on the PatuNent rive"
this week but owing to the muddy cond'-
ton OF the water did not have much luck
with rcd and line. The Patuxent is IN
worse condition than the Potomac. but =
soon as the water clears the club MEM
bers will give the rock chance to set
caught.
ever" said member of his party. "fr'd
always saws he would rather fish than
eat. but when dinner Is served at the clun,
the boys doing their own cooking. ne -
never the last one to be seated at the
table
"RilIy" Hettinger did the honors in tie
kitchen on this weeks trip and served his
usually tempting meals. What ne ooes
not know about cooking. CLUB mempsfs sit
say. isn't worth knowing Wnen DIE
FISH are running he will do his share OF
fishing. but cunning is the sport that de-
lights him most.
The high and muddy water In the East
ern branch and the continued aownpouF
have not dampened the ardor OF the en-
thusiastic colored fishermen who patronize
Benning bridge and spend hours and day
there They have not had the usual
success this week. however. but every
evening they are to be found In their
accustomed places.
It is highly probable that many OF the
anglers Will patronize the salt water re-
sorts tomorrow and spend their time
grabbing instead OF trying their luck in
the muddy fresh water. Paul waters.
general manager of the Chesapeake
Reach road, an enthusiastic angler. as
sures his friends that crabs caught at
the Beach are fat and juicy, and he
| thinks sport catching them VIII not be
lacking tomorrow.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
The Honest American Raider.

From the Springfield Republican
There is something to be said on the
side of the American millionaires who
are SO disgustingly rich that England
cannot keep her art masterpieces beyond
their inordinate reach. The London
Times, In abandoning hope of having Hol-
bein's picture of Christina of Denmark
retained on that side of the Atlantic,
finds no one to blame but the rich Ameri-
cans. 1t describes them as the most
dangerous raiders because they are
richer than anybody has ever been be-
fore and because there are enough of
them to set up that conflict OF riva!
vanities. which in a case of this kim, is
the surest way to make a market" But
let us consider the question from other
points of view.
The first point is that the American
pays his money for the pictures. and thus
buys them honestly in an open market.
This is better than stealing. One Of the
greatest art treasures In the world. the
Elgin marbles from the Parthenon, which
are now at the British Museum, represent
triumph Of loot. When the allies
finally overthrow the Emperor Napoleon.
they righteously sent back to Venice the
Evening star., 1909-06-12
Napier Tavern.

From the London Chronicle.
The Napier Tavern" in Holborn. which
has just been visited by fire. recalls mem
ories Of many famous pugilists when 1t
was known as the Castle Tavern" 1t
was kept by the renowned Tom Belcher.
afterward passing into the hands of Tom
Spring. who became champion of Eng
land In 1921 on the retirement Of Tom
Cribb. Spring (whose real name Was
Winter) lived at the Castle from 1923 un-
til his death there In 1851, and during his
tenure 1t was the recognized rendezvous
Of the fstic fraternity. where old battles
were refought-sometimes literally-and
future combats arranged Boxing exhibit
tions were also given in room known as
Tom Springs Back Parlour. a term that
has become classic through the frequent
reproduction of the scene at boxing bene-
fits. Until recently the ''parlour' could be
identified by the marks In the floor indi-
eating where the ring posts were placed.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
The White Serge.

From the Columbus (Ohio) Journal.
A fashion article speaking OF the white
serge frock as being ultra fashionable
now. goes on to say:
There is good-looking one-piece frock
of It that every girl should own. 1t Is
cut with a six-gored skirt, plait back
and front forming two cores. and the two
cores on each side Joined by seam
straight over the hips.
Here is one branch OF learning that men
will never learn-the technicalities of
dressmaking. They don't care fig for
it. They can understand better the char
acters on a tea box than the terminology
Of dress construction. But they do know
enough OF fashion to know that radiant
maiden or matron. clad in a white serge
frock, and wearing it with grace and
sweetness. on a limpid morning. is the
fairest ornament of the human race that
comes within ones glimpse.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
The Dog Detective.

From the New York World.
Speed and accuracy stamped the per-
formance Of the police dog which Satur-
day night was turned loose on the track
OF the negro who shot Detectives Gala
CHER and Steinle in Flatbush.
The four-footed sleuth wasted no time
on theories. He did not go to the scene
of the shooting and wait for the shooter
to come back. Over q scent still warm
he led the way to the lumber yards.
where the fugitive skulked behind a pile
of boards, and got his man.
No member of the police department has
ever more plainly justified his member
ship. One wonders what might happen
were dogs instead of men set upon the
warm trail of Black Hand firebugs and
bomb-throwers.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
Where Caesar Crossed Thames.

From the London Chronicle.
Where did Julius Caesar cross the
Thames? This sounds like one Of the
questions set by staid old examiners In
search of information they failed to ac-
quire in their youth. There are perhaps
as many places claiming to be the site
of the famous fording as there were
claiming to be the birthplace of Homer.
This week Brentford has stolen q march
ment commemorating Caesars crossing of
the Thames there. Most historians and
topographers agree in placing the point of
crossing at Halliford at point known az
Convey de-. Causeway) Stakes. and but
little support Is found for the Brentford
theory. To many people monument is
the most convincing of evidence, and
though there is little tradition to support
the Brentford column, that column will
no doubt serve to strengthen the tradition.
Evening star., 1909-06-12

Grand Master r. A. Ford has accepted
an invitation issued by Langdon Lodge.
No. 26, for the comforting of the initi-
atory degree by the grand officers upon
three candidates. The degree will be
conferred in Langdon Lodge room, Mon
day evening. June %. on which occasion
Langdon Lodge invites all members of
the order who can attend to be present.
The officers elect of Federal City Lodge,
No 90, for the next term will be in
stalled by the full corps of grand officers
at a public installation the second We'd
nesday in July.
Langdon Lodge reports the receipt of
three applications for membership by in
itiation and one by deposit OF card at
the meeting held last Monday evening.
Eastern Lodge. No. Z. conferred the
first degree at its meeting In Odd Eel
lows Hall Wednesday evening. Next
Wednesday evening. 1t was announced.
the second degree will be conferred
Noble Grand III. L. Andersen also an
nounced that June % will be roll call
night in charge of the social COM
mittee There will be a smoker and
other attractions, among them an address
by Past Grand Master Petty, who is
a member of Eastern Lodge.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
Slide Shuts the Bees In.

enables any ordinary deft person to carry
off the trick. In appearance the swarm
catcher resembles a megaphone. being
conical device with handle at the point
ed end and made of Stats. One of these
Stats Is movable and can be slid up
short distance to form an opening. like
the opening In a hive. When the bees
have been collected in the device the
slide can be pushed shut and kept closed
until 1t Is desired to liberate the insects
within. 1t needs little argument to con-
vince the veriest tyro in such matters
that this is a much safer thing to handle
bees in than a hat or bucket
Evening star., 1909-06-12

r s FRANKLIN
NJ a C V f A q II. as
wife of the Secre-
tary of the Treas
ury, fills an impor-
tant role from the
official standpoint.
and her PERSONAL
ity has been a sub
ject Of interest
throughout Vanity
Fair. 1t Is a mat
ter of congratula-
Evening star., 1909-06-12

And you have to pay license your
fruit stand because 1t takes up so much
room on the street?" interroeated the
stranger Yes. growled old Pietro.
'and 1t ees no right. Look at the fruit-a
stands on the ladies' heads, They take-a
up room in the street and they pay not
license at all."-Chicago Daily News.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
Odd Fellows.
LODGES.

June 1HBeacon. No. Is. Regular business
Excelsior. No. IT. Reg. business
Langdon. No. 26. Reg business
Union, No. H.. Regular business
June l5-Goden Rule. No. 81, Reg. business
Phoenix, No. Is. Reg business
Washington, No. 8. Reg business
Amity. No. 81. Regular business
June 16-Eastern. No. L.. Degree work
Harmony. No. g.. Second degree
Federal City, No. 20. Reg. business
Friendship. No. IL. Reg. business
June 17-Covenant, No. 13. Reg business
Columbia. No. 10. Reg. business
Salem. No. "a. Regular business
June 1S-Central. No. l. Regular business
Metropolis, No. 10. Reg business
ENCAMPMENT BRANCH.
June 15-Fred D. Stuart. No. Z. Spe-
cial meeting. ..... Two degrees
June 16-Mount Nebo. No. 9. Degree work
REBEKAH BRANCH.
June lAEsther. No 5..... Degree work
June 1S-Dorcas. No. f.. Regular business
Evening star., 1909-06-12
STINGS DEFIED.

New Device Makes Swarming Of
Bees a Safe Operation.
Time was when a man who swarmed
bees was what the accident insurance
companies would call an extra hazardous
risk. His complexion resembled an un-
dertone beefsteak and he felt sighted if
he finished the job without getting stung
But along comes an Ohio man aand in
vents a swarm-catoher that reduces the
Evening star., 1909-06-12
Masonic.
LODGES


LODGES.
June 14-Dawson. No. 49, 6..F. c.
Stansbury, No. "a. Reg. business
Arminius, No. Is. Reg. business
June l5-National, No. II. e. A.
Harmony. No. II. M. NJ.
Myron NJ. Parker. No. 27. Fl. C.
June 16-Washington Centennial. NJ.
IA. A.................... NJ.
Osiris. No. 26. 6............E e. 4.
June 17-Nayal. No 4..............E +. A.
Lafayette. No. 10. .........E f. A.
June 1S-Columbia. No. 3.......... MN.
Hiram, No 10. M. NJ.
Not Bulletined.
King David, No. %: William r.
Singleton. No. 80, and Lebanon,
ROYAL ARCH CHAPTERS.
June 14-Mount Vernon. No. 3...... Mark
Anacostia, No. II. Mark
June 15-Lafayette. No. 5...........R. A.
June l6-Columbia, No. Up. and NJ f.
June lS-Columbia, No. /. special. r. A.
SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION.
June 19-High Priests Association.
Not Bulletined
Hiram, No. 10: Washington
Naval, No. s: Brightwood. No. 8.
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR COMMANDERIES.
June 1S-Columbia. No. .. Temple
Not Bulletined.
Potomac, No. 3.
CRYPTIC MASONRY.
June 17-Adoniram Council. u. d. Degrees
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH
RITE.
June l5-Mithras Lodge Of Perfection, 4th
and 5th degrees.
EASTERN STAR CHAPTERS.
June 14-Temple, No. 13.
June 15-Mizpah. No. 8.
June 16-Areme. No 10.
June 17-Esther. No. 3.
June 1S-Martha. No. 4.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
Knights Of Pythias

The Order of Knights of Pythias of this
domain will, in accordance with the Su-
Evening star., 1909-06-12
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District Columbia Delaware. Maryland and Nlr
gnia. tonight Sunday cloucines; not much
change in temperature: light. variable winds
CONDITION OF THE WATER.
condition of treat Falls
Temperature 6s condition IS Dalecara reerNor-Tempera-
condition north connection condition at south
Georgetown distributing acknowledgements 20:
condition nuent gaehose condition at euent gate
house
UP-RIVER WATERS.
HARPERS FERRY, w. Va, June 12-Both rivers muddy
Evening star., 1909-06-12
In the Sunday Star.
More Women Than Men Divorced.

That is what the figures show Perhaps separa-
ton much otener fatal to than to those OF the
other SEX But the there thirty thousand fewer
masculine than feminine survivors of the divorce courts
one of the many interesting things in article,
Evening star., 1909-06-12
Heading the Detached Life"
Signed
A1inony A1umnus 1884.

AS the signature indicates. the writer speaks with a-
thoritv He has graduated from the ranks of the married
And he seems be either Perhaps some readers
will saw that he doesn't dare sign name to his opn-
IONS but that will depend upon the viewpoint
We have had articles upon why to marry and why not
to marry from various angles, and writer who
tells us when and why unmarry. Just this COM
pacent picture of the life led by divorced man:
1T is selfish life he leads perhaps. | he cigars ne
smokes cost so much that married of salary dares
smoke them without his wifes approval He orders new
suit whenever and the paids he selects
unbeconins womans criticism to spoil his pleas
IRE in them He always has the bank and In his
nocket too as of his fortunate married friends
testify.
"And is he loney:
"I asked him that the other day.
"sNot' since got my bulldog, he replied
In the same number you will find:
WHEN DAFFODILS DO BLOW" by BARONESS
HUTTEN.
AN AMERICAN BABY ABROAD" (second installment,
bv Mrs CHARLES N. CREWDSON.
"GOIIAH AND THE PURPLE LID" by SEWELL
yellow HAIR coNQUEsTs" by Capt. E. A. CJackD
HART.
"II1s DECISION" by SUSAN KEATING GLASPELL.
"a TURKISH WEDDING" by HESTER D. JENKINS.
And an Instament Of
"A GENTLE KNIGHT OF OLD BRANDENBURG, by
CHARLES MAJOR
Evening star., 1909-06-12
CONDITION OF THE WATER.

change in temperature; light variable winds
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09
PROMISES TO TELL REAL KIDNAPPER.
BY MRS. HELEN BOYLE.

derstand II, before sentence IS imposed
we viii be given an opportunity 10 make
our last statement Then IS when the
whole truth VIII come out
Without saying anything about the part
Jimmy took in the affair, I viii declare
that I an innocent This fact did not
have any weight in ny trial was des-
tined TO be convicted. from The minute
was brought to the Mercer County Jail
The conviction was based On what the
people as a whole thought, and not on
The evidence produced at the trial
Our vaunted American spirit OF fair
play appears 10 have been entirely for
gotten. BY one act We have retrogressed
70 the period when the Romans fed Chris
tan girls 10 the lions in the arena. The
people OF Mercer County called for VIC
tins to wipe out the crime committed on
the Whitla family. was the sacrifice
The bowling mob OF Mercer citizens the
lions.
They have pleased TO cali me the
woman Of mystery in spite Of the force
Of detectives and special agents which
they have had looking Up my past life,
I have beaten them. AID they have
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09
RYAN at UNIVERSITY.
FinaneIer Makes His First visit TO
Virginia Institution.


Charlottesville. Va Nay S-Thomas T.
Ryan. the hnancier. who recently made a
large gift 10 the University Of virsinia's
s. 10000 endowment fund, was to-day a
guest Of Senator Thomas s. Martin and
Of the university.
Despite the fact that Mr. Ryan was
born in Nelson County and spent much
Of his time there. to-day was the frs;
tine that be ever visited the university.
He was highly pleased with The college
proper and his hospitable treatment
The alumni board OF trustees OF vir-
giuia's endowment fund was in session
to-day, ard the members Of the board,
with Mr.. Ryan and Senator Martin, were
entertained az luncheon IN the university
commons by President Alderman.
The members Of the board were Judge
Alexander P. Humphry, Of Louisville,
KY: Charles :. Faulkner. Of Washing
ten; Eppa Hunton, Of Richmond: ". H.
White, Of Richmond, and ". ". Fuller,
OF New York
The meeting was perhaps the mos;
significant the board ever held. The
s. .eo0, 900 endowment has placed new re-
sponslbilities on the board. and their busi-
ness to-day was concerned with the IN
vestment Of some OF the money and the
disposition OF the income
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09

New York. May s-A boom for Col
Theodore Roosevelt for mayor of New
York was launched to-day by Gen. Stew
art I. woodfora and others In the Re
publican camp
Il has not only the hacking OF GaL
Toodford's prestige. bit the support OF
other leaders who have for years been
identified with Republican politics and
policies.
The announcement was made after
many conferences following Gen. Wood
forGs return from Europe a week ago
on the Hamburg. the same ship which
carried Col. Roosevelt TO Naples on his
way to the African jungle.
II IS admitted that the boom has nei-
ther the knowledge nor consent OF Col
Roosevelt. but those back OF it believe
there VIII be such an izsistent demand
for him as the Republican candidate that
re VIII feel no other course Is open TO
hin except to cut short his hunting TIP
and return 70 lead the campaign
Must Establish Residence.
It viii be necessary for Col Roosevelt
10 be back in New York by the midnight
before election day and declare himself a
resident Of the city. but 1t has been de-
termined by those back OF the movement
70 nominate him that II this formality is
complied with no question OF his eligi-
bility can be raised. in spite OF the fact
that he has had his voting residence at
Oyster Bay. outside the city limits. for
The last eight years
7 certainly have some positive opin-
ions about the mayoralty." said Gen
Woodfo-d I was born n this city, and
have lived here al my life, was a MEM
her Of the commission which drew the
first charter for the Greater New York.
and an naturally deeply interested in
the election Of a man fit for the great
Office Of mayor.
IF had the power to nominate and
elect the next mayor Of New York.
should. without one moments hesitation.
make Theodore Roosevelt that man.
He was born here and knows ou- city.
He has been several terms in our legisia-
ture and has been governor and should
know thoroughly the relations between
our city and state. He has been police
commissioner. and should know the IN
side working OF the one department on
which the essential well being Of the city
so largely depends"
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09

practically admitted that they cannot
learn my identity. have beaten them
in tins, and VIII win another and greater
victory before all this is over. In my ef-
forts to find justice I shall take my casa
TO the highest tribunal in the land. but
the woman Of mystery shall always
remain No power on earth can cause
me to divulge my maiden name and
birthplace.
Ny mother died at my birth, and 70
defame her coed name would be. 70 nv
mind, greater sin even than the one
with which stand convicted. Nv father
IS alive. but does not know where I am,
nor that any trouble has befaIlen me.
During the long weeks that I have
lain IN my cell here I frequently have
said to myself. oh. what is the useg'
am fatalist. and gaze on death
with comfort Many times 1 have wished
death wac the penalty IN this State.
have said that I expected this yer
dict. Like the coming Of death. how.
ever, its realization brought q. shock. and
this shock has aroused all my fghtinv
blood now have determined on com
bat. and 4 die. then die fighting.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09

I have been convicted OF kidnapping
Billy whitla, but an not guilty Of the
crime.
The fight only has begun, and when
the smoke clears away there win be sew
erai proud names in Mercer County 50
besmirehed that the owners never win
hold their heads up again.
The real offender has only been hinted
At When Jimmy attempted to tel the
name to the world he was compelled 70
desist. not only BY counsel for the prose-
cution. but by his own lawyers, and the
court as well
They think that BY putting Jimmy and
me IN the penitentisry our lips viii be
sealed but this IS not the case. So long
as there is breath IN either Of our bodies.
3ust so long VIII We continue 10 tel the
raus Of the guilty one.
Probably Monday morning re VII be
given the opportunity which We have
Ionz sought Then OUT attorney viii
make formal application for g retrial Of
both Of Us on technical grounds. and
sunmarily these motions Eiu be over
ruled by the court We expect, SIS 7 IN
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09

Nsrcsr. Pa. May s-Mrs. Helen Boyle
was found guilty to-day Of completely
in kidnapping willie Whit;a, Of Sharon
The Jury took only one ballot after
icourt adjourned in The morning, which
vas sealed. and opened at l:sF p m
Ms. Boyle vas IN the court room with
william AIcDermort. her brother. Of Cal
oago. she heard the verdict with
blauchsd face. as she anticipated that
after the appeal Of her attorney, ex-
Judge samuel Miller, to the jury she
would be acquitted
Judge Miller in MS address 10 the jury
said that the woman had committed no
crime in Pennsylvania, but in Ohio, and
that is where she should be tried He
admitted completely in the kidnapping.
but claimed the court had no jurisdiction.
he VIII file a motion for a new trial
Judge Williams said he would sentence
Boyle and MS wife Monday
Peaifentiary Means Death.
life in the penitentiary viii Kill ne
IN a week OF ten days. and rather than
submit to this I would take the Dutch
route"
such IS the bright outlook which
Helen Boyle takes Of her chances for
freedom. Like her reputed husband. she
Is anxious to tell something more" OF
- Tz-17=@1a case
'If jamie ard I are sent to the psni-
tentiary.r she said, I'VE VIII not go alone.
Others viii 90 with Us OF join Us there
soon. Half the truth has not been told
n this case. one other man, who planned
the whole affair. has not been arrested
4 an willing TO suffer for any crime
7 nay have committed, but there IS no
evidence that have been mixed up IN
this case, and rather than suffer injustice
from this court I VIII quit this earth and
take Justice fromtny Maker"
Had 44fhe Goods on Relative.
The defense that Boyle wanted TO make
vas that some time ago he got the
goods" on q relation Of the WhitIa fam
IL: that this man had been making pay
ments regularly for some time 10 Boyle,
buI that be failed 10 make the payments
OF February and March l. that this man
suggested 10 Boyle the kidnapping of
willie provided that the ransom money OF
$4,000 would be forthcoming. For doing
so Boyle was 70 set $500, and was TO
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09

ask for no more money from the insti-
gator. who was to get the other half,
sS0o0
According 70 Boyle's statement 10 the
attorney, the whole plan was framed up
and mapped out not by Boyle or Mrs
Boyle. but by the Sharon man At the
trial neither Schloss. the janitor OF the
school. nor the teacher. Miss Lewis, were
called. The reason alleged is that Il was
WiIie's relative who called at the school.
and so easily got the boy and transferred
him TO Boyle at Warren. Ohio.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09
CLUB BOYS STRIKE.

Quit Fashionable Denver Club Be
cause japanese Is Employed.
Denver. Nay S-The white bellboys al
the Denver Club struck today becauss
the steward refused to discharge a little
japanese who was added to the corp:
this morning. I'VE quit" cried tbs
spokesman. unless the brown boy goes.
Then you quit replied the steward
and tonight the smeiter msgnates. bank.
ers. and other prominent citizens at ;hs
club are waited on by the japanese.