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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-22
WIFE REVIEWS PLEA.
Mrs. Daniel B. Kelly Wants Police
to Find Her Husband.

Leaving her fourteen-month-ol child
in care Of her mother, Mrs. Kelly, wife
of Daniel d. Kelly, a former private de-
tective. street car conductor and soldier,
called at police headquarters this morn
ing and repeated a request she made
Saturday TO have the police find him.
He has left me in a terrible condition,
the young wife said. land have to look
to my mother for support. Dan left me
last Thursday about o'clock, when I
was i'll, and he told me he would be back
at 6, but he did not come
Mrs. Kelly said she became i'll Thurs
day morning while at market and had to
be assisted to her home at Cos Maryland
avenue. That afternoon, she stated, her
husband came home and she asked him
to remain there, but he went out. saying
he would return. He never came back.
More than three years ago the young
woman became acquainted with Kelly
when he was a soldier at Fort Myer.
Later he was employed as a street car
conductor and still later he was in the
employ Of q private detective firm.
His wife says he has a brother. who is
marine. The latter is stationed at
the Brooklyn navy yard. and he has
other relatives living in Edinburgh, Scot
land
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-22
LANDMARK OF CAPITAL
is BEING TORN DOWN
Old Metropolitan Bank Building
Once Occupied by Jay
Cooke & Co.

With the destruction OF the old Metro
poiitan National Bank building, at 81
18th street, which is now in the hands OF
wreckers. Washington will lose one OF
its noted landmarks. made famous during
the days OF the civil war as the location
OF the old Jay Cooke & Co. banking
house. where the Pennsylvania financier
noated the great bond issues that made
possible the maintenance OF the Union
armies at a time when the national row.
eminent was embarrassed by lack or
ready cash. The bank in this city was
branch of the main establishment IN
Philadelphia, where the Cooke firm first
established its reputation as one OF Amer
ica's foremost financial concerns in the
early part OF the last century.
When the firm failed in the financial
panic Of 1873. the First National Bank
moved into its quarters. and was sue
ceeded in turn by the Citizens National
Bank. In 1904 this bank was consolidated
with the Metropolitan National Bank,
which occupied the building until the
completion, several years ago. OF its new
building next door. The old property has
pany. which Issued the decree for fts
demolition. The realty company also
holds title to the Riggs Hotel. and the
latter will be demolished also next year.
when the lease by which Col O. G. Sta
pies maintains possession, expires. On
the combined site the Riggs Realty Com
pany will build a modern ONCE building
and theater. The theater viii be leased
to p. B. Chase.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-22

Three Thousand People We're at
Great Falls Yesterday.

In cars, In carriages and wagons
Methodists fiocked to the Great Falls
camp meeting yesterday. until more than
three thousand were in evidence on the
reservation. The large tent was filled at
every service, hundreds of the congrega-
ton being forced to stand. Though cars
left the District every ten minutes during
the day and early evening. in accordance
with schedule which was made to ac-
commodate the crowd. the capacity of
each car was taxed to its utmost.
Besides the regular services. eyanrel-
istic service. experience meetings and
musical meetings were held During the
morning the musical program was In
charge OF Miss Maxwell. daughter of
Rev. John Maxwell of Harrisonburr.
The opening meeting OF the day was
conducted by Rev. John Rice OF New Or
leans Rev. j. r. Andrew. pastor Of the
Falls Church Methodist Church. delivered
the sermon at the afternoon service. Rev
Dr. +. ]. Prettyman of this city presided
at the evening exercises. A brief sery-
ice was held just previous to the even
ing service by Miss Jennie Smith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-22
WHALE IN DISTRESS.
Leaps High Out Of Water to Escape
From Pursuing Enemy.

Whales are reported to be numerous
along the Atlantic coast from Nantucket
to the Virginia capes and vessel masters
arriving from northern points report hav-
Ing sighted the big fish. Capt. Davis.
master Of the four-masted schooner Maria
0. Teal, in port here with ice. reports
having seen three or four small ones
while on his way to this city from Bath.
Capt. Smith. master Of the big collier
Maiden. which plies btween Baltimore
and Boston. on his last trip down the
coast. witnessed an unusual sight. He
says: II have been sailing up and down
the Atlantic coast for many years. but
are on the coast this summer. Why, 1t
was only on my last trip to Boston from
this port, and when in Massachusetts, bay,
that l saw monster whale jump from
the water in an almost upright position.
coming down with a crash, throwing the
spray in every direction.
They only jump from the water when
they are attacked by some enemy, and
this particular fellow. I think. was be-
ing annoyed by a thrasher, and. perhaps,
swordfsh, which usually travel to-
gether and are the mortal enemies of
wnaies. Their method of attack Is pecu-
liar and shows considerable intelligence.
While the thrasher leads the attack by
mounting the whales back and striking
him with It's tail. on which are hard.
horny protuberances, the swordfsh as
saults from beneath. driving his sword
into the stomach of the whale
The whale, in its agony. leaps from
the water. with the hope OF throwing off
his prosecutors and falling on them.
ms, however, is generally ineffective,
OWING TO the activity of the smaller fish
Inc battle of which | speak was some
10 ascertain the result"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-22
HUNTING OUTLOOK GOOD.
Game Plentiful Along the Potomac,
Reports Say.

Reports coming from the hunting
grounds along the Potomac In Maryland
and Virginia all state that the outlook
for the hunting season Is most excellent,
birds and other game being plentiful and
their feeding grounds well covered with
wild grasses.
AS yet but few summer ducks have been
seen on the Potomac. but the hunters DO
not look for them until the latter part
Of September. when the weather begins TO
get cool, and the big ducks will not ap-
pear on the river until after cool weather
and frost come. The hunters are unwili-
ing to make q prediction as to the duck
and wild goose season. Wild celery and
other favorite food Of the birds are said
to be fairly plentiful. but until the birds
arrive no one can tell what the season
will be- The opening OF the hunting sea-
son is but eleven days away. and the
hunters are overhauling their fayorits
guns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-22
HELD AS FUGITIVES.
Madeline Kelly and Anna Whalen of
BROOKLYN Arrested.

Madeline Kelly and Anna Whalen. each
seventeen years old, who left their homes
in Brooklyn several days ago uncere-
moniously, were placed in arrest here
yesterday afternoon by Detective Baur
as fugitives from their homes. They
were found at 3O5 1st street southeast.
the New York police having furnished
the address.
The girls were taken to the house Of
detention and made comfortable. They
had come here expecting to get employ
ment. they said, having become tired OF
living in Brooklyn. Madeline gave her
address as 562 Baltic street, while Anna
said she lived at 131 Sands street.
Last night a message was received by
the Kelly child from her sister, Kittie
Kelly, saying she would come for her
Tuesday. The New York police were
notified last night that the girls had been
arrested. 1t is probable that they will
both return tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-22
OF INTEREST TO FARMERS.
Matters to Be Discussed i
Travelling Lecture Course.

Matters OF practical interest 10 farmers
are TO be discussed at series of meetings
TO be held under the joint auspices of the
Southern railway and the Virginia de-
partment OF agriculture. The route OF the
travelling lecture course will be along the
Bluemont division of the Southern.
Meetings are being held today at Blue
mont Round Hill and Hamilton tomor-
row the party will visit Leesburg. Hern-
don and Vienna, and Wednesday Falls
Church. The meetings will be held in the
special railway train. except that at Lees
burg. which will be i'm the courthouse
G.. W. Koiner. commissioner OF agricul-
ture FOR Virginia: J. T. Gordon Of Ohio.
W. ID. linn of West Virginia, W. W.
Sproul and Prof. s. Il. Heiges OF Virginia
will speak on soil Improvement, live
stock, the increase of the corn yield with
out additional cost profits in apple grow
ing and other matters OF vital interest TO
farmers and their families. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-22
TIMBER PROFIT FOR RED MAN.
Indian Forest Service Plans Exten-
sive Operations.

With a view to assisting the Indian to
obtain the greatest benefit from the
forests on their reservations the recent
ly organized Indian forest service Is
extensive plans for operations
on them during the current fiscal year.
Formerly the work In the forests was
carried on by the forest service Of the
Department of Agriculture. The new
service Is in the Interior Department.
The proceeds from the sale of timber
produced on the Indian forest lands are
used solely for the benefit OF the In
dams. The greater portion Of the $780,
600 which the service plans to expend on
the Indian forests. will be used In the
care and protection Of the forests.
Timbered lands on the Indian reserva-
tons are estimated at about 24,87S, 200
acres. having an approximate value of
S92. oO0. 900. The logging operations car
RED on within the Indian forests during
the fiscal year ending June 30. 1910. re-
suited in the production OF 105.91S. $50
board feet Of lumber with q value OF
81 90. 925.53
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-22
woMAN's MARROW ESCAPE.
Nearly Drowned in Water Filled Ex-
cavation Made by Lightning.

Masters OF vessels arriving here with
watermelons from the eastern shore of
Maryland report violent transforms In
that section in the latter part of last
week. In the vicinity OF Fishing bay,
Wicomico county. Md. the rain was in
the nature OF q cloudburst. the water
falling in torrents for over 1--WE hours.
When the storm passed away the fields
were under water to q depth Of several
inches. corn was beaten nat by the storm.
and roads were washed out. doing many
thousand dollars damage. Lightning
struck tree and, running down into the
wet ground, made q deep hole that quick
ly filled with water. A woman residing
nearby went over to the tree after the
storm to see what damage had been done
1t and stumbled into the hole, where the
water was over her head. She was near
ly drowned when help reached her and
pulled her out Of the lightning made pond.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-22
JOHN O'CONN0R DEAD.
Lifeless Body Found On a Couch at
His Home.

John O'Connor, seventy-four years old,
was found dead on a couch at his home,
614 I'd street northwest, this morning by
Miss Mamie OConnor. his daughter The
police were called in and the coroner noti-
fed. The latter Official made an investi-
cation and gave a certificate Of death
from natural causes.
John O'Connor had lived in the vicinity
of I'd and @ streets for about fifty years.
He was dealer In horses until about If
teen years ago, when he retired. His wife
died about year ago. His health had
not been good and he frequently slept on
the couch on the lower floor.
Last night he made no complaint Of be-
ing Ill, his daughter said, and she was
Mortified upon finding him dead this morn
Ing. Mr.. OConnor is survived by the
daughter mentioned and by a son, Dem
mis- j. OConnor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-22
Personal News Of the River Men.

Capt. Davenport, master OF the United
States Army launch Wilhelm. the pri-
vate yacht Of the commanding onicer at
Fort Washington. II Ill at the fort, and
Capt. Chase. mate OF the army tug Gen.
eral Swartwout. has been assigned 20 the
command OF the launch.
Policeman Monroe, desk sergeant OF the
harbor precinct has gone to Colonial
Beach on q vacation OF five days. During
his absence Policeman Preston viii act rs
desk sergeant.
Richard Latham. auartermastes OF the
steamer st. Johns. 10 at Colonial Beach
for an outing OF q week or ten days.
Engineer James ODonnell Of the har-
Dor police boat Vigilant. one OF whose
fingers was badly cut while oiling his en-
CINE about a month ago. has almost en-
tirely recovered from the injury. The
finger. however. still shows the scar Of
the wound.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-22
FUNERAL OF CAPT. LIPSCOMB.
Masons Have Charge of Services at
Arlington National Cemetery.

The funeral OF Lee NJ. Lipscomb. cap
tain of Company III. 18th United States
Volunteer Infantry. during the war with
Spain, whose death occurred Saturday,
was held at 1 o'clock this afternoon from
the First Baptist Church. 10th and o
streets. Interment was in Arlington ma
tional cemetery with military honors and
In the presence of a large gathering Of
Spanish war veterans and members Of
the Masonic fraternity. The services at
the grave were conducted by the Ma
sonic fraternity, with Spanish war vet
Grams as escort
The funeral cortege reached the main
entrance of the cemetery at O'Clock.
where the casket was transferred TO
caisson- The firing squad was detailed
from the regular army command sta
toned at Fort Myer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-22
RECEIVE CONFEDERATION.
Rev. F. A. Byrne and E. 7. Winches-
ter Praised by Holy Father.

For the successful Organization and
OF the sanctuary choir OF
st. Aloysius Church. in accordance with
the motu proprio issued from the Vat
ican. q personal letter Of commentator
and the holy fathers benediction has
been sent to Rev. Francis A. Byrne, 8. ]. !:
Ernest T. Winchester, director of
music. and Frederick Deveraux, master
Of ceremonies. The document Is in
Latin, and Is much priced by those to
whom II was addressed.
Since the organization Of st. Paurs
sanctuary choir. six years ago, through
the earnest efforts OF Mgr. Mackin,
other OF the important Catholic
churches have formed male choirs, in
GLIDING St. Aloysius, under Mr.. Ashley;
st. Patrtck's, under Mr.. Silsby. and St.
Matthew's, under Mr.. Boyce
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-22
Craft Being Repaired.

The steamer Three Rivers. the new
boat OF the Maryland, Delaware and Viz
GINA railway line. during the past week
was locked. cleaned and painted at
Baltimore shipyard without missing a
trip between this city and Baltimore.
The overhauling and placing OF new
wheel on the tug ID. NJ. Key of the Tay-
Tor fleet was completed last week and
the tug is ready for service when needed.
trial trip of the boat was made day
or two ago and the wheel was found TO
be most efficient.
The tug Capt. Toby. which was out OF
service to have a broken link on her
engine repaired. has returned to service,
the work having been completed after a
lay-up of about five hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-22
REBUILDING LUMBER PIER.
Structure at Foot of 18th Street to
Be Renewed.

The wharf building machine and the
men employed by the Clark & Winston
Company OF this city today began re-
building the lumber pier OF johnson &
Wimsatt at the foot of 10Th street south
west. A number OF fender piles are to
be driven and the wharf TO be strength
ened to sustain the heavy lumber landed
upon it.
When this work Is completed the plant
viii! be taken TO the District sand and
gravel pier. at the foot OF 9th street
southwest. to drive twenty-four piles on
which a trestle for the handling OF the
sand and gravel is to he constructed
II is stated that the work OF rebuilding
the tumbled-down portion of the District
pier has been postponed until funds are
available for the work. The cleaning of
of the pier preliminary to the repair work
was done last week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-22
Death of Adolph G. Engle.

Adolph G. Engle, thirty-five years OF
age, an employee of the United States
geological survey. died at his home. 43s
Park road. at $50 O'Clock SATURDAY.
evening of pneumonia and typhoid fever
after an illness of three weeks. Mr..
Engle was born in Baltimore and came
TO Washington from Detroit. His wife.
Mrs ID. Bertha Engie, survives him. No
arrangements have been made for the
funeral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-22
Launch Stella on Cruise.

The power launch Stella. one of the local
fleet OF pleasure craft, owned by Edward
Nicholson, is on a cruise that has Cape
Henry for its objective point The vessel
will take her time going down the river
and bay. stopping at points where the
fishing is good. and will be about six
weeks or longer on the round trip.
Aboard the Stella are Mr.. Nicholson and
wife, John Hambright and wife. Capt.
Sheckles is sailing master of the craft.
The Stella has made numerous trips to
Coan and other points at the mouth Of the
Potomac, but this will be her first trip
down the bay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-22
RETURNS FROM CRUISE.
Power Launch Augusta Absent Ten
Days on Lower Potomac.

The speedy power launch Augusta, own
ed by Admiral August Gaines OF Alex
andria. returned to that city yesterday
from cruise OF ten days to the lower
Potomac, with the admiral and a party
Of friends aboard. The party found the
fishing excellent and at Wakefield caught
100 spot. trout and tailors in two hours Of
fishing. Next day sixty-five were caught
in an hour.
Those making the trip were Mr.. and
Mrs Samuel Bendheim, Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Kelley, Miss Berwanger and A.
H. Travers and George W. Rontz Ad-
miral Gaines was the pilot on the trip
and Thomas Travers of the Washington,
Alexandria and Mount Vernon railroad
was the engineer-in-chief.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-22
Lectures to Knights of Columbus.

Rev. Father OHearn. C. S. p, yester-
day concluded a series Of three lectures
at the knights Of Columbus reunion At
Pen Mar. The subjects were 1.-The Catho-
lie Church and Civilization THE Lay
Apostolate'' and Religious Indifference"
The reunion was said to be most sue
cessful Many members of the great
councils OF Maryland. Virginia West Viz
ginia and the District were present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-22
Death of Thomas Edwards.

Thomas Edwards. eighty-four years old,
died yesterday afternoon at the home of
his son. ID. A. Edwards, 1OiS Massachu-
sets avenue northeast. Mr.. Edwards
came to Washington thirteen years ago
from Michigan. Two sons survive him.
II. A Edwards OF this city and John
J. Edwards of Ann Arbor. Mich. He was
born in Wales. and for most Of his life
he was a seafarer. rising from the post
of a common seaman TO that OF owner
and captain OF a ship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-22
NO TRACE OF MISSING MAN.
Whereabouts of Victor Anderson Re
mains Mystery to Police.

Nothing has been learned by the ponce
to Indicate the whereabouts OF VICTOR
Anderson. Many inquiries have been
made by the police since Sergt- Louis v.
De Birny, stationed at the Walter Reed
Hospital. received the note and will from
the retired real estate man, but no trace
Of him has been found.
The letter received by Sergt. De Birny
was written in Baltimore and was dated
August o. Sergt. De Birny said today
that he never expects to hear from his
missing friend, being confident that ne
has ended his life and that his body VIII
not be found in time to be fdentined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-22

At the open-air service conducted at
Franklin Park yesterday afternoon by
the y. NJ. c. A., DIR. c. ii. Broening, pas
tor OF Ashley Presbyterian Church of
Wilkesbarre, Pa. preached on "Gods
Love" DIR. Broening is supplying the
pulpit at the First Presbyterian Church
of this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-22
Last of Esperantists DEPART.

The last Of the visiting Esperantists left
Washington yesterday. following the close
of the sixth international Esperanto con-
vention.
DIR. Zamenhoff of Poland. the interna-
tional president, said that he was thor
oughly satisfied with The result of the
conference. and he Is confident that the
new language has a bright future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-22
BITTEN BY BULLDOG.
Colored Child Treated in Hospital
and Canine Is Killed

1uanita Grant. colored. twelve years
oio' was attacked by bulldog yester-
oay morning while playing in front Of
her nome, III Reeves court. and bitten
on her legs. A neighbor went to the
assistance of the child and drove the
animal away.
Policeman John A. Pierson of the sec
ono precinct killed the animal and sent
dustry' Agricultural Department. in or
oer 10 determine IL the dog was mad.
Inc child was taken to the Homeo-
pathic Hospital Her future treatment
VIII depend upon the result of the ex-
ANIMATION or the head OF the dog.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-22
Believed to Be Pellagra Patient.

Mrs Sallie Graham, fifty-iive years old,
OF Warrenton, Va. is patient at
University Hospital, and Is
reported to he suffering from pellagra.
the disease which has caused consider
able havoc i'm the south in the past rev
Authorities at the hospital to-
day refused to either confirm or deny
the report. saying they would give out
nothing at the present time concerning
the diagnosis of Mrs. Graham's illness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-22
Workman Caught in Betting.

Arthur Ford. colored. twenty-three
years old, was caught in the betting while
working about the machinery at the plant
of the Crawford Paving Company, 31st
and h streets, this morning. He sus-
tanned a severe injury to his back Ford,
who resides al 2029 35th street, was taken
to the Georgetown University Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-22

Inc seating capacity of St Patrick's
church Is being increased by several
hundred additional seats by utilizing the
space near the door and moving the con-
fessionais The floor OF the building is
TO be tiled. The improvements will be
finished by the first Of October.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-22
Builders Convention at Norfolk.

Benjamin Pillow, secretary OF the
Manufacturers and Builders
Exchange. returned last night from Nor
folk. where he went last Thursday to
complete arrangements for quartering the
local manufacturers and builders who
will attend the convention OF the Tri-
State Builders Association in that city
the latter. part OF this week. II il ex-
pected the number making the trip from
this city will be between fifty and sixty.
The trip will last about three days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-22
sale OF New Furniture and Rugs

by auction. Wednesday, 1890 am. Sc
Iected sample pieces direct from manufac
turers for every room in the home. Your
cash will buy fine furniture here at prices
you ordinarily pay for the commoner
kinds. IL in need Of any furniture or
rugs il Will pay YOU TO attend this sale.
Everything new and perfect. and an I'M
usually fine assortment for this sale.
Seats provided. Goods held for later de-
livery IL you wish. Wilson & Mayors,
manufacturers auctioneers, 1927 and 1229
@
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-22
Babes Christened at Mission Hall.

MAJ and Mrs. John SmalIey OF tie
American Salvation Army ehristened
several babies at the mission hall. $40
Louisiana avenue, las evening. The
babies are 81 the army's Home for wom-
90. Girls and Children. at ;Ss3 street
northwest