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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-29
Wild Animals Still Found
i'm Vicinity of Washington

sstent as he is Industrious. and ths
destruction of dam and home only tn-
cites him to rebuild as quickly as the
united efforts of the colony make it
possible"
All the wild animals of the North
American continent were plentiful in
the Potomac valley when the European
settlers came here, and they were to
be found here, together with the In
dams, for many years after settlers
took up lands along the Eastern branch
and Rock creek. Many species OF
mammals still survive. In the account
of the colony of the Lord Baron of
Baltimore. published in 1898. it is said
that THE nearest woods are full of
horses and wild bulls and cows. Five
or six hundred thousand of the skins
of these animals are carried every
year to Seville from that part of the
country which lies westward toward
New Mexico. Any number OF wild
goats can be procured from the neigh.
boring people. Add to these muskratS,
beavers, foxes. martens and weasels."
In "A Character of the Province of
Maryland" by George Alsop. written
in 1866, he says: Deer are also mighty
or not at all afrighted by the face of
man and they Will stand almo TILL
they be scratched
AS for the wolves, bears and panthers
of this country, they inhabit commonly
in great multitudes up III the remotest
parts of the continent, yet at some
certain time they come down near the
plantations, but do little hurt or tus
jury worth noting, and that which they
do is of such low and degenerate ma
ture that they are hardly worth mems
tioning. for the highest of their de.s
signs or circumventing reaches is but
oowardly and base. only to steal a poor
pig. or Kill lost and half-starved
calf
In many of the old chronicles ona
will find references to beavers, otter.
wildcats and the like. In the Same
case with the otter at the National
Museum other wild animals capS
tured near Washington within late
years. There is a specimen Of o rarA
species of skunk collected near Georges
town by William Palmer I'm 1897, and B
gray fox captured near Washington hY
J. T. Unverzagt This fox EveS - th6
National Geological Park for come
time and died there February 10, 1914
In the collection is big woodohuck
captured on the Potomac in Montgom~
cry county in 1911 by W, D. Carpenters
and the card below the animal says
that woodchucks are common alones
the banks of the Potomac, There lie q
weazel collected BY ID }. Brown, and
this animal Is described AZ fairly ooms;
mon about Washington There are hissl
mqskrats collected near this city byf,
G. ". Woltz and p ", True, and > bisS}
woodrat. ooilpoted By r. C. Shannon on
the blufts 81 the Potomac in Fairfa1fS
county,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-29

Il helped you?'
Yea. You remember the memorandum
you gave me? In it you mention pasting
photographs But this was not enough
in itself to lead me to examine those on
the mantel. II you had not given me
another suggestion a little while before.
We did not tell you this. Mrs. Quintard.
at the time. but during the search we
were making here that day you had a
lapse into that peculiar state which in
duces you to talk in your sleep. 1t was
a short one. lasting but q moment. but in
a moment one can speak, and this you
did"
Spoke? l spoke"
Yes. you uttered the word paper -
not the paper. but paper" and reaching
out toward the shears Though I had not
much time to think of it then. afterward
upon reading your memorandum 1 re-
called your words and asked myself il it
was not paper to cut, rather than to
hide. you wanted. II it was to cut. and
you we're but repeating the experience of
the night before. then the room should
contain some remnants Of cut paper. Had
we seen any? Yes. in the basket. under
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-29

6RHE trouble which Wisconsin is
having with beavers calls to mind
the historical fact that these ami
mails were once numerous in the region
where Washington stands now. One of
the large creeks. rising in Prince
eastern part of the District of Columbia
and emptying into the Eastern branch.
still bears the name of Beaver Dam
creek. a name given it by the early
settlers in this region. One cannot be
positive that the beaver has even yet
disappeared from the Businesses and
places difficult of access by man along
the upper Potomac. The great ma
Jority of Washington people would be
surprised II they should come upon an
otter in the course of Sunday stroll.
and yet that is a possibility. In the
National Museum. in a glass case con-
tanning number of the mammals found
in the District. Is mounted otter.
below which is the following descrip-
tive text: American otter. Lutea
MISUNDERSTANDING D. G. From
the old collection of the National Insti-
tute Museum. Offers are now $50
still resident on the Potomac above
Little Falls"
The beaver was threatened with ex
tinction in Wisconsin and a few years
ago tho legislature of that state enact
ed law that mo person shall hunt,
take. capture or kill any beaver or mo-
lest their houses" They have now be-
come so numerous that complaints are
made against them. The conservation
commission of Wisconsin is reported as
having said that the beavers have null
tiplied until they have become null
canoe. They seem to know that they
are wards of the state and disregard
all human plans. They hold many
northern counties by presumption. and
exercise all the rights that go with the
claim. Scarcely week passes that the
commission is not called upon to re-
move some offending family from the
quarters it has established to state
owned lands. far from a railroad or
other private property. that an over
flowing river is not likely to damage.
A family becomes too large for some
ponds and there is a migration and a
now location selected.
In night trees are felled and drag
ged into the stream. and when morn
Ing comes the waters of the stream
have flooded the country. sometimes for
miles. If there is a railroad in the
neighborhood, it's tracks are endan-
gered. II not overlooked. The COM
missioner further says: About this
time there is a call for the assistance
of the commission. We send a deputy
to blow up the dam and destroy the
houses, which are like those Of the
muskrat, similar to big haYoocks, Two
or three days later tho oan 10 repeated
and the deputies have the work to do
all ever, for he beaver - a. per
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(Conunued from Fourth Page.)
had never locked herself in anywhere
before. and 1 did not know what to
make of 1t. Some persons would have
shouted her name. but I had been
warned against doing SO, so / simply
stood whore I was. and eventually /
heard the key turn in the lock and saw
her come out. She was still walking
stiniy. but her hands were empty and
hanging at her side"
She went straight to her room and !
after her. I was sure she was dead
asleep by this time"
And she wasr-
Yes. miss: but still full of what was
on her mind. I know this, because she
and began fumbling with the waist OF
her wrapper. 1t was for the key she
vas searching. and when her fingers
enoountared It hanging on the outside.
she opened her wrapper and thrust IT
IN on her bare skin"
And after thatr'
She got into bed. It was who turn
ID on the light"
Has that wrappsrof hers q pocket 80
No, miss."
Nor her gown
No. miss"
80 she could not have brought the
paper into her room concealed about
her person."
No. miss: she left it here. 1t never
passed beyond this doorway"
But might she not have carried 1t
back to some place of concealment in
the room she had ieftr'
No. she could not have done that
was careful to lock the library door
behind her before ran out into the
hall"
Then" concluded Violet. with all
the emphasis of conviction. "it IL here.
and we must look for that document
until we md IT."
But within. on the extensive floor
space several articles were grouped
and Violet. recognising the possibili-
ties which any one of them afforded
for the concaalment of so small an
object as a folded document. decided
to use method in her search. and to
that end mentally divided the space be-
fore her into four segments.
Tho first took in the door. communal
eating with the suite ending in Mr..
Brooke bedroom
Violet stepped into the next seem emit
This was the one dominted by the
huge fireplace. rug lay before the
hearth. To this Violet pointed.
Quickly the woman answered:
we not only lifted II. but turned II
over
And that box at the right
Is full of wood and wood only
DID you take out this wood?''
Svefy UIlCk
Violet left the fireplace after a glance
1t the mantel-shelf. on which nothing
stood but q casket of open fretwork
and two colored photographs mounted
on small easeis. The casket was toe
open to conceal anything and the pho.
to6raphs lifted too high above the
shelf for even the smallest paper, lie,
SIone a document of any size. to hide
behind them.
The chairs. Of which there were
several in this part OF the room. she
passed with Just an inouiring look
They were all Of solid oak, wfthou,
eny attempt At upholstery. and. al
though carved to match the stalls or
the other side of the room. offered nc
place for search.
Her delay In the third segment wal
brief. Here there was absolutely moth
ing bot the door by which she had
entered. and the books. A. she fitted
on. following the oval wall. q small
frown appeared on her usually smooth
forehead. She felt the oppre ssfon OF
the books-ths coant1sss books. n. in.
deed. she should md herself obliged
20 60 through them. What 3 hopeless
outlook!
asE-shs had SIN segment to consider
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CONTINUED from Fourth PAGE. J
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-08
MAKES AN EARNEST PLEA
FOR DEFENSE OF FLAG
Charles S. Richardson Urges Young
Americans to Enlist for Service
Against Germany.

In a patriotic speech last night in
front Of the recruiting station of the
District Of Columbia Cavalry, 1927 F
street, Charles s. Richardson. professor
of English at the Maryland State Col
lege. urged the young men present to
love and worship the American flag, to
fight for 1t, and, II necessary, to die
for it.
The speaker outlined the history of
the European war, and declared that
the United States was brought into the
conflict when President Wilson and
Congress could no longer remain neu-
trail and see American babies, mothers
and fathers murdered on the high
seas, where they had a perfect right
to be-" He declared that the sinking
of the Lusitania, when babes Of Amer
lean parents were murdered" was the
first step taken by Germany against
this country. He also called attention
to the fact that while this country was
still at peace with the world, German
agents in this country were endeavor-
ing to bring Mexico and Japan into a
war with the United States.
The speech was delivered in connec-
ton with the recruiting campaign to
secure recruits for Troop D of the Dis
trict Cavalry. The Boy Scouts Band
rendered several selections. Otis w.
Rhoades enlisted In the cavalry lest
night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-08
PERSHING IS IMPRESSED
BY FRENCH GRATITUDE
American Commander Affected by
Display Of Sentiment Toward
Troops in Paris.

PARIS, July 1.-THE sincerity and
depth Of French gratitude to America
was evident everywhere" said Mai.
Gen. Pershing. American commander.
in speaking today of the reception
given to the American troops which
paraded in Paris on the 4th of July.
1T was affecting to see women, chill
dren and French soldiers marching
along with our men.
Il feel that our presence in France
is appreciated deeply and that 1t Is
having an admirable effect. as our
welcome in France will have among
our people at home. 1t was the most
impressive thing I have ever seen"
Gen. Pershing was reluctant at first
to make any statement. The French
demonstration impressed him as SO
extraordinary, however. that he wished
to make 1t clear that the American
troops in France understood the spirit
in which the French received them,
and appreciated It, In his dealings
with the French military authorities
and members of the French govern
ment the general encounters the same
spirit of sympathetic goodwill.
The American soldiers think that
"Sammies," the popular French name
for them. Ia a pleasing one. suggesting
that they are Uncle Sans men. That
seems to be the word which will be
used colloauially in France to cor
respond with "Tommies" for the Brit
ish and "poilus" for the French.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-08
They Know, and With Reason.
TO PUT NEW OFFICERS
IN "H0ME FOLKS" TROOPS
Men From Reserve Camps to Be As
signed to Companies From
Their Own States.

Men chosen from the officers training
camps for commissions In the new ma
tional army, the adjutant generals Office
announced yesterday. will be assigned to
command troops from their own states.
This Is in accordance with the policy
aimed to obtain the greatest possible
teamwork among the half million men
soon to be put in the field. The officers
graduated from the training camps will
serve under the leadership of regular army
officers in superior command.
To overcome the prevalent belief that
only older men, who already have been
trained as soldiers. will be admitted to
the second series Of camps. the War De-
partment emphasizes the fact that pre-
vious military experience, even under the
most favorable circumstances, will count
for only one-sixth among the points
which will recommend the successful stu
dent for commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-08
ALL ARE ON THEIR TOES.
Hundred Members Of Police Force
Awaiting Award Of Plums.

Considerably more than one hundred
members OF the police force tomorrow
will DO disappointed when Maj. Pull
man announces the result of the civil
service examination that was held last
week. 1t was confidently expected that
terday afternoon. and numerous
anxious inquiries were made BY those
who were expecting the plums to fall
their way.
MAJ. Pullman submitted his list to
Commissioner Brownlow. and had II
approved. but q delay in reaching the
ENGINEER Commissioner made action
Yesterday impossible. Much specuia
ton 10 being INDUCED in by those who
'ook the examination for promotion.
but about all the Information the su-
perintendent would give was that the
examinations would determine the
names OF the winners Of the several
promotions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-08
Laundry Bills Kill Joy in Life
for Naval Men Since War Time
They Look Spick and Span, But 1t Costs About $22
Monthly to Do LrSun,n,er Girls Sympathize.

ing the summer regulation white duck
uniformly and being a naval officer on
duty at sea are two entirely different mat
tiers. All the latest of the big ships have
laundries. in which officers uniforms are
done up at a nominal charge, approx
mately cost
But on shore naval officers pay their
own laundry bills. and every one knows
soap and starch and labor, and water, too
maybe. have greatly increased in cost in
recent years. The result is, doing up q
uniforms runs into money by the end Of
a month.
Ensign's Lot Is Bitter Sad.
Consider the case of the young ensign
who receives very small salary from
Uncle Sam" and who has to buy all sorts
appearances and be in accord with the
written as well as the unwritten regula-
lions. To be absolutely spick and span
after a day at work In the grimy State.
War and Navy building, or some Of the
other places in which government Of
fees are now being housed, an officer
ought to wear freshly laundered suit of
white ducks every day.
A manager of one of. the laundries said
last night that these uniforms are being
laundered for rs cents each. That foots
about $22 a month.
subjects under discussion nowadays Is
Old Man Laundry Bill. Also you civilians
who read this need not be surprised II
your laundry does not show up next
Thursday-the usual delivery day 1t will
be lowing to the war"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-08
DR.. DEVEREUX PROMOTED;
NOW BATTALION MAJOR
Services Of Man Who Led First Aid
Preparedness Here Formally
Recognized by Government.

DR.. Ryan Devereux, who organized
the Washington Ambulance Company.
now in training camp at Allentown.
Pa, and Of which he was commissioned
captain, has been promoted to the rank
Of major in War Department orders.
There are IA Washington young men
in Maj. Devereux's command and sew
enty-two from the University of Vir-
GINA. Since going to the training camp
this Washington company has been
made the nucleus of a battalion with
Maj Devereux in charge.
He is enthusiastic about the work
done by the Washington men, many of
whom were recruited for the company
through the activities of the Profess
sional Chauffeurs' Association. He at
tributes his own promotion to the good
work of the men in his command. Mrs
Devereux is spending the week end
with the doctor and their son Joseph,
who Is lance corporal.
DR.. Devereux was chairman of the
first aid committee for the District
chapter Of the Red Cross when the Red
Cross activities were first stirred up In
Washington. Through his personal eff
forts hundreds Of first aid classes were
organised throughout the city The
Sanitary Corps of government employees
was really started by DR.. Devereux
with the support of DIR. l.. W. Glaze
brook.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-08
PROGRAMS ARRANGED
FOR COLORED SOLDIERS
Harriet Tubman Branch Of District
Red Cross Cooperating With
Other Organizations.

The Harriet Tubman branch Of the
District Chapter Of tho Red Cross. with
the cooperation Of the Tuesday Even
ing Club and the Red Cross unit from
Howard University, Is arranging a Sc
ries Of entertainments for the colored
soldiers, members Of tho LIST Separate
Battalion, N. g. d. c.. who are on guard
duty about Washington.
tied Friday afternoon by the entertain
ment committee. Following q musical
and literary entertainment, ice cream
and cake were served to the soldiers.
and magazines were distributed The
program was furnished by Miss Halle
Queen. Thomas Heathman, Gorham
Fletcher, Frank Williams. Miss vir-
ginia Williams and Hamilton's Orches-
ira. Addresses were made by DR.. w. A.
War1eld, president Of the Harriet Tub
man branch; Robert II. johnson, a vet
eran Of tho civil war. and Rev. w. H.
Jernigan. MAJ James Walker. COM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-08
DEWEY'S FLAGSHIP SAFE;
WILL GO BACK ON DUTY
Olympia Floated and to Be Repaired
and Restored, Secretary Daniels
Announces.

The famous old cruiser Olympia,
beached recently in Block Island sound
after striking an uncharted rock. was
floated yesterday and anchored safely
in a sheltered position.
Secretary Laniels. in making the an
nouncement, said the department had
feared a sudden storm which might
damage the vessel, but was now sat
isfed that she could be quickly re-
paired and returned to duty as the
flagship Of Rear Admiral Wilson. oom-
handing the Atlantic coast patrol
against submarines.
No statement was made an to the
extent or nature of the damage to the
vessels hull
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-08

The war has created an entirely new
bond of sympathy between the sum-
mer girl. accustomed to arraying her
self in duck. linen and other sport
clothes. and the dashing naval officers.
duck uniforms), are now adjoining the
highways and byways Of this fair cap
ital.
The bond is Old Man Laundry Bill.
For years the girls have made eyes
at the nations sea warriors because
many of them are good-looking, be-
cause of their intimate knowledge of
the mysterious big guns in the navy,
because of the dashing effect Of their
blue and gold-laced uniforms. or for
any one of a dozen other reasons. ANY,
how, it's fact that the girls like men
IN uniforms.
But ever since Secretary Daniels
issued his order that naval officers
shall wear their uniforms at all times.
unless permitted to lay them aside by
competent authority, the girls have
been saying, as they noticed dashing-
looking naval officer in uniform:
Poor fellow"
They Know, and With Reason.
The girls know. Aren't they experts,
when they are wearing a freshly laun-
dered duck or linen skirt. at finding q
cushion or mat. upon which to sit? The
specter Of Old Man Laundry Bill haunts
them all the time.
And naval officers will tell you 1t is q
very serious subject, too! Being a naval
officer on duty in Washington (and wear
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-08
PLAN RECREATION FACILITIES
FOR CATHOLIC TROOPS IN CAMPS
Knights of Columbus Contribute Literally
for the Erection of Buildings for Com
fort and Convenience of Soldiers

sisting of current religious publications,
standard books etc
Fourth. Stationery, stamps, pens. ink.
etc.
Fifth. Comfortable furniture for the
recreation halls
Sixth A moving picture machine for
every camp.
Seventh. For the amusement OF the sol
diers, pianos, victrolas and records In
abundance.
Eighth. Comfort kits, containing all
small useful articles to be made by the
Catholic women of Washington. 1t has
been decided to include in these the re-
ligious articles for the Catholic soldiers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-08
New Yellowstone Road Open.

Secretary Lane announced last night
that the automobile road from Cody,
Wyo., into Yellowstone National Park
will be cleared for travel in time for
the new auto stages. which replace the
picturesque stage coaches Of former
years, to begin their runs tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-08
To Redraft Cotton Futures Rules,

Red:afting of the rules governing
cotton futures transactions to elm
mate undue fluctuations in price was
between Department of Agriculture
osicials and officers Of the New York
Cotton Exchange. The conference took
UP, also. suggestions made by Lord
Northcliffe for q coordination Of deal
ings on American and British ex-
changes to stabilize international
prices.