Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-03

the remaining part Of the summer at
the beautiful health place dislike this
publicity. but of course it is one OF the
necessary bad features of being drawn
into the matter.
Your American officers are very
diligent." said Lord Douglass. "The
fact that my presence came to their
notice supports this idea. I cndcavored
to live in quetness and enjoyed myself
at ScbagO lake several weeks before the
officers Of the law requested me to OK
plain my identity.
mistakes of course will happen ana
| am perfectly satisfied with the out
come of this affair. Your officers treat
cd me, am sure, with every consider
alton and | was not placed at any dis
comfort. | hope. however, that | Will
not be disturbed further for, you know.
it IS not altogether pleasant to be
mixed in an affair like this"
Lord Douglass looks to be about %
years old. although his age is given rs
80 He is extremely pleasant to talk
with and answers all questions with ro-
litcncss. He is } feet. inches tall,
of slight build and has smooth face,
Tle--wears glasses frequently. When
WdlklIlS OON II EsAClltIls5c SlIttI W itii
Consul! Heating. he carried three books
under his arm and to Il casual observ-
er. looked like a student. The books
had been supplied him at the station
and he passed the time reading and
studying When the fact of his idcnti-
ty was brought to light. Lord Douglass
was offered accommodations at the
Falmouth hotel to remain there until
the matter had been fully investigated.
He declined the change, approaching
the offer, however. He said he knew
the matter would be adjusted il a
short time and he was content to re-
main at the station until that time. lie
| jokingly remarked that the change in
his lodging house presented a striking
contrast.
1t is Il rare event for the police to
| entertain such distinguished visitor
and the visit of Lord Douglass to the
station has attracted widespread attcn-
| ton. Profuse apologies were in order
when he was released, and he replied
gracefully. being but mildly annoyed
| at the circumstances. The authorities
| at Ashville. North Carolina, still enter
tain high hopes that the man detained
| here may prove to be the bogus Lord
Douglass They are doomed to disap-
pointrnent however. Three kilograms
were sent To Ashville by the Portland
police but no answers were received.
| 4 cable was also sent to Scotland Yard
| last night and the authorities there
considered the detention Of Lord Doug
lass just what turned out TO I've. a mis-
take. To anticipate any words Of CEN
sure from persons inclined to criticisc
| tho actions Of the police it may be
stated that the officials deserve great
| credit for their energetic work in con-
ncction with the case They showed
remarkable sagacity in first learning
| OF tho whereabouts of Lord Douglass
and made short work OF the investicf;
| lions that resulted in the noblcman' S
| release.
1t is interesting to read brief ac-
count of Lord Douglass and what his
career has been in this country. lie
was the subject Of big heads on news
| papers 4 few years ago when he FIRST
came to this country and married an
actress. Life was Misunderstanding for
him at first but when his father died
| in 1900, he came into fortune that en-
abled him to live in a better way.
Equally interesting is the career of the
bigamist who is wanted in the West
and South for his matrimonial esca-
padeS and other adventures.
The real Lord Douglass was formerly
lieutenant of the 4th Battalion of the
Northampton Regiment His father was
we'll known in sporting circles as patron
of boxing and as the author of the
Queensbury prize ring rules. In 1895 ha
| married Miss Loretta Adds. concert
| hall singer, at San Jose, Cal.
The actress name off the stage was
Mooney. At first the family of the young
nobleman were displeased with his mar
riage but later became reconciled.
Lord Douglass at one time managed a
theatrical troupe in California. One night
| he fould fault with the music of coun-
| try orchestra which was trying to har-
ponize with his wife's singing. The or
chestra leader called him names and
struck him. Then the police interfered
The young nobleman also appeared or
tie stage as an actor in San Franciscc
| with his wife. but had little success
| Lady Douglass returned to the boards
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