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knew ths Count - aesDefassfy tn fcvt
with Elsie and have tried 20 heir nia
suit he 10 TO be eur guest In the city
just before the customs onicers came
aboard, In q burst OF gratitude he oads
me wear the sapphires a. little souvs-
MIR OF my kindness to him. / natur-
ally felt fattered- I accepted and
Didn't you know they were dutia-
ole?" Barnes asked. sterniy.
i wasn't sure. ! thought q pres
ent--a thing you wore
But you tried to conceal them under
your lace collar"
THE Government hasn't anytright.'
she began. angriiy, and then stopped
short, her face as red as
ross.
All the time they were speaking the
chief had his eyes on the sapphires
which lay on the desk before him. He
now examined them critically by means
OF little magnifying glass he had
pulled from drawer OF his desk. AS
he took the instrument from his eye
he smiled In an enigmatic manner. He
was about to speak when the door
opened suddenly and John Hasson
Elsie!" he shouted at sight OF the
girl again.
John" she cried, with unmistak-
able delight.
They would have been in each others
arms had not Mrs. Harrington arisen
and interposed.
Stopl" she exclaimed, angrily.
The young lawyer retreated before
ms natural enemy. The girl looked at
her aunt defiantly.
what would Count de Vontain say?'
she queried, turning to Elsie.
i don't know, and 1 don't care" cried
the girl passionateIy. We're not in
France now: were in the United
States
"Brsvo!" whispered the chief in her
"sir" said the aunt. turning to
Barnes, Il trust you will not detain US
any longer"
Where is the countr" asked the
The Count" replied Mrs. Harring-
ton with some dignity, has an engage-
ment to dine with US at o'clock this
evening"
Madam" said the Chief. bowing
ironically. IT can assure you that the
government would not think OF inter-
Ierlng with your social duties. You
can call in the morning to dispose OF
this business
Thank you." she said. gratified at
Elsie"
i go on one condition" said Elsie
stoutiy, and it is that John-that Mr..
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-rhs Count failed to Keep MS ay-
poirtment,s said Mrs. Harrington,
stifiy.
No one appeared to share her disap-
pointment over this catastrophe. In
deed, Elsie and John, by species OF
wireless telegraphy, were exchanging
Slances which were distinctly charged
with Joy.
May I use your telephone?" asked
Barnes.
without waiting for a reply he lifted
the receiver and called up the custom
house
'Is that you, COM he asked.
The reply must have been in the
Affirmative, for he Immediately followed
It with another question::
Can you get into communication
with Count de yontain?'
Those in the room heard a nnumbling
sound come over the wire.
Well" continued the chief, tell him
he's committed an objectionable offense
He's kept two American ladies waiting.
That may be permissible in France.
but well not tolerate 1t here. Bring
the Count TO the New Amsterdam at
once"
During the next twenty minutes the
chief charmed the ladies with the ex-
tent and variety OF his conversation.
Anecdotes flowed from his lips like
crystal water from an everlasting
spring. So interested did they become
that they almost forgot the existence
of Count de Vontain. 1t was Mrs. Har-
rington who reverted to the painful
tope of the sapphires. The chief was
profuse in his protestations.
mo legal censure can attach to you,
ladies'" he concluded.
But the dear Count" inquired the
older woman.
The dear Count" said the chief.
grimly. looking at his watch, 'is a very
unpunctual man.
At that moment scuffIing sound was
heard on the stairway; the door opened
and man entered in the custody OF
two customs officers. His clothing was
disarranged and he showed TO disad-
vantage. He scowled fercely at
Barnes, but refused to notice the other
occupants of the room. Cornelius
Clancy. who brought up the rear Of this
strange group, saluted his chief.
THE COUNT gasped Mrs. Harrington
at the prisoner.
Did you get the gems?' asked Barnes
eagerly, not noticing this salutation-
We did said the little man. with
a broad grin.
Where were they?"
He had 'em sewed up in the lining Of
his cloak.
where are they?"
Clancy advanced and laid a long, mar.
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-Nothing, madam" rspttek shs chief.
with the e4gy manner which had won
Tor him IN the service the title Of the
Prince OF Politeness- 'Tour aunt has
forgotten 20 declare some gems. You
will come with me TO my ONCE on the
dock and the business will be quietly
adjusted"
This is outrageous" began the elder
woman. recovering herself. But the
chief cut her short.
1T is," he observed. and Tn sorry
you attempted It"
The Count came up at this moment.
and when he saw what had happened
hts gimlet-like eyes appeared to be al
most turning In their sockets. Instant
There was a whispered conversation.
AS II was concluded the Count disap-
peared in the crowd. Clancy was at
his very heels. a
Come right this way, ladies'" And
the chief led the two women TO the
little ONCE near the end Of the wharf,
After they had been seated the chief
gently released the sapphires from Mrs
Harrin gton's neck and laid them on his
desk They answered perfectly the de-
scription OF the Versailles sapphires.
There were forty Of the stones, all cut
with the exquisite art OF the skilled
lapidary. Mrs. Harrington sat silent,
with the look of injured dignity COM
mon TO those who violate the customs
laws. The girl buried her face in her
hands, weeping Tho appraiser. who
had entered in the meantime, looked at
the gems listlessIy. Later he would be
called upon for his oficial opinion.
Presently the older woman spoke
harshly:
Now. Il you are quite done. per-
haps-"
The chief siienced her. sterniy but
politely.
Not now, Mrs. Harrington. Your
opportunity may come later. Now If
you will all step aside for moment. /
should like to speak TO Mrs. Harrins-
ton alone"
But H.
ITS necessary" said the chief. with
that compelling wave OF the hand.
Nov, Mrs. Harrington" said Barnes,
when the others had obeyed. 'all / will
say is that you should make a full,
frank and explicit statement"
II took her some time TO get her
courage screwed up to the sticking
point. Finally, half tearfully. she burst
out:
The dear Counl gave them to me-"
'The dear Count, eh2" mimicked
Barnes. do you know the value of
these gems?'
Il haven't the faintest idea" she said.
Il will be frank and tell you 1 only
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Aesscr--shail dine with u.s."
The aunt was about to break out II
o rage, but she relented, as II making
the best OF n bad situation.
"Ali right" she said, doggedly.
As they were leaving, the ambitious
woman sighed heavily.
The Count Will be disappointed Al
seeing me without the sapphires."
The chief was on his feet In an In
slant.
my dear madam" he said In hi,
softest tones, "if It IL of any moment
you can take the sapphires with you
and will call for them later In the
evening"
Thank you very much" she said
had shown. 'T will avail myself OF
your kind offer"
Are you going mad?" cried the ap-
prsiser, turning to Barnes after tho
little party had left the room. you'll
never get those sapphires again"
'I don't care
Don't care? Why?"
Because" said the chief, speaking
deliberately, those stones are bogus
they're a cheap imitation of the Yer
sailles sapphires."
The appraiser gaspcd for breath.
Are you sure?" he asked finally.
Positive You don't suppose I've
earned a reputation as a gem expert
for nothing, do you? My suspicious
were aroused at the start. My magni-
flying glass confirmed them. Oxide OF
cobalt has been used to color those
limitations"
But the sparkle?"
Has been produced by the discreet
use of bichromate of potassium"
Then they are worthless?"
We'll, shouldn't say that. 1t prob
ably cost $50 or $50 to make 'em SO
perfect looking"
quite difference from 100000
Erinned the appraiser, adding, after a
pause:
But what about the originals?"
Meet me at the New Amsterdam at
ten tonight replied the chief signifi-
cantly. "and you may get the sequel OF
this seizure"
It was about half-past nine that
night when the chief was ushered into
Mrs. Harringtons exquisitely appoint
ed apartments at the New Amsterdam.
The bogus gems reposed on Mrs. Har-
rington's ample BOSOM Efhe was In
splendid spirits. The presence of Has
son evidently helped to drive the pallor
from her cheeks. Hasson seemed half
defiant Mrs. Harrington looked un-
comfortable.
where's tie Count?' queried the
chicf~after the first greetings were
over.
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The Fashionable Apron

VERY woman who wishes Z. 40
quite the up-to-date things nus+
be very particular nowadays 70
put on her apron when she sits
down to sew or helps with the church
fair or has chafnE dish supper. The
apron is very fashionable again, and
nearly every woman received Al isase
one for Christmas gift II she didn.s
she should set out forthwith to r.alza
herself one.
very attractive apron for sewing
made OF fine white lawn, had a pocl-sr
all along the bottom OF the front. vvftb
a central piece extending I'D the front
to the belt The central piece kent fbs
pocket from sagging. which il wonlS
nave done when work was put inside ~
1t. II 1t We're not for this support A.
other most attractive apron noticed a.
French shop was in a princess efgecf
the apron being tucked down the front
from below the bust line TO tha hfr-
This apron was. OF course, in one piecs
1t was made quite long and had ars-
penders over the shoulders. IL ~.
most becoming to the figure.
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Queer Epifaphs Found
in Old Cemetery
BY ABBIE c. DYER

BY ABBIE c. DYER
4 ERE are few epitaphs taken at
Fl random from an old graveyard.
They are rich in unconscious
humor and show the style OF
versihcation OF seventeenth century
mourners:
rsSsa SIS 'ia!4i as 16 :ESi'' to 7G follow Sss + s
While she sleeps beneath the sod
We hope she's gone to I've with God :,
1870
stop. my friend and cast an eve;
Remember wen you're born TO die ITTl
Dear friend: Tor me pray Do not weep.
Within this solid lump OF clay
Until the Resurrection day;
Till Christ shall raise ne up arsfn~
r1un.ts rAlI tia. xoggDs,. so@s my E5ays to see
Repent and turn 70 God IN time
You may be taken in your prime" Iros
1s yoa mus. %s geg's gss s.ms,n mad children d'a
Ine Lord Of host be your. defense
Anmi Cutter-DIed April 10 1Te5 in ~.
sixty second year Of bis age He left seTentesa
living children and forty-six grandchildren.
suddenly called, bis work was done:
Example speaks tho dead and zone
Think, mortal. then, as you pass b.
As you now are once was J.
Remember that faith and holy leva
Prepare the soul for joys above
As now am you must be.
Prepare for death and follow me-
The SIN OF Adams laid me Low.
For sin has wrought an overthrow.
FROM DUST l came; 70 dust I'm cora
And now the dust's become nv hons
When Christ comes down with sainfs - -.
Inen dust me no more shall detain
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GEORGE
BARTON

- ARNES looked al the two cable
TX grams again. The first one.
from Paris. informed him
that the celebrated Versailles
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-04
.G0OD-BY, COLLINS,
WAR DEPARTMENT
EXERTS AUTHORITY

The days Of the reign on Conduit road
of Marshal Charles z. Collins. the man
who made Glen Echo famous are num-
bered. for the War Department is pre-
pairing 10 exert its authority over the
Government highway and Collins viii
have to devote his attention 10 the
'back-sreet' traffic.
AS Glen Echo's back streets are oaly
an alley or two, Collins VIII find little
TO do, and. having already developed a
restless disposition that has led him TO
resign two or three times and take long
vacations, 1t is not thought likely that
he viii add much more fame 10 the
former quiet Maryland hamlet
The new Collins. OF Conduit road. will
probably be,a soldier-Anos s. Jackson.
Of 1926 II street northeast. this city
who was formerly in the Engineer
Corps of the army. There have been
number Of applicants. but it was
stated today at the office Of CAPTAIN
Cosby. engineer in charge Of the road
and the washington dltrauon system.
that Jackson would probably be des-
ignated.
The War Department viii not exert
direct supervision over the road. how
ever, as the policing responsibility viii
fall TO the Department OF Justice The
name Of Jackson will be recommended
by the War Department 10 the United
States attOTne, for the MARYLAND dis
trlct for appointment and IL appears
certain that Jackson will get the NIB.
Jackson has a reputation among his
former comrades in the army OF being
a man of rare nerve. but calm and con
servative. Washington autonlObilfsts
accordingly, particularly the diplomats
who are now returning 10 town will
hot be mOlested unless Jacison's s speed
omeler is really busy when he starts
20 measure their gait
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-04
High Tariff
Condemned by Straus
As Assassin Of Trade
High Walls Here
Means Same There

If you build your tariff walls
too high "a this country, you will
encourage high walls on the
other side.
The so-called yellow races are
steadily increasing customers for
your goods.
Probably Minister WI, when
he comes here, viii help you fig
ure why China took S2O,OOO,OOO
less from you than the year be
fore.
Trade, like water. finds its
own level, and follows along the
highways Of least resistance.
No man in our country is bet
ter versed in the history of ma
tions than President Roosevelt
Secretary Straus TO the Cotton
Growers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-04
Interesting Stopping Place.
Deep Waters Association
Is Ready for Convention
On Arrival Of President

MEMPHIS, Tenn, oct An is in
readiness for the convention Of the Deep
Waters Association. which has for its
object the making of a suitable chain
from the lakes 70 the sulf.
When President Roosevelt arrives here
ne will receive a warm reception and
his speech when the convention opens
is eagerly awaited
The scheme for river Improvement is
a gigantic sne. It includes the BIiss.s-
sippi and its tributaries and all the
rivers of the United States. and means
hetternent of forest and waterway
cor. 5itions. as well as improved trans
portation facilities throughout the
United States. The scheme is Stupend-
ous in its scope aud is GeclareC 10y. some
TO be Of as great. if not greater. i'm
poytance 70 the trade and commerce Ct
the country than the Panama canal
The following governors Will attend:
Governor Henry A. Ruchtel, of Col
oradc.
Governor George T. Chamberlain. Of
Oregon
Governor Joseph X Toole. Of Montana
Governor Bryant p Brooks. Of Wy
Governor John Burlse.> Of North Ds-
Governor coe Rayford. Of South pa
k3ta.
Governor J. O. Davidson. or Wisconsin
Governor Albert r. CuTnu,tlS. Of lowe
Governor George i. Sheldon. Of Ne
Governor Eduard W. Hoch. Of kan
sds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-04
ROWLAND DEFENSE
TELLS Of DISEASE
STRANGE SUFFERED
Undertaken TeStifieS He
HaStGned Burial.
SWearS Physician
Was Sober.

RALEIGH, y. c.. oct. THE de-
fense Of Dr. D. 5. Rowland and his
wife really began today. though the
State rested half an hour before ad-
journment last evening. The witnesses
examined today included a druggist and
boarding house keeper Of Ports mouth,
Va, a mail carrier Of Memphis. and a
dozen Raleigh people.
Their evidence went 10 show that En-
gineer strange. alleged TO have been
poisoned, suffered from heart attacks in
Memphis and Portsmouth. The drug
gist hat filed prescriptions written by
Memphis doctors calling for heart slim
ulaats. etc. several times. The board
inehouse mistress said Strange told her
of former attacks; that he bad attacks
while boarding with her in 1903 that
her own husband died from heart trou-
Die ard so she was alarmed when she
learned Strange took digitalis.
Undertaken Brown, OF Raleigh. swore
that the funeral took place The next
day at his advice. and not because Row
lard or Mrs. Strange hurried it.
The state having attempted to prove
DE. Rowland was drunk the day Strange
died. April 6. four witnesses today
swore positively they transacted busi-
ness with Rowland at various hours Of
the day. till late in the evening, ami
that he was not drunk.
A half dozen or more people who live
in Pilot Mills Settlement, TO reach which
II is necessary TO so near the place
where Engineer Strange and his wife
boarded, swore that DR.. Rowland at
tended sick members in their families
during the winter Of 1906 and in Janu-
airy. and icter in 1907.
1T is the general understanding that a
night session OF court viii be heid
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-04
ARMY PROMOTION
CAUSES SURPRISE

Col Charles S. Smith. Of the ordnance
department, was today vduiteJ over The
heads of ffty-three colonlls TO the rank
Of brigadier general of The line. by
order Of President Roosevelt
Army circles are stu gasping in sur
FIise.
The President, In explanation of the
unusual promotion, gives az the. rea-
son FOR it the exceptional services" OF
Colonel Smith in organizing coast de
lenses and other lines Of work. He Is
now stationed Al the proving grounds al
Sandy Hook, y. Y. tie is recognized
as one of the best ordnance onicers
this country has ever known
His promotion is caused Ey the re-
tirement Of Brig. Gen. r. \ Godfrey
October @ Colonel Smith VIII be re-
tired December 26, and this was prob
ably the last opportunity the President
would have had ~ reward him for his
brilliant services
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-04
BARR MAY STAY
WITH EXPOSITION

The resignation OF J. H. Barr as dIrec-
tor Of the jamestown Exposition w1ish
was made final recently, will be with
drawn tomorrow when The directors of
the exposition company meet, accord
ing to information received by Govern
ment Officials here today.
Secretary Cortelyou has persuaded Mr..
Barr 10 continue at the head Of the ex-
position. it is said. Up to a week ago
he was unable to get Mr.. Barr 10 re-
consider his resignation. but it is ex-
pected at the Treasury Department to
day that the meeting Of directors to-
morrow will result in Mr.. Bars taking
over the reins Of authority again.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-04
FIFTY INJURED
IN INDIA RIOT,
ENGLISH FLEE
Self Rule Movement
Causes Outbreak by
Native Students.

CALCUTTA. British India, Oct A.
Coming as the direct result of the pro-
longed agitation for self rule for in
dia. D" an uprising by students last nIgn =.
eliminating In an assault on the pole ?
IN which half a hundred officers were
inferred. has aroused the greatest fear
that the Indian munity may. DC at hand.
Today a strike by native cab drivers,
which has already resulted in muc.i
violence has greatly added TO the dA..
ger. Many English and other foreign
residents Of the city are preparing 10
fee 10 ships IN the harbor for protcc-
ton
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-04
Why It's Easy

A lady was in Kann's not long
ago buying new hangings and
carpets for the fall.
IF you'd only take the old
ones OF my hands, she said.
I'D buy more"
III tell you something just
as good, said the clerk. Put
an ad in The Times For Sale
columns through our Want Ad
Branch here"
The ad went in and the lady
bought new furnishings with the
price of the old.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-04
SOLDIERS GIVE BAIL.

Ed. Fielding and Alex. McForley, two
soldiers stationed at Fort NIyer. re-
Gently indicted for robbery. and who
entered plea of not guilty I'm Judge
Stafford's court. were today admitted
to $1,000 bail in Judge Barnard's court
These men. together with A NJ Newly
another soldier. were indicted for as
saulting- and rObbing John Langhead.
on August. near the Aqueduct Bridge
1t is charged they took a watch and a
small sum Of money from the man.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-04
Picketing Streets.

keeping a close watch Tor nOn-unIOn
cab drivers. Wherever one is found an
attack of his vehicle results
An English registrator residing in q
cab was stoned and severely injured.
Last nights rioung started at a meet
ing OF native students IN honor Of other
students who were arrested recently
for assaultirg policemen. The speakers
openly urged self rule for India. ana
declared that English opposition should
be met with force.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-04
WANTS STREET RENAMED.

Emma r. Graves. Of 1le7 w street. has
written to the Commissioners. asks
that the name OF Brown street. George
town. be cha1.ged to Reservoir street.
because 2Brown street and Reservoir
place are practically one thoroushfare
The Commissioners have informed the
petitioner that they have no power TO
change the names OF avenues. streets,
or alleys. that power being vested in
Congress.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-04
Effort Being Made
To Restore Combs
Before Ship Sails

Navy officers stationed in Washing
tor and the numerous friends in this
city generally Of Lieut. James r.
Combs. OF the cruiser Washington
were surprised and even shocked to-
cay 70 learn that the young officer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-04
s1.as to Baltimore and Return

Every Saturday and Sunday via Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Tickets good returning
until Sunday night. All regular trains
except Congressional Limited. ADV.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-04
Police Stoned.

Frenzled by the speeches, the crowd
stoned the police attending the meet
Ing to preserve order The officers
charged the mob. breaking up the meet
in2 Immense crowds gathered in near
by streets stoning the police.
In many instances native police join
ed the rioters stoning the loyal con-
staOulary
Today the native newspapers give
glowing accounts Of the fighting, extolI-
ing The bravery and patriotism OF the
rioters. They boast that 100 casualties
resulted among the police
The outbreak may be traced directly
to the "self rule propaganda. which
has been going on throughout India for
mopths, resulting In similar uprisings
elsewhere.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-04
PARTY TO LEAVE
AFTER RECEPTION
on SPECIAL TRAIN
Passing New Madrid
Proves Interesting to
Chief Executive.

MEMPHIS. Tenn. Oct. 4-The news
that the Presidents boat. the AIissis-
sippi, was disabled for a time after
leaving Cairo. has been confirmed. The
stop Tor repairs Will delay the feet s
lrrlvaI until about ! p. u.. II is believed.
I'ne President expects TO take his
special Jr1in Tor the Louisiana hunting
grounds Immediately after he completes
his speech In tho auditorium.
Receive Party at Wharf.
State and city officials and members
Of the convention will meet the Presi-
cent at the wharf boat and escort him
TO convention hail.
Memphis today is one mass Of color.
Banners and Hags are festOoned across
all the principal street. and there is
practically no house without decOra-
tious in honor OF the event. Arrange
ments were made in advance 10 take
care Of the big crowd.
Interesting Stopping Place
The feet passed New Madrid at S
O'Clock last night New Madrid is a
point that is especially historic in the
annals OF the Roosevelt family. IL was
there that Nicholas Roosevelt. a great
uncle OF the President. stopped ma 1SIl.
when he brought the first steamship
chat ever ran on the waters Of the Ohio
or the Mississippi. AT New Madrid the
elder Roosevelt turned I'd the 8Iissis-
sippi instead of down. on account Of the
big earthquake at New Madrid.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-04
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Steamers departing today for Euro
pean ports viii have fresh southwest TO
south winds aad showers to the Grand
Banks.