The Washington herald., 1907-05-15

Marshal Collins, of Glen Echo. in his
anxiety to uphold the anti-speed laws Of
the Conduit road, has come into col
lision with ". Won Radowitz, second sec
retary Of the German Embassy.
With his usual impetuosity. Mr.. Col
Inns endeavored to arrest the progress
Monday Of the auto in which the distin-
guished diplomat was riding along the
famous turnpike by firing two shots from
his revolver At the machine. This action
had the desired effect. but at the same
time it has brought up large possibilities
of serious international complications. In
which the Glen Echo authorities are
likely TO fare badly.
Marshal Collins was upheld by Mayor
Garrett, who Al first threatened TO impose
a fine on Mr.. Won Radowitz but relenting
somewhat from his accustomed magiste-
rial severity. finally condescended to per
nit the indignant representative Of the
Kaiser to depart with a scorching repri-
mand.
May Go Up To see Root.
Mayor Garrett announced his intention
of taking up the matter with Secretary
Root. but the diplomat has few ideas Of
his own rights and the manner in which
they shall he respected. and gave the mu-
nicipal executive notice that the Secretary
of State would be promptly informed Of
what he regarded as an insult
The international laws that safeguard
the dignity and privileges Of representa-
tives Of foreign countries are exceedingly
strict and on the face OF things it would
appear that the suardiaHs of the Conduit
road nave exceeded their authority TO an
extent that promises grave developments.
II could not be asCeTtained last night
whether complaint had been made by the
German Embassy. but that such action
will be taken at once is deemed certain.
More Trouble for Collins.
Incidentally trouble is threatened for
Mayor Garrett and his marshal from
another quarter. as Miss Boardman was
held up in her auto on the driveway. and
she is said to have announced her in
tention of taking up the matter with
Gov. Warfeld with view Of securing
the removal of Mayor Garrett.
It was late in the afternoon when the
diplomat left Cabin John for Washing
ton. and although ne was unaware Of it.
Marshal Collins left the bridge at the
same time and with his well-known
speedometcr began his Investigations.
According 10 his account, the machine
went at the rate Of eighteen miles an hour
all the way to Glen Echo. where the Off
Ger made his first attempt to stop the au-
tomobile by shouting at the occupants.
Unheedingly. the big auto sped on its
homeward journey the diplomat in the
back seat not even looking around to find
the cause Of the strange noise.
Collins Fires at Auto Tires.
Until he was tired and hcarse. Mr.
Collins shouted and pedaIed with renewed
effort and they passed through Glen
Echo and neared the line which marks
the limit of Maj CARROTS jurisdiction,
but there was no decrease on the part Of
the auto. As it shot past the dividing
line Collins shouted that unless there was
a sudden stoppage he would shoot. and
he kept his word by pulling a large re-
volver and shooting at the rear tires of
the machine.
Fortunately. he is not as good a shot
as he is a guardian of the highway and
both bullets entered the ground some dis
tanCe behind the automobile At the
command Of the diplomat. the chauffeur
slackened his speed and returned to
where Collins was standing, breathless
and determined
Won Radowitz Presents Card.
Mr.. ". Won Radowitz did not leave
the machine, but the chauffeur presented
the crest-laden card which did not awe
the doughty constable I'm the least Ac-
cordng to Mayor Garrett. Collins looked
at the card a moment and then moved
toward the automobile with the intention
OF explaining TO its occupant that the
fine was 80. But the chauffeur refused
10 allow Collins to speak to his master.
and began pouring out torrent Of some
strange language which did not sound
familiar to the maTshal's hibeTnian ear
Collins finally made it plain that he
wanted $50. and 10 this remark the diplO-
mat gave great heed and began an ex-
PLANTATION of his position and privileges
which was not understood by the marshal
He. however. realized that as he could not
talk 10 or understand his prisoners it was
best TO accept the card and the promise
that the matter would be settled as soon as
Mayor Garrett. who was away returned
To this the diplomat readily assented. and
a sardoniC grin spread over the counte-
nance of the chauffeur when he repeated
that the matter would certainly be settled,
end well settled later.
Garrett Plans to Collect Fifty.
Collins then informed Mr.. Won Rado-
witz that he was free, and picking up
his wheel went back toward Cabin John
10 continue the duties which have made
him so popular among automobilists.
The diplomat did not depart, however.
before he announced 10 the retreating
constable that he intended to take the
matter up with the State Department
When Mayor Garrett was informed of
the occurrence he congratulated his tTusty
substitute on the manner in which he
had borne himself. and Immediately laid
plans to collect the $50. He put the mat
ter in the hands of States Attorney
Peter, of Rockville. and instructed him
20 communicate with the State Depart
ment and endeavoT to have the invasiOns
of diplomats into the precincts of Glen
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