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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-18
MARQUETTE IN FIELD
Amateur League Obtains
Grounds for the Season.
IMMACULATES MAY WITHDRAW
Last Years PennaBt winners Were
Not Represented at Yesterdays
Meeting of Board of DirectOrs-The
League VIII Probably Reject APP
piieatiOns for Franchises.

The question Of playing grounds for the
Marquette baseball league has practically
been settled. This was announced at a
meeting of the board Of directors at St.
Martins Hall yesterday afternoon. As
the contract for the grounds has not yet
been signed the exact location was not
made known, but it is understood that
the site will be satisfactory, and the di-
rectors expect to make Improvements that
will make the field one Of the best used
by the other local leagues
ST. Martins, ST. Peters. ST. Aloysius =,
and Trinity were the only clubs In the
league last year represented yesterday.
1t is understood that neither S.. Patrick
nor immaculate Conception will have a
team this year. Representatives of St.
Joseph's. St Dominics. and St. Vincent
made application for franchises. The
question of whether the Marquette should
be a six or an eight club league was
referred To a special committee 10 be re-
ported on at the next meeting It was
plainly shown in the discussion preceding
the appointment OF the committee that
the last gear teams are opposed 10 an
elght-ciub league, and it is understood
that the committee viii report in favor
of a six-club league.
Tn ease il is decided 20 have a six-club
league the schedule will. Ike the one for
1906 have three dates open after each
twelve playing dates The managers ex-
pect 10 start earlier than usual this year
and close the season while the days are
still long enough 10 enable the teams 10
play nine innings
With the boost the Marquette got from
is fine showing against high-class teams
In the post season series last summer
the league should be popular this season,
and applications for franchises from
teams OF established worth only will be
considered by the board Of directors
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BOWLING TEAMS ENTER.
Clubs from All Sections of Country
VIII Compete at Atlantic City.

VIII compete at Atlantic CftS.
Atlantic City, Feb. 17.-Scores of clubs.
representing many towns in New York,
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware,
have pledged themselves TO enter teams
in the National Bowling Association tour
nament here. beginning March %. New
York City and Brooklyn have announced
that they would send $50 fve-man teams.
The Regulars, a five-man team Of Bald
winsville, n. Y, viii come. The Empire
Club, Of jamestown. n. Y, and a two
man team from JohnstOwn. N. Y, are to
enter, while Cohen's Cutters. champions
Of Ohio. are entered. other clubs coming
include Calumets, of Cleveland, and
Brehm, of Baltimore.
Washington will enter 100, including per-
haps twenty teams. They have twenty
two clubs in the City Association. The
New Brunswick, n J., association has
seventy members, and two teams have
already entered for Atlantic. Other clubs
TO roll are South Bethlehem team, Lingard
Club. OF Reading Hetzel, OF Trenton:
Reedsrille tPa) team; two teams from
Paterson, n. J.; two teams from Long
Branch, N. J.. Lott team of Egg Harbor;
Elwell of Salem, n. j.; Bedford, OF
Brooklyn; West End. Of Newark; Carney,
of Trenton four teams; Kumpf's Big
Five. of Buffalo. n. Y: Leary, of Lock
port, n. Y; Bath Beach N. " team:
O'Lcary's. of Chicago. and Tube team.
OF Reading Iron Works
The entries are expected TO break all
previous bowling competitions and will
far surpass the American Bowling Con-
gress at St Louis Wilmington, Of Tri-
| City League will surely enter six teams.
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PREPARING FOR BENNING.
Horses Wintering In New York Be-
Ing Worked out on Boulevard.

" III NSN NJ
Ing Worked out on Boulevard.
New York, Feb, I7-Eneouraged by the
warm sun and the melting snow.
many trainers took advantage Of to-day's
weather by sending their race horses out
for jog on the Coney Island boulevard
The horses having spent q long winter
in perfect health at the Grayesend and
Sheepshead Bay tracks, seemed delighted
with the outing. They were ridden by
stable boys. who received instructions not
TO indulge in galloping or hard work Of
any sort. bat 20 simply allow the thor
oughbreds % breathe the fresh air and
get the kinks out Of their legs in easy
strides along the old cycle paths.
With the opening Of the Eastern racing
season ut Benuing. scheduled for March
3, the trainers of horses that have been
wintering ut Long Island tracks are be
coming rataer anxious. Those trainers
who intend 10 race at Benning feel that
they should be getting their horses ready
now If they are To stand any sort OF
chance 10 win a fair share Of the stakes
and purses from the seasoned horses that
viii come direct u Benning from the diff
feTent winter tracks. II daily jogging
exercise on the boulevard can be kept up.
the horses viii soon be ready 20 begin
gallops on the regular tracks Many noted
men looked over the horses on the bouIe-
ward to-day and also inspected others in
the stables at the tracks.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-18
SORRY TO LOSE GORMAN.
Members of Detective Force Regret
Resignation of Secretary.

The resignation of John J. German.
who for the past two years has been the
secretary TO Capt. B0ardman. Of the
Central Bureau, is deeply regretted by
the members of the detective force,
among whom he was very popular
Mr. German has taken this step 3D.
order that he may accept "a position Of
much advancement in the Department 81
Agriculture. His resignation takes ef-
feet to-day, and within "A few days he
viii enter his new position. Mr. German
first entered the police department about
seven years ago as "A messenger 10 Mai
Sylvester and since then has been pro-
NOTED several times. Being an excellent
stenographer he has been Of great serv
ice 10 the department in taking down
testimony before the trial board
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-18
series of Basket-baII flames.

a series of basketball games for the
benefit of the Fendall Cadet team VIII be
held at Peck Chapel gymnasium the lat-
ter part of this month. The Cadets have
played excellent ball this year winning
twelve games and losing but three. The
Fendail's next game viii be with The Mt.
Pleasant A c. tomorrow. Teams wish
ing 20 enter the series, address, Manager
Drumond. 2113 NJ street northwest. The
Kendall Cadets would like the follow 6
teams to play: Yankees, Warwick A. c,
St. Johns. L. and I. Fraternity I'd team.
and the Vespers I'd team.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-18
snecinI Trip to Holy Cross.

Contrary 10 reports there will be no
extended Northern trip for the George
town baseball team this spring. Tie
faculty has granted Manager Mclaughlin
permission TO go North for a game with
Holy Cross at Worcester on April 10, and
another game probably with Yale or
Brown viii be played ia order TO make
the trip a financial success
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BckinEtons want Games.

The lexington baseball team viii begin
its fourth successive season in March.
Manager Frank Murphy is arranging "A
schedule OF games. and would like to hear
from teams averaging from sixteen to
eighteen years of age The team IS COM
posed Of the following players: Charles
Alien. Barton Brook. George Brown. John
Callahan, Albert Down. Edward Ernst.
Benjamin Lewis. Edward Mann. Frank
A. Murphy, Henry Sissler, Charles I'm
baUgh. and Louis Waldron. Address
Frank A. Murphy, III Seaton street north
east.
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TO PLAY THREE GAMES.
George Washington University Quint
Starts on short Southern Trip.

The George Washington University bas-
ket-bali team leaves this afternoon on a
three days Southern trip. As the pro
gTamme stands, they play the Stanton
Military Academy I'VE in StauntOn Mon
day and Tuesday nights, and Washington
and Lee at Lexington, Va, Wednesday
night.
Manager ". P. Wood had hoped to
make this a six-day jaunt, but was an
able TO arrange the games with Ran
dolph-Macon. Richmond College. William
and Mary, and the Virginia Military In
stltute
The chief object Of this trip is TO whip
the G. W. L. boys into shape for their
games with Georgetown. the first OF
which is scheduled for February ..
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-18
NEW ORLEANS SELECTIONS.

First race-Gresham. Truce Jimmy II
Second race-Dry Dollar, Dapple Gold
Allure.
Third race-Lamp Trimmer, Royal
Breeze. KOhinOOT.
Fourth race-Fantastic Beau BTummel,
Lady Navarro
Fifth race-Belle Strome. IVES. Dr..
SpTuin.
Sixth race-Colloquy. Sir Toddington,
Toy Boy
Seventh race-Tinker, Fire Alarm. Sica-
nous.
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SULLIVAN COMES OUT.
Former Captain Reports for the
Georgetown Relay Team.

Ex-Capt. Sullivan, Of the Georgetown
field and track team, reported for regular
work yesterday for the first time. Devine
has been training for a week, and DR..
Reilly has the utmost confidence in the
two new men, O'Boyle and Devine, max
ing good.
With Sullivan and Devine in shape and
OBoyle and Capt Montgomery making
up the other two places. Georgetown will
have a formidable relay team to pit
against Virginia on March g. Cohen and
Miller, who ran at Richmond, and Spauld-
ing and Mclaughlin, of former class
teams, are the substitutes
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-18

have been so close. and there has been
50 little difference in the playing strength
from the top almost to the bottom Of
the list, that good start Of the season
is very essential to success. Hence. all
the clubs are planning to have their teams
in shape to get into the running right
from the signal play ball"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-18
Circuit Court No. I.

Assignments for Monday February Is 1907:
No. 20 HELEN IS. Chesley. Attorneys, Tucker
Keuy0n-Cole 4 Donaldson
Nc 243 Lincoln vs.. New York Continental Jewell
Filtration Company. Attorneys. z. H Thomas and
G. J. Murphy McCammon & Hayden.
No. 80 National Soda Fountain Company vs.
Afaeck. Attorneys. 5. T. Th0mas-W. H. Acker
and r. T. Myers.
No 81 De Nesle rs PHILADELPHIA Baltimore
and Washington Railway Company. Attorneys. Cole
& Douaidson- 3icKeuuey & Flannery.
No E1 Marvel IS Mckay Attorneys Brandeu-
burg & Braudenburg-A. 5. WOrthington and A.
BirnCy.
No. 295. St0ckman IS Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road Company. Attorneys, c. W Darr-Hamiltuu
Colbert & Hamilton.
No. 20 Marshall Washington Title Insurance
Company. Attorneys. ". ". BOsman-J. J. Oar
lingtUn.
No. 800 SchavT0th Shoe Company vs. Union
Surety and Guaranty Company. Attorneys Ralston
4 Siddous-p NJ Brown.
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I'll nAa W. -
JUSTICE ANDERSON

Notice-There wiH be preliminary call Of the
even numbered eases the calendar tins morning
al 10 O'Clock beginning with No. 402 and going 10
the end Of the present trial calendar Cases ia which
counsel do net respond wIl be continued for the
term.
Assignments FOR to-day:
No. 2S2 Moore vs.. Hight. Attorneys, Leo SIN
mons and II. T. TaggaT;-A. J. Bradley
No. 295. Lehman Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road COMPANY Attorneys John Ridout-HamiltoE
Colbert X Hamilton.
No. H. Grady rs. Washington Gaslight Com
pany Attorneys. Douglass & D0uglass-R. Ross
Perry & Son and Mckinney & FlanneTy.
No. IL. Luker vs. Washington Loan and Trust
Company. Attorneys Douglass x Douglass aud Bates
Wauen-J. J. Darlington.
No. $40. ATathy rs. Barber & Ross. Attorneys
BrandenbuTg x Brandenburg-A- B. Duvan
No. So Brennan Construction Company vs..
United States Electric Lighting Company. Attor-
neys. Hamilton Colbert q Hamilton-J J. Darling
ton.
Ne 3a Hardy vs.. Ford Attorneys. Brandenbu-g
& Brandcnbmg-T Thompson & Laskey.
No $40 Hill vs. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company. Attorneys. G. H Merillat and NJ "
Richardson Hamilton, Colbert < Hamilton.
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Equity Court No. I.

CHIEF JUSTICE CLABAUGH.
Assignments i5r to-day:
No I79 Reeves rs. Low. Atto-neys Hsllan &
Hsuam-R :. Huidekoper.
Equity Court No. 2.
JUSTICE GOULD.
Assignments for to-day;
No l56 Milford ". Nash
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-18
Clean AdvertIsing-The Washine

IIean AuEertiSinE-Ihe washing
ington Herald does not exploit
fakirs Merchants who patronize
this newspaper viii find themselves
in good company. It's advertising
columns are kept clean.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-18

Maj. Foxhall A Dalngerield, manager
of James r. keene's Castleton Stud
writes that Chaplet, a two-year-old by
Ben Brush and member of Mr.. Keene's
racing stable now quartered at Sleeps
head Bay, is not a chestnut. as reported.
but is brown colt Ben Br~sh." writes
Mai. DaingeTneld. has never sired a
chestnut foal of either sex. although
quite two-thirds of the mares to which
he has been bred are of that color. All
of the get of Ben Brush are bay or brown.
A chestnut Ben Brush would be an
anomaly
Mai Daingerfield also says that the
latest advice he has received from New
York is to the effect that Pope Joan and
Running Stream. both now at Castleton.
viii be trained again this season if their
condition gives promise of their standing
the training ordeal. and that in no event
would either be bred in 1907 This con-
tradicts the report sent out from Lex
ington that Pope Joan had been perma-
nently retired and bred this season.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-18

1t was only few years ago that both
major baseball leagues seriously con-
templated curtailing spring training trips,
both in expense and length Of time to be
spent in the South and yet this year the
club owners are going to the other ex-
IRENE. Many clubs have planned to go
South much earlier than usual. and two
clubs. the Chicago White Stockings" and
the New York Giants" are to take ex-
tended trips. Comiskey's men go to the City
OF Mexico. while McGraw's players train
IN Los Angeles 1t is not difficult to un-
derstand this change Of base especially
By American League clubs. The races in
this league the past two OF three years
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-18
JAKE STAHL TO GO
Ex-M Manager Will Probably
Be Traded Next Week.
SEVERAL OFFERS RECEIVED

President NOyes, Secretary Minor,
and Manager CantiIIOn VIII Deli
niteIy Decide at Meeting in New
York Next MOnday--BOstOn, CIeve-
land, and 81. Louis want Player.
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There are ten yearlings in loves string
four colts. two geIdings and four allies
Collectively they are a promising lot, and
Lowe has every right to expect a fair
share Of success the coming season. A
majority of them were satisfactorily tried
last fan. and there is speed a-pTenty
among them. The best are very we'll en-
gagged, and the stable will make an effort
to win some Of the big prizes of the turf
All have been named and the names are
in the main a big Improvement OTer the
nomenclature Of this stable in the past
Contact is the name given good
looking colt by Bathamptcn out of Touch
He is youngsteT OF good size, strong. V
built all around, and put Up on the best
of lines. He looks like being fast, and
gave ample evidence of this las: fall
Engagements have been made for him in
the National Stallion. HANGER. Spring
ana Atlantic stakes
Mazagan IS represented by a classy
looking colt ont OF Lullaby. He has size
and length 10 recommend him. and there
Is little fault to be found in his conforna-
ton
One Of the stars Of the collection IL
Sparkles, a bay colt by Star Ruby. the
sire of Africarder. and out of Prtm n
The yOungster is therefore half-brother
to that stout campaigner Proper Mr.
Hayman paid $500 for him at the Rancho
del PasO sale last June. He resembles
Proper very much. has good Size and
length and IS put up like race horse He
should be more than useful Among his
eng gements are the National Stallion.
Double Event Spring. Manhanset and
Nontauk stakes.
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Ascot Park.

FIRST RACE-Fuurity course.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03
Cures WOman's Weaknesses.

We refer 20 that boon 70 weak, nervous,
suffering women known as DR.. Pierce's
Fsvorite Prescription.
Dr. John Fyfe one Of the Editorial STAFF
OF THE ECIECTIC MEDICAL REVIEW says
OF Unicorn root lHeiontds Dtotod) which
IS one Of the chief ingred ents Of the vFa-
vorite Prescription
"A remedy which invariably acts as a utter
fuo invigorator makes for normal ac-
tlvity OF tho entire reproductive system"
he continues ~in HclOnla- we have nedica-
mont which more fully answers the above
purposes than any other drag tcith ;chtch Ora
acquainted Iu the treatment OF diseases pc
culias 20 women * IS seldom that case Is
seen which does not present some indication
Tor this remedial agent" DR. Eye further
saws. "The following are among the leading
indications for Helonias Unicorn root Pain
or aching IN tho beck. With sleucorrhos
atomic (weak) condition. OF the reproductive
org3ns Of Somcn. mentA depression ana II
the reprod 3-tive organs OF women; constant
sensation y heat On the region Of the Kid
neys. menbrrhagi3 flooding due TO weak
encd conGitiun Otthe reproductive systems
pesTlIod8. 1ISilltt'S from or accompanying an
and kEPmic Chin blood habit; dragging
senskEons 10 the extreme lower part of the
aldtluen.r
II more or less Of the above SYMPTOMS
al FF9S9T7J. no InIlILI MQDlan- cl1--lQ
B6tfer Than t4ke IT. Plerce'S EaYQrite
PTeSCfT TT71U, one " INC reading ingTedI-
ents az WTIC6 IS Unicorn root, or HelOnias,
and the medical properties OF which it
most faithfully represents.
OF Golden Seal root, another prominent
Ingredient OF FavOrite Prescription. g."
Prof Finley Ellingw0od. NJ. d.. OF BEN
nett Medical College, Chicago, says:
T. Is au Important remedy I'm disorders Of
tle womb. In all catarrhal conditions
lrt eeneral enfeeoleucnt 10 l. useful
rrot. John NJ. Scudcer. Vi. d., late Of
Cincinnati. says Of Golden Seal root
relation ifs general effects on the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03
Town MARS HAL
shoots PRI5ONE 4
Church. When Under Arrest,
Gave Bluecoat Some Sass and
Was Promptly Killed.


ASlIENIII.E. y. Co. january Word
has been received here of q killing in
Moulczuma. Mitchell county. when Bob
Romineer the town marshal shot Sob
Church. d resident Of that place
The shooting occurred on the public
square. ftuu.nter had arrested church
for some trifing offcnsc. and when
tuc latter "sassed' him. Rominger. II
g. caia Immediately drew his revoi-
v.r and shot Church through the heart.
killing him instantly. Romineer was
placed Under arrest by Deputy SheriH
g.. iowav. Wlo. fearing chat Nominser
would Doe taken from him 10y the indig-
uant citizens. and 'ynchcd. az once started
with his prisoner for Bakcrsville. dis
lance Of twcntv-eicht miles across the
mountains While on route Rominger
made his escape. and has not as yet been
rccapturod. although energctcaliy
searched for by several posses.
The kill.ug OF church was tno third
killing on the public square az Montezu-
ma
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03
Judge Conner Sells Home.


WILSON. y. O.. january 2-J1dra IT,
O. Common to-day so1 his f0e homo
near Wilson tn j. s. Farmer. Esu.. and
viii move his family 10 town. Mr. Fer-
NOR paid $1,000 for tho property and VIII
take possession in 20 few days AIR. j. D..
Farrior has purchased an. Farmers place
in town. paying therefor 5000 We lcarn
ho will move the present silence and
build on the lot on elegant nome.
1no cotton receipts on the Wilson mar
kot this season To January 1st amounted
TO 1890 bales against 95o for the Same
period last year. The sales on the Viii
son tobacco market This season To- date.
amount TO- 12.9>.396 pounds. which les O.
slight falling off from sales for the cor
responding period last year
MIR j. y. Williams. who was violent "
thrown from his buggy last night on
account OF runaway horsr dashiug
into his turnout. was not so badly injured
ass at first supposed. lie was badly bruls-
Cd. but will be able to be ont soon.
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S'ste' and has been Blackburn's leading
counsel In al his litigation heretofore.
GIST OF THE CHARGES.
Statement That Caused Governor
Glenn to Threaten Suit.


RALEIGH. n. g., January Clover
nor Glenn had a long distance telephone
conversation with Solicitor A. /. Brooks
Of tho iuilford Superior Court this morn
ing with reference TO the prosecution tho
Governor has resolved TO institute
against Congressman Spencer blackburn
for the charge he made IN his contest OF
the election Of r. y. Hacl<ett over him
70 the SiXueth Congress. The Governor
told solicitor Brooks that he wants "a
bill drawn and sent to the Guilford grand
jury ~ tho next session Of the court
He told me solicitor that n he Ghe Gov
ornor) is guilty of the charges made by
Blackburn he should no impeachcd. and
II tho charges We're false. then Black
burn should no in iail. or at least re-
oeivo tho punishment the law provides
for malicious ISLANDERS. The Governor
told the solicitor that he would come up
TO Greensboro within tho next few days
TO go over the situation with him.
The giSt OF the charges 10y Blackburn
which bring about the prosecution on the
part of the Governor Is the following
extract from Blackburns letter given %
tho press notifying Hackett OF the con-
test for tho seat In Congress:
Again, I claim, and shall prove that
prior TO the election. an unlawful and
corrupt aEreement was made and entered
INTO nv and between yourself. Governor
Glenn. OF North Carolina. and the Amori-
can Book Company. hy which II was
agreed chat Governor Glenn was 20 rec
ommend to tho state board the adop-
ton for the schools 90 North Carolina
The books OF the American Book Com
pany. ln return for which service YOU
were 10 use all your influence. particularly
in the Eighth District. for the election oC
Governor Glenn 20 the United States Sem
ate ] claim and shall prove that in con-
formity with the terms OF that agreement
Governor Glenn did recommend to the
stat" board and force the adoption OF The
Srnoolbooks Of the American Book Com
panN, and this inspife Of the fact that
"a large majority Of The teachers OF North
Carolina had repeatedly protested AGAINST
the use OF the books OF this company.
That in carrying out tho terms nf mia
corrupt aSreement Governor Gls.n was
20. and did, throw tho weight OF his infr-
ence in favor OF Your 1Hackott'sl candle
dacy for Congress. and the Arnori.ar
BOOK Company did contribute large sums
OF money as corruption flnd % brlh4
voters OF the Eighth Congressional Dis
trict."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03
ENGLAND WILL SEND
HER SIX BEST WARSHlPS

LONDON. January The admiralty <
decision to send the first cruiser division
60 Hampton Roads for the opening Of
tl. jamestown Exposition viii give Great
Britain am exceptionally strong naval
presentation. as thc division is made
NO OF six OF tho best types of armOrcd
cruisers. including the Good Hope. An
trim. Argyle DcVonshire. Hampshire ami
Roxhurcl. Later the division will visit
other American ports. and VIII exchange
amenities i'm American waters with fleets
of other nations.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03

SPENCER. ". g.. January Mrs. Eliz-
aneth Eaglc. % widow. residing alone near
Spencer was found dead i'm her room
early tnis morning. Death is supposed TO
havo resulted from heart failure. though
there is rumor Of foul play. which
lacks confirmation. Mrs Eagle was fifty
years old and leaves one daughter.