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The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
CRUSOE THE SECOND.
BY CONSTANCE DARCY MACKAY.

tion, Don't you know there's always food
on desert island, Sea gulTs eggs and
things Ike that Come along and let's
explore"
There, ] told you" she exclaimed, as
their wanderiugs brought them to a lit
tie spring Isn't that pretty the way it
bubbles up between the moss and ferns.
And / do believe there's been a picnic
here. Look at that bit OF orange peel"
Yes. and see this cried Peyton,
emerging from a thicket with brown
paper parcel in his hand
Something the picHiCkeTs forgot cried
Miss Ainsley, ecstaucally. open 1t,
quick
Peyton caught the FIRE Of her enthu-
siasm. Tea and sugar and a loaf OF
bread he laughed
Bread exclaimed Miss Ainsley: do
you think that it's stale2' She pulled a bit
from the heel Of the loaf and nibbled IT
furtively. NO! It's fresh. There must
have been a picnic here this morning.
Well have d feast-a regular feast"
Time went swiftly in preparing il. Pey-
ton found some blackberTies, and Miss
Ainsley made plates OF leaves. They built
a fire Of driftwood on the beach. and over
a pile Of stones the coneepot sang pleas
antly. II was sunset when they seated
ate what Viola Ainsley called the fruits
OF their toll
This tea is the best I ever tasted. "
Pcyton declared
You didn't know I was such good
cook. did you?' Miss Ainsley inquired as
she sat opposite him poking at the Ere
Her sleeves We're rolled 10 the elbow IN
hOuscwifeIy fashion. She had taken of
her white hat and her hair broke in little
curls about her forehead She had fas-
tened a string Of shells around her neck,
and bunch Of doom flowers in her belt.
They will be coming for Us soon. said
PcyJOu. and then our day will be over"
"Yes. said Miss Ainsley. with some
thing strangely Ike a sigh.
Behind them the woods OF the little
island were deepening in the shadow; the
waves broke softly on the beach; the rosy
flames Of the FIRE shone brightly out into
the gathering dusk
Listen she added In the distance
could be heard the faint steady putting
OF a steam launch. They've seen the
firer' she exclaimed shielding her eyes
with her hand
There's McNuggett.' cried Peyton.
almost savagely, and / suppose you're
glad" He wSs kneeling on the sand pick
ing up the tin cups
Miss Ainsley smiled. "Oh. Robinson
Crusoe," she said softly How very
blind you are"
Peyton dropped the cups and stared at
her. You mean" he breathed
II mean that-this afternoon when I
thought that perhaps we've wouldn't
reach the shore-it didn't seem as II the
other things mattered at ali. I knew then
what really counted most. I knew that
wealth was nothing and that only want
ed you-yOu-you. The last words were
almost inaudible and Peyton had to lean
very near TO catch them. Then the voice
Of the millionaire McNugget reached them
/ through the megaphone.
Coming cried Miss Ainsley, in an
swer; hurry up Crusoei Why on earth
are you carrying that old coffeepot under
your aTm?''
! It's a trophy" said Peyton. "of a ship
wreck that has made me the happiest man
| on earth
Copyright, 1907. BY T. C. ParceIlsl
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
DELTA CHS COMING HERE.
Annual Convention VIII Be Held in
Washington Next April

The national governing board of the
Delta Chi Fraternity yesterday decided TO
accept the invitation of the Georgetown
Chapter to hold the annual convention
Of the fraternity in Washington April I,
,, and ,
The decision of the board 10 come here
as guests Of Georgetown is considered
quite a compliment TO the local chapter.
as il IS one of the youngest in the fra
teTnity and has not yet celebrated its
fifth anniversary. Delta Chi is the only
national fraternity of its sort al George
town, and is at the same time one of the
most exclusive organizations in the uni
versity, initiating each year less than ten
members from 800 available candidates.
The house at 3233 y street is the largest
chapter house maintained by a Greek let
ter fraternity in Washington. Vice Pres
ident Fairbanks. Secretary Cortelyou, the
Cuban Minister. and District Attorney
Baker are among the prominent Delta
CHS in this city.
While the six business meetings will be
the most important feature of the con-
VentiOn. the Georgetown undergraduate
and alumni members are arranging for a
series of entertainments for the delegates
who viii be sent by the chapters i'm the
different sections of the country. On the
opening day part of the afternoon will
be devoted TO an automobile trip around
the city, and i'm the evening there will be
a smoker at the chapter house in George
town. On Tuesday "a trip to Mount Yer
non, where tree viii be planted. will be
followed by a reception by President
Roosevelt at the White House, and in the
evening there viii be smoker given by
the alumni al the University Club The
greater part OF the final day Of the con-
vention will be devoted TO business ses-
sions, but in the evening there Will be a
hnal banquet TO the delegates at the Ra-
leigh Hotel
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
AUTOMOBILIST BRINGS SUIT
Challenges Authority of Constable
Mode Of Procedure.
MahIon ~. Winter Makes Test Case
of Arrest by Glen Echo
OmCiaIS.

Mshlon u. Winter, local manufacturer,
has brought suit in the United States
Court at Baltimore 10 determine whether
the Conduit road and Glen Echo officials
have authority 20 stop the speeding of au-
tomObiles an the manner in which he all
leges they do. Winter was among those
who were arrested by a Glen Echo official
early IN the fail
Together with others, indignant at the
numerous arrests, he first appeared ilfore
Mayor Garrett, of Glen Echo. in an en-
dcdVoT 10 ascertain the right Of the county
deputies 10 collect fees and 10 arrest auto
lists. According to Winter. no satisfaction
was obtained AZ the Glen Echo trial. and
urged by his friends. he took the case TO
the United States Court at Baltimore. II
the outcome is favorable to the autoist. a
number OF Washingtonians vino have
been arrested By the Glen Echo consta-
BILE, will take similar action.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
RARE STAMPS STOLEN
Taken from the Museum at
the POst-Ofiice.
POLICE ACCUSE LETCHMERE
Arrested Young Man on Tuesday 10
Answer Charge of Having Robbed
the Cabinets in the National Museum
of Coins, Gold Dust, and Diamond
Cryxtals-Maintains Innocence.

As the result Of further investigation
Edwin Letchmere who was arrested
Tuesday on the charge Of the larceny of
a number of exhibits from the National
Museum. will also have to answer the
charge Of the larceny of a number Of
rare stamps from the museum Of the
post-oflice.
Word was received at detective head
quarters yesterday from Inspector Smith
that about 200 foreign stamps had been
stolen within the last few days from the
museum at the post-office Among them
was one from British Central Africa. hav-
ing a face value Of $56, but owing to
its rarity was worth over 800. The en-
tire list was valued at $5sl- As the con-
ditions Of the case were similar 10 that
OF the National Museum robbery. Capt
Boardman took for granted that Letch-
mere was also responsible for the theft,
and in a short time. he claims. he found
ne was right in his supposition.
still Maintains Innocence.
Letchmere still maintains his innocence.
and claims that he is a mining expert and
worked for Thomas r. Walsh and other
prominent mining promoters.
I have Travelled all over this country.
as well as in the English colonies" he
said. and have had much experience in
mining work. 1 came 10 this city last
Wednesday in order 10 attend 10 some
mining affairs. ] had been in New York
for some time previous, but do not call
that my home. Ny home is In Pasadena.
Cal 7 have examined mines in SouCI
Africa. Australia and I'm the Western
States. For some time / was employed by
the Venture Syndicate. Of London. and
have examined many Of their properties.
At the tine they purchased the Tndepend-
ence mine in Colorado ] was employed by
Paul Richard and j. II. Raymond. the
experts who examined the mine previous
to its purchase. ] have worked for J. r
Schroeder in his mines in Mexico II I
had not gotten into this place here. by
this tine I would have been in PhiladeI-
phia, and in a few days would have sailed
for England, where l have employment
waiting for me in London"
Believe Police Know Him.
Capt. Boardman has not as yet heard
from the communications sent to the po-
lice chiefs in the various cities. but IS
confident that within a few DAYS he will
hear that this man Is known IN police
circles.
When the case is brought before the
court to-day Attorney Earle Ambrose. will
defend the man. The police are now try
ing 10 find II Letchmere had an accom-
plice n the robberies, but so far have not
located any
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
Mrs. George Eustis Is Dead.

Paris Jan. 9.-Nrs. George Eustis. sis
ter-in-law Of the late James B. Eustis.
who was American Ambassador to
France, is dead. Mrs. Eustis was the
widow Of George Eustis, jr, who was
Representative from Louisiana to the
Thirty-fourth and Thirty-nfth Congresses
and became secretary of the Confederate
legation at Paris. remained in that city
after the close of the war, and was COM
missioned by Minister Washburne to ne
gotiate "A postal treaty with the French
government Mr.. Eustis died at Cannes.
France, IN 1872.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
Miss Jennie Dean to Lecture.

Miss Jennie Dean, founder Of the Man
nassas Industrial School for Colored
Youths. at Manassas. Va. will relate her
personal experiences in connection with
the school. at a meeting 10 be held I'm
der the auspices of the Washington Man
assas Industrial School Association. at
Gardner Hubbard Memorial Hall at ID
a. m. to-day Among those expected 10
deliver addresses are: George Mayr and
Representative William II. Caiderhead,
of Kansas.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
0BEYS DEAD HUSBAND; WEDS.
Mrs. Allen BECOMES Bride of Mr.
Aliens Best Friend.

Boston, Jan. 9.-To carry out the
death wishes of her late husband, Mrs.
Grace Allen has married Charles E
Thompson, well-knOwn Boston physi-
clan. DR.. Thompson was the dead
mans most intimate friend.
When dying, Allen called his friend
and wife to his bedside, joined their
hands and besOught them to care for
each other After waiting q few
months, they have carried out his re-
quest.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
MARLBOROUGHSP
Deed of Final Separation Is
Signed Up.
DUCHESS KEEPS HER DOwRY
Also Retains Sunderland House in
London-Wiu Have the Custody of
Her Two Sons-Break Caps the
Climax of One of the First Great
international Marriages.

London, Jan s.-The deed of separation
between the Duke ana Duchess Of MARI
borough was signed yesterday II is un-
derstood that it follows the conditions
originally announced.
These were that the duchess was to
keep Sunderland House, London. and her
own dowry, and 10 have the custody Of
her TWO sons.
New York. Jan. 9.-Consuelo Vanderbilt,
daughter of W. K. Vanderbilt was mar
ried to the Duke of Marlborough in st.
Thomas Church, I'm this city. on Novem-
Der 6, 1885. The wedding was described by
some persons at the time as "the greatest
social event of the century" The dowry
given to the young duchess by her father
was $5,OO0,OO0, and it was expected and
taken for granted that great part OF
the Vanderbilt estate would go TO her on
her fathers death
At the time of her marriage Miss Van
derbilt was seventeen years old and the
duke twenty-four years old. She was
considered one of the handsomest girls in
New York society. The duke personally
did not make great sensation. He was
not distinguished in appearance. and Of q
rather retiring and uncongenial DISPOSE
ton. He is d graduate of Trinity College,
Cambridge, and the ninth duke of his
line.
Heir Born in 1897.
On September IS, 1887, the dukes heir
was born at Spencer House, in London.
queen Victoria sent congratulations 70
the young pair. and King Edward, then
the Prince Of Wales, consented TO become
the boys godfather at the christening on
October Il following. The boy succeeded
TO the title OF Marquis OF Blandford
When his father dies he will also succeed
to the titles of Duke OF Marlborough,
Earl of Marlborough. Earl of Sunderland.
Baron Spencer Of WOrmWeightOn. Baron
Churchill of Sandridge, Prince of Men
delheim i'm Swsbia, and Prince of the
Holy Roman Empire On October i, 1855
a second son was born, who is called
Lord Ivor Spencer Churchill
The duke and duchess in time began tC
quarrel over money matters, il WAS re-
ported. II was further rumored that the
dowry had been used up in an eXtrava-
giant manner. and that there had beer
constant demands on the part of the
duke for funds.
Break over Photographs.
Then there came the well-known differ
encc between the two over the sale Of
some of the duchess photographs, which
the duke had ordered the photographer
not TO spread broadcast.
The final estrangement between the
duke and duchess came in the latter part
of last year There were d good many
rumOTs I'm connection with il. and one
day It was said that the pair would be
reconciIed only 10 declare the next day
that such a thing was impossible
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
D. 4. II. Transact Routine Business.

The Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton transacted routine business yester-
day at their headquarters in the Loan
and Trust Building. Mrs. Donald Me-
Lean. president general of the society,
presided There will be a session OF the
Continental Hall committee to-day 10 con
slider the arrangements for the compile
ton of the hall Mrs Mclean is stopping
at the New Willard, and will remain
there for about week
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
Pioneer Lake Navigator Dead

Grand Rapids Mich. Jan 9-Dis-
patches from St Joseph announce the
death there to-day of John II. Graham
one Of the pioneer steamboat naviga-
tors of Lake Michigan, and one of the
founders Of the Graham * Morton Line
which operates lines between Chicago
ST Joseph Benton Harb0T, Holland
and Milwaukee.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
PREFERS DEATH.
Husband of FOurteen-year-OId Bride
shoots Relatives and Self.

New York, Jan. 9.-Aroused to anger
by jealousy and threat TO separate
him from his fourteen -year-old bride
ot month, William Igoe this after
noon shot the young woman. her
brother, and himself al the home Of his
parents-in-law, 456 West Fcrty-fifth
street
and will probably recover. Her
brother. William Waymeyer, was shot
in the arm and not seriously hurt but
Igoe is expected 10 die
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
Classical Club to Hear Lecture.

DIT. Arthur S. Cooley viii deliver an
illustrated lecture on sicily; Its Greek
and Roman Ruins before the friends
and members Of the Classical Club Of the
George Washington University at Sis
o'clock tomorrow night. The lecture will
be given in University Hall.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10

At the National on Monday evening
John Drew Will make his first bow 20 "a
Washington audience in what is de-
clared TO be Arthur Wing Pineros mas
ter work His House in Order Mr.
Drew's great success is due, it is said,
TO the fact that he not only has one Of
the strongest plays that has been written
in "a decade. but that the role in which
he appears offers him the finest scop@
for good acting of any that he has had
during his career. II IS declared that he
plays the part Of Hilary lesson magnir-
Gently. and from beginning 10 end has
the admira ton and enthusiastic support
of his audience Hilary seems 10 be a
hero after the fair sex's own heart. He
takes sides with rebelliOus wife, aid
ing her I'm "a conflict with her husband s
relatives. and helping her 10 set them
aside and re-establish herself as the mis-
tress Of her own home. Margaret IL
rngton, who plays the part Of The rebel
Hous wife. wins her share OF the hon0rs
bv giving a fine and spirited impersOna-
ton of the heroine.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
QUEEN MARIE, SO. DIES.
Was Widow of Former King of
Hanover in prusS5a

Gmunden. Austria. Jan. 9.-Marie. Queen
of Hanover, who was taken III suddenly
last Saturday night. and underwent an
operation on Sunday. died to-day at 8
o'clock The queen was the widow
OF King George Y of Hanover
whose kingdom was absorbed by Prus-
sia after the Prussian-Austrian war of
lS66, In which King George took the side
Of Austria. She was born April IA. 1878.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
Corporal Weld to Ger Medal.

Manila. Jan. 9.-CorpOral Seth L.
Weld, of Company L, Eighth Infantry.
has been recommended by Mai. Gen.
Wood for a medal of honor and a com
mission in the Philippines for con
spicuous gallantry in an engagement
with the PUlajanes of the Island Of
Leyte on May 12, 1906
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
Not Brxce,s Successor.

London. Jan. 9.-The statement that
Right Hon Lewis HarcOurt is TO succeed
James Bryce as secretary for ireland is
contradicted this afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10

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per month. daily and sunday
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10
BUREAU Of TRANSLATIONS
keeping. TpewTitIng. c

Cadets" are the following meritOTiOus
specialties. George and Lila Brennan, in
a novel singing and dancing conception,
Doyle and Howard, travesty artists, and
the Misses Willard and Hughes, in an odd
sister act composition. entitled From
the BOWeTy To Broadway
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10

Burton Holmes viii continue his three
courses Of Travelogues at the Columbia
Theater this coming Sunday evening
and Monday afternoon. with The Nile
as the topic. and on next Tuesday after
noon with Port Arthur" as his subject
The hours OF the evening lectures are
$50. and the matinees 40.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10

Marie Cahll In her new musical play,
Marrying Mary" has done big business
IN New York, Philadelphia. and Boston,
and no doubt she viii repeat the expert
enge here. when she comes 10 the Colum-
bia next week Marrying Mary was
written by Edwin Milton Boyle, and the
music is by Silvio Helm. the brilliant
Young composer of Molly Moonshiue-
The lyrics are the writing Of Benjamin
Hapgood Burt. Marie Cahiil is without a
parallel in her line of comedy. and she
has with her such excellent players as
William Courtleigh and Eugene Cowies.
Then there is the much written about
'Iong-skirted" chorus, who really can
sing. it is positively asserted.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-10

William COuTtielgh ana Eugene toNieS-
Then there is the much written about
''Iong-skirtcd" chorus, who really can
sing. it is positively asserted
At Chase's Theater next week the at
fractions viii comprise Mr.. and Mrs.
Gardner Crane. Miss Tobey Claude, Mas
ter Willie Eckstein. F. Y. Seymour. and
Emma Hul, "Petro the Great" Chalk
Saunders. Bandy and Wilson. and the
motion pictures of "The Adventures of a
Detective" The Cranes are pre-eminent
features in the dramatic department OF
vaudeville They have been Identified
with only the most legitimate offerings.
and their success has been very flaJteT-
ing. This year they have a One-act com
edy entitled "Everybodys Up. which
has gone with much eClat Miss Claude
is the diminutive English cOmedienue
who first captured America as the siavey
I'm The Chinese Honeymoon and more
recently was co-star Of "Fantana.
Master Eckstein is better known as The
Boy PaderewsH," and he already has at
tanned distinction as piano virtuoso.
The Mix and the Mixer is the name OF
the laughable act that will be offered by
Mr.. Seymour and Miss Hill
Metz in the Alps" the romantic com
edy drama Of Switzerland, in which Al.
Fl. Wilson will appear at the Majestic
Theater next week. while interesting to
all classes of theatergoers, appeals with
exceptional force to those who claim the
Fatherland as the place of their nativity.
Metz in the Alps" is "a tribute to the
worth and dignity of German character.
The play tells a romantic story. enlivened
bv bright comedy. Mr.. Wilson is heard
i'm several choice selections of ballads,
descriptive yodels, and character songs.
Stage settings Of a most lavish nature. as
well as other embellishments, both me-
chanical and electrical, are promised. Mr..
Wilson's supporting company are old IA
vorites with theatergoers.
"The Cowboy Girl" which will come
to the Academy next week, IS melo-
dramatic in story and action. with pleas
ing music and much comedy The key
note Of the piece IS diversion, and 70 this
end Kiroy & Britton promise the catch
lest music, the brightest dialogue. and the
handsomest girls to appear in the musical
ensembles. The production is said. 70 re
superbly staged and costumed.
The New LyCcum announces for next
weeks attraction what is cIassed as the
most alluring musical Offering presented
at the house in many day The High
School Girls" headed by the original
Kennedy and Evans, and the famous
Red Raven Cadets" is the offering. Two
sparkling musical burlettas are separated
by an olio of vaudeville talent equal 10
anv ever. presented in theaters devoted to
burlesque and entertainment. In addi-
tion TO Kennedy and Evans and the mill
| tary spectacle offered by the Red Raven
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-01-25

do transfer business. They have
good teams, vehicles and polite drivers
Ring phone 81 if you need them.
"They like the taste as well as
maple sugar" is what one mother
wrote Of Kennedy's Laxative
(containing) Honey and Tar.
This modern cough syrup is alb
soluteiy free from any opiate or
narcotic, and does not stupefy or
conetipate. Conforms to the
National Pure Food and Drug
Law. Sold bg Smith s Grishaui
Drug Go.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-01-25
POLICE JURY
PROCEEDINGS.
Last Minutes Of the Contin-
ued First Quarterly
Session.
WINFIELD, La,
Ian. IL. 1907.

WINFIELD, La,
Jan. IL, 1907.
The Police Jury of the parish
of Winn met pursuant to ad
journment. Roll call showed all
members present. except ward s.
The minutes of the previous
session were read and corrected,
and on motion adopted.
By Mr.. Willis: That the sum
of $3.50 be allowed B. Q. May
for nails on bridge on road No. 8.
Carried.
The following ordinance was
offered by Mr.. Williams: Be it
resolved by the Police Jury of
the parish of Winn, in regular
session assembled:
That an election be held
throughout the parish of Winn
on the 9Th day of March, 1907,
for the purpose of taking the
sense of the property tax payers
of said parish as to whether or
not special tax of three (3)
mills on the dollar of all taxable
property in said parish, be levied
for a period of five years for the
purpose of raising funds to be
devoted to the working of the
public roads of said parish by
contract.
A motion was made by Mr..
Smith: That we defer the mat
ter until April.
After considerable discussion
the yea and nay vote was taken,
which resulted as follows: Ward
l, nay; ward Q, nay; ward 8. yea;
ward 4, nay; ward 5, yea; ward 6,
nay; ward z, yea; ward 8, nay;
ward 10, yea. The amendment
was lost and the original motion
was in order.
Then the yea and nay vote was
taken on the original motion,
which resulted as follows: Ward
l, yea; ward 2, yea; ward 8, nay;
ward 4, yea; ward 5, nay; ward s,
yea; ward Z, yea; ward 9, yea;
ward 10, nay. The original mo-
ton was carried.
By Mr.. Porter: That the Police
Jury appropriate the sum of 5000
to S. L. Morris for the purpose
of advertising the parish in
magazine form, The motion was
lost.
We, your committee to inspect
the dump at Gorham's crossing.
beg leave to report: That we find
the dump in very bad condition,
and we recommend that the Jail
hands be worked on same, and
We further recommend that the
committee experimenting the
WORKING ar the iaiI hands he
authorized to employ q team and
wagons to do the present neces-
sary work.
Respectfully submitted.
D. H. SHUMATE,
J. T. PORTER,
T. G. Willis.
The report of the committee
was received and adopted and the
committee discharged.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-01-25
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