The Washington times., 1909-06-06

in Portland. went to Bradford Court.
the exclusive apartment house at y
will stay with the deserted bride until
she returns to her old home at Pc~t-
land
Almost Frustrated
Mrs. Tarbox is on the verge Of pros
tration but is not embittered toward her
husband in any way, trying TO explain
his act by claiming that he was mental
ly unbalanced at the time he ran away.
Shortly after arriving at the house,
Mr.. Allen refused to even admit that
Mrs TaTboX was in the house and
would not discuss the affair at all.
Have you heard from Mr.. TarbOX IN
any way?" he was asked.
i Will not discuss any part of the
unfortunate AFFAIR. and l consider II
nobody's business whether we have
heard from him or not he answered
Mrs. TarbOX was attired this morning
IN black brOadclOth suit with White
penciled stripe. Her hat was stylish,
and two long plunes of blue and yellow
hanging over the left side gave de-
cidedly chic effect. She wore black
gloves and carried a small gold chain
bag which she handled nerNousiy as she
talked. The type of beauty she eXem-
plined is rare one, having light fluffy
hair. very white skin and large appeal
ing eyes; She was very pale, and the
tears Welled to her eyes constantly
Theodore =. Rollins. OF Wellesley.
youth not yet twenty years of age, to
whom the letters of confession left on
the table in the Columbus avenue apart
ments were addressed by TaTboX and
the beautiful stenographer who eloped
with him, was well acquainted with
both, having attended school with Tar
box, and having been introduced to Miss
DeVine by him. lie had access to the
house where TarbOX and his affinity
were in the habit of meeting. and felt
right along that such a crisis was ap-
preaching.
Asked Forgiveness.
''They left a note asking me 10 for
give them. he said when questioned.
and / certainly know that they loved
each other, but / did not imagine that
they would take such rash step. Why
they asked me to forgive them I can
not understand"
WAS It not because you We're very
much in love with her yourself2" asked
the Munsey News Service representa-
tive.
Il have nothing to say on that sub
jet at all, answered the young man.
terminating the interview instantly.
Shortly before he went away TarbOx
gave a full power Of attorney 10 his
friend, j. Bernard Boland a law student
IN James L. MageniS office. authoriz-
ing the firm 10 act fully for him in any
ana all matters, including the power u
engage counsel.
When seen this morning Boland adj
mittsd that he represented Tarbox with
ali powers, but declined 20 state when
the power was dated or fcr what pur-
pose 1t was siven. lie said that he had
not neard from TarDOX since he left
Boston and had no knowledge where he
had gone and what his plans were.
he had supposed. he said. when ne
heard from TarbOX that the turning
over OF the power of attorney To him
was because OF the proposed trip with
hls VIE through Canada and the story
OF tne elopenent with the stenographer
came as surprise To him.
Notes Left Behind.
The note left by Tarbox for young
Rollins was written hurriedIy. and
showed by the blots the mental disturb
anee ne was suffering. The fun text Of
the letter is as follows:
Dear Ied-Try to forgive US for what
we nave done, as ] am sure no other
person on earth viii, and il does seem
good 10 think that at least one viii
Ted II Mae goes with me we will be
married. even If il is not lawful in the
eyes OF the world L viii be good TO her. /
TED. and love her 10 pieces all my life
ln fact. am sure II Is the only way N
" hlch can be happy on this earth.
~ VIII nearly break nay mothers
heart am sure but even if 1 knew il
tor fact 1 cOuld-Het help 1t.
TED, some Gay soon I nope I viii /
send Tor you. II you can come, and if /
yen cannot try always TO love us Just
a little bit.
Good-oy, dear boy. Try to help your
mother an YOU can
Nobody but you knows Mae is with /
ne NARD." /
She Pleads Her Cause.
The girl wrote a note at the same time
reading:
NY Dear Teddy: I know that you