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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-24
STATION AGENT DIES IN FIRE.

Easton. Md, March 2s-Murder. rob-
berry. and incendiarism are suspected in
the IRE which destroyed, on Tuesday
night, the Tockahoe station, on the Mary
land and Virginia Railroad The sta
ton agent. Frederick Wright, aged
twenty-ons years. persisted In the flames.
The real cause Of the fire could not
be ascertained. but there are reasons
to suspect that Wright was murdered
and the station till robbed Of a consider
able sum OF money. collected by him
on Monday. for number Of fertilizers
delivered.
There was a large quantity OF unde-
livered freight in the station, all OF
which was destroyed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-24
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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-24

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Spencer, n. c.. March 2s.-James Mar
tin, aged thirty-hve years, a brother OF
Mrs. A. J. Broad, of Spencer. was shot
TO death in Jakeville. Ala, yesterday by
a coal miner. who II is said had robbed
him of HIS money and with whom he
had a fight. The miner is said TO have
lost in the fight and whipped out a re-
volver shooting the North Carolinian &c
death
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-24
NEW FORM OF SELF-DEFENSE.
Father Acquitted fore Death of His
SONS AssaiEanf.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Bristol, Tenn. March 2-Lem II.
Smith, the aged veteran, who, two weeks
ago, shot and instantly killed Columbus
Stout, was tonight acquitted by the jury,
after a sensational trial
Self-defense in a new aspect was in
voked in this case and succeeded. Smiths
son had attacked Stout. The latter
knocked him down, and was about to
strike him again. AT this. moment the
elder Smith appeared on the scene. and,
seeing Stout with an iron rod raised to
strike his son. fired the shot that killed
him.
The court held that as a general propo-
sition, man cannot plead seIf-defense
in justification Of an act which the one
he is defending could not have commit
ted. but that he can act as the facts ap-
pear to him
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-24
GEN. BELL SCHEDULED
TO LEAVE FOR TRIP
ABROAD APRIL l

Gen. Bell is about rounding out his
service as Chief or Staff of the army and
is under orders to be relieved. by reason
OF the expiration of his four years de-
tail. by Maj Gen. Leonard Wood, on
April l.
On being relieved here. Gen. Bell win
take advantage of six months leave of
absence TO travel in Europe. prior to re-
porting at Manila. Philippine Islands, for
duty as commanding general OF the
Philippine division
His arrangements have already been
completed to vacate his present quarters
and quartermaSter employees are engaged
in packing Up his household effects in
anticipation OF their shipment TO Manila.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-24
FORMER STUDENT LECTURES,
Mark Lansburg Addresses Teehni-
cal High SchOeI ClnSses.

cal High SchOoI Glasses.
''The University OF Pennsylvania" was
the subject of an illustrated lecture az
the Mckinley High School yesterday
afternoon by Mark Lsnsburg, former
graduate OF the high school and now at
tending the School of Architecture at
Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Lansburg. who is In Washington
for Easter, gave a graphic description OF
the university, Illustrating his lecture
with views showing the various phases
of life there, the buildings and surround
ings.
The various courses were explained to
high school students who are thinking OF
taking up a broader education. showing
Just what was expected OF each student
who hoped to graduate
Mr.. Lansburg IS prominent at the uni
versity. being member of the musical
club and member of several debating
societies.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-24
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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-24
Child Burned to Death.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Salisbury. n. c., March "A nine
year-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jonas
Ishenour. Of Rockwell Stanley County,
was burned to death here While standing
before an open fire her dress ignited. and
before assistance could be rendered. fatal
burns had been sustained and she lived
only a short while.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-24
sentenced for Suit Case Game.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Covington. Va. March 23.-R. c. Stein
metz. charged with stealing a suit case
belonging to H. NJ. Badders. of York,
Pa. was brought here this morning from
Petersburg. Va, by Chesapeake and
Ohio Special Agent A. NJ. Richardson,
was tried before Justice Gushing. and, he
pleading guilty to the charge. was SEN
fenced to six months In the county Jail.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-24

The Logon Drott, No. 16s. Vas orden
of Amerika, which is the Washington
lodge of the Swedish society. last night
gave an entertainment and dance at
Fiynn's Hall, Eighth and X streets
northwest. The hall was decorated with
American and Swedish flags, which were
'tastefully arranged. Refreshments were
served at intermission.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-24

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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-24
Prize. for Free Hand Drawings.

A prize of s. in gold is offered for the
best free-hand drawing Of Continental
Hall exterior by children under sixteen
years Of age sent before April % 10 Mrs.
Ellis Logan. 1858 Irving street. chairman
of the art committee OF District Fedora
ton Of Women's Clubs.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-24
Fire af cold HiII.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Salisbury. N. c.. March 23.-Fire which
started at ? o'clock this morning in the
store of A Lufty, an Assyrian. at Gold
Hill, Rowan County. destroyed three
stores, two dwellings. and other property
entaiIing a loss of $1,000.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-24

This outing suit of rose colored linen
has small tucks panneled in the sides of
the blouse and skirt. Black linen is used
fol the belt. collar and deep cuffs.
A iaunty tie is drawn through the
slash in the blouse front, giving just the
required dash to the whole.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-24
Foreman Killed by Foreisners.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Spencer, N. c.. March 81. A. Haw-
kins, roundhouse foreman for the South
ern Railway at Spencer, was shot 10
death to-day while In dispute with two
foreigners at a small railroad station in
Florida
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-24
Poundmaster Thirty-seven Years.

Thirty-seven years ago yesterday Sam
uel Einstein was made poundmsster Of
the District, and the dogs in the pound
harked a merry welcome, while the
homeless cats mewed pleasantly upon
the arrival of Mr.. Einstein at the pound.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-24
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.

625 King Street
Alexandria, Va. March 2S.-Teachers of
the Eighth Congressional district will
convene IN annual session at O'Clock
tomorrow evening In the Young Peoples
Building of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South. E. f. Birckhead, vice
president of the association, will preside.
a number of addresses will be made to-
morrow night. including one by Vice
President Birckhead in response to
those OF welcome. The convention will
end Saturday. Music viii be furnished
by local talent The meeting viii be an
open one.
The business sessions begin Friday
morning and conclude at noon Saturday.
During the afternoon the visitors will
be escorted around the city On Friday.
between . and 10 o'clock, the following
teachers in Lee School for Girls will give
demonstrations of practical teaching;
Kindergarten, Miss Barrett; first grade.
Miss Davis, and second and third grades,
Miss King.
Being unpossessed Of coin Of the
realm. a stranger came to the old Brad
dock House and sought a weeks Iodg-
ing and board. This did not lock good
TO W. w. Simpson. lessee of the place.
The stranger carried a suspicious looking
box, containing his personal effects
He left the box and promised to return
Friday evening last. Simpson carried
the box into the street to-day, and, open
ing it. discovered a piece of dirty mating
and two bricks
SIX carpenters engaged by a contractor
at Fort Washington quit work this morn
ing because one nonunion man was en-
pioyed on the job. The contractor re-
fused TO dispense with his services. Five
OF the men were Alexandrians and the
other a Washingtonlan.
Mrs. Eliza Hammerslev widow nj
James +, Hammersley died early this
morning at the home of her daughter
Mrs. Frances 7. Cox. ZIP Cameron street.
She was seventy-eight years old. The
Following children survive: Mrs Frances
l. Cox. Messrs. Sidney. John. and Will
IAN E. Hammersiey. Her funeral will
take place al O'Clock Friday afternoon.
Through ]. D. Normoyle, William H.
Wade has sold to Mrs. James II. Peck
two-story brick store and dwelling at
the northwest corner OF Columbus and
Wolfe streets. After remodeling, the
purchaser viii open a grocery store.
After hearing the evidence this morning
In the Police Court. Justice Cation ae-
quilted Frank Meryman. charged by his
wife with nOnsupport
BY the bursting of a garden hose.
Harry Aitcheson was painfully injured
on the face, and his glasses broken.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-24
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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-24

F. Clinton Knight, es King street. Alexandra.
Va. Is authorized agent and carrier for The Wash
ingtoa Herald. The Herald viii Be delivered daily
ard Sunday TO any address in Alexandria for 80
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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-24

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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-24
NEWSOFALEXANDRIA
Teachers Annual COnven-
ton Opens This Evening.
SESSION WILL END SATURDAY

Number of Addresses Tonight, In
Guiding Response TO Welcome by
Vice President observation-disclosures
of Old BraddOck House Fooled by
tranger-Carpenter Quit Work.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-24

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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-24

sergt. Edward Ward. United States
Signal Corps. who was acting as chauf-
feur' made statement in which he said
he did not see the trolley car until it
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-24

Six carpenters engaged by a contractor
at Fort Washington quit work this morn
ing because one nonunion man was en-
pioyed on the job. The contractor re-
FUSED TO dispense with his services. Five
OF the men were Alexandrians and the
other a Washingtonlan.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-07-09

of course, that we had stumbled by ac-
cident upon another OF his weird
lapses into the far-distant past.
Following his lead we finally came
to chamber about half the size OF the
one which had been our prison-say
y feet square The walls were OF
finely hewn and polished granite. IN
the center stood a stone sarcophagus
on a low pedestal, the top covered
with a smooth slab of granite.
Cad" exclaimed Wayne. $50 this
is the real tomb!"
you've guessed it." answered Cor
tice. "While l can't swear to it that
I was ever in this particular pyramid,
I've helped build 'em, you know, and
so | was familiar with the general
plan. Our room yonder was merely
what we'd call the mortuary chapel;
this is the real tomb; you see it runs
back into the hill; what we thought
was merely natural elevation is real
ly the ruins of a bigger pyramid Gov
cred with rubbish.
Cad! The weary years I put IN
with a thousand other poor devils OF
slaves building these condemned royal
resting places!"
From which, as he later explained
at length, it seemed that Barton Cor
tice in a previous re-incarnation on
earth, had been one of those toiling
thousands who dotted the land OF the
Nile with these pyramidal tombs.
well, now that we're here, what's
next?" queried Forbes.
Lets get that slab off, then I'll tell
you answered Cortice. That's what
I came after you fellows for. But how
late is it?"
"Five-thirty," Wayne replied.
"All right" was the answer, guess
we've got plenty of time. Now, then,
catch hold-one man at each corner. "
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By our united efforts we pried up
the slab, and deposited it to one side.
Then, while l picked up the lamp and
held it aloft we peered into that stone
sarcophagus. What met our fasci-
mated gaze was the most beautiful and
perfect mummy l had ever seen, al
though the British museum and our
own Metropolitan contain some fine
specimens. A gasp of satisfaction came
from Cortice.
Just as I thought" he exclaimed.
"a royal Pharaoh-one of the earliest
rulers, probably. See that point
ing to girdle of jewels-emeralds
and rubies-which encircled the
swathed figure. And look here" he
went on, STOPPING over and picking up
some oblong objects from the bottom
of the receptacle, "scarabs of the ut
most rarity, or I'm a niger! That
settles our getaway, l guess Old
Fuzzy-Wuzzy'll go crazy when he sees
what we've got to offer for ransom!
Let's get back before the beggars
bring our breakfast"
We all saw his drift instantly. For
the secret of this tomb with its treas.
ures and Pharaoh's mummy the sheik
would probably be willing to barter
our freedom. But:
Hold on, Cortice," exclaimed. RE.
member the trick secret slab played
as once before. Better bring the loot
with us in case of accidents"
That's good medicine, I guess he
assented, SO we scooped all the scar
abs we could find, unclasped the jew
eled girdle, which Wayne rolled up
and stuffed in the pockets of his Nor
folk jacket, and then made our way
back through the inclined way to our
own room.
We had scarcely whirled the square
slab into place once more than we
heard the grating 6f the great circular
stone at the mouth of the outer pas
sage as it was rolled aside by our
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-07-09
q say, you fellows, he's not here!"

Il say, you fellows, he's not here!"
Wayne exclaimed.
We'll, he can't have rolled very
ly rather grumpy in the early morning.
Look out for that bally lamp. I'm
dirty enough now; | don't particularly
care for an oil BATH"
What the deuce!" Wayne was
beginning when Forbes suddenly
clutched my wrist
Look! What's that?" he whispered.
followed his direction more by sense
than by sight, and this is what saw:
About on level with our heads-we
were all crouched on the floor, remem-
ber-there was showing square of
yellow light which was rapidly be-
coming brighter. Moment by moment
we watched, too fascinated to do more
than breathe hard, until the flame of
the missing lamp itself appeared like
spark in the opening, with the head
and torso of Barton Cortice behind it,
You fellows awaken" he whispered
guardedly.
Where the devil have you been?''
was Wayne's answer, as we all crowd
ed forward "Of course, we're awake!
What's up?"
Come on was the answer. Crawl
through the hole and I'll show you the
strangest sight you ever saw. 1 knew
it must be there, but couldn't recall
the trick at first"
So saying he stepped back, and one
by one we wriggIed through the hole
that we now perceived had been
formed by one of the square stones
turning on itself and sliding into re-
cess of the wall behind it.
Well, we found ourselves in mar.
row hall-like passage, running at a
sharp incline upward, along which
Cortice led the way. What was sit"
and what did the beggar mean by say
ing he knew it must be there?
asked myself. But l might have known,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-07-09

So passed five dreary, weary, inter
minabIe days in that dusty old tomb
In fact, things were about
as bad as they could be-so that
change for the better was inevitable.
And through Barton Cortice it came
about
All of that fifth day he had been
strangely silent, even for him; he had
spent the afternoon in proving about
our old tomb. scanning the walls and
rapping on the stones with his
knuckles, even insisting on mounting
on Wayne's back to reach the upper
courses near the roof. But nothing
came of it all and after our evening
meal-we had some dried goats flesh
for a change, l remember-he sat with
his back against the wall, his knees
drawn up to his chin, moodily chew
ing his moustache, his eyes staring
into vacancy. That was the last
glimpse 1 saw of him before dropping
off to sleep.
When | woke the tomb was in pitchy
darkness. My first thought was that
the lamp had gone out, and NUT
tered a curse on the Arabs and all
their works. MY voice reused Forbes
and Wayne.
Wonder what time it is?" queried
Forbes. Strike your repeater, old
man" This to Wayne, who carried
very costly and beautiful timepiece
of that description. Instantly the faint
silvery tinkle rang out.
"Half-after four" commented the
owner of the repeater. Then:
Cad! Barton's sleeping pretty
soundly. / say, Cortice! Wake up!"
There was no answer, and we could
hear his lordship scufling and scrap
ing over the flour to where Barton
usually lay.
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pounds! Pending the receipt of this
we would be held in duTance. II the
money was not paid within reason
able time there would be-Well, some
rather unpleasant consequences for a
party of English and American tour
lists, such as slavery or death for rs
men and worse than death for the
women!
Great Scott" exclaimed Cortice,
It'll take six or eight weeks to reach
Cairo and return! Are we to be held
prisoners all that time? Why, the
girls'n go crazy with fright"
Better seem to give in counseled
Forbes in a low tone. Wen make up
enough drafts on Cairo between US.
The fool doesn't realize that Wen be
missed long before his scouts can go
and return. In Assouan they know we
went up river, and when we don't
show up coming down they'll rake the
desert with a fine tooth-comb.
That's good advice" Quoth West
bury Wayne. who knoWs?-We may
manage to get away somehow. Per-
haps the boatmen escaped and Will
give the alarm"
There seemed to be no help for us;
we were without arms; the tribesmen
outnumbered us ten to one; resistance
was useless as long as they held the
two girls as hostages for our good be-
havior and good faith. So that very
evening at sunset two of the band
rode off with cheques and letters to
our correspondents in Cairo, the lat
| ter urging that the money be dis
patched with the utmost secrecy and
with no attempt to modest the mes
sengers on account of the peril to the
ladies in our party.
Once more we were led on foot out
from the soft grass of the oasis and on
to the sand of the desert. For perhaps
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mile we tramped, armed guards on
either side of US. Nor were we allowed
to bid the girls farewell.
That afternoon I had noticed about
mile away from camp squat, red
dish-broWn eminence rising abruptly
out of the smoothly undulating plain
of sand. 1t looked like a truncated
cone, and from the distance at which
I beheld it / took it to be an ancient
tomb-one of those innumerable half
ruined pyramids with which the whole
of Egypt is dotted.
AS we approached / found my sur
mise was correct-an ancient tomb it
undoubtedly was, built of reddish
sandstone blocks in regular layers
against natural hillock or rocky
mound
Wonder where the beggars are TAX
ing us?" grumbled Wayne. This
walking's deuced hard going"
You're not going far" Forbes
laughed grimly. unless I'm greatly
mistaken, yonder's our hotel!"
And so it proved. Arrived abreast
of the tomb, two of our guard put their
shoulders against fat circular stone.
This, being rollsd away, disclosed a
low, square oridce just big enough
for a man to enter in STOPPING pos
ture. We were forced to bend nearly
double. our gentlemanly guards threat
ening to accelerate our pace by the
naked point of a dagger.
We were too dead tired, after our
CALLING night in the saddle, to do aught
but throw ourselves on the floor and
sleep the sleep of exhausted men, nor
did we wake until our watches marked
eight o'clock the next morning.
Soon after the stone was rolled
away, our guards reappeared with the
inevitable breakfast of dates, wheat
cakes and water, and we were conduct,
ed outside our prison for an hours ex-
ercise in the fresh air, this process
being repeated at sunset.