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Protests From South Led Minnie Davi to Break Engagement in North
Continued on Twenty-third Page

GIT was during my talks with Miss Winnie
that she confided In me the story of her
broken romance. 1t was during their resi-.
dence In New York that she had met a Young
man from Rochester, N. Y. How often have
l neard her speak his name, but I cannot Just
recall it now. They became great friends and
the friendship blossomed into love. They shared
the same tastes and found great Joy In the
companlonship Of one another. There IVES
puI one barrier between them. Winnie Davis
was a true daughter of the Confederacy. Its
cause was sacred to her. Her fathers life
mad been sacrificed upon its altar. Her fance
was q Northern man. The man and the girl
would have been willing to forget sectional
preJud1ces, as many others have DONE. bait
IN thlS case others would not permit it.
AS soon as news of the engagement filtered
ous MISS Winnie began to receive letters Of
reproach from well meaning people. but peo-
pie who probably did not understand. Miss
winnie at first tried to answer these mmun
cations' OUT tney became SO numerous and so
her spirit.
II cannot be myself she told me. AL
ways l must remember that before being o
woman i am first and foremost q daughter
OF the Confederacy. I cannot 20 against the
VIII OF my beloved Southland So the en-
gagen1ent was broken, and Miss Winnie died
q lew years later, to the last q true daughter
MIR. HEAToN still preserves under glass
the following letter he received from Mrs.
Davis:
"A "Beauvoir House, Mississippi.
Dear Mr.. Heaton: A simple congratulation
upon your having painted q charming por-
trait of my daughter does not fully express
my pleasure and grateful sense of the care
with which you have not only created a beau
tiful picture, but also portrayed her spirit as
well as her person. It is said to be an artists
most difficult task to satisfy q mother, but
you have performed this feat for me, and I
shall not soon forget the patient effort with
which you have supplemented your great skill
and refined taste in the creation of a por-
trait which is to me a priceless possession
in which ! can find nothing to suggest or inn
prove. I send you this note, not believing yo,.
need any commentator from me, but as :
thank c-.ering. Believe me,
VERY truly yours,
"V. JEFFERSON DIVE" y
L-A Is. 1892,
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\ W tAC WAuC " e bI4SlC IA
wonder and speculation over why
Winnie Davis. daughter of Jefferson
~ Davis, President of the Confederate
States of America, never married.
There were rumorS as to her having been dis
appointed in love, but none of them was ever
shown TO have any foundation i'll fact.
Now, after more than 80 years, the truth
of Winnies broken romance has come to light.
Augustus G. Heaton, famous portrait painter,
whose summer home IS at Black Mountain,
N. c., painted the portrait of Winnie Davis
and her mother, at Beauyoir, the Mississippi
Gulf coast home Of the Davis family, and
came to be regarded as q close friend of Mrs.
Davis and her daughter. The long hours of
sitting for the pictures were conducive to con-
fidences.
Mr.. Heaton decided recently that it would
be no breach Of faith for him to tell the
story of Winnie's romance as it was told to
him. Coincident with his breaking the long
silence, the Heaton portraits of Winnie and
her mother, which even Mr.. Heaton had lost
track of, have been unearthed in the Cabildo
Museum, in New orleans. Here is Mr.. Hea-
toms statement:
During the winter of 1892 I was in New
Orleans 7 had been enjoying a most pros
porous season, and painted portraits of some
of the most important perSonages in the South
land. At q tea one day was presented to
MRS. Jefferson Davis, who was kind enough
70 recall our previous meeting in Europe. She
asked me if I would call at her hotel to talk
over q matter of business. When I did so
she said that she was very anxious to have
q portrait painted Of her daughter, Winnie.
She said she bad delayed having this done
for several years, as she had not been able to
find the right artist. She had seen several
of the portraits I had painted, and thought
perhaps / would be able to do justice to her
daughter. 1 was delighted at the idea, and,
accordingly, arrangements were made for me
TO go to Beauvoir House. their plantation home
in Mississippi in March.
"3eauvoir was a mile from the nearest
ncighbor. The plantation itself was very large,
but not very profitable. The house stood on
brick pillars, seven or. eight feet tall, and was
open underneath, except at one place. where
the furnace was. The house was comfortably,
and in some instances handsomely, furnished.
Outside there were two pavilions. One had
been used by Jefferson Davis as a private study,
ana the other was used for any man guests who
might be visiting the home. I was CHARTERED
III one for the man guests. The che that JEFF
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yearly. They added to this income by writing
for New York papers.
Mrs. Davis said that both she and her
daughter had been criticized for living in New
York, but explained the necessity of doing SO
by saying that the plantation was very lonely
and isolated, and that she found 1t necessary
to live near her New York editors.
Miss Winnie, as we all called her daugh-
ter, was q tall, serious looking girl Of noble
features. She is said to have borne q re-
markabe resemblance to her father. She was,
however, very difficult to paint, as her color
ing was SO pale. Her eyes were light gray
blue, and her lips almost ~colorless. Her beauty
lay in her winning expression. and this. I an
happy TO say, I succeeded in translating to
canvas.
There was some discussion as to how she
would be dressed for the portrait. AS she
was known as a true daughter of the Con-
fcderacy, her mother thought perhaps she
should be wearing a black gown, and should
be decorated with the numerous Confederate
medals which had been bestowed upon hel.
However, I argued that the picture would b.
too sober, and finally we all decided that Miss
Winnie should pose in the white satin dress
- had WORN the year before when she reigned
a. C~ccn Ct TIC carnival in 1lcv C:lcs11.
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my duty comes first. Your daughter has been
'Murdered-my God! But how and by
WhOm?"
THAT Is what we must discover. What TINT
did you leave the restaurant"
Before eleven, and we came straight home.
Jacqueline was not feeling well"-a tear ran
down his check as he spoke his daughters
name.
You had an alteration with her fance, de-
Keradec? Why?"
At the words, the blood rushed into the mans
pallid face. "Her fiance," he shouted; The was
never that. 1 refused my consent to the en-
gagement. Never, never would she have mar
ried that man-rather-" and he stopped,
alarmed at the unfinished threat.
why did you object so much? True he was
poor, but of a noble Brittany family"
His father was my greatest enemy. We
fought a duel once"
did you, indeed? What was the duel about?"
"That does not concern you. 1t has nothing
to do with the tragedy, monsieur"
your daughter did not go out again after
you returned?"
mo, monsieur. Her mother carried a sooth-
ing drink into her room; Jacqueline was then in
her bed"
THANK you, monsieur. May I ask you to
be kind enough to allow my assistant to take
WN mpIcSSIOn OI yOuT uaIlQS!
"What?" the man shouted furiously as Vol
taire stepped forward. my God! What do you
Buspect?"
II suspect nothing our chief answered CURLY.
"J am here TO discover the truth, whatever it
may be-"
EOR a moment I thought there would be o
fight, for the father sprang forward with
appraised fists. 1t was only with difficulty that
the magistrate succeeded in soothing the
agitated man, but at last he left the hall ac-
eompanied by our colleagues:
Only one more item of interest did we learn
before We left. The mother declared that a
valuable necklace of diamonds and opals-an
heirloom, which the girl always wore-was
missing. She was positive that it was not in
the house. and described it infinitely. At the
street door a subordinate, who had evidently
been waiting for our appearance, came up and
saluted.
"Thc young man has not attempted to leave
his rooms" he said,
Good, then we will call there at once. Come
along; it is only in the next street"
Two policemen were l~ounging outside the
house when we arrived. They followed at a
sign and waited until the door was opened by
an elderly woman. evidently the housekeeper.
When she saw the uniformed police she
screamed shrilly, and de Keradec came rushing
from q room clad only In pajamas and dressing
gown. Instantly Laughton darted forward and
placed himself before the bedroom door. Seeing
his retreat cut of, the young man came forward
boldly.
What does this outrage mean, gentlemen
who are you?"
You know me lieutenant. I am sorry to
disturb you, but Mile. de casteinaraud has been
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ferson Davis had used was always kept locked.
The parl0r, too, was a room that was never
opened to visitors, though Mrs. Davis permitted
me to look into 1t on several occasions. There
were some Of his books, and before the fire.
place his favorite armchair was drawn up. A
black ribbon was tied over the arms of his
chair, and no one was permitted to touch it.
UNTRS. DAVIS absolutely reverenced her
husband, and anything that he had
handled was sacred to her. She was a very
handsome woman, with a most magnetic per-
s~onality. Except in the French women, ] don't
believe I have ever seen such a remarkable
combination Of suavity and energy. Her man
ners were the epitome of graciousness and
dignity.
The household at this time consisted Of
Mrs. Davis and her daughter. Miss Winnie,
a young woman in her late t%wenties, and a
Miss Smith, q distant relative. They had
only two servants, an old colored woman for
the house, and an elderly white man who
slept In ar outbuilding. and who acted as
gardener and yard man.
Mrs. Davis explained to me that their in
come was limited. She said that her income
from the estate of her husband was but 81. 500
q year, and that her daughter had $500
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in the ONCE OF the magistrate, who eagerly
awaited our coming.
We'll" was his instant cry when we ap.
peared, what is the result of your investigs.
tion?'
My friend sat down and placed before him q
series of boxes and photographs.
w do not yet know all that took place. /
imagine that M. Keradec doeS-but neither he
nor the father killed Mile. Jacqueine. The
murderer is a common man, Of the apache type,
probably. He has brown hair, is about 40 years
old and his face is terribly torn and scratched.
He has huge, powerful hands, and is, I imagine,
a habitual criminal"
The magistrate shrugged his shoulders in
credulcusly.
al apache-good heavens-what next? And
you have learned all that from the footprint,
no dcubt-brown hair-a scratched face! Do
you mean that de Keradec hired an apache to
Eill his sweetheart"
"Hm-I don't know-th.s case is very COM
pick. Perhaps you will allow me to tell you
what I think, and then I will explain why I
have arrived at that conclusion"
Go on, monsieur" said M. Duprez, the
magistrate, with clumsy irony. I'VE await your
pleasure. I must tell you, however. that / have
already signed q warrant. I have not handed it
to the Surete in Difference to yourself.
"A warrant?"
"Yes-fOr the arrest of M. de Castelnaraud
NY opinion is that he killed his daughter. He
is a violent man. You heard what he said this
morning. There was evidently a terrible scene
when the family returned home.
THE servants say that a furious quarrel took
place upstairs. The daughter probably de1ed
her father and attempted to go out. He there
upon struck her, hence the wound which the
doctors report mentions. This poor girl tried
to escape. No doubt the f1ancee was waiting
in the street. Perhaps he entered the house.
The father caught her at the door and s:rangled
her"
And who was the man who sat down to
remove his boots?"
We don't know that any one did. You found
footprints-they prove nothing. Besides, do you
suggest that the apache did that?'
oh, no. But we are wasting time. Up to a
point your deductions are correct. Here are the
various shreds of evidence which I have col
lccted. We will start with the hall.
Some one, wearing small, elegant Shoes
entered the house, opening the door with Mile.
Jacqueline's key. Here is a key-ring with an
ivory tab which I found on the floor in the
bedroom. On it is a thumbmark, b.oodstained,
which I have identified. It was made by de
Keradec. He carried a heavy burden-the dead
girl, I imagine. The smudge near the door was
made when he laid her Town to take of his
Shoes. The house was silent then, hence his
care not to make a noise.
CON the stair we found a mark made by q
wet sock when coming down. This con-
firms what I have said. We have that sock
it belongs to the fiance.
I'VE also possess his dinner ~jacket-blood-
stained, where the poor girls head rested when
he carried her; and I have examined the hairs
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muKOcTeu, @0C we SIlOulQ ike 10 pUG a lew
questions to you"
"Murdered!" the young man replied duly.
Then, suddenly realizing that we were all
watching him, he attempted to feign astonish-
ment and grief, but 1t was obvious from his
swollen eyes and haggard face that he knew
already what had happened.
Yes-murdered The news does not appear
TO surprise you, lieutenant"
Nothing can surprise nor hurt me after the
dreadful scene at the restaurant last night.
But come this way, messieurs," and he threw
open the door Of q small sitting room.
Obeying an almost imperceptible signal,
voltaire stepped in. followed by the young man.
Instantly Laughton closed and locked the door
and stood with his back against 1t. Leaving
our colleagues to keep the lieutenant a prisoner,
we entered the room which we had just left.
Our FIRST care was for the bed. This had
not been slept in, although it was tumbled and
in great disorder. Under it stood a pair of
elegant pate, leather shoes, which were at
once placed In a special case so that nothing
touched them.
"A dinner jacket was lying on a chair and on
the left side near the shoulder We saw a large,
ominous Observation-Disclosures without doubt.
Several fine, silken hairs which adhered to the
cloth were carefully detached and placed in an
envelope by my friend. Our last find was q
blood-stained handkerchief In one of the
pockets.
This is q complex case,' the chief muttered.
-One OF the s~trangest I have ever investigated"
"Why?-it Is fairly obvious that the fancee
is the murderer, isn't it?" ] asked.
My friend shook his head.
Not on your life. He knows perhaps who
did 1t, and even that is not certain. Tel
Laughton to call him now. p.ease!"
A MOMENT later the two Surete officers
came In with their prisoner. I saw Laugh
ton look intently at the chief and raise his
weird eyebrows. In reply to the mute question,
my friend shook his head.
we are not arresting you, lieutenant, but
you must remain in your room with M. Voltaire
until the magistrate sends for you. Will you
please allow us to take an impress of your
hands? You are at liberty to refuse, but if
you are innocent there is no harm done, and If
guilty We shall obtain them later anyhow"
"AS you like, monsieur the man said YEARLY.
When all was done the chief looked squarely
into the sad eyes of de Keradec and said
slowly:
You are very strong. monsieur. are you not?
In fact, you are noted for your feats OF strength
in your regiment?"
The officer started visibly. With more energy
than he had hitherto shown, he replied:
Quite true. But what has that to do
"Nothing-merely a foolish question. Good-by,
SIR"
During the remainder Of the morning we
were very busy at the laboratories. and as we
worked my admiration grew for the precise and
dnfallble science Of the head Of the department.
How could q criminal hope to remain undis-
covered with such brains and methods pitted
against him. After a hurried lunch We gathered
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which / detached from the cloth. 1 They are
the dead girls. R Y
I'm the bedroom the story grew more COM
pick. I found Mile. Jacqueline In her bed
when ! went there this morning, her clenched
hands outside the coverlet. On her head was
a wound which must have bled freely, yet
there was only one tiny stain ON the pillow,
made by already CONCEALED blood. There was
no sign of the least struggle anywhere.
Nevertheless, she had been strangled.
ct next examined the clothes. On her
nightdreSs, near the neck, I found a second
blocdstain, o thumbmark-which ! have not
been able to identify. 1t belongs neither 10
the father nor to de Keradec.
Her shoes were muddy, and the back Of o
long yellow cloak lying on a chair was dirty.
One of her stockings was ripped open. I
found traces of black silk on the lock of he
door and a deep scratch, made when life
IVES extinct, en- one leg. Evidently this
occurred when she was carried into the rooLc.
80 far we are still in the dark. Then I
examined the hands and the long and pointed
finger nails of the unfortunate girl, and the
whole story at once became clear. Tightly
Clutched in the left hand was this shred of
cloth, torn away with the button. Common,
cheap cotton fabric, the button large, black,
and sewed on with white Irvine.
THE nails were full of dry blood and tiny
fragments of skin. Under the right thumb
nail was this brown hair. TIL microscope
proves that. So this is how I visualize the
crime.
Mile. Jacqueline retired, Ill and worried,
after the scene which we witnessed at the
Petit Richie. She must have waited until her
parents were asleep and then decided TO see
her f1ancee. She did not dress again, but
retained her nightgown under her cloak,
merely putting on shoes and stockings, for
NJ. de Keradec lives only a short distance away.
What happened after that I don't know; she
YVES attacked and killeG-perhaps with his
ccI1plicity. p>$.
S h must have fought ~savagely, and re-
p2atedly tore her aggressor's face with her
nails. Then M. de Keradec opened the door
with her key, leaving a clear fngerprint On
the ivory tab, and, after removing his shoes,
carried the girl upstairs. Her head rested
against his left shoulder, as we know by the
dinner jacket he wore. Coming down, he
$ stepped with one foot into a wet spot outside
the bathroom and left the mark of his foot
on the stairs"
"RuT why all this rigmarole of carrying the
body upstairs?". asked M. Duprez
irritably. mo sane man would do that. He
would leave the body in the street or in the
hall. There may be another explanation, since
you say that the footprints are those of
de Keradec. He stole her key. entered the
house, tiptoed to her room in his socks and
strangled her. He may have put uncommon
clothes as a disguise"
How, then, do you explain the stain and
the hairs on his dinner jacket, the unknown
thumbmark on her nightgown, the mud on her
cloak, the tear In her leg, the hair and blood
Continued on Twenty-third Page
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BY STITH.

to the time of her death, there was
wonder and speculation over why
Winnie Davis, daughter of Jefferson
~ Davis, President of the Confederate
States of America. never married.
The Washington times., 1929-10-02
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The Washington times., 1929-10-02

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