Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-04

exCT2vaGang expenditure OF 10 muc0 money
was the topic of general comment. Some re-
marked with a very wise expression that there
was something wrong. and when he gave orders
TO the carpenter to build close board fence,
a feet high around the entire island, with
only one gate near the boat landing, the ma
Sority of those who had been in doubt regarding
his character decided at once that he was
criminal of some kind.
Occasionally Mr.. s., accompanied by some
OF his family, would drive in Virginia. but never
this side of the river. That he was wealthy no
one could contradict. His horses and yacht
were the fastest in the country. and his retinue
of servants (most of whom he sent to England
for) superior to any ever introduced here: in
fact he seemed to possess everything heart
could wish for, or, at least, that money could
command.
Judging from his appearance he was a man
about IS years of age, tall and well proportioned,
with fine features, straight hair and full beard,
slightly gray His wife was probably not over
SO; handsome. matronly brunette. upon whom
time and the cares of life evidently had rested
lightly.
Their youngest child, girl Of perhaps Is.
a very pretty little blonde seemed to be the
pet of the family and a great favorite in the
household. Eileen, the oldest daughter. IS years
OF age, was unquestionably the most beautiful
woman that had ever visited this part Of cur
land. Everything that has been pub
lished In praise of such famous beauties as
Helen Of Troy. Zenobia or Cleopatra, would fail
to portray all the loneliness and charms Of this
Queen Of the ISLE as the people i'm George
town called her. A poet, in after years, very
truthfully described her:
One who would change the worship Of all
climates, and make new religion where'er
she comes; unite the differing faiths Of all the
world, to idolize her face. Her form was
fresher than the morning rose when the dew
vets it's leaves; unstain'd and pure. as is the
lily, or the mountain snow. Her eyes. her lips,
her cheeks, her features, seem to be drawn by
loves own hand Grace was I'm all her steps,
heay'n In her smile: in every gesture, dignity
and love: in intellect by far superior TO us all.
Venus, herself might well have envied her,
for she had charms no other woman e'er pos
sess'd.'
ssONE evening in the early part Of Deem
Der crowd of men were sitting in the
little tavern in Georgetown awaiting the ar
rival of the Baltimore stage coach. AS usual,
their conversation was confined to the current
subject-the Strathmores Each one in his turn
had some startling piece of news as to what
had transpired lately on the island. One man
was relating what Mrs. So and So had heard
from somebody's Negro, who was well ac-
quainted with the man who helped btliid MFR.
Strathmore's ferry boat. When the coach ar
rived there was but one passenger, q man not
more than 80 Of fair complexion, golden curly
hair, heavy mustaehe, merry blue eyes with
long dark lashes, exquisitely curved eyebrows,
and In stature above the medium height, erect as
an Indian, with every indication of herculean
strength. The people stepped aside as he
walked up to the register and wrote In q plain
bold hand Carlos Savoy. Twickenflam Park.
England
After supper he remarked to the landlord:
''I understand a gentleman by the name
Of Strathmore has purchased property In your
neighborhood; can you tell me where 1t is sit
uated, and the nearest road by which can
reach it?'
THE landlord answered his question, de-
lighted at the thought that at last he had met
some one who could and would give him re-
liable Information regarding the owner Of the
isle, but much to his disgust. MFR. Savoy after
thanking him, merely asked that he be called
early, and went to his room. The following
morning he proceeded to the island. where he
remained until nearly dark. After the guests
had all retired that night, he inquired of the
landlord II he knew of any one who understood
the Indian language, as spoken by o tribe called
the Analostans, and upon being informed that
he had . half breed in his employ VINO often
acted IS interpreter. Mr.. Savoy continued: