Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-27
SIR CHARLES ROSS
is GIVEN RELEASE
ON REDUCED BOND
Continued From First Page)

with seals and ribbons, were handed to
one of his attorneys.
In asking the heavy bond, Lady
Patricia, through Attorney Stafford,
declared that the baronet might leave
Washington if placed under the normal
bond. Any amount short of 100000,
it was indicated, would be a trivial
amount" to Sir Charles.
Sir Charles was In a philosophical
mood today, discoursing volubly on a
variety of subjects, from warfare to
women. He was careful in his ref
erences to Lady Patricia and her suit,
always referring to her as THE Lady"
and automatically diSclaiming some Of
the charges made against him.
Why I don't own a square foot Of
land in Scotland anymore" the baronet
declared, fitting his chair back and rest
ing his arm on a window sill while he
pulled reflectively at a cigaret given him
by a reporter. Certainly, 1 used to
have an estate in Scotland, but long
since disposed Of it, despite what the
lady says"
Recounts Exciting Times.
Just what is the situation with re-
gard to your bond now?" reporter
asked.
Damned If I know myself" Sir
Charles replied. We're waiting to hear
from bond house. I guess they'll get
In touch with me before long"
While Sir Charles recounted exciting
experiences of his colorful career, from
lighting in the Boer War to publishing
newspaper in London. his attorneys
were in another part of the court house,
apparently seeking a reduction of the
bond.
When Deputy Marshals Clarkson and
Scott went to the baronets residence
late yesterday afternoon to serve him
with papers in the suit they found the
front door chained from the inside, as
a woman appeared in response to their
knock. The woman described herself
as Miss Chadwick, Sir Charles secre-
tary," and insisted that the marshals,
who had not yet identified themselves,
discuss their business with her. This
the deputies refused to do, explaining
that they had important personal bust
ness with the baronet.
Rush Into Office.
The secretary finally was induced to
release the chain, and as she did so the
two marshalS brushed by her and ran
upstairs to Sir Charles Office, which
they had located by peering in the win
dows from an adjoining house.
While Sir Charles nodded in evident
amusement at the story of his arrest,
the deputies today told newspaper men
how the nobleman received them hos
pitably and insisted on them sitting
down to tea with him. The trio par
took of beef broth, rolls and tea while
awaiting arrival of st. Charles attor-
neys.
Setting his cup down in the midst
Of the repast, Sir Charles suddenly
turned to his guest-captorS, and said:
Boys, this Is the second time I was
ever arrested in my life. The first time
I shot my way to freedom
Sir Charles pulled the sleeve up from
his left arm and displayed a scar,
made, he said by bullet which nearly
ended his escape. Clarkson and Scott
were somewhat flabbergasted at The an
nouncement, but joined in the baronet's
laughter when the latter explained that
his dash for liberty was made after
he had been captured by the enemy
In the Boer War.
With the arrival Of his counsel, Sir
Charles was taken to the Court House,
where arrangements were made for his
confinement overnight in the hotel
room.
Sir Charles and the two marshals
recounted today how they spent most
CT the evening playing checkers and
cards, and exchanging stories in con-
nection with their respective careers.
Sir Charles had luscious steak dinners
served for himself and his guards in
his ROOM and this morning had break
fast served in like manner.