Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-20
KATE SMITHS INFATUATION.
She Reluctantly Tells Her Story I'm the
Police Court To-day.

Sne heiuctantIy Tells Her story In the
Police Court To-day.
WHY SHE LET NEWMAN HAVE MoSEr-sHE
eAoED-sHE DOES NOT WANT HIN PnosKcU-
TED-A VISIT TO THE NATIONAL hUsruM.
Marion d. Newman, alias Noble, alias st.
Clair, alias De Hughes, whose love affairs with
Mrs. Kate Smith got him behind prison bars,
was brought up to the Police Court this morn
ing to answer a charge of false pretenses. His
hair needed cutting badly, and his face did not
look as though a razor had touched it since his
arrest ten days ago. He was, however, in
good spirits, as he expressed himself confident
that his trial would result in an acquittal He
was given a seat in onel corner of the court,
room, where he sat reading newspaper until
the case was called. Mrs. Kate Smith. who, it
was charged, Was defrauded, was at the court
early this morn ing and was examined at some
length. She frequently broke down during
the examination and wept bitterly.
Is NEWMAN A MARRIED MAN?
Mr.. Shillington called the case to the atten-
ton of Judge Miller and said that the govern
ment was not ready for trial. and he desired to
ask for further continuance until Thursday.
He said that a material and important witness
was absent. One Of the allegations of the de-
Tense Is that the defendant was single man.
This the government claims is not true and has
sent to Nashville where his alleged wife is
supposed to reside, and expects to hear from
there every day.
MRS. SMITH DOES NOT WANT TO PROSECUTE.
MIR. Campbell Darlington, for the defendant,
said that he would certainly object to any fur
Their continuance. He would enter his protest
in the name Of justice and fairness against the
he xha-
person. In the first place, the government
had no case. Mrs. Smith did not desire to
prosecute. He said that she had been to see
him and stated that she loaned the defendant
the money willingly. The prosecution is GER
tainly against her will, and should the letters
which were taken from the prisoner be read
1t would certainly be done against her will,
and would probably disclose the names Of
many other ladies. Love letters, be said, are
tough when read by them for whom they are
intended, but they are worse when read to the
world.
Mr.. Darlington then offered to admit for the
purposes of this case, although it is not a fact
that the defendant has wife living
Under such an admission Mr.. Shillington
said he would agree to go to trial.
MRS. SMITHS TESTIMONY.
Mrs. Smith was then called. She testified
that her name was Kate Georgiana Smith and
that she lives at No. 124 Massachusetts avenue
northwest. Witness said that she first became
acquainted with the prisoner by answering
personal in the Post
MIR. Shillington read from acopy of the paper
the following:
"A gentleman, aged forty, a lawyer by pro-
fesssion, now attending the Supreme Court, de-
sires to form the acquaintance of a lady be-
tween twenty-five and thirty-fve years; must
be domestic, affectionate and willing to reside
IN California, and have some means. Commu-
nications considered strictly confidential. Ad-
dress NJ. d. NJ, this Office"
Mrs. Smith identified the personal as the one
which she answered She then identified a
letter shown her but Mr.. Darlington objected
private correspondence into this case?" asked
Mr.. Darlington. There are many reasons
why 1t should not be made public"
Il don't propose to drag it into the case"
answered Mr.. Shillington.
TRIP TO THE NATIONAL MUSEUM.
Witness said that she first met the prisoner
on Thursday, October %. She next met him
one week later. They went through the ma
tional museum She had never been there be-
fore, and he described the various objects of
interest to her.
conversations" asked the prosecuting officer
Travels in California" she answered
There was nothing particular said"
Did he refer to the question of matrimony?"
.'Can speak about the money!" Mrs. Smith
asked
Mr.. Darlington insisted that the witness had
right to explain, but the judge said to her
that she had better answer the question and
get through.
81 asked you" said the prosecuting attorney,
IF the question OF matrimony was introduced
at any time?''
That is a private affair" said Mrs. Smith,
''and should not be discussed"
"You must answer the question" said the
court.
1T was discussed" she answered.
After a moments hesitation she exclaimed,
"Oh, judge, am
SUFFERING TERRIBLY"
''There will be nothing said that will affect
you,' said the Judge.
Did he get any money from you2' was
asked.
EYES, sir.''
''How much2"
''Forty-nine dollars"
WAS there any agreement, bargain, or un-
derstanding about getting married."
"Did he ever say that he was an unmarried
man?''
Il am under that impression"
How did you get that impression?"
From the conversations We had"
THE BROKEN ENGAGEMENT.
'"Had you been engaged before you gave
him the money!"
"Yes, sir, but the engagement had been
brokenoff. I gave him the money of my own
free will" She added that she gave him the
money on 10th street. about October %; she
gave it to him because she had confidence in
him. 81 begged them not to bring me here"
said Mrs. Smith, who seemed completely broken
down.
1t was suggested that on account of her con-
dltlon that the case go over until a time when
she would be better prepared to give her testi-
mony. Mrs. Smith objected to such course.
She was here and she wanted to finish the
matter. She said that she employed Detective
McDevitt to investigate the defendant, and it
was through him that the arrest was made.
She afterward
REQUESTED HIS RELEASE.
''Why did you give him the money!"
because he requested the loan of it. He
said he was in q strange place. He told me
that he had money in San Francisco bank,
and had sent for some"
would you have loaned him the money if
you had known he was a married man?''
Il think would have done so under the cir
cumstances."
Was there anything said about clothes?"
eyes, SIR"
"was the money to purchase a wedding suit
with?"
mo, sir.''
At the suggestion of Mr.. Darlington the court
asked Mrs. Smith whether or not she had ever
Offered the prisoner money and he had refused
to accept it. She answered: THAT is true"
"Why did you offer him the money!"
81 can't account for my action"
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