New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-09
WEBSTER ARRATGNED.
HE PLEADS NOT GUILTY OF HOMICIDE.
AFTER WAVING EXAMINATION HE is HELD
FOR THE GRAND JURY.

AFTER WAVING EXAMINATION HE is HELD
FOR THE GRAND JURY.
portram r Webster was arraigned yesterday morn
inc a the Jefferson Market Police Court before Justice
KeIIv for the murder OF Charles T.. Goodwin last Sun
day night at the Percival fats. Counsel In his DO
half waived examination and he was committed to the
CITY Prison without bail pending the action of the
Grand Jury. Coroner Levy has advised the District
Attorneys Office that he viii hold the inquest In the
case of Goodwin at 10 80 O'Clock on Wednesday
The arragnment OK Webster was devoid Of sensa-
ton. He was brought to the court by Captain Cross
and Detective Sergeant Crowley. on his arrival he
was taken to a small private room, where he was
pcrmitted TO remain until Justice Kelly had disposed
Of a number Of routine cases. Previous to MS ar
rival Mrs. Webster reached the courthouse accom-
named by Fanny Romalne. the woman who has been
her companion since the murder. The two were con-
ducted into another small room on the opposite SIDE
of the building from that entered few minutes later
by Webster. number OF welLdressed pen were In
the courtroom among the spectators. No one OF any
prominence was recognized among them, though II
was apparent that many Of them represented the ee
ment OF society In which Webster has become so
prominent figure.
When Justice Kelly was ready to hear the case
Webster was escorted from his private apartment on te
one side, and Mrs. Webster with her companion up
pearcd in the audenceroom from the other MIs'
WEBSTER wore a CLOSELY HltlHB' ""- -
cloth and black and white straw hat with straight
brim. AT her throat was a gold pansy with small
diamond In the centre and pearl ornaments depenued
from her ears lace veil, reaching 10 her lips Only
slightly screened the upper portion OF her race Dut uu
not at all conceal the CLEAN OF her eyes, WHICH uls
the proceedings found opportunity both to melt WIN
sympathy and 10 fash with displeasure' mo SmSIi
ewes of Webster and the large eyes Of the woman met
for a moment The gances Of both quickly fell 70 'he
floor TO be raised again simultaneously anu iN0V U0
selves upon the justice.
Detective Hay filled ont the complaint, the chargt
bcing the crime of homicide Justice Kelly demanded
the plea. william F. Howe responded by saying tat
the prisoner wOud enter tho plea of not guilty. aho
desired 10 waive examination. few questions were
asked the prisoner to his age and occupauo' lhoe
were answered inaudiby by Webster, audibly by MI
Howe the age being given as thrtynne ana inc occu'
nation that of bookmaker. Justice Kelly briefly an
nonnced that the prisoner would be remandcd to the
city prison without BAN to await the action OF lhe
Grand Jury.
1t leaked out that during the preoccuDaton OF the
prisoner and counsel in connection with the prepare
ton Ct the papers Mrs Webster had srayed away eu
bean drawn into conversation with one OF the de-
toc,ives in one corner of the courtroom. She was
promptly recalled by Mr.. Howe, who admonlSled her
If he danger involved III her action and az tne same
time rcbiEed The officer. lie told her she was not
obliged 10 answer any question asked by the deectH
ia be IN advised her as counsel In open court Inc
preston embarrassment real or assumed swept 3YGr
Rnr cnnteUance The detective stood by heF snlhns
at MIR Howe's speech. Quickly the woman aSs oeSt
manner and look of girlish innocence. She thought
questions asked her she hat 70 answer
them but said she would be guided In luture u! MI
Webster was conducted into private room again again
and "a him Mrs. Webster was led by Mr.. Howe Inc
prisoner and the woman clasped hands, then tney
Kissed each other Webster smld grlH r"g IN IoT
tone. lis reply indicated that she had ASKED MN
If che could do ANYTHING for him. He passed some
money into her hands she turned her eyes up 10 rs,
and thov were unqucstiOnaby genuine tears wmcn
snarleA beneath her veil. With another exchange OF
eances they exchanged the word "Good-by' ana
Webster was not transferred TO the Tombs Sester-
dav. He was kept at the Jefferson Market PrlS9n son
and locked up in cell No. :, on the hrSt tier; Inc
prison off cias provided him with bedding ana made
him as comfortable as possible The keeper VINO was
IN charge of the prison night said that webster
acted as though quite nnconcerned in the posuoh ne
Was in No one called to Webster afier O'CLOCK
last evening, It said. lie VIII be taken 70 inc
Tnnhs thfs morning Webster as soon as nc was
taken to his cell gave orders not TO allow any O BIC
10 be admitted to him, no matter VINO ne isi.
he Webster alpears TO take his confinement queuS
and spends most Of his time In smoking