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Evening star., 1901-11-21

cial stage. Mr.. Taggarts questions were
volleyed with rapidity and the witness was
ready with his replies. 1t was a striking
sight when Woodhouse took a photograph
ing it in his right hand, pointed out with
the brown index finger of the other the
spot where he had found the body lying
For minute he stood like a tableau in
this position, answering questions and look
ing earnestly at his interrogator
Session Today.
The session of the court today began
shortly after 10 O'Clock, when Justice An
derson entered the room. The counsel
present at that time were United States At
torney Gould and Assistant United States
Attorney Taggart for the government and
Messrs. C. A Douglass, Fulton and Keene
for the defense. After the usual prelim-
iraries OF opening court, calling the roll of
the jury and the witnesses and excluding
the witnesses from the room, the opening
address to the jury was in order.
Mr. Taggart's Address.
In his opening address to the jury AS
sistant United States Attorney Taggart be-
gan by apologizing for the condition of his
throat, which prevented him from speaking
very loudly. He went on to say that the
defendant was accused of murder-the
gravest crime known to law-and she had
pleaded not guilty. 1t was the duty of the
jury 10 renQSr q Id1r ana impartial Nerdlct
-one just to the defendant and just to the
government. The assistant United States
attorney described justifiable and excusable
homicide and gave illustrations of his mean
ing. It is felonious homicide. he said, that
the law Furnishes, and such is of two kinds
murder and manslaughter. When kill
ing is done with malice aforethought the
law stigmatizes it as murder. Malice. ac-
cording to Mr. Taggart, is well described
as ill will. Continuing, Mr.. Taggart spoke
substantially as follows:
The law makes allowances, under certain
circumstances, for human passions, and has
recognized manslaughter a form of kill
ing In cases of manslaughter the law does
not impute malice to the slayer. On the
other hand, IL there be a fight and killing is
done under conditions that constitute the
conditions Of malice, the killing is consider
ed murder.
The indictment charges the accused with
the felonious killing of James Seymour
Ayres. The government expects to show
that the deceased received an appointment
in the census Office and took up his abode In
room 20 of the Kenmore Hotel. where his
body was found drenched in its own blood
the morning of the 18th Of last May. He
studied dentistry at Columbian University
Ayres came TO this city in June of last
Continued on Second Page)
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First Witnesses in the Bonine Murder
Case.
Mr.. TAGGARI'S OPENING ADDRESS
What the Government viii Try
to Prove Outlined.
PHOTOGRAPHS INTRODUCED

There was a decidedly different atmos-
phere this morning in Criminal Court room
No. l when the third day of the trial of
Mrs. Lola Ida Bonine for the murder Of
James Seymour Ayres was opened The
occupants of spectators seats, as well rs
many of those within the bar, were indi-
viduals new to the scene. The talesmen of
the first two days and the witnesses who
were admitted before the jury was COM
pleted, but who were now excluded, had
their places taken by those who had
achieved influence sufficient to secure them
tickets of admission.
A glance over the gathering indicated
that excellent judgment had been exar-
cised In distributing these cards. 1t was
an assemblage decidedly intelligent in
character. A glance at the faces would
have given the phYsiognonist in search Of
the morbid little chance for satisfaction.
Probably one-third of the occupants of the
public seats were of the gentle gender and
they could have as easily been at mat
fnee. SO far as their toggery was concerned.
But, whether man or woman, each at
tendant on the trial was surcharged with
interest and inquiry. Every entity was an
animate interrogation point, and in each
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ALL QUIET AT COLON
Liberal Forces Preserve Order in the
Captured City.
WAITING FOR DOMINGO DIAZ
Plans for the Future viii Be
Adopted on His Arrival.
NO ATTACK. ON PANAMA

COLON, Colombia, November 21.-The
city of Colon was perfectly quiet all yes
terday and last night. 1t is claimed in be-
half of the liberals that there has been no
unseemly behavior. Foreigners are being
respected and protected and transit across
the isthmus is uninterrupted.
The post office, prefecture, all the other
government offices and nearly all the COM
mercial houses were closed yesterday,
Colonel Barrera, commander of the lib
eral forces, asserts that he has notified the
district representatives of the department
of the interior and other former officials Of
the government that he has appointed a
commission to take over their offices, form
ally, today. Senior Espriella, prominent
lawyer and counsel for the Panama rail-
road, is a member of the commission.
The feeling of the community cannot be
regarded as antagonistic to liberalism. The
existing conditions have created no panic,
but 1t is recognized that the fact that the
liberals hold Colon, while the conservatives
are In possession of Panama, creates a
state OF, affairs which cannot possibly con-
tinue.
Government Only Had 12O Men.
Col. Barrero admits that the government
troops here numbered a little less than 120
men. 1t was at first reported that twelve or
more men had been killed and that about
thirty wounded, but the bodies of more dead
men have since been discovered
The inspector of customs escaped on an
outgoing steamer.
Several prisoners who were captured by
the liberals have since been released.
Gen. Zaldana commands 200 liberal troops
at Gatun railroad station, about six miles
from Colon.
The liberals claim to be in possession of
all the railroad stations between Colon and
Las Cascades, which is nearer to Panama
than to Colon.
Both sides used Remingtons and Mausers.
The former caused the higher death rate.
A liberal lieutenant who was shot in the
neck with Mauser bullet is reported to be
doing well.
No immediate attack on Panama is con-
templated. Col. Barrera is awaiting the
arrival at Colon of the liberal chief, Do
mingo DiaZ, who is expected in day or
two. When Diaz reaches this city definite
plans will be formulated.
Gen. Sarria commands the government
forces al Panama.
Gen. PatinO Reported Drowned.
Gen. Patino, the original commander of
the liberal force which captured Colon, is
said to have intended to capture the CO.
lombian gunboat General Pnzon in per-
son, and some say that the general was
drowned in an effort to reach her in a
boat, which capsized. Col Barrera, how
ever, denies this, but there is no doubt
that the capture of the General Pinzon was
contemplated.
The United States gunboat Machias, it is
understood, will not interfere with any of
the fighting, but will protect the railroad
and foreign interests.
A few armed liberal troops left Colon bv
train this morning for Gatun.
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with his face resting on his left hand, his
elbow supported by the arm of his chair
and drank in every word. Mrs. Bonine's
counsel, the Messrs. Douglass, were
equally attentive. Mr.. Bonine, who was
next to Mrs. Meachum and behind and
to the left of his wife, sat with his head
bent forward, evidently suffering with his
eyes, occasionally twirling the ends of his
mustache-
Husband and Wife Confer.
Mr.. Taggart occupied little more than.
an hour and ten minutes in his opening adj
dress. When he concluded Mr.. Bonine laid
his hand on his wifes shoulder and they
whispered together. Mr.. Douglass having
announced that the defense would reserve
It's statement slight delay was caused by
waiting for the arrival OF a chart Mr.. Gould
had sent for. 1t was a drawing in black
and red of the fourth floor OF the Kenmore
Hotel, on which the death chamber is situ-
ated. and upon which In the annex to the
north Mrs. Bonine's quarters were also la-
Gated
After the chart was placed in position.
Crier Maurice Joyce, in stentorious accents,
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Capt. Harhsrd to Leave.

Capt. James G. Harbord, 11th Cavalry,
who has been acting as assistant to Colonel
Edwards, chief of the.insular bureau Of the
War Department, for several months past,
has been relieved from duty in that office,
at his own request, In order that he may
accompany the third squadron Of his regi-
ment from New York to the Philippine
Islands. Captain Harbuzd. has rendered
valuable service in the War Department
and has been a popular sand efficient Of
ficial. Under ordinary conditions he would
have retained his present Office for some
time to come. but he preferred more legiti-
mate military duty in the field of action.
and SO his request to be permitted to join
his regiment In the Philippines was granted
by the Secretary Of War.
Evening star., 1901-11-21
The Colorado Telegraph Sold.

COLORADO, SPRINGS. Col, November
21.-The Colorado Telegraph, the leading
evening newspaper Of this city, has been
sold to a syndicate of local capitalists for
s125, 900, making 1t the largest newspaper
deal ever effected in the state outside Of
Denver. Lewis Gaylord. owner of the con-
trolling interest, retires, his equity being
settled for on basis Of $4,000. The new
owners recently secured control of the
Evening Mail, and these two papers will be
consolidated under thename Of the Colorado
Telegraph.
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WILL BE READY DECEMBER 2.
Hurrying the Repairs to the United
States Supreme Court Room.

states Supreme Court Room.
The Supreme Court has been notified that
its room in the Capitol will be in readiness
for the court December ., when 1t is likely
the session will be held there instead of in
the room of the Senate committee on the
judiciary, where it has been meeting since
the October term was begun. The delay in
the preparation of the room for the court
was caused by the failure to receive the
steel work that had been ordered before
the great strike in the steel industry began,
and the delivery of steel was delayed TWO
months. The work, however, was pushed
so rapidly after the material was received
that the completion of the work will be de-
layed only six weeks after the time it was
promised to the court.
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NONE BUT BRIToNs WANTED.
King Edward FOrextaIIs Sale of Seats
mt Coronation.

LONDON, November 21.-King Edward
has checkmated the thrifty British mobiles
and others who proposed to line their pock-
cts with American and continental gold by
the sale of their seats in Westminster Alb
bey for the coronation ceremony by de-
CT Ieeing that, except in an official capacity,
none but British subjects are to be pres
ent. He has decided that the mere fact of
any seat being sold dispossesses both the
holder and the nominee from the right of
occupying it. 1t is understood that large
sums have been offered, both in America
and Europe. for seats on the occasion of
the coronation.
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Personal Mention,

Albert G. Robinson, the well-known cor
respondent of the New York Evening Post,
whose letters from the Philippines and
Cuba have attracted much attention, is at
the Ebbitt House.
Rev. William r. Turner, rector of the
Church of st. Michael and All Angels, who
has been confined to the house with a
sprained ankle, has recovered.
Evening star., 1901-11-21
SENATE COMMITTEE ROOMS.
of Those Formed by Re
modelling Old Library Quarters.

modelling Old Library Quarters.
Nearly all the new Senate committee
rooms that have been obtained by remodel
ing the former quarters of the Congression
al Library in the Capitol have been assign
ed to senators. On the second floor the
rooms have been given to Senators Nc
Comas of Maryland, committee on organi-
zation of the executive departments; Mel
son of Minnesota, improvements of the
Mississippi river; Teller of Colorado, pri-
vate land claims; Eikins of West Virginia
geological survey; Clark of Wyoming, rail-
roads; Quarles of Wisconsin, transportation
rates to the seaboard.
On the first floor room has been re-
served for the committee on foreign rela-
tions, and other rooms have been assigned
to Senators Gallinger of New Hampshire,
pensions; Foraker of Ohio, Pacific islands
and Porto Rico; Sewell, enrolled bills, and
Senator Bacon of Georgia.
Evening star., 1901-11-21
Tennessee Bank Robbed.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, November 21.-The
Bank of Troy, at Troy, Tenn, was robbed
by burglars early today. Citizens were
aroused and attacked the robbers, who fed,
dropping several packages OF silver con-
tanning about sl.200 and other valuables.
A posse with bloodhounds Is in pursuit. The
amount Of the loss to the bank is not
known, but it is thought to be small.
Evening star., 1901-11-21
BACK IN WASHINGTON.
MIR. p. v. DeGraw Again in the Field
of Journalism.

Mr.. p. v. DeGraw Again in the Field
of Journalism.
Mr.. P. v. De Graw has accepted a posi-
ton on the Cincinnati Enquirer, with his
headquarters in Washington. The an
nouncement that Mr.. De Graw is coming
back to Washington will be pleasant news
to his wide circle of frieads in this city. He
left here in the summer OF 1897 to take a
place with the Columbia monograph Com
pany, and was stationed in New York and
then Philadelphia. ="
For more than twenty years prior thereto
he had been actively engaged in journal
ism and had held places Of trust and i'm
portance with newspapers and press as
sociations. He was enc of the founders of
the Gridiron Club aad is still valued
member of that famous, organization.
Evening star., 1901-11-21
MRS. DALE ARRAIGNED.
Chicago Woman Accused of Poisonin
Her Little Girl.

NEW YORK. November 21-Mrs. Eliza
beth Dale of Chicago. who was arrested
last night in Hcboken. accused of the
murder of her fiye-year-old daughter En-
incline, was arraigned today in Hoboken
before Recorder Stanton. Mrs. Dale was
accompanied by her lawyers, Russ and
Hoppe enheimer. Police Capt Hayes, who
that the examination be adjourned pending
the result of an autopsy which will be
made some time today by County Physi-
clan Converse.
Evening star., 1901-11-21

A carefullyconducted canvass,
recently made, demonstrates
the fact that The Evening Star
goes every day into fifteen
thousand houses in this city
where no other Washington
daily newspaper is read; and it
is taken regularly by more than
fifteen thousand other persons
in the city besides. This is
more than double the bona fide
circulation of any other paper
within the city.
Evening star., 1901-11-21
TWO BROTHERS SHOT.
They Were Mistaken for Chicken
Thieves by Farmer

CHICAGO, November 21.-Charles and
John Miller. brothers, of Toronto, Canada
were riddled with small shot here today.
The former will die. John was seriously
wounded.
The shooting was done by Robert Coburn,
who thought the men were about to rob
his henroost. John Miller said he and his
brother were without money and were
merely seeking lodging in Coburn's barn.
Coburn drove four miles to a police station
with the unconscious form of John Miller
in the bottom of wagon. The police
found the latters brother two hours later
Coburn was detained by the police.
Evening star., 1901-11-21

called out Thomas Francis" The un-
initiated thought the party called would
begin the story of the finding of Ayres
body The witness, however, happene ii to
be the architect who made the chart. and
he was called to show il was correct in de-
tailed measurement. according to liked
scale.
The manner in which he was interroga.ed
showed that neither the counsel Cor prose-
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instance the query was the same: What
are we going to hear. and how is it going
to affect the woman in the black hat with
the big ostrich plume, who is sitting mo-
tionfess few feet away? There was no
more interested follower of the opening ad-
dress of Mr.. Hugh, I. Taggart than that
same woman, Mrs. Bonine.
Mr.. Taggart spoke to the jury in a con-
yersational tone standing close to the box
with his hands clasped behind him, the left
one being occasionally released to flip the
gray. lock of hair above his left ear. or to
rub his nose. His back was turned to the
accused woman, but she kept her ewes
without even momentary lapse, until Mr..
Taggart began to describe how Ayres had
declined to review the old relations with
Mrs. Bonine, which had been once friendly.
Then she leaned forward and held Wllis-
pered~ converse with her senior counsel Mr.
Douglass.
Mrs. BOnine's Attitude.
Resuming her former position of an in
terested listener, she seemed to lean slight
ly forward as II in spirit of denial, when
Mr.. Taggart described the wounds in
Ayres. leg and arm and declared they
could not have been self-infiicted
The easy, conversational everyday man.
ner in which Mr.. Taggart addressed the
jury with his hating ''ur er" constantly
providing unlocked for punctutations in the
middle of sentences and sometimes in the
center of words whose sylallabic construc-
ton permitted such liberties, made the
opening address more dramatic in effect
than attempts at eloquence or tricks of
Oratory could have produced.
The jury gave him undivided attention
Justice Anderson listened in no perfunctory
attitude, and District Attorney Gould sat
Evening star., 1901-11-21
Fire i'm Detrott Theater.

which broke out In thef Whitney Grand
Opera House shortly before noon today did
0,0O0 damage befors'it was extinguished
The theater, which is owned by Stephen
A. Baldwin of this city, was controlled by
E. D. Stair. The loss is covered by in
surance.
Evening star., 1901-11-21

Buffalo at San Juan. PR.
SAN JUAN DE PORTO RICO, November
21.-The United States training ship Buffalo
arrived here today from TenerifYe.
Evening star., 1901-11-21
NO APPLICATION MADE.
Reported Intention to Make u Demon
stratiOn on Bulgarian Coast.

1t is said at the State Department that
up to this time no application has been
made by the United States government to
the porte for permission to send warships
to the Dardanelles to, demonstrate off the
Bulgarian coast, as, reported in Vienna dis
patches of this morning. 1t is further
said that the status Of Miss Stones case
remains unchanged, SO far as the depart
ment is advised
Evening star., 1901-11-21
Ordered ia This City.

Second Lieut.. Roberts Clark. 9th Infan-
try. has been assigned to duty in this city
in the Office of the adJutiant general Of the
army. -
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To Make inspection i'm Cuba.

Maj. L. C. Carr, surgeon, U. s, ", chief
surgeon of Santiago, has been ordered to
make a medical inspection of Manzanilo
and Bayamo, Cuba.
Evening star., 1901-11-21
want War Taxes Reduced.

delegation from the Consolidated Stock
and Petroleum Exchange of New York
called on the President this morning to Law
before him a resolution of the board of d.
Iectors of that body requesting a repeal of
Evening star., 1901-11-21

Continued on Second Page.) }
Washington sentinel., 1901-02-23

The subsidy bill Is in the hands Of its
enemies. Mr.. Frye allowed il To be dis
placed by the army reorganization bill,
which he said he considered the most
important measure before congress.
That means that the Democrats can
beat the shipping bill Il they will.
There are some weak sisters on the
anti-subsidy side who object TO any
vigorous Gght against the steal They
say that its adversaries should content
themselves with a formal opposition,
leaving the administration TO take the
responsibility for lbs passage.
That argument never very moral or
very wise, is entirely II isplaced AZ the
present time. The responsibility for the
passage OF the subsidy steal will rest
not only upon those who are active in
putting it through, but upon those who
could prevent its passage and do not.
A helpless minority can justly shift
all responsibility for dishonest legisla-
tiou upon the majority, but In the pres
eut case the minority is not helpless.
II is in absolute control Of the situa-
ton, and 1t will have 20 bear its share
Of the blame for any crimes 1t allows
to be committed. It can win no credit
by playing politics" Congress will
have to pass the army reorganization
bill, the revenue reduction bill and the
appropriation bills, besides doing some
thing about the Philippines and Cuba.
The subsidy bill cannot be passed with
out the consent Of it's opponents, and
they cannot give that consent without
smearing themselves with some Of the
tar Of the jOb.-New York Journal.
Washington sentinel., 1901-02-23
wIthdrar the BIIl.

We have hoped that the promoters Of
this bill would withdraw 1t after the
scathing public exposure or It's real
character and purpose The continued
demand by prominent Republicans for
the passage Of it has been a serious and
deplorable political blunder. We trust
that even now those who have been led
TO press for the enactment Of II can be
induced TO remove II from the public
view and consign It 70 some obscure
resting place from which 1t can never
be brought 20 light again But II they
shall persist In their folly Il will be the
duty Of those who oppose them to pre-
vent the passage Of the bill by all hon
Orable means and 10 make the major
ity against 1t large enough to discour-
age effectively the support Of such prof.
ects hereafter.-Independent, New York
independent Republican
Washington sentinel., 1901-02-23

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New Jersey Avenue and z Streets. daily,
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Washington sentinel., 1901-02-23

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VIA B. & O Quick service and superior
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without change, arriving Cleveland
1910 next morning.
Washington sentinel., 1901-02-23

Iue 1HHnn nrnnu OT l0H5iUs
Hanna says the lake shipyards can
build ships cheaper than the Atlantic
yards; ]. J. Hill says the Atlantic yards
can build ships cheaper than the Brit
lsh yards; therefore, says Hanna, we
must have a subsidy to encourage ship
building. Hanna is always logical In
bis demands on the public puTse.-HeS-
ena Cdon.l Independent
Woodruff County news., 1901-12-21
Charlie Cook the Groceryman,

Our friend F. M. Rodes of De View paid his respects to the News office last Thursday. MT Rhodes is a man that believes in living at home and raising hogs and hominy On last Wednes- day he killed five good sized hogs making him plenty of meat for 1902.
 The old maids of McCrory met last Thursday night and on ac- count of this cold weather, they have been nnable to get their re- turn ready for the 20th. They have indefinatly postponed the return, but they will return some day and McCrory shall have the opportunity to see their return.
 Last week we received the sad news of the death of George Le- May. Mir. LeMay was one of Woodruff county's best citizens, true and upright man in every respect. The community, in which he lived, has lost a noble man. The News extends it's sym pathy and condolence to the be- reaved family.
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 A. J. Shell wanted to go to a party, but was afraid to do so on account of pains in his stomach, which he feared would grow worse. He says, I was telling my troubles to a lady friend, who said: 'Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy will put you in condition for the party 1 bought a bottle and take pleasure in stating that two doses cured me and enabled me to have a good time at the party Mir. Shell is a resident of Sum mer Hill, N. Y. This remedy is for sale by pr. J. B. Neal of Me Crory and A. s. Thompson of 1 DeView.