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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-03
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that Ayres was easily aroused from pro-
found slumber at 2 o'clock In the morning.
It was equally unreasonable, argued Mr..
Gould, to suppose that Mrs. Bonine was
aroused from profound slumber by rap
at her door. "Why did the rap arouse her
and not arouse the two boys?" was asked.
Mrs. Bonine's story that she put on clean
linen before going to Ayres' room was
characterized by Mr.. Gould as the natural
invention of criminal mind.
The electric call bell in Ayres' room was
then touched upon. when she entered
Ayres' room and saw the deceased stand
ing there, pistol in hand, that call bell was
within reach of her hand' commented the
United States attorney. why did she not
press that button, if she was in danger?
She told Miss Minas the next morning that
the call bell would have been her first
thought had she been in Miss Minas
place"
The defense realized the Importance of
having Ayres Intoxicated that tragic morn
ing. so said MIR. Gould, but it had been
proved by many witnesses that he was per-
fectly sober.
Not only the governments witnesses,
Ayres was not intoxicated" declared Mr..
Gould Had she said otherwise she would
have convicted herself of going with an in
toxicated man to his room"
Taking up the subject Of the alleged
struggle. Mr.. Gould said that the experts
of the defense, who were sworn to tell the
truth, testified that the wounds might have
been inflicted in the manner described by
Evening star., 1901-12-14

ing that the verdict must be received
without comment the clerk propounded the
usual queries and recorded the words
mot guilty.
The climax of the famous trial was not
marked by anything that resembled a
demonstration. A slight stir that imme-
diately followed the announcement of the
verdict was completely checked when
Crier Joyce thundered SILENCE
Mrs. Bonine, who was entirely composed,
was affectionately congratulated by her
husband, her boys, her sisters and her
brother. After discharging the jury JUS
tice Anderson lost no time in leaving the
building. The majority of the jurors shook
hands with Mrs. Bonine, as did a number
of her friends and others who were in
court at the time. The party then walked
to the Office of Attorney Douglass.
All of the attorneys engaged in the de-
fense of Mrs. Bonine were in court when
the jury's verdict was reported. The gov
ernment was represented by Assistant
United States Attorney Taggart.
Were the jurors unanimous for ac-
quittal on the first ballot?" Star reporter
inquired of Mr.. Thomas Humphrey, the
foreman of the jury.
Perhaps we were and perhaps we were
not" was the evasive reply.
IF you WERE" the reporter then asked,
why did you wait from shortly after 4
O'Clock until nearly o'clock before re-
porting the verdct?''
oh" volunteered one of the other
jurors. 1--WE had dinner to eat and cigars
to smoke
Attorney Douglass has very little to saw.
He considers the verdict just and righteous
and, of course, is highly pleased with the
outcome of the trial.
Mr.. Gould Makes No Comment.
United States Attorney Gould was at his
office bright and early this morning. II de-
rive satisfaction from the knowledge that
1 performed my full duty in the case to the
best of my ability" remarked Mr.. Gould.
From certain incidents, l realized several
days ago that the verdict would be in IA
vor of the defendant. l have no criticism
to offer and no comment to make. 1t is my
Evening star., 1901-12-14
was woman should not influence the jury

was q woman should not influence the jury
In her favor.
Counsel hash told you.' reeited MI
Gould, that God interposed in behalf oI
this defendant. She hid not need the inter
yention of Divine Providence. She did not
need to call on God-0 All she had need to
do when she startedffor Ayres room was
to think of her two little boys-to think
of her absent husband.
''1t would be sad to those near and dear
to this defendant IL ahe is punished, con-
tinuing, Mr.. Could Ieaid. but 1t Is also
sad to that old fAthex1 out in Michigan that
we cannot give flain back his boy.
United Statese- Attorney Gould brought
tears to the esses ok many in the court
room when he pathstically and eloquently
described a famosss painting entitled
Breaking Home Ties he had viewed at
the worlds fairs in Chicago. The picture
was of a youth deaving home for the first
time. The expressioa of the mothers race
indicated that all hef hopes were centered
in that bov.
How many parents throughout this wide
land" remarked Mr. Gould, ARE asking
themselves today regarding their sons, Are
they safe at the capital of the nationf
United States Attorney Gould concluded
his address substantially as follows:
You, gentlemen of the Jury, are the last
resort against private assassination 1t Is
the jury that stands between the little ones
at home and the criminafaaggressor. Oh,
do not. by Eour verdict, Withdraw that pro-
lection. Build barrier behind which in
Evening star., 1901-12-14
CLOSES WITH BANQUET.
Convention Of College Fraters Conn
bfnes Pleasure and Business.

The annual convention Of the Delta
Kappa Epsilon fraternity closed happily
last evening with brilliant banquet at the
New Willard. The members and their
guests sat about table that had the
shape of q gridiron. Mr.. c. A. Prouty OF
the interstate commission proved to be a
clever toastmaster and he ELECTED responses
from the following: Gen. NJ. c. Butler,
Richard T. Greene. III. B. Harrington. Prof
Charles T. Lewis, r. W. Taylor, Hilary A
Herbert, Prof. Brainard Kellogg and A.
Mitchell. Secretary Long. Senator Bever-
idge, Rev. DR.. McKim. Rev. L. /. Kinsolv-
Ing. bishop Of Brazil; Ashley NJ. Gould.
Representative r. w. Taylor OF Ohio and
d. ]. Foster of Vermont were among those
present.
The following officers were chosen at the
business session: President Howard b..
Harrington. Columbia University, New
York; first vice president, II. Caldwell
Smith, University of Michigan: second vice
president, Raymond W. Phelps. Syracuse
University; secretaries, r. l. McKenny,
University of Minnesota: Ralph n. Kellan
University OF Pennsylvania, and Matthew
G. Brush, Massachusetts Institute of Tech
nology.
Evening star., 1901-12-14

Rev. Stowell L. Bryant, for six years
pastor of St. Pauls NJ. E. Church at 18th
and streets northwest, has been invited
to the pastorate of the Hyde Park NJ. E.
Church, Chicago. The presiding elders of
Chicago and the presiding bishop indorse
the invitation and are ready to make the
appointment, Hyde Park Church is one of
the strongest churches of Chicago Metho-
dism. 1t is situated within a few squares
of the Chicago University with its LOO
students, and numbers several professors
and many students in it's congrega-
ton. The recent pastor of the church
was DR.. Frank Crane. who resigned to be-
come pastor of the Peoples Church, down
town. The invitation was extended in the
hope that Mr.. Bryant would assume charge
of the work at once. He now has the mat
ter under consideration.
Evening star., 1901-12-14
Short Story Club,

The Short Story Club held its regular
meeting last Monday evening at 522 9th
street northwest, DR.. Thomas Robinson
the president, occupying the chair. Many
members and their friends were present.
After the reading of the minutes by Mrs
c. A. Metcalf the program was as follows:
"A Whistling Song" by Mrs. Clifford How
ard; Miss Emily E. Sauter made her initial
bow to the club with the story of the even
ing, "A Startling Occurrence" Judge Flen-
ner of Idaho gave recitation from James
Whitcomb Riley; song by Mr.. Dana Hol-
land. ''The Vanguard of the King" COM
posed by the accompanist, Miss Minnie
Bailey; a paper, The Mayf1ower," by Capt
w. w. Case, an interesting description of
his recent visit to the home of the Pilgrim
fathers in England and in Holland, Illus
trated by the use of photographs taken by
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Howard while there
with Captain Case. and song by Mr.. Dana
Holland, Forging Of the Anchor" accom-
panfst, Miss Minnie Bailey. Capt. Arthur
Portman gave talk on the Suez canal, in
terspersed with quaint humor. from per-
sonal experience and observation of many
years. Items of national interest were con-
tributed by Miss Gertrude Wilmington. Dr.
l.. R. Klemm and Mrs. c. A. Metcalf.
Evening star., 1901-12-14
Minnie Mon

The staff officers of the Minute Men, the
new continental military organization form
ing in this city, held a meeting last even
ing at the office of Col. NJ. A. Winter in
the Globe building, $3.50 Pennsylvania ave-
nue. northwest. L. c. Dyer was appointed
major and authorized to organize the Sec
ond battalion Of the first, or District of
Columbia regiment the battalion to be
composed of veterans of the war with
Spain. Upon the recommendation of Major
Dyer commission as adjutant of the Sec
ond battalion will be issued to Anthony
Holmead. Arrangements were made for
holding a banquet before the commence
ment of the new year. 1t was decided that
as the organization is founded on the prin-
ciple it is, that Intoxicating liquors would
be eliminated from its social functions, to
prevent the principle and the sacred uni
form of the continental army from being
brought into ill-repute
Evening star., 1901-12-14

verdict should be either guilty Of murder, or
not guilty.
1.-THE court will instruct you that there is
a middle course" explained Mr.. Gould. ut
is within the realms of possibility that the
defendant did not go to his room for the
purpose Of shooting the deceased, but did
the shooting in the heat Of sudden pas
sion."
Assume that the body of woman. in
stead of the body Of man had been found
the 18th of May, suggested the United
States attorney, and the figure of a man
had been seen departing from the room by
means OF a FIRE escape, and the same cir
cumstances had surrounded the issue as ap-
ply to the Bonine case. Mr.. Gould asserted
that there could be no doubt that the man
In the imaginary case would be promptly
convicted Ut murder. Why then, he asked.
should not the same result apply to the
case on trial. The fact that the defendant
Evening star., 1901-12-14
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and each evening until Xmas.-Advt
Free Trade Question of Debate.


At the meeting of the Y. NJ. c. A. Lyceum
last evening the question, That free trade
should gradually come to be the ultimate
policy of this country was debated. The
affirmative was sustained by Messrs. Chas.
F. Nesbitt and W. N. Preston: the negative
by Messrs. W. P. Williamson and H c.
Gibbs. Mr.. Edward H. Booth acted as
judge rendering decision in favor of the
negative. The general debate was partic-
ipated in by Messrs. Everett, Booth, Nes-
bitt, Williamson, Gibbs and Weston.
The program for next Friday evening
was announced to be a challenge debate
between the Oakwood Debating Society
and the Y. NJ. c. A. Lyceum, to be held at
the rooms of the latter. The Oakwood So
ciety is to be represented by Messrs F. R.
Pidcock and William l.. Bowie; the Lyceum
by Messrs. George H. Davis and j. v.
Hamilton the question reading that at the
expiration of the Chinese exclusion act a
similar law should again be passed
Evening star., 1901-12-14
The District Of Columbia human life shall
forever more be safe and sacred
The Judges Charge

Mr.. Gould closed at 1925 o'clock, having
spoken for one hour and three-quarters.
Justice Anderson forthwith delivered to
the jury charge that was conceded to be
eminently fair and thoroughly impartial
In opening he said that counsel on both
sides had conducted the case with an abili-
ty and fairness that could not be too high
ly commended.
The court incorporated in the charge the
fore published in The Star. Justice Ander-
son defined the different degrees of homi-
eide. Among other things he remarked that
sympathy for the defendant or her family
did not constitute reasonable doubt" nor
had the jury any right to consider the con-
sequences of it's verdict.
The jury was informed that it could re-
turn one of four verdicts-guilty as in
dicted; guilty as indicted, without capital
punishment; guilty of manslaughter, or not
guilty.
Gentlemen of the jury concluded JUS
tice Anderson, with sincere satisfaction
have observed the patient consideration
you have given this ease, and 1 take it as
an assurance that you will follow the issue
to a close with fidelity. You should base
your verdict upon the law and the evidence
and a true deliverance make between the
government and the defendant"
Justice Anderson concluded his charge
at ten minutes after o'clock. The jury at
once retired. The majority Of the specta-
tors remained until o'clock when Crier
Joyce announced-"Court has adjourned
and the room will be cleared"
To the newspaper reporters alone was
impaired the information that Justice An
derson, the attorneys and the court officials
had gone to their respective homes for
dinner, but would return to the city hall at
80 o'clock to learn If the jury had by
that hour reached an agreement.
Mrs. Bonine spent the interval in a room
within the barred inclosure directly be-
meath Criminal Court No. / in the COM
pany of her husband and relatives.
Evening star., 1901-12-14
A HANDSOME SOUVENIR VOLUME.
Report of Committee in Charge of
Dewey Reception of 1900.

When the Committee of citizens in charge
of the arrangements for the local reception
to Admiral Dewey upon his return from
Manila in 1899 had completed their success
full labors, it was voted to issue a COM
memorative volume descriptive of that
event. The work was placed in charge of
Mr.. ". V. Cox, vice chairman of the COM
mittee, who is now completing his task
with the delivery of the volumes. The
product Of the labors OF many months
proves to be a handsome book of 127 quarto
pages, bound in blue cloth with the admir-
ais flag in silver on the cover. The full
story of the reception and the admirafs
Homecoming is told graphically, afrording
complete record Of the notable event from
the inception of the local arrangements to
the satisfactory conclusion of the ceremon-
les of the I'd and Sd of October, 1899 The
Illustrations are numerous, tastefully
chosen and well printed, being mainly from
photographs of the scenes of the reception,
with pen and ink drawings appropriate to
Admiral Dewey's achievements as head and
tail pieces othe various chapters. An ex-
cellent portrait of Admiral Dewey forms
the frontispiece. Following the reports of
the various subcommittee, forming a part
of the record, is an article by Ainsworth r.
Spofford, giving a brief account of some of
the notable receptions which have been
held in the city of Washington. Admiral
Dewey's own account Of the battle of Ma
Mia bay closes the volume.
Secretary Van Wickle Of the committee
has notified all those who subscribed to the
Dewey reception fund that under the terms
Of the resolution passed by the executive
committee they are entitled to copies of the
report free. The distribution of the volumes
under these terms is being conducted now
at the former headquarters of the commit
tee, 1225 Pennsylvania avenue. The edition
OF the book is limited 1t is the purpose of
the committee to donate to libraries and
universities all copies of the book which
may be left undisturbed by the first OF
January.
Evening star., 1901-12-14
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Evening star., 1901-12-14

At recent meeting of East Washington
Council No 81, National Union, the fol-
lowing named were elected officers for the
year 1902: VIM. p Allen, president; George
A Green, vec president; Henry c. Hazard,
speaker: John H. King, secretary (re-elect-
ed; Edward L. Dunn, financial secretary
re-elected); Harry G. Lybrand. treasurer
re-electedD; Thomas B. Claggett, chap
lain; Andrew j. Johnson. usher; Henry w
Miller. sergeant-at-arms; Matthew Jarboe
doorkeeper; George A. Green, delegate to
the cabinet; VIM. P Allen, delegate to the
immediate relief. Speechmak!ng and q
smoker followed.
Evening star., 1901-12-14

rule always to acquiesce in the verdict of
a jury.
Another reason why make no comment
in this case" added Mr.. Gould sifinificantly,
'is due to the fact that the government
has no appeal
Several of the court attaches express
themselves as confident that the jury had
decided to acquit long before the case was
closed. They base their views on alleged
remarks some of the jury made and which
were overheard.
Mr.. GOuid's Comparison.
After The Stars report Of the proceed
ings yesterday closed the United States at
torney continued his address to the jury.
Mr.. Gould took the profound slumber''
issue applied by Attorney Douglass to
Ayres. and applied 1t to Mrs. Bonine The
defense asserted that 1t was unreasonable
to suppose, taking the governments theory,
Evening star., 1901-12-14

Jane A. Thompson. through her solicitor,
Edward @. Niles. has brought suit for di-
vorce against Robert L. Thompson. on the
ground of desertion. She alleges that she
and the defendant were married June 8.
1890. in Leonardtown, Nd. and there is one
child Of the couple living. She alleges that
the defendant willfully deserted and aban-
doned her in February, 1898. and that since
that time he has not contributed to her sup
port. She also charges that he cruelty and
abusively treated her. She prays for an
absolute divorce. the care and custody OF
the minor child and the privilege OF re-
suming her maiden name
Josephine Elizabeth Hannah has brought
suit against James Hannah for divorce,
also on the ground of desertlon. She prays
for an absolute divorce and the care and
custody OF the minor child. The petitioner
is represented by Edward G. Niles.
Margaret G. Neal has filed a petition for
divorce from William T. G. Neal. The pa
pers In the case were ordered in the safe.
E. G. Niles is the complainant's attorney.
Evening star., 1901-12-14
Held for Action of Grand Jury.

While Miss Matte Gary of 113 Maryland
avenue northeast was viewing the parade
Of the police and fire departments, near the
corner of 9TH street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue. northwest, Thursday afternoon, VIII
liam Clark, well-dressed colored man,
snatched her pocketbook and ran. Detec-
tive Reynolds, who was near, pursued the
man, capturing him after a run of several
squares.
Clark pleaded guilty 10 a charge of lar
eeny from the person in the Police Court,
and Judge Scott sent the case to the grand
jury. fixing the bond at $500
Evening star., 1901-12-14
Mems Society Organized.

well-attended meeting of men belong
ing to the congregation of the Fourth Pres
byterian Church, 18th and Yale streets,
was held last evening in the Sunday school
room of the church. A society to be
known as the Mems Society of the Fourth
Presbyterian Church was organized by the
election of the following officers: President
James B. Henderson; first vice president,
c. NJ. Irelan; second vice president, D. P.
Wolhaupter; recording secretary, F. c..
Warman; corresponding secretary, c. F.
Creager; treasurer, DIR. George j. Pritchard
Evening star., 1901-12-14
CITY AND DISTRICT.
to Memorial Association

An auxiliary of the Mckinley National
Memorial Association OF Cleveland Ohio
mas been formed for the purpose of enlist
Ing the cooperation Of the Masons, Odd
feHows. knights of Pythias and similar
1raternal societies and the various church
organizations among the Afro-Americans
in raising funds for the memorial
Ihe central executive committee con-
slsts OF the following members: Bishop
b. w Arnett, Ohio; Booker T. Washing
ton. Alabama; ]. W. Lyons, Georgia; Cy-
rus Field Adams Illinois; Henry P Cheat
ham, North Carolina; X. H Terrell and
Daniel Murray. District Of Columbia There
Is an advisory committee of 200 of the
most prominent Afro-Americans of the
country.
Evening star., 1901-12-14

Mrs. Bonne But, added Mr.. Gould, Mrs
Bonine has not described how they were
inflicted
Il don't know whether she came up the
fire-escape, whether she secreted herself III
the room, for the door could not be locked,
or whether Ayres let her in," said Mr..
Gould, but l do know that her story Is a
thing to cause mirth and laughter. If that
story will acquit her, then human life in
the District of Columbia is not safe against
a secret enemy"
Effort Required to Discharge Pistol.
Mr. Gould demonstrated that 1t required
a distinct physical effort to discharge the
pistol found in Ayres' room. The weapon
was double-action revolver and de-
cided pull on the trigger was necessary be-
fore the hammer would raise and fall.
BY illustration Mr.. Gould endeavored to
show that If only one of the three shots
had struck Ayres it would have been rea-
sonabe to conclude that the Wounding was
accidental; that If two of them had hit him
there might be some doubt; but the fact of
all three striking him, and within the space
of ten seconds, could only be attributed to
design.
Referring to the contention that no mo-
tive had been shown why Mrs. Bonine
should have desired to murder Ayres. Mr..
Gould recalled the Durant case, in Califor-
MIA. No motive had been shown for Durant
numbering his victim, yet he was hanged
for the crime. No motive had been shown
for the cutting Of the throat Of little Lizzie
Weisenberger in this city by Benjamin
Smell several years ago, yet Smell paid the
penalty for his act on the scaffold.
"In Buffalo three months ago." continued
Mr. Gould, "Czolgosz, to the grief of the
world, shot down the President of the
United States. He had no logical motive
for his act. If you tried to show a motive
for every crime you would empty the jails
and penitentiaries. The law says that mo-
tive for crime may be inferred, and his
honor will so instruct you"
1t was admitted by the United States at
torney that many points of the case were
difficult to explain upon any theory. He ad-
ded: without malice, without prejudice,
without desire to secure an unjust verdict,
we have frankly placed before you, without
reserve. everything in our possession relat-
ing to the case.
Nothing would have given me more
pleasure than to have heard eXplana
ton such would have warranted me in
nolle pressing the charge; but the explana-
lions have been such as to force us to be-
lieve the defendant guilty.
The Middle Course.
The speaker went on to say that counsel
for the defendant had declared that there
was mo middle course in the case. The