Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-05
FROM WASHINGTON.
[Corr.sDendence OF the Alexsndris Gazette. J
Washington. November b.

Washington. November b.
At the beginning of today's session OF
the Schley court OF inquiry Mr.. Hsrns
resumed his argument on the specifica-
ton number five, alleging disobed'ence
NJ orders, Hanna closed bis argument
Nth the review of the Schley' Hodgson
corresnondence that occurred after the
war and Captain James Parker, OF Ad'
miral Schley's counsel, followed Hanna.
Next week there will begin 10 this
city one of the most sensational crimi-
nal trials ever held in the national cap
ltal. that of Mrs. Lola Ida Henri BONNIE,
charged with the murder OF James Sey--
mouI Ayres, the census clerk and dental
student. 10 the Hotel Kenmore last
Nav. The tragedy caused widespread
discussion 10 Washington and, from the
fact that few can be found who have
not formed an opinion in the case, 1t is
probable thst the work OF selecting q
iury will be most difficult. A week or
ten DAYS Is likely to elspse before the
presentation of testimony can be DegCn.
So far as can be learned the government
has secured no other evidence against
Mrs. Bonnie than that which she herself
has revealed. However, the prosecu'
ton expresses its confidence 10 It's sDll-
ity To convict. The defense is just as
positive that Mrs. Bonnie will be set
free. The trial proper, It Is thought,
will last about ak weeks, upon which
supposition the defense is pinnipg con-
siderable hope as thus the jury men
would be asked to render their verdict
on the eve of the Christmas holidays.
Al the State department it is de-
olared that che United States has no
direct interest in the efforts OF France
TO secure indemnity from Turkey be-
cause no American interests are To-
voIved. Turkey owes the United
States nothing at this iuncture. Inc
United States, therefore, will neither
interfere Tor assist In the French
operations.
The State department has received
adyices from the American legation ID
Constantinople to the effect that Nine.
Tsilks. the companion of Miss Ellen
M. Stone, the American missionary,
held for ransom by the brigaDds 10 the
Balkan mountains, is not dead. IL 10
also believed that Miss Stone is safe.
Mr.. Joseph Il. Cboste, U. 8. Ambas'
sador to Great Britain, who is now In
this country on leave OF absence Will De
engaged in the near future in arranging
matters Ia connection with the isthmian
acnsl. ,
The department OF State has received
information from the legation at Con-
tantinople that the Turkish govern
meut has issued an exequation to DIR.
Thos. Herbert Norcon, United States
Consul at Harlut, Turkey. This set
ties a long standing dispute between
the United States and Turkey which
had threatened to cause dissentlon
between the two governments. Har-
put Is the place where the American
College was burned down during the
Armenia troubles of several gears ago.
The incidents Of the Corbn-PAtten nuptisls,
which occur tomorrow, will reveal some
what TIE bitter rivalries among army and
navy officers. Neither Lieutenant General
Miles nor Admiral Dewey will attend the
ceremonies which restore the adjutant general
TO the ranks of the benedicts. Mrs. Dewey
declines the invitation because her motner
died within the year. Mrs. Miles and the com'
msnding general assign no reason for their
absence.
It is denied at the Navy department that
Rear Admiral Cromwell, in charge Of the
European station, has received orders direct
ing him to proceed to Turkish waters, either
to cooperate with the French fleet In its
demonstration against Smyrna and MityleDe,
or to bring pressure TO bear upon the Sultan
of Turkey In correction with the case OF
Miss Stone.