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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-03
THE SATURDAY STAR.
Many Features of. Unusual Interest IN
Tomorrow's Big Supplement.

Many Features Of Unusual Interest in
Tomorrow's Big Supplement.
Here are but few of the many timely,
readable and instructive special articles III
the big literary supplement Of the Saturday
Star this week:
ROCK CREEK PROBLEM Qllustrated).
Renewal of interest on a much mooted
question; bridge or tunnel; measures now
pending before Congress on the subject;
reasons for and against.
OUR ARMY IN 1905 QlIustrated).
Frank Carpenter has an interesting inter-
view with the Secretary of War upon
the work of his big department. What
Mr.. Taft thinks of the American as a
soldier.
IN LITTLE HUNGARY Qllustrated).
President Roosevelt is to be the guest of
honor at dinner on ST. Valentines Day
and the entire colony is greatly excited
over the prospect.
OLD AGE PENSIONS Qllustrated).
The French government is committed to
think that the scheme will not work out
we'll in practice.
DEEDS OF DARING Qllustrated).
All Nippon is eagerly listening to Japan
csc stories of Japanese bravery at the
front. By A. Naneko.
FOR SOUTHERN WEAR UIlustrated).
Southwark the fashionable swallow is now
flying with big trunks stuffed with all
the airy finery of midsummer.
UNTOLD MILLIONS Ullustrated).
Nassau street is really one of New York s
greatest show places, for there are To-
Gated the homes OF many of the coun-
trys greatest financial institutions.
WHEN wINsLOW WENT TO ERGARDA
Qllustrated).
A delightful bit of fiction written for The
Saturday Star by Epes w. Sargent.
GIMME FADDEN Qllustrated).
He gives away certain grave secrets of
diplomacy and has a word or two to say
about ambassadors and ministers
ON THE SEVEN SEAS UIlustrated).
Danger places in old ocean that annually
cause 1900 wrecks and claim six times
that many lives.
BETSEY BOBBIN: POLITICIAN illus
trated).
The third installment of Edward Mar
shalls clever serial story.
PARIS FASHIONS ullustrated)
Wonderful creations seen at recent social
events; move toward simpler effects
IN wedding gowns; the demitoilet of the
future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-03
Marine Corps Orders.

Capt Louis NJ. Gulick, to duty with the
marine battalion stationed the canal
zone.
First Lieut. Austin c. Rogers. from the
marine barracks, Norfolk, Va, to Annapo-
lis, to command the marine guard of the
L. S. S. Galveston.
FIRST Lieut.. Robert Y. Rhea, to Norfolk
Va, for duty with the detachment for
Guantanamo, Cuba.
CAT Ernest E. West from the recruiting
district Of Columbus, Ohio, to Annapolis,
Md. 20 command the marine guard of Re
L. 5 s. Vest Virginia.
Second Lieut.. Reginald r. Hogan. to hold
himself IN readiness for duty with the
marine guard of the West Virginia.
Seconds Lieut.. Daniel ". b. Blake. to as
sumo charge of the recruiting district Co
mmbus. Ohio.
Capt Norman G.. Burton. assistant quar-
t,rnaster, from headquarters TO the ma
rine barracks. Norfolk, Va. for duty as
post quartz master
capt. Hiram j. Bearss, from command of
the marine guard OF the receiving ship Han
cock TO duty at the marine barracks
League Island Pa.
First Lieut.. Richard p. Williams from
the L. s. S. New Orleans to command the
marine guard of the Hancock
Second Iieur. Alexander b. Mikell has
been granted sick leave for three months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-03
Growing UP

There's something the matter
with the child that fails to grow
up. A child that grows up too
much, however, without proper
filling out of flesh, is almost as
badly off. Nothing will help these
pale, thin, "weedy" children like
SCOTS Emulsion. 1t supplies
the rounding out of flesh and the
rich inward nourishment of blood
and vital organs which insures
rapid growth healthy and uni
form development.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-03
Romeo and Juliet.

Romeo and Juliet was performed at
the New National Theater last night with
f. III. Sothern and Julia Marlowe in the
title roles. The production was an elabo-
rate one. and not only the principals of
the company. but number of the mem
bers of the supporting cast were seen to
advantage: A good attendance expressed
enthusiastic approval Romeo aud Juliet"
VIII remain the attraction until the close of
the enga gement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-03
Naval Movements.

The Navy Department has been Informed
OF the arrival of the Cincinnati Monadnock
and Brutus at Cavite. the Chicago has ar.
rived at San Diego, the Yankton at New
port and the Topeka at Ponce.
The collier Leonidas has sailed from
Baltimore for Hampton Roads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-03
Army Orders.

First Lieuts. Robert n. Winn and Henry
d. Thomson, assistant surgeons, have been
ordered to examination for promotion
Second Lieut.. William E. Goolsby Dist
Infantry has been granted leave of absence
for one month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-03
CONTINUED COLD TONIGHT.
Saturday Snow, With Rising Tempera'
ture: North to Northeast Winds.

Forecast till pm. Saturday.-For the
District of Columbia, Delaware and Mary
land, increasing cloudiness and continued
cold tonight. Saturday snow with rising
temperature; light north to northeast
winds, increasing.
For Virginia, increasing cloudiness with
snow late tonight, not SO cold in extreme
southeast portion. Saturday snow with ris-
ing temperature; fresh north to northeast
winds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-03
FRATERNAL NOTICES.

ELIJAH LODGE, NO. so. l. o. B. b.
NOTICE.--The officers and members of Elijah
Lodge will please attend the funeral of our late
brother VIM. Wolf, from his late residence 100
9th st. NV, at l o'clock am. SUNDAY, Feb. g.
1908. H. KRONUEIMER
it Secretary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-03

BANKRUPTCY COCET-Justice Anderson
In re Charles Ernst; injunction granted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-03
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
Charles S. Bundy.
SUBDISTRICT NO I

The Vincent Parker COMPANY Incl
plaintiff, agt. Allen D. Albert defendant
attachment before judgment for debt, SI9S'
with interest attaching credits in hands of
Washington Times Co
H. FitZhue Woodward plaintiff. agt. Jen-
me v Gufndon, defendant; debt on note,
$780, with interest.
Lean Loeb, trading as Loeb &. Co. plain
tlHs, agt. Charles Howard defendant; debt.
*4:oO; Judgment for plaintiff.
Lean Loeb, trading as Loeb & Co. plain
alns, agt NJ. j. Osmond, defendant; debt.
80; Judgment for plaintiff.
chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co.,
plaintiff, agt. Charles W. Slater defendant:
debt, $500; judgment for plaintiff; Ralston
q Siddons, II. Winship Wheatley, plain
tiff's attorneys.
John L. Bowie. plaintiff, agt Richard H.
Porter and David Essex Porter, defendants;
debt, Sl1O, with interest; dismissed by plain
tiff. p
The Crane Company Qnc), plaintiff, agt.
New York Pacific OIL Co, defendant; debt,
$6l; judgment for plaintiff.
II. Bentley Smith trading as II. Bentley
smith Co., plaintiffs, agt Franklin III. XII
han, trading as Franklin Laundry Co., de-
PENDANTS; debt, $59.51; dismissed upon set
Element.
Mihalovitch & Fletcher Co. dnc.) plain
tiH, agt. Henry II. Meyerstein, defendant;
dept, S2gl-4 40; dismissed by plaintiff.
Peter II. Christie, plaintiff. agt. J. Henry
Kaiser. defendant; debt $50, with interest
dismissed by plaintff to 1T
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-03
Samuel C. Mills.
sUBDIsTRICT 10 3

'pi'Diioi ItlCI NO. -
hattie Tibbs. plaintiff, agt Mrs. Robert
Cosnmeline. defendant; debt, $3.50; dis
missed upon settlement r
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
GO: Qnc), plaintiff agt. Slater & Co. (Inc.).
defendants; debt $S735.
~. r. schule, plaintiff. agt. Harry John
son, defendant; debt $14O. d
as ); b. Nichols plaintiff. agt. Lydia J. Ray
Samuel Meinhard Mark. H, Schaul and
Harry s. Munhard, trading as the Met
ropohtan Clothing Co., plaintiffs, agt. Ed
ward c. Ryals, defendant; debt, $47.35, with
interest.
John w. Breedlove, Wilbur F. Parker and
FRANK H. Cox, trading as ]. W. Breedlove
q Co., plaintiffs, agt. Louis P. Hail. de-
PENDANT: debt sos, with interest.
Electric Medical Institute and Household
Remedy Co. Unc). plaintiff, agt. Koch
Lung Cure Qnc), defendant; attachment
before judgment for debt, $780, judgment
for plaintiff satisfied
Wilbur l.. Wright, plaintiff. agt. Koch
Lung Cure. defendant debt, $685.; judg-
ment for plaintiff satisfied as to $s1.
r. Carlos. plaintiff, agt. L. w. Kyles.
tiff
Thomas g. Carroll & Son lInc.) plaintiffs.
agf. Cornelius II. Naughton. defendant;
III Dos \ :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-03

Minimum temperature past twenty-foul
hours, 3; year ago, 2.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-03

Weather conditions and general forecast.
The area of high pressure that has occu-
pied the northwest for several days past
is slowly drifting eastward and diminishing
in intensity.
The maximum Intensity of the cod wave
was reached Thursday morning, although
zero temperatures still prevail from the
upper Ohio valley westward to the Rocky
mountains.
An area of low pressure of great extent is
apparently central off the California coast.
Pressure is also low over all districts west
OF the Rocky mountains.
Snow has fallen In the Rocky mountain
region and thence eastward over Kansas.
Nebraska, Oklahoma, Arkansas, in tie mid
die Mississippi valley, the lower Ohio val
ley and Tennessee, and rain over Texas
and the Pacific coast and plateau region.
The temperature has risen somewhat in
the Missouri valley. 1t is colder in Allan
tic coast districts.
Snow is indicated for the Ohio va ley and
lower lake region tonight and Saturday, and
rain in the east gulf and south Atlantic
states. Snow is probable in the middle At
lantic states Saturday. The temperatures
will rise slowly.
The winds along the south Atlantic and
east gulf coasts will be fresh northeasterly,
increasing; on the middle Atlantic coast
fresh northwest to west.
The following heavy precipitation Gin
twenty-four hours: San Diego, LOO.
Steamers departing today for European
ports will have fresh northwesterly winds
and fair weather to the Grand Banks
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following were the readings of the
thermometer and barometer at the weather
bureau for the twenty-four hours beginning
at pm. yesterday:
hermometer-February Q pm 1S: &
p m, II; II midnight, s; February 3, a.
M, g; a M, 6; II noon, T.; pm. 10
Maximum, %, at pm, February =; mini
mum, 3. at am, February g.
Barometer-February = pm. 80 %; 8 D.
m, 1896; L. midnight 3041; February 3.
am, 30.43; am, 3O.49; noon 80 40; 2
n m 20 %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-03
The City Lights.

The city lights and naphtha lamps all
lighted by thirty minutes after sunset; ex-
tinguishing begun one hour before sunrise
All arc and incandescent lamps lighted ff-
teen minutes after sunset and extinguished
forty-five minutes before sunrise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-03
Records for Twenty-Four Hours
Condition Of the Water,

Temperature and condition of wa ter at 8
am. Great Falls, tempera ture ~ condi-
tion SO. Dalecarlia reservoir, TEN 3erature
81; condition at north connection, 81; condi-
ton at south connection, 36. Georgetown
distributing reservoic, temperature, 30: con-
dition at infuent gatehouse, SO: condition
at effiuent gatehouse, &c. WASHINGTON city
reservoir, temperature 80; condition at in
fluent, SO; condition at effiuent, SO.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE NOTICE PUBLISHED IN THE EVENING
Star OF February /, 1905 as In all the other
papers, to the effect that one William H. Cooper
naS nied suit asking divorce from his wife,
Llllah NJ. Cooper Is not the undersigned
fe3-2ts Iiqd ~ ~ 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-03

CRIMINAL COURT NO. e-Justice Gould.
United States agt. Thomas Greek; assault
with dangerous weapon motion for new
trial filed. -l. --t5 49,
United States agt William Dixon; rob-
iail .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-03
SPIRITUALISM.

SENNCE TONIGHT AT KEELER'S 9lS II ST.
Written messages, independent voices. MATE
REALIZATION. Interesting. consoling and convinc-
Ing. Private interviews daily. Tel. Main 252l-F.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-03
Tide Table.

Today-I1ow tide, 80 IN. and 80 pm;
high tide 1:25 Am. and TAI pm
Tomorrow-I4cw tide 2:24 am and ORG
pm; high tide, Sill a. m. and &c pm.
The Sun and Noon.
Today-Sun rose, 1905 am. sun sets. 5:22
pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises T:04 am
Moon sets 30 pm.
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Continued on Eighth Page.)
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IhiS plant is the ONLY plant in
the city that's thoroughly equipped
10 satisfactorily execute high-class
printing in all its branches.
HSour specially -COLoR PROCESS WORK.
GeO.E. Howard, 714 18th St.
PRINTER, ENGRAvER AND srATIoNER.
- fe3-14d
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-13

testified he was born in Lafayette, Ind,
and had been in Los Angeles for the
past twelve years.
Mrs. BirtwistIe Absent
When the third day Of the trial conf
menced yesterday the spectators, who
from the start have been awaiting the
sight Of Mrs. Birtwistle, were again
disappointed and it was evident that
the mother of the unfortunate young
woman would not appear at the trial.
The case. however, proved exciting
during the morning. Curl, civil engl-
neer, was a witness for the prosecution
and gave evidence as to how fast the
machine had been travelling. Curtis
estimate was somewhat above that
given by others, but his calculations
not be confused in his statements.
Miss frankie Babler was another
witness and as the young woman went
into the box there was a craning Of
necks to catch a glimpse of her. She
answered the questions put in direct
examination, as witness for the
prosecution. She had also been sub
poenaed by the defense. Attorney
Fleming objected to diversion from the
line of cross-examination laid out by
him In direct examination, but the con-
tention of Attorney Hunsaker was
sustained and Miss Babler gave evi-
dence for the defense.
Miss BabIer Testlfles
I'VE were coming in from the coun-
try at moderate rate of speed" she
testified. I'VE were riding between the
car tracks and the street was prac-
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-13

tically deserted at that time. Sud-
denly the young woman appeared
from behind the car. She could not
have been more than eight feet away
and she seemed frightened and dashed
directly in front of, the machine. Mr..
Hook did not sound the horn, but
twisted the steering gear around and
then we collided with the curb. No, /
don't think Mr.. Hook could have
sounded a gong, as 1t would have been
too late then. / think Miss Brit
wistle knew the auto was coming and
Mr.. Hook did everything in his power
to prevent the accident"
Attorney Reeves, for the defense,
asked for dismissal of the case because
criminal negligence or carelessness had
not been proved, but was overruled by
the court.
Miss Esther Babler also testified for
the defense in the afternoon and the
taking of evidence was closed with the
testimony of Hook yesterday even
ing The case will go to the jury to-
day.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-13
PERSONAL

General Freight Agent w. G. Barn
well of the Santa Fe will leave Los
Angeles this evening for Charlevoix,
Mich, where he goes to attend a meet
ing of the Western Classification COM
mittte of which he is member. The
first session opens on July 1S, and the
meeting will continue for three days.
Commercial Agent B. F. Coons of
the Rock Island local office is in Chi
cago in attendance at conference
OF the freight and passenger agents
of the Rock Island and Frisco sys-
TENS. The conference is the first since
the appointment of w. g. Biddle to
the position of third vice president and
traffic director of the system, and is
called largely for the purpose of MAX
ing him acquainted with his subor-
dinateS.
Miss Abbie Chaplin, who is widely
known through her missionary work
in China, is preparing to return to her
chosen work early in August. She will
be accompanied by her sister. Miss
May Chaplin, who will go to a Russian
trading post on the borders of Mon
golia.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. Robinson of
San Diego arrived yesterday at the
Angelus for a few days in the city.
Mr.. Robinson is the proprietor of the
Hotel Robinson and a well-known
hotel man of Southern California.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Leeds of Chicago
arrived at the Hollenbeck yesterday.
Mr.. Leeds is manager Of the Santa Fe
Refrigerator Despatch line and is
touring the west for pleasure.
w. Fwrik of London, Eng, arrived
in Los Angeles yesterday for few
days visit to points of interest. Mr..
Fwrik is at the Van Nuys hotel.
J. D. Harvey a prominent attorney
of San Francisco, accompanied by
Wordsworth Wethewal and Walter
Wright, arrived at the Van Nuys yes-
terday for short stay in Los Angeles.
j. A. C. Fisher Of Guaymas, Mex,
is at the Van Nuys Broadway for a
few days. Mr.. Fisher is one of the
prominent mining men of that part of
the country.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-13
MISS ARLEY MOTT

At the Venice concerts Miss Arley
C. Mott, young pianist, is attracting
much attention by her charming stage
presence and her unusual talent. AL
though Miss Mott came from the
Washington College OF Music, recently
established at the national capital
she is a Southern California girl who
delights in the opportunity to return
"home" for a summer engagement
She is the daughter OF DIR. and Mrs,
D. W.. Mott of Santa Paula and al
though only twenty years old, she
has accomplished much in her chosen
vocation.
Miss Mott was a pupil OF Herr
Becker for several years and advanced
under his instruction. until a year ago
when she went to the Washington Col
lege of Music at Washington. ID. G. She
became favorite Of the distinguished
patrons OF that school and is now the
protege OF Madame Johnstone-B Bishop.
Under her teacher. s. Monroe Fabran.
she made such brilliant progress that
she speedily won the notice Of the presi-
dent OF the institution, Sidney Lloyd
Wrightson. who selected her as the ac-
companist for the Venice engagement.
But although she early won Mr..
Wrishtson's approval the distinction OF
being brought to the coast from the
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-13

far east as member of the corps oi
artists who are to furnish the musical
programs during the summer at the
assembly came to Miss Mott partly
through the Inducements of associ-
ates who know her mastery of her
instrument. and the refined impulse in
harmony which has gratified them al
In many a trying crisis IN concert
At the piano she has delicacy and a
sympathy which is the delight OF the
singer who feels the sustaining
strength Of her undertones
She is a natural musician. with q
strong intuitive insight, and a grasr
OF harmony, which made her a
favorite with her teachers at very
early age. She is also the fortunate
possessor OF a wonderful pair OF piano
hands" hands OF supple slenderness,
and OF a sinewy strength, to produce
effects on the keyboard such as those
that come from the touch of the
masters Of technique. They are beauti-
ful hands. as well as long and slender
and delicate and strong.
Miss Mott is soloist, and has ap-
peared many times before exacting
iences, but she Is here simply as an ae-
companist for Madame Johnstone-
Bishop and Mr.. Wrightson. ana she
viii be the regular accompanist for
assembly .rsoltals~ during the summer.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-13
LIVE CITY AGENTS
WHO SELL THE HERALD
IN LOS ANGELES

HOTEL VAN NUYs BROADWAY news
stand, 410 south Broadway, city.
HOTEL NATICK news stand, 11O West
HOTEL HOILENBECK news stand
second and Spring streets, city.
b. n. GARDNER, 8O5 south Spring
HOTEL ANGELUs news stand, corner
n0urth and Spring streets, city.
HOTEL WEsIMINsTBR news stand
HOTEL ROSsLYN, 437 South Main
n. a. ROHN, 51s south Spring street
MONTGOMERY & TONE, corner Seventh
RAMONA nook COMPANY, 2o7 west
II. w. COLLINS, 633 South Main street,
J. RAwAK, Hotel LanIsersbim news
stand corner Seventh and Broadway,
city.
NEW ERA HOOK COMPANY, e51 south
HOLMES hook COMPANY, AL soutl,
Main street, city.
HOTEL NADEAU news stand, corner
OLIVER g HAiNics, los los south Spring
street, city.
HOTEL. VAN NUYs news stand, Fourth
and Main streets, city.
r, -. MOORE, 1922 Pasadena ave.
II. sIOLINO, corner seventh and Hill
FREEMAN LIsCoMBE COMPANY, Six
teenth and Main streets, city.
MIR. HARMON, 1914 North DAILY street,
MIR. GANsERT, corner Seventh and
Alvarado streets, city.
MRS. kORBELL, 1868 East First street,
BANKS & GREEN, 1900 south Main
HOLMES BOOK COMPANY, 257 South
NJ. A. REM, 61s East Fifth street, city.
N. LOENNECKER, 251 East Fifth
C. wETHERILL, 244s South Main
b. AMOS, sid West Seventh street, city.
E. JOPE, $50 West Seventh street, city.
G. sAKELARES. 515 North Main street,
JACOB MoRTENsEN, s12 NO. Main st.
HENRY PORATH, 623 Central Ave.
a, 3, RALPH. III Commercial ST:
MAX ROTH CIGAR CO., 100 South Main
street, city.
J. b. ALLEN. 1916 East First street.
LADD & STORY, 2133 East First street.
G. TATE, 2s0O East Fourth street.
SU PHELPS, 1928 East Seventh street.
J. DILERNIA,i ,i5O4 East Ninth, street.
A. METZGER. $40 East Ninth street.
MIR. CUTBUSH, corner East First and
F. DEHMLOW. 25s2 West Pico street.
NORFOLK STOVE CO., 2663 West Pico
l.. Nj. LAYTON, corner PicO and HObson
streets.
e. d. BURLINGAME, 2S15 West PlcO
street.
j. H. CREW, $50 West washington
street.
A. ELMSTEAD. 2O20 South Main street.
III. STRICkLIN, 2053 Santa Fc avenue.
ii. @. ABLE, 524 East Fifth street.
A. M. DUFF, Twenty-first street and
Maple avenue.
j. X. DUKE, 2O20 Central avenue.
DAVIS tS SATCHELL, 1O5 North Boyle
avenue.
It. j. HOUSE, 2O01 East Main street.
j. VALDEZ, 1925 East Main street.
MRS. w. STANFIELD, 43O College
street.
f. sCHWARZENDHL, $40 Buena Vista
street.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-13
HOOK TESTIF|ES
IN OWN BEHALF
GIVES HIS VERSION OF THE
ACCIDENT
CASE GOES TO JURY TODAY
Defendants Testimony Concludes Evil
dence in Case and Attorneys
Arguments Begin This
Morning

For the first time since the automo-
bile accident on Downey avenue last
March, which resulted In the death OF
Miss Margaret Birtwistle, Barbee s.
Hook, the young millionaire who was
driving the auto at the time and who Is
now on trial charged with manslaugh-
ter, consented yesterday to explain tbs
unfortunate affair.
Nearly 200 spectators were in the
courtroom when Hook, after a consul
tation with Attorney Hunsaker, testi-
fled on his own behalf. Court officers
but a moment before had trouble to
preserve order. but one might have
heard a pin drop as the young defen-
dant started his testimony.
Questions were reeled off to Hook by
Prosecuting Attorneys McComas and
Fleming. but the young man was not
confused and gave ready answers in a
clear voice and with respectful mien.
Hooks Testimony
1--WE had been out on little trip into
the country" said Hook, "and were re-
turning a short time before dark. AS
we entered the city Miss Esther Babler
was sitting in the front compartment
with me, while Tom Wright and Miss
frankie Babler were seated in the ton
neau. am a good Judge of the speed
of automobiles and am quite certain
that we could not have been going at
q greater rate of speed than ten or fif-
teen miles an hour when the accident
occurred.
Shortly after leaving Arcadia we
forded a river and the water flooded the
horn of my machine. / had a whistle
with me and placed that between my
lips to sound a warning if anyone
should get in the way.
''The first intimation I had of Miss
Birtwistles presence was when she
appeared from behind the car. She was
hurrying and we were ten feet from
her when she stepped into sight. I blew
the whistle and threw over the steering
wheel in order to avoid a collision, but
she seemed panic-stricken and dashed
directly in front of the machine. The
auto was wrecked against the curb"
In answer to further questions Hook