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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-16
EXPERT TESTIMONY.

The approaching trial of Harry
Thaw in addition to the airing of
nauseating domestic scandal, will
give the country another example of
the worthlessness of expert testimony
in criminal cases, and the danger
which this class of evidence is bring
ing to the criminal procedure of the
courts. The question to be determined
will be whether or not Thaw was in
sane at the time he committed the
murder. So
Certain experts of renown will testi-
fly under oath and for big fees that he
was mentally unsound. Other experts
of as great renown will testify under
oath and for similar fees that he was
perfectly sane. Thus will medical
science be brought into contempt and
the public be once more disguised
with the law and the courts.
Expert testimony as it is now Of
fered in court, especially matters of
scientific character, really has no in
fuence in determining the truth of
matter in litigation. This comes from
several causes. One of the most prom
inent is that experts are usually en-
ployed by the different sides and the
evidence of that one side by which they
are so employed is upresented to them
and THEY are required to make up an
expert opinion on the evidence SO pres
ented. Having done so they are CON-
PEELED to stand by their position or be
rtdiculed for contradictions in their
testimony, with all that such contradic-
lions mean when skillfully handled
by an able trial lawyer.
The efforts of cross examinations on
this class of evidence is either to
show that the witness is receiving a
large fee for his services as an expert
"a matter usually very easy to es-
tablish-or that his testimony is either
false or biased. The latter result is
usually accomplished by the insistance
upon specific answers to profound
questions at moments notice. This
requirement is an impossibility, but
the failure to deliver ready answer
materially depreciates the value of the
witness evidence, and so he guesses
only to be caught and have his state
ment denied by an expert on the other
side who has investigated the matter
after the first witness had testified.
Just what course the courts will
take to avoid the danger into which
they are drifting on the matter of ex-
pert testimony, has not yet been clear
ly pointed out by their trend of decis-
ions. A few years ago the experts in
a New York case were severely scored
by the supreme court and the principle
laid down that such evidence was of
little value. The over doing of this
line Of defense will in all probability
lead to the establishment of some
stringent rules of evidence on the num-
Der of such witnesses and the char
acter of such testimony.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-16

The lot of poor old Dowie is decid-
edly hard one. Once he ruled Zion
City with an iron hand and administer
ed its welfare as he thought best, TAX
ing the advice of none. The court re-
Gently decided that he had no interest
in the city and ordered an election to
select, new Overseer. Dowie did not
get single vote. Thus is the state
ment that prophet is not without
honor save in his own country half
way verified.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-16
Everybody Wants II.

Some people are yearning for love and
some long
~, TO win the bright laurels Of fame;
There are people who covet the gift of
sweet song,
And some knightly prowess would
claim;
But that which appeals to most people
today
And you probably yearn for it, too
Is a job that is steady. with mighty
good pay,
And where there is little to do.
Some people pretend to hold art, as the
best
OF ali good things on this earth.
And others would think they were
splendidly blcst
With smaller expansions Of girth:
Some people are eager, they candidly
say,
To make the world better. but few
Ever cease to go yearning for jobs
d, with good pay
And where they'll have little to do.
IS e. Kiser.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-16
WORK FOR SOCIALOGIST.

The usual summer list of victims of
heat among the poor of the great
cities is being rapidly filled at this
time. In few months 1t will be the suf-
fering OF these same people from the
cold. Life to them is either a season
OF sitting heat or piercing cold, and
they little understand the meaning of
living under normal conditions:
Nevertheless these people, especial
ly the adults. are largely the victims
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-16
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REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.

8 . > . . . . . . . $ 8 8 9 . . .
o Congressman
. A. j. GRONNA. of Nelson. (
. r. F. MARSHALL, of Dickey. 8
= Governor
. E. Y. SARLES. of Trail. :
Q Lieutenant Governor :
= R. S. LEWIS, of Cass. 8
Q Treasurer
. A. PETERSON. of Sargent. i
o Auditor
8 H. l.. HOLMES. of Pembina. i
. Secretary of State 8
o ALFRED BLAlSDELL. of Ward. i
8 Supt of Public Instruction 4
o W. l.. STOCkWELL, of Walsh. i
Insurance Commissioner
> E. C. COOPER, of Grand Forks. 4
. Attorney General (
o T. F. M'CUE, of Foster. i
o Supreme Court Justices
d. E. MORGAN, of Ramsey. i
o JOHN KNAuF. of Stutsman. 4
9 Commissioner of Agriculture I
o w. C. GILBREATH, of Morton. 4
. Railroad Commissioners 4
. C. S. DIESEM. of LaMoure. &
ERICK STAFNE. of Richland. (
. SIMON WESLEY. of Pierce. (
. 8 8 Q 8 . 8 o 8 o % {. . . g . :. (
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-16
MIR. GARFIELD JUSTIFIED.

The action of the United States
grand jury in bringing indictments
against the Standard Oil Company, the
Vacuum Oil Company, a subsidiary
corporation, and the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company is in a measure at
least a Justification of the Garfield
report, says the Pittsburg Dispatch.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-16

Let reverence Of law be breathed by
prattles in her lap; let it be taught in
the schools, seminaries and colleges:
let it be written in primers. spelling
books and almanacs: let it be preached
from pulpits and proclaimed in legis-
lative halls and enforced in courts Of
Justice. in short. let it become the
political religion of the nation
Abraham Lincoln.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-04
Chesapeake Beach
Is Place for Fun

The crabs stiu bite NIGHTLY at Chesa-
peake Beach, and grabbing is sJiu one
OF the principal delights OF the crowds
that visit the resort every day. The
great pier that leads out into the bay
for three-quarters OF a mile is lined
with ardent sportsmen and a very sim
pie tackle, consisting Of a piece OF meat
on a string, serves for a catch that fills
a big basket.
Dancing parties come down 10 the
beach each evening Ten or q score OF
couples, known 20 each other, make the
trip together and spend ths evenings on
the big dancing pavilion. Haley's or
chestra furnishes delightful music and
the young people enjoy 10 immensely.
The attractions that line the long
boardwalk answer well the crowd de-
sire for amusement. In the theater each
evening Tom Moore is singing some OF
HIS illustrated songs and his rich barl-
ton has never been heard 10 greater ad-
vantage The scenic railway, the car
rOusel and all the other features Of the
beach are largely paIFOEiZed
The salt water bathing IS, Of course,
one OF the greatest drawing cards. NO
where else around Washington IS X OBJ
tainable and the bathing beach IS allied
each afternoon
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-04
An-Day Sunday Trip
BY Steamer jamestown

That the aI-day Sunday trips OF the
new excursion steamer jamestown have
already become exceptionally popular
with WashingtOnians is amply evidenced
by the steady increase IN the number or
persons who are taking advantage OF
these highly enjoyable outings.
The equipment Of this superb steamer
enables excursionists TO enjoy advan-
tages not heretofore associated with ex-
eursion boats on the Potomac. In add
ton TO its superior swiftness the James
town possesses many other notable fea-
lures. Among these may be mentioned
rubbeT-tiled decks. g dancing deck. and
a commodious, well-lighted dining-rOom
The general spaciOUsuess OF the decks
Insures q degree Of comfort that Is high
" appreciated. The steamer carries an
excellent orchestra on every trip To
meet a popular demand in connection
with these Sunday excursions, the hour
of leaving has been changed from 2.
m to 10 a. m. the returning hour re
naming 6 y. m, as usual
This steamer also makes forty-mile
trips down the river. from 10 II every
evening. Children are carried 1t half
fare on both day and evening trips.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-04
Virginia School Children
Enjoy Luna Park Outing

In company with their parents and
teachers over 900 school children from
the public schools of Manassas, Va, en-
joyed an outing at Luna Park yester-
day. Il required eleven cars OF the
Washington, Alexandra and Mt. Vernon
Railway to carry the crowd Of little
pleasure-Seekers-
They engaged IN several games during
the morning. and at noon We're enter
tanned at lunch by Judge c. +. Nicol.
OF the circuit courts, who IS 2 fellow
citizen Of the little students The out
ing lasted III I'll long after sunset and
was success from every standpoint
Today the eX-Delegate Association.
Typographical Union. is spending the
day at the big pleasure plant. Quite a
number Of events have been arranged for
the day.
IT IS reported that Luna Park VIII re-
main open until late in October, as sew
eTal outings are now being booked for
that month by the excursion depart
ment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-04
Weekend Excursions
On Potomac and Bay

It would be difficult to conceive of
a more attractive water trip than the
special weekend excursions to Old
Point Comfort and Norfolk. given by
the Norfolk and Washington Steam
boat Company
The arrangement Of the schedule for
these trips permits of a two nights
sail on the Potomac and Chesapeake
bay, in addition to giving excursion
lists an opportunity to spend an entire
day at the famous seaside resorts Dor
dering Hampton RI ads.
- Tickets for these trips are on sale
al materially reduced rates every Sat
urday, being good 10 leave the SAINT
evening at $50. StateTOOm reservations
may be secured in advance If desired
The great demand for accommodations
makes it advisable for eXcursionists 10
take advantage of this privilege
Night steamers of this company sail
daily at 6.3U,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-04

which S. accorded such generous and
continuous patronage as Chevy Chase
Lake. SO thoroughly enjoyable and so
varied are it's attractions that even un-
favorable weather conditions seem 10
have no perccptibIe effect upon the at
tendance.
The nightly concerts. so exceHenuy
rendered by a large section Of the United
States Marine Band. are a source Of
Eeenest enjoyment 20 hundreds of music
lovers The musical programs are
changed for each concert At the con-
clusion Of the concert dance music IS
dlgcOursed IN the spacious pavilion.
while throngs OF happy visitors "trip
the light fantastic until the last note of
the final number. The privileges Of the
dancing pavilion are extended gratis.
Other forms Of amusement provided
are motion pictures, bowling, boating,
swinging. shooting. etc. The car service
20 and from the Lake is notably salts
factory at all times.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-04
KILLED BY A TRAIN
ON B. & D. TRACK
Skilled Iron Worker From
England Fatally Hurt After
Coming to Washington.

Beven Evans. twenty-five years of age.
a native Of South Wales. England. who
recently came TO Washington and Sc
cured employment in the new power,
house construction work, was struck by
a freight train at Benning early this
morning and died at the Casualty Hos
pital three hours after ne was injured.
Evans was practically a stranger in
this city, but was a skilled iron worker,
and secured employment soon after hls
arrival
At the time of the accident Evans was
tracks when a southbound train struck
him. The body was removed 10 the
morgue and the Coroner notified. Evans
had no relatives in Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-04
Steamer St. Johns
To Colonial Beach

The regular weekend trips Of the big
and fast seamer st. Johns 10 Colonial
Beach Will be made this afternoon and
tomorrow morning as usual, the steamer
leaving here at 5:45 this evening and
again at s:45 tomorrow morning. These
outings at the Beach are particularly
enjoyable at this season Of the year
The cottages are all filled with people
from this section.
Those who go down on the trip will
find the bathing. grabbing, fishing, and
boating the finest on the Potomac. The
beach was never more popular than this
season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-04
PICNIC OF PRUDENTIALS
At CHESAPEAKE BEACH
Even the Prudential People Are Taking
Big Risks in Reckless
Athletics.

Employees Of the Prudential Life In
.surance Company in this city together
with their families and friends are today
enjoying the annual outing to Chesa-
.peake Beach given by George S. Vain
wright. superintendent of the company
in Washington.
About 500 people were in the party
which left for the Beach this morning
on the 1880 train. Mr.. Wainwright had
made special arrangements with the
management of the Beach, and immed-
lately upon the arrival of the train
luncheon was served in the large dining
room back of the board walk. Dinner
this evening will also be furnished by
Mr.. Wainwright.
The afternoon viii be given over TO
athletic competition, prizes having been
provided for the different eV ents, sew
eral of which will be for women.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-04
ST. LOUIS SOUTHWESTERN
TO GUARANTEE BONDS

ST. LOUIS. Aug. AT a special meet
ing of the stockholders OF the St. Louis
Southwestern. TO be held al St. Louis on
October 3. they Will be asked to au-
thorize the company TO guarantee the
payment of principal and interest Of 81
O00, 600 per cent fifty-year refunding and
extension mortgage bonds of the Gray's
Point Terminal Railway Company.
OF this issue, $4,000 is to be put out
Immediately TO be exchanged Tor $500 OO0
of bonds now outstanding. The remain
inc IS, 800, 900 of the bonds viii be held
to be issued from time TO time rs the
needs Of the company demand. The $500
O00 bonds now to be issued are not to be
sold, but will be merely exchanged d.
rectly for the bonds now outstanding.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-04

best that can be devised by wiser heads,
but TO me at the present no better pre-
sents itself. The remedy is this;
By a Committee.
A committee might be appointed by
the Secretary. whose duty Il would be
TO personally visit each and every room
IN the department. and make a personal
examination Of the work and the work
ers. and the relative value of their serv-
ices. as compared with their varying
salaries. When 70 Is possible. they should
inspect the work ordinarily done by
each. and make a fuH report on every
case. They should require a statement
in writing. upon honor. from every clerk
as 10 the class or character OF work he
IS doing. and what IS his compensation.
but. OF course, he should not be per-
mitted to make any comparisons with
others as 70 salary or work, nor 70 sug-
gest anything as 10 his own merits or
promotion. other than as required IN the
Questions outlined in a blank form.
This form should closely question the
euUplove as 10 the kind or kinds OF work
he has been doing in the office, etc. and
be confined strictly 20 official employ
mcnt-wOrk while in the employment of
the Government, This the committee
would have in their hands when they
made the rounds OF the offices for in
formation as IL would greatly aid them
in their task.
The necessary blanks would readily
suggest themselves
PRIVATE DALZELL.
washington. August ?. 1896.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-04
Marshall Hall Grows
More in Popular Favor

As the season advances, Marshall Hall
becomes more and more attractive. This
statement Is borne out by the fact that
each Sunday a greater number of people
take advantage OF these excursions TO
enjoy a day Of rest and recreation
A more delightful place than Marshall
Hall would be hard 10 find. It's lawns
were never greener and its shade trees
never more inviting. Schroeder's band
plays sweet concert music on the boat
and grounds. Table d'hote dinner and
meals a Ia carte are served all day and
evening. Steamer Charles Manchester will
leave tomorrow at II a. m, 2:30 and $50
p m, returning. leave the Hall at !. )
and D. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-04
Triple Sunday Trips
To Pretty River View

River View is a delightful place to
spend a quiet Sunday. away from the
hot streets Of the city. All the amuse-
ments at the resort will be in full Oper-
alton all day tomorrow, and concert
music will be a feature of the days
pleasure. The steamer Queen Anne Will
make three trips, leaving here at II a,
M, 2:S0 and $50 p. m. The morning and
afternoon trips will be TO River View
only, but the evening trip, after stopping
at River View, will be continued down
the river. On the return trip the steam
er will again stop at River View, and
will reach home about 10 p. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-04
TNHERE Is a Reason
Il Why the Good People Of
ii America buy Cascareis as
IL Feet e 4IA Che. Ticks
Fast Is the So. Nc.

Every second some oLe, somewhere,
{. Buying a little Ten-Cen. Box OF Cas-
caTets.
IL, 3. 4. 5, 60 times TO the Minute.
90 Minutes to the Hour. $500 Boxes an
Hour, 5000 Boxes a Day of Ten Hours,
1, O5O, 900 Boxes a Month. and then some.
Think of it-22o. 900 People take a
Cascarst tablet each day. Millions use
Cascarets when necessary.
The Judgment of Millions of Bright
Americans is Infallible. They have been
Buying and Taking CascsTets al that rate
for over Six years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-04
WOMEN IN MAD RUSH
FROM BURNING TROLLEY

NEW YORK. Aug. IA fuse blew out
on an Eighth avenue trolley car az West
Broadway and Negey street and h1-g
men and women passengers jumped 10
the pavement IN a wild rush for safety,
the car being afire.
An alarm was sent IN. but Wheu the
fremen arrived the blaze was out hay
ing been eXtinguished with sand. The
FIRE had eaten through the floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-04

Cascarets are the implacable foe Of
All Disease Germs; the Incompatible
cleanser, purifier and strengthener of the
entire Digestive Canal.
They Act Ike Exercise on the Bowel
Muscles. make them strong and active
able TO Help Themselves do their work
keep themselves clean.
Cascarets are the safeguard Of Innocent
Childhood against the Dreadful Death
dealing Dangers that threaten the Lives
Of the Little Ones.
They are Purely Vegetable. absolutely
Harmless. always Reliable and Efficient,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-04
QUININE BURST HIS EARS
AND CAUSED AWFLL DEATH

MORRIsvILLE. Va, Aug. 4-John
Jacobs died in awful agony here last
night. as the result OF a mammoth dose
OF Quinine.
Hearing that qUinine was good FOR
malaria the man took al one dose The
entire contents OF a dram bottle. HIS
lungs burst, his eyes burst, the drums
OF his ears burst and he died suffering
indsscTib able pain.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-04
CLUSTERS OF APPLES
GROWING ON A VINE

BETHLEHEM. Pa. Aug. 4.-William
]. Fink has a freak growth that has
aroused the wonder Of all who have
seen il. A low, slender branch of a
grape vine has put forth two clusters OF
three each. Of a fruit resembling an
apple The apples are already as large
as small crab apples. They lack a wen
defined stem, growing close TO the vine.
There is an apple tree near the grape
YinA
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-04
BITTEN BY CATS AND DOG,
HAS STOMACH TROUBLE

WILKESBARRE. Pa, aug. Eight
year-old Bruce Smith. Of Jackson town
ship. who. after being bitten by two
cats and a dog. ives believed 70 have
developed hydTOphObia. was found 10
have only stomach trouble.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-04
.BOGOTA FRIENDLY
TO LITTLE PANAMA
us. Minister Restores Pleas.
ant Relations Between
Two Republics.
FINANCIAL CLAIMS WAIVED
Promotion of Good Will and Commerce
Between the Two Governments Basis
Of Treaty Negotiated.

News comes from Bogota. Colombia.
that the efforts OF the United States 10
restore friendly relations between that
country and It's former dependency. now
the republic Of Panama, are about 10
be crowned with success. Through the
friendly offices OF John Barrett. former
" United States minister 10 Panama.
but now station at BOgoJa. IL IS under
stood that negotiations have been com
pleted practically for the conclusion OF
a treaty between Colombia and Panama
whereby the former viii specifically
recognize the independence Of the 18th
milan republic and will resume CONNER
cial and political relations with it.
New Treaty Negotiated.
It is also understood that Mr.. Barrett
has succeeded in negotiating a new
treaty Of amity and commerce between
Colombia and the United States thus
restoring the friendship which was in
terrupted because Of the suspicious en-
tertained by the Bogota government
that this country had aided and encOur-
aged the Panama revolution.
IL was precisely for the purpose OF ac-
comprising these two things that Mr.
Barrett, because Of his intimate kuowi-
edge OF the Panama situation, was sent
0
as a difficult and delicate one because
Of the feeling against the United States
existing IN Colombia. and his success IS
particularly gratifying 10 the Admins
traIiOu.
II is we'll known that Colombia has
held alOOf from Panama since the revJ-
luton e..d has demanded financial recon-
pense for the Joss OF that territory. The
dispute as 10 whether Panama should
pay Colombia OF whether the latter
country was not really in debt 10 the
new republic has been the chief STUN
bling block IN peTfecting an amlcable
adjustment Of the affairs q the two
republics
Financial Claims Waived.
While the details OF the new treaty
are not yet known here, II is understood
that these financial claims have been
waived on both sides and that no other
/ consideration is involved in the resump-
ton Of friendly relations than the mu-
tUal desire 70 promote good viii and
/ commerce between the people Of the sis
ter states.
Mr.. Barrett leaves Bogota today on a
trip through the unfrequented section OF
Colombia. going over the Andes on mule
back exploring oil the great mining prop
critics and grazing interests. encompass
ing a tour Of several hundred miles. i
! IS understood that Mr.. Barrett. who was
/ formerly a member OF the Pau-Americau
Congress. will, at the end OF his jour
l uey, meet Secretary Root at GuayaqUu
and accompany him 20 Panama.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-04

A Dishonest Purpose means a Dishonest
Product and Disregard Of the Purchas-
sEs' Health or Welfare.
Beware Of the Slick Salesman and his
ancient "Just as Good" story that COM
mon sense refutes.
Cascarets are made only by the Sterling
Remedy Company, and the famous little
Ten Cent Vest Pocket box IS here
shown. They are never sold il bulk.
Every tablet marked "CCC."
Be sure you get the genuine.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-04

~ FREE TO OUR FRTENDSI
We want 70 send to our friends a beautiful
Frsneh-designed. G0LD-PLATED B0NBON BOX.
hard-enameled in eolors. II Is : beauty toT the
dressing table. Ten cents 10 stamps Is asked as
nessuTs Of good faith and to cover casearets
with which this dainty tHinset Is loaded. 7s5
Send to-day, mentioning this paper. Address
Sterling Remedy Company. Chicago or New YORK
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-04

Il IS not an Experiment.. not an Acct
dent or Incident, but a sound, Honest
Business, based on Time Tried-and- Tested
Merit, never found wanting.
There is a Reason.