davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-14
HUMMEL AFFIDAVIT.
Jerome's Fight to Have It Admitted
in Evidence

NEW YORK, March IA crucial point
in the trial of Harry X. Thaw has been
reached. 1t revolves about the affidavit
which Abraham Hummel has in his posses
sion. and which is said to have been die
tated by him at the instance of Evelyn Mes
bit. The legal fight to admit this testimony
began yesterday when District Attorney
Jerome made an impassfoned argument for
its admission. The fight continued when
the trial was resumed today, and Mr.. Del
mas. for the defense, argued against its
admission. 1t was to give the defense time
to study precedents and to otherwise pre-
pare for the fight that court adjourned yes
terday after session lasting less than
two hours.
affidavit was brought out by Mr.. Jerome in
rts address yesterday. He told of Evelyn
Nesbit Thaw's story on the stand which
she said she told to Thaw in Paris, and
lieved this story they would carry 1t in their
minds and seriously weigh it in determin-
ing the question Of whether Thaw's reason
was unhinged.
'If. on the other hand" he said, II am
allowed to show that Evelyn Nesbit did not
tell Thaw that White had drugged her and
attacked her; IL i can show the jury that
there is grave reason to doubt the story.
will not that be a fact which the jury
should weigh when they retire for their
final elaboration In determining whether
this man was Of unsound mind when he
killed White?'
Mr.. Jerome declared that in this affidavit
Evelyn Nesbit swore that she had never
told Thaw in Paris the story about her
ravishment by White. Furthermore, she
swore that Thaw had tried to induce her
to sign papers in proceedings to get White
In jail. using the story as a basis. that she
told.hlm II was not true, and that when he
insisted that she sign some papers and she
refused he stripped her and beat her
dashed her with whip until her skin was
lacerated.
Thus the Importance of the legal fight
over the affidavit and its bearing on the
case. II admitted can readily be appre-
GATED. There is hardly a doubt, though,
that wen II the affidavit is admitted. the
defense will attempt. in its turn. to dis
credit Hummel. and 1t may get down to the
question whom the jury will believe, Evelyn
Nesbit Thaw or Abraham Hummel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-14
7 VICTIMS OF ROBBERS
TWO WITNESSES OF SLAUGHTER
LOST THEIR REASON.

YELISAvETGRAD, Russia. March IA
An estate in this vicinity was attacked by
robbers yesterday, who bound and decapi-
tated the proprietor. five laborers and a
woman. The witnesses of the slaughter, q
soldier who hid in a haystack, and child,
lost their reason. The soldier subsequently
died in hospital in delirium. The booty
secured by the robbers amounted to 81 COO.
On the occasion Of the funeral yesterday
Of prominent reactionary who was killed
by revolutionists. an attempt was made to
start anti-Jewish excuses Rioters began
beating Jews in the streets and saching the
bazaar and Jewish lodgings, but they were
stopped by the prompt Intervention of
troops.
Several persons were wounded, one of
whom died in the hospital. Local rabbis
have telegraphed complaints to the lower
house of parliament and to Premier Stoly-
pin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-14
GOV. DENEEN COMING.
Illinois Executive Invited to Whits
House Conference.

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, March 14-Gov De-
neen, accompanied by Attorney General
Stead, left for Washington at noon today.
The trip is made at the invitation of Presi-
dent Roosevelt. the governor having re-
ceived letter from the national executive
yesterday asking him and Attorney General
Stead TO come to Washington to discuss
certain matters" Gov. Deneen refused to
give out further Information with regard
TO the subjects to be taken up at this
conference or to discuss the matter in any
way. But ii is taken for granted among
the legislators that railroad legislation will
come under discussion. and that perhaps
SINE general plan for railroad rate reguia-
tion is to be decided upon.
The conference takes place at the White
House Friday, and follows closely upon the
meeting between President Roosevelt E.
II. Hartman and other big railroad cap
tans. II is not known at Springfield
whether or not the President has invited
the governors Of other states to be present
at the conference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-14

$13S, 757, one OF the witnesses testified that,
to the best Of his knowledge and belief.
there was no baccarat cut glass In the
building. This witness was Henry Ebberts
of Pittsburg. secretary and treasurer of the
Phoenix Glass Company, which furnished
all of the glass used In the chandeliers and
standards. with the exception Of the hollow
pane and beaded glass.
Mr.. Ebberts said his firm had not bid on
any Of the work by the per foot or per
pound" system. under which Sanderson was
paid for the glass and other furnishings and
fittings In the capitol. When shown In
copy OF the schedules for the state supplies
an item giving this system Of measurement,
Mr.. Ebberts said that he had no knowledge
of such an item.
He said further that his firm was never
solicited to furnish baccarat glass, and that
all the glass 1t did furnish was In pursu-
ance Of q contract which the Phoenix Glass
Company had with the Pennsylvania Bronze
Company, of which Sanderson Ii one OF the
three incorporators.
The committee probably win hold Its next
hearing Monday next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-14
Steamships Ashore.

NEW YORK. March 1.-THE steamer
Gowanburn was still fast ashore OF Great
South Beach, near the Lone Hill iife-saving
station. at o am. today.
About 10 clock the captain of the Gowan-
burn reported to the ltfe-savtng crew on
shore that the steamer was lying broad
side to the beach and was pounding heay-
lily; that her pumrs were SO choked with
sand as to be useless, and that he had not
been able to see the wrecking steamer ow-
ing to the fog. The sea, he reported, was
increasing in roughness.
Another steamer, the German freighter
Triefels, is aground in the Bay Ridge
channel She struck bottom during the
dense fog while bound from Constable
oil for Calcutta Eight tugs have been sent
to her assistance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-14
f1TTsBURa CONCERNS BURNED.
Four-story Building Destroyed by
Fi-e-Loss, S125,OO

PITTSBURG, Pa, March 1.-THE four
story building on I'd avenue occupied by
the Pennsylvania Door and Sash Company
and the Pennsylvania Paint and Glass
Company, allied concerns, was destroyed
by fire early today.
Shortly after the fire was discovered there
was a loud explosion in the cellar of the
building and the rear, part of the front and
one side wall collapsed. Several firemen
who were working in the front of the build
ing had narrow escapes.
The loss will amount to $125,O00 The
fire started in the boiler room.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-14
THE GENERAL STAFF.
Names Of Officers to Be Detailed to
Fill Vacancies.

On the recommendations of the special
army board Of which Maj Gen. Greedy
was president, Gen. Bell. chief Of staff.
has given orders for the detail Of the fol-
lowing manned officers to the general staff
corps to fill existing vacancies and others
anticipated in the near future:
Lieut. colonelAlbert Todd, Artillery
Corps, vice A. c. Cummings.
Majors-C. ]. Bailey. Artillery Corps.
vice G. w. Goethals. Engineers; r. L.
Hirst. 10Th Infantry, vice M. F. Waltz In
fantry; w. p Burnham, Goth Infantry, vice
W. A. Mann. infantry: 8. D. Sturgis. Ar
tillery Corps. vice D. D. Gaillard. Engi-
neers: C. Dew. Wilcox. Artillery Corps.
vice e. M. Weaver. Artillery Corps.
Captains-P. C. Harris. 9th Infantry, vice
J. X. Thompson. infantry; J. p. Tracy. Ar
tillery Corps. vice G. Dew: Wilcox. Ar
tiiiery Corps: g. c. vestal. Artillery Corps,
vice C. T. MenoheF, Artillery Corps: Fox
Conner. Artillery Corps. vice p. C. March,
Artillery Corps; s. A. Cheney, Engineers,
vice j. J. Pershing.
Maj. Burnham will be assigned to duty
at st. Louis All the others will be as
signed to duty in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-14
CONTESTED FREIGHT CONDITION
Car Shortage to Cause an Advance in
Prices.

CHICAGO. March 1.-THE generally con-
gested condition of the railroads throughout
the country and the resultant shortage of
cars will cause an advance of prices on
manufactured products of the American
Paper and Pulp Association for 1907 and
1908. This was the result Of a meeting of
the eastern and western members of the
association held here Monday.
The manufacturers expressed the opinion
that as business is now active and prices
of manufactured articles firm, the price is
likely to be advanced both because Of the
scarcity of raw material and the existing
car shortage The greatly increased cost of
production during the last year was also
given as a reason for advances.
The preservation of forests was discussed
at length and a resolution was adopted and
ordered sent to the Department of Agricul-
ture, asking that measures for protection of
the lumber producing regions be rigidly
enforced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-14
SIXTY INFANTS RESCUED.
Prompt and Heroic Work Of Sisters
at Holyoke Fire.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HOLYOKE, Mass. March 14.-Sixty in
fants were rescued by the Sisters Of Prov
idence last night in fire which destroyed
the nursery building at the Brightside Insti-
tute. Among the inmates were eighteen
infants on bottle, ranging in age from q
few weeks to as many months, while the
balance Of the children in the building were
from one to four years old.
Each of the sisters quickly wrapped q
babe In its bed clothes and hurried out Of
the building. Some of the older boys did not
wait for assistance, but ran barefooted
through the snow and slush to the convent
Although the rooms were filled with smoke
upon the arrival Of the sisters, there was no
confusion, and the occupants Of the build
ing were all rescued within three or four
minutes after the alarm had been given.
The sisters imperiled their lives by running
through the snow and slush.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-14
ANTHRACITE OPERATORS.
Agreement to Make Usual Reduction
Of Price April /,

PHILADELPHIA, March 14.-Anthracite
operators have agreed to make the usual
so per cent reduction in the price Of pre-
pared coal on April 1, when the new spring
schedule will go into effect Whether there
will be any decrease in the price Of pea
coal is a matter Of conjecture, since the
operators say that there is such a demand
for this product, even at this season, that
they have, in a large measure, been unable
to meet the requirements of consumers. II
there is a reduction it will not be more than
% cents a ton, they assert.
Because of the large quantity Of coal on
hand and the slow demand, the thirty-two
collieries of the Reading company will be
shut down all of next week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-14
LOOKS LIKE A MURDER,
Evidence Given at Coroner's Hearing
Over Henry Buckley's Death.

NEW YORK, March 14.-Evidence tend
ing to show that Henry Buckley of Mount
Kisco was murdered on the New York
Central railroad tracks between Chap
paqua and Mount Kisco Monday night
was given to the coroner today and an in
vestigation was undertaken. Buckley had
been to this city to call upon young wom-
an and was on his way home when he met
his death. He must have left the train at
Chappaqua and started to walk to Mount
Kisco early Monday evening.
Two pistol shots were heard from the
direction of the tracks and soon afterward
a train ran over Buckeyes body. There was
a bullet wound In the side of his head and
another in his body. Today it was learned
that his own revolver was found in his
pocket where he could not have placed 1t
II he had shot himself. as the bullets must
have caused instantaneous insensibility.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-14
THE BANK OF ENGL md
PRESENT STOCK DEPRESSION
CHARGED TO LACK OF GOLD.

LONDON, March 14.-In the absence Of
any extensive American demands for gold
the directors OF the Bank Of England at
their meeting this morning decided that no
increase in its rate Of discount was called
for, and consequently it was left unchanged
at 8 per cent
The prospect Of fair amount Of gold
coming from Paris was also a helpful
factor
Consols at the opening fell to "a 5-16 for
cash and again touched SAN for the ac-
count, the latter being the low-water mark
Of 1896. when the Overend and Quincy
crash caused such a decline in Great
Britain's leading security. but by noon con-
soils had recovered to IS for the account.
The markets opened weak. Americans
on the adjustment to parity showed de-
clines Of to points, but there was little
business transacted on local account. By
noon Americans had recovered to one point
above parity on little bear covering and
possibly some American buying.
British Securities Depressed.
British securities we're depressed. while
foreigners were dull on continental ad-
vices.
The failure Of two stock brokers not
connected with any special market was
announced on the stock exchange, but they
were not operators Of much Importance.
" The bankers here say they know of no
serious trouble impending.
The American bankers here attribute the
present situation almost entirely to the fact
that the demand for gold to meet the BOOM
Ing trade conditions everywhere exceeds the
available supply of the metal. They do
take gold from here Immediately and say
no gold Will be purchased in London for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-14
VOLCANO IN ERUPTION.
Passengers on Alaskan Steamer Wit
messed Magnificent Sight.

SEATTLE, Wash, March 14.-Word has
been received by the Post-Intelligcncer
from Valdez, Alaska, that the volcano on
the Island Of Akutan, Off the peninsula OF
Alaska. and not far from Unalaska, was in
active eruption when the steamer Dora
passed the island at am. February %.
All the passengers were aroused to wit
ness the sight, which Is said to have been
magnificent one.
At about the same hour a severe earth
quake occurred at Unalaska although 1t
did no serious damage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-14
Two Injured In Train Collision.

POUGHKEEPSIE, N. T.. March 14.-An
eastbound milk train on the New York
Central railroad collided with tight
freight engine above Hyde Park station.
seven miles above this city. late last night.
The fireman and engineer Of the freight
engine were both seriously but not fatally
injured. The engine and several cars Of
the milk train were derailed. The tender OF
the freight engine was hurled to one side
and the freight engine cab partly wrecked.
The night was foggy. and the engineer Of
the freight did not know that the tower
man had failed to cross his engine to an
other track for the return trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-14
CIVIL WAR VETERAN DEAD.
Death Of Col. Henry q. Shaw at San
,.ss-.,-e.-- Francisco,

SAN FRANCISCO. March 14.-Col. Henry
g. Shaw. formerly a newspaper man and
OF late years connected with the custom
house, Is dead. aged sixty-fve years. Dur
ing the stirring times on the Comstock
Lode Col. Shaw was editor Of the Call. was
writer for the Stockton independent and
earlier was on the stan Of the New York
Sun.
Col. Shaw was veteran OF the civil war
and was wounded at Chickamauga. He
afterward served as inspector Of rifle prac-
uce In New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-14
CARGO OF FOOD FOR CHINA.
The Government Unable to Furnish
Transportation.


Louis Klopsch, editor of the Christian
Herald, has sent dispatch to Assistant
Secretary Bacon of the State Department,
who is one of the executive committee Of
the Red Cross. offering to supply cargo
of food IL the United States government
will supply a transport to take the pro-
visions to China at once. The offer was
referred to Secretary Taft. who was I'M
able to comply Herewith, as an act OF
Congress would be necessary to use an
army transport for such purposes.
Accompanying Mr.. Klopsch's offer was
the following dispatch, which he received
from the North China Herald Of Shang-
hal:
Distress and sickness increasing. Scat
tered condition Of populace renders NOR
tality statistics unprocurable. Everything
now conferred On hurrying forward relief.
Demand for additional distributors very
hard to meet"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-14
Roosevelt a Trustee.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
ROCHESTER,. N, Y. March 14-Capt.
James II. Hooker Of Irondequoit, died Feb
Tuary rs. leaving his entire estate of be-
tween *iso.oeo and $4,000 to the United
States government naming President
Roosevelt as executor and the Cabinet
members trustees of funds created for
and navy. SISSY
Fred. II. BENJAMIN and Mrs. c. A. Love-
ridge of Batavia, nephew and niece of
Hooker. have ENGAGED a Rochester lawyer
to cont~Tt the VIII on the ground of mental
if-'ap1cigv.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-14
PAID roUR TIMES.
Evidences Before Committee Probing
Cost Of Pennsylvania Capitol.

HARRISBURG. Pa. March E.-Testi-
mony heard by the capitol investigating
COMMITTEES yesterday showed that the state
has paid four times the market price OF the
special art glass furnished for the electric
chandeliers throughout the new state capitol
building by John H. Sanderson a CO. Of
Philadelphia, under q contract with the
board of public grounds and buildings!
Although the schedule provided that bac-
carat glass. an imported article, should
be furnished for the chandeliers and stand
ards. and for which Sanderson was paid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-14
DENIED THE APPLICATION.


Secretary Taft today disposed OF the ap-
plication Of the sanitary board Of the city
Of Chicago for permission to divert q Ger
tain part of the waters OF Lake Michigan
into the drainage canal through the Cain.
met river. The sSecretary held that az Gen
Mackenzie. chief Of engineers. had refused
the application. and as that could be grant
ed only by the joint action Of that officel
and the Secretary of War, he found him
self also obliged to refuse the permit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-14
HONDURANS HARD HIT
LIVELY FIGHTING IN THE CEN
TRIAL AMERICAN REPUBLIC.

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, March 1.-THE
following dispatch has been received here
from President Zelaya of Nicaragua, dated
Sanchez, Honduras, March -:
"The enemy was completely defeated at
Maraita today. after two days fighting.
IT have conf1scated at Corinto 1000 rifles
destined for the Honduran government"
Government Forces Defeated.
The Honduran revolutionists yesterday
defeated the forces Of President Bonilla of
Honduras, near Tegucigalpa, after fifteen
hours fighting The revolutionists captured
seventy officers and soldiers. Many men
were killed or wounded on both sides. The
commander of the Honduran troops was
Minister Of War Barahona.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-14
METCALF AT CHARLESTON.
Party to Embark on Dolphin for Yves
Indies Cruise

CHARLESTON. 8. c., March 14-Secre-
tary OF the Navy Metcalf and party ar
rived here today to embark on the Dolphin
for visit to naval stations in the West
Indies The party was met by Mayor
Rhett and others and taken to the navy
yard here for an inspection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-14
TOWNS SWEPT AWAY.
Fifty Feet Of Water Expected at
Wheeling by Tomorrow.

WHEELING, w. Va, March 14.-The
town Of Majorsville, Marshall county, a
community of sixty houses. was entirely
swept away by the waters of the Big
Wheeling creek. ALI the L--ses were de-
stroyed, but the people had sufficient time
to fee to higher ground
Viola, another town in Marshall county,
was partly destroyed by the water. Twen-
ty homes were carried OF by the flood,
but no one was drowned, the people escap-
ing to the hills.
Fifty feet of water is expected here by
tomorrow. This will be the highest stage
since 1854.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-14
FOB FAMINE SUFFERERS.
Grand Duke Michael's Donation O
Money and Lands.

ST. PETERSBURG, March 14.-The
Grand Duke Michael. brother of Emperor
Nicholas. has given 100000 for the relief
Of the famine sufferers and has sold to the
Peasants Bank for distribution to the peas
ants 5000 acres Of his estates in Orel
province at an average price Of $14 per
acre.
The Peasants Bank has contracted to
purchase 8, 212, 600 acres Of land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-14

Pioneer Missionary Dead.
HONOLULU. March 14-Mrs. 8. N. Cas-
tie, an early missionary in the Hawaiian
Islands, died today. aged ninety years
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-15
Monty" 10 Be GiUen Away af
 Fair Grounds During fhe Fair.

It has been finally decided that Monty" will be given away at the Fair Grounds, the exact date to be arr ranged a little later. It will be one day during the Fair. however, and those who have any votes to secure had better hustle to the front with them.
 The fact that there is long dis tance in number of names. between the leaders and those at the end of the list. does not indicate that there is as much difference as one might suppose. ference in the comparative standing of the several children ever known of in a contest where there were so many entries. &as It is stiil possible for the tall enders to forge to the front with q good days work, and it is said that many of them are holding back votes for the last few days. If this is the case there is promise of very lively race. Monty" is taking these cold days calmly. as he is accustomed to cold weather. He Is just learning how to eat sugar cane now. and to digest any, thing that the children give him. None of the contestants need be- come discouraged now. as there is The leaders are not working as hard as they were. and those in the rear are steadily climbing, with but few excep- tions.
 Miss Elizabeth Sightler advanced point yesterday and is coming strong for first place. Her work has been steady each day, and unless those in the lead get back into the race with both feet she will make 1t warm for them to hold the lead<
 The standing of the various contes- tants last night was as follows:
 Vivian Slough.
 Sarah FerralL
 Jack Steiner. Maude Williams.
 Willie Belle Williams.
 Clarence Arnold Smith. +
 Kathleen Armstrong.
 Sylvia Harris.
 Frank Peach.
 Percy Spruell.
 Annie Beth Crawford
 Hope Hewlettt.
 Elizabeth Sightler.
 Ruth Galatas.
 Ethel Hopkins ISs Ruth Ingram.
 Alice B. Dennis. .s