The Washington times., 1907-07-18
Frau MOlitor'S Daugh-
fer Recalled and
Sticks to Story.
Defendant Refuses to
Answer Questions
OF Judge.

CARLSRUHE, Germany July IS.
"A serious discrepancy al the testi-
mony Of witnesses, distinctly favor
able to the prisoner, was the chief
feature of the early stages OF To-
days hearing in the trial of Carl
Hau, on the arge of killing his
mother-in-law, Frau Molitor.
Hen Andre, an expen in the use
Of firearms, declared that the
weapon which caused Frau Moitors
death was discharged within six
inches Of her body.
Olga Molitor, Haus' SiSter-in-law.
who was with her mother when the
murder occurred and who testified
yesterday the assassin had fired from
a distance Of several PAGES, was at
once recalled
Sticks to Original Story.
She stuck 10 her original story
that the murderer was at soI dis
tance and was invisible because Of
the darkness.
Mrs. Lerch, Of Washington. made
a good witness for Hau. She testi-
fed that she was a companion to
Mrs. Hau, and that the couple had
always lived happily.
The witness verified the charges
made by Hau's attorney, Dietz, that
Mrs Hau had been bounded to sui
eide by the persecution of authori-
ties.
Mrs. Hau had complained often
and bitterly against the attempts to
incriminate Hau, and had always
declared that he was innocent.
Trying to Make Himself Martyr.
The impression Hau evidently Is at
tempting 10 create. that he is making
a martyr OF himself and shielding some
other person. even az the risk OF con-
viction. was strengthened today by his
further refusal 70 answer questions put
by Judge EIler.
Most significant was his refusal 10
answer when asked II his relations with
Olga Nolitor had ever been over
friendly. Miss Molitor. on the stand.
Indignantly denied any improper rela-
tions with Hau-
One Of the questions asked Hau in
timated that he might have intended to
shoot Olga and hit the mother by mis-
take. He declined to answer.
Only One Breakdown.
Only once has Hau broken down since
his trial began. That was late yester-
day when Judge ElIer read an extract
from Mrs. Hau's Will providing that her
daughter should take another name.
The basis Of an insanity defense for
Hau was laid when his aunt. Mrs
Muller. took the stand. She testified
that Hau. when a boy. had sustained
an injury TO his head which had posi-
bly, affected his mind.
II was shown that Hau has frequently
behaved in eccentric fashion, once mas
Querading in woman's clothes and ap-
peartng In public. and that he had done
other queer things
Only recently. Hau told many persons
that he must go 10 The Hague. as he
was to be one OF the American delegates
70 the International peace conference.
Admits Sending Telegram
Another point was scored against Iau
when he admitted he had sent the mys-
terious telegram from Paris 70 Frau
Molitor. signed Olga asking her to
come TO Paris AS Frau AIoliJor knew
her daughter was not IN Paris she dis
regarded the telegram.
Hau would not explain why he sent the
message
That goes 70 show that your wife
thought you guilty. said the Judge
Pushing back the tears, Hau answered.
During all the time I have been in
nrison I never once had ,hc chance 10
talk 10 my wife privately. Always there
were guards present. Could have talked
TO her could have convinced her Of my
Innocence"
Hau Appears Cheerful.
Hau made a prepossessing appearance.
He was dressed in a well-ftting Prince
Albert coat and light trousers His hair
was neatly trimmed His beardless face
is broad; he has a massive brow. and his
eyebrows are strongly arched. Today
his lips were often tightly compressed.
but Il could be seen that his mouth IS
mobile. His general appearance was thar
OF young clergyman OF unusual ability
and force for his twenty-six years.
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