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The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-21
MRS. THAW CALM UNDER
 A FIERCE ACQUISITION
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Attorney O'Reilly thereupon sai(

Attorney o'ReiIly thereupon said aloud:
 Stanford White got them."
 If counsel desires to testify we will be very glad to have him do so" MT Jerome remarked sarcastically. Later MT. Jerome indicated that he had in his possession a number of let : ters written by Stanford White to Eve lyn Nesbit, saying he would show her the letters to see if they would not brighten her memory little bit. He changed his mind, however, and the letters were not produced. MT. Jerome demanded that Thaw's counsel deliver to the court the Stanford White letters they have in their custody but they made no response. MT. Jerome was as- sisted materially in his cross-eXamina ton by typewriter statements made by Mrs. Thaw's mother and Howard Nesbit, her brother. He consulted the statements from time to time, and MT. Delmas' let this fact become known to the jury by remarking upon it.
 MT. Jerome's ross-examination may require several days yet. He jumped
  Thaw's story and one period of her life to another in way that baff1ed any at tempt to tell how far he had progress ed with his attack. He apparently in- tends to take every advantage of the ruling of yesterday which allows him wide latitude in testing the credibility of the witness.
 MT. Delmas, contrary to expectations, interposed few objections to-day, He is evidently preparing, however, for an extended redirect examination, and this, together with MT. Jerome's cross examination on the redirect, promises to keep the prisoners wife on the wit ness stand for an indefinite period. Mrs. Thaw seemed perfectly self-pos sessed at every stage of the cross-ex- animation. At times her voice trem- bled perceptibly but almost always it was clear and emphatic. She fenced with the prosecutor continuously, cor rected him at times as to assumptions drawn from previous answers, and oc- casionally told him his questions were entirely too long to permit of proper answer. The young woman seemed to be swayed by the district attorneys mood. When his voice was soft and purring, and perhaps a bit insinuating, she answered in the same low tone. When Mr. Jerome would become arous- ed and snap questions at her in loud voice she replied in kind When the prosecutor would persist with ques- ton she had answered two or three times Mrs. Thaw would finally reply with an emphasis on each word, speak, ing slowly, distinctly and deflantly.
 The defendant was always alert to catch every word. He seemed impa- tient at times at some of the questions put by the prosecutor, and kept up running fire of whispered comment with his attorneys.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-21

staying with friends just outside of Washington.
 Liberty is a great traveller It has visited in time New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and all the other large centers Having been introduced to the municipal government, met the leading politicians and visited the principal cities of amusement, it has then left town.
 Liberty Is the one thing that every one believes in, but no one has ever seen. Traces of it are occasionally found in public documents. but rudely and unintelHgently speaking it is cav fare to the general.
 It is popularly supposed that some day Liberty will be in full charge of everything, When this day will be nc one but Liberty knows.
 In the meantime, give us Liberty, or give us life in Republic. Puck.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-21
BALLoNN VOYAGE.

From London to Lake of Geneva m
 ixteen Hours.
 An interesting description of his wonderful balloon voyage from Waas- worth to the Lake If Gen ava in SIX teen hours was "iyer by Leslie A, Bucknal
 We started from Wan3sw Drsh on Tuesday afternoon. and it was son pitch dark" he sahl fTho wind was blowing very strongly from the west northwest, and after tthree-quarters 0f an hour we passed over evenoaks. People who were watching for us say they never saw a balloon going so fast.
 Just before six o'clock we saw the Channel, and we passed over Rye, on the ussex coast, at five minutes past six. There was a brilliant moon, and the scene was splendid.
 We reached the French coast in fifty minutes and found we were over Le Tonquet, where the well-known golf links are. My first crossing of the Channel was celebrated with a bottle of champagne drunk at a height of several thousand feet.
 "Then we dashed inland. We scarce ly knew where we were going, but we passed Amiens, Rheims, Bpernay, Chaumont and other places. The moon continued to shine brightly, except for about two hours, and the scene was fairylike
 we traveled at an average height of six thousand feet. and it was most in- vigorating, but at last we felt sleepy. I tried to sleep, but the balloon began to drop owing to moisture in the air, and this woke me up.
 At first I could not make out what was happening. I looked down, but we had not the faintest notion where We were. However, we jid not much care, as we had crossed the Channel. pen eer was more lucky, and slept for lit tie time on the bed, while l kept watch.
 "We thought we were in the south of France, but soon found we must be passing over mountains, as although the instruments showed a height of two thousand feet, we felt the guide rope brushing against trees.
 "Then came the daybreak, revealing the most magnificent sight have ever seen. l wish I could describe it to you "In front was the magnificent row ot
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-21
MAN AT WHEEL TELLS STORY
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Captain sent witness below to see if engines would work, the captain enter ing the pilot house almost the moment of collision. Captain said something to pilot, witness did not know what.
 Witness left pilot and captain at the pilot house, and went as far toward en- zine room as he could on account of steam. Steam was so hot on main deck as to choke witness. Being unable to get further witness hurried back to pilot house, too choked to speak at first, finally able to make captain un- derstand that he could not get to en- gine room. All left pilot house, wit ness donning his ulster.
 Second assistant told captain that the steamer was sinking Other off cers were standing around. When first saw schooner she was not steering straight course Schooner seemed to be luffing when she struck steamer just ahead of paddle box.
 Witness thought 1t was ten or fifteen minutes after impact before Larchmont sank Captain McVey ordered all stand ing around to the boats.
 Witness went to his boat, No. 1, on the starboard side. Did not see any passengers around captains boat. Did not know who lowered the boat or held the falls, there was so much steam. Thought there were people in the boat when lowered. When witnessed clam bered down sides of steamer into the bought there were people there, but he did not count them. Did not know whether Captain McVey was there or mot.
 Captain McVey wanted to take boat to lee side to get passengers He did not seem excited. Two walters, fire man, coal passer, and the purser were in their boat, but no sailors. There were three people near where their boat was, but in the darkness and steam they made no attempt to get aboard. Those of the crew in the boat were unable to get around to he lee side on account of the gale. The boat remained around the spot after the steamer sank. Captain McVey was evil dentiy anxious to save as many peo- pie as possible.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-21
HOME FOR EDUCATION BOARD.
Financiers Suggest That TrOwbridge
 House Might be Secured.

House Might be Secured.
 The weekly meeting of the board of finance was held last night instead of tonight, Samuel R. Avis and Senator M. E. Chatfeld of the library board were before the financiers urging imme- diate attention to the purchase of the Thomas R. Trowbridge property at 59 Elm street. They urged an extra bond issue of $75,000 for this purpose.
 The board devoted much time to the consideration of this matter and for the epurpose of avoiding possible diff culties which might arise in the fue- ture it was decided that the property be purchased directly by the city and that the library board be deeded the forty feet which they ask. The re- mainder of the property is to remain in the possession of the city and it was suggested that the Trowbridge house might. when it comes into the possession of the city, be used as the home of the board of education. It was finally voted to authorize the corporatios counsel to amend the bill now before the legislature so as to in clude $75,OO0 bonds for the purchase by the city of the Trowbridge property, and committee O. three consisting of Mayor Studley, Controller Rowe and George w. Lewis was raised to present the matter when it comes up for a hearing before the legislative commit tee
 The board voted to authorize Control Ter Rowe to refund to dog owners who reclaimed their dogs from the hands of the police $2 of the $3 charged at that time.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-21

MRS. JAMES JOTTNSON'S DEATH.
 The death of Mrs. Susannah A. John- son. widow of ames Johnson, occurred on Monday at the home of Andrew A. Adams, in Lisbon, Mrs. Johnson was born July 9th, 1S15 dying at the age of 9 She has lived in the family of Andrew Adams since the death of her husband in 1S99 The farm where she died has been in the family for years, Richard Adams, the first owner of tho land in Lisbon, the home of Jemeriah K Adams, received the deed from Maj. James Fitch, one of the orlg.nal pro- prletors of the town of Norwich, which at that time included Lisbon He had his deed from Uncas, sachem of the Meh@ean Indians. It was dated November ', 1701. Mrs. Johnson was the daughter Of Roswell Adams and se1ah Kinsman and married James Jt hr son February 1887, Shs was the last ms nnber of family of eigr.t child ; zen She was the oldest member of the Jewett City Congregational chlrca, jGin'ng in 1854, md was nlucl belovcd by sll who knew her.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-21
Hnt Factory Turned.

Bethel, Feb, 2O.-The hat factory of J. H. Walthausen & Co.,, located near the railroad station in this place, was burned tonight, entailing a loss of about $1O,OOO, with partial insurance. The factory was a frame structure, part of it two and part three stories. Close by stands the Bethel Manufact- urlng company's hat plant, but this the firemen were able to save.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-21
To Take Charge of Moth Work.

Columbus, O., Feb. o.-Professor A. F. Burgess state inspector of orchards and nurseries, resigned to-day to so to Massachusetts, where he will have charge of the state experiments to kill gypsy and browntailed moths
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-21
AS TO LIBERTY.

Liberty was first introducted into this country with shipload of tea Since then it has been seen occasionally in odd places.
 Liberty has no permanent resi- dence, but boards out. At present it is
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-21
AIdrich FinanclaI Bin Considered.

Washington, Feb. 2o.-senator AL drich to-day secured an hours consid- eration of his financial bill after the senate had disposed of the Shoot case. The measure was not passed. It was laid aside at o'clock this afternoon and was not taken up at the night ses- sion.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-21

New Haven rorsemen are Hooking to Derby these days to enjoy the ice rae ing on the Housatonic river above the dam, where trotting madnees are held daily. The iee there is sixteen inches thick.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-21
Dress Silks 35c.

The greatest Silk bargain shown in
 long time. 3,062 yards of silks for
 gowns for street or evening wear, for
 pretty waists. Stripes, cheeks and figures In TaReta, Foulard and Louis
 inc weave in white and all colors. Regular sec to sec.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-21
Dress Goods 35c.

Handsome all wool goods in Alba tross, Batiste, Ladies Cloth and fan cy weaves. In very stylish col ors, cream, pink, pearl, nile, tan, red, black; many dark shades for street gowns.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-21
Collar Pins 12c.

Plain, engraved and stone set. 25c values.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-21
Closed Friday, Washington's Birthday.

 
  ONord everything will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-12
STIR AT OTTAWA, ONT,
"LORD" HARRINGTON. CASE
AGAIN BEFORE THE PUBLIC.

OTTAWA, Ont. June 12.-The announce
ment that man now in Jail at Clayton
Mo-, for the murder of thurman Mccain
had been identified as titled Englishmar
who went to South Africa as a private ir
the Strathcona Horse, created a stir here
Officers and men of the troop now LIVING
in Ottawa have telegraphed offering assist
ance. ' -'' H'~e f...rs ;s...l-. &c..
ST. LOUIS. June 1.-THE assertion that
Lord Frederick Seymour Darlington a
prisoner in the Clayton Jail, under SEN
tence to be hanged July % as the con-
victed slayer Of James P. Mccain, in June.
1903. is a titled Englishman, who served
during the war in South Africa as a pri-
vate In the Strathcona Horse, is accepted
here as simply another Identification" of
the prisoner.
Percy Tressider, who claims to have been
a corporal in the British army, asserts he
served through the Boer war with Fred
erick Seymour" He held lengthy consul
tat1on with the prisoner several days ago
at the jail. and then declared the prisoner
Is Freddie Seymour, member Of prominent
English family. Yesterday Tressider was
refused admittance to the jail
Mrs. Lillian Gates of st. Louis asserts
that harrington is really harrington Sey-
mour, son of a British general, and that
ton family. She has been trying for a year
to establish his innocence. The police au-
thorities assert harrington is George Fred
erfck Barton, a noted English crook. Bar
rington was also identified as an English
valet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-12
PRINCETON COMMENCEMENT
Annual Function Attended by severa
Thousand Persons TODAY.

PRINCETON, n. j., June 12-The formal
commencement exercises of Princeton Uni
versity took place in Alexander Hall here
today before an audience of several thou
sand persons. Harry McC. Johnson of
Peoria ILL.,. delivered the Latin salutatory,
and James A. Muller of Philadelphia the
valedictory. Dean Andrew F. West of the
graduate school conferred the honorary de-
gress. Those who received them were:
Doctor of laWs-Dr. Edward G. Janeway.
New York: Judge John Stewart of the su-
preme court of Pennsylvania; Alexander C.
Humphreys Prof. Stevens, Institute of
Technology. Brooklyn. and Judge Charles
f. Phelps of Baltimore.
Master of arts-Dr John ]. Black. New
castle Del; Frederick c. Penfed, New
York: John A. Campbell, Trenton, N. j.,
and Harry E. Bierly. editor of the Southern
Educational Review.
President Wilson spoke to the graduates
and announced that the total gifts to the
university during the past year amounted
to So 100, 900
Announcement was made today that An
drew c. 1mbrie of New York had been
elected alumni trustee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-12
LIEUT.. RANDALL SAFE.
Went to Norfolk Instead Of Returning
to His Ship.

FORT MONROE. Va. June 12.--Second
Lieut. D. M. Randall, Marine Corps, re-
ported lost in the Minnesota's steam
launch, Is safe In Norfolk. having gone
there from the exposition grounds in
stead Of returning to the Minnesota.
Evidence before the board of investiga-
ton tends to show that the Minnesota's
launch was run down by unknown
steamship at about 1890 am. The board
will ascertain the steamers name and all
other facts that can be obtained.
The investigation so far shows that the
Minnesotas launch left the exposition
pier about 1915 am, and fifteen minutes
before the Virginia's launch and seven
teen minutes before the Missouri's launch
The virginia's launch would have seen
any commotion in the channel ways lead
ing from the exposition pier The Viz
ginia's launch carried ladies, who were
landed at Fort Monroe wharf.
A steamer which. 1t Is surmised may
have run down the Minnesota's launch ar
rived at Fort Monroe wharf about the
same time as. the Virginia's launch
Mtdshipman w. n. Lee Of the Rhode
Island was requested by Midshipman
Stevenson to take passage in the Mime
sota's launch. but declined. and thus saved
his life. Another officer started to the
Mnnesota's launch, but halfway to the
wharf stopped and said he thought he
would not go. as the weather was so bad
thus saving his life.
About o'clock yesterday afternoon an
officers uniform cape marked "W. H.
Stevenson" was picked up by the torpedo
boat Shubrick in Hampton roads and about
S PM Midshipman Ulrich's cape was
picked up by the United States steamship
Florida. This points to the fact that the
passengers and crew OF the MinnesOti3
launch were drowned. The opinion among
officers of the fleet grows that the launch
was run down by a large vessel. A bril-
uantly lighted steamboat left the army
wharf at Hampton roads and stood to-
ward Norfolk about 1890 am, and she
may have overrun the last steam launch.
The Minnesota's launch was forty feet
long and capable Of standing rough
weather and seas. Naval officers hardly
believe she could have been swamped or
capsized.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-12
NAVY DEPARTMENT CHANGES
Announcement Of Appointments and
Promotions.

Announcement Of Appointments and
Promotions.
Changes in the Navy Department are an
nounced as follows:
Observation-Disclosures office, Willard
Martin, copyist at $500 per annum. Bureau
of equipment, C. D. De Puy messenger boy
at $500 per annum. Bureau Of construction
and repair, Victor E. Nelson, copyist al
SO per annum: Jesse H. Mitchell. copyist
at $500 per annum. Bureau of supplies and
accounts, Edward J. Murphy. copyist at
5000 per annum; 1. Coulter. copyist at 500
per annum: Thos. J. Murphy. copyist at
$40 per annum; Gilbert r. Brewer, copyist
at $40 per annum. Bureau Of yards and
docks Elias G. Evans, by reinstatement,
laborer at $500 per annum. Bureau of nav
igation, George W. Beasley, copyist at $40
per- annum. Naval observatory, E. I. Vow
ell, by reinstatement, miscellaneous COM
puter. Nautical Almanac office, Frank E.
Ross, piecework computer.
Promotions - Secretary's office, L. NJ.
Clarke. from copyist at 800 to clerk at
81, 900 per annum Bureau of supplies and
$40 to copyist at $500 per annum. Nautical
Almanac office. E. c. Howell, from assist
ant at $1,000 per annum to piecwork COM
puter; H. H. Brogan. from piecework COM
puter to assistant at $1,000 per annum. Blu
reau of navigation. J. A. P. Bowling. from
copyist at $40 to copyist at $500 per an
mum. Burton r. Green, from copyist at
$500 per annum, bureau of navigation. to
clerk at $1,000 per annum. general board
and board of inspection and survey. Jo-
sepi T. Daily, from clerk at $1,000 per an
mum. bureau of ordnance. to clerk to board
of construction at 81, 400 per annum.
designations - Secretary's office. c. J..
Parks, clerk at LOCO per annum. Bureau
Of construction and repair, N. K. Buck.
clerk at 81 600 per annum. Bureau of sup
plies and accounts, M. H. Geissler, copyist
at $500 per annum. Bureau of yards and
docks, E. C. Burlington. clerk at 1910 per
annum. Bureau of navigation, D. H.
Lyman, copyist at $40 per annum. Bureau
of ordnance, Miss Mary E. Lee. clerk at
81, 200 per annum. Bureau Of medicine and
surgery, R. w. Gilbert, assistant messenger
at $72O per annum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-12
MADE HIS FORTUNE
THEN THE GIRL SAID SHE
TRAVELLED $4,000 MILES.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, June. PA lonesome trip
Of 1900 miles from London to an obscure
mining town in the arctic circle, as a re-
suit Of dare to keep date for we'd
ding set seven years ago. is the final chap
ter in the romance Of Miss Clara G. Ask
with, who passed through this city today
bound for Candle City, Alaska. where on
July 1 she Is to marry w. ]. Wells a sue
cessful gold miner.
Miss Askwith arrived on the Mnnehaha
yesterday, and wss the guest over night
of the family of w. Scott Patmore, auditor
Of the Cafe Martin, who is an OLD friend OF
her family but she cut short her visit so as
to speed across the continent without loss
of time. From Seattle she will take a
steamship to Nome whence she will make
her way to Candle City by sledse
Has Gold Mines.
The marriage ceremony will be performed
by Justice ]. C. kepner Immediately upon
the arrival Of the bride. Candle City is 300
miles north Of Nome. and is one of the
northernmost cities in the territory.
Miss Askwith is taking this trip all be-
cause her fiance, in a letter. accused her
OF not having enough nerve to keep the
date of the wedding, on account Of the i'm
mense distance that separated them.
Since he went to Alaska seven years ago
Mr.. Wells has become possessed of valu-
able gold mines. and these need his con-
slant attention.
EITHER you or I must make the trip to
keep our pledge to each other" wrote Wells
to her. ut is next to impossible for me to
leave Alaska. Have you the nerve to travel
here to me?"
To which she replied promptly: Expect
me In Nome July 1. Make arrangements
for wedding. 1 accept your challenge to
make the trip"
Wells took a mining engineering degree
in a London technical school in 1900. At
that time he became engaged to Miss Ask
with, and it was agreed that the wedding
would not take place until Wells had made
his fortune. He left England for America
a few weeks later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-12
ROVER is ACQUITTED
TERMINATION OF THE POISON
ING CASE AT ROCKVILLE TODAY.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ROCKVILLE. Md, June 12-After a
delay Of five days. caused by the absence
of an important witness for the defense
the trial of Conrad Roger, charged with
poisoning stock belonging to Oliver G.
Henley. near Etchison. this county was
resumed in the circuit court here this
morning. 1t took only about two hours to
concIud" the case. and Judge Henderson
at once delivered the courts opinion.
acquitting Roger of the charge
The first witness placed on the stand this
morning was Mrs. Henley, whose cross
examination had been left over until today
She was subjected to rigid ordeal by
counsel for tn" defense, hut adhered I'M
shakenly to material statements made in
her direct testimony.
MI Mclean. newspaper reporter. who
interviewed Mrs. Henley shortly after the
stock was poisoned. was placed On the
stand TO contradict her testimony, which
ne ana in some minor particulars: but on
the whole his statements did not tend to
discre!it her.
Frank c. Hutton and Josiah j. Hutton
who were members Of u former grand jury
which investigated the case testified brief
~ as to certain testimony given by Mrs
Henley, but their memories were indistinct
and what they had to tell was of little
value.
After brief statement made to the court
by States Attorney Robert b. Peter the
case was submitted for decision without
argument. In announcing the decision Judge
Henderson gave 4 complete recital of the
evidence in the case. He pointed out the
suspicious circumstances by which the al
leged crime was surrounded, and did not
m1nce words in describing it's dastardly
character.
Without saying anything to give special
comfort to the traverser, he simply decided
that the testimony produced by the state
was such as to leave doubt as to its cred
lDillty, and therefore to leave the court no
alternative but verdict of acquittal
A large. gathering Witnessed the closing
proceedings showing the widespread inter-
est taken by the public in the celebrated
case.