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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-27
ENDS CROSS
EXAMINATION
Mrs. ThaW Leaves Wit
ness Stand.
TRIAL NEARS IT'S END
DeImas Blocks Introduction Of
Much of Humme7s Tes-
timony.
ALIENIST WILL COME NEXT
Doctor Britton Evans VIII be Gross
Examined Today by Jerome--Mrs.
Thaw's Mother Drew Three Thous-
and Dollars From White in Ono Year.

NEW YORK, Feb 26.--Mrs. Evelyn
Thaw's long ordeal on the witness
stand al the trial here ended today.
Jerome ended the cross examination,
which has lasted nearly five days, Mt
this afternoon were brief. The dis
animation and re-cross examination
the morning session. The direct ex-
trict attorney tomorrow will begin his
cross examination OF DR.. Britton d.
Evans, one OF the defense's alienists.
Drs. Wagner. Deemar and Bingamnan
will be called In rapid order. The trial
at last seems to be entering on the
final atsges The completion Of Mrs.
Thaw's testimony followed an unsuc-
cesful effort OF the prosecution to draw
flom Abraham Hummel certain facts
relating TO the affidavit which Mrs.
ThLw ,a sad to have made in Hum
mel's office.
In this affidavit II Is declared that
Thaw beat Mrs. Thaw while abroad In
1908. Delmas blocked practically ev-
cry question. The witness got no fur
ther than to say that he knew Mrs.
rhaw, that she came to his office Oc-
tober 27, 1908 and that he dictated to
a s.cnograph' wallis sae was there.
Justice Fitzgerald held that under the
rules OF evidence covering Mrs. Thaw's
testimony, the Introduction Of collatcr-
al facts was not permissible, the dis
trict attorney not being allowed to con-
trovert her testimony though ne may
test her credibility Jerome said In
open court, that he realized that II he
could show that Stanford White was
in Europe on the nignt Mrs. Thaw de-
clares she was assaulted by him, he
would not be allowed to introduce
such testimony. Mrs. Thaw today
learod up the odds and ends of her
testimony. She denied ever using any
of the letter of credit given to her by
Stanford White when she started on
the European trip with Thaw and ner
mother. She denie1 that she had ever
been mentioned in connection with the
James Garland divorce case. She said
Stamford white paid all her brothers
school expense1 and identified the re-
ceipts and checks signed by ner moth
er showing that the latter drew more
than $4,000 from Stanford Whites fund
from May 1902 to May 1908. Evelyn
was at school most Of this time. Just
before Harry Thaw was taken out or
the courtroom he handed the reporters
the following note. Mrs. Thaw and
Lady Ashburton, formerly Frances
Belmont. were not friends, they We're
simply acquaintances wnen both were
playing at the same theatre"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-27
BOMB DISCOVERED.
Attempt on Life Of Grand Duke Nieho-
las NichoIaievioh Fails.

ST PETERSBURG. Feb T.~~Thc
Novoo Vrcmyn this morning prints II
sensational account OF the foillng Of
another plot on the life of Grand Duke
Nicholas Nicholnieych. The plot is
HnId 10 nave been discovered shortly be
fore three O'Clock this morning. the
time scheduled for the arrival Of tho
Imperial train bringing the Grand Duke
from Tsurskoe Selo, The guard pa
trolling the track nenr station Mt st.
Petersburg end of line caught n man
iresHcd as a workman in the net of
placing wooden box in the middle
OF tho track Aided by the darkness
the plotter escaped The box was
found TO contain an internal u.s.
OF enormous power.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-27
PRICE FIVE CENTS

ted by Frank b. Kellogg Of St. Paul,
special counsel for the government.
The statement Of the witness as to
Stuyvesant Fish came In the middle
of the morning session. Kellogg in
reference to the Illinois Central spoke
twice Of squabble between the wit
ness and Fish.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-27

sT, PETERSBURG. Feb. ga copy
OF the secret report on the defense OF
Port Arthur. which In the basis OF tho
indictment on which Lieutenant Cen
eral stoossei, Lieutenant General Fock.
who commanded the fourth East 81
berian division at Port Arthur ana
Major General Reisa. are standing
trial for their livcs before the supreme
court martial has been obtained by
the Associated Press II is OF tho
greatest interest M explaining the de-
cision 10 try these three officers and
nole prosequi the other defenders ot
Port Arthur. The report which was
written by Lieutenant General Smir-
non the actual commandant OF the
fortress, IL sensational in the extreme
and catagorically accuses Stoossei OF
cownrdlco and incapacity and finally
OF the uellUPTht', AtfHN'''hp" ''''N''
ing Of the surrender TO save his own
life and In defiance OF the decisions or
two successive councils Of war. the
report In biased In the extreme. brea-
thes the most bitter enmity and shows
that the high officers OF Port Arthur
garrison In the darkest days OF the
siege were almost at each others
throata. The indictments summed up
IN tho conclusion OF General Smirnoff
as follows:
"a series OF objectionable blunders
outside the fortress due to the ignor-
ance and lack Of military capacity and
martial prowess of Generals Stoessel
and Fock brought about tho Investment
Of the fortress several months earlier
than necessary ana after the invest
ment n desire for undeserved glory
moved Stoesscl to interfere In the de-
fcnse with unfortunate results. FL
nnlly at the last period Of the siege
Stoesscl usurped my authority with
the assistance of Generals Fock and
Relss and committed treason in sur
rendering suddenly and prematurely
| regard our defeat at Mukdon as
direct result Of this treason"
Smirnoff declares that wnen he pro-
hlbitod the withdrawal of provisions
in preparation for the siege, Stoesscl
dIsregarded the orders and allowed
their sale to the field army. He Is
charged also that Stoessel removed
an order FOR the establishment of n
hospital for contagious diseases pe-
cause the site chosen would lessen the
desirability as residence Of General
Fock's villa. He relates numerous In
stances of conflicts of authority and
saws tnat at one period tha relations
between Stoessel and the late Admiral
without, In command Of the Russian
fleet. were severly strained. He also
tells OF severe condemnation Of Stoes-
sci, his plans for the defense Of the
fortress and his failure to supplement
the supply Of provisions by General
Kuropatkln and Admiral Aliexieff, the
viceroy of the far east when they vis-
tied the fortress in June General
smirnoff charges that Stoessel was
guilty of the rankest kind of coward
Ice the most inexcusable ignorance OF
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-27
RETAINS CHAMPIONSHIP.

LONDON, Feb. 26.-"Gunner" Jim
MoIcr heavyweight champion Of Eng
land knocked out Tiger" Smith to-
night In the first round. The purse
was 10000.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-27
r. q. ALpRlcH ILL.

BOSTON. Feb. 27.~~Thomas Bailey
Adrlch tho poet. is In critical con-
dtion on account OF an operation per-
formed yesterday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-27
Mr.. ALIENS RESIGNATION.
Succession in District Attorneyship
Still Undetermined.

The resignation Of Hon. Harrison
Allen, as district attorney for the
Fourth judicial district Of Oregon,
was placed in the hands of Gov. George
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-27

engineering, Of costly tactical errors.
and that he sought to bring credit to
hlmsolf for the notable achievements
pf others.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-27
WAS ALSO INCAPABLE
BIunders and Treason Given as
Causes Of the Fall OF
Port Arthur.
OTHER COMMANDERS BLAMED

Hioh offoers In tho Garrison Of Bo'
soiood Fortress We're Almost at
swords--Aro Now on Trial For Their
Lives.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
IRELAND'S LATEST TROUBLES.

Again there difficult
The Liberal and the
lords have both honest demands of the Irish people
impotent the hand and sarcastic the
singular fact that order redress of
wrongs Great Britain Ireland is make show of
force sometimes particularly Ireland that blood be she'd
This American realize rights obtained gen
orally different this Even War OF Rebellion
who sought larger rights
begun by who had been deprived of their
rights. England had show many
the property of the country before the reform bill
impetuousy of eckessness of the Young Ireland
that brought earlier reforms and factor in
securing dseabhmen of the Irish church the Fenan
movement.
established other parts of the British
empire without threats force but is doubtful
change the house of lords until there evil
dence tired of being further fooled by hereditary
legislators In these columns few days details of the
given nearly all those reforms and Tightening of burdens fol-
scandals that had thoroughly
aroused the unconqucrabe people of Ireland
While been emigration from Ireland and
the statement that only the the old and
the sick yet unconquerabe spirit opposition nju
te undyng the light in Kdare holy fame 50 today
when the mockery of the suerings of the
for but sponge and gall there serious riot
ing and of men prominent in affairs.
Much good land Ireland used for grazing only The
cattle England In the meanwhile the people
starve crop they did the old days of famine and
fever 1t of the singular things Of Irish
politics arrested for being violent suit the English
authorities opposed by the Sim Fennc OF the
men who JAIL McKenna standing for the vacancy
BY the resignation Hon. Edward Blake who had made dn
eushed name for himself Canadian politics before he Ire
land
nen everywhere watching with the keenest interest the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
WISE CAUCUS ACTION NEEDED.

There evidence of commendabe desire of
Democrats strengthen the party organization this city In the
past acona differences that tended weaken the party might
been prevented by strong local authoritative body
There be desire the part intelligent Democrats
copy Republican machines ideas and make the Of
atty division of spo and acquescence the dictates of boss
absolutely necessary that popular party honestly devoted
principles should have capable leaders and that
party should be broad Just present me and
prospects they will be for years
Democracy for proper suffrage and proper
this city This why its affairs of
Importance Unless the their confidence
Democratic party of the city of Providence there very little
prospect taking the Of the of the control Of
Republican ocehoders and the corporations that
willing to buy legislation.
The city organization be built proper ability and in
tegrity only by ecng from each ward Of broad views
nsehsh character who will remember all that they
selected wrange the chamanhp of the city committee
election day funds ascertain the
securing the citizens of Providence their rights
The battle of reform has been long and it will be set
tied this fall although be given wonderful impetus the
remember how necessary the
place only of devotion the party and its pn
cpIes guard For years the Democracy Ward has
ogned the need naming good for the city committee Last
of its best Democrats the committee,
of the anti Dunn in Ward this year indicates
they understand the of the subject here
sidered.
The prospects very bright for Providence Democrats this
year who 60 will delegates who
the present able assembly delegation and Mayor
Mccarthy and good for the city committee the prospects
party for government city and will be
greatly enhanced
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
ODAY IN
HISTORY

l76s. Joseph Dennie. Journalist. born
Founder and editor OF The Portfolio
famous literary magazine.
i77o. stonington. Conn. attacked by
British.
1776. Long Island evacuated by the
Americans.
1881. French fleet arrived I'm Chesa-
peake bay to help the Americans.
1882. A preliminary treaty with Eng
land signed at Paris.
1912. Samuel Osgood, clergyman and
. author. born. A prominent Unitarian
of New York.
1913. Massacre at Fort Mimms. Ala.
by Creek Indians.
1917. John Williams, president of
Trinity college. Hartford, born. Also
bishop of Connecticut.
1918. Alexander III. Rice. governor OF
Massachusetts,, born. Was four times
elected TO congress.
1920. George +. Root, composer. born.
Battle Cry OF Freedom" Tramp,
Tramp. Tramp" etc.
1910. Hazen s. Pingree. governor of
Michigan. born. Noted for his bold
ness in introducing reforms.
1s45. Edwin A. Grosvenor, author.
born. His History of Constanti-
nople" is the standard authority.
1s46. Rudolph A. Witthaus. toxicolo-
gist. born. Probably the best au-
thority on the subject in America.
1852. Julian A. Weir, artist, born.
Battle of Manassas, or Second
Bull Run, ended.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
SUMMER CONFERENCE
OF THE D. A. r., NEWPORT

The summer conference of the Daugh-
ters OF the American Revolution OF Rhode
Island was held yesterday afternoon at
the old state house in Newport. A large
attendance OF delegates from every chap
ter In the state was present as well as
members from patriotic societies.
Nine. Marie Won Unschold, the noted
pianist, rendered two solos, which were
heartily received.
The speakers were Hon. Frederick p.
Garrettson OF Newport, president OF the
Sons OF the American Revolution. and for
mer Gov. Charles Warren Lippitt. The
conference was presided over by the state
regent OF the Daughters OF the American
Revolution, Mrs. Charles Warren Lippitt,
who was called 10 the chair by Mrs David
Pinniger, regent of William Ellery chap
ter.
The music at the conference was fur
nished by the Newport Military band and
Mrs. Ransom OF Warren sang the Star
Spangled Banner" accompanied by the
band in the chorus.
| The entertainment committee of the day
was made up as follows: Mrs. Walter
Goffe, Mrs. George Barlow. Miss Susan
w. Swinburne, Miss Jennie Davis, Mrs.
/ Harry II. Lawton, Mrs. Edmund Tanner,
Mrs. Alexander Fludder. Mrs. r. Thomas
| Tilley Mrs. Robert Il. Eads, Mrs Harry
Titus. Mrs. Thomas Birmingham and Mrs.
| j. Alton Parker.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
Be Careful What You Say

In speaking OF a persons faults.
PRAY don't forget your own;
Remember those with homes OF glass
Should never throw stone.
IL we had nothing else to do
Than talk OF those who sin.
'Tis better we commence at home.
And from that point begin.
We have no right to Judge n man
Until he's fairly tried.
Should we not like his company.
Wa know the world In wide.
Some may have faults-and who has not
The old as we'll as young:
Perhaps we may. for aught we know.
Have fifty to their one.
Then let us all. when we begin
To slander friend or foe,
Think of the harm one word may do
To those we little know.
Remember. curses sometimes, like
our chickens rpost at home,
Oon't spcak OF others faults until
fou have none Of your own.
Exchange.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
PLAN DRYDOCK
FOR EACH YARD

Newport, Aug. 30-Congressman George
A. Loud, member OF the house commit
tee, which is inspecting the naval stations
along the Atlantic seaboard, In an inter.
view, said that II was too bad so much
money should be appropriated for tho
maintenance OF the Portsmouth, N. H.,
and Charleston, S. c., navy yards. He said
that these yards were not actually needed.
Congressman Loud also was Of the opin-
ion every department in the navy yards
OF the country should be under one head
instead OF in scattered departments as
they are now. He also said IL was the
plan to place a drydock in every navy
yard In the United states.
The committee are making their tour In
the Dolphin and will arrive at the
Charlestown navy yard later In the week.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
NOW COMES THE
SWIMMING DOLL

The modern child cannot find any fault
with the new Paris craze. the swimming
doll With this fascinating plaything ne
doesn't have to make believe, for the doll
can make wonderful speed with free and
easy strokes across pool or tub OF water
and being turned by hand. can swim back
again. The doll shown in Paris is dressed
in blue silk swimming costume and Is
about nine inches long. No more fasci-
mating plaything has been seen in long
time than the mechanical toy, which is so
cleverly constructed that IL can pass the
critical eyes OF the new child who Is
born cynic, some one cruelty remarks.
Probably the pampered darlings here
would feel lots better IL they had SWIM
ming dolls to amuse them on summer
day. Kindly friends or relatives touring
in Paris should tuck such dolls in their
trunks when they return.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
JOHN ]. O'GRADY
is CHIEF RANGER

Chicago, Aug. 30.-Foresters of Amsrica
in biennial session after the transaction
of routine business elected the following
officers:
Chief ranger, John ]. O'Grady, New
York: assistant chief ranger. John E.
Lyddy, Connecticut; treasurer, John j..
Guerin, Pennsylvania; secretary, f.. M.
McNurty, New York; recording secretary,
Patrick j. Brown. Massachusetts,; medical
examiner, A. A. Sargent, Pennsylvania.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
Macdonald Must Stand Up

We are getting light on good roads In
Connecticut, and we are going TO get the
good roads We know that Mr.. Macdon-
aid has absolute power. we know that he
will have the money. and we are going
to insist that he produce the goods. IL
results are not satisfactory we shall know
where to look for the fault. 1t Is useless
for him to attempt to dodge the response
bility by talking about the initiative rest
ing with the towns.-New Haven Register.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
OSCAR ]. RICKETTS, MAY
SUCCEED STILLINGS

Washington, Aug. 30.--1t Is said here
that the president is likely to appoint
Oscar J. Ricketts, as public printer to sue
ceed Charles A. stilings, whose retire.
ment from the office. by request, is be-
lieved TO be assured as the unions are
lighting him.
Mr.. Ricketts, was formerly foreman OF
printing and public printing ad interim
but left under the sullings regime. He
Is thoroughly familiar with the affairs of
the big printing office and has a strong
backing.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
SPARE THE NERVES
OF THE INVALID

The rattling OF coal being shoveled
into a furnace is always source OF
annoyance to a person who Is seriously
III. To prevent this get number or
large paper bags, I'LL with coal, using
a small fire shovel, and pile them on
the cellar floor. When the furnace
needs replenishing lay one or more
bags on the FIRE. and as the bag burns
the coal will fall gently into place
without noise.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
TrumbuIT's Other Side of it

The Bridgeport Farmer speaks OF the
New Haven Register as "a Republican
journal" and the New Haven Courier
says of itself that II is too independent
to be entitled to a place at party coun-
ell boards. This is case where the
change OF a man from the editorship of
one paper to that of another changed
the politics of both. and must be unique.
Waterbury American.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
Special Notice

In order to accommodate the heavy
return summer travel, the steamer
Providence will on Saturday, Aug. S1st
make a special trip to New York, leav-
ing Providence at the usual hour. 7:4S
d. m The service from fProvidence
on Sunday, Sept. 1st, will be per-
formed by the new steamer Plymouth
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
Italian Proverbs
GET READY TO
PLANT YOUR SHRUBS

September Is the month In which TO
select new shrubs for the garden. The
middle OF the month Is good time
for the work, and they have an oppor-
tunity to get fairly well started before
the early frosts. In the spring the
shrubs will grow as easily as being
planted during the fall. though sue
cessful growers claim that the late
season Is by far the best, for often
the fickle spring season kills all young
naA.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
MATINEE SAIL
AROUND BLOCK ISLAND

only few more opportunities are given
tire people of Rssvta-rss 10 sujoy a mzu-
nee sail arovnd Block Island this summer.
The palatial steamer St Croix will make
her usual Saturday trip around the Is
land tomorrow. leaving the foot Of Took
wotten street at 2 y. m. There will be no
stop. insuring an early arrival home to-
morrow night. The tickets are only 80
cents.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
TopAYs DIvERsIoNs

Maiori Repertoire
Poets'-2I5 and
Ward in soon"-2:15 sis p.
OF - p m.
to 1880
m.
observation-disclosures Evening
Evening
PoINT-shore
Atractonsopen Afternoon
ind
am from p
Grand Circuit Races, 2 m
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
Speak Up, Senator

Senator Buckley is not addicted to gar
rulity. but IL would be specially inter-
esting Just how to hear from him his
candid opinion of the Provincetown
speeches and of Secretary Taft's prior en-
dorsement OF them at Columbus.-Bridge-
port Farmer.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30

The Redmond party will be found advising the
their countless
counseing cowardce Today Mr. Redmond spoke
Donegal his speech will be carefully considered by shmen
hope but in home rule and in time
English statesmen the situation he does
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30

Brig Gen. Tanner by this: Military
Championship Rhode Island MatchOpen all members
the Rhode Island Militia ago the
become the Rhode Island National Guard
Is the national guard excluded from this match?
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
TO RELIEVE
PERSPIRING HANDS

Hands which are always damp from
Precipitation may be relieved TX damp
ened each day with preparation
made OF 90 grams Of cologne and 10
grams OF tincturs OF belladonna. This
can be applied three times a day with
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
String Beans

Break the blossom end and pull II
back to remove the string, then pare
a strip from the other end, cut the
beans into pieces. dropping them into
the kettle wash boiler, just as the
corn was. When heated fill each jar
with boiling water and set on the
covers. Cover the kettle and let cook
one hour. Then add a teaspoonful Of
salt to each jar and more boiling
water TO All to overflow. Put rubbers
and covers in place and cook half an
hour longer. Tighten the covers and
let cool in water
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30

Henry Whitney told practical farmers Barnsable how
costly Perhaps Mr. Whitneys arch
political enemy William Randolph Hearst could tell how costly it
be a theoretical politician.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30

Would Speaker convincing the stump as
Utter last fall the
chimes candate Some woudbe politicians think
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30

Four-hour morning train. leaving
Providence week days at s:oi a. m,
due New York at y. m, Is especially
convenient for returning vaeationists.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30

The collapse wonderful $Ioooooo bridge OF
erection over ST. river carrying with to destruction
nearly 100 woken shows the per for skng which work
ngmen should be adequately rewarded
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30

Certain parties few days tearing their hair be-
York city bonds going through
bankers syndicate make lot
of money by buying very hard please folks
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30

Perhaps Little Bright Eyes would help Railroad Commissio
er Burngame his efforts Republican candidate
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30

The present management of the Rhode Island company
hole in ladder There be steel bridge Moons G
Cranstoh.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-30
considerable friction. II has the de-
sired result II properly used.
TO REMOVE WHITE SPOTS
ON POLISHED FURNITURE

White spots on furniture, caused by
putting down hot jug or cup. should
be rubbed at once with little oil Of
some kind, lnseed for choice, though
paraffin or sweet oil is nearly as good.
Leave the oil on some hours IL pos
sible and then polish