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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-05-25
ODD CASE J.
MAN CONVICTED OF MuRDERiNG
A DOCTOR UNDER STRANGE
.ALLuciNATIoN
sEtiEyED He HAD NOT TAKEN
PROPER MEDICAL CARE OF
HIS WIFE

Associated Press to Bismarck Tribune
New York, May PAT am not Har-
=ry K. Thaw, but plain John Bell /
have no wealth, but if I had, / could
produce witnesses whose testimony
would acquit me- With these words,
"a Brooklyn trolley car conductor,
closed an impassioned address to the
Jury that three hours later was to find
him guilty Of murder In the first de-
gree. ..5.
Bell, young man of mediocre at
stafnments, was happily married few
years ago. A year after the wedding
his wife died in childbirth. Charles
Wilmot Townsend, a prominent ply
stefan Of Staten Island, attended her.
On the humble stone that marked her
grave Bell caused to be chiseled:
Revenge renews our happy !:
Il: love in heaven" ::
Bell was unconsolable and for
months brooded over his wife's death.
To his friends he expressed the con-
viction that his wife had not received
proper medical care. On the night of
Jan. %, last, DIR. Townsend was shot
to death in his bed. He had been
awakened by an intruder and ex.
claimed /;
If you are here to rob, take !:
!: !: what you can find, but do not J:
harm my family or me-" The sup ::
5: posed burglar replied: 4 want J.
none of your things, I want you, " !:
and fired. !:
Mrs. Townsend, who occupied the
bed with her husband. was the sole
witness Of the murder. Letters sub
sequently written by Bell caused his
arrest, and in court his own family,
with the exception Of his father, who
was excused, appeared against him.
a half brother testified that Bell
confessed to having killed the physi.
clan for revenge. Bell was the only
witness for the defense and the trial,
held at Richmond, was not prolonged
This afternoon the case was given to
the jury and last night d verdict Of
murder In the first degree was re,
turned. Judge Abbott denied mo,
ton for 4 new trial and forthwith sen.
fenced the prisoner to be electrocuted
on the first Monday in July next. Bel
received the verdict and sentence
stolidly and remained cool when bis
stepnother and his sister tainted.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-05-25
.HAlJIAlQlJA
Summary Of the Attractions
for the Event This
Year
Opens at Devils Lake June
2gth and Ends on
July 10th
"a Few Items Of Interest.

W'slAlaJ VIII
III "A Few Items Of Interest.
Highly interesting features Of the
first day viii be:
Lecture by the Hon. a. B. CHM
minis Of Iowa. Subject, Reform and
Reformers."
A number of others speeches such as
Prof Thos. Shaw and T. "a. Haver-
stad, who will speak on General Farm
Conditions .
In the evening illustrated lecture
by DR.. Charles A. Paynes, subject.
Switzerland and the Rhine
Numerous other attractions to be
mentioned later, for this day.
Sunday, June 3oth.
Several concerts by Tennesseeans.
Sermon by Rev. N. s. Reeves.
Lecture by DR.. Chas.S "a. Paynes
Subject, God in His World. =
I illustrated lecture in the evening
Subject Ancient Rome and the Christ
ian Martyrs = Asz
Monday, july 1st.
Musical program By Jubilee Sing
ers. &
Reading by Miss Adulaide Elliott.
Lecture by Miss Olaf Krarur. noted
EsquInau lady, on Frozen North Z
Illustrated lecture IN the evening on
Grand Canyon Of The colorado ''ss
Tuesday, July End.
Readings by Miss Elliott.
& Hon. II. G. Hansbrough will deliver
an address: Subject, Some Political
Issues"
Base ball. ~
Band Concert. Isl
Musical program, etc.
Wednesday, July Bird.
Morning classes, athletics, boating.
bathing, bowling, etc.
Lecture by Harry Smith, Stimmel,
first president of the Chautauqua
Subject, Personal "reminiscences Of
Abraham Lincoln, etc.
w. c. T. U. Institute, July 3-12.
Thursday, July 4th.
# First appearance OF Miss Georgia
Ray Mcmillan, of Nashville, Tenn,
Subject, tDelineator OF Negro Char
acter."
Grafton by the Hon. John Burke.
governor of North Dakota.
Base ball.
Also mystery, mirth and music by
the master magician, Carter.
Friday, July 5th.
Among many other attraction, Guy
Carlton Lee will lecture on when
Will the People Wake"
Saturday, july 9Th.
This is Temperance Rally Day, and
will be very busy and interesting
day from every point of view. .35
Sunday, July 7th.
Several concerts by North Dakota
University band of Grand Forks, and
selections by our noted First Regiment
band of Lisbon, North Dakota, which
are strong enough attractions to please
anyone.
Lecture by Rev. ]. s. Montgomery,
of Minneapolis. Subject, John Rus
kin, the Boon Of the New Age.
g. ( * J. FL !
Monday July 9Th.
Will be day with not minute to
spare from 10 a. M, until IL p. m.
Tuesday, July 9th.
Is worth while to go a hundred miles
to hear:
Rev. John DAILY, OF Milwaukee, will
talk on '.The Emerald Gems in Amer
|ica's Crown
IA Hearons Sisters and Miss Gertrude
Caufeld musical and literary enter
tainers.
Wednesday, July 10th.
Indian day. with q full program OF
Indian sports among them being q
game Of baseball between the Indians
and Chantauqua team.
Thursday, July ffth.
Scandinavian Day. Principal fea-
lures Of interest will be d lecture BY
fcontinnsa on Page So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-23
CHILDHOOD. Illustrated by Millicent
Sowerby. Verse by Githa Sowerby
Neu, YORK;. Dnffiald e "a

DAYS AND DEEDS: Prose FOR Chill
dren's Reading and Speaking. Com
piled by Burton E. Stevenson and
Elizabeth b. Stevenson. New York
The Baker q Taylor Company.
Washington: Ballantyne & Sons.
Like Days and Deeds-Poetry." this
book is a very comprehensive selection
of readings bearing on the important
dates and events of our national history
These are arranged under the classified
tons of THE Nations Holidays "Spe-
cial Days. and Great Americans" BY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-23
Pennsylvania RAILROAD
Bulletin.
Bulletin.
The HOLIDAYS, AND THEN FLORIDA.

Florida the summer garden of the Northern Winter
1t blooms there while it blows here. 1t is the Mecca of
fashion and the refuge of health 1t bids you the first
outing of the New Year.
The Limited" trains between New York and ST. Angus
tine via the Pennsylvania Railroad will begin running on
Monday January e. This will mark the opening of the
Florida The trains will be OF Pullman upment
throughout Drawing ROOM Sleeping Dining
and Observation carsand will be known the New York
and Florida Special the Atlantic Coast Line the South
erns Palm Limited via the Southern Railway and the Sea
board Florida Limited via the Seaboard Air Line. They
will leave New York early in the afternoon Philadelphia
about hours later Baltimore and Washington in the early
evening and arrive St Augustine the afternoon where
connection will be made for Ormond Palm Beach, Miami
and other the famous East Coast.
In addition to the Florida Limiteds there good
express trains with through sleeping Virginia Hot
Springs Southern Pines Camden Augusta Aiken Charleston
Jacksonville Tampa and other southern points, which leave
convenient hours and every day in the year
Full information concerning the present southern service
will be found time tables, may be obtained of
Pennsylvania Railroad Ticket Agents For reservations and
information relating to the Florida Lmeds application
should be made B. NJ. Newbod P A. S. E. D., 18th and
G Streets N W., Washington. Telephone Main $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-23
Do Hornets Stand Guardp
rom Harper's Magazine.

From Harper's Magazine.
Is hornets nest guarded by sentinels,
after the manner of ant hills? 1t Is not
so easy to decide, for their private habits
do not invite familiar approach. But
some experiments seemed to point that
way No noises, however near or stri-
dent, had the least effect upon the work.
ers. Blow on divers instruments as loudly
and shrilly as l would, they poured in
and out of the gate or labored on the
walls, intent wholly upon their own af-
fairs But at the slightest jar upon the
window or shutter, out flew bevy of
irate insects and flung themselves against
the wire window screen with an angry
bump that showed how good was their
Intention at least, to defend their home.
1t was always so: squad of workers,
free and ready for aggressive duty, SEEM
ed to be lurking near the gate, prompt
to sally forth upon alarm. Even at night
few kept nearby, and although their
port had lost its vicious swing and they
moved about with sluggish pace, like
sleepy watchmen, as doubtless they were.
they left upon the observer the impress
sion that they were on sentinel service,
in which the community was never lack
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-23

belonged to him! He felt the joyous
buffet of the night wind upon his face.
the brush Of boughs against his shoulder,
the scent of young ferns and the give of
the spongy earth under his feet; he
sprang in long leaps over the grass, the
tears were wet upon his fresh cheeks. he
sang aloud. But he did not know what
he sang; in his young breast. love, like
some warm living thing. stirred, and
lifted glorious wings and drove his voice
threbbing and exultant to his lips! AS
he came down Main street the church
clock struck eleven. But 1t might have
struck twelve and he would not have
been disturbed.
(To be Continued Tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-23
Language Difficulty.
the Sheffield Independent

From the Sheffield Independent
The German government has endangered
its bill by inserting a clause insisting
that the German language should be
spoken at all public meetings. The French.
speaking people of Alsace and Lorraine
are metaphorically up in arms: so are
the Danes in Schleswig and Holstein. One
can imagine the wrath of Wales If the
use Of the Welsh language at public meet
ings were forbidden, and this wrath would
find abundant sympathy among English
men,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-23

for the Italians; it is far more that COM
| ing to America they are cut off from the
| life of their old country without getting
| into contact with the true life of their
new home-from which they are shut off
by language, by mutual prejudice, by d.
| vergent ideas To them both parents
dead, the fatherland that begot them and
the foster-mother that supports without
cherishing them,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-23
Isolation Of the Slav.

From Charities and The Commons.
THE Slavs are orphans in America"
one of their wisest men said to me- and it
Is in a sense true. 1t is not chiefly that
they have no government of their own,
concerned for them as Italy is concerned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-23

to prevent this perspiration. and other
expedients have been adopted for tue
purpose The flesh of the index finger
also prevents the delicate and accurate
holding of the cue. These objections are
overcome in the device shown here, which
is merely sleeve or tube through which
the cue passes. and is encircled by the
index finger The inner end of the sleeve
fits the hollow between the thumb and
finger, while the forward end rests
against the second finger. l..e hand
which holds the cue does not come with
the cue, so that any perspiration cannot
in any way retard the movement of the
cue The exact amount Of pressure nee
essary to insure correct movement can
thus be gagged with accuracy and nicely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-23
THE VOYAGE OF THE wIsHBONI

H. NJ. Caldwell Company. Washing
ton: Ballantyne & Sons.
The little princess and her court jester
travel through Toyland and have adven-
lures. With humor of text and charm
of illustration this edition of a proven
favorite comes as an old friend.
TWO CHILDREN In THE WOODS. BY
Rosalind Richards. Illustrated by
Edith Francis Foster. Boston: Dana
Estes & Co.
These young ones are not the Babes in
the Wood whom the kind sparrows buried
in the leaves. The story is bright win
ming account of the doings of two very
real children. told with artistic simplicity
at once charming and absorbing by the
talented daughter of the author of Cap
tain January" Miss Richards gives am
pie promise of attaining her mothers
skill and success.
THE PRINCESS AND THE GOBLIN.
BY George Macdonald. With illus
trations in color by Maria l. Kirk
and wood engravings after Arthur
Hughes. Philadelphia: j. b. Lip
pincott
The Princess was presented by George
Macdonald first in 1871. He had, with
all his greatness. the heart of a child,
and his child stories remain perennially
fresh and attractive. In the present hand
some volume children of today have a
rare opportunity of enjoying what must
have charmed their mammas.
MARJORIE's VACATION. BY CAROLYN
Wells. author of Patty Fairfield"
New York: Dodd. Mead & Co. Wash
ingtcn: Ballantyne & Sons.
This is the first story in a new series OF
books for girls by Miss Wells, whose
Patty" books have met with well-de-
served popularity. In this opening story
Marjorie" is a happy little American girl
of twelve. up to mischief. but full of good
ness and sincerity. The incidents of her
summer vacation are such as will delight
any little girl.
NINh'S CAREER. BY Christina C.owans
Whyte. New York: The Macmillan
Company. Washing >on: Woodward
& Lothrop.
There are intense art aspirations here
and Paris Is the scene for time, but the
great JOY to Nina, as to her friends, who
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-23
CUE HOLDER.
Assures Delicate and Accurate Ad-
justment of the Cue.

justment of the Cue.
In playing billiards and pool it IS the
custom of the player to crook the index
finger of one hand to use as a holder and
guide for the cue. while the butt Is
grasped with the other hard to make the
shot. There is one decided disadvantage
in this use of the cue when the hand is
damp or moist from perspiration. The
moisture checks or retards the forward
motion of the cue. Experts use lotion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-23

follow her career. is her group of sympa-
thiZers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-23

its exhaustive contents, discriminating
selection and convenient arrangement it
fills real need for an adequate anthology
of commemorative prose for schools, IL
braries and family use.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-22

CONTINUED ON PAGE ~
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-22

1 did not say lewd person, I said this
person was bad"
You have letters from here?"
Yes"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-22
Adiourns Till Monday.

Just before adjournment for the day.
however, Mr.. Jerome said he felt that the
physicians would be available when want
ed, and asked that the recess &C the hol
iday and until Monday be taken. Coun-
sci for the defense consented.
Mrs. Thaw again will be upon the stand
all of Monday and possibly Tuesday.
The prospect that District Attorney Je-
rome would develop more surprises when
he continued the cross-examinatfon of
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw today brought an
other big crowd to the court room.
Thaw entered the courtroom imme-
diately after the jury, without waiting to
be formally called to the bar. His hair
was mussed and his manner was eager
and nervous. He carried a large pad of
paper, and after taking his seat prepared
to take notes of his wife's testimony.
When Justice Fitzgerald had taken his
1 the bench there was conference
the attorneys, and it was decided
ould be no session tomorrow,
tons birthday.
IRIS. 11haw was called to the
glanced at her husband and
turned to Justice Fitzgerald
little bow to him, but the
Ut notice her.
consulted his notes at some
4HH beginning to question the
ally called her attention
stimony yesterday in
ght pick up the strands
they had been dropped
to believe all women
were unrnas., Stanford White told
you, until you talked with Thaw in Paris
in 1892" asked Mr.. Jerome.
The dead Rat"
Eyes, sir" replied Mrs Thaw meekly.
Then the district attorney took a new
vein of questioning.
do you know place called the Dead
Rat'?''
YES
"Where is the Dead Rat'?'
Somewhere in Paris"
"HaVe you ever been there?f'
Yes"
"What sort of place is lt?'
"A cafe
"Is it a reputable place.?
II don't know
"Did 1t seem reputable to youp'
Il don't know; people were sitting about
eating."
was somebody dancing"
II think So"
was it . o'clock in the morning."
Possibly"
Russian Dance.
Ibid you see a cake walk"
mo, | think there was a Russian
dance"
was 1t before or after Thaw proposed
that You went to the Dead Rat"
After"
WAS it in 1907
mo. think it was during the second
trip in 1904"
How many times were you at the
Dead Rat'?"
81 think only once"
with whom did YOU go?'
with Mr.. Thaw and Mr.. Shubert. a
theatrical manager. and another man,
whose name ! don't remember
II will whisper a name to you and
ask II the man was there
Mr. Jerome whispered and Mrs. Thaw
shook her head.
was there lady or were there ladies
in the party?"
~ think there were-with Mr. shuhert :"
Ibid you see many ladies of the demi
monde there?'
Mr.. Delmas was on his feet with an
objection.
Witness Makes Denial.
81 am using the witness own express
sion" said Mr.. Jerome
Il never said that" calculated Mrs.
Thaw, Indignantly.
Didn't you use the expression in a
letter.?
Again Mr.. Delmas objected and was
sustained
Don't you know what l mean asked
Mr. Jerome of the witness. "when | say.
did YOU see many of the bunch from
the Tenderloin there"
Il think so.
"Have you any doubt"
NO"
DO You know Miss Winchester"
slightly"
Did YOU see her do a cake walk at
the Dead Rat that night?'
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the possession of Clifford Hartridge, one
of her husbands attorneys, called Mr..
Hartridge to the stand. The lawyer de-
clined to answer all questions relating to
the letter. and when 1t became necessary
for him TO give some better reason than
the mere fact that he was attorney Of
record for the defendant Mr.. Delmas
arose and stated that Mr.. Hartridge had
been retained by Mrs. Thaw to protect
her interests when she had heard the
threats that she was to be indicted.
To Produce Her Letters.
During the forenoon when Mrs. Thaw
had been recalled she declared she was
willing that the letters should be pro-
duced. They are your property, are
they not?" asked Mr.. Jerome.
mo, | gave them to Mr. Thaw.'
Mr.. Jerome directed his assistant. Mr..
Caravan, to have a subpoena issued for
Mr.. Hartridge. -
When this was done, Mr. Jerome again
demanded the letters. Mr.. Hartridge
said he had no intention OF complying,
as he had received the letters from the
hands of the defendant. MIR. Jerome APP
pealed to Justice Fitzgerald. He had
neglected to have an affidavit made as to
the service of the subpoena and Judge
Fitzgerald said there was nothing upon
which he could act. Mr. Garvan was
directed by his chief to draw up the
athdavit. There the matter rested, how
ever Mr.. Jerome made no further move.
Just after the luncheon recess the dis
trtct attorney wanted permission to dis
continue the cross-examination of Mrs.
Thaw long enough to take the testimony
of Doctors Deemar of Kittanng, Pa, and
Bingaman of Pittsburg, both of whom are
to testify as to traces of insanity in
both branches of the defendants family.
Mr. Jerome said he was informed the
physicians were about to leave the juris
diction of the court.
The are returning to Pttsburg to-
night" said Mr.. Hartridge, but they will
be back at any time they are wanted.
Mrs. Thaw is under a most severe strain
and her examination should be concluded
at once"
The physicians were called to the stand
and said that while they were anxious
to get back to their patients, they would
stay IL necessary.
Mr.. jerome insisted that their testimony
be taken and Thaw's counsel insisted
that Mrs. Thaw's cross-eXamination
should proceed.
I'VE will settle the matter by sitting
tomorrow and Saturday" said Justice
Fitzgerald
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NO"
Can you fix dates as to these suisse
quent eyentsY"
NO"
How did you know this man knew Of
your relations with whittier
HE saw me undressed In the bedroom
under the studio"
WHOLLY undressed?"
YES"
How long did the relations continue?'
Not after January. 1902"
How many incidents were there2'
Il do not remember"
Were they frequent"
No"
Ten times?"
II can't remember"
Where did these things occur?'
AT the Twentyseeond and Twenty
fourth street studios and in the tower"
And on these occasions you consent
ed?"
Il did not"
1T was done by violence?'
partly"
Were you drugged again?''
no"
Did you have too much wine?"
yes"
what time of the day did these Incl
dents occur?'
Casually after the theatre"
"On the first occasion, where did you
go?"
ITO the Twenty-fourth street studio"
you went from the theatre?"
Yes"
"Alone?"
Il do not remember"
.'Either alone or with White?'
Yes"
And this was within month after
your ravishmentg
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so YOU continued to maintain rela-
tions with Stanford White after your
ravishment >"
yes for a time
Thaw buried his face In his hands,
Tears were In Mrs. Thaws eyes and her
voice trembled,
MIR. Jerome demanded the name of the
man who had seen her at the studio. lie
asked the witness to whisper it.
Mr. Delmas wanted it publicly an
nounced \ wordy conflict ensued in
which Mr.. jerome threatened To have thu
court room cleared. Justice Fitzgerald
finally settled The matter, saying the
name might be given to counsel, the court
and the jury,
did you tell Harry Thaw about these
subsequent relations with Stanford
White?"
Yes"
and you didn't think to tell us on youl
direct examination2"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-08-01
THE HOM|NG
PIGEONS ARE
RELEASED
Started on Long Flight to
Baltimore Yesterday
About Noon.
PIGEONS WERE RELEASED FROM
CAGE ON BAYLEN ST. WHARF,
AND DID NOT HESITATE AFTER
OBTAINING FREEDOM, BUT
STARTED HOME.

The, twelve fine homing pigeons,
which arrived here Tuesday after
noon from Baltimore, were given their
liberty yesterday about noon, and
without moments hesitation rose
in the air and started on the long
flight to Baltimore
1t was intended to release them
early yesterday morning. but owing
to the cloudy weather. Agent Morris.
OF the Southern Express Company. to
whom the pigeons had been shipped.
waited until the weather was clear.
The cage containing the birds was
taken to Baylen street wharf, when
the top was removed and the pigeons
given their liberty. AS soon as the
birds saw they We're - liberty they
rose in the air, and without mo-
ment's hesitation started northeast to
Baltimore. Heretofore, birds of this
breed released in Pensacola have been
noticed to circle aboue over the city
before getting their bearings, but
those released yesterday started al
most together. and went with great
speed on an air line to Baltimore.
The fight of the pigeons is race
to test the speed and endurance of
several different breeds of homine
pigeons and those sent here were the
finest and largest of the various
breeds.
Agent Norris immediately tele.
graphed to George Depfer. the owner
of the birds, notifying him of the
start, and requesting that PensacoIa
be notified when they reach BaIti.
more.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-08-01
THAW AND HIS
WIFE DENY It.
Both Flatly Repudiate the
Rurnor That She Will
Return to Stage.
BY Associated Press.

New York, July 31.-The following
signed statement has been made by
Harry K. Thaw to the Associa ted
Press regarding the report that his
wife purposed returning to the stage:
This story, like many others, is
absolutely false. and has been start
ed, l believe, for one of two reasons,
either to give a false impression of
my wife's character and steadfastness
with the cOwardly intention of injur-
ing us all, or simply to fill space"
Mrs. Thaw gave an authoritative
statement to the Associated Press to-
day concerning her plans, declaring
that she has no present intention of
returning to the stage. but will de-
vote her energies to the study of
music
Mrs. Thaw daily visits the Tombs
prison. where her husband is confined
awaiting his second trial for the kill
ing of Stanford White on Madison
Square roof garden a year ago. Mrs.
Ihaw resides in a cocluded uptown
apartment hotel