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The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-06

the attempt to introduce testimony tending to show the strain of insanity, said to have existed in certain branches of the Thaw family. Among the wit nesses called to the stand was Albert zee Thaw of Richmond, Va, who said that his father and Harry Thaws fa- ther were first cousins. The defense stated it's purpose to draw from the witness the fact that his father died in an asylum for the insane, when Mir. Jerome objected. He declared that re- lationshio of both the witness and his father too far removed from the de- fendant to be competent.
 '9And the law" he added, "fs not sat is1ed that a man is insane merely be- cause he dies in an asylum or retreat for persons suffering from mental dis orders. The fact that man dies in an institution such as that conducted by Dr. Wiley the eminent specialist we had upon the stand to-day, for instance, is no proof that he was insane. There must be competent testimony to the fact''
 Justice Fitzgerald upheld this view of the matter, saying, however, that his ruling was subject to revision if the attorneys for the defense would cite authorities on the subject. MT. Gleason who alone conducted the case for ThaW to-day. did cite some cases, but prom ised to have more authorities in court tomorrow.
 The defense next introduced as a wit ness Benjamin Roman, who testified that in January, 1904. he had a conver- sation with the defendant, He was about to tell what the conversation was when MT. Jerome interrupted, de- claring a conversation so far back was not relevant or material. Justice Fitz- gerald again called upon Thaw's attor- neys for citations of authorities cover
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tices of ths peace. For instance, Hart ford at present elects forty-seven jus tices of the peace. The number is not to exceed fifteen in any town.
 Another bill of interest to sportsmen is presented by Representative Bidwell, of East Hartford, and provides for a license of $2 on shotguns and rifles, provided such are used for hunting purposes; another provides that the re- lief fund of police departments may re- ceive per cent. of license fees. The appointment of assistant clerks of pro- bate in places of over 5O.O0o is also pro- vided by another act.
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court room had declared fiatly that he was dissatisfied with the proceedings, and intimated that he was surprised that the conduct of the defense for the day had been. intrusted to John B. Gleason rather than to himself.
 Dr. Charles c. Wiley, the Pittsburg physician, who testified for the defense, and was so sharply cross-examined by District Attorney Jerome, should not have been put on the stand to-day MT. Delmas said, and perhaps should not have been put on the stand at all.
 T expected to go and conduct the case to-day" Mir. Delmas added. T was surprised that Mir. Gleason should have done it.'
 It had been rumored in the court room that Thaw was pleased with MT, Gleason's address to the jury on Mon day, and that he directed that Mir. Gleason should take charge of the case to-day.
 ThaWs attorneys were closeted at Attorney McPikes office well into the evening, and when the conference broke up nothing definite as to what transpired was made public.
 When MT. Delmas was asked what had been done at the conference, the Californian replied:
 q can say nothing at the present time
 MT. O'Reily's reply was:
 There was a conference, that's all, Nothing of importance happened.
 Messrs. Hartridge and Gleason re- fused to discuss the matter.
 After the lawyers had left, MT. Pike remained for some time at his office. He said:
 'The lawyers for the defense held a conference, at which the plans were gone over. There was really nothing of importance done"
 Mir. McPike was then asked as to the rumor that unless MT. Delmas was giv- en entire charge of the defense he would withdraw, was correct.
 As to that rumor, I can only say that you will have to await develop ments."
 'Will Mir Delmas withdraw from the case tomorrow morning if MT, Glea- son continues the examination?'
 As to that, replied the lawyer, you will have to await until court opens, and see for yourself what goes on. can say nothing about it at the pres ent time."
 MT. McPike was then asked if he was satisfied with the manner in which the case had been conducted so far. He replied:
 Really, I don't care to say anything. What will be done will be made known tomorrow morning, and you will have to wait until then"
 After the trial had adjourned Law yer McPike visited Thaw in the Tombs. He talked with the prisoner for about fifteen minutes, and when he left he refused to make any statement. Later a note was sent to the prisoner asking him if the report that his law yers had disagreed, and his reply was.
 NO; there is no truth in the report. It is all nonsense"
 Thaw did not appear worn from his tedious day in court. If he was dis appointed in the proceedings he did not give evidence of the fact. He was talk en from the court room by a deputy sheriff. and when he reached the Tombs asked permission to walk Il and down the prison yard for few min utes. The request was granted, and after five minutes tramp in tn ecold air, Thaw announced that he was sat- isfied, and felt benefited by the brisk walk He then mounted the prison steps, three at q jump.
 Asked what he thought of the day in court, he replied that the day had been apparently satisfactory
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aldermen of Waterbury to make regu- lations to prevent undue congestion of trolley cars within the city limits; to increase the salaries of the mayor. comptroller city clerk, treasurer and attroney of Waterbury; providing for returns of the savings bank taxes; giv- ing representatives to the general as- sembly the right to examine bycounty meeting the affairs of the county com missioners' office, and to give the coun- ty delegation supervision of cHInty business, exclusive of that relating to liquor business; authorizing the pur- chase by towns of land for park pur- poses.
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NO OPPOSITION TO BuRpEE.

Hartford. Feb. 5.-six members of the judiciary committee this afternoon heard arguments in favor of the re- appointment of Lucien F. Burpee at the Waterbury court Mir. Kellogg ap- bearing in his behalf. There was no opposition.
 Senator Spellaey and Representative Dunn appeared in favor of house bill
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DEATHS.

this city, February 3rd, Mary A. widow of the late. James P. Smith, in the Seth year of her age. Funeral services are postponed on ac- count of the storm to Thursday, Feb. [, at 2.30 p. m, Friends invited.
 funeral services of James F, English are postponed on account of the storm, until Wednes- day afternoon at half-past two ocloclS.i Friends are invited to at
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S@auts.

One cent word fog each insertlo.. hye cents word for full week, seven
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TROUBLE AMONG COUNSEL.

Disappointment at Days Developments A Conference-DeImas May Retire.
 New York, Feb. 5.-Scarcely had the court before whom Harry K. Thaw is being tried for the murder of Stanford White adjourned late to-day, when there was a conference of the defend ants counsel, and it became known that certain of the attorneys were not well pleased with the days developments. Dolphin NJ, Delmas upon leaving the
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pr tN tNW5AINIhD FOR U. 5. ARMY.

A54LE-BODIED unmarried men h. ffn5tad fM9en ages a 21 and s5; citizens of temperate habits, who sa ean ,,eSr ahq ale req. read and write English. Apply Ps- Ntultlng Nut Officer, sS0 Chapel street Eew s Haven; 756 Main street. Hart- iolu i99 l0S2 Main street, Bridgeport: @'' sank street, Waterbury. Conn. -
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LEGISLATURE GETS TO
 WORK DESPITE THE STORM

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MINIATURE ALMANAC.

FEBRUARY 6. s Rises 6:59 Moon Rises H'h Water s Sets 5:1S 12:49 4.5S p. m.
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JEROME BRILLIANTLY
 UPSETS THAW DEFENSE

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-09
General Markets.

New York, Nov. s.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-09
Pupils of Emma Goldman Gone.

Pittsburg, Nov. 9.-Search was begun by the police and two private detective agencies for Clement J. Matthews, one of the wealthiest residents of Cecil, a suburb of this city, and Miss Emma De Bruxelles, daughter of A. J. De Bruxelles, vice president of the First National bank of Cecil, who disap- peared week ago and are believed to have eloped. Both Matthews and the young woman were Interested in the free love teachings of Emma Goldman, who since the assassination of Presi- dent Mckinley has made Cecil her headquarters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-09
JOHNSON NOT A CANDIDATE.
Cleveland Mayor Says He Must Attend
 to Home Problems.

Washington, Nov. 9.-Mayor Tom L. Johnson of Cleveland has pulled the rip cord of the latest presidential gas bag before 1t had a chance to leave the ground He has sent word to friends of his here that he is not a candidate. He asks, as a special favor, that they stop any further attempted flights of that sort on discovery and without waiting for special instruc- tions from him.
 Mayor Johnson says he still has a large contract cut out for him in the municipal problems that confront Cleveland. He intends to stay there. To make this emphatic, he announced his candidacy for a fifth term as mayor as soon as enough returns had been received to assure him that he had beaten Congressman Burton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-09
OVER TAFT'S VISITS
Roosevelt Is Trying to Prevent Tour
 From Giving offense.

From GiVing Onense'
 Washington, Nov. 9.--All efforts to prevent Secretary Taft's tour from be- coming an issue among the potentates have failed. Just as the state depart ment officials were beginning to breathe freely because of the belief that the big secretary would slip through Germany while Emperor Will liam was in the Isle of Wight the kaiser has reopened the whole issue in grand form. Dispatches from Berlin show that he will hold MT. Taft to his acceptance of an invitation for a visit and will receive him on British soil. From President Roosevelt and Secre- tary Root down the administration is trying to figure out just what to do ; with this dilemma.
 If Secretary Taft carries out his plan to visit the czar and the kaiser after having visited the mikado he must also visit or offend King Edward and President Fallieres at least and per haps Emperor Francis Joseph, King Victor Emmanuel, King Alfonso, King Carlos, King Oscar, King George, King Christian and King Haakon, not to speak of the sultan. If he cannot spend the time to make all the visits he should avoid the czar and kaiser and in doing so would offend them.
 The secretary's last day in Manila was marked by many busy features. He conferred with several prominent Filipinos, heads of bureaus, members of committees, business men and dele gations from various provinces and cities and was given a farewell recep- tion at the residence of Governor Gen. eral Smith,
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Mifn Shoots Cruel Husband.

Charleroi. Pa. Nov. 9. - Rescntful of many heatings by her husband. Mrs. Finley Ware of this place armed her self with revolver and when her hus- band attacked her fired at him. One shot struck Ware in the leg and he fell to the floor Then Mrs. Ware compelled him to drag himself to the door of their home. Then she forced him to apologize to her in the presence of great many people who had been attracted by the shot.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-09
Rush of Doctors to Hold Offices.

Trenton. x. l.. Nov. 9.-A feature of the election in New Jersey was the unusual number of doctors elected to office. No less than seven of the med ical profession were elected as may ors in as many cities. Dr. Mcbride, who has been county physician in Pas saic county for several years. was elected mayor of Paterson. and in the cities Of Atlantic Highlands. French town. Pathway, Summit. Trenton and Washington doctors were elected may ors on Tuesday
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-09
Wireless System For All Alaska.

Washington. Nov. 9.-The new wire less telegraph stations at Fairbanks and Circle City, Alaska, are ready for operation, according to advlces to Gen. eral James Allen. chief signal officer of the army. The stations are TAO miles apart and are designed to have a radius of about 250 miles. A wire less system for all Alaska will be in operation within year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-09
n.cuIr..h Peak Nanishss.

San Francisco. Nov 9.-Captstn H. ion Of the whaIer Herman which ar rfrsi f,nn the arrtfe. reports that a terrffc earthquake 0ccuTred at Cn7lzs- ks sEsat a month zgO and that Nc CuIoh pezk- Wh5ch was created by su ezrrhguzEe nearly a year ago and eH- ts-5ed s.4u0 feet sboTe the sea has awfnfled to sInszt nothing as a re- sv1t os subzarfre Gisturbzzcs&
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"Elect Roosevelt as Kina."

Ann Arbor, Mich, Nov. 9.-Professor Joseph H, Drake of the law depart ment of the University of Michigan startled his class by declaring that he would favor electing Theodore Roose- welt as king of this country. The stu dents at first took the statement as T joke but Professor Drake asserted that it was given with all seriousness and sincerity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-09
Corn Yield Is Less Than Last Year.

Washington. Nov. 9.--Prcliminary re- turns to the department of agriculture on the production of corn indicate q total yield of 2,553. 732. OOO bushels. an average of twenty six bushels an acre. as compared with a yield of 30.3O bushels an acre in 19O6. The general average as to the quality is S2S per cent aS compared with S99 per cent last Kear.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-09
Women of Fashion In Court.

Princess von Hatzfeldt, the Countess of Galway, Lady Lytton, Lady Grey and scores of other women of fashion thronged the courtroom. Dukes, mar auises, earls, barons, baronets, knights and courtesy lords also were there in force Only those bearing tickets were admitted, and the de- mand for those cards was great.
 The titled auditors were impatient during a retraction by the complain ants counsel of an intimation that the defense had knowledge of the theft Of Miss R0bnson's diary in the street Miss Robinson's story is that Druce employed her as an amanuensis in the bazaar and that she often saw her em ployer in Welbeck Abbey, the Portland seat, as the duke. Druce and the duke were identical, she insists. She was not examined, the session being de voted to questioning of Caldwell, who resented inquiry by the defendants lawyer as to whether he was nos known as the great American aftidavi: maker"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-09
Cuts Down Wcrkinq Day.

Dunkirk, x. Y., Nov. 9.-Beginning g. Monday 2,l00 men employed at the Brooks Locomotive works will be re- duced from ten hour to a nine hour day. The works will also close on Saturday afternoons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-09
Heart Disease Takes H. s. Duncan.

Pittshurz. Nov. 9-H. S, Duncan. a prominent Trrs0nage in the iron and steel industry in western Pennsylva- mia. died suddenly from heart disease He was vicr president of the Cannons- burg Steel company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-09
co--.e.5,., Firms Lay OF Hands

T0rTfuEt0u- Conn Nov n.-Within the past tus days the Cne Brass com pany. th~ Ieaiiaz industry hsTe. has nofifad Td9 hands that their seTviers are 10 longer rsquI7ed The rzBse giv- ea Es slsoTtaEa Of m0nev with which 10 psy the maz- The Union Hardware company another biz concern. has let thirty Uea @ within tEeziy-foIr ko1rz
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-09
No Psisan Yet h Rzks- Case.

Boston. Nov. a.-Nn poison has yet taen discovered in the organs Of the late Walter F. Baker. a wealthy yOung B0<t0nfan. who died suddenly at Bogo- ia. " T.. after being taken nI in New York
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-09
FALSE BANK REPORTS
Government Takes Steps to Pros-
 eCute National Officers.
CORTELYOU ASKS AN INQUIRY
United States District Attorney Stim- son of New York Sets Machinery In Motion to Gather Evidence on Which Criminal Action May Lie.

Washington, Nov. 9.--Despite the ut most secrecy observed by the officials of the department of justice and the treasury department, it is known that steps already have been taken to pros ecute two former national bank off, cials of New York for making false re- ports to the comptroller of the curren- cy regarding the financial condition of their institution.
 The making of false reports is a criminal offense, punishable by a heavy fine or d term in the peniten- tiary, or both. The same persons have violated the banking laws by making loans in excess of those provided by law This is not criminal offense, but one which is cause for the comp trOller of the currency to take control of the guilty bank.
 Stimson Is Investigating.
 United States District Attorney Stim- son, at New York, is now making an investigation of the cases of the two officials. All national bankers are re- quired by law to make reports to the comptroller twice each year as to the condition of their institutions. In ad- dition to those reports. all national banks are examined five times each year by national banking examiner. The reports from both sources are con- pared. In making the comparisons it was found by the comptroller of the currency that the two officials con nected with one national bank had misrepresented the facts.
 Then the question was taken up by Secretary Cortelyou and Comptroller Ridgely, and at a conference it was decided to bring prosecutions. Both these officials had several conferences regarding this subject, but neither would discuss the matter. The case was then referred to the department of justice. which turned it over to United States District Attorney Stim- son to gather the evidence on which to base the prosecutions if the facts justify such action.
 Officials Known to Wall Street.
 It will require several days to com- plete the investigation. When this is done all the facts will be referred to the attorney general, who will confer with the secretary of the treasury and Comptroller Rdgely. A decision will be reached within ten days.
 A dispatch from New York stated that Wall street and the financial dis trict had very little trouble guessing the identity of the two financiers who, it is said. will face. prosecution by the federal authorities as a result of the governments investigation of the man. her in which the affairs of certain national bank were conducted during their connection with it. Both are men who were supposed to be well nigh invincible in the manipulation of big deals until the financial crash a few weeks ago.
 United States District Attorney Stim- son admitted that his office was work ing in conjunction with the national banking authorities. He also admitted that the conduct of certain individuals until recently connected with q certain national bank had been under investi- gation, but he declined to give the name of the bank.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-09
Judge Hilton Accused.

Caldwell admitted he had tried to sell to New York newspaper a story intended to show that Judge Hilton had forged A. T. Stewards will and stolen Stewards body. His cross ex- animation led to the reading of let ters between Mrs. Stewart and Hilton covering their hostility and reconcilia- tiOn
 Caldwell testified he knew the ec- centric nobleman as the Duke of Port land in Welbeck Abbey and as T. C.. Druce in the Baker street bazaar. He was introduced to the duke by Sir Morell Mackenzie. the celebrated Lon don surgeon who attended Emperor Frederick III. of Germany when that monarch was crown prince. Caldwell said he cured the duke of a nasal complaint. receiving S2j000 outright as a fee and $jO.OO0 in presents. He testified he arranged with. Portland for the mock Druce funeral.
 A carpenter was employed by Cald- well at the dukes request to make a coffin Caldwell bought 200 pounds of lead and personally put it in the cOf- fin. Next day the mock funeral was held. and Druce passed out of exist ence. Two photographs shown to Caldwell were identified by him as portraits of the duke. A beard adorn- ed the face of one picture Caldwell said the duke wore a false beard when masking as Druce He saw Portland take of the beard. he added.
 Wrote to Albert Hilton.
 Caldwell admitted he wrote to AL bert Hilton. the judges son. about the Stewart will and grave robbing story. His object was. he said. to return to young Hilton letters that had passed between the judge and Mrs. Stewart Caldwell said those letters were in a safe built at a cost of S3.JOO to hold them. of which he carried the key. while another man had tho key to the room in which the safe stood The New Yorker refused tO disclose the whereabouts Of the safe. He had pledged himself. he said. not to reveal the letters contents while Judge HiI- ton liueLL When the judge tiied he offered the story to New York news pzper- The paper would not give him his prize At that point the case was put over for week