The Washington herald., 1908-03-29
SECOND DAY OF THE TRIAL.

Mrs. Lerch was. before her marriage gove-ness Of
the child Of Mr. and Mrs. Hau. both in Washing
ton and their last trip 20 Europe She stated
that the couple excellent terms; that there
we're never any scenes resulting from jealousy. ard
that Mrs. Hau was well received in her mothers
house Hau also seemed be on the best % terms
with Mrs. Molitor. as well as with Olga Molitor.
Witness went from Paris 20 London with the family.
from whence Hau returned 20 the continent Han
had forbidden that they give any his address,
although he permitted Mrs. Hau 10 write TO her
mother. He requested her. however not TO leave the
house. On the 6th OF November. late in the
ing. telegram received stating that acci.
dent had happened 10 Mrs Mclitor Mrs Hau
terrified and thought II was Z ulse on the part of
Hau's business enemies IN order 20 find out his ad
dress Hau returned the evening Of November
and almost Immediately arrested during the
mOmentary absence Of his wife.
Presiding Judge-DO you believe that Mrs. Hau
sent the Paris telegram
witness-No. Ii inexpncable 10 her although
she was anxious when in Paris that Miss Olga
should be called back 20 Baden Baden She
very jealous Of her sister and told her husband OF
this. She said that she wished something would
happen to cali Miss Olga back.
District Attorney-What did Hau tell his wife in
London 10 his whereabouts at the time the crime
commttedi
Witness-Mu. Hau told me that he had been in
Wiesbaden-
ATTORNEY for Defense-Did not Mrs Hau say at
one time that she could not afford TO leave Miss
Olga and Mr.. Hau by themselves.
witness-Yes; she was afraid to leave them alone
together. She said that Miss Olga was too fond OF
Mr.. Hau.
Attorney for Defense-Did Hau permit his wife to
make known his return TO the continentY
witness-Yes; she was allowed to write her
Attorney for Defense-On what terms was the
child with the father?
Witness-The child was very fond Of her father
Attorney for Defense-Did not Hau give you the
- hosr, f~k.I q
last yeari
Witness-Oh. yes. His voice was not normal
Attorney for Defense-Was there any considerable
talk in 1901 al the time Of Hsu's marriage!
Witness-Yes- They said that Mss Olga had hrss
been engaged 10 Hau Miss Fannie Molitor stated
to that there had been something between them.
Here Olga MOlitor again called 10 the stand.
She stated that her sisters suspicious had been en-
taken her sisters jealousy seriously, although she
had asked her az one time 10 make herself appear
rs ugly as possible that she might not be admired
By Hau.
Presiding Judge-Has your sister ever told you any
thing about her jealous disposition9
Witness-She told her mother in PARIS tnat she
jealous Of me and that she could not help It.
Attorney for Defense Ito Mrs. Lerchl-Miss Olga
was very angry about having % leave Paris. she
not,
Witness (Mrs. Lerchl-Yes hare understood SO.
Here the French records concerning the Paris tee-
gram were read The telegraph operator who ac-
cepted the telegram on October @. 1906 was unable
| TO tell by whom the telegram was sent
Attorney for Defense-The defendant is ready 10
state that he himself seEt the telegram (Tremen-
dous eXcitcmentl
Presiding Judge-who took it TO the telegraph
Office?
| Defendant-I refuse 90 testify as % that
Mrs. Dr.. Mueller-Linz was called TO the stand ghe
is the sister Of Haes stepmother. Defendant lived
IN her house during his student life At the high
school. She stated that he always a good bow
| Presiding Judge-What did his wife say about the
cTime2
/ Witness-She believed him to be innocent and
loved him infinitely. She said that If he had com
mitted the crime he must have been insane
Attorney for the Defense-What did Mrs Hau
Say about Olga and Hsug
Witncss-I asked her If II was true that Olga vas
much in love with Hsu She said Yes il is So -
] asked her II she had told her mother. and she
said she had She also stated that she had said 20
! Olga: What sort Of affair are you carrying on
with my husbandi"
] Attorney for Defense-Coud not Hau have OBJ
tanned money from his family
Witness-0h. yes; up 70 5000 marks
Presiding Judge Ito Han)-Why did yosl not appiy
/ 10 your familyl
Deiendant-I did not have any cause TO do 50.