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electric chair for the hAngman's moose
the Virginia legislature wrote this para
graph into the statute:
mo newspaper or person shall print or
publish the details OF the execution OF
criminals under this act Only the fact
that the criminal was executed shall be
printed or published"
The legislature, however. failed to pro
vide penalty for q violation Of tho Sec
ton. Hitherto the law has been compiled
with out of respect to state authority, but
the Beattie case has 80 enthralled the
state during the past several months that
many newspapers would feel compelled to
disregard the statute on this one specific
occasion and give as many details a.
could be obtained.
Richmond afternoon papers appeared or
the street soon after the execution with
full details, and 1t became evident thet
the statute was to be entirely disregarded
or at least badly stretched, Throughout
the state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
COURT MAKES RULING
ON ''QU0T|ENT" VERDICT
Not Sufficient GROUNDS for
Ordering Inquiry Into the
Jury'S Methods.

The verdict for $27. 476 returned q few
weeks ago by the jury In Cincuit Court
NO. 1 In favor Of DR.. Joseph J. Kaveney
against the American Security and Trust
Company as executor Of the estate Of John
E. Herrell for medical services rendered
the deceased will not be set aside on the
complaint Of the executor that It was q
"quotient" verdict and Illegally arrived
at by the juny. The hearing OF the other
grounds Of objection to the verdict and
in favor of a new trial will take place
next Friday.
No Investigation of Method.
Justice Stafford today declined tn IN.
stitute an inquiry into the method adopted
by the Jurors in reaching their verdict
He said the affidavit offered by counsel
Tor the executor was in hearsay and in
the face Of denials by both jurors that
they had made the alleged statements
concerning the way the verdict was
reached. there was not presented such q
case as would justify the court to REQUIRE
afidavits Of the jurors as to the actual
occurrences In the jury room.
The question of the right Of the court
to set on foot such an inquiry In q
proper case was not determined by JUS
tice Stafford.
The affidavit offered by the executor
was that two members Of the jury had
told the afhant that the jury was for
some time hopelessly disagreed as to the
amount to allow DR.. Kaveney.
Divided by Twelve.
After much discussion, it was claimed,
the jurors agreed to put down the
amounts each thought the verdict should
be and that the quotient Of that sum d.
vided by twelve should be announced az
the jury's finding.
Attorney George p. Hoover appeared
for DR.. Kaveney. Attorneys Nathaniel
Wilson, C. r. Wilson and w. w. Bride
represented the trust company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
.OBEYS COURT ORDER
Trustee Dante Files State
ment of Hutchins Estate.
ALL THE PROPERTY LISTED
Disbursement to Date, Under His
Stewardship, $500, 320.5s; Bal
ance on Hand, $24, 790.10.

William j. Dante. trustee Of the estate
Of Stilson Hutchins. today filed a detailed
account Of his stewardship since March Z.
1910. when the deed in trust was executed
by which Stilson Hutchins and his wife.
Rose Keeling Hutchins. conveyed the
estate to him. The account is filed In
obedience to the order of Chief Justice
Clabaugh, issued ten days ago.
The statement includes a list of all the
personal and real property which came
into the hands of the trustee; list Of
the obligations entered into by him in
relation to any Of the property: all the
mortgages against the property; a full
account of receipts and disbursements
and an inventory Of the estate
In view of the increased work entailed
on him In the preparation of the account,
pages, and the added responsibilities and
duties that have fallen upon him by rea-
son Of the illness of Stilson Hutchins and
the inability Of the latter to direct him
Mr.. Dante suggests to the court that his
compensation should be increased
Draws Salary Of $1,000.
According to the figures in the accoun,
Mr. Dante is allowed a salary of 5000
for managing the estate. which Is valued
between 5000 coo and $4,000 600.
The request for increased compensation
is not pressed by Mr.. Dante for immediate
action by the court, but is made to pre-
vent the trustee being subsequently placed
In the position Of having waived the right
to claim more money.
The total receipts from the estate since
March Z, 1910. are given by Mr.. Dante as
$627, HOGS. Sin that date his disburse.
ments. he says. have aggregated $6O2,
320.58. leaving a balance on hand Octo.
Der 81, 1911. of $c4. 7301O
Revenue From Apartment Houses.
From the ghlands apartment house
the gross receipts have been $143, 536.37
and that property has cost the estate
$112, 52O.O. From the Westmoreland has
come see. 1850. at a cost of s62, 400. 90
The gross income from the Northern Lib.
erty market is given as $44 SOB 81. and the
estate has been obliged to pay o,rt on this
account 1916 %. The sundry other prop
critics belonging to the estate have
brought in 1888. Os2 IS. at a cost Of sass,
423.67.
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fA[CON|0 SEES POPE
CARDINAL Designate Received
in Private Audience.
PAY HOMAGE TO FARLEY
Many Callers Visit Archbishop at
His Apartment in
Rome.
'AY HOMAGE TO FARLEY

ROME, November A.-The Pope re-
ceived Archbishop Falconio in private au-
dience at the Vatican today. He met
the cardinal-designate at the entrance to
the library. where he prevented him from
kneeling to offer reverence. The Pope
embraced him affectionately.
When Mgr. Falconio offered his thanks
for the honor conferred upon him the
Pope replied that 1t was his due for sig
nal services rendered and for his loyalty
to the church during his whole career.
Conversation Turns to America.
Afterward the conversation turned to
America The pontin also inquired In the
most kindly way concerning Mgr. Fall
conio's plans for his residence here, and
was informed by the cardinal-designate
that he would take an apartment
satisfaction that Cardinal-designate Fall
COMO, instead Of holding his official re-
ceptton after the secret consistory Mon
day at the palace chancellery in con-
junction with the other new cardinals In
conformity with papal usage. would re-
ceive at the American college. together
with Cardinals Farley and OConnell
Mgr. Falconio thus wishes to give another
proof of his attachment and loyalty to
his adopted country.
Mgr. Thomas J. shahan Presented.
After his own audience with the Pope
Mgr. Falconio presented to the pontlff
Mgr. Thomas Joseph Shahan, rector Of
the Catholic University at Washington,
and Mgr. Francis H. Wall. The Pope
bestowed upon them the apostolic bene-
diction. -
Archbishop Falconio says that he found
the Pope in perfect health Archbishop
OConneu Of Boston. whose coming to re-
eeive the red hat was delayed by bad
noon by train from Naples.
Mgr. Kennedy, rector of the American
College in Rome. was at the station to
meet him. Shortly after his arrival Mgr.
OConpell drove to the Vatican, where he
was received by Cardinal Merry del Val
The two old friends remained in private
conversation for forty minutes
Archbishop Farley Celebrates Mass.
Archbishop Farley celebrated mass in
his own apartment today, afterward re-
ceiving many callers. who came to pay
their homage to the archbishop of the
American metropolis, instead of waiting
for Mondays official reception.
Shortly before noon Archbishop Farley,
accompanied by Mgrs. w. G. Murphy and
j. v. Lewis, drove in a closed carriage
to the American college. where they were
received at the entrance by the rector,
Mgr. Kennedy; the vice rector, Mgr c.
A. O'He-n; the spiritual director, Mgr
B. Mahoney, and all the students and
personnel OF the college.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
REFORMS IN INSURANCE
FOR DISTRICT DISCUSSED
life Underwriters Association
Would Have Congress
Enact Law.

Discussion OF the principal reforms
which will be secured in the insurance
laws Of the District by the enactment OF
a bill in Congress looking to tho amend
ment Of the insurance code, was one OF
the features of the first annual meeting
and banquet Of the District Of Columbis
IAfe Underwriters Association last night
1t was held in the red room at the New
Willard, and nearly all Of the principal
agents of tho score or more Of life in.
surance companies which have branches
in the Capital were present. The guests
of honor were Henry B. F. Mcfarland.
D. ]. Callahan. William F. Guide and
George w. Ingham. superintendent OF
the insurance department of the Dis
,Y-ct. Other guests at the dinner includ-
ed a number of the field men Of the diff
ferent insurance agencies.
e. J. Clark. state agent of the John
Hancock Insurance Company. began the
discussion of the law which it is pro-
posed to seek, and the earnest support
Of all the life insurance representatives
was promised when the measure Is ceA.ed
I'D for action at the next session OF Con-
gress. Rebating, stock jobbing or stock
option jobbing Tor the kind OF insurance
which purports to give to an individual
buying q policy share or more OF stock.
which Is to issue the insurance.. false
representation by agents and embezzle-
ment are the principal points which Mr..
Clark said are covered in the desired law.
Lauds Life Insurance.
Mr. Mcfarland made the first of the
set addresses. He spoke of life in
surance as one of the greatest conserv-
ing forces for the individual, the family,
the community and the nation.
Most people cannot understand the
technical side of Insurance." he said, 'and
must take policies on the honor of the
company and the agent. Therefore every
company and every agent stands IN the
position Of trustee to the pubic. In the
end the honest company and the honest
agent will win"
In closing he paid strong tribute to
the invaluable services rendered to the
community by the late John B. Sle-
D. j. Callahan presented q wealth Of
statistics showing the magnitude OF the
life insurance business Of the country,
and he spoke of results thus shown as
best illustrating the value OF organiza-
ton.
William F. GUIDE drew several parallels
between craftsmanship in other avocations
in the business world and In life insur-
ance.
James Lee Bost. George c. Jordan and
c. w. Huske were on the committee
which made arrangements for the din
ner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
How Justice Hurried
in the Beattie Case

July 1s-Mrs. Henry Clay Beattfe.
jr., murdered while automobile rid
ing with her husband, near Rich
mond, Va
July 21-Henry Clay Beattie, tr..
placed under arrest on the finding
of the coroner's jury.
/. August 14-Indicted by the grand
Jury for the murder of his wife.
August 21-Placed on trial for his
life in Chesterfield county court
house, Va.
September @Jury brings in YER
dict of guilty and Judge Watson
sentenced Beattie to die in the cleo
trio chair November "a.
November 13-Supreme court Of
appeals refused to grant writ OF
error in Beattie case.
November Ex-Governor Of vir-
ginia refused to grant stay OF exc
cution.
November M-Beattie electrocuted
In the Virginia penitentiary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24

In telling Of the restoration OF the cam
Mantle at Venice, which collapsed ABOUT
nine years ago. a correspondent In tnat
city says that the historic monument mas
been rebuilt with the same material. ana
NTH its resurrection st. Marks Square
- nrcs mora complete. Only those who
had the privilege to watch the proeresss
L1ov Ssthat difficulties were encountered
M ,x,"rcoma nv the men who did the
Work 70 illustrate: The figure Of the
sxoar,rn and Child was broken into more
than 700 pieces. These were found after
much diligent search and gwen 10 some
man Who worked 1t the reStoraaon OK the
Group for more than two years.
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body OF his wife and hurried back to the

city.
score Of detectives with bloodhounds were
Immediately put on the trail. but were
unable to find any trace of the supposed
stranger. Then Henry's cousin. Paul D.
Beattie, a young man abou the same
formation that the gun with which Mrs.
Henry Clay Beattie, jr. was killed was
purchased by him week previous at
Henry's request.
Then the relations Of young Beattie
with Beulah Binford came to light, and
following the inquest Beattie was held by
the coroner's jury. Both Beulah Binford
and Paul Beattie were held as material
witnesses.
Justice Moved Quickly.
Virginia justice moves quickly. Beattie
was indicted by the grand jury August
IA, ana was placed on trial q week later.
The case was up before Judge Watson
in the little county courthouse at Chester
field, Va, where q score OF newspaper
correspondents took up their indefinite
abode.
Witnesses were placed on the stand by
the prosecution to testify as to the pr1s-
oner's relations with Beulah Binford but
the strongest testimony was that OF Paul
Beattie, who repeated his story Of pur-
chasing the gun for his cousin.
The defense admitted the story Of Beat
ties early acquaintance with the Bin
ford girl, but denied that he had con-
tinued this relationship after his mar
rage Witnesses were placed on the
stand to testify as to his good character,
and finally the defendant took the stand
and denied absolutely the story Of his
eonsin Paul.
Binford Girl Not Called.
The appearance Of the Binford girl as
q witness was eargerly awaited. but
both the attorneys for the defense and
prosecution evidently did not think her
testimony would strengthen the case and
she was not called, but remained In Jail
until after the trial, when she was re-
leased and went to New York.
Throughout tho trial Beattie exhibited
wonderful nerve and seemed confident
of a favorable verdict.
The case was placed in the hands OF
the jury at the close of court Friday,
September 8. and in ten minutes they
reached a verdict OF guilty.
Beattie heard his doom without the
slightest trace Of emotion. and later an
nounced his belief In his ultimate ac-
quittal.
The supreme court, however, refused
to grant stay. and when the case was
put ND to Gov. Mann November Is he re-
fused to interfere. stating that he was
convinced Of the prisoners guilt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
Relief to Victims Family.

us that so? am glad that he made
a clean breast Of it," declared r. ".
Owen. father of Beattie's murdered wife.
when told later that Beattie had confessed
the crime and asked forgiveness.
He was convicted on circumstantial
evidence. and this fact left doubt in
the minds of some people. His confession
satisfies our minds and clears up the
case. and to that extent I feel a sense of
relief"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
CA 7 A R R H
Can Now Be Cured-and at Once by
Your Own Druggist

When he sells you q bottle Of DR.. Cunningham .
ANT-CATARRH TOXINE prescription, be Will
guarantee a cure your money back cheerfully.
For instant relief get Catarrh Ease and use II
while the Anti-Catarrh Toxine IL eneeting last
ing cure. Ask the Afieck drug store about this
guaranteed combined treatment-they are all en-
thusiastic about the wonderful results = -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
Our Ungrammatical Walters.

From the Boston Transcript.
Visitor-After reading 30 much about
Boston culture, I was surprised to hear
one OF your walters repeatedly end q SEN
tence with q proposition.
Hubbite-Indeed! What was the SEN
tence?
Visitor-Piate Of beans with!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
Postal Aeroplanes Authorized.

the postmaster at Columbus. Ga. to col
lect and deliver mail by aeroplane at the
aviation meet In that city December II
and 13 and to establish q temporary
postal station at the aviation grounds IN
accordance with the plan Of Director n.
w. Davis,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
Ex-senator Dryden Hopelessly III.

NEWARK. N. j.. November 24-The
condition Of ex-senator John F. Dryden,
who is critically Ill at his home here, fol-
lowing an operation for gall stones, was
less encouraging today. Pneumonia has
been added to his ailments and the at
tending physicians refuse to hold QUE any
hope for his recovery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
Well Worth Reading.

In our next Sunday Magazine: Our
Biggest Villain" by NJ. J. Jordon; The
Return Of Steptoe," by Elmore Elliott
Peake, entry No. so In our Prize Story
Competition; 1.-The Other Boy" by James
Montgomery Flagg. entry No. 81 in our
Prize Story Competition; "A Daughter
True" by Francis Robert LIE Roux. en-
try No. So in our Prize Story Competition:
illustrated song No. 30, Sweet and Low.
illustrated by w. Granville Smith, and
another installment of THE Money
Moon" by Jeffrey Farnol
Charles Albert Simmons. son Of Edward
Simmons, died Wednesday at the CITY
Hospital, at Frederick. Md, Of typnold
fever, aged seventeen years.
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Father of Murdered Woman
Glad of Savers Confession

| DOVER, Del, November A-The exc
cution day OF Henry Clay Beattie, IT,,
found the members of the Owen family
going about their usual routine as though
no tragedy had ever entered their quiet
| lives.
Il thank you for the news" said r. v.
f, Owen, the father Of Beattie's murdered
wife. Mr.. owen, who is the manager
of large plant in this city. was at his
work when the news that the law had
taken his son-in-law's life was volun-
! tari.y flashed" to him. II thank you foT
| the news, but have nothing to say"
| Mr.. Owen explained that since the muir
der of his daughter none Of the members
of the family has had anything to say
about the affair, and all would continue to
maintain a dignified silence. I'VE have
not and will not discuss the affair outside
the family CIRCLE he said.
| But he would talk about the baby, the
six-month-old son, now an orphan.
Plan to Keep Baby.
my wife" he said. was naturally
much wrought up after the death OF our
daughter, and our doctor told US II
| would be better for her to care for the
child and relieve her mind. We brought
| the baby to Dover. and it is with US now.
We will keep it and raise it,"
Mr.. Owen said that the infant has not
| yet been given a name I'VE call him
| baby" he said 1.-The question OF
naming him has not been discussed by
the family. You see, We have been in
! this tangle for the last few months and
no one has talked about the baby's name
THE child will be given the loving
! care of it's grandmother She Is con-
cerned that some day the child may be
| told Of the tragic fate of it's parents, but
we cannot help that: we must do the
best we can for the little one
The child is we'll and receives much at
tention from the members of the family
and intimate friends Of the Owens.
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The county commissioners have ordered
the sale of bonds for the building of per-
manent roads In Cecil county, Md, %
the amount Of $4,000
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Stranger Had Shotgun.

According to his story. Beattie remon-
strated with the stranger. who went be-
hind tree alongside the road and Sc
cured shotgun. Beattie jumped from
the car just as the assailant fired. In the
struggle that ensued he claimed he was
struck over the head with the gun, and
as a proof OF his statement exhib a
bruise on his forehead. He wrested the
Fun from the stranger, who escaped into
the woods. Then jumping int6N the car,
he discovered the bleeding and mangled
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Story of Remarkable Murder
for Which Beattie Died

The execution Of Henry Clay Beattie
1r, today, was the tragic denouement Of
the most remarkable crime in the history
of Virginia Since the night Of July II,
when Beattie shot down his beautiful
young wife, his case has engaged the at
tenticn of the entire country, and interest
only subsidized today, when this handsome,
cynical youth was. led to the death chair.
This was due to the exceptional features
of the tragedy. While it had it's foutida-
ton on the tinne-worn domestic triangle
the wealth and social prominence OF the
principals and the notorious career Of the
youthful Beulah Binford, the other
woman" in the case, combined to give 1t
a prominent place in the criminal annals
of the east.
Henry Clay Beattie, jr. started his ca
reer with advantages that fall to the lot
Of few young men. He was the child of
wealthy parents, his father being a pros
Richmond.
Met Beulah Binford.
Like most young men of this class, he
"sowed his wild OATS and In the course
Of the sowing met Beulah Binford, who
was then only thirteen years Of age, but
considerably older in experience. Beattie
was captivated by her youth and
beauty that he continued his attentions,
and In order to lift her above her sordid
surroundings, paid her tuition in school
for a time. She did not relish education
Of this variety. however. and soon gave
1t up. but retained her relations with
young Beattie. On account Of the strong
opposition Of his father, he finally discon-
tinued his attentions to the Binford girl,
and began paying court TO Miss Louise
Owen, a young lady In his social sphere.
The young couple were married in Man.
chester, Va, August %, 1910. and the fol-
lowing June baby was born.
In the meantime Beattie had resumed
his relations with the Binford girl, which
resulted in frequent domestic disputes.
Finally Mrs Beattie, jr., went to live with
her parents, ostenstbly on account Of her
poor health
On the night Of July II Beattie called
at the Owens home with his automobile
and induced his young wife to take a ride
along the Midlothian turnpike. A few
hours later his car raced nladly up to the
Owen household, Beattie controlling the
wheel with one arm and holding the
bleeding body of his wife with the other
Pale and excited. he carried the corpse
into the house, and told the horror-strick
en- family the thrilling tale Of hold-up
by highwayman. He described his as
salidnt as tail man with ScraSSy
beard, who refused to allow the car to
pass.
Stranger Had Shotgun.
According to his story, Beattie remon-
strated with the stranger. who went be-
hind a tree alongside the road and Sc
cured shotgun. Beattie jumped from
the car just as the assailant fired. In the
struggle that ensued he claimed he was
struck over the head with the gun, and
a nrnc.f of his Sfafarnahf a
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executioner turned on the full voltage and
the body responded to the fearful shock
the witnesses. gasped. There was no
Nyu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24

orc feature Of the Beattie execution
that aroused . great deal OF interest and
speculation was the attitude assumed
tO0arl il by the Virginia newspapers
Which are forbidden by a state statute to
Print TIE details of an eIectroeut!on AS
q. part os the Law which substituted the
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Beattie Pronounced Dead.

The surgeon had gone forward and with
a stethoscope had listened for another
faint heating of the heart that less than
sixty seconds before had lived. He STEP
ped back.
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