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WKATIIKU CONDITIONS. AIAj the home news. lurwHsl Until 8 p. ut. Tomorrow fol Eastern Pennsylvania. Fur the People of Plttston and Vicinity. Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday; not so cold Thursday; diminishing westerly wind. THE HOME PAPEK. 57TH YEAR. I WEEKLY ESTABIilSUKD 1850. 'I DAILY EST. BV THEO. IIART 1882 I ».I TTSTON, PA., WEUN ESDI V, FEBr6,1907. TWO CENTS A COPY. FORTY CENTS A MONTH. } 8 PAGES. WILL BE GALA DAY SIMPSON'S TRIAL. THAW IN TROUBLE Albert E. Thaw, a secoutl cousin of the defendant, took the stand. Vu the human body which controls ! most of the vital organs?" "1 should say the cardiac nerve." "Put it (lie pneumogastric nerve'/" i asked -Mr. Jerome. TWO COUPLES TAKE VOWS OF MARRIAGE BUGS ELECTED. With the exception of Dr. Wiley, the Thaws' family physician was the only wituess for the defence allowed to'testify.•lames ,1. M offal and Miss .lnlln Sheri- Accused Man Says Killing Quarrel of Counsel Follows Routing of Witness. "It may be," said I)r. Wiley, with a nigh. dan Wed in SI. Mary's—McAu- Dedication of State Armory Thaw Family Doctor Called. (livw-Kcuthlg Nuptials. Succeeds Dryden as Senator From New Jersey. Tomorrow. Was Accidental. Dr. ('. A. Blngaman, called by the defense, said he was for years the Thaw family physician. Mr. (Jleason asked: Although ClDe full dignity of the bench, a twinkle in the eyes of .Judge Fitzgerald showed that lie was enjoying the examination as much as anybody in the courtroom. The jurymen gazed at Mr. Jerome in surprise as the expert stumbled in the thicket of medical technicalities. ■lames J. Moffat. of Warren street, WDst Sitlston, and Miss Julia Sheridan. of Devvill street, tipper Pittston. were married in Si. Mary's church, Upper Plttston, this morning. The ceremony took place at !• o'clock and Rev. Thomas Croghan officiated. A number of the couple's friends witnessed the ceremony. The bride was attended by her sister. Miss Clara Sheridan, as bridesmaid, and the groomsman was William Moffat, a PROGRAMME OF DAY DEFENDANT ON STAND EXPERT BLUNDERED "For what disease did you first treat Harry Thaw?" SUCCESSOR'S RECORD. Everything Ready For Big Shells Shown in Court Not From His Gun. Jerome Forced Witnsss Into "During the first few years he went through measles, mumps, chickenpox and scarlet fever." Formerly State Treasurer Admission. Got Impression From Papers. Celebration. "When you lirsl saw him, did you not notice his nervous condition?" "He was always very nervous." "How did he sleep?" "Very badly." In his direct examination Dr. Wiley said that in his opinion Thaw was mentally irresponsible and had uc knowledge of right or wrong at tii» time of the shooting of Stanford White When recess time was reached, however, under the fire of the district attorney's questions the witness had been forced to modify his testimony to the effect that his opinion was more or less of an impression gleaned from what he had read of the case. and Politician. New York, Feb. 0. —The task of proving to a jury that Harry K. Thaw was —through heredity and mental brother id' the groom. The bride's gown was ol' white silk mulle. trimmed with lace. She wore 11 white picture ha| an*' carried a white prayer book. The bridesmaid wore a hat and gown similar to that if" the bride. A small party of relativ/ -.1 tended a wedding breakfast at tl/ -'juMdan home, following the ce| and Utter the couple left on . wedding tour. Mr. and Mrs. Moffat are both popularly known young people. The bride has been a lifelong resident of Upper Plttston and for some time past one of the operators in the Consolidated Telephone exchange. Mr. Moffat is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Luke Moffat and is a young man who possesses many friends. He is an employe of the People's Gas Co. long-expecled over thr dedication of the now State armory, takes place tomorrow, and the indications are that it will be one of the most interesting public events ever held in the city. Cos. C and H, for whose use the fine new building has been erected by the State, turned over the arrangements for the dedication celebration to a representative committee of citizens, with Hon. C. C. Bowman as chairman, and this committee has made a remarkable success of the work. The plans for the dedication have been most elaborate. Nothing has been left undone that energy and money could accomplish, and great interest has been aroused among Unpeople of the community. The coming of Governor Stuart and his olticial family from Harrisburg to attend the dedication will add to the brilliancy of the. occasion, it being so seldom that such a distinguished company of officials honors us with their presence. Klverbead, X. V.. Feb. 6.---Testimony startling to both the defense and the prosecution developed unexpectedly in the supreme court nt the trial of Dr. James W. Simpson for the shooting of his father-in-law. Hart lay Horner. The surprise wns furnished by S. El linger Frank of Brooklyn, a former neighbor of the Homers. Trenton. X. J., Feb. (?.—The Republican legislative caucus nominated Frank O. Briggs for United States senator to succeed John F. Dryden. The choice was made by a vote of to 18. The vote was subsequently made unanimous. insnno- "For how long a time was he snb jeet to St. Vitus' dance?" stress—when he shot and killed Stanford White was taken up by the defense in this famous case, but it is the general opinion in the courtroom that the other experts for the defense must fare better than Dr. Charles J. Wiley, the (irst one called, if they are to accomplish anything for the defendant. ■ "For a period of a few weeks." After Dr. Bingainan h«d described St. Vitus' dance Mr. Jerome asked a single question. Following is the vote in detail: Statu Treasurer Hriggs, 'j'J; Governor Stokes, "Mow old was Thaw when he had St, Vitus' dance?" S. Ettinger Frank and his mother reached Mr. Horner's side after his death. He later took the gun which killed Mr. Horner to his home. Asked why he did this, he replied: "Six years." District Attorney Jerome went over every fact, that had been given to Dr. Wiley In connection with the shooting and finally forced the witness to admit that he did not want to go on record as having given a scientific opinion. Mr. Jerome then directed his probe to finding oiit the qualltictitians of the witness as an expert on iinanity. He asked him first If he knew what the Romberg test was. Relative's Testimony Ruled Out, On every point the defense was beaten by the prosecution. After holding up Thaw's expert witness. Dr. Charles J. Wiley, to ridicule District Attorney Jerome succeeded in keeping front t lie stand witnesses whose testimony was considered lDy t lie defense to be most important in proving that Thaw was insane when he shot Stanford White. When Albert K. Thaw, a second cousin of the prisoner, was called Mr. Jerome objected to the witness testifying as to insanity on his branch of the fiunily. There was a long argument over the advisability of such evidence. John K. (Sleason. one of the Thaw lawyers. contended that, as lie had already adducted evidence tending to show that Marry Thaw was insane when he killed Mr. White, it was permissible for the defense to show insanity among relatives of the defendant. * "I took the gun home because I thought Dr. Simpson might use it on himself." One of the keystones in (lie prosecution's structure of evidence lias been the shotgun shells that were credited with being the ones from which the fatal charges were fired. These shells have been marked for identification, scrutinized by experts and minutely examined by the jurors. They were considered as essential in the case against Dr. Simpson as the weapon from which the shots were fired. Every mark on the shells has been noted as bearing on the question of their accidental discharge. They are red in color. They were shown to Mr. Frank, and he was asked to identify them. His face look on an expression of surprise as he gazed at them. Then ho announced: A pretty marriage took place in fit. John's church this afternoon at 4:30, whereby Miss laiey Keating, of Cork Kane, became the bride of John Mc- Andrew. Uev. John P. O'Mailey officiated and many friends were present. The bride wore a gown of cream volte anti a picture bat. She carried bride roses. The bridesmaid, Miss Sara Dunn, of Scranton, wore a gown of pink, over silk and wore a white hat. She carrjeC| pink carnations. The groomsman was a brother or the groom, William McAndrew, of New- York. Miss Liangan was at the organ and played appropriate selections. The wedding party enjoyed a drive to Wilkesbariv after the ceremony and •oil their return a reception will be given in honor of the newly wedded couple. Miss Redding, of North Main street, served. Mr. and Mrs, McAndrew received a large number of handsome presents. The bride is a most estimable young lady. Mr. McAndrew is a well known young man, who is employed as a machinist in Coxton yard. This test consists of making the person to be examined stand np with his heels together and clos:- his eyes. If he stand still without swaying he Is considered to be mentally sound. The test is one of the simplest known to medical science, but Dr. Wiley said he had never heard of it, at least under that name. Many and conflicting rumors, but all in effect that a serious difference of opinion as to (lie conduct of the defense in the Thaw murder trial, followed a conference of the prisoner's attorneys. The reports were based chiefly 011 the understanding (hat Thaw's Tliere will be four distinct features to the celebration—a lunch in honor of the visiting officials, a military and civic parade, the dedication ceremonies, and a military promenade and hop. The entire afternoon and evening will be taken up with the programme, and the prospects are that the community will make a general holiday in honor of the event. The business houses 011 both sides of the river will be closed during the afternoon. as also will the public schools of Pittston and West Pittston, and the citizens along the line of march for the parade have promised to make a gmerous display of the Stars and Stripes. Judge Fitzgerald sustained the district attorney's objection. T'ruler his ruling it will be necessary for the defense to introduce some evidence that insanity did not exist iu the mingling strains of blood before a cousin of Thaw can testify to insanity in his family. Dr. Carlos MacDonald and Austin Flint, who will lie called as experts by the prosecution in rebuttal, were smiling broadly. Other experts ou Thaw's side looked very solemn. After flagging through a day mainly Idled with the technical cross examination of Dr. Wiley, the Pittsburg alienist. interest revived when If was intimated by counsel that Evelyn Thaw would probably lie put on the stand This M'u-iiiiig's Proceedings. 1 KAXK O. BKIGGS, New York. IV!.. G._ When Harry K. Thaw ciMii.r into the court room today he appeared tu be on the verge of a nervous wreck. It is evident that he is not sn inline as to fail to appreciate what a cra/y mess was made of the lirst round of In defense yesterday. lie was ghastly pale. His lips twitched and trembling bands betrayed bis mental state- It was apparent that the unf.-i'teriiiK belief he has had iu tlie ability of bis counsel to clear him id the cliarge of murdering Stanford White bud received a death blow. 7: former Governor Griggs, 2; Judge Pitney, 4: State Senator Bradley, 3; Senator Dryden, 2. Not Shells Found In Gun "Those are not the shells I' found in the gun. Those in the gun on the night of Mr. Horner's death were yellow; these are red." In joint session later the legislature Chose Mr. Briggs to succeed Dryden. He received 41 out of 73 votes cast. Senator Ackerman (ttep.) voted for former Governor Griggs, and Senator Colby voted for Judge Pitney. James K. Marline, the Democratic nominee, received thirty five votes. There were two Democratic absentees. The only Republican absentee was Assemblyman Bucks, who is ill. Governor Stuart and party are expected to arrive in Wilkcsbarre about 1- o'clock, noon, on a spccial car over the. Pennsylvania railroad. They will be met at the railroad station, in that city by the members of the reception committee, who will escort them to this city as quickly as possible by way of the Lehigh Valley railroad, arriving 011 the special car about 1 o'clock. The visitors and a number of prominent local people will assemble in the dining room of (he armory, about 1 o'clock, in response to invitations sent out for a private luncheon in honor of 1 he Oovernor, very soon Dr. Wiley Badly "Rattled." District Attorney Furrnan Jumped to his feet, demanding of the witness a reason why the information had not been furnished (o the state in the investigation of the alleged murder. The discomfiture of Dr. Wiley by Mr. Jerome was complete. So exasperated diil the l'ittsburg physician become at one point that he said tartly: A WARNING. "I came here as a material witness to the fact and have Ix-en converted into an expert without preparation." Chief of Police l«oftun warns all property holders against sneak thieves, a large number of whom will probably dock to this city tomorrow to ply their trade during the armory dedication ceremonies. Householders are all warned to lock their houses tight when they leave to see the parade, as the light fingered gentry will make a specialty of unlocked doors and windows. Those living along the line of march should lock the rear entrances to their houses, as thieves might ransack rooms without being detected. All augmented police force will be on duty throughout tin' city all day in order to keep crooks out. "Didn't you realize that a man's life depended 011 (hose shells?" Mr. Furman shouted. Nor was Thaw ill'- only one perturb«d. llis attorneys are in a panicky state. Attorney (lleason's legal floundering yesterday has thrown the half million dollar defense into a state of "By saying you were converted into an expert after you came here do you mean you were not an expert when you came here?" Mr. Jerome questioned sweetly. This raised a laugh throughout the courtroom, in which the witness did not join. Graduated From Military Academy. "That is What brought me here," Mr Frank replied calmly. Mr. Briggs was born in New Hampshire in 1 He was a student at Phillips Kxeter academy and was graduated from West Point In 1872. He served in the Second United States cavalry as second lieutenant until 187", when he resigned to enter the employ of the John A. Boeblihg Soils company here as an engineer, lie is now assistant treasurer of the concern. "When did you learn (hat cartridges other than those which tired (he fatal shot were substituted in this case'.'" and attorneys lor thaw just previous to ;Jn• opening of the court 't'i.s morning anilouneed that through"lit thi" rest of the hearing Dclpliin M. iH'lmas will hi' in charge, assisted by Attorney Daniel O'Reilly. Attorneys (■lea.soii. Tlartridge, MePike and Peabody will act in advisory capacities. nerves," The military parade, In charge of Major John 'P. Flannery, will start promptly at 2:30 o'clock. The lirst division will consist of honored guests in carriages anil the various military companies, including' those of the Ninth regiment and Co. D, C. f. A. U. regiment, also the Ninth Regiment Band. The second division will be composed of a hand and the lire companies of Pittston and West Pittston. The line of march will be as follows: North Main street to Parsonage street, counter march to Ferry bridge, across Ferry bridge to Susquehanna avenue, to York avenue', York avenue to Spring street, Spring street to Luzerno avenue, Luzerne avenue to Wyoming avenue. Wyoming avenue to Montgomery street, Montgomery street to Susquehanna aveliue, thence to Water street bridge. Water street and South Main street to the new State Armory where the parade will be reviewed by the Governor and Staff, members of Armory Board and chairman of each committee. After the review. the Ninth Regiment Band will approach ihe entrance of the armory, when the Sti rs and Stripes will be raised on the armory flagstaff by the oldest civil war veteran w ho will be In attendance. "Not until this moment, when they were shown to me. Then I saw that the cartridges offered here in evidence "A man who lias insane homicidal tendencies at thirty-six years of age would probably have other delusions leading to similar acts, would he not?" Mr. .reroute asked ut another time. DISTRICT ATTORNEY .IEROME. are red." choice of John B. Gleason as the lending factorill the defense was not satisfactory to the other attorneys, particularly Attorneys I(elliias and Mc- Pike. Mr. Frank told of taking, the gun from the Horner home and examining it later in his own home. Says Present Insanity Is Probabte. "That is a probability;" said Dr Wiley. Meanwhile Je rome is icy cold. Instead of sparring for the opening round of the legal battle he started slugging tactics. There is 110 denying the defense was badly shaken last night. Almost before the defense could raise its guard the district attorney had delivered a blow at expert testimony that came near proving a Knockout. WORK OF LEGISLATORS Hp has boon prominently identified with polities since leaving the army. He was elected mayor of Trenton in 1800, and in 1002 Governor Voorhees appointed hiin state treasurer, which position lie still holds. In 1004 Mr. Brings was elected chairman of the Republican state committee and is still at the head of the committee. "I put the yellow cartridges back in the gun in the presence of my wife and my mother. 1 placed the gun on the table,' and I believe I)r. Frank, my brother, took possession of it later. I don't know who inserted the red cartridges."Counsel Threaten to Retire, Harrisburg, Pa., Feb. (i.—The Senate today adopted Phillips' resolution appropriating $5,000 to enable .Senator Crow, of Fayette, to defend his right to his scat -which is claimed by E. M. Bidale, of Carlisle. From one source it was declared that live of the attorneys had told Mr. Gleason that he must not hereafter usurp the chief role of the. defense, or if he did the others would retire from the ease. "Do you think Thaw was insane 1m mediately after he killed Stanford Whiter* "I think the holding up of the pistol was an Insane act." "Why?" Counsel Suspected Change Elsewhere it was declared on alleged authority that the matter had,been referred fo Thaw,, who had elected that Gleason be deposed. Jerome's confidence in his ability to convict Harry Thaw is no better shown than in his .statement today that, rather than having the prisoner's chances jeopardized by the disagreements of the counsel for the defense he would ask for the withdrawal of a juror and bring about a mistrial. Among the bills introduced in the House today were the following: Martin .1, Manton. counsel for Dr. Simpson, said. "I have always suspected that the shells produced by the prosecution were not the ones from which the fatal charges were tired." "What then do those insane who killed do after a killing?" "I lake it there is a satisfaction, relief and a declaration." "It was so unusual." Mr. Marvin, providing for bridges across tile Delaware river free Smith Succeeds Alger In Senate. Mr. Dunsmore, creating a State railroad commission. Lansing. Mich., Feb. ti.—Congressman William Alden Smith was elected by the legislature to fill out the unexpired term of the late Senator Alger. Congressman Smith had already been elected to be Senator Alger's successor at the expiration of the letter's term, March 4. Written authority was given to Clifford W. Hartridgc to act as chief counsel, with Mr. Delmas in charge of all examinations, it was stated. Mr. Gleason. it was said, would act henceforth merely in a consulting capacity. There was more floundering over whether Thaw's acts at the time of the killing of Mr. White were those of an insane man. Dr. Wiley dwelt upon (he unusual nature of those acts being in dicative of insanity. Mr. Hayes, appropriating $fD,000 to the Home of Good Shepherd, Scranton.District Attorney Fnrtnan said he would attack the evidence furnished by Mr. Frank and discredit it with testimonv from the latter's brother. It is said that the near-collapse state of Harry Thaw is shared by his wife. While Kvclyn was barred from the court room yesterday and today, she sat in an adjoining room and us tin extra editions of the papers were brought to her hourly with the full report of the proceedings she read the accounts and trembled. N'ot until today was the full realization brought home to her what she would have to undergo when she took the stand. Mr. Karhardt, appropriating $276,- 410 to State hospital, northern anthracite coal regions. Assailing the accusations of his wife with much force. Dr. Simpson tool: the stand in his own defense earlier in lite day. His testimony illuminated like a searchlight much that was vague In his wife's accusations. This illumination was even more effective during A serious cause of complaint, it was declared, wiir that at a conference Thaw's legnl advisers decided not to call Dr. Wiley, the Pittsburg alienist, ns a witness at the present time, and it was therefore with the greatest surprise that they heard his name called by Mr. Gleason as the first witness. II had also been their Intention to call Mrs. Evelyn Ncsbit Thaw, but this move was frustrated, it. was said. Paraders Put Paper in Your Shoes to keep your feet warm tomorrow and buy a carnation of Jack the Bootblack. It At last Mr. Jerome asked, "is there any way by which you can tell that a thing was unusual except by comparing it with the usual?" SPECIAL NOTICES. FANCY WHITE GOODS The dedication exercises proper arc set for .1 o'clock, in the armory, and all who expect to attend will do well to take with tlvcm their cards of invitation, since it Will be impossible to accommodate all who may desire to attend, and tlio executive committee has decided that only those presenting invitations shall be admitted to the armory. As soon as the parade has been dismissed and the llag has been raised on the flagstaff, the Ninth Regiment Band will proceed to its stand at the end of the armory, where it will play "Hall to the Chief" as Governor Stuart and his party proceed to the seats assigned them. The order of exercises will be as follows: Overture, "Light Cavalry" Huppe "No. 1 believe that the conditions which prevailed at that time have con- I limed." TWO INDICTMENTS AGAINST RHINEHART cross examination than when Dr. Simpson was in the hands of his counsel. Neither Mrs. Simpson nor her mother was in eourt to hear Dr. Simpson testify. He declared that the shooting was accidental. Our spring assortment of white Her friends say that the resolution of the young wife continues strong and she will not falter when called to the stand, but her body is by 110 means strong and her complete collapse is feared. goods has arrived, and is such an un- In this sensational statement Dr. Wiley admltleil under the grueling cross examination of Distriet Attorney Jerome that in his opinion the defendant was insane when he shot Stanford White and in all probability had not recovered his sanity. usually pretty line we are sure you Action of District Attorney of Grecnu will be interested in seeing it. In - County in Pushing Cases Suppos- In spite of all these reports not one member of the defendant's counsel would confirm or deny them or be quoted as to the exact status of the matter. cluded in the assortment are India oil to Have Been Settled linens, Persian lawns, striped and Came as Great Surprise. RECEPTION TO A NEW PASTOF District Attorney Jerome opened, the proceedings with a. long exposition on an objection to the introduction of testimony admitted yesterday• and the question of insanity tests. check dimities, figured and dotted Wayncsburg, Feb. 0.—Despite tha fact that "announcement was made by District Attorney H. C. Staggers, of Greene county, that the cases against J. B. F. Kinehart, former cashier of the Farmers and Drovers' bank had all been compromised, the grand jury returned two indictments, each charging forgery on two counts against Mr. Kinehart. Defendant's Lawyers at Sea. Thaw Angry With Lawyers. Swiss. In sharp contrast with the business like methods of the prosecution Thaw's counsel were all along in doubt regarding which witness they would call next and what questions they would ask him once he had been called. There was a lack of system and a slackness about their conduct of the business of the defense all through the day. Worked into a frenzy of rage by the overwhelming success of Mr. Jerome in completely overturning the testimony of Iir. Wiley. Thaw berated his Butchers' linen 2.0c quality for Members and friends of the Methodist Protestant Church gathered In the Sunday School room last evening, to greet their new pastor and his wife. Rev. and Mrs. Harland Gould, and the reception proved a very pleasant affair. During the early part of the evening a programme of addresses and music was carried out. John Barnes was the chairman, and be calleel on various members of the church to speak. George Greenland, William Drur.v and John Dixon delivered brief addresses, in which they extended greetings to the new pastor and promised to him the hearty support and co-opcratlon of the members of the church. The new pastor, Mr. Gould, spoke briefly in response to the greetings. expressing his gratification at the cordial feelings manifest and the hope that pastor and people would work together harmoniously for the advancement of the kingdom of God. The musical programme consisted of selection by the church choir and a vocal solo by the chorister. D. W. Jones. A social hour followed, during which refreshments were served. 12 Vfce Ilu.v n. Ciirimliou I'or iliu I'aradc. On hu 1c tomorrow. Juck the Boot- It Cambric and nainsook embroideries lawvers soundly black. with inserting to match Alexander's Ninth Regiment Band Introductory Address "Why don't you object V" ho said to them as (lie witness became more and more confused under the fire of questions put to him. Corset cover embroideries 18c to IJoad )ly Advertisement 011 another page. Don't miss it GEO. F. RUSS. 25c. Chairman of General Committee. Hon. C. C. Bowman CLAitA WAGNER'S, IS S. Main The action of the grand jury carno as a complete surprise after the announcement that I here hud been an amicable adjustment. The indictments are based on two notes of $5,000 each- The prosecutors are the Farming-ton bank, of Farmington, W. Va , and the. Ueedsville batik, of Keedsville, Pa. Presentation on Behalf of Architects John B. Gleason had active charge of the case. Hut .Mr. Jerome's examination was perfectly correct from a lejfal point of view, and they could do nothing. C-4t Peter A. O'Boyle. Esq. Acceptance on Behalf of State Armory Board—Brig. Gen. C. B. Dougherty. Acceptance on Behalf of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania', Hon. Edwin S. Stuart, Governor of Pennsylvania. Mr. Hartridge of Thaw's counspl said the defense never contemplated calling Wiley as an expert. He explained the failure of the defense to object to Jerome's method of questioning Wiley by saying Thaw's lawyers wanted to get a line on Jerome's method of meeting and combating the testimony of the real experts. Buy Your Shoes and Rub- Dr. Wiley also caused a stir when his cross examination was resumed by District Attorney Jerome by admitting that he had during recess discussed the testimony lie had given. He declared lie did not know who it was lie had conversed with. bers at the big The pushing of the charges was as much of a surprise to the members of t)ic grand Jury as to the general public as the district attorney had informed them that the cases against Rlnehart had been quashed. It was not until the jury was about to adjourn that the cases were laid before t lie body. .Short Addresses by INVENTORY SALE Major General J. P. S. Gobin. Brig. Gen. Thos. J. Stewart, Adjt. Gen I. Footwear oltereCl at sacriflcc prices In The district attorney continued his cross examination of the witness in the same merciless manner that characterized his former questioning. He Introduced medical terms that Dr. Wiley said he had never heard !Defore. Finally the district attorney completely "stumped" the witness by introducing a term relating lo nervous disorders to a di ease of the spine. order to reduce tlio stock before Colonel Louis A. Watres. Music, "American Patrol''. .Meacham Alexander's Ninth Regiment Band. Delmas May Leave Case, taking Inventory. It will pay Q Lawyer Michael Delphin Delmas of tlie California bar. special pleader retained by Harry K. Thaw, it was reported, contemplates withdrawing from the case because of the unsatisfactory progress of the defense on the first day. George K. An Id testified to the forgery of his signature to one of the notes. O. B. Howlby testified to a forged resolution of tbe bank board, and Receiver T. Cults produced the books of the bunk. The proceedings were very brief. Both cases have not yet been set for trial, but will probably 1:01110 up ut the present term of criminal tiourt. The promenade concert and military hop, tn the evening, will be the most brilliant feature of all. The int"rior of the armory has been handsomely decorated with colored electric lights and with the Stars and Stripes. Tv-enty boxes have been erected and will be occupied by prominent citizens and their families. The greater part of the tloor space will be devoted t i dancing, and the Elite and Oppenlieim orchestras have been engaged for the occasion. The music for the opening promenade will be by OppeniK'm. and the music for the dances will be by the Elite and Oppenheim orchestras alternately. This will make a continuous programme of dancing throughout the evening. Lunch will be served in the dining morn, in the basement, by Miss Quinn. you to call. Boys' $1.25 shoes, now Boys' $1.75 shoes, now Boys' !»8e shoes, now .. 8!Dc $1.25 «»e Children's Jersey Leggins 45c D., L. & W. STRIKES. Lawyer Pelmas, when seen, was Lackawanna section hands at Cresco. Ktroudsburg and Delaware Water Gap went on strike yesterday, because the company has reduced their hours of labor from ten to nine, with a corresponding reduction in wages. asked "1 never heard of It." said Dr. Wiley Men's Storm Rubbers I Tk' "Mr. Delmas, will you make any comment on the developments of the feebly 1(1 Per Cent. Discount on \V. L. Douglas' Shoes I'or Men- Judge inghruni announced that as he was ii relative of Mr. Rlnehart hCD would not sit at tlio trial of the cases, and would bring a judge from some outside district. As the interminable cross examination continued the lawyers ranged before Thaw at the little counsel table became rigid in their places. TUey looked hard at spots in the ceiling and were profoundly thoughtful. ease?' "It has been snowing heavily said and turned away; Queen Quality Shoes for Women $3, and $3.50 kind reduced to $2.50 Men had to be sent from Scranton to take their places in lighting the blizzard on the Focono, LADIES' SHOES lit » special reduc(' lion of a5 uD 15 per cent on every pair. IBISTIB MESTORE, "AStf Benjamin Bowman, a telegraph operator. who was to tell of a conversation held with Thaw in September, 1004. which the defense relied upon to show Thaw had been subject to hallucinations at Hint time, was not permitted to testify. This also occurred when Are You Suffering Willi fold, catarrh or asthma? Call at Stroll's. 3 South Main, and get a free treatment of Vapor-ol. The demonstration will be there only this week. 6&8 One question .Mr. Jerome nuked was, "Have you studied the nervous system nt all'.'" Deck hands on the Lackawanna ferry boats also went out on strike yesterday, for better wages. llarter's pure home made candy 'Yes." W'imt is tin* most important nerve Heating stoves and -anges. Ash
Object Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, February 06, 1907 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
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Date | 1907-02-06 |
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Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, February 06, 1907 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
Physical Description | microfilm |
Date | 1907-02-06 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
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Full Text | WKATIIKU CONDITIONS. AIAj the home news. lurwHsl Until 8 p. ut. Tomorrow fol Eastern Pennsylvania. Fur the People of Plttston and Vicinity. Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday; not so cold Thursday; diminishing westerly wind. THE HOME PAPEK. 57TH YEAR. I WEEKLY ESTABIilSUKD 1850. 'I DAILY EST. BV THEO. IIART 1882 I ».I TTSTON, PA., WEUN ESDI V, FEBr6,1907. TWO CENTS A COPY. FORTY CENTS A MONTH. } 8 PAGES. WILL BE GALA DAY SIMPSON'S TRIAL. THAW IN TROUBLE Albert E. Thaw, a secoutl cousin of the defendant, took the stand. Vu the human body which controls ! most of the vital organs?" "1 should say the cardiac nerve." "Put it (lie pneumogastric nerve'/" i asked -Mr. Jerome. TWO COUPLES TAKE VOWS OF MARRIAGE BUGS ELECTED. With the exception of Dr. Wiley, the Thaws' family physician was the only wituess for the defence allowed to'testify.•lames ,1. M offal and Miss .lnlln Sheri- Accused Man Says Killing Quarrel of Counsel Follows Routing of Witness. "It may be," said I)r. Wiley, with a nigh. dan Wed in SI. Mary's—McAu- Dedication of State Armory Thaw Family Doctor Called. (livw-Kcuthlg Nuptials. Succeeds Dryden as Senator From New Jersey. Tomorrow. Was Accidental. Dr. ('. A. Blngaman, called by the defense, said he was for years the Thaw family physician. Mr. (Jleason asked: Although ClDe full dignity of the bench, a twinkle in the eyes of .Judge Fitzgerald showed that lie was enjoying the examination as much as anybody in the courtroom. The jurymen gazed at Mr. Jerome in surprise as the expert stumbled in the thicket of medical technicalities. ■lames J. Moffat. of Warren street, WDst Sitlston, and Miss Julia Sheridan. of Devvill street, tipper Pittston. were married in Si. Mary's church, Upper Plttston, this morning. The ceremony took place at !• o'clock and Rev. Thomas Croghan officiated. A number of the couple's friends witnessed the ceremony. The bride was attended by her sister. Miss Clara Sheridan, as bridesmaid, and the groomsman was William Moffat, a PROGRAMME OF DAY DEFENDANT ON STAND EXPERT BLUNDERED "For what disease did you first treat Harry Thaw?" SUCCESSOR'S RECORD. Everything Ready For Big Shells Shown in Court Not From His Gun. Jerome Forced Witnsss Into "During the first few years he went through measles, mumps, chickenpox and scarlet fever." Formerly State Treasurer Admission. Got Impression From Papers. Celebration. "When you lirsl saw him, did you not notice his nervous condition?" "He was always very nervous." "How did he sleep?" "Very badly." In his direct examination Dr. Wiley said that in his opinion Thaw was mentally irresponsible and had uc knowledge of right or wrong at tii» time of the shooting of Stanford White When recess time was reached, however, under the fire of the district attorney's questions the witness had been forced to modify his testimony to the effect that his opinion was more or less of an impression gleaned from what he had read of the case. and Politician. New York, Feb. 0. —The task of proving to a jury that Harry K. Thaw was —through heredity and mental brother id' the groom. The bride's gown was ol' white silk mulle. trimmed with lace. She wore 11 white picture ha| an*' carried a white prayer book. The bridesmaid wore a hat and gown similar to that if" the bride. A small party of relativ/ -.1 tended a wedding breakfast at tl/ -'juMdan home, following the ce| and Utter the couple left on . wedding tour. Mr. and Mrs. Moffat are both popularly known young people. The bride has been a lifelong resident of Upper Plttston and for some time past one of the operators in the Consolidated Telephone exchange. Mr. Moffat is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Luke Moffat and is a young man who possesses many friends. He is an employe of the People's Gas Co. long-expecled over thr dedication of the now State armory, takes place tomorrow, and the indications are that it will be one of the most interesting public events ever held in the city. Cos. C and H, for whose use the fine new building has been erected by the State, turned over the arrangements for the dedication celebration to a representative committee of citizens, with Hon. C. C. Bowman as chairman, and this committee has made a remarkable success of the work. The plans for the dedication have been most elaborate. Nothing has been left undone that energy and money could accomplish, and great interest has been aroused among Unpeople of the community. The coming of Governor Stuart and his olticial family from Harrisburg to attend the dedication will add to the brilliancy of the. occasion, it being so seldom that such a distinguished company of officials honors us with their presence. Klverbead, X. V.. Feb. 6.---Testimony startling to both the defense and the prosecution developed unexpectedly in the supreme court nt the trial of Dr. James W. Simpson for the shooting of his father-in-law. Hart lay Horner. The surprise wns furnished by S. El linger Frank of Brooklyn, a former neighbor of the Homers. Trenton. X. J., Feb. (?.—The Republican legislative caucus nominated Frank O. Briggs for United States senator to succeed John F. Dryden. The choice was made by a vote of to 18. The vote was subsequently made unanimous. insnno- "For how long a time was he snb jeet to St. Vitus' dance?" stress—when he shot and killed Stanford White was taken up by the defense in this famous case, but it is the general opinion in the courtroom that the other experts for the defense must fare better than Dr. Charles J. Wiley, the (irst one called, if they are to accomplish anything for the defendant. ■ "For a period of a few weeks." After Dr. Bingainan h«d described St. Vitus' dance Mr. Jerome asked a single question. Following is the vote in detail: Statu Treasurer Hriggs, 'j'J; Governor Stokes, "Mow old was Thaw when he had St, Vitus' dance?" S. Ettinger Frank and his mother reached Mr. Horner's side after his death. He later took the gun which killed Mr. Horner to his home. Asked why he did this, he replied: "Six years." District Attorney Jerome went over every fact, that had been given to Dr. Wiley In connection with the shooting and finally forced the witness to admit that he did not want to go on record as having given a scientific opinion. Mr. Jerome then directed his probe to finding oiit the qualltictitians of the witness as an expert on iinanity. He asked him first If he knew what the Romberg test was. Relative's Testimony Ruled Out, On every point the defense was beaten by the prosecution. After holding up Thaw's expert witness. Dr. Charles J. Wiley, to ridicule District Attorney Jerome succeeded in keeping front t lie stand witnesses whose testimony was considered lDy t lie defense to be most important in proving that Thaw was insane when he shot Stanford White. When Albert K. Thaw, a second cousin of the prisoner, was called Mr. Jerome objected to the witness testifying as to insanity on his branch of the fiunily. There was a long argument over the advisability of such evidence. John K. (Sleason. one of the Thaw lawyers. contended that, as lie had already adducted evidence tending to show that Marry Thaw was insane when he killed Mr. White, it was permissible for the defense to show insanity among relatives of the defendant. * "I took the gun home because I thought Dr. Simpson might use it on himself." One of the keystones in (lie prosecution's structure of evidence lias been the shotgun shells that were credited with being the ones from which the fatal charges were fired. These shells have been marked for identification, scrutinized by experts and minutely examined by the jurors. They were considered as essential in the case against Dr. Simpson as the weapon from which the shots were fired. Every mark on the shells has been noted as bearing on the question of their accidental discharge. They are red in color. They were shown to Mr. Frank, and he was asked to identify them. His face look on an expression of surprise as he gazed at them. Then ho announced: A pretty marriage took place in fit. John's church this afternoon at 4:30, whereby Miss laiey Keating, of Cork Kane, became the bride of John Mc- Andrew. Uev. John P. O'Mailey officiated and many friends were present. The bride wore a gown of cream volte anti a picture bat. She carried bride roses. The bridesmaid, Miss Sara Dunn, of Scranton, wore a gown of pink, over silk and wore a white hat. She carrjeC| pink carnations. The groomsman was a brother or the groom, William McAndrew, of New- York. Miss Liangan was at the organ and played appropriate selections. The wedding party enjoyed a drive to Wilkesbariv after the ceremony and •oil their return a reception will be given in honor of the newly wedded couple. Miss Redding, of North Main street, served. Mr. and Mrs, McAndrew received a large number of handsome presents. The bride is a most estimable young lady. Mr. McAndrew is a well known young man, who is employed as a machinist in Coxton yard. This test consists of making the person to be examined stand np with his heels together and clos:- his eyes. If he stand still without swaying he Is considered to be mentally sound. The test is one of the simplest known to medical science, but Dr. Wiley said he had never heard of it, at least under that name. Many and conflicting rumors, but all in effect that a serious difference of opinion as to (lie conduct of the defense in the Thaw murder trial, followed a conference of the prisoner's attorneys. The reports were based chiefly 011 the understanding (hat Thaw's Tliere will be four distinct features to the celebration—a lunch in honor of the visiting officials, a military and civic parade, the dedication ceremonies, and a military promenade and hop. The entire afternoon and evening will be taken up with the programme, and the prospects are that the community will make a general holiday in honor of the event. The business houses 011 both sides of the river will be closed during the afternoon. as also will the public schools of Pittston and West Pittston, and the citizens along the line of march for the parade have promised to make a gmerous display of the Stars and Stripes. Judge Fitzgerald sustained the district attorney's objection. T'ruler his ruling it will be necessary for the defense to introduce some evidence that insanity did not exist iu the mingling strains of blood before a cousin of Thaw can testify to insanity in his family. Dr. Carlos MacDonald and Austin Flint, who will lie called as experts by the prosecution in rebuttal, were smiling broadly. Other experts ou Thaw's side looked very solemn. After flagging through a day mainly Idled with the technical cross examination of Dr. Wiley, the Pittsburg alienist. interest revived when If was intimated by counsel that Evelyn Thaw would probably lie put on the stand This M'u-iiiiig's Proceedings. 1 KAXK O. BKIGGS, New York. IV!.. G._ When Harry K. Thaw ciMii.r into the court room today he appeared tu be on the verge of a nervous wreck. It is evident that he is not sn inline as to fail to appreciate what a cra/y mess was made of the lirst round of In defense yesterday. lie was ghastly pale. His lips twitched and trembling bands betrayed bis mental state- It was apparent that the unf.-i'teriiiK belief he has had iu tlie ability of bis counsel to clear him id the cliarge of murdering Stanford White bud received a death blow. 7: former Governor Griggs, 2; Judge Pitney, 4: State Senator Bradley, 3; Senator Dryden, 2. Not Shells Found In Gun "Those are not the shells I' found in the gun. Those in the gun on the night of Mr. Horner's death were yellow; these are red." In joint session later the legislature Chose Mr. Briggs to succeed Dryden. He received 41 out of 73 votes cast. Senator Ackerman (ttep.) voted for former Governor Griggs, and Senator Colby voted for Judge Pitney. James K. Marline, the Democratic nominee, received thirty five votes. There were two Democratic absentees. The only Republican absentee was Assemblyman Bucks, who is ill. Governor Stuart and party are expected to arrive in Wilkcsbarre about 1- o'clock, noon, on a spccial car over the. Pennsylvania railroad. They will be met at the railroad station, in that city by the members of the reception committee, who will escort them to this city as quickly as possible by way of the Lehigh Valley railroad, arriving 011 the special car about 1 o'clock. The visitors and a number of prominent local people will assemble in the dining room of (he armory, about 1 o'clock, in response to invitations sent out for a private luncheon in honor of 1 he Oovernor, very soon Dr. Wiley Badly "Rattled." District Attorney Furrnan Jumped to his feet, demanding of the witness a reason why the information had not been furnished (o the state in the investigation of the alleged murder. The discomfiture of Dr. Wiley by Mr. Jerome was complete. So exasperated diil the l'ittsburg physician become at one point that he said tartly: A WARNING. "I came here as a material witness to the fact and have Ix-en converted into an expert without preparation." Chief of Police l«oftun warns all property holders against sneak thieves, a large number of whom will probably dock to this city tomorrow to ply their trade during the armory dedication ceremonies. Householders are all warned to lock their houses tight when they leave to see the parade, as the light fingered gentry will make a specialty of unlocked doors and windows. Those living along the line of march should lock the rear entrances to their houses, as thieves might ransack rooms without being detected. All augmented police force will be on duty throughout tin' city all day in order to keep crooks out. "Didn't you realize that a man's life depended 011 (hose shells?" Mr. Furman shouted. Nor was Thaw ill'- only one perturb«d. llis attorneys are in a panicky state. Attorney (lleason's legal floundering yesterday has thrown the half million dollar defense into a state of "By saying you were converted into an expert after you came here do you mean you were not an expert when you came here?" Mr. Jerome questioned sweetly. This raised a laugh throughout the courtroom, in which the witness did not join. Graduated From Military Academy. "That is What brought me here," Mr Frank replied calmly. Mr. Briggs was born in New Hampshire in 1 He was a student at Phillips Kxeter academy and was graduated from West Point In 1872. He served in the Second United States cavalry as second lieutenant until 187", when he resigned to enter the employ of the John A. Boeblihg Soils company here as an engineer, lie is now assistant treasurer of the concern. "When did you learn (hat cartridges other than those which tired (he fatal shot were substituted in this case'.'" and attorneys lor thaw just previous to ;Jn• opening of the court 't'i.s morning anilouneed that through"lit thi" rest of the hearing Dclpliin M. iH'lmas will hi' in charge, assisted by Attorney Daniel O'Reilly. Attorneys (■lea.soii. Tlartridge, MePike and Peabody will act in advisory capacities. nerves," The military parade, In charge of Major John 'P. Flannery, will start promptly at 2:30 o'clock. The lirst division will consist of honored guests in carriages anil the various military companies, including' those of the Ninth regiment and Co. D, C. f. A. U. regiment, also the Ninth Regiment Band. The second division will be composed of a hand and the lire companies of Pittston and West Pittston. The line of march will be as follows: North Main street to Parsonage street, counter march to Ferry bridge, across Ferry bridge to Susquehanna avenue, to York avenue', York avenue to Spring street, Spring street to Luzerno avenue, Luzerne avenue to Wyoming avenue. Wyoming avenue to Montgomery street, Montgomery street to Susquehanna aveliue, thence to Water street bridge. Water street and South Main street to the new State Armory where the parade will be reviewed by the Governor and Staff, members of Armory Board and chairman of each committee. After the review. the Ninth Regiment Band will approach ihe entrance of the armory, when the Sti rs and Stripes will be raised on the armory flagstaff by the oldest civil war veteran w ho will be In attendance. "Not until this moment, when they were shown to me. Then I saw that the cartridges offered here in evidence "A man who lias insane homicidal tendencies at thirty-six years of age would probably have other delusions leading to similar acts, would he not?" Mr. .reroute asked ut another time. DISTRICT ATTORNEY .IEROME. are red." choice of John B. Gleason as the lending factorill the defense was not satisfactory to the other attorneys, particularly Attorneys I(elliias and Mc- Pike. Mr. Frank told of taking, the gun from the Horner home and examining it later in his own home. Says Present Insanity Is Probabte. "That is a probability;" said Dr Wiley. Meanwhile Je rome is icy cold. Instead of sparring for the opening round of the legal battle he started slugging tactics. There is 110 denying the defense was badly shaken last night. Almost before the defense could raise its guard the district attorney had delivered a blow at expert testimony that came near proving a Knockout. WORK OF LEGISLATORS Hp has boon prominently identified with polities since leaving the army. He was elected mayor of Trenton in 1800, and in 1002 Governor Voorhees appointed hiin state treasurer, which position lie still holds. In 1004 Mr. Brings was elected chairman of the Republican state committee and is still at the head of the committee. "I put the yellow cartridges back in the gun in the presence of my wife and my mother. 1 placed the gun on the table,' and I believe I)r. Frank, my brother, took possession of it later. I don't know who inserted the red cartridges."Counsel Threaten to Retire, Harrisburg, Pa., Feb. (i.—The Senate today adopted Phillips' resolution appropriating $5,000 to enable .Senator Crow, of Fayette, to defend his right to his scat -which is claimed by E. M. Bidale, of Carlisle. From one source it was declared that live of the attorneys had told Mr. Gleason that he must not hereafter usurp the chief role of the. defense, or if he did the others would retire from the ease. "Do you think Thaw was insane 1m mediately after he killed Stanford Whiter* "I think the holding up of the pistol was an Insane act." "Why?" Counsel Suspected Change Elsewhere it was declared on alleged authority that the matter had,been referred fo Thaw,, who had elected that Gleason be deposed. Jerome's confidence in his ability to convict Harry Thaw is no better shown than in his .statement today that, rather than having the prisoner's chances jeopardized by the disagreements of the counsel for the defense he would ask for the withdrawal of a juror and bring about a mistrial. Among the bills introduced in the House today were the following: Martin .1, Manton. counsel for Dr. Simpson, said. "I have always suspected that the shells produced by the prosecution were not the ones from which the fatal charges were tired." "What then do those insane who killed do after a killing?" "I lake it there is a satisfaction, relief and a declaration." "It was so unusual." Mr. Marvin, providing for bridges across tile Delaware river free Smith Succeeds Alger In Senate. Mr. Dunsmore, creating a State railroad commission. Lansing. Mich., Feb. ti.—Congressman William Alden Smith was elected by the legislature to fill out the unexpired term of the late Senator Alger. Congressman Smith had already been elected to be Senator Alger's successor at the expiration of the letter's term, March 4. Written authority was given to Clifford W. Hartridgc to act as chief counsel, with Mr. Delmas in charge of all examinations, it was stated. Mr. Gleason. it was said, would act henceforth merely in a consulting capacity. There was more floundering over whether Thaw's acts at the time of the killing of Mr. White were those of an insane man. Dr. Wiley dwelt upon (he unusual nature of those acts being in dicative of insanity. Mr. Hayes, appropriating $fD,000 to the Home of Good Shepherd, Scranton.District Attorney Fnrtnan said he would attack the evidence furnished by Mr. Frank and discredit it with testimonv from the latter's brother. It is said that the near-collapse state of Harry Thaw is shared by his wife. While Kvclyn was barred from the court room yesterday and today, she sat in an adjoining room and us tin extra editions of the papers were brought to her hourly with the full report of the proceedings she read the accounts and trembled. N'ot until today was the full realization brought home to her what she would have to undergo when she took the stand. Mr. Karhardt, appropriating $276,- 410 to State hospital, northern anthracite coal regions. Assailing the accusations of his wife with much force. Dr. Simpson tool: the stand in his own defense earlier in lite day. His testimony illuminated like a searchlight much that was vague In his wife's accusations. This illumination was even more effective during A serious cause of complaint, it was declared, wiir that at a conference Thaw's legnl advisers decided not to call Dr. Wiley, the Pittsburg alienist, ns a witness at the present time, and it was therefore with the greatest surprise that they heard his name called by Mr. Gleason as the first witness. II had also been their Intention to call Mrs. Evelyn Ncsbit Thaw, but this move was frustrated, it. was said. Paraders Put Paper in Your Shoes to keep your feet warm tomorrow and buy a carnation of Jack the Bootblack. It At last Mr. Jerome asked, "is there any way by which you can tell that a thing was unusual except by comparing it with the usual?" SPECIAL NOTICES. FANCY WHITE GOODS The dedication exercises proper arc set for .1 o'clock, in the armory, and all who expect to attend will do well to take with tlvcm their cards of invitation, since it Will be impossible to accommodate all who may desire to attend, and tlio executive committee has decided that only those presenting invitations shall be admitted to the armory. As soon as the parade has been dismissed and the llag has been raised on the flagstaff, the Ninth Regiment Band will proceed to its stand at the end of the armory, where it will play "Hall to the Chief" as Governor Stuart and his party proceed to the seats assigned them. The order of exercises will be as follows: Overture, "Light Cavalry" Huppe "No. 1 believe that the conditions which prevailed at that time have con- I limed." TWO INDICTMENTS AGAINST RHINEHART cross examination than when Dr. Simpson was in the hands of his counsel. Neither Mrs. Simpson nor her mother was in eourt to hear Dr. Simpson testify. He declared that the shooting was accidental. Our spring assortment of white Her friends say that the resolution of the young wife continues strong and she will not falter when called to the stand, but her body is by 110 means strong and her complete collapse is feared. goods has arrived, and is such an un- In this sensational statement Dr. Wiley admltleil under the grueling cross examination of Distriet Attorney Jerome that in his opinion the defendant was insane when he shot Stanford White and in all probability had not recovered his sanity. usually pretty line we are sure you Action of District Attorney of Grecnu will be interested in seeing it. In - County in Pushing Cases Suppos- In spite of all these reports not one member of the defendant's counsel would confirm or deny them or be quoted as to the exact status of the matter. cluded in the assortment are India oil to Have Been Settled linens, Persian lawns, striped and Came as Great Surprise. RECEPTION TO A NEW PASTOF District Attorney Jerome opened, the proceedings with a. long exposition on an objection to the introduction of testimony admitted yesterday• and the question of insanity tests. check dimities, figured and dotted Wayncsburg, Feb. 0.—Despite tha fact that "announcement was made by District Attorney H. C. Staggers, of Greene county, that the cases against J. B. F. Kinehart, former cashier of the Farmers and Drovers' bank had all been compromised, the grand jury returned two indictments, each charging forgery on two counts against Mr. Kinehart. Defendant's Lawyers at Sea. Thaw Angry With Lawyers. Swiss. In sharp contrast with the business like methods of the prosecution Thaw's counsel were all along in doubt regarding which witness they would call next and what questions they would ask him once he had been called. There was a lack of system and a slackness about their conduct of the business of the defense all through the day. Worked into a frenzy of rage by the overwhelming success of Mr. Jerome in completely overturning the testimony of Iir. Wiley. Thaw berated his Butchers' linen 2.0c quality for Members and friends of the Methodist Protestant Church gathered In the Sunday School room last evening, to greet their new pastor and his wife. Rev. and Mrs. Harland Gould, and the reception proved a very pleasant affair. During the early part of the evening a programme of addresses and music was carried out. John Barnes was the chairman, and be calleel on various members of the church to speak. George Greenland, William Drur.v and John Dixon delivered brief addresses, in which they extended greetings to the new pastor and promised to him the hearty support and co-opcratlon of the members of the church. The new pastor, Mr. Gould, spoke briefly in response to the greetings. expressing his gratification at the cordial feelings manifest and the hope that pastor and people would work together harmoniously for the advancement of the kingdom of God. The musical programme consisted of selection by the church choir and a vocal solo by the chorister. D. W. Jones. A social hour followed, during which refreshments were served. 12 Vfce Ilu.v n. Ciirimliou I'or iliu I'aradc. On hu 1c tomorrow. Juck the Boot- It Cambric and nainsook embroideries lawvers soundly black. with inserting to match Alexander's Ninth Regiment Band Introductory Address "Why don't you object V" ho said to them as (lie witness became more and more confused under the fire of questions put to him. Corset cover embroideries 18c to IJoad )ly Advertisement 011 another page. Don't miss it GEO. F. RUSS. 25c. Chairman of General Committee. Hon. C. C. Bowman CLAitA WAGNER'S, IS S. Main The action of the grand jury carno as a complete surprise after the announcement that I here hud been an amicable adjustment. The indictments are based on two notes of $5,000 each- The prosecutors are the Farming-ton bank, of Farmington, W. Va , and the. Ueedsville batik, of Keedsville, Pa. Presentation on Behalf of Architects John B. Gleason had active charge of the case. Hut .Mr. Jerome's examination was perfectly correct from a lejfal point of view, and they could do nothing. C-4t Peter A. O'Boyle. Esq. Acceptance on Behalf of State Armory Board—Brig. Gen. C. B. Dougherty. Acceptance on Behalf of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania', Hon. Edwin S. Stuart, Governor of Pennsylvania. Mr. Hartridge of Thaw's counspl said the defense never contemplated calling Wiley as an expert. He explained the failure of the defense to object to Jerome's method of questioning Wiley by saying Thaw's lawyers wanted to get a line on Jerome's method of meeting and combating the testimony of the real experts. Buy Your Shoes and Rub- Dr. Wiley also caused a stir when his cross examination was resumed by District Attorney Jerome by admitting that he had during recess discussed the testimony lie had given. He declared lie did not know who it was lie had conversed with. bers at the big The pushing of the charges was as much of a surprise to the members of t)ic grand Jury as to the general public as the district attorney had informed them that the cases against Rlnehart had been quashed. It was not until the jury was about to adjourn that the cases were laid before t lie body. .Short Addresses by INVENTORY SALE Major General J. P. S. Gobin. Brig. Gen. Thos. J. Stewart, Adjt. Gen I. Footwear oltereCl at sacriflcc prices In The district attorney continued his cross examination of the witness in the same merciless manner that characterized his former questioning. He Introduced medical terms that Dr. Wiley said he had never heard !Defore. Finally the district attorney completely "stumped" the witness by introducing a term relating lo nervous disorders to a di ease of the spine. order to reduce tlio stock before Colonel Louis A. Watres. Music, "American Patrol''. .Meacham Alexander's Ninth Regiment Band. Delmas May Leave Case, taking Inventory. It will pay Q Lawyer Michael Delphin Delmas of tlie California bar. special pleader retained by Harry K. Thaw, it was reported, contemplates withdrawing from the case because of the unsatisfactory progress of the defense on the first day. George K. An Id testified to the forgery of his signature to one of the notes. O. B. Howlby testified to a forged resolution of tbe bank board, and Receiver T. Cults produced the books of the bunk. The proceedings were very brief. Both cases have not yet been set for trial, but will probably 1:01110 up ut the present term of criminal tiourt. The promenade concert and military hop, tn the evening, will be the most brilliant feature of all. The int"rior of the armory has been handsomely decorated with colored electric lights and with the Stars and Stripes. Tv-enty boxes have been erected and will be occupied by prominent citizens and their families. The greater part of the tloor space will be devoted t i dancing, and the Elite and Oppenlieim orchestras have been engaged for the occasion. The music for the opening promenade will be by OppeniK'm. and the music for the dances will be by the Elite and Oppenheim orchestras alternately. This will make a continuous programme of dancing throughout the evening. Lunch will be served in the dining morn, in the basement, by Miss Quinn. you to call. Boys' $1.25 shoes, now Boys' $1.75 shoes, now Boys' !»8e shoes, now .. 8!Dc $1.25 «»e Children's Jersey Leggins 45c D., L. & W. STRIKES. Lawyer Pelmas, when seen, was Lackawanna section hands at Cresco. Ktroudsburg and Delaware Water Gap went on strike yesterday, because the company has reduced their hours of labor from ten to nine, with a corresponding reduction in wages. asked "1 never heard of It." said Dr. Wiley Men's Storm Rubbers I Tk' "Mr. Delmas, will you make any comment on the developments of the feebly 1(1 Per Cent. Discount on \V. L. Douglas' Shoes I'or Men- Judge inghruni announced that as he was ii relative of Mr. Rlnehart hCD would not sit at tlio trial of the cases, and would bring a judge from some outside district. As the interminable cross examination continued the lawyers ranged before Thaw at the little counsel table became rigid in their places. TUey looked hard at spots in the ceiling and were profoundly thoughtful. ease?' "It has been snowing heavily said and turned away; Queen Quality Shoes for Women $3, and $3.50 kind reduced to $2.50 Men had to be sent from Scranton to take their places in lighting the blizzard on the Focono, LADIES' SHOES lit » special reduc(' lion of a5 uD 15 per cent on every pair. IBISTIB MESTORE, "AStf Benjamin Bowman, a telegraph operator. who was to tell of a conversation held with Thaw in September, 1004. which the defense relied upon to show Thaw had been subject to hallucinations at Hint time, was not permitted to testify. This also occurred when Are You Suffering Willi fold, catarrh or asthma? Call at Stroll's. 3 South Main, and get a free treatment of Vapor-ol. The demonstration will be there only this week. 6&8 One question .Mr. Jerome nuked was, "Have you studied the nervous system nt all'.'" Deck hands on the Lackawanna ferry boats also went out on strike yesterday, for better wages. llarter's pure home made candy 'Yes." 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