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THE TITUSVILLE HERALD. SEMI>WERKLY BPITION—PUBLISHED TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. FOBTY-FIBST YEAR TITUSVILLE, PA.. FEBRl ARY 28. 1902. VOLUME XLL NO. 189. MAKING RAPID PROGRESS IN WOODARD lUtDEtUSE PROSECUTION RESTED YESTERDAY AT 3:40 P. M. THS DEFENSE NOT READY TO PROCEED, And Adjournment Waa Taken TH Today—Prisoner Shows Signs ef 8train He la Under—Thure- day'a Proceeding.. MEADVILLE, Feb. 27.—Special.)— The fourth day of Frank Woodard's trial for the murder of Daniel McGrath, late chief of police of Titusville, closed without sensational incident. At 3:45 o'clock this afternoon the commonwealth announced that It rested. The defense waa not prepared to proceed and court adjourned until 0 o'e'oca: tomorrow to permit time for conference upon the part of the prisoner'? attorneys. Wliot the defense will be ls not known hers tonight All kinds of sensational rumors are afloat, one of which ia that no defense will be made. Should Woodard's attorneys enter a plpa of nolle contendere the case might go to j'. e jury tomorrow. According to a gentle n who has been closely identified v the esse from start to finish, this course is under serious consideration In hopes of getting Woodard off •with a life . sentence. The terrible weight of evidence against Woodard seems to bave left little o.r no doubt as to his guilt in the public mind. The verdict expected is one of murder in the first degree. , Ih co. ai t today the prisoner was nervous and pale and plainly showed the affect of the strain he is under. THE DAY'S PROCEEDINGS. Woodard Looked Well aa He Entered the Court Room. MEADVILLE, Peb. 27.—(Special.)— The usual large crowd of spectators was present when court convened at 9 o'clock thia morning. The prisoner-was brought Into court prorantly by the officers. He Was attired the eame as on Wednesday. Wood- ar-i wns looking well when he entered the conrt room. He chatted with his counsel and did not seem disturbed in the least. Mary Htte was recalled to the-stand for further cross examination. Mr. Ray confpared the testimony of Wednesday with that gi\ en by the witness at the Major trial.' Counsel made an attempt to mix up witness and have her acknowledge, ihat she had made certain statements at tbe Major trial which she does not make at this time, but did not succeed to any visible ex- ' tent. Witness said policemen were dressed in officers' clothes that night. Bet tha Bloom recalled: Think policemen were dressed ln citizens' clothes that night. Officer Sheehy's Story. William 3. Sheehy recalled:- Chief of Police McGrath and I approached the Bloom house; were looking for the men who had cracked the safe; we heard a noise In the house; the cloor was pushed open; a man placed a revolver near Chief McGrath's face; tba men grappled and the stranger fell down; (witness pointed out in drawing where the officers entered the house); I ran to assist the chief and just then a man flred; I was shot in the mouth; (course of ball shown to Jury); I recognised defendant as one of the men In the house; Major flred the flrst shot: Woodard also fired several shots; after I was ahot I fell down on the poroh; next I remember a man was standing over me; wo grappled and fell oft the porch together; Chief McGrath and a man fell off the porch at the same time. I called out "Dan," but got no answer; several Shots were again fired; I tben.left add went up town; met Patrolman Moran; got a doctor and went home; I was dressed in the usual uniform that night; wore a badge; (badge shown). Cross-examined: Was dressed in policeman's uniform that night; (witness again points out the place where he ftood in the Bloom house when shot); was dn the porch when sbot In the mouth; I was not ln houae when shot; I nad a revolver bat did not shoot; had nc time to shoot; was not excited; was looking at the men when I was shot; can't tell just how many shots were flred by Woodard: don't know wbo shot me; saw all three men in the house at onoe; I recognized Major and Woodard aa two of the men. Lawyer Ray asked: "Do you know what became of Major?" Mr. Benedict: "Don't answer that question." Officer Sheehy continued: I have been in Bloom house several times; It was .a dark night j could see the Strug, gie between McGrath and his antagonist, but could aot tell who he wae. Charlea McCarthy Testifies. Charles McCarthy sworn. Lived tn Titusville in 1899; kept United States hotel; knew Chief of Police Daniel McGrath; be came to my houae at 4 a. m., Saturday, Nov. 11, 1899; he rapped on door and said, "Charley, come down quick;" McGrath said, "I'm badly hurt;" got him Into the house; he was verv weak; helped him up stairs to bed: he said to me, "Get a doctor quick, I'm all shot to pieces';" I got I?rs. Jamison, Johnston, Wade and others - the doctors examined the wounded man; McGrath remained at my nouse till he .died; (counsel for defense objected to witness telling what McGrath stated to him prior to death from wounds, but objection overruled). Mc-lrath said to me, "Charles, I'm done for ln this world; am shot all to pieces," asked mc to see secretaries of .ertiin lodges and have his affairs straightened out; I did not see John Olark or Edward Derby on the morning of the shooting. Cross-examined: (R%y again compared testimony of witness at former trial with that given now); McGrath bad a mackintosh coat or ulster. Edward Derby recalled:, Saw McGrath at United States hotel after he was shot; John Clark was with me; hour: was about 4:30 a: m.; he lay on bed; he said, "Boys, I guess It's all up with me, but one of them won't bother jrou any more;" McGrath said he wished to make his will and called for pen and paper; could see wounds In his breast and arms.- John Clark recalled: Saw McGrath at Unitea Statea hotel, he was lying on bed, said to me and Derby, "Well, boys, It's all up with me, but I have shot one of the burglars;" 'Rev. Father Joseph M. Dunn waa there; I was asked to prepare will; after that McGrath asked for last rites of the Roman Catholic church; Father Dunn ia pastor it St. Titus' Roman Catholic church, TitusvUle. Cross-examined: Physicians were there but had not performed any operation at the time I was there. Testimony of C. A. Leo. Charles A. Leo sworn: Live In Titusville; was there ln November, 1899; knew Daniel McGrath; he waa my brother-in-law; saw him • at United states hotel after he was shot; he was in bad condition; asked me to send for a priest, sayiijg, "I fear I am going to die,".. shirt worn by Daniel McGrath when he was shot shown and .Identified by witness; coat worn by McGrath nt same time shown and identified by witness; undershirt shown and identified, pantaloons shown and identified by witness; - mackintosh shown and identified. Cross-examined: Am a brother-in- law of Chief McGrath; saw him at United States hotel at 4 a. m. Saturday, Nov. li. 1899. Required an Interpreter. Francois Crellier sworn (Auhiu Panx. interpreter); Live in Titusville; was there in November, 1.899: Uve uear house of Bertha Bloom; waa at home on the night of Nov. 10, and morning of llth; heard shooting that moruing; got out of bed wben 1 heard shots flred; saw three men near a fence around yard of Bertha Bloom; they stood about six feet from fence: they talked and then moved to oorner of house, where I lost sight of them; this was after the shooting; another man 'came, carrying a lantern; man passed around the house; heard no more-shooting and went to bed; hour was about 1 o'clock. Cross-examined: Distance from You mzh,y Sna^p your Fingers a.t Dyspepsia, There is a quality in Royal Baking Powder, coming from the purity and wholesomeness of its ingredients, which promotes digestion. Food raised by it will not distress. This peculiarity of Royal has been noted by hygienists and physicians, and they accordingly recommend it in the preparation of food, especially for those of delicate digestion. ROYAL BAKING POWDER OO., 100 WILLIAM ST., NEW YORK. fence to house stated by Witness; man with lan torn passed around to front part of house and then was lost to view: 1 was down stairs in my house, do not remember state of weather: witness described location of his house. ' William J. Sheehy recalled: Do not know what became of the lantern the morning of the shooting: it was left on sidewalk. At 10:40 an intermission of ten minutes was taken, when couit resumed. Dr. W. G. Johnston sworn: Live in Titusville; all my Ufe spent there; am a graduate of medical department of University of Pennsylvania; was Called to attend Chief McGrath at United States hotel; he was lying upon a bed, partly disrobed; i asked, "Dan, what is the trouble?" he replied, "Doctor, they've fixed me this time, sure;" showed his wounds fo me; I said. "This may not kill you, bnt you want to submit to an operation;" McGrath said he mint make a will; Rev. Father Dunn was there; he prepared patient tor death; other men were there, including Drs. Waid. Burchfleld, Jamison and Steele; chloroform was administered and the operation performed: found wound in abdomen; (course of bullet minutely described by witness, with technical names of parts of body affected given ln plain terms); stayed with patient that morning; did well the flrst forty-eight hours; night of Nov. 14 unfavorable symptoms appeared; morning of Nov. 16 noticed that death waa near; sent for dying man's children and Rev. Father Dunn; patient died at 6:15 a. m. Chief McGrath's Account. ' Dr. Johnston' continued: All the time McGrath lay there he said frequently, "I am sure that I am going to «lie;" I asked, "Dan, how did it happen .'" he said, "I went into the Bloom house and was flred upon; put up my hands as a shield; men kept firing; I killed one of them; shot him In the breast?" (witness produced bullet taken from body of Chief McGrath; bullet was fired from 82 calibre revolver); partial postmortem examination „madp a few hours after death. 1 Witness here minutely described condition of body and course ofv bullet, using medical and surgical terms). On Nov. 18, 1S99, made another examination: found another bullet; (bullet shown and examined by counsel and' jury, witness describing where bullet was found and where It entered the body of Chief McGrath.) McGrath died from the effects of the wound produced by the bullet, septic peritonitis being the cause of death. Cross-examined: Bullet found near breast bone referred to; bullet fits revolver exactly; fitted barrel or revolver found on person of Fra;ik 'Major: McGrath said he received abdominal wound outside of Bloom house: said. he. shot the man he grappled with; did not speak to me about state of weather that morning. Corroborated by Dr. Jameson. Dr. Hurt Jamison sworn: Live ln TitusvlUe; have lived there twelve years, am a physician and surgeon; knew Daniel McGrath; saw him at United States hotel at 4 a. m., Saturday, Nov. 11, 1899; saw McGrath lying on bed at hotel; he said to me, "They've fixed me this time;" I repUed, "You musn't let a little thing Uke that knock you out;" he shook his bend: I assisted Dr. Johnston ln preparing for the operation; (witness described operation aa performed by Dr. Johnston, assisted by several other physicians); called upon Chief McGrath the same day, late ln afternoon; assisted in partial postmortem examination the day of death, Nov. IS; assisted ln second postmortem in Catholic cemeter/on Nov. 18, 1S99; Dr. W. G. Johnston and myself performed the examination; (witness described result of examination); McGrath died from effects of pistol shot wounds. Cross examination: Wound on breast bone was not a dangerous ,onc; physicians do not drain abdominal wounds; every case of peritonitis is not necessarily septic. Charles McCarthv recalled: McGrath did not have a lantern when he came to my hotel after he was ahot. Edward Derby recalled: Chief McGrath had my lantern. Court adjourned for the noon hour. Afternoon Session. The usual throng was present by 1:30 and ail available space in the court room, was occupied one-half hour before court was called. As the prisoner Is always brought through the door connecting the prothonotary's office with the court room, the crowd near that door was unusually large, all anxious to get a glimpse at the man whose life is at present in the hands of twelve of his countrymen. The jury took their seats at 1:50. The prisoner was brought ln promptly at 2 o'clock. The next few minutes were occupied In arranging tbe crowd and moving them back from the bar rail. After court called the space of fifteen minutes was spent ln hearing motions in various cdaea. The prisoner spent the time tn chewing gum and reading a newspaper. lie was considerably paler today and deep lines were visible ln the forehead, indicating deep thought and a mental strain that had a telling effect upon the nervous system. Edward Derby recafled: Found lantern in front of United Statea hotel near Spring street entrance. Woodard's Escape.' James Purtlll sworn: Live ln Oil Oreek township, three and one-half f miles north of Titusville; saw defendant oif'Nov. 11, 1899, at 7 a. m., sleeping on straw on my barn floor; found the barn door fastened on the Inside; hea"*d a wheezing sound Inside of "the barn; the man lay upon his back'; thought at flrst I knew the man; told my folks there was a man tc the baru; ate breakfast and went back to barn; man was still sleeping; told him to get up; also told him to go to house and ?ct breakfast; he said, "you look like a good man, don't care if I do:" said he had never seen me before; started toward bouse but he didn't seem to care to talk much; when I got to kitchen he did not seem willing to go in; finally stepped into kitchen and asked fcr cider; drank one glass but would not take a second glass, saying, "I had too much strong drink last night:" he started to go, and I told him where to go to avoid mud; he went north, left my house about 8:15; watched him put bis hand in his pants pocket, drew out something, looked at lt and put it back Into bis socket;* I saw his tracks aa he want Into tbe barn: myself and son hitched up and -followed tha tracks half way to Titusville. Cross-examined: Man found ln barn had been drinking; said he had been drinking'heavily the night before: he was well dressed; clothes clean* he had a brown soft hat, brown clothes and striped pants; he was cleanly shaven, I am positive the man was Woodard. tiie prisoner at the har; from that morning I did not see the man until I saw bim in court bere this week. (Here Mr. Ray introduced foreign questions, to which counsel for defense objected; objection sustained). When man left my house he seemed tired and walked alowlv. Lewis Purtlll sworn: Live in 00 Creek township; am a son of James Purtlll; have seen the defendant before; saw him in my father's barn-on Nov. 11, 1899, about la. m.; saw him aa he went from the barn to the house* had never seen defendant before. No cross-examination. Mrs. Mary Thayer sworn; Live near Spring Greek road, seven miles from Titusville, have seen defendant .before: saw hlnuNov. 11. i?99, about "2 p. m.: was at my house; he went north from my house, Cross-examined: He was at my house about half an hour; was dressed in clean clothes; had met him on Spring Creek road in forenoon of same day I was going to neighbor's when I met him; he was between my house and that of Mr. Purtill's when I met bim* he waa going north. Miss l&A Thayer sworn. Live near Spring Creek road, seven miles from Titusville; have seen Woodard before; be waa at our house on the afternoon of Saturday, Nov. 11, 1899: he washed hia f acej combed his hair and ate dinner at oar bouse; was at the house about half an hour. Cross-examined: Am sure the man was Woodard; he wore' a brown soft hat, dark brown coat and no overcoat: didn't notice color of pantaloons; he wore shoes which were covered with mud- walked very slowly when he left the house. The Running Fight on ths Spring Creek Road. W T. McKanzle sworn: Live In Titusville; lived tbere in 1899;. flrst saw Woodard in 1898; saw him on Spring Greek—relti,- north ef Titusville, Nov. 11, 18.T), about 5 p. m.; had a rig drawn by two horses; I was chasing Frank Woodard; whin I called to him he ran; I tried to head him off as he ran towards the woods; he headed' toward TitusvUle and I flred three shots; he flred two times; last saw him as he ran into tbe woods. Cross-examined: Looked through woods for Woodard; was within 200 feet of him when I flred; had not seen Woodard since that day till I saw him in tho eou"t rbom thia week; saw Wjodard in 1892, 18$ and 1899; ln 189a he was with Frank Marron. Fletcher Goodwill sworn: Live at Grand Valley, Warren county, Pa; am a blacksmith; was a constable In November. 1899; arrested a man known as Frank Major, Nov. 11, 1899. tMr. Ray objected to witness relating- details of said arrest; objection overruled and bill of exception sealed for defendant). I arrested Frank Major at Grand Valley at 7-3D a. m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 1899; he had a revolver, two penknives, a watch, money and other small articles; was a small silver watch; took prisoner to Titusville, accompanied by P. S. Haehn; tbe watch was In court at Major's trial. ■ No cross examination. Perry Correll, photographer, called, but did not respond Mr. Benedict said he wished to place ln evidence some phptographs of the premises where the fata] wounding of McGrath took place. The commonwealth rested at 3:40. Judge Thomas said: "Proceed with the defense." Defense Not Ready to Proceed. Mr. Ray arose and said he was not quite ready to proceed, as the Une of defense had not in reality, been nuipped out, besides,' he was very weary. The commonwealth consented to the delay, and court adjourned at 3:15 till !»a. m. Friday. MAY NOT VISIT CHARLESTON. President Pays No Attention to'Lieu- tenant Governor Tillman's Letter. WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.—The action of Lieutenant Governor TUlman, of South CaroUna In withdrawing the Invitation to President Boosevelt to present a sword to a South Carolina officer for volunteer services In the Spanish war has caused considerable doubt as to whether President Roosevelt will visit the Charleston exposition, as he had Intended to do. Today a number of telegrams on the subject were received at the White House from South Carolina and other states. It oan be stated that the telegram of Lieutenant Governor Tillman has been received at the White House and that no attention -whatever has been paid to it. The President has not yet considered what effect it may have on his proposed visit to the exposition at Charleston. Danger Over at Lancaster. LANCASTER,. Pa„ Feb. 27.—After having risen nineteen feet and breaking the high water record established In 1889 during the Johnstown flood, the Susquehanna this morning began .to fall and tonight is flve feet lower at Columbia than it was at this hour last night. The feeling of alarm has passed and it ia believed that the worst is over. PLACED FLORAL WREATHS ON WASHINGTON'S TOMB. PRINCE HENRY JOURNEYS TO MOUNT VERNON. LARGE CROWDS WATCHED HIS MOVEMENT8. An AmtlMng Incident Which Delighted the Prince, But Embarraeeed One of Hia Salts. WASHINGTON, Feb. 27—Prince Henry of Prussia journeyed to Mt. Vernon this afternoon and placed two wreaths ln tbe tomb of Washington. He approached the grave of the flrst president with bared head and that there might bs natktag irrevelant In the ceremony asked the holders of a dozen cameras who stood around, to refrain from photographing him. The royal visitor an3 his party were taken to Mt Vernon by special train, over t&e Waahington, Arlington and Mt. Vercon electric raUway. The prince, at the conclusion of the memorial service at the Capitol drove direct to the special train. Two large observation cars were provided and from them the prince saw the long bridge and the head landa of Northern Virginia, historic to Americans since colonial davs. It wait 2:30 when the special departed and the mn to Mt. Vernoa oocupled fifty-five minutes. Prince Henry walkp"? to the Washington' home and was driven from there down over the alone of tl e hill to the tomb. When the iron pate of the tomb was opened he removed his cap and entered. Two large wreathes, made at Washington by his order, already had been sent to the tomb, and taking them up he formally set them ln place. A group of over ono hundred men that stood ln the approach to the grave uncovered and tbat with their silence added to tbe spirit of solemnity. Fifty feet down the sward that falls away from the tomb Prince Henry planted a linden tree. The tree had been set in place prior to his arrival, and taking a spade: the prince filled tbe earth in around ita roots. The prince was taken to the old Washington house by Superintendent H. H. Dodge and there met a delegation of the Mt Vernon Ladies' association headed by Mrs. Juatthe Van Renessailer Townsend, of New York. He spent a few minutes looking over the Washington relics and then departed for Washington. Large crowds watched his arrival and departure and his course through historic old Alexandria was lined with people who' cheered him cordially. Many of the people of Alexandria mistook Lieutenant Commander Schmidt Von Schwind for the prince and their error led to an amusing Incident. There is °ome general resemblance between the two and' when the crowd singled out the young naval officer and cheered him the prlnoe waa delighted. He called Chief Wilkie, of the secret service, and laughingly gave him this order: "Mr. Wilkie, please tell Mr. Schmidt Von Schwind to be very careful what he does now, for be must remember tbat I bave a reputation tn sustain." The lieutenant-commander waa em- barassed by the enthusiastic attention of tbs crowd and did not thorougbly appreciate the humor of the prince. He tried to be unconcerned over the clamor of the crowd and would not either bow or salute ln answeV to the *jh«ers. It was -1.30 o'clock wben Washing- ten was reached-on the return trip and the prince was driven at once to the Germans embassy. WILL BE CEN8URED ONLY. Senate Will Not Suspend Tillman and McLaurin. WASHINOTON, Feb. 27.—The subcommittee of the senate committee on privileges and elections, was appointed yesterdav to formulate a proper punishment of Senators TUlman and McLaurln, of South CaroUna for their offense to the senate laat Saturday, today practically concluded to recommend that the two senators be severely censured for their conduct, and to limit the punishment to censure. Today's meeting was a very harmonious one, and little difference of opinion developed. BUTLER CO. TOWN 6CORCHED Portertville Narrowly .Escapes Being Wiped Out. "BUTLER, Pa., Feb. 27.—The vUlage of Portersville, sixteen miles from here, got a severe scorching by flre today and narrowly escaped being wiped out. Hay's drug store, McDonald's hardware store, tbe John MeClymonda residence and the postoffice were burned to the ground, while the residence of William Humphrey was badly damaged. The losses cannot be ascertained tonight but the total will hardly exceed $8,000. N USE'S REPAIR DEPARTMENT I Expert Repairer on complicated watches and hall clocks. Artistic Engraving, diamond and pearl setting. Qold Jewelry made to order. Coloring, oxidising, satin finishing. NUSE, Jeweler. 20 W. SPRING ST. Open Monday and Saturday Evening* FAITHLESS HUSBAND I SLAYS HIS MISTRESS. DOUBLE TRAGEDY ENACTED YESTERDAY IN PITTSBURG. PROMINENT BRADDOCK MAN Shoots the Object of His Mad Infatuation and Then Sends a Bullet Through Hia Own Brain. PITTSBURG, Feb. 27.—The mad infatuation ot a married man for a woman other than his wife, which has been on for several months, ended at 11 o'clock this morning in a house at 805 Watson street, Pittsburg, whea Wm. A. Rinard, a steel blower of tha converting mill at the Edgar Thomson works and one of the best known mea in Braddock, ahot and killed Margarsft Lambert, or Wilbert, formerly of London, England. A second or so later Rinard placed the revolver to his own head and breast and killed himself. It all happened in the space of two minutes, although the circumstances which led to it cover a period ot months. The story of the events leading up to the shooting reads almost Uke m play of the most degraded type. Tha Lambert woman's right name was Mrs. Andrew P. WUbert. Her maiden name was' Lambert. Some years ago she was married to A. P. WUbert, a bap- tender at the Hoffman house, in tha Diamond. Tbree years ago they separated and last April the girl took up her residence at the house of Miss- May Weyman, on Watson street. Rinard was tbe son of a prominent real estate and insurance man of Braddock and up to last Christmas ha stood high In fne community. About that time he met the Wilbert woman and his infatuation for her made him neglect his young wife and child. Hia wife is a member of a well known family in Braddock. The combined efforts qf the couple's families were brought to bear on the police department of Pittsburg to break up tne intimacy between Rinard and the Wilbert woman. By thia means the two were kept apart for a short time, but of late have been living together. Last night two traveling men called at the Weyman house and a little while later drove away with the two women. Aa they left Rinard warned Mrs. Wilbert that If she did not return at once he would shoot her. She refused to obey him. At 8 o'clock this morning they returned and the four went up stairs. Rinard, who had absented himself, returned shortly after 9 o'clock. Ha called Mrs. Wilbert to the parlor and almost Immediately afterward flva shots were heard by the inmates of tha house. Miss Weyman, followed by tha two men, hurried to the parlor and found the woman lying In the centra of the room with a bullet wound in her head and one under her heart, Rinard was near tbe fireplace with a largo ragged hole through his head. Botb. were dead. The Susquehanna Receding. HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 27.—Tho waters of the Susquehanna have been receding rapidly since 3 o'clock this morning, - when tbe highest point. 9 feet 7 inches, was reached. This afternoon it had gotten down to five feet and is still faUlng rapidly, all danger apparently being past. There is still a good deal of Ice above the city which has not yet moved out. This is gradually breaking up and passing out in small quantities at a time. That the flood did not becomo more extensive at this point on the riyer is due to the fact that It has been eclder in the northern part of the state. . Will Be Reappointed. WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.—Senator Penrose saw the President today ia regard to the retention of R. R. Brown as collector of the port at Erie, Pa. 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Full Text | THE TITUSVILLE HERALD. SEMI>WERKLY BPITION—PUBLISHED TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. FOBTY-FIBST YEAR TITUSVILLE, PA.. FEBRl ARY 28. 1902. VOLUME XLL NO. 189. MAKING RAPID PROGRESS IN WOODARD lUtDEtUSE PROSECUTION RESTED YESTERDAY AT 3:40 P. M. THS DEFENSE NOT READY TO PROCEED, And Adjournment Waa Taken TH Today—Prisoner Shows Signs ef 8train He la Under—Thure- day'a Proceeding.. MEADVILLE, Feb. 27.—Special.)— The fourth day of Frank Woodard's trial for the murder of Daniel McGrath, late chief of police of Titusville, closed without sensational incident. At 3:45 o'clock this afternoon the commonwealth announced that It rested. The defense waa not prepared to proceed and court adjourned until 0 o'e'oca: tomorrow to permit time for conference upon the part of the prisoner'? attorneys. Wliot the defense will be ls not known hers tonight All kinds of sensational rumors are afloat, one of which ia that no defense will be made. Should Woodard's attorneys enter a plpa of nolle contendere the case might go to j'. e jury tomorrow. According to a gentle n who has been closely identified v the esse from start to finish, this course is under serious consideration In hopes of getting Woodard off •with a life . sentence. The terrible weight of evidence against Woodard seems to bave left little o.r no doubt as to his guilt in the public mind. The verdict expected is one of murder in the first degree. , Ih co. ai t today the prisoner was nervous and pale and plainly showed the affect of the strain he is under. THE DAY'S PROCEEDINGS. Woodard Looked Well aa He Entered the Court Room. MEADVILLE, Peb. 27.—(Special.)— The usual large crowd of spectators was present when court convened at 9 o'clock thia morning. The prisoner-was brought Into court prorantly by the officers. He Was attired the eame as on Wednesday. Wood- ar-i wns looking well when he entered the conrt room. He chatted with his counsel and did not seem disturbed in the least. Mary Htte was recalled to the-stand for further cross examination. Mr. Ray confpared the testimony of Wednesday with that gi\ en by the witness at the Major trial.' Counsel made an attempt to mix up witness and have her acknowledge, ihat she had made certain statements at tbe Major trial which she does not make at this time, but did not succeed to any visible ex- ' tent. Witness said policemen were dressed in officers' clothes that night. Bet tha Bloom recalled: Think policemen were dressed ln citizens' clothes that night. Officer Sheehy's Story. William 3. Sheehy recalled:- Chief of Police McGrath and I approached the Bloom house; were looking for the men who had cracked the safe; we heard a noise In the house; the cloor was pushed open; a man placed a revolver near Chief McGrath's face; tba men grappled and the stranger fell down; (witness pointed out in drawing where the officers entered the house); I ran to assist the chief and just then a man flred; I was shot in the mouth; (course of ball shown to Jury); I recognised defendant as one of the men In the house; Major flred the flrst shot: Woodard also fired several shots; after I was ahot I fell down on the poroh; next I remember a man was standing over me; wo grappled and fell oft the porch together; Chief McGrath and a man fell off the porch at the same time. I called out "Dan," but got no answer; several Shots were again fired; I tben.left add went up town; met Patrolman Moran; got a doctor and went home; I was dressed in the usual uniform that night; wore a badge; (badge shown). Cross-examined: Was dressed in policeman's uniform that night; (witness again points out the place where he ftood in the Bloom house when shot); was dn the porch when sbot In the mouth; I was not ln houae when shot; I nad a revolver bat did not shoot; had nc time to shoot; was not excited; was looking at the men when I was shot; can't tell just how many shots were flred by Woodard: don't know wbo shot me; saw all three men in the house at onoe; I recognized Major and Woodard aa two of the men. Lawyer Ray asked: "Do you know what became of Major?" Mr. Benedict: "Don't answer that question." Officer Sheehy continued: I have been in Bloom house several times; It was .a dark night j could see the Strug, gie between McGrath and his antagonist, but could aot tell who he wae. Charlea McCarthy Testifies. Charles McCarthy sworn. Lived tn Titusville in 1899; kept United States hotel; knew Chief of Police Daniel McGrath; be came to my houae at 4 a. m., Saturday, Nov. 11, 1899; he rapped on door and said, "Charley, come down quick;" McGrath said, "I'm badly hurt;" got him Into the house; he was verv weak; helped him up stairs to bed: he said to me, "Get a doctor quick, I'm all shot to pieces';" I got I?rs. Jamison, Johnston, Wade and others - the doctors examined the wounded man; McGrath remained at my nouse till he .died; (counsel for defense objected to witness telling what McGrath stated to him prior to death from wounds, but objection overruled). Mc-lrath said to me, "Charles, I'm done for ln this world; am shot all to pieces," asked mc to see secretaries of .ertiin lodges and have his affairs straightened out; I did not see John Olark or Edward Derby on the morning of the shooting. Cross-examined: (R%y again compared testimony of witness at former trial with that given now); McGrath bad a mackintosh coat or ulster. Edward Derby recalled:, Saw McGrath at United States hotel after he was shot; John Clark was with me; hour: was about 4:30 a: m.; he lay on bed; he said, "Boys, I guess It's all up with me, but one of them won't bother jrou any more;" McGrath said he wished to make his will and called for pen and paper; could see wounds In his breast and arms.- John Clark recalled: Saw McGrath at Unitea Statea hotel, he was lying on bed, said to me and Derby, "Well, boys, It's all up with me, but I have shot one of the burglars;" 'Rev. Father Joseph M. Dunn waa there; I was asked to prepare will; after that McGrath asked for last rites of the Roman Catholic church; Father Dunn ia pastor it St. Titus' Roman Catholic church, TitusvUle. Cross-examined: Physicians were there but had not performed any operation at the time I was there. Testimony of C. A. Leo. Charles A. Leo sworn: Live In Titusville; was there ln November, 1899; knew Daniel McGrath; he waa my brother-in-law; saw him • at United states hotel after he was shot; he was in bad condition; asked me to send for a priest, sayiijg, "I fear I am going to die,".. shirt worn by Daniel McGrath when he was shot shown and .Identified by witness; coat worn by McGrath nt same time shown and identified by witness; undershirt shown and identified, pantaloons shown and identified by witness; - mackintosh shown and identified. Cross-examined: Am a brother-in- law of Chief McGrath; saw him at United States hotel at 4 a. m. Saturday, Nov. li. 1899. Required an Interpreter. Francois Crellier sworn (Auhiu Panx. interpreter); Live in Titusville; was there in November, 1.899: Uve uear house of Bertha Bloom; waa at home on the night of Nov. 10, and morning of llth; heard shooting that moruing; got out of bed wben 1 heard shots flred; saw three men near a fence around yard of Bertha Bloom; they stood about six feet from fence: they talked and then moved to oorner of house, where I lost sight of them; this was after the shooting; another man 'came, carrying a lantern; man passed around the house; heard no more-shooting and went to bed; hour was about 1 o'clock. Cross-examined: Distance from You mzh,y Sna^p your Fingers a.t Dyspepsia, There is a quality in Royal Baking Powder, coming from the purity and wholesomeness of its ingredients, which promotes digestion. Food raised by it will not distress. This peculiarity of Royal has been noted by hygienists and physicians, and they accordingly recommend it in the preparation of food, especially for those of delicate digestion. ROYAL BAKING POWDER OO., 100 WILLIAM ST., NEW YORK. fence to house stated by Witness; man with lan torn passed around to front part of house and then was lost to view: 1 was down stairs in my house, do not remember state of weather: witness described location of his house. ' William J. Sheehy recalled: Do not know what became of the lantern the morning of the shooting: it was left on sidewalk. At 10:40 an intermission of ten minutes was taken, when couit resumed. Dr. W. G. Johnston sworn: Live in Titusville; all my Ufe spent there; am a graduate of medical department of University of Pennsylvania; was Called to attend Chief McGrath at United States hotel; he was lying upon a bed, partly disrobed; i asked, "Dan, what is the trouble?" he replied, "Doctor, they've fixed me this time, sure;" showed his wounds fo me; I said. "This may not kill you, bnt you want to submit to an operation;" McGrath said he mint make a will; Rev. Father Dunn was there; he prepared patient tor death; other men were there, including Drs. Waid. Burchfleld, Jamison and Steele; chloroform was administered and the operation performed: found wound in abdomen; (course of bullet minutely described by witness, with technical names of parts of body affected given ln plain terms); stayed with patient that morning; did well the flrst forty-eight hours; night of Nov. 14 unfavorable symptoms appeared; morning of Nov. 16 noticed that death waa near; sent for dying man's children and Rev. Father Dunn; patient died at 6:15 a. m. Chief McGrath's Account. ' Dr. Johnston' continued: All the time McGrath lay there he said frequently, "I am sure that I am going to «lie;" I asked, "Dan, how did it happen .'" he said, "I went into the Bloom house and was flred upon; put up my hands as a shield; men kept firing; I killed one of them; shot him In the breast?" (witness produced bullet taken from body of Chief McGrath; bullet was fired from 82 calibre revolver); partial postmortem examination „madp a few hours after death. 1 Witness here minutely described condition of body and course ofv bullet, using medical and surgical terms). On Nov. 18, 1S99, made another examination: found another bullet; (bullet shown and examined by counsel and' jury, witness describing where bullet was found and where It entered the body of Chief McGrath.) McGrath died from the effects of the wound produced by the bullet, septic peritonitis being the cause of death. Cross-examined: Bullet found near breast bone referred to; bullet fits revolver exactly; fitted barrel or revolver found on person of Fra;ik 'Major: McGrath said he received abdominal wound outside of Bloom house: said. he. shot the man he grappled with; did not speak to me about state of weather that morning. Corroborated by Dr. Jameson. Dr. Hurt Jamison sworn: Live ln TitusvlUe; have lived there twelve years, am a physician and surgeon; knew Daniel McGrath; saw him at United States hotel at 4 a. m., Saturday, Nov. 11, 1899; saw McGrath lying on bed at hotel; he said to me, "They've fixed me this time;" I repUed, "You musn't let a little thing Uke that knock you out;" he shook his bend: I assisted Dr. Johnston ln preparing for the operation; (witness described operation aa performed by Dr. Johnston, assisted by several other physicians); called upon Chief McGrath the same day, late ln afternoon; assisted in partial postmortem examination the day of death, Nov. IS; assisted ln second postmortem in Catholic cemeter/on Nov. 18, 1S99; Dr. W. G. Johnston and myself performed the examination; (witness described result of examination); McGrath died from effects of pistol shot wounds. Cross examination: Wound on breast bone was not a dangerous ,onc; physicians do not drain abdominal wounds; every case of peritonitis is not necessarily septic. Charles McCarthv recalled: McGrath did not have a lantern when he came to my hotel after he was ahot. Edward Derby recalled: Chief McGrath had my lantern. Court adjourned for the noon hour. Afternoon Session. The usual throng was present by 1:30 and ail available space in the court room, was occupied one-half hour before court was called. As the prisoner Is always brought through the door connecting the prothonotary's office with the court room, the crowd near that door was unusually large, all anxious to get a glimpse at the man whose life is at present in the hands of twelve of his countrymen. The jury took their seats at 1:50. The prisoner was brought ln promptly at 2 o'clock. The next few minutes were occupied In arranging tbe crowd and moving them back from the bar rail. After court called the space of fifteen minutes was spent ln hearing motions in various cdaea. The prisoner spent the time tn chewing gum and reading a newspaper. lie was considerably paler today and deep lines were visible ln the forehead, indicating deep thought and a mental strain that had a telling effect upon the nervous system. Edward Derby recafled: Found lantern in front of United Statea hotel near Spring street entrance. Woodard's Escape.' James Purtlll sworn: Live ln Oil Oreek township, three and one-half f miles north of Titusville; saw defendant oif'Nov. 11, 1899, at 7 a. m., sleeping on straw on my barn floor; found the barn door fastened on the Inside; hea"*d a wheezing sound Inside of "the barn; the man lay upon his back'; thought at flrst I knew the man; told my folks there was a man tc the baru; ate breakfast and went back to barn; man was still sleeping; told him to get up; also told him to go to house and ?ct breakfast; he said, "you look like a good man, don't care if I do:" said he had never seen me before; started toward bouse but he didn't seem to care to talk much; when I got to kitchen he did not seem willing to go in; finally stepped into kitchen and asked fcr cider; drank one glass but would not take a second glass, saying, "I had too much strong drink last night:" he started to go, and I told him where to go to avoid mud; he went north, left my house about 8:15; watched him put bis hand in his pants pocket, drew out something, looked at lt and put it back Into bis socket;* I saw his tracks aa he want Into tbe barn: myself and son hitched up and -followed tha tracks half way to Titusville. Cross-examined: Man found ln barn had been drinking; said he had been drinking'heavily the night before: he was well dressed; clothes clean* he had a brown soft hat, brown clothes and striped pants; he was cleanly shaven, I am positive the man was Woodard. tiie prisoner at the har; from that morning I did not see the man until I saw bim in court bere this week. (Here Mr. Ray introduced foreign questions, to which counsel for defense objected; objection sustained). When man left my house he seemed tired and walked alowlv. Lewis Purtlll sworn: Live in 00 Creek township; am a son of James Purtlll; have seen the defendant before; saw him in my father's barn-on Nov. 11, 1899, about la. m.; saw him aa he went from the barn to the house* had never seen defendant before. No cross-examination. Mrs. Mary Thayer sworn; Live near Spring Greek road, seven miles from Titusville, have seen defendant .before: saw hlnuNov. 11. i?99, about "2 p. m.: was at my house; he went north from my house, Cross-examined: He was at my house about half an hour; was dressed in clean clothes; had met him on Spring Creek road in forenoon of same day I was going to neighbor's when I met him; he was between my house and that of Mr. Purtill's when I met bim* he waa going north. Miss l&A Thayer sworn. Live near Spring Creek road, seven miles from Titusville; have seen Woodard before; be waa at our house on the afternoon of Saturday, Nov. 11, 1899: he washed hia f acej combed his hair and ate dinner at oar bouse; was at the house about half an hour. Cross-examined: Am sure the man was Woodard; he wore' a brown soft hat, dark brown coat and no overcoat: didn't notice color of pantaloons; he wore shoes which were covered with mud- walked very slowly when he left the house. The Running Fight on ths Spring Creek Road. W T. McKanzle sworn: Live In Titusville; lived tbere in 1899;. flrst saw Woodard in 1898; saw him on Spring Greek—relti,- north ef Titusville, Nov. 11, 18.T), about 5 p. m.; had a rig drawn by two horses; I was chasing Frank Woodard; whin I called to him he ran; I tried to head him off as he ran towards the woods; he headed' toward TitusvUle and I flred three shots; he flred two times; last saw him as he ran into tbe woods. Cross-examined: Looked through woods for Woodard; was within 200 feet of him when I flred; had not seen Woodard since that day till I saw him in tho eou"t rbom thia week; saw Wjodard in 1892, 18$ and 1899; ln 189a he was with Frank Marron. Fletcher Goodwill sworn: Live at Grand Valley, Warren county, Pa; am a blacksmith; was a constable In November. 1899; arrested a man known as Frank Major, Nov. 11, 1899. tMr. Ray objected to witness relating- details of said arrest; objection overruled and bill of exception sealed for defendant). I arrested Frank Major at Grand Valley at 7-3D a. m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 1899; he had a revolver, two penknives, a watch, money and other small articles; was a small silver watch; took prisoner to Titusville, accompanied by P. S. Haehn; tbe watch was In court at Major's trial. ■ No cross examination. Perry Correll, photographer, called, but did not respond Mr. Benedict said he wished to place ln evidence some phptographs of the premises where the fata] wounding of McGrath took place. The commonwealth rested at 3:40. Judge Thomas said: "Proceed with the defense." Defense Not Ready to Proceed. Mr. Ray arose and said he was not quite ready to proceed, as the Une of defense had not in reality, been nuipped out, besides,' he was very weary. The commonwealth consented to the delay, and court adjourned at 3:15 till !»a. m. Friday. MAY NOT VISIT CHARLESTON. President Pays No Attention to'Lieu- tenant Governor Tillman's Letter. WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.—The action of Lieutenant Governor TUlman, of South CaroUna In withdrawing the Invitation to President Boosevelt to present a sword to a South Carolina officer for volunteer services In the Spanish war has caused considerable doubt as to whether President Roosevelt will visit the Charleston exposition, as he had Intended to do. Today a number of telegrams on the subject were received at the White House from South Carolina and other states. It oan be stated that the telegram of Lieutenant Governor Tillman has been received at the White House and that no attention -whatever has been paid to it. The President has not yet considered what effect it may have on his proposed visit to the exposition at Charleston. Danger Over at Lancaster. LANCASTER,. Pa„ Feb. 27.—After having risen nineteen feet and breaking the high water record established In 1889 during the Johnstown flood, the Susquehanna this morning began .to fall and tonight is flve feet lower at Columbia than it was at this hour last night. The feeling of alarm has passed and it ia believed that the worst is over. PLACED FLORAL WREATHS ON WASHINGTON'S TOMB. PRINCE HENRY JOURNEYS TO MOUNT VERNON. LARGE CROWDS WATCHED HIS MOVEMENT8. An AmtlMng Incident Which Delighted the Prince, But Embarraeeed One of Hia Salts. WASHINGTON, Feb. 27—Prince Henry of Prussia journeyed to Mt. Vernon this afternoon and placed two wreaths ln tbe tomb of Washington. He approached the grave of the flrst president with bared head and that there might bs natktag irrevelant In the ceremony asked the holders of a dozen cameras who stood around, to refrain from photographing him. The royal visitor an3 his party were taken to Mt Vernon by special train, over t&e Waahington, Arlington and Mt. Vercon electric raUway. The prince, at the conclusion of the memorial service at the Capitol drove direct to the special train. Two large observation cars were provided and from them the prince saw the long bridge and the head landa of Northern Virginia, historic to Americans since colonial davs. It wait 2:30 when the special departed and the mn to Mt. Vernoa oocupled fifty-five minutes. Prince Henry walkp"? to the Washington' home and was driven from there down over the alone of tl e hill to the tomb. When the iron pate of the tomb was opened he removed his cap and entered. Two large wreathes, made at Washington by his order, already had been sent to the tomb, and taking them up he formally set them ln place. A group of over ono hundred men that stood ln the approach to the grave uncovered and tbat with their silence added to tbe spirit of solemnity. Fifty feet down the sward that falls away from the tomb Prince Henry planted a linden tree. The tree had been set in place prior to his arrival, and taking a spade: the prince filled tbe earth in around ita roots. The prince was taken to the old Washington house by Superintendent H. H. Dodge and there met a delegation of the Mt Vernon Ladies' association headed by Mrs. Juatthe Van Renessailer Townsend, of New York. He spent a few minutes looking over the Washington relics and then departed for Washington. Large crowds watched his arrival and departure and his course through historic old Alexandria was lined with people who' cheered him cordially. Many of the people of Alexandria mistook Lieutenant Commander Schmidt Von Schwind for the prince and their error led to an amusing Incident. There is °ome general resemblance between the two and' when the crowd singled out the young naval officer and cheered him the prlnoe waa delighted. He called Chief Wilkie, of the secret service, and laughingly gave him this order: "Mr. Wilkie, please tell Mr. Schmidt Von Schwind to be very careful what he does now, for be must remember tbat I bave a reputation tn sustain." The lieutenant-commander waa em- barassed by the enthusiastic attention of tbs crowd and did not thorougbly appreciate the humor of the prince. He tried to be unconcerned over the clamor of the crowd and would not either bow or salute ln answeV to the *jh«ers. It was -1.30 o'clock wben Washing- ten was reached-on the return trip and the prince was driven at once to the Germans embassy. WILL BE CEN8URED ONLY. Senate Will Not Suspend Tillman and McLaurin. WASHINOTON, Feb. 27.—The subcommittee of the senate committee on privileges and elections, was appointed yesterdav to formulate a proper punishment of Senators TUlman and McLaurln, of South CaroUna for their offense to the senate laat Saturday, today practically concluded to recommend that the two senators be severely censured for their conduct, and to limit the punishment to censure. Today's meeting was a very harmonious one, and little difference of opinion developed. BUTLER CO. TOWN 6CORCHED Portertville Narrowly .Escapes Being Wiped Out. "BUTLER, Pa., Feb. 27.—The vUlage of Portersville, sixteen miles from here, got a severe scorching by flre today and narrowly escaped being wiped out. Hay's drug store, McDonald's hardware store, tbe John MeClymonda residence and the postoffice were burned to the ground, while the residence of William Humphrey was badly damaged. The losses cannot be ascertained tonight but the total will hardly exceed $8,000. 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It all happened in the space of two minutes, although the circumstances which led to it cover a period ot months. The story of the events leading up to the shooting reads almost Uke m play of the most degraded type. Tha Lambert woman's right name was Mrs. Andrew P. WUbert. Her maiden name was' Lambert. Some years ago she was married to A. P. WUbert, a bap- tender at the Hoffman house, in tha Diamond. Tbree years ago they separated and last April the girl took up her residence at the house of Miss- May Weyman, on Watson street. Rinard was tbe son of a prominent real estate and insurance man of Braddock and up to last Christmas ha stood high In fne community. About that time he met the Wilbert woman and his infatuation for her made him neglect his young wife and child. Hia wife is a member of a well known family in Braddock. The combined efforts qf the couple's families were brought to bear on the police department of Pittsburg to break up tne intimacy between Rinard and the Wilbert woman. By thia means the two were kept apart for a short time, but of late have been living together. Last night two traveling men called at the Weyman house and a little while later drove away with the two women. Aa they left Rinard warned Mrs. Wilbert that If she did not return at once he would shoot her. She refused to obey him. At 8 o'clock this morning they returned and the four went up stairs. Rinard, who had absented himself, returned shortly after 9 o'clock. Ha called Mrs. Wilbert to the parlor and almost Immediately afterward flva shots were heard by the inmates of tha house. Miss Weyman, followed by tha two men, hurried to the parlor and found the woman lying In the centra of the room with a bullet wound in her head and one under her heart, Rinard was near tbe fireplace with a largo ragged hole through his head. Botb. were dead. The Susquehanna Receding. HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 27.—Tho waters of the Susquehanna have been receding rapidly since 3 o'clock this morning, - when tbe highest point. 9 feet 7 inches, was reached. This afternoon it had gotten down to five feet and is still faUlng rapidly, all danger apparently being past. There is still a good deal of Ice above the city which has not yet moved out. This is gradually breaking up and passing out in small quantities at a time. That the flood did not becomo more extensive at this point on the riyer is due to the fact that It has been eclder in the northern part of the state. . Will Be Reappointed. WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.—Senator Penrose saw the President today ia regard to the retention of R. R. Brown as collector of the port at Erie, Pa. 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