The Story of a Deplorable Judicial Blunder.
Brief on appeal to the high court of public opinion.
The Crime. On the morning of Thursday, the 19th day of January, 1911, Miss Nettie Palma, employee of Theodore B. Dale, a ladies' tailor who conducted his business at 71 West 45th Street, heard the street door bell ring. She opened the door and saw a man who announced himself as "he telephone man." She admitted him and went upstairs to the second floor, where the dress-making work was done. A little while later she was called downstairs by her employer, and there was the man, whom she had admitted, at bay. He was trying to leave the place, but Dale would not permit it. Dale called the colored maid, Anna Hart, and told her to stand at the door and prevent the man from leaving. The man drew a revolver, and pointing it at Dale, threatened to shoot. He turned and threatened Anna Hart also, who then let him open the door and go. As soon as he reached the street he ran, with Dale and Anna Hart pursuing him and calling for help.