May 5. . . . Eisfeld’s last concert tonight with Ellie. . . .
Mrs. Cunningham’s trial has commenced before Judge Davies. City Hall is crowded, of course, but the proceedings interest people comparatively little. Nobody supposes that Mrs. Cunningham can possibly be convicted. Very many hold her entirely innocent. . . .
The Diary of George Templeton Strong, Edited by Allan Nevins and Milton Halsey Thomas
May 6. Mr. Ruggles spent the evening in the library, talking over Trinity Church and Columbia College and sundry other matters. Present indications point to Schaeffer as professor of chemistry and Davies for mathematics; the latter probably not a very bad appointment, thought there is certainly somewhat of sliminess and clamminess about the man.
The Burdell trial seems to bring out no stronger evidence than was disclosed on the inquest. If the prosecution can prove nothing further, its case is one of strong suspicion and nothing more, and should never have been brought to trial.
The Diary of George Templeton Strong, Edited by Allan Nevins and Milton Halsey Thomas