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Show NEW COUNSEL FOR THAW 1 Martin W. Littleton, who has been selected to t succeed Dolphin Delmns us chief counsel for .aJSSs Hurry K. Thaw, slayer of Stanford White, at his KSa. next trial, which Is scheduled to begin In tho Sep- ffiTO, tcinber term of court, Is a former president of SpT tho borough of llrooklyn und has the reputation fk V&JvSk of being ono of tho keenest criminal lawyers In gSijttt ''K? Now York. In fact, it was his remarkable serleB JS? of successes In winning caaea considered almost '"Tjuv I hopeless by older und more experienced nttorneys Lbjii K Hint IliBt brought him Into prominence In tho K Kaffir $ metropolis. "S ' W Knrly In life Mr. Littleton entered tho political .M'f JV arena and with 1Ib eloquence und ability as a f yVw' I voto-getter was soon recognized us a power in ' N . tho Now York Democratic runks. Ilo aocured a L 1 I J ' strong following and gradually worked his way up until In 19011 ho easily won tho presidency of his borough, Mr. Llttloton mado tho address In St. Louis nominating Judgo Altou N Packer. for president of tho United States. Harry K. Thaw has taken his tlmo In selecting a man to usaumo chnrge of Ills case and hus decided upon Mr. Llttloton after receiving udvlco from uttonuitt of tho legal profession. Littleton will have an udvuntngo ovoi Dolmas In that ho la thoroughly posted on New Yoik law. Thu attorney from tho west wna continually compelled to consult his associates, whllu Thuwr'tt now counsel Is as strong In this regard us District Attorney Jeronn' Jt Is said that Littleton's feu Is T2D.0 I0. |