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Evening star., 1912-11-20

man connected with this horrible plot II
not to be punished In q degree proper
tionate to his share Of the crime, but II
must be remembered that only through
their acknowledgements and statements
was 1t possible to reach first tho man
who inspired and finally the men VINO
did the killing. One more man remains
to be tried, Sullivan. who was an ac-
cessory in the making OF arrangements
for the assassination.
District Attorney Whitman has declared
that the conviction Of the four gunmen
yesterday marks the end Of gang rule
in New York. This Is sincerely to be
hoped. The city has for long time
been in a state Of terror from the thugs
and thieves who. Quartering In the lower
East Side, have had an almost free range
of action virtually throughout Manhat-
tan. AS long as these men preyed only
upon each other they were not public
menace. but they drew no distinctions as
to victims. and sought plunder from all
classes. They could be hired for any
crooked work by "men higher up" They
were footpads and sneakthieves, and they
practiced series of blackmail enter
prises upon small tradesmen and business
were more dreaded than the nebulous
Black Hand organization of the Sicilians.
They were gamblers and touts for
gambling houses, stool pigeons for the
police, all-around crooks without con-
science, and, as result Of their use by
and dealings with the police, without
fear
The work is not finished in New York
with the conviction Of Becker and the
four gunner. Much remains to be done
in clearing up the premises. Public con-
fidence in the police organization has
been shaken, and no definite remedy has
yet been proposed to correct the faults
in 1t, which, it is to be feared are funda-
mental, and not merely personal. Mayor
Gaynor. has missed his opportunity to
lead in this work of reform, and the al
dermen are dallying with an investiga-
tlon inspired apparently by a political
rather than a sincerely corrective mo-
tive. Public attention has been concen-
trated upon the court proceedings, but
now 1T will be turned to the matter Of the
real evil, the police organization. No
election is Immediately in prospect, and
the field is clear for action. Will New
York now rise to the full measure Of it's
duty?
Evening star., 1912-11-20
A Maniac and Dynamite.

A thrilling story comes from Los An
geles, where yesterday a masked maniac
marched into the central police station
with an internal machine of high destruc-
tive power. bottle of nitroglycerin and a
loaded pistol and demanded that the high
est official of the Southern Pacific rail-
road be summoned. For more than an
hour this singular man, adopting such un-
heard-of methods, sat in the headquarters
and conversed with policemen while pre-
cautions were taken to lessen the effects
of an explosion in case he carried his
threat into execution. The street was
roped off to prevent traffic, prisoners in
the city Jail were removed. court was ad-
journed and the city emergency hospital
was emptied of patients. Then. when the
stage had been cleared. the police went
to their work with bravery that must re-
ceive the praise of the entire country.
While one Of the officials of the police or
ganization engaged the crank In CONVEX
sation regarding the quality OF the dyna-
mite Of which his Internal machine was
composed. a detective slipped into the
room behind the strangers back and
struck him over the head with black
lack, telling him unconscious. AS he went
down his hand, which had been attached
to the mechanism of the bomb within its
casing, was pulled out sufficiently to start
the spark and the fuse was ignited. An
other detective grabbed the box with its
fizzing fuse and threw it into the street.
scattering sixty half sticks of dynamite
which luckily failed to explode. The
mans motive was to assassinate one OF
the officials Of the Southern Pacific rail-
road, against which organization he had
a grievance growing out Of the strike Of
Evening star., 1912-11-20
The Gunmen's Conviction.

1t is to the credit OF New York, in the
face of conditions that have impressed
the country as unspeakably shameful and
dangerous TO public safety, that within a
short time after the crime the men direct
ly responsible for the killing Of Herman
Rosenthal on the eve Of his statement
10 the grand jury regarding his corrupt
relationship with the police force. have
been convicted of murder in the first de-
gree. Yesterdays verdict, rendered in
less than half an hour. completed a series
of convictions without parallel in the
records of crime in this country. Be-
tween Lieut.. Becker, already convicted
and sentenced to death, and the four
"gunmen" who yesterday were adjudged
guilty Of firing the actual shots, stand
five men who in some degree participated
In the arrangements for the assassina-
tion: Rose. who was the messenger of
Becker in planning the assassination;
Vallon and Webber, who were consulted
by him in perfecting the plan: Schepps,
whose actual part has never been clearly
explained. but who was later aware of
the circumstances. and Shapiro in whose
motor car the murderers were driven to
and from the scene of the killing. These
five, through whose testimony alone the
convictions were possible, are now to be
freed from custody, in accordance with
the terms upon which their confessions
were made. It is unfortunate that every
Evening star., 1912-11-20
Complicating the Problem.

There's a strain rather sad which per-
sistently sounds
Through songs Of rejoicing so clear.
When generous melody sweetly abounds
A discord rings harsh on the ear.
Some voice will intrude as the patriot s
song
Is rising so buoyantly and free,
With the question, in tones elementally
strong.
ooh, what is there in it for me?''
The theories fair that seek gold in the
sky
Instead Of in caverns below,
Or value the treasures Of wisdom which
lie
In volumes stood up in a row,
Are shattered too often by that single
call
That echoes away off the key
And makes one crude question the fore
most Of all,
''Now. what is there in it for me?
Evening star., 1912-11-20
Mr.. Bryan-London, Washington.

If the London cable referring to the
rumor connecting Mr.. Bryan's name with
the ambassadorship to Great Britain had
been prepared with the express purpose
of discouraging the suggestion it could
not have hit the mark more accurately.
Doubtless Mr. Bryan would find the
leaders of the liberal party good COM
pany. He and Mr.. Lloyd George would
hit il off well together. He and Mr..
Churchill in a confab would agree about
MANY things Even he ana Mr.. ASquith
the one warm and rhetorical the other
cool and precise-could use the same spec
tacles.
But as the American ambassador Mr..
Bryan would not be Accredited TO
political party. AS much as he might
admire the liberal leaders and sympathlze
with their program, it would be most
improper for him to make his feelings
known in any way. And he would nave
TO be on his guard against temptations
to put in his oar. He would nave con-
stantly to remember Sackville-West, who
in 1883 was baited by campaign
tricksters and sent packing out of this
country for expressing in letter in
tended to be private a preference for the
democratic as against the republican
party.
No if Mr. Bryan is to be associated
officially with the Wilson administration
if should be here at home. If he is to
advise Mr.. Wilson it should be at close
range A seat at the cabinet table would
suit best. The Star had the honor OF
first suggesting him for the State De-
partment, and it sees no reason to with
draw the nomination. The man who made
McGregor should sit next to McGregor,
whose place is at the head of the table.
Clay made John Quincy Adams Presi-
dent. and served him as Secretary OF
state. 1t was the Blaine influence that
gave Garfield the nomination over Grant
in 1850. and Blaine became Secretary OF
state Eight years later 1T was the
Blaine influence that nominated Har-
rison, and again Blaine entered the State
Department.
Clay and Adams got along exceliently
together. Blaine and Garfield started OF
we'll. and might have continued on good
terms. as Blaine's was the stronger of
the two personalities. Blaine and Har-
rison, as was inevitable, quarreled. Har-
rison was not bossable by any human
being.
There would, OF course, De riSh ~
an intimate official association between
Mr. Bryan and Mr.. Wilson. and particulr-
" as il is Bryanism that Mr.. wilson
will be expected by Mr.. Bryan to put
into operation. Mr.. Bryan might want to
boss the job and Mr.. Wilson might object.
Each has boss nature. But IN big
politics risks have to be taken. Nothing
risked, nothing gained" The theories
and phrases of the race track and the
card table often apply in politics. In the
cabinet Mr.. Bryan might be less trouble
some to Mr. Wilson than out Of 1t.
Evening star., 1912-11-20
New York's Great Lesson.
,om the New York World.

From the New York World.
Four months and four days ago Herman
Rosenthal was shot down in cold blood
in a brilliantly lighted street a few feet
from Broadway. The events of those
four months and four days have done
more to clear the political atmosphere of
New York than anything else that has
happened In years. The murder of Rosen-
thai brought the hideous meaning of the
system home to every man and woman
in New York. but the sequel has demon
strated the capacity of the crime-ridden
community to re-establish government
of law. New York is no longer at the
mercy of its criminals, whether in or out
of the police department. This city found
In Charles S. Whitman district attor-
ney who measured up to every RESPONSE
bility of his Office. 1t found in John W.
Goff just and upright judge who never
hesitated to do his duty as he saw it. 1t
found in the jury that convicted Becker
and in the jury that convicted the four
young crooks who did the actual killing
twenty-four citizens who have helped re-
store public respect for the administra-
ton Of justice.
Evening star., 1912-11-20

the shopmen over q year ago. He was
not himself an employe. Cranks Of this
sort are seldom so dangerous in their
equipment or as indirect In approaching
their intended victims. The Los An
geles man had showed great ingenuity
IN arranging his instruments of destruc-
ton, and had It not been for the coolness
and courage Of the policemen Los An
geles would have been visited by an ex-
plosion Of appalling consequences. The
incident suggests that It Is entirely too
easy, for the public safety, for irresponsi-
BILE persons to gain possession Of high ex-
plosives.
Evening star., 1912-11-20
A Turkish Appomattox.
From the New York Sun.


The surrender of the Turkish forces
about MOnastir inevitably suggests that
the Ottoman cause has reached it's APP
pomattox. The army surrendered by
Djavid Pasha was not only twice as
numerous as that Of Lee, but it was also
the last field force of the Ottoman in
Europe. Monastir was to be another
Plevna, but lacking an Osman it has
surrendered after struggle wholly un-
worthy Of Turkish traditions. For the
Serb the Monastir victory comes as a
well earned climax to a campaign gal
lantly begun at kumanova, pressed
vigorously at Prilip and Krushevo, and
now completed on the hills before Mon
astir. II Bulgarian victories at Kirk
Kilisseh and Lule Burga and the
Greek capture Of Saloniki have obscurred
the Servian soldiers record, the surrender
at Monastir. the greatest in the var and
In Europe since Metz in 1871, coming at
the first moment when the campaign of
the allies Jagged, is glory enough even
for Serb.
Evening star., 1912-11-20
Extra Session.
From the Springfield Republican.

An extra session of Congress in the
spring being authoritatively announced
by the PreSident-elect, nearly all the
prominent commentators, irrespective of
party say Mr.. Wilson has wisely chosen
his course It was difficult to see how he
could have come to any other conclusion.
in view Of his own pledges and his
party's, but he could have done the right
thing in the wrong way by delaying his
announcement too long, and thus Impress
ing the country with his yacillation or
hesitation instead of his promptness and
decision AS the case stands, Mr.. Wilson
seems to have made his announcement
neither too soon nor too late. He spoKe de-
cisively at the right moment.
Evening star., 1912-11-20
Militia Mobilization.
ON the Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph.

From the Pittsburgh ChronicleTelegraph.
The advantage Of this design can be
seen at a glance and it may. therefore.
be taken for granted that the state gov
ernments will be found ready and will
ing to do their part. Even those who
look askance on any move that suggests
the fostering Of a spirit of miitarism
must recognize the fact that, as long as a
defensive force is maintained at all, ii
Is important that 1t should be brought up
to the highest degree of efficiency. 1t is
substantially the achievement of this that
is contemplated in the plans of the war
college.
Evening star., 1912-11-20
Unappreciated Establishment.

"What we need,'' said the idealist, 'is to
introduce more Of the artistic spirit into
our daily lives
"I can't see it that way" replied Farmer
Corntossel. There's too much art now.
I never could see the sense of usin' up SO
much red ink tryin' to make a mortgage
look attractive"
Evening star., 1912-11-20
Ascertaining the Moral.

"Of course, you know the story of the
hare and the tortoise?'-
"Yes," replied Uncle Rasberry: Il
knows de story. But never could ex-
ackly see de moral De turtle couldn' O.
beat dat rabbit no way 'ceppen' by acci-
dent. I specks mebbe de moral is dat it
aim never safe to bet on no kind of a
hoss race"
Evening star., 1912-11-20

Suggestions affecting the diplomatic
service imply that it would give the
nerves of various distinguished demo-
Gratis much needed rest If w. j. Bryan
could be persuaded to go abroad for
awhile.
Evening star., 1912-11-20

Mr. Carnegie admires peace, but feels
compelled to admit that less civilized ma
tions cannot expect to enjoy its benefits
without interruption. 1t is unfortunately
a fact that war is often accepted as the
only means of deciding which of several
nations is to be accounted the most
civilized
Evening star., 1912-11-20
Difference Of Qpinion.

This worlds f1eeting show, tits true,
And no one cares to miss it.,
The optimist applauds all through,
The cynic wants to hiss it
Evening star., 1912-11-20

sending an ambassador to England who
might shock the present reign of social
conservatism by trying to introduce the
turkey trot.
Evening star., 1912-11-20

Some disappointment is sure to be felt
at Col. Roosevelt's failure to rush vio-
lently forward in an effort to compel the
electoral college to change its mind.
Evening star., 1912-11-20

The discouraging feature Of homicidal
insanity is that it is seldom recognized
officially until the damage has been done.
Evening star., 1912-11-20

The Turks have always had credit for
being desperate fighters. But modern
warfare needs headwork as we'll as
courage.
Evening star., 1912-11-20

There are times when it is hard to un-
1erstand why theatrical star consents
to pay a press agent a salary instead of
suing him for libel.
Evening star., 1912-11-20

Experts in valuable old manuscripts en-
tirely overlook the possibilities of ancient
party platforms.
Evening star., 1912-11-20

So far as can be ascertained. Thomas F.
Ryan has not yet sent an order to the
Tammany armery for the mahawk that
knows no brother.
Evening star., 1912-11-20

No expressions Of serious resentment
are to be expected until the list Of those
mentioned but not appointed is officially
announced.
Evening star., 1912-11-20

The gunman is picturesque figure in
modern society that is evidently doomed
to become extinct.
Evening star., 1912-11-20
Suspense.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
II we We're relying on California to
cast the deciding vote in the late elec-
ton, the suspense would be simply dew
astating.
Evening star., 1912-11-20

Los Angeles is perfectly willing to dis
pense with the fame it has acquired as
headquarters for high explosives.
Evening star., 1912-11-20

Bermuda is now trying to imagine that
it is as famous as Oyster Bay or Beverly.
Evening star., 1912-11-20
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Claiming Too Much.

81 met a man who insists that he never
made q mistake"
'"The assertion proves that he is not
one Of those men who never told a lie."
Evening star., 1912-11-20

The instinct Of self-preservation will
help a man to be philosophical in disap-
pointment 1t is success that makes him
feel safe and tempts him to act foolish.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-04-26
WALLACEBURG

The hickory aX handle factory continues to run on full time. There is from 6 to s loads of he kory cuts passes here every day rain or shine.
 Farmers are taking every op' portunity between rains to plant a crop and some are planting anyway.
 The Hampstead County Union will meet with Caney Hill local No 64, April 25.26.
 Acco rding to present prospects there will be a bumper crop ot cantaloupes in this section this year.
 Tom Smith of Blevins fell off his wagon one day last week and broke his arm.
 The roads are still in a horrl- ble condition. It is almost lm- possible for a loaded wagon to pull through in some places.
 The democrat primaries are over and as usual there IS some sore heads around but they Will have to stand the racket.
 The new telephone line be- tween our central office and Pres colt is completed.
 There is a good many hogs dy- in our community from a pecuIl- ar disease.
 Col. Mullen lost fine jersey heifer last week.
 We'll Jim Snodgrass Is not dead yet. I believe under pfe- sent conditions being so much wet weather that Jim s sons ot rest could be recruited to a 9eAy laroe extent from our community because the farmers at present 5aving nothing else 10 do but rest Come again Jim your con tr;hetions are always appreciated,
 T. M.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-04-26

Sua 8be5ries. while a httle more tedious. 5- H ! more prof. itable. \ ct.3 ,a the women and children can taHr part in. It Is light york and ".se wors pays q handsome profit making from $300 to S4a0 per acre. Who said nay While the cost of pr,- ducion is some greater i' k q family job and pays q larger per cent than anF of the foregoing This is long enough for thIs anti cle will close this next week With what was said about fertilizer.
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The Nevada County picayune., 1912-04-26
IA Remedy No Family
 Should Do Withou+

No matter how healthy a human being may be Il is safe to say that not many months are passed without some obstruction of the bowels. in other words. constipation even if only tenn porary. The hloating, the dull feeling may start after the evening meal If a laxative IS not taken that night II IS certain chat sleep will not be sound, and you will awaken Unsefreshed.
 Hence. II is important for you and for all the members of 4gUt family that 4 good reliable laxative he always kept in the house for just sach e#ersencf; IL is sure to be needed and when needed you want it at hand No family that is careful of It's health caa do without such a remedy But the question of which importance.
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The Nevada County picayune., 1912-04-26
OBITUARY

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 Parker They all called him their parterre. The name gVen him was Llnous L.. They all loved him 9 we'll For he Was such good child And grew up to be so mlid. In Aug 1905 he believed in G7A's son And the saving work was done He joined the a.my of tha lora And used the }he ier=a see.z Thouah his comraie- "aa Fa 05aa ttsielips s7e#rs. f.s words 4 aH9Ja#a ffz VaaIf u5Etaza z.5i. aaeH Haa 8#H.#=.
 
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The Nevada County picayune., 1912-04-26

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 IL is the best aA-around remedy Von can have in the house for any disordon or of the stomach, ,2I, liver and bowels and and many people like MT. Gill Porter, ReVno1 Ark. and Mary R Freeman 21S F eo eso' Srd St, Tulsa, Okla. say thsy w99Id ~, soon be without the necessities as wttb' ont Dr. CadweH's Syrup Pepsin.
 Anyone wishing to make a trial or trt. remedy before buying it in the regniar way of druggist at fifty cents or oTl. dollar large bottle family size) can free of charge by simply addressing D[F ". Caldwell. .4Qh Warh,z.-s {tyr, s,r tfTfticeIf6 Ill. Your name and addr..#5 on a postal card will do
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-04-26
HAVE THE GARDEN HANDY TO
 TIE HOUSE

All my housekeeping life, l have been worried by having my garden good distance from the house, because around the house the ground was so hard, and would bake so after q rain. Three years ago persuaded my John to fence me in 8 lot, with poultry wire, right near the back door When it was broken some of the clods were big as a half bushel. and 1t did look discouraging. l first had lot of coarse manure hauled a n q spread broadcast scraped up ever bit of woodpile dirt I could get and put over it. l emptied all my ashes, all the cIeanings from the chicken yard, and whenever l swept around the doors the children would take 1t in their little wagon to that gar den in fact, every bit of waste went into 1t. Of course, Imean to have 1t better as times go on; but have a right decent garden now, and the land Is getting loose and mellow.
 1 have an asparagus bed. horse radish, lettuce, onions, sage bushes. turnipS for greens, mus tard, Irish potatoes. cabbage set out, and one side. to run or the wire fence, a row of sweet peas planted; and l am so proud of 1t all, for l never could have any- thing growing la winter, for ev- eg~oHs you'd get careless about gates, thinking t did not make aaE difference. nothing was growing anyway. and the sheep aas geese would get out st en- 0allh ,o ett Up everything.
 Eai9g e'oza - the haasa 10 1 can watch Il c!oser, ana have i worked just when 1t needs 1t most and the 1egetables do me 50 much more good because 1 can get them exactly as need them. Progressive Farmer.
 The New Station is nearing completion. as also is the new souft house. These two build
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-04-26
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