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Arizona republican., 1912-10-06
WAS RIDING ON
 OPEN STREET CAR
His Assailant Tells Story of Robbery Earlier in the Day and Claims He Was Trying to Get His Money Back
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 NEW YORK, Oct 5.-"Big Jack" Zelig, East Side gang leader, whose name figured in the early stages of the Rosenthal murder investigation. was shot and killed on the Eastside tonight. Philip Davidson, a fruit dealer, pistol in hand, was arrested as he was running away from the scene
 On Zelig's body several letters were found including one signed 'Whitev' from the prison where "Whitey" Lewis and other prospective Becker trial witnesses are confined. Frank. Louie and Gyp send regards to you" the postscript read. q want you to stop worrying about us," was an- other clause, we are only up here for very short vacation to have a good rest and fatten us up." Anoth- CT letter signed Harry" and still an other from Louie" were dated as re- cent as today. Another letter signed Frank Circofici," the real name of "Dago Frank
 The Eastside gang leader was a prospective witness at the trial of Lieutenant Becker for the murder of ROsenthal which begins on Monday. He was seated on a Second avenue open trolley car when Davidson jump ed on the running board and fired the fatal shot. Davidson Ieaped from the car, but was caught with his weapon in his hand. He admitted the shooting and declared that Zeiig had held him up with revolver to- day and robbed him of $400
 The police at a late hour tonight are Investigating reports that Zelig was Iured to the scene of the shoot ing by a telephone message. Patrons of a second avenue restaurant said that Delig was in that neighborhood earlier in the evening and received a telephone call from some one who made an appointment at Fourteenth street and Second avenue.
 Zelig, mortally wounded was rush. cd to Bellevue hospital, but before the ambulance arrived there he was dead. On the body the police say only s2.34 was found, although a well dressed woman, whose identity was not learned; visited the Bellevue morgue not long after Zelig's death and asked the authorities to turn over to her $500, which she said Zelig had in his possession when shot. The woman was detained by the mOrgue authorities, they stated.
 The police also detained Hyman Giverth, an Eastside resident, as a material witness Giverth says he saw the shooting. Little is known about Davidson. He told the police, they say, that he came here from Peekskill,. N. Y, five or six days ago. He had been a fruit dealer he said, but was not now in any business
 Only one shot was fired at Zelig. The bullet took effect back of the right ear. Davidson explained at po- lice headquarters that after he had been robbed he went to Jersey City and bought a revolver. After making several intellectual efforts to get his money back he chased Zelig aboard the car and shot him. District At torney Whitman, who is to conduct the Becker trial, hastened to police headquarters upon learning of the Zelig murder and began to interro- gate the prisoner.
Arizona republican., 1912-10-06
ORPHANS DAY IN SOUTH

ATLANTA. Ga, Oct. 5.-Today is observed as Work Day. by the or phanages of eight southern states and the earnings of every man, woman and child today are requested by them for their support By this unique way it is hoped to raise funds for the maintenance of the various homes which are in need of aid.
 A feature of the appeal is that it is strictly undenominational, and the homes to benefit by the work day contributions are both Jewish and Christian.
Arizona republican., 1912-10-06

rear of Bragg's Fiat In the recoil of the collision, De Palma's car was thrown into the ditch and wrecked De Palma and his mechanician, Tom Elley, were thrown clear of the car.
 Bragg as hispart of the $1O,000 purse, received $5O0O Erwin Berg dell of Philadelphia, who drove a Benz car, took second place, after a pretty fight. with Gil Anderson for the last sixty miles of the race and re- ceiveed $2500 Bergdelrs average speed for the race was 65.61 miles an hour. Gil Anderson, who finished third with a Stutz car, the only American car to remain through the race. gets $1250 as his end. His average speed was 65.55 miles an hour. Barney Oldfield, who finished fourth with a Fiat car at an average speed of 6475 miles an hour. took s95O as fourth money. George Clark, who was still driving the Mercedes with one more lap to go when old field finished, was Tagged by Starter Wagner and awarded $500 as fifth money
Arizona republican., 1912-10-06
EDDIE HEARING SECRET
City Prosecutor Of Los Angeles Placed
 on Trial Behind Closed Doors.
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LOS ANGELES, Oct 5.-To the disappointment of hundreds who gath cred in anticipation of sensational disclosures, Judge Wilbur in the su- perior court granted the request of the defense today for a secrett eX- animation of Guy Eddie, the city prosecutor and official censor of pub lie morals, who is charged with con tributing to the delinquency or a minor After hearing the story of Mrs. Alice Phelps, the twenty year old girl in. the case. the case was adjourned until next Thursday.
Arizona republican., 1912-10-06
WALLACE DEFENDS PARDONS
Says Capital Punishment Is For Poor
 Man and Not the Rich.
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LONG BEACH, Oct. 5.-Lieutenant Governor Wallace, who is acting gov ernor. in an address at the Methodist conference today defended his action in pardoning condemned murderers
 Capital punishmen works out un- evenly It is for the poor man and not for the rich man" He said he expected to issue more pardOns as he is not in favor of capital punishment.
Arizona republican., 1912-10-06
AFTER BRoTHEL OWNERS.
Illinois States Attorney Begins Whole sale Campaign Against Inn moral Houses.
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CHICAGO, Oct 5.-The first war rants for the arrest of persons charg- ed with renting property for immoral purposes were issued today and given to officers for service. They are against Harrison B. Riley, President of the Chicago Title and Trust company and Justin M. Dall, secretary of the same company. Both are prominent in busi- ness and society. State Attorney Wy man stated that fifty more warrants will be issued on Monday. He said It is his intention not to prosecute the inmates of the immoral houses, but the owners of the property
Arizona republican., 1912-10-06
WILL RAISE HEIGHT
 OF GAMBIA DYKES

PANAMA, Oct. 5.-It has been found advisable to raise the height of the dykes at Gambia from 76 feet as originally planned to IS feet, ? inches, in order to protect the Culebra Cut against inunda- tion by the Chagres river in con- sequence of the rise of water at Gatuna lake The dyke across the channel is also to be widened to forty feet.
Arizona republican., 1912-10-06
SIR TOM AGAIN
 GOING AFTER CUP

LIVERPOOL, oct. 5.-Sir Thos
 Lipton is on his way to the United States to challenge once more for Americas cup. He sail ed today on the Caronia. In re- ply to a question he said: T am going to New York prepared to challenge for Americas cup, after discussing terms under the latest rules of the American club.
Arizona republican., 1912-10-06
BEATS OLDFIELD'S RECORD.
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FRESNO, Oct. 5.-In a Stutz car, Earl Cooper, driving, took all the hon. ors today in the races at the Fresno county fair unde the A. A. A. auspices. In the fourth race, an exhibition, he broke the track record of 55 Is sec onds set by Barney Oldfield several years ago, the mile being made in 55 flat
Arizona republican., 1912-10-06
CREEKS GET AMMUNITION
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NEW YORK, Oct. 5.-The steamer Macedonia sailed today for Piracus with ten thousand rounds of ammu- milton, many tons of powder and four hundred fighting men of the reserve army of Greece aboard. Within an hour she was followed by the Martha Washington with one thousand men aboard. It is announced the Madonna will sail on Monday with 700 Greeks
Arizona republican., 1912-10-06
MINERS FAMILIES REMAIN.
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ELY, Oct 5.-The Nevada Consoli- dated mining company posted notices at the McGlll mines today that all fam lilies will De allowed to remain in the buildings with rent, light and water free The McGill carpenters have ac- cepted an advance of 25 cents day offered by the company
Arizona republican., 1912-10-06
BOY HAS CLOSE CALL
Grabs Collar of Runaway Team and
 Saves Self From Death.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 5.-Cling ing to the collar of one of a pair of runaway horses, George Hodgins, II years old, was dragged three blocks on Mission street today and finally fell under the horses hoofs. They did not crush him, but he broke an arm. The boy grabbed the collar when the runaway pair suddenly overlook him at a crossing and he saw he had no time to dodge.
Arizona republican., 1912-10-06
BRITONS WIN SHOOT
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PORTLAND, Ore, Oct. 5.-British Columbia won the first international rifle shoot today over teams from Washington, oregon and Idaho. The score of British Columbia was 2829; oregon, 2739; Washington, 2695; Idaho, 2666.
Arizona republican., 1912-10-06
ENGAGEMENT REPORTED
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 ONSTANTINOPLE, Oct. 5.-The was informed of a seri- ous affray on the Montenegrln ron tier, amounting practically to the beginning of actual hostilities. Details are withheld.
Arizona republican., 1912-10-06
WEATHER TODAY
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WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct. D. Forecast for Arizona: Local rains in central and southeast portions. Snow in the north, fair in the southwest portions Sunday. Monday probably fair
Arizona republican., 1912-10-06
WITNESS SHOT IN EYE IF THE
 BECKER TRIAL

Big Jack Zelig, Eastside Gang Leader, Who Was to Testify at Police Lieu tenants Trial Is Mur- dered
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-04-19

amounting TO ten thousand dollars,
and always cash in advance. It's
the thing" was all he deigned TO
advance as his explanation. But in
each instance he stipulated that To-
relli should not be told that he was
acting rs his agent in these matters.
The commissions appeared 10 flow in
spontaneously, for Lord Jocelyn's rec.
concentration was accepted as the last
word in aesthetics.
If don't watch the chap he'll spoil
everything by clipping" he said 20
himself during one Of his evening
communings. THE party Of the first
part will play this game of his own
bat" And thenceforward he kept the
lovers religiously apart
One week before the date fixed
for the marriage, Jocelyn's picture
being completed and universally
praised, he surprised his father-in.
law by insisting that Torelli should
make series OF sketches OF the
Squires' yacht, on which the honey
moon was TO be spent. that he might
send them 10 his father in England.
The vessel lay at anchor of Newport
"a sailing craft. with auxiliary
steam, and Jocelyn had taken up his
residence in that fashionable resort
in order to be near his betrothed, for
It he'd been decided that they should
be. married there. Torelli was fur
nished with quarters In the cabin Of
the yacht. which bad already been
manned and equipped for the voyage
TO the Bermudas. Jocelyn had en-.
gagged the captain. IN ole English sea.
farer Of his acquaintance. to whom
he disclosed portion of his design
a chaplain, also. was secured-a col
lege chum Of Jocelyn's. whom he had
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discovered officiating In little Brook
Ign church during one Of his rambles.
But bis existence was not disclosed
to any member Of his fiancee's family.
The day before the wedding arrived
and q strange calm had descended
over all, such as that atmospheric
quietude which is to be observed i'm
mediately before a thunderstorm
Everything was ready. The church
at Newport was being decorated with
flowers; the members of the Venetian
band had learned their pieces: the
clergyman, the Rev. Gracious Hayes,
who had married SO many pairs of
Viewpoints scions, was smiling be-
nignantly In anticipation of the cele-
bration on the morrow. Evelyn had
nerved herself for this ordeal. II her
nerves gave way, at least II would
not be until after the ceremony. And
then-when all was over, why
She fed to her room and, taking
the photograph Of the young artist
from the locked drawer in which she
kept II. she kissed It passionately
and tore II into a dozen pieces. Then,
having bathed her eyes and composed
herself, she Joined her parents in the
drawing doom.
Meanwhile Lord Jocelyn, aboard
the vessel, was giving his final in
structions TO the captain. These end
ed, he went TO the cabin door and
knocked. Torelli opened, and seeing
his visitor. glowered at him.
MIR. Torelli," said Jocelyn, have
you finished the sketches?"
mot now. / shall finish tonight,
maybe" Torelli answered. 1T will
mean working till midnight"
II want you 20 stay" Lord Jocelyn
answered. Il must have these
sketches ready to send to my father
before leaving on my wedding trip
tomorrow. BY the way, Torelli," he
continued, carelessly, Il hear you
have received quite number of com.
missions recently"
Well, sir?" said the painter an
grily.
And your patrons have paid you
cash in advance, / believer"
That, Lord Jocelyn, is my own
business" the painter answered.
Pardon me, Mr.. Torelli, IL is very
distinctly my business" replied Lord
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-04-19
L cannot bear
| it, Marco.

mittee is that il is not honorable for
the said party of the first part to do
any such thing" he said in conclu-
sion.
He sighed little, for he had come
to love Evelyn just a little during
their engagement
The question now is, how Is the
said party of the third part going TO
make enough money to supply the
party OF the second part with gowns.
not TO speak of bread and butter"
he said fiercely to the photograph.
He went to bed and dreamed over his
problem.
The result OF his cogitations was
n round of visits that he paid to as
many of the Squires' friends as he
thought would serve his purpose.
Evelyn" he said n day or two
later, Il have some good news for
you. It's about that painter fellow
I've been talking to old Bross, the
beer magnate, and he's going to pay
him couple OF thousand to paint
his wife and daughters"
Evelyn paled; then her eyes
flashed angrily.
"Why do you call that good news.
Richard?" she demanded icily. What
possible interest do you suppose that
Il can have for me-"
"Why-er-I thought you might be
interested to know" he answered
lamely. 1T was just stray thought
OF mine" he stammered.
And. seeing that she was disposed
to accept his explanation. he con-
tinued:
"Evic, wouldn't It be nice to get
him to finish my portrait here. In
this drawing room? 1t would save
your mother from making that Jour
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ney to Washington Square that she
hates SO much. and I'm sure she'd
never let you accompany me there
without her chaperonage."
He preached the plan to Mr.. and
Mrs. Squires that evening. Mrs.
Squires was at first disposed to offer
objections.
ut isn't done." she declared en-
phatically. "Of course, some paint
ers are different; a man may be a
painter and yet be a gentleman, but
I'm told that this vermicelli fellow
came over In the steerage with lot
OF low immigrants only year or two
ago."
Il should have liked to be painted
in these surroundings" said Lord
Jocelyn meekly, looking in admira-
ton upon the Louis Quinze furniture,
embellished by Elizabethan tapes
tries.
And think how much trouble Il
would save you. mamma" Evelyn
added.
He carried his poin. and felt that
the first portion of his scheme was
satisfactorily concluded. II he could
bring Evelyn and Torelli into this
propipquity, surely he could wear
down those secret scruples which. he
knew, would chain her TO duty, save
under some overmaster!ng emotion.
He contrived that the lovers should
be left TO themselves for a few mo.
ments on each occasion, and, though
he was too much of a gentleman to
evesdrop. he noted with secret salts.
faction that they were not without
effect upon the demeanor OF Torelli
and his fiancee.
After the third sitting even Mrs.
Squires became enthusiastic.
Really, he's a positive genius,
she declared, watching the likeness
OF her future son-in-law growing upon
the canvas. Il wonder whether he
would paint me-" she continued,
glancing at her reflection in the
glass over the mantel.
A little judicious maneuvering on
Lord Jocelyn's part clinched the
proposition. Toreli was TO paint both
Mr.. and Mrs. Squires. for a thousand
dollars apiece. And cash in ad.
vance" said Jocelyn, smiling. He
had secured for Torelli commissions
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Jocelyn, smiling Because OBJ
tanned them for you; likewise the
advance fees. You will need them
in the near future"
"You-you." muttered the painter,
staring at Lord Jocelyn in astonish.
ment. II cannot take them. You
would never have befriended me II
you knew. l must tell you some.
thing. L"
"Tush, man, This is no time for
condolences. Don't you see that l have
weightier matters on my mind?" Lord
Jocelyn answered. 1T isn't the easiest
thing TO get married. let me tell you
that, Torelli"
He hurried away from the insistent
artist and went up to the captain once
more.
You understand that you are to
have the anchor weighed and be
ready with steam up 10 cast of and
leave the harbor?" he said.
AYE, sir" the captain answered.
You will make for Jacksonville,
and on no account, unless restrained
by physical force, will you put into
land until Jacksonville is reached
five days run"
Lord Jocelyn." said the captain,
Il understand what orders mean. I
don't pretend TO understand them
that amt my business. My business
is to obey them, and that you can
reckon on my doing"
'Good-very good, said Jocelyn.
and no left the vessel and betook
himself to the Squires' mansion.
THE party Of the first part ~
ing disposed of the party OF the Thru
part" he unused. at now remains only
to dispose accurately OF the party OF
the second part" And. arriving q
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Lord Jocelyn. having assisted his
future mother-in-law into her seat,
hnding that Evelyn fingered. went
back In search Of her, He had as
cended to the head of the fight on
which Torelli had his studio, when
ne was suddenly rendered dumb by
what he saw through the half-opened
door.
For Evelyn Squires lay liko dead
weight In the painters arms, and he
was showering kisses upon her
cheeks and lips.
cannot bear Il. Marco" he heard
her say in a low voice. as she strug-
gled cut Of his arms. II thought our
meeting would give us a few more
moments together. But ! now see
that this interview must be our
last"
Why should II be our last?" he
whisuered. Come with me, Evelyn;
l al. known now. I can earn living
with my brush. In year l shall be
famous. am rich already I have
money in the bank-five hundred and
fifty dollars. We could live"
Even as he turned away Lord Joce-
lyn could not help smiling. Five
hundred and fifty! And Evelyn paid
that for a single gown.
He descended softly and then came
noisily upstairs again. At the head
OF the flight Evelyn stood waiting.
She smiled at Lord Jocelyn pathetic
ally and they went down once more
to the automobile.
How long you've been, Evelyn"
said Mrs. squires petulantly. Where
have you been?"
Il stayed to chat with Signor
Torelli." answered the girl lightly.
And on the way back Il was Joce.
lyn who was the most embarrassed
of the party.
THE question before the commit
tee," he soliloquized to the photo
graph that evening, as he sat back
in his chair, lis this: Whether it IS
consistent with a chaps sense of
honor to marry party Of the sec.
ond part when said party of the sec
ond part is in love with a party OF
the third PARTLY name, Torelli; ma.
tionality, Italian occupation, artist.
He paused and meditated, putting
at his pipe. Tho sense Of the com
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-04-19
HAlLMARKS OF MANY KINDS
Official Sign ls Guarantee Of Purity
When Placed on Articles OF
Gold and Silver.

In the beginning the hallmark was
the official stamp placed on gold anc
silver articles by the Goldsmiths' com.
pany in England. signifying their
purity. The hallmark is now stamped
on articles made OF gold and silver by
the assay Offices, the Office for each
district having a distinct device.
The hallmark for London, for exam.
pie. is a leopard's head; that OF Bir.
mingham an anchor, and York five
lions and a cross. In addition TO
these devices showing where the as.
say was made, there ere marks to in-
dictate the degree of purity of the
metal. In gold ii is compared with a
given standard of pure gold, n crown
and the figure Is signlfyirg three
fourths OF pure gold. Grown %" isl
the standard for coin OF the realm,
and in England wedding ring MaIe
usually made of this quality of golu (.
For silver the purity is expressed by
the number OF grains of pure silver in
an ounce of alloy Two qualities o.
silver are marked-one contains 1f
ounces 10 pennyweights of pure silver
to the pound troy. and this is called
sterling; the other IL ounces penn
weights. which is the standard for
English coin.
The standard mark for England is a
lire passant:" for Edinburgh this,
tie.
Besides these marks there is la.
ter called the date mark.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-04-19
Recipe for Success.

Our mental attitude toward the,
thing we are struggling for has every
thing to do with our gaining It. II n
man wants to become prosperous. he
must believe that he was made for
success and happiness: that there is
q divinity In him which will. n he
follows II. bring him into the light Of
prosperity. -0rieQn SWEET Mardsn-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-27
MEALS FOR TWO.

There are many dishes which a
small family cannot enjoy without
waste, but there is such variety to
choose from, one need not find the
diet monotonous.
Soups of many kinds may be made
in small quantities and are just as
good as larger amounts.
Potato Soup.-Take half a cup Of
riced potato and add to a cupsand
half of scalded milk in which has
cooked a slice of onion and stalk of
celery. Melt a tablespoonful of but
ter, add a tablespoonful Of -four; stir
into the hot soup. Season with salt
and pepper and cook until the soup is
smooth. A tablespoonful or two of to-
mato catsup may be added for variety
or chopped parsley or chives may be
sprinkled over the top Of the soup
just as it is served.
Angel Drop cakes-Heat the whites
of two eggs until stiff, add a quarter
of a teaspoonful of cream of tartar,
fourth of a cup of sugar and few
| drops Of vanilla. When well mixed
fold in a quarter of a cup Of flour.
Drop on unbuttered tins or bake in
gem pans.
Mock Bisque.-Take half cup Of
strained tomato, one and a half table
spoonfuls of butter mixed and cooked
with the same amount of flour; add
a cup of hot milk and cook together.
Add the milk to the tomato, to which
has been added a teaspoonful of sugar
and pinch of soda. Season to taste
and serve hot.
| Coffee Cream.-Scald a fourth of a
cup of milk, add half cup of boiled
coffee. Soften a teaspoonful Of gela-
tine in little water Beat the yolk
! of an egg and add two tablespoonful
of sugar. Add to the coffee mixture
and cook in q double boiler, stirring
constantly. When thick, add the
white Of egg we'll beaten, pinch of
salt and a few drops Of vanilla. Turn
into mold after adding the gelatine,
and set away to mold Serve with
cream.