Weekly journal-miner., 1913-01-01

Today's convictions, on a scale unprecedented in Federal court are the aftermath of the killing of twen- ty-one persons in the explosion of the Los Angeles Times. McNamara and his brother, James B., the Times dynamiters, convicted in California, are now in San Quentin penitentiary Ryan and his fellow officials, the former associates Of McNamara, are now Federal prisoners, awaiting sen tence
 Two convicted, not affiliated with the Iron Workers, were found guilty of promoting the conspiracy.
 Sixteen minutes in all was the time required by the court to re- ceive the jury, read the verdict of "thirty-eight guilty and dismiss the jurors. The verdict brought to an end the history of the dynamite trial
 It meant, except in the cases of Herman c. Seiffert, of Milwaukee, and Daniel Buckley, of Davenport, Iowa, the two found mot guilty" that the governments charges about the dynamite plots extending over six years, were sustained. Jt-meant. also, that thirty wives, many with their children, who sat patiently through the long ordeal, would at last be separated from their hus- bands.
 Important details yet remain in consequence of the verdicts. Pun ishments are to be imposed on the thirty-eight men by Federal Judge Anderson Monday morning at ten o'clock. The prisoners who receive terms longer than a year will be taken to the Federal prison at Leav- enworth, Kansas. A special train will take them by secret route Details as to its leaving Indianapolis and arrival in Leavenworth will not be made public. It is learned that United States Marshall Edward Schmidt, who is to accompany the prisoners, already had prepared for the special which will leave as soon as possible after the sentences. A delay in the arrangement may be caused by appeals which may act as stay of execution of the courts judgment.
 Thirty-nine and a half years is the maximum punishment for any one prisoner in this case. It may vary from the maximum to any shorter imprisonment or fine the court wishes to impose.
 Motions and appeals will be made Monday. Senator Kern, now in Washington and William Harding, another attorney for the defense, stated motions in behalf of all the men will be offered. District Att torney Miller said he would oppose any appeals for light sentences in the cases of certain prisoners. To- night the prisoners, four in each cell oecupy two tiers of cells in the Marion county jail The prisoners were handcuffed after the courtroom was cleared of spectators, and be- teween deputy marshalls, marched five blocks through the streets in the brilliant winter sunlight to the county jail. An hour after their ar rival they were served the regular monday meal, half loaf of bread, tin of coffee, beef and cabbage. The prisoners, visible one to another through the bars were variously downcast and cheerful Some pro fessed to take the verdict in light spirits, while disappointment was plainly written on the countenances of others.
 Extra guards were placed about the jail to prevent a demonstration by crowds. Wives and children of the prisoners were ordered with oth- CT spectators out of the court room where some wept when the verdict was rendered and attempted to climb the railing separating them from their husbands. Later in the streets