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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-08
BUT FEW BENEFITS
IN LIABILITY Law
Before II will Become Self
Operative.

There is something radically wrong
with the Iowa workmens' compensa'
ton law, says a Des Moines paper.
Either the workmen do not care to
receive compensation when injured.
or they are afraid to assert their
rights, or the employers are deliber.
ately checkmating the operation OF
the law, or else there is failure all
around to understand 1t.
Three months have passed with the
law in full operation. About 5000 &C
cidents have been reported. But not
10 per cent as many reports OF settle
ments under the law.
Now 1t is true that there has been
an unusually large number Of direct
and indirect reflections OF the law.
but this does not account for the
large percentage Of cases where. fol-
lowing injuries that are reported.
there seems to have been no effort at
settlement on the scale Of wages nxed
in the law.
Senator John T. Clarkson, the able
democratic senator who wrote the
law and by whose presidency It was
got through, planned that the law
should be practically seifoperating
He did. however, provide in his bill
for three commissioners instead of
one and for considerable force to
handle the law, but this was cut
down through desire not to add any
new officials to the state pay roll.
But It has not been selfoperating. It
is the belief OF many that IL It Is to
be made operative plan will have to
be followed Hike that in Ohio and 9TH
er states OF having field force to
go about and see to It that settle
ments are effected under the law.
Certain 1t is that some radical steps
are necessary to make the law work
out as intended in the first place.
There are far too few reports OF set
Elements compared to reports of &C
cidents. All notices of settlements
must be made by the injured persons
within ninety days. Time is already
up for some Of them and workmen
probably are losing rights by failure
t. give notice of demand that the
insurance companies pay up.
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-CRENVILE KLElSER.
O.
Korschgen, dem. Clerks: p. E. Chap.

Korschgen, dem. Clerks: P. E. Chap,
man, rep: A. H. Kennedy, dem.
Marion township-Judges John w.
Raid, DEM: Geo. Hinrichs, dem; Isl
dor Link, rep. Clerks: George He'll
man, dem; ]. B. Overton, rep.
Montrose township-Judges: John
Ortiz, rep; c. F. Fruehling, rep; c.
E. Wright, dem. Clerks: r. P. Allen,
rep; VIM. Leeper, dem.
Pleasant Ridge township-Judges !:
A. P. Fletcher, rep; VIM. Hunold
DEM; John Goody, rep. Clerks: j. c.
Foggy, DEM: w. T. Ranck, rep.
Van Buren, township-Judges: G..
w. Warson, DEM; s. w. Wells, rep:
w. H. Butlin, rep Clerks: T. c. Pol
lard, rep; J. D. Burk, dem.
Washington township-Judges: Gus.
J. Miller, dem; Herman Vogt, dem. !;
s. F. Hughes, rep. Clerks: Alex
Foggy, DEM; Jess Taylor, rep
West Point township-Judges
Theo. vonderhaar, dem; John Rueter
DEM; E. L. Trevitt, rep. Clerks: Her
man Lehman, dem; John H. King
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OFFICIAL REPORT
OF SUPERVISORS
CONTINUED from page 81

Judges: F. A. wodmansee, rep; J. H
Einspanjer, DEM; Johnp Junge. dem
Clerks: A. s. Gaylord, DEM; F. A
Amborn, rep.
Third Prct.. Madison township
Judges: H. "A. Styles, dem; N. J
Bever, rep; w. D. Masters, rep
Clerks: ]. Theo. Soevener, DEM; Rol
lin ]. Hopkirk, rep.
Fourth Prot, Madison township
Judges: d. H. Kern. dem; G. w. Pie
per. DEM: VIM. Schneider, rep
Clerks: F. H. wilken, dem; Sidney
T. Smith, rep.
East Fifth Prct, Madison town
shfp-Judges: j. H. Merrfans, dem.
Aug. j. Hundt, DEM; Ollie Book, rep
Clerks: Fred Soechtig, rep; H. ]
Doering, dem.
West Fifth Prct., Madison town
ship-Judges: John Oppenheimer
dem: H C. Coonev. rem: Iohr
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cumstantial evidence and WOULD IN,
fiict the death penalty II the circum-
stances warranted it.
He was accepted by both the de-
fenst and state and shortly afterwards
w. E. Eddington, a farmer OF Chal-
mers township, was named as the
fourth juror. Mr.. Eddington Is 90
years old, married and has a family.
Two Of his sons are over q years old.
Cuba, although he stated that
States Attorney Falder OF Melon
ough county, who Is assisting the
prosecution. is a cousin, declared that
the fact would not have the slightest
bearing on his verdict. Mr.. Cuba was
cross examined by Attorney Falder.
Charles l. Boyd, a lumber dealer OF
Adair, was accepted by the defense
during the morning, but excused by
the state when he said that he could
not infiict the death penalty upon
purely circumstantial evidence.
The questions of the defense were
confined to the reading, discussing OF
the case and If an opinion had been
formed or expressed Jurors are Sc
cured quicker when the questions are
propounded by the defendants law
yers, for 1t is not necessary to
ask So many questions.
Attorney Emery Lancaster also ask
ed each juror II he would give the
evidence OF police officer, detective
or expert witness only the same
weight as an ordinary witness and
not regard their evidence as any
stronger than the others because
they were employed in thest capaci-
ties.
The defense also asked each Juror
IL he would be willing to have twelve
men with the same mind determine
his fate II he were the defendant In
this case. The question was also asked
If the juror would be willing for his
son to be tried II twelve mems minds
were the same as his in regard to the
guilt or innocence Of the defendant
Attorney Walter Bennett several
times objected to the manner in which
Attorney Lancaster cross examined
the jurors, but the court overruled
the objections. Attorneys Lancaster
and Covert are throwing their heart
and soul into the trial from the start.
Pfanschmidt's aunt, Mrs. Walter
Cook, and cousin, Mrs. Fred Klein,
were again in the court room and sat
behind the prisoner. The court room
was crowded.
Macomb people as whole are not
regarding Ray Pfanschmidt as GRIM
inal when it comes to allowing him
liberties. HIS deputies are kind and
accommodating and he is not wearing
the handouts when going between the
Jail and court house. Judge Waggoner
it is said Is opposed to the handcuff.
Citizens considered 1t joke when
the defendant was hustled into Ma
comb under the robes Of darkness
wearing handouts and shackles fur
nished by the Adams county sheriff.
That he will receive a fair and Inn
partial trial here and II believed gull
ty receive the punishment due him is
an assured fact, but It must first be
proven beyond all doubt that the
young prisoner is responsible for the
death OF his mother, father, sister and
Miss Emma Kaempen.
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= First elk % b Chosen In the
p,.c,ehnidt Trial. Faints Twice
and AppsndlcitIs Il
Fearsd.
ORDER ANOTHER vENIRE
,,Aee sends for 80 More Men Who
win bs Questioned. as 70 Their
Qualifications to
Serve.

MAcoMB, NJ, Oct. Silk Of the
twelve mon who are to say life" or
1 adeath" to Ray Pfanschmidt had been
accepted BY both state and defense
when court adjourned last night at
Ave o'clock.
And almost simultaneously with the
acceptance Of the sixth Juror came
the startling word that T. D. Ruthe,
the first Juror accepted, and who had
collapsed in court earlier In the aft
ernoon. was still quite III and that
appen dicitis was feared.
Last night Ruthe was reported to
be better and friends and attorneys
hope that nothing serious will develop,
Ruthe swooned early in the afternoon
and fell to the floor unconscious be-
side the reporters chair. He was
taken to the jury room and given a
place to rest, recovering later and
taking his place In the jury box.
Later in the afternoon he was again
taken Ill and had to be removed from
the court room.
Much anxiety Is necessarily felt
over his condition. Illness forcing his
retirement from the jury before the
entire panel Is accepted and sworn
would not cause SO much inconvenf-
ence as in that case juror would
be selected to take his place. Devel-
opment OF the illness after the taking
Of testimony had commenced, how
ever, would Of necessity result in the
wiping out Of everything that had
been accomplished and the commence
ment OF the case all over again. While
Ruthe is reported much better, It is
believed tht careful examination OF
his general physical condition will be
made to prevent further trouble.
Another venlre Ordered.
When court adjourned at o'clock
with the acceptance OF six Jurors,
more than $50 Of the regular panel
and venires had been examined. Judge
Waggoner late yesterday afternoon or
dered the third venire Of 100 names.
The rain started falling early yes
terday afternoon and before court was
halted heavy dow9pour was exist
ing. The three bailiffs must go to all
sections Of the county and secure the
venire to report at 9 o'clock this
morning despite the weather, says
the court.
McDonough county,s small court
u
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please as Year, Old.

COLUMBIA, s. c., Oct. s.-Gov.
Cole I. Blease. famous for his policy
Of emptying the penitentiary through
pardons to prisoners, today celebrated
his 46th birthday anniversary. He
was recently defeated for the demo-
cratic nominations fo- r senator.
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The minutes of the days session
we're read and on motion approved,
whereupon the board adjourned to
meet Monday, October 5, 1914, at .
o'clock a. m.
PETER SCHEFFLER,
Attest: Chairman.
A. P. MEYER,
County Auditor.
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veniremen were examined and they
minute in many instances. The pros
pective jurors in the greater number
of cases had formed and expressed
opinions on the innocence or guilt of
the defendant or would not inflict the
death penalty upon circumstantial
evidence.
G. w. Schultz OF Emmett township
appeared doubly anxious to be mem
Der OF the jury and his questions In
dicated that he might favor the de-
PENDANT. It was consequently neces-
sary for the state to use q challenge
to get rid OF the farmer.
Morning Session.
Nearly two hundred veniremen
crowded into the court room when
the session convened. 1t was neces-
sary to place several outside OF the
railing because room was lacking The
veniremen were composed of about
forty remaining on the second special
venire and $50 ordered Tuesday night
by Judge Waggoner.
Rapid progress was made during
the first two hours of the session and
before II o'clock four jurors had been
accepted by both the state and the
defense The quartet which will as
sist in determining the fate Of the &C
cused are all farmers, married and
with families.
Louis ]. Brown and Ralph Maynard.
who were accepted by the state Tues
day, were excused by the defense
when each said that he could not In
flict the death penalty on circumstan-
tial evidence.
T. D. Ruthe and Ambrose Cuba, the
other two taken by the state, were
acceptable to the defense and gave
satisfaction to Attorneys Lancaster
Covert and Flack when answering the
questions propounded by the first
named barrister.
Sidney R. Paul OF Eldorado town.
ship, aged As, farmer, married and
with family, appears to be one OF
the most sincere veniremen to face
the attorneys. Mr. Paul said he had
read very little of the case for he
was not subscriber to any Of the
Macomb papers. He had not express.
ed an opinion, was not opposed to cir
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room could harly hold the spectators
who crowded within its walls. Long
before adjournment the lights were
turned on and with the rain beating
upon the windows and roof an air OF
uncomfortableness reigned as the
questions and answers fell from the
lips of attorneys and veniremen In
an attempt to secure II possible
twelve acceptable jurymen by Friday
evening.
May Rest Saturday.
Should this be accomplished court
will in all probability adjourn until
Monday because the state does not
feel as though it is proper to have
their witnesses remain here over Sun
day and thus incur an extra Jay OF
expense. Witnesses will receive but
81 each for their mileage and wit
ness fee of 81. The state. IL possible,
intends closing It's case within week
so far as the witnesses Of lesser i'm
portance are concerned. Macomb's
hotels and boarding houses are max
lux 5HOOldl ulldL6VMOASo W SsAA y ~
the visitors and the reports OF In
creased prices for boarding are un,
founded and incorrect.
During the afternoon Fred Plan
schmidt, uncle of the defendant, arriv-
ed In the city and Immediately went
to the court house where he took q
seat behind Attorneys Covert & Ian
caster and Attorney Nack, counsel
for Ray Pfanschmidt.
M1Ta
Judge Questions Juror.
Judge Waggoner closely questioned
venireman who said he had discuss
ed the case since, coming to the city.
The court thoug1t that he may have
been approached BY some person in
terested but was informed that it was
among the Jurors friends and during
the time no opinion had been ex,
pressed. ssia1a
From until o'clock nearly $50
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BENNINGTON BRIEFS


Miss Julia Riley is visiting friends
in Glens Pals
FreemOnt Gregg and family are pre
pairing 10 move 10 Boston 10 reside
Mrs. George Albro has returned
from a weeks visit in Schenectady.
LaGrecque Tailored Underwear al
cost. AZ N. {. klock's. 5il Main ST.
Adv. AZ
A good assortment OF midsummer
millinery az the Surprise Store. IL
brary building. ADV.
Miss Marie Buck OF Arlington was
In town last evening 10 attend the
dance In Foresters' hall
Mr.. and Mrs. George Cottrell and
daughter. have returned from an auto
trip 10 Canada. They covered over
200 miles.
Mrs. William II. Bradford. Mrs.
Charles h. Dewey and Miss Martha
Dewey have returned from few
days stay in Boston.
Newton Cottrell has purchased the
Donnelly cottage al Moodiord and
Saturday will go there with his fam
ily To pass the summer.
Mrs. Joseph IA. Robinson. who for
merly resided In Old Bennington. is
visiting in town. Her husband re
Gently accepted pastorate in Massa
chusetts.
The body OF George Wyman, the In
mate OF the soldiers home. who died
az that institution Wednesday night
was taken today 10 Winchenden
Mass. for burial.
Miss Elizabeth Hamilton has resign
ed her position at the telephone ex
change and accepted a position as
stenographer with the Rutland Ma
chine and Foundry company here.
Manager Wood OF the Opera hous,
has booked for next season. Arthur
Hammerstein's comic opera, "Ths
Fire Fly" with Eva Thayer in the
leading role. and also the Helen Ora
cey stock Company.
Mrs. John Gilrain OF Depot street
enjoyably entertained the members
OF the Friday afternoon club with
their husbands as guests Wednesday
afternoon. Nine tables were in play
at 1900" The honors we're won by
w. II. Lighthall, Mrs. ID. a. Ward and
Mrs. John Gilrain.
The local Woodmen are making
preparations to hold a celebration al
Hunts upper grove on July 4. The
plans of the local camp are not yet
completed, but II has been decided
that some of the features will consist
of an outdoor picnic with a dancing
platform and other attractions. There
will also be a big clambake and q
baseball game. There has not been a
picnic in Bennington on the Fourth
of July for a number of years and tn,
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Estate of John H. Evans

GTATE OF VERMONT. The Honor
- District OF Remington, Sc. able Probate
Court for the District aforesaid.
- - persons interested in the estate Of
John ii. Evans. late of Bennington in said
Dlslric,. deceased. GREE rlNG;
TIA Probate Court. holden at Bennington
W thin and for said District on the 10th day ri
Nay. 1914. an instrument purporting 10 lie
the last will and testament OF John ~. Evans
late OF Bennington I'm said District, deceased,
was presented to the Court aforesaid, Tor pro.
bate
And it is ordered by said Court that the 18th
d " of June, 1914 at the Probate Office In said
B ,nnington. bc assigned for proving said in
strument; and that notice thereof be given 10
all persons concerned. 10y publishing this order
three weeks successfully in the Bennington
Evening Banner, newspaper circulating in
that vicinity In said District, previous TO the
time appointed.
THEREFORE,. you are hereby notified Ia
appear before said Court, at tho time aud
place aforesaid. and contest the probate OF
said will II You have cause.
Given under my hand at Bennington in said
District, this e0th day of May, 1914.
AMY II. HARBOUR, Register.
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er this time seems 20 have been a
resident OF Burlington until Thursday
OF last week, when he succeeded In
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The man who Is wanted for the
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son. until last week a resident Of ~
Howard street. lie came 10 Buriing-
ton last September and his occupa-
ton has been that of fireman al the
gas works lie was quite well known
10 a number OF people here and seem
ed 10 be a more OF less respectable
citizen.
Last Thursday he asked Damas La
Pierre. the proprietor OF a small gro
Gerry store at Howard street. II he
could cash check for him. Mr.. La
Pierre said he could II the check was
not too large Thompson said be was
going away on his vacation little
earlier than he intended and wanted
some extra money. He owed la
Pierre S2.s0 for groceries and the
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amounted TO $3.50. which included
the amount OF the bill and SIS 10
spare. which last was handed over TO
him by way OF change
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LaPierre's order and written with in.
delible pencil. The check took the
usual course and yesterday was
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cred that Thompson had succeeded
in cashing several other checks on
the same bank for similar amounts
from Sl5 20 $40 on the story that his
wife was about TO have an operation
and that he was unable to get into
the bank for money as il was after
closing time
In this way the man succeeded in
getting money from some liquor
stores. clothing stores and other
places OF business. He succeeded in
obtaining about Sl0O in all
Coincident with the cashing of the
checks. Thompson and his wife disap
peared from their residence al ~
Howard street. The furniture in the
house had been bought on the install
ment plan and was not paid for. This
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was left behind. Very little is known
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