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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-20

burg-American liner, the Bismarck, a
sea giantess larger than the Water
land, launched.
Washington.-Reported John L.
Ames, collector of customs at Chi
cago since 1906, rendered resigna-
ton to Sec'y of Treasury McAdoo.
Sioux City, la--John Tankin, 107,
and wife, 81, celebrated their 18th
wedding anniversary.
Pittsburgh.-Pres. J. c. Schaplin,
Colonial Trust Co., admitted $85, 1000
had been mysteriously stolen from
Freehold's bank deposit in Colonial's
vault.
Grand Rapids, Mich.-By adoption
of revised honorary membership, In
ternational Assn of Police Chiefs
dropped name of Detective VIM. J..
Burns.
Detroit.-Body of George de Mas
seY, As, soldier of fortune, man of
letters and evidently officer of En-
gIsh marines, found in Office. Sui
eide. FL
Schenectady, N. Y.-Sack contain
ing dismembered body of middle
aged woman found floating in Mo-
hawk river. Head, arms and limbs
missing. $500,
Butte, Mont.-chas. n. Meyer,
pres. Western Federation of Miners,
here. Believes "seceders" will CO.
operate. with him to put union on
sound basis.
New Castle, Ind-Under circum-
stances similar to disappearance of
Catherine Winters, Edna Bundy, IL,
disappeared yesterday morning.
sDilIonVaIe, O.-Declaring they hal
insulted the American flag, citizens
forced 1. W. W. agitators to parade
flag after several had been arrested:
Washington.-on ground that he
was Illegally elected, House ousted
Rep. Dyer, Republican, St. Louis.
Wienna.-PriVate bank of PIeVa &
Co. failed for 100000.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-11

Like voice from beyond the grave
Conductor Frank Wits dying state
ment was read in court today at the
trial of Ed and Charley Barrett and
Arthur Friedman, newspaper gun
men, who are charged with Wits
murder.
The courtroom was intensely silent
while the statement was read.
Strange enough it was introduced by
the defense, though before the read
ing of it had proceeded far Attorneys
Healy and Day, counsel for the de-
tense, were on their feet Directing.
The statement was grimly dra-
matte in its staccato, death-like ierid-
ness.
''They got on at Adams street.
They slugged a kid. At Washington
street the car stopped. l got of to get
a cop. One of them said, You --,
go on with the car, or I'll kill you l
slugged him. Then he shot me" -; .
Healy and Day jumped to their feet
and protested against further read
ing. They claimed it was irrelevant.
OBr1en fought LOT the rest OF the
statement. The jury was ordered to
leave the room while are argument
was on.
''The defense has alleged a con-
spiracy against the defendants exist
ed" argued O'Brien. And Witt has
been named as one of the conspir-
ators. Because of that the jury has
right to know everything in the dead
mans statement"
Judge M. L. Mckinley, however,
ruled in favor of the defense.
The statement was read in court
by Richard F. Mcconnell, a court re-
porter, who testified that the right
of the shooting some one told him
to jump in an auto and go to Prac-
titioners' Hospital.
He took Wits statement as the dy-
ing man lay on the operating table
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-11

was conscious and his mind seemed
clear.
THE rest of Wits statement
would have proven that this same
gang slugged him six months before"
said O'Brien.
Max Annenberg, circulation man
ager of The Tribune, was put on the
stand by the defense. He testified to
general conditions during the news
paper trouble.
He told of riots; he told how dan
gerous it was for strikebreakers in
those days and many other things. He
testified that during the strike he
handled the North Side for all the pa
pers. At first he said he was in bed
in his home on Magnolia avenue at
the time of the shooting, but later
said he was at the Hotel Brevoort.
Have newspaper sluggers ever
been hired by your" asked O'Brien,
but Healy and Day Immediately
pranced up and howled objections
and they were sustained.
Capt. Paddy LAWN, the notorious
strikebreaking cop, who handled the
strike for the papers, also told of the
general state~of riots during the
strike. Sergt. Thomas F. TuIly, who
was stationed in the Hearst building
during the strike, testified to about
the same thing.
Enur Hearst n evvsbovs two Hearst
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-11

Four Hearst newsboys, two Hearst
drivers, two city police officers and
one union printer were called as wit
nesses in Judge McKinley's court yes
terday in the defense of the Barrett
brothers and Arthur Friedman,
charged with the murder of Conduc-
tor Frank Witt.
The main point the defense tried
to prove by their testimony was that
crowd from in front of the Daily
World Office ran over to Conductor
Wits car and that the shots and
crashes of glass took place after the
crowd got there.
Atty Healy for the defense said:
We shall prove that q conspiracy
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-04
The New York Senatorship.

In a letter to William Barnes, IT., Mr..
Root insists on his decision not to stand
again for the Senate. Presumably, he
cannot be shaken. and the republicans
will have to look elsewhere for their can
didate.
Their difiiculty is great. They are not
without good men of senatorial size. but
not one Of them comes up to the Root
standard. The senior senator from New
York ranks at the top in the Senate, at
the top at the bar, and IL an all-around
intellectual athlete Of the first order.
New York has not sent an ADLER man to
the Senate.
Moreover. at this time all the leading
public questions are In Mr.. Roots line.
so to say. He has had a largo experience
both in politics and at the bar. AS Sec
rotary of War. then OF State. and then
as senator. his activities and record cover
much Of moment to the country When
he rises In his place TO address the Sem
ate he has. or soon attracts. a full house.
Another point for the republicans Of
New York TO consider Is that the demo-
Gratis Of that state have In the Senate
now q strong and capable man. Mr..
OGorman was elected from the bench as
compromise candidate. and on that ac-
count some doubt existed at the start
as to whether the choice was . happy
one.
That doubt has been dispelled The
choice was an excellent one. Mr.. O'Gor-
man has addressed himself to hts new
duties with fine results to his influences
and position in the Senate. He has taken
rank with the democratic leaders. ana is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-04

He did not learn his trade - politician IN
any rough-and-tumble. He is not q boss.
jumped suddenly from the bottom.
He is a highly educated and widely
Travelled man. He graduated at Dart
mouth, and then studied at Heidelberg
and Berlin. He prepared for the bar,
and became law writer and a law ed
itor He has served in the Massachu-
sets legislature and in Congress. For
more than twenty years he has enjoyed
national reputation in politics.
This is what puzzles everybody. and
deeply grieves Mr.. Williams friends and
sponsors. The episode in question seems
unassociable with man OF his educa-
ton and experience.
True, Mr.. Williams in politics has been
somewhat cratic Originally. he was
devoted follower of Mr.. Cleveland. and
an advocate of the gold standard. When
in Congress he trained with that faction
of his party He supported Mr.. Mills for
Speaker in the Fifty-second House, and
wept when his candidate was defeated
But when Mr. Bryan arose as ma
tiona1 figure. subordinated the tariff is
sue, and nailed free silver at sixteen 10
one to the democratic masthead. MI
Williams accepted the new leader and
his shibboleth, and has ever since been
a near and trusted friend of the Ne
braska statesman.
1t is to be mentioned, too. that Mr.
Williams is one of the few diplomats to
be credited to Mr.. Bryan. He had not
been an admirer of Mr. Wilson. and had
written letter advising against Mr..
Wilson's nomination at Baltimore His
tone toward Mr.. Wilson in that letter
was somewhat similar to that of the
cooked hat letter Mr.. Wilson had
written about Mr.. Bryan.
But as Mr.. Bryan had forgiven Mr.
Wilson. Mr.. Wilson forgave Mr.. WILL
liams. who had trespassed against him.
So Mr.. Williams, student of govern
ment in the two hemispheres. university
graduate. law writer and editor, national
legislator. and popular orator. was sent
to Athens to represent his country at the
court of Greece, and has cut a caper
which would have been astounding in the
veriest machine politician rewarded for
his pull and performances In machine
politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-04
At SOC.

THE SAINT, by A. Fogazzaro, wonderful
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NATHAN BURKE. by Mary S. Watts ro-
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THE PRIMA DONNA. by F. Marion CRAWFORD
A sweet story of the successes of Fair Mar
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TOM GRoGAN, by F. Hopkinson smith
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THE ONE-WAY TRAIL by Ridgewell Cullum
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-04
Washington's Fourth of july.

Washingtons celebration of Independ-
ence day is dignified. popular and safe.
1t is no longer an orgy of noise, riot
of danger, barbaric indulgence in sense
less and sacrif1cial powder burning. The
true spirit of the occasion Is manifested
in the ceremony. and the pleasures of the
multitude are insured through various
forms OF exercises and in games and
pastimes which serve to draw numbers
together
In the present movement toward the
redemption of independence day from
the practices that formerly made it an
occasion of loss and destruction, Wash
ington took an early lead. Its expert
ment in safe and sane methods was
Immediately successful, and set an in
spring example to other cities. which
Of the largest centers of population ip
this country the anniversary of the ma
tional birthday is observed without loss
and suffering and in a BETTING manner.
Formerly Independence day meant lit
tie to the young save an opportunity to
engage unchecked in all sorts of explo-
sive joys They had nothing TO remind
them Of the fact that the nation had
passed announcer year OF save Jn6
deafening detonations of powder, with
an occasional property fire
and numerous deaths and maimings. The
"old-fashioned Fourth of the grand
fathers had passed, with its oratory and
community picnic. its music and remind
ers of the brave action of the men who
signed a declaration that started the
revolution and insured American free
dom.
Now there Is opportunity to give indie
pendence day character that signifies
much to the youth Of the land. They are
brought to realize that the holiday is
significant Of a world-shaking event, a
pioneer step toward universal freedom
from unrepresentative government and
monarchical tyranny. It was appropriate
that the work Of restoring the day to its
true meaning should begin at the Capital
city, which but for the signing of the
Declaration of Independence would never
| have existed.
! Thanks are due to those who have
| labored to make this Independence day
a success, and to preserve its character
as a truly national festival and an occa-
sion Of rejoicing. All the features OF the
celebration are enjoyable and none dam
gerous 1t is a model commemoration
OF the country's birthday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-04
The President.

Mr.. Wilson is the subject of good
deal of discussion in political circles
has been since he entered the White
House He has greatly interested pro
fessional politicians and professional OBJ
servers of political events. As new
hand he has shown some new methods
of doing business He has courage be-
yond a doubt He does not hesitate to
assume all the obligations and take all
the risks of leadership. He has made
the New Leadership a fact well under
stood There is no mstakng the head
of the table or who sits there. His
course has elected praise from many
of the men who helped put him into
Office.
their misgivings. He has moved little
too briskly and confidently for them.
They could have wished for a pace less
rapid and for greater care In picking
the way in the man at the head of the
procession. As they think. he has as
stunned too much responsibility and taken
too many risks. 1t would have been
better for him and for his party had he
listened more patiently to suggestions
from veterans with many campaigns and
8Ofne successes 10 tHelr circuit
In other words, according to these
men, MIR. Wilson got too smooth and
safe start. The way seemed clear for
any speed he might choose to make.
His party, long out of power as the re-
suit of squabblings and divisions, was
now in power. chastened and obedient
from its unhappy experience. Having
erred and strayed from the proper path
like lost sheep. and followed too much
the devices and desires of its own heart
1t was easily influenced by the strength
and confidence shown by the new
shepherd.
Mr. Cleveland suffered from similar
experience. He, too. was new to ma
tional life when he first entered the
White House. The democracy, too. at
that time had just returned from a long
and trying fast in the wilderness. The
sight of a feast made it impatient; but
as 1t could not fall to until the master
of ceremonies gave the word it was very
obedient to him. In that way he got too
smooth and safe start.
When the rough part OF the journey
was reached it proved very rough The
going was difficult Some Of the men
who had been closest to Mr.. Cleveland
At the outset now drew away from him.
Some discontinued their visits to the
White House. It became a period Of
storm and stress for the party, and
In the end the party went to defeat
Mr.. Cleveland's second term was even
more disastrous than the first; and at
Chicago in 1885 Mr.. Bryan was put in
charge of the wreck-a job which proved
beyond his powers.
Mr.. Wilson today is bearing a heavier
burden than Mr.. Cleveland did at any
time during the latter's eight years in
the presidency. The leaders Of his party
in Congress have strapped their packs
to his back. and he not only has not
complained. but has even invited the
increased load.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-04
Cut the Plaza Awards Knot.

The Senate has passed without debate
the joint resolution providing for the i'm
mediate payment of those Capitol plaza
awards which are not in dispute. The
House has before it a similar resolution,
consideration of which was blocked the
other day on point Of no quorum. 1t is
inconceivable that there should be any OBJ
lection to the immediate passage of this
measure. which is designed to correct an
obvious injustice, and the further delay
Of which is certain to bring additional
hasdships upon a number of innocent
people.
The government has acted most incon-
siderately in this matter of the plaza
awards. Concerning very few of the
awards there is some question as to the
propriety Of the aliotments, but respect
ing the majority there is no question
In those cases where there is doubt the
property owners can well afford to wait.
for they are corporations with large
means and the delay is of relatively no
Importance to them. But in the other
cases, in which there is no dispute what
ever. the failure of the government to
complete it's bargain for the purchase of
the land Is well-nigh bankrupting In
some instances these owners have lost
heavily through the delay. They have
been unable to maintain their mortgages
on the properties, have been compelled
to move at serious Inconvenience and
some loss. have paid heavy interest and
In other ways have suffered seriously be-
cause of the governments inability to
agree upon method OF paying them.
Yesterdays prompt action by the Sen
ate should lead to corresponding course
IN the House. There Is no rational OBJ
lection TO the resolution as 1t stands,
which puts the matter in the hands of
a thoroughly responsible commission rep
resentative of both houses and insures
thorough reconsideration of all cases
In which there is now any doubt what
ever respecting the propriety of the
awards 1t is to be hoped that next week
the House will pass the Senate resolution
and cut this knot. which has been tied
hard by administrative and Legislative
delays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-04
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-04
developing a. a senator u he ala as

developing as a senator 81 he ala a. .
Judge.
On the canal tolls question ne opposed
the President, and did SO with energy
and ability. His was one Of the best
speeches delivered in the Senate on the
anti-repeal side. and showed among its
excellencies some oratorical touches OF
which the author had not been suspected
To match this man, therefore. Will pc
no easy matter for the republicans: ana
match him they should II possible. Evil
IDENTIFY the tariff has not been settled FOR
any great length of time. Some changes
may have to be made in the currency
law. as yet untfied. The trust question
is unsettled, and may remain SO for sew
eral years, no matter what Congress at
this session may do. And then the tang!e
in our foreign affairs is the worst In our
history and may require time and great
care in the Strengthening out.
With Mr.. Root out of IT, who should
come? The republicans at present seem
to have the game in their hands But
the misplay of weak nomination might
cost them their advantage and the Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-04
George Fred Williams,

The case of George Fred Williams Is
the more embarrassing because Of his
training and homo connections. II would
be embarrassing In any circumstances,
but If he were an everyday politician
who had picked up his trade in the rough
and-tumble of party strife his capers
could be charged of to what is called
shirtsleeves diplomacy. We might con-
sole ourselves with the thought and the
explanation that such things were pos
sible only to a man from Podunk.
But Mr.. Williams is not from Podunk
He is from Dedham, an Intellectual city
in the Intellectual state Of Massachusetts,
in the Aeart of intellectual New England
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-04
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-04
The Cotton Crop.

From the Chicago Journal.
The cotton crop this year may not
prove q record-breaker. but It VIII be
among the largest ever gathered. and
fair prices for 1t seem assured. Taken
in connection with the enormous grain
yield farther north, this tribute from the
cotton fields banishes tho last natural
basis for hard times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-04
Sense of Humor.

A woman hasn't a very keen sense
Of humor,' said Mr.. Growcher, thought
fully.
What makes you think so?"
The men they marry. II they had a
sense of humor they'd take one look
at the bridegroom and get to laughing
so hard they wouldn't be able to say
I will"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-04

rYIn order TO avoid DELAYS on account o.
personal absence letters TO THE STAR shoutd
not he addressed to any individual connected
with .re oNice but simply 10 THE STAR. or TO
the Editorial or business Department. according
10 tenor or purpose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-04
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHnsANDER JOHNSON.
The Dance Craze.

DO you think we ought to give our
clergyman some more slippers on his
birthday" asked the thoughtful girl
Slippers exclaimed the frivolous
girl. Whats the matter with dancing
pumps?''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-04

The New York actress who testi1es that
she pays all her husbands bills Is en-
titled to rank among the leaders in the
campaign for feminine supremacy.