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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25
MINTYRE SURE NEW TRIAL
WILL RESULT IN ACQUITTAL

innocence. lie said Becker felt he ~as
sure 10 he convicted, and told his counsel
to try the case for the Court OF Appeals
rather than for immediate vindication
Leonard r. Fish. who aided Joseph \.
Shay 10 prepare the appeal outlined yes
terday the theory on which he worked.
Citing the Patrick case he said that the
first appeals were lost in that case be
cause. although the court found it fun ~
errors. they held there was suflicien,
proof Of guilt TO make those errors un-
important
10 prevent this same attitude from de-
yeopin- in the court i'm the Becker an
peal, he said that instead Of directing his
main argument against the palpable errors
he SOUGHT to establish Becker's innocence
10y the record Of the trial Itself. lie said
this was found to have been a1rmatvely
established by the prosecution itself, in
that although the alleged motive for the
murder was the Rosenthal 'squeai, ac-
cordin- to the witnesses for the prosecu-
ton on whose testimony Becker was con
yicted. none of them saw Becker after
that "soueal" was actually made All
their meetings with him. they testified.
Mr. Fish said were a month earlier, and
therefore if there had been any instruc-
tons from Becker 10 get RosenthaI
they had been given prior to the devel-
opment Of the motive. BY their own tes-
timony. therefore. he argued they proved
Becker innocent.
Having brought out this point Of in
nocence. he said. the next points OF at
tack were the conduct Of and errors in the
trial. which the court could not consider
Of no importance in view Of the presump-
tion Of innocence set up.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25

John r. Mcintyre. Who represented
Charles Becker during this trial. made
this statement Yesterday on learning Of
the action Of the Court OF Appeals
"If that case is tried again in fair
and impartial Atmosphere ! believe
tho defendant is now separated from the
hvsteria and preiudices which prevailed
over year ago the scales o; JUS
tee will he evenly held. and m that event
he must be acquitted.
The case from the beginning 10 the
end was one of monumental perjury
against the defendant. and counsel Tor
the defendant was asked 10 do that
which no lawyer IN the history OF our
iurisprudeuce was ever asked 10 DO
namely. 70 stand on his feet from siN-
teen 10 eighteen hours each day ana
capsbly and properly defend a man ON
trial for his life.
Becker. in my judgment was abso-
lutely innocent OF the accusations MADE
against him. but bias was eneendered 10
such a degree rs 10 make lar irlai
absolutely impossible IT is another EVIL
dence Of the fact that no good can come
ont Of trials that are held in the midst
nj public clamor and human bias prevail
ing everywhere.
81 felt from the very nisht that the re-
PENDANT was convicted that when the case
would ne ultimately presented 10 seven
real Judges that reversal would follow
Most of the rulings made in the ,dse
against the defendant were unsupported
by law and absolutely unprecedented.
Mr.. MCINTYRE said that throughout MS
trial Rockers mental attitude vas the
most remarkable he had ever seem sno
that he never wavered in prociaimlng hS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25

new evidence. but IN this event II is eN-
,remelv doubtful II new trial can he
had.
II IS doubtful n any ono not an &C
compliCe can he found who will supply
the corroborating evidence which pis-
trict Attorney Whitman thought he had
from Sam Schepps Ever since the mnr-
cor Of Herman Rosenthal. however, stor-
ies have seemed into the District Atior-
news Office from one source or another
which seemed TO have some bearing upon
the murder
Not all these stories have been traced,
hut an arc indcNed IN such shape that
they can be traced II need be. The work
~ tracing them and Sitting the true
from the false would he wcsrisome ana
lengthy. but rather than sec a case upon
which a third OF his Office force worked
for weeks so to pieces while chance
remained Of saving e. District Attorney
Whitman is prepared to take IL up.
Although tho District Attorney did not
suggest il or even consent 10 discuss IT,
tho first question that arose when 'ne
news came from Albany was. What Viii
The four sunmCi do now
Whitley Lewis. Lefty Louie pae'
Frank and "Gyp tho Blood arc still in
the death house at Sing Sing under sen
tcnce OF death. They are tho men VINO
arcd the bullets that killed Herman ko-
Sonthai The Court Of Appeals unSni-
monslv affirmed their conviction. Unless
the Governor interviews the death penalty
VII be inflicted.
- The unanimous sffirmance of their con-
yiction and the reversal Of Becker were
held by some TO be Incompatible. inc
four gunner were tried and convicted
upon the theory that they were 'he
agents OF Jack Rose. who was acting
under Bccker's command Now Becker
conviction has been reversed, ana IN an
probability before he is brought 10 trial
again the date FOR the execution oil the
sentence upon the gunner viii nave
come. There were those who prophesied
yesterday that the gunner would he the
first TO offer to Whitman the clue that
would finally solve the puzzle he has
upon his hands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25

Becker was a victim Of conspiracy. 81
the mind of Joseph \. Shay who was
attorney Of record in the trial OF the
lieutenant Mr. Shay did not believe the
case would ever be tried again. but, n II
were he was confident that IT would Ie-
suit in scquittal
In a formal statement Of his position
Nj shay sid:
Il am. OF course. greatly pleased WIN
the news ] have just received. ] have
lust sent for the courts opinion do not
know the precise grounds Of reversal
Personally. ! have never had the siisht-
est doubt that ] could convince the Court
81 Appeals that my client was enutl,"
to.a new trial. My brief of 5000 words
and my argument were the result OF
wears work. night ard day.
when 1 took up the case, after con-
yiction. II was in a most desperate state.
II could not be worse. After carefuHN
nerusinG the Voluminous record or inc
trial. consisting Of 300 pages. and after
making a personal investigation. ] con-
GUIDED that Becker was victim OF
gigantic conspiracy. and the case rvslled
the famous Dreyfus case. lie was con
,icted upon perjured testimony
THE disreputable villains, Rose. Weber
and WALTON. aided 10y their crony. schepps,
deceived the District Attorney. by reason
OF which a bargain was entered into eN-
changing freedom for their testimony. To
permit our sacred courts Of justice TO be
prostituted by such scum of the earth as
state witnesses IS an exhibition that ought
never again be witnessed in this country.
when subjected to close scrutiny and
examined carefully their testimony
showed the flaws in the fabric they have
woven around the lieutenant BY their
own words they established the innocence
OF Becker. and unless gross miscar-
riaoc Was going 10 he permitted no con-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25

Another Of Glenmore Osviss ens~
press agent stories appears, va,
The Gifted Mr.. Bimble.' e'mos
a circus candy butcher, and hspp .h,,
along just in time TO save the , %,y
Harkins Show from failure oeeruw
two rival attrsctions,-the annual ny,
ina of the State Undertakes Ns''1Ts
ton and a prohibition convention. an
story is remarkable in IT'S nu". ''the,
the manifested ingenuity OF the ~ :,
Mr.. Davis, known among his 'r,s bs,.
"stuffy" Davis, is one OF VIZ ave.
known advance mon. he .,I.ys
head press agent Of 6arnun' q e IL
o;rous Tor some time. Read Il !" Va
sunday Magazine Of The New"
Tribune, March I.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25

OF Thy name, from tncHl t"et ""
roar, prepared to devour.
rs. Out OF the hands OF them that
.ouoht my life. and from the gates Of
anllctlon which compassed me about.
10. They comprised me on every
SIDE and there was none that would
help me. | looked for succor or man,
and there was none.
"f2. How Thou dellverest them that
wait for Thee. Oh Lord. and savest
them out Of the hands OF the nation.
"13. Thou hast exalted my dwelling
place upon the earth, and have
prayed for death to pass away
"14. called upon Thee. oh Lord,
the Father Of Ny Lord. that he would
not leave me In the day Of my
trouble and in the time OF the proud
without help.
"f5. will praise Thy name con-
tinualy, and will praise It with
thanksgiving that my prayer was
heard"
When the warden had finished with
Becker he crossed the aisle to the cell
Of the four gunner
Il have sad news to bring you he told
them
Although this was the first intimatior
OF the decision that they had received
there was no sign from any OF the four
TO show that they were affected In the
least.
Il am sorry that il was you who had 10
bring us the news. warden said Lefty
Louie" Rosenberg
Gods will be done" said "DagC
Frank Cirofci.
The other two men received the news II
silence. but when the warden turned 10 Sc
'Gyp the Blood called after him: war
den. YOU might ask the reporters TO deny
the story that we nave lost our nerve ano
have been quarrelling among ourselves
You know that isn't so. don't you, war
den? so ask the boys TO give us a chance
We're lust as game now as We ever were.
Mrs. Horowitz. wife OF "Gyp the Blood
and brother Of "Daeo Frank Cirohc
were at the prison early in the afternoon
but left before news OF the decision nae
reached there. The only message re-
ceived by the gunner after the decision
was announced vas from their counsel
Judge Wahlc.
Becker. according 10 Warden Clanc!
has changed greatly since his incarcera'
ton in Sing Sing The lines in his race
have softened, he has put on weight, AND
has improved himself greatly by reading
many good books. The majority OF hi:
time has been devoted TO reading the
Bible. and he has acquired great famili'
arity with il.
II is physically that becker's greatest
strides have been made since he has been
in the death house" lie has gained
many pounds. and the suit OF clothes
that he wore TO Sing Sing will he far toe
small for him when IL comes time for his
removal 10 the Tombs The warder
pointed out this fact TO Becker and Of
fered to give him new suit OF clothes
when he left the prison.
Never mind about that" answered
Becker. I'D go out in a bathing suit"
There was much jollifcation in the
row Of condemned murderers when news
Of the Becker decision became generally
known. Warden Clancy declared that the
scene "resembled a picnic and that even
the four gunner took part in the cele-
bration
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25
Broken Gas Tube Fatal TO WV

\ woman known as "EnShsh 80
and an unidentified man we're iounu ~.
in a rooming house at No. l7S East ~
ton street yesterday. Pdtroiina" ,se
of the 5th street station. found 'hN , .r,.
had been asphyxiated. A broken gas "
told the story.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25
MRS. BECKER GETS NEWS
WATCHING MOTHERS BIER

brothers. Police Lieutenant John Becker
and Jackson Becker. a broker Mrs
Becker sat in tho home OF her mother
who died Sunday morning, torn between
her grief and hope that the decision
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25

asserted itself Every one for hin..x
Then 7 went 10 the grand jury TO-.
which vas the only door open 10 M.
there I told what 7 swore 10 ten.
truth and only the truth. so helm
God -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-25

The office of the LAWYER who conduct
Cd Eockcr's appeal Joseph 4. Shay At
No "a Broad street. was the centre OF
attention for those most interested
IN the dccision-his wife and his two
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-03
EARLY XMAS SHOPPING

There is a double purpose underly- ing the movement in behalf of early Christmas shopping and such must be apparent to each and every one who has occasion to visit the stores during the holiday season. It doesn't require much thought to make it evident that when a large number of people have a certain amount of trading to do, it can be accomplished with a great deal more satisfaction and comfort when it is distributed over reasonable period, than by attempting to crowd it all into few days or hours.
 Though promoted primarily for the purpose of giving relief to the army of clerks who are called upon to bear the brunt of the old method of put ting everything off until the last min ute, early Christmas shopping has likewise come to be recognized as of equally great value to the purchaser There are benefits to be derived by all concerned. The stores are reliev- ed of much of the hustle and hustle faultf1nding and disappointments, but the same is also true in equally large measure of the shopper.
 Shop early'' is a blessing to every individual at this season of the year It's merits have won such recognition that the merchant knows the value ot making it possible by the early diplaa of Christmas goods. The shrewt buyer knows the advantage of th' early and larger assortment and th' benefit which comes through avoidin: the jostling crowd and from bette
 service. To those who can it is tn ideal method of Christmas shopping
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-03

York. This Is an organization which has members in eleven different states, where sixty-three branches have. been established and reporting a member ship of 1,4o0. They give evidence both
 in tncir erdeavors and their organiz- ed efforts of the deep interest which
 pervades their undertakings and that they arc making a success under such conditions is the expected outcome.
 That they have the same opportuni-
 ty as others to break into and de-
 velop the back to the farm movement
 is unQuestioned. They are encounters ing some problems many of which are harder for them than they would be for others who are familiar with the conditions and the requirements, but they are tackling them comparatively and with the determination and per- sistency characteristic Of the race With such a spirit and being willing to learn it is but natural that each year shows better results than its predecessor. They are proving the faith which was placed in such a movement.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-03

fall SO warm that the well regulated hen should have shown no cessation in her egg laying activity. IT the price of eggs depended wholly on supply, there should have been no material rise up to now. Yet before we are fairly into winter we face the ap- palling price of 40 cents a dozen for the best storage eggs, 50 cents for strictly fresh eggs and 70 cents for fancy guaranteed fresh eggs When eggs begin to be scarce what will be their cost? And why are they so high New Haven Register.
 That the G-to-Church Sunday was
 a complete success was tangibly em-
 phasized by the large congregations in all the churches. The result is inter- esting from a psychological as we'll as religious standpoint. Probably the churches offered no more to the peo- pie last Sunday than any and every Sunday in the year and yet the con- gregations last week were much larg- l CT than usual. The services were ad- vertized and people were asked through the press and through various other channels to attend church. All oi
 which indicates that some people hlzt l to be urged. They enjoy the person al appeal and without it cannot or vii not gather sufficient momentum tC | true, the local clergy would better land them in a church pew. If this is
 keep up the advertising regime unti
 the whole community realizes that ths
 churches always have somethinf
 worth going to church for.-Mef1deI
 Record.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-03
eovERNoR-ELEcr .HoLcoMR

Thoroughly fin accord with the po- sition he has taken relative to the governorSship was the statement made by Governor-elect Holcomb in his address at Bridgeport Tuesday night when he said: 'T believe in economi- cal administration for the state, but am not going to make known my policies, because have none. am not 3, believer in that policy to the victor belongs the spoils.' I don't know what my actions will be until hear all the evidence. and when I do I will have the best interests of the state to conserve
 It has been contended ever since his name was mentioned for the place that, being elected, Marcus + Holconab would be governor in full control of the office. Basis for such was found in his career as individual official and judge. He did not par ticipate in the campaign which was followed by his selection as Connecti- cuts chief executive and he carefully refrained from any activity, promises or entanglements. He was recogriz- ed as a man of qualifications who has the welfare of the state at heart and the position which he takes now thai he can talk politics without conflict with any judicial office, has the righi : ring.
 From the expression of the voters I. last month, Judge Holcomb was look. ed upon as the man Of the hour. His words make it evident that he realizes the responsibilities which have been conferred upon him and that he i. determined to assume them with tht same regard in meeting and interpret. ing the requirements as actuated hin in the judicial capacity from whicl he has just retired. Not only has hl the opportunity but he can be reliet upon to be a watchdog of the statei interests.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-03

q wonder what we ought to do the youngest Miss Burlington paused and wrinkled delicate brows. Make him propoSe2
 s'Nothing, my dear," said her oldest sister. smoothing one white. well-kept hand with the other. Fate may pro- pose what it likes. but where woman is concerned 1t is man that disposes.' 7
 Such. a suitable nnatch.' sighed the youngest land so pretty, too. Where could we hope to ind a more charm ing girl? With her blue eyes and pink and white complexion she always re- minds me of an Academy miniature" Don't forget the frame Lydia, " said the oldest sister significantly. Confess it Is really the gold setting that makes you admire the miniature so highly"
 q am not one of those who despise money. You might as well be dead as destitute I have heard dear Richard that poorhouses are a needless extray- agance, for nobody wants them, neith- CT the paupers nor the taxpayers
 Richard talks a lot of nonsense, !" said the oldest sister severely, land what is more, he paints. He may have reason to change his mind about poor houses some day if he goes on paint ing blue COWS and things with spots all over them and calling himself a post -impressionist."
 II
 The youngest Miss darlington stared
 wistfuIly out Of the window to where
 beyond the edge of the little lawn3 the leaves Of four poplar trees pointed long green hands to the pale sky. Tt is no use staring skywards, ' said the oldest sister severely. Mar
 riages may be made in Heaven, but settlements are signed upon earth. don't see the use either of discuss I ing the matter further. If Richard is fool enough to be a post-impressionist he is quite fool enough to refuse tc
 marry a beauty who is also an heir ess. For all we know, he may have
 got entangIed with one of those weird creatures he paints-all bones and vine leaves and hair.''
 l ''Oh, Marian!" the youngest Miss
 Burlington was shocked. "RicharC does not admire red hair, really, only
 he says it is so artistic to paint" 1 ''H'mi" the oldest Miss Harrington sniffed audfbly. ''If you ask me, thu
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-03
"JIM CROW" LAWS

Even though there has been persist ent and strong opposition to the so- called 'Jim Crow laws in various states, without great progress being made, there is special interest in the decision which has been given by the United States supreme court relative to the Oklahoma law bearing that name. While this decision fails to accomplish what the petition sought in the effort to secure constitutional rights for the Negro, it was simply because of the wrong method of pro- cedure rather than the unconstitu- tiopality of the question involved which caused it's dismissal.
 Tn connection herewith, however and bearing upon the very point ir question, the supreme court in its memorandum set forth very clearly its attitude upon the matter of race dis
 continuation, when it said concerning fair treatment and equal right, thai "the essence of the constitutional right is that it is a personal one' calling for the substantial equality of treat
 ment of persons travelling under like conditions and not getting them the traveller may properly complain that his substantial privileges have beer invaded
 This declaration indicates what may be expected in the way of an in. depreciation of "Jim Crow law wher I presented in legal form before that tribunal. It Is of course not the only
 case of this kind before the court ant
 from the position taken in the majori l ty decision the court may be preparin;
 the way for what may be expected
 later on. It certainly is not in favo i of 'TJim Crow legislation.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-03
,yEWTeH FARMElRs

Based upon the belief that there was an opportunity for the render Ing of much valuable assistance to the Jews located in large centers. the idea was worked out some time ago through the establishment oe funds for the encouragement thereof, of see- ting many of these Uenple on farms throughout tfe country There were the usual nunbar Of dtfnoultfes which rnfsht be exuecssd but on the whole the plan has worked cut with much success.
 Perhaps no better evidence of it ts furnished than by the sixth annual convention of delegates of Jewish farmers assembled this week in New
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-03
HOW RESINOL
 CURED ITCHING
 SKIN TORMENT

Baltimore, Md, May 2S 1914: My limbs from knee to ankle were com pletely covered with eczema for a year It commenced with several small water pimples, which burst when I scratched them, until they developed into sores, and oozed a yellowish fluid hated to go in company, it itched and burned so badly. I had no rest at night I tried a good many remedies for eczema. both liquid and salves but they did me no good, only made the skin more rough and scaly. I learned of ResinoI Ointment and Resinol Soap and tried them, and was relieved of the severe itching and burning AT ONCE, and after months steady use was completely cured" (Signed) T S. Lewis, 1921 Summit St.
 Resinoi Soap and Resinol Ointment are sold by all druggists. Doctors have prescribed Resinol for nearly 20 years.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-03
REAR ADMIRAL MAHAN

The removal of Rear Admiral Ma han by death brings freshly to mind the important position which he held as an authority upon naval affairs as well as the able service which he rendered in the naval war board dur Ing the Spanish war. His writings have commanded widespread atten- ton among naval experts, not solely throughout this country but in Eurooe as well, and it is impossible to tell how vital has abeen his influence in directing attention to the importance of sea power.
 As is said by the New York Tribune. He was not only an expert in the conduct of naval warfare, but he possessed the gift-rare among soi- dlers and saiICrs-of being able to gen. eralize from his knowledge and ex- perience. He had the soundness o1 the thorough student and a literary quality which gave c1eayness and ord erlineSs to his conclusions. He could aIlalyze operations and trace results to their causes. Gradually he built UT 8 theory of sea power and it's effec1 upon ths outcome Of wars and thu development of nations which has been accepted by critics the work over. There arc many men of actior of the most forcefuI type in ever navy. But it is seldom that the ma1 of action develops also into . pl1i1oso. piler and a commentator with the lu, cidity of style which carries what h. has to say home to all classes o readers"
 Admiral 7rahan has had cpportunft. to watch the working out Of certatl of his teachings to which greater at eUntson will be attracted because of hi 6aa3h. but as with many others, hi end comes just when he had the op 9Oreun1ty for greater study an hi guUc4aI line4