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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-06-18
CHAPTER III.
Murder in the second degree"

Murder in the second degree"
wv THERE it required three months
Nv to bring about a mistrial fol
w a murderous young million
aire in this same vilely KEEP
building. with its horde of idllng polit
ical appointees, it required only three
hours to dispose of the case of this
pale country boy facing a hurried ano
impatient judge and a sleepy jury.
In those three hours Kearney, the
man from headquarters, had his wit
neSSes present the case for the state
The three men from Hell's Kitchen
told of seeing the prisoner lurking In
that neighborhood. He was In the
company of two yeggmen. The police
man who arrested him told of his at
tempted escape after the vault Of thu
bank was blown with nitroglycerin.
Garrett then learned why the expert
was brought into the case. The ex
pert qualified as such in a brief direct
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06
i. This What We Want1

One OF the constitutional amendments sub
mitted by the last Nebraska legislature for
popular ratification proposes to change our sys-
TEN OF unanimous jury verdicts and to substi-
tute verdicts by five-sixth vote.
This change is urged as a matter OF judicial
reform to do away with the single obstinate
juror holding out against his fellows either de-
featng justice or forcing new trial. verdicts
by less than the full number OF twelve jurors,
IL is pointed out, have been provided for In Mis-
souri,. Kentucky. Idaho. South Dakota, wyoming
and Washington, and Nebraska is asked to fol-
low the lead OF these six states.
Careful investigation discloses, however, that
the form OF our proposed amendment carries
the flve-sixths jury verdict. not only for civil
cases, but also for criminal cases where the Of
tense is less than a felony. In this feature
only one state, Idaho. has taken this departure
Of Withholding from any criminal final trial
the presumption OF innocence until adjudged
guilty by the unanimous finding OF jury OF
his peers. In all the other states which per-
init verdicts In criminal cases without unanimity,
OF by jury OF less than twelve, there is re-
striction to courts not OF record. and presum-
ably subject TO appeal to courts of record. In
Nebraska conviction for offenses less than fell
onies may entail imprisonment in county Jail
up to one year, and the statutes are full of mis-
demeanor penalties for all sorts OF minor law
violations. which would be affected by the pro-
posed change.
While The Bee Is not here arguing the points
at issue II believes the people of Nebraska
should know what the amendment contemplates
and ask themselves the question whether this lie
what they want. The subject is of ali the more
present Importance because the amendment is
to be on the primary ballot and to be counted
in by the fiction of straight party votes II II has
q majority vote OF the votes cast on Il in the
primary.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06
The United State, Neutral.

The neutrality proclamation issued by Pres
ident Wilson officially recognizes the state OF
war between the leading European nations and
warns all that we are not TO take sides in the
conflict
To maintain strict neutrality is obviously
the duty of this country. Having no entangling
alliances with any of the belligerents, and no
desire TO be drawn into the vortex, no effort
should be spared TO observe neutrality, and to
perform all the duties imposed upon a non
combatant country to exact observance OF neu-
trail rights by those at war with one another.
Fortunately, our distance from the original seat
of disturbance should greatly facilitate us in
such policy, for we are not likely to come into
direct contact except on, the high seas.
The maintenance of strict neutrality on the
part OF the United States cannot, however. gov
ern the sympathies OF our people. With
population made up almost wholly of former
descendants OF their former subjects, their sym
pathies are bound to be divided. The peculiar
combinations which this war presents must con-
fuse those sympathies still further, as. for ex-
ample where friends OF Britain entertain an
adherence OF Russia, or where admirers OF the
German emperor have no patience with the
fierce Balkan bands.
II is natural and inevitable that Americans
will have a lively interest in the fortunes OF the
war. regardless OF our neutrality, and will sit
in stern judgment upon the conduct Of the bat
Ting races and the prowess of their military
masters.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06
People and Events

A bronze tablet erected by the Society OF Colonial
Wars In the state Of New Hampshire in honor Of
Captain John Smith. was unveiled at Portsmouth.
DIT. simon f. Cox has resigned superintendent
Of the Boston COnsumptives' hospital TO accept
similar position in New Haven at salary OF $1,000
a year.
Uncle Joe" Cannon. former speaker OF the house
has made formal announcement OF his candidacy nor
representative from the Eighth Illinois congressional
district.
Anthony Drexel jr., OF Anthony J. Drexel. OF
Philadelphia and New York. obliged 10 appear
in person in New York court and pay sa6 fine
for speeding.
BOaz W. Long New Mexico. chief of the
bureau Of Latin American affairs in the state de-
partment. has been confirmed by the senate min
lister TO Salvador.
Washington society L. mOmentarily expecting the
engagement OF Attorney General MeReynolds and
Miss Lucy Burleson daughter Of Postmaster General
and Mrs Burieson Reports fix the wedding date rOr
this Bliss Burleson IL accomplished and strik
ingiy beautiful
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06
Uncensored Opinions

Baltimore Sun: Mr.. Carnegie can hardly
be heard above the thunder OF the cannon
and the tramping feet Of war horses.
washington Post; This thing Of hold
ing Americans in Europe looks like a SUBJ
terfuge for making this country pay the
war expenses.
Baltimore American; Another genera
ton will no doubt be wondering how such
civilization as this one boasts ever
tolerated war lords.
New York World: II It Is any satisfac-
ton to little Servia, Il can take pride in
the fact that II served as the pretext for
Europo's amazing display OF statesman
ship
Pittsburgh Dispatch; Perhaps IL one
were TO hunt for the loneliest job in the
world we might find II In close vicinity
20 the Waterman Of the Hague Peace
palace.
Springfield Republican; II Islam, long
FESTIVE, should take the moment for a
jehad. Europe would have big trouble on
its hands In addition to the trouble It has
brought on itself
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06
AN OVERTURE TO MORN.

Edna Mead in New York Times.
I Enclosed sleepy eyes to find the Dawn.
Demure I'm Quaker garb OF softest gray,
Awaiting that bold cavalier. the Day
Attendant on her royal progress
A world ali hushed, that hailed her queen
thereto.
A band Of court musicians led the way.
caught the throb and thrill OF myriad
threats
Testing their pitch, upon the opening
notes
OF a diviner minstrelsy than ever
Resulted from mankind's utmost en-
First, 4 low thrill. like to a single flute
Then a sweet, plaintive CALL resembling
The shepherds pipins on that Bretague
coast
The while brave Tristan lay ~
Defying death and mourning Isolde.
And, after these, swiftly running
scale
Thus the sound swelled increasingly In
Rising and falling in a ripping shower
OF brilliant arias and magic tones
Like clear-tongued bells, high In some
ancient tower,
Each answering each perfect full &C
AS master instruments. the maesiro's
word.
So rang the chorus of TIE festhered
A wordless glory, that must overwhelm
Each mornings audience. who wait en-
rapt
Until-the overture's last note IL done,
The curtain rises on the pageant sun.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06
snr.E.rr Of suffrage.

WHEATLAND. Wyo., Aug. 5.--To the
Editor OF The Bee: Is the sneerinE. con-
temptuous tone in which that woman Il
VIII not call her q LADY, from Council
Bluffs replies 10 Rev. HUT a sample
OF what we may expect when equal suf-
frage gets under full Roadway? What
more convincing evidence OF the essen
tial infidelity and immortality so char
acteristic of the feminist movement Ii
afforded than her discourteous, not to
say insulting. remarks? When equal SUI
fragists feel emboldened TO attack the
Bible and TO denounce ST. Paul as a sex
maniac, are we not warranted In beilev-
ing that feminism was conceived in the
spirit OF anarchy and Ia now about to be
brought forth in rebellion and revolution?
The Rev. Hut impresseB me as a
thinker and a man Of thorough culture
and wide reading. Whatever he writes
is characterized by marked distinction in
both thought and style. He affords us a
welcome relief from the dreary drivel and
silly sophistries which the equal suf-
frage blatherskites are putting forth in
lieu of solid facts and convincing logic.
As for the Bible and 81. Paul, they will
live and be read and quoted long, long
after the short-haired female ssitators
and their long-haired male sympathizers
have sunk into deserved oblivion.
L. N. MOORE
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06
Americas offer Of Mediation.

While too much to expect that war-msd Eu-
rope viii at leave off the passion for fight
ing, President Wilson's proffered mediation is
nevertheless consistent with both our national
peace professions and our obligations under
The Hague tribunal. Its eventual acceptance
is no doubt within the probabilities, but not
until the warning nations have sufficiently felt
the force OF one another's steel to be willing to
heed their own better judgment
Failure on the part Of President Wilson to
have acted would have subjected our govern
ment to criticism. though with no prospect Of
immediate response. So long The Hague
treaty both permits and requires us as a
stranger to the dispute to offer mediation, there
was nothing else for us to do and uphold our
reputation as a peace-loving nation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06
Notes Of Progress

A revolving pillow has been patented, In
which gasoline motor drives the cutting
wheel
Supported entirely from a horses collar.
a new feed bag admits an animal 90 have
the free use OF its head.
An American automatic telephone sys-
tenn has been established in Sirnla. the
summer capital Of India.
Portable power plants up TO fifty horse
power that use crude oil for fuel are
coming into common uss in France.
when a hydro-aeropiane fell into sYed-
ish waters a submarine boat dived under
It and brought IL to shore uninjured
Tests OF various kinds OF conoretes and
cement mortars now under way In Ger
many win extend over a period Of thirty
years
An unloading crane at one OF the ore
ports OF the great lakes takes a twelve
ton bite every time Il dives into the hold
OF the vessel
There are ten bridges formed by ma
ture in the United States. Their forma-
ton Ia caused by the current OF streams
running through rocks.
r-hectricai mhShAiesS eheDioe tho newest
traBs-Atlantio liner 10 lower its largest
llfeboat filled with passengers from the
highest deck 10 the water in seventy
seconds.
Among the dsfenses OF the Panama
canal there viii be several batteries OF
sixteen and twelve-inch rifles. all OF
which win be concealed In such manner
that. with the use OF smokeless powder.
II viii be impossible for an enemy TO
locate them.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06
Irelana,s Opportunity.

OMAHA, Aug. ito the Editor OF The
Bee: In a personal letter to Mr.. Red
mond ! am reminding him OF the old
Irish adage. "Ensland's difficulty is Ire
lands opportunity" Copy OF the letter
forwarded to J. e. Redmond and to the
leading Irish papers. To him say:
ut Is with feelings OF deep regret we
notice your duplicity in dealing with the
Irish home rule question during the pres
ent European crisis. Your action at the
present time does not in any way postu-
late patriotism, and your assertion in the
House Of Commons on August 8, that the
Irish national volunteers would safeguard
English interests in ireland is nothing
short OF felonous. when we Sudge IL from
an Irish viewpoint. You seem to forget,
OF utterly ignore the principle for which
Irlshmen gave their last drop Of blood.
''England's difficulty Is Ireland's oppor-
tunity." Your honesty and integrity as
an Irish patriot Is now being tested and
on your quick action now depends
whether your name Is to be held up to
honor or buried In obliquy. We want an
undivided ireland from north TO south,
from east to west, and when say this
am voicing not only the sentiments OF
the Irish In America, but OF every son of
the Gael the world over. II you cannot
afford to hurt British sensibilities. then
in the name of freedom. In the name OF
the Irish race; yes. in the name Of God
Himself render Up the sceptre OF author
Ity to some other Irishman who will
WELD " more effectively for the honor
OF old ireland and for the glory Of the
Gael" JOHN A. McCIIRIsTAL.
1851 North Seventeenth street.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06
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william segegke. Of the well known firm of Pony
Ssgelke celebrated his forty-second birthday along
with number OF invited friends at his residence on
south Tenth street Among those present we're Judge
and Mrs. Beneka. Mr.. and Mrs. George schmidt Mr.
and Mrs George Pony, Mr. and Mrs. John @. Brandt
- Aaurer Carl Rodman OF New York. Mr. and Mrs
Fred stubendorf and Mr. stubendorf's mother. who
arrived last week from Germany
A. 1. siEAns 4 Co, % this city has secured the
contract % construct the water works at I.ineon.
The funeral Of Rev William Mccandnsh was
largely attended. the services being participated in
~ Rev. c: ". saSidge, Rev. W. J. Hsrsha. Rev. G.
?. cFosHman and Rev. j. b. stewart The palbearers
were o, r. Ballou o. r. Davis. Levi Kennedy p L.
Psrna Howard Kennedy ana W. J. weIshans.
Marshal cumihgs 10 wrathy over the council or
derins one-hosns patrol wagon He says Il will be
Of use. and win only 50 out a side hin and get
stuck thu mud and that twOhorss wagon Is needed
BADLY.
Ar. samuel Shears landlord OF the Millard re-
turned pitA hs wife from three weeks trip east
Prot Harry Irvine. leader OF the Musical Union
prchesffa- 1g.epits az
Mas Jennie Mccabs Of Hastings is visiting her
sisters & thls city. Miss Mamie and katie Mcrab,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06
BITS OF MERR1MENT.

First Trooper Imperial Yeomanry dds
cussine a new offiCeri--Swears bit
don't e, sometimes2
Second Trooper-'E's a masterpiece. e
Is; Just opens rs mouth and lets Il say
Wot It likes-Punch.
Jane Is so very romantic. She says
she's going right down on her knees to
beg her father to let her marry Bobby"
What's she waiting for?"
- FOR the styles to change Cleveland
Mrs Flatte-This paper says almost half
OF many thousand loaves Of bread re-
weight.
Mr.. Fiatte-No such charge can ever be
brought against your bread, dear.-Yon-
kers statesman.
Fsther-How. do you mean your check
book II crazy?
son-Tt's unbalanced that's an.--Yaie
Record
Lets go TO the circus uncle"
don't think ] Will. nephew. Id
rather walt for. election time. when our
candidate comes. - Budapest Borsszem
Janko
Imp-Where will your majesty summer?
,satan-I think III stay I'm town: l no.
tice lot Of people are coming from the
country.-New York SUM-.
peditlon?''
Il did" replied General TamaIe.
thought the attack was led by Gen
cral Concarne"
1T was l who prevented great loss OF
life. He led them going forward, but
LED them coming back. "---Washington
~
The Girl (watching Pavlowa dance)-It
looks easy. but she must make sacrifices
to keep In condition. She has eaten little
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06
Let Aliens Here Become Citizens.

The bill introduced in the house excluding
re-admission into the United States Of all aliens
who leave to engage in the European war may.
IL enacted into law, have the desired effect of
diseouraging foreigners in the future continuing
in this country without becoming citizens. Pro-
longed alienship should bear it's penalties be-
cause II is both unjust to the United States as
well 10 the native country II tends to intro
duce here exclusive domestic problems Of the
fatherland and thereby complieate relations be-
tween otherwise friendly nations. One OF the
most serious objections OF the anti-immigration-
lists would be removed, or greatly modified. by
such legislation. The foreigner who comes here
simply TO gain some temporary advantage for
himself, or escape the obligations OF his citizen
ship abroad, while enjoying the blessings of our
free institutions and yet giving nothing in re-
turn. Is not the one to whom the wholesome
American welcome is extended. In such crises
as the present, with all Europe at war, the ad-
ditional advantages of American citizenship
should be very apparent and potent,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06
How Many Kansa. Women voters

How Many Kansas Women Votersf
SOUTH OMAHA, Neb., Aug. $40 the
Editor Of The Bee: I noticed a press dis
patch In The Bee OF yesterday that 10000
women arc expected TO vote in Kansas.
IL every woman in Kansas who Is elig-
ible to a vote casts a ballot today, 1
doubt II any 10000 or any 5000 will vote.
from the supreme indifference they have
shown in the registration in Kansas.
doubt n there are as many as 10000 in
the state anyhow who can register and
vote The dispatch was evidently meant
to deceive the general public.
FA AGNTW
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06

Bearing in mind this. that all Of these war
mad monarchs claim to rule by Divine right one
gets the full force OF the folly OF a war that
drives men OF peaceful pursuits and purposes
away from their life's work aud into the bloody
business OF killing each other.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06

OF no food Tor week to pay for this
evenings entertainment
Her lmpecunious Escort dmpressively)
Just Ike rne-Puck
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06

Omaha taxpayers are paying about $50 a
day for the time which the three high-salRried
water hoard employees are putting in chasing
votes But. of course. there are no politics in
the Water board.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06

Suppose one Of the officers OF the German
army were caught with the goods trying to help
Russia. what do you think would happen to
himg But that is exactly the offense National
Committeeman Howell perpetrated when. after
accepting an officers commission carrying re-
sponsibility in the management OF the campaign
for the republican standard-bearer. he then
treacherously put IN his time and money TO de-
feat the ticket TO which he had pledged his faith
and which he was In honor bound TO support.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06

10 he we're. only sure OF being able to hang
olto ali those naturalization fees. District Court
Clerk Robert Smith might be just as much OF a
hypocrise as peace advocate as he is as a re-
former
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06
03e 08eesda
rLsMsSRoRT

Hrisf eontrfbutions on tauosly
tepics anyissA ne nee assumss
no responsibility for opinions 81
ooxrssponAsnts- An letters sub
jeot 80 ooadsnsataon ~ EDITOR.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06

No doubt some well known bride peddlers
are saying to themselves. Its an Ill wind that
blows nobody good" But the excitement may
pass sooner than they hope.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06

Up TO the hour Of going to press Mr.. T..
Withdrawal Blackburn was still hesitating
about Withdrawing the withdrawal Of his with
drawai.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06

II Is officially announced that there is plenty
OF money available to move the crops. Yes and
the Nebraska farmer wants IL known that he has
plenty of crops in sight to move the money.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06

What chance has a poor American tourist
TO get out Of Europe when they commander
his automobile and stop the trains?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06

After this war Europe may look as II some
great map-changfng finder OF rivers of doubt
had struck Il.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06

But in the United States Germans. Britons
French. slavs. Russians and Austrians are all
just plain, everyday peaceful Americans.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed TO them. Ad-
dress win be changed often ~ requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06

Twenty miles Of British war ships is enough
TO send the cold chills up the back OF the brav-
est enemy. AN
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06

The United States will maintain neutrality.
That's So We were neutral in the Mexican
war, too
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06

These are the days when the doubtful
voter" begins TO get chesty.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06
What Is Contraband?


The question what constitutes contraband OF war
is causing the greatest shippers, and tho
perplexed state Of the international law the CUES.
ton Is making Il difficult for steamship to know
when they are carrying a cargo that is reasonably
safe from conflscaton the event OF further decar
ations Of I'm Europe.
While the definition OF contrabnnd is elastic, there
Is international list Of articles which can never
at any time be contraband. The important OF
these articles to America cotton. which heads tho
list OF noncontraband goods OF almost equal i'm.
portance is the fact that gold is the conditional
contreband list Gold becomes contraband II it is
shipped TO nation involved in and is liable 70
seizure by ships Of the enemy Of that country
Cotton placed the noncontraband list at
the London naval conference. although It had been
treated contrsband by Russia during the Russo
japanese While the London declaration has
been ratified by ali nations II practically GER
tain according TO DR. Ellery c. Stowe assistant
fessor of international law Columbia university.
that its shipment would be interfered with by any
Euopean nation in case Of general war
Absolute contraband which is always liable to
seizure consists Of material guns ammunition,
military vehicles. etc Other articles. except those
the noncontraband list may be treated
traband by belserent after giving notice neutral
nations Of the articles which it has cassed liable
TO seizure.
Conditional contraband is liable to seizure at no
time except when It Is destined to tire territory Of
an enemy. and then IL can be seized with as little
ceremony II It actual material Article
IS Of the London declaration is follows;
Conditional contraband is not liaOde to capture
except when found board vessel bound for ter
ritory belonging to occupied by enemy for
the armed forces of the enemy and when It is not
to be discharged at intervening neutral pggt. The
ships papers conclusive proof both as to the
voyage In which the vessel is engaged and TO the
port Of discharge of the goods unless it's is found
clearly Of the indicated by its papers
unable to give adequate reasons to justify such de-
Walton"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06

II you would live long and happy, avoid a
conversation on the war with the telegraph
editor.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06

Europe continues to buy our American
wheat oh. how could Il keep from Il?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06

Mexico is making haste slowly--in fact, de
spite ali it's mad rush. is in no hurry at all.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06

For safety first in war news read The Bee.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06

Bee extras give reliable -up-tO-the-minuts
war news
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06

What dull. prosaic thing repetition OF
the Caillaux trial would be.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06

Russia is coming. no doubt. but with char
hcteristie Russian elaboration.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-06

II war is hell" the devil aud his imps mus,
be mighty busy.