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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-12-16


work.
What do you think, Miss Lee
SOM" 1 asked. GUILTY."
Miss Lesson had elected to take an
obscure seat in the back of the
courtroom, to get the thing in better
perspective, she said. l was coach
ing her that day-it was her first
trial-in the manner of court pro-
cedue.
"The News-Herald says he's inno-
cent" she answered.
But what do you Think" l per-
sisted.
Innocent" said Miss Lesson with
a curious information. 1t was as if her
feminine psychology was at strife
with the instinct of obedience to the
papers demands.
The case against Symonds was not
a.strong case. 1t became pretty well
evident from the second day that he
would be acquitted unless the state
could bring better witnesses. The
girl, Madge Kline, could not be found
Without her evidence, conviction
seemed impossible.
Besides Miss Lessons articles eG-
ceeded anything that the most &C
complished artistry had ever achieved
in bringing about a revulsion of pop
ular sentiment. heard a man in
the street discussing the crime on
the day the trial opened.
Guilty? Sure, he's guilty." he
said. why did they ask a change of
venue? His neighbors knew him. He
wouldn't stand dogs chance in his
own town."
And on the third morning, when |
everybody went about with a copy of |
the News-Herald in his hand, open |
at Miss Lessons article.
Guilty? That fellow isn't guilty. |
Why, there's innocence in his face.
Look at him! Who'd be fool enough |
to send box of poisoned candy like |
fhof0 PnIIobf cfT-xyphninn9 |
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dict.
About all the evidence against Sy-
monds, in fact, was that he had been
jealous of his rival, and that he had
bought box of candy at one store
and some strychnine pellets later at
another. And yet, so susceptible is
jury to the atmosphere of court
room, that the man might have been
convicted but for Mary Lessons ar
ticles.
On the day on which the verdict
was to be delivered old Lyons came
down to see He patted Mary Lesson
on the arm. We'll win," he whis-
peerd. You've done finely, Miss
Lesson. l take back all 1 ever said
against woman reporters"
Miss Lesson smiled and went on
writing her last article.
Lyons created something of stir
in court. The. district attorney, in
summing up, turned and faced him
for a moment. Where is the miss
ring girl?" he Numbered to the jury.
who knows? If anybody, it is the
powerful interests that are defending
the prisoner"
Lyons leaped to his feet, but the
judges gavel fell with a thud. 81 will
not permit such an insinuation," he
shouted. "Strike that from the rec
ord"
Well it was mot guilty" of course.
And yet, in spite of all the signs of
an acquittal, which had been sensed
in court from the opening of the sec
ond day, 1 was not sure. 1 saw the
face of the prisoner turn from green
to gray as the foreman pronounced
the words. Then a CHASTITY smile
came over Symonds' face and he
stepped down a free man.
The jury crowded about him, to go
through the farce of shaking hands.
81 congratulate you, sir" said each
MON Nth a hoomino croirIy of Golf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-09
Watch Your Pockets!

So large are the crowds in the
local shops at this time that there
is some danger Of losses occurring
through the care1essness with which
handbags and purses are displayed.
Special guards have been provided by
the store managers, and in addition
Supt. Pullman has designated a
'pickpocket squad" OF six plain
clothes men for work on the streets
and in the stores. But vigilant as
are these guards and policemen,
thieves will take advantage of the
congestion and the distraction of
shoppers, and will continue to pick
pockets and take purses unless the
owners are constantly prepared
against them. Most of the shopping
is done by women, and most women
carry their pocketbooks in handbags,
which can be securely fastened and
may be carried on the arm. Losses
OF this character are chiefly due to
carelessness and can be greatly re-
duced by more thorough attention to
the highly important detail of safe
guarding valuables. There is no
safety for money or valuable arti-
cles carried in the outside pockets of
ovcrcoats and wraps, which, in a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-09
Aspirant Honolulu,

Honolulu bidding for the republican
national convention, as announced
from San Francisco, is an example OF
civic enterprise that deserves COM
mendation, regardless of the chance
of success. If the republicans want
to have halcyon time, whether vo-
ciferous or not, they could do no bet
ter than to go to Honolulu for their
nominating and platform work, but
unless somebody paid the bills it is
to be feared that there would be nc
quorum present. Honolulu is still far
away, notwithstanding the so-called
humiliation of distance by steam and
electricity. Moreover, it has not yet
acquired a sufficient political impor-
lance to cause it to rival Chicago or
St. Louis or any other of the tradi-
tional convention cities, where the
party stimulus of the big meeting is
always reckoned as a valuable cam
paign asset. But, as the small boy
said when he besought for a second
piece of pie, nothing is ever had if
not asked for, and Honolulu is at
least accomplishing the not undesir-
able result of getting itself men
toned by making a bid that costs
nothing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-09

not longer if some of Mr.. Wilson's
near advisers have their way. He
is persona non grata in quarters very
close to the President.
A fourth blunder is threatened. The
Vice President seems to be "in bad"
with certain democrats; but why is
not clear. He has made good Off
cia1. He has kept on terms with his
chief, and praised him whenever OPP
portunity has presented itself. He
has declared for him for a second
term. Why should not all of the
Wilson men declare for Mr.. Mar
shall?
AS time passes this anti Marshall
feeling will probably disappear. The
object of it has taken none but a
languid notice of it. He is conduct
ing no campaign for denomination,
his attitude being of an amiable take
or-1eave-me kind. But if the feeling
continues, and maneuvers responsive
to it in nearby states continue, the
President, it is reported, may say
something in quiet way to show his
appreciation OF Mr.. Marshall, which
is said to be cordial.
Harmony is a good thing, even
when not thick enough to be cut with
knife. In politics even the appear
ance of it is sometimes valLIble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-09

crowd, can be rified without the least
difficulty or danger by expert pick
pockets. The careless display of
money in public is an invitation to
these gentry and should be avoided.
Purses should not be laid down on
counters or showcases. even tor a
minute, for there they are exposed
to the stealthy reach of thieves. The
merchants are highly DESTROYS OF pro-
tecting their customers and go to
considerable expense in doing so, but
they cannot safeguard them against
their own recklessness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-09
The Congressional Directory.

Washington is now enjoying one
OF its most delectable biennial treats,
\ the reading of the first edition of the
4 Congressional Directory of a new
! Congress. 1t is becoming acquainted
with its legislators through the me-
I dunn Of their own life stories These
! biographies are authentic, for they
| have been prepared, if not by them,
| at least under their editorship, and
they are in every respect trust
worthy.
The Congressional Directory is al
ways an interesting volume apart
4 from its statistical and official infor-
nation The mere difference in the
\ length of the biographical sketches is
diverting. Some members are con-
tent with the barest outline and
| shroud themselves in somewhat of a
mystery respecting their past per-
| formances, while others take the pub
lie fully into their confidence and give
it the benefit of all their changes and
turns and achievements in the course
OF their evolution to the congress
sional state.
| Yet the biographies of the Congress
sional Directory, experience has
proved, are not an infallible guide to
the men themselves. Many a person
who has gone to the Capitol primed
with a certain line of argument for
the persuasion of particular law
maker. based upon clue afforded by
the photographic matter OF the Off
cia1 who's who" has been sore1y
disappointed. 1t seems at times as
| though the new member were de1ib-
erately drawing a mask over his fea-
lures when he writes or approves
the biographical writing of his sec
rotary.
From time to time suggestions have
been made that improvements were
possible in the Congressional Direc-
| tory through the adoption of sin
gle standard of biographical ma
terial, cutting out some of the Ian
guage of the longer sketches and
perhaps expanding some of the more
abbreviated outlines of careers. But
that would be mistake Such a di-
rectory would lose its infinite inter-.
est, and would become as almost any
other public document. devoid of
blood and sinew. A Congressional
Directory is an institution that
should be held sacred from change or
innovation unless it be through the
addition OF official portraits, so that
all Washington would be able I'M
mistakably to recognize a congress-
man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-09
The Aqueduct Bridge.

Gen. Kingman's general recommen-
datlon that new structure be built
to replace the present old and inse-
cure Aqueduct bridge is based upon
condition that has been notorious
tor years. The present bridge, dat
ing from long ago, has been under
suspicion for nearly three decades.
From time to time its piers, improp-
erly protected from the action of the
current, have been undermined and
have been repaired by divers, and in
one Or two instances by means of
cofterdams. One of the early jobs of
repair was necessitated by so serious
settlement of the first pier from
the Virginia shore that the steel up
perworks members were buckled and
the bridge was closed to traffic for a
considerable period.
Since these settlements at the
bridge foundations began the traffic
crossing it has been greatly in
creased. A shelf has been constructed
carrying electric cars. The load has
become several times heavier, with
out a corresponding increase in
structural strength. A margin of
safety may still exist. Doubtless it
does exist, else the chief of engineers
would order the closing of the bridge
regardless of the serious inconven-
fence to the public But the day when
the Aqueduct bridge is put out of
commission, either for repairs or re-
moval on account of its insecurity,
lies in the perspective of time, and it
is the duty of the government to pro-
vide now for new structure, wher-
ever the location, before that day
comes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-09
Mr.. Wilson a Candidate.

The Presidents hat is in the ring,
and he is there himself, smiling and
confident. in the language OF the ring.
Encouraged by the assurance, the
members OF the democratic national
committee, who were his guests at
luncheon yesterday, are returning
home full OF fight and resolved to do
their best.
Well. OF course How else should
a man enter the ring? knowing that
the eyes OF the crowd are fixed on
him, and those likewise OF his oppo-
nent. any other expression OF face or
style OF bearing would be mistake.
He must say, if he says anything, that
he never felt better i'll his life, and
is sure to win That is according to
the rule. See Marquis of Queens
berry.
The President is of opinion that the
republicans have not a leg to stand
on They are reduced for an issue
to the tariff, and cannot succeed with
that. He denies that the Underwood
law Is a failure.
There is ground for lively contro-
versy on both propositions, and the
ground is certain to be cultivated.
But let US suppose the republicans
making the tariff paramount. They
will be able to show that the UNDER
wood law had failed before the war
began. and is now so alarmingly in
adequate the President himself is
asking for the elimination of the one
feature for which he stands conspic-
uously sponsible-free sugar. The
law certainly has failed so far as
sugar is concerned. A continuation
OF the duty on sugar is imperative
in the interest of revenue; and the
duty. as ali know, carries a liberal
measure OF protection.
In effect, another admission of fail
ure comes from prominent demo-
cratic senator. Mr.. Lewis of Illinois
has publicly declared against the prin-
ciple of tariff for revenue only; and
that principle underlies the. revision
made by Mr.. Underwood and his
friends.
How, then, will the President and
his friends present their case next
year? To ascribe again the high cost
of living to protective tariff would
be ridiculous. To assert again that
a downward revision tending toward
free trade has no depressing effect
on business would fly in the face OF
the record. Before the war orders
began business OF all kinds was in
the dumps; and when the war orders
cease we are going to be in tight
place unless steps are taken soon to
provide for a situation which will
then be inevitable.
When the war ends, all the tariffs
OF Europe will be overhauled in the
interests OF the trade OF Europe; and
we should be getting ready TO over
haul ours in the interests OF Amer
lea The Underwood law was con-
structed under conditions which have
disappeared; and it should follow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-09
HARMONY.

The democrats have just escaped
three blunders. SO there may be har-
mony yet
First, the proposition to gag the
Senate. That would have been a
colossal biunder. The idea was CON
ceiyed in a partisan fret. and, carried
out. would have wrought great in
jury. In the end, the party respon-
sble would have paid heavy pen
atty. Fortunately for the party. when
brought face to face with the matter
in the Null and free discussion OF a
party caucus. il saw a light, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-09
An Intimation.

When Sanity trims dat Christmas tree
Wifi all dem presents fine,
l hopes he'll stop an notice me
An see dat gifts mine.
Dem stockin's by de FIRE I'd swing
On Christmas eve wifi care,
Exceptin' fob one little thing
De fire, it won be there.
An mo- dan dat; Is most afraid
Dem stockin's is all through;
De coat an pants an vest has made
Long trips since dey was new.
/ wish dem all could be renewed
De gifts dat desire
Is sumpin' warm-an please include
De stockin's an de fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-09
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Misguided Ambition.

Il guess" said Broncho Bob, that
we'd better get up fund and have
a reformer come along and talk to
Crimson Gulch."
What for?"
Some of the boys are getting the
idea that this is slow town. We
need somebody to whoop it up and
show we can be as wicked as any
metropolis on the map"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-09
Estimating a Foe.

That man accuses you of being the
greatest CRATER on earth.
YES replied Senator Sorghum,
but he doesn't mean it. If he be-
lieved l was the greatest CRATER on
earth he'd be right with me in every
campaign, trying to get next and
make himself useful"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-09

Secretary Redheld's i'll opinion of
the pork" joke in connection with
rivers and harbors will find indorse-
ment. 1t was never much of Joke.
Like the mother in-law jest, it was
often transparent mask meant to
conceal deep sadness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-09

Popular opinion of Cen Goethals
might easily tempt hiE to drift into
the uncertainties OF politics if his at
tention were not SO closely engaged.
For him the Culebra cut may be a
blessing in disguise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-09
Vocalization.

Oh, some speak forth in mighty
tones
From minds with purpose fraught
And some are only megaphones
To voice another's thought.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-09

The meeting OF the democrats at St
Louis on Wednesday may mean an
adjournment BY Saturday OF the same
week, unless Mr.. Bryan decides to
get down to shirt sleeves as he did
in Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-09

The Congressional Directory shows
an abundance OF lawyers in the Six
ty-fourth Congress. But it is hard
even for lawyers 10 make laws that
are lawyerproof.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-09

Most of the republicans decline to
add anything to Mr.. Bryan's efforts to
oppose the democratic party in any
plans it may have for preparedness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-09

Friends of President Wilson regard
the selection of convention city as
disposing Of the only element of
doubt in the democratic campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-09

1t begins to look as if pressure of
traffic would claim almost as much
care for the railroads as if railroad
ing were an infant industry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-09
Enforcement.

peace on earth,' is my motto"
It's good motto. But good mot
toes are as hard to enforce as good
laws"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-09

A boy may outgrow the desire for
Christmas tree, but his father never
does.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-09

So far from considering prison re-
form a failure, Warden Osborne in
sists that there ought TO be more OF it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-09

The Evening Star, with the Sunday
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-09

Belgium is not fattered by the large
estimates placed on its ability to raise
money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-09

There is not much satisfaction in
the fact that the same steamer is
never torpedoed twice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-09

The Ford party does not insist on
peace to such an extent as to stop ali
scientific and economic arguments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-09

There would be less temptation to
speculate if the losers could talk as
Interestingly as a winner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-09

Instead OF Shop early" England
sounds the warning, Enlist early"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-09

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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-30

training and should be at the very
top Of his game. Sore arms should
not be prevalent, and the man who
cannot throw a baseball in August
will hardly improve in September.
Manager McGraw of the Giants,
who are tangIing with the Cubs, has
also seen the light and is wedding out
some of his OIdsters to make room
for young men during a period Of re-
construction. He has added some col
lege youths and also grabbed a couple
from the minors.
McGraW, like Bresnahan, was over
loaded with veterans. But the Giants
improved as the season grew and are
now playing fair baseball With the
Cubs the opposite has been the case.
The fellows started like pennant win
ners, kept up the pace under Bresna-
hans direction for a few months and
then found the pace a little too stiff.
It required too much exertiOn and
they fell off sadly.
The benefit game for the East
land survivors fund between Whales
and Buffalo at the North Side park
melted S955.14 and the Whales won
the game.
Rain during the morning held
down the attendance, only about
5000 people being out for the bene-
fit. A crowd of at least 10000 was
expected. Among the spectators were
members of the Cub and Giant teams,
who shelled out their admission
money at the gate.
Claude Hendrix is a pitcher who
saves his strength. He does not put
on full steam until threatened. I'm
fortunately, Claude is not always able
to throttle the opposition, but his
plan is a good one when it can be
worked.
1t means he will be useful for sew
eral seasons and that he can also be
used frequently in one year. Hen
dirk and Mcdonnell are dOiOp about
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-30

was in difficulty, but he threw on all
speed and qUelled the Uprisings. At
one stage the Buffeds had men on
second and third with one out, but
Hendrix famed Chase and Dalton,
two of the best hitters of the team.
Though there is no hope Of a
worlds series purse in the fall, Tink-
er's people are playing the best base
ball they know how. Their spirit is
the right one and could be used by
several other teams in the country.
On the strength of the dope sheet,
the White SOX have undergone their
hardest trial in the east and should
find the remainder of the trip an OPP
pOrtUnity to increase their percentage
of games won. Four games are to
be played with the Yanks, starting
today; five with Washington and four
with the Mackmen.
Of these IA games the RoWlandites
should cop at least 9, which is as
good as can be expected. The Red
SOx will have their work cut out to
equal this showing, for the western
teams are in good shape at the pres
ent time and can be counted on Tor
some assistance by ROwland's fell
lows.
In Boston the Sox had two we'll
pitched games and Faber had let the
opposition down without a hit in the
three innings played yesterday before
the rain interfeTed. Good fielding also
marked the performance of the SOx,
and, while the batting was not hefty,
a good pitching staff was being en-
cOuntered and nothing much could
be expected.
The march of the Boston Braves
this season is not much like the mar
row opening they cut through the
National league last season to win a
pennant. In 1914 they were winning
on the strength of some phenomenal
pitching by Rudolph, Tyler and
James, and very few runs we're neces-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-01
RICHMOND PLANT MAKING
1000 SHELLS EACH DAY
Local Hrnnch of American IoromotIyc
'omp"hE increases Force TO
Handle MunItlon Orders

Shrapncl is being turned out at tho
ifichmond Locomotive Works AT tho
rate OF 1000 shells day, according TO
4 report printed in the wan street
Journal in connection with an article
on the operations OF the American To-
c"ho'iNc Company Of which the local
WORKS Is branch. The Richmond
W"rhS nave recently taken on n large
h"ihoef or new men. many of whom
nave been brought to the city from
other sections OF Virginia.
me statement referred to adds that
me output OF 1000 shells Il day is not
capacity. and that the full production
OF the plant Will soon he attained
George Curry, manager Of the Rich
mona branch. when asked regarding
the reports as to the outpuI of tbr
pant. stated that he was not In posi-
'"h 10 discuss the matter, and would
neither affirm nor deny the statement
published in New York
me Shrapncl and high explosive
shells being turned out by III. Amcri- :
can locomotive Company have sue
ceSsiuiIN passed the inspection and
tests required by the purchasers. who
are understood To represent England
and France. The tests are said to have
been rigid and To have taken up con
siderable time.
The Dunkirk plant. in New Yorl,
state is turning out the hiEh-cxplosive
shells and its production Is gradually
approaching capacity. The companv's
orders on hand are understood TO cover
the manufacture OF 1850 600 shrapncl
and 100000 high explosive shells.
lhese contracts are worth approXi-
matcly sag 100000 meaning that the
Richmond plant will handle contracts
for shrapncl aggrcgatinE $4,000, 900
In value.