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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-05
Psychological Effect of Murder In
Capitol Sweeps Legislators Off Feet

man should never be put to death
on circumstantial evidence"
Blood On Jurors.
The bill introduced in the SEN
ate leaves it for the jury to de-
eide on life Imprisonment or
death.
Senator Nichols takes issue
with the bill. VI believe a capital
punishment law, il we are going
to have one at all, should be def
mite, quick and sure. The law
should determine what the penalty
should be. 1t isn't right that
jurors, after deciding a mans fate,
should go away with the feeling
that they carry his blood on \heir
hands. The law should accept the
responsibility.
Van Dell's Answer.
But what does John Van Del
say about it?
In his cell in the Thurstor
county Jail the strapping logger
talks of his deed readily and calm
ly, sure that the state will take
care of him the rest of his life.
Would fear of the death penalty
have made any difference? he was
asked yesterday.
81 WOULD HAVE KILLED
HIM Anyhow" said the muir
derer. THERE WAS SOME
THING IN ME THAT WOULD
HAVE MADE ME DO IT."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-05
GUARD READY
FOR THE CALL

If call comes for the national
guard, 119 officers and 2,2S5
men will respond. Plans have al
ready been made to feed and
house that many men. Adj. Gen.
Maurice Thompson announced
Monday that the troops could be
gotten together in a very short
while.
Cantonments would in all prob
ability be built at American lake
to house the men. Plans are al
ready on file at the adjutant gen.
erals office for such housing II
needed. The food problem has
also been studied out.
Recruiting at the army and
navy recruiting stations Monday
was progressing slowly. The
navy station IN the Bank OF Cali
fornia building announces that q
new order has been put In force
In regard to the length OF service.
A sailor can now serve only one
year II he wants to, but without
the benefits Of his houorab1o ais
charge &C the end of the regular
enlistment time. Z: u
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-05
Nv. HAS TASTE OF
GUNS and SOLDIERS

memory of the younger generation
that New Workers have been chal-
lenged by armed soldiers along
their own highways.
Now they are told to move fast
rs they pass over the huge spans
connecting Brooklyn with Man.
haitian Island. Lettering in the
Battery park is also prohibited.
The naval militia, which was
the first to be summoned in the
Spanish-American war, is holding
a rigid guard over all public prop
erty; the bridges and the water
front.
Anyone who stops is asked to
move on. Questions are met with
a flash of bayonet and little
more suggestion. Street cars are
kept moving.
Motormen and conductors have
been warned that while crossing
the bridges they must keep their
car windows and doors closed and
keep the power turned on.
Automobiles are met with the
same orders.
Underneath the structures,
searchlights swing on the piers
and up and down the stream. Arc
and drop lights illuminated these
places.
Tugs we're warned not to APP
proach closer than so feet to any
of the piers and barges were
especially watched, lest one OF
them, laden with explosives,
should hump into the masonry.
New Workers hurried and fought
their way to work today with just
as muuch briskness as usual. The
tidal jam of thousands poured in
to the offices and store buildings
at the usual time, SO far as could
be done in the face of blizzard
American flags Tapped in the
wind in the canyon of Broad and
Wall streets, the financial district.
Huge strips of the tri-colored en-
blem met across the narrow
street. The flag epidemic contin-
ued on uptown, in busy Fifth av.
and Broadway. More flags are
flying in New York today than
for years.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-05
FEAR AMERICANS
WILL BE STRANDED

begun. 1t started in the middle
of last week.
Route Through Spain.
With all Scandinavian and
Dutch liners stopped, Spain ap-
pears to be the only open route.
One suggestion that was circu-
lated in Berlin was that Wash
ington arranged for a Norwegian
ship to bring Americans from
Bergen, Norway, to New York,
and returning, to bring back from
America Ambassador Bernstorff
his staff and German consuls.
Newspapers have been pointing
out daily since announcement of
Germany's new policy that the
small European neutrals-Den-
mark, Holland and Scandinavia
are not expected to oppose the
submarinings, because of fear.
Berlin is now In the grip of the
most severe blizzard in years.
There has been great suffering.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-05
Especial to The Times.)

OLYMPIA, Feb. 5.-The only
woman member of the legislature.
Mrs. Ina Williams, is in favor of
restoring capital punishment!
Senator Harve Phipps, one of
the most progressive, fair-minded
men in either house, is in favor
of capital punishment, in extreme
cases, and has signed the bill to
put it back on the statute books
of the state.
1t is the talk of the legislature.
Hardly person can be found who
hasn't an opinion to express, and
nearly everyone expresses it in
favor of the death penalty for one
reason or another.
One i'm Ten Thousand.
And all because brooding John
Van Dell, proclaiming he would
make the state take care of him
for the rest of his life walked
deliberately into the office of In
dustrial Insurance Commissioner
Olson and shot him through the
head under the very nose of the
18th legislature assem- bled.
For pysosychological effect, 1t
was one case in ten thousand. The
staging was perfect.
Form of Preparedness!
AS result, the state of Wash
ington in all likelihood will once
more exact the death penalty for
deliberate murderers.
81 believe in capital punish
ment on the same theory that |
believe in preparedness was
Mrs. Williams statement today.
II believe it is necessary, nor
for punishment, but for protec-
ton OF our citizens.
where did Olson's slayer go
after he had committed the crime?
He hurried to the county Jail. He
new the law would give protection
against possible death at the hands
of a mob. He knew the state
would take care of him for the
rest of his life
Phipps' Views.
"If he had known that the
state had only death to offer him,
he would have been AFRAID to
have killed a man"
Senator Phipps said he believed
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-05
NARSH|PS
GUARDING
SHIPPING

Omitted Press Leased wire.)
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 3.
Patrol boats today were
guarding the entire Pacific
coast as "a result of the break
with Germany.
More naval vessels are be-
ing rushed to stations today,
to tighten the Gordon which
has been drawn from Puget
Sound to Point Iona.
Destroyers, coast guard cutter!
and light cruisers are being uset
in the patrol work.
The cutter Bear was stationed
off Golden Gate today, relieving
the McCulloch, which steamed
northward to take up a position
off the coast of northern Cali
fornia.
In the Straits of Juan de Fuca
the destroyer Truxtun is doins
patrol duty. The destroyers Pau
Jones and Whipple, from Mare is
land, took up their guard duty
off the Southern California coast
today, and the destroyer Hopkins
is at Meigg's wharf In San Fran
cisco, with steam up.
The coast guard cutter Unalgs
has been assigned to patrol duty
from the Columbia river south, OF
the Oregon coast.
The destroyers Perry and Preblt
have been assigned to stations
which naval officers would mo-
divulge. The Stewart and Law
renee have steam up in Mare is
land. Intense activity about Mare
island navy yard was noted today
No naval officer would tell what
was going on, but it was reported
preparations were made to receive
100000 pounds of trinitrotoluo
from a Contra Costa powder plant
Heavy guards today were sta.
toned about all wireless stations
in San Francisco and on the light.
house reservations.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-05

BERLIN. Feb. 4.-(Sunday)-
(Delayed) Every American / n
Berlin is preparing for war be-
tween the United States and Ger
many.
News of the break in diplomatic
relations was first printed in an
extra issued at noon today by the
Berliner Zeitung Am Mittag.
The report spread like Wild
fire through Berlin. Americans
telephoned the grave news to
each other and called up the
American embassy for further in
formation.
Germany has now modified
every ounce Of her energy for the
expected - and decisive - cam
paigns.
With new troops constantly
going to the front, with Zeppe-
Inns flying over the city. with daily
reports of submarine successes
and the news of successful throw
ing off entente attacks on all
fronts, the public is steeled to
further sacrifices.
The feeling here is that Ger
many is a gigantic powder maya
zine preparing for an explosion in
military sense-and that this
explosion will shake the universe.
Americans Stranded.
Outside, on the streets and in
the subways the newspaper extras
sold furiously. Announcement Of
ficially of the break was calmly
awaited by the American colony,
however.
The question everybody in Ber-
lin asked was how American off
Gals, correspondents, Red Cross
doctors and citizens will reach
America---with all European lin
ers stopped. $780,
The present indication was that
hundreds OF Americans will be
stranded. Neutral ship lines are
refusing to book any passages. A
great number of Americans who
had arranged to sail during Feb
rusry and March were notified
that their saiIings had been can
celed.
But the exodus Of thsss Ameri-
ps from Germany hnd already
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-05

NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-A blind
ing snowstorm, driven by gale,
increased the apprehension Of of
fetal New York and naval militia
guards on bridges, about public
buildings and on the waterfront
today.
Tugs carrying officers and de-
tails up and down the streams in
creased their vigilance and pro-
ceeded more slowly. Artillerymen
manning guns, planted at the
bridgeheads, began to exercise
more caution.
1t is the first time within the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-05
BELIEVE
WAR IS
CERTAIN

WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES
IN THE FIELD, Feb. 5.-Every-
body at the front believes war
between America and Germany is
certain.
AS news of Americas diplomatic
break spread last night, ripple
of applause figuratively swept the
entire army zone.
Every mess throughout the
front buzzed with the news. The
officers and men were pleased and
the general opinion was that the
moral effect of Americas diplo-
matte break would Immediately be
as depressing to the Germans as
encouraging to the allies.
Americans in the Canadian
regiments we're busily handshak-
ing and receiving compliments.
There was gaiety everywhere.
Americas backing is appreciat-
ed here-even though thus far
that support is only moral.
The report quoting Count Won
Bernstorff, German ambassador In
Washington, as plaintively won
dering how he would get home,
was provoking of much mirth.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-05
SPEED UP WORK
ON PACIFIC FLEET
Omitted Press Leased Wire. J

Omitted Press Leased Wire.)
BREMERTON, Wash, Feb. 5
-E1even-hour working days
were inaugurated here today to
speed up repair work on the Pa
cific reserve fleet.
1t will take so days at this rate
to fit the fleet for war duty. More
toolmakers, machinists and ship
filters are needed. There are
shortages on the lists of boiler
makers, electric welders, acety-
lene operators, loftsmen. ship
smiths, riveters and patternmak-
erS.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-05
BIG FRENCH
LINER SAILS

NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-The
American liner st. Louis will not
sail today, it was stated by Off
Gals of the American line.
Whether she will depart later
for Liverpool was not stated.
1--WE cannot comment on that
Just now" it was said.
The ship is coaled and provi-
stoned for its journey.
The Cunard liner Carmania is
on her way to Liverpool day be-
hind the Adriatic, the big White
Star liner. The Carmania, laden
with munitions for the allies, has
no Americans aboard.
Twenty-six Americans we're
aboard the French liner Richom-
beau when she steamed out of the
harbor for Bordeaux late Sunday
afternoon.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-05
BIG AMERICAN
STEAMER SAFE
Omitted Press Leased Wire,

(UnIteJ Prcss JeRNed Wtrc.b
NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-The
American line today announced
the arrival of the liner Philadel-
phia at Liverpool at IL o'clock
last night and the arrival of the
Finland at s a. m. today at the
same port.
The steamer New York sailed
at $3.50 yesterday afternoon from
Liverpool for New York, carrying
10 first-class passengers, CT sec
ond-class and ga third-class.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-05
STORMS HOLD UP
SAILING VESSELS

Sailing vessels outward bound
from the sound have been delayed
because of bad weather at the
sound entrance. Among them is
the schooner William Nottingham,
carrying cargo from Tacoma. She
left here Jan. 26 with cargo
lumber for South Africa.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-05
Many Germans
Swear Loyalty

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.--Sena-
tor Wadsworth today presented to
the senate a telegram from repre-
sentatives of 500 German and
Austro-Hungarian societies pledg-
ing the sworn loyalty to the United
States of 100000 members and
urging that all steps be taken TO
preserve peace.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-05

1t would be the only thing posi-
BILE for me to do for the protection
of my home.
THE death penalty, however,
should only apply in extreme
cases, and then it should be left
o the discretion of the jury. A
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-05

ing in his efforts so long as there
is even 1000 to one chance of
success. On the other hand, If war
Is the only answer, he is ready for
it, as he said in notifying neutrals
he will ask power to protect Amer
leans in their rights.
Swamped With Work.
Literally swamped with work OF
placing this country in readiness
to meet any eventuality resulting
from a break with Germany, Prest-
dent Wilson today found it neces-
sary to recall invitations for the
army and navy reception at the
White House tomorrow night.
The president today went from
the White House to the State. War
and Navy department building to-
day to confer with officials of the
war and navy departments.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-05
CHICAGO WHEAT
MARKET NERVOUS

CHICAGO, Feb. Stared in
wheat was small and the market
nervous, disposition to wait I'M
til the political situation clears
being evident. May wheat open
ed up 1c and remained unchanged
at $3.50.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-05

there were extreme cases-and
the murder of Olson was one of
them-where the death penalty is
needed.
"If a man should come into my
home and wrong some member Of
my family, | WOULD KILL HIM!
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-05
GERARD RECEIVES
OFFICIAL NOTICE

limited Press Lenaed Wirc.}
BERLIN, Feb. 5.-Amerfcan
Ambassador Gerard received the
United States governments fnr-
NAL telegram Withdrawing him
from Berlin, at 10 O'Clock Sunday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-05
SELL BONDS FOR
ELECTRIC LINE

With the sale of s25, 000, 900
bonds in New York, the financing
OF the proposed 220-mile electrifi-
cation of the Milwaukee railroad
through the Cascades from Othel-
10. WASH, has been completed. !,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-05
SAY BOMB IS
FOUND in A
U.S.. BUILDING

NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-Tense-
ness about the New York customs
house was increased today with
the reported discovery Of lighted
bomb in room directly under
Port Cllectr Malne's private office.
The building has been under
the strictest guard since indica-
lions of break with Germany be-
came apparent Secret service
men declared they knew Of no
stranger who had entered the
building.
Statements OF customs house
employees that bomb had been
found, was flatly denied By other
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-05

In last weeks Times we adver-
tised an Eilers Bungalow Player
Piano at a startling reduction. To-
day the response was so great
that we could have sold three or
four like IL.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-05
BAKER IN CONFERENCE
lunited Press LenseI Wirc.l

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 5.
Secretary of War Baker went
to the capitol shortly before noon,
presumably to confer with senate
and house members of the mil
itary committees.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-05

Whoever takes advantage OF
this offer will indeed he fortunate.
We include $500 worth of mu-
sic of your selection, the best
player bench--we deliver, we
guarantee.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-05
Ali for $435

Take two, yes three
years i'm which to pay
for IL. lt is the best
style i'm genuine
Smith a. Barnes-it IL
i'm "a beautiful golden
oak case.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-05
Phipps' Views.

"If he had known that the
state had only death to offer him,
he would have been AFRAID to
have killed a man"
Senator Phipps said he believed
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-17
ARLINGTON

Miss Irene Higgins has returned to
North Adams
Miss Margaret Somers OF Pittsfeld.
Mass, was in town recently.
Mrs. Barrett has been called to
Rutland by the death OF cousin
Mr.. and Mrs William CuIlinan of
Bennington spent Sunday in town.
Mrs. Vault and son Walter re-
turned from Bennington Saturday.
Mrs. Lena Walsh of Bennington
spent Sunday at George Wheaton's.
Miss Josephine Robinson has re-
turned home from visit in Benning-
ton
Richard Sargcod left Monday for
weeks visit with his sister in Hoo
sick Falls.
Miss Agnes Robinson is at James
Tynan's taking care of Mrs. lyman,
who is ill.,
Miss Bessie Iakin and Lester Rob
inson were married Monday morning
at st. Columbo's church
Mrs. w. p. Wilson was in Benning-
ton Saturday to see her son Charles.
who is i'll with the humps
John Robinson, Frank Robinson,
Miss Agnes Robinson were In Rupert
Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs.
Morey.
Mr.. Emery and family left Saturday
for Tennessee where they will make
their future home. Mr.. Emery was
superintendent of the Rig. Co.
Mr.. and Mrs William Delaney have
closed their house on School street
and are boarding In East Arlington
for the remainder OF the winter.
The following officers were elected
at the Neighborhood club which was
recently organized. President, Mrs.
George Howard; vice president, Mrs.
Thomas Higgins; secretary and treas
urer. Mrs. Mccormack. Committee
on bylaws Mrs. W. c. Vault, Mrs.
Alfred Buck and Mrs. James P. Cul-
Imam.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-17
SHAFTSeURY

Peter Cummings of Berlin visited
at the home of his mother one day
last week.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet
in the parlors of the church Friday
afternoon, Jan. 26.
Mrs. H. A. Hulett and her three
children went to Troy Saturday to
consult specialist.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Webb of Ar.
lington recently spent one day at the
home of his brother.
Beach Randall, who left Thursday
for Detroit, Michigan, on business. re-
turned TO his home Sunday.
Mrs. Frank Eros and children spent
Friday at the home of her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Whitman.
George Whitman has been appoint
ed r. F. d. Carrier and will begin his
duties February /. They will com.
mence housekeeping in part of his
fathers house.
The annual church meeting was
held Monday afternoon with a fair
attendance. The same officers were
reelected who have served so faith
fully during the past year. The time
was then given TO election of officers
for the Ladies Aid society. which,
with one exception amounted to re.
election of those who served during
the past year.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-17
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town ard Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers

Are you coward? Are you hero
Which? Think it over Adv
Mary Pickford and Valeska Surratt
at the Harte Theatre tomorrow Adv.
Don't forget that Thursday is the
day of the double feature program at
the Harte Theatre. Adv.
Don't fail to see Ben Loring in his
funniest part In Behind the Foot
lights at the opera house today.
Adv.
The High School club has dinner
at the Y. NJ. c. A. at $50 tonight.
Rev T. F. Turner will speak on the
meaning Of prayer.
Bring the children to see Victor
Moore in Nearly a Deserter' and
Vivian Martin in Her Fathers Son"
Harte Theatre today. ADV.
There will be joint installation of
the recently elected officers of Man
ser Encampment and Canton Benning
ton, !. o. o. f. in Odd Fellows hall
on Friday evening. All Odd Fellows
and Rebekahs are cordially invited.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-17
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