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Evening star., 1924-07-22
The Law at Its Best.

A sense of deep relief is felt as
result of yesterdays proceedings in
Chicago. where counsel for the two
youths accused of atrocious crimes
entered pleas of guilty in their behalf
and asked for the judgment Of the
court in respect to their punishment.
AS result of this unexpected move
there will be no protracted jury trial.
The country will be spared the spec
tacle of d long wrangle over venire-
men in the effort to secure a jury
without prejudice. or preconception, or
bias on the subject of capital punish
ment. 1t will be spared. too, the de-
moralizing tedium of legal wrangles
and extended arguments and con-
fiicting arrays of expert witnesses. If
the case had gone to jury trial, it
would probably have been stretched
out for months in the first instance,
with many more months elapsing
through appeals before final disposi-
tion occurred.
1t is most unusual for a person ac-
cused of a capital crime to enter or
to be allowed to enter plea of guilty.
1t is almost an axiom of law that no
person shall be permitted thus to
avow his guilt of an offense involving
the death penalty. Theoretically, mur-
der is a crime of definition rather
than effect, and the person commit
ting that crime is supposed to be in
competent to know whether or not he
is guilty. There is, too, an element Of
suicide in such a plea, and the law
does not tolerate self-destruction. In
this case, it will be noted, the court
formally asked the two defendants
whether they realized that by plead
ing guilty they we're subjecting them
selves to punishments ranging from
imprisonment for ii years to death.
Upon their avowal that they so real
lied. their pleas were accepted and
entered.
Praise is due to Clarence Darrow.
counsel-in chief for the defense, and
his associates for the adoption of this
course, which undoubtedly they rec
commended to the families Of the ac-
cused youths. Mr.. Darrow, who is a
man of the highest probity and who
in a long career Of practice before
the courts of this country has been
ing, has taken view of this case
that commands the admiration of all.
He recognizes fully the abominable
nature of the crime, not merely
charged. but clearly proved against
his clients. He knows the possibilities
of protracting the proceedings, OF pill
ing up witnesses, of utilizing the
large resources of the defendants
families But to what end? To con-
fuse the minds of twelve jurymen,
to secure the grounds for appeal, to
keep the case running for several
years on one technical ground after
another, only in the end to see his
clients punished, perhaps executed.
In thus recognizing a duty to the
public by taking the shortest possible
course toward right conclusion, max
ing for public security and public
confidence in the law, Mr.. Darrow
has earned the highest admiration.
He has set an example which may
we'll be followed to the advantage Of
American justice. He has secured for
his clients the utmost they could pos
sibly have had by any other pro-
cedure, judicial decision as to the
nature of the penalty which the best
interests of society demands as
proper punishment for an atrocious
crime.
Evening star., 1924-07-22
Attack Upon U. S. Rule in Haiti
Fails to Impress Most Editors

Comparatively little importance is
attached by the American press to
the recent attack upon the rule OF
the United States in Haiti before the
International Federation of League
of Nations Societies at Lyon, France.
Most of the editors commenting on
the matter merely resent the dis
cussion before the federation and the
applause that followed the speech OF
Dantes Bellegarde, former Haitian
Minister to Paris, while opponents
of the league of nations point to the
incident as an indication of what
might happen if the United States
were in the league.
Not that the conference has any
official character, being merely a
meeting of league of nations So
cieties.' such as exist in many coun-
tries to create and maintain senti-
ment favorable to the league, says
the Boston Traveller, but there is
something Of a shock in the thought
that Americas policy in dealing with
any smaller nation in the western
Hemisphere is publicly criticized IN
a European city. however well 1t may
have been defended, in turn, by an
American"
In the opinion of the Chicago Ho
Trihune. "Justice and liberation Tor
the Haitians get the leagu1sts oVa-
ton, but the American intervention
in Haiti has been one OF the most
honorable achievements In the ms
e<~ nc
u;th weak. Meanwhile the
incident at Lyon reminds US that
Haiti is a member of the league OF
nations, and if we were also We
should be presently debating IN tnat
body our right to prevent the Hai-
tians from making themselves a
nuisance and a danger to our peace.
"If the International Federation OF
League of Nation Societies can tackle
questions that do not concern II, the
Boston Transcript asks, "how many
more questions of the same kino
could the league of nations tackle!
In the view of the ruling class that
formerly preyed upon the people the
supervisory government hagrantly
violates the rights of Haiti," the
New York Times suggests, "but to
the mass of the people it is pro-
tector and a practical friend, who
provides employment, pays good
wages and is developing the resources
Of the country for the general well
fare"
"Whatever the results attained in
the occupation Of Haiti. the inten-
tion has been and is benevolent" &C.
cording to the Kansas City Post
which maintains that beyond the ai6
to enforcement of laws of it's owr
making, the Haitian government has
sustained no loss of freedom in the
occupation and it is to De regretted
that the humanitarian attitude OF
America is so misunderstood as tc
have been made the basis Of the
petition to the. league of nations
While some Americans with shor'
! views about the American policy il
r.
Evening star., 1924-07-22

Haiti have become greatly wrought
up" over the speech of the Haitian
delegate. the Indianapolis News is
confident that mo informed person
the United States is unfair to Haiti"
AS the Worcester Telegram sees it.
the continuance of American con-
troll may be hateful to such political
gentlemen as NJ. Bellegarde, but only
under such control has Haiti been
clean, healthful, safe, decently be-
haved and prosperous"
Regardless of any action taken
before the federation, the New Or
leans Times-Picayune feels: at is
country will be affected in any way
1t is more than likely that this con-
ference will create little more mis-
understanding and a little more i'll
will toward the unhappy league Of
nations. The similarity in name will
this discussion as an example of what
league Of nations ourselves. And
yet such . conference might well be
of great value"
Another view is presented by the
Hartford Times: we Americans
buck up in the middle every time
America might learn something vol
UNFAIRLY from association with other
nations. We see a super-state where
none exists, and yet we marvel at
the feelings Of Haitians who see and
feel a super-state in visible and
tangible form every time they walk
down the street. Add to the curious
but natural desire of peoples-even
'natives'-to wipe their own noses
and sign there own checks a sus-
picion that American sanitary regula-
tions are secondary to American
cupidity, and you have the crux Of
the independence movement in Haiti.
After all, Haiti has some claim to
consideration, even if we do keep her
clean when she would rather remain
dirty. Failure to consider these
psychological factors in the situation
will make trouble for us as certainly
as similar failures have made trouble
for every imperialistic nation that
has been unable to do it's pilfering
tactfully."
Evening star., 1924-07-22

The Manhattan prestige of Gov. Al
by the opportunity he so ably i'm
proved to assert himself as a near
presidential candidate.
Evening star., 1924-07-22

One indication that the Turks are
becoming modern is the fact that
the Angora deputies have begun to
distribute free seed among their
Observation-Disclosures Free Press.
At the age of six boy thinks his
father is the smartest man on earth;
at the age of sixteen he imag1nes
that he has forgotten more than the
''old man" ever knew.-Illinois State
Journal.
Evening star., 1924-07-22

So many matters of pressing impor-
tance have arisen that many people
no longer regard the future welfare
of the Nation as dependent on whether
or not Henry Ford secures the Muscle
Shoals concession.
Evening star., 1924-07-22

Those who accuse Mr.. Harry
Daugherty of trying to frame up Mr.
Wheeler are beginning to suspect that
the methods Of the ex-Attorney
General, while energetic, were not
thorough.
Evening star., 1924-07-22

1.-THE Boy Bootlegger" may prove a
tempting title for the fictionist who
asserts his right to approach the
literary market on lines Of easiest re-
sistance.
Evening star., 1924-07-22
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

The Human Element.
'Travelin',' said Poker Bill, 'aint
what it used to be,
When they ran the steamer Natchez
and the Robert E. Lee
They had their gains and losses an
nobody took it hard
When they gambled crops Of cotton
on the turning of a card.
1.-The aeroplane is wonderful and
speedy. Just the same
There isn't room on board to start
penny ante game
The motor cars go tumblin' all along
the thoroughfare
Holdin' foolish little parties, for which
none with sense will care.
1--WE get from where we started, to
where we're goin' to.
With gas and electricity; there's al
ways somethin' new.
But there amt the human interest
like what they used to see
When they ran the steamer Natchez
and the Robert E. Lee"
Obstruction.
do you rely on the viii Of the ma
jority?"
Excepting in case Of a filibuster,"
answered Senator Sorghum. ''Then
we have to consider the won't OF
minority"
Jud Tunkins says he is still hopin'
his taxes will be reduced to a point
where he can actually pay 'em.
Art!
These are the things we heed with
care
AS modern art discourses;
Bichloride tablets here and there
And now and then divorces
In the Air.
~What is the precise object Of the
airplane flight
Look herer' exclaimed the aviator.
We've got to try things out as we
go along: Wen never get anywhere
If we're expected to give precise ex-
PLANTATION every time somebody says,
For what purpose does the gentleman
riser
Poverty said Uncle Eben, ~ain'
no dissrace, but dat fact don't give
you no Encouragement to put on airs
toyuo rd, do landlord
Evening star., 1924-07-22

After a sojourn in Europe. Mr.. Nc
Adoo is expected to feel that the prob
lens Of American politics are COM
paratively easy.
Evening star., 1924-07-22

Base ball is the great American
sport, but this fact does not prevent
the L. S. A. from showing versatile
proficiency in the Olympic games.
Evening star., 1924-07-22

Both Of the great national political
parties feel that they can spare a few
votes to the La Toilette Wheeler ticket
and still win.
Evening star., 1924-07-22

Philadelphia appreciates Gen. Smed-
ley Butler so much that it is anxious
to arrange q long vacation for him.
Evening star., 1924-07-22
To the Mother of
Calvin Coolidge, Jr.

There on the hillside, where the
buttercups brim
And daisies grow, simple and
modest, like him,
You have left Us your son, but
he's not alone,
For each Vermont mother has
called him her own.
Words are so futile to give your
heart rest;
A silence that understands deeply
10 best.
And New England women are apt
to be brief,
But the grief Of your mother
heart now 10 our grief.
BLANCHE r. GLE.
Evening star., 1924-07-22
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Evening star., 1924-07-22

(Hove You question you toont ar
sapered? Send It to The Stor ISform0-
tom Bureau, Frederic J. Hoskts, Discc-
tor, T4oenty- first and G streets north
uest. The only charge for this service
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Evening star., 1924-07-22
In the Air.

Poverty said Uncle Eben, ~ain'
no disgrace, but dat fact don't give
you no Encouragement to put on airs
towards de landlord"
Evening star., 1924-07-22

Box talking so fast about the Phila-
delphia Forum that one is able to
about the amazing success of this
enterprise in putting the best of
culture before all the people upon
terms within reach of all. At the
moment of passing he is stoutly de-
claring that people prefer the best,
music and pictures, and poetry and
fiction, and will take it every time
when it is placed within their reach.
Maybe so. He believes 1T at any rate
and is working ardently along the
line Of that belief. That's Daniel
Chester French and that one is Hugh
Walpole with Hilaire Belloc behind
him. Dozens and dozens of them,
all at a moment of interest--just one
intimate touch and then forward to
give place to another one
When breakfast has been of the
wrong sort, there is no such thing
as wanting to get by H. l.. Mencken's s
erowl. One agrees. in such mo-
ment. with Mencken when he says,
as he does here. that there is very
little civilization in America. I'm
the Eastern part of the country I
sbouId say that the proportion of
civilized people is about the same as
in Europe. 1t is smaller in the South
and West. and in some parts of the
country. there is none at all. am
told that Arkansas is place where
there are no civilized people at ALL
Meanwhile, I suppose, that they are
not civilized in the Mencken sense
hut neither is Mencken. Intelligent"
oh, yes. .'in their homely way and
with "a homely humor that is highly
developed" Coming back to the East,
II don't think New York is American
by any means. 1t is gradually be-
coming a separate state. 1t is al
ways breaking the laws set up by
other States, or at least breaking the
sense of decency and the morals of
the rest of the country. New York
has become a kind of outlaw" And
more, quite a good deal more. in sim
liar strain THAI fits the poor-break-
fast mood like Hand in glove. /. G. NJ.
Evening star., 1924-07-22

Q. Who was H. HIS G. A
A. H. H. was the pseudonym of
Helen Maria Fiske, who was Mrs.
Hunt and afterward Mrs. Jackson.
Evening star., 1924-07-22

Q. What language did Pennsylvania
Dutch come from?-O. E. B.
A. The idiom of the Pennsylvania
Dutch is really high German. 1t is
fusion of Franconian, Alemannic
and other German dialects. with an
admixture of English varying from 1
per cent in rural districts to a large
percentage in towns.
Evening star., 1924-07-22

Q. How long did it take Noah Web
ster to compile his dictionary?-M
E. r.
A. Noah Webster began his prep
aration for his American Dictionary
of the English Language in 1907, and
published it in 1928. Previous to 1907
he had published a spelIer and a
"Compendious Dictionary" both Of
which were probably helpful in the
new undertaking. The American
dictionary contained $4,000 more
word and about 10000 more defini-
tions than had appeared in any Eng
lish dictionary published before his.
The Delta independent., 1924-10-31
WEBSTER S. WHINNERY

Webster S. Whinnery, Republican
candidate for Congress, is truly a
Western Colorado man. Coming to
eight years old, Mr.. Whinnery has
ever since made his home in this
choice spot
Mr.. Whinnery was born July 3.
1865. in Salem, Ohio, and moved with
his parents to Kansas when still a
small child. In the fall of 1873 they
came farther west and located at Lake
City, where Mr.. Whinnery attended
school and graduated from the Lake
City schools. He then attended bust.
ness college in Denver, also gradu-
ating from this course.
In 1887, Mr.. Whinnery first purch.
ased land in Delta county coming here
with his parents. At this time he ac-
quired land here which he still owns.
He then divided his time between Del
ia and Hinsdale counties, where he
also acquired land and mining prop
erty. He took up his residence on a
ranch near Lake City where he still
makes his home.
For many years Mr. Whinnery had
actual experience as a cowboy, riding
the ranges and looking after cattle
Business experiences broadened him
and his capabilities. His interest in
livestock and in mining grew all the
time. He has always been successful
his business affairs.
In 1902 Mr. Whinnery was elected
to represent Hinsdale county in the
state Legislature, which he did we'll.
His livestock interests of the coun-
try led to his becoming a director OF
the state livestock association, having
been a member and director of the
local association for many years. In
1917 he was made a member of the
executive board of the national live
stock association, a fitting recog-
milton of his services and his ability
Mr.. Whinnery is a man of large af-
fairs. He thinks clearly and complete
ly. He is a business man; he is a
stockman and farmers. Re knows the
problems of this country and would
make an intelligent, trustworthy rep
resentative. He is an educated man
and a thoughtful one.
The Delta independent., 1924-10-31
FAMILY NAMES

The New York World says that
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., is running on
the family name in his race for cover.
nor of New York. 1t strikes us that
this is not the only case of this kind
We are reminded that four year ago
Franklin D. Roosevelt ran for vice
president on the Democratic ticket,
hoping that the family name would
carry his party to victory.
And this year, right in our own
state, men are being advertised on
the merits Of their fathers.
Bills distributed in Delta at the time
OF the visit Of Morrison Shafroth. ad.
vertising him bore the line. "A chin
off the old block" Both he and Alva
Adams are being exploited to the
The Delta independent., 1924-10-31

fore they go to the polls November
4. And if they have the good of the
country at heart and are voting for
the best interests of themselves in a
business way, they will cast their bal
lots for Webster S. Whinnery for
Representative, Lawrence C. Phipps
and Rice w. Means for Senators.
The prosperity of Delta county de-
pends much upon the tariff on sugar
These men will support such tariff
and a tariff can be kept only by elect
ing a Republican Congress. If a
Democratic Congress should be elect
ed it would unquestionably repeal or
cut the tariff on sugar at once, as it
has done before. These men are
strong advocates of tariff on sugar,
wool, and other agricultural products.
They are men who mean exactly what
they say when they promise to see
that such a tariff is passed-ali the
way through.
Vote to keep the tariff on products
which will make Delta county pros
per.
The Delta independent., 1924-10-31
OTHERS ASK PRESIDENT TO
KEEP SUGAR TARIFF

Representing many organizations
from states west of the Mississippi,
A. N. Mathers of Nebraska has enter
ed the latest plea with President
Coolidge for no reduction in the sugar
tariff schedule.
The reasons he gave the president
for this plea are so clear and so sound
that we are producing them here.
There is nothing to which an honest
man cannot agree.
THE rapid increase in beet sugar
acreage is displacing the surplus
wheat acreage and helping to solve
the problem of over-production in the
wheat belt. The protective tariff is the
pivot upon which the permanent pros
perity of the western farmer is turn
ing and to disturb it will throw west
ern agriculture out of gear. Against
the statistics of Tariff Commissioners
or any others who are able to figure
out a decrease in the sugar tariff we
place the experience of the beet sugar
growers, the opinion of the agricultural
west and the business Judgment of
the bankers which is unanimous in its
decision that We can stand no re-
duction in the duty on sugar.
"The sugar tariff directly benefits
all the beet growers as they are paid
on sliding scale contract, based upon
the selling price of sugar. Regardless
of what political orators and writer's
may-Tontend the benefit of the sugar
tariff is passed on to the beet farmer"
Mr. Mathers pointed out that nine
teen state farm bureaus, eleven state
oranges, forty-two state and district
live stock associations, twenty-five
wool organizations and fourteen state
banking associations. among many
others, have Joined in the protest
against any reduction in the duty on
farm products.
Cast your vote to continue the pres
ent tariff law.
The Delta independent., 1924-10-31
Summons
STATE OF COLORADO }
County OF Delta )ss

STATE OF COLORADO
County OF Delta )ss
IN THE DISTRICT COURT
Domenico Zannl, in his own right and as
Administrator OF the Estate of Frank Pa
zzetti. and Martina Pazzetti. Louisa Pazzet-
ii and Erminia Pazzetti, Plaintiffs.
Anna Norborg. County Treasurer and
EX-officio Public Trustee of the County OF
Delta State OF Colorado A H Stockham.
Millard Fairlamb. and any and all persons
unknown to the above named plaintiffs
claiming an interest in the subject matter,
OF this action, Defendants.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLO
RADIO, TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE
NAMED-GREETING:
You are hereby REQUIRED ~ appear In
an action brought against you by the above
named plaintiff in the District Court of
wer the complaint therein within twenty
days after the service hereof. II served with
in this County. or II served out OF this
County. or by publication. within thirty
days after the service hereof exclusive OF
the day Of service, or Judgment by default
will be taken against you, according to the
prayer Of the Complaint. II n copy OF the
not served with this summons. ten days ad-
ditional to the time hereinbefore specified
for appearance and answer will be allowed
before taking judgment by default as afore-
said. II personal service OF this summons
and a copy OF the Complaint be made out
OF this State, fifty days from the date Of
such service Is allowed within which to ap-
pear and plead to such complaint before
judgment may be taken by default as afore-
said.
The said action Is brought for the pur-
pose OF having cancelled the following tax
sale certificates to-wlt: No. 1917 issued
to the Farmers and Merchants Bank on the
9Th day OF December. A d. 1901; No.
15+7 issued to the Farmers and Merchants
Bank on the Sth day of December A. D.
1902: No. 2O99, Issued to II. H wobert
on the 18th day OF December. A. D. 1903 /:
No 23G5 issued TO II. H wolbert on the
18th day Of December. A. D. 1901; No.
day OF December. A. n. 1905 No 35O5 Is
sued to Mlllard Fairlamb on the 7th day
Of December. A. D. 1908. all OF said GER
dficates covering the following described
premises situate in the County OF Delta
State OF Colorado to-wit:
The Southeast quarter OF the Northeast
quarter, and the Northwest quarter OF the
Northeast quarter OF Section %. Township
10 South OF Range 90. West OF the 9th p
and for the further purpose OF quietlng the
above named plaintiffs title in and 10 the
above described premises as against each
and all OF you. as will more fully appear
from the complaint in said action to which
reference is here made, a copy Of which
Is hereto attached.
And you are hereby notified that II you
fall to appear and to answer the said com
plant as above required the said plaintiffs
will apply to the Court for the relief there
in demanded.
Given under my hand and the Seal o,
said Court at Delta, in said County, this
9th day Of August. a d. 1924.
fSeal GUS SCHLAPP, Clerk
First pub Oct. 10. last pub. Nov. Z "a.