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Evening star., 1927-12-09
A Remarkable Verdict.

A somewhat surprising verdict has
eide case In New Jersey. A man and
h woman were on trial fo;' the killing
of the latter's husband. The evidence
was somewhat circumstantial and was
not particularly strong. The defense
was a denial, coupled with the claim
that the killing had been done by two
unidentified men. Testimony was
given by a witness, whose credibility
was challenged. to the effect that the
man defendant had confessed the kill
ing. When the case went to the jury
the public expectation was that ac-
quittal would result, or that the jury
would disagree hopelessly. In accord
ance with a custom, not law, of the
jurisdiction, the jury was under a
time limit of twenty-four hours within
which to reach a verdict. Just little
less than that period a verdict was
given of voluntary manslaughter," p"
under which the defendants may be
imprisoned for ten years each.
This was evidently a compromise
verdict. Under the law of the State
voluntary manslaughter is the killing
Of a person by another person upon
sudden transport Of passion or heat
Of blood, upon reasonable provocation
and without malice. 1t would natural
ly seem that such a verdict would
apply only in case the killing was ad.
mitted and when the defense was
based on a plea of justification. Denial
on the part of the defendants of any
participation in the tragedy, however,
marked the case throughout. The
jury, therefore. in reaching this un-
usual verdict, had to conclude first
that the killing was done by the ac-
cused pair, and second that they had
been actuated by sudden passion and
heat Of blood, that they had provoca-
ton and that they slew without malice.
In other words, the Jurors had to
create a situation quite apart from
the evidence as given. If they did not
believe the defense of general denial,
they could with more logic have as
sumed that the killing was deliberate
and with malice, that 1t was thus
case of first-degree murder, the pun
ishment Of which Is death.
These compromise verdicts are the
plague Of the administration OF the
criminal law in this country today. A
wide range Of findings and penalties
is afforded by the statutes and the
practices of the courts. Juries are
not held to hard and fast limits, but
may bring in verdicts of almost any
degree of guilt. In consequence there
are many evident miscarriages of jus
tice. Whether this has occurred in
the latest New Jersey case remains
perhaps for determination. The ver-
dict will naturally be appealed and
the case will be retired In the higher
courts. II the defense of denial Is
valid assuredly a voluntary man.
slaughter verdict IL gross injustice.
II 1t was not valid there has been
equal injustice to the public in the
condonement by this verdict of a
crime that demands the maximum
definition and penalty
Evening star., 1927-12-09
Purpose of Russian Gesture
Discussed by American Press

Few American observers credit the
Russian Soviet government with sim
cerity in it's complete disarmament
gesture at Geneva, though some think
the proposal to abolish all armed
forces ultimately will have an effect
on the thought of the world.
''It is so beautiful a program that
it is preposterous," declares the Bir-
mingham News. "It is so magnificent
IL gesture that it is incredibly funny.
Here, at the very moment when east
ern Europe looks like nothing SO much
as a crater about to explode and shake
the world, comes M. Litvinoff dream
ing about earth stripped of it's guns
and swords and cartridges; like a
half-witted fellow reading the writing
in the grass-yet speaking the speech
of the Nazarene Gf the Nazarine
could be heard above the clamor OF
material bargaining), announcing a
reign of peace in the world. He is a
dreamer-let him pass"
Quoting statements that "the Litvi-
noff proposal is utopian," the St.
Joseph News-Press holds that ut is
more than that; it is foolish, for, Of
course. every nation must maintain
enough Of a military establishment for
tinues that paper, eff by contrast it
make ridiculous the hairsplitting of
the experts, it will not be entirely
barren of results" Also calling the
proposal ridiculous, the Ann Arbor
Times News insists that civilization
must progress first to stage which
will remove hatred, natfonalistic or
personal, from the human SOUL"
\ X X X
The move of the Russians appeals
to the Charleston Evening Post as a
jest, and the Post foresees the sequel
when 1.-The conference may get down
to real discussion of what may be
done in the way of reducing arma-
ments. And then, perhaps" continues
that paper, ''the Russians will swing
to the opposite side of the arc and
announce their purpose to arm as
freely and as heavily as they may
wish to-"
Russia, innate liar and masque-
raider. is making one of her grotesque
gestures" says the st. Louis Times.
with the comment that "as a matter
of fact. it is probale that, aside from
a navy, Russia Is better able to fight
than any of her neighbors." The Har-
risburg Telegraph remarks that "as
propagandists Moscow beats the world.
but when that is said all Is said"
The Flint Daily Journal observes:
1.-THE humor of the situatiOn-and
even the insult which adds itself to
injury-lies in the fact that this
swashbuckling nation can clank into
the assembly of the powers gathered
in the preparatory disarmament con-
ference and actually propose disarm-
ament without the least fear that it
will be accepted"
Their proposal" says the Dayton
Daily News, 'advertises that Soviet
Evening star., 1927-12-09

Russia is now at Geneva, from which
hitherto it has been barred. That was
what Russia meant its proposal should
DO. The Seattle Daily Times agrees
that the Soviets are insincere In
their proposal to abolish the means of
making war;: that they purposely
made their plan so radical that other
nations could not consider it." The
South Bend Tribune also believes that
the Soviet leaders do not want dis
armament" and that eff their pro
posal had been accepted they would
nave been the first to renege." To the
Wlchita Beacon "it sounds like a
cynical gesture" but may be sin
cere." The Oakland Tribune believes
It was timed shrewdly to confuse
the other powers"
Viewing the action in a more favor.
able light, the Topeka Daily Cap!tal
ADMITS that possibly the Russians
h,lo nothing more in mind than to
pay TO the popular sentiment which
exists throughout Europe for a gen
erai throwing down of arms: such q
sentlment Is a reality. though as yet
not an ORGANIZED force" The Brook
iSn Daiiy Eagle is convinced that "by
provoking comment and discussion ii
mas proDaoly accomplished the only
immediate purpose which the Rnssians
had In mind" but it observes that "il
would seem that the Geneva. meeting
opens a new chapter in Russia's post
war history"
LHphasis upon two points made by
me russians is placed by the Des
MONIES register with the statement
rirst tnere is the reference to wal
Sunt Investigations and war guilt de
pate. The searches are made. the
Russians remark bitingly, not 10 dis
cover causes but to find excuses
mere is vast deal OF truth in that.
The other point is the cate
eoricaI assertion on behalf of n vast ,
naIioh tnat the inevitable effect OF
lhtutary forces, with their piling up OF
ornaments, is not to insure against
war put to make war inevitable. That
lds Deen said before. but never more
.early ana never, so far as recollec-
.loh soes, with such absolute absence
HlenI Dy great power. Even though
made by quarters.ostracised Rus
sia, that statement is not going to be
iosr on the minds of this and coming
generations"
Ipe proposal ought to make the
otner nations realize that unless some
thlng to promote peace is done at Ge-
neVa' they will be shamed by Rus
sia; IN the opinion of the jackson
IlIZen Patriot. The Richmond News
~ Leauer views the proposal as mot
serious In the sense that the Soviet
auVocate expected the adoption of his
proposal. but intended to be a call 10
tio,,,a tne enelnies OF strife everywhere. par
ticularly to those millions of Euro
tlcians' war" '--
Evening star., 1927-12-09
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Disregarded.

Disregarded.
Santa is a dear old soul,
Yet he stands alone,
With togs beyond the styles control
And whiskers all his own.
While we enjoy his gentle sway
And greet him with applause,
What person would consent today =
To look like Santa Claus?
The worldly mode is still correct,
While SAINT seems merely quaint.
The fashions wild we can't neglect,
To initiate a saint.
Evening star., 1927-12-09
Cancer Cases Treated
AT Freedmen's Hospital
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor of The Star:
In reading the daily article entitled
''The New Idea of Cancer" appearing
in your useful and educational paper
/ noticed that Freedmen's Hospital
was left out of the list where cancer
cases may be diagnosed and treated.
Considering the large colored popula-
ton here, I think it would be well to
state. that Freedmen's Hospital con-
ducts a surgical clinic daily except
Sundays and holidays from am. to
II am. and a special surgical clinic
on Mondays and Fridays from II am.
to y. At these clinics cancer cases
may be diagnosed and special treat
ment arranged for.
You will do our people much service
by making these facts public.
CHARLES A. ALLEN.
Evening star., 1927-12-09
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An Other States and Canada.
Member of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press IS exclusively fntlt, ~
70 the use for republication Of all news dis
matches credited to it or not otherwise cred
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Evening star., 1927-12-09

Under some of the new ideas OF
wedlock, a couple is supposed to be
happily married so long as they con-
tinue to exchange post cards.
Evening star., 1927-12-09

The fact that New York will not be
chosen as a convention city deprives
next years campaign Of some of it's
most exciting possibilities.
Evening star., 1927-12-09

After saying he does not "choose"
President Coolidge is perfectly willing
to allow anxious inquirers seeking
shades Of meaning to use their own
books Of SYNONYMS.
Evening star., 1927-12-09
Political Persistency.

From the Cleveland News.
But what we can't see is the use of
trying to get another statement from
President Coolidge, unless it's more
definite than the last one.
Evening star., 1927-12-09
Reciprocity.

From the San Antonio Evening News.
Hill County ranchmen complain
that aerial hunters mistake sheep for
deer. Well. at certain distance a
plane might resemble a bird.
Evening star., 1927-12-09

Admirers of Lindbergh are begin
ming to hope that in risking his life
he will heed the advice OF experienced
gamblers and not press his luck.
Evening star., 1927-12-09
OratOrical Brevity.

"a man in your position must be
careful not to say too much"
"Of course" answered Senator Sor-
ghum. 1.-THE ideal position for a
statesman Is one so exalted that the
longest speech he Is personally obliged
to make is 'howdydov
Evening star., 1927-12-09

Instead Of only twelve, the jury in
cludes twenty-four men, counting the
private detectives.
Evening star., 1927-12-09
Highway Side-Stepping Easy.
m the Boston Herald.

Z IUfn tn6 bUSIUI 1IHT dltI
London Is talking of side crease
trousers. The vogue will be greater
when men take to walking sidewise.
Evening star., 1927-12-09
Marital Understanding.

The ceremony of today
Includes a change. the time to suit
He does not ask her to obey.
He just requests her not to shoot.
Evening star., 1927-12-09

Making No Secret of the Matter.
The wicked love the darkness deep
Yet when they rob tray
With jewels laden, now they keep
In the full light Of day.
Evening star., 1927-12-09
Dutiful Childhood.

IT shall hang up my stockings on
Christmas eve," said the small girl.
"Then you believe in Santa CLAUSE"
mo. But it amuses father and
mother"
Evening star., 1927-12-09

she Evening Star with the Sunday morn
fng edition is delivered by carriers within
the 6ity at so cents per month: daily only.
ner month Orders may he sent hy mail or
teiephone NJ ain 5000. Collection is made by
carrier at end of each month.
Evening star., 1927-12-09

'"Ten holidays taken by the hands,"
said Hi Ho, the sage of Chinatown,
may not mean one day of rest for
the heart"
Evening star., 1927-12-09

Jud Tunkins says a prohibition
agent ate a slice Of real mince pie and
instead of discharging the cook raised
her wages.
Evening star., 1927-12-09

de only way to have friends" said
Uncle Eben, "is by bein one"
Evening star., 1927-12-09

@. What is dry ice?-F. r. C.
A. The Bureau Of Standards says
that dry ice is solid compressed car
bon dioxide snow whose temperature
is -1140 F. 1t Is considered a SUI
perior, though more expensive, re-
frigerant than water ice, since it melts
to a gas directly.
Q. Has the United States as many
Evening star., 1927-12-09
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Evening star., 1927-12-09

wAsHING GToN, d. C.
FRIDAY. December 8, 1927
Evening star., 1927-12-09

Q. What amount of cotton goods
is produced in this country?-M. G.
A. Over eight billion quare Yards
or cotton goods are manufactured and
used in this country annually.
Evening star., 1927-12-09

Q. When did the first railroad reach
the Missouri Rivera. NJ.
A. The first railroad to reach the
Missouri River was the Hannibal &
st. Joseph, which reached it in 185S
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-17

ed in the Dearborn Independent, Son
ator Reed said: "Thcre is, we claim,
Il privilege that is absolute: that is
the right to print the truth, what
ever it may be.
''And as the case develops, we
think evidence will show it is no
libel to say man, He is Jew.' y
Declaring excerpts from the al
legged libelous articles shown the jury
were submitted in such form as to
break their context and impart harsh
meanings, Senator Reed added:
'When the words appear in their
proper place it will be for you to
judge whether there was any libel.
Produce Sold Below Market Price
"In the great majority Of instances
the farmers received not the great
profits promised by the Sapiro or
ganizers but much less than they
were offered on the open market"
said Senator Reed.
"Onc Of the reasons for this was
that the managers, dominated by Mr..
Sapiro, would hold back the products
and then sell at lowcrs prices than
they could have received earlier.
"Onc day they dumped 22,0O0,O0O
pounds of tobacco on the market at
30 per cent loss. In buying for the
farmers organizations, equipm ent
and warehouses, the Sapiro managers
paid millions more than they were
worth.
1--WE will show that in many in
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Mother! Help Your
Weak, Frail Child

He needs every bit Of strength and
energy to grow up and face the
world and to combat the diseases
that all children encounter.
McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound
Tablets have helped thousands of
little ones--naNy Of them in worse
shape than your little loved one.
Rich in health building vitamins
and combination of strength and
flesh builders that do help the ailing
child in just few days.
They put on weight. too. You
can get GO McCoy's Tablets for 60
cents at Cowan's Drug Store or any
druggist anywhere. Try them for 30
days and if you are not joyfully sat
isficd with results get your money
back Demand McCoy's-thcy arc
sugar coated and children love to
take them instead Of the fishy tast-
ing, stomach upsetting Cod Liver
Oil.-Adv.
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IINDERCOES OPERATION

Miss Mary Schumacher of Beulah
underwent an operation for the re-
moval Of her tonsils this morning at
the St. Alexius hospital.
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MISS HAWK ENrERTArNS
PARENTS or SON

Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Paul. Of 1902
Broadway are the parents of SON
born last evening at the home Of
Mrs. w. H. Miller, TOO Sixth street.
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RETURN TO LEHR

Miss Magdaline Grabau and John
Grabau have returned to their home
at Lehr, n. D., after undergoing
operations at the St. Alexius hospital.
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RETURNS FROM MINNESOTA
Miss Ruth Hanse has returned
from a weeks visit at her home in
Morris, MINI. She also visited in
Minneapolis.
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w. R. C.. TO MEET

The Women's Relief Corps will
meet Friday afternoon at $3.50 at
the home Of Miss Kate Lyons, 200
Mandan avenue.
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THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE

stances Mr.. Sapiro, as legal adviser.
was appealed to to recover these
losses but failed to respond
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JURY IS TOLD
OF SAPIRO'S
ARMY RECORD
(Continued fro., papa one)

tribute that he and other Jews
we're all little pals trying to do the
American farmer good
"There is grain of truth in the
last, although it is written in ironi-
cal fashion. Sapiro was trying to do
good for the American farmer. The
rest We will disprove when the
time comes"
As opening statements were drawn
out to unforeseen length, it was
predicted the trial would continue
for at least GO days.
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LEAVES HOSPITAL

Miss Elsie Nelson of 62O Ninth
street has sufficiently recovered
from recent illness to leave the st.
Alexius hospital.
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WAR MOTHERS MEET

Twenty-threc members of the War
Mothers were entertained Tuesday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. c. A.
Meisner. After brief business ses-
sion the hostess, assisted by Mrs.
E. T. Bressler, served refreshments.
A social hour followed.
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RETURNS HOME

Mr.. and Mrs. August Wilde have
returned to their home at New Salem
after a short business visit in the
city.
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2. T. A. MEETING

The Parent- Teacher Association of
the Kichhoit school met Wednesday
evening at the school. A feature of
the program was an address. by H. O.
Saxvik, superintendent of the city
schools, on Cooperation Of Church,
Home and School," Community
singing was led by Miss Anna Marie
Manning and Miss Helen Church.
Harris Owens played piano solos.
After short business meeting so.
cial hour was enjoyed.
MISS HAWK ENTERTAINS
Miss Gayle Hawk entertained the
ladies of the bank examiners depart
ment at dinner last evening at the
Grand Pacific hotel. After dinner
the guests were taken to Miss Hawk
home where bridge was played.
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RETURNS HOME

Mrs. P. Christensen has returned
to her home at Taylor, N. D., after
spending some time in Bismarck with
Mr.. Christensen, who is a patient at
the Bismarck hospital.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-17
REED SAYS STATEMENTS
MADE WE'RE TRUTHFUL

Federal Court, Detroit, Mich,
March 17.-[Pl-Scnator James A..
Reed. chief counsel for Henry Ford
in the $1,O00,00O libel suit brought
by Aaron Sapiro. told the jury to-
day he expected to show that every
thing printed about Sapiro and his
marketing association in the Dear
born Independent was truth. "Thc
law puts no bride on the TRUTH" he
said.
Senator Reed took up his opening
statement this morning Immediately
after William Henry Gallagher had
concluded his opening address for
the plaintiff.
Evidence would show, Senator Reed
said, that Sapiro sent out organizers
through the country. painting a
panacea for the ills of the farmers,
promising them fine homes, riches,
college education for their children
and large automobiles.
Case Of Sapiro Against Ford
Neither the Jewish race nor the
cooperative organizations were con-
cerned in the libel suit, Senator
Reed said. 1T is IL case Of Aaron
Sapiro against Henry Ford,' he de-
clared.
Referring to the articles publish
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RETURNS HOMl

Mrs. E. Elness, who has been a
patient at the St. Alexius hospital,
has returned to her home at 119 1-2
Fifth street.
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HERE FROM NEW SALEM
Mrs. John kalberer Of New Salem
is spending few days in the city
with friends.
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GUESTS HERE

Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ. johnson and
daughter, Ethel, Of Manning are
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Bailey in
Bismarck.
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THURSDAY, MARCH II, 1927
Social and Personal
70 BROADCAST FROM 5

TO BROADCAST FROM St. PAUL
Mrs. w. f. Fitzsimons Of St. Paul,
formerly Of Bismarck and Mandan
will broadcast q dinner program this
evening from $3.50 to 1880 over
WCCO, st. Paul-Minneapolis. Mrs
Fitzsimons Is contralto soloist with
the st. Paul orchestra. Her pro.
gram this evening will consist OF
three groups of songs.
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PARENTS OF SON

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hessinger of
Bismarck are the parents of son
born today at the st. Alexius hospi-
tai.
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HERE ON BUSINESS

HERE ON BUSINESS
p. b. Garberg, Of Fargo, assistant
U. S. district attorney, is spending
a few days in Bismarck on business.
RETURN TO NEW SALEM
Mrs. George Boop and daughter Of
New Salem returned to their home
after a few days visit in the city.
LEAVES FOR HOME
w. p. Johnson left last evening
for his home in Montrose, Colo,
after visit in Bismarck.
TO JAMESTOWN
Mrs. f. o. Bailey left this morning
for jamestown and La Moure on a
short business visit.
ENTERS HOSPITAL
Mrs. w. G. Dow Of Mandan has
entered the st. Alexius hospital for
treatment.
TO NEW ROCKFORD
S. l.. Nucfbls went to New Rock
ford today to attend court there.
LEAVES FOR CITIES
J. II. Simonton left last evening
for the Twin Cities.
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P. B. Garberg, Of Fargo. assistant
a few days in Bismarck on business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-31
CRACKING OF CONCRETE BRIDGE
TO FURNISH TEST OF MATERIALS
Huge Span Across Yadkin River to Be De-
stroyed Because Of Dam-Operation
Is Unique in Bridge History.

Concrete, q relatively new material,
especially as applied TO arch bridges,
is property not definitely known.
engineers comment. for it is only BY
estimating the small changes in the
shape of the arches that the direction
and amount of the strains can be
computed.
Tests On small models are frequent
" made in order to widen the applica
ton of concrete; but now q lifesize
bridge is to be broken to add to the
engineers knowledge.
Prepare for Test.
Meanwhile IN the drafting room
here Computers are carefully figuring
just what effect each'increase in load
ought to have, assistants are prepar-
ing materials for the test and con
slant correspondence is going on with
various experts all over the country.
w. l.. Craven, bridge engineer for
the State highway commission, is in
charge Of the test The United States
Bureau Of Public Roads is co-operat-
ing.
The folks Of Aibemarle and Troy
stand prepared in the interim to find
themselves the center of Nationwide
interest this Fall, and they say they
will not he surprised If Hollywood
celebrities appeared to lend color and
screen romance to the last hours of
tho old bridge