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Show FT! i I I - y VOL. 7 NO. 10. IS SUB U 8880 flTfW FMr 'i3 "'1 ff s t' !?i 3 inM Illness of Three LZoiths Culm mates in Fatal Paralysis WEBEIt STAKE HEAD Was Pioneer of 1351; Cros sed Plains Four Times; Had Political Career Tue.-iday nwrnin.'., i-lm-k there p-.s.V'd ; r'.-; nu.si U ; i 1 siippi Wi-.v a I ft: 30 ,-.;iy um: nf Wl'- ho U eb'-r stake ''. --i.: n ( S'liurl-, ; ilf si i-uk" me aiicr three Sh urlliff. presoP-n- ) of id-n. ;t".f(l ST. lire hastily suc(Mi!.i! of paralysis w months' illness. With tin? pas-dns o: I'Tv-id-nt Sh u rill ff. came. tin1 cud ut'ra-irdir--a rily sun'pssi'ii! sn jou i n in thisexist-c-n.-e of one of iw ;;ond founders 01 Weber ami ihr last one of these I'im men who saw Car ennuuh into t In future to he no fit the p-oncra t ions io come with nn institution of educa-Lion.A modern philosophi r has sai l: "Not the good (hat amu's to us. hut he good that emirs n the world through us is t he .m a-awe of our Etir cess." Judged by t li if there, a re few whose lives have been such a hone fit to his fellow men. Por thirty-nine years.- In- has been president or Web"r stake, guiding hi-people with far-n aching wisdom, at once a stlm ulus and an ex a n ule for development of their bene : nature:-. His motive principle found in his .religious belief, has dominated him at every point in his career. President Shurtliff was a pioneer to Tiah. Tie walked the en t ire d isi a nce and the family arrived in Salt Lake in 1851. He went up i n : o the Salmon River mission after which he married Ivoulsa C. Smith. U was the first purely Ca ueasian marriage solemnised in Idaho. President Shurtliff crossed the plains four 1 1 m es in the ea rl y d ays of the settlement of I'tah. He assisted many emlKrants to come to the prom i Fed lanrt of Utah. He filled a mission to CJreat Britain where his keen powers of observation a nd retentive memory helped him to u n dor stand and guide all hie people wisely. It would be to give but a one-sided and partinl view of President Shurt-ilfC to mention only his work in connection with the t. nu reh splendid and resultant as it has been. (Xne of the secular oflices to -.iikh he was ealied was as county commission r and he was also made a member of the eonstitu-i :onal convention a nd In the territor-ial convention and in the territorial lepi.-lnture served as a councillor. Ho has been a great student of the nu-1 he nation's ci u est ions. On A pri! .1 a. 1S72. he remarried wedding Kinily M U'ainright. Me has ever manifested the keenest appreciation of education. He lias cvf given to Vecr Ms heartiest support. Service has in-on his -uaiehuord and love Is his benediction. VISITORS HEEE DURING WEEK We have had : here at the colic Among ;!u-m v;cr -. li-.1 Pa It I .ake p--i i niuiiocr o: vis;;ors e dc.r'ng the week. Iv. ssor J-JaLon q s.-hools and Pro- fe ss o v I lenry Ieter--on of t h e A. O . They were here to invtrs'.isate ;hi- co;-legv. as t hey have been visit i ns the .mnior colleges all over the state. They se em to feel that W e l. e r is in an e x--silent condition and tiiey have offered a number of excellent suggestions forrhe upbuilding of the choo! for next year. NYe hope that we have made a favorable impression Npou these instruet-ors from the other colleges of the state for we wish recognition as an official junior coi'.ege of I'tah. Elder Bichai-,1 It. Lyman of the quorum of Twelve spoke to u Wednesday morning. n"-: gave to us man., r.spiring thoughts for icakiui; car I:vos j success. We appreciate these visits or men ;:i those spheres ami they always give to us renewed aood fv cling for our dUL-ational ef ftirts. DONATES BIRD EGGS TO 3CH00L! Alton Richard-- ha donated a rol-1 e;:on of approximately sixiy dir'iYr- ent kind of birds' eggs : o the zoological department of the school. Tne -Kgs were collected by him ;n and rtround Ogden during the past U'o ;.cars. The range of thefr color is a-iotit as broad as that o' a rainbow. Tht y va ry in si::.' "ri.ni a m-a to a .urge door knob. They constitute a ery beautiful sight when v:ewed in ThMr cn?e mad by M 1. -o ' ni Watson ; Mr. Rich.ird- ";.-: -'n.-l h.' "moved Vs work n!" ff;' r 1 1 r.iz ;'n- ce and jf-arned a srra ; dal naoi:'. :rds an i 'Heir habits. BELOVED Never Forget I 771f-TfW 17 lfWW A TT HTV u Ifil Gymnasium! tl X, M O frT Ml 1 , , ; .-J y-K-.x U U U U j I Lewis. W. Shurtliff - 4- i ft - 'h: .tt't it 1 .r 1 it mmi Students Declare Severing of Connections With High School Because of the splendid united efforts on the part of the college students a long desired separation from the h igh school student association has been effected. The college felt that in order to expand, to partake of real college IV.-1 tu res, a nd to engage with 'other junior colleges in interscholastic activities, a separation was necessary. Accordingly a committee was chosen to draw tip an official withdrawal, which was rer d at the assembly of the high school for nominations. The sep.rea tion met wii h the hearty approval of all. A complete junior college course of t wo. or probably three years to he fa up hi d uring the year 1 $1 2 -23 w be announced soon. It is hoped th the separation will be a definite mov for the upbuilding of the .college oo- IMAMOF The supreme musical event of the I ' sthool rear was given Monday and Tuesday. May 1 and 2. when the saced cantata. "The Martyrs," was pres-. pr.-d under the direction of Pro-f. s-cr William 1 1. Manning. The cantata was written by Evan Stephens. noted I'tah composer. Its theme is th" ' martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph : Smith and his brother. Hyrum Smith.; it is the greatest musical composition! yet written or. a theme connected! with "'Mormonism." The c 'nor us ta king part numbered ' ing hard for several weeks and have : ften gone without hutch in order j that they might master the pa.rt-Professor Manning assured us previously t'uat they have capably mastered them and that an excellent production wouid be given. The dramatic events connected with me martyrdom were given b- Presi dent Samu-'l G. Dye An invitation ; was extended to Evan Stephens. Eh com pose .-. to be present. The proeeeds from the cantata will i to ti'.i.' We'oer gymnasium fund. 1' ' m-;-V so that the classes may . deem their pledges mad" on Found -s' day by selling tickets, the amoun tickets sold being counted th same; - a eonrnoution. Alumni members also sold ticket COMES NEXT WEEK T ft ..e? I Fl W tu: eaL tujd w-o bu m I M n ti isxr zBifl i i ! i i wmmm Of- a few as is the opera. Mr. Hinchcliff Next week at this school will be,ptIlTea thai in ordr to comprehend held the annual J. S. Lewis Extern-1 poraneous Speaking contest. In this event all students of the srhool will he allowed to n:i rtic i;:Uc. The subject pri.'baliy wit! tie nection with th d.-n. .'i -cn: d ; :ic W:!'insnn. hwl mc ..s.a-:!)i-?r: l sonic" :h i;g i-i con-ivir !-;, 1c m "f ( ir- I- 1 r Frees: ! pu.' p.:-.ik-' 'ver, ; u n- i City : FRIEND !f I0F. BOYLE IS ICOLLEOE 10RIC HONOR DAY IS jOHEATEST OF ALL WRiiHT WINS 1 VISITOR HERE ! 001110 F01 CELEBRATED IN 'BANQUETS OF l! FOR WEBER IN , Flfli THE BXU J CM YEAR! SUPERB EIMpil H; SIR. CONTEST Talks to Senior and College People on Eduction and E. Y. U. Courses : The, college students and senior I members of the high school depart ment met Tuesday, May 2. JLS' sombly to hear Professor William H. Boyle of the Brigham Young- uni- versiiy. Mr. Boyle said he was here m tne interest ot two tmngs. t irsi . in interest of higher education: ona, in tne interest or tue ir. . i . c . He advised the students who expected to go on with their education fo stay at Weber for the two-year col- lesro course provided they could getp). tl.nininrT r.nrRP tnf,n,hPr w1th a list the subjects they desired. In address- ing those who expected to take up normal work he urged that they take the two-year course and get a normal diploma instead of a certificate. The two-year course offers better ad-va n cement and superior recognition. To those who expected to work for n degree he a d vised to choose a P.il-inrtl n-ViiV, rtfCoi-orl fho hpsr in or I cation and environment. He also suggested that the voting women as" well as the young men prepare t the future. j Mr. Boyle said that he wanted to j encourage the young people to con-! tinue their educations. Statistics show rha.t only one per cent of the people of the United tSates get a rnl 1 pff pflnp.titinn This; nne Tier cent has furnished the country with per cent of the presidents of tha na - tion; 36 per cent of the senators; 4 7 per cent of the representatives; n i per cent of the vice presidents ; 61: per cent of the secretaries of state : 50 per cent of the secretaries of the treasury; GO per cent of the attorney-generals, and 69 per cent of the judges of the supreme court. Education pays. In, conclusion Mr. Boyle made this j remark: "Pome man has said that 'education helps you to live from your chin up.' To me the important thing in education is that it. makes you think, fee! and love. It is through education we learn to appreciate books, friends and art." no fill! ?t IM Mb The annual Girls' day ball is near, the invitations are out and everything promises to make it a success. I A casual observer may see many j groups of fellows in the halls asking who this and that; flapper is, looking (perplexed and casting sheepish glances at various girls who chance to pass by. i The officers of the Girls' association are working to make this dance i one of the best ever given at school. 1 To accomplish this the girls and fel-; lows must show good sportsmanship, j and ta ke whomever they are paired I with. I The hall was beautifully desorated i and all of the girls will rome attired ! in gingha m and organdy dresses. ; Oh. yes make the girls come after i you. ".fellers! It's all in the game. Here's what the girls say about if . "Everything the girls have ut-! tempted this year has been a success so boys, if you have not been paired with the fair damsel who has won your heart, be good sports anywav and come and enjoy yourselves.' The exact date will be announce.! HINCHCLIFF IS LECTURER HERE TO MUSIC CLUB Lester Hinchcliff. a prominent pro- issor of music and director of the! Ogden Tabernacle choir, addressed th-j members of the Music club Monday,! April 1 torio." His subject was "The Ora In his talk he compared th oratorio with the opera and the folk song. Like the folk song the oratorio is naive, direct, simple and immortal. Like the folk song it represents the voice of myriads of generations of the past. In contrast, the oratorio is not like the opera in that it is not affected, strange or bewildering. It is not represented by the voice of only 'he scone ot the oratorio one must know something of absolute music. In definition it is that form which has absolutely nothing to do with this! earth. (Ule may feel or experience ab- i solute music but cannot understand it. I The oratorio comes nearer to absolute; music 'han any other form. "The ( re a: ion." by H;-.;-:en. is tl.e n-os; de ?C!"nMve of ail the orator. o. Mrs. lore ,iv-' illus' -a' ed wi;h a selection troui "Tre L'reauon." III y inn s wfujil Til 11 mnf g S W tibial s SUaa&a WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 1922. WEBER In order to make it possible for any .student to take two years of college 1 work here, the courses for next year ihiive been considerably strengthened, j In addition to the prescribed normal ; courses there will bo English 1 to 12, i chemistry three quarters, sociology three-quarters, geology and mincrol ogy, American history three-quarters, domestic art, domestic science, bac- j teriology one-quarter, physiology two- ( quarters and genetics and gentetic; 1 two-quarters. Theology courses cover mg two years are to be available. The Normal courses follow: 1. A list of professional subjects re- nnivol fnr tho rnt-nlur t wn.von 1 tern rh . of recommended elective courses along professional lines and a seection from the above couiises for a one-year course. 2. A definite statement of the content of the course required together with a recommendation of text books. 3. Recommendations that certain professional courses be not attempted I in the junior colleges but left for the emor conege wuik. ul ui uui A. Two-year course teachins training. Required subjects: Elementary educational psychology, 4 quarter hours. Principles of Education, 3 quarter hours. Classroom Management, 2 quarter hours. r Introductory Special Methods, i quarter hours. Elementary School Training, 10 quarter hours. Observation and Training, 12 quarter hours. Use of Books and Libraries, 1 quarter hour. Health English, 3 quarter hours. Freshman English, 9 quarter hours. Theology, 12 quarter hours. Physical Education and Play Supervision, 3 quarter hours. Elective (2 hours of which must be in psychology or professional education subjects 32 quarter hours. B. ' Professional courses, recommended as electives: Elementary Schools Test, 2 quarter hours. Story Telfing and Children's Literature, 2 quarter hours. Public School Music, 2 quarter hours. Art for .Elementary Schools, 2 quarter hours. Educational Sociology, 3 quarter hours. Rural Education, 2 quarter hours. 00 Commencement Exercises to Be Held on Wednesday This Year One hundred twenty students are to be graduated this sprintr. according to Professor J. G. I.ind, chairman of the graduation committee of the high school department of this institution. , The commencement exercises this ! year will be held on Wednesday, in-1 j stead of on Friday as heretofore. The) j commencement week will begin withj the Sunday night baccalaureate serv-! ; ices. On this night the sermon will j .possibly be given again by Apostle j Ballard. The musical numbers are to; j consist of two selections by the choir, j j entitled "Honor and Fame" (from the! I "Martyrs") and "Star of December! ! Night;" and "The May Morning." a! ; vocal solo by Carma Douglas. ! j As yet nothing hap been outlined,1 i by the commencement week commit-: l tec from this time until Wednesday! jwhen the commencement program will I be given. This is to begin with ex-; i hibitions of art, domestic art and man- ; nal training, in the evening tne actual exercises of the occasion are roiakei place here. Apostle David O. McKay will present the students with their, diplomas. The valedictorian and other honored students of the occasion have i no: been selecled at this date. Musical j renditions for the occasion are the-"Sextet from Lucia" and another; number by the school orchestra, a vio- lin solo bv Charles Guernsey and a se-J lection "The Clang of the Forge" by ! the male chorus. j On Thursday there is to be no school until 10 o'clock when until noon; grades will be given out. For the afternoon a field program is sched ; tiled. In the evening the Alumni banquet is to lake place. This is to be an exquisite affair, according to those in charge. I Following are the graduates who ravn been passed upon up un'il the i Time ihe paper wpni to press. Ap- I t (Continued ou Fage Three.) Program, Banquet and Dance Given Honor Students of College : The annual Honor day program. ; dance and banquet were held on April: ' . .. .... ,28. at the Weber College. J ne P';" 1 gram began at 11 o clock and was held in the assembly hall. Here toasts ! were given as follows: j , jrr. Tribe rsled thr - dent body ofticers and presented them with the official student body pins. The students who took part in the school play next took their places, ! were created honor acudents and were j presented with the official dramatic 'pins. .Mi-. Wallace Budse was awarded a ruby for his pin for three years' service, and iliss Margaret sogers was presented with a pearl addition to her pin for two years' service. Mr. "L,arry" Budfre. toastmaster for the dramatic students, praised them for their work. The school orators were next presented and toasted. This toast was very ably given by Lenore Croft. The college debators were the next to be made honor students and receive their awards. These were presented by Mr. Joseph Jeppson. Then came the high school debators. who were awarded by Miss Alice Tippets. Next came the athletics, who were awarded by Miss Margaret Rogers. Some of the men were given sweaters for both football and basketball service. Mr. Theron Jones wa-s awarded a gold, modal for four years' service. Here .Miss ISdris Christensen pre'sented pins to the Herald staff. Alter the applause which was occasioned by the athletics, had died away the members of the Acorn staff received their awards. These awards were presented by Mr. Llewellyn McKay. The last to receive an award was Mr. Joseph Anderson, who was chosen efficiency student. His award was a gold medal, bought by the president of the last year's student body and the editor of the Acorn. This medal was presented by Mr. Melbourne Douglas, president of the A. S. W. N. C. This act completed the program and the students adjourned until the banquet and dance in the evening. The banquet was given in the dining room of the school to the honor students, the coaches of the various activities, the president of the school and the members of the board of trustees.The dinner was served by the domestic science department under the supervision of Mrs. yala Taylor. Tnis department certainly is to be complimented on the delicious viands prepared for the occasion. The color scheme was purple and white and was carried out in bouquets of purple sweet peas and white daisies and napkins with purple violets on a wh'ite background. Very artistic place cards were furnished for the occasion by the art department, under the direction of the art teacher, Mr. E. C. Tillotson. The music was furnished by Miss Marv Fisher who played two beautiful violin selections, accompanied by her sister, Kathryn. President Joel E. Packs was toas-master and toasted the ronowmgpeople- Mr Melbourne Douglas, president of the A. S. W. X- C: Mr. Doug- I.-, in turn gave a tcasr; :uis. Ivend'il McKey, coaco or ui iiiulo, , was then called on; she gave her ! toast and passed It to Mr. Frank Douglas and Miss Margarec Rogers. ! Mr aron Tracy, coach of publica- j tions was next to be toasted. He re- j turned the toast and passed it to Mr., 1 eon L-'uh -rlitor of the Acorn, Mr. i Leslie Christensn. editor of the Her-j- .,1,1 r,,i Miss Alice Tippets, associate editor. Coach Watson was next in order and after a humorous talk on finger bowls and shower baths he passed his toast 10 the captains of the football and basketball teams. The toast was then given to Mr. Ernest Wilkensen. coach of oratory, and he in turn passed his toast to Miss Gladys Green. Athol Tribe and Leonard Wright Last, but not least, to be toasted was Brother David U. McKay. He poke of the growth of the college and the good old Weber spirit. -,-u,. .,,.ioi- then adiourned to the assembly hall where they mingled villi their friend ds anU parucipaieu dancing. The committee for the honor day entertainment extend tneir sim-eir; thanks to all who contributed to tne j banouet and helped to make the day I a success. The Modems honored were: sTl'lFNT BODY of IK'bRS. .M. 1'- Pnupir.. president: Lenore Croft, vice president. Joseph Ander - on. cvrear aim ui-a.-u.--,. and treasurer: h.l!iot t W.-:ht yell leader: fc.diis (.nnsiensen. president Public- Sen-ice bureau. DRAMATIC. Margaret Rogers. Maybelle Holm, Lenore Croft. Wallace Budge, Frank Douglas Rulim Peterson. lll'.BATOliS COI.LKC.K. Alice Tippctis. Glaiy Green. Willard Marr.rJt. Edwin vt. HIGH SCHOOL. Ma-be! Farr. Lester Young. Joseph PASSES "Bigger and better than ever" is the expression as heard from some of the alumni of the school concerniui; ! their mammoth banquet to be held on ' May IS next. Those who know ihe characters of these powerful friends of our alma mater rean7.e that thpv mean something. When we consider i he. number and power of those in (he lead what a wonder U would be it the r ,.. . . ... , n,..iit,.i,,, nf ., .nn 0 ... . of the school. The blocks of the lei-'Knv ' , " "i V,,' ,'t,vllJ" a,c" ter, in particular, are to be profusely, A , ' " ':V decorated with flowers of purple and white. The "W" will be placed with its base lo the west. Upon the outer side of the right ring are to sit the former students, upon the outside of the right wing the bishops of the wards and the visitors and upon the inside of both wings are to sit the col lege members and the graduating seniors. Several of the general authorities of the church including President Grant and Supt. Adam S. Bennion are to be present. Plates for the occasion are selling at a dollar each and all desiring them are advised to send early. Three hundred guests are expected to attend this huge affair. It has been suggested that competition be aroused between classes for the best decoration of a block of the "W." This means that challenges must be immediately forthcoming. Pledges made on Founders' day are uemg iiveu up lu (June wen. Jpiiii 8 the receipts were $225 and, on April 10, 4uu was received. The faculty, after a prolonged discussion regarding the most efficient student of Weber, decided Joseph Anderson winner. He was chosen from twenty-three candidates presented to the faculty for its deliberation. Before the selection of this student was finally made the number had been quickly reduced to the following: Joseph Jeppson, Leonard Wrignt, Gladys Green and the winner. The decision was based on grades, character and activities, with greater emphasis on the activities in which Mr. Anderson was exceptionally strong. Congratulations, Joe!. PREPARATIONS FOR FUNERAL ARE BEING MADE Preparations for Weber student association's attendance nt. the funeral i GO I of President Lewis W. Shurtliff have1 united States is appalling. In Chicago not been, as yet, entirely completed I during 1921, there were 352 murders, However, we shall all probably go In; almost one a day throughout the year, a body and have, a place alotted so an increase of 121 per cent ln 10 years, that we may all be seated in one sec-j Yet Chicago is not exceptional. New tion of the Tabernacle. I York had more murders than all Eng. "We feel that with the passing of land and Wales combined. LosAne-e-President Shurtliff, Weier loses one les, one-twentieth Ihe size of London. uL ii.-i ijiusl hc.ul. m nu existence. We wish to pay reverence to, the life which has been so devoted to our cause and the cause of all that is good. oo nTKTV OUOjXjXjU-Xj 1U U-JL V j ENTERTAINMENT The college program, will be given concentrated action of all loval forces, this year in conjunction with the col- to stay the threatening dangers. There lege entertainment of the graduates. are iniquitous tendencies in American A committee he.s been appointed life todav- which must be obliterated with Willard Marriott as chairman to lest the conflagration of crime con-present an excellent display of talent sume all our social institutions Amer to represent the college. Among the jcans. for instance, have ahvavs been numbers will oe a poem composed by prone lo boast of their rree-born lib Blanche Kendall M.-Kcy given as an erty. This altitude has so aggravated encouragement to fu.her our educa- tne situation that todav, although free tion at Weber. I America lags far behind other roun- Superintendent K. S. Hinckley has ; tries in suppressing the catastrophe of ...w i -Fa ! ! good program partaking of ., ,,, ,,,,1,,. ; : Ipppson j,f.on:irrt tVi-inot Lawrence Budge, Rnbert Wilkep.sr.n. ORATORY. Llewelyn McKay, Leonard Wright, (Athol Jribe. Junius Tribe. j ATHLKTICS. ; Robert Wilkensen. Theron Jones. I ry Budge. Hcnsley oortez. Floyd : jJa lHy Wallace Mun is. Kzra Pa rry. MonK anlciay. iven Anoerson, Tom Hickman. Pete ooch. ! HKR.M.I). ; Te-.lie Christensen. Alice j GlaUv Brown. ACORN. Tipp'-is. Leon Rush. .los. Jepp.-,,n. Heber ', Jaccbp. Ru'h Asrren. Sar;i Sneneer. ; HelfM-i Wip-nn. Kennerl-i F.-irr. Cieciv i Lindsay. F.FFlrl KN ( A" STI I) FN T. Joseph Anderson. FOUR PAGES. AWAY Senior Orator Maintains Our Habit of Winning Oratoricals Wednesday, April 19, saw another victory of the Weber orators over the ' High school when Leonard ; ,,r . V light captured first place in the Son.s of the Aemrican Revolution contest. hiS !"- uy ln "lls evf'lt. Junius Tribe of We- looK third place. Judges of the eon lost, were Key. Wildman Murphy of Payson, Professor n. B. Lyman of the Universilv of s, it I a C i v The T? it" , r &T T . e Re v Hoyt E j casion ri , 1?r,w ,.,. ' , j keeper. Six competitors engaged in this con. teat. The winning speech follows: "With Ihe signing of the documents of peace, a war-torn world went gloriously mad; but that, sudden burst of' enthusiasm and thankful ness was soon lost in the darkening shadows or international strife. In our nt- templs to solve the world-wide prob lems growing out of the war, we as Americans, are perhnps unmindful of one, ditmestic in its nature, which if not solved will in time spell disaster for our own government. In America ftf nv comn nf ll. i- abused tllch. indivi(1'ua r,g s tha thev infrln ers. The result is that there is a depravity of social Institutions, and that a carnival of crime is at present engulfing the United Slates. "The simple fact which stands out as the self evident cause of the situation, is that our laws are not being enforced, and are being regarded bv many as palliative pretenses of good government. Eminent writers tells us that it is the American people who are to blame for the breakdown in our whole system of administering justice, and that it can only be through their change in sentiment, coupled with a strong demand for immediate action by the forces of law, that the Increasing crime menace can be annihilated. "Let us pause for a moment and consider some of the self-convincing facts concerning the extent of crime in this country. Statistics on every hand show that there is a growing menace to life and property, which long ago attained the proporlions of a national disgrace. The total amount of money and property stolen in the United States In 1921, not including the millions obtained by fraud, Is estimated at ?300, 000,000. Last year there were 455 burglaries of banks, a bank robbery in some form every 19 hours of the day. The aggregate toss sustained was $1,200,000, which compared with $300,000 for 1917, shows a startling increase of 400 per cent m four years. J ne number ol murders in the ,- mo, c jiiuiuirt uiyii mat mei- ropolis. From 1912 to 3917, there was a steady increase in thI3 gravest of ; crimes, and during the seven years there were 59,000 murders committed j in the United States, 9000 more people being murderously maudled. than the number of American soldiers actually killed in 3,1 the battles of the greatest war in History. "This alarming situation calls for v crime. high- "Our revolutionary fathers orgar-I ized this government to safeguard Hi" property and rights of the people, yet ' today the danger to life and property is alarmingly increasing. And is it i any wonder when we consider the riila i tory dispatch of law procedure? Crim i can be commuted and the culprit? ! never caught. Laws are of; en viola' I ed without even an arrest being made. ! It is almost a daily occurrence to pic!; ! up a paper and see a number of my? i tenons crimes recorded. It is astoun '. ing to notice the very few of thos.: j wherein the pcrpei rator Is apprehend ed. la only a small percentage of the ! eases of murder are the criminals con vlcied and punished. In New York ci: in lnno. there were UTO homicide case-: investigated, vnd only one was con : viewed o' m in first dcg:-e,- :' I in favor of lii.: j fhr odd- v er (Coiuunicu on Case Three.) |