The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-15
c. G. FOSTERS REPLY.
The Judge Comments Sharply on
the ssCapitaHs'' Editorial.
SAYS HE'S NOT THROUGH YET.

Interview with "JOurnnl' Re
porter.
There are no new developments in the
controversy between Major J. K. Hudson
and Judge c. G. Foster, but when the
Capital editor returns from New York
next week it is probable hostilities will
at once become more active.
The public will naturally take sides,
some with Judge Foster and some with
Major Hudson, and the interest in the
affair will continue to grow. Judge
Foster "wields trenchant pen" quite as
ably as the Major and seems amply able
to wage a war of words AJOURNAL re-
porter saw Judge Foster today and asked
him how he looked on the charges made
in an editorial article in Fridays "Capi-
tall" Judge Foster said:
81 am reluctant to say anything more
for the newspapers about the personal
controversy between Major Hudson and
myself. as it Is now in the courts, but
there are some things in the editorial of
yesterdays Capital so remarkable that
will say few words more If the drift
of the article is apparent, it is this: The
LIBEL was written because l had taken
some part in political matters adj
verse to MIR. Hudson, and he wanted to
get even Now it is likely this Jealous
lieutenant is not making the most judic-
ious defense for his chief, either in law
or common sense.
"Inasmuch as I had the legal aud
moral right to do the acts charged against
me- the malice of the libel stands ad-
mitted. In the interest of truth,
however, which seems to be
SO rare an article about the
Capital office, 1 desire to say, it is abso-
lutely false that Judge Caldwell in any
manner by word or implication said
aught but what was perfectly respectful
of Judge Foster, as can be proven by a
half dozen Topeka lawyers who were
present He said there were TWO regis
tries and the United States attorney
should have stated in the Indictment
whether the money was taken from the
Topeka or Leavenworth registry, and on
that bubble set it aside, which was a
matter of Indifference to me.
Nov as to the senatorial election. 1t
is true [ was, and am yet, guilty OF the
crime of being sick and also of drawing
my salary, but was not aware that l was
wronging Maj Hudson in doing 80. l
was talked to by several gentlemen who
called at my house about the senatorial
election, and probably some of them ex-
| pected to be appointed United States
| Judge l took no part whatever in the
matter except to write q few lines to
Gov. Humphrey, endorsing Judge Per
| kins for the place. but that probably had
| little or nothing to do with his appoint
ment.
my next offense is that l preferred
| George w. Crane for state printer to
| Major Hudson; in this respect large
majority of the voters in this district
expressed themselves the same way at
the polls, and elected Col. Veale over
Mr. WEIGH.
81 did not go to the state house or any
| where else to work against Hudson for
state printer, or to lobby for or against
any measure; indeed l was at the state
house but once during the whole session,
and only staid there about fifteen mi
nutes Judge Thacher introduced me
to Judge Dennison and we talked about
his appointment to the bench and gene
raj matters
81 was not aware thatssit was necessary
for me to get a permit from Mr.. Hudson
to visit the senate, as Governor Trout
man had kindly sent me a pass to
the floor. 1t is not true that
Mr.. Snow is making his contest
for state printer at my instigation. Until
about the time Snow commenced his suit
with the Hamilton company l did not
views of the law, both before and after
the legislature met, and expect to do sc
again if occasion requires, as it cannot
come into our court.
"In conclusion, have no apologies to
offer for the little part have taken in any
of these matters; it has nothing to dc
with this case.
"a laconic humorous note to Mr.. Snow
was taken as the pretext for an article in
/ -, 81
GUS character, laden with epithets and
abuse, and charging me with high mis-
demeanors in Office.
There is a sense of fair play among
all people which feels hurt at fou
blow, or an unfair advantage On thai
sense of right the people of Kansas
among whom I have lived for thirty five
years, rely that this case shall not b.
prejudiced by falsehood and calumny.
1.-THE law says we shall appeal to thu
courts to redress our wrongs. We will
see If Mr.. Hudson can set all law and de
cency at defiance TO crafty his spleen
and if he imagines he can strike dowr
with impunity a reputation earned b.
twenty one years of conscientious service
on the bench, he is woefullv mistaken
am advised there are yet two NOR
remedies for me in law in the case.
civil suit for damages against the Capita
company and the stockholders, and IN
der the United States laws against MI
Hudson for circulating defamstory an
non-mailable matter through the Unite
States mails.
u A Smart and Generous Roo ster.
Yesterday a party of gentlemen wer
coming home from the picnic and wer
, driving by Captain Hedrick's place
They noticed one of the captain
. Shanghai ROSTERS up in a mulberr
tree eating mulberries and shaking ther
: to the ground so that his hens could hav
t mulberries to eat.-Hutchinson News.
There is no baking powder which pre-
| duces such sweet and tasteful food 8