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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10
JUDGE DOsTER AND THE COURTS.

ADOh ~ M YUM %
The stump speech recently interjected
into a supreme court opinion by Chief
Justice Doster, furnishes a remarkable ex-
ample of the extent to which judicial his
tory may be perverted and well established
governmental principles sacrificed TO sus-
tain the sophistries of a socialistic dreamer.
Judge Doster holds that there are but
two main divisions in government power.
known respectively as the legislative and
executive. Courts are but a function Of
the executive power. and have in them
selves no separate place in the political
state. The fountain Of supreme power
flows from the people. the legislature is
the direct representative of the people,
and therefore the acts of the legislature
should stand unquestioned of the courts.
All this was threshed over in the earliest
stages of the American Union. when it was
determined unequivocally that the courts
possessed a separate and distinct power
from hat of the executive or legislative,
which in a general way may be designated
as the power to sit in judgment upon the
legislative and to interpret the legislative
for the use of the executive. While 1t
was never intended that courts should
possess the power TO annul a legislative
act at will. It certainly was intended that
they should have the power to compel the
legislative TO keep within the limitations
established by She constitution. 1t may
be true that courts have abused this
power. but that is not the main conten-
tion of Chief Justice D0ster. He assails
the principle OF the system and the logic
of his argument leads inevitably to the
abolition of all constitutions.
Mr.. Chief Justice Marshal. Of the United
States supreme court. made this principle
very clear at the time our judicial sys-
TEN was in its early period of formation.
He pointed out that the people had adopt
ed the constitution as the supreme law of
the land. and that of necessity any legis-
lative enactment in conflict must give way
10 this supremacy. Having accepted this
principle, IT becomes obvious that some
power must exist to determine whether or
not legislative enactments are consistent
with this supreme law. and that power
was created and now rests in the courts.
Il is a little curious that so shrewd n
man as Chief Justice Doster can become
so palpably inconsistent. Consuming that
the people are and should be the fountain
OF supreme power, will the distinguished
Kansas jurist inform us whence comes the
constitution II not from the people? OF
all the compacts of government the consti-
tUtlcn is the only one that is voted upon
directly by the people. and by it's side a
legislative enactment is far removed from
the original source. The constitution was
established at first hands by the people
as a rule OF action for their legislative
agents, and TO make obedience sure they
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10
Not Guilty,

From the Chicago Tribune.
An explanation Of the incorrect Latin
inscription COMMA relinquit servare rem
publicam'O on the Shaw monument has
now been made, and President Eliot's repu-
tation, whether as Caesarian or Ciceronian
scholar, has been preserved. AS a matter
of fact he wrote only the English inscrip-
lions and had nothing to do with this par
ticular Latin motto. It was selected by the
sculptor. st. Gaudens. because it is the
motto Of the Society Of the Cincinnati of
which Colonel Shaw was a member. The
responsibility therefore for the bad Latin
must be traced back to some one of the
founders Of the society. Cambridge will re-
ioice that the president of Harvard is not
guilty Of the LatinicaI lapse. but Boston
will refuse to be comforted. The guilty in
finitive will forever stare it in the face with
mute reproach and forever and a day the
classical Hub will mourn the missing ut
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10

have set the ourts above the legislative
with sufficient power to annul its breaches.
But even more inconsistent does this
opinion from the chief justice appear when
compared with a decision made by himself
a month ago. 1t was in a case involving
the right Of a notary public TO commit to
Jail a witness who refused TO answer Ques-
tions. The legislature had passed an act
expressly bestowing this power upon a no.
tary public. The chief justice found in
the constitution something from which he
drew an inference that such an act was
illegal. 1t was comforting upon an unjudi-
cial officer, he said. a power that should
alone rest in a court. Associate Justice
Johnston dissented from this view and de-
clared that if the legislature had the power
to create courts it certainly had the power
to bestow certain judicial functions upon
a notary public. But, right or wrong. the
chief justice was very positive that the
power to commit for contempt could alone
rest in a judicial officer, and yet. after
denying the right of the legislature to
grant this power TO a notary through a
regularly adopted statute, he afirms the
right of the same legislature TO make a
court with power to commit, out Of a
committee thai has no basis for
except a mere legislative reso-
luton. A more astonishing reversal of
itself has never been witnessed in any
court in America, and the situation be-
comes all the more unsatisfactory from the
strong coloring Of suspicion that both of
these decisions were Influenced by politics
and sentiment. rather than by constitution
and law
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10
Straw Hats.
From the New York Herald.

From the New York Herald.
Where Is ii. that national emblem Of
summer, that acme OF comfort, the crown
Of American independence?
Unfortunately, it is still in the shop wiz
dow in every variety of shape and adorned
with ribbons of rainbow hue. 1t is In the
grasp of a vast and far reaching monopoly
"a monopoly so powerful tina were the
entire nation to rise as one man against
ii vet 1t could not be overthrown.
To be concise. the variable weather con-
trolls the straw hat ~trade-since no man
is ass enough to spend money upon that
which may be ruined in a day.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10
A story for the Children.

From the New York Press.
my little boy" sighed the kind pastor.
do you not know that It is sinful to go in
swimming on the holy Sabbath?'
The good little boy spoke up manfully,
though there was a quiver in his voice at
the thought Of being so w%rongfully accused.
Yes. sir" he said. Il go in swimming on
Sunday only so 1 can tie knots in the other
little boys undershirts!"
Was not this noble? Do you know what
this little boy grew up to be? A member
of congress. That little boys name was
jeremiah Simpson.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10

and the evidence which Is thus being re-
ceived in Washington of a revival of bust
ness prosperity is u~nmistakable.
Governor Tanner, of Illinois. seems to be
tired of official life already. By signing
the Allen bill he gives notice that he will
go into retirement at the end Of his pres
ent term.
Those who had begun TO fear that the
efficiency Of Chief vaIlins had been over
estimated are breathing easier. The band
of burglars that have been terrorizing the
community are in custody, n fully identi-
fed.
Ii is said that Senator Billy Mason has
succeeded in getting but one of his friends
recognized by the president. Mr.. Mason is
so humorous tina when he asks for an
office the president thinks he is cracking
a joke.
Mr.. Bailey finds that Mr.. Bryan has
"broadened OUT If Mr.. Bailey will take
another look a few months hence, when
prosperity is rolling over the country, he
will find that Mr.. Bryan has been fiat
tened out.
Governor Dan Jones refuses to appoint
Arkansas delegates to the gold mining con-
vention at Denver. because there is no
silver in it," That is about as logical as
to refuse to eat cherry pie because there
are no peaches in 1t.
The attempt to manufacture gold which
was made recently under the supervision
of experts at Washington failed. But as
the gold of the world is Increasing three
times as fast as the population Of the
world. business will get along as well as
though gold could be manufactured to or
der. The gold supply has increased much
more rapidly during the last half century
than population. and it's growth continues
year by year at an accelerated speed.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10
SONG.

Years have flown since 1 knew thee first,
And 1 know thee as water is known OF
thirst:
Yet I knew thee of old at the first sweet
sight.
And thou art strange to me. love, tonight.
Richard Watson Glider.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10
Her Present Plan.

From the Chicago Post.
She was extremely bitter in her criticism
of the decadence OF the drama, but she did
not despair.
There is no longer any chance for US
living pictures on the stage" she said.
1T seems not" he admitted.
81 find" she continued, that I must
either give up the business or buy a bicycle
and go to the seashore."
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10
A Remarkable showing.

From the Pueblo Chieftain.
For six consecutive weeks Kansas CITY
and st. Louis have led the United States
in commercial activity. During the past
six months. with only occasional weekly
exceptions. these two cities have made the
strongest gains of all great American cit
les. As compared with Chicago. Kansas
City has made a remarkable six months
showing. In the week before last Kansas
City showed an increase over Chicago of
SIS per cent compared with the same week
in 1892.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10
weather Forecast for Thursday.

Washington. June 9.-For Oklahoma and
Indian Territory-Partly cloudy; south
winds.
For Missouri-Light showers; warmer;
southeast winds.
For Kansas-Light mowers cooler
Thursday afternoon or night; south winds,
becoming north.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10
Premature Conclusion.

From the Chicago Tribune.
That was my cousin George I was out
driving with yesterday afternoon. You
ought to see him manage a team. He is
the most expert driver with one hand 1
ever saw
Drove with one hand. did he. Miss
Julia? / think I understand"
Sir! He talked TO me with the other
one. He Is deaf and dumb"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10
FROM MY

I sit within my little room
And see the world pass by,
The merry. youthful. t~houghtless world,
That knows not I am I.
/ watch II from my window ledge
Below me. at its play
II makes an end of foolish things,
And thinks h sad ones gay.
And there above 1 sit, alone.
Behind my curtains long.
And | but peep. and mock a bit,
And sing a bit of song.
Edith Theodore Ames.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10
At the

From the Cleveland Leader.
Mrs. Comeyns-"Mabel, why is 1t that
you never want to put on your bathing suit
and go down to the beach?'
Miss Comeyns-"Humph! I don't believe
there's a man within twenty miles Of this
detestable PLACED"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10
An Improvement.

From the Indianapolis Journal.
Yabsley-'I see that somebody has got
up a beer siphon. said 10 be an improve
ment on the mineral water siphon."
Mudge-"Said to be? 1t must be-"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10

II will probably turn out that the re-
calling of weyler is one of those tantaliz-
ing things which are too good to be true.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10

The dentists are taking organized action
in regard to Cuba. They recommend lead
filling for the decayed Spanish monarchy.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10

A hail storm destroyed a million bushels
of wheat in Southern Kansas last Tues
day-the first Populist victory Of the year.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10
NOTES.

The Kansas City ball team, 1t appears.
lost a game yesterday. But we can't ex-
pect it to win every day.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10

Mr.. Wanamaker thinks the tariff bill will
be a great help to the country. but he still
insists that we are bossed too much.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10

There are a few senator's from the South
who have the courage to represent South
ern interests rather than Southern poll
tics
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10

II will probably turn out that the re-
calling Of Weyler is one of those tantaliz-
ing things which are too good to be true.
The dentists are taking organized action
in regard to Cuba. They recommend lead
filling for the decayed Spanish monarchy.
A hail storm destroyed a million bushels
of wheat in Southern Kansas last Tues
day-the first Populist victory of the year.
There are a few senators from the South
who ave the courage to represent South
ern interests rather than Southern poll
tics.
AS a good citizen Mr.. Bryan would feel
it his duty to rejoice at the return of pros
perity. but it would seriously sprain his
patriotism.
Queen Victoria will be deeply panied to
learn that her reign has not commended
itself to the approval of Governor Leedy,
Of Kansas. .
All Mr.. PETER asks is to be let alone.
And yet when the Kansas legislature ac-
corded him that treatment he was not at
all grateful.
1t is apparent that the Kansas City ball
club has two fatally weak points. One is
its pitchers. The other is its players who
are not pitchers.
1t can be said without fear of contra
diction that Chicago did not touch off
these fireworks in honor of Mr.. Yerkes'
legislative triumphs.
The Philadelphia Press speaks OF Gov
ernor Lon ". Stephens. of Nebraska" The
Philadelphia Press owes the state of Ne
braska a very humble apology.
--
From sundry remarks dropped by sena-
tor Morgan. it is suspected that the Ala
bama statesman is not in full sympathy
with the Spanish cause in Cuba.
The tariff bill has the bitter opposition of
Senator Vest, and there are many other
good reasons for believing that it is going
to be an excellent thing for the country.
It is said that some of the credit men
could hardly credit their eyesight when
they visited the Home Products show and
saw the MAN. things Kansas City manu-
features.
Young men in the habit Of running bills
are not surprised to hear tina the New
York tailors are becoming violent. They
frequently find tailors in that condition
themselves.
Speaker Reed, 1t Is said, has written an
article on How the House Does Bust
ness" II should occupy about the same
sTace as the celebrated chapter on snakes
in Ireland.
The recent reports to the comptroller of
the currency from national banks of the
country show an increased activity in loans
and discounts and other branches of their
business. This is an additional evidence
that the promised return of business activ-
ity has begun and is going TO continue.
There is no more accurate test Of business
conditions than these bank statements.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10

The Journal Company, Publishers.
Building, Tenth and Walnut.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10

is a good citizen Mr.. Bryan would feel
it his duty to rejoice at the return of pros
perity. but it would seriously sprain his
pofriotier
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10

1t can be said without fear of contra
diction that Chicago did not touch off
those fireworks in honor of Mr.. Yerkes'
legislative triumphs.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10

1t is apparent that the Kansas City ball
club has two fatally weak points. one. is
its pitchers. The other is its players who
are not pitchers.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10

The Philadelphia Press speaks OF Gov
ernor Lon V. Stephens. of Nebraska" The
Philadelphia Press owes the state of Ne
braska a very humble apology.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10

n the evidence which Is thus being re-
ceived in Washington of a revival Of bust
ness prosperity is unmistakable.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10

Queen Victoria will be deeply panied to
learn that her reign has not commended
itself to the approval of Governor Leedy,
Of KnnSnr
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10

All Mr.. PETER asks is to be let alone.
And yet when the Kansas legislature ac-
corded him that treatment he was not at
all grateful
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10

BY means of some of William A. Eddy's
kites, as well as a mortar and line, Profess
sor William Libby. Jr., of Princeton. hopes
to be the first white man to set foot on a
tableland near Albuquerque. N. NJ. which
long has been a subject for speculation
among archaeoiogists. II is 700 feet high,
and cliff dwellings have been seen along its
edges. The kites will carry a line over it
from side to side. Should they fail. h
mortar will be used to shoot the line over.
Then Professor Libby will be drawn up in
a boatswain's chair by his men on the
other side of the rectangular height.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10

Webb City society circles are considera-
bly, agitated over the recently announced
but unexpected marriage of a wealthy
young mining superintendent, an especial
favorite Of the local 400. to a pretty waiter
girl
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10

From sundry remarks dropped by Sena-
tor Morgan. it is suspected that the Ala
bama statesman is not in full sympathy
with the Spanish cause in Cuba.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10

A rather unusual an~te-nuptial contract
was placed on record in Carthage the 9TH
er day. Under its provisions the bride is
to become the owner in fee simple of all
of the groom's property upon her marriage
with him. In the event that he survives
her the estate is to revert to the husband.
Evidently the new woman has landed in
JASPER county.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10

Sir Julian Pauncefote, the dean Of the
diplomatic corps, in Washington. is an en-
thusiastic tricyclist. but will not trust his
precious anatomy on a bicycle. When the
British ambassador goes out for a spin he
gets himself up in the most regardless
fashion with a dark cycling suit, stiff, fat
top derby. and tan colored ~leggings which
come to his knees. Seated on his three
wheeled machine he is as safe as he would
be in a tramcar. and there is no wabbling
about the streets in his movements nor
any danger of a fall such as might re-
suit from using a bicycle.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10

Carthage will get the meeting of the
Southwest Missouri Band Association.
which PIERCE City had nearly succeeded in
pulling away, after all, an agreement hav-
ing been made for its -postponement until
the latter part of July, in consideration of
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10

One of the three bars TORI down from the
window of the Hotel du Palais in order TO
let through the people penned in at the Rue
Jean Gonton fire has been bought by one
of the ladies whose life was saved, the 9TH
er two by an English collector Of curiaa
tiles
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10

Entered at the Postofice at Kansas City,
No. as Second Glass Mail Matter.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10

The tariff bill has the bitter opposition Of
Senator Vest, and there are many other
good reasons for believing that it is going
to be an excellent thing for the country.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10

Charles E. Barber, the patent attorney
who attempted to murder a typewriter and
afterwards killed himself In Washington
the other day, became prominent at the
beginning OF the present administration. a
correspondent says. by the gift Of a Great
Dane dog to President Mckinley. Moscow.
as the animal is called. was a prize winner
at numerous bench shows throughout the
United States. and he is now guardian Of
the south grounds of the White House,
making his headquarters in a coy house
prepared for his comfort. A number of
pictures are extant showing Barber and
Moscow taken together and the pair were
conspicuous on Pennsylvania avenue for
several years.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10

Speaker Reed, it is said. has written an
article on How the House Does Bust
ness" 1t should occupy about the same
sTace as the celebrated chapter on snakes
in Ireland.
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