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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01
WHIPPING POST IN TOPEKA.

Several judges in the east have advo-
Gated that the whipping post be again
established in our prisons and the con-
| ditions in Topeka are really an argu-
ment in favor OF a limited application
of this method of punishment.
The modern theory of humanity has
reached so far that our jails are no
longer places where criminals fear to go,
but, on the contrary. they are places
where the criminals prefer to go. The
Jail, as it is now conducted is home
a house of refuge and an asylum for
every drunkard, tramp and lazy vagrant
in the land.
There is really no penalty inflicted in
giving a Jail sentence to the average
law breaker, because the Jail provides
food shelter and kind treatment, while
if the prisoner was on the outside he
would actually suffer for the necessities
of life. The modern idea, of humane
treatment of prisoners is responsible for
the crowding of our jails much more
than is the increased tendency to crime.
AS a matter of fact there is noincreased
tendency to crime. for the world is get
ting better, as has been proved SO often
that it is useless to enter into dis
cussion of that subject
In Topeka there is sufficient evidence
to prove that the present method of
dealing with crime is inadequate The
city Jail is the home of at least eight
men who figure in the fall that they can
secure a living during the winter
months by committing some small Of
Tense which will secure for them &. Jail
sentence of a few weeks. When this
sentence is served they again do some
thing that will insure their committal
for a few weeks longer, and they keep
+l,;-. xxrfr,
These men, while not vicious, are
criminals of the very worst kind, for
they show by their actions that they
really have a pleasant time while in
jail, and other men who are not so
hardened soon follow in their footsteps.
This is particularly true of their in
f1uence on boys who for some slight
offense, are committed to Jail where
they meet this class of Jail birds If
the boys saw that it really meant pun
ishment when they were sent to Jail,
it is not likely that they would again
commit a crime that would result in a
jail sentence, but they meet these men
who tell of the easy time they have and
the boys lose all fear and sense of
shame in listening to the conversation
of the men,
If there was a whipping post in the
Topeka jail how many times would the
chronic law breakers seek its walls as
shelter? OF the eight men who represent
the majority of the law breakers who
are living on the city by breaking some
ordinance in order to gain a living,
there is not one who would not be
decent if he knew that he would actually
be punished.
The rock pile is only bluff and
amounts to nothing. The police officers
are afraid to treat a prisoner roughly
when in Jail because the humane peo-
pie would raise trouble about it. The
humane people, so-called. are more to
blame for the contested condition of
jails than any other one influence,
and the sooner there is a reaction in
this direction-in the punishment of
criminals-the better it will be for the
country at large.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

hands of the chief Of police and turned
over the duty to a local liquor dealer.
Evans then resigned.
Councilman Joseph Huston, a saloon
keeper. then brought charges against
Chief Of Police Tyler, charging that he
had accepted a bride. The city council,
upon hearing this ordered an invcsti-
cation of both officials. This has been
going on since Monday Inspector OF
Police Baron, the principal witness
against Huston. testified yesterday.
This morning Huston informed Act
ing Mayor Crum that Baron was drunk
last night and at p resort with a WOO
man. An officer was sent 20 inveeti-
gate and he found Baron In the place
as reported. who was Immediately sus-
pended. At this afternoons session Of
the investigating committee Baron
claimed he had been given Knockout
drops in order to offset the weight OF
his testimony.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01
WAGE WAR OVER FISH.
One Small Black Bass Causes Long
and Costly Litigation.

Green Bay. Wis, Dec. lone little
bass has formed the basis in a prosecu-
ton that has cost Brown county thus far
in the neighborhood of 800. The fish fig
ures in case of alleged violation of the
states fish law. Louis Bopry was form
erly the defendant in the suit and now
his wife, Rose Bopry. has taken his place
Bopry was arrested last spring by Game
Warden Bissinger. After nine different
dates had been set for the defendant s
hearing and eight successive continuances
had been granted Bopry was finally dis
charged by Justice Dockerq.
The complaint against Bopry specified
that he had in his possession or about
April 49, 1900, lone black bass in viola
ton of the statute Now Mrs. BOpry has
succeeded her husband in the role of de-
PENDANT, this being effected by Warden Bis
singer and warrant. When the defend
ant was arraigned before Court Commits
sioner Tomas she denied any guilty know
ledge of that black bass. A change Of
venue to Justice Hoods court was grant
ed. Then the case was adjourned on mo-
ton of the state until December q, this
being adjournment No L
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01
Pirates AGO. Jaok povla.

New York, Dec. Barney Drey-
fuss. president Of the Pittsburg baseball
club. paid a visit to his friend, An
drew Freeman, president OF the New
York club The two magnates. had a
long confab behind closed doors. when
the Pittsburger left he appeared 10 be
satisfied with the results OF the con-
ference.
But, as usual with league magnatcs
in answer TO the question. Have you
made a trade for players with Mr.. Free
MANI" he saidf Il know nothing about
II. Fred Clarke is manager OF the Pitts
burg club, and he gets the players
Nevertheless it is known that Drey-
fuss is very anxious 20 secure the serv-
ices Of Jack Doyle to play first for the
Pirates. Manager George Davis has
been quoted as saying that Doyle can
not be member Of the New York team
next season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01
PLACE FOR THE CITY COURT.

In a short time the county commits
sioners must decide who shall occupy
the court room now used by the court of
appeals when that body ceases to exist
So far the Kansas semi Centennial Elk
position company and the city court
have asked for the room.
At present the city court is situated in
a small, unpleasant and too small a
room in the basement Of the court house.
That was the only room available when
the court was authorized. The rooms TO
be vacated by the court Of appeals are
particularly adapted for the use of a
court as they were planned for that pur-
pose. There is a room for the use of a
clerk, another for a jury and a third for
the judge. There is sufficient room SO
that the court would not be suffocated
by the usual crowd that attends trials
The present room occupied by the city
court is not adapted for the purpose and
is not a suitable location in the court
house The Exposition company is a
worthy organization which the people
are interested in The county commits
sioners can provide for that enterprise
by giving the company rooms on the
third floor of the court house. The pro-
per disposition of the court room to be
vacated would be to give it to the use of
tbs city court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

to be made. the state administration
has the opportunity to make a record
for economy and efficiency which the
Republican party has not had in years
1t is not particularly a question of
party in Kansas. 1t is more the or
ganization which does the most and
best for the state Wisdom should be
the watchword and economy the guild
ing spirit of appropriation measures, but
in being economical the lawmakers
should not approach the stage of mig
gardliness, for such a course would
prove of greater damage to the state
than the most ridiculous spendthrift
spirit. Let great public questions be
met as they should be, with just per-
ception of their greatness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01
ANOTHER CHINESE PROBLEM

Because China is on the other side Of
the world and underneath our feet. pop
ular Impressions gained about the CeIes-
tial empire are very shadowy and in
distinct. Notwithstanding the edu-
eating effect upon reading Americans
that the recent boxer uprising had,
when vast quantities OF interesting in
formation was published, China is still
popularity regarded mainly in the light
Of a country of tea drinkers. broken
footed women and a fair target for the
distribution of tracts by the ship load.
There is food for thought in the facts
presented before the Cincinnati CONNER
cial club by WI Ting Fang, the Chi
nese minister. who was the guest of
honor at the clubs annual dinner re-
Gently His theme was THE Foreign
Trade of China" which, he said, was
constantly growing. Mr.. WI read fig
ures showing that in the past five years
imports from Europe, exclusive of Eng
land and Russia, had increased % per
cent, and imports from England so per
cent, while those from the United States
had increased 377 per cent He argued
that this trade would still increase; that
Cinnamon would want more and more
as they came in contact with foreign
ers. Twenty years ago no cigars and no
champagne were used in China Now
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01
THE MEN BEHIND THE BAR.

Funny how the people, with envy and
with awe,
Do look upon the men behind the bar.
One is such model dispenser of the Ia W,
The others just mixer, quite au fat
One receives the homage due learned men
Fer he's there to deal out Blackstone
He bids the title from the men who are
They address him, as your honor for
they must.
The other gets the envy of the men who
are his peers.
bar.
They'd rather serve the fluids and mugs
of foaming beers,
Than pay the price of wet goods quoted
par
one things very certain, long as politi-
And there's a dry and thirsty drinking
Both must be good mixers, the learned
man and fool,
If they want to be secure and hold their
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01
QUAKER REFLECTIONS.

TFrom the Philadelphia Record.I
Where there's a will there's a lawyer.
The society woman often remembers to
forget.
cider is an outgrowth Of the power of
If horses could talk they would prob
ably tell a tale of whoa!
wouldn't it be strange if the. Sultan
should give US a slice of Turkey!
The hungry man is apt to become
turkey gobbler tomorrow.
The American eagle takes a back seat
to the American turkey.
Love is a tender passion if it is recipro-
Gated. If not 1t Is pretty tough
The ice man should know the difference
between justice and just ice
rommy-"Pop. who was i said ..paggting
is such sweet sorrow2 Tommy s Pop
assome bald-headed man, suppose.
Market" called the street car conduc-
tor. IT'S marked" yelled back the alb
sent-minded clerk, fumbling with pencil
and a pad.
What are you most thankful for; my
hit little old sked ne ause we ant GOT
no school tomorrow" replied the little
man.
De Tanque-,"Did you &c to Irela nd when
you were abroad?" o Soa 499a YES II
believe there are no snakes there"
o. Soaque-"No; that is, no real ones
For health and wealth I'm thankful,
At this Thanksgiving time
I have the health, and must say wealth
Because the two words rhymei
I can not sing the old songs:
They make my heart so sad
Nor can 1 sing the new ones,
They are very bad
He was a dusky cannibal,
His color 1t was TAM
He ate missionary and
The chieftain of his clan
Inscribed upon his tombstone< ss
lie loved his Fellow man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01
PROMPT ACTION
Thoroughly Cures Every Form OF Piles.

The Pyramid Pile lure has been a
pleasant surprise to thousands of suffer
ers, because of the instant relief it gives
and the prompt cure which follows its
regular use, and this is done without
the use of opiates, cocaine, narcotics or
poisons of any kind. s careful analysis
shows the Pyramid Pile Cure to be
wholly free from any injurious drug
whatever.
Hundreds of people who had almost
decided to undergo an operation, be-
lieving nothing else would cure them
have been astonished to find thatNa fifty
cent box of the Pyramid was far safer,
better and more effective than an OPP
Grafton could possibly be.
The Pyramid Pile Cure allays the in
fammation and intolerable itching, re-
duces the tunors and by it's astringent
properties causes the enlarged blood
vessels to contract to healthy condt-
ton
A gentleman living in Cleveland re-
Iates his experience by saying: 1T
affords me unusual pleasure to add my
endorsement to what consider a real
ly wonderful pile cure
I was a sufferer from piles for years
until a brother salesman told me about
the Pyramid Pile Cure; 1t has entirely
cured me and cheerfully recommend
it,
Mrs d. E. Reed of Albany says: II
would not take $500 and be placed back
where was before i used the Pyramid
Pile Cure; / suffered for years and it is
now eighteen INOuNl4c aAntr u5C1 X anu
not the slightest trace of the trouble
has returned"
Mrs. Hinkley of Indianapolis was told
by her physician that nothing but a
surgical operation, costing between seven
and eight hundred dolalrs, could cure
her as she had suffered fifteen years,
yet even in such a case the Pyramid
Pile Cure accomplished a complete cure;
she says: I knew an operation would
be death to me and tried the Pyramid
with very little hope, so it is not 70 be
wondered at that I am so enthusiastic
in its praise
The Pyramid Pile Cure is sold by
druggists at fifty cents for complete
treatment and as IL contains no opiate
or other poisonous drugs may be used
with entire safety
No one need suffer from piles in any
form. who will give this excellent pre-
paration a trial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01
BOOM FOR Mr.. CoBURN.

The Clay Center Times has again
started a boom for f. D. Coburn for the
position of secretary of agriculture at
Washington. a cabinet position.
Send word to Mckinley" says the
Times, that we want the place, and
f D. Coburn is the man." Kansas is
not yet ready to part with Mr.. Coburn,
but il Editor Valentine will be patient
a few years until the Semi-Centennial
Exposition has been held the people will
consent to have him step up higher"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01
Refuse to Give Up prisonera.

Emporia, Kan, Dec. IAN attempt
Is being made by the federal authorities
TO obtain possession Of Weber and
Holmes, held here on a charge Of burg
larry in Reading. Inspectors Stice and
Fulmer of the postal department claim
that the prisoners are the parties that
robbed the postofnce at Reading and
wish to prosecute them In the federal
courts. Judge Randolph, however, re-
fuses TO turn them over, claiming that
the evidence does not justify him He
also insists that the cases against them
II prosecuted in the state courts viii be
much more liable TO get at their con-
federates, who It is claimed are organ
lied for the purpose OF robbery in vari-
Gus localities throughout the state %
Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

TFrom the Chicago News,l
Woman is a complication of eontradic-
tions.
Changing ones mind is often a very
clever trick.
The old man who hesitates often loses
a good opportunity
If a man refuses to be consoled his is a
hopeless case
Forwardness proceeds. from ignorance
oftener than from impudence
If man does his duty to himself he
does his duty to all the world.
The only thing that is worse than hear
ing woman whistle is seeing her try
Probably the most difficult think in the
world to learn is to know thyseiI-
Some men are like needles-the never do
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01
AIRSHIP FAILURE.
Experts Pronounce the Work of the
German Count to Be Useless.

Paris, Dec. Expert opinion classes
Count Zeppelin's tremendous airship
among the proved failures. 1t is evident
that the scientist who was employed three
weeks ago by a Paris newspaper was right
when he predicted that none of these
loudly heralded airships had any value
even as suggestions Captain Krebs. head
OF the French army balloon service, re-
fterates this statement Professor Lang
ley the American, got nearest solution
with his last machine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

Scandals Deprive Columbus of Many
Officers.

Columbus, O., Dec. columbus is
struggling along now without a mayor,
director of public safety or chief of
police. The present Republican admin
istration took charge of the city's
affairs a year ago last March one
sensation followed another until finally,
a few weeks ago, the reputable business
men of the city decided to call a halt,
and there was talk of impeaching Mayor
Swartz for gross Irregularities In Office
The mayor was suddenly stricken with
nervous prostration and was removed
to a hospital.
Then the neWspap ers opened up on
Director of Public Safety Evans. When
cornered he admitted that he had taken
the regulation of gambling out of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

The acknowledgements of the colored
people and the frequent applications Of
lynch law in the south are made the
subject of severe condemnation
throughout the remainder of the coun-
try, but they do not appear to inter-
fere seriously with the material progress
of the region beyond Mason and Dixon $
line Neither do they empede immigra-
ton to any great extent if one may
Judge by the census returns.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

Chicago continues to furnish album
dant evidence that she is by far the
greatest live stock market in the world.
Last week there were received at the
stock yards in that city no less than
76, 500 cattle, 223, $50 hogs and 81. 1872 sheep,
not to mention other varieties of live
Stock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

In Arkansas %. 961 Democrats who
voted for Bryan in 1896 failed to vote
for him. in 1900. In Connecticut 1T,257
voters who did not support Bryan in
1896 voted for him in 1900 In Maryland
Bryan received 1886 more votes in 1900
than in 1896 In North Carolina Bryan's
vote fell off 1875 as compared with 1896
The Mckinley vote in North Carolina
also fell off 22.162
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

Senator Hanna has once more thrust
aside the temptation to become a can
didate for the presidency, but few per-
sons or things are proof against con-
slant and persistent attack.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

Des Moines News: Mrs. Lease has
been the subject of much ridicule, but
no one who ever heard her speak will
deny that for choice dictiOn, impassiOn-
ed oratOry and power to move an
audience she has few equals on the
American platform
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01
CAME OVER THE ICE.

b. w. Caloerheau required seventeen
Days From Dawson to the Sea.
Seattle. Wash. Dec. 1-Among the
passengers who arrived on the steamer
Dolphin from Lynn canal was II. w.
Calderhead, the first man % come out
from Dawson over the ice 1t took Cal
derhead seventeen days to come out.
The trail is in fair condition
There is a food shortage at Burr
Creek. Reports go even to the extent
Of predicting a famine.
Several prominent Dawson merchants
have been arrested on a charge OF sell
ing bad provisions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

There is still a hope that congress Will
be so busy that there will be no time TO
devote to a revival of the Sampson
Schley controversy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

In one respect, perhaps. our American
Indians are envious of the FilipinOs-
The wards of the government in the
Philippines are not forced to use ia
lnaica ginger as a beverage in place of
beer and whisky as theAmerican tribes
men do
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

In testifying to their sympathy for
Dom Paul and his cause the Parisians
have been compelled by the police to re-
frain from splitting on England.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

John D. Rockefeller is now reputed tc
be the richest man in the world and he
does not appear to have any fear Of
dying in that condition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

It has been an unhealthy year fol
young republics. One has just beer
crushed to death in South America.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

Senator Hanna says there are no
trusts. but Mr.. Flint says the trusts
have come to stay.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

Senator Hanna says he Is touched by
the attitude of his presidential hackers
This is the first time anybody has ever
been known to touch your Uncle Mark
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

The sultan of Turkey has found a
new way to pay old debts" He has
arranged to discharge his obligations to
the United States by mourning a greater
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

Everybody is in favor Of good roads
1t is when it comes to paying for then
that the shoe. pinehes-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

Let next year be remembered in the
history of Topeka as the one in which
the city established and improved the
parks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

It seems hard that congress should so
soon disturb that feeling Of thankful
ness -nervading the country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

The farmer is in doubt whether to at
tribute fifty cent corn to Mr.. Mckinley,
Mr. Hanna or Mr.. Phillips
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

The football players have cleared the
stage for the coming of congress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

1.-THE Tongue of Liberty is the title of
a late novel. OF course the heroine is a
married woman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

The old woman who lived in shoe is
probably the only one who never COM
planned of its being too large.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

Cincinnati has a policeman whose name
is Runoff, and when there is trouble in his
immediate vicinity he is said to be true
to his name.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

any work unless they are hard pushed.
A wise wife increases her hold on her
husband by holding her tongue occasion
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-07

the Acts Of isS, Il hsr.A, -.
to read AZ follows; amended 70 /,
Section MA When a mar
are seized In her right Of ro Sno his wId
zee simple, and the wife dies ' a. estate \
shail be entitled to one-tblrd ne a., husbanl
sac estate In fee, and the sarn ~ value d
assigned and set out to him ~ may
manner as is provided for the s .ne sam
OF the Interest OF the widow IL seyeOno
estate OF her deceased HUSBAND Iae rss
husband NY may be barred Of said oa Dut u
OF haid estate when he il entitloS 's.'hlI
s lakes me provision made for him n ~
Cents Su the ro', nro,i1s, section or when Ss
last will and testament OF bis m a1, BY N
Section 2 This act shall take s essl wife
Its passage. INV euect froI
Approved November II, 1900.