The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-12

three years. I saw a good deal in the
papers quite denunciatory Of you that
I did not understand. I did not know
whether you deserved to be so de-
nounced or not. I never could under
stand why you accepted the office of
Justice of peace under tire bogus laws,
and did not know hut you might de-
serve some cenSure.'
The Hermit paused a moment and
looked steadfastly at the general.
General Anthony you have read G.
W. Browns book commencing the ad-
ministration Of Territorial Governor
Walker2"
Yes
Wei. I've no doubt you observed
while reading. thar he axe a great
deal of credit upon himself,and Charles
Robinson. for making Kansas free TOR
having accepted the issue as 1t was, IA
ordering elections and voting unuef
those bogus territorial laws
oh. yes. that is so. Then it appears
You were a little too previous and they
abused you and attempted to drive you
II Of the territory because you were
ahead of your time?
That is about the size of it,"
We'll. general. you surely have a diff
ferent idea of life than the one you hejd
at the close of and after the war
The hermit answered, I've drawn yoHr
attention to my experiences during the
war. After ! returned to peaceful ptf-
e,fifs T located at Washington. D.. c. ac-
o9,f,aa aronerfv but because would not
keen my mouth shut because l de
nounced Grants administration my, prop
ministratiou bosses, Shephefd anu Bao7
cock. This. with the experiences 1 mad
with society, business men ana poitlcians.
already referred to, sent me TO the WOODS
Yes. I see; but don't Won think YOU
would be happier if you had a FANNY
Il might be, general. were l fortunate
enough TO have one with all of whose
members I'd be IN complete ana entire ae-
u 4bs,i1 ora betfer off ont of
IN some respects, yes. If it is mans
/ intention TO serve the good. he IS not 81
verified from his desire by the requirements
Of soeietv. If his income IS small ne IS
not required 10 keep up ms elo5nes an
appearances and he can spend ms tihae
studying the good and great OF oy-sohe
wen. that is true. general. Now how
idfd v0l1 haDpen to espOuse the suffrage
cause with SO much earnestness
1T may be that the good spirits wne
surround me in my hours 81 qulet IN,
nulsad me. am so inclined 10 think
I'm in favor of women My mother was
before I die to show my ioNe JOE ~,
cause. Don't you believe IN women GER
s0h. yes: but my experience in Leayen-
worth is that all the vile women rush y
the polls, while the good women VIII no
Vel general. / think that a sad cora
mentarv upon the goodness Of GOOD Se
man. But in what respect do the men ~
fer from the WOIact- az ~ - e7ael
men inclined to stay away from the poiis
Shall we. then, for this reason disiraa
chise all meu2 However, what oltstSl1
does If make TO me? / am in duty pouH'
TO extend to every citizen the God-slEe'
rights guaranteed to them BY our sred
Maena charter and free c~onstitduon- =.
well general. that's 50, eXtenulns az
hand IT must get ready to leave
~0ne more question before we part. tel
ne Il vo1I know. Of, your own knowledge
that Charles Robinson ever urged ths pc
Me of Kansas to recognize the Dosu
laws and vote under them
No. You know that Robinson ana Lar
wore both my enemies. Come and see m
,-bsan 4-ol4 are in L~eavenworth- L WISH
49, siL with YOU. So. shaking handi
the two old settlers parted