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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-04
THE Z. S. SUPREME COURT.
One Hundred and Seventeen Years Old
and Claim Only Seven Chiefs.

Chief Justice Melville W. Fuller has
presided over the deliberations of the
supreme court for eighteen years, and,
despite a multitude of rumors in con-
nection with his resignation and retire
rnent to private life. says the Washing
ton Post, he maintains a Sphinx-like
silence while receptive candidates for
the greatest office in the gift OF the
president are kept guessing. and the
politics of a great party are, to a Ger
tain extent depending upon a decision
which. If made, has not yet been an
nounced Since Chief Justice Fuller
was appointed in 1888 ten associate jus
tees have been appointed, three of
whom have retired and one has died.
Associate Justice Shiras, appointed in
1892, retired in 1903, and Associate Jus
tice Brown, who assembled the bench in
1890 dotted his judicial robes in 1906.
Associate Justice jackson. who cast the
decisive vote in the famous income tax
case. died in 1895. after two years of
service upon the bench Associate Jus
tice Harlan is the only judge upon the
bench now who was there when Chief
Justice Fuller received his appointment
Harlan was appointed in 1877, and will
soon complete a term Of thirty years
service. distinguished by a number Of
era-marking opinions.
OF the seven chief justices Of the
United States who were confirmed by
the senate Fuller ranks already third
In length of service. John Marshall &C.
cupied the central chair for thirty-four
years during the golden age of the su-
prerne court. and his successor. Roger
B Taney was chief justice for twenty
eight years Fuller must serve ten
years longer IL he desires to exceed
Taney's term
Since the organization of the gov
eminent in 1879 there have been
twenty-five presidents, scores of sena-
tors. and hundreds of representatives
but with the passage of these III
years only seven chief justices. II we
exclude Rutledge, who was not con-
firmed. have presided over the delib-
erations Of the worlds greatest court
And while any schooIboy can glibly
rattle of the names of the presidents
with the dates of their administrations,
yet 1t will puzzle many an adult TO re-
call offhand the names In order OF the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-04
MAY STOP THE DOUMA.
Russian Liberals Think They Have
Discovered Plot

ST Petersburg April documentary
evidence of a plot on the part of reaction
airy organize tons. supported by power
full influences at court. to cause the dis
solution OF the lower house OF parlia-
ment. was printed today In the
Rschstag organ Of the constitutional
Democrats, in the form of a circular
signed by NJ Purishkevich, a monarch
fst member Of the house from Bessarabfa
and vice president of the league of the
Russian people, which was sent to all
the branches of the league
This circular shows that many tele-
grams to the emperor now appearing IN
the reactionary organ, the Russian pan
ner, demanding the dissolution Of the
house were sent by direct orders from
the leagues headquarters here The
date of the circular shows that the plot
was conceived March Is. week after
the convocation of parliament and was
set in motion March q. by a prear-
ranged signal. mysterious black cross
in the Russian banner, whose appear
ance conceded with the murder OF DR..
Jolos, editor of the Russki Viedomosti
OF Moscow The circular declares that
should the plot succeed loyalist demon
STATIONS were to be organized on the
day of thesoiution Of parliament
The movement for dissolution of
the house has the full sympathy OF the
reactionary members of the cabinet
and though no steps have yet been
taken in that direction the possibility
OF parliament being dissolved is plain
" foreseen.
The organ of the cabinet, the Rossia.
in a significant leading article. today
endeavors to shift the responsibility
for the eventual dispersal of the depu-
ties to the special directors of the con-
stitutional Democrats. though the
members of that party have hitherto
conducted themselves in a most exem-
plary manner. The editorial in the
Rossia says that a few more debates
like that on March 1 on the Agrarian
question may result in the dissolution
of parliament, because they inspire
the peasants with ideas which can new
er be realized" And adds:
THE fate of parliament does not
rest on the malign forces out side of
the house. but is in the hands Of it's
serious elements, which must insist on
the revolutionary agitation in
parliament. As the constitutional DEM
ocrats claim to be the leading party
they are responsible for the very
speech delivered"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-04

the court carried with it so little of the
dignity it afterward attained that
judges took active part in politics
Chase, in 1850, canvasSed Maryland for
the administration, and Jay while chief
Justice also held the office of secretary
of state for six months, and resigned
only when a third office was thrust
upon him Even Marshall, after his ap-
pointrnent by Adams, remained secre-
tary of state for several months, dis
charging the duties of the two offices
concurrently. The boosted independence
Of the judiciary was fiction in the
early days and did not become fact
until Marshall was firmly seated upon
the bench. and finally lifted the court
into that serene and lofty atmosphere
that has characterized it since his day
and made it in fact coordinate and
co-aqual department of the government
The supreme court has had several
habitations. Its first sessions were held
in the old Exchange in New York 1t
was only a brief residence, however,
and soon followed by ten years in Phil
adeIphia, where 1t sat in the city hall
Here appeared Randolph, Bradford, and
Lee as attorney generals for the United
States, and here practiced Hamilton,
Marshall Campbell, Innes, Wickam.
and many members of the Philadelphia
bar When the court was transferred to
Washington. the leaders of the Phiia-
delphia bar followed, and maintained
their supremacy for many years. during
which DaIIs. RawIes. Tilgman and
IngersoH added fame to their reputa-
lions.
1t is significant of the esteem in
which the court was held in those
early days that its quarters should be
tucked away in the basement of the
new Capitol. 1t was established IN a
small chamber approached by a mar
row hall, having an eastern door OF
entrance upon the Capitol grounds It
was known as the Gave of Tro-
phonfus" a name bestowed upon it in
derision by John Randolph 1t was
one of the few rooms spared by the
confederation started by the British
soldiers in 1914 Here for thirty-four
wears John Marshall sat in the midst
of his eight associates, and in this un-
imposing chamber, now used as the
supreme court library. the constitu-
ton took form and substance in the
golden are CT the court The walls of
this old chamber. seldom visited by
the tourist heard the profound argu-
ments of Pinkney, foppish. vehement,
Overwhelming. but always prepared;
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-04

Cushing. of Massachusetts. twenty-one
years; Thompson, of New York, and
Swayne, of Ohio, twenty years each.
The shortest service was that Of Har-
rison, Of Maryland, who was an assoc
late justice a year. Rutledge, Of South
Carolina; Trimble, OF Kentucky ana
Jackson, Of Tennessee, were on the
bench for only two years.
Only twenty-three states have been
called upon to furnish members OF the
supreme court OF these New York
stands at the head OF the list with
seven members since the organization
of the tribunal Massachusetts and
Ohio come next with six members each
Virginia has had five members, includ-
ing the great John Marshall Maryland
and Pennsylvania have furnished four
members each. and South Carolina.
North Carolina, New Jersey, Kentucky,
Georgia. Tennessee, Alabama, Illinois
and California, two each. Connecticut,
New Hampshire, Maine, Iowa, Nissfs-
sippi, Kansas. Michigan, and Louisiana
have had one appointment each during
the III years Of the courts existence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-04
LOCAL MENTION.

a permit for extensive remodeling of
his residence at 701 Taylor street was
granted Dr. L. NJ. Powell this after
noon The residence will be enlarged
and the front portion entirely remodel
ed at a cost of $500 The new addf-
ton and that remodeled will be two
stories high with dimensions OF 36 by
- feet
C ]. Lantry OF Lantry & Sharpe,
railroad contractors. is in the city to-
day. Mr.. Lantry will have charge of
constructing the big tunnel for the
Santa Fe through Ration mountain.
The Fireman's Herald. class pub
Hcation. pays a compliment to the To-
peka FIRE department in an editorial of
this weeks issue It comments as fol-
lows: THE fire departments of cities of
the first class in Kansas are now
placed under civil service rules and
regulations by a law recently passed by
the state legislature. This includes the
Topeka department. which, in its
management, has been under civil ser
, vice rules for many years past. and Is
zone OF the strongest and most efficient
fire departments in Kansas" The f1s-
cal year just ended shows total of 6 5
more fires in the city than last year.
During the year ending April 1. 1907.
there were 256 fires as against 191 of
the year previous
Mr.. and Mrs. H C Krogman. of 200
Tyler street. are the parents of a ten
pound boy. born April 8.
Former Attorney General c. c. Cole
man IS In Topeka working on some le-
gal matters.
Capt Raymond Sheldon. Of the Eigh-
teenth infantry. is in Topeka today on
his way 10 Emporia, where he will this
evening begin the inspection of the
Kansas National Guard Capt Shell
don Is stationed at FIT Leavenworth.
Major Alvarado Fuller. specially detail
ed as inspector Of the Kansas National
Guard. will inspect the Second regi-
ment-
Frederick Lyman. a well known To-
peka young man. is in Topeka today.
He Is one of the representatives OF
Scribner & Sons before the state text
book commission His headquarters are
now in Chicago.
L. B. kellogg of Emporia, attorney
general Of Kansas when L. q. Hum
phrey was governor. was in Topeka
today looking up authorities in the
state library and visiting his son and
daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles KEEL
logg-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-04
HOCH Is CALLED AWAY.
Governor VIII FIJI LaFoIIette Dates
in Nebraska.

Governor Hoch was called out of bed at
Il O'Clock by telegraph message bearing
a message summOning the governor TO
York Neb and Fremont. Neb.. to I'LL two
lecture dates for Senator LaFollette Of
Wisconsin, who is sick and unable to fill
the date.
Governor Hoch got up. packed his grip.
and took the midnight train for Belleville,
where he changed cars and went in Ne
braska, arriving at Lincoln at 10 this
morning He Will be in Lincoln until 4
this afternoon and will then leave for
York a short distance away. He Will hll
the Fremont date Friday night
The lectures were arranged by the Sla-
ter I.yceunl bureau and Gov Hoch was
given the dates by special arrangement
from Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-04
TERMS OF AGREEMENT.
Ten Hour Day and 10 Per Cent In
crease for Trainmen.

Chicago, April 4.-The terms of the
agreement between the western rail-
roads and Brotherhood of Railway
Trainmen and the Order of Railway
Conductors are:
The men are to receive an advance of
10 per cent. a 10 hour day as to men
employed on freight trains. and q slight
concession in the passenger service.
The nature of this last article of the
agreement has rot yet been announced d.
The men originally demanded an in
crease of II per cent and a working
day of nine hours through all depart
ments in which trainmen and conduc-
tors are employed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-04
The Meaning of a Homestead"

An Irishman. wishing to take a
homestead" and not knowing Just
from q friend
Mike" he said, you've taken a
homestead an thought maybe ye
could tell me tn law concernin' how
to 60 about it,"
exact wordin' NV tn law, but 1 can
give ye tn manin' Nv it. TIL manin'
Nv ii is this: TIL governmint is willin'
Z bet ye $50 acres NV land agin $14
thot ye can't live on It five years wild
out staryin' Z death. '-Everybody's
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-04
max CoIIector Is Short-

New Orleans. April 4-As a result of
an examination Of the accounts of Fer
dinand H. Duddenheifsr, state tax COL
lector, il was announced today that
there was a sht rtage of over SAC, 600.
Duddenheifer was ordered suspended
and the matter was referred to the dis
trict attorney
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-04
what a Naughty Man Is Charles.

While waiting for the ak to fail. the
police force amuSes itself by catching
an offender now and then. The only
arrests made in the last "a hours were
Charles Baker. who is accused Of the
remarkable crime Of robbinG a fellow
prisoner while incarcerated several
days ago, and Mary Turner, colored,
accused Of stealing a skirt Both are
certain that they are not guilty Baker
is accused OF stealing a ring from an
other prisoner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-04
TeIenhone Cases 90 Over

San Francisco. April THE cases
against A X Deitweiler. the Toledo
capitalist, and Louis Glass, vice presi-
dent Of the Pacific States Telephone
company. both Of whom are indicted
for bribery were today continued until
Thursday next by Judge Lawlor The
sheriff has been unable to find Deit-
weller.
Glass attorney asked for delay in
order to read the testimony upon which
the grand jury indicted him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-04
Wreck on the Big Four.

Columbus. O.. April big Four
accommodation train No l. when en-
tering this city today, crashed into a
string of freight cars Several paSSen-
gers were slightly injured, but were
able to continue their journey. The
engine of the passenger train was bad
H. l.v~ al
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-04
CONSTANTINE is CAUGHT.
Says Mrs. Gentry Committed Suicide IN
His Presence.

New York, April 4.-The man arrested
in Brooklyn On suspicion that he mur-
dered Mrs A. w Gentry OF Chicago adj
mitted today that he Is Constantine.
He said he did not kill Mrs. Gentry but
that she committed suicide in his pres
ence. He said he was willing to return
to Chicago and explain the matter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-04
MAY DROP ROSS CASE.
Supreme Court Orders That No Testi-
mony Be Taken

The supreme court this morning allowed
the motion to set aside the order for TAX
ing testimony in the custer proceedings
against Finley Ross of Wichita The mo-
tton to dismiss the proceedings was not
decided This means that the supreme
court is likely to take no further steps in
the custer suit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-04
WRECKED THE SAFE.
Robbers at RedfeId Bank But Secure
Little Cash.

Fort Scott, Kan. April 4.-Robbers
partially wrecked the safe of the Red
field State bank at Redf1eld, Kansas,
early today, but only secured a little
change.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-04
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

Shiny, oily, muddy skin made fair By
Satin skin cream Satin skin powder. SC
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-04

DOrIe O. LttptT, SON OF Mrs. sadie and
the late Gilbert Leeper. born November,
1854. died April 3. 1907, after two weeks
illness OF pneumonia His remains will
be taken to Lawrence Friday morning
and the funeral services will be held at
$3.50 D. m, interment in Oak Hill GENE
terry. He was a graduate of Topeka
high school. class OF June. 1905 After
his graduation he entered the services
of the A T. & s. F telegraph depart
ment. where he was employed until
stricken with his last Illness He was
married IN August, 1906. to Miss Rubie
Smell, also a graduate of Topeka high
school Mr.. Leeper was member of
the 7. NJ c. A, also the Christian En-
deavor OF the First Presbyterian church
and was universally liked by a large
circle of friends.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-04
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Mrs. Belle Sportsman. aged 65 years.
died of cancer yesterday afternoon at
her homo, SCI Quincy street The fun
eral was held from ST Johns African
Methodist Episcopal church at two
O'Clock this afternoon and the remains
were buried in Topeka cemetery.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-07-07

When II need or Money call on
the old reliable paw1broker- Honey
loaned on anything Of value. Sig
LevisOp.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-07-07
At a Bragain
Beautiful $4OO up
right mahogany
Piono, slight us
ed, i'm perfect con-
dition, Can bese n
at 604 Union St.

IN ard W7ISKEY HRB
OPIUM e: .. d. j. !. :. :.
2. M. WOLLEY co.
gox 387. Atlanta, Ca. Office, to4 n.
Pryor Street. ,
left off your treatment four
months ago. Have no desire for an
opiate. Your treatment is all IL
claims. Louisa }. OaAley' .u
MAY 9Th. '06 Snow Flake, Arlz.
over four years ago you cured me
Of morphine habit Elias G. Starr'A
Macon, Mo.
! have never drank whiskey since
Marsh %, 1892, when ! began your
treatment I do not crave any Wits
key to this day. b. D. Wilson,
Direct. Tex.
] have used both for the liquor and
opium habits and it has been a sue
cess. ! prefer it to all other rem
edios. y G. Norment, NJ. D. Darlins
ton. S. c.
I bought your cure under 4 nom
de plume in 1886; it cured me.
{. a. Barnes, Pittsburgh, Penn.
WRITE TO DIR. WOOLLEY, Box
387, Atlanta. Ca.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-03-07

wanted-Girl for general house
work.. G. Gray. 1O1-6t
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-03-07

G. NJ. Hunt, returning from Texas
to his home in Coffeyville, stopt off
here today for visit with his brother,
S. f. Hunt
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-03-07

DeWitt's Little Early Risers scatter
the gloom Of sick-headache and bill
iouSness. Sold by the Peoples Drug
Store and MaHarney & Myers.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-03-07

If you are Constipated, dull, or bil-
ious, or have sallOw lifeless complex
ion, try Lax-ets just once to see what
they will do for you. Lax-ets are
little toothsome candy tablets-nice to
eat. nice in effect No gripping, no
pain. Just a gentle laxative effect
that is pleasingly desirable. Handy
for the vest pocket or purse, Lax-etS
meet every desire. Lax-ets come toyOu
in beautiful Autographed metal boxes
at 5 cents and Is cents. Sold by Ma
Harney & Myers
A severe cold that may develop into
pneumonia over night, can be cured
quickly by taking Foley's Honey and
Tar. 1t will cure the most obstinate
racking cough and strengthen your
lungs. The genuine is in a yellow
package. For sale by all druggists.
Home made Chow-chow at Jackson
Bro. 81 If
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-03-07

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds and lung troubles is not affected
by the National Pure Food and Drug
law as it contains no opiates or other
harmful drugs, and we recommend it
as safe remedy for children and
adults. For sale by all druggists.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-03-07

81 had tried everything for my baby
until Or. Lyle recommended Casca-
sweet. I can truthfully say it is the
best medicine I ever used for babies.
Mamie L. Taylor. Bedford, Fa,-Pe0
Drug Store, MaHaruey &fNyers.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-03-07

That's all. Nuf said when you say
that HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
is the greatest family remedyon earl n
1t does you good going and coming.
IS cents, Tea or Tablets. NJ. r. Chap
man.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-03-07

81 bought a fifty. cent bottle Of
KodOl and he benefit I received all
the gold in Georgia could not buy. I'm
three months / was well and hearty
May you live long and prosper. &C.
n. Cornell, Roding, Ga 1906 Kodol
for Dyspepsia is sold by the Peoples
Drug Store and MaHarney s. Myers
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-03-07

The WEATHER.
Tonight, fair and colder Friday,
fair
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-03-07

J. Q. Gray has eight good mules to
sell, casr or time. 10l-6t
Nelson Moore Of near Ketchum
bought a wagon load of household
supplies from local merchants yester-
day.
n. III. Hardrick of near Ketchum
was here yesterday on business and
paid his respects and "dues' to the
Chieftain.
The granite block work on Capt. G.
S. Whites new house is almost conn
pleted.
Mrs. Alice Barnes and children will
leave in few days for Canada, where
they will reside.
Mrs. May Eberly Of Illinois, who is
visiting with her sister, Mrs. J, G.
Wilkinson, is suffering from a severe
attack Of Group.
Judge L. r Parker, Jr., was at
Miami this morning andsat Claremore
in the afternoon.
DR.. Oliver Bagby was called to Al
ton this morning to see w. Ell. Donald
son, who has been quite sick for sew
eralsdays.
Home grown turnip green's khave
been in the market for some days.
W. r. BadgetU returned this morn
ing from a trip to St. Louis and other
points east.
A, A. Taylor and Q. v. Myers Of
Newman, Douglas county, Ill, were
in town yesterday and today looking
over the country. They expect to re-
turn in June They are old friends of
], w. Orr.
p. w. Bonfoey and Or. j. A. Taylor
went to Pryor Creek this morning for
a hunt.
J. e. Wolfe, MI. and Mrs. Earl
Quinley left last nighuEfor Portland,
Ore, where Mr.. and Mrs. Quinley ex-
pect to remain permanently.
+. E. Humphreys went to Nowata
this morning
e. N. Ratcliff went to Tulsa this
morning on business.
The Kensington club was pleasant
ly entertained yesterday afternoon by
Mrs. Emmett Rea.
Luther Sexton has returned from
Centralia, Mo-, and will locate here
again. His brother, @. c. Sexton, will
return this fall.
Miss Mamie Chandler is visiting
Miss Delta Higgins at Claremore.
Mr.. IsbelI has written that his
daughter, who is very sick in Texas
with the fever, is improving.
Mrs, S. E. Wallen was reported
worse this morning.
G. M. Hunt, returning from Texas
to his home in Cotfeyville, stopt off
here today for visit with his brother,
S. f. Hunt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chubb will conduct
services at the opera house this com
ing Sunday afternoon and evening.
For Catarrh, let me send you free,
Just to prove merit a Trial size box
of DR.. Shoop's Catarrh Remedy. 1t
is a snow white, creamy healing anti
septic balm that given instant relief
to catarrh Of the nose and throat
Makes the free test and see. Address
DR.. Shoop, Racine, Wis. Large jars
so cent. Sold by MaHarney s. Myers.
The News-No Pure Drug Cough !
Cure Laws would be needed, if all !
Cough cures we're like Dr. ShO0p's |
Cough cure is-and has been for 20 |
years. The national law now requires |
that if any poisons enter into a cough /
mixture, it must be printed on the !
label or package.
wanted-Girl for general house
work.. G. Gray. lOl-6t
China-Lac.
What is China-Lac2
DeWitt's Little Early Risers scatter
the gloom Of sick-headache and bill /
Iousness. Sold by the Peoples Drug /
Store and MaHarney & Myers.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-03-07
For City Marshal

we are authorized to announce @.
A. Murdoch as candidate for city
marshal, TO the action Of the Republi-
can city primary.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-03-07

psWitt's Carboized Witch Hazel
SalVe undoubtedly tile best relief for
PILES. Sold by tho Peoples Drug
Store and MaHarney & Myers.