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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-16

in the forefront of the mighty strug-
gle-thes great war for peace ?"
One of the notable addresses, deliv-
cred al the women's meetings was that
of Miss Mary E. Wooley, president of
Mount Holyoke college, South Hadley
naval and military display to be made
at the forthcoming jamestown expo
sition might work much harm in the
minds of the suceptible youth of the
country.
Imitation enters into the very fast
ness of character she declared, "and
the ideals held before the child de-
termines to a great extent what the
man will be. 1t is because of the
strength of this appeal to the imagina-
ton that the proposed naval and mill
tary display at jamestown is capable
of accomplishing so great harm. II
we really wish to develop the spirit OF
exalt reason more than violence, why
not depict the enticing Splendors OF
peace instead of the enticing splendors
of WARP"
Miss Jae Adams, head of Hull house,
Chicago, received a hearty welcom.
She spoke of new ideals of peace" and
dwelt upon the part that women may
play in bringing about Christian uni
ty among nations.
Mrs. Lucia Ames Mead of Boston
spoke on the history of the peace
movement
Mrs. Ellen NJ. Henrotin, former presi-
dent of the General Federation of Wo-
mems clubs. Chicago. discussed THE
home and the economic waste of war;
William Archer, dramatic critic of the
Lonlon Tribune, was the last speaker
at the women's meetings. He spoke of
The flag of peace-a plea for the Unit
ed States of Europe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-16
ing books to the state text book com
mission.
Merit Alone Should Count.

Merit Alone Should Count.
The action of the text book commits
sion in the case of Mr.. Kelly indicates
that there is a strong desire on the part
or the present text book commission,
that the contest for text book contracts
should be conducted on lines which are
entirely above the possibility of sus-
piclon. Mr.. Kelly has been involved in
SO much trouble during his term of
office as state treasurer that the COM
mission did not think it would look we'll
to have him participating in the fight.
Ii the text book commission stands
by this attitude, and decides the awards
strictly on the basis of the merit of the
books offered, the people of Kansas will
get a better set of text books than they
have now.
The big fight before the commission
will be between the American Book
company, and the independent COM
panies. The American book company
gobbled up the big end of the contracts
f1ve years ago, and will probably try to
make the present letting repeater.
The fight on the American Book COM
pany otherwise commonly known as
the book trust was one of the issues
of the last state campaign. The Dem
OcratS, through Mrs. Ella Burton, for
merly employed by the trust made
determined attack on Governor Hoch,
claiming that he was in sympathy with
the trust. D. o. McCray, one of the
present members of the commission, was
also attacked, and there were indica-
tions that the fire might spread to 9TH
ers Governor Hoch denied the charges,
and showed his confidence in McCray
by reappointing him to the commission
Limit on the Prices.
The law fixes the maximum limit for
prices on text books. so the only ques-
ton to be decided is which books are
the best. The price schedule is low,
and the bidders do not try to go under
it. They simply fight for the adoption
of their hook The following are the
prices on text books:
Spelling book, 10 cents; First reader,
10; Second reader, II; Third reader, %;
Fourth reader, 30; Fifth reader, 40;
ment al arithmetic, 20; intermediate
arithmetic, 25; complete arithmetic, 35;
elementary geography, 80; complete
geography, rs; elementary grammar, 20;
complete grammar, So; physiology, so;
government, 40; elementary algebra, so;
physical geography, 30; bookkeeping,
40; writing books, 5; old books to be
exchanged for new at 80 per cent of
value.
The. following is list of the repre-
sentatives of book companies who are
now in Topeka:
man, A J. Clancy, E. Hoenshell.
D. Appleton & Co.-Otto Focht, Geo.
Booth.
Eaton & Co.-Ira T. Eaton. E. A.
Chas. scribner's sons-H. c. Cheney
T. F. Lyman.
Scott, Forsman & COG. Scott. H.
A Forsman.
silver. Burdette & Co.-Haviland
Stevenson; oliver Stigall.
CHM & Co.-Stuart Eagleson, E. E.
Heitsman.
B. H. Sanborn & Gown. Young,
c. H. Blackburn.
D. c. Heath & Cow. H. Ives, R. s.
Pemberton.
The Macmillan Crank Hummen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-16
STAKES ARE BIG.
State Book Contracts to Be
Awarded Soon.
Amount in Aggregate to a
Million Dollars.
ALREADY ON GROUND.
All the Publishers of School
Books Represented.
Bids Are to Be Submitted on
May 6.
ALREADY ON GROUND.

Playing for stakes worth about ST.
100000. the agents of all the big
school book publishing concerns are
now making Topeka their headquar-
ters, and will continue the fight until
the final showdown of the hands be-
fore the state text book commission
early in the month of May.
The contracts which have been
thrown into this gigantic Jackpot are
for the furnishing of all the public
school text books to be used in Kan
sas during the coming five years. The
estimated value of these contracts to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-16
GLoRIFIER WON THE 1000.
McCOrmick's Colt Took the Carter
Handicap ct the Aqueduct.

New York April 16.-Glorifier. J.
H McCormick's big chestnut horse
fresh from a successful campaign at
New Orleans and second choice in the
betting, won the $4,000 Carter handi-
cap at Aqueduct Monday afternoon,
beating Roseben a length and a half
Don Diego was third, De Mund, the
favorite finished fourth, and Oxford
also heavily played, followed closely on
his heels in fifth position. The time
for the seven furlongs was 1928 Is.
Twenty thousand persons saw the
race
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-16
He FIRED ONCE.
John Smith Confesses the Assassina-
ton of COclxrill.

Lexington, KY, April 16.-John
Smith. charged with the assassination
of DR.. B. d. Cox, went on the witness
stand today and fully confessed to the
assassination of Jim Cockrill, saying
Britton was not present, but that he.
Curt Jett, and John Abner killed
Cockrill. Smith fired once, Jett four
times and Abner three times. 4
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-16
TEN YEARS FOR A SOLDIER.
Eugene Hunt. a Negro. Convicted of
Highway Robbery.

Eugene Hunt. colored, who was an
enlisted man in the United States army
at Fort Leavenworth and who was ar
rested and tried for highway robbery
at the session of the United States dis
trict court last week. received a SEN
tence of ten years in the federal peni-
tentiary from Judge Pollock this
morning. Hunt protested his inno-
cence to the court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-16
AMERICAS TURN NEXT.
The Pope Will Name One and Maybe
Two Cardinals

London, April 16.-The Rome cores
pondent of the Standard says that
Bishop O'Gorman of Sioux Falls, S. D.,
has been positively assured by the
vatican that the pope at the next con-
sistory which it is understood will be
held in June, will satisfy the aspira-
tfons of the Roman Catholics in the
United States and will create at least
one and perhaps two American cardi-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-16
S0uatters Win a Victory.

Mayking. Ky, April 16-The cele-
brated old Virginia land grant suit in
which possession of millions of dollars
are sued for by eastern parties met
second defeat in the circuit court at
Whitesburg yesterday, when Judge
Lewis dismissed the case Hundreds
of armed mountain land owners were
present. but good order prevailed The
attorneys for the claimants will take
the case to the federal court
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-16
Morgan BUYS am Option.

Florence Italy. April 16.-It is re-
ported that J. Pierpont Morgan has
paid 100000 to Prince Strozzi in or
der to have the refusal whenever the
prince wishes to sell art objects.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-16
New western Postmasters.

washington, April 16.-These Kansas
postmaster have been appointed: Den
mis-. Labette county, Frederick ".
johnson, vice G. w. Gregg. resigned;
Drywood, Crawford county, Samuel
Swan, vice G. 3. Hetzer, resigned;
willard Shawnee county, Laura Ed
wards, vice p S. Penef1el. resigned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-16
weather Indications.

Chicago, April 16.-Forecast for
Kansas: Tonight fair and Wednesday
fair. colder tonight with freezing tenn
perature; rising temperature Wednes
day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-16
Strike Brcakers Ouit

Superior, Wis, April 16.-F4fty
strike breakers at the American Ship
building company's yards quit work
last night. The strikers claim more
men will follow tonight
The Washington times., 1907-08-17
v. H. STEWART
WINS FORTUNE
THIRD TIME
Former Senator, Now
Over Eighty, Worth
Half Million.

CARSON CITY, New. Aug. IT.-Former
United States Senator William H Stew
art. who is past eighty years Of age. is
reported 10 have once more amassed a
large fOrtune-his third since he has
been IN the West.
Senator Stewards career has been a
wonderful one. He was one Of the orig
iual ''Forty-niner' and between the
law, which was his profession, and ore,
he was soon rich. He was sent TO the
Senate and while IN Washington enter
tained on a lavish scale. After twelve
years at the Capital he was In financial
difTiculties.
He came West and again emassed a
fortune, this time storing up more than
million. After returning to the SEN
ate he spent his money as freely as be-
fore and, this fact. coupled with several
unfortunate investments. reduced him TO
low financial level
Two years ago he quit politics and
Washington, and set to work to retrieve
for third time his fortune. Today
his mining interests are reported 70 be
worth a half million dollars
Senator Stewart has been in turn a
lawyer. editor, orator. specLlator, and IS
an all-round busy man
The Washington times., 1907-08-17
TRIAL OF OFFICERS
DELAYED BY WITNESS

Owing to the fact that DR.. Burch, the
Police Surgeon of the First precinct,
has not as yet been located. the hear
ing OF the case Of Officers Fletcher and
Cullinane, who are charged with dis
orderly conduct and profanity. was post
poned before the trial board this morn
ing
DR.. Burch is one Of the main wit
nesses for the defense; in fact, 1t is
believed that his testimony will go
farther toward the clearing Of the two
defendants than that Of any other one
man. The officers claim that they were
examined by Surgeon Bureh immediate
~ upon -Eeir arrival at the First pre-
cinct station. and were found to be
sCber. Should DR.. Burch testify thus,
it would do much to refute the state
ments OF the officers OF the First pre-
cinct. The two men will probably be
heard next Saturday morning.
CLllinane and Fletcher wers arrested
on July % by officer Farquhar, of the
First precinct. on information that the
two men had become intoxicated and
nlaHfully arrested Jesse 3, Mason.
The Washington times., 1907-08-17
FUNERAL OF DICKSON
TO BE HELD MONDAY

Tie death Of John r. Dickson OF
bronchial afhction. ended the career of
one of the best known superintendents
OF national cemeteries. Twenty-five
years ago Mr.. Dickson was In charge
OF several Government burylng grounds
but for the PAST few years because Of
III health he has been In charge OF tho
famous old battle-ground Cemetery.
which marks the nearest approach OF
General Bell, Of the Confederate forces
to Washington. and where the District
militia at that time repulsed the enemy.
The funeral will be held on Monday
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence
of his niece. Mrs. Samuel r Lewis of
S34 + street southwest. The interrnent
will be made in the National Cemetery
at Arlington, where Phil sheridan Post
No. IA, Grand Army of the Republic.
will take charge
The Washington times., 1907-08-17
SUES RAILWAY COMPANY
FOR PERSONAL DAMAGES

Dorothy Bordner. through her next
friend. John s, Bordner, instituted suit
in the District Supreme Court today
against the Washington, Alexandra
and Mt. Vernon Railway Company for
Sl5, ,OoO damages for alleged personal in
juries received.
It is stated in the declaration that OF
June q. 1907, at Four Mile Run, Va.
the car upon which she was riding
came into violent collision with another
car, throwing her out OF her seat and
tc the ground Il s said that the cars
were so negligently anG carelessly
operated BY employees and agents OF the
defendant that complainant received
permanent internal injuries as well as
many minor bruises and cuts upon the
body.
The Washington times., 1907-08-17
MILK FAMINE
IS THREATENED
IN NEW YORK
Drought Dries Pastures
and Reduction of Sup
ply Follows.

NEW YORK, Aug. I7.-New York is
In serious danger OF a milk famine and
every effort is being made 20 keep UP
the supply until after the hot weather.
as thousands OF babies and sick ones
among the poor are practically depen-
dent upon the milkman for thel- lives
Parched fields. following the drought.
and lack OF good feed for cattle in the
surrounding country has brought about
a serious situation.
II is reported that the Rensselaer,
County Milkme1 Association will hold
meeting at once for the purpose of
considering the raising the price.
The New York exchange raised the
price OF milk 10 cents a can Yesterday.
The milk agent for one OF the rail-
roads Of the State today said.
The pastures are dry and there is
little Tor the COWS 10 eat Mix is now
bringing 81 cents a quart at the sta
tons throughout the state"
The Washington times., 1907-08-17
Farrow Expert,
World Champion,
Creedmore, 1882

Lieut.. W. Milton FarTOw is one Of
the Oldest men, in point of service, In
the District Guard. and has been an
expert marksman for more than thirty
five years. He won the championship OF
the world at Creedmore in 1882.
During the rife match on the Congress
Heights range last october. Lieutenant
Farrow, because Of his wonderful skill
with the rife, was barred from all
the events except the Harries long
range match, al 1000 yards. At this
he broke the record, scoring IS out OF
a rcssible 50 points, all but two OF his
bullets penetrating the center OF the
bullseye. II was the most remarkable
exhibition Of craftsmanship ever seen
In the District
The Washington times., 1907-08-17
DARING SAVES
MEN At FIRE.,
S4OO,OO0 LOSS

NEW YORK, Aug. 17.-Fire. which
started shortly after o'clock this morn
Ing, has caused a 100000 loss so Tar 70
the De Haven Cork Factory, 52 and "A
Columbia Heights. Brooklyn.
At noon the fire was still blazing
fiercely. and several other business
houses and factories are threatened.
A number OF daring rescues v,er,
made by the firemen and police. -Four
alarms were sent In for the blaze.
1t Is one Of the most serious bIazez
IN the downtown section of Brooklyn
since the Academy of Music fire In
1903. --'
The Washington times., 1907-08-17
BIGGEST GERMAN DIES,
STOOD 6 FEET 7 INCHES

BURLINGTON. N. J., Aug. I7-Fred-
erick Peter, this city's giant council
man. died at his home in Fourth ward
from complication of diseases. Coun-
Gilman Peter was ifty-seven years old.
He was born at Wachenheim, Germany.
and was the biggest native German In
New Jersey, Connecticut. New York.
and Pennsylvania, for which distinc-
tion he was a few years ago presented
with a gold-headed cane by the allied
German societies Of these four States.
Peter stood 8 feet inches in heiKnL
The Washington times., 1907-08-17
Will Demand PrOSeCu-
ton of Dealers ViO-
lating Law.
All Pure Food Meas.
ureS Will Also. Be
Enforced.
ICE CREAM
SITUATION TODAY

Work will be vigorously
handled by this department and
tests will begin within few days.
1t will be the policy Of this de-
partment to vigorously enforce
pure food laWs.-Dr. II. w.
Wiley.
The Washington times., 1907-08-17
MAGAZINE IN TAK0MA
STARTED BY ]. M. MILNE

John NJ. Milne has begun the publica-
ton OF a monthly magazine in Takoma.
He has already received contributions
from many citizens. which VIII be pub
lished in the September issue. The edl-
tor has received a number Of letters
congratuiating him and wishing him
success in the new enterprise The OBJ
1ect Of the publication will be TO con-
tain all the news OF that vicinity and
10 be the official oTEan OF the toEn~
The Washington times., 1907-08-17
THE WEATHER REPORT.

The lake region disturbance Of the
last few days has apparently moved
nOrtheastward toward Hudson Bay.
Pressure has fallen. however, in north
eastern districts. and is now relatively
low along the northern border and gem
orally west OF the Rocky mountains.
Light rains have fallen in New Eng
land. the middle Atlantic States. and
the Ohio valley. and local thunder
storms have occurred in the south At
lanlic States.
II IS somewhat warmer in Atlantic
coast districts; elsewhere the changes
have been unimpOrtant.
Fair weather is probable during the
next thirty-siN hours generally through
out the Washington forecast district.
except In the Ohio valley, where show
Lrs are indicated.
The temperature will not change ma
terlally In the South. but in northern
-lslrlcts the tendency viii be toward
warmer weather
steamers departing today for Euro
peln ports will have light TO fresh
Westerly winds and partly cloudy
weather TO the Grand Banks.
The Washington times., 1907-08-17
SI.a5 to Baltimore and Return

Every Saturday and Sunday via Pennsyl-
vania Railroad. Tickets good returning
until Sunday night. All regular trains
except Congressional Limited. "-AdY,
The Washington times., 1907-08-17


With the possible exception OF his
father, Allan Pinkertou. and his brother.
WHIfam Allan Pinkerton. no greater de-
tective ever lived than Robert Allan
Pinkerton. Few men have had more
intimate association with the Govern
ment OF the United States In a secret
capacity. nor with individuals Of great
wealth and corporations OF great capital
Robert Allan Pinkerton was born at
Dundee. Illinois. In ls4s, his father being
Allan Pinkerton. the worlds greatest
detective, and his mother. who was
Miss Joan Carfrae. and whose father
was a refugee from the French revo-
luton.
Allan Plnkerton was a slender.
scrawny man, but with a brain as pen
etrating and far-seeing as well could
be imagined. But the mother was a
beautiful woman, dark. tall, strong. and
typical OF the beauty Of the French
woman Of the Second Empire. From
her Robert and William got their hand
some features, big stature, clear skins.
and bright eyes. From their father
they inherited their shrewdness, pene-
tration. and understanding of men. and
especially their knowledge Of the under
world.
The Washington times., 1907-08-17
R. A, PINKERTON,
THIEF CATCHER,
IS DEAD At SEA
Excepting Father and
Brother, He Was the
Worlds Greatest
Detective.

NEW YORK, Aug. I7.-Robert A.
Pinkerton. head Of the Pinkerton de-
tective agency, died August IS, aboard
the steamer Bremen, while on his way
10 Europe for his health.
Florence Sullivan. Of New York. was
with him
The Washington times., 1907-08-17
Markers Arrive.

A battalion from the Fourth United
States Infantry. 200 strong. has reached
camp from Ft. Thomas, Ky, to serve
as markers and scorers during the na-
uOnal competition.
Lieut. Leonard Dietrich. Of the Thfr-
teentn Cavalry. is here TO act as quar-
termaster and commissary Of the reg1-
lars in camp.
The Washington times., 1907-08-17

Continued on Second PaGaA
The Washington times., 1907-08-17
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EHHrnttal aantnt 1T
Ennrattntt
BY ARCHBISHOP CLENNON.
St. Louis.

that wisdom and knowledge are from God, and that the more we know
the better we can serve him
We are also coming closer together on the matter of how education
can be impaired the chow to teach" is being more and more studied, and
the consequence is that the pupils can learn more and can learn with
greater facility than in the past. Indeed. there re some who begin
to think that we are making education 81 easy and so inviting as to fail
in our purposes; for what is so easily acquired is easily lost, and this
Education made easy" sometimes fails to educate.
L don't know whether the theory of the struggle for Gfe-and out
of the struggle the survival of those who struggle hardet-would apply
in the field of education. Certainly the struggle for education is not
today a serious one, and few there are who fail of obtaining what is within
the reach of all.
Again, we are all agreed that the schoolrooms should be properly
lighted, heated and ventilated; that around the pupil should be thrown
as much of joyousness in work and commentator in achievement as il il
possible to give. And in this regard, also, great progress has been
made within the last century from the dingy charterhouse school to the
great school of our modern cities.
There is however, one feature of our modern school life that most
deserves consideration. And in going to it we reach the very soul of the
educational problem. That point concerns not the methods Of teaching.
not the question of pedagogues, not chow to teach" but "what to teach"
The child should be taught all truth and the order of the teaching
should be proporlonate to the Importance of the truth to be presented.
Quite early in the childlife the great truths of the Fatherhood, the proyi-
dence of God, should be brought before the pupil, that woven into his daily
task should be the question of the whence, why and whittier of his life
and in all honesty and faith the answers given as Chris, the great teacher
has left them for our edifcaton. We believe that nothing will give
more meaning or form to the childs progress than the FREQUENT recurenco
to the eternal truths which lie outside the secular sphere and which deal
with the soul of God.
We would lead the child back to where may be touched the ~snrnos
of life, the depths of awe and reach the law within the law And wa
furthermore hold that these great fundamental truths, wherein is found
the essence OF religion, are absolutely necessary to any broad, liberal and
just education. Deny them a place in the school curriculum, and Won
destroy the completeness of the truth cycle, you have left only incom.
peteness and muhlation. Set these primary truths aside. and in the
balance OF your curriculum is left you only to impart facts without
reasons, actions without principles, and duties without sufficient motives