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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-18
AUTO HAS FEW RIGHTS.
Judge Says Pedestrian Comes First
and Motor Last in Street.

Cincinnati, Dec. 1S.-Judge Lueders
in police court decided that an auto
mobile has not much right on earth
The ruling came when Martin Els
mann, a chauffeur, was arraigned for
striking and knocking down a pedes-
trian. The testimony was that Els
mann was on the wrong side of the
street.
"a man walking on the street" said
the Judge, has the right of way; then
comes a man on horseback; then a
horse and wagon, and last, the auto
mobile. An automobile has no right
of way in the street when it is ques
ton of man and auto"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-18
SUIT AGAINST soDEN.
Frederick Small Brings Action But
Cause Not Given Out.

Worcester, Mass, Dec. 18.-A SEN
sation was created in local baseball
circles here when it became known
that a suit for 100000 had been filed
in the Cambridge high court against
Arthur H. Soden, the famous baseball
magnate.
The suit was brought by Frederick
Small, and both he and the lawyers
who filed the attachment in the big
suit refuse to talk of the case for
publication.
The cause of the suit, therefore,
must remain a mystery until the
declaration in it is filed either within
thirty or ninety days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-18
ROADS IN SPEED WAR.
Keen Competition Along Lines Re-
tween Pittsburg and Chicago.


Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 1S.-A rate and
speed war among railroads between
Pittsburg and Chicago was started to-
day when the Wabash-Pittsburg Ter
mlnaI Railway company gave notice
that an IS rate, the lowest ever an
piled from Pittsburg to Chicago. will
be made effective as soon as the
necessary tariffs can be filed with the
interstate commerce commission.
A meeting of high officials of the
roads concerned will be held tomorrow.
but 1T is said the Wabash will an
nounee the new rate regardless of the
acton OF the expected meeting. The
Wabash threatens to put in much low
er rates in case competitors of the
Gould system try to meet the new
figure. Today's meeting was attended
by representatives of the Baltimore &
OHIO. the Pennsylvania lines west, the
P1ttsburg & Lake Erie and the Wa
bash lines
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-18

court will be carried through the dis
trfct and supreme court of the state
and if the decision in the highest
court of the state is adverse, will be
appealed to the supreme court of the
United States. according to announce
nents of A G.. w. Sango, who has
been employed by the Muskogee
negroes to represent them.
We have a few sets Roders' Bros
Knives, Forks and Spoons; we wish to
close out at actual cost. Chas. Bennett,
opticfan, $50 Kansas avenue.
Everybody reads the State Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-18
TO TEST JIM CROW LAW.
Negroes of Nuskogee Will Garry Case
to Highest Courts.

Guthrie, Ok, December 1S.-Leading
negroes of the state have determined
to test in the highest courts of the
land the constitutionality of the fea-
ture of the Oklahoma "Jim Crow
law which segregates white and negro
passengers on street cars. The agita-
ton has been started at Muskogee and
a case which was started in a justice
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-18
Roger Confers With Robson.

Toledo, O., Dec. 18.-Roger Bresna-
han, the new manager of the st. Louis
Cardinals, has gone to Cleveland,
where he will hold a conference with
Owner NJ. s. Robson as to the plans
for the Cardinals for the coming sea-
SON. At this conference Roger and
owner Robson will finally decide
which of the two players, Fromme or
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-18
Coin for a Big Mexican Track.

FL Paso, Tex. Dec. 1S.-Telegrams
from New York state that arrange
ments had been concluded by Alberto
Terrazas and J. G. Follansbee for
capitalists and racing men to back
their big race track venture in Mexico.
1t contemplates the construction of
track. casino, and big hotel opposite
FL Paso and affiliation with racing as
sociations at Chihuahua, Guadalajara,
and Mexico City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-18
McFarIand-Frne Go on.

Chicago, Dee. 1s-The Mcfarland
Erne fight at New Orleans is off. and
the two speedy lightweights win not
swap punches. In place of this bout
the Caponi-M cGoorty mill. scheduled
for a later date, will probably be
moved up on the calendar and utilized
on the day originally set for the
smaller men, December %.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-18

Lush, will be sent to Cincinnati. 1t is
learned here that Bresnahan will in all
probability pick Lush At the con-
ference it is also likely that Roger will
sign a contract. 1t is said his con-
tracts will be for three years at a
salary of $4,000 per year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-18
McGoyern to Lead Gophers

Minneapolis, Dec. 1s.-John Nc
Govern of the class OF 1910. quarter
hack on the University of Minnesota
football team last fall, was elected
CAPTAIN of the team for 1903.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-18
INCREASES CAPITAL STOCK.
Approves $50 Million Addi-
ton to Milwaukee.

railroad commission TODAY annroved
an issue of $50, 100000 additional
stock by the Chicago, Milwaukee & ST.
Paul railroad for the purpose of build
ing the Pacific coast extension.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-18
Demarest Runs 3S6 Points.

Chicago. Dec. 18.-Calvin Demarest
gave his best exhibition of how to play
billiards when he ran 3S6 points at
1S2 in practice This was the best
compilation ever made by Demarest,
whose form is improving remarkably
fast.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-18
A Convenient Train.

For Topeka people who desire a full
business day in Kansas City is the
Union Pacific No. 1o2 which leaves To-
peka every day at $50 a. M, arriy-
ine in kansas CITY at S:35 a. m. You
can get breakfast in the diner on this
train and dinner on No. 101 which
leaves Kansas City at p. M.
reaching Topeka at 1888 D. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-18
AIl-Star Football Game.

st. Louis, Dec. 1S.-Coach Edward
B. Cochems of st. Louis university has
closed a contract with Walter B. Eek
ersall of Chicago for an alI-star foot
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-18

Those Christmas souvenirs at Cranes
Book room are selling like hot cakes
The low price of 10 cents each has
made a. second edition necessary
though only 20 hours off the press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-18

ball game to be played in the st. Louis
Coliseum January 1. Cochems will
organize a ST. Louis team to play
against Eckersall's team.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-18
VIOLATED % HOUR LAW.
Santa F'e and Rock Island Both Plead
Guilty in Chicago.

Chicago, Dec. 1S.-Pleas of guilty
were entered by the Rock Island and
Santa Fe railroad companies today to
charges of violating the 2S hour law
and fines of 500 for each violation
was imposed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-18

Everybody reads the state Journal.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-12
\ WISE CHANGE.

The general conference of the Meth odist Episcopal church Is having busy time of it at Baltimore. But along comes Governor Hanly of Indiana and declares in fervid address that the need of all Methodists Is more spiritual Intensity" like that which marked the early days of the church. If the speak CT is suggesting return to old time Methodsm we are not prepared to say that this will he enough 10 meet the present day problems that confront tho church, though 1t cannot he denied that there is need of greater spiritual pow CT on the part of churches generally.
 One of the problems that has vexed the Methodist church for long time has been solved at the general confer ence in very simple way In tho enforcement of the rules of the dieci- pllne in regard to amusemonts the church has had great difficulty. But now 1t is decided to eliminate from the rule supposed to be in force the amusements there specifically mention ed and make the discipline forbid
 taking such amusements as are of ob- viously misleading or questionable moral tendency, or disobediencc to the order and discipline of the church.
 This solution seems so simple 1t is a wonder it was not thought of before, The amusement question is now re- ferred to the individual conscience where 1t belongs, This change is re- cognition in terms of what is an ac- complished fact. For long time very many Methodists have been exercising their liberty of conscience in the mat ter and have chosen to use their in-
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-12
POsToFFICE ADDITIONS.

A special dispatch from Washington has put new aspect upon the al- ready much discussed question of postotfice facilities in this city. As- slstant Secretary of the Treasury Cool idge Is quoted as having written let ter to Senator Bulkeley, in which he says, speaking of the superintendent of constructors recommendation af- ter he had investigated conditions here: His report confirms the nfor- nation first received, and 1t would seem that relief is imperatively neces- sary. The superintendent states that this may be accomplished by the erec- tion of an extension at the south, an- other on the front of the building, and another at the northeast, all of which would cost, with the necessary modili- cations to the building incident there to, approximately s50,000 The gen eral appropriation for repairs, etc, is not available for such work, and the matter Is submitted to you for such further action as you may deem nec- essary"
 Relief undoubtedly is necessary, but some protest should be made against any such proceeding, A wing on the south side, another in front, and still another on the northeast, and what kind of a hybrid-s sort of a building would be the result? At the time when the question of new federal building was first discussed last win ter the suggestion was made that the present building be razed and another and a larger one be erected in its place. This paper vigorously objected on the ground that the present build ign has excellent architectural lines, better, indeed, than most New Ha- veners give 1t credit for and was built with much care. But what the build
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-12
A GROWING PEACEMAKER.

The reputation of Secretary Taft has greatly increased as peacemaker For a war official he is doing much for the peace of the world Let war cloud arise anywhere that this country has an interest and 1t appears to be enough to dispatch forthwith the genial secre- tary on a peace errand His mission to Cuba not long ago and his tactful speech at Havana are still quite fresh in memory. The benehcent results that followed are still enjoyed
 Now Secretary Taft is to leave Pan anna today for the United States after holding numerous conferences in regard to the Columbian affair which might have been more serious, had not our national government acted promptly in an effort to allay bad feeling through Mir. Taft's visit and minstrations.
 The noteworthy thing is that this missionary of peace has way of get ting directly at the heart of aues- ton with peculiarly penetrating in sight But there must be more than this. A particular question of itself may be speedily understood but to 90 handle 1t in dealing with others as to bring harmony out of discord is another mat ter. The element of human nature Is frequently baff1ing But our war secre- tary has only to smile at war cloud and 1t is dissipated He has only to catch the other party's point of view and to meet him on a common frater- nal ground and harmony Is restored At least this is the way t appears to one at distance.
 At any rate the latest press dispatch from Panama concerning Secretary Taft's visit simply states: The result of the conferences, 1t is announced, is satisfactory to all parties concerned, and this Is all that Is required.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-12
THE STATE POLICE.

What will be the result of the move ment to have the general assembly do away with the state police al the time of its next session it Is now too early to foretell That much is destined to be said and printed on the question seems certain lt may even become q political
 Issue of the coming state campaign. Whether the state police, as organized and used now, is in its best form. whether certain changes, many of them very important, should not he made, Is one question But whether the state police should be done away with entirely because its efficiency is not all that II might be, is another and very different question To say just what reforms should be made would be no trivial task For instance. the regu- lar police departments in the cities of the state tell us 1t is slap al their
 integrity and ability to handle the sit uation satisfactorily every time the state police interfere in their province. In a way, they seem justified in their contention II would be different if the police in Connecticut cities had shown themselves incapable of coping with ait .,,t pn Again, it has been shown that there are some mighty fat jobs on the state police force with very little hard work connected with them. When the force was first organized It's objects were to remove political influence from the enforcement of the laws as much as possible. It was shown that town and borough officials were loathe to take radical steps against offenders in certain cases where such action might mean loss of votes for them at the time of the next elections But there seems to be good reason to believe that politics even enters into state police appointments, in spite of the fact that the force comes directly under the jur-
 sdIction of the judges of the high courts of the state,
 On the other hand, the experience of ! Massachusetts has shown what effi- | cicnt service a well organized state po- l lice force can offer in the rural sections of the state. Perhaps it would be well
 for the Connecticut force to confine it's activities largely to offences against the law in the country, too AS often as not, when they have interfered In New Haven, they have upset a system of which the local police had thorough cognizance and which 1t wisely allowed ! to continue It is not to be supposed that the bars that were raided by the state police not two months ago almost within the shadow of the central sta l ton were run without tho knowledge of | Chief Cowles. Of late years the way of lookjn@ at these matters has entirely changed Experience has shown that certain practices will continue in any
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-12

ton concerning conditions and can come to q natural understanding In regard to the most effective means to employ in attaining the desirable ends that all who attend the conference arc anxious to reach II cannot be eS- pected that they will insist on the for mer sharp distinctions of State rights If the subject should come up Al all They cannot do more than maintain as large measure of State sover- eighty as possible, while having due regard for any properly enlarsng functions of the national government, In a period of many railroads and a shifting population the States are not so isolated as formerly they were.
 Whether tho idea of the governors conference will be repeated from time to time will depend on the results of this weeks work. It Is likely that the gathering will be more momen- tous than can now be conceived, a maker of history and a source of new currents of national life that will have the moldng influence on future legislation for the common veal. This Is the rational way to proceed in furthering the interests of peo- pie, by study, discussion and reflec- ton. and the embodiment of the con victions thus engendered in such laws as will adequately express the life of people.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-12
Truth and tbe Press.
CNew York IIerald.)

ANtN lbIh IItIHlU,l
 The demand made upon the modern newspaper by its readers Is that It shall be honest in It's treatment of tho news of the day, both as regards it's presentation and the comments made upon lt--New Haven Journal Courier
 What n huge chunk of wisdom Is here condensed Into a paragraph by our con temporary to the East. Blatant ex- ploltatIon, noisy sationalism. dello- crate distortion of facts may have their brief iny, but In the long run the dis crlminating public put their faith in the newspaper that Is sincere, straight forward downright honest, We some times hear talk of the levity in the national character, but no one can doubt the general soundness of that character in the face of this fundamen- tai respect for the truth telling press.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-12
MAYOR HOOKER AGAIN.

our much esteemed friends of the Hartford Courant have come out with another editorial In defense of their recently successful candidate for may or and take Issue with this paper for crtclslng what to us have seemed to be excessive campaign expenditures, We very much doubt" say they, "lf anybody familiar with political affairs in this city believes that Mayor Hook er's expenses covered a third of what was paid out for election purposes in the late campaign for the mayorality." Is the implication that the Democrats spent twice as much on their campaign, but did not make true accounting of it? If lt is, 1t might well bear a rigid investigation at the hands of the proper parties Why is 1t not incum- bent upon the Courant to see that such an investigation is had? There are plenty of ways to disguise and de- ceve,' they tell us, Do that and no- body says a word; tell the whole truth and they will jump on you"
 If such really is the case, there is double cause for us to call attention to the recent election expenditures. Not only were the published accounts large but, large as they were, they are now said to have told the whole truth, both of which conditions seem uncall- ed for and deplorable. Hartford Is in worse way than we supposed. We would again repeat that. in our opinion Republican institutions can scarcely be said to be in their best condition when the pocketbook of rich young man is necessary to protect them against ignorant, and perhaps vicious attack"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-12
To Joy-I,nn q.

Come with me to the land of Joy. Where tears of sorrow are unknown, And care and worry ne'er annoy, And no ono ever lives alone. Come. pack your trunk, and sing a
 song
 As you the lid fast lock and bind, You bring your better self along; III leave my worser self behind. Come with me, Do not stay behind: dissatisfaction binds you here. In 1oy-land you will always find The highest pleasure through the
 year
 Tis here that people ne'er grow old, Because they never fear nor fret; To what Is best we both will hold, And what is worst will both forget. There are no tickets 10 be bought, For ,tls not far. l understandi And if bv us Joy-land be sought. Twere best that we go hand In hand l do not know the shortest way, Although, if We be of one mind, We might as well go forth to-day And somewhere Joy land we will find
 Boston Globe.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-12

dIyidual judgment in engaging in amusements The public generally Is not aware of any who have been pun ished for indulgence in any forbidden amusement, Doubtless there have been some who have felt the lneonsst- ency in exercising the right of private Judgment and at the same time trying to obey an order of the church. The bishops have wisely removed this hur- den of inconsistency and 1t may be be- lieved that their counsel will be quite readily followed,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-12

A most unusual trade was adopted by tho Archduchess Frederick of Aus tria wcl known as the mother of nu- meroue pretty daughters She is q candlemaker, and her candles are most beautifully decorated and smell so sweet that her imperial highness makes a great deal of money by selling her product for use ln the 55udoirs of her royal and imperial sisters. Tho arch duchess also supplies the pope with bedroom candles year In and year out, and on festive occasions she furnishes altar candles for the Slstine chapel or St. Peters, when the pope celebrates mass there
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-12

Comment has been made upon the conduct of Yale men in general at fires as being unworthy of them, This attitude" we are told. lis based on the incorrect assumption that the fighting of fire Is show, and not a serious business" Is 1t true that the valiant work of the sons of Eli at Grace hospital, for which they re- ceived the praise of all, has been so soon forgotten?
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-12
THE MORNING JOURNAL. COURIER TUESDAY MAY 12, 1908

event If not allowed in the open, they will continue in secret, where regula- ton and surveillance Is far more dlf- hcut The practice with the police of all cities Is to hoodwInk certain viola tons as long as they are confined to certain wcll-prescrbed quarters, If there must be drinking out of hours In New Haven then, what better district could be selected than that right under the nose of the chief?
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-12

MT. Taft, though war secretary, has shown himself Q great success as @ peacemaker In calming the ruflled feelings of the ever-efferyescent states of the Isthmus If, on his return from Panama, he can as successfully bring his political rivals to his way of there can be little doubt of the results of the election next No- vember,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-12
oUR CONTEMPORARIES.
Currency Legislation.

Ni'"i i't'ih N''hiHhl'|
 In Connectlcuts Judgment an ad- journment of Congress without any currency legislation at all would be far preferable to ill-consdered, vicious currency legislation, If an irrevocabe word has gone forth that something must be done about the currency be- fore the adjournment. then the more conservatively it Is done the better for all interests concerned,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-12

IL Is 10 be hoped that the recently organized Savin Rock Business Mems association will take the lesson other shore resorts learned to their sorrow last year in regard to the iire-fend. New London's Pequot House has started the ball rolling this season A word to the wise should he sufficient at the Rock, where conflagra ton would have very disastrous results, if 1t ever got headway
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-12

New Haven had an exposition of socialism on the Green last night when Rev Mir Irvine spoke from the bandstand Thank goodness there was no wild-eyed adycnturer running around with q bomb in his hand meant for the police force as pas re- gently the case on Union Square.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-12

On a 320-hcre farm G5o acres clear ed) near Presue Isle, Aroostook, coun- ty. Me, shephard Carey raised potato, hay and grain crops last year which he sold for si,3bo, Except In tho potato digging season, he had only two hired men on the farm. He thinks this fig a pretty good country for farmers.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-12

Tho Boston police ralded the New England Physicians and Surgeons club at Boston Saturday and found some suspicious looking discs 10 which they gave the undlEnihed term of poker chips" Perhaps expert testimony will show that they are 'insoluble tabloids with medicinal properties.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-12

Lemonade stands and lunch wagons at the Guinness farm Sunday; fifteen thousand people disputing for the possession of souvenirs and buying picture postals; truly American enter prise will not be deterred by anything, The scene of dozen ghastly murders Is as attractive as the managerie- at the circus
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-12
SAVINGS AND DOINGS.

A steamer Is on it's way from Phils- delphia 10 Bristol, England. with a cargo of oil The last American ship seen at Bristol was Maine three-mas- ter in 1891