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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17
CIVIL SERVICE MEETING
The Reform League Discussing Vital
Questions in Pittsburg.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 1.-THE twen-
ty-eighth annual convention of the
National Civil Service Reform league
convened today and will continue un-
til Saturday. Many subjects of vital
Importance to the civil service move
ment throughout the United States
Will be discussed. Among the we'll
known persons who will take part
in the convention are Joseph H
Choate, former ambassador to Eng
land and president of the organization:
Charles J. Bonaparte, attorney general
of the United States; Richard Henry
Dana, Boston: Elliott H Goodwin
New York; Senator Everett Colby
New Jersey, and Samuel w. Mccall of
Massachusetts,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17
BARNS BANKRUPT.
Former Steward of EIIxs Has Big List
of Creditors.

Bankruptcy proceedings have been
filed by c. A. AIagaw, attorney for T. l..
Barns, former steward of the Topeka
Elk lodge in the district court of the
United States
Mr.. Barns resigned as steward of
the Elks last Saturday and the reason
assigned was nervous prostration.
The developments today also show
that he has almost given nervous pros
tration to some of his creditors a long
list of whom is filed with the court,
aggregating in amount over $4,000
The assets turned over to the court
consist of a $1,000 note given by Thos
Smell, now residing in Illinois, upon
which $1,000 had been paid.
There are outstanding account
scheduled as assets amounting to
S902.10 and a check for $S1S.3O given
by A. F. Colson of Concordia who sue
ceeded Mr.. Barns as steward at the
Elk lodge.
TIL liabilities, most of them incurred
since last September, are scheduled
at the office of Referee Slonacker
az follows:
VIM. Green & Sons. Topeka 1880
Merchants National Bank, Topeka 10000
Anderson < ArmstTong. 800
Plat Oyster Co, Kansas City.....--
Zohrer Mfv. Co. Kansas City,. 5000
kellom Coffee Co. Kansas City. $3.50
b. Mullin. Topeka. 1880
Kansas Packinghouse. Topeka.... 5000
Consumers Light and Heat Co.,
Aluminium Wire Co. Pittsburg, Pa. 1000
ID. H. Forbes. Topeka. ................ 5000
W: A L. Thompson, Topeka. 2400
Johnson Grocery Co, Topeka. sos 90
French Baker. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1900
s Hindman. Topeka. 20OO
Pure Milk Co. Topeka. $500
Chas. McClintock. Topeka. 975
topeka Transfer Co, Topeka. 5000
Topeka Spice Mills. Topeka .......... 1900
Albert Pick & Co. Chicago.... 24.OO
BurleY & Co, Chicago. 1900
Allen & Co.. Chicago. 112 90
G. Schmidt. Topeka. 5000
Marshall Topeka........ 1000
Felix & Son. Topeka. 22OO
Weldon & Williams. Fl. Smith Ark. 5000
Mutual Laundry. Topeka. ............ $500
Nistler. McCOrd & Co.. Topeka. 5000
Frazer Bros. Topeka. $50
Ideal Bakery, Topeka. 500
Reicksicker Cigar Co.. Kansas City 5000
LoDez & Co. New York. ............ 5000
Shogo Water Co. Milford Neb...... 5000
Niles MoeSer Kansas City......... 24S 90
& Schlass. Kansas City 100 90
& Rosenthal, Kansas
lily -; 1000
Geo. Burghart, Topeka. 1000
A. F. Williams, attorneys fee. 10000
AOldI .S4zo1.uO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17
POOR LITTLE FELLOW.
Death Came While Crossing a Car Line
to Mail Letter to Santa.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE body of a
frail little fellow, apparently about ten
years old, lies in a police station here
today awaiting Identification. He met
death last night under the trucks OF a
trolley car near the branch postoffice
in Third avenue near Fffty-second
street while on his way to mail a let
ter to Santa Claus. AS he breathed his
last under the. wheels, his hand stretch
ed forth and the pitiful letter was seen
by the crowd. A bystander seized it
and it was dropped in the ,postoffice be
fore the boy expired. He ran directly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Reynolds
and infant, whose death occurred at
her home, 1915 Lane street Wednes-
day, will be held Friday from the
Mount Olive church. at Twelfth and
Buchanan streets. The interment will
be in Topeka cemetery.
Juanita, the 3-year-old daughter of
J. H. Holman of SO North Lincoln
street, died last night of Group and the
funeral was held this AFTERNOON.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17

One gets it by highway men-Tens
of thousands by Bad BoDeLs-No diff
ference. Constipation and dead liver
make the whole system sick Every
body knows it-CASCARETS regulate
cure Bowel and Liver troubles by simply
doing natures work until you get we'll
Millions use CASCARETS. Life SaverI
1892
CASCARETS Ioc a box for a weeks
treatment, all druggists Biggest seller
in the world. Million boxes a month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17
Rehllopf Brothers Expand.

The firm Of Rehkopf Brothers,
builders and dealers in carriages and
business wagons, have leased the
building at 2OS West Sixth street to
be used as saiesroom. This room is
to be used in addition to their present
location, 2O7-209 West Sixth street.
The new building will be used exclu-
siveIy by this company as a sales and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17
BOUGHT SILVER.

Will Be Delivered at Various United
States MINIS.
Washington, Dec 1.-THE treasury
department today purchased loo, 900
ounces of silver for delivery at New
York; $4,000 ounces for delivery at New
Orleans, and $4,000 ounces for delivery
at Denver at 1852 cents per fine ounce
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17
FOR TARIFF REDUCTION.
C.. II. Searlc Represents Importers of
Machinery Before Committee.

Washington, Dec. 17,-At today's
hearing on the tariff before the ways
and means house committee, Charles
porters of machinery. argued for
reduction in the tariff on high priced
steel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17

display room for vehicles, which will
permit the manufactur of automobile
tops and accessories on a large scale
in the present quarters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17

in front of the car. evidently wrapped
in thought about his letter.
The motorman was held on a techni-
cal charge of homicide. No one In the
neighborhood seemed to know who the
child was but he will probably be
Identified today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17

Souvenirs in appropriate Christmas
style 10 cents. envelopes to match 5
cents very interesting line OF holt
day books at Cranes Book room. East
Eighth avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17
New Bishop EIected.

Alexandria, Va, Dec. 17.-Rev.
Bergman Green, professor of the
English Bible in the Episcopal Theo-
logical seminary of Virginia, was last
night elected bishop coadjutor of the
diocese of Virginia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

FOR SALE OR TRADE for Topeka prop
erty of near equal value, 100 acres, un-
improved land in Lane Co. Kansas; q OF
land laws level. balance rolling; good
wheat country. Price so per acre. Call
on or address Z. J. Olander. 1905 w. 9Th
St. Topeka. Kan.
stenographeT; must have
had previous experience; references re-
uuired: application confidential Address
NJ. c. NJ. care Of Journal. stating wage
expected and other particulars.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-12
New Era For Dominican Republic


OF the present population and TINS
supply labor necessary to material
development. -. . 49,.
"The sum Of $4,000 was approp-
rated for the announcement of immi-
grafton. with particular reference
to its Introduction along portion OF
the frontier adjacent 10 Haiti. The
neighboring isIands-Cuba and Porto
Rico-have benefited vastly during re-
cent years by the immigration OF hardy
Spanish labOrors from the farming
districts OF northern Spain.
Under the same head and deriction
Of the Department mentioned, $4,000
was appropriated for an experimental
agricultural school. This amount, il
properly expended. should go far to
wards ultimately Ou,aining better re-
turns from the soil than has been
the rule In the past. Santo Domingo
possesses the climate, its soil is OF the
best, and the wealth of its natural
resources IL beyond argument.
Irrigation work in the Monte
Cristi district commenced during the
past year, has been. further provided
for Ey an appropriation Of $4,000.
1.-TWO wireless telegraph stations,
with the latest approved appliances.
are now In course Of construction
the one at the capital more than half
completed. For this innovation $19...
200 was made available. 1T Is under
stood that a successful working OF the
wireless station at Santo-Domingo will
afford an Independent communication
with the outside world. Such is the
expectation Of the Government.
THE position Of Director Genera
of Public Works has been created.
and it is already occupied by an en-
gineer who has enjoyed practical ex-
perience in his profession in other
countries. Under his supervision the.
work Of public improvement is now
being prosecuted.
Another tangible result accrulng
from the convention was the recent
taking over by the Government, from
the SantO Domingo improvement Com
pany, OF the railway between Puerto
Plata and Santiago known as the
Ferrooarril Central DominicanO. This
road is now operated directly by the
Government, and it Is expected that
the receipts from it for the coming
year will yield a surplus over expendl-
lures.
What should be most significant
of all. especially to student of al
fairs Dominican-one interested in the
present outlook compared with the
past-is that fact that for the Depart
ment of Interior and Police the sum
OF but $38,235 was set aside to meet
what is known as general extraordin-
ary expenses. organized government.
when a contract is revealed in the
statement tina: only four years ago
the fiscal year 1904-5. the period i'm
mediately preceding the Recelvership
of total estimated income OF but
two and one-half millions, forty (40)
Der cent of it was designed for the
identical purpose. The operation OF
the Modus vivendi and the convention
following has had the decided effect
of accomplishing radical change IN
this respect"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-12

Press is not prepared to say. Perhaps
the commemorative attorneys Will give
the matter come attention when they
begin the work OF revising the Grimm
al statutes: they no doubt will II the
laws are not all they should be now.
Even with the present laws II Is
believed that the authorities could
practically eliminate the evils refer
red to by cooperating with each ether
and dealing with the situation 'n>a
systematic manner.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-12
UNIQUE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
WITH MoNoPoCIEs.

The Southern bell Telephone and
Telegraph Company II doing some
very unique advertising in several OF
the State papers. The c0mpany's po'
sition in the community, It's attitude
toward the public and its patrons
suggestions to the users Of telephones
and other things are dealt with In In
teresting fashion. This step Is Out
of the ordinary and Ia the work OF q
man Of ideas.
One of the advertisements that was
particularly striking was one IN which
II was stated that telephone company
Ia a natural monopoly" The sub
ject was discussed In q logical way,
the statement that one company can
offer the public greater and better ser
vice at smaller cost than two being
explained In detail.
1t Is beyond doubt fact that a
telephone company Is natural mono
poly. For this very reason It IL es'
sential that States and municipal
ties should observe unusuai caution In
giving franchises TO and dealing with
telephone corporations. 1t Ia desira'
BILE, in order to get the best service
to have but one company in city
but the one company must not be al
lowed to take advantage Of Its privi'
leges.
Fortunately. virginia seems to be
able to handle even monopolies IN
such way rs to give justice 20 all
parties concerned. City Attorney
Massie holds that the State laws give
city councils power to regulate the
rates of public service corporations by
taxation. The legal representatives
Of the telephone companies do not ad
nit this, but when the matter Of rates
and taxation was discussed before a
committee OF the local council. the
Bell company's representative made
II apparent that ne was not anxious to
have the city attorneys contention
tested.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-12
VIRGINIA DEsT SUIT.

The Washington Post INDUCES in a
somewhat lengthy explanation OF the
Virginia West Virginia debt suit. that
| Is the suit brought by Virginia In the
supreme court to compel West Virgi
MIA to pay her just and equitable pro
portion OF the debt OF the old state
and which West Virginia promised In
her organic law TO pay. when she was
torn from Virginia. and was un'
con additionally erected into state.
That promise she repudiated. The
Post explanation IL satisfactory and
Illuminating 80 far as 1t goes. but 1t
does not 90 far enough. II is some
what a case OF Hamlet. with Hamlet
left out. Our contemporary does not
tell its readers that Virginia was fore
ed in self-defense, and for her own
protection. to take the legal proceed
ings IN question. after having made
various efforts to get West Virginia to
recognize her obligation. and come TO
some sort OF settlement.
In her own efforts at debt settle
ment after the war Virginia set apart
q certain amount as West virginia
Just proportion. and agreed to adjust
this with her creditors. when West
Virginia settled with her. Had West
Virginia shown any disposition to
meet the Mother State even half way
q compromise would have been effect
ed long ago, the matter would have
been ended forever. and both states
saved heavy expense In the way OF
litigation. Even after all these years
Virginia did not contemplate resort
ing to the courts. but circumstances
and conditions arose which showed
that It might be possible or rather be
made possible to, sue her for West
Virginia's proportion. Hence the ne
cessity OF the snit.
The issue seems to have been made
political one in West Virginia by
|, leaders OF both parties. Each side Is
playing it for all 1t Is worth among
the more ignorant. and both are 'ad'
vocating fighting a settlement to the
last ditch. Yet some Of the most
prominent and influential newspapers
OF both parties at the very outset oi
the latest agitation. and even after
the suit had been instituted, advocat
ed n compromise to which Virginia
would have been entirely willing. All
she desires. or has desired In the
premises. is self-prOtection. and 1t has
never been her wish to infict hard
ship upon West Virginia-Riehmond
News-Leader.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-12
Era q eesrdsess statesmen.

Six OF the seven men in this years
crop of Presidential candidates have
smooth-shaSen countenances. The
sevepth-that's Taft-has only q
mussache The era OF bearded poll
tics. which began with Abraham Lin
coin in 1861. and continued with only
one interruption. until the end ri
Benjamin HarrixOn's administration
I'm lssa. In past what is true o!
Presidents and would-be Presidents is
equally true Of members of Cccgresa
OF ls3 photographs Of members Of
Congress published IN q. contempt
rsry lass December. only ten had
boards. In public life whiskers have
gone out. rather than come so1t.
Nowaaays hair n not a facial ss'
act. Three Of the seven candidates
Of this year do not have any. even
on their heads. We have gone hack
To the Romanlike physiozomy Of
Washington ami the rariy fathers
NcN York Tribune.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-12
BATTLE CRY.

More than half beaten, but fearless,
Facing the storm and the night;
Breathless and reeling. but fearless,
Here in the lull o; the fight.
7 who bow not but before Thee,
God OF the fighting Clan.
Lifting my fists impiore Thee,
Give me the heart of a Man: =
What though l live with the winners
Or perish with those who fall? =
Only the towards are sinners,
Fighting the fight is all ."
Strong Is my Foe-he advances!
Snapt Is my blade, o Lord!
See the proud banners and lances!
o spare me this stub Of sword!
Give me no pity. nor spare me:
Calm not the wrath Of ny Foe.
See where he beckons to dare me!
Bleeding, half-beaten-l go.
Not for the glory Of winning.
Not for the fear Of the night;
Stunning the battle Is SHINING
O spare me the heart to fight!
Red Is the mist about me:
Deep Is the wound in my side;
Coward thou criest to flout me?
o terrible Foe, thou hast He'd!
Here with my battle before re.
God Of the fighting Clan,
Grant that the woman Who bore me
Suffered to suckle a Man!
John g. Neihardt, in the August
Outing Magazine.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-12

ganization and diligent work. Mere
announcement OF willingness TO re-
ceive money Ia seldom effective. An
able machinery Of solicitation is what
Is required: and this would promptly
rush up the Virginia subscription lists
10 far dizxier heights than tney have
yet attained.-Richmond Times-Dis-
patch.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-12
THE CAMPAIGN FUND QUESTION.

the CAMPAIGN FUND QUESTION.
The campaign fund Is doubtless
sordid. hut q necessary Institution.
Literature and stump speeches In
volve the expenditure Of money, and
both OF these matters are rightly
deemed vAluahle In the swaying oil
the voters. Therefore. the loosins or
the purse-stringz~ OF the faithful has
always been legitimate preliminary
of the ceremonies on the frst Tues
day after the first Monday in Novem-
Der.
In this important matter the Demo
cratic party has consistently been 1T
d dissdyantage when compared WITH
The Republican party. II has had few
relations among the larger dispensers
of riches. few .in-laws among vested
interests and sinister Offenders.
Where predatory wealth has been
found contributing 10 campaign com
mitteea, II has commonly been found
on the other side OF the line. Esec
ton funds too large 70 he true have
charscterised only the Republicans
The Deaocratic party has won cleo
tons On relatively small resources, or
Il has not Won them ct all.
Earlier experience. n seems, Il TO
he duplicated tins year. Former SEN
ator Pettigrew's estimate Of $S00.VsW
as the am0ent necessary to tvs Demo
cratic campaign is assuredly conser-
vafive. II b little more than twice
what my dear Hartman" raised IN
the caoeiue hours of the 1904 eootest
TO distrihate In New York alone. The
sum should be . tribe for . party
witch polls over s.seo 900 votes- Yet
dispatches from Lincoln have quite .
different bearing Senator Pet:tgrew.
q member Of the anance committee.
exhibits some concern and has peril
sently put the question. Where b the
money TO ccme f-omr
We have seen here n Virginia. q
strongly Democratic state. that q
certain apathy may attend the coiicce
ton OF campaign funds 81 th's stage
OF the procecdines. Despite nasfu:
psodd,ng q from the press and even
some xcaioas competitson for the post
|of coIlectorin-chief, there has. as yet
|beca no really turbascnt consignment
OF cash 10 the waiting party Golfers.
|Yet therc ID small doubt that the
great majority % adult white males
In virginia desire Mr.. Brysa's eicc-
Ifson. ssA are quite wiling 10 contrt-
ibuse according 10 their means TO ~.
lcomplish n. nut good inscstious.
even when essed On by ncwspafev sp'
lpca,&. have hardly proved susaetent.
tSeassr Pvstisrew's New Of she sisvs'
Isica " correct To ratse frvds By
IDnpslas ssbserSpetoa. which n whaa
jtbs p<DocsS<lc co00>tsee ees,ges
lna te>ires. csl1s ~ . coaSsct -
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-12

King Edward and Emperor William
greeted each other with fond en-
brace and a pair Of kisses yesterday.
Mush!
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-12
Daily Service.

>, Daily Service.
49, FOR NEW YORK
4voNN> From Cempany's Wharf.
lN&N Norfolk. foot Of Church
4 street, eyery week day
FARE-Firsf-ciass,. ono WAY. $500;
Round trip. limit thirty days. $14.00.
meals and u berth In staesfooe u
steerase, without subsistence. 500.
TICKETS on sale at G. 4 Q. BALI
way Ticket once. ,s....-
| NIGHT LINE BETWEEN NEWPORT
NEWS AND RICHMOND. ~
Steamer. branoon and Ber4iey
leave Pier "A" $50 every sveains.
| messengers only. /; ed. :, =
| VIRGINIA NAVIGATION = CON
PANY. James River Day Line tor
richmond and alt James River land
ipgs. Steamer Pocahoutas leaves
! Newport News, Tuesdays; Thursdays
and Saturday. at S:45 .. m. Leave New.
port News Monday, Wednesday ana
Friday 1t s p. N. tor Norfolk ane .Oid
Point $500; =
"A- daily except Sunday, at 500 q
m. soinf 10 Norfolk, and At $3.50 p.
m, going to smithhe!d. Steamer Ac
comac" will leave Pier "A" dahy. 81.
| cept Sunday ats Z. m, going 20 Smitn-
Reid ana about 500 ,. M gong I'd
Norfolk. i', 49, -. -
An business between New York ana
Newport News transacted at pier no. =.
| All husiness between Newport
News, Norfolk, smithhed and loea!
points transacted. ct Pier a." foot OF
Twenty Afth street. i.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-12

Mr.. Bryan probably would be crate
full IL certain Virginia papers woui.
stop supporting him.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-12
w,rnTnE pARAaRAPnEaa

President Roosevelt exhorts chill
dren to be fair in their sports and
games. That Is good advice. Out OF
the mouths of babes and stockings the
President might learn that the virtue
OF fairness ought to apply to all the
activities Of life. even to the discip'
lining of an army oflcer.-Ba!timore
Sun.
According to the Los Angeles Times
joy Is the only emotion that drives
residents of California crazy. Then
the Californians ought to- se a pretty
sane lot: for how can the average
man be joyous when he doesn't know
when an earthquake Is going to strike
|him?-Richmond News4eader.
Secretary Wright. who could OBJ
serve In the dark hour OF trial what
ever the President says is right, Is
|evfdently q man who will so far II II
kills him.-Richmond Times-Dtspa'cn'
That the English language is spok'
en- more correctly by the American
peop,e As q whole 3nd one the aver
Axe than BY the Inhabitants Of the
british Islands ~ q whole ana on the
average Is an undeniAble fact-Chf
|caso Inter-Ocean.
Now We are Informed Of John
Temple Graves surgical operation. we
suspect John Temple has fnnamma-
ton of the vice-presidentfal nom'ea'
Post.
Three relays Of four horses eacn
we're provided for Mr.. Taff's 4O-miie
drive through the mountains to wnlte
sulphur Springs. The Judge Il ki"o
to snimals.-Boston Globe.
where Is that long predicted Bryan
scare. The market 10 booming Tor
ward as n this feature Of campaign
wear had forfeited It's place On ene
schedule.-Bostoa Transcript.
That Ouebec could have considered
v,ee-prestdent Fairbanks an ardent
per .ou seems 10 Indicate . rather cosd
climate there.-Ncw York Press
Nov that q French appficapt tor
naturalization has shown that ne
Knows the Consultation Of the Unitea
States from A to lizard. NJ. Roose
veh may seei constrained to :'ve u .
careful and CONSIDERATIONS reading
baltimore Sun,
Mr.. Croker does not Know w.
Kern. and this Is another indicatson
that NO mistake was made at Deaver.
Norfolk Iedeer-Dtspatcn.
A Temperance lecturer thinks thar
the man Who gets I'D and soused
once q month IL q tcster fe'iow thas
the man Who takes nip a tvo every
day. what about De fellow VINO
kccps vel corned.-BuRalo Express.
Nsessssskiss Rsmsia Aesr4
d IL prsacA scAools IN AisseFs nd
funis the Asshse boys tsst vstA the
, HsUcA - seAna Bot out a scAod
81 o - naz nseA