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The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-16
NOT THE CHIEF VILLAIN.

Some of the society women of Chi cago have formed a club and agreed to wear no feathers but those of a crow in their hats.
 It is to be hoped that this agree ment doesn't indicate the general in telligence of the society women of Chicago. It seems to indicate that they look upon the crow as the chief vil- lain in the bird world Hc is not that, as everybody who is acquainted with birds knows. He does trouble some farmers by pulling up some corn, but he also helps many farmers by eating large quantities of predatory bugs. He is a cheerful and knowing bird, minds his own business much better than some of the birds. and has great fun in foiling those who go forth to shoot him. He is useful, handsome and characterful Why, then, should he be picked out by Chicago women as the one bird whose feathers they will wear? The answer must be, because they don't know the crow The real villain among birds seems to be the English sparrow We say seems, be- cause a pretty good argument can be  made even for him If would have been kinder in the Chicago society women to resolve not to wear any bird feathers.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-16

other method of travel, except street cars. The special advantage offered ps these cars is in the easy manner With which one can pass out as well as III without the crowding that occurs when some persist in coming in "hiie others are endeavoring to pass out
 In a few cities some objection has been raised to requiring a purchase of tickets before entering the car oil taking a steamboat or entering the- atre, a steam train or any other meth od, no objection is raised to the use of a ticket. It is all a matter ot GUS tom or training. If there should come about a general use of tickets bought in advance for street cars, the puphc will easily adjust itself to the situatioh'
 The adjustment of street cars to the demands of traffic, in new ideas ol construction and methods for relieving congestion, is fast proceeding. Every where trolley roads are crossing ana crisscroSsing and bringing separated To- calities together and bringing along a larger fellowship.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-16
SENSE AND HONESTY IN KANSAS.

Kansas has so senslbly corrected so many mistakes that it is not at all sur prising to find her Supreme court de- eiding that il has the power to correct it's own mistakes, or, rather, the mis- takes of one of its recording officers. Fit appears that appeal was taken in a certain case from the finding of the State court to the Supreme court of the United States, the same being based largely upon the mistake that the former body has now ruled may be corrected. The sui originally in- yolved an issue which was subse- quently withdrawn The clerk, how ever, overlooked the withdrawal mo- ton and made the courts order ap-
 ply to all issues set forth in the original petition. The defendant seized upon the error to appeal Whereupon the Kansas court was applied to by the original plaintiff to straighten out the record. This was ordered. though against the protest of the original de- fendant, who contended that the rec ord once made must be abided by. Clerical mistakes" so the ruling runs, "in the record of judgment rendered in an original proceeding io this court nay he corrected f., the end that the record may speak the truth after the lapse of the term, after the proceedings in error to review judg- ment have been instituted in the Su- preme court of the United States and notwithstanding supersedeas bond has been filed. Such corrections may be made on the motion of an inter- ested party or on the courts own mo- tior whenever the mistakes are brought to its attention"
 This is sensible and honest. and we hope it is also unshakably legal Even Supreme courts are not infallible in all their operations, though they may be in their judgments. And surely the carelet sness of a court clerk houlant be allowed to figure as the majesty and the infallibility of justice
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-16
DIFFERENT.

Canada is not far from the United States. but it is different in some mat ters. Awhile ago car on a Canadian line was loaded partly with dynamite, which exploded and killed two men, besides iniurng over a score. A crim- inal indictmen. against the company, in addition to the customary individual damage suits. followed. The company pleaded, among other things, that the explosive had not been properly de- 5cribed when shipped. am
 plosion had been caused by the neali- gence of it's employees rather than by any direct omission of its owa The court refused to give the slightest weight to either of these pleas. It held that railroads are accountable in the strictest sense for the manner in which they perform their services; that they must satisfy themselves of the safety of what they carry, and em- ploy men with sufficient skill to ham dle their various classes of freight. Tt is the clear duty of the company" concluded the court, "to take all due care of tlfe lives and property of oth- CTS. no matter what it may cost" With regard to the relative guilt of the com pany and it's employees, the court found. in the first place, that the for mer had by its own negligence sub iected it's employees to unnecessary danger, and. secondly, as matter of law, that, while negligent employees may ne punished criminally, the com pany cannot in any circumstances es- cape responsibility for it's own omis- sions and failures. The court added that for many of the accidents" that occur on railroads crimes would be a far better word.
 The difference between this and some things that happen iu the United States is marked Still, Canada is un- doubtedly slow as compared with the United States.
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mind me to add s1O to the bill for m terial.-Puck

mind me to add s1O to the bill for ma terial-Puck.
 How are you, Mir Myers, this in- element weather?"
 Just managing to keep out of the rndertaker's hands"
 "oh, I'm sorry to hear that."-South- western Presbyterian.
 Bella--Gracious My dear. I do hope you're not i'll; you look so much older tonight.
 Stella-Im quite well, thank you. dear; and you--how wonderfully i'm proved youN are! You look positively young Illustrated Bits.
 Nervous Old Lady ton seventh floor of hotcD-"Do you know what precau tions the proprietor of the hotel has taken against fire?"
 Porter-'Yes. num- he has the place inshoored for twice wot it's worth.'-- Home Herald
 Dear" began Mrs Spenders, cooing ly. would you consider opals un- luckyy'
 T would replied her husband shrewdly, If I got bill for some and had to pay it.
 gAhl I'm so glad I ordered the dia- mond earrings irs stead. "-Philadelphia Press.
 Haven't I seen you before some where?"
 Maybe l have often been some where.
 No. but havnt I. on the square?''
 probably l have been on the square"
 But joking aside"
 Well. joking aside, were you in Chi cago at the last Republican conven- tion?''
 "Yes"
 stopped at the Palmer House?"
 You bet"
 well. I was in Europe that year. - Nashville American.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-16
A TRIAL OF REAL INTEREST.

The people are not taking much in- terest in the new Thaw trial They are tired of the whole dirty business, and willing to believe that Thaw and all the others in the mess were crazy enough. But there will soon begin a trial in which they ought to take some real interest This is the trial of the fourteen men who were picked cut as being criminally concerned in the frauds connected with the building and furnishing of the capitol at liar risburg, Pennsylvania The trial will begin on the 27th of this month. Pro- ceedings against the indicted ones The governor, the Investigating com mittee and the prosecuting officers have done their work thoroughly. If the men are not convicted 1t win be because there isn't law enough or justice enough in Pennsylvania. That there are both should he the earnest hope of good citizens m all parts of the country, who are as much con- cerned as inc citizens of Pennsyl- vania in seeing this kind of high financiering properly punished.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-16
The Art of courtine and Cooking.

(The Philadelphia Telegraph.)
 To teach the art of courting is a work of supererogation. and the in- structors of our public schools should turn down that proposition good and hard. The youth who does not know how to make those tentative advances by which young people ascertain whether they are likely to suit each other or not is hardly worth teaching. He may need some little encoura ge- ment if bashful, and may even require a suggestion or two by way of coach ing; but if he does, the young lady in the case will usually be found ready and willing to attend 10 that part of the programme withcnr aid from the schoolmaster. project much more likely to be of practical service is that for the instruction of public school girls in the mystery of making pie, Tha girl who is a practical adept in pie making. who can turn out a succulent confectlon of apple. a spicy concoction of mince. a golden pasty of pumpkin. n custard smoother than the creamy cllrd such a girl when certified and gradu- ated would surely he prize-w winner If matters could be so arranged that she could he in a class taught hy her future mother-in-law how much wouId be saved to the future husband in the way of regretful comparisons with the toothsome luxuries he used to enjoy at home.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-16

sired, the peace of the world would be very largely assured.
 Secretary Taft who ought to know, declared in a speech Monday that there will be no war with Japan. As far as the expressions of this country and Japan are known and as far as the internal conditions of both peoples can be judged, there is every reason to believe that the statement of Sec retary Taft is correct. Sir Charles Dilke of England, who is a careful ob- server of international affairs, declares that the peace of the world this year will be undisturbed in the Pacific. Sir Charles Dilke points out that those na- tions most able financially to conduct war have no desire and not the slightest reason for it. Japan has enough to keep her busy with her re- construction policy. Economically she is poor
 The observations of Sir Charles Dilke will go far toward allaying the gossip of Europe regarding possible conflict in the Pacific. For some time the voyage of the American fleet has been a bit of sensation in Europe which some have seemed to oniOy. The clear declaration by a few level-head- ed men like Sir Charles Dilke will help | in turning the attention of our think ing into some worthy channels. By all means let the mind dwell on peace, looking for year of building in those things that make for goodwill and righteousness.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-16

in other cities. In Grand Rapids, Michigan. a single minister has sue ceeded in enlisting the cooperation of other clergymen in establishing a class for the study of the questions and problems that pertain to the eity's life and the method of working out prac- tical righteousness. This class, it is said, is large and meets every Sunday noon. Papers are read on assigned topics and vigorous discussion fol- lows. These efforts are so many man. ifestations of the same general spirit that is taking possession of observing and thinking men in different places. The great problem is the city problem, where life is throbbing at it's highest tension. Whether the efforts for bet terment are applied to the care of the children, or to the infuf!on of righteous purpose and action in in- dustry, politics, and other ranges of life. there is one characteristic com mon to all-the purpose is that of a present salvation and the creation of an atmosphere more wholesome in every way for future generations.
 Prof. E. A. Ross says in his new l>aa1-& 9.cs;, aad o,aa;a+x,'s. s0ur sopial organization has developed to stage where the old righteousness is not enough. We need an annual supple ment to the Decalogue. The growth of credit institutions, the spread of fidu- eiary relations, the enmeshing of in- dustry in law, the interlacing of gov ernment in business, the multiplica- ton of boards and inspectors-ben- eficent as they all are, they invite to sin" The more numerous the vari- ous social institutions become, made necessary in order to transact the af- fairs of life, ard the more closely knit they are, the more likely that new kinds of temptation will appear call ing for newer righteousness, a new type of public official. and a closer scrutiny on the part of those having at heart the ethical welfare of a community.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-16
Lean Wear Song.

Why don't the girls propose. Papa7 Why don't the girls propose2 The glad Leap Year at last is here, I'm ready, goodness knowsi My little shy, consenting ways My Willngn7ss disclose. And vet they do not seem to mind Why don't the girls propose2 NJ ny nont the girls propose. Papa? Why don't the girls propose2 Three years I've waited wistfuily Among the heles and beaux But now kindly Fate might put An end to all my woes, Ii only some sweef maid would pop, Why don't the girls propose2 Why don't the girls propose Papa? l almost want tc cr.l Just think if Leap Year should elapz And they should pass me by, My heart goes pitty-pat, Papa This Hateful year will close In only eleven mr nths from now Why don't the girls propose
 -Somerville Journal
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-16
TNTERt FITTED.

First Disputant-Then I'm liar?
 Secord Ditto-On the contrary. my dear fellow; you have just spoken tho truth-Tit- Bits
 Senior-"Hello, Where's your chum? You started out together.
 Berry Junior-"He ish thic) three lamp postbs behind -Lippncotts
 What kind of face powder do you use?
 Maud-Why do you ask?
 Charlie Spooner says it's the best he ever tasted Life. 4 Iawyer-'I can get you a divorce withou' publicity for about a hundred pounds
 Society Woman-'How much more will it cost with publicity y?"-Illustrat ed Bits
 Nurse-Doctor. a sponge is missing: possibly you sewed it up inside the patient
 Eminent Surgeoo-Thank you. re-
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-16
The Most Abused Mah In England.
(Harper's Weekly1

(Harpers Weekly)
 Besides being the most-abused man In England. MT. Bedford is prohibited by the government from making any public defence of his actions. It is generally understood, however, that plays are prohibited which either deal with persons prominent in public life. expound Biblical incidents Gas Oscar Wilde's "Salome." which came under the ban) or are contrary 10 good nor als. With the first two conditions play wrights impatiently acquiesce; it ,s with MT. Bedford n his capacity as moral champion that they find fault.
 Why, they demand does he license adaptations of nauseating French farces which would not be tolerated on the American stage; why did he toler- ate piece of stage play in Mir. Pin eros "A Wife Without Smile" which had to be cut out before it was produced on Broadway when he turns squeamish at plays such as "Munna Wanna" and La Citta Mortar" At tempts made to discover some method in Mir Redford's decisions are invari- ably met with a refusal to assign rya sons Hardened by incessant attacks which he may not refute, this unfor- tunate gentleman has become a bu- reaucratic gorgon, unflinching in his protection of the morals of his coun- l trymen.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-16
PAY AS YOU ENTER.

The pay-as-you-enter street cars are not having an easy time of it in every city where they are used. In some cit- ies, as Buffalo. they were a success from the start. In one city a small riot was preoipitated. due to the delay in making change. Not every passenger will have a nickel to deposit as he en- ters the car. At time when there is q rush one can imagine the confusion and alterations that will take place. if only few block the entrance to make change
 Tn Buffalo the trouble is obviated bv having places where passengers can obtain the required nickel CT tickets beforehand as is done on elevated and subway cars, or in the case of every
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-16
THE TYRANNY OF TREATING.

The prohibition movement is vigor- ously moving, and now there is talk of an anti-treating movement. Of course if prohibition were completely effective there would be no need of an anti-treating movement, but until ev- erybody is ''submerged' by the prohi- bition wave what has been called the tyranny of treating is a good thing to talk about This tyranny is prevalent and forceful It is regarded as almost equal to an insult to walk into a familiar bar at which acquaintances are. standing and buy Lonesome drink, and it is almost as bad to re- fuse an invitation, thereby compelling friend to drink alone In party of men, if one treats, all must treat ''to hold up their end" and the upshot of it is that each member of the party imbihes at least five times as much as he intended to.
 There can be no doubt that a gem eral protest against the tyranny of treating would be a good and bene- ficial movement The Bible says. put not the cup to thy brothers lips.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-16
PROSPECTS FOR PEACE.

What are the prospects for peace during 1908? Is it wholesome for many to let their minds dwell on the likelihod of war? It is often said that a man will find what he is locking for. If there is truth in this statement. a man who is looking for a fight will find it and likely will get all that is due him. If tin s frequently quoted ex- pression is true in the individual range, why may not a large number of people who are ever looking about for signs of war. ever talking about it. and seemingly worried if it delays, be able to engender just that state of feeling that actually provokes war7 Is not this something of the process that takes place? May it not be largely a psychological matter? It is compara- lively easy to find reasons for plung- ing couple of nations in war If the same thought and energy were put into the task of discovering why ns- tions ought not to engage in warfare and the minds of men were fixed on the encouraging affairs of life. ever picturing in the imagination things that are pleasant and greatly to be de-
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-16
OUR CONTEMPORARIES.
To Treat the Journalist. We'll.
(The Pueblo Chiefthino

VT Ht FUtUIV NHItIVdIH.J
 Lieutenant Governor Harper gives good advice in urging that special at respondents at the time of the Demo- cratic national convention in Denver. The benefits that can be gained from the politicians will be small as com pared with the good that may come from tile favorable verdict of the men that write the stories about the con vention and about Denver and Colo rado.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-16

Ihe Hidden Secret mine in Australia ylelded $2)0O00 of gold in a few days ana was sold for $2,5O0;000 It was then called the Golden Hole. The entrance was sealed and stock company form ed with $3,750,0O capital When it was reopened the mine proved to be a pocket. All the gold was gone.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-16

The Sultan of Turkey takes his meals alone, save when he entertains royal ties and ambassadors He eats very Water is conveyed to the palace in sealed barrels. These are strictly guarded to prevcnt attempts at poison ing
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-16

A mild winter loes ID. -nduce Ire price of coal, because the operlt prs cut down the output But i. 1oes ena ble those who look out f)r the fires to reduce the input
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-16

Decembers excavation in Pfnama was 22lO,5S9 cubic yards, an increase of about 36O.OOO cubic yards over No vember and a gain of 7O5. .OO0 cubic yards over September. when excavation started in dead earnest,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-16

The Oklahoma man who was de- feated in his campaign for seat in the legislature because he wore Ia stand-up linen collar is in a way to cam what real political principles ale
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-16
SAYINGS AND DoINGs.

gentle cynic" remarks in the New fofk Times that the first thought of some people when they get to heaven VIII De to send d souvenir post card to the anxious family.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-16

A sacred Chinese turtle with an im- perial tag hitched to 1t has been caught in San Francisco bay. Tyreal of the change in China?
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-16

The banks in the big cities have got back to a cash basis, and some of the unemployed are hoping that they will s1on be able to resume cash payments.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-16

rabbi in New York has become alarmed because, in his opinion. the
 Jews in this country are assimilating
 themselves too rapidly to their sur roundings. What especially disturbs
 him is that his people are becoming | infected with the American love of | money making
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-16

The Mont Cenis route, the oldest of the Alpne through lines. is to follow the lead of the St Gothard and Sim plon routes and employ electric trac- tion on it's mountain division. Under the stress of the competition of the more recent lines, the French govern ment has also double tracked the ap- proach to the turnel on its side of the mountain and the Italian government will carry this double tracking to Turin
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-16

The arrival of General lIempart- zoomian Boyadiian in New York has nothing to do with the spelling reform.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-16


 Photographic communication is being rapidly opened along the Sudan part of the Cape to Cairo steam railroad route. Khartum has direct connection with Egypt and through her with all the rest of the world The wires have been Strung from Khartum to Belgian Kongo and this place is now in direct communication with Entebbe, on Lake Victoria. near the source of the Nile There are now more than 4.000 miles of telegraph working wires in the Su- dan and last year more than 230,000 private telegrams were sent over them
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 Wilson Crewdson, chairman of the Council of the Japan Society. points out that the grave near Yokosuka, in Japan. of Will Adams, famous in his tory as the first Englishman to set foot in that country, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, has fallen into decay and needs considerable repair Will Adams was so highly respected that he was ennobled by the founder of the last family of Shoguns. and his mem ory is still so highly revered in that country that movement has been set on foot and a considerable sum sub scribed by the leading Japanese states men, generals, admirals and others to restore the imposing but fast-p -perishns tomb which marks the place of his burial among the beautiful hills that overlook the great naval station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05
c. A. R. WILL HOLD UP
 ON PENSION LEGISLATION

R. Sherwood of Ohio his dollar-a-day pension bill was not brought up for con- sideration and a resolution asking Con- gress to pay ex-prisoners of war $2 a day pension was laid over. As the result Of the G. A. R. encampments in the past in dorsing one particular bill to be presented before Congress, scarcely a year has passed but that Congress has had be- fore it for consideration at least one pen sion measure backed by the entire Grand Army After the installation of the new ly elected national officers at the morning session today, the G. A. R. delegates de- cided upon Salt Lake City as the next meeting place.
 After Salt Lake City was chosen for the next encampment Vice Commander in-Chef Scott notified the encampment that Atlanta, with more skyserapers and better and more hotels outside of seaside resorts. would be in the field for 1910. He said that she could take care of the Grand Army, but his only fear was that she could not care for all the Johnnies who would come to greet them This was greeted with great applause, cheers and calls of we will go,' we want to go.