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The Jewish outlook., 1908-06-19
The Great Hebrew Race

lives. There are Jews in Russia,
whose ancestors lived in that country
centuries before the Romanoff dynas-
ty, with its unsavory reputation, had
ever existed. There were Jews in
Hungary and in Germany, long be-
fore the robber barons, who were
nothing but brigands on horseback,
began to usurp to themselves the
privileges of an aristocracy. The
Jews of France, of Spain, of Holland,
and of Italy, were Frenchmen, Span
iards. Hollanders, and Italians, living
in harmony with their fellow citizens,
and to quote Lord Macaulay, when
England was as savage as New Gui-
nea, when letters and arts were still
unknown. when scarcely thatched
hut stood on what was afterwards the
site of Rome. the Jews had their
fenced cities and cedar palaces, their
splendid temple. their fleets of mer-
chant ships. their schools, their
statesmen and soldiers.
There were Jews in Alexandria and
other centres of ancient civilization
long before the fall of Jerusalem. the
defense of which, made by the Jews,
valor. courage. the fighting qualities
of the Jew. 1t took all the available
legions of Rome to conquer the Jews.
yet imperial Rome today is but a
historical reminiscence. while the lion
of Judah is still alive and Israel.
though dispersed, still one in its lofty
conception of God.
The attempt to eXtirpate the Jew
has been made under the most favor
able auspices. ''Barkis" was always
willing to throw bricks mt the Jew.
1.-The most effective means. says
Lord Beaconsfeld. that man could
command has been applied to this OBJ
ject from the Synod of Nicea down to
our own period. Egyptians Pharoes.
Scandinavian Crusaders, Got h ic
princes. holy inquistions. degenerate
prnceiings and debt-ridden. morally
rotten kings have alike devoted their
energies to the fulfillment of this COM
mon purpose.
They tried all the torture instru-
ments that only vicious human ingen-
uity could devise: expatriation, exile.
captivity. confiscation, torture. massa-
cres in Kishineff. IA curious system of
degrading customs and debasing laws
which would have broken the heart of
any other people. All in vain. God
still reigns and Israel is still alive
INTO this day. more numerous than
ever. stronger than ever. carrying
the flag of civilization, marching i'll
the ranks of humanity, carrying the
torch of knowledge. of education. of
morality. and proclaiming to the
world that the only aristocracy that
can be recognized is the aristocracy of
intellect: the only weapon which in
the end strikes effectively is the weap-
on of the superior brain.
All hatred comes from prejudice.
All prejudice is born from ignorance.
and the reason that so many people
have so many faulty conceptions of
the Jew is because they don't know
him and his history. They see pea
nut vendor and judge all Italians by
him. They meet pack-laden Jewish
peddler and forthwith they judge all
Jews by him. And how do they
The Jewish outlook., 1908-06-19

centage of Jews in the prisons of the
United States is far less than that of
any other race.
If he will study religious statistics
he will find that the Jew. as race.
lent every aid to the checking and
breaking up of a religious persecu-
tion started in this country a few
years ago. when an attempt was made
by Just such men as DR.. COburn to
drive out a certain church of Christ.
If this gentleman will read the his
tory of this country he will find that
the Jew landed here long before inde-
pendence was ever dreamed of. and
that the 25Oth anniversary of the
landing of the Jews in America was
celebrated in New York several years
ago.
If he thinks they are not patriots
he should read the roll of honor of the
Revolutionary. Civil and Spanish
American wars. Or he might go just
little farther and attempt to recall
some of the American history he may
have once studied and learn of that
Jew who gave his entire fortune to
the struggling colonies in 1776 and
l777 in order that they might con-
tinue their struggle for freedom
against the ancestors of DIR. Coburn
III ou: was OF E.d.ics,,iciIcc; and hG
might find some solace in the fact that
this country later on allowed its benc-
factor. this jew. to die pauper and
permitted his wife to become n public
charge in her old age.
While the Jew does not worship as
this gentleman would apparently have
him. yet he does consistently and pi-
ously worship that same God who ages
ago stood by him in his hour of need
and designated him His chosen chill
drcn: the same God he worshiped be-
fore a wave of persecution and official
degradation drove him from his beau
tiful oriental life. forced him upon
the mcrciless world. took from him
his laws and his land. attempted to
deprive him of his worship of God
and forced him into the marts of
trade and life of commcrcialism.
And yet it is a part of his religion
to he u law-abidlng citizen.
To the very tabernacle which this
man is supposed to represent. in Spo-
kane and elsewhere. the Jew has con-
tributcd literally. and it comes with
poor grace from a preacher i'm Chris
tianity to violate Christ own prin-
ciplcs and attempt to stir up religious
persecution. Such acts ever have
been and ever will be laid at the doors
of only fanatics. illiterates and those
irredecmable towards. physically and
morally. masquerading as priests of
Christ. when in fact they are insin-
cerc and working only and solely for
their own separate pecuniary gain.
HARRY l.. COIN.
To the Editor of the Spokesman
Rnvinw. npfion that n no,.irri ~ af n a.
The Jewish outlook., 1908-06-19

The following article contained III
the Spokane wash Spokesman-Re-
view, is worthy of the careful perusa!
of our readers:
Harry l.. Cohn. il Jewish attorney,
takes exceptions to certain statements
imputed to Dr. Coburn, evangelist, in
a sermon at the First Methodist
church. Dr. COburn, in Il sermon on
Prohibition. was quoted as saying:
"Our fathers dedicated every foot
of its soil to Christ and the Christian
faith. They built the school house
and the church. Other hands built
the saloon. and if you will read the
names over its doors you will see
what hands they were. In recent
issue of that bright and callstic paper.
Life. we read:
No more shall Jesus name be
heard.
Nor Christian anthems ring:
No more shall blessed Easter morn
Its sacred memories bring.
GO burn your churches. hide your
creed,
Forget the Savior S crown
For this is lkcy Einstein land
And .jakcv Goldberg n ~-town.-.-------
Z" depart. O happy childhood s
dreams
OF old Kris kringle's s call.
mn Al. ...,s. t,....
Hang up the golden ball.
:" Farewell. o country. Christ and
home.
Go pull Old Glory down
It's Ikcy Einstcin's country now
And .Jakcy Goldbcrg's town.
Answering DR.. Coburn. Mr.. Cohn
writes as follows:
To the Editor of the Spokesman
Review: In local evening paper OF
recent date there appeared an extract
from sermon delivered by DR.. Co
burn at the First Methodist church.
The subject of his discourse had been
previously given out in fantastic
style on Prohibition. but the adj
dress itself was in reality fantastic
ally fanatical anti-Scmitic TRADE.
Dr. Coburn states that he thinks
the jew is II menace tn this country.
but he does not suggest remedy.
Whether he would have them driven
ont in ignominy. massacrcd or tortur-
ed until they admitted the faith of
Christ is uncertain. In those coun-
tries of this earth where religious per-
secution is advocated such remarks
would doubtless meet with approval
and applause in certain quarters: !:
here they can only be met with con-
tempt for the illiteracy that caused
them to be uttered.
Our constitution expressly declares
that we may worship as we choose :
it prohibits DR.. Coburn from dictat-
ing to Christian. Jew or pagan in re-
ligious matters. But it does provide
for an observance of its laws.
If this reverend gentleman will
look at the criminal statistics of this
country he will discover that the per-
The Jewish outlook., 1908-06-19
Defends the American Jews

PROMINENT WASH. REPLY Dr. Co
S
The Jewish outlook., 1908-06-19

CONTINUED ON SECOND PAGE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-27
TORN BY TWO DOGS.
Ten Year Old VIM. Hoberg Injured
by Pets.

/ William Hoberg, 10 year old boy
who lives on the George Maths farm,
one mile west of North Topeka is I'M
der the care of a physician as the re-
suit of a sudden attack by two small
pet dogs. At 10 o'clock this morning
the boy was pulled down and frightful-
ly torn by the dogs. No one saw the
attack made by the dogs, and the boy
was badly torn, about thirty wounds
on his body caused by the teeth of the
dogs, before his father, who rents the
Hoberg farm, arrived on the scene
and beat the dogs off from their vic
tim. The boy is so badly injured that
he has made no clear statement as to
whether one of the dogs or both of
them attacked him at the time. Mr..
MATHS, owner of the farm, was the
first person notified of the affair, and
he Immediately called DIR. NJ. c. Nc
Donough to attend the boy. Deputy
Sheriff George Ward. who drove at
once to the scene, took no chances on
the identity of the dog. He instantly
shot both dogs, chopped off their
heads, and brought the brain of both
animals to DIR. McDonough for ex-
animation. Professional chemists
have some means of determining
whether or not a dog had rabies by
an examination of the brain, and Dr.
McDonough will make such an ex-
animation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-27
1T WILL NOT WAIT.

Washington. July 27.-The Inter-
state Commerce commission today is
sued statement to the effect that
without waiting for the filing of for
NAL complaints it will institute an in
vestigation on it's own motion for the
purpose Of determining whether adj
vances in freight rates are justified.
THE commission" the statement
says, has no authority to suspend a
proposed advance in rates and can or
der reduction of advanced rates only
as the result of an investigation after
the advance rates have become effec-
tive; but the commission while it
could make no effective order prior to
the actual advancing of the rates has
almost unlimited power of investiga-
ton and it is understood that II the
tariffs filed with the commission show
general increases the commission
without waiting for the filing of for
NAL complaints will institute an in
vestigation on its own motion for the
purpose of determining whether or
not the advances are justified. Such
general information would enable 1t to
handle very promptly any complaint
which may be filed, against advanced
rates
s.The commission is having a close
check kept on all advances in freight
rates.. 81 slf 20
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-27
LOCAL MENTION.

Regular dinners served daily at Vine
wood park safe. Hours IL to and from
$50 to p. m: Try one at 35 cents. Mrs.
E. NJ. Burnett, caterer.
The Third Ward Republican club
will meet Wednesday evening at Jor-
dams hall.
DR.. S. Temple. Osteopath. 735 Kansas
ave. Ind 1912. Res. STA. Bell 1885.
A divorce was granted by Judge
Dana in district court today. Bessie
Taylor, colored, was relieved OF fur
Their complication with Edward Taylor.
her lord and master. Taylor wandered
away several years ago, and has failed
in the meantime to provide for his
wife. Bessie was married to Edward
ward became dissatisfied with this con-
dition very early in the game. as he
wandered hence without making proper
allowance for the honeymoon.
For fine wagonettes for fishing and
picnic parties. see or telephone Newell
Bros, 1914 Kansas avenue.
Governor Hoch will leave this even
ing for q lecture tour in Nebraska.
The value of a telephone to a SUBJ
scriber depends not only on the eff
cheney Of the service but the number
of subscribers a company has. The
Independent Telephone company has
both. Good service and 5000 subscrib-
erS In shawnee county alone, TO say
nothing of the thousands Of foreign
connections.
Miss Flora Whitaker of Muskogee,
Oklahoma. is visiting her uncle and
aunt at Park View Farm on the West
Sixth avenue road.
The National Anti-Saloon league
has written to Governor Hoch for a
statement about the prohibitory situa-
ton here. The statement will be used
in New Hampshire. Vermont, Arkan.
sas and Texas, where the prohibition.
lists are making a big fight for state
wide prohibition. These states are
already nearly dry" through loca
option.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Gribling of Whittier
California, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs
o. E. Walker.
II you like a small cigar cram full O
flavor and quality, try one Of Eagle
Cupid cigars. This cigar sells for
cents but Is really equal to many
cent cigars.
Trying is liking. Big Tromp S cen
cigar.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. v. Ladd of Detroit
| Michigan, stopped on for = day witt
| Mr.. and Mrs.. @. n WALKER on thai
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-27
PINAFORE and ESTHER.
They Will Be Given by Oratorio So
ciety During Fair Week.

joint meeting of the directors of
the Pipe Organ association and the ex-
ecutive committee of the Topeka Ora
torio society was held at the rooms of
the Modoc club Saturday evening and
arrangements practically completed
for program for the week of the
Kansas State fair. The first night
Pinafore will be given and repeated
the second night. The third night the
cantata Queen Esther will be given by
the Oratorio society and there will be
a program the following night though
the character of this performance has
not been agreed upon.
1t Is likely that it will be contest
OF some kind In which the musical tall
ent of the city as we'll as the dramatic
may enter. In the rendition of Pima
fore the Battleship Kansas will be re-
produced on the state at the auditor
ium and Major Anderson promises
that there will be display well worth
while. Twenty-Five cents will be the
admission price charged and 1t will
reserve a seat in any part of the
house.
THE cut in fare which the railroads
have promised will undoubtedly fill
the city with strangers during fair
week." said Major T. j. Anderson,
land the members of the Oratorio
society feel that they should do some
thing to assist In entertaining them.
We will do our part and then some.
and perhaps we may be able to offer
something in the way of surprise.
We would like to hear from the citi-
zens of Topeka and anything in the
way of suggestions for an entertain
ment will be thankfully received.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-27
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

The funeral of Andrew Morrison, who
died at his home late Saturday afternoon
at the age Of so years. was held this az
ternoon at O'Clock from the undertaking
rooms of L. NJ. Penwel. Mr.. Morrison
has been a familiar character of the
streets OF Topeka for a number of years.
where he sold peanuts and was Familiarity
known as Uncle Andy. He was mem,
the burial service at Topeka cemetery
will be under the auspices of this order.
Word has been received in Topeka of
the death Of Truman d. Cook at his home
in Springfield, Mo-. where he has resided
for the past seven years. For many years
Mr.. Cook was a resident of the east side
Of the city, but later moved to Auburn
Springfield. While living in Topeka he
was employed as foreman OF the A.. 7.
and 8. F. machine shops. s-5-
After the illness OF several months du-
ration Martin T. Lacey died in Denver
last week Of tuberculosis, superinduced by
an attack OF pneumonia. For q number OF
years Mr.. Lacey resided in Topeka and
carried mail route. resigning on account
OF Ill health and accepted a position in an
insurance office at Denver.
George Thompson. an old soldier and
resident Of this section of the state for
number Of years. died Sunday at his
the age OF a years. A short funeral SER
vice was held from the family home this
morning at 1880. after which the body
was taken to Richland for interment.
w. H. Shepard, an old resident Of the
city, died at his home. 1905 North
Quincy street, Sunday. The funeral
services were held this afternoon at
O'Clock ct the North Kansas Avenue
Methodist church l &. {. !. ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-27
GOOD SAYS GRATTAN.
Pleased With Action of Rock Island
on Passenger Rates.

G. F. Grattan, attorney for the state
board of railroad commissioners, is
pleased at the action of the Rock
island in deciding to offer reduced
rates to stimulate travel.
"It looks to me as though that is
first class evidence in the 2-cent pas
senger fare case" said Mr.. Grattan.
Evidently the railway companies are
not losing much money on the 2-cent
basis, or they wouldn't be offering a
still further reduction to stimulate
traffic. And John Sebastian of the
Rock Island is very able passenger
traffic manager"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-27
TAX THE FRANCHISES.
The State Board Decides That They
Are Taxable

The state tax commission today de-
cided to place a taxable value upon
the privileges and franchise"of the ST.
Joseph & Grand Island bridge across
the Missouri river in Doniphan county.
The commission thus recognizes the
taxable value of franchises, and makes
it likely that other properties holding
valuable franchise rights will dome un-
der the same rule.
The bridge in question is two-thirds
in Kansas and the rest in Missouri.
The Doniphan county assessors fixed
the value of the Kansas portion at
In with its books, and showed that the
whole structure cost only S65E.0oo. It
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-27
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.
LOST-Lady's gold watch. Return to 9l3
Lane St Reward.
way to Ell Reno, Oklahoma. for a per-
panepf poeidonca

way to Ell Reno. Oklahoma. for a per-
manent residence.
And now comes William Core, the
official dog catcher for the city of To-
peka, and declares that hereafter he
will have his niinions abroad on the
streets at the hour of twilight and
thereafter seeking what dogs they may
catch and spirit away. Any person
owning a ferocious wolf hound or
harmless poodle had better keep them
tied UP tight both day and night here
after. Towser's evening constitutional
just before bedtime is to be denied him
from and after this date. Dogs that
the dog catcher would destroy he first
makes mad by keeping them tied UP
all the time during this hot weather.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-27
JUSTICE JOHNSTON SICK.
Confined to His Home With Attach Of
Kidney Trouble.

Chief Justice w. A. Johnston of the
Kansas supreme court is seriously Ill
at his home in this city with an at
tack of kidney trouble.
Judge Johnston has been in great
pain for several days, but is reported
to be somewhat better today. The doc
tors think that the worst of the at
tack is over, and that it will not be
necessary to perform an operation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-27
Troops Start for Fort Riley.

Des Moines, Ia, July 27.-with lug
gage and knapsacks packed for heavy
marching the Second cavalry, 56S
strong, stationed at Fl. Des Meines,
left over the Great Western this morn
ing for ST. Joseph. where a trip across
the country to FIT. Riley. Kan, will
begin. The soldiers will take part in
the national maneuvers at Fl Riley
beginning August 7. and continuing un-
It'll September IL. y ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-27
DAN MYERS IS ARRESTED.
Held for Passing a Bad Check at Hotel
Throop.

Dan Myers. the alleged real estate
dealer who passed a bad check at the
Throop hotel, enjoyed short two weeks
of liberty. He was chased down by the
wilkerson "follow-up-system," and is
now In Jail at Seneca. awaiting John
Wilkerson or one Of his deputies.
The charge against Mr.. Myers is
that of making an exchange without
giving value received. He gave a
check. so says the complaint. for $45
His check on the Bank OF Topeka was
not worth IS cents Now he is added
to the list Of those who must explain
to the Two Johpe."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-27
DRECHSEL IS BETTER.
Slight Hopes of His Recovery Are
Entertained

The condition of w. E. Drechsel who
is at Stormont hospital following an
operation for appendicitis Friday is
slightly improved today though not
SO much so as to relieve the minds of
his friends. Peritonitis had developed
before he sought relief at the hospital
and but little hope was entertained for
his recovery, Immediately following
the operation. His condition is such
today that slight hopes are entertain
ed for his recovery though his condi-
ton is grave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-27

wanted the assessed value reduced to
$4,000. The state tax commission
decided that the franchise value
should be considered, and fixed the
value of the Kansas portion OF the
bridge at 100000.
In six 'Iand contract" cases appeal
ed from Usage county, the commission
holds that the contracts are taxable.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-27
HE FOUND OUT.
Insurance Adjuster Wanted to Test
70 Fire Service.

S. w. Atkinson, an insurance adjus-
ter with headquarters in Lawrence,
came over here Saturday to settle the
fire losses incurred by the burning OF
the Topeka Barrel and Box factory
last week. Having heard the false re-
port that the local fire department had
been tardy in responding to the fire
alarm for the box factory fire this en-
terprfsing insurance man concluded to
settle the question In his own mind
beyond doubt by a practical test. He
went to Police Sergeant Ross last night
and put the matter up to him to give
the local fire companies a last chance
to wipe out any doubt that might exist
OF their speed in running to fires. Ser
geant Ross declined to turn in a fire
alarm Just to satisfy this man from
Lawrence. not deeming him judge Of
speed, anyway.
Mr.. Atkinson returned to his stop
ping place at the Glenwood hotel and
turned in the fire alarm himself He
got results. Inside of three minutes
lined up In front OF the hotel. The in
surance adjuster had just begun a
speech complimentary to Chief Will
martins fire fighting ability and speed
when the police took him to jail Tho
man from Lawrence put up bond for
$40 for his appearance this morning,
but UP to the noon hour today had not
been heard from.
Lewis Gray, a negro. was arrested
today on charge OF maintaining a nuis-
ance at 1911 Monroe street.
Robert Jones, VIM. Smart and lobe
Tobias were arrested by the police yes
terday for violating the Topeka Sun
day blue laws. They were busily en-
gagged in throwing little ivory cubes
out on the floor and gathering them
up again with their hands when found
by the officers. Their fines for per-
forming such labor contrary to state
law and city ordinance were SO each.
was arrested Sunday by Detective Hut
ton charged with stealing bicycles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-27

pound stone tied to his neck and
stones in the trouser pockets the
coroner's physician today decided that
the victim committed suicide.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-27
Made sure of Drowning.

New York, July 27.=Failing to find
any marks of violence on the person
Of the unidentified man, taken from
the East river last night with q 90
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-27
PILLOW. Cases IOc

You could not buy muslin of equal
quality and make such cases for 10c-
These are torn and hemmed ~
size-42x36. or 45x36 In. Each. ;. w
Best Quality Sheets 9Oc Each
II you bought sheeting of the quality
from which these sheets are made you
would pay 3zHc a yard-2h yds. to
sheet would make yours cost you csc
EACH Save your time, and 5 cents a
sheet by getting supply OF o.
these made sheets-each. ........ wv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-27

Fred Shaunks. a 17-year-old boy
was arrested Sunday by Detective Hut.
ton charged with stealing bicycles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-27
I2Ac Dress Ginshanas z12c

SO pieces standard quality 12hc dress
ginghams in. the good pinks and blues
neat and attractive patterns that make
the prettiest and most serviceable school
dresses. A little later you will ill.,
pay full price-better buy now at. ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-27

Lewis Gray. a negro. was arrested
today on charge Of maintaining a NUS
ance at 1871 Monroe street.