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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-04
woMAN,s LABOR RIGHTS.

A case in which organized labor, the
social settlements and the reform world
generally were keenly interested has
just been decided by the federal SUI
preme court This decision was made
in the suit involving the validity, under
the fourteenth amendment to the con-
stitution, of the Oregon law prohibiting
employers from requiring or permitting
women to work more than ten hours a
day in any factory, laundry, or me-
chanical establishment.
The court of last resort of Oregon had
sustained the act in careful opinion.
but the defendant in the case took an
appeal to the United States supreme
court and strongly urged the view that
women were no longer the wards of the
state, entitled to special protection but
citizens in full possession of all civil
rights and immunities and that any law
regulating their labor and interfering
with their freedom of contract was as
arbitrary and void as similar law
applicable to adult men.
Statutes regulating and restricting
the labor of women in gainful occupa-
lions of certain kinds are in force in
some fifteen states of the Union. and
the fate of all of them was apparently
bound up with that of the Oregon ten
hour law. The friends of such legisla-
ton were rather uneasy. on account.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-04

first of the fact that the supreme court
of Illinois had annulled such an act,
and secondly, because of the undoubted
progress that women have made in the
last decade or SO in Invading" various
spheres of activity and in obtaining
recognition of their rights and claims.
Might not the supreme court hold that
woman could demand her freedom and
equality and at the same time success
fully defend herself from .-paternalistic"
legislation treating her as a weaker
vessel.
But the court. however, properly de-
clined to take any such views as these
Its opinion expressly refers to the re-
mova1 of restrictions and the legal
equalization Of the sexes. but attaches
no controlling significance to that ten
dency. Even. it says, If all political
and civil differences should disappear,
there would remain the physical differ
ences of function and structure, affect
ing woman's capacity for labor and en-
durance. And the difference Justifies
legislative discrimination between men
and women. In reasonably restricting
the labor of women the state exercises
the police power Of protecting the pub
lie health and caring for the vigor of
the race.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-04
THE BALANCE OF TRADE.

Official figures indicate that the
trade balance In our favor for the
month of January was 100000, 900.
This is pointed out as unprecedented.
There have been whole years which
did not aggregate as much. 1t is
especially fortunate at this time and
under existing conditions It means
that more money is coming in than Is
going out and that there should be
and indeed is no difficulty in having
sufficient circulating medium for all
business requirements. Unless the
home market has gone to pieces so
much of foreign market would in
dictate that there is a demand for
American made products, which is a
hopeful sign for the mills and fac
tories. 1t is too much to expect that
the big balance for January will be
retained and duplicated during every
month in the year.
Another thing that these figures
show is that Americans have prac-
tically stopped importing And peo-
pie are not spending their money
for luxuries made abroad, but are de-
voting It to pay for the necessities
made at home. The imports of mer-
chandise fell of 80 per cent in Janu-
airy, while exports increased about 8
per cent, making a difference Of over
40 per cent in the balance. This is
the general rule. though 1t has not
worked out SO quickly on some occa-
sions. There is manifest wisdom in
spending American money in Ameri-
ca just now and also in getting as
much foreign money to come home
as is possible. If most of the prod
ucts bought at home are Of American
make and at the same time exports
can be increased, 1t is a substantial
help and one which will not fail to be
appreciated. What is more needed
now is a demand from somewhere
which will keep industrial plants at
work. If the home market is not big
enough, the foreign market must be
sought the more earnestly,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-04
GLOBE SIGHTS.
[From the Atchison Globe. ]

[From the Atchison Globe
1t is a pitiful thing to hear a good
baby cry.
Some peoples conversational voices
sound like preaching voices.
1t is surprising how long a, thing
will live after it is on its last legs.
Unfortunately there is no means of
vaccinating against ''love at first
sight
A woman has more confidence In
her doctor than a man has in his re-
ligion.
Perhaps you are like a new coun-
try: Haven't developed your natural
resources.
A man of forty has spent at least
five years of his life listening to the
stories of other peoples woes.
A man should quit amateur sing
ing after 80. A woman may keep it
up little longer, but not much.
You have only to say that a woman
Is pretty to hear some one in the
crowd say: Eyes, but she hasn't much
sense"
A very jealous woman will often
say, 81 have not a Jealous bone in my
body" woman who IS not jealous
never says anything about it.
There is this difference: Before a
girl child Is two years old she can do
| a better job of buttoning her moth
er's waist up the back than her
father can do.
We would like to personally know
a milliner who was on good terms
with another milliner, or a singer
who could run across another sing
er's name in the paper without turn
ing UP her nose.
If you want a man to enjoy a good
| meal it is safest to invite him with
out his wife. Ten to one she will be
the kind of a woman who is afraid
all the time that her husband will
eat something that will not agree
with him.
When married women sit and stare
| at the fire, what are they thinking
about? They usually have such an
| odd look around the corners Of their
mouths, and so many wrinkles in
| their foreheads. it can't be anything
very pleasant.
| An old fellow who has been mar
| ried three times, says mat a man can
| impose on a woman. and fool her in
most things, but it has been his ex-
| perience that as soon as a woman
becomes Jealous, q man mad better
take his coat and hat and run.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-04
RAILWAY EMPLOYEES INTEREST

Certainly no complaint can be made
of the spirit displayed by President
Finley Of the South ern railway in ap-
plying for the mediation of the con-
Citation board created by the Erd-
mann law. The employees Of the rail-
road declined the railways offer look
ing to a reduction of wages. Instead
of provoking g. conflict, destructive Of
the welfare of both employer and en-
ployed, President Finley asks for the
friendly adjusting offices of a public
agency. This public agency may not
be impartial-the subject on which it
is asked to pass is so complicated that
adjus tment is not easy-but the door
to a settlement of differences is kept
open, and this is no small gain.
1t is impossible to conduct an in
vestigation such as President Finley
asks for without educative good. It
will impress, no matter what the out
come, the great fact which employees
and the public are prone to forget
namely, that wages are not out Of
funds created by the employer, but
out of income-out of funds that the
employer collects for the article he
sells or the service he performs. This
is sim ple-this is primary. But half
the wage discussions seemingly pro-
coed on the theory, at least on one
side, that the employer possesses
purse of Fortunatus into which he
may dip at will. and that his refusal
to dip is born of corruption of the soul
and desire to grind the faces of the
poor.
| In his annual report, using language
| and making general assertions calcu-
| lated to stimulate wrangling rather
! than to allay it. President Truesda
of the Lackawanna Railroad company
says that with great shrewdness and
foresight those who have planned and
are responsible for the political pro-
| gramme have alienated from the rail-
ways the chief political influence that
they might and should have every rea-
son to expect would use their influ-
ence to protect them from a campaign,
namely. the employees of the railways"
| If it is a fact, and it Is, that the inter-
ests of the railway owners and railway
employees are one, then the intelligent
railway manager should welcome
every opportunity to emphasize the
existence of this oneness. An inquiry
| into why the income of the Southern
railway has been reduced, leading to a
| corresponding reduction in the fund
available for wage distribution, should
do something toward restoring a per-
| ception of the community of interest
| whose nonrecognition President Trues-
| dale discovers regrettably absent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-04
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
[From the Chicago News.]

[From the Chicago News-]
If you would be friendless, be
frank.
How easy 1t is to tell others it's no
use to worry!
Every dog has his day and every
woman has her way.
Keep both eyes on an enemy who is
anxious to do you favor.
Sympathy may be all right in Its
way, but it doesn't weigh much
Once in a great while you meet a
man who thinks original thoughts.
People can no more help growing
old than they can help growing fat
If ugliness was only skin deep lots
of women would try to shed their
skins.
1t isn't necessary to mention your
lawyer in your will; he's sure to get
his share.
The man who makes a good living
for his family is seldom of much use
around the house.
Every man feels that a lot OF great
ness is concealed about his person
waiting for the world to discover It.
Even the homely leap year girl may
be able to catch the right kind or nus
band II she bats her hook with the
long green.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-04
QUAKER REFLECTIONS.

IFrom the Philadelphia Record.1
A sparkling device-Courtship.
It's easy to be nice to people you
don't know very well.
Even the painless dentist will hurt
when he sends in his bill
To have the last word is seIfom
worth the time it takes to get it.
When a woman says a thing she
doesn't always mean 1t. unless she
has red hair.
ries an heiress he becomes one of the
heiresstocracy.
Somehow or other the necessaries
of life seem SO unimportant COM
pared with the luxur1es
When q man has a weak const,+r-
ton and his energies begin to flag.
does his constitution follow the far3
Hoax-"I wonder why Roosevelt
positively declines a renomination >,
Joax-"Perhaps he would rafher
write than be president"
Even an actor viii tell you that If
never get hand than to play a hand
and never get a full house.
Blobbs-"Yes, sir; he earned eya.-,
penny he has" Slobbs-aRut al,
ways thought he married monav %
Blobbs-"He did, but IL you had eyer
seen his wife you would know that he
earned it."
Sillicus-"Since Rjones' enea.
nent was broken or he has invesfsd
In a talking machine" CynicusN
Yes; suppose he figured that Il vas
cheaper to buy q talking machtn.
than to get married"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-04
rvs NOT woRrH wHuE

LIS not worth while-the fretting,
Inc signing. and the woe.
Best spend your time forgetting
our troubles as they go;
best look ahead for laughter,
ana take no time for tears
The sunny days hereafter
VIII make the golden years.
About the chances lost:
what gain are you receiving
Inc while you count the cost?
f0rget them. o forget them,
Look on ahead and smile,
me piue days. though you've met them,
Are none OF them worth while
II aot worth while-the whining
men things are going wrong
Inc mourning and repining-
MIX sunshine and your song!
come, snake the shade of sadness
And lose the dreams Of gloom
Your heart beats time for gladness.
30 give 1t lots of room
Chicago Post
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-04
JOURNAL ENTRIES

Bad as a persons cough may be
it's the best he's got.
n 4
Grip seems to thrive invariably on
all remedies recommended for it.
= y
A spoony telephone conversation
is just about as nauseous as anything.
. y
1t doesn't pay to recover umbrellas
quite as much as it does not to lose
them in the first place.
Chickens always go home to roost
but not generally until they have
laid their eggs in some other fellows
barn.
1t puts a druggist in a pleasant
frame of mine to have a woman gush-
ingly tell him that she has decided to
patronize his store and then buy a
postage stamp.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-04

Lefty, and now the girls face wa
turned toward him. She was looking
straight into his eyes.
For a moment the room was very
still as these two, the man and the
woman looked into each others eyes,
and saw therein the tale the man
dared not Put into words.
1t was useless to fight love with
pride after that revealing glance. SO
Grantley moved over to the sofa and
sat down beside the girl.
Please marry US, Peterkin," he
asked, as he pos essed himself of Let
tvs hand. I'VE are engaged-really
and truly-and we want to be mar
rfed by copyrighted,
1907, by M. Cunningham.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-04

OF course 1t will be nice to have Mr..
Ridgely, the comptroller of the cur
rency, deliver an address at the an
nual convention of Kansas Bankers
association. but it would seem that
bankers in other parts of the country
are more in need of ideas and pointers
on safe and sane banking than are
those of Kansas. This was evidenced
by the way the bankers and banks of
this state went through the financial
panic with their flags a-f1ying from the
top of the STATS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-04

Some interesting international news
is found in the cable dispatches to the
effect that Great Britain is decisively
in earnest in her determination to en-
force Belgium to make much needed re-
forms in the administration of the af-
fairs In the Congo. It is to be hoped
that a little war will not be necessary
to accomplish the desired ends but the
conditions in the Congo under the Bel
GUM rule are far worse than were
those in Cuba under Spanish domina-
ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-04
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHmoR
IFrom the New york p-e-, !,

From the New York Press.1
A woman will never admit her faa4
are big unless they aren't.
Optimism Is thinking you're enfov-
ing NE Wnen you know you aren't.
"A mans conscience never botha-s
him till he's Ill, and a woman,s srners
when she's happy.
A boy can sometimes get over the
consequences OF fine education Nv
living to an extreme old age. ~
1t is more romantic to a girl To h.
ensaeeo % three man than to be mar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-04

Indications are that the present
municipal fiscal year which has yet
two months to run will show a saving
of $4,000 over last year. This is
record that Mayor Green, the council
men and the other city officials, may
point to with pride. They are to be
congratulated for the fine showing that
they are making. Let them keep the
good work going along in the same
way
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-04

A professional beauty Of Paris has
succeeded in creating sensation by
parading the streets with tiny poodle
in the ears of which glitter two pairs OF
diamond earrings. This woman's place
is with the denizens of Newport who
entertain monkeys at dinners.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-04

Naturally, there's little excitement
in northern Kansas. A Chicago geol-
ogist is of the opinion that there is
plenty of oil and gas in Leavenworth
and Jackson counties. And there will
be plenty of wells sunk that will not
even yield water. But it is to be hoped
that the opinion of the Chicago man is
veil founded and that gas and oil will
be found in that locality in profusion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-04

minister win show: Every time you
buy ticket to the theater, remember
that that ticket is printed in blood and
stained with the tears of ruined wo-
men," Such talk as this is little less
than an insult to the intelligence of
the people of the country and countless
actors and actresses who are quite as
high-minded and moral, and even more
SO than some ministers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-04

A universal vote of thanks should be
extended to Caid Sir Harry Maclean
who was the forced guest of Raisuli
the bandit, for seven long months. He
did not keep diary during his captivity
nor has he any intention of writing a
book or lecturing on his experiences. He
must be truly great man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-04

Topeka is glad to once more enter
tain the representative Republicans
from all parts of the state. Although
they are not going to be here as long
as they usually are because of the
minimum of work that the primary law
has left for conventions to do, they are
none the less welcome. And it is To-
peka's hope that they will come again
at the first opportunity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-04

Some real marriages are little more
than Jokes, but it has turned out in
New York that lot of joke marriages
performed by a notary at festive
party at Coney Island are real in the
eyes of the law and the trouble that
has resulted is of considerable proper
ffope
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-04

Some clergymen in Chicago are en-
gagged In a little war amongst them
selves over the theaters. The play
houses and their people are being de-
tended by some of them and others are
attacking them with words that are
little less than vicious as this excerpt
from q sermon delivered by 8 Baptist
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-04

About the limit Of foppishness has
been reached by the national guard
officer in New York who has issued an
order prohibiting commissioned officers
in his regiment from participating in
athletic contests because, forsooth,
thew are "undignified."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-04
HUNOR or THE Day

H HVAOR or TIE Day
She your our wife , never sings any more. Did
NO; she found her senses"-Cleve1and
Leader.
wos aon rej SGu 70 H e meFm Mike.
LOO, Look at de thousands of poor fellows
cradle widout t.. Now work amt neces.
sa1y y to IN, me- an, ain. Eoin. to butt IL an
IN something to brag about."-Washing-
What are you laughing aboutf' asked
MY feet tiolle." chuclkled the sparrow
on the overhead wire.
What ticklsd them7s'
Some fellow is sending his girl dozen
News.
MY friend" said the man in the black
frock coat. "can get you interested in
''Of what?' inquired the man in the red
vest.
DE lid.''-Louisvil1e Courier-Journa1.
Mrs. Calder trising to depart>-wen.
you must come and call on me some day.
It's your turn now
Mrs. hillicon-Kearney-Yes, think It
years times, hasn't it?-chicago tribune.
Htxs e are ~ e,n wna a we feed on quoted Mr.
wiling to say the author is right For
interrupted. You will insist on having
Lobster bnd No for supper SUPPER al ,say.;,,..
red.-Town and Country.
Bella-arasious! MY dear, I DO hope
night.
stella-rm quite well thank you. dear:
arel You look positively young Illus
trated Bits.
But why do you wish so many clos
ets?" asked the puzzled architect
Il want you to understand replied the
isn't very old it has more skeletons t sa thaS
any other in the social bunch. '-Philadel-
| phia Ledger.
What makes you SO sure that the In
dams are capable Of adapting themselves
| to our ideas of civilization?'
THE fact" answered Senator Sorghum
ceive money from the government without
Miss Pechis-Mr. Hanson has called up
on me several times lately.
Miss Chellus-Yes; I told May she
| shouldn't do that.
! Miss Pechis-Do what?
Miss Chellus-She told him Won had
money.-Philadelphi Press.
| First Auto1St-SmithSOn takes his whole
family with him now every time he goes
out in his automobile.
Second Autoist-I reckon he's afraid If
| he didn't he might run over some of them
| by nistake.-Utica Observer. i7tntn p
| Wife-Are you going to ask that young
Jenkins and his fiancee to our house
party?
| Husband-Not much
Wife-You dislike him. don't YOU?
Husband-Yes, but not enough for that
Life.
| its expenditures
I'VE tried that scheme, but it failed to
give satisfaction"
! 'fWhy?"
| "Oh. my wife too liberal Things
| wanted charged as sundries she insisted
on charging as booze. '-Washington Her
aid.
| Mr.. Jones-Would you support my
daughter in the style to which she has
been accustomed2
Cholly-Yes SIR
Mr.. Jones-Then you're an idiot and YOU
can't have her!-Judge.
Farmer Bentover-Tve just heerd that
the wilder Dtggs has married her hired
man.
Farmer Hornbeak-Then. by Jolly, he'll
have to climb down from the fence and 90
to work.-Puck.
CT want to get some salad" said Mrs
Youngwife.
"Yes'm.'' said the dealer. How many
heads?"
20 graciousl thought you took the
heads off. I just want plain chicken sal
ad.'-Philadelphia Press
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-04

No wonder the wheels of justice move
with a sluggish pace in Missouri. The
supreme court of that state Is three
years behind in it's work. This Is cheer
full news for the ntigants on the other
aide of the KaX.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-04

Mr. Bryan urges the idea that the
banks are primarily for the interest OF
the depositors. Everybody will agree
with him in this with the possible e1-
caption of the bankers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-04

Surely New Workers. are developing
into anything but frail individuals. A
woman dropped eleven stories in an ele-
vator and injured a wrist.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-04

It is the idea Of the Edna Democrat,
Of Missouri, that Bob Evans Is carry
ing a loving cup on his arm rather
than a chip on his shoulder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-04
King AIfonso's Horoscope.

Repeated rumors concerning King AL
fonso's death bring to mind his horo-
scope Of twelve years ago. This was
said to be almost as fortunate as Queen
Victoria's Spain will become very
prosperous under his reign, and he will
live to be an old man. He will enjoy
good health, but be liable to weakness
of the stomach, liver, and intestines; he
will also have some kidney trouble If
he does not lead temperate life. He
will marry early in life and will be very
fortunate in his marriage. His wife will
live to good old age, but he will out
live her She may bring him three chill
dren, only one of which may live He
will meet many accidents. particularly
to the head, face and abdomen, and is
very likely to get scar on his face
that he will carry through life. His
horoscope is fortunate for overcoming
his enemies both in war and diplomacy"
New York Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-04

What makes you SO sure that the In
dams are capable of adapting themselves
to our ideas of civilization?''
The fact" answered Senator Sorghum,
that SO many of them are anxious to re-
cefve money from the government without
working for it. "-Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-04

But why do you wish so many clos
ets?" asked the puzzled architect
Il want you to understand replied the
isn't very old it has more skeletons than
any other in the social bunch"-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-04

Bella-Gracious! My dear. I do hope
you're not i'll: you look so much older to-
night.
and you-how wonderfully improved you
are! You look positively young.-ITlus-
trated Bits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-04

she lose her voice?'
NO; she found her enses"-Cleveland
Leader.