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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-28
CIRCUIT COURTS


The abolition of the federal circuit
court, as proposed by the joint COM
rnittee on revision of laws, seem to be
based mainly on the simple considera-
ton that these are an unnecessary in
tervention in the system. That COM
plications of procedure are sometimes
created by them may also be in evil
dence. The original distribution, under
the general constitutional authority
whereby "the judicial power of the Uni
ted States shall be vested in one SUI
preme court and in such inferior courts
as the congress may, from time to time,
ordain and establish" was by districts.
The extensive jurisdiction of the many
district courts manifestly overlaps thai
of the circuit courts. although the lat
ter are taken to be of higher rank.
1t was the initial idea. after the an
cient English practice, that these courts
should be presided over by members OF
the supreme court. conducting the re-
spectiVe circuits on dates prescribed.
Today the courts employ independent
Judges, although in theory the justices
of the highest tribunal may still be as
signed to conduct any of them. So, also.
may a district Judge Indeed, it is said
that the latter transact by far the
greater part Of the business of the cir
e while it is estimated that more
than one-half of the force of clerks and
other functionaries serves both courts.
The present purpose does not contem-
plate the abolition of the circuit courts
of appeals, the usefulness of which is
likely to be enhanced by the rcarrange-
uaent.-Providonce Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-28
THE POOR MANS TOOLS.

The poor mans pick and shovel lead pro-
gression on her way;
Make enterprise move faster and bring
commerce here to stay.
They route mans field of labor. mark
his boundaries of toll
And produce the wealth of nations from
the bedrock and the soil.
The poor mans pick and shovel loose
emancipation's chain.
And carry. education DER the prairie and
the plain.
They found the mighty city and the
mansions of the rich,
Prepare the tombs of millionaires and
dig the paupers ditch.
The poor mans drill and hammer rend
the cavernS of the earth;
Bring forth the golden nugget and the
ores of priceless worth.
They piece old natures secrets and
reveal as ages roll,
The knowledge that is needed to light
science to her goal.
Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-28
KANSAS COMAENT

MEANING OF PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Cities and towns are now for the
nrsr time and chiefly in this country.
erecting affairs to the gods of good
Fellowship, JOY and learning. These
affairs are our public libraries. We
mad long ago our buildings of city
and state, our halls of legislation, our
courts or Justice. But these all speak
more or less of wrongdoing, of justice
and injustice, of repression. Most of
them touch on partisanship and bit
terness or feeling. We have had,
since many centuries, in all our cities,
the many meeting places of religious
sects-our chapels, churches and ca
Ineorals For several generations we
have been building temples to the
gods OF learning and good citizenship
our schools. And so we are for
the first time in all history, building,
In our public libraries, temples of
happiness and wisdom common to us
all. After the church and the
schools, the free public library is the
most effective influence for good in
America. The moral, mental and ma
terial benefits to be derived from a
carefully selected collection of good
books, free for the use of all the peo-
pie, cannot be overestimated. 1t is to
do more to bind into one civic whole
and to develop the feeling that you
are citizens of no mean city, than any
other institution you have yet estab-
lished or that we can yet conceive.
No community can afford to be
without Hbrary.-Coffeyville Jour-
nal.
THE TEST OF A KISS.
Is kiss form of mesmer1sm?
This is the weighty- question that is
causing the wise men of Berlin head
aches and study. Some person who
knew less about kissing than he did
about asking questions put the query
and the study game was on. The an
swer is not yet writ.
Looked at from the bystander's point
of view it all depends. A kiss might
be mesmerism or it might not.
When papa in his barefoot and lone
ly walk at a. m. tries it on his lusty
son he will declare a kiss is devoid of
all mesmeric quality. But on other oc-
casions and under different circum-
stances one might gather opinions en-
tirely different from the fond fathers
conclusions.
The young man on leaving home Of
ten carries with him to the end of his
life memory of his mothers parting
kiss. Be this mesmerism or some 9TH
er lasting, uplifting and guiding force
it is just as strong and just as help
full
Mesmerism or something else, what
ever it Is, is good and worthy in good
kiss and bad in an evil kiss. In the
case of a kiss. too. there is nothing in
a name.-Wichita Beacon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-28
FRON OTHER PENS

WHERE THE INNOCENT SUFFER
The real hardships of crime fall
heaviest, in nine cases out of ten, upon
the innocent.
Wives and children suffer equally in
disgrace and far more in actual priva-
ton through the delinQuencies of the
actual criminal.
He may go to Jail or to the work
house or to the penitentiary and the
state puts him at enforced labor, from
which it reaps a financial return, but
it also feeds and warns and clothes
him, while the members of his family
are left in dire straits and dependent
upon charity.
They must look to sympathizing
friends for aid and support, often at
the sacrifice of their own pride and
self respect.
The fathers eat sour grapes and the
children's teeth are set on edge.
1t should not be so.
Every dollar of earning capacity of
the men in prison should be devoted to
the maintenance of the family he has
left helpless outside the walls.
The law Furnishes a man for mon
support" of his dependent ones by
shutting him up and appropriating the
proceeds of his labor, when the merest
justice demands that those proceeds
should go into the home he has left
But the policy of our punitive sys-
tenn seems to be to inflict far greater
penalties upon the innocent than upon
the guilty.-Winf1eld Courier
TAKING CARE OF IMMIGRANT.
A new feature in American civic &C
tfvity has recently developed in the
organization of leagues for the pro-
lection and guidance of immigrants.
Meeting the foreigner as he passes the
officials at the ports of entry and keep
ing him from falling into pauperism
and crime is a matter of no small i'm
portance to the country as a whole and
to the alien himself. These leagues
have taken strong hold on the prop
osition of making Americans out of
our foreign immigrants and is accom-
plishing much that is worthy of recog-
milton. One of the present problems
in our social affairs is to prevent a
demoralizing exploitation Of our immi-
grants.
The problem of our immigration
does not stop with the officials and laws
governing the ports of entry. Unless
care Is exercised, some of the unwary,
although keenly alive with ability and
spirit. become victims of sharpers.
Criminality and pauperism are apt to
result while others join the ranks of
the spoilers. 1t is state by the immi-
cation bureau that hundreds of i'm
migrant girls drop out of sight and
knowledge of the authorities en- route
to inland cities. The leagues propose
to know what becomes of them and to
protect them, giving them a fair chance
at an honorable 1ivelihoo d.-Omaha
Bee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-28
Lead, Not Drive, Debtor.

The major portion of the work of the
credit man is the attention to and col
lection of accounts. and 1t is right here
where his possession or lack of the
qualities of finesse and tact will have
a most important bearing upon the
sales record of his house. There is
nothing in a business way which will
cause a man to take offense quite so
quickly as too brusuue or harsh an at
titude toward him upon the part Of the
collection man of the concern which he
owes, and it IS a great deal easier for
an unwise or incompetent credit man
to lose a good customer for the house
than It is for the most .slillful or en-
ergetic salesman to gain one
All the friendHness and good feeling
between a customer and the firm
which the salesman may have been
months, or perhaps years, in forming
can be completely demolished in five
minutes by one unwise letter from the
credit manager. It is usually great
deal easier. anyway, to lead a man to
pay you what he owes you than 1t is
to drive him to It: it's q pretty good
plan, at least, to try leading him first
if he won't lead, t-.ere'H be plenty OF
time TO drive him afterward.-Book-
keeper.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-28

The Odd Corners: Dentist-Good morn
Ing, Mr.. Giles, and how do you like the
raise teeth? Giles-Well, CUR they do fit
Dit tight under the ears.-The Sketch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-28

Better Yet: Dick-If you will give me
a penny, Will show you the nearest way
10 tne town, Tourist-Good, my boy!
Here 1t Is. Dick-And If you give me an
0lner penny l Will show you a nearer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-28

The Reason Why: Have you lost any
m ao11 PIT! on the races today? NO. not a
had my purse stolen on the way here. -
Bon Vivant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-28

so YOU think education can become a
QisadYantage?" Yes" answered MIR.
Bliggins. I'm always having trouble be-
cause l inadvertently use words the
SS..enographer can't spell"-Washingto
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-28

Perspiring: The eye of a little wash
lngton miss was attracted by the sparkle
OF dew at early morning. Mamma" she
exclaimed, it's hotter'n 1 thought 1t was -
What do you mean?" Look here, the
grass Is all covered with perspiration."-
Baptist Commonwealth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-28
Canada as Counterpoise

II IS not only the nnanc1al aspect
of being grown UP and having mic
account, but the notifications in i'm
perial relations that must come witt
Canada's emergence as naval power
Five cruisers will cost 81. 100000
built in England, and $15,O00.000
built in Canada. as the shipping in
terests demand. The annual cost o
maintenance will be about 100000
In return for such an outlay a larg
section Of Canadian public opinion in
sists that the people of the Dominion
shall have a voice in British council
when the question of peace and wa
should come up. A policy in whicl
I'VE are to be responsible for every
thing without having voice in any
thing" does not commend itself to tn
conservative opposition. Sir Wilfri
Laurier practically conceded this whe
he declared that "war meant wa
everywhere, that when Britain was a
war Canada would be at war, and tina
if Britain entered upon war Canad
would be liable to invasion also.
Hence the final step in admitting tn
would seem inevitable. The Dominic
now makes her own commercial treat
les, and is reaching out for indepen
dent diplomatic representation. 1t wi
not hurt the stability of the BIRTHS
Empire If Canada is asked for he
opinion before the parliament at West
minister votes of war or peace. Canad
may serve as a welcome counterpois
to those ardent British souls at HON
who are just aching for a scrap wit
the nation across the North Sea-
New York Evening Post.
WaTrr1s T4uufiuo In, the Arctic
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-28

Good Times. More Drinks and Crimes.
The theory that increasing prosper
ity causes a corresponding increase
in the number or arrests for drunken
ness is advanced by Secretary of State
Koenig, who has completed his annual
report to the legislature on the GRIMM
al statistics of the State. The report
shows that during the year 1903 there
were fewer serious crimes committed
in the State. but there was marked
increase in petty crimes. principally
cases involving intoxication. This is
true especially in New York, Buffalo,
Rochester, Syracuse, Albany, Troy
Binghamton, Elnira, and Utica. In
the courts of record in New York
there were 1887 convictions. as
against 3.603 in 1908. There was a
noticeable falling off in the number OF
convictions in Albany and the other
cities mentioned. An increase was
noted in Westchester county. All told,
there were 6.S57 convictions last year
compared with 1851 in 1908. a de-
crease of 494. Violations of the liquor
tax law numbered 2.502. a marked
increase over the year before. or
this number 2.094 were reported In
New York. Fewer women were
brought before the courts last year,
the number falling to 1868 from
$500 the year before.-Albany dis
patch to the New York Globe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-28

"Then you don't think 1 practice what
preach, ehT queried the minister in talk
ing with one Of the deacons at a meeting.
40, sir, DON'T" replied the deacon
you've been preachin' on the subject o;
resignation for two years, an We haven't
resigned yet Ladies' Home Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-28

Hard Lines: Lady Caller-(ConfidentalIy
70 her hostessl; My dear, why doesn't
the dean PAD his legs Wife of the Dean
Punch
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-28

would it be any harm to deceive her
StD my ,ageI inquired the elderly mil
honaire Probably not" I'm so. How
would 1t do to confess to SOP" II think
You claimed 75.'-Kansas City Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-28

On With the Dance: She-I'm fraid I'm
urlng you rather. He-Oh, not at all I
used to be attendant in the elephant house
at the zoo.-Meggendorfer Batter
The Carlisle independent., 1910-07-28
A THRILLING RESCUE AT SEA
185 Passengers Saved by Wireless Off
 the Florida Coast.

Charleston, S. C.-The snap and flash of the wireless sending out the IS. 0. S." call that superseded the "C. Q. D." the high sea cry for he p resulted in the saving of scores of lives from the burning 5,000-ton cons. liner Momus. The advices sent oG,. stated that the vessel was ablaze m 12 fathoms of water. There were about 80 passengers on board and 1es In the crew. It was impossible 10 penetrate in the flaming hold, so the hatches were battened down and the pumps kept going necessarily, flood ing the compartment In the mean time the wireless was flashing inces sanity. When it was seen that tho passengers would inevitably have to know the situation. the answer of the Comus, a sister ship, was picked Hp The Comus went at once to the res cue and all of the passengers and crew were taken from the burning vessel in safety
The Carlisle independent., 1910-07-28
POLICE DROP THE RAWN CASE
Blood Ssains" and "Second Bullet
 Were Paint and Battered Pewter.

Chicago.-With the release of the negro chauffeur formerly employed r.. Ira G. Rawn, and held on suspicion of having slain him for revenge, the mix surrounding the death of tte Monon Route railroad practically stands just where it did the day .he tragedy was discovered The "secord bullet" supposed to have been fired at the intruder by Mr Rawn was not bullet, but bit of pewter knocked from a pipe joint in the grate. Tae blood stains" on the cement walk outside the Rawn residence, indicar. ing that the murderer was wounded, proved to be paint under chemlcal analysis. The chief of police, who has always held to the suicide theory, announces that h.s department is through with the case unless asked to make arrests.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-07-28
EPIDEMIC OF ITCH IN WELSH
 VILLAGE

''In Dowlais, South Wales, about fif- teen years ago, families were strick- en wholesale by a disease known as the itch. Believe me, it is the most terrible disease of it's kind that know of, as it itches all through your body and makes your life an inferno Sleep is out of the question and you feel as if million mosquitoes were attacking you at the same time knew dozen families that were so affected.
 "The doctors did their best, but their remedies were of no avail what ever. Then the families tried drug gist who was noted far and wide for his remarkable cures. People came to him from all parts of the country for treatment, but his medicine made matters still worse, as a last resort they were advised by friend to use the Cuticura Remedies. I am glad to tell you that after few days treat ment with Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Resolvent, the effect was wonder full and the result was a perfect cure in all cases.
 "I may add that my three brothers, three sisters, myself and all our fam- flies have been users of the Cuticura Remedies for fifteen years. Thomas Hugh, 1850 West Huron St., Chicago, H., June 29, 1909."
The Carlisle independent., 1910-07-28

given me, and I am recommending it to all my friends. Mrs. W. s. FORD, 22O7 w. Franklin St., Baltimore, Md.
 The most successful remedy in this country for the cure of all forms of female complaints is Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound. It has stood the test of years and to-day is more widely and successfully used than any other female remedy. It has cured thousands of women who have been troubled with displacements, infam- nation, alteration, fbroid tumors, ir- Begularities, periodic pains, backache, that bearing-down feeling, fatulency, indigestion, and nervous prostration, after all other means had failed.
 If you are suffering from any of these ailments, don't give up hope until you have given Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound trial.
 If you would like special advice write te Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass, for it. She has guided thousands to health, free of charge.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-07-28
STATE SENATOR
 WHIPS AN EDITOR
A. R. GUTHRIDGE IS BEATEN UP IN THE STREETS OF HOT
 SPRINGS.
Former State Senator o. H. sumpter and His Brother John Arrested
 fer Assault on Editor.

Hot Springs, Ark.-A 4,. Guthridge, one of the lessees of the Daily Bulie- tin, was knocked down. beaten and probably seriously injured here, aud o. H. Sumpter, former state senator from this district, is charged with the assault.
 Judge Sumpter had often been cr.t- icised by the Bulletin on political subjects. On the recent election day the Bulletin bore an article criticislng Mayor Jodd for having issued a poiice commission to Sumpter for special duty on election day Sumpter asked Guthridge who wrote the article, it is said, and Guthridge asked why lie wanted to know. Sumpter replied:
 Because the article was a d- d lie."
 Guthridge then struck Sumpter in the face and Sumpter gave him . severe beating in a stairway lnt" which he was forced from the street 1t is said.
 John Sumpter appeared about the time Guthridge got away from o. H. Sumpter and started to run anu Guthridge ran directly into the other Sumpter, who is reported to have delivered one blow that rent Gutf ridge to the street pavement ill | heap. Guthridge was carried to his home unconscious. Aside from the bruises it is feared he has concussion of the brain, which may prove faJ1i The Sumpters were arrested.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-07-28
COLQUITT WINS TEXAS PRIMARY
Result Causes Peculiar Political SIt.
 uation in Texas.

Dallas, TeXas.--In the primary cleo tiOn just held in Texas Oscar B. Col quit, anti-prohibition.st, was nor'i mated by plurality which will prG5- ably reach 60,000. Cone Johnson and William Poindexter, the prohibitionist candidates, are practically ed for second place. The proposition to submit prohibition amendment to the constitution has carried by prob ably 10000. This presents the anom- alous situation of an anti-prohibition Democrat being nominated with q party demand for the submission I a prohibition amendment confronting him. This was caused by the pl.hi- b.tion split on candidates.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-07-28
A knowino Girl,

When young Lord Stanleigh came to visit an American family, the mis- tress told the servants that in ad dressing him they should always say Your Grace" When the young gen. tleman one morning met one of the pretty house servants in the hallway and told her that she was so attrac- tive looking he thought he would kiss her, she demurely replied, clasping her hands on her bosom and looking up into his face with a beatific ex- pression, 70 Lord, for this blessing we are about to receive, we thank thee. e."-Lippincott's
The Carlisle independent., 1910-07-28
Arkansan Flies in His Air Craft.

Little Rock.-H. H. Holland, te,e- graph operator, who has invented al I succeeded in building a new model aeroplane, made two tests of his air craft The tests were not intended to be trial flights, but simply to de termine whether the motor would work. Both tests were successful. the asrship sailing for a space of 25 yards. when the motor was shut down on account of the nearness of some trees Mir. Holland Is highly elated over the way the machine responded to tue steering apparatus.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-07-28
Busted

Many man goes broke-in Health then wealth. Blames his mind says it don't work right; but all the time it's hts 6ososls. They don't work liver dead and the whole system gets clogged with poison. Nothing kills good, clean-cut brain action like con- stipation. CASCARETS will relieve and cure. Try it now. sl6
 CASCARETS 1oc a box for weeks
 treatment. All druggists Biggest seller
 In the world Million boxes a month.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-07-28
Steamer Sinks, 2o4 Persons Missing.

Tokio, Japan.-The Tetsureie Mart, plying between Kobe and Dariea, sank off Chindoo, Korea The steam CT had 246 passengers aboard, Of whom only 42 were saved. The ott- CTS are missing. Warships have been sent to the rescue, in the hope tLat some survivors may be afloat in life boats.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-07-28
A WARNING.

Man at Telephons-Let me have the gas office, please.
 Operator-Certainly. But you know we don't allow any swearing over our lines.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-07-28
Caught in the Rush.

My poor man," said the sympa- thetjc woman, "and how came you to be crippled for life?"
 'Ill tell you, madam" replied the beggar. 'Once I spent my vacation at a summer hotel and I was trampled down trying to get into the dining room after the first bell.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-07-28
She's a Free Lance.

Would you have pickpocket ar rested If you detected one in the act of going through your pockets?"
 With one exception"
 'sWhat's that?' Not if it was my wife,
The Carlisle independent., 1910-07-28
:.>M|TCHELIS EYE SANE M
Diagnosis.

Diagnosis. Do you see that man going along with his head in the air, sniffing with his nose?"
 Yes, I know him." T suppose he believes in taking in the good, pure ozone" No; he's hunting for a motor garage, 1 believe. ."-Tit-Bits
The Carlisle independent., 1910-07-28
Advice.

Father queried Bob, just home from college, you've worked for me pretty hard nearly all my life, haven t you?''
 Quite right, quite right, son, ,' unused father, retrospectively.
 Just so," returned Bob, briskly. Now, you had better get busy and work for yourself bitch, dad ?"- Life.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-07-28

rom 1rreSularl- ties, terrible drag ging sensations, extreme nervous ness, and that all gone feeling in my stomach. 1 had given up hope of ever being we'll wien 1 began to take Lydia E.Pink- hams Vegetable Compound. Then 1 felt as though naup 1ifa bod haar
The Carlisle independent., 1910-07-28
Why He Believes Her.

Evange ngeline-Rachel never can tell anything without exaggerating 1t.
 John-That's why I believe her when she tells her age.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-07-28
AFTER
 FOURYEARS OF MISERY
Cured by Lydia E. Pink
 hams Vegetable Compound

Baltimore, Md. -" For four years my life was misery to me. I suffered
The Carlisle independent., 1910-07-28

The Teacher-Who was it that climbed slowly up the ladder of sue cess, carrying his burden with him as he went; who, when he reached the top gazed upon those far beneath him, and
 The Scholar (aged S)-I know, ma'am. It was Pat O'Rourke, presi- dent of the Hodcarriers union.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-07-28

A friends worth is at it's best when an enemy tests the strength. ston.