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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-11
UNCLE JOE HURLS Def.
The Speaker Challenges the Insurgents
to Unseat Him.

Washington, April 11.-Speaker
Cannon today again defied the insur-
gents to depose him from the speaker
ship, declaring in a speech on the
floor of the house that unless the Re-
publicans who do not approve of the
personality of their speaker have the
courage to join the solid minority,
remain speaker until March next"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-11

w. s. Hunter, phys. and surg, office
and res, 1909 E 9Th. Ind. 1868. Bell 2795.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-11

The commissioners decided to pay
5000 for the land at the approach of the
Fillmore street bridge over the Shun-
ganunga- This land is owned by
Sherman J. Joy and was handled
through Attorney Hugh Mcfarland.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-11

Echoes of the Biddle creek trouble
which aroused the east side of the city
about a year ago came into the COM
mission chamber windows this morning
when a petition to the council concern
ing the poor condition of the alley be-
tween Lafayette and Leland streets
vas presented. 1t seems that the city
excavated in this alley to fill in near
the bridge over the creek in that vi
cinity and after heavy rain. stagnant
water collected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-11

The civil service commission was not
appointed by the city board of commits
sioners this morning. 1t is thought by
the members that this commission
should be composed of strong COM
petent men and should not be appoint
ed without consideration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-11

Susan Shockley of North Topeka who
claims the North side sewerage pump
ing station was erected on her land
against her will and consent sent a
petition to the council not long ago
asking that she be paid for the land.
This matter was referred to the board
of commissioners and today referred
again to Commissioner Bone for in
vestigation with the city attorney and
CITY engineer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-11

The matter of sprinkling the Melan
bridge this summer came up before the
commissioners this morning. The only
bidder for the work wanted $50 per
month. an advance of $40 per month
since last year. He claimed that the
increased cost of feed and labor made
it absolutely necessary. The matter
was referred to Commissioner Holman
with the provision that the matter
should be settled in this way If the
contractor would sprinkle the new
temporary approach to the bridge as
well as the bridge itself.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-30

of the new National Guard. The days of the
militia are no longer the days of parade. The
efficiency Of the citizensoidfer has ceased to be
measured by the social graces of the individual.
The basis of the military organization has shift.
ed to basis of work The conditions under
which it labors are those of war. There is a new
seriousness and a meaning in the organi'
cation whole.
The practice Of instruction camps and
marches for officers, serving in the capacity Of
men in the ranks, is one that ought to vastly i'm,
prove the service In the last analysis Il com
Inland is no better than its commander. A com
mander mnst know his ground and understand
his men. He can do neither save and unless he
has been over the and been the other. The
great manufacturer is one who combines knowl
edge of the scope of his business with an insight
into and experience of its smallest details. The
great general is he who, planning a campaign,
does in the light of the private, whose hide
once covered himself.
West Pointers, of course, gain this equipment
Of discipline and special knowledge of the point
OF view of the ranks during their student days.
Heretofore the militia officer has, in many cases,
taken command and attempted to learn to order
with none or slight experience in knowing how
to obey. The officers schools by which it is
sought to remedy these defects are of inestimable
value TO that arm of the service upon which the
government, in time of war, must chiefly lean.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-30
EDITORIAL
History and Flowers,

On Nav Both the people of Richmond IN
memorial day exercises acoyer the graves OF the
! Confederate dead with flowers; at Seven Pines,
The Grand Army of The Republic does siml-
lar tender service TO the Union dead who are
buried there.
of all the blood and passion, OF all the heart
ache and disaster, there remain to-day IN the
very theatre of the greatest of modern wars
only the instinct of loyal pride and that pure and
3 ,gelieate sentiment which vet avails, after fifty
years, to
.Reacb hand through Time to catch
The far-off interest of tears.
OF the stalwart legons of young men who
fxed upon an already historic land the final
seal Of immortality, there remains miraculousiy
IN active life number of those who, toiilng
in war, toiled the harder to repair its ravages,
and who vet survive 10 see the fruition
Of their hopes and to appreciate the longcloudeo
humanity of their Destiny. There remain
Others of that glorious youth, looking with dim
hut steady ewes toward the one end which they
never thought 10 fear There remain few OF
those dear. iudolnitahle wartime widows the
fragrance of girl-hood sacrifice still sweetenlng
an imperishable charm. And, fewer than all,
There remains here and there some survival OF
the old slaye~~"E ncien or Nanny, - still
true to old ideals still resentful OF new condl-
TONS mute protest against the cataclysn that
broke over and about his once happy head, the
ono type which existed of itself and whose com
plete obiteration there is nothing to restrain
These are the living monuments, which WILL
i've in memory when they, too, shall have conc
10 inhabt mounds decked with flowers. Ma
ture has healed the wounds in human hearts, and
covered with green the scars of ancient battle
fields. The three hours that intervene between
Richmond and Washington, in contrast with the
four wears that once were needed for the journey,
are symboical of new peace and new hope.
1t is. both North and South, instead OF
cannon; and the responsive throb of Nation
toward tradition of valor purified of the faint
of hate!
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-30

old fields into the domain OF the pillow. Turn them
over. and year in and year out shear down the
shubble, 80 this eighth plague Of our poor
humanity VIII ind us guard with bow ana
arrow pendent for the round Read every bulletin
any government issues on the subject This latter
point is the the Chronicle has boon trying to
impress it's farmer readers The farmers OF the
State should make liberal drafts boSh the Federal
State agricultural bureaus for literature, of which
there a abundance. postal card to either Wash
inxton Raleigh Ito congressman or state secre.
tary bring ut of the respective publications,
from which the farmer select free valuable
ibyary--Charotte Chronicle.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-30
ThOugiifIeaa Protest

To many familiar with true conditions, the
action OF the English delegates to the Worlds sun
day School Convention in protesting against the bar
ring of negroes from the Bible class parade last
Friday In Washington might seem strangely out Of
place. In a measure 1t was. In that the Engshmen
understanding conditions in this country about
to tell their hosts IN a strange country how they
should deport themselves Where ignorance is bliss
intent perhaps "butted in" whore angels fear to
tread
But their error Is excusable for the reason that
the negro in England occupies very different posi-
ton to what he does In America. Over there he
and other OF his color looked upon
British ubjects The British empire embraces many
lands with many races. black. copper coiored and
indifferent" and a such they claim and receive
the rights and recognition subjects OF the British
crown. Then, too. there is past history. such
have In this country, to place IA BARRED between
the white and black races The question of slavery
never divided the United Kingdom II did the
States and hence the negro in England has
been reegated to world of euspidors The few
negroes that found In England And pleasure
profit In violating every law OF the statute books
long they behave such the color of their skin
does not debar them from the full enjoyment Of
that liberty whTch every other citizen boasts of
To return to the English delegates in Washington
their action have stated, Ul-advsed, and
Was taken without due consideration of conditions
existing in this country when you In Rome
II IL folly to attempt to tell the Romans what DO.
Ashevilie Citizen
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-30

c. p. Connolly, magazine writer, has sued
Assistant Attorney General Lawler for $4,000
damages for Islander. The average muckraker
certainly has a certain reputation, but we doubt
if jury will assess its value at the amount
named
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-30
The Talk Down Home


POrtentS
Saturday a eoeklebur weed and also Unison weed
then, even at this early season Of the year such
thing fully developed cockiebur and jimson weed
Of the sauires friends think to indicate
that there must be fully developed candidate some
where down that way, II may be, that later de-
veIopments VIII to bear out this conclusion
" N~ right Follows Shouting and Prayer.
we'll known citizen Of csherrus county was
hees shs ooorsa people stayed up
on "Wednesday night Of last week. praying and snoas
wipe the earth things thereon out of existence
The next day two Of the women VINO nsd taken
to do to each other what they had been in such
fear the comet would do for ah-Monroe Engineer
sunday Closing.
man ssnrtnE with him psrhsps two others who pro-
coed tina, II Greensboro going to stand by its
ef shs o%n This /. privilege
when you hear these gentlemen talk you Will Dc leo
try that these laws or course all well informed
people know better Even in Riohmond the Sun n
Greensboro. There you cannot buy Newspaper or
cigar at any hour Of the day on SUNDAY mere YOU
these kind of men something stronger than
soda water OH NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. hsoora --
The Race to Fly.
good to the Chronicle and the Observer. in tho
matter of the fan down OF Aeropanist Hamilton.
o ons Of t. Is The Richmond virginia Carolina
has not yet flown or seen EN- NY; says our con
temporary on the Jeem0, For this reason. ~ 10
highiy important that Mseklenhurs fly frst and since
Weaverytfe Is ordering aeropianes and the Sap
phre country IL to guests with flights over
the mountains and New is breeding crop of
aviators likely at any moment TO sail srandy out to
sea- time is Of the Charlotte VIII ny yet,
and that quickly, The question iE whether, by
reason OF this untoward incident, II will be quickly
enough" Editor Gray knowing this town. knows
how to size II up, Yes sir, Charlotte In going to
pull OF the first flying stunt in this part of the
country. regardless Of had staEt-Char'otte
Chronicle.
Bracing to Meet the Weev1
Judge Bennett OF Wadesboro, Is again raising his
voice in warning to the farmers against the coming
of the boil weevi The hiding places" he saya
ARE the Notifications Of these folk. Bring your
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-30
Stung by the Bee,

AS the result of reading an account in the Evening
Bee OF the arrest OF George W. Tucker, negro and
suspicious character and in his possession found
a number of articles believed to have been stolen,
Tom and Claiborne Stevens, coored farmers OF Keel
ings, this county, called the police station this
morning and identified number OF articles the police
secured from Tucker. The residence of the two
stevens brothers broken into May II and
suit OF clothes pair OF trousers hat pair Of shoes
two pairs of suspenders silver watch, and bank
containing about two dollars stolen.
Tucker was arrested last week in the woods near
Schoolneld. when proving about with bag of
clothing The colored farmers this morning identified
nearly all of the goods stolen from their house.
Tucker unable to give clear account of how
he came in possession OF the property and Is being
held for robbery. All Of the garments taken from
the two Stevens have been recovered and the police
arc on track of the silver watch, which Tucker is
thought to have sold. The accused will be given a
trial this afternoon before Justice of the Peace Fits
at Schoo held.-Danvtlie Bee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-30

Ballnger's attorney has at least made the con-
cession of raising the Secrctary's accusers from
the reptihan to the animal kingdom. Even
Kerby is no longer "snake'' according to At
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-30

1t is to be hoped that if the railroad bill passes
at all, the Senate amendment putting express and
telephcnC companies under the co'tro' of the in
terstate commerce commission will stick in con-
ference. The exemption of these growing
agencies of interstate commerce from the law
affecting other agencies of business between the
States has in the past had "fishy" look.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-30
Furnishing an Assassin.


When Ex-Pres.dent Roosevelt in Egypt ne
caused quite stir by roundly denouncing the assas-
igter which had occurred little time prior 10
hts visit and upbraided those who condoned the
crime the ground that its motive was poiltieai
The former President roundly criticized by the
Egyptian nationalist, and some of the BRUSH
authorities disposed to think his interference
untinely England there a general DISPOSE
ton to British authorities In Egypt Tor
Fastening the punishment OF the assassin as a
warning to the nationalist agitators. The officials
ON the ground however decided that the wisest pol
icy treat the criminal just ike any otner as
sansin hence his trial was in no sense hurried out
permitted to come up in due course
Recently the young student who perpetrated the
murder Of the prime minister and sought to JUSTIFY
desire to punish Boutros Pasha for oetrayins the
best his country to the foreign oppres
tried and promptly convicted. dis con-
viction promptly followed by his sentence
death--and in due time he will be hanged axe a
common felon. BY thus following the customary
course and due process of law the British aathor-
ties have done all possible to prevent the
young student Wardani. from being honoreo as a
martyr
tians authorities however 1t is pretty certain that
the Egyptian nationalist win seek to make the rate
OF Wardani of stirring up nationalists en-
thusiasm Such crimes as the young man com
mtted although nearly always futile always hnd
officials in Egypt to keep sharp lookout FOR seal
ten Ever since the regeneration movements IN
Turkey and Persia Egypt has been FESTIVE the Mo-
Mammalian population believing that the Egyptians
quite capable OF ruling their country as
their co-regionsts. the Turks and Persians. The
situation the banks Of the Nile is similar In
many respects TO the status india, al
though account OF the smaller size OF Egypt the
trouble Is not so menacinx or disturbing to
interests With the force which Great Britain main
tans in Egypt there is not the smallest chance that
uprising could be successful. The native Egyp-
tian army is kept for the most part in the Souoan
and Egypt proper garrisoned largely by European
troops 1t would not. therefore. be possible for
upsing to assume anything IKE serious proportiN
before the troops could he into position 20 cope
with tt-New Orleans Picayune.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-30
Virginia Comment


Scottsville Enterprise: The wind storm which
swept over this section last Tuesday evening was
the worst we have had for Trees. fences, hay
houses and telephone poles blown down and
the wheat badly damaged. Main and Valley streets
were filled with limbs and leaves blown down. L.
r. Agee's hay houses blown down. two large
trees on the High school bill and large locust in
front OF Mr. w. D. Patteson's house were uprooted.
So far as we learn hurt and no
dwelling houses destroyed.-Char iottesville Progress
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-30

1t is an Arab custom to refrain from treach-
cry against one who has eaten ones salt. Is the
reason for the Carpenter appointment to Morocco
an educational one?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-30
DR.. Koch and the Conquest of Disease.

The death of Professor Robert Koch, the fam
Gus German bacteriologst, recalls what in one
way was veritable scientific tragedy.
Koch was perhaps the foremost investigator
of micro-organisms in the world. In the study
of baccilli he probably led the profession. His
discoveries in large measure reyolutionized the
treatment of many diseases and set the formula
for the hunt of the germ the means for search
for the cure. In these respects he was bene-
factor to the world at large. He was one of the
noted pioneers of the germ theory, that has revo-
lutionized the practice of medicine and surgery,
which he saved thousands of lives and which TO-
day acknowledges not more than three or four
diseases of which it is not the master.
Yet it was in connection with his greatest
achievement that DR.. Koch made the error which
has dimmed his fame. In 1882 he announced
10 the world his discovery of the tuberculous
bacillus. He had demonstrated what others had
but guessed at. So far his discovery is the basis
of practically all existing knowledge and all ex-
listing hope concerning consumption But eight
years later, DIR. Koch announced cure for the
disease Having discovered the causataon, he
declared himself to have found the specific
Many had announced such a discovery before
but none of the standing of this, the logical man
to make it. The world stood at gaze, while Pro
fessor Koch prepared to work his miracle
As is well known, the miracle did not happen.
The serum failed to do what was promised for
lit. Admiration turned to laughter, honor to
sneers. The man who had discovered the baccillus
of Asiatic cholera. as we'll IA of consumption
was made the butt of the worlds cruel disap
pointment. Despite his eminent achievements
he will be remembered chiefly for the one thing
in which he signally failed
There is deep pathos in this story of an abb
and honest man carried away with the over-con
fdence of success. Yet it remains the truth that
when some great doctor shall give the world ths
specific for consumption he will necessarily share
his honors with the man whose reputation was
broken in the search, Koch did not trail tn,
beast to its lair but it was he who set the worlt
to tracking its spoor!
Even good has come and will come of thi
monumental failure. 1t has emphasized the
mystery of life and of disease 1t has made
cautious overly cautious-the greatest Of
professions, 1t has Impressed upon science tn,
obligation of certainty in it's announcements
Not for long, if ever, will reputable physician
or scientist declare that to be true which he doe
not know To be true In the piliHg up Of ex
lperiments, in multiplied verihcation, is the yer,
hope of truth itself. Not again will the world
unhappy in the scourges which afiict it, be sub
jected to q similar Tantalus-like experience
Even in his ono failure, Dr. Koch was of scr
vict to mankind
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-30
@JOkxE.S


BY this time the public is fairly wei, conversan,
with the Republican device OF practically multiplying
the effect OF legislation popularity demanded by
addition OF so-called "jokers" For instance, when
IN previous session OF Congress the question
OF legislation requiring the publicity of campaign ex
penditures to which Speaker Cannon notably hos
uls he saw to 1t that there tackled the
bill certain provisions relative TO elections most of
them taken from old bills introduced during recon
sruction days which Southern representative could
possibly vote for The BILL with joker passed tho
House. but killed by the Democrats the Senate
just Speaker Cannon intended 1t should be killed
Thereafter tho speaker went around the country tell
ting how the Democrats refused vote for the pub
Lofty OF campaign expenditures.
This device has been used by the Republicans over
and over again. 1t In the device which made the
income tax amendment almost hopeless of adoption.
1t In the device that has been utilized
some OF the most monstrous provisions
tartn law. 1t II the device that has been used to
enascuate most OF the progressive legislation of the
last decade. II II the device that Cannon used IN
obtain financial legislation hts two wears 20
We do not know exactly how to get rid Of these
Jokers without first getting rid OF the Republican
party, a thing to which we have objection "Jok
ers ana annotated summaries and generations nra
pared in the offices OF the accused ana buIio,
dollar Congresses where rctrenchment was promisaa
all these things are a. deporable they are disas
trous to the public interest. Thors Ia one way In
which to get rid Of them. We all still retain the
right to vote. ana in the South We also still vote
rtshe-Charieaton News and Courier
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-30
A Query.

The policemen Of the city have just donned thei
now summer suits Is II true that the average police
man wears the seat of hts trousers before n
does HIS shoes Greensboro Record.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-30

Governor Hughes call for an extra session of
the New York legislature evidences desire on
HE part TO give his undertakers al the trouble
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-30

possible before his burial in the Supreme Court
bench in October.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-30

If sFafteFs saueaied It -wouit he much
more dangerous practice far the public con-
cerned than 1t is The fact that thieves are sure
sooner later TO- fall out Is the salvation e -
tribune.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-30

The Men in the RANKS.
We doubt if the public appreciate the value
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-30

A Harrisonburg man has just completed min.
iature reproduction of the national capitol in
constructing which he used up $50 hours. Speak
ing of wasted energy
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-30
Tho Black .Nfammx.-

Tsp'y,nE 70 friend who asks uE for editorial
let us say that the Index-Appeal has already OK
seems to as sentimental and puerle, and step in
tho direction OF making such memorials absurd BY
association. kindly attention and fidelity TO duty
the black NANNY has greatly endeared herself the
children she reared az nurse and to their parents
but that 10 domestic matter or individual concern
OF personal affection, and In no sense rises the
dignity OF great public service which deserves To he
oommemmorated in bronze and granite. The black
slave that bore the heat Of the midday sun and the
burden of the labor with piow and hoe to produce
the crops ON which subsisted the comfortably boused
family, including the black NANNY herself far more
deserves the tribute OF memorial shaft Especiaty la
this true Of the slaves in the during the
trying period Of the between States when
their own liberty was at stake and when they nut
the opportunity and tenn ptation duty as thew
Understood It, History furnishes no nobler or more
humane example of self-ahnegaon OF self-sacrt-
flee than may be found in the patient loyal South
ern slave OF lss18h and for that self-Eacrifce and
loyalty, which saved the white from insurreo-
ton and massacre the slave OF the South desrcxes
noble monument among the nobIest OF Confederate
memorials In the capital OF the late Cont
such q monument would embody sentiment
creditabls to both But az for the black
not DRAINED Of hy tina rest OF her aee-afsa In tho
affection and bounty OF those whom she served The
black n,ammy deserves all love and praise but hers
the life and service tor enta-Pst
burg Index-AppeaL Az