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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-30

his Introductory remarks 1.-The underly-
ing current of human history has been
moving steadily towards freedom This is
an age Of lberty-also an age of license,
and the one danger of democracy is that
unrestrained liberty shall lead to unre-
strained anarchy.
'Our boosted freedom leads US to ask,
Is it anybody's business what 1 do?' The
American youth says 1t IS nobodys bust
ness how he wastes his time, money and
sacred forces of his life. The American
divorce courts reveal the fact that in the
higher and more sacred relationships in
life husbands and wives and families IN
sist on doing as they please without re-
gard for the rights of others.
Modern business methods disclose that
X is nobody's business how they treat
their enplo.- ees; how they override public
and private rights
Professionalism demand the right of lib
erty of conscience and liberty of action.
1t has degenerated all too much into law
less disregard for the rights OF the church
and religion itself. Is it anybody's bust
whether I support the church? This
is a question too often asked by the mem
bers of the church
The modern trend towards mutually
in politics and religion and social life is
the hope of our American democracy and
our Protestant Christianity. The law of
eminent domain must be considered by all
these. No man has a right to do what
he wills With his own unless he wills to
do what is right in relation with his fell
low men. This is an absolute necessity of
democracy and Protest antism; else there
will be a speedy return to barbarism.'
Big Audience sees Moving Pictures.
Extra seating accommodations were re-
quired to care for the crowd that at
tended the first of a series of five Sun
day evening moving picture shows at
the First Baptist church Sunday night;
if the weather had not been disagreeable
standing room would have undoubtedly
been taxed.
Four thousand yellow tags were huns
to door knobs throughout the city by a
force of male workers of the church
early Sunday morning advertising this
innovation in church modes of procedure.
The reel of pictures illustrated an adj
dress on the childhood of Moses and the
existing conditions of the times delivered
by the Rev Robert Gordon, who in the
course of his remarks made plea for
equal suffrage. He declared that if wo-
men had had a say in Egypt the decree
of Pharaoh that all Jewish children
should be cast into the River Nile would
have never been issued.
TT makes a world of difference Wheth-
err a Pharaoh who seeks material pros
perity as the chief good is on the throne
or a princess who has her heart set on
safeguarding human life" said he we
need the active influence of women in
politics. Women are the home-makers
you say; let them join with us in making
our communities safe a home for our
growing boys and girls
Moses Great Decision will be the sub
ject for discussion next Sunday evening
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-30
COMING ELECTIONS.
seven states VIII choose Governors on
November Z.

Chicago, oct. 3o.-Although the
elections to be held November will
be quiet, compared with the presiden7
tial struggle a year hence, interest IN
them is Keen
States that will elect governors are
Rhode Island Massachusetts, Mary
land, Kentucky, MISSISSIPPI LOUISIANA
and New Mexico. In other states JUS
tees of the supreme court, members
of legislatures and mayors VIII pc
among the officers chosen Several
congressional vacancies are to be filled
While this is regarded as an CT
year, national interest centers in Mas
sachusetts, where the Democratic and
Republican parties have named full
state tickets. Eugene N. Foss, who
was elected as Democratic governor
in a Republican state last year, is a
candidate for reelection. The Repub-
ltcan ticket is headed by Louis A.
Frothing ham, the present Republican
lieutenant governor. Members of the
legislature also will be chosen
In New York state a new assembly
will be elected, as well as several jus
tees of the supreme court and city
and county officials. The assembly
election will be unusually important
this year, as the Republicans will en-
deavor to regain control of the lower
house, thus enabling them to block any
political legislation next year.
New Mexico votes, for the first time
in its history as a state, for a full set
of state officers, members of congress
and for a supreme court, eight dis
trict iudgest and eight district attCr-
news 1t also will vote on proposed
amendment to the constitution, max
ing the constitution more easily
amendab1e.
Arizona. on December u. will hold
its first state election for state Off
GERS, etc, the date having been fixed
by proclamation.
Ohio will vote for municipal Off
GERS and delegates to the constitu-
tional convention. In the larger Ohio
cities the contests for city offices are
in the lines of both old parties, and
the determination of leaders to
strengthen their organization prepar-
atory to the fight next year for dele
gates to the national conventions.
Pennsylvania elects mayors In all
cities and in a number of those con-
tests there is considerable interest.
Municipal officers also will be voted
for among other states, in California,
Utah and Tennessee Georgia viii hold
for governor to succeed Governor Hoke
Smith, who soon will resign to become
United States senator
Maryland, besides electing gov
ernor will choose state comptroller,
attorney general, judge of the court of
appeals the full membership of the
house of delegates and half of the SEN
ate. Arthur P German, jr., is the
choice of the Democrats for governor
While the Republicans have named
Philip Lee Goldsboro.
New Jersey elects a legislature, but
no state officials.
In Nebraska, judges of the supreme
court. a railway commissioner and re-
gents of the state university are to be
elected. as well as a successor to the ,
late Representative Latta in the Third
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-30
Five parties have tickets in

district Five parties have tickets in
the field.
Five parties also in Rhode Island,
where a full state ticket is to be
elected, have nominated candidates. A
legislature will be chosen. There is no
general election in Kansas, but success
sors to the late Representatives
Mitchell and Madison will be chosen.
California viii hold no general cleo
ton this year, but San Francisco, Sac
ramento and some smaller cities will
ballot for municipaI officers. In San
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-30
THREE RED HATS.
America Is to Have More Cardinals
After November 27.

Rome. Oct. 30.-The pope will create a
large number Of cardinals at the consis-
Rev. John NJ. Farley, archbishop OF New
York, and the Most Rev. William II.
O'Connell archbishop of Boston, are
among those who will receive the red
hat. Monsignor Diomede Falconio. apos-
tolic delegate at Washington, also Will
ment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-30

Francisco the issue is between the Ia
Dor union party machine, controlled
by Mayor Mccarthy, and a coalition of
Republicans and Democrats.
Mississippi will vote for all state Of
ficers; in Kentucky a governor, lieu
tenant governor and railroad commits
sioners will be elected, and Virginia
will vote for legislative and county Of
ficars
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-30
Goats MiIIx a lac Cure.

Boston, Oct. 30.-Goats milk is the
latest remedy for the drink habit DR..
Adelaide NJ Abbott, superintendent of the
department of health and heredity of the
Woman's Christian Temperance union,
declares that it is a specific and recon-
mends the city keep a herd of goats in
Franklin park and distribute the milk
once or twice day to inebriates
throughout the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-30

Charles Bennett. the optician. will
move to 906 Kansas ave. opposite the
Mills building. November /
New-York tribune., 1911-01-19
VERBECK ON THE GUARD
Adjutant General Says 1t Has I'm
nroved Under National Act.

Albany. Jan. b--Adjutant General Yer
hack. in his annual report TO Governor Dix,
takes up the subject Of the approaching
tours Of field service during the summer
monthg. end urges that the Third and
Fourth brigades be put into camp at Pine
Plains.
General Terbeck paws 4 tribute 10 the
advance along educational lines which has
been made during rhe last year by the Of
fcers Of the national guard, and mentions
the instruction which has been given by
detailed officers Of the regular army. On
this subject General Verbeck in his report
says:
The fear that the guard would be over
burdened by greater demands upon its time
b. the requirements OF the national militia
statute and also by the preparation and
study necessary for field service and the
requirements OF modern military science
has been largely allayed by the great in.
terest and enthusiasm that these new con-
dltions nave brought with them. The
greater character and dignity brought 10
the guard and the greater pleasure in the
service have somewhat compensated for
the time and pains demanded Of the modern
national guardsman'
New-York tribune., 1911-01-19
JOHN R. VOORHIS CONFIRMED
Octogensrian superintendent of
Elections, Despite Protests,
| b Telegraph "a The Trlbune.l

Albany. Jan. 1S.--Over tho protests Of tho
Republican members. John r. Noorhis was
confirmed by the Senate to-day as State
Superintendent Of Elections for the metro
poitan district. There was no formal roll
call. The nomination was reported favor
ably by Chairman Frawley of the Finance
Committee. Senator Ncwcomb, OF New
York. declared that the confirmation Of Mr..
Voorhis would result in inevitable decrease
of efficiency in the administration OF the
Elections Bureau.
1T has been estimated that a least thire'
thousand fraudulent names have been re-
moved from the registry lists in New York
CITY" he said That estimate Is not too
high. Those names we're taken of because
of the efficient service Of the retiring su-
perintendent. This work is demanded by
right minded citizens. There is nothing In
the career of Mr.. Noorhis that leads me TO
eypect that the vigilance of the last few
years will continue during his adminstrl-
;ion.
Senator Grady, replying, attacked the
RepubNcans for alleged partisan election
legislation affecting New York City. To
that Senator Bracket retorted that the
nomination Of Voorhis was merely an at
tempt 10 nullify the election laws BY indI-
recton.
This man Of eighty-tWo years he said.
"bas not the fire or force necessary to e2-
ccute laws His age makes II Impossible.
He will seek the freside while some dep
NV put in by the Tammany organization
will do the work OF the Elections Bureau
a. the Democratic organization would have
Il done"
New-York tribune., 1911-01-19
AIMED AT HORSE CARS HERE
Graubsrd Bill Would Abolish
Them by February /, 1919.
fPy telegraph 70 The Trlbune

Albany, Jan. E-A knock at that time
honorcd institution, the New York City
horsecar, was noted in a bill introduced to
day by Assemblyman Graubard. II inserts
a new section in the railroad law. requiring
the Public Service Commission 10 give
thirty days notice TO every corporation in
New York Clthy operating a street surface
railroad by animal or horse power" 70
change such motive power to electricity.
Such not ces are to be given not later than
January J. 1917. violation is punishable By
a fine OF 100 a day for each car.
A three platoon police bill alons the
lines Of the enc which Governor Hughes
vetoed because IL forced on the cities OF
the state a system which they already
have the power 20 adopt individually II
they see dt vas introduced to-day by As
seuhlyman Jackson, Of Buffalo The bill
applies to CIT, OF the first and second
class. and limits 20 eight hours I'm every
tventy-f four the maximum regular duty
policeman 'ay be required 20 perform.
Assemblyman McGrsth. of New York,
has again introduced his sunday amateur
baseball bill, which would permit public
games on SUNDAY afternoons between So
ana $50 clock
Senator Newcomb and Assemblyman
SpielberE have introduced concurrent rsso.
luticna proposing full woman suffrage.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-19
SHEEHAN, MLEAN BELIEVES
New u. S. Senator Talks About
Shepard and Baldwin.
IBv Telegraph 10 The Tribune I

Hartford. Conn. Jan. ls.-"Shepard Is
rot the kind of man the Democrats want
10 lead them" said George p. Mclean this
afternoon, after he had been duly elected
to succeed United States Senator Morgan
G. Bulkecy of Hartford, for six years
from next March
Mr. Mclean said he expected Sheehan
would be chosen by ths New York Legis-
lstuye, and that he was glad 10 learn Of
Henry CABOT Lodges election. Glancing
at a cartoon in one Of the New York dailies,
Mr.. Mclean again talked Of Sheehan.
Men like Shepard and Governor Baldwin
Of this state don't represent tho rank end
file Of the Democratic party. In a pinch
they may win, but when the time arrives
they will lie thrown overheard william
Jennings Bryan Is nearer the heart Of the
Democratic party, / believe, than those
men
New-York tribune., 1911-01-19
EXPLAINS ASSESSMENT GAIN
Lawson Purdy Estimates mdp
haitian Tax Rate at i.72o,

Lawson Purdy, president OF the ,s,t
Of Tax Commissioners. explained last HF.,
the big increase in the assessed Nalus
real estate in the city 10 large aU0,TD
gathered in the auditorium OF the .,or
side Young Mems Christian Asso''''
in West S7th street ,..,,,
Mr.. Purdy explained that the 80.
this wear was made after the most
frl examination OF conditions In the siNS -,
three districts Of the city, ana ,'a' A.
efforts of the commissioners had pee" s,u
rected toward reaching the me .
value prescribed by law and estaohs'' asy.
really equitable basis for the ''N a..
rs,ts lie said numerous districts 40 80,
sregates. would pay less total taxes n.
thav paid last year. but other parts -
CITY had developed highly. .,a
In answer 10 = question, MI. pu,1' '.n,t.
10 believed that the tax rate for NsH"p n
FAN would not exceed l,725 this yean ,.d
answer 10 another query he said ne ,rty
no, ike 20 see taxes imposed on pl,,,a.
used by churches and charilaoie 'H'
tons. .,oarty q
OF the N,S9OcOooo oil exempt props,To or, "a a.
,ho civ Mr.. Purdy said only S-'N.i. 80.
ranreeen,ed that held by private ~,
,,ors while the rest represented Psf'
., ,ha city, the state and the nation
New-York tribune., 1911-01-19
Necnssarr Tor cnnice. 20.

The LEGISLATORS who changed were Assem-
blyrnan Chaner. of Dutchess, who switched
from Sheehan 10 Shepard; Assemblyman
Saunders, of Columbia. who shifted from
Shopard TO Parker and Assembiyman Terry,
OF Kings. from Shepard TO Justice Gerard
The foint session was called TO order at
l2:l9 O'Clock by Lieutenant Governor Con-
way. who presided. The clerk OF each
house read the journal, showing that the
ballotng for Senator yesterday resulted in
no majority for any candidate In either
house. The Lieutenant Governor then an
nounced that the assemblage would pro-
ceed TO ballot in Joint session.
The Senate was polled first, and the vote
showed no change from yesterday. Sena-
tor Hinman was the only absentee.
The Assembly Chamber. where the joint
session was held, was crowded, galleries
and floor. When the rollcall of the lower
house began the tension increased, for eX-
Lieutenant Governor Chanler had an
nounced Yesterday that he would consider
himself no longer bound by the caucus.
Mr.. Chanler did as expected. He voted for
Shepard. and made the first break in the
sheehan ranks. Then there were no more
changes until the clerk reached the name
| Of Mr.. saunders. OF Claverack. and Shepard
/ lost vote as Saunders voted for Parker.
! Assemblyman Terry. Of the Kings County
! delegation. who was considered solid for
/ his fellow townsman, changed 10 Justice
| Gerard giving that candidate his first vote
outside Of the Independence League mem
bers.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-19

known in our national history, the extent
of which Secretary NageI and Assistant
Secretary cable themselves do not realize.
Erroneous theories and opinions, carelessly
phrascd and commonly hidden from the
light of day, even, are laid down as author
itative and failure on the part OF their
stlbordinates to adopt these in practice Is
treated as incapacitv ard promptly pun
ished with removal, degradation or reproof.
Scores OF removals and demotions took
place to famillarize the employees OF the
department with the penalties for daring
TO remain independent and conscientious
judges.
Instead of enforcing the law-as under
stood by the lawmakers who drafted IL and
the courts and the authorities who first
promulgated it--immigraton inspectors seek
now, almost 10 a man, merely TO reach
tho results which their superior requires,
or rather which they think he requires,
under penalty Of removal. Inspectors
know merely that they are expected TO ex-
clude with great frequency, and follow
their prejudices and caprices and new dog
mas in hitting upon their victims; they
feel that they themselves will be the suf-
fcrers IL they do not. More than two
thirds Of the appeals taken in November,
1910. from Jewish exclusion at the Port Of
New York by tho Hebrew Snetering and
Immigrant Aid Society were sustained"
Ringing cheers met the speech OF Secre-
tarv Charles Nagel Of the Department OF
Commerce and Labor. who followed. and
who replied TO Mr.. Kohler. Mr.. Nagel said
Mr.. Kohler had presented but one side Of
the case, but that he would not be drawn
into a controversy. He said he was op-
posed 10 the literacy tests, and added:
Take a good, healthy, uneducated work
man: the fact that he does not know how
IN read and write foreign language makes
him all the more desirable. as he will the
Quicker assirnilate American deals and Gus
toms and the language Of his adopted
country
Speaking of exceptional cases Of unfortu.
mates and the stretching of the letter Of
the law TO help them, Mr.. Nagel added:
you may call me a law breaker, but I
wish TO remind you that these exceptions
are acts OF common justice, OF mercy and
humanity 10 save the separation Of the
members Of a family
Mr.. Nagel said II must be remembered
that the department had a constantly in
creasing immigration and cnly a small
force Of employees TO cope with these In
creasing arrivals; that some Of the men en-
gagged in the work got small pay, and that
probably things would be better II the de-
partment could get more money 10 pay for
the services Of better men.
II want to emphasize thar the Jew who
has come 10 the United States has never
gone back again voluntarily" said Jacob
H. schiff in moving vote OF thanks 70
Mr.. Nagel. Indeed he is here TO breathe
the air of freedom. and he is not happy
out Of that atmosphere. and II he Is sent
back. particularly 10 Russia, he is driven
back to hell"
The council selected Cincinnati as the
place for the next meeing in January, 1918.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-19
BADLY HURT IN AUTO CRASH
tPy Telegraph 70 The Tribune ]

[Py Telegr1ph % The rrlbune
Vestheld y. j.. Jan. ls.-As a result Of
an automobile crashing into a buggy in
which he was riding to-day, clifford j..
Pesrsall. Of the Pearsall News Agency,
New York was hurled into the road and
seriously injured. The accident occurred IN
South avenue. between here and Plainheld
Pearssl was picked up unconscious and
taken 20 a farmhouse, where he was at
tended hv physicians. The chauffeur Of the
automobile that hit Fearsalrs buggy put
on full speed without stopping to give aid
10 the injured man. Mr Foarsali was badly
hurt about the head.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-19

man and members OF the Democratic
State Committee Of South Dakota advo-
eating the election of Mr.. shepard.
II think the New York Legislature
will be able TO handle its own affairs,
he said.
Only one incident relieved the ballot
ing to-day from absolute formality. Tha'
came just at the end, The requisite vote
had been taken. when word went around
that Senator Roosevelt intended TO move
that another vote be taken. and that the
Republicans would stand with him on
that. Senator Bracket and Assembly
man Merritt moved by desire TO create
little additional trouble in the Demo
cratic ranks. had agreed 70 do so.
Senator Roosevelt disappointed them
He discussed the matter with other
Democrats. and II was abandoned
promptly as savorine too much Of BIZ
partisan alliance not particularly de-
sirable on any such grounds. SO whel
the motion to adjourn was made the he-
publicans were left holding the bag. ana
after few moments confusion decided
they DIDN'T want any more voting to-
day
Four men only were absent from the
joint session Of the House--Senator Hin
man. who broke his collarbone a short
time ago, and Assemblyman Gray, OF st.
Lawrence County; Connell, of onondaga
County. and Sweet, OF Oswego. all Re-
publicans. Mr. Merritt. minority leader
vas asked where his missing men were.
oh. they've all got good excuses" he
said THE Speaker knows their ex-
cuses. There'l have 10 be something
more ingenious than that"
New-York tribune., 1911-01-19
SHEEHAN HAS ONE VOTE LESS
Shepard Also Loses One and Ge-
rard and Parker Gain One Each,

Albany. Jan. 1s.-willian F. Sheehan lost
one of his ninety-one votes to-day when the
Senate and the Assembly met for the first
Joint ballot on United States Senator Ed
ward N. Shepard lost one vote and Alton +.
Parker and James ". Gerard each gained
one The result left Mr.. Sheehan still
ahead Of the nearest opponent, but nine
votes behind the number necessary to place
him in the chair TO be vacated on March 4
bv Senator Chsuncey NJ. Depew.
The break from the Sheehan ranks. nu-
mericanv slight as IL was. encouraged his
opponents TO such degree that at trSt
they were anxious IN continue hslloting.
The leaders of both parties however. had
agreed 10 take only one ballot to-day. ana
brought about an immediate adjournment.
The next Joint ballot will be taken at noon
tomorrow, and during the next twenty
four hours tho situation may undergo a
complete change. The vote to-day was as
follows:
New-York tribune., 1911-01-19

charges and asking FOR the dism!'a' u
the proceedings.
The first charge" said the Governor, !"
a memorandum accompanying his decision
(which involved the only TRANSACTION
which .he complainant himself was ih'ey
ssted has heretofore been the subiec,
examination on his complaint BY tne s'e'
ance committee o. the New York SlN .
Association and dismissed, as my o"" w.
siderati ton of the facts in connection "
II convinces me should have been oo-
The remaining charges are frivolous
their nature, and ] am satisned 'nS'
further investigation Is merited anu ~.
the charges should ne dismissed. Inc .
ord itself discloses the high erhclehe!
the District Attorney in the rerioraA'''
Of his duties
New-York tribune., 1911-01-19
EXPRESSMEN TALKING STRIKE
General Disturbance Threatens, Says
Leader Of Teamsters Union

". ii Ashton, general organizer of the
International brotherhood of Teamsters,
said yesterday that there was danger Of
another general express strike.
Representatives Of the twelve local unions
Of express drivers IN New York and 1er.
rev civ held a meeting IN Jersey city
Yesterday and after good deal Of strike
talk. committees were appointed 70 call
on Mayor Wittpen OF Jersey City, Mayor
Gaynor OF New York. Henry r.. To~ne,
president Of the Merchants Association.
Vice.President Julier Of the American Tx
press Company and others 10 see II 4
change Of policy on the part OF the COM
Ianies which viii avert a strike can be
brought about
Ashton said last night tha' a. the meet
ing in Jersey CITY the general sentiment
was IN favor Of strike at once.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-19
WHITMAN CHARGES DISMISSED
Governor Dix Highly Praises Work of
District Attorney.

Albany, Jan. lS-Governor Dix to-day
dismissed the charges preferred against
District Attorney Charles S. Whitman, OF
New York. a Republican, by Sidney j.
Coven, A New York attorney, who charged
the District Attorney with gross neglect
of duty and general unftness for office.
The Governor acted after he had received
MIR. Whitmans answer denying the
New-York tribune., 1911-01-19
S. P. STRIKE IN MEXICO.

Mexico city, Jan. E.-Traflc was sus-
pended to-day Oh one thousand miles Of
the main line and branches OF tho Southern
Pacific RAILWAY In Mexico as a result Of
tho strike Of American and native engine
men which began last night Railroad OF.
metals say II was impossible ~ grant the
demand for Increases IN wages.