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Evening star., 1915-08-17
The Crime at Milledgeville.

In its latest aspect the Frank case
reflects grievously upon the people of
Georgia Whether Frank was guilty
of the murder OF Mary Phagan or
not, he was under the protection of
the law of the state. He had been
tried and condemned and the gov
ernor had at the last hour commuted
his sentence to life imprisonment. 1t
is of no consequence that the gov
ernor acted in opposition to public
sentiment, or that his action in favor
of Frank was the last of his official
career. 1t was the governor of the
state who signed the paper granting
Frank his life. and respect for au-
thority should have been shown by
all classes of the people, for their
own protection against lawlessness.
1t has been urged that lynching is
the legitimate expression of public re-
sentiment at the delays and uncertain
ties of the law. No worse excuse
could be devised to justify the crime
of mob If the courts are slow. or
if the pardoning officials are lenient,
there is the greater need of patient
submission to the processes which
are provided for the security of life.
Every lynching breeds disrespect for
the courts Every man who partici-
pated in the assault upon the Mil
ledgeville prison farm doubtless looks
to the law himself in his ordinary
course to ensure his property rights,
to protect his home, to safeguard his
life. When he forced the doors of
the prison he opened another gate to
the elements of disorder and pillage
and crime
No factor in the Frank case justi.
ties the outrage at Milledgeville in
the slightest degree. 1t was a heavy
blow at the good name of common
wealth that has heretofore stood high
in the esteem of the country.
Evening star., 1915-08-17
Great Falls Power.

President Wilson's approval of the
project for harnessing of the Potomac
water power at Great Falls doubtless
means the early presentation Of the
matter to Congress in terms that can
not be ignored. As business propo-
sition it is unassailable. As an
economic proposition it is attractiveto
even the most ardent advocate Of
saving money. 1t is in the interest Of
the cheap provision of power for
lighting the District and operating
much of the machinery of the govern
ment and the municipality.
Delay in such case means waste.
1t is not to the point, as u.ged by
some who have heretofore stood in
the way of the Immediate assumption
of this project, that the Potomac
power has been going unutilized for
ages. and that a year or SO more will
matter little. Waste is abhorrent to
good administration 1t is inexcus-
able. The errors of the past are no
justification for a continuation OF SIM
liar errors. Consequently, for the sake
of that economy which is preached
now by all the guar dians of the public
funds, no more time should be lost
in the undertaking of q task that will
beyond the possibility of question re-
suit in rich saving to both the gov
ernment and the District.
Evening star., 1915-08-17
New YorK's New Constitution.

The New York bull moosers are
preparing to oppose in November the
adoption of the new state constitu-
ton now framing. Work on the in
strument has progressed to that
point where they see the hand of the
"reactionaries" particularly the
hand of William Barnes-and that is
enough to determine their attitude.
There will also be democratic op-
position, though how strong or by
whom led does not now appear. A
very live issue will thus be intro
duced into the campaign
Chairman Perkins of the bull
moose committee is circulating a
speech made by Hugh Gordon Miller
in which this appears:
"A few days ago a prominent re-
publican judge voluntarily remarked
10 me that the people of this state
would defeat the constitution now
Evening star., 1915-08-17

being framed. Republican national
hopes will vanish in that defeat, for
these gentlemen typify the republi-
can party and what it represents.
They are wasting 100000 or 100000
Of the states money merely to dig
themselves a grave"
This puts the matter in strong
terms-maybe too strong. The ma
tional hopes of the republicans are
not centered in that constitution.
They could lose it at the polls, and
still make front" in both state
and nation next year. But if they
do lose it their difficulties will be in
creased.
The convention now sitting is un-
der republican control. Elihu Root
is presiding. His influence is greater
than that OF any other member of
the body. He is giving his whole
time to the business. There is a
Root boom for President, although
he is not lending it encouragement.
1t is clear. therefore, that if work
done under such influences fails of
popular approval the republicans
will suffer a loss of prestige. and
that the result will in some measure
be felt next year.
The constitution under which New
York is now operating is twenty
years old. In that time many
changes in affairs and in public sem
tilnent with relation to affairs have
taken place. Many old issues have
disappeared Many new issues have
come to occupy attention. New
York, then the empire state, deserves
the name today more than ever. Her
interests of all kinds have multiplied,
and her governmental machinery
needs to be adjusted to them.
The task at Albany is big and
difficult, and covers variety OF
things. The work has not been hur-
ried. Several months have been
consumed and several weeks will be
added before adjournment is ordered.
All things considered, if with their
abiest men in charge, time sufficient,
and the size Of the stake fully real
lied, the republicans fall down."
they will give to their enemies a
cudgel of no small size.
Evening star., 1915-08-17

who needed in his business what he
is now imparting.
As governor general of the Philip
pines Mr. Taft was called upon to
make a study of force in the matter
of government As Secretary of War
he had an even larger opportunity,
and considered the subject of the
army, its proper size and equipment,
in association with trained soldiers at
the top of their profession. And as
President Of the United States, by
virtue of his Office of commander-in-
chief of the army and navy, he neces-
sarily gave a good deal of thought
to what the country should do to
make its place secure among armed
nations in "a fighting world"
Mr. Taft has no fears of mill
tarism" Neither have others. Some
of those who use the word as a
bugaboo must know how little it ap-
plies to the policy now under consid-
Grafton for filling out to healthy pro-
portions our skeleton of an army. and
increasing for use in both Of the
great oceans navy too small for
our Ions coast lines and Our obliga-
tions to our island possessions.
That Congress at the coming ses-
sion will make a beginning in this
matter is today most reasonable ex-
pectation The proposition has
strength in both parties and all sec
tions. Prominent democrats. repub
licans and bull moosers, in Congress
and out. are committed to it, and no
other subject the President will han
die in his message will possess more
interest for the American people.
Evening star., 1915-08-17
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Nothing in 4 Name.

Father" said the small boy, what
is an ultimatum?" =,
AN ultimatum, my son. is COM
munication that is supposed to be the
finish. But in reality its importance
lies in the fact that it is liable to start
something"
Evening star., 1915-08-17
Precious Article.

"Why do you give the waiter so
large tip?"
Because a position of extraor-
binary trust and responsibility right
fully commands unusual compensa-
ton. He is the custodian of a gen
uine full-sized sirloin steak.
Evening star., 1915-08-17
Sentiment From ctim,on Gulch.

They say that life is all a game,
And maybe this is true.
But there are methods, just the same,
Which gents must not pursue.
les play the cards with patient care
An bet yer little check;
But play it fair: my son, beware
The bottom of the deck. So
Deal clean an open from the top
An play the game to win.
The hand that's weak be quick to drop
Or bluff it if you kin.
If life's a game, as they declare,
Queer deals will cause a wreck.
So play it square: my. son, beware
The bottom of the deck.
Evening star., 1915-08-17

E Gen. Funston is showing an ener-
getic determination to be ready to ex-
tend assistance to peace plans for
Mexico should it be required.
Evening star., 1915-08-17

Statistics show that immigration
has greatly decreased during the past
year, ending June l. The advocates of
literacy tests and other restrictions
may find that these checks are not
needed after all.
Evening star., 1915-08-17

Representative of foreign govern
ments in this country are regarded as
making the lobby operations of Col.
Mulhall look like penny ante politics.
Evening star., 1915-08-17

Russia has found retreating trife
and has shown 4 large
amount of resourcefulness in varying
the program.
Evening star., 1915-08-17

Europe is not getting the benefit of
all the peace arguments, owing to the
fact that Mr. Bryan does not speak
French, German, Italian nor Russian.
Evening star., 1915-08-17

The days OF autumn lose some Of
their proverbial melancholy when it
is. remembered that they put an end
to the seashore bathing accidents.
Evening star., 1915-08-17
Elusive Impression.

81 listened to your speech with
close attention" said the man who
tries to be pleasant, but fails.
And did it set you thinking?"
at did. And the next time you de-
liver it I'm going to listen again and
see if l can find out what was
thinking about"
Evening star., 1915-08-17

limitations that moving pictures
have been subsidized tend to make
the responsibility OF the film censor
one OF increasing delicacy.
Evening star., 1915-08-17
No Happiness There.

"The pursuit of happiness is the
natural habit of man.
81 doubt it," said the gloomy citi-
zen. Everybody l see nowadays is
reading as much war news as he can
get hold of"
Evening star., 1915-08-17

According to some reports the
phrase owned by Germany was to
be substituted for made in Ger
many
Evening star., 1915-08-17
The Iuvariable Assurance.

Although of ills you have lot,
With CHEEKY resolution.
The doctors always say you've got
A marvellous constitution.
Evening star., 1915-08-17

Huerta appears to be lingering on
the verge of a campaign fund scan
dal even at this late day in his po-
litical career.
Evening star., 1915-08-17

In the absence of comet there is
a disposition to blame any suspicious
circumstance on the kaiser
Evening star., 1915-08-17

Automobiles are becoming so low
n price that the trusted employe of
, bank can own one without exciting
Evening star., 1915-08-17

The Evening Star. with the Sunday
morning edition. Ia delivered by carriers
within the citv at 45 cents per month :;
daily orly % cents per month Sunday
cnly 20 cents per month. Orders may be
sent by mail or telephone Main 244o
Collection Is made by carrier at the END
Of each month.
Evening star., 1915-08-17

The price paid for day of war
makes the cost of radium seem in
significant
Evening star., 1915-08-17

Daily. Sunday included. one month. go cents.
Daily Sunday excepted one mouth. 20 cents
Saturday Star. 81 year: Sunday Star. y ~ year
Evening star., 1915-08-17
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

Business Office, 11th st. and Pennsylvania
Avenue.
New York Office: Tribune BUILDING
Chicago Office: First National Bank
Building.
European Office: 8 Regent ST.. London.
England.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-06
COCOANUT OIL FINE
FOR WASHING HAIR

II you want to keep your hair in
good condition, the less soap you
use the better.
Most soaps and prepared sham
poos contain too much alkan. This
dries the scalp. makes the hair brit
tie. and is very harmful. Just plain
mulsified cocoanut oil (Which is pure
and entirely greaseless), Is much
better than soap or anything else
you can use for shampooing. as this
can't possibly injure the hair.
Simply moisten your hair with
water and rub it in. One or two
teaspoonfuls will make an abund-
ance Of rich, creamy lather. and
cleanses the hair and scalp thor
oughly. The lather rines out easily.
and removes every particle of dust,
dirt, dandrun and excessive Oil. The
hair dries quickly and evenly. and
it leaves it fine and silky, bright,
fluffy and easy to manage.
You can get snulsified cocoanut oil
at most any drug store. 1t IL very
cheap, and a few ounces il enough
to last everyone in the family for
months.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-06
I'M NORTH Topeka CLEAN up Halls
Representative and Senate
Chambers Being Renovated.
Committee Rooms VIII Also Be
Ready for Lawmakers.

Prior to the beginning of the state
legislature. January II, the representa-
tive hall. the senate chamber and the
various committee rooms in the state
mousse are being renovated and redeco-
rated. For the last week or more a
small army of janitors and decorators.
under the direction Of A. g. Hanback,.
custodian Of the state house, have been
working on the rooms
The walls Of practically all the COM
mittee rooms have been repainted and
redecorated. Not a few Of the rooms
We're in bad condition prior to the
remodeling.
Although few new fixtures will be in
stalled in representative hall and the
senate chamber the walls are being re-
decorated, and the fixtures and desks
repaired.
A half dozen or more vacuum clean
ers were used to clean the carpets OF
the two big chambers. The massive
bronze columns have been polished un-
til they shine like FURNISHED gold.
The desks and chairs have been given
new coat of varnish and the marble
walls and lighting fixtures have had
all traces of being unused for many
months removed
1t Is expected that the work will be
finished in ample time for the begin
ming of the coming session of Law
makers of the SunflOwer state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-06

Attorney General Dawson for Three
FOurths Jury Recommendation.


John s. Dawson. attorney general, urges
the state legislature to submit constitu-
tional amendment calling for three fourths
jury verdicts in all cases. The provision
was in Dawson's biennial report Of two
years ago and was considered by the 1918
legislature. but failed Of a two-thirds vote
Of both houses.
Dawson liz confident that the new reform
is badly needed and will come to Kansas
In few years. Several states have
adopted an amendment to their constitu-
tons which permit the rendering of a
verdict by q three-fourths vote Of the
jurors who heard the evidence.
Recently Kansas paper attacked Daw-
sons three-fourth's jury idea rather bit
terly. To which Dawson replied:
Il thank you for your knock on my
recommendations for a jury. reform pro-
yiding Tor verdicts by three-fourths of
the jury. 1 would have been better
pleased IL you had endorsed it. but would
have been greatly disappointed IL you had
entirely ignored 1t. But the project is not
new. Just across the Missouri river they
have such a law and verdicts by three
fourths OF the jury are quite common in
many states and many countries. Per-
haps the Kansas legislature Of 1915 will
do. but it IL one Of the things that is COM
ing IL the jury system is to remain as a
part of our Jurisprudence. And don't you
forget it,
Because the constitution does not
descend into details to specify what is
meant by a jury, the common law idea of
a jury OF twelve is recognized and to
change the plan of returning a verdict re-
Quires q constitutional amendment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-06
DIED HEART BROKEN.
CnrespOnsfveness Of CaliforniAns XIII.
ed Famous Naturalist.

Cnresponsiveness Of CaliforniAns KILL
ed Famous Naturalist.
Chicago, ILL.,. Jan. 6.-John Muir. fam
Gus naturalist of California, died Of a
broken heart
Enos A. Mills, noted naturalist, OF
Colorado, who was an intimate friend
of John Muir, told the members Of
the Outdoor Art League that the I'M
responsiveness of the Californians
caused the death of one of the greatest
of Americans.
Mills was the principal speaker at
the luncheon given in the Chicago
Woman's club.
John Muir said Mills, ''felt keenly
that the people of California were not
in sympathy with him. Their attitude
weighed heavily upon his mind. He
had often spoken of it to me. 1t was
one of the tragedies Of his life.
John Muir will be known as one of
the greatest men that America ever
produced, once he is understood. So
much that he wished to do for the
Californians in the way OF charging
their park system was turned down by
them
"One park he succeeded in getting
for the Californians will be known as
Muir park, 1 am glad to say"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-06
ALLADIN'S INCUBATOR.
1t Hatches. Grows and Cooks Chickens
in "a Hours?

New York, Jan. eff you don't be-
lieve this is true ask ''Bilr' Wrensch. a
Caldwell. n. j., plumber. Wrensch has
the incubator to prove it,.
Bill did a heap of thinking some time
ago and figured there was no logical
reason why if an incubator Matched
chickens out in twenty-one days, the
same result could not be had in one
day if the heat was increased by 2,lO0
per cent So Bill set seven eggs in the
incubator on Monday. Twenty-fOur
hours later he peered inside. A healthy
looking chick was bursting out OF its
shell. Bill FASTENED to the barn to get
some cornmeal for the newcomer.
Upon his return OF the house Bill
heard shrill Growing. A glance into the
incubator took Bills breath away. The
chick had grown into a full sized
rooster, with spurs and all. Without
waiting to release the prodigy. Bill ran
again to the barn to get some cracked
corn But when he returned to the In
cubatOr the Growing had ceased. The
rooster was lying on it's side-roasted to
a turn.
What about the other eggs? Ask Bill
The Caldwell correspondent was so ex-
cited he forgot to get the detail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-06
1.-THE CAVALIERS" REVIEW

The program for the tenth enter
tainment of the Lyceum course, was
given Tuesday night by The Cava-
iers," a troupe of singers, who pre-
scented a program Of songs, and an
operetta, Good Queen Bess.' The
auditorium wac better filled for last
nights concert than for any of the
numbers of the series since Schumann-
Heink sang in the fall.
The program. while entertaining to
the audience in general, was one of
some educational value to students.
for it was evidently planned with the
purpose of giving an idea of some of
the historic epochs in music. The first
oratorios THE Creation" and ELI
jah,' music of an early period. There
were two opera numbers, one from
Lohengrin and one frcm Cavalleria
Rusticana; two songs, acted by the
singers, from Robin Hood two
numbers from the Mikado, besides
some short scenes, old and new. The
Queen Bess operetta, was given with
songs and music of the time it por-
trayed. Nearly all Of the music used
in the sketch was from composers of
Elizabeth's time, and the songs were
those that were sung during her reign
in England. The costumes were rich
and beautiful and were designed with
historic accuracy. and the minuet at
the end of the piece looked like pic
I
One of the best features of the
evening was a duet. "Santuzza and
Turridu," from Cavalleria. which was
sung by Mrs. Elizabeth Van Closter,
soprano, and Mr.. Walter Leon, tenor.
Mrs. Van Closter has a voice of great
deal of power and range. She is good
looking, and has marked dramatic
ability. Her work was finished and
evidenced a good deal OF experience
in operate singing. She was former
" a Kansas woman, her early home
being in Leavenworth. She has been
in Kansas City and other large towns
for some time, and sang in grand
opera in Kansas City last season with
| a high degree of success. Her best
| work has been in the opera from
which she sang last night While she
has not been in the field of public
singing many years, those who have
heard her Interpretation of operate
roles consider that she gives promise
of filling a place on the grand opera
stage. The duet was given in cos
tune, and both the singers were well
received.
| The company carried two tenors.
Mr.. Dan Baker sang as solo, 20 for
q Breath of the Moorlands." and 30
we'll was his voiced liked that he was
recalled twice. Mrs. Tregillus, one OF
the soprano singers, was pianist also,
though nearly all the members of the
troupe played acompaniments at some
time during the evening. Miss Anna
Fisher was the contralto singer, and
took the part of the queen in the
| operetta. Mr.. Edward Watson was
| the baritone and Mr.. H. G. Tregillus
sang bass in the choruses. and gave
two old time British songs during the
intermfssion between the two parts OF
the program. b. II.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-06
RELIEF FOR JEWS.
Topeka Meeting Organized for Aid to
European Suffering.

A meeting will be held tonight at 8
O'Clock at the B'Nai Birth hall at 1O8
East Sixth street for the purpose of
taking action in regard to giving relief
to the Jews in the war districts of
Europe. Addresses will be given by
Rabbi H. H. Mayer, J. L. Loire. and
A. o. Wurmser. the chairman of the
Kansas City committee.
The following committee. known az
the American Jewish relief committee,
has been formed to carry on the work
of raising funds to assist the Jewish
people in the war district:
Julius Snattinger, s. Friedberg, NJ
Briman, A. jacobson. H. c. Shapiro, H.
Gordon. A. Samuels. d. J. August, s.
Barnum. S. Baum. E. Ulamperl. G. Cor
don. b. Galitzkie. N. Sadler, I. Barnum,
b. Barnum, NJ. Scrinopskie, E. Scrinop-
skie, I. Blitz. B. Nathanson, H. Cohn,
H. Nathanson, Eli Shapiro, E. Robino-
witz, I. BENJAMIN. H. Endlich. NJ Snat-
niger, 8. Galitzkie, d. Blumkin. H.
Greenbaum, s. Thompson. H. Nachti-
gal. NJ. Silk, A. Silk. H. A. Auerbach. J.
Heiton. 1. Gordon. A. Wolfson. s.
Learon. T. Klansky, J. Gerstley, n.
HOFFMAN, J. Matiof.