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THE MADISONIAN
Published Every Tuesday at RIchmond.Ky. by
Grant E. Lilly, - - Editor & Owner
Entered as second-class matter January
22, 1913, at the post office at Richmond,
Ky, under the Act of March 3, 1879.
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THE CALIFORNIA MUDDLE
It is strange that in this day,
the question of state rights is one
that is continually coming to the
front. This time, California is in
the International limelight Cali
fornia has endeavored to prevent
the Japanese t from acquiring a
foothold on its soil and has en
deavored to prevent the Japanese
children from entering its public
schools.
The question is not a new one.
Several years ago the school
question was up and President
Roosevelt lost no time in assert
ing the supreme power of the
Federal Government over the
question. But these great public
questions are hard to down and
will appear from time to time in
a new dress. This time it ap
pears in the effort of the Cali
fornia legislature to pass a bill
preventing the Japanese from ac
quiring lands.
In this simple act, lies the germ
of a great international question
which the best talents of the
world must settle. We content
ourselves with the statement of
the question and some observa
tions from our own view point
' The Constitution of the United
States has nor overlooked this
question. We quote from that
instrument as follows:
'This Constitution and the laws of the
United States which shall be made in pur
suance thereof, and all' treaties made or
which shall be made, under the authority
of the United States, snail be the supreme
law of the land, and the judges in every
State shall be bound thereby, anything in
the constitution or laws of any State to the
contrary notwithstanding." Art 6, sub.
sec 2.
When this country was agitated
by the question several years ago,
President Roosevelt quickly as
serted control of the matter un
der a treaty made with Japan.
The question was settled in favor
of Japan. The effort now is to
bring the same question up in a
new form. Whether or not there
is a treaty with Japan which can
be taken as a basis for Federal
intervention, we know not Un
less there is such treaty, it would
appear that the right of the State
of California to determine its
own policy with reference to the
Japanese acquiring title to its
Irsnrlc i c cnnromo frT fho T In i fori
States has no right to interfere
with the domestic policies -of. a
State, so long as that policy does
not contravene the United States
Constitution or its laws. So far
as we are advised there are no
u i - ii a i... t 4-1
United Stages; certainly nothing
in the constitution which prevents
a naturalized or native born Jap
anese from acquiring lands in
this country. (It certainly will
J. 1 J J 1 . .
no l Dts cuiuenueu uy any une mat
an alien can, as a matter of right,
acquire the title to lands in any
of the States against the will of
the States or the United States.)
While this particular question
pertains to the domestic polity of
the State of California, still it
embraces a question that is not
local. If California can not pro
. tect itself in this particular , in
stance against a race which it be
lieves, and no doubt has great
cause to believe, is inimical to its
social and commercial welfare,
then no other State could pass a
law looking to j its betterment
without first having to deal with
international forces and the mem
bers of Congress, and last, but by
no means least, the cabinet and
foreign legations.
The President has sent Mr.
Bryan galavanting to California
post haste and in so doing has
impressed Japan with the idea
that the Federal Government was
opposed to the legislation pro
posed by California, and this act
of the President has brought forth
from Japan a note signifying its
firm determination to oppose the
California alien land law if one
should be passed. In other words,
the President and Mr. Bryan, by
their tolerance of Japan's imperti
nence towards us, have brought
on us the humiliation of insolent
notes telling us what we may do
without incurring Japan's dis
pleasure. The article in the treaty of 1911
between Japan and the United
States bearing on this question
xeads as follows to-wit:
"The citizens or subjects of each of the
high contracting parties shall have liberty
to enter, travel and reside in the territories
of the other, to carry on trades, wholesale
or retail, to own or lease or occupy houses,
manufactories, warehouses and &hops, to
employ agents of their choice, to lease land
for residential and commercial purposes
and generally to do anything incident to
or necessary for trade upon the same terms
as native citizens or subjects, submitting
themselves to the laws and regulations
there established."
This makes the matter purely
a judicial question to be settled
by the courts in the event Cali
fornia passes its alien land law.
While it is not expressly stated
that the Japanese may acquire
title to lands for farming pur
poses, still the blanket words "do
anything necessary for trade,"
would seem to cover the right of
purchase. However, Senator Root
thinks otherwise, and in this
opinion he has the concurrence
of other Senators.
But the whole matter is a
tempest in a teapot. Japan has
had the pleasure of whacking us
over the head for the second, and
it is to be hoped, the last time.
The treaty with Japan should be
immediately abrogated for the;
reason that Japan has not kept
the faith of the treaty and has
not made it possible by her laws
for Americans to obtain equal
privileges in Japan which Japan
demands for Japanese in America.
The people don't want any fur
ther haggling about this and want
the independence of this country
firmly impressed on Japan and
all of its secret allies.
Give Japan the boot, and the
sooner the better.
DR. FRIEDMANN
One of the greatest doctors of
the " Old World, overwhelmed
with honors and business at
home, comes to our country to
benefit our country without charge
therefor, is received by the medi
cal profession of New York with
a grouch, and is insulted by them
with impunity. They even in
their blind hatred of the man,
urge his arrest for practicing
medicine without the procurement
of a local license. What a recep
tion to be given to a man whom
the world has been taught had
found something that would cure
the White Plague, the 'greatest
affliction by .which mankind is
cursed! i .
Dr.Friedmann should have been
received with the loving kindness
of a mother. Everything to make
his visit and the object of his vis
it eminently successful should
have been done. Small jealousies
should have been held in abey
ance, swallowed up by veneration
for a man who, more than any
other man, had in store a blessing
for afflicted humanity. Whether
they did or did not believe in the
possibility of his claims, was not
material.- He was a great physi
cian and had for our; despairing
people, that which he and they
thought a salvation. If he was a
fraud, the' quicker he operated
and failed, the quicker would the
doctors have been vindicated for
their, non-belief. If successful,
then the quicker would the peo
ple have been put in possession
of his great discovery.
LOCAL OPTION-
The temperance people of Mad
ison county know that Madison
is not a local option county. Do
they intend to let Madison remain
wet in spots? Remember that if
you do so, you will reduce the
value of the Webb law to a negli-
gable quantity for this'county.
Good women, the men won't
do anything because an election
is on hand. If the liquor snake
is killed, you will Jiave it to do.
Remember that the county unit
bill can be repealed. Secure its
benefits while its in force.
To raise a loan of, $30,000,OQO!-
00 Mexico is willing to sell to the
United States a large part of its
Northern territory and all of low
er California.
Take it Uncle Sam. Its dirt
cheap. Take it with its warriors
and rebellions. We can pacify it
and govern it. Its a wonderful
country and wonderful climate.
This is the way to settle the
Mexican troubles. Buy them out
Give them a firm, just govern
ment and their troubles will dis
appear like magic
Will the people elect their post
master or will , they leave it to
Senator James or Congressman
Helm? .
One of the beauties of (theo
retical) Democracy is, that the
people rule. One of the facts of
practical Democracy seems to be,
that a political boss rules.
Who is he?
Why not put in our platform
that any candidate using money
or other thing of value to secure
his nomination, shall be declared
ineligible for the office?, Give the
poor man a chance. There's no
equal opportunity so long as the
rich can buy the offices.
Those water holding side-walks,
Mr. Mayor, are still with us. You
and the city council know where
they are "at" The grand jury
should be informed where they
are; also where you are. '
Come to think of it, what a
fine Mayor Mr. Jno. W. Crooke
would make. He is capable,
honest and trustworthy. You can
look the city over and you can't
beat him.
As yet nothing but silence from
our candidates for the Legislature.
Its time you were taking us in
your confidence.
Our city dads have had some
of the streets "done over" ready
for the oil.
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John Friend Killed. By Ver
non Turpin
Near Winston Saturday night,
John Friend, an unmarried man
aged about fifty years, was shot
in the abdomen by Vernon Tur
pin, a young man of some twenty
years of age, son of J. H. Turpin,
from which he died Monday
morning. Details of the killing
are meager, as there . seems to
have been no eye witness, except
a woman who was not in condi
tion to know what was going on.
Friend made a dying declaration,
in substance as follows: Friend
went to the house oi Mansfield
about 10 o'clock Saturday night
and found Turpin out on the
porch beating a woman; Friend
interfered, telling Turpin to
stop. - Turpin turned on Friend
and said: "I'll kill you, you d n
son of-a-b , " and drew a pistol
and fire3.
The ball passed through Friend's
lower bowels. An operation
was- performed but there was
no hope, and he died Monday
morning.
Young Turpin, ' is ofa good
family, but is said to have been
'drunk at the time of the shooting
He isitill at large.
TOPICS IN BRIEF
Wilson knocked Bryan into a silk hat
Baltimore Evening Sun. V ;
Even Indiana's six best cellars were
flooded. Detroit Free Press. '
Say, Woodrow, even BillTaft appointed
SOME Democrats. Houston Post
The Webb Bill has certainly "made the
temperate zone torrid. Columbia State.
But why should two men jquarrefcabout
being Governor of Arkansas? Boston
Herald. v'
Woodrow Wilson seems bent on reduc
ing dollar diplomacy to sense. Richmond
Times-Dispatch. '
, The Alaskan Senate has passed a bill
granting votes to women. Now all she
needs is a few women. Boston Transcript
Learned judges of the Court'of Appeals
have decided that the progressives belong
to a party. CaKanybody guess who's the
party? New York Herald.
The proposal to maroon militants on an
island has not reached the stage of serious
discussion, but if it is to be done the Isle
of Man is the place. Springfield Republi
can. " ...
The new German war tax assesses the
Krupp estate $1,000,000. And yet some
people affect to think that there is no such
thing as poetic justice. Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Republican Leader Mann says his party
will let the Democrats have their way and
that no obstruction will be attempted by
the Republicans of the House. As the
Democratic majority is only 145, this de
cision is very considerate on the part of
Mr. Mann. Houston Post
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Tree Planting
Next Thursday is Arbor Day,
and in many sections the schools
will plant trees and have exercises
calculated to awaken interest in
the important matter of not only
planting more trees, but preserv
ing what few are left standing.
Planting a tree is an expression
of. a high sense" of public spirit
The timber is being 'rapidly cut
away, and unless some steps are
taken to induce the people to de
vote more attention to tree plant
ing, the country in this section will
soon be as barren as the Sahara
desert. Messenger.
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1 For Rent.
Two large, nice office rooms
over Culton's meat market Well
lighted, ventilated, located right,
and desirable in every- respect.
Call on C. C. Culton for furtner
information, phone 125.
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thing you buy and will appreciate your
orders. If you ... have not tried us give us
a call, 232 West Main street Richmond,
Ky. Covington, Thorpe & Co. 11-tf
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Rough and Dressed Lumber. Blanton
Lumber Co. Phone 425. 16-tf
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The Secret" of Hottest" Va I ues
A number of years ago, in looking over business conditions, we came to the conclu
sion that our greatest asset was not our stock in trade or cash in the bank, but our .
customers' good will, our reputation for good values and square dealing. We deter
mined to make the name "Oldham" stand as synonym for "QUALITY" to stand
back of our goods and to see that the goods we . sold were right In studying our
sources of supply, we found some makers did business that way too, and some ; did
not But the ones we could rely on were the ones who put their NAMES in their
goods and said always "These are ours, we made them, they're right and we will
stand behind them.''
And So We Have Clothes From
These are the world's greatest1 and we have a large lme of samples to show you and
a variation of models unlimited. Tailor-made and made right and we are behind the
fit and absolute satisfaction
OF OUR SUITS
This is a rare opportunity for our patrons and we
you come in and examine our goods.
W. I),; Oldharii & Company
Richmond's Greatest Store for Over a Quarter of a Century
in Society
Mrs. D. C. Beggerstaff entertained rhe
Sunday school class very delightfully on
Saturday evening. .
, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Boggs, who are fa
mous' for their hospitality,, entertained a
number of friends with a "fish fry" on
Wednesday, when covers were laid for 12.
" Miss Jamie Caperton entertained the
Young Ladies Bridge Club on Friday after
noon at her beautiful home, "Blair Park.'
The house was tastefully decorated with
pink ' roses whose fragrance emphasized
the perfect spring day.
Besides the regular club members a
number of guests were invited, and at the
conclusion of the games- an elegant two
course luncheon was served. The trophy,
a pair of silk hose, was awarded Miss Julia
White.
Misses Margaret and Carolyn Goff of
Chevy Chase Seminary, Washington, D.C.,
entertained the following ladies at' dinner
last week at the Seminary where they have
such a lovely position: Mrs. Milton J.
Durhman and Mrs. Hamilton, of Lex
ington, Mrs. John Graham Johns, Misses
Golden and Margaret Day, of this city,
Julia Spurr of Fayette county and
Elizabeth Shackelford of Richmond. Win
chester Democrat
Dr. and Mrs. H.'C Vaught entertained
with a beautiful party on Friday evening,
in honor of their son, Mr. Chas. Vaught
In the receiving line with the host and
hostess were Prot and Mrs. Hoskinson
and Mrs. Ed. Powell,, while Misses Mari
anne Collins and Anna Mae Walker assist
ed in entertaining. Music and dancing
were the order of the evening, and at ten
o'clock the guests were invited to the din
ing room where an elegant luncheon was
served.
Dr. Vaught and his charming wife are
noted for their lavish hospitality, and this
entertainment was in keeping with their
long established reputation.
On Wednesday at 3 p. m. the Cecilian
Club held one of its most delightful meet
ings with Mrs. Harvey Chenault at her
home in the country. The study for the
afternoon was the "Symphony."
The instrumental music was furnished
by Mrs. Middelton, Mrs. Pickels, ' Mrs.
Evans, Mrs. Johnson, Mis. Kellogg, Mrs.
Hoskinson and Miss White. ' Miss Helen
Bennett gave the current events, and two
beautiful solos were contributed by Misses
Traynor and Caperton, while Mrs. Neale
Oldham & Lackeyj
Furniture and
Undertaking
DAY PHONE 76
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Baltimore,
Respectfully yours
Schloss
Bennett ijead a paper, "Dvorak and . Contemporaries.'-
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. Several selections were enjoyed on the
Victrola, and this closed the program for
the afternoon. The next meeting will be
with M jsVnnetfct.and'the subject will be
"Tales ibfHoff man." -
' Miss Jeanette Pates entertained the
teachers of Madison Institute at six o'clock
dinner Monday.
Miss Dorothy Perry was hostess of the
Sherwood Club on Saturday afternoon at
her pretty home in' Burnamwood. The
following program was given:
Instrumental Solo
Miss Elizabeth Burnam
"Frolics of the Butterfly" Carl Bonn
Miss Ellen Miller
Story of Trovatore"...Miss Mary Wagers
"Butterfly". . Grieg
Miss Burnam Taylor
Selection from Trovatore
Miss Johnie Azbill
Miss Mary L. Deatherage
"Venetian Love Song" Neven
Miss Marie Louise Kellogg
"Valse Humoristque". Leon Ringuet
Miss Jeannette Pates
Lovely refreshments of ices, cakes and
salted almonds were served, after which
the club adjourned to meet on May 31
with Miss Austin Lilly.
Besides the regular members, Mrs.
Cassiday, Miss Livingston, Miss Cuff, Miss
Pitman, Miss Rankin, and Miss Arnold of
Madison Institute were present
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Modern Road
Governor McCreary decided to
designate the Maysville and Mt.
Sterling turnpike as, the Ken
tucky rqad in which to spend the
$10,000 offered for reconstruction
by the Federal Government.
County Judge Rice, of Mason,
McCartney of Fleming, Thomp
son of Montgomery and Crooks,
of Bath met with Governor
McCreary and agreed to raise the
$20,000 necessary to put through
the proposition. Winchester
Democrat -.'V
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