The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-31
A FAIR DIPLOMATIST
Is Mrs. J. r. Burton, Wife of the
Abilene Statesman.
BECKY SHARP, THE JOURNAL WOMAN

IN the state.
Among other politicians that now do
congregate At the Copeland hotel, was
one encountered in the second floor hall
un Saturday afternoon about $3.50 by the
STATE JoURSAL's editor Of the woman's
department This particular politician,
though vitality Interested in the coming
fight for the United States senatorship.
viii not have a vote in deciding It. In
deed il is doubtful II the ~fxers'' and
other Interested people would credit the
theory that the person in question could
have had anything 70 do with the result
of the contest which is now SO near as to
engage the public interest
But III a woman who has spent nearly
ali OF her time during the recent cam
oaign by her islands side. interested
N and thoroughly acquainted with his
work, as has Mrs J. Ralph Burton for
more than six months past, does not
have some influences or bearing on
the result, then indeed does the
sex need suffrage or something
else TO increase its power. More partic-
ularly may this be said when the woman
has Mrs. Burton's hnesse and tact
Mrs. Burton came to Topeka on
Wednesday Of last week. AS much of
her husbands time is taken up inter
viewing his friends and supporters. she
spent much Of last week sitting close to
one Of the parlOr radiators, and having
had the pleasure OF enjoying several
pleasant chats with her there before it
was there I expected to find her. and SO
I did
Mrs Burton has that faculty SO neces-
sary TO the politician of remembering
not only faces but the name that belongs
70 each particular face, even though it
be as common as Smith or Jones. and she
cordially greeted the JOURNAL woman,
inviting her 70 a seat in the parlOr. On
being told that she was to he interview
ed Mrs. Burton laughed merrily and
said. II can't imagine an interview with
me being Of any interest to the public"
well" said the JOURNAL reporter Il
can AT least tell what you are wearing
and say that you are not devoted to
dress" "Ihis IS the same dress l had
on when you saw me down here before,
nearly a month ago"
40 was novelty cloth in dark green
ambrose mixture. and though thorough
ly IA mode, as quiet in make in color
and texture Ii was com bined with dark
velvet in a harmonizng hue; the bodice
slightly full at the neck. where it was
confined by a small enameled pin. A
short watch chain. worn fob fashion and
small earrings cOmpl eted the costume.
Mrs. Burton wears her hair, which is
of the drab blonde color, as far removed
from the peroxide variety tit il were
coal black, combed straight back, instead
Of the popular part now affected There
soft tendrils that fall away from the Sc
we're lines into which they have been
brushed, with tendency to curl. " hich
is plainly natural She is d little under
medium height and could appropriately
De calle1-as all women want to be-
whether they own to il or nOt.the big ones \
most OF all-.'ittie woman" Al pair Of
the kindliest grey eyes light up an ex-
preszive face that looks abOut-but there,
The JOURNAL woman respects the tradi-
sri ..F 4 q I'll IL
Burton her age, and time has fashion
of dealing so gently with some people.
that one never can tell
Mrs. Burton, you surely ought to have
some interesting "reminiscences of your
campai gning trips with your husband.
didn't you enjoy thems"
"l ess 1 did enjoy campaigning very /
much especially in western Kansas"
Why particularly IA western kansas /
well, you know. or perhaps you don't !
know, that like a rural life, and would !
enjoy more than anything being q far /
rner. If I were a man.
Then you would not be a politician
VA certainly would not rum for Office il /
that il what yon mean"
There is nothing IN it; it don't pay for /
the trouble; the game is not worth the (
candle; IL is an empty honor, and espec- |
tally may this be said Of gaining a seat |
IN the United States senate, when one con
''But of course. you want to see your
husband electedsn
Certainly / do, now that he il a can
1idate. and 1 believe it every mans duty
% creditably represent his party and his
political principles. but for HIS own per
aonal good 1 should perhaps prefer that
he were not q candidate for the Office"
"ln case your husband is chosen will /
you 50 with him 10 Washsngt0ne''
Smiling quizically. Mrs. Burton said.
"Of course vie have not made any calcu-
latlons ON going 20 Washington and have
aot said on even thought what we will do
IT'D such an event p
But IL you should. do you think you
VIII enjoy Washingt0ns social whirls''
IF you mean to ask if I am a society
woman. / am net in the general accepta-
lion Of the term, though 1 am not IN
social, but i believe a great many ladies
undermine their health keeping up their
social duties. and especially 4 think ID
this true Of the ladies whose husbands
90 to Nv ashington-"
"Win you be here when the United
States senator IL chosen"
Il can't tell. probably / will"
Then she said, ~Have you never been
present on such an occasion" Being
told that the JOURNAL woman was sadly
ignorant on the mode Of procedure in
slecting the United States senator. Mrs
Burton kindly explained 10 all
.Do yon know all the other candidates.
Mrs Burtons" I asked. Again she
smiled aud said. "Iiovr can one be surer
think / am acquainted with all of them
except Major Hood
What is the personal feeling between
thems"
"It ID o. the very best I think In fact
I know IL is SO far as Alr. Burton il con
cerne1 You know AL the time of one Of
NHenn nHr.ar snH IT,