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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

disappointing and exaggerating are
simple lying.
Any man worthy of it can get credit.
This rule never fails
After a man has told woman he
loves her, she becomes his Nemesis for
the rest of time.
An Atchison girls illness is said to
be due to a lover giving her the stony
heart three years ago.
A woman can not claim that her life
is monotonous If she has never been
driven for social relaxation to church
social
Did you ever notice the soft, plead
ing voice women use over the telephone?
And did you ever compare it with the
voice they use around home?
A professional visitor from another
town recently appeared at South AT
Gibson home, and the woman of the
house discharged her cook and put the
visitor to work.
A great deal is said about the notori-
Gus lack of moral courage ir men. The
women are nearly as bad: when wo-
man is carrying a package of dry goods,
and goes into a rival store, she nearly
always hides it,
The gossips have been reporting that
an Atch1SOn man beat his Wife IN the
night; they had heard the beating, but
had not heard the brave wife make any
moan. Friends investigated the story,
and found that the beating was the
sound made by the man slapping at
mosquitoes.
When a joke is sprung upon an Atchi-
son person, and he fails to see it, he is
called Mrs. Blank" Mrs. Blank is an
Atchison woman who never sees a joke
Bores who like to tell jokes are steered
up against Mrs. Blank in Atchison, in
order that they may become discour-
aged good and early.
Atchison claims the champion woman
talker of the world. There are other
women takers in Atchison who are
good, but they all run up against the
champion. and pale into insignifcance.
No difference what subject comes up,
the Atchison champion is in it. If some
one ventures the remark that it is
pleasant day, the Atchison champion is
in it before any one else can speak on
the subject of pleasant days. She does
not talk aimlessly along. She begins by
giving a diagram of her subject, and
no one is supposed to break in until she
has finished. Then comes the story, and,
in addition to the straight tale, she runs
in little side anecdotes, and the subject
of pleasant days lasts all the way from
one to ten hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22
DECLINE OF sPoRTs.

True sporting instincts suffered an
other shock in the developments that
followed the closing down of the Horton
law regulating pugilism in New York
city. All kinds of sells and bunco games
have come to light. since 1.-THE game is
run out" notwithstanding there have
been as many denials as allegations of
croOkedness in the recent big fights. the
mere suspicion is enough to leave a bad
taste in the mouth.
1t seems as If something viii have to
be eliminated from sports and profess
sional athletics, If they would remain in
the category of true sport, and win
themselves popularity once more. Am
ateur athletics had to be purified, by
putting the professionals out OF anna
teur ranks
Cycle racing fell into disrepute and
has not amounted to anything for two
seasons. because the crack riders 5obbed
events for the money that was in it.
Baseball has lost popularity to such an
extent that many look on the big
leagues as having arrived at the cut
and dried stage. Horse racing has its
pulls. filings and book-maxing jobs
Where is there an animated, exciting
sport that is free from the faint of job
bery2 Golf and lawn tennis are scarce
~ susceptible of successful commercial
ism, nor have they the brawny dash
and animation of the older games,
hence are exceptions that do not count
for much.
The commercial spirit has tainted the
Iiptons complete, as much through the
an old-fashioned sport will gain con-
spicuous mention for placing the hon.
orable trophies above the money in
volved. as in yachting where sturdy
Iipton's compete, as much through the
novalty of his course as for the true
sportsmanship. Making sports and ath-
letics pay has made them poor in recre-
alton and less capable Of enjoyment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22
WEARY OF POLITICS.

The apathy that is being met with
| everywhere in the present political cam
paign is causing no end of worry to the
political managers. The Democrats are
just as uncertain concerning the effect
of the indifference in the campaign as
the Republicans, and the Republicans
are no more able to explain the situation
than the Democrats.
The Democratic managers say that it
presages Republican defeat and the Re-
pubIicans say that it indicates that the
people are satisfied and will vote to per-
petuate the present administration. but
down deep under these public utterances
is the unanswered question which might
be expressed by Congressman Cobb's
famous expression Where are we at?''
Perhaps back of the indifference is a
cause which has not occurred to the pol
iticians. Are not the people tired of
politics? Politics has, to a great degree,
become a scramble for place and the
personal advantage of the individual
nearly always outweighs consideration
for the public.
The mass of the people get very little
out of politics. 1t makes little difference
to them whether one party triumphs or
another and the affairs of humanity
move on in the same old way. The talk
about the country going to the demni-
ton bow vows if this or that candidate
triumphs has been demonstrated to be
buncombe pure and simple.
1t is not surprising therefore that the
people are losing interest in political
contests. From the position of township
trustee to president of the United States
they see only a scramble for place and a
struggle for power and it matters little
to them whether this man or that man
wins
The people pay less attention to cam
paign speakers than they did. Nearly
every voter in the United States reads
and there are few who do not take news
papers. They know about as much
about the course of events as Mark
Hanna or Senator Jones. They do not
need to be told that there has been dis
astrous strike somewhere, the result of
starvation wages or that the trusts have
closed hundreds of factories throwing
thousands of workingrnen out of en-
ployment or that the United States flag
has been planted in the Philippines and
why it was put there and whether it
ought to stay. All the causes have been
studied and the people are doing their
own thinking.
The newspaper that dares to print
both sides of a question and is not bound
Wy peItiSdu ties IL growing more anu
more in favor simply because the people
want to do their own thinking. They
would rather arrive at conclusion from
a presentation Of the simple facts than
to take the word of some one who is
hired by q committee or political orga-
nization to tell them what they must
think.
The day of the independent voter is
here. He is the man who appears to be
apathetic but who is really taking a
keen interest in what is going on and
who is ready to express his opinion at
the polls
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

A newspaper correspondent who
writes from Hazleton, Pa, on the coal
miners strike testifies to the thrift of
some of the men, but says that others
invariably spend all that they can earn
in the saloons zone of the reasons for
the demand for two pay days a month
is to have two opportunities to get
drunk The manner in which the miner
spends his money is of little conse-
quence to the public. His wages are his
to do with as he pleases. The question
at issue is: Does he get as much as he
should, considering the kind of work he
does and the profits derived from his
labor by his employers?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

that could have been shipped direct in
a few hours.-Newport News dispatch in
Washington Post.
The longest way round is some times
the cheapest way there would be the
proper paraphrase of the old saying to
suit the conditions named above. The
Kansas Graindealers' association, the
trust that has invaded Kansas. might
be able to explain the why and the rail-
roads, indiscriminate in freight rates in
the Mississippi valley, might tell the
wherefore
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

LONGEST WAY ROUND.

The American steamship Hyades,
which arrived here late last night in dis
tress, having passed through the hurri-
cane which ruined Galveston, is loaded
with grain from Galveston to New York.
The cargo, according to the officers,
came from Kansas, and is consigned to
Chicago. Just what was the reason for
this remarkable route is hard to say.
From Kansas, to Galveston, to New
York. and thence to Chicago. is a cir
cuitous route for a consignment of grain
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

In some things the English could give
us pointers. They conduct their polit-
ical campaigns more expeditiously than
we do over here. In just five days after
the dissolution Of the present parliament
the first pollfngs viii take place for the
new members and the newly elected
body will assemble a month later, or a
week before our national election. that
has already created a disturbance for
several months 1t takes entirely too
long for the voters to get action in this
country. Congressman elected in No
vember will not be sworn in until March
at the earliest and possibly not until
the following December.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

The public is already being called
upon to contribute to the maintenance
of the strike, not by the strikers how
ever, but by the operators, through
higher prices for coal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

Dom Paul is said to be headed for
the United States. If he makes good
time he may be able to fill few speak
ing engagements before the campaign
closes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

In one thing at least. Hanna and
Jones appear to be in accord; that is
that the Republicans twill have to hur-
ry'' If they carry this election.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

The wholesale druggists and the con
sumers are in favor of pure drugs. Nov
who is making the trouble?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

Since the coal barons are able to fix
the price of coal at whatever figure they
choose, why don't they pay their en-
ployes fair wages and charge it UP to
the consumer. if necessary
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

Chicago Herald: Tt would have
to be pretty bad letter of acceptance
not to be "a statesnan-like document
when it is considered by the organs on
that side.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

Whenever a partisan's confidence in
the success of his party begins to weak
en-, he indicates it by declaring that the
election will be decided by the voters
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

From January 1 to July I, we export
ed SIS, $50 002 more gold and $11,541,Oo3
more silver than we imported. making
our net exports Of specie $27. 500,o05.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

Perhaps the anthracite mine operators
fear that the public may want to arbi-
trate the price of coal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

The problem which appears to Civ
the powers the most trouble. is how no
to bring about peace in China
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

While the powers are looking the 9TH
er way the sultan is taking advantage
of the situation by fomenting a war be-
tween Bulgaria and Roumania-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

The result OF the election may de
pend upon those who flop without max
ing any public announcement OF thei
change of views.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

Nevertheless and Notwithstanding, no
unusually large scramble for that CAT
fiery vote has yet made itself manifest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

After November 8, when the battle Is
over, viii come the casualty list
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

BY the way, didn't Mr.. Cleveland once
say something about accepting but one
term in the presidency?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

Some people are talked about becaus'
they achieve success, and others becaus'
they have gossiping neighbors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

The sultan appears willing to grant
almost anything asked of him. even to a
promise to pay his debts
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22
MRS. LEASE IN KANSAS.
Makes Arrangements With Marx
Hanna to Campaign.

Chicago, Sept. 22.-Mrs. Mary E. Lease
and Senator Hanna have kissed and
forgotten al 1.-The past. When men were
standing two rows deep today trying to
get into Hanna's room, Mrs. eLase was
admitted and the conference lasted for
an hour. AS result of this conference
Mrs. Lease will stump Nebraska and the
west under the direction of the Republic
can national committee.
Arrangements have been made for
Mrs Lease to make speeches for the
Republicans in Kansas during the last
ten days of the campaign The dates
and places have not yet been an
nounced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

Some of the things it is better to Civ
than receive are a, plugged nickel, a ba'
cigar and advice of any old kind
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

It's a good thing the teller in the bank
doesn't tell all he knows.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

It's the talkative barber who is apt to
make cutting remarks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22
QUAKER REFLECTIONS.

[From the Philadelphia Record.l
The straw hat fingers in the lap of
autumn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

Sillicus-"You don't seem to care fo
ANYBODY" Cynicus-"1 can't. A Chicag
girl once trampled on my affections"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

The clockmaker should have plenty oil
time at his disposal, but when business
is bad time hangs heavily on his hands
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22
COLORADO FLYER.

via aGreat Rock Island Route"
Leaves Topeka $40 D. M, arriving
Colorado Springs 1885, Denver HOO
O'Clock next q. M.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22
GLOBE SIGHTS.

TFrom the Atchison Globe.1
disappointing and exaggerating are
simple lying.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

The straw hat fingers in the lap of
autumn.
It's the talkative barber who is apt to
make cutting remarks.
It's a good thing the teller in the bank
doesn't tell all he knows.
Some people are talked about because
they achieve success, and others because
they have gossiping neighoors-
Some of the things it is better to give
than receive are plugged nickel, bad
Sillicus-sYou don't seem to care for
anybody" Cynicus-'1 can't. A Chicago
girl once trampled on my affections"
The clockmaker should have plenty of
time at his disposal, but when business
is bad time hangs heavily on his hands
Little wfllie-..Mamma, what's that
white stuff" Willie's Mamma-.-That.s
whipped cream" Little Willie-"Was it
bad before it was whipped?"
your face seems very familiar to
me-" said the good deacon. ''Mebbe it
isl replied the other man; II can't keep
track of 'em all. I'm O'Reagan's bar
keeper"
per tells how ter live on Is cents a day"
Tatterdom Torn-"Does it tell how ter
git de Is cents?''
She was obdurate. Waking or sleep
ing my thoughts are ever of you, he
exclaimed. ''Well, you are entitled to an
other thought, she replied Thus is sem
timent crushed by the colloquialisms of
the day.
SaIesman-'These are the newest
STYLES in gloves Perhaps you would like
to see the French walking gloves" Far
mer Cloverton-"Wall swami always
knowed them Frenchmen wuz queer but
/ never knowed they walked on their
hands, b'gosh."
At this season, considering the number
of men who stand around on corners
and talk politics great deal should be
forgiven the women occasionally tying
a ribbon around sandwich, and holding
a reception over it.
The average man has two suits OF un-
derwear: one suit on and one in the
wash; two suits of clothes, one for ev-
cry day and one for Sunday; one hat,
and one pair Of shoes. Still, doesn't he
look as wen as woman who has
dozen dresses?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

An Atchison girls Illness is said to
De due to lover giving her the stony
heart three years ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

A woman can not claim that her life
is monotonous If she has never been
driven for social relaxation to a church
social.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

Did you ever notice the soft, plead
ing voice women use over the telephone ?
And did you ever compare it with the
voice they use around home?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

Little willie-'sMamma, what's thai
white stuff" Willie's Mamma-.'That's
whipped cream" Little Willie-'sWas il
bad before it was whipped?"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

Any man worthy of it can get credit.
This rule never fails
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

After a man has told a woman he
loves her. she becomes his Nemesis for
the rest of time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

A professional visitor from another
town recently appeared at a South AT
Gibson home. and the woman of the
house discharged her cook and put the
visitor to work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

Rollingstone Nomoss-'sDis here pa
per tells how ter live on Is cents day"
Tatterdom Torn-"Does it tell how ter
git de Is cents ?'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

your face seems very familiar tc
me-" said the good deacon. 'Mebbe ii
is. - replied the other man; 81 can't keeI
track of 'em all. I'm O'Reagan's bar
keeper"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-22

A great deal is said about the notori-
Gus lack of moral courage iH men. The
women are nearly as bad: when a wo-
man is carrying a package of dry goods,
and goes into a rival store, she nearly
ALWAYS hides If
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-02-15
WILL EMPLOY rs MEN.
Parker's Organ Department Has a
Capable Manager,

C. W. Parker has secured for the
organ department Of his factory an
expert organ maker, alexander Christ
mann who has devoted all his life to
the making Of organs, musical appli-
aDccs OF various kinds, clocks, chimes
etc. and is probably one Of the most
talented men in his line in this coun.
try. His father before him was a
noted organ builder and had a wide
fame both in Europe and America for
his skill. Mr.. Parker will expand
this department Of his works, manu-
featuring organs for merry-go-rounds,
shooting galleries and other purposes
and expects to employ At least %
men in this department alone when
1t is fully developed. Mr.. Parker
goes to New York soon to buy ma.
terial and new machinery for his
growing business. He sold two or
three shooting galleries and merry
go-round last week and Is unable to
keep up with his orders.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-02-15
A MODEL sANITARIUM.
Dr.. Steelsmith Takes 4 New Nembe,
Into the Firm.

DR.. S. Steelsmith has associated
with him in medical practice and
management Of the Steelsmith sani.
tarium DR.. Dieusis Of Kansas City
who comes highly recommended. He
has practiced in Kansas City many
years and is a specialist with the
X-ray machine, batteries and ether
appliances Of late patterns. The firm
has purchased a number Of new ma
chimes and instruments which are not
only expensive but up to date in
every particular and make me sani-
tarium one Of the best equipped in
the State.
The sanitarium has Mrs. W. w.
Herr for matron and the patients are
certain to have the best Of care. The
increasing business Of the sanitarium
and Of DR.. Steelsmith's practice has
been ample evidence Of the success
attained and with the addition OF DR..
Dieusis' skill the firm will be stronger
than ever.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-02-15
IS NOW CROOKS 4 co,
A, B. Rose Sells His Interest in the
Department Store.

A. B. Rose today sold his interest
in the large department store Of Rose
n Co. and Tuesday left for the east
for a short absence before defni tely
deciding on his future. c. S. Crooks
who was associated with him Is the
new manager and the firm will be
known as c. S. Crooks u Co. Mr..
Rose is a businessman Of rare ability
and has built up the store from a
small beginning to one Of the leading
department stores Of central Kansas.
His success has been remarkable and
has been won by an executive ability,
an appreciation Of conditions and q
thorough acquaintance with his bust.
ness that have won him the admir ra.
tion and respect Of all. Abilene needs
men Of his character and hopes he
will yet decide 70 make this his home.
Mr.. Crooks needs no introductio n
to Dickinson county people. He has
a wide acquaintance and is known
not only as a capable businessma n
but one whose name is an assurance
Of trustworthiness in every particu-
lar. He may be depended on to
make the store more successful than
ever.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-02-15
LIQUOR CASES OVER.
NO MORE TO BE TRIED AT
THIS TERN.
Second Hope Case Results in q Hung
Jury-How the Jurors Stood
June Case on Trial.
From Tuesdays Daily.l

The liquor case Of State VS.. W. G.
Gillett and VIM. Thompson Of Hopt
resulted in hung jury and the jur'
ors were dismissed. The testimony
was positive as liquor was produced
in court that was said to have been
purchased especially to secure con,
viction. The jury is reported to
have stood as follows: On Gillett
case II for acquittal, for conviction;
on Thompson case first count, 7 for
acquittal, 3 for conviction; second
count, II fer acquittal, l for con-
viction.
No more liquor cases will be tried
this term. The following cases have
been continued to next term: State
vs.. Jent; State VS.. Rhodes and Mullin;
State vs.. Deves; State vs.. r. Rhodes.
The case against j. j. Grazier has
been continued, he paying the costs
and agreeing to leave the State. 1t
will probably be dismissed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-02-15
BURTON TO ANSWER BRYAN.


J. r. Burton received and accepted
an invitation Saturday to address the
Union League club Of Brooklyn Feb.
ruary 20, on the assigned topic.
Bryan and Bryanism from the
Standpoint Of Kansas Republican. "
Bryan has got the Democratic
party by the tail and is going down
with it to the slough Of defeat, said
Mr.. Burton in an interview yesterday.
81 have talked with great many
good Democrats in the East in the
last few weeks and they generally
concede that Bryan will be nominated
for the presidency and that be will be
defeated at the election. Bryan is a
man who feels deeply and speaks
lightly. He deals exclusively in
theories and lacks in that he is unable
to keep pace Of changing conditions.
Fusion is despicable product in pol.
itics, equally disreputable in any
alliance whether it be Of Populists
and Democrats in the northern states
or Of Republicans and Populists in the
southern states. 1t is a striving after
spoils and teaches the young men Of
the country the false doctrine that
principle in politics is myth. Fusion
is a more corrupting influence in pol.
itics than the traffic In votes" MIR.
Burton speaks at Pratt tonight.