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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25
TIE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON.

In this busy world of the daWning
twentieth century one day follows an
other more or less in the same groove.
The round of toll is constant. 1t is
easy to fall into the routine channel
and assert that tedays are but repeti-
tions Of yesterdays and for the morrow
there is promise of little change. Yet
there are occasional bright spots in the
calendar of existence. and Christmas
day stands above the rest for the purity
of its intent and the poetry of its mys-
tic symbolism
Cynics may carp and critics may cavil
at the human foibles that creep in tomar
the sanctity Of its intent. but the
beauty of it's customs and traditions
are distinctive and cannot be dis
placed.
Ordinary philosophy will recognize the
beauty Of the day. Irrespective Of its
religious teachings in the joy and
gladness that emanates from its secular
customs and traditions. Generosity may
be a pagan virtue as much as Chris
tian. so that the custom of gift CIV
ing does not necessarily have a religious
end to it. It is the latent sentiment in
this distinctive custom that touches
hearts and opens the wellsprings of
JOY.
Is there a more perfect happiness
than the family picture on Christmas
morn? The child with his new toy and
the proud parent. be it in howell or
palace, experience a great heart thrOb
of emotion that is a greater joy than
either can express Even the petulant
and selfish. who seem dissatisfied. gain
a Jewel of happiness against their will.
There are the designing also. it must
be admitted, who give in a selfish spirit,
and those who receive with a suspicion
OF the motive but the optimistic view
weighs down most heavily in the bal
ance- That is why Christmas is a
happy season.
Combine with this human happiness
the spiritual beauties of a time-tried
religion and the joy of living is COM
plete It is nineteen hundred years
since He whom Christendom worships
was born to endure the life of poetry,
mysticism and suffering which the
sacred writings portray and to which
art stil looks for its triumphs and
masterpieces When the children in
the temples sing glad carols, whether it
be the music or the theme. youth and
innocence move the world. The uni
verse fasa chain Of human hearts wait
ing to be stirred. and it responds when
the beauteous chord of love il struck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25
PALACES OF SUBSIDY BILL

IFrOm the Chicago Tribune.1
The advocates of the shipping subsidy
bill say that its enactment will stimu-
late greatly the shipbuilding industry
More men viii be employed mining iron
ore, Transporting It to the furnaces. and
converting it into iron and steel. There
will be more work for coal miners. There
Will be more employment for capital.
The friends of the bill go much farther
than this They contend that the pros
perity OF American producers depends
on the building up Of an American mer-
chant marine and that their plan for
bringing that about is the only worka-
bic one They say that the productive
capacity of this country exceeds its ca
Pacity to consume and that unless for
eign market can be found for the sur
plus the development OF domestic indus
try viii be arrested and great suffering
will ensue
This is true. but the assumption that
unless this country has its own fleets of
oeean-gosng vessels its surplus products
cannot be marketed at all under certain
circumstances. and are marketed under
great disadvantages at all times, is not
correct. 1t is asserted that if a war
should break out between any of the
great maritime powers OF Europe the
merchant marine of the world would be
obltterated- There would be no ships to
carry American products. agricultural
nr manufactured. 70 foreign shores, and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25
Brilliancv and Accuracy.


I'll tell you a good story, boys, said
the host as there was a pause in the con-
Instantly there was a craning OF necks
THAT story about Mrs. Archibald
lover interrupted his wife
Yes, my dear, the one I told you about
the other day. It happened this way.
was going down Fifth avenue
Yes. I think it was broadway. but it
doesn't matter much At all events 1 was
going downtown, when lady, dressed in
a blue waist
Il think you're mistaken hubby. You
certainly said pink when you told me the
Wen, let it go at hiatt was either
mo: she was dressed all in blue. Don't
The host gave his wife a look that came
mo. dear, you did at her.
We'll, confound it, we both looked at
each other Her face looked familiar to
me. She was tripping along, looking as
slipped. on a banana skin and broke her
leg17E -
Bless BE 1q my F sea Ms h9 g. aR Road you nike
to tell the rest of the story?'
Now. don't get mad dear, but do be ac-
''Well. she broke her blessed ankle, or
carrying her into the nearest drug store.
She smiled a sweet smile at me"
ling. You told me she was unconscious.''
Yes, know, but that was before
mean afterward-I mean-Mrs. B., you get
me ratified Pleased don't interrupt. She
smiled at me sometime, anyhow, and
seemed to thank me in mute manner"
ward"
or are you? I asked her if L should call
an ambulance She whispered, No, get
me cab got her a hanson
autom obile-''
''esreat Scott! madam-I-here. boys.let's
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25
COMING DRAMATIC EVENTS

Private John Allen" which comes to
the Crawford for a matinee this afternoon
and tonight, is unique title for a play
and one concerinings> which some ex-
PLANTATION may be in place. This appears
for explanations, for his old friends ana
admirers are filed with surprise that ne
should have devoted himself to the mod
ern drama for the season. The strength
of the play as developed at a preliminary
gagement at Washington, D. C., IS
sufficient reason for the existence of tEr1-
vate john whose title does not as
might be sl1pposed announce a war play
There is no beating of durms BEND the
scenes to simulate cannon and no clat-
ter of horseShoes to simulate the advance
of cavalry. All the stirring events-and
they are abundant-are enacted in plain
view of the audience John Allen IS
Private first because he was a soldier
and second because in all his community
of judges, colonies and majors, ne was
the only conspicuous citizen without a
title. The name becomes one OF sincere
respect rather than of ffippancy and his
leadership is acknowledged wherever his
personality asserts itself The story Is
one of love and politics, although there is
no shade of partisanship either in plot
or dialogue. It is simply a beautiful pic
ture of life in the rural districts of the
far SOUTH a story of chivalry, ambition
and self sacrifice.
of Topeka. will appear at the New Craw-
ford theater Wednesday and Thursday
evenings in her own beautiful play, "A Bro
ken Heart Miss Cuff is the youngest
playwright in the United States today and
her play has been one of the seasons
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25
MARK TWAIN-CRUSADER.
TFrom IIarper's WeekIy.l

TFT0M daTpef 5 " eeKIy-I
The pulpit thGff5heTs, politicians pirate,
commercial bodies organize, each and
every one against vice. telling us the old
tale over and over again, telling us what
we have all known for many years, but
until Mark Twain came along and put
his penetrating eye on the situation, who
ventured to INTERCEPT into the discussion
the idea that the evil that f1ourishes in
our community is the result of our own
Indifference thereto, and that if we are to-
day leprous with disease it is because we
have deliberately incurred it by our own
neglect of ordinary precautions?
Indeed. yes, let us honor Mark Twain
for his humor, for his integrity for the
glorious example he has set, for his
philosophy, his kindness of heart and his
gentleness of manners, but, above all let
US not fail in paying our tribute to place
among the laurels we are bestowing upon
him that which should adorn the brow of
our best citizen, in whom we find the in
carnation of all the virtues of civic life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25
QUAKER REFLECTIONS.

TFrom the Philadelphia Record
The air is full Of weather.
Every girl hopes to be a sleigh belle.
The iceman's profits must be cold
cash.
A Christmas story-'I don't expect a
NO. Maude, dear; an extra coat of
paint doesn't make house warmer.
snlicus-s.Lots of shopping IS being
done" Cynicus-"Y Yes; and lots OF shop
pers"
Hoaxz'Business of all kinds seems
to be good Joax-''Y Yes; there's even
a boom in cannons-
Blobbs-s'what is your idea of true
can truthfully admire another woman s
baby"
TN every saloon" says the Man
ayunk Philosopher. you may md a par
to happiness. The beauty of this re-
IT'S strange how many poets write
The joys of wine, without a warning
That all the pleasures Of the night
Must bring a headache in the morning.
Muggins-.sY Yesterday was the short
est day of the year" Bugg1ns-'lt
seemed the longest to me. I was out
doing Christmas shopping with my
wife"
The joys of life so seldom stay
They always turn to sorrow,
Just like the snow that falls today,
And turns to s1ush tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
From the Chicago News.I

ltrom the chicago NeW5-I
The memory is a sort of mental reser-
Walton
If money talks it is probably a pay
ing teller.
A double wedding is one kind of
four-in-hand tie.
Do nothing when angry and you viii
have the less to undo.
Fortunate indeed is he who loses his
temper and never finds it again.
In the game of life many a trick is
taken with the trump of fame.
Motto for dealer in Christmas goods:
Now all men buy these presents"
If a man has sense he can often
make use of a seemingly useless thing.
A woman's happiness may depend on
the offers of marriage she refuses
If man would live in absolute peace
he should be blind. deaf and dumb.
The man who loses money and ac-
quires wisdom by 1t is a gamer by the
loss.
The head should be educated to think,
the heart to feel and the body to act.
After a girl has been a wife Cor two
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25
To California, the American Summer


To California, the American Summer
land.
The Overland Limited" via Union
Pacific makes Is hours quicker time be-
tween Missouri river and San Francisco
than any other line
Finely equipped with Double Draw
ing Room Palace Sleepers, Buffet
Smoking and Library Cars with Barber
Shop and Pleasant Reading Rooms,
Dining Cars, Meals Ia carte, Pintsch
Light Steam Heat.
OF this train Admiral Beresford says:
'sWhy, 1 never saw anything like it:
and then, too, this dining car system
it is grand. The appointments of the
Union Pacific trains are constant
source of surprise to me-"
J. G. FULTON, Depot Agent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

Philadelphia Record: The farmers Of
the west are sending to congress re-
monstrances against the steamship sub
sidy scheme. as they foresee in the job
not merely the foundation of a gigantic
transportation trust on the high seas,
but also a warfare of reprisals which
would be injurious to the export trade
Of the country. This is a matter which
concerns the manufacturers in the east
as wen as the farmers in the west.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

successes It's triumph has been great
wherever Il has appeared among amuse-
ment loving people. It's simple story of
love. free from the coarseness that pre-
dominates in SO many dramas of today,
stamps it as being one of the most moral
and instructive plays upon the stage.
Miss RuJaero will be supported by
company of well known artists including
Will s. Rising and Miss Lillian Kembls,
one Of the best emotional actresses on the
stage. 1t is not often that theatergoers
have the pleasure of seeing the author of
a play appearing in it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25
GIRL LAWYER TO MARRY.
Topeka Colored Lawyer to Become
Mrs. Cowan.

Miss Lutte Lytle will be married to Mr..
A. c. Cowan of Pittsburg, Pa, on Wed
nesday morning at o'clock. They will
Immediately go to Mr. Cowan's home in
New York, where they will make their
home.
Miss Lyle isg a Topeka colored girl,
having acquired her early education in the
Topeka public schools. After spending
two years in the high school she entered
the law department of the Central col
lege at Nashville, Tenn, graduating in
1897 She was admitted to practice at
the bar, but has not followed that pro-
fession. Her home has been in Pitts
burg, where she has lectured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25
UNDER A CANOPY.
Twentieth Century Dancers Will Not
Suffer From Weather.

Major Anderson has arranged to have
a canopy spread from the entrance to
the Auditorium to the edge of the side
walk for the benefit of the people attend
ing the Twentieth Century Inaugural
Fete, should the weather be disagreable.
The ceremony which has been arranged
for at midnight is being kept secret, but
it will be impressive, 1t is assured
The plan to get all the names of the
participants in the dance is meeting with
favor and If Will AUTOMATICALLY be adopted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25
UNREASONABLE PATIENT.

TFOrom the Youths Conpanionl
It is sometimes well to be reminded that
our ways are as puzzling to the Oriental
as his are to young Chinese ply
stefan in Cleveland, who has a number of
American patients, recently told some
friends of a case which he had lost sum-
mer. Young girl come to me with much
sunburned neck" he said. Il say, You
get this out bathing2 She say No: I
get it wearing lace yoke. What you pre-
scribe?' I say. Cloth yoke and she look
offended and go away don't see why.
American girl Very funnY.,,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

There is said to be a scarcity Of
silver dollars in Mexico. due to the ex-
port demand for use in the Orient. She
might recon some of the American
dollars which md their way into that
.r-.r.r.4--rr
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

Christmas is more fraught with joys
than any other day of the year be-
cause they come in double measure.
We have those of giving and those of
receiving as well as those of seeing
people all about US smiling and happy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25
HOLIDAY RATES
Via crock Island Route. y

One fare for the round trip to points
within 200 miles, west of Missouri river
Tickets sold Dec q, %, "A, rs, and 81
2 1901
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

Topeka is preparing to go into the
expansion business in earnest next year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

There is much to be said on both sides
back fence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

The retail merchants Of Topeka prob
ably are among the happiest Of her In
habitants this Christmas day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

A man who never expresses his opln-
ions is apt to have a lot OF voiceiess
yearnings
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

A genius is generally a man who let's
his wife take IN washing to support him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

The Medicine Hat weather man ap-
pears to have returned from his vaca-
ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

An ancient philosopher once said:
There are only two good men, one Of
them is dead and the other is not yet
born
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

Did you ever remark that the Christ
mas excitement is a good deal like al
election excitement?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

We often wonder that during the
Christmas rush the banks do not put
in a stock of holiday goods
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

The burden of a bad conscience isn't
half as heavy as the burden of g
Christmas list on the mind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

When a mother admits a fault in one
of her children, she is reminded that ii
takes some after its father
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

This is the season when the women
the children.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

Stirring times may De eszz5zzSssed, now
that the plum-pudding season is at
hand
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

If a man possesses the 1-udiments of
wisdom he will formally decline to write
his name on the back of a note as a
matter. of form
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

The next burden on a woman's mind
will be to remember to thank every
friend who sent her something on
Christmas, and to try and be sincere
about 1t.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

Prepare for the Grand Canon lecture
at the First Christian church, January y
4, by reading about it. Illustrated book
let tree at the Santa Fe offices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

The only use some people have for
friends is to make servants of them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25
COLORADO FLYER.

Via "Great Rock Island Route"
Leaves Topeka $40 D. m, arriving
Colorado Springs 1885. Denver HOO
o'clock next a. m
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

We wish some one would put US on a
tree with a tag pinned to US, showing
that we are to be given to q. certain
pretty girl in town.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25
GLOBE SIGHTS.

IFrom the Atchison Globe1
A wagon load of fish will attract al
most as big a crowd as fist fight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

IT don't intend to give many Christ
mas presents" an Atchison man said
today, but I will make up for it by
making a lot Of New Year resolutions "
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

An Atchison man is very anxious tt
find out who stole Edward Cudahy
He has a son he would like to see kid
Mapped
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

An old colored woman said today. il
telling some friends that her daughter
was not at all well. and that she was
worried about her: Amanda Ann is
right smartly poh'ly.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

When an express wagon drives up II
front of your house a few days before
Christmas, it is a sure sign of g. pres
ent as hack driving up is a sure sigr
of kin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

An Atchison woman leads the pro-
cession. On a little sofa three feet
long, she has forty-seven cushions.
Most women carry their heada high if
they have seven to a sofa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

Atchison is to have a Success club
Who is there who thinks he is a COM
plete success. and, therefore, eligible
to membership?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

A girl clerk in a dry goods store
looked tired and disguised today, and
some one asked her what the trouble
was. I'm just sick and tired she re-
piled. ''of hearing these women CAB"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

1t is related that an Atchison man
took all his wife's Christmas money,
and spent it at a turkey rattle When
he got home, he told her that she was
a dear little woman, and she forgave
him. The women are also telling of
another woman whose husband threw
a plate at her, but made it all UP the
next moment by throwing a kiss.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

weeks she loses all interest in love
stories
More misery and crime result from
idleness than from 81. other causes conn
bined.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

IT'S strange how many poets write
The joys of wine, without q warning
That all the pleasures of the night
Must bring a headache in the morning
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

Everybody reads the state Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

In every saloon says the Man
ayunk Philosopher. you may find a bar
to happiness. The beauty of this re-
mark is that you can take it either way.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

IFrom the Philadelphia Record
The air is full Of weather.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

TELEPHONES
business Office. Ben mons ~ u
Reporters Room. Bel 'Fnone 81 /
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

BIobbs-ssWhat is your idea of a true
Christian?" Slobbs-''A woman who
can truthfully admire another woman
baby"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

No, Maude, dear; an extra coat of
paint doesn't make a house warmer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

Hoax-sBusiness of all kinds seems
to be good Joax-''Yes; there's ever
a boom in cannons.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

A Woman'S happiness may depend OF
the offers of marriage she refuses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

Sillicus-eLots of shopping IS being
done" Cynicus-tYes; and lots Of shop
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

The joys of life so seldom stay
They always turn to sorrow,
Just like the snow that falls today
And turns to s1ush tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

If a man has sense he can ofte
make use of a seemingly useless thing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

The man who loses money and ac-
luires wisdom by it is a gamer by the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

Muggins-.sY esterday was the short
EST day of the year" Buggins-'It
seemed the, longest to me. I was out
loing Christmas shopping with my
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

If man would live in absolute peacr
he should be blind, deaf and dumb.