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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14

TFrom the Philadelphia Record.1
Head rests-vacations
The cashier has paying job.
a horse may be driven. but pencils
are usually lead.
The theater hat evil f. like all other
troubles-there's woman at the bot
tom OF IT,
The easiest way for promoter to get
money back of him j. to lean against a
bank
When an cid crank puts cinders on
the slide the small boy doesn't wish
peace to his ashes
-nitted the shoplifter a. ne was detected
purioaning valuable mirror
When man finds q woman for whom
he thinks there's nothing good enough
he asks her to take him.
Is this milk free from germs?" asked
the careful housekeeper. Yes. mum"
repled the absent minded miIkman- We
boil every drop Of water that goes into
Woman unlike man, doesn't worship
the almighty dollar said the scornful
miss No" admitted the cynical indi-
vidual; .her divinity ID the almighty
n1nGty-Aln@ cents
There's just one trouble with your
flannel cakes" remarked the 5ovi.ll
bearder. What's that?" inquired the
landlady- They may be. al wool. bur
they're not q yard wide
That meter doesn't seem to be as
large as the old one" commented the
property owner. do you think it'll dog'
Don't worry. boss" replied the gas or
flee employe. reassuringly; it'll I'LL the
bill"
There once was lady named Campbell,
Who covered her face with enampbelI,
But 1t closerd up the pores,
And she departed these shores
For world that ia free frcm all tramp
bell
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
fFrom the Chicago News-l

fFrom the Chicago News-l
"a dogs tail IS something Of wag.
Watches and rivers seldom run long
without winding.
Toasts are often drunk. yet they are
never intoxicated.
The ardent lover Is like . tailor when
he presses his suit
When .woman's teeth chatter they
usurp her tongues prerOgRtive-
a woman knows that her husband has
faults but she won't admit it to other
women
Says an old bachelor: Marriage is a
means Of grace-when it leads to repent
ance-"
Nothing pleases an astronomer or a
theatrical manager more than the dis
covery OF new star.
A Kansas man was bitten by a rattle
snake 1T years ago and he is still taking
whisky to cure the bite.
Marry a woman who will be of some
assistance to you; or In other words,
get q piece Of calico that viii wash
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14
REEn "a RoosEvE1.re

[Erom the worcester Spy.1
The men who stand most prominently
In the field as candidates for the Re
publican party to succeed Mckinley are.
of course. Vice President Roosevelt and
Thomas B. Reed. II AIcKinley's second
administration should prove as success
full as the last, it strikes as that the
vice president in the natural course Of
events would become the next president
Of the United States
On the other hand. lf the influences
that Senator HoaF represents gain
strength. II the administration makes
mistakes In the Philippines or if there
is some setback in business Interests
the more conservative element Of the
party may gain control II that case
the most natural man to lead them in
the national convention would be Thomas
"a I'd
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14
FANNY KREBs' APPEAL.
Wants Governor Stanley to Help
Save the Birds.

Little has been heard or recent years Of
the Audubon society but the sentiment Of
stands for crops out frequently. There
now comes to notice as suppliant for
Krebs- Fanny lives in Dexter, Tex. She
says she IS plain country girl and 1t is
TO pc presumed she IS a little girl whose
faith Is strong that the rulers of the
states Of this nation can do something to
prevent the slaughter of innocent birds
Ter decora tion- She has written to Presi-
the states letter that is unique and of
pathetic interest. This is cOpy OF the
one received BY Governor Stanley.
70 the Honorable Governor Of Kansas.
Dear Sir. Please excuse a plain coun-
try glrl Tor asking your aid. but not for
herself. It is for our poor little birds
who are threatened with extermina zion by
the cruel FASHION Of women wearing them
on their hats as ornaments Thousands
upon thousands are annually slain to sat
lsfy the greed of the hard-hearted dealer
THIS numbering of poor little birds is car-
r1ed on during breeding as well as anp
other time. IL makes it a crime unheard Of
IA history, as mHlutudes of helpless lit
tie nestlings are starved to death 50
also- every aigrette a lady,s hat has
been the death through starvation as this
only during breeding time Obi are we
really civilized Christians, or are we be-
coming heathens with hearts of stone
thAI we are allowing such a cruelty IN
our country2 I ask you, for Gods "a Ike
and Tor the sake of the poor little birds
nave mercy and find a way to protect
them "a your state, as doubtless the cruel
1aShlon exists IN your state as well as
II you nave any. and think If they should
Nalnly cry for bread / shall send a sim
president Of the United States. in The
nope OF moving their hearts to at last
take steps that viii forever Danish this
SIN from our Land Very respectfully
FANNY KREES
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14

husband with the fourth pair Of twins
The latest fad OF the trundle bed trash
of Lost Springs is hoop rolling parties
where the most expert Is given 2. prize
Sterling girls are wearing street gowns
OF deepest crimson on the theory that
some human wolf Will take them tor lit
tie red riding hoods
a Wyandotte woman has brought 2
suit for breach Of promise, 1t is thought
merely to let the world know that she
is still in the market.
For 20 years Wathena has had a cur
few law and now that the bell Is crack
ed and useless people hardly know when
70 dismiss prayer meeting or start Up
the dance.
THE present cold wave" says the
Pleasanton Herald, has put a quietus
on garden making, planting potatoes,
strolllng 10 the moonlight and setting
Old. Spec
Three different times within three
months has Troy woman started suits
for a divorce and as often dismissed
tlon- That man is a diplomat OF no
mean order.
"A Hoxie young man entering his I'LL
lighted room the other night was nearly
scared to death by the presence or q
strange beast which afterwards proved
to be q young calf some of his girl
friends had driven in
The 'tKlondike'' doesn't seem to be fhe
only place where they hold up veterans.
An old Leavenworth soldier hadn't been
in AFmourdale two hours before every
thing he possessed save his honor and
his uniform was stolen.
Several years ago a watch was stolen
from Mr. Forsyth of Usage City. This
week he received a money order for SO
from a Pennsylvania pastor and note
had since become converted and wished
to make amends.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14
TAYHAWKER lots

Book beer is one harbfnger that viii
not appear in Kansas this spring.
Good fishing Is reported at the mouth
Of Mud creek ON the Kaw Mud cats Of
course.
a stocking social enabled the Bellevue
Methodists to build their church china
1ey higher.
Instead Of printing her ''Smasher's
ored publisher.
At recent dinner In Kirwiu the COM
bined ages Of the four persons present
were 344 years
Jack the hugger has vanished from
Bun lington but the jack pot is still
nightly embracing the queens.
Will wonders never cease. A Republic
county woman has just presented her
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14
Rinner Rill in Court

Scranton, Pa. March 1.-THE constI-
tutionality of the Ripper bill, which
recently became a law in this state, and
which provides new charter for sec
ond-class cities. came up for argument
in the Lackawanna courts today on quo
warTanto proceedings instituted by for
mer Senator Mcdonald, of this city, on
his petition requiring James Noir to
show by what authority he exercises the
office and duties of recorder of Scranton,
to which Governor Stone recently APP
pointed him The hearing will occupy
the entire day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14
BABY LAUGH

It belongs to health, for a
baby, to eat and sleep, to laugh
and grow fat
But fat comes first; don't ask
a scrawny baby to laugh; why,
even his. smile IS pitifull Fat
comes first.
The way to be fat is the way
to be healthy. SCOTS emul-
sion Of cod-Hver OIL IS the prop
er food, if he needs it; but only
a little at first.
Wen send yen little 80 try IL you like.
SCOTT a. BOVINE 40a Paarl aassa. &sw Eurl<.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14
schwab's Hasty Return.

Omaha, March 14-Charles NJ. Sehwab.
president of the United States steel cor
poration passed through the city this
morning in a private car over the Bur
lington, en- route for Pittsburg. He was
accompanied by party of eastern cap
italists and their stay in Omaha WAS a
short one. Mr. Schwab die not talk
much but intfmated that his stay in
California had been cut short by re-
ceipt OF a telegram announcing his I'M
mediate presence in the east was neces-
sary. He said on this account he was
going home las if the dogs were after
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14

that a callous spot on a hand made BY
a golf stick, can be passed or Old him
a. one made 6y broom handle
when a married woman goes home to
visit her folks, she does not want 70 pe
treated like home folks" she wants &C.
b. treated like company
VIII wonders never cease? An Atchi-
son loafer who has made a business OF
working candidates for years, has dis
appeared on the eve Of an election
why Is it that people believe In for
tune telling2 What sort of a brain Is It
that cannot understand that no old Evo-
man can shuttle a dirty pack OF cards,
and fDretel events in the futureg
a fainting fit at IN Atchison dinner
table st noon today was caused by a boy
saying something very complimentary
to his sister. She was SO startled that
The shock threatened to prove serious
An Atchison man points out a chair
in the parlor which he gave his wife,
and tells every visitor that he earned all
the money to buy IL by himself. II -
TO shut Off her story about his new sofa
cushion and the cow.
Notice is served on the recording an
gel that an Atchison woman who has
torn a dozen regulations to pieces with
her tongue, has given up mince PIE dur
ing Lent, and hopes in this manner 10
wash all her sins away.
No one has all the virtues. An Atch-
ison man complains that his first wife
could make good coffee. but her bread
was poor His second wife made coed
bread. but her coffee was sloppy, while
his third wife plays the piano and can't
make bread or coffee
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14

Il was troubled for several years with
writes F. J. Green Of Lancaster. N. II.
mo remedy helped me until 7 began using
Electric Ritters, which did me more good
than all the medicines ever used. They
have also kept my wife In excellent health
for years. She says Electric Bitters are
just splendid for female troubles; that
they are a grand tonic and iryigprator FOR
weak, run Down women. No other medi-
cine can take its place IN our family"
Try them. Only soc. satisfaetion guar-
store s2l North Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14
BIG DRUG STORE SALE.
E. Il. and B. +. Sim to Purchase
Swift g. Holiday Business.

A deal is in progress today for the sale
of the Swift & Holiday drug store to E.
T. and B. #. Sim. All the formal details
have not yet been completed. but there is
little doubt Of the sale being made.
The Swift & Holiday store. has been
managed by II. L. Robinson for a year
of creditors, Of which the First National
bank is the institution most largely inter-
at
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14
Must Have Pat Grove.

Omaha. March 1.-THE attorneys of
James Callahan. charged with being one
of the albductors of young Cudahy, to-
day filed a motion for the continuance
of his trial. which was set for March 20.
They urge as grounds for a continuance
the necessity of the presence of Pat
Grove. as set forth in Callahan's aff1-
davit made yesterday. The motion will
be argued before Judge Baker in the dis
tricf court Saturday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14
Fuller win Accept.

Cedar Rapids, Ia. March 14.-W E
Fuller, of West Union, will accept ap-
pointment as assistant attorney general
made by President Mckinley several
days ago The story of his declinatton
was without authority. Announcement
of his acceptance was made here today
on authority of his son-in-law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14

from The ANcA1SOn GLOBE.
1t Is wonderful. the things runaway
horses and drunken men can do.
When a book agent comes along, aud
let's us or easy we are always grateful
70 him.
When eggs get down to three dozen
Cor 3 quarter. that settles it. spring has
arrived
Notice, and YOU win md that your
conscience distresSes you most about
those sins most likely to be found cut
When a boy under twelve appears
with q gold watch and chain, it is n
pretty good sign that he L. the only boy
ar the family.
II hadn't had good deal already
said an Atchison sick man TO his wife
today. I'D ask for more sympathy, as
a ann feeling like the DEVIL
When a woman puts On a new dress
and new hat and her husband wallis
with her to church. he never looks as
proud as she thinks he should.
The average man j. % easily fooled
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14
Waga Tncraase aranted.

YOUNGSTOWN. o., March l4.--At the BIZ
monthly wage conference today between
the iron manufacturers and the oIlcla4s
of the AmaIgamated Association of Iron
and Steel Workers, the manufacturers
granted a voluntary increase of 1z1M cents
per ton for puddIers and 2 per cent IN
crease for inishers. The increase affects
oh
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14

markedly ike this little plant. If the
very roots of a woman's life are injured
or diseased, her whole being suffers, both
physical and mental. She shrinks with
in herself and covers up her suherines
enduring all in silence as best she may.
MY sons wife had been for years a great
sufferer; all broken down and very weak and
nervous" says Adrs, Betsey NJ. White, Of STONY
creek, Warren Co., n ~ she WIS troubled
with all the pains and aches one 20 slender could
endure. She took everything she heard Of. hop
ing to get help, but in vain. The doctors said
she could not live to have another child az She
came near dying 50 many times She tried Dr.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription and # did wonders
for her.
This spring she had q nice boy Weighing
eleven pounds. she got through before Ire could
get anyone there. was afraid she would not
I've. We cried for joy when we saw how nicely
she got along Inanuot say enough ia praise 81
your FavoFlte Prescription rcFcr sent a
Recommendation IL medicine before. x hone
ali women viii try X. May Cod tfeza vor f,r
the good you have done
Any woman may write TO A. " Pierce
Nj. d., Of Buffalo, n. ~, in absolute conf-
dence Her communication viii be thor
ougnly and earnestly considered ard she
win receive sound professional athcrly
advice Tin plain sealed enveiopel free -
charge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14

Bunfalo News: Two things are neces-
sary In the accomplishment OF any re-
form First. a thorough and convincing
exposition or the evils attacked and, sec
ond. . practical and reasonable method
Of accomplishing properly she work in
which the evil has grown up It is far
easier TO make an cutlery about wrong
than it is TO produce . working plan for
righting it, and more than three out Of
every five attempted reforms are Of the
denunciatory nature alone.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14
HOGS FELL ON HIM.
Lucky Escape Of a Packing
House Employe.

The breaking of q, truck rail at the
Wolff packing house this morning dropped
the broken bar and three hogs back Of 1t
upon the head of Seymour Hoff, an en-
p1oye
The Young man was taken to Stormont
hospital in an unconscious condition The
physicians reported this afternoon tf1at
the blow was a glancing one and there
was no fracture of the skull.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14

It IS reported that Secretary Gage
win use the amount OF money saved by
Senator Garter in the purchase Of gov
eminent bonds. Not a bad use to put
1t TO- but why should it be noised abroad2
CT course every holder OF government
securities win at once advance the price.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14

The people would prefer to believe
that Senator Carter acted from patriotic
motives when ne talked the river and
harbOr bill to death That seems impos-
sible I'm the light Of subsequent events.
but they are grateful an the same.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14
Big Mill Burned.

Watertown s. D., March 1.-THE
Watertown roller mills were destroyed by
fire last night. The plant was the largest
in the state. The loss is estimated at
S1OO. 900. insurance, So, 00O.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14

Those towns which have not already
secured a Carnegie library. probably will
be compelled to wait until the generous
Scetchman returns from a trip to his
native land which he has under taken.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14

The ladies Of the First Congregational
church win give a thinble party in the
church parI0rs Friday afternoon. Ali
ladies' of the congregation are invited
the gentlemen are invited. Price Of sup
DER IL cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14

Perhaps Mr.. Hanna now sees the mis-
take he made in not getting rid OF Ad-
dicks BY having him appointed ambassa-
dor TO a foreign country OF something
equally as good
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14

Perhaps the people viii look upon Sen
ator Carriers 5000 a year salary as
commission paid him for saving the
country S60. 000. 600 involved In the river
and harbor appropriation bill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14

The friends Of the deceased river and
harbor bill now assert that Senator Car
ter In early life was a book agent If
this be true it explains some things
hitherto not clearIy understood.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14

Charles NJ Harvey, one of the editors
@f the 0be-Democrat, is accorded the
chief credit for the successful point at
which the St. Louis Worlds fair has ar
rived. He began the agitation Of the
subject ten years ago and succeeded by
keeping it constantly before the people.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14

Ex-Gov. Bob Taylor OF Tennessee lee
tured to the drummers at Nashville last
night. 1t would seem more appropriate
that ne should lecture to the addlers-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14

II some one would invent use 70
dog skins he would indirectly confer I
boon upon Topeka q A
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14

The News reports that Chicago bag
gage men are subscribing for Mrs Ma
TONS paper on impulse. being attracted
nv the name
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14

The most prominent features Of Ma
Mia newspapers reaching the United
States are the whisky and beer adver'
tfsernerts
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14

III ". nth ST., Security Building See the
oLoF EKBERG. Merchant Tailor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14

Joseph Burgess Of Tecumseh township
died at his home yesterday morning.
aged 70 years. The funeral was held
from the house this morning at o'clock,
and burial will be in the Big Springs
cemetery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14

Ever since the recent riot at FIT Sheri
dan. friends CT the canteen law hav
been saying: IT told you So"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14
Will ohallange caatelIane.

Paris, March AN De Rodays says
he has decided to send seconds to Count
Boni De Castellane.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14

St Patrick's Day this year viii be
legal holiday 1t falls on Sunday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14

Mrs. Thorpe. of Alton, Ill, formerly
Miss Anna LiIley of this city. died at
her home at Alton Sunday. The funeral
was held on Tuesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14
5ENSITTVE
WOMAN.

There Is a
wonderful little
tropical plant,
the u1imosa or
sensitive plant
as It Is called.
The curious
thing about it
is that If you
pinch any part
Of the root or
the stem, all
the delicate lit
tie br a n c h e s
and fragile
leaves Will curl
up and shrink
together as If
they had been
blighted with a
sudden frost.
Wornan's
delica1e and
sensitive or
ganisn Is re-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14
SHOT BY ROBBERS.
Two Bank Employees Wounded by
Ho1dur, Men.

AoIdup Mon.
Harrisburg. Pa. March l4-Charles w.
Ryan. cashier of the National bank "a {
Halifax, Pa, was shot and seriously In
Jured today by two robbers who entered
the bank and demanded the cash box. He
refused and they fired and ran. One shot
slightly wounded the clerk. Isaac Letter.
The robbers were captured by a posse
and gave their names as Henry Rowe
and Weston Keiter. They formerly work
ed in the mines at Lykens. They will be
brought to the jail in Harrisburg
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14
When You Get ) Haadache

don't waste a. minute, but 60 to your Drug
gist and get a box of krauses Headache
CAPSULES. They viii prevent pain. even
though your skull were cracked. They
are harmless, too. Read tie guarantee.
Price 25c Sold by G. W. Stansfield, 632
Kansas avenue; Marshall Bros. lis Kan
sas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14

This "a the time OF year when good
many notes fan due-bird notes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14

who win look after the planting Of
Pingree's potatoes while te is away ~
E,nrnna2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14

The cyclone has inaugurated Its an
nuaI tour in Texas this year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14

Sweet as a nut-AGild to the taste.
Churchill Havana Cigar.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14

The funeral Of Gertrude E. Bradshaw,
who died yesterday at her residence, 2t0
Jefferson street, win be at the First At
rican church Friday afternoon at 2
o'clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14
eprine SEC NoW Readv

At the new shop Of Olof ckberg. Afer-
chant Tailor. Ill West 7th st., Security
Building.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14

VIII wonders never cease? An Atchi-
son lnafer who has made a business OF
working candidates for years, has dis
appeared on the eve OF an election
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

The funeral Of Matthias Heer win be
held tomorrow afternoon from the resi-
dence 1877 North Kansas avenue at 2 2.
m. The burial will be in the Topeka
cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-14

An important duty of every voter who
is not registered is to call at the office
Of commissioner of elections at once
Only eight more days remain Tor regis
tration- All those who have not reg
istered since January /. must do SO Be
fore the books close March ~. or they
will he unable to vote