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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-16
HIS GREAT COMPOsURE.

form N o. Times-Democrat.]
In the backyard of a pretty place
owned by a friend of mine in the neigh
borhood of Audubon Park said a Canal
street business man, there is an old
fashioped summer house in a state of
picturesque dilapidation. It is octag-
onal in shape and has eight ornamental
windows, in each of which the glass has
been shattered by what appears to have
been a sudden furious blow-something
that knocked out the center bodily and
left nothing but a fringe of splintered
fragments The work is very suggestive
Of a club. and 7 couldn't help remark
ing upon it while strolling over the
grounds in the course of a little visit last
Saturday afternoon. You seem to have
been standing a siege down here said
I. My friend smiled That reminds me
Of a story he replied. You know I am
a collector of china in small way he
went on, and about the best things
have are a few pieces of old Sen-Tong
porcelain that keep il the large cabi-
net in the library. They date back to
the fourth dynasty, and are, of course,
unique. The ware is so thin you can
read a newspaper through the undecOr-
ated sections, and perhaps the most re-
markable thing about it is the fact that
it has come down through all these
years without getting smashed. AS a
rule, keep the glass doors locked, but
about a year ago / was entertaining a
party of friends and, at their urgent so
licitation, I opened up the cabinet for
closer inspection. One Of my guests
call him the major for short-fancies
himself a connoisseur in ceramics and
before / could interfere he reached in
and took out the gem of the collection,
a small dragon vase decorated with the
imperial red enamel that hasn't been
made for more than 200 years My heart
jumped into my mouth and I implored
him to be careful, but he was anxious to
exhibit his erudition to some ladies, and,
after holding forth on the historical fea-
lures of the ware, he called attention to
its extreme 1ightness. 1T weighs scarce
" more than a soap bubblei'' he ex-
claimed and at the same time jumped
the vase UP and down in his palm shut
my eyes involuntarily and opened them
just in time to see my treasure slip out
of his grasp, fly through the air. strike
a table leg and break into a thousand
fragments OF course, the major was
profoundly grieved and the others, who
heard me caution him, were inclined to
be indignant. am proud to say I was
the only self possessed person in the
/ said carelessly, and I beg of you
not to distress yourself for a moment.
MY only fear was that it would break
in your hand and cut you My apparent
unconcern put the guests at their ease,
and the episode gave me quite a repu-
tatiOn for courtesy and sang frOid- The
gratitude of the major was really touch
ing But I don't see what connection
all this has with the summer house.
said l. when my friend concluded his
story. 4 forgot to tell you that slipped
out a few moments after the accident
he replied. We'll, that was when I
smashed those eight windows.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-16

Jimmy with some mixing Of the true
mo a horrid man, No one but hor-
rid man would have done II nad 70
run and catch bus. And.asad he ran
She sat down before the IRE. and Jimmy
saw a tear lowering upon her e1elaSnes-
minute to grasp t flo situation firmly.
there was no cause for alarm You We're
being. looked after all right was the
you. Mr.. .Beachcroft? How dare you
Il didn't want to let you out of my
sight until I had seen you IN safety L
knew you were frightened
Jimmy waited for her reply standing
over her by the fire.
You knew who I WASP? she asked
presently, looking up at him
-Of course did, said Jimmy, without
wincing-
II thought somehow that I'd offended
you lately, and you mightnt like it.
Madge shook her head.
Besides, thought it might be useful
why should you want to teach me q
lesson22 asked Madge, standing up and
Girls shouldn't go about alone so late
at night said Jimmy.
Madge- Suppose they have to make
their own livIng2 hate it, heavens
knows-especiaIly when have such a
Somehow or other Jimmy found himself
holding her hand. wouldn't it be nicer,
he said. If you had someone to go about
with you. to look after you; someone who
had a right to do so?''
Madge looked at him with inquiring
eyes, the tear still trembling on her eye
lashes.
II should be very glad if you would
give me the job he said. drawing her
toward him Come, you're not fright
ened now, Madge2.'
No, not when know you are near
me " she said.
.Hullol You two seem pretty busyi'
said Bernard Cunningham from the door
way.
1--WE. are said Jimmy, releasing ATadge
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-16

s'Oh, mamma, mayn't go to the party
the little girl next door is going to give2"
mo, my dear, it would hardly be the
thing, as you are wearing mourning"
s'Oh, dear me! I think I'd almost
rather give up the mourning Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-16

I'm afraid poor old Hithard is done
for His locomotor ataxia is too much
for him at last"
what make of automobile is that?''
Smart Set.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-16

SUPERINTENDENT goods won't
sell at II cents a yard.
Dry goods man-Mark them up to IA
and put them on the bargain counter
Brooklyn Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-16
"she's from Boston. :"

ssShe's from Boston"
It thought you told me you never
saw her before this minute?"
True, but 1 just now heard her call
those mountains in Asia the He-mol
VOWS" Judge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-16

Politician-Ten me the best way to
get out of politics
Friend-Turn prohibitionist.
''Oh, that's too sudden; I want to get
out gradually. Smart Set.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-16

~Anv idiot knows said Rex the
Rider. that the real reason the
Beers sleep with their boots on is that
they want to keep DeWet from defeat.
But can you tell me this: Why cannot
a deaf and dumb man tickle nine Wo-
men? Wen, a deaf and dumb man can
tickle nine women because he can only
gesticuIate. ee2''-English Exchange
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-16

Yes, in all its branches. but to be es-
peclally pleased I must have something
in the line of fiction, pure and simple
"Ahl Then you must have enjoyed
with gerat relish the newspaper tales of
Col. Rosenfelt's lion hunting in the far
west. w ashington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-16

He is accused of using money in his
political campaign.
Nonsense" answered Senator Sorg-
hum, scornfully. He didn't use money
he just wasted t''-Philadelphia Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-16

A medical journal says that mans H.
tie toe is appearing. This is comfort
ing news There viii be that much less
for the conductor to tread on in a crowd
ed (: rect Washington Star
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-16

'.4as your wife much social amhi-
tion7''
Social ambition2 When she read
about Lady Curzon's elephant party n
India she said if she knew where she
could rent some whales she'd give
Whale party. Free Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-16

but he is too ignorant for the police
force.
Heeler-Den put him on de school
boal d.-Moonshine
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-16

Carnegie" said the cornfed philoso-
pher. says It is disgrace to die rich
and everybody else thinks it is dis
grace to live poor. 50 I'll be gun1wizzled
if I see where a man is at-"-Indianap-
oils Press
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-16

Bobbs-But, even If we could COM
naulsicate with Mars, what would we ask
the people there, anyway
Dcbbs-Aight ask them if they had
seen Pat Crowe--Baltmor American
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-16

y do wish Roosevelt would come
horue,'' said the man with husband and
father written al1over him, as It were
IN hat hurt is he dom your" asked
the man with the aggressive jaw
ooh, nothing much; nothing at all
except that that boy of mine has got
me into three fights already through his
sallying out and Staying the neighbors'
pet cats. ''-Indianapolis Press.
TN the denuneiation scene you mus.
raise your hand to high heaven said
the stage manager
but if I do" protested the leadin
ladv the calcium lights will not strike
my diamond rings.
An. we petty people who merely pay
adr~ ission and applaud at the proper in
tervals have no idea of the trials of
stage career.-Baltirnore American.
He toiled an struggled; he labored his
best.
He studied unceasin' an broke up his
rest.
He's patient an smiles at misfortune 50
grim,
But nobody pays no attention to him.
His neighhor cut loose in a riotous way.
FOLDS sing to him here in the jail; also
pray,
An they publish his picture all han
some and trim,
An everyone's payin' attention to him.
Washington Star
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-16

Young Lady-Whatl I shall only have
one husband all my life?
Gypsy woInan-Well, what can you
expect for a shilling, miss ?-Tit-B
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-16

Jack cat the club window)-There goes
jenkins with his auto, and I'll be blowed
if he hasn't a tiger up behind
George-Tiger nothingi That's the re-
pair naan.-Brooklyn Life
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-16

what is the matter. Hercules?'' Joye
asked as the former paused in his ardu-
Gus work Of cleaning the Augean sta
bles-
= was merely longing for the horse
less age" replied Hercules--Judge-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-16

slopay-I want you to make another
suit for me.
Tailor (reluctantly)-Ye
Slopay-Yes. Now, let me see some
thing in the way of a check.
TaiIor-An right, but suppose you do
the same for me.-Philadelphia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-16

WACGONER. T31 kans.
NAN. S33 kans. Ave WOOL
WALK ER. 443 kanS- Ave q
STAN ED. go Sans. Ave
DRUG co. s23 Kans- Ave. r.
ave PERO & RID.
ARNOLD DRUG CO. 81 n. *
LEY & SNOW. 6th and Kans
LIDAX. 523 kans- Ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-16

/ Jack Borroughs-For several months,
| sir, have been paying attention TO your
! daughter; it will, therefore. not surprise
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-16
HUMOR OF THE DAY.

Breathless. she paused in her mad
flight Oh, how terribly still it was
here in the forest prineval.
7 VIII lave my face in yon brooks.
she cried.
The audience looked perplexedly one
at another. Fer the heroines face was
rnanifestly Of such nature that this
remark Of hers might be either straight
melodrama or Irish dialect.-Detrolt
Journal
The American heiress fell sobbing at
the feet of the foreign noblenan. A
dread fear oppressed her. Tell me- she
walled, do you love me for my wealth
aIone?ss t swear it, he cried. A
great weight seemed lifted from her
mind, for she was a girl who had a
horror of doing anything unconvention-
aI.-Philadelphia Record
The suppliant-Beg pardon, sir, but I
have not had anything to eat for two
weeks
The philanthropist-Yo man, you
are in luck. If it was not for the money
what an easy thing it would be to make
a living. Write a book and tell the world
how you do it and your fortune is made.
Boston Transcript.
Crimsonbeak-Did you see Dauber's
painting of the ocean?
Yeast-Yes
Crimsonbeak-What did you think of
it?
Yeast-oh. 1 thought the water look
ed too calm.
Crfmsonbeak-Well you know, it's
the oil on it that does that.-Yonkers
Statesman
slopay-I want you to make another
suit for me-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-16

Angry politician-Look here, I We a
good mind to have you arrested for libel.
What do you mean by picturing me as
you have?
Cartoonist-But the picture looks like
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-16

Exeeutive-I would appoint your man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-16

bu. II does It surprises me to hear that
you ever paid anything Philadelphia
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-16

Angry politician-I know it does! I
know it doesi But do I look like a mar
who likes to look at himself?-Modern
Society
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-16

Crimsonbeak-Did you see Dauber's
painting of the ocean?
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1901-12-25
Good Roads Convention.

Greenville, Sc, Dec. 10.-Notw,th.
standing wind and weather conspired
to defeat the good intentions of the
good roads people, the meeting here
has proved not only success, but a
success exceeding expectations. Dele
gates have been coming in frn::. III,
parts of the State during the week.
THESE men are earnest in seeking to
solve the problem of how to make bet
ter roads, and they came here TO learn.
The Convention met this morning in
tho Opera House, two hundred or moro
delegates being present. Ex-Lieut.
GOV. Mauldin called the Convention to
order and introduced Senator A. H.
Dean, who welcomed the Delegates to
Greenvllie in neat and tasteful ad-
dress. w. II. Moore, president of the
National Good Roads Association. re-
sponded in C capital speech, accepting
the hospitality of Gseenville and eug-
costing excellent results from the meet
ing. Committees on organization and
business were appointed, and then Mr.:
u. 9. Hayward, of Walterboro, was in
troduced, and delivered a ringing
speech on the subject of good roads
Improvement.
After dinner the Convention met in
the County COURT House. The COM
mittees appointed at the morning ses-
sion reported. 1t was decided to form
o permanent organization, adopting
tne name, South Carolina Good Roads
Association" The following were cleo
ted permanent officers: President, F.
II. Hyatt, of Columbia; Vice Presi
dents, the Supervisors of each County:
Secretary, Earle Sloan, of Charleston !;
treasurer, G. +. Tolly, of Anderson.
After the permanent organization Con-
gressman a. c. Latimer and Col. j. II.
Wharton addressed tho Association.
a resolution was adopted asking the
Legislature to establish good roads
bureau, and to authorize Counties to
levy special taxes for road improve
mcnt. An invitation was received
from Mayor Smyth, of Charleston. to
attend mectingof the Southern G ood
Roads Association in Charleston from
February to 10.
Tonight M. 0. Elbridge, of tho Uni
ted States Bdreau Of Road Inquiries,
delivered a lecture, illustrated by Ste
reopticon views.-R. 8. M. in News and
Courier.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1901-12-25
8. @. Interstate and West Indian
Eynnsition.

The Charleston and Western Carroll
na Railway beg to announce that they
their stations to Charleston on account
Exposition
Parties can avail themselves of sea-
son ticket, 81 en-day or seyen-day
ticket, from any point on this limo at
very low rates. Apply to agents for
further information, as to schedules,
rates, etc. w. j. Craig,
General Passenger Agent.
The age-herald., 1901-11-17
ROBERTS MAY RESIGN.
More Dissatisfaction Than Ever In
 British War Office.

New York, November 16.-According to the London correspondent of the Herald it Is stated on the highest authority that more dissatisfaction than ever reigns in the war office.
 It is now thought almost certain that Lord Roberts will resign the post of commander-in-chief next April, If not sooner, and therefore will not take any prominent part in the coronation cere- monies. Of course dissatisfaction at the war office is nothing new, for 1t is an old story, but military men say things have never been so bad there as they are now.
 The recent order doing away, with sabretaches for cavalry officers has not proved at all popular, though it may be the means of cutting down expenses. There is no doubt sabretaches give very smart appearance to the uniform and will be much missed, especially among Hussars at levees and on state occasions.
 The idea prevails that too much atten- tion is being paid to such small matters instead of really looking after those that are far more serious and important.
 There is absolutely no doubt there will be an enormous number of resgnations sent in when the war comes to an end.
The age-herald., 1901-11-17
MAKES sTRANAHAN COLLECTOR.
The President Appoints Him to Good
 New York Office.

Washington, November 16-State Sena- tor N. N. Stranahan of Oswego, N. r., after his call upon President Roosevelt today made the following statements
 President Roosevelt this morning ten dered me the office of collector of New York. with the understanding that I shall assume its duties April next. Such an arrangement would permit me to do my winters work at Albany. l am espec- ially anxious to finish my term as sena- tor in justice to my constituency and also in the hope that as chairman of the committee on cities I may be able to aid the administration of Mayor Low and assist the policies of Governor Odell.
 "The revised charter will undoubtedly require attention from the legislature, and my work in connection with that has familiarized me with the subject. The office of collector comes to me ab- solutely unsolicited. and I may say, with the cordial concurrence of the President and Senator Platt.
 ''The Senator undoubtedly desired the reappointment of MT. Bidwell, but if this is not to be done, he is entirely satisfied with me. No suggestion as to my policy in the office has been made to me or condition coupled with the appointment except that I give the best political ad- ministration in my power i'm the belief that in faithful public service is to be found the greatest advantage to ones party.n
The age-herald., 1901-11-17
PLEADS NOT GUILTY.
Longbaugh and His Companion Ar
 raigned Second Time.

St. Louis, November 16.-Ben Kilpat- rick, indicted by the Federal grand jury as John Arnold, alias Harry Longbaugh, alias Harvey Logan, the alleged train robber, was arraigned for a second time before Judge Adams of the United States District Court today. At his first ar raignment Thursday the train robber de- clined to plead to the charges against him of having and passing money not legal tender Today, however, he pleaded not guilty, and when Judge Adams asked the prisoner if he wished the court to appoint counsel for him Fitzpatrick an- swered that he did not.
 'I will hire a lawyer myself" he said.
 The Bullion woman also pleaded not guilty. hut said she had no money to em- ploy counsel and wished the court to ap- point an attorney to defend her. Judge Adams designated Judge Thomas P. Ba- shaw as her counsel. The case was set for trial on December 12.
The age-herald., 1901-11-17
BRITISH CABINET ARE NOW AT OUTS Onslaught Made on Sir Michael
 Hicks Beach HOLD PROTRACTEO SESSION Methods of Financing and Conducting the Boer War Are the Bones
 of Contention-An
 Ideal Tory.
HOLD PROTRACTEO SESSION

New York, November 16.-'fYour corre- spondent has received from an authorita- tive source full confirmation of the ru- mors of cabinet dissensions already hint ed at in previous dispatches" cables the London representative of the Tribune.
 "The protracted session of the cabinet has been a deep political mystery for which neither the programme of the ses- sion nor the Mitylene affair supplied an adequate clue. What really happened was an onslaught on Sir Michael Hicks Beach by nearly all his associates. MT. Balfour joined MT. Chamberlain and Lord Salisbury and the Duke of Devonshire supported both in condemning the speech of the chancellor of the exchequer, which had sent down consols with rush. Sir Michael Hicks Beach's financial admins tration and his general proposals for carrying the additional burdens of the war were harshly criticised, and he was left almost alone, with all the strongest men against him.
 Londonderry a Peacemaker.
 Lord Londonderry, Sir MichaeIs closest friend, intervened as peacemaker, and a truce was arranged by him. The Cabi- net has been in session since this breach occurred and there has been a renewal of the unpleasant controversy. Some of the best informed politicians are forecast ing the early resignation of Sir Michael The Information which comes to me from a high authority, does not go so far, but it confirms explicitly the report that the Cabinet associates of Sir Michael have been exasperated by his injudicious speech, which helped to unsettle the markets.
 MT. Chamberlain and Sir Michael Hicks Beach have neither understood nor sympathized with each other. One has condemned the method of financing the war, and the other has been coldly criti- cal of all matters of South African policy There was a contest between them a year ago, but Sir Michael, with MT. Balfour's amiable support held his ground after acquiescing to the proposals for sugar and coal duties and other halfway meas- ures.
 A Divergence of Views.
 The divergence of views clearly has. been such this year. and MT. Balfour has gone over to the side of MT. Chamberlain with Lord Salisbury's approval. The resignation of Sir Michael Hicks-Beach would be an affair of momentous impor- tance. He is the ideal old Tory and country squire, and has the power of rallying about him the unprogressive Conservatives There would be only one candidate for the succession to the Treas ury and the advent of MT. Chamberlain as Chancellor of the Exchequer would be the sign for the adoption of new sys- tenn of indirect taxation for the relief of the income taxpayers and the promo tion of the intereStS( of Canada, Aus tralia and other colonies"
The age-herald., 1901-11-17
WANTS s1o,ooo.
Tennessee Judge Who Was Disbarred
 Seeks Damages.

Nashville, November 16. = The disbar- ment of former Judge B. M. Webb of the fifth circuit for unprofessional conduct in the contest of will case has resulted in the filing by Judge Webb of two dam age suits for $50,000 each . One of the suits Is brought against Chancellor T. J. Fisher, who struck the name of Judge Webb from the rolls, and the other is against several witnesses who appeared against him in the disbar- ment proceedings.
 Judge Webb has appealed his case to the Supreme Court.
The age-herald., 1901-11-17
COMPLETES FOURTH LINE.
Commercial Cable company's Ship
 Faraday Does Good Work.

New York, November 16.-The Commer- cial Cable Company today issued the fol- lowing notice:
 The cable steamer Faraday sailed yes terday from Waterville, Ireland, laying cable to Fayal, in the Azores, for the Commercial Cable Company.
 This will complete the fourth line of this company between the United States and England.
The age-herald., 1901-11-17
ORGANIZE NEW LINE.
Company Will Run Freight Steamers
 to Porto Rico.

New York. November 16.-At a meet ing of the incorporators and subscribers to the capital stock of the New York and Caribbean Steamship Company just held in this city. organization of that corpor- ation was perfected. Following the meet ing of the incorporators and sharehold- CTS, the directors had a meeting and elected officers of the company with the term of office one year. as follows: Pres ident. William Cortada of Ponce, Porto Rico; vice president. M. F. Prince; secre- tary and treasurer, w. l.. James; direc- tors. Ramon Cortada and William Cor tada of Ponce Porto Rico; M. F. Prince, W. l.. James and w. H. Watt of New York.
 The object of the company is to in- augurate an independent steamer freight service between Porto Rico and New York. The management expects to dis patch the first steamer from New York early in January next.
The age-herald., 1901-11-17
Yale Apartment House Burma.

New Haven, November 16.-The Hutch inson, handsome apartment house for midday. Eugene Hale Winslow of Punxasutawaney, Pa., was rescued with difficulty from a fifth-story window. Ii is feared there has been loss of life.