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The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-07-26
GIVE THE POTATO ITS DUE.
Apotheosis of the Humble Tuber that
L. Found on Every Table.

Apotheosis of the Humble Tuber that
L. Found on Every Table.
A writer In one of the monthlies un.
dertakes to enumerate the good things
which America has given to the world.
He lists maple sugar, the turkey, the
tomato, Indian corn, tobacco and host
of other things, but totally neglects the
potato, which is In more general use
than any other vegetable. And this
reminds us that one of the lesser ency-
clopedias gravely declares that the po-
tato Is a native of Great Britain, and
that 1t was brought to the American
settlements from Ireland'-a half truth
which Is quite as reprehensible as q
full falsehood.
When the Spaniards penetrated Mex
leo they found the natives eating, as
one Of the chroniclers of that day
which grow at the ends of stems in
the ground, and which are called
"batata." The standard encyclopedias
note that the potato is a native Of
South America, Mexico and other tropi-
cal American countries, and that 1t
made It's first appearance In Europe
when carried there from Peru by
Spanish explorers at the beginning of
the sixteenth century 1t also was
found In Florida, and from there 1t was
carried to Virginia and thence to Eng
land by Sir John Hawkins in 1865. A
century later we find the Royal Geo
graphical Society laboring for its in
PRODUCTION into Ireland on the supposi-
ton that it would afford a certain
means of forestalling famine, and
few years later it came from Ireland
into the settlements of New England
fact which gave rise to the encyclo-
pedic error which we have noted. And
this circuitous route from Virginia to
New England shows how little there
was In common between the rake
hellies" of Virginia and their puritan
neighbors on the north.
The potato is probably dispersed
more widely among the people of the
earth than any other American prod
uct with the single exception of to-
baeco. Indian corn, now grown to be
our greatest agricultural staples and
one of the best of life-sustainers
known, is little used by the world at
large But tobacco, with no llfe-sus-
tanning qualities whatever, is known in
every land and cline. Its widespread
and enormous consumption is one of
the wonders of the world, for no drug,
food or other substance ever came into
such general use in so short a space of
time.-Kansas City Journal.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-07-26

@HE girl was looking out of the
window, humming softly, with a
- fine air of indifference. The man
was Leaning his back against the man
telpiece, gloomily observing the points
OF his boots.
They We're good boots, but hardly
worth the amount of serious obserya-
ton he was giving them. To any per-
son of moderate understanding the sit
uation was obvious. To the two actors
In 1t it was becoming embarrassing.
The man moved first.
"You are sure your mind Is made up,
GeorgieT'
The girl stopped humming abruptly,
and turned round.
What is the good of beginning
againT she said, with an impatient
movement. You know one cannot
serve two masters. l am going to give
my life to my art"
"But, George, and the man made
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-07-26
"They shall never see am not salts

ney Sndli never See 1 am not salts
fed" she said, and struggled on.
To-day there was set, stern look on
her face for this was to be the supreme
ordeal, and at present there was no
one to see her. But as she leaned her
head listlessly against the window
there came from the hall the sound of a
familiar whistle, and instantly her ex-
preston changed. A smiling. expectant
face greeted Rex as he entered. and
she scrutinized him with playful anx-
iety.
"The funeral and wedding marches
are side by side on the piano." she be-
gan, with an affected attempt at seri-
BUSINESS, but | was waiting to choose
between them till | have seen your
face"
What does my face tell you?" he
asked.
She looked at him critically.
THAT the momentous question is to
be asked no later than this evening"
she replied. Good luck attend your
Wrong. Try again"
''Is it possible 1t is to be postponed
till tomorrow morning?" And she held
out her hand with a playful gesture of
sympathy.
Wrong again. l see | must tell
you"
He had seized the hand she had Of
fered and was looking her straight In
the face.
What do you say to the question
having been asked already?"
The last month had wrought many
changes In George. She had, for one
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-07-26
Now They Are Married.

A bashful young man went three
times to ask beautiful young lady il
he might be the partner of her joys and
sorrows and other household furniture
but each time his heart failed him, and
he took the question away unpopped.
She saw the anguish of his soul and
had compassion on him. So the next
time he came she asked him IL he had
thought to bring screwdriyer with
him.
He blushed and wanted to know
what for.
And she, In the fullness of her heart
said she did not know but that be
would want to screw up his courage
before he left.
He took the hint and the girl Pear
sons Weekly.
The darabouka, or Turkish drum, re-
sembles a long vase. the bottom cov-
cred with parchment.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-07-26

an appealing gesture. for 1t was diff
cult to speak of such things to this
girl-"you know what it means to me?
mean you know l could never change
or forget"
"Why not?' she returned, quickly.
"That is just what / wanted to speak
to you about. You see-and her proud
head was raised a trifie higher-"you
only want a wife who can see that you
get good dinner every day and sew
the buttons on your shirts. You have
known us all for years. Why do you
expect me. the impractical one of the
family, to snatch at the offer of this
post? You would have shown more
sense in asking Madge or Lillian. and
dare say one of them might have
had you"
For a moment there was dangerous
CLEAN in his eyes, but 1t changed to a
tender look of amusement as the girl
flung herself viciously into chair.
with the air of sulky child.
II suppose it would have been more
sensible" he agreed, only don't love
either Madge or Lillian. II you will
only have me-" he continued, q twinkle
In his eye and abject humility in his
voice, II will do my best to overcome
my disgraceful appetite and dine OF a
sentimental song If you deem 1t best
will also look out for some patent shirt
fasteners, which will save you the trou-
BILE of sewing on buttons"
George looked up quickly.
"You needn't try to be funny, Rex"
she said severely. You know quite we'll
1 should have to become a domesti-
Gated woman if | married; and won't!
1 am going to devote my life to music,
and if / were to sacrifice that and
marry you l should stop loving you in
a fortnight and hate you In a month.
There; that's allv'
Rex looked up quickly.
"You would stop loving me In fort
nightT" he asked "Then l may infer
you have begun already?"
You may infer nothing. sirl" she re-
torted sharply; but her face was GRIM
son.
"By Jovel that's the nearest I've ever
gotw thought Rex. II believe she does
half like me, but must make her cave
in before she'll respect me-"
There was a moments pause, then he
said gently:
II beg your pardon, George. | be-
lieve you may be right, after all,
though 1t Is hard to think of giving
you up" And he sighed softly but re-
signedly. If you are not too angry
with me, will you tell me which you
think it would be best for me to try to
like-Lilian or Madge?"
81 am so glad. Rex. you are sensible
at last Really, | have thought it out
carefully. and though Lillian Is awfully
sweet and-and everything. l think
Madge is the one best suited to you.
You see, she cooks splendidly, and
knows exactly how everything ought to
be done In a house. and would be per-
fectly satisfied If you kissed her once a
month or SO, and occasionally said the
dinner was excellent. She really would;
she is so easily pleased. While l.
Well. you know what am"
YES, | know what you are" he re-
piled quietly. you are very young"
She misunderstood him, as he had in
tended she should, and assented
eagerly.
Yes, l am very young-only. 10, and
you are nearly 80. Madge is nearest
you in age, and l believe you could
make her love you II you tried
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-07-26
AOuestion Of saIutations.

''What is your fayorite salutation p
she asked the dilatory youth.
"Eh. Why, l don't know. What's
yours?'
The fair girl yawned wearily.
"It would have been goodnight" she
said. But in about two minutes It
will be good-morning"
"Good-by," said the dilatory youth
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-06
TORPEDO BOAT BUILT.
About Twenty Will Soon Be Turned
Over to Government.

New York May 6-Twenty torpedo
boat destroyers and torpedo boats will
be turned over to the government by
contractors within the next few months.
says a special from Washington to the
Herald. The destroyer Decatur viii be
ready for her preliminary trial in June
and the destroyer Dale a month later
The cambridge. the Barry and the
Chauncey have been advanced to about
the same stage The Lawrence and the
MacDonough are about completed The
Perry has been tried, but failed to make
her speed, and her screws will be alter
ed
The Paul Jones and the Preble are
well along toward completion. but their
trials viii be delayed that their Stems
may be remodelled. The torpedo boats
Stringham and GOldsbrough have had
preliminary trials but on account of ac-
cidents viii have to again go over the
official course The Bailey has success
fully passed her preliminary trial. The
Shubricl viii soon be delivered to the
government. The Barney. the Bidd1e.
the Blakeley, the De Long and the
O'Brien, it is expected, viii have their
trials this summer.
Final arrangements for the course Of
the naval war college in Newport will
be made this week Rear Admiral
Crowninshield, chief of the bureau of
navigation. Will submit to Acting Secre-
tary Haclcett a list Of officers available
for assignment to the college In order
that the North Atlantic squadron may
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-06
GROW OUR COFFEE.
All the United States Requires Rails
ed in New Possessions.

New York May 6.-That all the coffee
consumed in the United States can be
grown in the islands which have been ac-
Quired since the outbreak of the Spanish
war is the conclusion reached by the bu-
reau Of statistics of the treasury Depart
nent at Washington. after careful
study of the coffee producing capabilities
of the new possessions
The islands in which coffee can be sue
cessful1y grown are Hawaii. Porto Rico
and the Philippine Porto Rican coffee.
in the market where it is we'll known. is
regarded as the best in the world. and 1t
is the conclusion Of the bureau of statis-
tics that when coffee plantations have
been developed in the Philippines and
Hawaii all of the one million dollars or
more which the United States sends
abroad every week for coffee can be ex-
pended among the inhabitants of our own
islands Porto Rican coffee has long com
manded high prices in European markets,
though II has been comparatively little
known in the United States
Developments of coffee culture in Ha-
wall during the last Few years have been
very satisfactory in the quality produced
and the prices realized In the Philippines
the product is of high grade.
The fact that the United States is by
far the greatest coffee consuming country
and Is steadily increasing her consump-
ton. suggests that American capital and
energy may turn their attention to the
promising gold now opened in the islands.
American coffee irnporta lions during the
nine months ending with March. 1901,
amounted 10 81 $4,000 pounds with a
value of SIS 213. 900 a sum nearly s. 600. coo
in excess of the value Of the coffee i'm
ing fiscal year. indicating that for the fIIll
fiscal year the total value. of the coffee
imported into the United States will be
about $4,000. 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-06
No New stamps For robaeeo.

Washington. May Accommodations of
Internal Revenue Yerkes has decided
that as the rate of tax on tobacco and
snuff viii not be changed by the act Of
March ,. 1901. no new stamps for tobac-
co and snuff will be issued The stamps
now in use win be sold by collectors on
and after July 1. at a discount OF 20 per
cent. AS tobacco and snuff stamps in
the hands Of manufacturers June 80. may
not be redeemed for the purpose of al
lowing the discount manufacturers can
secure the rebate on such stamps only
by aflixing them to packages of to-
bacco or snuff prior TO July 1 and
including such packages in their claims
for rebates Otherwise such stamps
must be used without benefit Of discount
or rebate
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latter promptly sought out the doctor
and demanded satisfaction within "a
hours When RIGGS seconds went to see
the doctor they found he had left Cairo
for Alexandria A week later he met
adversary in Cairo. The encounter was
stormy The doctor reached for his pis-
tol. but Rigo struck the doctor over the
knuekles with his cane. forcing him to
drop his revolver. Then he slashed him
several times over the face The sequel
to the encounter was an investigation
before the Hungarian and German con-
SulS-
I told them struck him." said Rigo,
because ne refused to fight after insult
ing my wife. A dozen witnesses Of the
encounter corroborated my story The
result was a nominal fine of 30 francs
imposed upon me. On leaving the court
I publicly stated I would thrash him in
the street wherever met him. Rudolph
decided not to take an chances Of
further thrashings. SO he left Immediate
~ for Alexandria, where he still remain
ed when 7 left Cairo"
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Princess Chimay's Rigo Makes a
Bargain With Her Folks

London, May 6.-Princess Chimay with
Ttigo, viii leave London for Carlsbad.
returning here in June to stay until
September. Negotiations for RIGGS ap-
pearance on the stage. either in London
or America. are all off owing to an ar
rsngement concluded the other day be-
fore Consul General Osborne.
II had an offer TO play in private
houses in New York said Rigo. at a
salary Of $1,000 for each appearance.
This meant S1Oo0 600 for the season for
certain, but out Of Difference for the
wishes Of my wifa's family I have de-
clined all engagements now and forever.
We signed an agreement to this effect
before the consul, / myself never TO
appear at a public performance again.
This means a big loss 10 me. but the
family was very generous. making set
Elements to compensate for the loss. We
are anxious now TO avoid all publicity
and to live quietly in the future I love
TO play the violin. but will play only in
private in the future
Rigo was the hero Of a romantic duel
episode. according to a story he told
when discussing his future plans 1t
happened in Cairo some time ago He
said a German doctor named Rudolph
uttered a sneering remark about the
princess which came to RIGGS ears The
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To Unite Detroit Suburban Roads.

Detroit Mich. May 6.-The Detroit
United Railway company has purchased
the Detroit & Northwestern suburban
trolley line which runs between Detroit
and Plymouth. a distance Of about SO
miles. The price is said to be $780, 600
The owners will not receive cash but an
issue of per cent bonds in exchange
for their stock 1t is said to be the pur-
pose of the Detroit United Railway COM
pany to ultimately purchase all the su-
burban roads running into Detroit and
reOrganize as the Detroit United and
Suburban railways
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MARYLAND MIRAGE.
Steamer Dresden, 200 Miles at Sea,
Gets View of Cape Henry Lights

Steamer Dresden, &OO Niles at pea,
Gets View of Cape Henry Lights
Baltimore. May 6.-Omeers Of the
North German Lloyd steamer Dresden,
from Bremen. report that a remarkable
mirage was seen at sea while approach
ing the Maryland coast When 200 miles
east Of the Maryland shore the officer of
the deck and the lookouts made out the
powerful lights ON Cape Henry, Cape
Charles lightship, and Hog Island light
This was at o'clock at night and the
beacons burned brightly on the horizon
AcccruIug to the calculations of the
shtr's officers the lights were not due 70
be seen for Is hours later. and they
were startled to see them distinctly or
the bow
At first it was feared that the ships
position was in error or that the yes
sells navigating instruments were out of
order. These were found TO be correct
and strong night marine glasses were
leveled at the lights 1t was then discov-
cred that two light houses and a light
ship. both inverted and above the lights
could be made out in the blackness. The
passengers crowded on deck to see the
unusual sight.
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ousted From Office

Chicago, May 6-By an opinion of the
appellate court. handed down today.
the Chief of Police Placek and Inspec-
tors Hartnett. HeideImefr and Kalas are
ousted from office, the court upholding
the previous ruling of Judge Tuley that
these officials were Illegally placed in
Office by an original civil service exami-
nation. instead of by a promotiona1 ex-
animation, as required by law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-06

participate in the course, repairs on the
battleships Alabama and Kearsarge are
to be expedited.
Captain Charles D. Sigsbee, chief IN
telligence officer. has made formal APP
plication for assignment to command
the battleship Maine when she is COM
pleted- The Maine will probably be
ready for service in 1908.
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rrain no "a Buainegs pax saved

Kansas City to New York In Sc hours,
and Boston in 80 hours.
The Wabash fast mail. leaving Kansas
City every day at 6:15 D. m, arrives in
New York city at 7:30 a. m. second
morning. and in Boston 1914 second
morning
Through sleeping car berths sold to
New York
The Wabash is the only line that
ma JxeS this time
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and disea ses arising from an impure state
of the blood Lichtys Celery Nerve Com
pound is an invaluable specific. Sold by
Geo. W. Stansfield. 632 Kansas ave-; Mar
shall Bros, rs Kansas ave.
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London, May 6.-The Oxford-C Cam
bridge committee received on Saturday
the official reply of the Harvard Y ale
committee fixing September n as the
date for the International games to be
held on Berkeley oval, New York.
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Home Seekers Excursion via Santa
Fe Route

to points in Arkansas, Arizona. Indian
Territory, Louisiana, New Mexico, Ok
Iahoma. Texas and to Rocky Ford. Col.
and points east thereof in Colorado at
rate of one fare plus $500. Final limit
p days. Stop overs going. See agent
for particulars.
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Hutchinson and Return $4e5 Via the

Account annual meeting Of CONNER
cfaI Travellers. Tickets on sale May
II, inclusive. Good returning May 13.
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Terrible plaques. those itching, pest
ering diseases of the skin Put an end
to misery. Doan's Ointment cures At
any drug store
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wANrEp-FEMALE HELP.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. woman over 80. good
position for one free to engage for one
year. Address Business, care journal.
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MACHINE SHOPS.


CLIPPERS. RAZORS and Iawnmower7
sharpened; quick repairs. bicyeles. ma
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WATCRMAKER.


WATCHES cleaned. 75c: clocks. SOC: main
springs. TIC: crystals, 10c- Cash paid for
old gold or silver. All work guaranteed.
up, see Uncle Sam. 512 Kansas ave
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CLAIRvoYANT.


MRS. 4INEZ WAGNER. trance test me-
dunn. at home $40 Monroe st.
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soILERMAKER.
PAVING

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BRICK AND CEMENT WALKS. drive
ways. etc. For prices see II. I. Cook.
1917 Tyler St
THE OFFICE of the Capital City Vitr1-
fed Brick and Paving Co. has been re-
moved to us West Eighth ST.
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10 WHOM 1T MAY CoNOERN


TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN-Ay np-
phcation for a permit to sell intoxicat-
ing liquors according to law at $50 Kan
ses avenue, in the Second ward OF the
city of Topeka, IS now on file in the Office
Of the probate judge of Shawnee county.
Kansas. The hearing 70 the same IS set
for Monday, May Is. at a
LEE JONES.
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FLAMING MILLS.

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CAPITAL CITY PLANNING MILL Is now
ready to do all ekinds of planning mill
work. at 421 East Fourth st. W J. White
kind and Dell Parker, proprietors
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HAIR DRESSING.


SWITCHES. shampooing and hairdres8.
ing. chains, etc: 26 years experience.
Mrs vanVleck. 222 East Fifth Telephone
SIS. References best in the city
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WAN IS
AND MISCELLANEOUS ADS.
FREE MESSENGER FOR WANTS

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PULL a Postal Telegraph-CabIe box or
call by telephone No. AZ and have your
Want Ads brouht TO The State Journal
ofhce by free messenger No charge to
you Tor messenger service. Cost OF claSs1-
fed ads. cents per line of six words to
the line and every fraction thereof.
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MONEY.
FLORISTS.
BICYCLES.

q. s. CYCLE Co. 1Is f. sth st. Nation,
and Union bicycles. Sundries. repairs.
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-~~~~-~~--~~---~--~-~-- $500
MERCHANTS TRANSFER & STORAGE
Co. packs, ships and stores household
goods Tel. 1856 Clarence Skinner. I23 =.
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DIR. c. H. GUIBOR. Diseases Of the Nos
Throat and Lungs 7o6 Kansas ave
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srAMPs, SEALS AND STENCILS
PATENTS
JEWELLERS

JAMES B. HAYDEN Jewcier and Cpti-
clan. Complete stock Of watches dia-
monds, silverwore, etc Eyes examined
and spectacles properly fitted