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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-18
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

IFrOm the New YORK Press.l
woman can learn to iove any man
she wants to take away from some other
woman.
A woman would rather be killed by the
man she loves than cured by the man she
doesn't love.
A snob is a person who is afraid some
body else will get where 1hey are both
trying to get before he does.
What is one mans food is another mans
poison. and what is woman's idolatry
is another woman's disgust.
Even a woman living under the equator
would feel cool without furs If she heard
some other woman had them
The better a woman is the worse her
husband can be without her ever finding
out what other people think about him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-18
FRISKY OLD-TIMER.
Thinks Roosevelt and Durbin Poor
Shakes at Hunting.

Bourbon, Ind, Dec. 1S.-James Taylor,
80, living near here, has all his faculties,
and is lively as 4 man of middle age,
although within eight years of the CEN
fury line. He walks all over the neigh
bOrhood, and talks in the voice of a
young man. He keeps well posted on
the news of the day, and likes to discuss
current events. He says that some of the
big corn-husking records printed in the
papers make him tired. He declares that
he has, many time. dQQe a stunt of
husking that would be called a record
breaker, nowadays. He will not give his
record in that line. for. he says, he never
thought enough about it to remember
what he had done, and, besides, he does
not want to be classed with these fell
lows that are seeking notoriety by blow
ing their bazoo about what wonderful
things they can do. The old gentleman
IS apt to speak a little slightingly of
President Roosevelt's hunting prowess
since the Mississippi hunt, and his state
pride is wounded by the poor record Gov.
Durbin made on his Texas hunting trip
He says that the youngsters of today
are not up to the old-timers in a good
many respects.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-18
a NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. QUESTION.

Pension Commissioner Wares action
in calling attention to the large number
of superannuated clerks in his depart
ment has not only created a commotion
in his department, but it has started II
discussion of the subject of what to do
with our old clerks by the press Of the
country Among the contributions on
the subject is the following from the
Indianapolis Journal:
The increasing number of clerks in
some of the departments at Washington
who are too old to be useful is more and
more the cause of serious consideration
The commissioner of pensions reports
four hundred so old and broken down
that one hundred Young men could 10
more and better work There are scores
of them who can do no work yet they
draw salaries. 1t has always been thus
10 some extent. but the condition was
never as serious as at the present time,
due largely 20 the infirmities of ex-union
soldiers who have been in the depart
ments for years. Most of the very old
men have saved nothing from their sal
aries. Washington seems not to be a
good place for saving. and many of these
men have lived in the faith that the
government will take care of them
They are the victims of sort of pa
ternalsm. The narrow routine of their
lives units them for any other employ
ment.
1T is asked why these men are not
dismissed when they cease to be useful.
The answer to such a question is that
those who ask it would be the last to do
the dismiSsing if they We're at the head
of bureaus. 1t is fine trait in humal-
kind that few men have the heart to
turn men and women over to pauperism
Assuming that il is quite out of the
question to dismiss the old and feeble
the question as to what shall be done
with them is more and more pressing as
the number Of those who are unable to
work increases and the work in the de-
partments drags.
1t has been frequently suggested that
at a certain age the clerks be Densioned
That would create a long civil LIST Of
pensioners. a system to which the Amer
lean people generally are opposed on
the ground that it creates a special and
favored class. A more popular plan
would be to hold back portion of the
compensation to be used as a fund from
which to pension those who are unable
TO work after certain age. This plan
would meet the opposition Of the clerks
but, placing themselves in a position
where the government will be obliged
to care for them when they are no longer
able to do full service they are in no
situation to make a very effective pro-
test. Once DensiOned from fund con-
tributed to by every clerk in the serv-
Ice, the superannuated can feel that
they are living upon their own income
and can live in some place where the
cost is much less than in Washington.
One suggestion which has not been much
discussed is that when young man has
passed the civil service examination his
appointment shall be for six or eight
years, at the expiration of which Tina
he shall cease to be a clerk unless he
shall have been promoted on his record
to higher place after an examination.
Sooner or later, and sooner rather
than later congress must take this i'm
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-18
PRICES FOR FLORODORA.
They Will Be on $3.50 Scale in
Topeka.

The prices for the enga cement of
'Florodora" in Topeka have been fixed
at from 80 cents to $1.50. The agent at
tempted to make a scale of 50, but was
compelled to accept the usual price for
high class attractions.
1t will be given here by John c. Fisher
and Thomas W. Ryley's company or
players, among whom will be Isadore
Rush, Corinne, AIf C. Wheelan, Charles
Dox, Willard Curtiss. Charles H. Bow
ers, Alfred Cahill, Frances Tyson, Grace
Hazard and the popular and dainty
Pretty Maidens'' of the famous double
sextette. The company is in point of
numbers one Of the largest carrying its
own orchestra. Seats will open tomOr-
row morning at 8 O'Clock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-18

England and Germany must find some
other way to coerce Venezuela. Their
threat to take possession of the custom
houses was met by Castro with the
counter threat of free trade with the
whole world. Now their proclamation
of a peaceful blockade has been multi
fed by the declaration on the part of
the United States that there can be no
such condition and that she win not
recognize it. There now seems to be
but one thing left to do and that is to
declare war. What a spectacle they will
afford while jointly declaring war
against poor little. helpless insignificant
Venezuela
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-18
harmed Poultry Show.

Larned, Kan. Dec. 1S.-The third an
nual show of the Pawnee county poultry
and stock association is being held here
this week A very fine collection of all of
the best breeds of poultry on exhibit
ton, among them being sone extra high
scoring birds. The premium list shows a
long list of prizes offered by the bust
ness men of the city for the best scoring
fowls. Many out-of-town exhibitors are
here with specimens of their choicest
varieties A. H. Duff, the well known
poultry man. is acting as superintendent
of the exhibition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-18
THAT LABOR TEMPLE.
Talk of Erecting Handsome
Building at 18th and Jackson.

A movement has been started to en-
large the plans for the proposed labor
temple and instead of investing $4,000
in a site and building to form a stock
company with at least 100000 capital
stock and erect a beautiful building in
a prominent location
One of the sites suggested is the
property at the corner of Seventh and
Jackson streets, just back of the Ma
tional hotel. If a building is erected at
this site it would probably include busI-
ness houses on the first floor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-18
Old Partner of Al Hayman Dead.

San Francisco Cal, Dec. 1S.-Alfred
Bowler, for many years associated with
Al Hayman as manager of the Baldwin
theater> in this city, died here today.
After the burning of the Baldwin the
alter Mr. Bouvier became manager of
the Pacific Transfer company, and waS
interested in their proposed. building or
O new theater. III health, however.
compelled him to abandon his plans
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-18
Demurrer overrulsd.

st. Louis, Dec 1s.-Judge Ryan. before
when Delegates Sheridan, Denny ALI
bright, Bosch and Gutke are being tried
on the charge of bribery today overruled
the demurrer of the defense TO the JOINT
information. The trial then proceeded
with the testimony of j. X. Murrell, also
indicted the charge of bribery, VINO
turned states evidence and told about the
Suburban franchise deal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-18
Gold Standard for philippines.

Washington Dec. 1S.--The senate COM
rnittee today on the Philippines agreed
on bill for the establishment of a cur
reney for the Philippines which is the
joint product of Senators Lodge and ALI
son. The bill makes the gold peso of u $40
grains the unit of value in the islands
and makes the gold coins of the United
States legal tender fer all debts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-18

portant subject up to prevent the Grip
ping of the civil service by the reten-
ton of an increasing number of clerks
and other officials in the departments
and in the postal service all over the
country In the meantime intelligent
and ambitious young men are warned
to keep out of>the subordinate positions
in the civil service -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-18
Dead Man was from Iowa.

Cedar Rapids, Ia, Dec 1s.-Edward
Bittle, whose dead body was found near
Mountain Home. Idaho. left here May
d to buy land. He was known to have
left the train at Granger, Wyo., which
was the last heard of him. He was a
wealthy young farmer, living at Lisbon,
IS miles east of Cedar Rapids
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-18
Stay Is Vacated.

New York, Dec.1S.-Justice Leventritt.
in the supreme court today handed
down a decision vacating the stay
granted by Justice Fitzgerald restrain
ing Fire Commissioner Sturgis from dis
missing Fire Chief Croker until after
the appellate division of the supreme
court shall have passed on the legality
of the trial
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-18
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Mrs. Ella Allen Ellison. wife of w. F.
Ellison, died at her home at 40S Monroe
street last night at the age of AZ years.
She leaves a husband and six children.
The funeral will be held a the residence
Friday afternoon at o'clock.
Harry Macmillan, Democratic senator
from Minneapolis, is in Topeka today.
Women love 2 clear. healthy COM
plexion. Pure blood makes it. Burdock
Blood Bitters makes pure blood.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-18

bar. and Jocko retaliated by ringing up
so cents worth of fares
There was an angular piece of femi-
nifty of about forty summers sitting in
the center of the car who atttacted
JockO's attention and made everyone
else's ears ring with her shrieks. The
monkey climbed along the register strap
until he was directly over her. Then
he curled his tail about the strap, reach
ed down, and before he got through
there was not a feather left on the wo-
mans hat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-18
Trial of the Nevada

Reckport, Mass, Dec. IS,-The trial Of
the monitor Nevada. was held off Cape
j me today AS timed from the shore the
Nevada covered her course of IS miles in
onds. or at the rate Of thirteen knots an
hour, allowing nine minutes for turning.
Her contract called for eleven and a half
knots
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-18
Goes to U. S. sunreme Court.

Jefferson City Mo. Dec. 1S-The consti-
nationality of the Missouri railroad fellow
servant law recently passed upon by the
Missouri supreme court viii be tested De-
fore the supreme court of the United
States on writ issued by John H. Over
all for the railroad company today in the
federal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-18

The interstate commerce law has gone
the way of many another good law. Be
fore it got into good working order
changed conditions rendered it useless
Hence it is that the commission in its
report declares the statute to be a dead
letter. If a law of the hair trigger va
riety could be enacted it ought to find
favor with those old-fashiOned persons
who think that laws are passed for the
purpose of being enforced and accom-
plishing that for which they are appar-
emily intended.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-18
The Pride of Heroes.

Many soldiers in the last war wrote to
say that for scratches, bruises. cuts.
wounds. corns, sore feet and stiff joints.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve is the best in the
world Same for burns, scalds, polls. Ill
GERS skin erutions and piles. 1t cures or
no pay. Only 25c at A J. Arnold's drug
store. 81 North Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-18

Because England and Germany are
great and powerful, it doesn't neces-
sarily follow that they can extract
blood from a turnip.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-18

Before Ohio again attempts to go into
the lynching business she should send d
Few pupils into the south for training in
that line
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-18

It is remarkable that Admiral Dewey
is again on the spot when it seems pos
sibie that he may be needed His pres
ence and quick action saved us from
any serious trouble with Spain in the
Orient He is in position to perform
a similar service now and doubtless
will do it as thoroughly as on the pre-
vious occasion should he be called upon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-18

What appears to be needed is an in
ternational bankruptcy court to pass
upon cases like those of Venezuela and
Turkey
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-18
Catarrh and Asthma

Positively cured. No cure. no
pay. Every case guaranteed. If
you want to be well enclose a
stamp and learn how to be cured.
HOME REMEDY CO., Topeka, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-18

One of the bad feature about war
Between the United States and the Eur
opean allies at this time is the posi-
bility that they might capture General
Miles before he could get home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-18
Monau 1s wired to chioaro.

New York, Dec. 1S.-The srh-treasury
today transferred s1O0, 900 to Chicago by
telegraph.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-18

The State Journal is a member of the
Associated Press and receives the full day
telegraph report of that great news or
Ranization for exclusive afternoon pubilca-
don in Topeka.
The news is received in the State Jour
pose busy throughout the entire day. A
Complete copy of the night report is also
received
Arizona republican., 1902-02-25

Those who expected Prcsiden; Roosevelt to change as much as pos sibie the order of things as established by Mr. Mckinley should observe MT. Grosveno-'s statement that Wh!telaW Reid was selected by MT. Mckinley as the special ambassador at King E.dwarc's corona tion. says the Provi- dence Journal President Roosevelt may have had some person ia mind who would have been more acceptable to him for this post, but If he had, he put the preference aside and loyGlly- nominated Mir. R.Ad. just as he pro- noted Dr. Rixcy tyS :. surgeon general of the navy for the ;.e reason. Little incidents of this kin will go far to convince the public of Mr. Roosevelts desire to carry out to every reasonable extent the purposes of his prede- lsr~rs
Arizona republican., 1902-02-25

Democrats in the house of repre- sentatives are considering Senator William A Clark of Montana as chair man of the congressional campaign committee. It is understood that MT. Clark has been sounded and is not unwilling to undertake the task of capturing congress from the republi- cans. The fact that the Montana sen ator is worth about $2OO. O.OOO,Oo0 would suggest that the chairman might fur nish the sinews of war. There is a possibility. however of disappointment for our democratic friends. We under stand that members Of the Arizona legislature who have had occasion to hope for recognition" from Senator Clark have found him somewhat foxy
Arizona republican., 1902-02-25
PHoENIx. ARIZONA, FEB. 25, 1902.

The southern people. who pride them selves always on a thorough knowledge
 and observance of the TILI.AIAS- proprietieT, have occa-
 sion to blush again for Ben Tillman, the pitchfork senator from South Carolina. Tillman was only prevented from extending the presidents dinner to Prince Henry last night by the presidents curt with dr5wcl Of the invita- tion previously is sued. A few days ago Tillman dis ErsCed the senate and disgra ced the United States by a ruffiauly assault upon a brother seaa ato--his colleague The senate promptly and properly suz- pended both Tiilrnan and McLaurin from the privileges Of the body for period-and if it does it's duty it. will permanently expel both Of them and send them back to South Carolina to be dealt with according to the require ments of the situation as the people Of that state may view the case But before this last disgraceful outbreak of Tillman's, he had been invited by President Roosevelt to attend the din re- scheduled for last night. He was invited because he was the ranking democratic member of the senate com mittee Cn naval affairs, and the honor was due to the position he held.
 Yesterday the president in a tactful way conveyed the informa ton to Sen ator Cockrell, the democratic Nestor of the senate, that it would avoid much embarrassment all around if Tilman would find it impossible to attend the dinner and so inform the president in note of declination. Senator CocIreiI was alive to the situation. and lost no time il intimating to Tillman that the proprieJies would be honored by his inability to attend the dinner. But did Tillman see it that way? Not much, Mary Ann, He proposed to go to the presidents house and eat with the president and the presidents guests, whether welcome or not. lie had been invited to help eat a dinner and he was 'done bound" to have his share of it. Besides. what a glorious oppor- tunity it would be for him to hout royalty to it's face. Hadn't he. been telling the patient senators and the wal -NisCA SGis lOI NttES whit thought Of the presidents betrayal of the republic by sending representa- tiVes to the coronation or King Edward and by making preparations to extend cordial cCurtesies to the brother of the emperor of Germany? Hadn't he and Wheeler of Kentucky told how they would chase this German prince. this enemy of the common people, into the swamp ii they only had the oppor- tunity? it would never Go lo miss last nights chance to beard this foe of re- publics-and pitchfork him C dt of the White House windows! Therefore. his appetite and his duty to the democracy would noU permit him to remain away from the presidents dinner, even when informed that he was not wanted.
 A president less resolute than Roose- Welt might have accepted the situation with the best grace possible. and ad-
Arizona republican., 1902-02-25

wet feet and neglected cold Then comes the hacking, lingering cough, and the doctor looks serious and talks of pine woods or mountain air
 That is tue time when Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery proves its value. It has cured hundreds of cases of "weal; lungs, obstinate, lingering cough, bronchitis, splitting of blood, and other forms of disease, which if neglected or unskillfully treated lead to consumption.
 About eight years ago had dreadful cough and hoarseness, writes Mrs Ida F. Edwards of Sterling. Saupete Go, Utah. VI tried several kinds of Inedicine but without any effect; at last tried Dr. Picrce's Golden Medical Discov- cry, ot which have taken four bottles and my cough is entirely cured"
 Sick people are invited to consult Dr. Pierce, by letter, free. All correspond ence private. Address Dr. R. V Pierce, Buffalo. N
Arizona republican., 1902-02-25
KIDNEYS HEALTHY AT g.

Mrs. Rebecca Smith of Westfield, N. J.. who is 92 years, of age, has been cured of kidney and bladder diseases and is kept healthy by Warmers Safe Cure.
 MARINERS SAFE CURE is purely vegetable and contains no harmful drugs; it does not constipate; it is now put up in two regular sizes and is sold by all druggists or direct. at 90 CENTS AND s1.G0 A BOTTLE. Less than one cent a dose.
 Refuse substitutes. There is none just as good as'' Warmers Safe Cure. T. has cured all forms of kidney dis ease during the last thirty years. IL is prescribed by ali doctors and used in he leading hospitals as the only abso- iute cure for all forms of disease of the ;,idney liver. bladder and blood and ..I. !.
Arizona republican., 1902-02-25

We are under obligat tions to some
 for a marked copy O. TAFFY IN the Registro Onciai'' ECUADOR. (Oficial Register) of
 the government of Ecu ador fer the 4th day Of January last. The marked portions of the paper cover an account of the New Years reception to the diplomatic corps. Min ister Sampson's speech and the reply thereto of Dr. Alfredo Baqucrizo. the minister of foreign relations for Ecu ador, the president, Leonidas Plaza, being i'll. The proceedings sustained : General Sampson's reputation for being able to overcome his natural reticence upon occasions-he talked at some length. It was a very nice speech. and if the government and the people Of Ecuador did not have q good opinion i Of themselves when cur representative got through it was not his fault-there is even a limit to spanish adjectives. Among other things. NIr. Sampson sa:a: Ours Is the privilege, today. to praise the last admins tration for what it did for the people and the nation, and 10 express the ardent desire and in dUlGe the strong hope that, under the guidance of God. still g-ander results may crown every effort of the present administration for the peace and pros perity of the people and the glory of the nation.
 Enemies of peace and good govern nent have done their best to bring on a conflict between yours and sister republics. IL is matter of sincere re joicing for the government of Ecuador rhat such unprincipled, unpatriotic persons have failed in their schem- inss. And in this rejoicing the entire diplomatic corps joins you.
 The minister of foreign relations in his reply was equally eloquent. and he was graciously conCescending. lie thanked Minister Sampson for the many manifestations which he had given "at all times and on all occa- sions of noble and friendly defe-ence." and he remarked further along in his speech that
 The respect for foreign rights. and the consequent acknowledgement of our own duties. constitute the shortest definition of peace, prosperity and progress.
 We are sorry that Minister Sampson did not consider this an opportune mo- ment to suggest in his felicitous way that Ecuador could b,st prove her c.s- position to live up to the high-fown ideals announced oylDr Baquerizo, by paying some attention to the rights of ordinary American citizens in Ecuador. by some attempt to punish the horde of petty officials who make life d bur den to all Americans who try to do business in that country. and by at least leaving to an American the clothes on his back when he pulls out from the great republic which is pre- sided over by these Spanish-American statesmen. In these columns q few days ago We gave a brief account of the pleasing conditions under which Amer jeans are permitted to do business in Ecuador. Since then. the dispatches inform us that MT. Bolan, whose bus mess was ruined, and whom q local judge endeavCred to blackmaiI through q fine" of s1,20o, has left the country,