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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-19
The Congressional Trust Fight.

From the Newark News.
AS the programme of work and the
temper of our Legislators at Washington
are becoming more clearly illuminated
by events, the path of antitrust legisla-
ton promises to be difficult one. The
powerful lobby which is intriguing in
sidiously to bar the way has no doubt
been getting in its fine work. Il do
know the sweet Roman hand" said
Malvolio, and the chirography begins to
show itself now, even though written in
invisible ink. For it is in the nature of
the effective lobby that it shall be reg
istered in it's results and not in its
methods. The procession of Republican
sena tors who have been quoted as IA
voring antitrust legislation does not
show up very well on parade. There is
ground for suspicion that, however hos
pitable the house OF representatives
may be to restrictive bills. the senate
will not be as amenable. and VIII seek
every oretext to scotch and emascu1ate,
if not to slaughter, them.
Whatever becomes of the more sweep
ing measures, such as the Cannon BILL
the friends of antitrust legislation
should assume and hold tenacious in
sistence on the Littletield bill. This COW
ers but one part of the desired bit to be
put in the mouth of the great corpora
lions. But that requirement is a very
important first step, and it involves
more than it seems. The prOfesSed aim
is to compel publicity of statement on
the part of companies relating to their
organization and business, or in other
words, such periodic reports from them
as may be determined on, and the liza
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-19
THE FORELOCk OF TIME.

The Kentucky farmer had overtaken me
on the highway and offered a lift. and
we drove on I noticed that he had
tombstone in his wagon. I asked if death
had invaded his family, and he replied:
"Oh, no: I bought the stone at auction.
1t isn't lettered you see.
You thought it would be handy to have
around the house, eh?''
I know it will I'm only takin' time by
the forelock by about two weeks
is something going to happen in two
weel-s?''
For suah- Joe Davis and Jim Scott are
goin to have boss race on the high ay
in front of my house. Both will nave their
friends on hand. / can't say which boss
will beat. but m purity sartin that some
body II want this tombstone at about five
times what it costs me. Yes sah when I
got to thfnkin' about the race and Joe
and Jim it jest struck me to take time by
the forelock and buy that gravestone. and
If the boss race don't come off and nobody
is killed III lay it aside ag'in a campmeet-
in or a huskin' bee
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-19
CONCERNING THE. .STUNT''.
Chicago University Objects to It's Use
by Women's Union.

You have read that members of the
faculty at the University of Chicago OBJ
ject to the word stunt in publica lions
of that institution. The offending an
nouncement was as follows: 1.-The Wo-
mems union, 3:30-5:30 p. m. A Thanks
giving spread. Appropriate stunts by
members of the Women's union. Only
members are expected to attend"
Stunt" is supposed to be a slang
word, but this point must first be esta b.
lished There were photographers a CEN
was slang, low word, yet in that mem
orable scene between Shallow and ST.
lence, the justice said: Dead, he drew
a good bow; and deadl he shot fins
shoot; John of Gaunt loved him well
and betted much money on his head.
And slang is language in the making.
Stent" is an allotted portion hence
an assigned task. There is a word
stunt" in provincial English. and II
means fierce or angry or sulky or OBJ
Stinate; and Ito stunt" a person is to
make a fool of him. But stunt is, To
our mind more heroic form of ''stent' .
He is doing a stunt may be Justly
applied to Mr.. Edouard de Reszke sing
ing the counts aria in The Marriage of
Figaro; to an athletic pianist in mortal
struggle with an orchestra; to a poll
tician explaining the reaSona bleness of
his vote on certain bill There is the.
thought Of muscular action, strained
sinews. great drops of sweat fearful dis
aster if the attempt be not successful.
Therefore we do not like the use Of
stunt" in connection with young wo-
men at Thanksgiving entertainment
and we approve the censure of the fac
ulty at Chicago.-Boston Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-19
New York View of Coal Scarcity.

Everyone could get coal enough for
the present if it were possible to dis
tribute it properly, but this is impossi-
BILE" is the explanation of the acute coal
situation given out by the selling agents
of the New York. Ontario & Western
railroad. All the known facts agree
with this explanation. New York city
consumes 100000 tons of hard coal a
day in midwinter. About IS 900 tons IS
the daily total recei1ts sin normal
season. Fully that amount, so the coal
roads and dealers say, is now coming
in. But that is 25.0o0 tons day less
than the consumption. Last winter II
was an ample daily supply, because the
mass of householders had their coal for
the whole winter slowed away in their
cellars since the previous summer. This
year the bins were emDty in November
Equal distribution would remedy all tn
trouble The dealers generally, we be-
lieve, have tried to make every custom
er share and share alike ~elfish con-
sumers have baffied them in many wa vs.
Many such have gone 10 a succession OF
dealers in different sections Of the city
and got half a ten from each, or. in ths
aggregate, five tons. Ten other families
have to go without the half ton that
would keep their fires going as the pen
atty of one such selfish consumers ac-
ton. In closely besieged city the com
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-19
DIDN'T LIKE THE NEW WAY

When civilization reached Pine Hill City
a bank was established and one OF the nrst
customers was old man Jackson. A few
days later he wanted money and entered
the place with a gun in his nand
Want some money today?'' queried the
president WELL it's ready for you.'
Say, 1 don't understand exclaimed the
old man he backed off. I'm here 10
hold this bank W for 500
But you don't have to. Just sign this
check, and I'll hand over your money"
And 1 don't yell or shoot?"
NO
And the sheriff don't come after me?'
mo. Put your name to this
II can't do it-cant do it. nohow," said
the old man, with choke in his voice. IF
that's the new way of dom things, Tn
out of it. I want my money, but want
it in the old way"
well. have it the old way .hen.'
The old man tramDed forward to the
cashiers window, rested the muzzle of s'is
gun on the ledge and yelled out: Come
down you are a dead man."
Certainly. Here's thirty"
"And-and is that all there is to it?'
That's all"
Then I'll be. hanged if I want it." he
said and he threw the money back and
went out doors and sat down on a barrel
of sugar in front of a grocery and shed
tears
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-19
COMING DRAMATIC EVENTS.

Mile. Zelie de Lussan, the greatest of
all sopranos. will sing at the Auditorium
on the evening of Friday, December 20.
She sang at Buffalo on November 10
last, and the Buffalo Express of the next
day said: Mile. de Lussan was warmly
welcomed as she came uDOn the stage.
dressed with admirable taste. and look
ing very radiant and handsome Nile.
de LGssan's work was all characterized
by the excellence of Dhrasing, the per
feet diction, the dramatic fervor and
colorirg that are inseoarable from her
singing, -.nO can give the Carmen
lyric WITH such subtle art and irresist
ible witchery as Mile. de Lussan? Her
clearness of enunc-ation and power to
give significance and color to every line
she sings made Ter songs almost as
effective as the operate numbers, and
the artist won the unstinted approval
of the audience. IN encores Mile. de
Lussan was accompanied at the piano
by Angelo Fronani, who gave the singer
very intelligent and satisfactory sup
bort"
Tonight at the Grand opera house the
Ferris comedians will present Heart
and Sword"
In the engagement of katherine VIII
lard and her excellent company in The
Power Behind the Throne" genuine
dramatic treat is promised theater-
goers- The indications are that the adj
vance sale viii be large for the engage
Inent on MISS wizard on CHRISTMAS
day at the Grand opern house. The pro-
duction is sum1tuously staged and cos
TUNED. The principal members of the
supporting company are Wright Lori
mer beading mani. Edward Thomas,
George Morton Guy B. Hoffman,
Franklin Salisbury, J. Byron Attention.
Camille Porter. Ruth Gadsby Lena
Wallace, Ada Morton Florence de Lash
mutt and a number OF others.
The Crawford will present on next
Saturday December 20. Gideon's biz
minstrel carnival. Thirtv-five dusky-
hued performers, fairly bubbling over
with effervescent mirth, are turned loose
at every performance and play havoc
with the disabilities of an audience
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-19

mon stock of food is doled out in ra-
lions exactly as little to each inhabitant
as he needs Death is the penalty OF
even seeking to get more than the ra-
ton That principle applied to the hard
coal supply would have no bin empty
and no home cold in all New York. But
who is wise enough to suggest a prac-
ticable method of forcing every con-
sumner to get his exact daily coal ration
and no more?-New York World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-19
New Stamped Envelopes.

Within a few months the postoffice de-
partment will have ready for delivery 4
new issue of stamped envelopes radical
~ differing in form from the present
ENVELOPES. Four styles are to be made,
to sell for one two. four and five cents
At present the stamp on the stamped
envelope is elliptica1 in shape. It is in
tended 20 make one of the new STAMPS
rectangular. another viii be round still
another VIII be elli%tical and the other
will probably be square. The full details
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-19

have not yet been settled. nor have the
designs been submitted. 1t is determ-
ined. however. to have each of the new
envelopes distinct in appearance from
the others, so that there will be no con
fusion among the different styles and
hapes.-Washington Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-19

SOAK the hands on retiring
In a strong, hot, creamy lather
of CUTICURA SOAP. Dry, and
anoint freely with CUTICURA
OINTMENT, the great skin
cure and purest of emollients.
Wear, during the night, old, loose
kid gloves, with the finger ends
cot off and air holes cot IN the
palms. For red, rough, chapped
hands, dry, fissured, itching,
fevcrish palms, with shapeless
nails and painful finger ends, this
treatment IS simply wonderful.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-19
Shot by a Constable.

Ottawa, Kas., Dec. 19.-Daniel Bowen.
a young man. was shot at Lane last
while attempting to break away from
the custody of the constable Bowen
with his brother. was arrested at Neo
desha yesterday charged with the illegal
sale Of liquor. He was taken to his
home at Lana. where he atte-nDted &c
escape The constable brought him
down with bullet in the left leg above
the l-.ee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-19

That will be bettered and not harnpered
or handicapped by publicity
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-19
The Golden State Linnited

Leaves Topeka every evening at sos,
arriving Chicago 1890 a. NJ. New York
1870 second afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-19

For the IlrSI time at popular prices the
Ferris comedians will present the new
Paul Kauvar'' at the Crawford theater
Sunday, December 81. Specialties will
be given between the acts, thereby maxi
ing the performance continuous.
"Florodora," famous as the record
breaking musical comedy of the gener-
alton, will be its attraction at the New
Crawford theater on Monday, December
%, and the promises are that we will
see it in even more SplendOr than ever
before, inasmuch as for this, its second
travelling season, it will introduce new
scenic surroundings, new costumes, the
designs of which have been carefully
considered. as we'll as many new fea-
lures of the most interesting kind.
The cast will also how many new.
faces, while the chorus, of which there
are a very large number, has been Sc
lected from the great stage beauty mar
ket of the metropolis. The important
roles this year are in keeping of artists
recognized as leaders in their line.
among whom will be noted Isadore
Rush who will have the important role
of Lady Holyrood," the role of DO
lores" will be sung by Corinne, and that
of ''Tweedlepunch' will be portrayed by
ALT c. Wheelan. Other characters will
be portrayed by Charles Dox, Willard
Curtiss, Charles H Bowers, Alfred Ca
hill, Grace Hazard, Frances Tyson and
long list of others of equal reputation.
The renowned Pretty Maldens" of the
double sextette are, as heretofore, a fea-
ture of this organization. This company
carries its own orchestra. Prices 50
cents to $3.50. Seats went on sale this
morning.
Mr.. Charles B. Hanford is said to have
gone to greater expense in staging in
Tanning of the Shrew" and Much Ado
About Nothing" which he will present
at the New Crawford Christmas after
noon and night than in any production
made by him during his stellar career.
Every scene in the play is a master
piece of the scene painters art, while
the costumes are magnificent and cor
rect in every respect. Starting with this
advantage Mr.. Hanford has followed ii
up by securing an unusually competent
are twenty-five of them in all and each
has been selected for his or her fitness
in the particular role assigned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-19

Frank Daniels and his company play IN
Denver Christmas week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-19
lZzZ 81 VIII

Prices Is, 25, 35 and so cents; matinee,
Is and 25 cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-19
Millions Of People

USE CUTIcURA SOAR, assisted by CUTI-
cURA OINTMENT, for preserving, purify
ing, and beautifying the skin, for cleansing
the scalp of crusts, scales, and dandruff,
and thestopping Of falling hair, for soften
ing. whitening, and soothing red, rough,
and sore hands, for baby rashes, itchiDgs,
and irritations, and for all the purposes of
the toilet, bath. and nursery. Millions of
Women use CUTICURA SOAR in the form
of baths for annoying infammations, chat
ings, and excavations, or too free or often
eive perspiration, in the form of washes
for Lucrative weaknesses, and for many
sauative, antiseptic purposes which read
lily suggest themselves to women.
COMPLETE HUMOUR CURE, 81.
Consisting of CUTICURA SOAP (25c }, to cleanse
the crusts and scales and soften the thickened
cuticle; CUTICURA OINTMENT, (5Oc.), to In
stautly allay itching, Inflammation, and irr1-
tation. and soothe and heal; UTICURA
REsoLvENT PILLS (25c.), the new chocolate
coated substitute for liquid Resolvent, to
cool and cleanse the blood. A SINGLE SET Is
often sufficient TO cure the severest case, es-
pecially Of baby humours.
seld throughout the world. British Depots 97-2s,
e1kerterhouse So. London French Depot: Rue de Ia
faixs PARA PorTkR DRUe AID CHEM. Corr, PEops.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-19

For the first time at popular prices the
Ferris comedians will present the new
Paul Kauvar' at the Crawford theater
Sunday, December 81. Specialties will
be given between the acts, thereby max
ing the performance continuous
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-19

Why not pair of Pants. worth
$3.50 to $500? Your choice, $2.95.
These are odd pants left from suits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-19

A large assortment of Silk Hand
kerchiefs. Mufflers. and Neckwear.
and a great many other Xmas nov
elites to select from.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-19

We have a great line of Gloves
and Suspenders ordered especially
for the Xmas trade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-19

Tonight at the Grand opera house the
Ferris comedians will present Heart
and Sword"
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-10-15
THE TIMES WASHINGTON. WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER Is. 1902

why should fear that danger OF
Potomac liberal supply of i'll that flesh
that only after the mercy months OF
strained that he that mud baths unhealthy and
another of the bark being bite
Typhoid fever all rather from the supply OF milk
of there other
pollution along the banks of the upper deal
said which, while stimulated the balance Of trade between
germing filters and bottled both
unnecessary But this only adds tor
immediate necessity of ftra
Certainly there the Union where supplied
depends
the Of that has fallen the neghbong hills Clothes
be washed of with
degree of pleasure the which divided
little and little which
the form of Ragg would hom of its clean
beauty, and streaked with yellow ochr dawn
Who responsible this of affairs Surely
blame the has all that do finding
level the residents protested and rebeed of mind
The resembles that of the grandmother the Kitten and the child
There the who dreadful and amt
pusse, amt either"
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-10-15

Vatican. to Italy in exchange for some
other palace. and that known as the
Palazzo Braschi. now occupied by the
department of the interior. and familiar
to every American tourist on account Of
the celebrated "Pasquino," mutilated
statue to which in old days anonymous
lampoons were Observation-Disclosures the
word "pasquinades"-is mentioned in
connection with the affair.
The object of the Italian government
in wishing to secure the Palazzo Venezia
is that that part of the Corso. where the
new Victor Emmanuel monument is be-
Ing erected. cannot be widened without
cutting through wing OF the edifice.
1t is huge square castellated building.
dark brown in color. in the Florentine
style OF architecture. which was begun
In the fifteenth century, most of the ma
terial used in the construction being
taken directly from the Coliseum.
For many years 1t was the property of
the Venetian republic, and when Venice
passed into the possession of Austria
the latter secured the ownership of the
Palazzo Venezia at Rome as we'll. When,
in 1866. Austria. according to the terms
of the peace of Nicholsburg, which
brought her war with Prussia and Italy
to conclusion, surrendered Venice TO
the Italian crown, 1t omitted to restore
the Venetian Palace at Rome. Conse-
quently the Italian government has al
ways protested against the rights of
ownership of the Austrian crown in the
building in question.
Inasmuch as the palace is so vast that
the Austrian embassy to the Vatican oc-
cupies only a small portion of it. the |
remainder being left untenanted, 1t is !
quite possible that Emperor Francis |
Joseph may decide to exchange it for the
Palazzo Braschi. which Is not only more |
commodious, but which would likewise
settle in a satisfactory manner the ques
tion of ownership which now is source
OF il1-feeling between the two allied
countries. MARQUIsE DE FoNTENoY.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-10-15
What's This From Indiana?

On the heels of the claims of tire
managers of both parties in Indiana. at
ter they had completed their first poli
OF the State last week, comes an inter-
esting report from an experienced CO.
respondent who has been travelling
through Hoosierdom for month. Just
now the factory men and the coal miners
VIII vote is causing the candidates and
party managers great deal of uneasi-
ness. he writes. These are great
times fer the Socialists. and il is no
ticeable that many we'll dressed and in
teIiigent young men are CONDUCTING
meetings and giving out Socialist l;tera-
ture In some places the Socialist yo,e
practically controls the situation The
correspondent adds: There is another
political force that viii cut large fig
ure, and that is tire women-not the
political women. but the housewives.
those who do the marketing. They are
complaining to their husbands about the
prices. They are paying no attention
to the tariff or the war in the philin-
pines. but they are insisting that the
cost OF food is too much. and they are
asking their husbands and male rela-
ives TO vote for change"
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-10-15
TYPHOID AND CITY WATER.

that the typhoid fever overland practically
hatt would be well for look the causes of tho
ID to take such measures to prevent its recur
ng that has tendency to check the citys growth or i'm
place of residence should be carefully guarded
there relatively few business interests here of such
draw population steadily from other places our gain in
pend largely the classes who have grown somewhat
ashington winter home.
er itself, it can be dismissed in few words In the
not and there has been, greater number of
evious years, during the months nor is this num-
that in other cities The laws, however regard to re-
been ngidy enforced here thus giving the cpl
lacked before; while large percentage of those
urrng originated the hotels the seaside and
ard having been brought here in a of incubation de-
the customary lapse Of time.
bad fatal to the reputation of supply as
y to that of particularly when both the de-
Cow variety And seeing believing, there no possible
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-10-15
Justice Holmes for Arbitrator.

Inc suggestion is frequently heard
that, II the settlement of the coal strike
is to be brought about by the plan agreed
upon by the President and ]. piernont
Morgan, President Roosevelt could make
big hit by naming Oliver Wendell
Holmes as one Of the arbitrators. II
ls pointed out that by this means the
PRESIDENT could bring his associate JUS
tice-elect conspicuously into national af-
fairs In role for which 1t is universally
conceded Mr.. Holmes is peculiarly fitted.
He would not only answer the require
ments OF "a man of prominence, emf
nent az . sociologist," but would also
measure up to the standard of the iurist
required Justice Holmes has delivered
several opinions that would cause the
labor element to feel safe in his hands.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-10-15
Michigan Not All One WAY.

1t is evident that there is trouble in
Michigan. Michigan Democrats in
Washington are boasting of it. and
Michigan Republicans here admit II
The Democrats are counting on break
ing the present solid Republican dele
cation by carrying two Congressional
districts. and some Republicans are
afraid that there is foundation for this
hope. Then, a considerable section of
the Republican press of the State is ar
rayed bitterly against the reelection of
Governor Bliss. and, while it is not sum-
porting Durand, his Democratic opno-
nent, it is pointing out that Governor
Bliss fell behind Mckinley by %. 600
votes two years ago. and may fall even
further behind than that this year. The
defeat OF H. C. Smith for denomination
In the Second district seems to have Gre
ated much dissatisfaction, and Carlos
Douglass Shelden's turn down, in the
twelfth. although that district is over
wheimingly Republican. has increased
the normal apathy to an extent that is
discouraging to the man who beat him.