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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31
An Amazing Alphabet.

The editor of the Japanese Daily
News has allowed himself to be inter-
viewed on newspapers and other mat
ters. Speaking in purest English, he
explained that the setting in type Of
Japanese newspaper is vastly differ
ent matter from the like operation in
America. ITO begin with" said he,
"for the printing of literary Japanese
about $4,000 type characters are re-
quired, though of these not more than
about 5000 are in daily use. With
these $4,000 Chinese characters are
used ninety four Japanese syllabics.
This, then, is the Japanese alphabet.
Imagine an alphabet Of over $4,000
characters! 1t will readily be believed
that the fitting Of the composing room
of Japanese newspaper Is a costly
affair, and also that very large estab-
lishment is required, and numerous
staff to deal with the operation of Sc
ting up the paper for the press. AS q
matter of fact, in the case of the
Japan Daily News, the type is stored
round the walls of very spacious
room, every available inch of wall
space being occupied with cases of
type. The process Of composing Is
divided into two operations. First
of all the manuscript is given out
among a staff of some fifty boys, who
are specially expert in the art of find
ing the necessary types among the &c.
900 from which they have to choose.
Copy in hand, the boys run round the
room picking out the types with great
skill. A glance at a Japanese news
paper with it's thousand of Chinese
many of which to the
eye appear exactly SINH
lar, will convince one of the keenness
of vision required for performing this
work.
when all the necessary characters
have been found the boys take them to
the compositor proper, who, with the
manuscript before him, inserts the
necessary 'syllabics' and sets up the
copy. From this point the process is
very much the same as that in any
other newspaper Office, the stereotyp-
Ing, casting, and printing being done
with English or American appliances
Naturally a much longer time is re-
quired for converting Japanese manu-
script into print than is the case when
dealing with an ordinary language,
in which with the present day type
setting machinery a page of manu-
script can be turned into so many
lines Of print in a few minutes. Our
staff of compositors numbers seven
", in addition to the fifty boys en-
oloyed in picking up the type, and
we commence sending them copy to
set up some eight or nine hours be- |
'ore the paper goes to press. The av-
,rage daily issue Of the japan Daily |
News for the past five years has been |
rom 10000 to $4,000 copies; but it
must be borne in mind that my pa
Der is published in written Japanese
n it's strictest forms, using the same
characters in which all state docu-
nents are written, and which only
highly educated japanese can read.
There are other popular dailies pub
ished in more easily read language,
With a rendering in 'syllabics' printed
ide by side with the Chinese charac-
ers. They naturally attract more
but there is scarcely one
ournal which prints more than 200,-
100 copies daily in Japan"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

L. Gashaway Of st. Louis has been
sentenced to two years in prison be-
cause he stabbed fellow-citizen. The
name of the man alone is worth life
sentence.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

Mrs. Nation has been invited to visit
England. There is a suspicion, how
ever, that the invitation was worked
up through diplomatic circles at home.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

Here's another Chicago professor
proclaiming that the eating Of Linn
burger cheese makes drunkards and
cigarette fields. No tender mystery
escapes the pitiless vivisection Of the
Chicago professor.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

The Georgia train was running on
midnight ragtime when the famous
singers wearing apparel was rent and
scattered in a thousand directions.
Nordica will reverse her APPROVAL of
that kind of music.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

Fortunately that Kankakee compost
tor who worked on newspaper
through the day and played burglar
during the night is not a type Of the
average disciple Of Gutenberg.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

In the by-elections for the dominion
parliament the Canadian liberals have
made gain of six seats. English lib
erals might learn something to their
advantage by studying awhile in the
provinces.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

The Emperor of Germany recently
talked in eight languages during one
day Still, that isn't SO much. A
North Side man who pounded his
thumb the other evening used eleven
in about four seconds.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

Army physicians admit that daily
news service from the United States
would do more to relieve the feeling
of homesickness in the Philippines
than all their medicine.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31
TailOr-Made Suit.

A neat tailor-made suit Of dark OK.
ford melton is made with plain fare
skirt stitched at the seams and gath.
cred into an inverted pleat at the back.
The coat is of the Prince Albert shape
and is made with the long dip to the
waist in front. The lining and facing
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

A New Haven youth has died from
injuries received in a football game
four years ago. This is much longer
range than the popular game was sup
posed to have.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

jority Of underwear shown, but the
fineness and quality of the material,
combined with the embroidery, make
them the most exquisite of garments
and proportionally high in price.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

The New York Central Railway COM
.pany has decided to spend a lot OF
money in improving the tunnel where
the recent disaster occurred. Better
late than never.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

The richest man in Germany is the
man who makes guns; the richest men
in America are those who issue bonds.
Detroit News.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31
There is more reciprocal self-respec

There is more reciprocal self-respect
and moral dignity in six average
rough-and-ready business men than is
exhibited in the diplomacy Of half a
dozen leading embassies. When the
latter are not cringing for favors or
,canting about international friend
ship" they are usually reaching for
the pistol pocket.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

The railroad combine is to be fought
In the courts. By the time that con-
test is decided the combine will be
either dead or NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Ledger.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

Violinist Kubelik says he loves the
women, but they worry him. This,
however. is an experience that men
have in common.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

Owing to the intemperance Of the
people it is said that the birth rate
Of France has become stationary. The
drink habit usually keeps things NOV
ing.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

Large applique roses in velvet, out
lined with brilliants, form trimming
alike on the bodices and skirts of eve
ming gowns. The rufles to the sleeves
are embroidered with coral or pearls.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31
INSIST ON GETTING IT.

Some grocers say they don't keep De-
fiance Starch. This is because they have
a stock on hand of other brands contain.
ing only IL o. In a package. which they
fiance contains 16 bz. for the same money.
Do you want 16 OF. instead of IL OF.
for same money? Then buy Defiance
Starch. Requires no cooking.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

With an income of s5,O0O,O00 year,
Herr Xrupp, the gunmaker, the rich
est man in Germany, is a pretty big
gun himself
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

The president made no mistake IN
selecting a newspaper man to repre-
sent the American people at the coro-
nation.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

A French explorer, Emile Bonne-
chaux, thinks that, with proper pro-
lection, Brazil and Peru alone. would
he able to satisfy the worlds increas-
icg demand for rubber. -
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

When the new glass company and
the glass trust get to throwing stones
at each other prudent persons will
take the other side of the street.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

The greatest Of professional athletes
use Wizard sOil for rundown. 1t
softens the muscles and prevents sore.
ness.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

And now Britain Is said to be form
ing steel trust that will make the
American combination look like an
old-style strap rail.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31
Kaisar,s WISH Gratifed.

The wish Of the kaiser has forced
the electric road for Inter den. Linden,
Berlin's beautiful boulevard and main
thoroughfare. underground.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

Dinner Gown of Black ana white.
For house wear, veilings. CLEANLINESS.
fine cashmeres and crepe de chine are
much worn. All sorts of silks, laces,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

Some women would buy a last years
calendar if it were displayed on
bargain counter. Washington Post.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

We gather from the various accounts
OF his doings that President Castro of
venezuela is a strenuous man.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

The man who understands the pres
ent baseball situation can understand
anything.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

A Kentucky bank has just been
robbed Of $4,000. No, it wasn't the
cashier. Burglars.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31
KANSAS

Whosoever loveth his temper shall
lose it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

If Chamberlain is not more careful
In his speeches the Liberal party in
England may come to life again.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

A girl admires extravaganza in ths
young man she isn't going to marry.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

No, Maude dear, we should scarcely
classify the laundryman as being
identified with the iron business.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

Mayor Lows new official nickname
Is "His Smiles"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31
WHY 1T IS THE BEST

is because made by an entirely different
process. Defiance Starch Is unlike any
other. better and one-third more for II
cents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

How will the reduction of the course
at Harvard to three years affect ath-
letics
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

Lucky is the girl who marries the
best man at the wedding. ~.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31
LATEST FASHION HINTS

most popular with the leading dress
makers.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

condition Of the farmer in Western Canada
Province Of Manitoba and districts Of Assini.
boia, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Thousands
OF Americans are now settled there Reduced
rates on all railways for homeseekers and set-
tiers. New districts are being opened up this
year The new forty page Atlas Of Western Ca
NADIA sent free to all applicants F. Pedley.
Superintendent Of Immigration, Ottawa, Canadr
or j S. Crawford, Can adian Government Agent
pa W. Ninth St., Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

To Cure a Cold in One day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Az
druggists refund money If it fails to cure Csc,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

She likes to be truly loved and to
he told ~
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

Now Is the time for Prince Henry to
Oegin studying up on liver pills.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31
JUST THINK OFT

MI IutIulOIO, ITO lIICufiIs
'unt increasing year BY
year, land value fncreas.
ing. stock increasing
splendid climate, en-
cellent s &c h 0ols and
churches. low taxation,
high prices for cattle
and grain, low railway
rates, and every possi-
BILE comfort. This Is the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-31
Celebrations Are Already Being
Arranged in London
In Anticipation of Expected An
nouncement on Monday.
EVERY SEAT is TAKEN.
House of Commons win Be Fill
ed to Hear BalfOur
When He Tells That the War
Has Been Brought to an End.

London, May 31-If a definite an
nouncement of peace in South Africa is
made on Monday, as expected, that
night viii bid fair to rival the celebra-
ton which occurred when the relief Of
Mafel1ing was officially announced in
May, 1900. Throughout London arrange
ments have already been made for nu-
merOus peace dinners. The aristocracy
will ''maff1clz'' on no small scale. and
doubtless the denizens of Whitechapel
and the various east end quarters will
invade the Strand and other thorough
fares with their wild exultation.
For Monday afternoon every seat in
the house of commons is already pre-
empted- If the statement Of the govern
ment leader, A J. Balfour, comes up to
expectations, little will be done in the
United Kingdom that day, except exul-
tation in view of the end of the war
that has tried the spirit of the nation
to its uttermOst. Already the wiseacres
are saying that Lord Kitchener Will be
made an earl and receive the thanks
Of parliament accompanied by a sub
stantial grant of money.
One of the most curious features of the
war is the remarkable way in which
Lord Kitchener has deepened the awe
some respect, akin to fear, with Whica
the British nation regards him and his
laconic reports, and his utterly inde-
pendent prosecution Of the campaign IN
South Africa has heightened his mill
tary reputation to such an extent that
he has actually become god to the
average man-in-the-street Yet he is
universally admitted to have next to
nothing IN common with his country
men or their government. As Lord
kitchener's star has ascended so has
Lord Roberts declined The genial op-
timism of the old fighter who is now
communicative -c2iief CRATES SO bitterly on
the people severely over taxed for the
war which Lord Roberts SO long ago
declared finished, that the spontaneous
popularity which made him the hero of
the jubilee procession could never be re-
peated at the coronation. Indeed, it IS
more likely to be transformed into d
hostile demonstration in which General
Buffers name may be greeted with
cheers.
However, peace is undoubtedly the
question of the hour and Lord Kitchener
IS once more the man of the moment.
Lord Miner may or may not have
played an important part in the peace
negotiations, but popular and political
opinions assign to the ex-sirdar of the
Egyptian forces the bringing about Of
the present negotiations. This feeling is
by no means confined to outsiders
Great official magnates whose informa-
tion regarding the conditions in South
Africa has often been better than the
governments. and whose interests there
are almost as great as the empires, 5,
declare Lord Kitchener is the savior Of
his country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-31
Verdict Of st. Louis Grand
Jury on Official Corruption.
Nothing Like 1t Was Ever
known They Say.
AIERCILESSLY ROBBED.
Outrage Has Been Going on For
Past Fifteen Years.
Corrupt Officials Have Grown
Rich on Small Salaries.

st. Louis, May 31.-The April gBand
jury which has been investigating muni-
cipal corruption with the assistance OF
Circuit Attorney Joseph w Folk. made
its final report today to Judge Douglas.
The report says that w hile there may
have been corruption in other cities as
great as we have had here, yet in no
place in the world and no time known to
history has so much official corruption
been uncovered and the evidence shown
so that all could see and understand
These revelations have been so appa1l-
ing as to be almost beyond belief and it
win be years before the extent of the
discoveries are fully realized.
II the affairs of St Louis had been
properly administered for the past 15
years, and if all officials had been hon
est. there would today be enough money
in the treasury to put public buildings
in repair, pave streets that are now un-
paved, make sewers that are now un-
made and build new buildings. SO much
needed The high tax rate, the deplOr-
able condition of public institutions, the
depleted state of the city treasury. are
a heritage left by officials who have
proven traitors to the interests Of the
people and have trafhcked in their votes.
influence and official actions, to the
eity's detriment
These disclosures make plain that
the tax payers of St. Louis have been
mereilessly and pitilesSly outraged for
taxes has been squandered; instead Of
being used for the public welfare, it has
been feloniously dissipated and benefit
ed chiefly corrupt officials who have
grown opulent on small salaries.
1T is in evidence before US that a
former collector Of the city Of St. Louis,
who was afterward mayor, received in
terest on the public funds for his own
private account. The sum so received
was something over $4,000. which with
interest to date would amount to about
$4,000. Any possible criminal charge
arising out of this conduct has been
barred by the statute Of limitation,
which unfortunately is three years. A
civil action to recover the money, how
ever, can still be brought and we un-
6lerstand will be instituted.
@The secretary of the late mayor.
made a practice of selling permits and
of extOrting money for remittances Of
fines in criminal cases.
THE charter of the city provides that
no members of the assembly or city Off
cial shall be interested directly or indi-
rectly in city contracts, or in furnishing
supplies to the city. This benehciert
law is. we find, most grossly violated by
members of the municipal assem- bly,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-31
VINEWOOD FRANCHISE.
Time Limit Expires Without
Acceptance Today.

The 20-day time limit on the Vine
wood railway franchise is about to ex-
pire, and as yet the company has not
filed its acceptance with the city clerk
or its $1,000 cash bond with the city
treasurer.
The attorneys for the company say
that they expect Mr.. Wilson, the owner
of the road. in Topeka today. Wilson
was expected on the noon train, but did
not come.
Mr.. Wilson is said to be coming to try
to induce the city council to make some
further concessions to the company It
is not known exactly what the company
wants, but the report is that it would
like to have it fixed SO that the $1,000
forfeit could be eliminated from the
terms of the franchise. or amended in
some way so that the city would have
less of a grip on the company.
Attorney T. F. Doran said today,
when asked about this:
Evidently the company wants some
change in the franchise. done know
what. I don't believe they want any
change in that $1,000 proviso, as that
was put into the franchise at their own
suggest ton. I have not heard from the
company direct since received the let
ter congra atulating US on the passage of
the franchise ordinance"
The franchise was passed on May u,
and the 20-day limit for its acceptance
will therefore expire on Sunday, June L.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-31
CLEANED UP A MILLION.
Evanston Mayor Carries Oats
Corner to Successful Finish.

Chicago, May 31.-James A. Patten,
mayor of Evanston. and prominent
board of trade operator. today brought
to a successful close the corner in May
oats which has doninat ted the oats mar
ket since early last fall. The profits
credited to Mr.. Patten on the deal are
estimated at 81, 100000 About the time
prices in corn began to mount skyward,
last year, on account of the crop short
age. it was learned that some one was
taking in all the May oats offered on the
Chicago market and elsewhere. Prices
began to advance steadily and around
81 it was known that MIR. Patten was
trying to work a corner.
On the big furry on the Chicago
board last December, May oats were
pushed to 475s. Since that time reac-
tions occurred and when delivery day
came this month many spectators
thought the bottom had fallen out of
the corner. 1t was said Mr. Fatten had
10000, 600 to p 100000 bushels of the May
options. Everything that was offered
to him on delivery he took and in turn
sold practically all the contract stocks
to shippers at good inducements. This
left nothing for the shorts to acquire
with which to settle and prices accord
ingly We're pushed UP by Mr.. Patten
personally in the pit today. May oats
closed yesterday at 437s. Today prices
were jumped about &c and closed at
1870. There was a little furry of ex-
element at the close, but the corner
did not affect the other options.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-31
FATAL ENDING
To Race Meet of the Auto
mobile Club of America.

New York. May 3L-One man was in
stantly killed and four other persons
We're hurt at Grasmere, Staten Island,
today, where automobile speed tests
were being made, under the auspices of
the Automobile club of America. TO
break the worlds record for j mile The
man killed was Andrew Featherstone.
assessor of the borough of Richmond.
run over and crushed to death. The in
jured
John Brick, of Stapleton: both legs
broken and injured internally
Mrs. Ella Hay of Concord Staten ISL
and, badly hurt about tie head and
body.
Capt. Thomas Taylor, of the Quaran-
tine station; both legs broken. one arm
fractured and injured about the body
Charles Bowden, of StapIeton, injured
about the head and body.
It is feared that Brick is fatally hurt
The machine toppled over on top of him
and he was almost dead wheE it was
lifted off The machine was driven by
W c. Baker of Cleveland O. Mr.. Den
ser, also of Cleveland, was with him.
Both were thrown from the machine.
but were not injured.
Immediately after the accident, Dis
trict Attorney Rawson ordered that the
trials be stopped and there was no more
racing today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-31
CAM HAVE HIS WAY.
King Edward Has Trouble With
Prominent Subjects.

London, May 31.-Those in touch with
royal circles are busy gossiping about
the reported tiff between Lord Sails
bury and King Edward, Whzck IS said to
have arisen on account OF the kings de-
mand that the premier recommend Sir
Ernest Cassel for a peerage. Last year
the same request met with a refusal.
This year it was again urged by The
king on the gorund of Sir Ernest s
munifcent gift of 9200 900 toward the
cure of consumption. The premier alb
solutely refused to countenance the sug-
gestion, and at the end of a stormy in
terview which occurred the day the
state dinner was held at Buckingham
palace. Lord Salisbury remarked:
well. sir, suppose I had better leave
my place at tOnight's banquet vacant2''
To which King Edward is said to have
replied; Yes. I think you had" aLd
stal<ed out Of the room. Since then
according to court gossip, King Edward
and his aged prime minister have
scarcely been on speaking terms.
Another incident which is causing
considerable commotion in royal circles.
is the disagreement between King Ed
ward and the Duchess of Buccleuch, a
member Of the old-style. exclusive aris-
tocracy who has not countenanced the
so-called smart set" The king was
due to dine with the Duke and Duchess
of Buccleuch and intimated his desire
that a lady Of his selection be invi-