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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-08

IFrom the Atchison Globe1
Everyone insists that others pay
him attention
The latest among the girls is to refer
to every funny person as a bundle
Of wit"
How readily you are fooled by the
smooth strangeri But your neighbor
can't fool you; you watch him.
Did a woman ever hand you pho
tograph to look at without first wiping
it on her skirt with the remark, Good
ness gracious, how dusty2"
We have met all of them. and con-
tend that there is no greater annoy
ance than the humming of an idle per-
son when you are busy.
You have as good control over your
tongue as one could wish If you do not
begin to worry as soon as you have
left a man. that perhaps you said too
much
A girl may laugh at mans jokes,
but after she marries him, he discovers
that her sense of humor is badly in
need of moisture, and needs digging
around the roots.
Cheap people engage in a great deal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-08
REFLECTIONS OF a BAcHE1oR

IFFOm the chicago News
Fools seek pleasure; wise men happi-
ness.
Widows know too much to let on they
know anything
A dead sure way to get poor it to try
to get rich too fast
When unseasoned love develops into
affectionate companionship it become
quite durable.
Solomon's wives were contented be-
cause they did not have to go out in
bad weather to gossip.
It is cheaper to get married than to
stay engaged and have to go on buying
flowers, theatre seats, suppers and
presents.
Every sensible man always makes his
wife an allowance so he can have some
one to borrow from and not pay back
Because a woman smiles sweetlywhen
the dinner guest says he will have more
of her delicious pie and there isn't any
more, is no sign that when she gets in
to another room she doesn't kick the
door in a rage.
The man who commands the largest
respect from his wife is the one who can
make her believe the reason he doesn't
make more money is because it is so
easy for him it isn't worth his while to
give much attention to it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-08
FINEST IN THE WORLD.
Gen. MacArthur's Tribute to
the Philippine Islands.

Washington, April S.-General MacAr-
thur today continued his testimony con-
corning conditions in the Philippine archi-
pelago before the senate committee on the
Philippines. His discussion at the begin
ming Of the session was devoted to a re-
view of the conditions which led up to the
present state of mind of the Filipino peo-
pie. He said that long before the advent
of Americans the germs Of democracy had
been planted and that these had originated
in the agitations in Spain Of a century ago
which had been reflected in the Spanish
colonies
He also described the conditions in the
archipelago at the time of the American
occupation, saving that at that time the
Filipinos were in vindictive and resentful
mood toward Spain with yearning for
liberty. Taking these psychological condi-
lions into account and also giving due
heed to the character Of the people, he
had felt when he assumed command of the
islands that there was to be found the
most fertile soil for the planting of the
best type of republican institutions.
General Macarthur then took up and dis
cussed economic conditions IN the archf-
pelago. saying that they are the finest
group of islands IN the world. occupying
strategic position absolutely unexeelled-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-08
THEY ARE ABBREVIATED.
How mr.. Coburn's Reports Are Re
ceived in the East.


It is not only men who make a bust
ness Of studying agriculture who take a
fancy to the documents prepared by the
Kansas state board Of agriculture. but
eastern investors and business men also
study them carefully. They are one OF
the greatest advertisements the state
could possibly have.
A short time ago Mr.. r. 0. Deming,
treasurer of the Deming Investment
company, of Oswego, Kan, sent to the
National Life Insurance company, one
of the big insurance companies OF the
east with headquarters at Montpelier,
VT, an interview with Secretary Co
burn. The National Life has extensive
investments in Kansas, and Mr.. Deming
wished its officers to understand the sit
uatfOn. In reply he received a personal
letter from Joseph A. De Boer vice
president OF the company and its pres
ent head in which he said:
II am obliged to you for your note
enclosing newspaper clipping report
ing an interview with Mr.. Coburn, Sec
rotary of the state board OF agriculture.
I read this through very carefully last
evening and then read it through a Sec
ond time, it being very evident from in
ternal evidences, as higher criticism has
it, that Mr., Coburn knows exactly what
he is talking about.
"a few Sundays ago I spent a good
part Of the day in reading an agricul-
tural report, the last one Of the state OF
Kansas. I suppose that Mr.. COburn had
a good deal to do with its preparation,
but however, that may be, I found it
one Of the most perfect and best ar
ranged public documents ever exam
ined, and secured therefrom, as I think,
though of course there may be a mis-
take about that more information.
properly classified, in regard TO Kansas
its resources, its progress and its ten
denotes, than I ever had before. It Is
astounding to me to think Of your great
state and the magnificent values it has
produced and, in all human probability.
will produce during the next quarter Of
a century. Apart from a mere business
connection with Kansas, it is pleasant
to think of your state as likely to be one
of the richest and most influential in the
history of the country"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-08
BIG TELEPHONE DEAL.
Germany Acquires Valuable Pat
ents in Chicago.

Chicago. April S.-The Daily News to-
day says: A financial transaction of
big proportions was announced today in
telephone circles. The government of
Germany appears as the purchasers of
patent rights covering all Europe except
Great Britain. ireland and France, for
an automatic switchboard manufactured
in Chicago. The deal is the result Of
seven months investigation in this city
by a representative of the German gov
eminent.
The electrical appliances will displace
a telephone system of 40, 900 instruments
Many operators viii be forced to seek
other employment. as one person can
keep an entire system in order.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-08

The fatal defect found some weeks
ago in the antitrust law of Illinois,
which was declared unconstitutional be-
cause it exempted certain classes of in
dustny. has also caused the overthrow
of three Texas antitrust laws under
which the attorney general of that state
has been waging a fierce warfare on
trusts and combinations. Texas IS the
only state where the authorities sue
ceeded in getting the trusts on the run
Scores of institutions have abandoned
the state, and others were preparing to
get out. when the decision of the third
court Of appeals knocked and upset the
OF the attorney general
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-08

worcester Spy: Fault is being found
in Kansas with W. j. Babb of Wichita.
The gentleman is one Of the leaders OF
The Democratic wing of the Popu
list party and is held by the fusionists
to be directly responsible for the defeat
of a recent fusion scheme The chief
ground of complaint is that having op-
posed fusion and having assumed the
position of leader in the anti-fusion fac
ton, Mr.. Babb should refuse to become
a candidate for the nomination for gov
ernor on the Populist ticket The secre-
tary of the Populist state central com
mittee apparently has ground for com
planning because Mr.. Babb does not feel
inclined to accept the nomination when
the contest is hopeless, but suggests
that some other fellow be named to bear
the burden Of defeat. The secretary
thinks that as Mr.. Babb insisted that
there should be a straight party ticket
A1r. Babb should be nominated whether
he likes it or not. 1t is to be hoped that
tEr. Babb does not escape the fate he
planned for somebody else, and that he
may actually have the nomination
thrust down his throat. To be Populist
candidate for governor of Kansas may
be terrible doom but Mr.. Babb de-
serves it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-08

she knows how
sound her s1um-
Der viii be and
how refreshed
the morning viii
find her. That's
the tiredness of
a h e 1thy
WO N a n. B ut
it 8 another
thing for the
sick woman to
feel tired out
Rest only seems
to increase her
suffering. Just
as in profound
silence a discoxd
Jars the e ar
more forcibly, 50
now that she
has stopp ed
moving about,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-08
ouAKER .ECrroNs

EFrom the Philadelphia Record.1
Even the Industrious smuggIer
shirks his duty
The baker sends IN his bills when
he needs the dough.
It is a pity that Knockout drops
can't be confined to pugilists.
Few of US are so busy helping others
that we can't stop to help ourselves.
The poker player realizes that q pair
in the hand is worth two in the deck.
I'VE cap the climax'' is the way a
Kensington halter advertises his wares.
The egotist never judges the rest Of
the world by the standard of his own
excellence.
In the eyes of the average school
boy a horrible example is any problem
in mathematics.
The cigarette smoker says he would
rather have a stain on his fingers than
on his conscience.
The gossip doesn't have to own an
automobile in order to run down his
neighbors.
Mrs. Muggins-"Does your husband
he says it's only for charity"
Blobbs-'.81iss Oldgir1 actually cried
when I kissed her" Slobbs-"C Cried for
more. I suppose
Now doth the gay suburbanite
Slave with his rake and hoe
And planteth seeds with great delight
That never start to grow.
The lamb, in the vernacular of the
Stock Exchange. is a fellow who has
the wool pulled over his eyes
OH the chief end of man
It's a difficult feat
Is to see if we can
Make both ends meet.
Nell-'Why did Ndaude break off her
engagement with Willie Dolittle?''
Belle-"The folish boy actually wanted
to marry her"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-08
HANGED FOR UxORCEDE.
Samuel Van stavern Pays Penalty OF
His Crime.

Camden, N. J., April Samuel Van
Stavern was hanged here today for the
murder of his wife. The crime was
committed on the night of November
% last. and was the result of Jealousy.
Van stavern and his wife had been
married Is years but separated ire
quentIy and were not living together at
the time of the tragedy.
Van Stavern met his wife on the
street and fired four shots at her from
a revolver all of the bullets taking eff
feet. She died instantly. Van Stavern
surrendered to the police immediately
after the shooting. During his trial he
professed ignorance Of the occurrence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-08

Discussing the remarkable and con-
tinued prosperity Of the railroads OF
the country, Henry Clews in the latest
issue of his Weekly Financial Review
says: The real reason of railroad pros
perity, however, lies not so much in the
increase in the volume of traffic as in
the better rates now obtained. In not a
few instances the volume of traffic is
not equal to last year. but high and well
maintained rates explain current rail-
read profits. The great value of the
community Of interest idea and it's con-
troll of the rate situation is now being
illustrated. It has more to do with the
present high values of railroad shares
than any other single influence; and so
it is easy to understand the sensitive
ness of the market to any legislative
attacks that would alter these condi-
lions. There is no doubt much concern
in railroad circles over the aggressive
and antagonistic attitude of the admin
tsuation towards railroad interests and
the outcome of recently begun proceed
ings viii be watched with intense in
terest. The public want stability of
rates above all else; they also want
reasonable rates. and If legislation is
confined to these two limitations no
danger is anticipated. But the public
also wants competition in rates; some
thing entirely Incompatible with stabil-
ity and equality Of rates. Between these
conflicting demands the legislature
must stand and decide which is best
for all concerneds not forgetting that
the many thousands Of stockholders and
those dependent upon them have rights
as well as excitable, easy-tallzing ship
pers who disregard every interest but
thelr own"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-08

Washington, April Congressman
Curtis, OF Kansas. has introduced a bill
providing for more stringent penalties
for horse stealing in the Indian Terri
tory. His bill provides that any person
convicted of stealing horses or other
live stock in the territory may be fined
not exceeding $1,000 or sentenced to not
more than fifteen years in the peniten-
tiary, or may be both fined and impris-
oned in the discretion of the court
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-08
GOVERNOR IN CHICAGO.
he WIN Preside over the Reciprocity
Contention.

Governor Stanley will leave this even
ing for Chicago to attend the conference
pices of the Western Reciprocity league
The conference does not meet until
Thursday, but the Chicago men who are
pushing the meeting asked Governor
Stanley, as president of the organiza-
ton to be there tomorrow to assist in
outlining a programme for the meeting
What action will be taken regarding fu-
ture organization, the governor does not
know
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-08
Celtic Reaches LivernooL

Liverpool April s-The White Star
Line steamer Celtic which left New
York February IS with a party of tour
lists for a cruise to the Mediterranean
and the Orient arrived today. She will
remain here three days, sailing for New
York April u.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-08
BIG TINE EXPECTED.
Important Commercial Club Meeting
Wednesday Evening.

The Comm ercial club meeting which
will be held at Security building We'd
nesday night promises to be an interest
H. NJ Beardsley, who will give an ad-
dress on Topeka Business Prosperity
and the Welfare of Her Young Men" is
an eloquent speaker, a member of the
Kansas City Commercial club, and the
upper house of the city council The
Orphean quartette will furnish the mus
ic for the occasion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-08
Yane Yu,s son XII Himself.

St Petersburg. April S-The son Of
Yang-Yu, the former Chinese minister
to Russia. died here on Saturday and Il
is now admitted he committed suicide
The deceased minister's son came TO st.
Petersburg to repatriate the body of his
father who died here February Il.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-08

according to his story, and asked him
what he meant by circulating the report
that she had been arrested for shop
lifting. Mr.. Waters said that he had
simply repeated the story that he had
heard Mrs. Bell had him arrested
charged with disturbing her peace. as
the stories had SO troubled her that she
was i'll at ease. At the former trial the
jury disagreed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-08
FOOLISH LITTLE QUARREL.
It is Having Second Inning in
District Court.

The second trial of Hayden Waters.
charged with disturbing the peace Of
Mrs Ida Bell, was commenced in the
district court this morning.
Mr. Waters and Mrs Bell lived on
farms about two miles apart southeast
of Topeka. sA5r Waters was coming 10
town last September when be met Mrs
Bell going 10 her farm. SIZE stopped him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-08
LEVIES FOR TAXES.
West Eighth Avenue Drug Store the
First Visited by Sheriff

Sheriff Cook this afternoon commence
ed levying upon persons who have fall
to paw their personal property tax. The
Capital Pharmacy company on West
Eighth avenue owes $50 in unpaid per-
sonal property tax and the sheriff
levied on the stock Of the drug store.
Unless the taxes and the costs OF
levying are paid the stock will be sold
by the sheriff to pay the taxes. The
sheriffs force has collected about S2,s0O
of delinquent personal property tax and
about 81. 600 remains to be collected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-08
WITH RUSSIA'S CONSENT.
Persia Will Issue a New Loan OF
100000 Roubles.

st. Petersburg. April SIT is officially
announced that the Persian government
with the consent of Russia, is about to
issue a new gold loan of 0.O0O, 900 rou-
bles, with interest al 5 per cent, guar
anteed by all the Persian customs with
the exception of the customs of the Per-
sian gulf and the ports of the province
of Farsistan. This security is the same
as ASSIGNED for the loan of 1900
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-08
Government Has No Peace News.

London, April 8.-After the cabinet
meeting today A. J. Balfour, the govern
ment leader, informed the Liberal lead
er, Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman, in
the house Of commons that the govern
ment had no important information re-
garding the peace negotiations in South
Africa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-08

Des Moines, Ia, April s.-Advices from
Reinbeck state that a Great Western
passenger train struck a Northwestern
freight train at the junction northeast
of Reinbeck at 2 o'clock this morning,
derailing two freight cars. No casual
ties are reported
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-08
POTTLE IS OUT.
Withdraws From Race For
State Auditor.

Eel Dorado. April SIS. G. PottIe. can
didate for the Republican nomination
for state auditor, today issued a state
Pottle and Sinclair, candidates for
state superintendent. were in a contest
for the Butler county delegation
This leaves the contest between Seth
Wells of Erie and D. Y. Wilson Of Bell
vile
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-08
}. W. Cooper. of Newton. Dead.

Newton. April s.-Ex-Cityz superfn-
tendent OF schools J. ". Cooper died
here Monday afternoon. He was one of
the best known educators Of the state.
having filed the position Of city superin-
tendent here since 1855. coming here
from the Lawrence, Kan. schools. He
has conducted Institutes in many of the
counties OF the state and took a prom
inent part in the school work of the
state
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-08
Another eold pemocrat Named.

Santa Fe, N M, April S.-Wm. H. Pope.
Of Atlanta. Ca. for the past eight years a
resident Of Santa Fe. United States attor-
nev of the Pueblo Indians and assistant
United States attorney of the court of pri-
vate land claims. today accepted judge
ship of the court of the first instance in
the Philippine Islands. rendered him by
Governor Taft He will sail in June. He
IS q gold Democrat. 81 years of age.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-08

When news from Boer sources again
reaches the public. probably it Will be
found that the British story about Dom
PauPs son swearing allegiance to King
Edward is no nearer the truth than
British stories about the war usually
are when not official.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-08

Senator Quay has been asking the
president for the appointment of an
army chaplain. The senator may be a
hopeless case himself but he believes
in providing for the spiritual welfare
of the soldiers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-08

Knockers have appeared against every
public improvement ever proposed IN
Topeka and have always been overcome
in the end, soft viii be in the matter OF
park Improvement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-08

lit appears from the testimony adj
auced before the investigating. commit
Tee that Capt. Christmas was connected
with the Danish West Indian deal only
so long as he appeared to be inclined to
work for nothing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-08

one man has been found already who
was about to invest in Topeka property
and changed his mind when he found
the park bonds were defeated Maybe
there are others.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-08
VIII Hear Merger Case Monday.

washington April g.-The United States
supreme court today decided to hear argu-
ments on next Monday upon the appllca-
ton Of the state Of Washington to take
Jurisdiction in the case of the Northern
Pacific and Great Northern merger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-08
strieken VIDA smallpox.

san Francisco. April Screen B Nor
rfs the horsen man, has been stricken
down with smallpox and is now an in
mate of the city pest house. where his
case is said to be of mild type
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-08
LOCAL MENTION.

The trials of Ed and Will Smart,
charged with breaking into Bee Adams
house, is set for trial this afternoon in
the district court. All concerned are
colored-
The county commissioners have adj
vertised for bids for the remodelling of
the horse barns at the fair grounds
Paua-NJow Johnny 7 have whipped you
but for your own good. 1 believe I have
only done my duty. fell me, truly. what
do you think yourself2
Johnny-If ] told you what think You d
give me another whipping -Exchange.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-08
TIRED OUT.

There's many farmers wife sits on the
porch in the growing shadows of sum-
uer evening, knowing to the full what it
another ounce Of effort left in her. But
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-08
FULL LEASED WEE RsEoEsE
CT THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.

The park bonds were not defeated be
cause Topeka people are stingy but De-
cause they are jealous.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16
A Woman.s Word Of Praise.

Neosho Falls Kan. NOV. -, l9ol.
Pepsin Syrup Co., Monticello, Ill.
Dear Sirs:-For almost fifteen
years I suffered from indigestion and
last winter thought would die, when
my doctor. Dr. 4. J. Lieurance, of this
place. advised me to try DR.. Caldwell's
Syrup Pepsin, which | did, and two
bottles cured me. II not only relieved
me, but it cured me so that | have not
been troubled since. If any one should
offer me $500 for the good Syrup Pep
sin has done me | would not think of
taking il in.No one can take your medi-
cine without being convinced Of its
more than wonderful cures. recon-
med it to all my friends as laxative
and stomach remedy.
Yours with gratitude,
Mrs. j. MORGAN.
Sold by W. b. Frame, Ardmore and
.4adill.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16
To the Public,

The Red River Telephone Company.
with headquarters at Marietta, l. T.,
having recently extended its lines in
to new fields hitherto unknown to
telephony, makes one of the most
complete systems in North Texas and
the Indian Territory. Prompt and ef-
hcient service is given the patrons of
this line, quick connections are made
to points in Texas. Louisiana, Arkan-
sas. Missouri and Kansas.
Under the management Of one thor
oughly skilled in the work, the proflc-
iency Of this line is brought beyond
the standard reached by other lines.
Every detail is in the hands Of a com
petent workman. Any information de.
sired concerning the lines. connec-
tions, rules. etc. will be given at any
OF It's Offices or may be obtained by
addressing J. N. Kirkpatrick. presi-
dent, Burneyville, |. T.. or to II. II.
keltner. general manager. Leon l. T.