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The Washington times., 1903-09-30
The Deadly Quick Lunch.

The youth stood in front Of the quick lunch
establishment and wept bitterly.
"why this griefY" asked the benevolent citi-
zen.
me ladders dead" replied the blubbering
urchin.
"How do you know itG'' asked the benevo-
lent citizen.
Because he went into dat quick lunch place
five minutes ago an he hain't never come out
yitl''-BaltimOre American.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

The mausoleum has new been de-
stroyed. and the late earl rests along
with many other Lindsays In the Lind
say mausoleum. near Haigh Hall. at
WiCan. while Duneeht itself has been
sold to Mr.. Prize. OF the weIl-known
firm Of paper makers of Aberdeen of
that name. The observatory there,
which was so notable a feature. is
however. no longer in existence. the
earl, who Is one of the leading astrono-
mers of Europe, having presented its
superb equipment and all the instru-
ments and telescopes to the crown OF
Scotland.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

There is trouble in the family OF J.
b. Roberts. OF Macon. ex-president Of
Wesleyan Female College, ex-minister
of the Methodist Church, and soon to
be ex-husoand of his present wife, be-
cause of platonlc friendship for a
young lady. In spite of explicit eI-
plantations intended to exonerate the
culprit. It is exceedingly plain that
extraneous extensions of ones affec-
tions are dangerous for ex-mInIstePs.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
A Pioneer In Literature.

The Tower Of Babel had Just begun the con.
fusion Of tongues.
Great Scotti" cried the man at the bottom,
what perfectly lovely dialect novel;"
Hastily taking it down In shorthand, he
made notes for the success Of the season.-New
York sun.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

John Mitchell advises the labor unions
to go slow. and not antagonize the Pres
ident. Mr.. Mitchell is behind the times.
He should know that It Is the privilege
Of the freeborn American 10 have an
argument with cable car II he likes.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
Cailu Calendar of American History
September 90.

1777-Sixth Continental Congress meets
at York, Pa.
1S00-Envoys to France negotiated a
convention preventing open war
for eight years.
1S69-George Peabody landed in New
York. endowed several institu-
tions, and added 81 400 900 to his
Southern educational fund.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

The public mind is becoming agitated
on so many different subjects that pres
emily the only safe course for those
newspapers which cannot afford to an
tagonize anybody will be to discuss the
news regarding cuneiform tablets
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

A New York man traded his house for
fruit farm in Florida. only to dis
cover that there were no trees on the
farm. He should not be disheartened.
Probably they we're left In the ground
for excepting
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

A Newport society leader says that it
is dangerous to be too democratic, as
people are not equal anyway. This is
q relief. Some sensible Americans had
feared that their children would be
compelled to mingIe in Newport society,
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
First Aid.

''Now." sid the professor. suppose you had
been called to zee 2 patient with hysterics-some
one for instance, who had started laughing and
found Il impossible TO stop-what Is the first
thing you would doT'
"Amputate his funny bone" promptly re-
piled the new student.-Ho Houston Post.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

A popular New York evangelist has
gone back to his former business of
barber, In order TO support his family.
II he takes advantage of his peculiar
opportunities to preach to his custom
ers IT is not likely that he will add
either TO their goodness or his income
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

The Syracuse purity clubs object to
statue OF boy and parrot on a foun-
tain in that city, because no clothes
are to be seen on either. The parrot
should at once be provided with a col
lar and tie.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

One would suppose, from the animated
crusade which is carried on against the
Turks in the columns Of certain ecru
newspaper. that the Sultan was peeu-
liarly susceptible 20 feminine influence
in the form OF ink
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

President Roosevelt and Emperor
William are not exactly running race
in tho strenuous life. but II they were.
Emperor William would now be ahead.
Mr.. Roosevelt has not yet come TO the
point where he can design the gowns
OF Mrs. Roosevelt in the intervals OF
statesmanship.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

The way to make love to a woman is 10 pre-
tend she isn't doing H.
Molasses catches more flies than vinegar. and
bonhons more wives than virtues.
II is human nature To prefer 20 pay ice
bills in winter and coal bills in summer.
One comfort to woman in having her hus-
band sick abed is that she feels she can trust
him there
The thing man can never understand is that
women's stockings are made the sane for all
thicknesses Of lega
New York Press.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

The Marquis de Castellane has been
giving his views on housekeeping, and it
is now in order for some yellow journal
to secure an article from King Edward
on the subject OF ensilage.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
The Uncle,s Will Power.

''wilhs waite's uncle can make him do any
thing he wants him to do"
''His uncle must be man Of great will
power
YES. indeed. He can will half a million
dollars at least" -Philadelphia Press
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

The manager OF New York tele-
phone exchange recently went away with
the pay envelopes of the telephone girls
and the girls seem to think his offense
is aggravated by the fact that he was
a homely man, and married at that.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

The Northwestern University is to
have a department of fiction writing.
What would happen II one OF our col
leges should have a department devoted
to teaching young men and maidens TO
tell the truth?
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

The President says that he has had a
bully time during his vacation, and he is
now expected to give the enemies OF
the Administration a bulldog time.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
The ~Cold Bot %

The ''cold bot" when you crack it,
Is bound to hit you back.
At night you're on the racket,
Next morning on the rack
Catholic Standard and Times.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

school for dogs has been established
in Paris. and we may hear before long
of the fashionable matron who is spend
ing the winter abroad on account OF
Fido's education.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

The President might have kept the
badger. Josiah" to worry some Of the
people who have nothing better to do
than to badger him.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

There is trouble IN Illinois over cows
fed from distillery refuse. Cannot the
liquor interest be contented with ruin
ing mankind without corrupting the
morals OF poor innocent cows?
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

Adirondack hunters are discovering
that big game country is not such an
entertaining place when they have to
play the role of game.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

II HoSson's engagements in course of
the Spanish war had been as numerous
as his engagements since. he would have
loemed much larger in the public eye
than he does
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
In a Lighter Vein.
The One Rich Letter.

Oh. Poverty" is very strange.
As strange as it can be,
For though IL lacks a cent of change,
1t always has "V."
Philadelphia Press
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
The Modest Carver

Henry. ut our next little dinner we won't
have any carving done on the table"
Good. That's where l generally do it,
Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

The summers cOnscience-smitten,
For when it should have smiled
IL treated Us with cool contempt.
And could not be beguiled.
But now it's time 20 go,
When summers sojoErn ends,
IL turns with many q warm caresS
And tries 20 make amends
Philadelphia Bulletin
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

There are optimists who insist that It
Is not yet time for an inquest on the
Cleveland boom.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
Bubbles.

Hands up-workmen on the roof.
The scene Shister IS an unseen individual.
No, the horned toad cannot blow its own horn
You might say that the divorce lawyer Is con
the wa-path."
Eating too much often has painful result.
They belong TO the smart set-red pepper.
mustard. and tabasco sauce.
II it we're not for being always in hopes
some people would never be Gin it,
A fair-sized hen for dinner is what might be
called store and fowl"
Prejudice is a form Of blindness no eye spe-
cialist can remove.
Even stylish dog may not have creases in
his pants
polished gentleman doesn't always have to
look in the glass to see his finish.
The lecturer whose speech is too aOwery de-
serves TO meet with frost
To many so-calIed ''tragedian'' the most
tragic thing is the lack OF grub and beer.
The responsibility of superhuOus flesh is one
not easily thrown OF.
The woman who doesn't try 20 attract at
tention attracts it because she is such q rarity.
The clock tinker may not enjoy himself, but
he helps others have a good time
'Ssy!' said Uncle Hiram, Il see this ere
place is a rest -ur-antl Can go in n rest
your uncler"
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

1t is possible, of course, that the
commission found it more practicable
to purchase horses, mules, and
wagons, forage and axle-grease in
open market, and to invite bids for
feather busters; and the astute inves-
tigator may find that the Federal
statutes were not violated by that
method Of doing business. But pass
ing over the charges of extravaganza,
Of incompetency, the frittering away
OF time, the intentional prolongation
Of its work for the express purpose
of perpetuating the job, as well as the
allegation that the people have lost all
confidence in It's policy or its work.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

SAY" said Uncle Hiram, Il see this ere
place is a restaurant Can go in N 'rezi
your uncle2'"
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

They belong TO the smart set-red pepper
mustard, and tabasco sauce.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

The clock tinker may not enjoy himself, but
he helps others have a good time
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

The woman who doesn't try 20 attract at
tention attracts it because she Is such a rarity.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

II it we're not for being always in hopes
some people would never be Gin it."
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

Eating too much often has painful result.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

You might say that the divorce lawyer Is 80
the warpath.''
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

Washington, Sept. rs.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

A fair-sized hen for dinner is what might b
called ''fore and fowl
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

The responsibility of superHuous flesh is one
not easily thrown Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
AID FOR INSTITUTE.
Special Offering for the Negro Trade
School.

The various, churches of Topeka
have inaugurated the plan of taking an
educational Offering for the Topeka In
dustrial Institute-the trade school for
negroes-tomorrow morning. A special
offering will be taken at the First Con-
gregational, Lowman Hill Methodist
and Mt. Olive Methodist churches. The
work will be presented by Trustees j.
B. Larimer, Robert Stone and Prof.
Sumner George of the institute. In
speaking of the work, President Car
ter says: THE work of the year is very
encouraging. Students are in attend
ance from every section of Kansas,
also from Colorado, Montana, Nebras-
ka, Missouri Illinois, Oklahoma and
Indian Territories. Additions have
been built to Mulvane hall and How
land hall, the dormitories for the young
men and young women respectively.
Even with increased dormitories we
are refusing on an average of ten stu
dents per week, on account of longest
ed conditions.
1.-THE increase of attendance natural
There is now a very imperative need
of $500 for teachers salaries and cur
rent expenses, and we must have an
other $500 to meet a payment on the
school property January 1. We trust
that not only the congregations but
that the general public will assist us in
raising these amounts. Make all
checks payable to John M. Wright,
treasurer. Visitors always welcome to
inspect our work and methods
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26

opened with the singing of Barring
Gould's professional hymn by a choir
of men and boys who marched in from
the lecture room. Other numbers con-
sisted of a solo by Mr. Shirley French,
No Room in the Inn," a duet by Mas
ters Leon Holman and Charlie Wise
man, and a solo by Merton Finch
The singing of several old hymns to old
tunes by a number of the older men of
the church was heartily encored. The
solo by Charlie Wiseman, who has an
unusually clear sweet voice. was greatly
enjoyed and considered by many one of
the best numbers given. AT the close
of the evenings programme the gifts
from the tree and Ferris wheel were
distributed.
A pleasant holiday event was the
Christmas tree celebration and family
reunion held yesterday at the home of
Mrs. Marian Knox. Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. Houston Knox and little
daughters, Edith and Ruth, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Knox and Master Otis. Mr..
and Mrs. Ed E. Henshaw and Master
Floyd, Mr.. and Mrs. Will Nelson, Mr..
and Mrs w. T. Tomlinson, Miss Nell
Tomlinson. Miss Pearl White, Miss
Flora Rosseter, Miss Ethel Reed of
Richland and Miss Grace Campbell of
Valley Falls, Mr.. Carl Tomlinson, Mr..
z. c. Knox. The center Of attraction
was the beautiful evergreen tree con-
tributed by big hearted J. H. Skinner.
From this tree, which was tastefully
decorated, many valuable gifts were
distributed At one o'clock dinner was
announced Covers were laid for
twenty-five Altogether a happy day
was spent At a late hour all left for
many merry Christmas and Happy
New Year
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
RECTOR OF ST. LUKEs'
Testifies to the Good Quality of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy.

think it is only right that I Should tell
you what a wonderful effect Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy has produced The
day before Easter I was so distressed
with cold and cough that I did not
think to be able to take any duties the
next day, as my voice was almost choke1
by the cough. The same day 1 received
an order from you for a bottle OF Your
cough Remedy. 1 at once procured a sam
pie bottle and took about three doses Of
the medicine. To my great relief the
cough and cold had completely disappear
ed and l was able to preach three times
on Easter day. 1 know that this rapid
and effective cure was due to your cough
remedy. make this testimonial without
solicitation, being thankful to have found
such Godsend remedy. Respectfully
yours, Z. A. LANGFELDT. NJ. A
Rector of st. Luke'S Church
To Chamberlain Medicine Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
Notes and Personal Mention.

Mrs Du Relic Gage returned to St.
Louis today after a visit to her par
ents Mr. and Mrs. J. p. Davis.
Mr. Bert Cook returned to Kansas
City today.
Miss Verna Jones. who has been the
guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Kirkpat-
TICK, returned to her home in Dallas,
Tex, today.
Mrs. Ralph Cav viii give a / O'Clock
luncheon on next Monday, in compli-
ment TO Miss Laura Wedding.
Mr.. ana Mrs. William Frame of La
Junta, returned home today in response
10 telegram.
Mr.. Harry Knowles. who has been
visiting his mother, Mrs Elizabeth A.
Knowles, since Tuesday will return 70
La Junta next Tuesday.
The Rev. DR.. Blaney of Abilene, is
the guest OF Mr. T. f. Dewey.
MI Earl Styles of Omaha is here for
a visit to his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bonebraka of
Usage city are guests of Mr.. Bone
brakes parents, Mr.. and Mrs. P. I.
Bonebrake. l.
Mr. Louis Wingert returns to Chicago
tomorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Moore of Cincinnati
are guests of Mrs. Sarah Ewing.
Miss Grace Frost will return to school
at Knoxville, Ill. on January g
Mr.. Joseph Wilson returned to Kan
sas City today, having spent Christmas
at home.
Mr. Lathrop Gay returned today to
Kansas City.
VIII be the guest of Mrs. Will Eastman
next week.
Miss Grace Noble is at home from
Abilene to spend the HOLIDAYS
Ex-Governor and Mrs. S J. Crawford
leaVe tomorrow to spend the remainder
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
THAT BLANKET FRANCHISE
City Railway Has Right on All Pub
lie Highways.

After the board of county commits
siOners at the last Monday meeting had
refused to grant the blanket" franchise
asked for in Shawnee county by the
Topeka City Railway company, the
representatives of the company, F. G.
Kelly and 7. T. DOran, announced to
the board that it really made no differ
ence whether the franchise was passed
or not as a previous franchise passed by
the board gave the railway company
the same kind of a franchise in Shaw
nee county.
The franchise referred to was the one
granted by the board August "a, which
the board supposed was a franchise for
the road in Oakland. The franchise sets
forth the streets and highways which
the road wished to use in Oakland but
this clause is in the franchise:
1t is by the said board ordered that
the prayer Of said the Topeka Railway
company be granted and that said rail-
way company be and the same is here
by permitted and authorized to build,
maintain and operate a single or double
track electric railway, with all curves,
switches to industries of all kinds,
whether located upon the highways
herein described or elsewhere; also
turnouts and connections, and to erect,
set, suspend. place and maintain in and
along said highways any and all necs-
The words whether located upon the
highways herein described or else
where were written in the typewriter
franchise with a pen. It seems to be
upon that insertion, made after the
franchise was drawn up, that the repre-
sentatives of the company rely on the
claim that the company now has fran
chise granting the right to build tracks
to any and all industries in the county.
If the franchise passed August "a
gives the road the right to build to any
industries in Shawnee county without
further action the road has franchise
which the commissioners did not intend
O grant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26

Inventive
and
ion perez
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26

of the winter in Washington, D. C. They
have been guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur Capper.
Mr.; and Mrs. W. F. Laycock will
Mrs. H. S. Hayes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Armstrong
spent Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs. J.
n: Roberts in Lawrence.
Miss Alma Dougherty and Miss
Bertha Van Ness of Emporia are visit
ing friends here.
Miss Virgil Cain arrived today from
Pueblo. Colo, to visit friends here.
The Felicity club will meet on Mon
day, December %, with Mrs. Dell Parks
at the NIanspeaker.
Mrs. A Murdoch left on Wednesday
to visit her parents in Kingfsher, Okla
Mrs. J. NJ. Dumenil has returned from
a three months visit in Cincinnati and
other Ohio points.
The West Side Reading club will meet
with Mrs. Wellman Tuesday, 31z East
Eighth street. Subject, Athens" by
Mesdames Rogers and Anderson.
The Mutual Improvement club will
meet with Mrs. Curtis Monacle at 1106
West Thirteenth street on December 81.
The Vespuccian club will meet De
cember 81 with Mrs. Herbert Green, 921
North Harrison street.
Miss Lucille Pennybaker and Mr.. George
n Smelser were married on Thursday ev-
SIllng, december "a, at $50 clock by the
Rev William Reed.
The Ramblers club viii meet with Mrs
II. A. Warren on Monday afternoon, De-
cember 2S, at 326 Klein street
Mr. and Mrs H. B. Ackley of Cheyenne
Wyo.. are visiting their daughter, Mrs.
Willis Z. Armstrong.
The Standard Shorthand school. $50
Kansas avenue, will continue giving a
special discount until January 2
Miss Edith Root went to Kansas City
today to attend the Patti concert and visit
friends for few days.
their children will leave on Sunday for a
several weeks visit in st. Louis.
DR.. r. E. McVey will spend Sunday
and Monday in Kansas City.
Mrs E. z. Wilson of Kansas City is
visiting her sister. Mrs. J. D. Stevens, at
S2S Kansas avenue, for a few days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26

Everybody reads the state Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26

When you feel blue and that everything
goes wrong, take a dose of Chamberlaine5
Stomach and Liver Tablets. They will
cleanse and invigorate your stomach. reg
ulate your bowels. give you a relish for
your food and make you feel that in this
old world is a good place to live For
sale by all druggists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
Transports for Active Service.

Washington. Dec. 26.-war department
ner and Mcclellan at New York, as well
as the Sherman, Buford and Crook, at
San Francisco, are being fitted out for
active service. The two vessels at New
York have been in a state of readiness for
several weeks. but so far no calls have
been made for them. 1t is expected that
TO the United States the artillery troops
now stationed near Havana and at San
tiago Primarily all of these transports
are intended for the Manila service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26

Miss Anna Marie Nellis will enter
tain twenty-five guests at a chatting
dish supper this evening" in compliment
to her sister, Miss Celeste Nellis of
Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26

Cincinnati o., Dec. 26.-Two were kill
ed and six injured in a rear end collision
at Williams town. Ky, on the Cincinnati
backing into freight train. The relief
car and two cabOoses on the wreclzing
train were wrecked and afterwards took
fire. James Lux and Clarence Crawley,
two workmen. We're killed and six others
in the relief car We're badly injured.
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