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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14
HE WASN'T SURE.

He was an old man with an old
fashioned carpet-bag and his shoes
creased with tallow, and he entered
the city hall in Chicago and asked Of
a policemen in the corridor to be direct
ed to the mayors office.
What do you want to see him for %
was asked.
wall, I've come up here from Ocon-
omawawk, and on the train I changed
so bill for Teller. 1t turns out to
be counterfeit, and I want to know if
the mayor will make it good to me?''
why, of course he WON'T" replied
the officer.
!, Won't Ell? I didn't hardly 'spose
he would, but I thought I'd ask. An
other Teller asked me to play poker
with him, and when we got through
was So out. Will the mayor make it
up to me?''
mo, sir, he won't"
HE won't, eh? kinder thought he
wouldn't, but it hasn't done any hurt
to ask. A teller on the train had a tc-
bacco box which he said he'd bet 1
couldn't open after he had showed me
how. bet him and lost So. The mayor
win give me that back, won't hep
Not on your life! The mayor of
Chicago is not responsible for idiots
when they travel"
He amt, eh?' unused the old man, as
he set his carpet-bag down to wipe his
perspfring face at thought he was, but
if you say different that settles it. A
teller on the train had three keerds,
and he flung 'em around and bet 81
I couldn't pick out the ace of hearts. /
took the bet and lost. Don't somebody
give me my money back?"
81 don't know who will. You seem to
be a soft mark for swindlers."
DO you mean I'm an easy mark?"
For sure"
wall, I guess I am. So I don't git
nuthin' back?"
mot a thing. It's wonder you got
here with your watch or dollar in
your pocket
But I didn't" replied the old man
with a sad smile. 81 bet watches with
a fellow on the train and lost, and
| haven't but 10 cents in my pocket
well, all can say" replied the dis
gusted officer lis that you are the
biggest greenhorn in the country"
Am I? I thought L was, but didn'1
know for sure. Wall, goodbye. Tn
goin' to look around a little, and
shall probably meet a Teller and lose
this Is cents afore I git there. IN
Quad.
Everybody reads the State Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14
INDIAN HUMOR.

ut is true that the Indian has
sense of hunor,' observed the man
who had spent several years at one of
the reservations, but it's also true
that he has a very queer way of show
ing it.
For instance. had to ride through
Chilcoot Pass in the Rocky Mountains
one day, and when halfway through,
and at it's narrowest part, espied
three or four tame Indians high up
on the right-hand bank. I identified
them as from my own reservatfon-be-
ing bucks who had passes to go out
on the hunt-and waved my hand in
salute. They waved back, but Just
as I came under them they set a big
mass of rock loose, and it came rolling
down to give me the closest possible
escape and block the pass behind me
with debris ten feet deep. The hum
orous red men disappeared from sight
at once and I couldn't question them,
but week later cornered one of the
fellers and said:
Now then, did you and the others
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14
WILL BE NO WAR.
While General Reyes Mission Is
Unfulfllled.

Washington, Dec. 14.-If elected to the
presidency of Colombia by the over
whelming majority which Bogota dis
patches Indicate, General Rafael Reyes,
Colombian minister to the United States,
the Associated Press learns, would re-
gard the call Of his country as COM
mand which it would be difficult for
him to refuse to obey.
1t is learned that General Reyes is
still undecided as to the nature OF his
note to the state department formally
setting forth Colombia's views of the
Panama situation.
1t can be stated. however, that
Colombia will first express her protest
against the events on the isthmus, but
further than this Geenra1 Reyes has
not decided what form. his statement
shall take.
General Reyes called at the state de-
partment today and was closeted with
Assistant Secretary LOOMS for nearly
general said he had given assurances
to this government that pending his
diplomatic mission to Washington
there would be no hostilities upon the
part of the Colombian troops. AS to
what would be done after that, the
general would make no statement. but
significantly shrugged his shoulders.
He would not disclose the nature of
the paper which he is preparing for
presentation to the state department,
but wanted it said that Colombia in
that statement did not make any de-
mand for part Of the $10,000,000 to be
paid to aPnama in consideration of the
treaty canal. General Reyes expressed
between the United States and Colom-
hfH
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14
COGHLAN HEARD FROM.
Admiral Is Keeping Close
Watch for the Colombians.

Washington, Dec. 1.-TWO cable
grams were received today from Adj
nniral CoghIan, both dated Colon, the
18th, as follows:
"Mayflower today reports Cartagena
and Pinzon were at Turbo with four to
eight hundred men, Took in some sup
plies. Sailed 8th and supposed to have
landed the troops at Gandi, Atlanta,
however, was at Gandi 9Th and got op-
posite information and United States
Consul Cartagena reports Cartagena
returned there 9Th No doubt the yes
sells and troops. were at Turbo the 8th;
that information reliable. Atlanta re-
turns today to gulf for further search -
The second dispatch reads:
Atlanta arrived yesterday. Started
San Bias point to Port Gandi, not hav-
ing seen or heard anything OF troops or
vessels. Communication with shore at
the principal points. Indians suspi-
cious of strangers. Found trails San
Bias point to Porte Belle passable for
small parties, but none leading inland.
Atlanta leaves today to cruise to Cape
Tiburon and Gulf of Darien."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14

explanation and Mr.. Sykes confessed to
her that he might have substituted
something, though of course he was
very sorry If he had. She threatened
a suit for damages and started off to
see a lawyer. and entered the store
Just as she was leaving When the
druggist explained what had happened
[ told him that his career was ended
and advised him to jump for Canada
well. I dunno he slowly replied.
seIt looks as If I was in a tight box,
but one can never tell what Providence
will do for him. 1 guess I'll take
chances
He was wiser than I. The woman
thought to call on the family doctor
first. to be sure of her case. but as
she assembled the step to ring the bell
a hoodlurn on the opposite side of the
street hit her in the head with a Gu
cumber. and in her sudden start she
dropped the bottle and smashed her
case for ever. believe the doctor and
Mr.. Sykes had some sort of an ex-
plantation In which Mr.. Sykes came out
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14
NO SIGNIFICANCE.
Landing Of Japanese Troops o
Korean SuiI.

Washington, Dec 1.-THE state depart
ment has received the following cable
gram from United States Minister Allen,
dated Seoul Korea, Dec. 49,
japanese force land at Mokphe, a point
on the west coast of Korea. 200 miles
south of Chemulpo yesterday to protect
Japanese subjects from Korean robbers.
This has no significance, as trouble is
rll1resIv local."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14
DEPENDING ON PROVIDENCE

In the six years I knew Mr.. Sykes,
suburban druggist, he made at least
Providence seem inclined to desert
him for a moment. He put something
into a prescription which came near
came rushing down to the store with
the bottle in her hand to demand an
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14

ahead. and the woman never patron
lied the drug store again. The drug
gist wasn't as jubilant over his escape
as 7 felt he ought to have been. but
when I protested he handed me a
cigar and said:
TRY one of my new brand of five
centers. They beat some of the tens
you find around. and as I have often
said to you, Providence is a nice thing.
I don't know how I could keep store
without itr'-M. Quad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14
Morgan Wants Information.

Washington, Dec. 14.-Senator Nor
gan today presented a concurrent reso-
luton declaring that congress has the
to be made in Panama by this govern
msnt prior to the making of such in
Vestment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14
LEGALITY OF ARRESTS.
Many Made Questionable by Supreme
Court Decision.

ST. Louis. Dec. Identification of a
decision of the Missouri supreme court
which he brings into question the legal
ity of hundreds of arrests and convic-
lions recently made on informations in
ST. Louis, and which, according to Cir
cult Attorney Folk opens the doors OF
the penitentiary through writs of ha-
beas corpus to many others, was re-
ceived here today by that official.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14

expect to crush me under the rock you
tunbled down into Chileoot Pass the
other day?'
why, of course not was the re-
ply.
q Then what was your object2'
Just to see your horse jump at the
noise, and we laughed for half an hour
afterwards M. Quad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14
BOLT ON TRACK
Causes Wreck of Rock Island
Train in Colorado.

Pueblo, Colo, Dec 1.-THE locomo-
tive. baggage car and first coach of a
Rock Island train coming west were
thrown off the track this morning, 10
miles east of Colorado Springs, and
three trainmen were badly hurt. The
wreck was caused by school children
who placed a bolt on the track.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14
minister Beaupre to Come Home.

Beaupre has reported from Bogota that
everything is quiet there. and he sees
no occasion to postpone his leave of
absence. He will start at once for the
United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14
snnreme Court Recass.

Washington. Dec. 1.-THE chief JUS
tice of the supreme court of the United
States today announced a recess of
that court for two weeks from next
Monday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14
Liabilities. 100000

Boston, Dec. 14.-Gross. Strauss &
Co., dealers in ladies' garments and
furnishings. failed today. Liabilities
S150. 600.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14

HOW do you estimate the power in
the machinery of government" asked
the man who jests often and weakly
by noting the number of revolu-
lions It will stand in a minute" an
swered the Central American Citizen
Washington Star
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14

Mrs Twiggs-Have you got your new
cook trained?
Mrs. Dwiggs-No; but I've got Mr.
Dwiggs trained so he doesn't find fault
with her.-Detroit Free Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14
Bailey opposes Cuban BiIL

Washington, Dec. 14.-when the SEN
ate convened today Mr.. Bailey CTex.)
spoke on the Cuban bill. He opposed
the measure, declaring it to be vicious
both as matter of law and of policy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14

A girl with pretty new guimpe
Was cautiously filing the luimpe,
When a boy with a match
Caused the coal oil to catch,
And spoiled her new guimpe, the young
scuimpe
-RalffY1aora American
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14

Kid Gloves. The best Kid
Glove made-ali shades -
special for 500. Golf
Gloves, a we'll selected line,
for Ladies, Misses, and chill
dren. Prices range at 25c,
$50 and SOC.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14

A Xmas gift which will
appeal to any housekeeper.
We show them at 7Sc to
$500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14

Handkerchief, Glove s,
Neckties, Collar and Cuff
Boxes in Cel1uIoid and
Woods. Toilet, Smoking,
Manicure Sets, etc., at CSC
up to $7.9S.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14

A large line of Novelty Dress
Goods to close. Goods worth
up to 75c to close, per yard,
39c. Any of our $1.00
fabrics-special Xmas price
S5c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14
USEFUL
Christmas Presents

Ladies' and Misses Skirts in
great variety. We carry a
line OF special size and can
fit any figure-$1.9S up to
$12.98.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14

A nice pair Of Wool Blan-
kets, makes an excellent
x m a present special
values at $3.50. Cotton
Blankets, including fancies,
suitable for making Bath
Robes, SOC up to $2.9S.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-10-22
REAyLEY,

Mrs. Jones and daughter Nellie,
are visiting In sehell City.
Miss Clela Aver spent Saturday
and Sunday In Kansas City.
VIM. Robinson and wife visited
friends I'm Rich IAN Saturday.
Miss Jeanette wilson spent n few
days o. last week with friends IN
Montrose.
Mr.. Francis Kelly moved 70 his
new home at Carbon Center, Mon.
day.
Nutting parties ara the order oI
the day. Hickory nuts and walnuts
n plentiful, but pecans are scarce.
Mr.. Cunningham, the new tenan,
on the zeilnor farm, brought a fins
bunch 81 cattle through here Satur
day. They had been brought from
Kansas.
Masters Dave Reese. Jr.. aud Pleas
aHt Griggs dined with Francis TIL
son Sunday.
Marvin Cornctt aud family visited
at Mr. Costello's Sunday.
J. q. briggs and daughter. Miss
Iona. attended the Walnut Street
Methodist church ia Rich Hill, sun.
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. 4. Il. Fleming spent
saturday night with their daughter,
Mrs. Maggie uanaway. IA Rich Hill,
EzEKE.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-10-22
DURBIN
of Indiana Don't Believe in
street Carnivais.

of Indiana Don't Believe in
street Carnivais.
Terre Haute, Ind, IS in court
with an injunction suit by some Of
her citizens who protest against
street shows.
Governor Durbin has written to
the prosecuting attorney OF Vigo
county expressing has sympathy
with the efforts 10 stop the earni-
val. In part he says;
.'1'he information volunteered
by citizens Of your community is
not necessary ia order TO recall the
unfsvorable Impressions created
by widely disseminated newspa-
pers reports OF conditions prevail
ing during the continuance Of car
niyals in former years.
81 refer particularly to the lasli-
tude permitted on public thorough
fares TO persons acting under cover
OF the so called carnival spirit
which, so far As us outward man
iiestations are Concerned, has been
somewhat difficult 20 distinguish
from the reeklessness and brutal
ity Of ordinary rowdyism. Senti'
ment in Indiana against the laxiiy
attendant upon carnival and fairs
conducted by suffranee upon pub
lie streets at the expense Of good
order, Of permanent and Legitimate
business interests and often OF
public deeency, has grown 70 over
whelming proportions.
at may without improperly be
said in this connection that Law
aud order are permanently under
undermined in any community
when civil authorities, usurping
junction not properly belonging &c
them, consen, to a suspension Of
the usual Safeguards against law
essness during a given perid, ev-
en- il this be on the theory thai
the so-called carnival spirit al,
fords suihcienI warrant for suel
procedure. Such departures iron
sound public policy have by NJ
means been confined 70 your city
indeed, they have not been uneom
mon throughout the state.
81 understand that il is quite
possible 70 enter with good mo
I lives upon enterprises which ma.
be swept beyond the control o
those undertaking. them indss'
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-10-22
worth More Than Gold.

A hundred pounds Of ambergris
has been seized at Seattle as stolen
properly. The appraised value is
$s5 an ounce. or $4,000 for the
hundred pounds. A hundred pounds
of pure gold would not be worth as
much by 10000. And were a hun
bred pounds Of gold stolen at Seat
tie a great stir would be made about
Il. Ambergris Is searcer than gold.
Il is more Of an uncertain quantity.
II is harder TO find and harder to
transport. II is found floating ia
Jumps in the ocean, aud oeeasionly
~ the inteslines Of the spermaceti
whale. There are. however. few
sperm whales available, and the
humps OF ambergris have been grow.
ing searcer Is the whales have de-
creased in numbers.
The price has advanced, but am
bergris always sold well. A piece
weighing 1870 pounds found inside q
whale killed near Windward Islands
forty years sgo sold for a,5oo on
the spot. and for much more when
II reached market. The Dutch East
India Company paid the king Of Ii
dore a fortune for a lump Of amber
gns weighing ISa pounds. Forty
and fifty years ago, when ambergEis
was worth 5 an ounce, il was as
much a centre Of thieving, ~in,riegues
aud plans as dismons. In hundreds
Of cases sailors 10 the Caribbean
Sea and "a Bahama waters became
involved IA serious trouble through
attempts 10 steal Jumps Of amber
rris. IN the old time il was made
The subject Of sea fights, and now
that Il Is worth six times a. much ~
It was forty years ago men plot to
steal IA MS they would to rob a bank
Adventures watch for vessels car
rying 100 OF 400 or 500 pounds O.
~ambergris As train robbers watch lol
trains Carrying gold east OF west.
Ls,llr wonder Is Il then tina, ne
Puget Sound country Is as much
disturbed oyer The stealing Of Ioc
psnnds ~ umhsrrFis ~ il would bs
osii tbs stealing Of q cargo Of gold
from ,hs klondyks, AmbeIgris ia
ihis dayi, worth more than lts weight
a gold meago inier.o gesn,
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-10-22
SPRAGUE,

Say, we had n killing most Satur-
day night. our cane that was
standing showed the effects very
plainly.
Sunshine, / truly ala not see you
at church that sunday night you
spoke OF. II 1 had l would have
come and shaken hands with you
and talked TO you. That Is II you
would let me. Anyway, Parson
Miller did real well at preaching.
feel like shaking the shoes OF that
person that told me that f. NJ.
wheeler and Cap Franklin were
home with their cattle. when they
did not get home until Thursday.
They were Murdered by rainy wealth
er and high water.
The w. O. W. ARE going 70 have q
play nt the opera house Oct 70 W,
wish Jim Kelso would take a rig and
invite us togo with him TO the show
S. r. Wilson has n fac wood
workman in his shop now.
Prof Gent1ler has n terribly an
noying cough. He needs SONS
cough loEenges-
Mr.. Smith brought home a goo'
looking cow and calf to-day. Ho .
going 20 have milk and butter a
his house.
=. r. Wilson was out Of tow
Tuesday.
We sc Lonnic Ellis moving TO II
Klssiek's farm northwest OF town.
Coli
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-10-22
Washington Letter.

President Roosevelt is making
strong efforts 10 bring about har-
mony among the republicans Of
Maryland and the campaign in tina.
state il assuming national import
anee. IN the first place Senator
German is regarded as a Of the
most probable candidates for the
democratic nomination. and second
ly the race question has been made
the issue in the attitude toward the
negro. For this reason the admin
islralion desires especially the cleo
ton Of MI. S. A. Williams, the re-
publican candidate for governor, as
opposed to MIR. Wariield. the demo.
erat, who poses as "a whiis mans
candidate. AT all events the Mary.
land campaign has assumed nation.
81 Importance anb with the contest
in OHIO It will bold the interests OF
an politicians who have more than
local consideration.
In order 10 find out how the new
naturalization law. which went into
Itaeel last Juas, was being eaTTisd
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-10-22

lonesome Yet va must walk Il II
we would enjoy the peace burn u
true deliverance. Another result:
Thou art my hiding place. thou
wilt preserve me from trouble Thou
wilt compass me about with songs
Of d~ellvcrancc." WHOM God bccomea
orr hiding place. then VIII Che rici-
est goal In human experience be at
tnlncd. Then win we be led on the
finest Of the wheat, ana with honey
out Of the rock. Can you look bnck
in your experience and say you have
enjoyed such privileges without the
use OF this ehart9
TRE rEAN on vicroRy.
Deborah and BnraKh had a remark
able song they intoned OF the prov
ldentlal dealings OF God with Israel.
Their keynote Of victory was, $50
let all thine enemies perish. o Lord"
Miriam at the Red Sea sang In tri-
umphant tones, ''rhe horse aud the
rider hath he thrown Into the sea-
The aged Paul, with the victor'f
flush upon his brow, exclaims. Nay
Ia all these things we are more thar
conquerors." David brings his tri
butte TO complete the melodies o
Deborah and Barak, Miriam; ans
the aged apostle. He pulls out tn
great Diapason Of the pipe organ o
human experience. His quota com
pletes the fuge In its harmony as h
sings in bouyant tones: "BE GLAD Il
JHuoyAH, AND REJolc W RIGHTEOUS
AID SHOUT FOR Joy ALI W THAT AR
UPRIGHT IN HEART."
ALPHA AIPHAEUs.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-10-22

this has been the history Of All
street carnivals which have devel.
oped offensive features. l have
therefore respectfully 70 suggest
that you take such action. within
the limitations Of your authority
as az official Of the state, as in
your opinion may best subserve
the public welfare and preserve the
laws from the incignity which at
tends open and fragrant inirae-
lions uninterrupted and unpun.
ished."
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-10-22
How 20 Make Money.

Agents of either sex should to-day
write Marsh Manufacturing Co, SIS
Lake StrUcE. Chicago, for cuts and
particulars 81 their handsome Alum
lnum Card Case with your maine Gu
grnycd on 81 and filled with 100 Call
Ing or Businaaes Cards. Everybody
orders them Sample Case aud 100
Cards. postpaid, 10c. This Case and
100 Cards nrtail az 20 cents. You
have only "a show sample 20 secure
an order. SeiBsl fOc az once for ease
aud 100 cards or send SOC for 100
cards without case.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-10-22
Legislative work Of Idaho wo.
mon.

men.
The Idaho Statesmen Boise
City, in an able editorial upon the
practical work that is being done
by the women in Idaho ia helping
to secure much needed legislation
says:
at was shown by the detailed
report OF the federation meeting a,
Weiser what q great work the wo.
men are doing Tor the State. Their
work Is intensely practical. In
many lines they have taken up ques.
lions that are Of the greatest impor.
lance, and their efforts will bring
forth good fruit, They are employ
ing their energies, tor instance, in
the interest of a reform school tor
the state. Such an institution is
badly needed and il will be secured
now that the women have thrown
their influence in lis favor.
"The federation is taking steps
for the enactment OF other needed
laws with references 10 subjects that
especially appeal to the sex and
they will be successful in procuring
the desired legislation. Their work
is far more practical than anything
the men are doing.
"How many organizations of
men are there which take up such
matters and give them careful at.
isnhon for weeks and months, be-
fore the legislature is electedi
They do not discuss the measu res in
public meetings OF any organiza-
ton and thus seek to get the entire
subject properly covered-tuat is no,
their way.
Talk about women in politics9
The record of these organizations
OF women show they are distsncing
the men in practical work of the
State"
II may be said that women ii
other states are discussing these
same practical questions, but with
them hat is as far as il goes, they
do not have ,hat small but power.
fut weapon back of them tina.
forces Legislators TO heed the wishe,
OF the organized womanhood ol
their states. Whatever the organ
! lied womaahood of Idaho want,
they get, that is the difference be
! tween direc, and indirect inhu.
ence.
Those women who prefer to us
their indirect influence can do so
: but there are many ONE who re
alize what a needless amount o
time, effort and money they ale ex.
: pending upon needed reforms wheI
with the ballot they could sscur
this legislation simply by asking 70
it.
: Elnora NJ. Babcosk.