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A Persian story.

There is IA story in Persian literature
of a certain poet who came before a
great man and praised him very or
nately. The rich man was very pleased
and said: Ready money | have not;
nevertheless there is in my granaries
very much corn. If you come ONO
row | will give you some" The poet
Wen to his own house and on the NOR
row presented himself to his patron.
The rich man asked him, why have
you Gomez He said: Yesterday you
promised TO give me corn. For this rea-
son nm | come" The rich man said:
"A most wonderful fool thou art. What
you said TO me gave me pleasure. What
| have said to you equally pleased you.
Why. then. should | give you cornY'
The poet was covered with shame and
departed.
, 1903-09-24

The spittle by is an insect which en-
compasses itself in Il white froth COM
posed of the juice it has sucked out of
the plant on which it is bred. 1t Sc
riously Injuries pinks, carnations and
picotees If not checked in the early
stages Of Its progress. 1t is very ten
der when young. but develops into a
hard skinned hopper. 1t can be pinch
ed and rubbed Off with the fingers, or
q good Swinging with something bit
ter. like a connection OF quassia chips,
will drive the creatures away.-Lon-
don Times.
, 1903-09-24

Ordinary cloth may be made water
proof by the following treatment: Put
half a pound OF sugar Of cad aud half
a pound of alum in a pail of soft wa
ter. Stir this at intervals until it be-
comes clear. Then pour it off n an
other pail. put the cloth or garment
into it and let 1t stand al entire day,
twenty-four hours, Then hang up to
dry without wringing. Garments treat
ed thus. 1t is said. can be worn in the
widest storm of wind and rain with
out the wearer getting ven damp. The
rain hangs in globules upon the cloth,
and cloth hat is waterproof is better
and more healthy han rubber goods.
, 1903-09-24

1t would be well if in negotiations
with a view to matrimony the doctor
We're 10 be called in as an accessory TO
the god of Love. who is proyerbially
blind and therefore regardless of o II
sequences. Tie family doctor can do
much to prevent unwholesome mar
riages. and we ook with much greater
confidence to the fruits of his teaching
and persuasion than to legislative en-
actments.-British Medical Journal.
, 1903-09-24

LAND OFFICE, CHEYENNE, WYo. l
September II. 1909.

September IL. 1903. I
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice OF his
intention to make final proof in support
Of his claim, and that said proof will he
made before J. +. Crawford. U. s. Comr.
Dist. Of Wyo-, at Saratoga, Wyoming. on
October %, 1908, viz: George W. Grit
fin, OF Mead, Wyoming. ii. f. No. 356l.
for the So SWA; NW4 SW14; SW14
NWA Sec. 8. I. Is N, r. 81 W.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz:
Elmer E Lufkin, of Saratoga. Wyo.
ming, William Hickman, of Widow
field, Wyoming, Louis G. Davis, Of Sar-
atoga, Wyoming. Frank C. Griffin, q
Widdowfield, Wyoming.
W, E. CHAPLIN, Register.
last pub Oct. l5)
, 1903-09-24

"Well," said the detective. there Is
n thing upon which we may o Il
%gratulate ourselves in this case"
"Why you haven't even found an
important clew."
"rhat's just 1t. We can rest assured
that no innocent person is going to suf-
fer."-Washington Star.
, 1903-09-24
Desert Land Final Proof,
LAND OFFICE, CHEYENNE. WYo.,
September IL. 1903. (

LAND OFFICE, CHEYENNE. WYo., }
September IL, 1903. (
Notice is hereby given that John
A.. Schoonjans, of Saratoga, Wyoming.
has filed notice of his intention to make
ina proof On his desert land clam No.
1924, for the NW14 Sell; Nj SW1I,
SW4 SW4 Sec. %, T. 10 n, r. 81 w.
before j. f. Crawford, U. =. Comr,
Dist, Wyo. at Saratoga, Wyoming, on
Saturday, the oath day Of October, 1903.
He names the following witnesses to
prove the complete irrigation Of SAID
land:
Michael Quealy, OF Elk Mountain
Wyoming, William Horne, Of Medicine
Bow. Wyoming, George L. Dinger, OF
Saratoga, Wyoming, Albert f. Glib
of Saratoga.
W. f. CHAPLIN. Register.
Last pub Oct. 10y
, 1903-09-24

you cell zat building n fire trapT"
asked the perplexed foreigner. How
can a house be "a trap for ze tireT'
at catches dre so easily. Seer said
the native.
But he couldn't see. such Is the I'M
readiness of the unframed foreign i'll
tellect in grasping the ldloms Of our
20 Tribune.
, 1903-09-24

"Your fingers seem twisted and
bruised" we write on the pad which
forms the medium of conversation with
the deaf and dumb youth. Are you
on the ball team at your institution"
mo. SIR" he writes In reply to our
question. 81 have taken up a course In
Russian."-Judge.
, 1903-09-24

Howes-What did they do with that
fellow who was arrested for stealing
cigars from McStogy's place?
Barnes-Oh. he was discharged. The
prosecutor vas unable TO prove a mo-
tive for the alleged theft. The Judge
as 1t happened had smoked one of Me
Stogy's cigUrs.-Bostop Transcript.
, 1903-09-24

Husband Din an aside to his wife,
II you can't think Of some more anec-
d9tcs Of our children's smartness let's
go home right away. for they're get.
ting ready TO tell us things about their
Baltimore American
, 1903-09-24
Don't Play Hymn. Mt Sea.

Any oma who takes a sea voyage
should be careful not to play or sing
hymns aboard ship except at the regu-
lar Sunday morning service. Sailors
think singing hymns at any other time
Is bound to bring bad luck. 1t Is as
bad. they say, as having IA parsoD
aboard. which is reckoned a sure sign
that the ship will 90 to "Davy Jones'
lnckar"
, 1903-09-24

She turning at the door, think you
are just hateful. and I'm never going
to speak to. you again; SO there's no use
coming into the music room after me,
because I'll he on the rustic bench at
the far end of the conservatory Smart
Sci.
, 1903-09-24

Cheyenne, Wyo., !
Aug. IA, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
Of his claim. and that said proof will be
made before j. +. Crawford, u. S. Comr,
Dist, of Wyo.. at Saratoga, Wyo.. on
October ., 1903, viz: George w.
Weidle. Saratoga, Wyo.. II. F.. No. 1906
for the SWl4 Sec. -. 7. II NJ. Il. 50 W
He rames the following witnesses te
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of sand land, viz:
Benjamin \. Kidding, William 4
Ryan, William Il. Meason, and Frank X
Meason, all of Saratoga, Wyo.
w f. CHArLIu. Register.
tFirsi Pub. Aug 20, last Sept. ~
, 1903-09-24

Miss Van der Whoop - Yes, Miss
Binns. | am the youngest member OF
II of the oldest families In New York.
Miss Binns (envlous)-I don't doubt
that it's the Oldest family-if you're
the youngest memberl-Smart Set.
, 1903-09-24

The Father What! You want to
marry that puppy? I never heard OF
such thing.
The Dear Glrl-Well. you know. fa-
Their, dogs are very fashionable Just
now.-San Antonio Express.
, 1903-09-24
SPRING CREEK LUMBER CO.,
". A. Petty. ProDr.

Have purchased the Mowry "a mill and will open it for business June l
1903. All kinds of Dressed Lumber, Dimension stuff, House Logs, etc, fm
sale at the mill. Orders solicited.
, 1903-09-24

JONES x WILLIAMS.
~ Cattle branded left side. earmarL
MA half oyercrop on right half undercrop
&s&X on left, horses branded left shoulder.
49, Range Cow and Spring creeks. p. o.
addresses Saratoga or Encampment.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-06-30
KANSAS FAIRS.

Following is a list of fairs TO be held in
Kansas in 1903. their dates. locations and
secretaries, as reported TO the state board
OF agriculture and compiled by Secretary
+. D Coburn
Allen County Agricultural society,". T.
Tredway, secretary. lola; Sept. S-1l.
..s .s, ouslS esir observation-disclosures
w. Clark, secretary, Great Benz; Aug. %
Hiawatha Fair association Drown coun-
ty)-Elliott Irwin, secretary, iiawatha;
ButlSr County Fair association-J. W.
Robson, secretary, El Dorado; oct. %.
Hewins Park and Fair association CCha-
tauqua county)-P. n Whitney. secretary,
clay County Fair association-E. E.
Hopes. secretary. Clay Center; Sept 8
Corey County Agricultural Fair associa-
tom. e. Woodford, secretary Burling-
Eastern Cowley Fair association (Cowley
county, Ed e. Reed, secretary. Burden;
ccwiey County Agricultural and Stock
Show association-W. J. Wilson, secretary,
Finney County Agricultural societv-A.
W. Warner, secretary, Garden City; Aug
FRANKLIN County Agricultural society
Carey NJ Porter, secretary, Ottawa; Sept
Harvey County Agricultural society,"
G. Nicholson, secretary, Newton; Sept 2
Jackson County Agricultural and Feir
association-S. B. MeGrew, secretary.
Tiolton; Sent IA.
chauical association-George A. Patterson,
secretary, Oskaloosa. Sept IA.
Jewell County Agricultural association
y. r. Honey, secretary, Mankato; Sept
l4-l7.
frankfort Fair association (OdarshaII
county)-J D. Gregg. secretary. frank
Marshall county Fair association-E. l.
Miller, secretary, Marysviue Sept. 15-lS
Miami County Agricultural and Mechan-
ical Fair assOciaticn-W- H. Bradbury.
! secretary Paola; Sept S-11.
Mitchell County Agricultural association
III. A. Phelps. secretary, Beloit; Sept. 30
Morris County Exposition Con-. F.
Amrine. secretary, Council Grove; Sept
Nemaha County Fair association-w. r.
Graham. secretary, Seneca; Sept. IL.
Neosho County Fair association-H.
Chanute Agricultural Fair. Park and
! Driving association (NeOho cOunty)-A. z.
+ Timpane. secretary Chanute: Sept IA
Ness County Agricultural association-I-
3. Pember. secretary, Ness City: Sept. ,
Norton County Agricultural association
+ G. j. Shimeah. secretary, Norton; Sept.
Central Kansas Fair association (Reno
countyl-Ed NJ: Moore. secretary, Hutchin-
SON. Sep1 1919.
Usage County Fair association-E. T.
Price. secretary. Barlingame. Sept. IA
Rice County Agricultural Fair and Live
Stock associauon-W. I. Brown, secretary,
Riley County Agricultural society-E. c.
Newby, secretary, Riley; sept. IL
ROCKS 0OlltN EaH ASSOCIATION -OlTneT
Adams. secretary. Stockton.
Saline County Agricultural. Hcrticultu-
raj and Mechanical assOciation-H. =.
Wallace secretary Salina. Sept S-l1.
Wichita State Fair association (Sedgwiclz
county)-H. G.. ToIer. secretary. Wichita.
smith County Fair assoctation-E. ).
Rice. secretary, Smith Center, Aug. 1871.
Stafford County Fair association-tfso
r. Moore. secretary. St. John. Aug. IS q.
AIulvane Agricultural ASSOCIATION Sum
ner county)-Newton ShouQ, secretary.
Mulvane
Fredonia Agricultural association CNfl-
son county)-J. T. Cooper, secretary Ere
! donia; Aug. 2S-2S,
The Topeka state journal., 1903-06-30
Bic Winnine at Chicago.

Chicago, June 30.-Track records suf-
fered a triple break at Washington
park Hargis, in winning the mile and
a sixteenth race. cut the old figures half
second, making the new record 1:4S-
Golden Rule, Juggling 1874 pounds in the
lightweight handicap, made the six and
a half furlongs in 1.19 2-5, one-ffth of a
second better than was ever done before
at Washington park. Semper Vivum, in
the last race, reduced the track record
for seven and one-half furlongs from
1:33 2-5 to 1873. Sidney c. Love ran his
field dizzy in the first race, at one mile,
and made the distance in 1:3S 3-5, win
ming from Epicure.
Hargis' effort was too good to be true
to the majority of horsemen. and the
race was commented on as the prize up
set Of the meeting. Last time out. Har-
gis. with less weight and the same dis
tance, finished last in a big field. Mon
day afternoon he came with a rush at
the end, and if driven out might have
equaled the worlds record
The Drake-Gates contingent gave the
ring a memorable drubbing through TIE
victory of John A1cGurk in the fifth
race Drake and Gates each bet per-
sonally $4,000 apiece at s to 5 the odds
closing at to 2. McGurk came with a
rush at the end and beat Gold Bell a
neck.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-06-30
Eastern Clubs Seem q Unit on
the Davis Case.
Are Forming Plans to Replace
the Cincinnati Team.
AID THE BRUSH CROWD
President Of the Pirates Talks
Of the Situation.
Declares Hermann Is Under
JohnsOn's Influence.

New York. June 30-If President
Hermann. of the Cincinnati baseball
club. carries out his threat to boycott
the New York team when it comes to
Cincinnati, plans viii be formulated at
once to expel his club from the Ma
tional league and place Buffalo in the
organization instead. New York Bos-
ton, Brooklyn and Philadelphia will
support President Pulliam in the stand
he has taken in the Davis case. They
viii fight any attempt of Hermann
and President Hart of the Chicago
Nationals. to compel Pulliam to resign.
President Pulliam said this afternoon
that he has no intention of retiring and
viii not change his decision in the case.
In discussing the prospective fight to-
day, Barney Dreyfus, president of the
Pittsburg club, said. Mr.. Pulliam did
right in declaring Davis eligible to play
with New York. Davis signed a con-
tract to play here this season, and New
York can rightfuly claim him. Herr
mann had better he careful or his club
VIII lose its standing il the National
league
Secretary Locke. of Pittsburg. said:
Mr.. Hermann is evidently under the
influence Of Ban Johnson, and is being
led astray by that willy machinator 1t
IS a peculiar situation when d promi-
nent National league magnate is twist-
ed around like so much putty by the
president of a rival organization It
looks to me like disloyalty. I don t
think Mr. Hermann fully understands
the situation and has been misled by
johnson. He is disappointed over the
showing of his team and has been led
by johnson to think that President
Pulliam is working against him by
penalizing his players so often"
Pulliam said last night that he had
not received any official complaint from
Hermann Even if he does, he added
he will not take any action on it until
the American league files a similar
complaint. When asked if Buffalo
would be substituted for Cincinnati. he
merely said: Future developments
viii determine that
The Topeka state journal., 1903-06-30
Life ! {
Long Sick and Nerv-
Gus Headaches.
DR.. Miles Anti-Pain
Pills Cured Me.
They Gave Me Instant
Relief.

The common affection of all mankind is
headache. From it few are entirely free.
DR.. Miles Anti-Pain Pills will cure and in
most instances prevent headache of any kind
or degree. 1t you cannot enjoy theatre going.
car-rlding, dancing, if you are subject to
NAUSEA from nervous excitement, the fatigues
OF travel or sight seeing, take an Anti-Pain
Pill before an attack comes on and you Will
md that YOU can successfully ward of all
disagreeable symptoms. Anti=Pain Pills are
the best of remedies for backache, neuralgia,
sclatlca and rheumatic pains, contain no
opiates, non-laxatve; never sold in bulk
with the greatest pleasure 1 recommend
Dr, Miles Anti Pain Pills to everyone who
suffers from nervous or sick headache. All
my life long | was troubled with headaches
OF very severe nature, ana nave tried many
powders and other remedies without success
By chance 1 tried DR.. Nj es Anti-Pain Pills
and they gave immediate relief Never
since the first dose have 1 been troubled
with headache. Whenever ] feel it coming
on | take one OF two Pain Pills and it all
disappears. .'-WILLIAsf Brown, Genesee,
Idaho.
This is to certify that I have used DR..
Miles Anti-Pain Pills for neuralgia and neu-
ralgic headache and have found them to give
relefn-E. D. WEED, Ex-Mayor and Ex-
U. S. Dist. Atty, Helena, Mont.
All druggists sell and guarantee Dr. Miles
Ann-Pain Pills. They are non-laxative; con-
tain no opiates, never sold IN bulk. 2S doses,
Is cents. DR.. Miles Medical Co, Elkhart, Ind.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-06-30
INVOLVED
$4,000 Worth Of Property
and Life Insurance.
In Case Of Marriage the Girl
Was to Have $40.

Wellington. Kan. June 30.-Judge
Lawrence Of Wellington and H. 5.
Hines of this city have filed a case in
the Sumner county district court that
IS an interesting one and the people of
this city are we'll acquainted with the
principals in it. The case was brought
by Grace Berkey against Elihu Fernald,
Thomas i. Fernald and J. A. Teich-
man. administrators Of the estate of
George Fernald. deceased. There is
$4,000 worth Of property involved, be-
sides $1,000 insurance in the Fraternal
Aid association.
Grace Berkey, before her marriage to
Rit Berkey of Geuda Springs, was an
Rdopted daughter Of George Fernald.
Fernald took a violent dislike to Rit
Berkey before they were married, and
threatened to disinherit his adopted
daughter. in case she married him.
He made q viii in which she was to
nave his entire estate. except in the
event Of her marriage, and in that case
she was to receive only 80. the balance
OF the estate TO 90 to the other heirs.
A snort time after Fernald died I3er-
key and Grace Fernald were married,
the ceremony taking place last Novem-
ber. The executors Of the estate refused
TO turn il over to her, and this case is
brought to have the viii set aside.
The claim set up by the plaintiff In
the case is that in the contract made
when she was adopted by George Fer
uald she was to be the full heir, in case
he died without issue also that viii
of this kind. looking to the prevention
Of a marriage. is against public pohcy,
and furthermore when he made his
viii. Fernald was not of sound mind.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-06-30

Cleveland, June 30.-Lou Dillon Mon
day afternoon broke all records for a
INLET -to-wagon for trotters going the
distance in 2:04s4 The race was at a
matinee of the Gentlemen's Driving club
at Glenville track The horse was driven
by her owner, c. K. G. Billings. The
race was made with the encoura cement
of a runner, which went ahead about
five lengths, and which maintained that
position until the three-quarters pole.
The mare had been going like veteran
all the distance. At the three-quarters
pole the runner was pulled TO allow Lou
Dillon to come up alongside. The stretch
was entered at great speed The 1900
spectators who had been timing the
mare at the quarters had become ex-
cited. as the watches indicated that all
records would be broken, and as the
trotter passed the stand, arose en- masse.
The mile was made in 2:0434, the horse
finishing and seemingly ready to cover
the distance a second time.
The new record beats that made by
the same horse two weeks ago, 2:O61z.
In a later race Mr.. Billings drove The
Monk the fastest mile credited to any
gelding this year. 2:0Ss4. Fractional
time: OBJ 1:0414, 1:35sl, 2;0SA. A run
ner was used to pace The Monk.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-06-30
F1LLY SOLD FOR A SONG.
Owner Malone Disposes of Sarah
Maxim in an Odd WAY.

maxim IN an OQQ W dXs
Chicago, June so-Continued failures
to win with Sarah Maxim led Owner
c. E Malone to dispose of the hlly in a
peculiar manner after the fourth race
at Washington park track yesterday
The hlly was in a cheap field with only
sS12 pounds on her back and looked like
the ready money. Time and again she
had been in just such soft spots only
to lose through bad racing luck and this
time Owner Malone thought she was
where Jockey Phillips could keep her
from interference. and so he tried TO get
even on all of his losses, backing Sarah
from S to ) to to 5.
Then the race was run and Malone
saw the fily finish nowhere. AS his
stable hands led Sarah from the track
and ordered the f1lly led on to the grass
plat in front of the club mem bers' annex
TO the grand stand. Then he cried
aloud:
How much am I offered for this
handsome dog2 She is well bred of
perfect conformation, but cannot outrun
famished policeman through a dark
alley No guaranty goes with her, but
L am here to sell her. paid 1850 cash
for Sarah as a yearling and since then
she has cast me $4,000 trying to make
her win Now, again, how much am 1
offered -
Nobody had ever seen such an occur
renee on race track before and they
waited breathlessly for replies from Ma
homes pleadings, Suddenly J. L. Strobe
in a joking way bid $500 and before he
had time to catch his breath Malone
had knocked the filly down to him for
the small bid. Strobe was almost
knocked off his feet. as he did not be-
lieve Malone would sell Sarah Maxim
for any such figure.
Come and get her; I'll throw in the
halter" said Malone. 7 wouldn't lead
her back to the stall for $50" "
Strobe took his new purchase in
charge, but before Malone could make
out bill of sale Strobe resold the flly
to Jack Phillips for $3.50 and unless an
other transfer is made soon Sarah Max
i'm will continue to remain in the Phil
lips barn.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-06-30
Missouri valley Figures.

Kansas City. June 30-Tshe official
batting and fielding averages of the
Missouri Valley league, Which have
been compiled on all games up to June
by President D. NJ. Shively, show that
Johnny Kane, the Pittsburg outfielder,
is leading with the stick. Only six are
batting over 800, and Kane's average
is 1868. One reason assigned for the
small number in the 300 class is the
severity of the scoring. Schrant, Sc
dalia backstop. and Wood, the Spring.
field catcher are tied for first place in
fielding honors, with percentages Of
948 Stucke, Of Springfield leads the
first basemen, with .9s1, and Henley. Of
lola, tops the second basemen with
929 The first place among the third
basemen goes to Lee, of Sedalia, who
has 9S3 and Fillman, of Joplin, has
the highest figures of shortstops, 80.
Shanks, of Nevada, and Brown, OF
Springfield, have the excellent record
of 1000, neither having made an error
up to the time of the compilation OF
scores.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-06-30
WILL MAKE GOLD.
Manufacture of the Precious Metal a
Near Possibility, It Is Claimed.

Manufacture of the Precious Metal a
Near Possibility, It Is Claimed.
"The highest reach of human science, .
said Prof. Edwin j. Houston yesterday.
lis the recognition of human ignorance.
That is a quotation from Sir William
Hamilton which 1 am using in my new
book 1t means that there is nothing
new under the sun. The so-called dis
coveries of Profs. Crookes, Lodge and
Curie Of the break-up-a Of atoms
is not new in theory. It has long been
believed by scientists. but it has been
left for these three great men to prove
and demonstrate the fact that Sir Will
lam Thompson, Lord Kelvin, long ago
announced as a belief or theory.
Il have no doubt whatever" he con-
tinued, that gold can be made if the
split atoms or electrOns can be separa-
ted and recOllected. In fact, nothing IS
impossibl under certain conditions. Let
me tel you something which L believe
viii sooner or later be shown. All mat
ter will ultimately be traced to a uni
versal ether. That is going even further
than others have gone, but you and I
may live to see more than We dream
Of"
The discovery Of which Prof Houston
was talking was the demonstration by
Profs. CroOkess Lodge and Curie, made
a few days ago in London that the old
theory that the atoms of elements con
sst of indiVisible units of matter must
henceforth be discarded Instead. it is
now definitely shown that each atom
is "A whole stellar system of infinitely
smaller but absolutely identical units,
all in Orbital motion. a hydrogen atom
consists of 700 such units or ions, Lord
Kelvin some years ago called them sput
atoms. or electrOns and referred to the
condition as electro-tonic. The nature
or identity of every substance depends
upon the number Of such ions making
each atom. Thus II 200 ions in each
atom viii produce what is called oXy-
gen, and 137 200 ions, if combined in
single atom will produce what we call
gold
That is what Prof. Houston meant
when he said that if the split atoms. or
electrons. could be recollected-tha is.
recombined-gold could be made. The
nature of these ions is. for want of Il
better word. electrical In other Ids.
electricity and matter are one and the
same thing.
The theory. as Prof. Houston says, is
not by any means new. but until the
ROentgen rays suggested and radium
were employed actual and complete
proof was not available Prof. Houston
has for some considerable time past de-
voted much of his time to experiments
with radioactive substances. and he has
no doubt in his own mind but what The
world is uDon the eve of some discOv-
cries which viii revolutionize scientific
beliefs and acceptations.-Phil Philadelphia
Inquirer.