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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-05

After the government abandoned the
reservation in 1889 it was supposed that
1t would some time be opened to set
tlement, and it was covered by settlers
Some of these secured a homestead in
terest in the land, so that when the gov
eminent came to turn it over to the
state 1t was found difficult to dislodge
them. To save trouble on the advice
of Attorney General GODDARD leases were
given to those settlers who had legal
claims on their homesteads. Some of
the leases run until 1906. but all expire
by that time. At present about 1900
acres of the experiment farm are leased.
But while the state will not get the use
of this land during that time it will be
broken out and well cultivated, so that
the state will be saved that expense.
The gift of the reservation to the
state by the federal government was
largely secured by Congressman Reeder,
and Hays City people therefore swear
by Feeder. 1t was given the state on
condition that half of it be given the
state normal for the maintenance of
western branch of that Institution, and
the other half be given to the State Ag-
ricultural college to be used as an ex-
pertinent farm The half that went to
the State Normal is now leased to farm
ers and the proceeds are used to support
the school. In the course of years it is
quite likely that the entire tract will be
used for experimental purposes. because
lesssees drain the land of its fertility
without attempting to keep it enriched.
At present, however, the experiment
farm is quite as large as can be we'll
handled.
When the farm was first established
less than two years Superintendent
Haney moved one of the old fort build
lngs, a frame building, across a ravine
for use as his dwelling. During the last
few months the state has erected a fine
large dwelling for the superintendent,
but superintendent Haney continues to
occupy the one which he made over
and he uses the new house as a board
ing house for the men employed on the
farm. A large modern barn has also
Just been completed. Although the APP
preparation for the barn was not large,
Mr. Haney utilized considerable lumber
from the old fort buildings to build a
fine structure. He has also built gra-
narier, a tool house. sheds and othe.
buildings by working over the old Iunn-
Der from the fort Such Of the fort
buildings as are still standing are util-
lied temporarily for the normal school,
but the corner stone of a new $25, O00
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-05
MECHANICS
What the Jolly School Principal
Is Called.

Nicknames never yet hurt healthy
man
An Ohio lady tells good food story.
"Once years ago my sister, at that
time a woman of So, became so i'll from
nervous exhaustion that for two years
her life was despaired Of She had
suffered from dyspepsia since girl,
and the nervous trouble of course
aggravated that. until it became i'm
POSSIBLE for her to eat or take nourish-
ment of any kind without intense suf-
fering.
Like all persons affected with nerv-
Gus diseases she also suffered from In
somnia and it was nothing unusual
of "a All the years she had been a
miserable invalid her diet consisted
almost entirely of milk and eggs.
Finally Grape-Nuts came upon the
market ana she tried this food for
breakfast, four teasDoonfuls in a pint
of hot milk, and the change IN her
condition was perfectly marvellous.
"She improved at once and her face
has now grown round and fat as 1 re-
menbered it in girlhood, and the in
crease in flesh has extended all over.
She never was weighed while an in
valid, so we cannot say just how much
She now sleeps the whole night
through. and all the miserable weak
ness and aches in head and neck are
gone She is again we'll and strong
and happy when it looked as though
she would never have any happiness
on this earth again. All her neighbors
look upon her recovery as miracle.
1.-THE principal of the public schools
in our CITY is such strong advocate
of GraDe-NutS as a brain food that he
has gained the nickname of old
1 Ora Nuts but somehow or other he
4 is so jolly and healthy he doesn't seem
to care" Name given by Postum Co.
Battle Creek, Mich.
Look in each package for a copy OF
the famous little book. THE Road te
Wellville.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-05
TORN BY NEEDLES.
Employe in Rope Factory sustains
Painful Injury.

Nov York. Nov. 5-Thomas Walsh. a
lad Of Ia employed in a rope factory
here. has met with a peculiarly hor-
rible accident which undoubtedly will
cost him his life His body was per
forated by q thousand steel needles in
the machinery Walsh's duty was to
watch the machine which separates the
hemp into strands and regulate the
movement of the hemp. AS he bent
over to pick up piece of hemp the
machinery clutched his clothes and he
was drawn into it, shrieking for aid.
There were one thousand steel needles
moving up. and down, and his body
was frightfully torn. The machinery
was stopped. but it was found neces-
sary to take it apart before he could
be released. So acute was the pain that
the boy prayed for death after reaching
the hosD.taI
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-05
Falling of in Recruits

New York, Nov 5.--A falling off in
the number of French recruits this
year by $4,000 draws attention to the
depopulation of the country, says a
Paris dispatch to the Times. An extra
parliamentary commission is advocat-
ing reforms calculated to tighten the
burdens of the parents of large fam
lilies, improved sanitation in order to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-05
NEGROES Failed in Liberia.

New York, Nov 5-On board the
steamer Majestic which arrived today
from Liverpool were Il negroes from
the southern states who went to Liberia,
West Africa, to experiment in cotton
culture with the view to future colonial
ton from this country. They say the
experiment was failure and they en-
parked on the Majestic in a penniless
condition
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-05

reduce infant mortality. obligatory
naturalization, and revision OF the
law of inheritance diminishing the por-
ton left to an only child, together with
moral suasicn and a propaganda to
deter the Deasantry from focking to
the towns
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-05

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Smith enter
tanned a small company at dinner
Wednesday evening for Mrs. James
Forgues and her daughter Jean, of
Santa Cruz, Cal, who have been visit
ing Mrs. Annie Payne. 522 Topeka ave-
where they will be joined by Mr..
Forgues and go to Pittsburg, Pa, be-
fore returning to Topeka to complete
their visit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-05

Miss Ethel Butterfeld. daughter of
Mrs. Lillian Butterfield. and Mr. George
n. Clarke were married Wednesday af-
ternoon at O'Clock at the home of the
brides mother. 1912 Western avenue.
The Rev. w. D. Hutchinson performed
the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs. Clarke are
at home at 2022 North Tyler street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-05
NIcKgRA1E. i: !: :::;:..
ReHesyakChcaseS SkoasRR TE a M

Three Express Trains East every day in the year.
Pullman Drawing Room Sleeping Cars On al
Trains. Trans Contin entail Tourist Cars leave
Chicago Trf-Weekl- Tuesdays and Saturdays
at Also p. m, on Wednesdays at 1895 .. N.
Chicago to Boston without change. Modern Din-
ing Oars serving meals individual club plan.
ranging in price from SOC to o. 90; also sarvics
q In Carte Direct line to Fort Wayns, E1udlays
Cleveland. EriS. Buffalo, Rochester. Syracuse,
Btnghamtoz. Scranton. New York City. Boste1
and all points East Rates atwmys the lowest
Colorod porters in uniform In attendance on all
Coach Passengers. II you Contemplate 3 trip
East, cali on any convenient Ticket Agent, or
address JOHN Z. CALLAHAN, Gen'l Agent,
lis Adams St.. ChfcsGo. M
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-05

Some of the members of the Lakota
club will usher at the Perry lecture to
pc given at the high school auditorium
Friday night under the auspices of the
city federation of clubs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-05

At her informal at home Wednesday
afternoon to introduce her guest Miss
Helen Frost, of Towanda, Pa, Miss
Emile King had the assistance of her
mother, Mrs. James L. King. Mrs
Franklin A. Lewis, Miss Hila Hinckley,
MISS Helen Wilson, Miss Dorothy Will
son, Miss Charlotte Parkhurst, Miss
Hazel Fassler. Miss Jeanette Lord.
Miss Helen Quinton, Miss Fay Quinton
and Miss Mary Moore
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-05

Rathbone Sisters No. 6S will give a
social dance Thursday. November s. at
K. p. hall. AL invited.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-05

The Felicity card club will meet
tuesday OF next week. instead of the
week after. with Mrs. Ira o. Howe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-05

Miss Allabelle Troutman entertained
informally Wednesday evening for her
guest, Miss Leila Purdue. of Wichita.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-05

The Golden Rule club will meet Fri
DAY with Mrs. o. H. Danner. 1411 Clay
street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-05

Mrs. Franklin A. Lewis has issued in
v1tations for Saturday afternoon, in
compliment to Miss Helen Frost OF
Towanda. Pa, and Miss Mary Monroe
of Lawrence. Cards.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-01

bIed. while his iufrequent praise made
the recipient thrill with pride Conse-
quently. when Lieutenant Deagan now
stepped forward a frightened hush fell
on the crowd. and the two principals
let their hands fall 10 theid sides and
stood gazing at him heIplessly.
SO. you're fighting again. Andrews.
are you2" said the officer. fixing his
piercing eyes on the larger boy Go
10 your quarters and remain there under
arrest until / relieve you
Lieutenant. I didn't start it'-begSn
Andrews
"silencei I saw you push that boy
into Hasweu. You're bully. Now,
maTch,"
without another word Andrews took
his coat from the frightened bearer,
turned and started toward quarters.
Well what are you waiting for-to
be reported suddenly Numbered Lieu
tenant Deagan. turning on the silent
crowd GO TO your quarters
No one ventured to reply. and silently
the boys turned and obeyed. In the
meantime Henry had united the rope
from around the tree, and having drawn
on his coat he started 10 leave the spot
with the other members Of the team
Here. Hasweli" said Lieutenant
Deagan. you men wait a moment.
want to see you
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WIZ, take Jennie and me. We have the
same grandfather and the sume father,
so the figures would be the same. except
our own ages. But the answer couldn't
possibly be the same in both cases. could
it,
Madame" replied Harold, you
mustn't argue in the Circle. We promise
you that it VIII come out right If you put
down the right figures. -
Then. Mr. President, its too easy"
Very we'll broke IN Uncle Ralph.
who was enjoying things immensely,
lets see YOU do it"
Miss Barton paused: then her face got
red
Whats the natter qUeried Polly
q guess she doesn't want to tell her
age, roared Judge Burton, as he held his
aching sides
The Circle Is waiting" remarked the
president
wei. it viii have to wait. replied
Miss Burton laughing. Il think III try
another next week
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AGAINST ODDS. D. D.
By WILLIAM WALLACE wHITLoCK.
(In Two Parts-)

"TbaCH DO Ease up commanded
Henry. in ominousIy calm tones, and
rising to his feet. he began to free him
self from the folds Of the rope. a sud
den silence had fallen on the crowd:
something was 10 happen. everyone
felt
Vow. Andrews. you're going to give
me an account Of what you have just
done said Henry, stepping up to the
big boy. who was haIf head taller than
himself. What 4id you mean by push
ing that boy into me-"
What did ] mean" repeated An
drews, with a swagger. Why, 1 meant
to give him A soft thing to fall on"
This called forth an approving gUffaW
from the crowd.
Well. then. you've got TO fight me
for it, said Henry quietly. right mere
and nov"
The big boy stared at him in speech
less establishment.
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had removed and bound his gray coat
around his waist as protection against
! the construction of the rope. and. having
given the word TO go. the four boys
had thrown themselves on their sides
and began to tug away In most uu-
scientific fashion against their immov-
able opponent. digging their feet into
the earth to prevent slipping. At The
! height OF the unequal struggle the other
cadets came upon them
why. heIIoi What's this?' a big
fourth classman who had been left over
from the previous year cried in as
suned surprise Don't you know that
/ it's against regulations to pull down
trees2"
The only reply to this was laugh
from the hundred or more onIookers
who had crowded around the four tug
ging boys
Go on: don't pay any attention to
/ them, said Henry to his companions.
+ 'Eeayei"
/ "Heave'" echoed the fourth-cIass-
man. moCkingIy. and. selling 9 small
I boy who CHANGED TO be near, sent him
I SPRAYING over the unfortunate an
/ Choir"
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Feeling was strong at the Norwood
Military Academy against Henry Haswell
and his ro0mate, Dutchy Neumanu The
Two boys were new cadets. but they had
both entered the third class instead Of
the lowest. OF fourth. grade This. how
ever. was not the cause Of their unpOpu-
larity. Henry had told on" one of the
most popular second-classmen, a cadet
sergeant. who had attempted to play a
trick on Dutcby, whereby the latter, 1t
was intended. should be made TO suffer
for the midnight disturbance of which
he was innocent. Fortunately. despite
the semf-darkuess of the corridor. Henry
had recognized the delinquent as he
thrust the ketuedrum and sticks into
Dut-hy-s hand and on the strength Of
the testimony the elder boy had been
convicted and reduced TO the ranks.
Consequently, when it was learned that
Henry had organized q tug-of-war team
ia compete for the state championship
al the county fair, which was to be held
In Lansing two weeks later. his enemies
handed together for his discontinue
Practice. IT was learned was INDUCED
I'm daily in the afternoon, after the drill
hour. behind the gymnasium and drill
hail. No intfmation vas given to Henry
+ and the other three members of his
team that their plans had been dis
lowered. and on the afternoon in question
] they were allowed TO get we'll settled
to the hopeless task of pulling down
/ a stout walnut tree before their enc
mics appeared upon the scene Then
suddenly they found themselves sur
rounded by the whole corps Of cadets
save The few who were on duty and
some Of the frst-classmen. who con
sfdared it beneath their dignity 70 take
mart in q manifestation Of this nature.
/ The methods of Henry and his team
we're primitive. The team was composed
Of Dutchy. whose big, heavy body and
limbs we're formidable engines Of draft;
/ shorty Carson. jolly. reckless boy
who had spent three years at sea as a
runaway and whose heart Henry had
captured by laying him fat on his back
Ia feat never before accomplished b!
anyone under mans estate-and quiet
iatudiouz boy by the name Of Parsons
whom no one hitherto had suspected Of
tHaiue able TO lift a 1ve-pound dumb
bell. but who had proved perfect
tower of nervous. wiry strength. Henry
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Certainly Miss Burton agreed. III
give you a pound of nuts.
The offer is accepted" declared the
president
I move that we adjourn said VIII
without the G. c." asked Frank
Il 'spect we've had conuudTums enough
today II was May who spoke
7 think you have" said Uncle Ralph.
still choking with merrimeut.
Say Jennie" queried Frank, after
the older people had left would that
problem have really worked out right2'
Yes" said Jennie. Grandpa is eighty
one and papa is ffty-three. so that
But. Jennie, you weren't 10 tell
That's so. Well neither I have
How did you get her TO pick out the
right sIiD2'
THAT was easy. I wrote on blue pa
per-that's Bessie's color. you know
and Harold fixed il on top OF The others
10 make sure"
..Ha. Ia. hal" came the voice of Polly
from the other side OF the hedge.
And Frank Joined heartily in the
laugh.
TO be continued)
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DO you mean that?" he asked, at
length.
Il most certainly do"
Without further party Andrews pulled
of his coat and threw it TO an eager
small boy, and then he stepped into
the ring which had already been form
ed. Henry was Writing for him, and
a moment later the fight would have
been On had not the unexpected appear
anCe Of Lieutenant Deagan, the United
States Army detail. put a sudden and
tragic end TO the affair The respect,
not uumixed with wholesome fear, which
the entire crops entertained for Lieu
tenant Deagan was unquestioned. Other
teachers. perhaps. might be regarded as
targets fer their shafts. but TO none
lid it ever occur even 10 suggest max
ing sport Of the military instructor.
Beneath his gaze even the boldest trem-
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LAY EDGE on FOLD OF CLOTH.

Yes, sir" said Henry. coming to a
standstiIl and facing about to receive
the expected repTimand.
What are you trying to learn there,
tug of-war2'
Yes. sir We want 10 enter the State
Fair exception next Saturday week.
The great Midland team is going to be
there. you know"
7 see Well. now. If you want 10 pull
against that team you've got to go about
1t differently They'd pull you of the
earth q present. What do you say to
my taking you in hand and training
your"
"Oh. would you, siT?' he stammered
at last That would be fue."
Well. now you come TO my room this
evening during the study hour and Wen
talk the matter over. Well have to get
a saddle for YOU and have regular Cleats
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-01
THE CENTREVILLE CIRCLE.
By G. NJ. [. BROWN.

Mr.. Secretary. take down those re
marks. Judge Barton. You must beware
of contempt Of the circle,
I suppose that means fine of
box OF candies. said Uncle Ralph
Yes" rejoined Jennie Chocolate
creamsl"
But Mr.. President eNpostalatet
the bewiIdered judge. you surely don
expect me to
Certainly we do answered Harold
Then [ must give it up / should like
10 hear my daughters answer.
Go on, Jennie" said Harold
well pana. no Polar bear has seven
legs. has he2'
Certainly not"
And one Polar bear has four legs
hasn't he2"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-01

Please. I've been away two meetings.
SIR President
That's 50 ] forgot
But I can read the minutes Of the
last meeting Twas ar said the secre-
Jary. who wished 10 be as accommodat-
ing as possible
No. 7 think that would be out Of or
der" said the president hastily and The
visitors wondered Why he biushed.
what's the matter what's the mat
ter9" asked the honorary dOOTkeepsr.
Hush up" snapped Harold, getting
red.
Polly looked grisyed. but wisely did
as she was BID
AND now" said tho president. stand
inEs uRrigRg o. the official barrel and
loob to d6E6 Upon The six waiting ap-
pE6ants with great dignity, who have
We here2'
Whom. you mean Jennie correct
ed1d-
U1H The entertainment committee
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please mind its OWE business Harold
ratcrtst-
Judge Burton. began the president
Yes, sir. meekly answered The
judge.
Advance and extract q slip from the
eza 91lnaEion box
Th- 5~dge did as NJ was requested and
pulled out the following remarkable
problem.
THE JUDGES SLIP.
Prove that every Polar bear has eleven
legs
Just what ! wanted papa 10 Eet, 50
CruCklsd Jennie
Wait TIL J pat on my spectacIes, %
Faspcd the Judge. quite sure that he had
not read the sentence correctly.
why. SIR. President" he said. this
Is Fldiculous-perfec rubbish
The secretary lhersuDoE called of the
nAmes.
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CHAPTER ~.

The next Two meetings Of the Circle
were moi recorded Frank. the faithful
secretary. was sick with the humps. and
May the janitrezs. stayed in the house
cut oil sympathy
AT the naEt meeting here We're six
applicants as follows.
Judge Burton. Jennie's father
Mrs. Burton Jennie's mother
Miss Burton. Jeuuie's sister.
Mr. King. HaroId-s father.
Bliss King. HaroId's sister
james Is Is0u. WINS brother
Mr.. secretary. let us have the min
ute= CT the last meeting" began Harold.
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He has
But one Polar bear has four legs
more than no bear
tUm-eT-y e-es-''
Wen you just said that no bear had
seven legs. -Four plus seven equals
eleven"
But why did you specify a Polar
bear2 Wouldn't any other kind Of hear
do just as weU2" asked the Judge
Certainly, papa.
Applicant No. / is dismissed, called
the president. amid a general sitter. Hc
may. however. try again at our next
meeting.
ME if that is original queried Mr.. VIII
You may not" replied the president
abruptly, Mrs Burton"
Here Mr. President"
Advance and extract a slip from the
examination box"
8Irs. Burton obeyed- Nervously she
uufolded the paper and read
MRS. BUTTONS SLIP.
What bridge in Venice most resembles
the Brooklyn Bridge2
Gracious" exclaimed Mrs. Burton.
7 couldn't guess that What do you
young folks know about Venice"
Madam - returned the president. do
YOU want 10 be fined ?"
What do you take me foT2" screamed
Polly. evidently trying TO help poor Mrs.
Burton out.
Now let me see. the latter began.
There's the Bridge OF Signs, OF course,
and"
Correct said Harold. adding proud
( ". That Couundrum is mine-"
But my dear boy Mrs. Burton re-
rlTfaE don't eco any =auEa sTs that
sWerI"
Perhaps our readers don't. either. but
/ IF they look closely for g pun the sense
or nousense-of it viii soon appear.
Mrs Burton is herewith and hereby
/ accepted as a member Of the CeDteTyille
Circle" the president announced. and
may bring in as a good will offering
either box Of figs OF case OF cream
soda
Not on your lifet" remarked Polly
and again the guests gave way 10 roars
OF laughter.
/ Miss Burton" called the president.
Yes. 1fr President" that lady re-
/ piled. and, without waiting, she drew
out a slip.
Read it. Bessie" called out Miss
King. after . pause
Why - it-it's-tOo-tOO- STAN
/ neTed Miss Burton
+ Read it," shouted the honorary mem
. bers and the applicants in chorus.
You may read the silly thing your
selves" said Miss Burton. and she passed
lit around
MISS BUTTONS SLIP
Put your grandfather's age here--.----...
Ard your own age here Observation-Disclosures.
Subtract. and you have your fathers age
here OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. -------------
The very ideal continued Miss Bur.
ton. Why, there's no puzzle 10 that
No" said the president. who was ev-
identity prepared for the discussion Its
/ very easy You're sure to pass
But that isn't true How could II he
unless IT was prepared specially for me.
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Jennie. continued the president,
this is your conuudrum, let us have the
solution
"Ch-o-o o. no." cried Miss Burton,
amidst general laughter Jennie, you
mustn't
Then you must pay the Circle for the
priv
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made and get a good strong rope. But
there goes the first drum for supper. we
haven't any time for the matter now.
You come tonight"
Yes. sir said Henry. saluting, and
then he and his companions turned and
walked toward quarters, feeling 50
elated that they hardly dared trust
themselves TO speak.
Ito Be Continued.)