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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07

Mr.. Bowser didn't know whether to
feel flattered or insulted, and after
minute he made a compromise between
the two and asked just what was want
ed, and added tibet he could not think of
accepting any money for the information
he could give
IT wish to ask YOU" said the inter-
viewer, as he consulted his notebook.
q wish to ask YOU. with all due con-
sideration for your sensitiveness- how
you felt under certain circumstances.
For instance, could you tell me whether
your brain was perfectly clear or be-
clouded when you started out to ride
a bike in your back yard a year ago?"
why shouldn't learn to ride. bike.
and why should my feelings differ from
any one else's? Your question seems a
bit impertinent. sir"
1T was not meant to be, Mr.. Bowser
Medical science is never imDertinent
but ever and always curious. You need
not answer the question if you feel
sensitive on the point. and 1 will pass
on to the next.
You took a day off in the country
with Mrs. Bowser in June. Among the
things you observed as you. rambled
over green meadows and sauntered
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07

ing woods. But most of every sunny
day for the last eight or ten years the
old man has spent sitting out on a
bench in front of his bark shack, smok-
ing and watching, with his keen old
eyes, the sun set over the lake behind
his shack
His venerable age and his withered,
witch-like appearance gave him posi-
ton of considerable authority among
the Indians, and the bucks from the
neighboring reservation often came down
to Smiley'S shack to consult with him
about matters of Importance. The old
mans mind was full of memories of
events which happened so long ago as
to be almost legendary, and he would
answer the braves who came to him for
advice with stories of what their faith
ers and their fathers fathers had done
in the mythical days when the Indian
was the undisturbed monarch of all the
country west of the Allegheny noun
tains.
The white settlers showed their
friendliness for old Smiley by bringing
him salt pork and other supplies for the
long winters, during which the old man
lived all alone in his shack, and Smiley
was always ready to return their favors
when he could. His influence, and it
was powerful, was always exerted to
prevent trouble between the white man
and his brother red skins. and more
than once he is given credit for pre-
venting an Indian outbreak.
To the day of his death old Smiley
was fond of the barbaric trappings of
the Indian warrior. Most of the time
he wore little black SLOUGH hat to the
top of which was always fastened
bunch of gay feathers. The blanket
which he wrapped about his wrinkled
old shoulders was bright red, and the
pipe, which was never out of his mouth,
had a handle yard long. and from its
carved red clay bowl hung beads and
other trinkets. 4-I
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07

entered the sitting room with pretended
carelessness-
who was it and what did he want ?''
asked Mrs Bowser, as she looked up IN
an innocent way.
'Oh, nobody but a real estate man
who wanted to sell me a hill or some
thing" replied Mr.. Bowser, IS he grit
ted his teeth and sat down to his even
ing paper.-(Copyrigh 1903, by c. B.
I.eWis)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07
Health of Japanese.

Health officers say that the death rate
for children is lower in japan than 1t is
in Europe and America. This is as i
should be. in a country where the houses
are off the ground foot or two and have
no cellars, and the air inside is as fresh
as 1t IS out; where, too. in such places at
good scrubbing every day. From 100000 to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07
HUMOR OF THE DAY.

s'You seem to be sorry you ever mar
ried me- You are so observing, my
dear.''-Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Eyes, he fooled me completely. He had
such a smooth way with him.. (which
proves that the way of the transgressor
is most successful when it's smooth. -
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07

Sportsman (wishing for fresh fields t
conquer)-'I should like to try my han
at big game Fair Ignoramus-tYes,
suppose you find it very hard to hi
these little birdsI'-Punch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07
Hospitality Limited.

The Arson Phelps Stokeses have a
very large and imposing place in Berk-
shire Hills, and their hospitality is IA
nous. The following incident. however,
shows that even the capacity of that
hospitable house was limited:
Some time ago the son of the family
was at Yale. 1t was early in October,
the time when the Berkshire region is
at its best. Young Stokes thought he
would take a half dozen or so of his
classmates up with him on Friday and
keep them over Sunday. So as to make
sure that everything would be in readf-
ness, he sent telegram ahead, which
read:
L am going to bring party of sc
men up to stay over Sunday
This was the reply he got from one
of the members of the family:
Can accommodate twenty-five or
thirty, but not room enough for ninetv-
six."-Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07

isn't that a racy piece of acting?
asked the manager. It's horse play,
that's what you mean.'-Cinclnnat
Commercial-T
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07

900 persons go to the public baths of
the capital daily, and there are tens of
thousands of private baths besides. That
is a good showing for q city with a pop
ulation of less than 900, GOETHE Heart Of
japan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07

'Dese race problems is sumpin' terri
ble," said Mr.. James Collif1our. Oats
what dey is answered Mr.. Erastus
Pinkley. Its gettin' so de bosses is
hahder to beat dan policy. washing
ton Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07

sold me runs up on the sidewalk every
time he sees an auto" Horse Dealer
well, you don't expect fifty dollar
horse to run up a telegraph pole OF
climb a tree, do you ?'-Judge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07

ball? Her Escort-'No; there oughtn
to be more than eleven of them. any
way.-Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07

Teacher-"Which is dramatically
correct: The wages of sin are death, or
the wages of sin is death?'" Miss Prim
Don't you think, teacher, that sal
ary' is a more elegant term ?"-Boston
TRANSCRIPT
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07

Steel home lew York.
Q its
cost a Ortun
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07

why does Amelia hate Chol1y SOP
Why, when she told him she could
never learn to love him, he insisted that
one was never too old to Iearn."-Puck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07

This paper says remarked Mr..
Chugwater, looking at the headlines,
that there is a good deal of unrest
among the workmen at the chair fac
tories Don't they ever let them use the
chairs ?''-Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07

Old Jones-f hope that young fellow
is thrifty, Mollie. Every young man
should save quarter of his salary
every week. Mollie Jones-Oh, Algy
does better than that. papa: some
weeks he saves half a dollar!-Puck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07


Eyes, he fooled me completely. He had
such a smooth way with him." Which
proves that the way of the transgressor
philadelphia Ledger.
Desc race problems is sumpin' terri
ble," said Mr.. James Collifiour. Oats
what dey isl answered Mr.. Erastus
Pinkley. Its gettin' so de bosses is
hahder to beat dan policy. washing
ton Star.
Teacher-"Which is dramatically
correct: The wages of sin are death, or
Don't you think, teacher, that sal
ary' is a more elegant term ?''-Boston
Transcript.
This paper says remarked Mr..
Chugwater, looking at the headlines,
that there is a good deal of unrest
among the workmen at the chair fac
tories Don't they ever let them use the
chairs? ''-Chicago Tribune
'AThe day is done" murmured the SEN
timental maid That's right" admitted
the prosaic youth. but the night is pref
ty raw" Whereup they both shivered
and broke I'D the camp on the front
stoop.-Chicago Daily News.
What your town needs most" said
the travelling man, lis hotel with all
the comforts of home" Not much,
replied the housekeeper. "a home with
all the comforts of a hotel is what most
of us want. Philadelphia Press.
Weren't you nervous at the we'd
ding asked the sympathetic chap, with
all those people looking at your" L
nervous?" repeated the recent benedict,
why should I be nervous? Nobody
looked at mel was only the groom,
YOU know.-Cincinnati Times-Star.
Ethel-'sYes, father was terribly angry
when I asked him for money for my
new silk dress Maud-'tWas he?
Well, must say my husband is differ
emit He did not say word when 1
asked him for an automobile Ethel
And did you get it?" Maud-.Of course
not.''-Brooklyn Life.
How did you like DR.. Fourthiy last
Sunday morning?'s asked Mrs. Oldcas-
tie Don't you think he INDUCED rath-
er freely in mixed metaphor" Good
ness. I didn't notice. Did he have it
right there in the pulpit? This will be
a terrible blow to Josiah. He thinks 50
much of the doctor Chicago Record
Herald.
Girl in the Grandstand-Is'nt that a
cruel game2 Do you think it's fair
for dozen men to pile themselves on
/ top of the poor fellow that has the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07

WANTED-Travelingm men, experience un-
necessary; good territory: good line per-
manent position; opportunity for advance
ment; salary $50 month, expenses and
commission. Abbott & Co., Dept. l., 3Ss
Wabash, Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07

DETECTIVE-Shrewd reliable man want
ed in every locality for profitable secret
service, experience unnecessary. Write
American Detective ASSN, Indianapolis,
Ind
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07

ssThe day is DONE" murmured the SEN
timental maid That's right" admitted
the prosaic youth, but the night is pref
ty raw Whereup they both shivered
and broke up the camp on the front
stoop.-Chicago Daily News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07

WANTED-Young man with common
school education to qualify for adv ertis-
ing position. C. c. A, Williams bldg,
Chicago
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07

Girl in the Grandstand-Is'u that a
cruel game2 Do you think it's fair
for dozen men to pile themselves on
top of the poor fellow that has the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07

WANTED-Everywher men willing to
distribute samples, tack signs, etc, at
So daily; permanent; no canvassing. Con-
tinental Distributing Service, Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07

WE will pay any man $50 per month and
all travelling expenses such as horse
hire. r. R. fare, hotel bills, ETC., to talks
orders for the greatest portrait house in
the world; your salary will be guaran-
Address r. D. Curry, Dept. 623, Chicago,
Ill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07

Mrs. Nexdore-I guess you heard my
daughter practicing today. The music
teacher was there today; she's taking
lessons by the quarter. Mrs. Pepprey
Indeed? I thought it was by the
pound.-Philadelphi Press
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07

SALESMAN travelling on the road seeing
the dry goods trade to handle a strong
and popular line of laces, embroideries
and novelties on good commission basis:
state references and territory covered. J.
M. Meyers & Co, 401 Broadway, N. Y.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07

what your town needs most" said
the travelling man, lis a hotel with all
the comforts of home.'' Not much, >
replied the housekeeper. "A home with
all the comforts of q hotel is what most
of us want. ''-Philadelphia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07

Don't you think it would be a good
idea to get nearer to the masses ~
NO answered Senator Sorghum, ITS
much better to let the subordinate poll
tician do the promising and take the
blame when disappointment comes. =
Washington Star. -.-.-,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07

Don't you feel at all nervous about
having your son play football, Mrs. Sprog-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07

1.-THE old lady'lI give you hail Columbia
for betting on a horse race
NO, she won'ti This time won."-At-
lanta Constitution
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07

weren't you nervous at the we'd
ding asked the sympathetic chap with
all those people looking at your" L
nervous?" repeated the recent benedict,
why should I be nervous? Nobody
looked at mel was only the groom,
you know-Cincinnati Times-Star-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07

DETECTIVES-Every locality, good sal
airy, experience unnecessary. Interna-
tional Detective Agency, Milwaukee. Wis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07

MEN to plant mushrooms in cellars,
rooms, ETC., at home and send us pro-
duce, $12 per week; we pay all express
charges Send addressed envelope for in
structionS and years contract. Combined
Growers Co., Beekman St, N. Y.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07

They seem to live very happily to-
gether.''
Yes. Neither understands the other,
but both think they do.''-San Francisco
Bulletin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07

NO I would rather see him dead than
married to the girl he's engaged to-
Chicago Record-Herald-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07

1.-THE reason why SO many people go
into politics. remarks the editor of the
CroWtown Eagle, in accord with his we'll
known bilious disposition, lis that it's a
heap easier to raise a point of order
than to raise a crop of corn. New Or
leans Times-Democrat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-07

do you think that the automobile
will cause the extinction of the horse?'
mot unless the horse persists in get
ting in the way answered the chauf-
feur-Washington Star.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1903-04-07

Tie Commercial acSncwiegg ges
the receipt of az invitation to A.
tena the marriage of Mr.. Oscar
Cecil Jackson. sf THIS cstv. ara
Miss Geneva Combs. wh.eh
happy event wlf oe Solemn El sea
81 The Baptist church la Shapaa-
laA. Miss. on Wednesday. ArrH
fifteenth at four O'Clock Is ths
afternoon. The prospe ect5v q
groom u night foreman of tha
plant of the Refuge Co.ton GEl
Co. and a cous6u of Mr.. II. =
Jackson. the phet erapher. lie
= most worthy youEs man and
has many friends who conErat-
ulate him upon having wun tie
heart and hand of such bsauzl 3
ful and attractive Young lady As
Miss Combs. who - one -
ShugualAk's fa1rest ard .aost
accomplished daughters
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1903-04-07
The Mayors Court.

Mayor Gunter has been quite
busy the past week and during
the time has disposed of the fol-
lowing cases:
Tom Green, colored, drunk and
disorderly and discharging fire.
arms on the street, fined so and
sentenced to 20 days hard labor
on the streets.
Bette Butler, drunk and dis
orderly conduct; fined So.
Bette Easterwoad, retailing
fined $50 and sentenced to serve
80 0>days on the farm.
The report of Mayor GunteI
for March shows that during the
month fines amounting to S75
were collected and persons sen
fenced to work a total Of 124 days
on the streets.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1903-04-07
LONGING AND MONEY
~ JOINT DEBATE
Two Distinguished Mssssppians Will Speak in
Columbus Next Friday.

Senator H. D. Money and
Governor Longino have accepted
an invitation to discuss the is
sues of the impending senatorial
campaign in this city on Friday,
April the tenth, and will address
the people of the county in the
court house on that day. Both
Of these gentlemen are unusually
brainy and intelligent men and
are conducting the present cam
paign on an unusually high
plane. The speeches to be de-
livered will be full of interest to
the people, as all or the leading
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1903-04-07
q sweet Breath

is a never failing sign of a healthy stom-
ach. When the breath is bad the stom-
ach is out of order. There is no remedy
in the world equal to Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure for curing indigestion, dyspepsia
and all stomach disorders. Mrs. Mary
S. Criuk, of White Plains, KY, writes:
''I have been a dyspeptic for years
tried all kinds of remedies, but contin-
ued to grow worse. BY the use Of Kodol
began TO improve at once, and after tax
ing a few bottles am fully restored in
weight, health and strength, and can
eat whatever | like. Kodol digests what
you eat and makes the stomach sweet
For sale by Chapman G. Mayheld.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1903-04-07

issues of the moment will be dis
cussed and commented upon in
the caustic manner for which
both of these gentlemen are
famous.
Invitations to be present at the
speaking have also been sent to
quite number Of politicians of
the state. among them being
Senator A. J. McLaurin, and
the many friends of that gentle
man, who is exceedingly popular
in Columbus and Lowndes coun-
tY, sincerely trust that he will be
present.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1903-04-07
Good For Children.

The pleasant to take and harmless
One Minute Cough Cure gives immedi-
ate relief in all cases of Cough, Group
and LaGrippe, because it does not pass
Immediately into the stomach, but takes
effect right at the seat of the trouble.
Tt draws out the Inflammation, heals
and sooths and cures permanently by
enabling the lungs to contribute pure
life-giving and DEMONSTRATING oxygen
to the blood and tissues For sale by
Chapman IL Mayffeld.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1903-04-07

Much OF the type Tor the Com
1';-' stseted Magazine
me"cial's Inu0Urae--I
has been set, and the great en-
craving house of Barnes Crosby
& Co. is at work on the illustra-
tons.
Should no unforeseen delay
occur, the edition will appear
about Easter.
There are so many oppor-
tunities, however, for possible
delays that no exa>t date can be
fixed.
photographer jackson is work.
ing hard to finieh the list Of
pictures early next week, and
has already turned in many views
upon which the engravers are
now at work.
From the two color cover, de-
signed by Miss Maria Young, Of
the |. [. &c. G.. industrial art class,
to the last page, the edition will
be geographically beautiful
piece of work, and the attractive
half-t tone engravings will add to
the interest of the reading matter.
The Commercial confidently
expects to issue an edition Of
which all residents will be proud,
and cannot urge to strongly the
desirability of Columbians send
ing copies to friends elsewhere,
Among the special features
will be an article on the Tombig-
bee River, illustrated with a
number of river views and a
comprehensive map. Pictures
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1903-04-07
Imaginary Ailments.

Here is a bit of philosophy that
is going the rounds of the press
credited to Eek" The author
should have credit for it:
every few people know what
is the matter with them, and the
doctors the call are as ignorant
as the patients. The fact is that
there are more imaginary dis
eases than any other kind, and
the patent medicine man who
studies the art of describing
symptoms in order to find sale for
his preparations, is able to make
many sick people from those only
needing the nerve to eat square
meal, take a good bath, or walk
around the block. Did you ever
think how many more people there
are who die lying down than
standing up? The moral to this
suggests that you remain on your
feet. When you feel badly get
out in the fresh air and walk a
spell. 1t won't endanger your
health. and will help your nerves
amazingly
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1903-04-07
Too Great a Risk.

A reliable remedy for bowel CON-
plants should always be kept on hand
The risk is too great for anyone to take.
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy never fails, and when
reduced with water is pleasant to take.
For sale by all druggists.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1903-04-07
nua Notice is Served.

Due notice is hereby served on the
public generally that DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salye is the only salye on the
market that is made from the pure, un-
adulterated witch hazel. DeWitt's Witch
Hazel SaIve has cured thousands OF
cases of piles that would not yield to
any other treatment, and this fact has
brought out many worthless counter
feits. Those persons who get the gen
uine DeWitt's Witch Hazel SalYe are
never disappointed, because 1t cures
For sale by Chapman & Mayfeld.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1903-04-07

Ladies brown ieAthel purse.oa
streets between Southern decox
and the electric light ofEee.
Finder viii De literally rewarsl-
Ell by returning same 80 G0m-
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1903-04-07
Mr.. Robert B. Fulton, the

Mr.. Robert B. Fulton, the
brilliant young son of Chancel-
lor Fulton, of the State Universe
ty at Oxford, and Miss Florence
Compton, of New Orleans, were
married in that city last Thurs
day. The groom has many
friends in Columbus who extend
congratulations and best wishes
for long and happy married
life.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1903-04-07


will be eagerly Sought Dy - 60. :
factors, and the Industrial Art
class, under the competent
direction of Miss Joyce, is de-
veloping that talent.
OF course, every student will
not display the aptitude required,
but none can conscientiously re-
gret the time spent in the awaken
ing of artistic sense, and the ac-
QUESTION of draughting ability
even to minor degree. Now and
then a pupil will discover that no
other work is so interesting,
and will bring out an unusual
capacity for it. 1t is these pupils
who will some day produce the
designs for Mississippi manu-
facturers.
A Commercial man was per-
mitted to see some of the COM
pleted work of the present class
(every bit of which is purely
original in design, and not re-
productions or copies). The de-
signs for cloth are but one of
many features. Decorated lamp
shades, back grounds for photo
grapic displays, designs for lace
work, etc., are included, and no
one can fail to be impressed by
the intrinsic merit of the draw
ings.
1t is a valuable work in which
this class is engaged.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1903-04-07
twenty residences,
nine

of twenty residences, nine
church buildings, the Elks'
Home, Masonic Temple, Opera
House, Palmer Orphanage, NJ &
O. depot, and many other views
will be found in this issue. Al
together there will be nearly or
quite 100 pictures.
The price of the edition should
have been placed at not less than
25c., but The Commercial will
sell them at dime. On appear
ance, they can be obtained at the
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1903-04-07

The spring term of Chancery
Court convened yesterday, Judge
j. F. McCool presiding. The
docket. whish is a rather heavy
one, will be found elsewhere
in The Commercial.