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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10
ARE YOU STILL WORRYING
ABOUT THAT?

OF course one can scarcely help it
when there are so many Don't Worry
clubs to annoy one, but aside from
them what is there in life worth ruff
fling the calm surface of a healthy
serenity about? You can't deny that
you've lived through all your past trou-
bles, or else you haven't, and in either
case worry didn't help you.
But even if it didn't help and was
any consolation you would be justified
in worrying whenever you felt like it
just as a woman is justified in crying,
although tears are of no real practical
use, because it makes her feel better.
But worry makes you feel worse, be-
side helping not one jot or little, units
you for a proper struggle with your
difficulties, whatever they may be,
grays your hair wrinkles your face and
impairs your digestion and puts your
liver out Of business.
This is a good bit on the order of the
Merry Sunshine and Hold-the-Good
Thought talk of which you may per-
haps have grown a little weary in late
years but you can't deny that there is
something to it. Here's a bit of home
made philosophy which will be a COM
fort to you if you accept it in the right
spirit: No matter what happens or
doesn't happen, don't worry; you may
die or get rich.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10
TOPEKA THE BEAUTTF1u.

John Conway in the Norton Cham
pion:
Topeka is a beautiful city, there is no
questioning that, it is almost great con-
tinuous park in the summer time and is
admired by all corners. But, as in ev-
erything else, it is eternal vigilance
that perpetuates the reputation of the
capital city of Kansas as a well kept,
orderly and handsome borough.
There are corners that might be i'm
proved, weeds that might be cut, and
neighborhoods where the citizens might
be more vigilant in the care of garbage
and waste paper, and in looking after
the rear appearance of things general
ly. The city fathers can not do it all.
There may be an air of neatness, of
home-like attractiveness, about one
yard that is only wholly lacking in the
dinances, but the example of the one
we'll cared for is sure to influence all
it's neighbors. Pleasant, orderly ana
beautiful grounds form the very best
object lesson that can be given either
in village or city, and the impression,
like that of a pretty picture. is never
lost. but quickens and charms many
an eye.
It is because Topeka as a whole has
next, though both comply with the or
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10

utes-and that night he took to the
tall timbers.
Adversely has its uses; it gives our
neighbors a chance to talk.
Every benedict has a mind of his
own, but the title is apt to be clouded.
1t is easier for a woman to marry a
genius than it is for her to support
him.
The single thought of two souls al
ways has something to do with love in
a cottage.
Some bachelors spend their evenings
at home and some married men spend
theirs in Jail.
Many good man has got freckles
on his reputation by carrying molasses
home in a demijohn.
If an insurance policy on a mans
life is a good risk for the company, it
is a poor one for his wife.
Liberty is always represented as a
female but it is difficult for some mar
ried men to understand why.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10

The attendance at the Worlds fair is
increasing. This is attributed to in
creased advertising. But" says the
Iost-Dispatch. the limits of effective
advertising have not been reached. Nor
have the best methods been employed
as theoretically as they can be. A mil
lion miles OF bill boards. covered with
color and fervor would be good thing.
If it were possible to get them. But the
millions who should come to the fair
are most quickly and effectively reach
ed through the newspaper and periodf-
cal press In the columns of his news
paper the intelligent reader who is
thinking of a visit to the fair will seek
detailed descriptions of the features Of
the great show. And upon the excel
lence of press work of this kind will
depend in largest measure the eager
ness with which he makes ready for the
journey BiIlboards present the fair to
him as a startling sensation. In the
press an appeal is made to rational
motives which. after all determine his
Judgment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10
RAISE OUR OFFICIAL STANDARDS

One of the most important things
for the voters of Kansas to think of
when they come to vote this fall is the
question, Shall the standard of J. r.
Burton in official integrity be en-
dorsed?
The Burton idea is to use a public
| Office as a private graft as far as pos
sible. When Senator Burton accepted
$4,000 from a shady get-rich- quick
concern he knew that he was treading
on dangerous ground, he found he
was confronting an indictment for vio-
lating a law.
The Burton idea is held by others in
Kansas. They may not all be Burton's
followers, but it is a remarkable fact
that at least some of the senator's fol-
lowers seem to hold to his standard
of official integrity, and an important
question in the coming election is,
Shall this standard be endorsed by the
people of Kansas?
Voting for Roosevelt will be voting
against the Burton standard. No man
in public life has ever stood for hon
esty and integrity in official life more
than President Roosevelt, and he is
said to be responsible for the prosecu-
ton of Senator Burton. Therefore. a
Burton idea.
But a vote for some of the nominees
on the Republican state ticket would
be a vote for the Burton standard.
For instance. there is T. T. Kelly Mr..
Kelly is recognized as the brains of
the Burton crowd to a large extent.
Mr.. Kelly's record as county clerk of
Miami county showed his estimate of
official integrity. J. r. Burrow is also
prominent in the Burton ranks. There
is no denial that Mr.. Burrow. as chief
stakeholder in the Home Investment
company, owner of certain Smith Cen
ter bonds, sold them to the state school
fund commission, of which he is
president, so as to net him a profit of
over $4,000, and then there is Mr..
Dayhoff; there is a lot to say about
him and his CRAFTS. He is in line with
the Burton idea of official integrity.
There is the Comanche county matter,
but that is still another story.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10
SAVE THE SHADE TREES.

Something must be done to save the
shade trees in Topeka. 1t would almost
be correct to say that one-half are being
damaged by some sort of worm or ca
terpillar. There is probably not a resi-
dent in Topeka interested in things
concerning the city, who has not MOTTO
ed that fact, and commented concern
ing it. The ravage seems to be so gem
eral that a concerted and intelligent
effort should be employed to wipe it
out. An expert, who is able to thor
oughly analyze the cause and effects,
should be engaged to make public the
result of his examination, and his rem
edy for the eradication of the evil. The
city should take active part. 1t would
probably be in the province of the
street commissioner to provide a force
of men to apply the remedy which some
expert suggests. Something should be
done at once. The pest which is now
making many of the trees almost hide
Gus is planting it's seeds for next year,
and it is not pessimistic to say that
another season may show bad effects,
which it may take years to heal. To-
peka is handsome because of its shade
trees, it is noted for its lawns. The two
make a combination too fine, too per-
tinent to the city's beauty, to be for a
moment neglected.
Now is the time to do something. 1t
will be only a matter of another moon
until the leaves begin dropping from
the trees. Now the pest which is caus-
ing destruction and ugliness, is still on
the leaves, and it's destruction posi-
BILE. Some official body in the city
should take up the matter right away
and do something effective.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10

so few unkept places that the few are
so unsightly by contrast, and that is
a boast that not many towns can
make.
The coming of the state fair visitors
makes everyone ambitious to see the
capital presented in its very best es-
tate, and arouses the civic pride of ev-
cry property owner every home-maker
and home-keeper to his best towards
securing the city beautiful. A little
care, here and there, by everyone. old
and young, is all that is needed to en-
able the authorities to show to the
people the model city of Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

Some men are so mean about their
mothers-in-law that they won't even take
their recipes.
Even man that has more sense than
to think he can make a garden pay will
get an idea that he is cut out for public
life.
An awful nice thing about being fat IS
how long you stay in swimming with
out knowing the water is too cold.
1t makes a happily married woman very
unhappy not to be able to feel that some
man never got over her marrying him.
There is something about pushing a
lawnmower that makes one think that the
man who wears a ball and chain is lucky
but doesn't know 1t
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10
AT THE WORLDS FAIR.

Subscribers to the state jun ia.
visiting the Worlds Fair may ma
the paper mailed regularly eac" uHS
TO any address In ST. Louis at the r"'
of thirty cents a month The last
edition oS tho state Journal reaches
ST. louis the following morning inc
papcr can be sent care OF the Kansas
building. 81 desired
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10
poINrEn PARAGRAPHs.

(From the Chicago News.J
Wise is the baldhead who can fool a
fly.
No one was ever handed a free pass
minus the string
woman would rather people
thought she was tailor-made than self
made.
An Ohio bachelor who was to be
married the next day was loft in
charge of his sisters baby for ten min
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10
To the Woriu's Fair via the Missouri
Pacific.

If you do not live on the line of the
Missouri Pacific, ask for your ticket
via that line from Kansas City. There
are seven daily trains between Kansas
CITY and st. Louis, making connection
with all trains on all lines running
into Kansas City. Any ticket agent
will sell you a ticket at the reduced
rate reading over the Missouri Pacific
from Kansas CITY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10

Some years ago it was predicted That
the bicycle and the automobile would
drive the horse out of business. Now if
is declared that the trolley will do the
same thing for the steam locomotive
go far neither the horse nor his iron
eo-worker are showing any disposition
to abandon the field.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10

DIR. Macarthur. Baptist minister of
New York, has announced to his con-
gregation that the foremost man in
the human race is President Roosevelt. -
That is good as far as it goes, but what
the president desires just now is to be
foremost man in the presidential race.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10
SnrainS.

s A Reed, Cisco, Tex, writes March il,
1901: My wrist was Sprained SO badly by
a fall that it was useless; and after using
several remedies that failed to give re-
lief used Billiards. Snow Liniment, and
was cured. I earnestly recommend 1t to
any one suffering from sprains. Zoe, SOC,
LOO Sold by Rowley & Snow and W. s.
Miller.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10

1t is announced that Senator Fair
banks will make a rear platform tour
of the west Isn't it about time for
Uncle Henry Davis to get busy; or
will he let his money taIk2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10

II Kuropatkin continues to travel a
his present rate the Russian promise L
evacuate Manchuria in October may b
made good.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10

The public cannot be expected to be
greatly interested in the mimic war
which is going on in Virginia when
there is so fine an example of the real
thing in Asia
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10

In importing ants from Guatemala
to destroy the cotton boil weevil Texas
has set an example to the remainder of
the world Now. let us import Igor
rotes from the Philippines to destroy
the dogs which infest every city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10

The Ellsworth Reporter says:
owing to the fact of a pepper box
carbuncle having staked a claim on
our anatomy and set US to guard it.
we were unable to attend the primary
the first we have missed in many
wears
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10

The Russians are able to transport
troops to the seat of war at the rate
of only one corps a month. This is
hardly fast enough to keep the Japan
csc buSv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10

There is said to be a considerable de-
cline in the number of marriages in
Colorado owing to the fact that the
girls fear to join the union. They don't
want to be deported.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10

The Omaha Bee announces that the
managers of the Nebraska state fair
came out with a surplus this year.
1t is a great year for fairs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10

Washington Post: 1t is suspected
that the President and Judge Parker
rather envy Tom Watson. who can say
what he pleases without endangering
his chances of election.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10

The apple yield of the United States
is estimated at 700. OOO.O 900 bushels but
the consumer probably will continue to
pay $3.50 a bushel just the same.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10

II looks as though it is about time
for the seconds to interfere in the
Manchurian duel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10

Maybe der Dopega end uf der Mis-
souriable Falley League can beat der
Bone Pickers playing balls, but it ISIS
a skinch dot der Saindts would get
der BOBBY prize in a corn peeling bee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10

Foreasters of the end of the world
might turn their attention for while
to the end OF the war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10

The dispatches announced yesterday
that Kuropatkin had resumed his au-
vance northward.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10

Dere ISIS a heafy fine un imprison-
mendt attached to Understanding in
Wisconsin. Id ISIS nearly as much uf
a crime to shoot a, hunter oudt uf
season es id ISIS to shoot a teer during
the mOulting period.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10

Chicago News: English laboring men
who oppose the tariff probably do not
know that the foreigner pays the tax.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10

Now dot der Mayor uf Atlantic City,
Moo Chersey, hat put der ki-bosh on
water front spooning, vot ISIS der lefd
to indoos beople to go to Atlantic
Cidy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10
WABASH TO ST. LOUIS.

vvorId's Fctr Route-ssFollov the
Flag"
Only line to Worries tair main en-
trance. Five daily trains from Kansas
City. Shortest line. Ask your agent
for tickets over the Wabash.
l. S. MCCLELLAN,
Western Passenger Agent
Kansas City. Mo.
II. c. SHIELDS,
Travelling Passenger Agent.
Kansas City. No
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10

Der hooman nerfe ISIS alleched to
be cofered oop NIT hooman meat but
mosd efery Won will atnit dot der lid
die green bugs can get on a feller's
nerfe mitoud puncturing der hide.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10

Der Rooshan Ka-zar ought to be
awful proud. Tings are certainly cam
ing hiss way. Among der tings Gaming
hiss way ISIS der Rooshan Army. Obs
Won hat been worked so hard fer der
lasd week 1 almosd hate to do i'd
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10

Now Games der local CRATER. und
oiling oop hiss skin game machine,
CLEANS enuff from der nonresident to
keep him in cigarettes und beer until
der next State Fair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-10

Diss ISIS about der time ven der gran
ger und der hired man begin shooding
craps to see vich Won stayss und milks
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-24
ENGLISH REFUSE
COAL TO RUSSIA
No Ships Belonging to Belligerent
Fleets May Get Fuel at
British Ports.
ORDER SENT TO COLONIES
This Move Is in Retaliation for the
Seizure of English
- Ships.
ORDER SENT TO COLONIES
HARD BLOW FOR THE CAR

London, Aug. 23.-It is understood by
the Times that instructions have now
been sent to the governors Of their
colonies and dependencies that they shall
not allow coaling privileges to any bel
Ggerent fleet proceeding to the seat OF
war or positions on the line of route with
the object Of intercepting neutral ships
on suspicion of carrying contraband.
Such a fleet is not to be permitted to
make use in any way Of any port OF
roadstead or waters subject to the juris.
diction Of his majesty for the purpose OF
ccaling directly from the short or from
Golfers accompanying the fleet, whether
the vessels of such fleet present them,
selves at the same time or successfully.
It is also ordered that the same prac'
tice be pursued in reference to single
belligerent ships of war proceeding fol
the purpose of belligerent operations as
above defined.
Ships putting in on account of actual
distress at sea will receive such succol
as usually is extended in such cases IL
accordance with the recognized usages
of international law.
A proclamation on these lines already
has been issued by the governor OF
Malta.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-24
CONFESSES ON DEATHBED.
Alleged Slayer of John w. Gates Brother
Tells of Crime of Which He
Was Acquitted.

Carbonate, H., Aug 23.-Alexander
Jester, who was tried in New London,
Mo-, in July, 1900, for the murder of
Gilbert Gates, the brother of John w.
Gates, died at his home in Indian ter
ritory and prior to his death is said to
have confessed to the murder.
Gilbert Gates was killed in Hulanes
Lane, Mo-, in January, 1871. At the
time, he was travelling in company with
Alexander Jester. After learning that
his son was killed, Azel A. Gates started
in search of Jester and overlook him just
as he was entering his Kansas home.
He found Gilbert Gates entire outfit
there. Jester was arrested, taken to
Mexico jail and while there escaped.
Twenty-eight years later, John W.
Gates learned through testers sisters,
of his location, and detectives captured
him. AT the time Jester was - years
old.
He was tried at New London. Mo-.
and was acquitted on the ground that
the body of Gilbert Gates was never
found
Jester had been married three times
and was engaged to the fourth woman
when arrested. He claimed to be q
preacher and, it is claimed, admitted on
his death bed that he had committed the
crime. He was born in North Carolina
and was II years old. His record, as
told by his sister, was most checkered.
One other murder was charged to him
and innumerable petty crimes
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-24
FOR LIFE.
Mrs. Cordelia Botkin of San Fran
cisco Is Sentenced for the
Second Time.
SENT POISONED CANDY.
Jealous Woman Murdered Wife of the
Man She Loved-End Of Sec
ond Trial.
JUDGE SAYS SHE OUGHT TO DIE.

San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 23.-Mrs.
Cordelia Botkin was sentenced for the
second time by Superior Judge Carroll
Cook to life imprisonment in the state
prison at San Quentin for the murder of
Mrs. John z. Dunning in Dover, Del.
by means Of poisoned candy mailed from
this city.
In passing sentence Judge Cook ex-
pressed regret that he could not impose
the death penalty, as the jury in it's YER
dlct mad hXed the punishment.
Mrs. Botkin received the sentence with
out evidence of emotion.
An appeal to the supreme court will
be taken by her attorneys
This is the second time that Mrs Bot
kin has been sentenced to life irnprisoa-
ment for the same crime.
Crime Committed in 18o8
1t was on August u, 1893, that Mrs.
Dunning and her children, together with
her sister, Mrs. ]. D. Deane, all living in
Dover, Del, ate of candy sent to Mrs.
Dunnng from California with the follow
ing message:
with love to yourself and baby.
Mrs. c."
Mrs. Dunning died, the children and
Mrs. Deane were made i'll, but recovered.
Then it was discovered that the candy
had been poisoned.
1t was not until Dunnlng, who was III
Porto Rico at the time, returned that
Mrs. Botkin was accused. Dunning iden-
tilted the handwriting on the candy pack
age, and told of his acquaintance with
Mrs. Botkin in San Francisco.
Jealousy was adjudged the motive
The governor of Delaware requested Cali
fornia to deliver Mrs Rotkin for trial
on the charge of murder. The governor
of California complied, but Mrs. Botkin
appealed to the courts, and after an ex-
pensire contest the courts held that no
requisition couldE be honored, as Mrs
Botkin was not a fugitive from Della
ware.
First Trial Long One.
Eventually she was put on trial in
California, and after long trial. in which
almost every sort of expert was en-
ployed by the state Of California and wit
nesses were brought across the continent
from Delaware. she was convicted and
sentenced in September, 1898, to i'm
prisonment for life.
She appealed all through the state
courts. Every appeal was opposed by
California. Losing, she carried the case
to the United States supreme court,
which, after four years, granted new
trial.
At the second trial last March the en-
tire case came to q standstili for time
because it was charged a jurist had been
tempered with in behalf of Mrs Botkin,
but the trial finally was concluded and
another verdict Of guilty returned
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-24
FOUND DYING OF WOUNDS.
Henry Bergen of st. Lawrence, Wis,
Stabbed by Unknown Person-Un-
conscious and Will Die.

Hartford, Wis, Aug 23.-[Special /
shocking and mysterious crime was
rerpetrated at ST. Lawrence Sunday
night. People coming home from a
dance stumbled over the body of Henry
Bergen, from whose abdomen blood was
flowing from a number of knife gashes
He is 40 years old and a well-known
resident Of the village
Bergen never regained consciousness,
and his death, according to the physi-
clans attending him, is only a matter
of a few hours.
The authorities are entirely without a
clue relative to the identity of the as
sailant. save that a few hours earlier in
the evening Bergen had high words with
q stranger at the bar of one of the vii
lage saloons This man has disappeared.
The doctors are of the opinion that
Bergen sustained his injuries an hour
or so prior to his discovery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-24
COURT RECOMMENDS DEATH.
Extreme Penalty for American Soldier
Who Joined Filipino Insurgents.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 23.-One of
to be imposed on an American soldier.
growing out of service in the Philippines,
is found in the proceedings of the court
martial trying Private Fred II. Scow,
Co. NJ, Twentieth United States III
fantry.
There were several charges against
him, the principal one being desertion.
Final action will have to be taken on
them by the President Scow deserted
while serving in Luzon i'll July, 1900,
and was recaptured the same month. Ia
August of the same year he escaped and
Joined the insurgent forces in Minduro
under the alias of Fredrico de la Cruz
In May, 1902, he was recaptured by the
American forces.