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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-26
Edison.s "obviousv Inventions.

Mr.. Thomas A. Edison recently made
a suggestion by which a common fail
ing of judges may be turned to account.
The patent law demands that an inven-
ton shall show more evidences of imag-
ination than are required in the ordinary
rnakeshift improvements that are made
every day in machine shops; and yet the
simplest devices are the most effective
and the most profitable. The federal
courts have several times invalidated
Mr.. Edisons patents on the ground that
the Improvements made by his devices
were obvious solutions of the me-
chanical problems, and therefore not
patentable. AS in many problems that
require hard study, the solutions did
seem obvious enough-afterwards.
Not long ago Mr.. Edison was trying
to work out a new piece of mechanism.
It seemed a simple enough problem
when he began it, but it proved to be
extremely difficult. After several days
exasperatingly futile work, his attor-
ney happened to ask him how it was
coming along.
mo good, yet" replied Mr.. Edison.
But of course, sthe thing is perfectly
obvious. I wish you'd bring a commit
tee of those federal judges down here
that are always saying. that. Il this
thing is so almighty obvious, perhaps
they can tell me how to I6ake it,
Harper's Weekly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-26
WHAT Is IT?

In paying back the $4,000 which he
owed to the state, and in going
around making speeches in which he
abuses Governor Hoeh State Treas
urer Tom Kelly has some scheme.
We don't know what it is. but if it is
a scheme in which pure bluff is re-
quired, he will win.-Atchison Globe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-26
A STRENUOUS PLUNGER

Senator Pettigrew OF South Dakota
announces that he is ''an antitrust
Roosevelt Republican If you can
guess just exactly. what that is there
is a place for you up at the head
of the class-Richmond Times
Despatch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-26

Friend-Did the lawyers get you con-
fused?
x-Witness-Did they get me confused?
Why, testified that Jones lived next door
to me. but couldn't remember the street
number. Puck
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-26
A ADMINISTRATIONS

1t is now claimed that Mother Eddy
brought about the peace treaty
through prayer. Will President
Roosevelt be gallant enough to waive
the credit in her favor ATLANTA Con-
stitution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-26

He says he can not live without me-"
said the impressionable heiress.
Don't believe it, returned Miss Cay
enne. He will live. But he may have to
economize. '-Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-26

Little Girl lin church)-Why does so
many people put those little envelopes on
tn contribution plate?
Little Boy-Then1's to keep the pennies
from maxim so much noise.-New York
Weekly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-26

Ascum-I was surprised to hear you ask
Harduppe for the loan of dollar. You
really didn't need it, did your
Wiseman-No;. but suspected he needed
one and | simply forestalled him.-PhiIa-
delphia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-26

tain?''
He thought he could get better rates
there than at the seashore ..-CIeyeland
Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-26

You don't give much heed to the ad-
monition Blessed is the peacemaker.' B"
NO" answered the nervous citizen.
The version of these running times
should be Blessed is the pacemaker.' -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-26

MY uncle she said, was once men,
Der of the United States senate
Never mind. darling" he replied. ..I
love you too munh to let that stand in the
way."-Chicago Record Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-26
Young Men as Dressmakers.

Eleanor .Hoyt Brainerd, writing of
Ihe Artist Dressmakers of Paris'' in
the october Everybody's, says:
attractive young men stand at the
mead or many of the most famous
dressmaking houses
"Doeuillet is one of the most tvpical
of the group. He is housed in one of
the historic palaces of the Place Ven
dome, where he has the most superb
establishment in Paris. The work
turned out harmonizes with the set
ting. Elaborate CONNECTIONS are
Doeuillet's speciality, his prices are
monumental and his clientele is
made up from what one of his rivals
has called the swell mob meaning
the rich and extravagant as distin-
guished from the exclusive and chic.
But if one speaks of DoeuilIet to
one Of his patrons, it is not of his
frocks one is likely to hear, but of
MS beaux yeux-'An Adonis. ma
chere, Such a manner, such figure,
such eyesi-Ah!'
Francis is another of the charmers
and like the others he backs up his
charms by ability. The French YER
ince. 80
Armand is the baby in point of
ADDITION to the new school. 1t is now
several years. since he rose above the
business horizon, but it took him less
than one year to climb to giddy
heights. He was an unimportant
salesman. Nine months later he was
proprietor of a famous dressma king
establishment occupying the old Save
palace in which Napoleon the Little
and Eugene first met. Once more a
triumphant combination of business
ability and beaux yeux."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-26

Tommy-Pop, what is fret-work?
Tommy's Pop-WrinkleS, my son.-Phil-
adelphia Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-26

Has your health improved of late?"
Eyes, I've been visiting among stranger:
who didn't keep talking to me about it al
the time. Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-26
KANSAS C0MAENT
BUT NOT m KANSAS.

Two more government officials have
been caught grating and forced to re-
sign. Inere Is no use taking, TINS re-
skin.-Lawrence World
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-26
Case of Adam and Eve.

The Rev. E. T. Mount, the Oregon
clergyman and author, lived some years
ago in Colorado, and one day, in talking
about Colorado, he said:
I'm certain church in Colorado
Springs there used to be a queer old
crusty character, Scot who was noted
for his profound knowledge of the scrip
lures. 1 1ectured in that church one ev-
ening, and after the lecture the Scot
and 1 and some few others fell into con-
versation.
Il was urged to put the old mans
scriptural knowledge to the test. I was
urged to question him and to let him
question me. He would get the better
of me-that, everyone said, was certain
but 1 had my doubts, and, turning to
the Scot, said confidently:
81 will try you, my friend, with the
grand, leading, insurmountable question,
How long did Adam remain in state
of innocence?"
The Scot answered:
" Till he got a wife
"1hen, with grim chuckle, he went
on:
- But can you tell me, sir, how long
he remained after 2? Portland Oregon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-26
At ANY Cost.

A darby preacher was lost in the
happy selection of his text, which he
repeated in vigorous accents of plead
ing.
"Oh, bredern, at de las day dere's
gwine to be sheep an dere's gwine to
be goats. Who's gwine to be de sheep,
an who gwine to be de goats? Let's
all try to be like de liz white lambs,
bredern. Shall we be de goats, sisters
Nav, we'sgwine to be de sheep. Who's
gxine to be de goats? TAX care OBJ
your soils, sisters. Remember, dere's
gwine to be goats an sheep. Who's
gwine to be de sheep an who's gwine
to be de goats %
Just then solitary Irishman who
had been sitting in the back of the
church, listening attentively, rose and
said:
'sOi'u be the goat. Go on; tell US
the joke, elder. Ofll be the goat!-
Lippincott's.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-26

Grudge-Why did they throw out that
enthusiastic citizen from the fusion meet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-26

Larry, who had been standing on the
outskirts of the crowd listening, turned
and walked away in disgust.
''Th' idea o. that eelly thryin' to make
pollytickle spachei'' he exclaimed, when
he don't know how to pronounce tn
wor-rd 'inf1oo'nce'!'-Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-26

Smudge-Some one proposed three cheers
and at the conclusion he yelled "Tiger!'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-26

Colonel, this paper tells how the presi-
dent walked three miles through the rain
for pleasure"
wen, sab. what of it? have walked
fatheh than that for it: but now 1 al
ways keep it in the house. Houston
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-26

Doctor-Wen, how does the eye feel this
morning?
Patient-It's exceedingly painful, doctor.
I'm afraid I'm going to have trouble with
it.
Doctor-Oh, don't worry: it will come out
all right.-Philadelphi Ledger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-26

(Which is better, money or brains7,
Money" answered Mr.. Dustin Stax.
Money can found a college, but it Is
mighty hard for brains to endow any
thing Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-26

She STANDARDIZATION like life are
the waves of the seal
He-You beti Come to the shore in
great style and go away broke.-Chicag go
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-26

Full LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-26

You're a liari" is usually tn ind av
tn argymint an tn beginnin' av some
thing a good deal more inthrestin' t. tn
other persons about.-Baltimore Ameri-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-26
HUMOR OF THE Day

Citizen-This is a typical New York Sun
dav ali riqnf-saIoons open, automobiles
smashing things, and rowdyisna on beach
cars. Why don't you do something about
it?
Police Captain-Ain't got time. I am on
my way up to the Bronx to stop game OF
observation-disclosures
HIGH AND LOW.
Oh, the contrast is pathetic
When you take a foolish chance
And you lose your bottom dollar
IN the game of high finance:
Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-26

Departing Guest-Do you permit your
servants to accept little-er-presents
haven't any money left, have you?-C1eve-
land Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-26

And what change impresses you most
after your long sleep?' they asked of Rip
Van Wrinkle.
THE deprecated purchasing power Oh
the currency, our hero replied. II used
to get four pounds of steak for a dollar.
Ter Journal.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-12-06
STOCKHOLM.
The City OF "A Thousand Islands and
Rocky Reefs.

The City OF "A Thousand Islands and
Rocky Reefs.
From Sweden's capital an enthusiast
tic visitor writes: The sky has an al
most Italian radiance as the sun shines
clear and bright on the glittering levels
OF the lagoon that divide the new town
from the old. Across the water, on
which fleet Of white ferryboats ply.
rises the broad front of the palace. the
stern outline OF which IS relieved by the
russell glow which time has lent 10 the
brickwork. In front Of the palace runs
broad quay crowded with shipping.
behind which one may catch peeps OF
narrow, winding streets, with slopinc
roofs and painted houses bent with
age. The square front OF the palace
rises above the red and gray roofs.
seeming TO command the old city. on
my right the waters narrow 10 a swift
rushing stream. over which a stately
bridge has been thrown. uniting the
palace with the picturesque pile Of the
opera house. or. rather. with the broad
square in which il stands. Behind the
opera house lie broad streets Of mod
ern houses. in which there are uneN-
pected glimpSeS OF waterways crowded
with shipping.
stockholm is built on series of is
lands formed 10y Lake Malareu. II is.
indeed. the city of thousand islands
and rock: reefs. which are Sown broad
cast many miles beyond the mainland.
where the lake and river join the sea.
The steamers which ply up and down
the lake afford endless excursions.
Seawa.d YOU may sail day among the
islands until You reach the long low
reefs ON which ;Ae Baltic beats.
In spite of their cold climate the
SwcdeS dc'i-ht ia lilo open air. After
the indoor life " English OF Amer
lean cities il is a great pleasure 10 take
ones meals ont oC doors. although it
may sometimes hc necessary 10 dime
wrapped iu an orcrcoat. We have
rccn c'pl' ciri-S .a t&c Tivcu gardens
beneath 9t.u;..-, &ut umbrellas i'm the
rain. This i.''t i-.- explain the health
and viSoc of hc SwclcS"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-12-06
MISSIONARY RIDGE.
How the Scene of Terrible battle
Originally Cot It's name

Originally Got It's Name.
Stretching for miles a.org &c east
ern border OF the city. picture: 80 aud
pleasing TO view r. Missionary ridge.
How well that name il known from
the hemlocks or Maine 10 the flowers
OF Florida. and yet bDs. different from
rs name are the associates ono gives
IL when IL is pronounced, In history
II Is recorded as being the scene OF one
OF the fiercest conflicts OF the civil war.
but to the people who know the origin
OF the name IL is a monument TO the
memory of band OF devoted. self sac
rihcing Christian men who. Drawing
the hardships OF emigration not for the
love OF gain, but to help their fellow
men. built the Brainard mission on the
picturesque heights known by the name
of Missionary ridge.
1t was In 1917 that the Rev. Cyrus
Kingsbury. AInsworth +. Blunt and
the Rev. John Vail first viewed the site
or their mission. They were sent here
by the American board OF commission
ers Tor foreign missions, and the same
board had provided for the erection OF
mission. including school buildings
and home for the missionaries. But
the contractors failed I'm their contract.
and the missionaries were left without
money and without even a shelter. But
by energetic efforts they created a mis-
sion school and built mill on the
banks OF Chickamauga creek. The mill
race. nearly n mile long. is still visible.
The mill was purchased by PhiIamon
Bird I'm 1872 lie tore down the small
structure and built what Is now known
as Birds mill.
On May %. 1919. the president OF the
United States. James Monroe. appeared
at the door Of the mission unannounced.
lie was accompanied by General
Gaines. Although surprised by his Wis
II. the missionaries We're ready 20 re-
ceive him, and he complimented them
on their work and in glowing terms
praised the beautiful location Of the
mission. The Brainard mission was
used until the Indians left Ii did an
immense amount OF good. and at one
time there were more than 500 Indian
children being taught beneath its roof.
The Lords supper was observed for
the last time On Aug. 10. 1923.
In the old mission cemetery east OF
the ridge. cvergrown with weeds and
forgotten by almost everybody. is a
little monument on which are the fol-
lowing words:
Here lie the remains OF Samuel
NorceSt II. d.. pastor OF the Taber-
nacle church. Salem. Mass. first secre-
tary OF the American board OF commits
sioners for foreign missions. Born
100; died June =. 1921. Chattanooga
Times.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-12-06
The nurmcse NIrvnnn.

In The Silken East" the author. V.
{. Scott O'COnnor. explains what that
much discussed contamination OF Mir
vana, or neikban. is 10 the faithful
Burmese:
And this ncikban. what is il? Eter-
nal extinction or eternal and conscious
peace The everyday Buddhist. in
Burma ut least, is in no doubt upon
the subject, and for the rest. for an
exalted idea OF paradise, do not re-
member TO have come upon anything
finer than this: Where the believer
expects TO ind sure shelter against
all errors. doubts and fears. and a rest
Ing place. where his spirit may secure
ly enjoy the undisturbed possession Of
truth"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-12-06

a Frenchman who lived many years
in Fee tells how the MOroccans enjoy
a joke at the expense Of Europeans
An ultimatum had on one occasion
been sent 10 the governor demanding a
letter Of apology. No letter came. and
the French charge d'adaircs went TO
the vizier. Si-Feddin-Garnit. TO an
nounce his departure. DO not co.
cried the vizier. You are our friend.
The letter only needs the sultan's seal.
IL will be ready tomorrow" 1t was
not ready on the next day or the next.
and on the third day the charge daft
faircs. after refusing all refreshment.
declared that he was leaving Fcz i'm
mediately, whereupon Si-Feddin-Gar-
nit drew the letter from his leathern
wallet. 1t has been ready for five
days he said. You see. there was no
need for anger"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-12-06
AIways Remember the Full Name
sxatlxs Brome Quinine
Cures a Cold in One Day, Grip in Two.
@MKv.. on Box. sss.
THE MUSSULMAN.
His Devotion - Intense and We Z
Proud OF lis EgcIigIon.

u
Proud OF lis UcIigIon.
traveier la Ar,ios writes: This is
a land or religion The Mussuiman's
devotion i lntease. ever present and
all pervadins. being not an accessory
lacked On. as 70 were. 70 his life TO be
pracuced more or less surrept.tiousIy,
but an essential part. wherewiih and
wherein he lives at al times. \ Mus
sulman prays openly aud publicly, in
nowise afraid to be seen. Every man
wears his string OF beads wherein he
records the number OF his daily pray
ers. Notwithstanding its. TO Us. I'M
inviting appearance. the religion has
made aud still is making great strides
IN Africa, and one can only attribute
this 70 the fact that here at last is a
religion OF which its adherents are in
no way ashamed. II offers to the
faithful absolute assurance OF saliva
ton and engenders that blind. unhesi-
tatlng faith therein which Is so com
torting to the native mind.
Seeing crowd of pilgrims bound for
Mecca patiCntly-nay. with pleasure
enduring the worst treatment that one
could imagine melted out 10 herds OF
driven slaves. one enyies the excess
IF faith that can engender such a dis
position. Though robbed. slain. starv-
ell. herdei with pcStilence and sub
jectel 10 countless hardshipS and an
noyanccs. yet year after year they
come from Tar and near thousands and
tens OF thousands strong on this the
most wonderful and far reaching Of lat
ter day pilgrimages.
At Jelda one sees pilgrims from
all corners Of the globe-Dutch sub
Jects from Java. Chinese from Picking.
ShiploadS from India and Farther In
dia. Russian subjects from all parts
OF the great empire. French subjects
from Algiers. from Morocco. and duskv
negroes who have tramped for months
from the western shores OF Africa.
Through many lands aud midst many
tongues they come. all To meet az this
throngcd center OF the maelstrom OF
the MuSSulmau faith"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-12-06
Good Investment.

We have Tor sale paying business in
live Virginia town. Total stock carried from
$500 to $500. Cleared 500 last year.
Reason for sale. owner desires to retire
VIII sell at cost for cash or will accept one
third cash and two Understanding notes
due in two and three years for the balance
This business Is the very thing for a young
married couple, and If you are not interested
yourself perhaps YOU Will know Of someone
who Will be. Address Lock Box c.
Berryville, Virginia
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-12-06
GREEK ATHLETES.
The Way 1heS Ran and the style Of
Track They Used

Track They Used.
In the foot races Of the ancient
Greeks says a writer the shape OF
the stadium caused a great difference.
since IL was not circular. but long and
narrow. with one or both ends scmiclr-
cular. Consequently the runners had
10 take a sharp turn at the end OF each
lap. while except az the turn they were
running a straight course. Evidently
this turn needed much practice. for the
pictures on the old vases show athletes
practcing this one part of the race as
kind ~ drill. taking each movement
separately.
In early times. when all the runners
turned round the same post. the turn
gave opportunities for foul play. and
there are stories OF one competitor trip
ping another at the post or Selzing him
by the hair 10 prevent his winning.
But later. in the shorter distances at
least each runner had his own track
and post 20 turn round. and probably
the separate courses were roped or in
much the same way rs they are now
I'm sprint races For the start elaborate
arrangements were made and at Olym-
pia the stone slabs are still 10 be seen.
with the grooves ut regular intervals
that had Ia be toed NJ starting.
Greek long distance men ran in the
most approved style Of the present
day. But the sprinterS apparently en-.
plOyed considerable amount Of arm
action and took very long steps. rising
well un 10 the toes Then there was the
race in armor. an event highly praised
by several of the Greek writers as a
valuable preparation for war and
which Is supposed 10 explain the IA
nous running charge Of the Athenians
at Marathon"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-12-06
FARM
FOR SALE

A FARM, consisting of 665
u acres, lying on the Blue
4 \ Ridge Mountain. II miles
from the Government Weather
Bureau. 300 acres Of this land is
cleared and good smooth farming
land. Would make a fine fruit
farm. The remainder is in oak.
poplar, chestnut, pine and locust
timber. There is an excellent stand
for store, and business man
could clear SO per month on the
store alone. 4 good Grist Mill is
located on the farm. The proposed
Trolley Line from Winchester to
Washington will cross the farm.
An abundance of good Building
Stone upon the farm, and limestone
for lining purposes within Z mile.
This property will be sold at an
extremely low price.
For further particulars,
address,
NIX, Care of COURIER,
Berryville, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-12-06
THE FIRST LOCOMOTIVE.
IL Was Built by oliver Evans. Who
Couldn't Lay u Money.


The real inventor Of the locomotive
never realized n cent from his inven-
ton.
His name was Oliver Evans. He was
born in Delaware iu 1906 and spent all
his life perfccting invention, which
were destined 20 bring him nothing but
more poverty He was the original in
ventor OF the high pressure engine used
IN locomotives. the only kind that could
he employed 10 advantage in this form
Of transportation. but realized nothing
FOR his idea
His application of the notion 20 both
land and water power was somewhat
novel
In 1904 the municipality OF philadel-
phia called FOR bids for the dredging OK
the river and the cleaning OF the docks.
Evans put IN n bid lower than any Of
his competitors and when It was ac-
cepted determined 20 build steam
boat 20 do the work.
he fitted out a scow with steam
engine. building both the engine and
the ScOw In his own workshop.
When the boat was ready 10 be
launched Evans determined TO give the
people OF Philadelphia an object lesson
in mechanics. so he put the boat on
wheels, fitted up a push wheel behind.
set his engine 20 work and propelled
the boat through the streets 20 the rlv-
er In the midst Of an open mouthed
thrOnG, not a few OF whom had a dim
idea that he ought TO Zoe arrested for
witchCraft
When the boat reached the bank OF
the river. the wheels and axles were
taken on. the craft was launched. lifted
out with other wheels and made 20 dc
/ the work Of dredging the harbor.
So far as the invention of mechani
cal devices went Evans had q splendid
genius but when dollars and cents
came up for consideration he was 4
/ mere child. :'nd even allowed himself
10 be cheated ont Of the money that
was due him FOR cleaning the Phuadel
/ phia harbor with his new tangled
I steamboat