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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-11


do you think that a mans political in
fiuence depends on his ability as a public
speaker"
Not altogether" answered Senator Sor-
ghum. II have found that the speeches
which sometimes counted for most were
made in the strictest privacy. Washing
ton Star.
Pete" said Meandering Mike, did you
hear about de kind lady up in Michigan
dat left fortune to feed tramDs?'
More money wasted" answered Plod-
ding Pete. What ails US amt hunger;
it's thirst. shington Star.
DO you believe that for every man in
the world a woman was born?''
We'll, don't know how 1t is about 9TH
er men, but have suspicion that many
of them were born for me. 1 run chew
ing gum factory. '-Chicago Record Her
aid.
''The hotel is so crowded. sir, that the
best we can do is to put you in the same
room with the proprietor"
THAT will be all right; just put my VAL
uables in the safe-"-The Taller.
Daisy GushIy-Oh, you darlingl 1 just
heard of your engagement today!
Cissy Summergirl-Which one?-Town
and Country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-11

do you think that mans political in
fuence depends on his ability as a public
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-11
THE OTHER FELLOws.
TEST OF ABILITY.

What will you bet that all the in
dicted packers will be convicted?-
Dallas News.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
How Dogs Are Judged.

To explain the why and wherefore OF
one dog being better than another is
not possible. except by the general
statement that good dog is nearer the
standard of requirements for that par
ticular breed, which usually consists
of about twenty-five per cent. for head
proportions, the same for legs and
feet, for body, and for color and sym
metry.
The st. Bernard has forty for head
and ears and five each for coat and
color: the Pomeranian has but fifteen
for head and ears. forty-five points go
ing for coat. color and tail. with fifteen
for appearance. 1t may be set down
as governing in all breeds of dogs, that
whatever is the typical feature of that
breed Is the feature upon which stress
is laid in the allotment of points
Country Calendar.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
NEW YEAR IN ANCIENT EGYPT.
Joyousness Was When the River Nile
Overlooked.

Joyousness Was When the River Nile
Overlooked.
In all ages and all lands much i'm
portance has attached to New Years
day. In Egypt the new year fell be-
tween the 18th and goth of June and
was called the might Of the drop"
The sacred Nile was thought to flow
down from heaven, and at its lowest
ebb-about the middle of June-a
tear from Isis fell into the stream and
caused II to rise. Consequently, at
this season the priests and people
kept sleepless vigil at the rivers
shore, watching for the miraculous
rise which should bring snch riches
to the whole land. When the might
of the drop" came tho pricsti cleared
the altars of old ashes and lighted the
sacred fires for the new year. Every
one OF the faithful carried coal
from the altar to light the fire at his
own hearth. and from end to end the
land was ablaze with light. The peo-
pie put of their old garments and ar
rayed themselves in white. amounting
their heads with sacred oil. crowning
themselves with flowers and bearing
palms in their hands. while chants
and songs and feasting and process.
sions filed the homes.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
Fastest Automobile.

An automobile of 250-horse power is
actually under construction for Alfred
G. Vanderbilt, and is rapidly approach
ing completion in New York City. 1t
is to be well within the weight limit
and it is claimed for it that its speed
will be 152 miles an hour on an abso-
lutely level course. In other words, 1t
is designed to be the fastest automo-
bile in the world.
1t is to be entered by Mr.. Vanderbilt
in both the Florida and Cuban meets,
and be driven by Paul Sartori. The
machine has an eight-cylinder engine,
with propeller drive; the wheel base
is 116 inches, the gauge standard, the
clearance ten inches and there will be
no freakish appearance about It,
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
A Heavy Load to Carry.

Along with dyspepsia comes nervous
ness and general ili-heaith- Why? Be-
cause a dlsurdered stomach does not per
init the food to be properly digestcd, and
its products assmilated by the system.
The blood is charged with poisons which
come from this disordered digestion, and
In turn the nerves are not fed en- good,
red blood, and we see symptoms OF merry
BUSINESS, sleeplessness and general break
down. 1t is not head work. nor over ply
sical exertion that does it. but poor stom-
ach work. With poor, thin blood the
body is not protected against the attack
of germs OF grip. bronchitis and consump-
ton. Fortify the body at once with DIR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery = a
rare combination OF native medicinal
roots without particle of alcohol or
dangerous habit forming drugs,
A little book OF extracts, from p.pmi-
nent medical authorities extolling every
ingredient contained in DIR. Pierce's
Coded Medical Discovery will he mailed
free TO any address on request by postal
card or letter. Address DIR. K. v. Pierce,
Buffalo, n. Y.
Many years of active practice convinced
Dr. Pierce of the value of many native
roots as medicinal agents and he went to
great expense, both in time and In money
TO perfect his own peculiar processes for
rendering them both efficient and safe for
tonic, Alternative and rebuilding agents.
Inc enormous popularity of rGOlden
Medical Discovery" is due both to its
scientihc compromising and to the actual
medicinal value of its ingredients The
publication of the names OF the ingredi-
elits on the wrapper of every bottle sold.
gives full assurance of its non-alcoholic
character and removes all objection to
the use of an unknown or secret remedy.
1t is not a patent medicine nor u secret
one either, This fact puts it In G class
oil bp Itself, bearing as II does upon every
bottle wrapper The Badge OF Honesty, in
the full list of its Ingredients
The TGolden Medical Discovery c.ires.
weak stomach, indigestion, or dyspepsia,
torpid liver and biliousness, liberation OF
stomach and bowles and all catarrhal az
fections no matter what parts or organs
may be affected with It. Dr. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets are the original little
hver pills, first put up 40 years ago. They
regulate and invigorate, stomach. liver
and bowels. Much initiated but never
equaled. Sugar-coated and easy to take
as candy. One to three u dose.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
He Doesn't Curse Now.

Washington. Kans., Dec. 20 (Spec-
ial)-Jesse E. Mitchell is telephone
lineman. and also a well known resi-
dent here. Everybody acquainted
with Mr.. Mitchell knows that he was
a man who held very positive views
about Patent Medicine. Hear what he
says now
''I used to curse all kinds of Patent
Medicines, for they never did me any
good, but Dodd's Kidney Pills have
caused me to change my mind. For
twelve years l suffered from Kidney
Trouble. There was a hurting across
my back that made it positive agony
to stoop. and as l am in STOPPING
position nearly all day, you can imag-
inc how l suffered. After days work
that any man would think nothing of,
would be tired and worn out In
fact, was always tired. | began us
ing Dodd's Kidney Pills and after
taking four boxes l feel like new
man, am as fresh at night as when
begin work in the morning. | have
no pain in my back now, and am
stronger than ever"
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
A Quick Delivery Letter.

It. is a curious fact that a century
and half ago letter travelled much
faster than ever it has done since, says
the Era Magazine. 1t was In 1853 that
Lord March laid a heavy wager that
he would cause a letter to be con-
veyed 100 miles within an hour. His
lordship engaged a score of cricketers.
all expert throwers and catchers, had
the missive enclosed in ball, and, ar
ranging his men at intervals in a cir
Gle. got them to throw the ball as
swiftly as possible from one to an
other. At the end of the hour it was
found that the letter had Travelled al
most exactly 120 miles.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28

Every housekeeper should know that
II they will buy Defiance Cold Water
Starch for laundry use they will save
not only time, because 1t never sticks
to the iron, but because each package
contains Is Ozone full pound-whiie
all other Cold Water Starches are put
up in y pound packages. and the price
is the same. 10 cents. Then again
because Defiance Starch is free from
all injurious chemicals. II your grocer
tries to sell you a 12-oz. package It
is because he has a stock ON hand
which he wishes to dispose of before
he puts in Defiance. He knows that
Defiance Starch has printed on every
package in large letters and figures
s.16 ozs." Demand Defiance and save
much time and money and the annoy
ance Of the iron sticking. Defiance
never sticks.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
uNsIeHTLY BALD SPOT.
Caused by Sores on Neek-Merciiess
itching for Two Years Made
Him WiId-Another Cure
by cuticura.

For two years my neck was Gov
cred with sores. the humor spreading
to my hair. which fell out. leaving an
.unsightly bald spot. and the soreness.
Inflammation and merciless itching
made me wild. Friends advised Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment, and after a
few applications the torment subsided.
to my great joy. The sores soon dis
appeared. and my hair grew again.
as thick and healthy as ever ! shall
always recommend Cuticura. (Signed)
r.. ]. Spalding. 104 W. 104th st, New
York City"
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
Who Beoan ~

Jonas Hanway. the London phIlaA,
thropist. is credited with having beer
the frAt EnglIshman to make use of
the umbrella. But DeFoe's Robinson
crusoe" appeared some nifty years
before. and it describes Crusoe's ef-
forts to provide himself with an um-
brella without giving any of the eS
plantations that must have been need.
ed If the people Of England had never
seer one in use.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28

turn up the four sides and tie. with
the finished result shown in Fig. 2B.
Butter plate dolly Gig. 3)-This is
of fine linen, embroidered with butter
cups and stems. The stems are en-
broidered in Kensington stitch. but so
simple that no one with the slightest
knowledge of embroidery need fear to
try her hand at it. A great many de-
signs are available in any dry goods
store.
Trace a circle on the selected ma
terial. cut out the circle. and then
trace smaller circle two or three
inches within the cut out circle.
Cut toward the center in slashes,
stopping at the inner circle. Slash
the edge of the cloth all the way
around, making each slash an eighth
of an inch apart. which will give your
fringe.
Book mark set Gig. 4-Get half
yard each of several harmonious col
ored ribbons. These are stitched to-
gether in the middle, which leaves
half a dozen or more ribbons nine
inches long, two for each color. Fast
en- them together when sewed with
stNtIul tWiStS VI SOtu tHltdu VI tOiu
neatly under the ribbons. Then make
a small fluffy tassel for the ends OF
each ribbon. shape the ends into a
point and sew the tassel to the point
If it is a favorite book you are 60
ing to present, copy out the first lines
Of the favored passages, with their
page numbers. Then prepare to let
ter them on the ribbons in gold.
Ordinary bronze powder is the me-
dium, but do not mix 1t with the var
nish usually sold with it. as that
would spread upon the silk and spoil
it, Use ordinary mucilage or gum
arabic dissolved in water. Letter the
quotations neatly upon the ribbon with
camel's hair brush. which can be
purchased for a trifling sum in any
art material store. The surest result
is obtained by first tracing the letter.
ing family with pencil on the silk
before applying the paint.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
PIG. z

square. then u similar square of white
cotton wadding. Lay one-half of the
wadding on each side of the paste
board. with the woolly part inside. For
the four sides of the box you would
better first have a paper pattern and
then follow 1t in pasteboard. Trace
with a pencil on stiff paper an oval
Ave inches in diameter and 5h from
top to bottom. Fold one end across
at point where it will measure ex-
.sctly four inches from side to side
Cut of the folded end; pin the pat
tern on your pasteboard, and cut out
four pieces ankle for the box sides
which will result in the outlined fiat
surface laid down in Fig. "a.
Arrange the wadding on each of
these sides as you did in the square
Cover the bottom with silk of some
pale shade. either plain or brocaded
with snowy figures. Now place each
section on the wrong side of the glove
and trace the outline in pencil. Cut
out. baste in position and overseam
the raw kid edges to the silk lining.
Conceal on the side pieces by sewing
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
Different Views.

When a contribution comes from
your neighbor and you speak OF it as
flea bite. it seems very small" re-
marked the Obaerver of Events and
Things: but If the contribution comes
from the flea itself-well. you don't
consider it such an Insignificant
thing"
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
Wedding ceiebraslon Too No,.x.

Residents Of the vicinity complain
OF Malay wedding which has been
going on for four days and nights at
the disinfecting plant on Mculmeir
road. The monotonous noise that
passes among the Malays for music
was continued this morning till 3
o'clock, and 1t stopped at about the
same time on the three preceding
mornIngs.-Straits Times Singapore
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
Oldest Known English Pictures.

rhe oldest known English pictures
ere portrait of Chaucer. painted on
panel about 1880. and that of Henry
". in 1405. The art OF drawing is
OF extreme antiquity. being at least
az old as the Egyptian hieroglyphics.
which were invented about 2122 B. C..
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
Cod Most Prolific Fish.

J. is understood that the cod is the
most prolific fish of the sea, being
estimated to yield 100000 eggs each
season. AS many as eight, nine and
nine and half million eggs have
been found in the roe of single cod
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
Dominica Letter.

The dominical letter is the lette,
used in ecclesiastical calendars to de-
note Sunday. The Romans used the
first eight letters to denote the days
Of their nundinal period; the Christ
isns used the first seven letters to
make their seven-day week. A is al
ways the first day of January: the
dominical letter is that which falls
on Sunday.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
Worlds Largest Carpet.

What will be the largest carpet in
the world is being made in London. 1t
will cover $4,000 square feet and Will
serve on the ground" for winter
sports in the Olympia, London. It's
cost will be $685. 900
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
After Information.

Brethren" announced the Rev. DR..
Poundenyeli. there are no more no
tices to be read. but | may state in
passing tina. Deacon Nocoyne has just
informed me that the Lord only knows
where my salary is to come from this
year. Let us pray!'-Cleveland
Leader.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
Have You Ever spent winter south

Have You Ever Spent Winter South.
Galveston has the finest beach in the
South. The climate is wonderful. Low
altitude, humidity of atmosphere
soothing sea breezes and the general
restful effect of the easy southern lifa
ali tend to slow down the Irritable
heart and brain and bring about per-
feet rest.
The Colorado e Southern makes a
round trip rate of s4S.50 to Galveston
Mr.. T. A. Cooper. e. T. A.. ITth and
Curtis SITS. Will tell you about this at
tractive place.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
THE EARrH's AREA.

One of the best authorities esti-
mates the area Of the earth's surface
at 196, ,79I. .os4 square miles, OF which
,out 53.000.000 square miles u iand.
lie rest water. Throughout most OF
this 53.0O0.000 square miles Pills
bury's vitos has made its way be-
cause it's so good. 1t Is the ideal
breakfast food and may be- had at
any up-to-date grocery.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
Gold Minina In Abxssinia.

A British explorer recently returned
from Abyssinia says that he was for
four months in region hitherto un-
known to white men, Along the tribu.
taries of the Blue Nile he found a
mining population engaged in washing
gold. He reports that there is an enor-
nous quantity of gold in this region,
in which thousands OF natives work
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
Suicide in Europe

1t is estimated that 10000 people
take their own lives every year in
Europe. 1000 of which fall to Ger
many During the last ten years the
number of self-murders in Germany
has been 1855. This is almost three
times as many as there were soldiers
killed outright in the Franco-Prussiaa
war in 1S70-71
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
Insist on cettino II.

Some grocers say they don't keep
Defiance Starch. This is because they
have a stock on hand of other brands
containing only IL or in a package.
which they won't be able to sell first.
because Defiance contains 16 OF. for
the same money.
Do you want 16 OF. instead of 12 OF.
for same money? Then buy Defiance
Starch. Requires no cooking.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
Butler is ThouqhtfuI.

An English butler who committed
suicide left for his employer a note
in which he said: 81 should have
gone to better world last night
only this being your at home day,
thought would wait until tonight
l hope you will find everything all
right in the pantry"
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
Guards Drill on Boulevard.

"a Van Ness avenue. San Francisco.
a .ong avenue. 12' feet wide. asphalt
ed and without car tracks. the city
ha, placed an extra number OF cleo
trio lights. so as 10 make 1t better for
tho night drills of the National
Guards.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
Go, His prayers Mixed Up.

Psrson Hinsdale, of fame in the
Berkshires. and sometimes absent
minded, ofiiciated at a wedding in one
of the hill towns. and in the prayer.
forgetting the occasion, prayed for the
surviving relatlves.-Exchange.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28

We shall hear a good deal about
New Years wishes during the next
few days. Don't stop with wishing.
Determine to make it a happy yea
for those about you. year of prog
ress and advancement for yourself.
All the wishing in the world will not
brighten one face nor tighten one
heart. You cannot conquer tempta-
ton by wishing. nor do your days
work on nothing more substantial
than desire. Wish all the good wishes
of the season. and put purpose
back of every one.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
How's ThisP

We orer One Hundred Dollars Eevspd for any
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured oy HANS
F. J. CHENEY d CO., Toiedo. o.
We, the undersigned, have known II. y. Cheney
for tho last IS yenrs and believe him perfecoy hon
orabe in all business transactions and nannctailY
able 20 carry out any obligations made BY his nrm
WALDISe, KISS..S q MAnyIw.
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of tbs
system. Testimonials sent free. Price 70 cents per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28

Scribbles-It costs me an awful lot
for postage on the manuscripts | send
to the different newspapers and maga-
zines. Dribbles-Why don't you call
the postmaster's attention to the fact
that il is second-class matter.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
The Pe-ru-na Almanac in a,ooo.o
Homes

The Peruna Lucky Day Almanac
has become fixture in over eight
million homes. 1t can be obtained
from all druggists free. Be sure to in
auire early. The 1906 Almanac is al
ready published. and the supply VIII
coon be exhausted. Do not put 1t on.
Get one today.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
rexn--rhc Colorndnn,. winter Re.or,

San Antonio is an ideal place to
spend the winter. Half foreign. wholly
unique, it is altogether one of the in
teresting places. Its perfect climate.
semi tropical vegetation and numerous
plazas, adobes and missions make IT
more like an old Spanish city than any
American town.
The round-trip rate to San Antonio
via Colorado * Southern Is $4l-10. Com
plete information may be had from MT.
r, A. Cooper. c. p. A. nth and Curtis
SITS
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
Champion Rat Killer.

killing eighty rats in twenty min
utes was one of the feats of Nell, a
cross-bred Leeds (England) terrier.
which has just died. Her record kill
was ITO in one night.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
Ask Your oruggis. for Aliens Foot.ease.

az tried ALIENS F'OOT-EASE recent
ly and have just bought another supply. 1t
has cured my corns, and the hot, burning
and itching sensation in my feet which was
almost unbearable, and would not be with
out it now. Mrs. w. J. Walker, Camden,
N. j." Sold by all Druggists, 25c.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
Why II Is the Best

is because made by an entirely differ
ent process. Defiance Starch is un-
like any other. better and one-third
more for 10 cents.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
An Impossible Task.

The artificial production of emer-
aids IS declared to be impossible by
Prof. Verneuill, the first creator Of
rubicr.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28

u cant help dwelling with sadness
said the well-made-up spinster to her
fashionable unmarried pastor. Not
necessarily" was his reply. Il expect to
wear gray hair II lee to be old 8
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
Australian Elaa of rruo.

The message stick" is sort of
flag of truce used by the natives of
western Australia when travelling be-
yond the boundaries of their own
tribe.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28

He-Why she doesn't know on
which side her bread is butteredl She
Well. Il she'd just let 1t fall on the
floor she'h soon find out.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28

The fellow who is afraid to take a
chance generally loses his money on a
sure thing.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
PRETTY NEW
YEAR GIFTS .
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The following easily fashioned to-
kens are just the things to make for
New Year gifts:
A whiskbroom holder Fig. D-Cut
two round pieces of stiff pasteboard
6x inches in diameter and cover
each with goTd-brown denim. Baste
the edges down neatly. laying the ex-
ira fulncss in small plaits.
Make two circles of the denim four
inches In diameter, turn under the
edges and hem one on each inner or
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28

what would you do If your wife
were to run away with Il handsomer
man?" Bah, She couldn't possibly"
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28

This is the time of year when the
provident city kid" belongs to three
or four Sunday schools in anticipation
OF well-loaded Christmas trees.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAX ALIVE BROMO Qunlne Tablets. Drug
vIsts refund money II it falls to cure. u. W.
GROVES signature Is on each Dox. .oc.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28

Many successful man sidestepped
the advertised road to wealth ana
sneaked in the back way
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28

Speaking of weather indications.
when all-spice is adulterated with
ground cocoanut shells the season is
sure to be mild.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28

do you know any one who really
believes in signs as much he pre-
tends tor" Yes, certainly. the sign
nuinter for instance"
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28

A man will squander s5 treating his
friends in saloon and then go homs
and scold his wife for buying the baby
a pair of 9S-cent shoes at bargain
sale
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
Especially If she's His wiz.

No matter how pretty girl is it ia
safe TO tell her she is prettier-New
York Press.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28

Detectives are not exactly blessings.
in spite of the fact that they often
come disguised.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28

You always get full value in Lewis
Single Binder straight &c cigar: Your
dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria, ILL.,
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28

Pugilists stand up for their rights
and their lefts as well.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28

What waste of sand here on tho
sea shore,' "Oh, l suppose it can be
used to scour the sea-"