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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-21
IT TAXES TIME.

Count Witte is reported to be dis
gusted with the result of his reform
efforts in Russia. The count should
remember that the accumulatesS
wrongs of 500 years are not to be cor
rected in a couple of months.-Kan-
sas City Star
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-21

Has the day actually arrived when
it is necessary for a high hnancier to
be d man of good moral character in
order to command respect in the BUSH
ness world? The case of Mr.. Corey
would indicate as much.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-21

President Roosevelt's explanation OF
the Santa Fe rebate matter satisfies
those who wanted to be satisfied, but
it falls far short of being satisfactory
to those who wouldn't be satisfied any.
way. and there you have it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-21

The Salina Journal thinks Alice may
ask her friends to give her no wedding
presents for fear she may have to pay
tariff on them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-21
GIBS.

"Square-deal-cIubs" are being or
ganized in some of the western states
for the purpose of shifting the bosses
hip and thigh Any sort of club
will do for some bosses. whether it be
square or round and jagged.-Knox-
vile Sentinel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-21

Some well-meaning but misguided
friend Of Thomas E. Wagstaff, the
young county attorney of Montgomery
county who Is making a. name for him
self as an enforcer of law are boom
Ing him for attorney general. Mr..
VaestafE Is again exhibiting his good
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-21
WHAT &c WITL DO.

The congressional delegate from the
Isle of Pines will not expect to get
farther than the lobby this season
Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-21

Secretary Taft has had cigar
named after him. If it is as fat as the
secretary it is liable to be popular.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-21

There is stil plenty Of time for a
white Christmas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-21
IEsr liz Co.

/ do not ask for more than you,
You Ill my hearts desires,
your love unquenchabte and true
Is all my soul requires.
SHE
Your love my soul would satisfy.
AS mine exalted you
Remember, though. that you ana I
Each have a stomach, too
s.. Z. Kfser-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-21

President Mccall declares that he
will never. never resign. but he it not
SO sure any more about not being pried
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-21

When congress gets together and
sees the work that is piled up before
It. it feels that an immediate vaca-
ton is necessary.- ashington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-21

BY the way, do those Russian rioters
kiss one another before starting a riot?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-21

The State Journal IS a member Of the
Agsociated Press and receives the fun day
telegraph report OF that great news or
8AnlEatiom Tor exclusive evening papA-
cation IA Topeka.
4ne State Journal receives for exclusive
Pu5lieation the leased wire report OF the
zQ9iAshers Press for the edition Tor sun
cay morning.
The news Is received In the state Jour
nal building over wires for this sole paF~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-21
The Language of Monkeys.

Prof. Garner is not the first man to
study the speech OF monkeys This
honor belongs to Sir Richard Burton,
the famous Orientalist, and the trans
Iator of the Thousand Nights and a
Night
Lady Burton tells, in her biography
of her distinguished husband, that Sir
Richard believed firmly in monkey
speech, that he had forty apes contin-
ually with him for several years. and
that he had written down monkey
vocabulary of sixty words. This voca-
ulary, unfortunately, was lost.
Prof. Garner can make a strange
monkey drink by saying a certain
word, and with another word he can
make it eat, and with another word
he can frighten it, etc.
ant sir Richard Burton could do all
these things, too. His vocabulary.
Furthermore, was larger than Mr.. Gar
ners.
Ernest Haekei. the great German
scientist, is in hearty sympathy with
the study of the monkey language
He saws he believes firmly that such a
language exists.-Los Angeles Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-21

What would you do if the people OF
your state were to cIamor for your resig-
nation?" I'd profit by the hint" an
swered Senator Sorghum and keep a
closer eye than ever on the legislature. .
W Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-21

Lawyer-''Your honor, the witness is in
toxicated. I can't get anything out OF
him until he's in his normal condition. -
Prisoner-''Then ven have to hurry. Hes
soberin,' sor. Cleveland Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-21

Mrs. Sax Here's a story about one Of
the directors Of an insurance company
becoming q burglar" Mr.. Sax Does Il
say what induced him to reform2''--
Brooklyn Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-21

The Bun Who Ignored the Practical.
The rabbit danced and the others
looked on.
toise
Quite graceful" added the owl, who
posed as a critic.
All the same advised the fox, VIII
knew several things. "she had better
spend a little time learning to run"
But the rabbit continued to enter
tain nightly, sleeping late into the
afternoons
During one of their rare intervals
of friendliness, Reynard repeated to
her this sound advice.
But I'd have to train," objected the
rabbit.
yes. and diet some. too" said the
fox.
And give up my late suppers?"
Surely" came the answer. "but it
would pay"
The rabbit, however, knew as little
about the Verb. Sap. as she did of real
running, and went light-he artedly on
negotiating new steps and dreaming
of encores.
All this was well enough till Novem-
Der. Then strangers suddenly came
into the land-men who bore guns and
shouted at boisterous dogs. Missile
Rabbit, embarrassed by her tights and
the footlights had not been able 70
join in the eager exodus Of her quon-
dam friends. and would have been left
quite alone on her little sylvan stage
but for that restless audience-and
their barks sounded selfish and shlVery-
st can Dance she family suggested.
"But you can't rum" yelped the first
to clear the footliShts.
Moral: Don't ride in hansoms so
long that you forget how to board
non-stopable trolley.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-21

Teacher What is Ceres the GOODIES
of % Effie-" Series, ma am, is the god
dess of continued stories!'-Lifs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-21

Policeman tThefe IS no sleeping al
lowed herer' Tramp-"There ANTI
Then what are you doing here? ''-Puek-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-21

''Give me just two minutes" said the
book agent. I'll DO more than that,
answered the busy man. IN give you
three minutes to reach the elevator, and
when you get outside you can have all
day. ''-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-21

Daughter-.0h, mamma, I do wish I
were pretty Mother-'sYou needn't,
dear; sensible men think very little about
beauty" Daughter But it isn't SEN
sible men I'm thinking about. mamma;
it's Charlie. Town and Country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-21

II hear you carry quite a considerable
life insurance" Yes" For whose benz
self until this investigation IS over. -
Baltimore American.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-21
HUMOR OF TIE Day

s.0nce in a WHILE said Uncle Hsben,
worm hear a man sayin' he regrets his
rast when de fact is dat he's afraid %
his future. ~ ashiasr9n Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-21

you appear to have Travelled a great
DEAL" said the first passenger; do you
find that the people of any one locality
are more cordial or hOspitable, than
other, Il can't say that I do; most every
body asks me to call again and MY,
yop, ~, must be popular, Not at all I'm
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-21

First stranger-"so you are from
Idaho. How does a woman run for
office?" Second Strangely like she
runs for a street car. You never know
for certain which side she is running
for.''-Chicago Daily News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-21

'sCabmanl Cabman! Surely you're go-
ing out of your way. Bless me, num-
you give me quite u turni Id forgotten
all about yer, and was driving back to
the stables '-Pulca.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-21

"Have you seen Prof. Gabbleton. the
scientist, Iately2'' Yes I listened 10
him for more than an hour at the club
last night Indeed. What was he talk
ing ab0ut?'' He didn't say. Puck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-21

Mr.. O'Rourke (yvho has been quarrefing
with a. visitor)- remember, Jane,
the next time you let that man in you're
to shut the door in his face Punch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-21

Would-be Chorus Girl-''Adarnraa says
I sing beautifully Theatrical AIanag
Bring me a recommendation from the
rest of the fat and III engage you
Puck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-21

Knicker-"Aren't you tired of getting
those lovely but useless things your wife
makes for your Booker Yes, but this
year III get even. I'm going to give her
an unsigned check. Judge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-21

Awful jam at Mrs. Binglebun's recep-
ton. wasn't it?''
Yes, it was. There was such a crowd
in the dining room that I couldn't find
space to crook my elbow sufficiently to
get my coffee cup to my nps."-Cieve-
land Plain Dealer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-21

Yeast-''When go home from the club
at night late. my wife always shuts me
up tight" Tnsonbeak--'' well, you de-
serve to be shut up If you go home in
that condition. ~ onkers Statesman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-21

The College Boy-''Dad, I think 7,
tackle the Wall street game as soon as
get my sheepskin.' The Old Ma
(dryly)-"Well, I believe that's the prope
apparel for young men in that district =
Puck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-27
k Asked to Put Up Money
 for Peace
PARIS MATIN SUGGESTS II
Appeal Summarizes the immense fits That Would Accrue to the Civilized World-Mr. Rocke-
 feller Is Silent.

Paris, August 26.-Owing to the reports from Portsmouth. indicating that the question of peace between Russia and Japan hinges solely on Russia paying an indemnity to Japan, the Matin has cabled a rather remarkable appeal to John D.. Rockefeller at Cleveland, O. The appeal in part follows:
 The question of money threatens to un- loose afresh and with redoubled violence the scourge of war. President Roosevelt is making noble and heroic efforts to end a struggle between two nations whose populations amount to one-seventh of the entire population of the globe. His ini- tiative honors America in the opinion of civilized nations The question arises as to whether another American would not share the glory of MT. Roosevelt and complete his work by overcoming the sole obstacle now hindering peace. He would thus demonstrate the might of money in powerful and generous hands.
 ''The Matin. constituting itself spokes- man for this sentiment, addresses the richest citizen of the world"
 The appeal concludes with a lengthy argument showing the immense benefits such an act would confer upon civiliza- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-27
Emperor Delivers UItimatum.

St Petersburg. August 27.-C:34 a. m.)- The curtain has been rung down on the st Petersburg stage and the center or interest in the peace negotiations between Russia and Japan has been transferred to Portsmouth. Emperor Nicholas, af- fer carefully weighing the consequences of his act. has said his last word. Rus sia will make no financial contribution to pay Japan in any form whatever, and unless Japan accedes to President Rooseyelt's efforts to effect a compro- mise between Russia and Japan, his ef
 forts will have proved unavailing.
 MT Never, the American ambassador yesterday informed President Roosevelt of Russia's ultimatum. She agrees to cede half of the island of Sakhalin and to pay Japan for the maintenance of prisoners of war, but nothing more. Rus sia declares that she has met Japan more than half way and has proved to the world the sincerity of her desire for peace. but that she had rather fight than pay an indemnity. On this point Russia has not changed her opinion one hairs breadth Saturday morning MT. Meyer received his latest communication from President Roosevelt and as result called on Foreign Minister Lamsdorff later in the day. What final proposal was con tained in President RooseveIts commu- nication 1t was impossible to learn ac- curately, but there is reason to beleve 1t suggested a compromise on fhe basis of Russia paying Japan for Sakhalin Russa's final answer was commanicated to Ambassador Meyer, who at once in- formed the President. No stone was Jeff unturned and no effort was spared here to secure settlement, President Roose-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-27
Envoys Were Not Sighted.

Portsmouth. N. H., August 26.-In an authoritative quarter it is learned tonight that the latest suggestions offered to the emperors of the two warning powers as to amicable adjustment of their dif- ferences. also were communicated simul- taneously to the envoys of Russia and Japan This action on the part of the President was taken in order that no possible ground for offense could be taken by the plenipotentiaries because of his direct appeal to the emperors. While the terms suggested by the President are not disclosed 1t is known that they were framed on broad humanitarian lines and in the interest of the most enlightened civilization. It is permissible to say, in the way of the authority referred to-:
 eff the civilized world could know at this time the precise nature of the propo- sitions made to Russia and Japan by President Roosevelt 1t would seem that the force of public opinion of the great neutral powers of the world would induce the peniptentiaries and their governments to pause and consider seriously the re- suits before breaking off finally the pres ent conference without an agreement. In- deed, they might scarcely dare in the face of the worlds opinion to refuse to accept In principle at least the suggestions offered by the President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-27
Cairo Close ] to the World.

Cairo, H.. August 26.-The new quar- antine against the world went into ef- feet here at o'clock this morning, and since that time no one has been allowed to enter the city unless provided with a permit issued by the Cairo board of health or the Illinois state health of fcers.
 Passengers on through trains were al- lowed to pass through the city if they were provided with health certificates. and could show clean record. Both the Cotton Belt and Iron Mountain roads. which terminate here, brought in a load Of passengers who were not provided with permits and the entire lot was placed In charge Of officers until they could be sent out of the city. The Paducah of- hcials have kept the long distance tele- phone busy today trying to get the IIli- nois officers to raise the quarantine ban against the city, This Assistant Secre- fary Palmer refused to do until Padu- eah has compiled with the rules laid down by the Illinois health officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-27
GILLIAN SEEMS
 TO BE ONLY MAN
CITiZENs' UNION HAS ENDORSED JEROME FOR MAYOR, BUT IT IS FOUGHT HE WILL NOT BE THE FUSION CANDIDATE.

New York. August -(SpecaL)-The expected has happened, and the citizens union has decided to endorse District Att torney Jerome for mayor. It Is expected that the republicans will also endorse him unless in the meantime MT. Jerome should give out a statement refusing ab- solutely to accept an endorsement for any office except district attorney. This, 1t Is believed. MT. Jerome will do. It Is not believed by his friends that under any circumstances will he become the fusion candidate for mayor. An announce ment from MT. Jerome is expected early next week.
 There Is still a belief that the field will be left clear for Mayor Mcclellan. If there is another candidate he will cut little figure. A significant evidence of this Is that the Times and the Sun, two papers that were against him in the last election are out for MT. Mcclellan in the present campaign.
 SEWELL HAGGARD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-27
ATTAcHE IS DISMISSED.
Man Was Too Active In Connection
 With MitchelI's Case.

Washington. August 26-The Secretary of the Interior today dismissed from the service of that department Inspector George F. Wilson on account of dis- closure made in connection with the in- vestigation of the charge made against United States Senator Mitchell of Oregon. It was stated by some of the witnesses in that case that Wilson had promised fa- vorable recommendations in some of the cases in which the witnesses were in- terested for a consideration in money, and 1t was claimed in one case that he had accepted 500.
 When called upon for an explanation he admitted that he had received the money. but said that 1t had been exacted to entrap the man from whom 1t was taken and that he had intended to return the amount This explanatio was unsatis- factory and Wilson was removed. Wilson was appointed from Rhode Island.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-27
LOOMS IS GOING AWAY.
He Will Take a Vacation on Canadian
 Fishing Streams.

Washington, August 26.-Assistant Sec retary Loomis expects to leave Washing ton early next week on vacation which he will spend probably in some of the Canadian fishing streams.
 It is possible that upon his return to Washington MT. Loomis will relinquish his post as assistant secretary of state to undertake q special mission to Brazil in connection with the preparation of cer- tain trade treaties in which the President is very much interested It Is not the intention, however, that MT. Loomis should remain in Brazil as a resident ambassador, as the climate is by no means adapted to his health, although there has so far been no change in tho original plans to make a place for him in the diplomatic service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-27
Would Rather Fight Than Pay
 One Gent Indemnity
CRISIS COMES TOMORROW
czar Believes He Has the Whole Rus sian Empire Behind Him In His Determination Not
 to Pay.

Oyster Bay, L. l., August 26-Russia has refused finally to accede to Presi- dent Roosevelt's proposition looking to an agreement of peace.
 Emperor Nicholas has communicated 10 the President through Ambassador Me. er at St. Petersburg his response to Mir. Roosevelt's latest suggestions. That re- sponse was received by the President to- day. It's specific terms are not disclosed. It Is known, however, that Russia de- clines to pay to Japan an indemnity in any amount or in any form.
 Through M. Witte, Russia has indicated a willingness to reimburse Japan for the care of Russian prisoners, and perhaps to make some concessions regarding Sak- halin island, but he insists that not a dollar of indemnity will be paid.
 That M Witte speaks by authority of his Emperor. there is no room for doubt, and 1t Is surnised that the Emperor has informed the President of the nature of the instructions he has given his repre- sentatives at Portsmouth.
 Crisis Will Come Tomorrow.
 Whether the decision of the Russian Emperor will destroy the remaining pros poets of an agreement of any sort be- tween representatives of Russia and Japan, remains yet to be determined. The crisis as indicated In the dispatches last night probably will be reached next Monday afternoon, to which time the peace conference today adjourned
 The Russian Emperor has spoken It remains now for the Emperor of Japan to decide in favor of what appears to be an ultmatum on the part of Russia whether further concessions shall be made or whether, indeed, the conference at Portsmouth shall continue longer in its efforts to find a basis of agreement be- tween the powers.
 As heretofore indicated, the President has directly communicated not only with the Russian Emperor, but also with the Japanese government. It Is not revealed whether it is his intention to further communicate with Japan, but It is quite certain that he will not relinquish his hope of peaceful adjustment of the bending differences until the final dissolu- tion of the conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-27
Meyer Used Rare Tact.

feie SdIIieu on HIS neBOuauOnS With Elm peror Nicholas with great energy, and showed himself to be rich in expedient.
 Meyer Used Rare Tact.
 All communications with the Emperor were made through the American am- bassador, and these were conducted n Q delicate manner and with great tact ard ability, and won the high esteem of the Russian authorities for his careful and skilful handling of these weighty mat ters, and also received the warm com mendaton of his fellow members of the diplomatic corps.
 Every single obstacle save one standing In the way of the signing of a peace treaty at Portsmouth was overcome. In the matter of a financial contribution Rus slas answer was firm and persistent refusal and there Is excellent authority for the statement that if the Portsmouth negotiations fail, 1t will be solely on the question of money.
 The question of tine cesslon of Sakhalin was arranged satisfactorily according to well-infor1ned authority here who de- clared yesterday that MT. Meyer in his interview on Wednesday with the Elm peror succeeded in persuading his maj esty to agree to a division of the island
 Has Russia Behind Him.
 In his determination not to pay an in- demnity, the Emperor believes he has all of Russia at his back. There are many excellent reasons for believing this is so particularly the fact that since the begin ming of the discussion of the Japanese peace terms not one voice has been heard In Russia that even suggested the con clusion of peace on the basis of financial contribution. The payment of an in- demnity would inhict a financial burden upon tne entire Russian people. increase discontent, and consequently threaten the vital interests of tEe empire. This un- doubtedly was the powerful reason that impelled the Emperor to make his de- cision with regard to the pa yment of an indemnity Another reason advanced was that a financial contribution would give to Japan the wherewithal to menace Rus sia with armies and fleets. Russia does not believe that a lasting peace could re- suit from a settlement which would per init Japan assuming this attitude.
 It is fact that Presidents Rooseyelts efforts to persuade Russia to effect a compromise have failed and Russa's at- titude leaves practically no room for doubt that this is so. peace still depends upon Japan foregoing an indemnity, In this connection a well-informed diplomat said to Associated Press yesterday:
 AIf Japan refuses to forego indemnity and make peace, she will place herself on record before the world as being more desirous of money than for the lives of many thousands of her sons. Should the war continue, I believe that it's final set tlement, whenever that comes, will find Russia just as determined not to pay a financial indemnity as she is today.''