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The Topeka state journal., 1905-11-18

and started anew. After reading three
or four of the odes he thought he saw
how the old thing worked and made the
following grab for it:
Of Athens greatness there was ne'er
The fame of Greece the whole world
acl<-
Knowledged for song-for story, for the
sculp~
Tors artEfor philosophy and erudition
And for several
Other things Greece was at the top OF
the heap.
I'VE can't be greater than we are"
Said man to man, Let US rest con
But there was a fellow named Aristotle
who smiled to
HIMSELF.
I'VE are great, but we Will be greater
He whispered; and thereupon he IN
vented the cock
Tail and made the whole world bend
the Knee anew.
"Weu?" asked Mrs. BOwser, as he
came out to her with flashing eyes
and flushed face.
He read his effusion and laid it be-
fore her. She wanted to laugh and to
cry: she wanted to criticise and to en-
courage While she was wondering
what she should do, Mr.. Bowser
picked up the paper and started down
the hall.
"Are you going out. dear?" she
asked.
MADAM, I am going out" he re-
piled in icy tones.
He put on his hat and overcOat
and passed out into the night, and five
minutes later he entered the store Of
his family druggist.
Hello, Bowser-what's up" was
asked of him.
'You know an ode when you see
one, don't your"
ct rather reckon"
''Wen, read this. I want to know
whether it's an ode or a jingle, and
whether it's all rot or a mighty good
thing"
"I'n put you up something" said
the druggist after reading the lines.
what for"
"For that tired feeling. Take a
| tablespoonful in water three times a
| day.
Mr.. Bowser went white to the lips
as he backed out of the store. For a
moment he thought OF smashing the
windows and applying the torch and
numbering the druggist but FORUM
ately for him two men with arms
! locked came around the corner sing
/ ing that they were jolly good fellows.
Next moment the poet was upon them
and among them and all over them
and the sky of night was rent with
awful sounds of conflict Copyright
1905, by Mcclure, Phillips & Coz
The Topeka state journal., 1905-11-18

The following account of Mrs.
Browns visit to Council Grove last
week is by Mrs. NJ. F. Amrine. a
Council Grove club woman who before
her marriage was Miss Mabel Chilcott.
was editor of the Louisville Lyre and
who now writes for her husbands pa
per the Council Grove Guard.
Last week the club women Of Coun-
ell Grove had the pleasure of meeting
for the first time Mrs. May Bellvine
Brown, the state president of the fed
Grated clubs, and her pretty daughter,
Miss Edith Brown. While in town
Mrs. Brown and her daughter we're
the guests of Mrs Kate Arlington,
ex-vice-president of the federation.
Mrs. Arlington is one of the towns
most gracious hostesses and enter
tanned with a series of receptions and
luncheons until all the women Of the
P e. O.. the Social Club, the Nau-
titus and S. P. NJ, had an opportun-
ity to meet their popular state presi-
dent Council Grove women we're de-
lighted to find Mrs Brown such a
charming. personage5 her delightful
frankness. pleasant manner and bril-
liant mind made her week end visit
memorable.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-11-18

The new Thompson Seton Animal
book just published by the Scrlbnets
under the title Animal Heroes, is as
tinct departure, says the BookouyeI.
These tales are the histories OF a car,
two wolves, and a reindeer, and the DO
mestic animals are as important as the
wild ones. The same sympathy ana IN
sight that made it possible for hlm 10
understand and interpret the far-aWay
lives of The Wild creatures have not
failed him with the animals whose ca
reers are in the midst of the more ia
miliar dangers of a city. Anothef
great difference in this book from those
OF his other writings is that these stor-
les are not all tragic in their endings.
we leave more than one Of the real
and attractive little animals with the
prospect of comfortable years OF
warmth and food stretching out before
them.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-11-18

The Idea that an Inferior class Of
people patrOnize the tourist sleepers is
an error. On many trips only the best
class of travellers are found. They are
merely men and women of good sense
who would rather travel to California
in this manner and save a snug sum
of money TO be used elsewhere. It Is
beginning to be understood that il Is
by no means necessary for the traveller
to spend a large sum of money in or
der to enjoy a trip to the Pacific coast
If you cross the continent in one Of
the tourist sleepers of the Union Pa
cifc you viii enjoy your trip and save
considerable money.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-11-18

The recent visit of Mrs. May Belle
Vile Brown to Council Grove was made
the occasion of a series of delightful
social affairs which will long be re-
membered in club circles.
Mrs. Brown arrived on Friday from
Emporia. where she had been attend
ing the Fourth District meeting, to be
the guest of Mrs. Kate Arlington, who
was also entertaining Miss Edith
Brown.
Friday evening Mrs. Arlington en-
tertained the p. T. O. club, and a few
other friends, with an East India Tiff
fin, which was made the more apprO-
pirate by the fact that this club had
been studying Kipling. A number Of
selections from the author were rem
dered, among them being extracts
from one of the Mulvaney stories by
Mrs. Arlington, 1.-The Recessional, - by
Mrs. Elwood Sharp, and 1.-THE Build
ers," by Mrs. Brown.
Young ladies in very correct Indian
costumes waited upon the guests, who
spent a most charming evening.
Saturday Mrs. Arlington entertained
twice at MISUNDERSTANDING among
others, the Nautilus and Social clubs
| That these functions were dainty and
artistic in their details, and success
fully carried out, goes without saying
in the minds of those who know Mrs
Arlington. It was an opportunity for
the club women of Council Grove to
know the president of the Kansas
signal advantage.
The fine work that has been done
by the clubs of this superior town has
made its name known and honored
In the councils of the district and
state. Besides Mrs. Arlington, whose
work is so well known two state Of
fcers have rendered the federation
service from Council Grove Mrs. May
Curtis Root and Mrs. J. NJ. Miller,
both having ably filled the Office of
recording secretary. The organizer of
4 the Fourth District federation, Mrs. r.
H. Morehouse. now of Topeka, form
/ erly lived here.
| The companies gathered in the par
/ lors of Mrs. Aplington's hilltop house
represented the best of clubdom, and
the coming together was a pleasure to
hostesses and guests.
The eighth annual meeting of the
! Oklahoma and Indian Territory FEEDER
alton of Woman's clubs which was
held in Oklahoma City, November
4 to 10, was one Of the most interesting
meetings ever held in the territories.
/ Mrs. Sarah PIatt Decker was in at
/ tendance and won the love and adj
miration Of all and her presence was
an Inspiration at every session.
Mrs. A. c. Scott, the territorial
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First District-AIrs. H. o. Garvey, To-
peka, president.
Second District-Mrs. D. S. Stephens,
Kansas City, president.
Third District-Miss Estelle Dalton,
Winfield, president.
Fourth District-A1rs. ]. NJ. McCowen,
Emporia, president.
Fifth District-Ndrs. Catherine Hoffman,
Enterprise, president.
Sixth District-Mrs. w. H. Nelson,
Smith Center. president.
Seventh District-Mrs. E. l. Pettijohn,
Dodge City, president.
Eighth District-A1rs. S. R. Peters, New
ton. president.
Usage County Federatfon-ATrs Emma
Troudner, Carbondale, president.
Topeka Officers.
President, Mrs. Clement Smith, 721 Polk
street Ind. tel. 1873.
Vice President. Mrs. J. W. Going, 909 To
peka avenue. Ind. tel. $50.
Second Vice President, Miss Lucy B.
Kingman, 635 Monroe street
Secretary, Mrs. E. G. Foster, 713 Topeka
avenue. Ind. tel. 2S01.
Treasurer, Mrs. E. D. Robertson, Ais
Sixth avenue west
Auditor, Mrs. G. A Huron, 221 Fillmore
street. Ind. tel. S67.
District Meetings for 1908.
Fourth District, Emporia, November g.
and 10.
The series Of autumn meetings
closed last week with the closing Of
the Emporia meeting. As yet, the time
The Topeka state journal., 1905-11-18

Ernest Thompson seton, Whose New
Book of Animal Stories Has just
Been Published by the Scribners.
Mr. Seton explains what he means
by his title in a note to the reader:
A hero is an individual of unusual
gifts and achievements. Whether it be
man OF animal, this definition applies;
and it is the histories of such that ap-
peal to the Imagination and to the
hearts of those who hear them.
In this volume every one of the stOr-
les. though more or less composite, is
founded on the actual life Of a verita-
BILE animal hero. The most composite is
by UtrOvand in Norway during the
summer of 1900, while the reindeer
herds grazed in sight on the near up
lands.
1t is less than ten years since the
"Jack Warhorse'' won his hero crown.
Thousands of "Kaskad dOan9" viii re-
member him and by the same name
Warhorse his coursing exploits are re-
corded in several daily papers.
The least composite is "ArnauX" 1t
is so nearly historical that several who
knew the bird have supplied additional
items of information.
1T is an open question which is the
funnier Of James Montgomery Flagg' S
two books. 'Tomfoolery," or the just
issued IF: A Guide to Bad Man
ners."
1t is reported that Sir Gilbert Par
ker's novel. "The Right of Way" is to
be dramatized by Eugene Presley for
Kyrle Bellows use next season. All
though 'The Right of Way" has been
published since 1901, the inquiry and
surmise as the motives and actions OF
the principal characters has not YET
entirely died down. Sir Gilbert Parker
recently wrote as follows to a friend
I'm America: Il have received a great
many letters questioning me upon va
The Topeka state journal., 1905-11-18

pathy What is it that is bothering
you %
But you always pitch into me when
I get a new idea" he protested.
IF the idea seems a sensible one
encourage it. You must admit that
you get some queer notions into your
head now and then
The Topeka state journal., 1905-11-18
State Officers.
President.

President. Mrs. May Belleville Brown.
Salina.
Vice President, Mrs. L. H. wishard.
Recording Secretary, Mrs. W. D. Atkin-
Co6rTesponding Secretary. Mrs. N. L Nc
Dowel1, Salina.
Treasurer, Mrs. H. B. Asher, Lawrence.
Auditor Mrs. Grace L Snyder. Cawker
City.
General Federation Secretary, Mrs. Lila
Day Monroe, Topeka.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-11-18
BOWsER, TIE POET.
He Brings His Muse to the Front
Again.

While Mr.. Bowser had come home
in perfect good temper, Mrs. Bowser
was not long in making the discovery
that he had something on his mind
He was distrait and absent minded,
and had a faraway look in his eyes,
and at the dinner table he poured
vinegar instead of milk into his tea
and did not seem to notice the differ
ence She had no explanations to ask
until their return to the sitting room.
Then she queried:
'Is your rheumatism bothering you
more than usual this EVENING""
He looked at her for a long time
without replying, and then exclaimed: /:
BY thunder, but I wish I had a
wife who could understand and sym
pathize with my feelings"
u think you have. I think I under
stand you perfectly, and I don't think
you can charge me with a lack of SYM
The Topeka state journal., 1905-11-18
District Presidenfs.

Superintendent Travelling Art Galley.
Mrs. Kate Arlington, Council Grove.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-11-18
Drunkenness

Physicians pronounce drunken
ness a disease of the nervous sys-
tenn. No Twill power can heal
the stomach membranes which
have been burned and scared by
alcohol.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-11-18

Again, I wish to emphasize the i'm
portance of at leastsone number of this
paper in every club. I want to be
able to reach every club woman in
Kansas with one such notice as this.
Be business like, and take the official
- NV BELLEYILLE BROWN.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-11-18

A new book by Margaret sangster
recently published by Moffat, Yard &
Co of New York treats a subject as
old as religion. It is "The Story of the
Bible in which the incidents are re-
told in Miss 'Sangster's most delightful
style for the children Of America. The
book is beautifully illustrated in colors
and is made to sell for 81.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-11-18

Harper's Bazar says: THE woman
who goes into a matrimonial partner
ship without knowing thoroughly the
trade of housekeeping is q fraud and
false pretender, just as her husband
would be if he did not know his trade
or business or profession well enough
to finance the new household" "
The Topeka state journal., 1905-11-18

rious points. and I have been obliged
in all cases to reply that the interpre-
tation of the characters and incidents
in my book must be the Office of the
reader. In real life we do not always
know the whole truth, and I do not
think that book should be any truer
than life itself"
The Topeka state journal., 1905-11-18
Cures Whiskey and Beer Habit

GEO. W. STANSFTETD.
a22 Kansas Ave. Topeka.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-11-18

WE PUBLISH a FINE LINE OF BOOKS FOR
SUPPLEMENTAL AND TEACHERS USE
The Jewish outlook. (Denver, Colo.) 1903-1913, 1905-09-08
Announcement

The Jewish Outlook will issue on Novem-
Der oath SPECIAL NUMBER commemorate
ing THE 25oTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
SETTLEMENT OF THE JEWS IN NORTH
AMERICA. The publication will deal with
the various religious, educational and phil
anthropic activities Of the Jews in the Unit
ed States.
In addition to the general survey Of the
progress of the Jews in America, particular
attention will be given to the Jews of the
Rocky Mountain region.
November oath also marks the third an
nuaI number of The Jewish Outlook.
November oath will very probably be the
occasion for laying the cornerstone of the
new Womans Pavilion of the National Jew
ish Hospital for Consumptives, and since
The Jewish Outlook HAS concerned itself es-
pecialIy with the N. J. n. for c.. the
beneficence Of this noble institution will
be fully sat forth to the Jews of America.
Other phiIanthropic endeavors of the Jews
of the Rocky Mountain states will be given
in detail.
The Jewish Outlook has engaged the SER
vices of S. voorsanger, formerly of San
Francisco as advertising manager of its spe-
ciaI edition.
The Jewish outlook. (Denver, Colo.) 1903-1913, 1905-09-08

Internal Now that peace is estab-
cord;.;or. lished between Russia and
Japan, the government of
IN Russia the Gar will be able to de-
vote it's time to ameliorate condi-
tions at home and to solve the in
ternal problem of the empire. Inter-
nal conditions in Russia are in an unim-
aginably chaotic state. Foreign war was
not the chief trouble Russia had to deal
with. The troubles at home; the discord
and dissatisfaction existing all over the
country the common people-the work
ing and peasant classes arrayed against
the government are the chief dangers at
the present time. The Russian revolu.
tionary party, composed mostly of work
The Jewish outlook. (Denver, Colo.) 1903-1913, 1905-09-08

there is no real religious life every day
in the year, there can be none on the
holy days. A Judaism which is merely
an appeal to race pride is no Judaism at
all. A Judaism which is merely the
shadow Of ancient glory, is mockery.
A Judaism which is an artificial barrier
against complete assimilation is but a
short-lived experiment. A Judaism
which is not based upon an honest jew
ish consciousness is a living falsehood.
BEN AMITTA1.
The Jewish outlook. (Denver, Colo.) 1903-1913, 1905-09-08

The Jewish Outlook received from the
European committee of the "Bund,'
known as the self-defense federation in
Littau Russia, a strong appeal to the
Jews in America, asking monetary con-
tributions to further it's work of arming
the Jews Of Russia against mob violence.
The letter gives a comprehensive review
of all the massacres of Jews in Russia,
beginning with the one in Kishinetf. 1t
is an evident fact, at this time, that the
Russian government was behind all these
riots The agitation of police agents
sent from st. Petersburg was sufficient
to infiame the ignorant masses of the
against the Jews. The strong organiza-
ton of the Bund and the influence which
the Jewish workingmen exercise over
their Christian comrades are responsible
for the fact that in many cities the Off
Gals dare not organize any anti-Jewish
outbreaks. Money is needed for weapons
to arm the great masses so that each man
may, in resisting an attack, defend his
own life and that of his family. The APP
peal is eloquent and a powerful state
ment of facts. Lack of space prevents
us from printing it in full. The Jewish
Outlook hopes the Jews in America will
respond with pecuniary assistance to the
struggling heroes, who are preparing for
self-defense. Certain it is that self
defense offers the only feasible means of
counteracting the atrocities Of Bialy-
stock which occurred recently and which
are liable to occur at any moment in any
place where Jews dwell in the Russian
empire.
The Jewish outlook. (Denver, Colo.) 1903-1913, 1905-09-08

tiers of population where industrial COM
petition is keen, and where the observ-
ance of the holy days is fraught with
financial sacrifice, the problem hardly
exists. In the smaller towns Of the coun-
try we meet the strange type of Jew, to
whom the spiritual call Of the Day Of
Atonement means nothing, and who can
not leave off bartering and bargaining
on God s day Yet such an one calls
himself Jew, especially when the doors
of non-Jewish society are closed upon
him. Need we better evidence Of the
existence of crypto-Zionism in. this
country, Zionism lacking even the SEN
timent and idealism which after all must
be credited to the movement founded by
HerZl? In ancient times the Mariana
counting death came back to the syna-
cog once the year The avowed rene
gade, even he, could not resist the beck
oning note of the rams horn. To-day,
palatial temples, pulpit orators, orches-
trail music fail to call some Jews from
the marts of trade where they are stulti-
flying their souls and disgracing Jewish
manhood. Shall this be the end Of Is
rael s martyrdom? Communities as well
as the individual transgressors are to
blame. 1t ought to be impossible for the
Jew who does his business on the Holy
days to be received in the homes Of his
brethren. At any rate, that cOngrega-
ton which connives at the violation Of
the Day Of Atonement ought to be read
out Of the camp Of Israel. That indi-
vidual who is deaf to the call Of duty
ought to be cut off from the midst of his
people. True such ruthless action
might affect some of the communal
leaders, and place some congrega-
tional Croesuses outside the pale. Yet a
congregation impoverished financially is
preferable to one that is impoverished
spiritually.
Indeed, too much value must not be
placed upon the annual visitor to the
synagog. Revivalism is not native to
Jewish soil. A rabbi who can expect
full congregation but once in a year
must needs turn that occasion into an
hysterical appeal and a vain plea for the
superficial manifestations Of his peoples
religious affiliation. The great day Of
Atonement which should be calm and
peaceful is turned into a grand affair
a veritable sacred concert. Worship is
at best perfunctory and stilted, peni-
tence and humility are strange and I'M
known emotions. The dead are disin-
tered, and copious tears are shed. In
stead of sounds Of joy, lamentations and
tears are evoked Instead of man being
called out of himself and brought into
harmony with God and the world, he is
The Jewish outlook. (Denver, Colo.) 1903-1913, 1905-09-08
EDITORIALS

The The advent Of the Holy
nj, Days brings the annual crop
AAoAS of problems to be considered
Days and solved, if possible, by the
American Jew. That an appeal for the
better observance Of our great feasts and
fasts must be made time and again is a
lamentable admission, but none the less
true Soon, the Jew who feels a tug
ging at his heart to return to the fold, at
least once the year, will become a fc-
tional figure, relic Of the past and the
modern type. who is callous and indiffer
ent, who places petty gain above relig
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-11
MRS. #AIACG1IJL VIEWS HER PIGS.

gray stone at n cost Of $4,000. is another
handsome structure.
In the valley, is the business and industrial
part OF the town, and on the heights to thu
stand proudly outlined against the sky.
Through the heart OF tho town flows Peak
d ribbon Of fIlTer Under liz slsnins rnys q
the sun. fts3 sjg SIS ~ tb I'd
dip rlown into thes town with their liens Of
coal blue shadows SO; rcsttul and refreshing to
the cye TINT s?nstitntes the efef charm Of
INC cr end !, i hit born Kentucky woman
dear to Nil heats I'm the Southland, has come
TO end her days, drawn hither by the faithful
daughter now tie wife Of General james
fMacgll, who has becpl to tho mother, through
yaurs OF invalldlsIn b tower OF strength, In.
deed. tt
MACGILL HOME.
The Macgill home Is situated on height
about two miles northeast OF Pulaski. 1t
4 Is a beautiful place. long shaded drive
way approaches the house, which is s.ir.
rounded by a thick wood Of oaks aud other
Y Great clumps Of pink peonles bordered the
drive near the house and giant syringa showed
a wealth of snowy bloom, as the handsome,
koldiery.ookng host came down the steps
a Circular yeranda draped in Virginia crecper
extends around two sides OF tho big house,
and here, looking out on Peak Knob we
awaited the coming Of his Wife. Just then
engaged in giving direction to- the servants.
In distinguished company,'t8I said. ct wns
In the Pulaski Station. General John ..
Gordon was waiting for q much belated train
and You two were begulling the time with
"reminiscences OF the war. 7 shall never for.
1t mnde. me realize ms never before. what
our soldiers endured for 1.-THE cause. Until
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-11

= III - w. a
Farauhar and Mrs George Keppel In
Ike box facing on tho other side of the
iiot,ac sat the Dusiiess of Marlboronsh,
with ropes OF pcarls around her recka
E(sons,,elo Duchess OF Manchester Will, a
very 81. diamond crown. Lady Shaftts-
bury and Mrs Ralph Sneyd
In another box suit Mrs. George Caveh-
dish Bentinck with great pointed crown
OF diamonds and with her came Mi
and Mrs, Anthony Drexel.
In the next box sat Lord and Lady
Choylesmore. and right above sat Mrs.
Bradley Martin.
on the pit tier sat the Duchess Of
Roxburghe. wearing one of the biggest
diamond crowns In the house. Behind
her stood the Duke OF Roxhurghe pic
turesune III the Royal Horse Guards
uniform with the Order of the Thistle:
With them were Princess HatEfeldt ana
Mrs. John Leslie.
Princess Colonna came with nor moln-
or, Mrs. Mackay, and close by sat Mrs
Frank Mackay in rose pink chiffon.
The Jewels worn by Mrs. Potter Palmer
were the talk of the house.
Mr. and Mrs. Ridgeley Garter had
friends with them In their box So.
amongst others, had the Duchess of
Sutherland, Mrs. Ronalds, Mr.. and Mrs.
Munro Coats and Mrs. Guy Chetwyne.