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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10
According to Scripture.

A certain tailor of very strict prin-
cip1es was in the habit of excusing the
faults of his assistants only if they
could justify themselves by Scripture.
One day q woman entered his shop
and asked to see some material, but
refused to buy it because it was too
cheap. After showing her some other
goods, the assistant brought back the
higher price, whereup the customer
bought it. Afterward, the proprietor,
who had witnessed the transaction,
reproved his assistant severely. The
latter, remembering the rules of the
establishment, replied, "Oh, it's ac-
cording to Scripture all right. She
was a stranger and I took her in."-
Harper's Weekly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10
KANSAS C0MMENT
THAT EXTRA HALE MILLIoN.

THAT EXTRA HALF MILLION.
Had not the truth been so apparent,
Mort .Albaugh's statement that the
state taxes were deliberately raised a
half million dollars above what was
ing the money on deposit so that the
state treasurer might collect interest
on 1t, would now have seemed very
prophetic. Usually state funds are
very low at this time of year, yet we
ind one bank having over half a. mill
lion on deposit, and nearly as much
more scattered over the state in other
banks. all without pretense of legal
author1ty.--Osage County Chronicle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10
Will THEY DO In?

The Topeka State journal says to
fire State Treasurer Kelly and put an
honest man in his place by the gov
ernor appointing him. The paper is
probably right, but its advice is taken
at heavy rate of discount by the
men who own the Republican party of
Kansas. The state treasury contains
several hundred thousand dollars yet
and Kelly will not be turned out by
the powers even though he should get
away with the whole bunch. When
the bosses of the party are called upon
to settle between the people and the
interests of the party the people have
but little show in the form of settle
ment.-Smith County Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10
In Line for a Bath.

"All trouble and inconvenience
growing out of the scarcity of water
in the new mining camps of Nevada
is rapidly disappearing, remarked
Oscar J. Smith, lawyer and capitalist
of Reno. "They have quite as much
water in GoldfeId now as will satisfy
the requirements of the camp. L was
down at Goldfield recently, and
noticing sign on building which
proclaimed the fact that baths were
to be had there. 1 went in and an
nounced that I would like to get a
bath. The fellow in charge handed
me a ticket and took my money.
t'Well. see here said I, don't
want bath ticket. I want a bath
"'Oh, you'll get a bath all right.
said the bath house manager. Let me
see your ticket. No. S13. There are
about S12 people ahead of you. Come
around in about three or four weeks. -
San Francisco Chronicle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10
sUMMER MYTHOLOGY.

There is a bubbling fount embowered
Where nymphS do congregate,
Where nectar 1avishly is showered
From early until late
Here's Juno most sereneiy fair,
And Miss Minerva. wise
The wit and beauty gathered there
Bedazzle worldly eyes.
The Ganymede is but a churl;
He bids the soda sizz
And coldly asks each radiant girl
Her preference in fizz.
Olympus is. alaSi no more
The glories Jove might scan
Are less than those which BASS before
The soda fountain man.
Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10
A HARn-LucK sToRY.

Yes, dear friend, your luck is hard,
Pitiful your tale of woe,
But I fear in that regard
There are others, don't you knoWg
Sympathy would freely flow
Were YOU in that fix alone:
Little, though, can I bestoWs
I have troubles of my own.
I've no doubt it's very sad.
You may have an awful grind.
Things are going to the bad,
Too, with others, you viii find.
Sorry that you've run behind;
Still, your story please postpone.
Just you bear this fact in mind:
1 have troubles of my own.
1 can understand how you
Wish your burdened mind to frees
But please pick some fellow who
Has less care himself than ne.
Please don't think want to be
Harsh, but my impatient tone
Merely indicates. you see.
have troubles of my own
Chicago News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10
THINKS IT'S FICTION.

The Miltonvale Record tells of a
large box alder tree which was blown
down by the wind and the next day
blown back by the wind from the OPP
posite direction and is now standing in
its usual place as though nothing had
happened. Incidentally it may be
noted that the editor of the Record
supplies two pulpits when not engaged
in UNFOLDING the standard of American
fiction.-Clay Center Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10
Made a Bargain First,

Representative julius Kahn of Cali
fornia tells a grimly humorous tale
illustrative of the guile of "the heather
Chinee.''
One day it appears that Dennis
Spencer, & prominent criminal attorney
of Napa, in the state mentioned, was
the recipient of a call from a Chinese,
who without circumlocution at once
put this question:
'S'plose, Mr.. Spencer, one Chinaman
kill mother Chinaman with Ratchet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

The Chicago News thinks an exchange
of condolences between Senators Mitchell
and Burton would be most appropriate
and touching just now. Perhaps, al
though the Oregon man might reproach
Burton for starting the fashion of get-
ting caught
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10
THE SMITH FAMILY

Governor Hoch's new private secre-
tary is John H. Smith. The Smith
family has BEEN well represented in
the governors Office. James Smith,
who was three times in succession sec
rotary of state, went from that Office to
be private secretary to Governor John
Martin, serving four years with Mar
tin and four years with his successor,
Governor L. U. Humphrey-Mi Mime
apolis Messenger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

Life is real, life is earnest" quoted
the college graduate in his commence
ment essay. and he thought so good and
hard as soon as he struck the Kansas
harvest fields.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

In addition to boycotting us, China is
even thinking Of taking out a few chips
in the peace conference game, and sug-
costing, in a polite way, what she wish
es done with her own territory. China
is getting nervY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

What calamity it would have been
if we had elected an honest Democrat
as state treasurer instead of a known
embezzler, under promise of Governor
Hoch that a full and fair investiga-
ton should be madeI
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10
Innocent Little is Year Old Boy.

Forest Mills, 8 year old boy, was
sitting on an empty barrel in front of
a Hobart saloon, smoking a cigarette.
Mills innocently drew the fire across
the hole in the barrel and then navi-
gated the air for about a rod. falling
all over himself in the hard street. 1t
is supposed the barrel contained gas,
and when the lighted cigarette came
in contact with it the explosion fol-
lowed. The barrel was ruined, while
the boy survives to smoke more
cigarettes and loaf in front of a saloon.
The NeWs-Republican.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10
WHORE PRoUBLE CAMS.

to man. since the days of Job, that
has not struck Russia within the past
twelve months the car would be
nightly comforted to learn of it
Philadelphia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10
SIGNS OF PROSPERITY.

The increased earnings of corpora
lions during the fiscal year just ended
show that it has been one of great
prosperity. The indications are that
the record made in 1904-05 will be
beaten this year, as things are hum
ming in every line of industry through
out the whole land.-San Francisco
Chronicle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

Washington Post: Senator Mitchell
has not indicated whether he will resign
from the senate or join Senator Burton
on detached duty
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

It is safe for the dog to come out from
under the bed now. Most of the small
boys are beginning to feel pangs of re-
morse for connecting firecrackers and
dogs tails.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10
A DIFFERENCES.

A girl will run her legs off to lanc
an office job at 50 per week. but Offer
her a job of housework at twice the
pay and she'll turn up her nose at it
Osborne News
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

Washington has it's reputation to
make as a peace factory. 1t is to be
hoped that it will turn out less perish
able brand than that made at The
Hague.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

TITS an i'll wind" etc. The fish must
be mighty glad because the Equitable
trouble came along when it did: It is
keeping Mr.. Cleveland busy this sum-
E1er
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10
ROOSEVELT AT HARVARD.

Roosevelt showed himself to his
classmates not as "a boy again." but
as an earnest, full-grown man, with
message for the men he knew from
his quarter century of unique expert
nce.-Boston Globe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10
al PART OF THE CAME.

The cotton gamblers are much dis
turbed that there should be any leak
in the government cotton reports. The
rest of the world is not concerned, ex-
cept for the morals of the government
employe who sells the figures to one
set of gamblers who get the better of
another set-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
HOME NEWS WHILE AWAY.

Subscribers of tho state Journal
the paper mailed regularly each day
10 any address mt the rate of thirty
cents a month. Address changed as
often as desired. While out of town
the State Journal will be to you like
daily letter from home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

It wasn't very long ago that the au-
tomobile was considered as much of ar
impossibility as the airship is today
So don't scott.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10
Easy Fishing.

Catching fish by hand is becoming a
great sport on the Auxvasse. the
method is to feel under the roots of
trees overhanging the water, under old,
logs, rock heaps, ETC., until Mr.. Fish
is located, when 1t is a comparatively
easy matter to run ones hands into
his gills and pull him from the water.
Several catfish weighing in the neigh
borhood of rs pounds, have been cap
tured in this way during the past few
weeks.-Mokane (Mo.l HeraId-Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

Mr.. Bryan is greatly in demand on
the summer Chautauqua circuit, but
you don't notice the name of Judge AL
ton B. Parker on any of the bills.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10
THE NEXT DAY IT RAINED.

Eden is right here exclaimed an
Abilene paper in speaking of the wheat
crop. But the next day it rained and
Adam, Eve and the serpent had to
climb tree.-Clay Center Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

The grand dukes are in pretty tough
lines. All is lost with them save honor,
and they didn't have much of that to
start with.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10
WHAT IT Is LIKE

If you want to know what hell is
like ask a man who takes no interest
in anything and has nothing to do
Jewell Republican.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

There is always room at the top, of
course, but the White Sox seem to find
more of it down towards the bottom.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

How would you like to trade your jot
now for Tom Kelly's-you to assume
Kelly's reputation and responsibility?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

The Good Book says that to the pure
all things are pure. That does not mean,
however, that you shouldn't boil the
water
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

Ever notice how stupid most people
are who do not think as we do?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

The ice plants owned by the packers
are really not much help just now in
enabling them to keep from getting hot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

Rojestvensky seems to have accom-
plished a great feat after all, in taking
a Russian feet as far as ne did without
a mutiny siE~s
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

Isn't it about time we were hearing
from Mr.. Oyama again?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

In Odessa and Lodz the Fourth OF
} July is probably only playing a contin-
uance performance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10
REAT HIM TO IT.

Grand Duke Alexis has resigned as
high admiral of the Russian navy; but
the navy quit first.-Baltimore Sun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

Looks like those Russians are really
going to reyolute sometime.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

A western railroad is about to adopt
wireless biography for train commu-
cause for rejoicing. Sun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10
WHY NOT?

If Tammany administration has
reformed the Bowery, we don't see
why in the dickens the national adj
ministration cannot clean out the
grafters in public office.-Rocheste
Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

How sorry the beef trust magnates
must be that Judge Parker wasn't
elected!
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

THAT fellow Borroughs is the queerest
runner 1 ever saw
1--WE only noticed that he's forever rum
ming into debt"
Yes, and at the same time running
away from the people to whom he is in
debt. Philadelphia Ledger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10
GErr1NG M EARLY.

Chicago doesn't know lust what that
New York census is going to reveal,
but announces vigorously that it is
grossly padded.-Newark Evening
News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10
ERON OTHER PENS
CHICAGO MAY go ELSEWHERE.

CHICAGO MAY GO ELSEWHERE.
Mrs. Nation breaks loose again, and
is distributing hatchets and making
inflammatory speeches. This agree
able and gifted woman declares with
vengeance that mo one but Prohibi-
tionists will go to heaven" Perhaps
it is not our province to speak for any,
body else, but if this is true even to a
large extent, it is likely that nobody
but Prohibitionists will have any such
desire. Pleasant society is just as de-
sirable in heaven as on earth.-Chi-
cago Evening Post.
SOME PEOPLE NOT SETTLING.
immigration continues from all
parts of the old world to America. As
everything has to be settled here, the
people have concluded that they may
as we'll move over.-St. Louis Globe
Democrat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10
SOME PEOPLE NOT SETTLING.
WHERE IS HE LUCKY

In the language of ''Wildfiower
Bob" Secretary LOOMS is mighty
lucky to be innocent.-Detroit News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

woman" said the very young man.
ora cularly, 's snare and a delusion.'
(which may account for the fact"
breathed the girl meaningly, why men
are so prone to hug their decisions. -
Cleveland eLader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

''Bragley tells me he is doing wonder
full work with his present employer. 1
didn't know he was particularly strong in
business
HE isn't. He's merely particularly
strong in talking about business. '-Phila-
delphia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

It's useless to waste sympathy on a
man who has the tc otbsche.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

Saw. paw" eueried little Johnny Peck.
''why do you wear whiskerS? Haven't
you any chin? ~
Il guess not my son. replied Peck, Sr.
your mother seems to have it all-Chi-
caao News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

''I spoke to your father last night
ooh. Harry, this is SO sudden! What
did he say?
s'The same as I did-Howdy do? -
Houston Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

three meals"
Nice and. plump, wasn't it7 -rzs-t.
mo, tough"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

Here is an editor criticizing the Carnegie
hero commission for rewarding life savers
with nothing but brass medals.
Perhaps they feel that it requires
still higher form of heroic spirit to openly
wear one of them.-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

Remember" said the earnest citizen,
that the eyes of the public are upon
YOU"
THAT condition is provided for an
swered Senator Sorghum. In political
prestidigitatiou the hand-out must always
be quicker than the eyesight. Was hing-
ton Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

ColIector-That boss of yours must be
fearfully hard VI.
Private Secretary-No, he isn't What
makes YOU think so?
Collector-Because time is money, and
he never seems to have minute to spare.
Detroit Free Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

when I tell you there are six hungry
| grown-ups in our family. '-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10
HUMOR OF THE Day

A Meriwether man is the owner of a
mule that recently kicked a lightning
flash to pieces'-scattering the fire all
around. A neighbor who lost barn by
it is suing the owner of the mule for dam
ages.-Atlanta Constitution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

Two hearts were trying to beat as one.
I'm doing the best I can to keep up
with you" said the first heart. but you
are too fast"
And l." said the second heart, TRY
my best to keep up with you, but you
are much too slow
1.-The trouble with you,'' remarked
Cupid, lis that you are so near you can
hear each other. Brooklyn Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

What, woman!
man ?" asked the
meath the uplifted
NO, on second
replied she. 1T
before all men in
all about 1t. -
Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

Mr.. Observation-Disclosures another rea-
son for calling a ship she
Mrs. Crimsonbeak-Wha is it?
Because ships are so often spoken. -
Yonkers Statesman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

why not?"
Hes too wise. He has the reoutation
of being one of the best judges of human
nature in this city,
Has, Ell? That settles it. Judges Of
human nature are my meat. "-Louisvi!le
Courier-Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-10

SlmK1ns-Are you going % lake your
family to the country this summer?
Timklns-No; we are going to remain at
home and enjoy all the pleasures of rural
life at half the cost
Simkins-How will you manage it?
Timkins-By putting few bricks in the
mattress, removing the fly screens from
the windows. and laying in a supply of
canned meats and vegetables.-Chicago
News.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-05
FRANKLIN K. LANE

The announcement that President
Roosevelt will appoint Franklin K
Lane to fill a vacancy In the interstate
commerce commission is creditable
both to the presidents discernment and
his independence. Mr.. Lane was the
Democratic candidate for governor in
opposition to DIR. Pardee and came
within few hundred votes of being
elected. He is one of Californias best
and brightest representative men. He
will succeed a Republican in the COM
mission.
1t is exceedingly important to the
great shipping interests of the west
that a Californian be upon the inter
state commerce board. 1t is particu-
larly important to the Southern Califor-
mia citrus fruit interests that such a
representative should know something
Of the conditions in this section and
sympathize with the transportation
burdens that might easily and safely
be lightened. Franklin K. Lane is that
kind of a representative and his ap-
pointment will be heartily approved,
not only by Democrats but by Republi.
cans as well.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-05
MINISTERS HOLD DISCUSSION
1.-THE Fatherhood of God" Proves an
Interesting Subject for
Pastors

"The Fatherhood of Cod" paper
read by Rev. Arthur Johnson of Saw
telle before the Methodist Minister'S
meeting yesterday morning, called
forth a spirited discussion on the sub
jeot. Rev. Mr.. johnson contended that
the fatherhood of the Supreme Being
was extended to the spiritual only. To
this the ministers present objected and
a spirited discussion resulted, in which
Drs. Mcintyre, Pitner and Rider took
part.
DR.. Mcintyre spoke at length, say
ing that child of God is always such.
DR.. Mcintyre said that the lost sheep
remained sheep and not coyote;
that the lost coin remained silver and
so humanity remains humanity despite
transgressions.
Following the meeting a large num-
ber of clergymen enjoyed luncheon
at the Y. w. c. A. and later attended
a lecture by Prof. Warman on Gales
themes.
The association will meet next Mon
day at the University of Southern Cali
fornia. Prof. Dickson will speak on
Henry Drummond." Luncheon will
be served
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-05
THE PRESIDENTS BACKING

A peculiar feature distinguishing the
present congress is foreshadowed. 1t
will be the substantial lining up of
Democratic members in support of
President Roosevelt on leading meas
ures that will divide the Republican
members That situation is PRACTICAL
ly assured iu respect to the railway
rating ISSUE and it Is likely to appear
in regard to the question involving
the Panama canal plan. And as this
will be an exceptionally strenuous"
session, i'm relations between the Pres
ident and the Republican leaders in
congress, that peculiar situation may
expand much farther.
Leading Democratic congressman
express the opinion that but few menu
bers, on their side, will be against a
bill embodylns the Presidents views
In the matter of railway rate control
On the other hand, It is known that
powerful combination exists, led by
the most influential Republican sena-
tors and representatives pledged to
plan. That issue is The immediate eff
fectiveness of a ruling by the inter-
state commerce commission. The op-
ponents of the president arc pledged
to the Foraker plan which holds in
allegiance a ruling of the commission
until the point at issue is passed upon
by federal court. That scheme would
hang up a ruling indefinitely.
The same Influence which will fight
the railway rating proposition is like
ly to fight the plan for a lock canal
system at the isthnus. The railway
companies favor the sea-level plan be-
cause it will delay completion of the
canal many years.
And SO the interesting spectacle will
be presented of the Democratic minor
ity lined up rather solidly as hackers
of the president in these issues against
a large contingent, at least, of Repub-
lican members.