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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04

1T costs fifty dollars to carry con-
cealed weapons in Arkansaw but only
one dollar to slug Governor jeff Davis
lat least these are the penalties at
tached by an Arkansaw court. Slug
ging governors comes cheap in Arkan-
saw
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04
RUssIA's CALENDAR.

Russia wants to cut fourteen days
out of her calendar to make it CORE
spond with the rest of the world.
Probably the car would be willing to
dispense with almost any fortnight be-
tween now and the 22nd of last jan
uary.-Kinsley Graphic.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04

John Sharp Williams would have the
country understand that he doesn't in
tend to give up his ''tine-honored prin-
ciples' just because Mr.. Roosevelt hap
pens to think the same way.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04
An EDITOR'S WANTS.

we nave gone 70 the eApense OF
purchasing a very fine wood stove and
have it set up ready for use, but no
one has come in to deliver any wood
on subscription It will take a cord
of wood to relieve the embarrassing
-Sabetha Republican-Her-
aid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04

"a state of war; has been declared
in VladivostOk. just to make the peo-
pie there feel at home again.-Newark
News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04

Congressman Campbell evidently
doesn't propose to let any time go to
waste in making the hay of popularity
while the congressional sun permits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04

The insurance grafters are doubtless
thankful that congress has convened.
IT win direct the attention of the pub
lie away from them for a while at
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04

The state Journal is a member Of the
Associated Press and receives the full day
telegraph report OF that great news or
4anization for exclusive evening publ
cation IN Topeka.
The State Journal receives for exclusive
guoilca ton the leased wire report or the
publishers Press for the edition for sun
day morning
The news is received in the State Jour
nal building over wires for this sole pur-
pose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04

A story has come floating across the
Pacific that Colonel William Jennings
Bryan tried to secure possession of an
ancient historic chair during his visit
to Japan. and Homer Hoch calls to
mind that it has been a hobby with
Colonel Bryan for some years to try to
GET. possession Of an old historic chair
ia this country also.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04

The port which Russia held against
all corners during a year of one of
the most memorable sieges in history
the Russian government cannot now
hold against Russian mutineers. The
mutineers seem to be in complete con-
trol.=New York Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04

Senator Long says the house of repre-
sentative is very hasty and M-advised
in it's actions. Very likely he considers
it still more so since Phil Campbell
framed his private car bill without
waiting to hear from some committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04
AuroMoBILEs ZOE PERsIA.

The shah OF Persia has bought SIX
French automobiles. He must feel
that something is necessary 20 stop
the overcrowding in Persia Chicago
Record-HeHrald-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04

Of course it viii be the presidents
busy day during the next few months
while he has congress on his hands. but
perhaps he will find time to translate a
few Gaelic poems each Cay while his
visitors are going and coming.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04

The Roosevelt children have been
leading a strenuos life recently
Young Teddy had his nose broken in
football game, and Miss Alice was in
iured by a railroad train. But there
is nothing wrong with the "old man.
-Salina Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04
JOURNAL ENTRIES

The Missouri Pacific has issued an or
der that the Central Branch shall here
after be called the Northern Kansas Di-
vision, but that won't affect Webb Nc
Nall He viii probably defy all orders
and continue to call it the Calamity
Branch.
Some correspondents from Mole St.
Wichita appear to be doing business in
Russia.
This is the day that the United States
senate begins to see how little it can
do and how much time it can take to do
it in.
It seems that Mr. Roosevelt shakes
congress by the hand and says he is
'dee-lighted' in a way to indicate that
he looks forward to his coming round
up with the senate with the same en-
thusiasm he would to a bear hunt.
But then Burton isn't the only United
States senator who is not earning his
salary.
You may think you have to work
hard. but you ought to see the troubles
of the girl with a STEADY wondering
what she can get Him for Christmas.
Owing to the fact that we have re-
ceived no late issues of the st. Peters
burg NOVoe. VreyTna and other Russian
contemporaries. we are unable to state
whether the Christmas advertising in
st. Petersburg is up to its usual stan
dard.
Political note: Phil Campbel's sen
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04
ANOTHER QUERY.

A paper down the state raises the
INQUIRY as to whether Senator Harry
McMiIIan's snake law. in the state,
prohibits the eating of cabbage
Minneapolis Messenger
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04

1t IS quite certain that Congressman
Campben's senatorial boom has not
especially suffered in Kansas since it
has become known that he intends to
put q few kinks in the tails Of the pri-
vate car trusts
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04

That dentist reached for the tooth
all right but he seems to have got
hold OF Prince Louis leg by mistake.
Sioux City Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04

Senator Burton has the shortest
biography in the congressional direc-
tory. Two words added to it will suf-
nee to explain the end of his sena-
torial career. They are, "Caught
Grating
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04

Telegraphic communication with St
Petersburg is cut of, but we will doubt
less continue to hear all about 1t from
London correspondents. A little thing
like not knowing anything about the
situation win not keep the London cor
respondents from giving their opinions
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04

Tt is alleged that Thomas f. Ryan
has been evading paying taxes on
property valued at oo900,ooo- No
wonder a millionaire hates TO pay
taxes. In Kansas that amount Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04

A palmist says Olga Nethersole sis
irritable and does not like to argue
In this respect Miss ethersole must
be different from her kind, for most
women folks like to do what they think
IS arguInE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04
FROM OTHER PENS
HE coII.DN.T BUY II.

Among the effects that James Ha-
zen Hyde is selling at auction the
French enthusiastically does not ap-
near. That was one of the things he
couldn't uy.@PhiIadelphia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04

Vow that Thanksgiving is over peo-
pie are already forgetting the Turkey
incident
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04

Many men delight to tell how tough
they were in their young days. Ever
hear a woman talk that way ?-Onaga
Republican
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04

It occurs to US that just now you
should be careful not to make a noise
like a rabbit; people go hunting now
days.-Cuba Daylight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04

"A thirst for liquor said the moralist,
has made many a man poor"
We'll" replied Jigley, turn about you
know. Poverty gives many man thirst
for liquor. philadelphia Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04

Josiah" asked Mrs. Chugwater. 'how
do they work these voting machines?'
They use one OF the cranks that are
always hanging around the polling
place. explained Mr.. Chugwater with
some irritatiOn.-Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04

What you marry my daughter" thun-
dered old ROxley. t'YOui mere clerk
No, sir" replied young Hunter, not
clerk, but a gentleman now. I resigned
my job the moment your daughter ac
cepted me. '-Philadelphia Press
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04

Us this reddish or pompano?"
why do you ask, sir?'
Because 1 don't like reddish
ut is pOmpano, sir. Houston Post
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04

YES" said the man who poses as
connoisseur, Il am fond Of music, al
though 1 don't know how to play"
That" replied young Mrs. Torking, lis
just the way Charley is with the races.
Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04

Jack-I hear your literary circle is max
ing a study of Shakespeare, now?
May-Yes.
Jack-And what do you think of him?
May-Oh, all the girls think he's just
cute.-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04

why are people so eager for fame?''
Because" answered Senator Sorghum,
in the majority Of instances fame is one
of the most profitable forms Of advertis-
ing.'-W ashington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04

Bobby-BTother. tell me a fairy story.
Mother-I can't. Go ask your father
what detained him down town so late
last night; that will be one.-Chicags
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04

Miss FufTy-I made quite an impression
at the reception, didn't II Everybody
seemed to be talking about me.
Candid Friend-They talked still more
about you after you had gone.-Chicago
Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04

Mr.. Headstall-That horse you bought
yesterday is a vicious looking animal. Is
he kind2
Mr.. CrOpper-kind? I should think so.
Why, when he came out of the stable he
stood upon his hind legs and tried to en-
brace me.-Puck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04

Political note: Phil CampbelI's SEN
atoria1 stock is quoted as three points
higher since he framed his private car
bill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04

Teacher Cat night schooD-What do we
know of the so-called canals on Mars2
Shaggy-Haired Pupil-They military
canals. Everything on Mars is ran by the
war department.-Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04
HVMOR OF THE Day

BIistress-Any one here while I was
out?
Maid-Non.
Mistress Strange. L wonder what peo-
pie imagine have "a day at home" for.
Chicago Journal.
This is her first year in society, she
says"
Nonsense! She's been out four sea
sons at least"
''WeII, four seasons make a year. don't
they ?''-Cleve1and Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-04

why" asked the senior partner. have
you marked this mahogany table down p
Because" explained the junior mem
Der of the firm, 1T is scratched up
Columbus Dispatch.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-09-27
WOMEN WILL ORGANIZE

Women and women s missionary work
were topics at the morning session to-
day of the English Synod Of the North
west, whose conference opened Monday
in the lecture room Of st. Mark g
church, Lyndale and Twenty-third ave-
nue. N, and closed this afternoon. The
gathering consists Of ministers repre-
senting the English Lutheran churches
of the northwest and representatives Of
societies closely allied with church
work.
The subject of home and foreign
missions was introduced by Rev. Mr..
Rickard, who spoke briefly and intro.
duced Mrs. DR.. George H. Trabert of
Salem church, Minneapolis, W no read
a paper on the homo and forei gn mis-
sionary work done by the missionaries
of the Pennsylvania ministerium.' ::
Mrs. John -Keehley Of st. Mark g
followed wit ha paper on the mission
work done by the workers Of the synod
of New York and New England. The
papers were discussed at length and a
plan formulated to organize the women
Of the congregations represented by
the synod into a permanent homo and
foreign missionary society.
A feature Of the session was the dis
cussion of a fund for disabled and
superanhuated ministers. The founda.
ton of the fund has be enlaid in the
generous contribution Of Lutheran
| layman, and the present meeting Of the
synod will probably result in it's estab
lishment and support by annual contri
buttons from pastors and people. Rev
Dr. Riley presented the subject of a
| Bibye conference. r.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-09-27
LOCAL ARCHITECT
PLANS BIG ARENA.
THE STATE FAIR BOARD ACCEPTS
w. M. KENYoN's DESIGN.
The Building Will Be 200 by $50 Feet
and Will Contain a Large Display
Arena for Livestock, With Seating
Capacity of 5,5O0--Work to Be
Rushed.

Plans of William M. Kenyon, the Min
neapolis architect, for the new livestock
pavilion building at the state fair
grounds, accepted by the directors yes
terday afternoon, provide for a building
of gray, cement-covered brick, with
steel frame. It will have a red Spanish
tile roof, and the foundation will be
200 feet wide by $50 feet long. Each
end Of the building will be in the form
of a semi-circle. The arena within will
be 12O feet wide and 27O feet long.
Around this arena will be forty-to GOT
space for seats to accommodate 5,5OO
people. The seats will be elevated, and
underneath them, opening on the out,
side of the building, will be a series OF
booths, thirty to forty in number,
At each end Of the arena will be en-
frances, large enough to permit tally
no to be driven in and out without in
convenience. Eight entrances are ar
ranged for the public. Within, the
building is open to the roof, which in
the central and highest portion, is eigh,
ty-fve feet above the floor.
The directors of the fair association
instructed Mr.. Kenyon to prepare his
working plans with all speed. He will
accordingly have them completed ano
ready for the calling Of bids in two
foundation put in this fall, and the
spring for completion by next August
and in plenty of time for use of the fail
the following September.
The cost of the entire structure com
plete will be 100000, of which $50, 00(
was appropriated at the last session Of
the legislature, and the other $50, 900
will be taken out of state fair funds.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-09-27
HE WANDERED IN
FROM WATERFOWL
INFIRM, OLD JAMES McLAuGH-
Inns CASE rs PATHETIC.
After Walking Many Miles to Find
His Son, on Whom He Depended for
Support, the Old Man Now Finds It
Impossible to Remember His Boys
- Name. -

His mind weakened and his health
impaired by. age James Mclaughlin, 70
years old, in spite of his infrmities,
walked to Minneapolis from Watertown,
Carver county, in search Of his son, on
whom he depended for a. livelihood
The old man presents "a pitiful sight
he could not tell the officers his name
PAGES back and forth, nervously trying
to collect his thoughts. The one object
he has in mind is to find the son who,
he says, left his home for this city.
Mclaughlin was picked up by the po-
lice last night on Washington avenue
S: He, had become 50 faint from hun
ger and his long walk that. he had near
place to rest for the night. At first
he oculd not tell the officers his name
and apparently could not speak, but
when he had been fed at the station he
mustered up enough strength to tell
something of himself. He had no pa
pers nor money in his pockets by which
he could be identified. Altho he af-
frmed that his son had supported him
for several years and had lately left
his home, he could not remember his
sons name. Again he would declare
that he had no children, and the po-
lice are unable to make anything out
Of his story. :r
Still the old man tries to help the
in the midst Of musings he will say: 81
know but I can It remember. I can It re.
MEMBER Speaking to one of the Of
fcers, he said his whole mind was a
blank concerning anything Of the past.
. kilograms have been sent to Water.
town to find the mans relatives, but
no answer was received today.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-09-27
DROP INSURANCE FEATURE.
REPORT oF COMMITTEE ON ROB
ERTsoN RESOLUTION FAvoRs
GRADUAL CHANGE BY PYTH-
IANS.

The Pythian grand lodge today an
nounced the report of the committee on
what is known as the James Robertson
resolution, which refers to the endow-
ment rank Of the order.
This is a resolution that James Rob-
ertson of Minneapolis introduced a year
ago, providing that the rider should
withdraw from the insurance business.
The report Of the committee narrated
the history Of the endowment rank and
recommended that the knights should
drop the insurance feature as soon as
possible. It was not meant that the
members should drop their insurance,
but that they should so strengthen the
endowment rank that it could be re-
insured in some company. After much
discussion it was decided that the re-
port should not be printed in the pro-
ceedings.
Notwithstanding the fact that it il
against the principles of the order that
one in anyway connected with the man
ufacture or sale Of liquor should BIT
admitted, the endowment branch has
invested in the Lexington hotel Of
Chicago, where bar Of large size il
maintained. This fact was brought tt
the attention Of the grand lodge ani
strong disapproval was expressed. The
matter was referred to the committed
on law, .t~-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-09-27
ALDERMEN WANT
MONEY TO BURN
STRONG SENTIMENT FAvORs LIB
ERAL LIGHTING APPROPRIATION.
A Large Delegation Of City Fathers
Attends the Tax Levy Boards Ses-
sion to Ask That the Allowance Be
Made Large The Appropriation De-
sired Is Close to 100000.

Half Of the city's aldermen were
present at the session Of the board or
tax levy today to speak for liberal
street lighting fund. The estimate for
next year is $299,9l7. Three years ago
the appropriation was 100000. The
number Of gas lamps has been increased
in that time from $3.50 to about $3.50,
to 1852. The great increase in the
lighting expense came with the change
from the Moonlight to the all-night
schedule, and later, when the council
authorized gas incandescents.
These featuhes were not brought out
very clearly at the meeting Of the board,
altho the incandescent contracts have
been viewed askanse. Mayor David P.
Jones indirectly, and possibly uninten-
when he stated that it had been the
habit of the council to take the allow
ance from the board of tax levy for adj
ditional police officers and put it in the
lighting fund.
The board heard several citizens
from the Bryn Mawr district who want
sewer, q delegation from the North
Side asked for the extension of the
Twenty sixth avenue N sewer, and one
from. Northeast asked the same for the
| IWeuLy -StCOuu dFeuuo Nl SeWo1' AACAs
| large sums had been expended on both
| improvements, the money was on the
main-trunk portion and the improve
| ments had been Of little benefit tt
property owners who wished to make
connections. f-'
Alderman E. G. Ohatfeld explained
as to the request Of the council fol-. q
half mill levy for .refunding special
taxes that had been annulled. The
claims, now reached $4,000 and the
city was morally bound to pay them, as
a large number had been paid and q
precedent had been established. The
SO, 900, and two levies would liquidate
practically all Of the claims, many OF
which had been on file for many years
The people were entitled to thei1
money, he argued, and it was not just
for the city to keep them waiting.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-09-27
THE RAz0RS FLEW IN
SHERlFF'S OLD HOUSE

There is something wrong with the
jailor's old residence at 802 Fifth
Street S, say the police, for in the last
month they have had enough trouble
there to keep the whole department
busy.
Last night it appeared that each
roomer in the basement started after
every other roomer and blood flowed
freely. AS a. result, Joseph Johnson,
colored, Lizzie johnson, Peter Roth,
Jr., and Frederick Roth were locked
up at central station charged with dis
orderly conduct. Peter Roth, Jr., re-
ceived a slash in the throat and two
stabs in the abdomen, and was taken
to the city hospital, where his wounds
were dressed. Later he was locked up.
The trouble is said to have been
started by Johnson, but no one seems
to know Just what it was all about.
A month ago Mrs. Peter Roth COM
mitted suicide by taking carbolic acid,
and two weeks later her daughter-1n-
law attempted suicide by drinking horse
liniment, but failed. Added to all this
residents in the vicinity swear that the
old Jail at the rear ofs'the house is
haunted and that. the ghosts Of departed
criminals hold revels there at midnight
In police court all were found guilty
except Frederick Roth. johnson, who
was determined to drive the others
from the house, was given ten days II
the workhouse, and his wife will serve
suspended vagrancy sentence OF
ninety days. Peter Roth, Jr., was sen
fenced to ten days. ~. X
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-09-27

st. Paul people are drinking. out Of
the river today because $4,000 gallons
of fve-year-old ale and porter were
drained into the Mississippi yesterday
afternoon at Minneapolis. While thirs-
ty throngs stood around watching the II
foaming brown liquid gush from the
casks, officers Of the United States in,
ternal revenue department stood guard
to see that none Of the stuff went any
where but into the river.
The liquor was the property Of the
Imperial Brewing company and was
stored in their brewery on the river
bank at the foot Of Twenty.-frst ave-
nue. s. The plant was shut. down July
1, and when taking stock, Manager A.
L. Werth found that $4,000 gallons,
equally divided between vats and kegs,
had soured and would either have to be
worked over or sold as vinegar. Mel
ther offered much profit, and in the
meantime the government collectors
were clamoring for the taxes due.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-09-27
DOES BUSINESS HERE
Western Life Indemnity Has Policy
Holders in Minnesota.

The Western Life Indemnity compa.
ny of Chicago, now On the rack of in,
yestigation, has 274 policy holders In
Minnesota, with insurance aggregating
$7S2,730. Last year only two new poll:
cies were written, but premioums
amounting to $18.768 were collected.
The company is authorized to do bust
ness in this state and the insurance
commissioner is waiting for the result
Of the examin alton by the Illinois de-
partment. If that shows it in bac
condition, as expected, it will be barred
from writing new business in Mime
sofa.
The company was formerly tn,
knights Templar & Masons and changed
it's name withinsthe year. The Illinois
examiner finds it has consolidated nj
less than twenty-eight other companies
TIL epoicyholders Of these companies
many of them, are paying premium
with practically no protection. To wha
extent the Minnesota policyholders ar
drawn from such consultations tn
state department does not know.