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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-30
A THANKSGIVING TRAGEDY.

It was on a drawing room car on a
train speeding towards New England, and
the hour was 9 80 in the morning. There
were but few passengers in the car. One
of them was old, old man, who had to
walk with the help of a crutch. His hair
was white as snow, his face wrinkled and
drawn, and one could see by his weary
eyes and shaking hands that he had not
long to live. The old man had been try
ing 10 read a newspaper. OF a sudden he
threw up his hands and fell back. The car
porter ran TO him and cried out:
''sah, do not die :sntil you have giben
s1ze zay fiH shan't make Sc OK dis yere
trip =
But the spirit of the old man had fed.
Death had come like a lightning stroke.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-30
THANKSGIVING BELLS.

Julia. darling" he had said to his
wife after their THANKSGIVING breakfast.
81 viii run over to the store for three or
four hours today and look over the books.
I want to see how many hundred thou
sand dollars I have made this year. and
how many bushels of diamonds 7 can buv
you at Christmas time
You dear, duekie darling run along, -
she had replied as she kissed him on the
left ear and giggled In q girly way.
-Four hours later and he came staggering
back, He seemed to have aged 200 years
in the interval. He was bow-Iegged.
hump backed and lop-shouldered. His
eyes were sunken his side whiskers
wilted and his cheeks caved in.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-30

killed
amin
Habbg-WeI he didn't have very much respect for Old
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-30

II have no diamonds. I haven't even an
auto or a brownstone house Unfortunate
election bets on a sure thing have taken
my all and reduced me to this"
JENNY Christmas, but is that so r
whistled the burglar IF it is then l have
time
ut may not be time wasted" she oh
served Il want to talk with you about
the badness of being burglar, and so
bring forward figures to prove to you that
as a political CRATER you can beat burglary
ten TO one Sit down till I talk to you =
He sat down, and before O'Clock that
evening she had thoroughly convinced him
that he should drop his present profession
and go into grating. and he rose up and
blessed her and passed out into the night
with a new song in his heart. She was
poor and lowly and cold and hungry but
she was a refOrmist. JOE KERR.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-30

The other passengers gathered around
and the conductor came.
Too bad-too badl" sighed several
voices in chorus
We'll. dunno" replied the conductor.
He was going back to the place Of his
boyhood for Thanksgiving. He was feliei-
tating himself on eating some OF mothers
pumpkin pie again after 20 years ab-
sence. Had he lived to get there he would
have eaten it and suffered agonies for
day or two and then died Il Is better
that he died here and as he did. No extra
charge VIII be made eny OF the ress e
you, and money viii 5e returned to any
dissatisfied passenger"
JOE KERR.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-30

Great heavens. Walter, but what is
the natter" asked the wife as he fell
II am ruined!r he managed to gasp
after getting hold of the floor with his
toes.
Ruined? Howe
''Instead of making hundreds of thou
sands Of dollars. l ind that I am almost
a million to the bad. I can't pay the
hundred thousandth part Of cent on the
dollar"
rs that aH?" asked the little wife.
with a smile Of joy. Darling. you are
saved We have been married three years.
You have given me a million dollars a
year to run the table on. In the sewing
machine drawer there I have at this mo-
ment the sum of s.. 965. $40. % 1t is
yours Take it and lets celebrate the
day with lobster and champagne.
JOE KERR
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-30
THANKSGIVING REFORM.

1t was a cold Thanksgiving morning
The ten-year-old girl shivered under the
ragged quilt and wished she had a bottle
of tabasco sauce to warm her up.
step on the stairs. Then other steps
and man with mask on his face stood
at her bedside and threw the rays Of g
dark lantern on her face.
eWeL p she queried after awhile.
II am a burglar, and I am after your
diamonds :" he hoarsely replied. Give
them UP at once or YOU are q dead duck z.
Evening journal., 1905-06-08
NEGOTIATIONS
FOR PEACE ARE
NOW UNDER WAY
President Roosevelt Acts AS
Friendly Channel of
Communication"
CAR ASKS JAPANESE TERMS

Washington. June 8. - Preliminary
peace negotiations between Russia and
Japan are generally believed to be
under way, and it is conceded that
President Roosevelt will in all prob
ability act, not as mediator. but as
"the friendly channel of communica-
ton" There is as yet no official ad-
mission that Russia has accepted what
Count Cassini in his cablegram to
Count Lamsdorif last week described
as the offer Of good will Of the presi-
dent" although instructions to the am
bassador are believed to have reached
here in a long cablegram which reach
ed the Russian embassy quite late and
was laid before the ambassador after
he had started to retire. After reading
the dispatch the ambassador retired
for the night at an hour earlier than
usual. All that can be authoritatively
said regarding this cablegram is that
it concerned Count Cassini's cable
gram of last week. No appointment
has yet been made for the ambassador
to see the president, but by one close
to Count Cassini it was said that it
was expected some appointment might
be made within the next day or two.
Immediately upon his return to his
legation after a long conference with
the president, Mr.. Takahira, the Japa-
nese minister, began the preparation
of a dispatch to his government. upon
which he was occupied until quite late.
For the first time since the annihila-
tion of the Russian fleet the minister
did not feel at liberty to comment
upon any phase of the situation. "The
situation is too delicate in this mo-
ment for me to say anything" he re-
marked. when there is something
definite perhaps l may have something
to say But do not expect anything
definite for some days" It can be
stated that the president, through Mr.
Takahira, is endeavoring to get some
definite idea regarding Japan's peace
terms. Mr.. Takahira is giving him all
the assistance that he can, but the
most he can do is TO inform his gov
ernment of the presidents wishes and
TO emphasize his personal conviction
that the president can be trusted abso-
lutely to guard Japan's legitimate in
terests. Indeed, a fortunate phase of
the present situation is that both Mr.
Takahira and Count Cassini are per
sonally convinced of the presidents
absolute impartiality and sincerity of
purpose in the delicate undertaking
which he has shouldered.
Evening journal., 1905-06-08

ing his good Offices. the prospect Of the
presidents efforts to bring the bellig
erents together in peace negotiations
Is believed to be distinctly brighter
It is equally evident that the situa-
ton IS an exceedingly delicate one
Ambassador Meyer. when seen by the
Associated Press absolutely declined to
say a word regarding his visit to Tsars-
koe selo, the mission with which he is
charged or the emperor's response.
The centre Of interest is again trans
ferred back to Washington. Count
Cassini has doubtless received instruc-
tions from the emperor. However. it
will probably require some little time
to finally decide whether success shall
crown the presidents efforts to end
the war. The fact of Ambassador Mey-
ers visit to Tsarskoe Selo Is as yet
known only in the higher official cir
cles, many diplomats even being en-
tirely unaware of this important event;
but where It Is known it has created
intense interest.
In the meantime It must be stated
that there is not the slightest surface
indication Of any change in the situa-
tion regarding the continuation of the
war
Preparations 10 send additional troops
70 the front continue. A new draft Of
horses from Poland has been made.
and a further mobilization Of men in
the province OF Moscow is announced.
Evening journal., 1905-06-08
An important BY. Product.

From the Milwaukee Wisconsin.
What Is the by-product OF the cotton
plant? In view OF the fact that the
plant yields two pounds OF cottonseed
for every pound OF cotton. and that
the former is as merchantable as the
latter, here Is n nice problem I'm deflni-
ton. once the cottonseed went to
waste Now It is turned to account In
many important ways, and judged by
the relative output stated I'm pounds
avolrdupois, resembles bay that has
grown TO be bigger than his father.
AS the father, though not so tnll as
the son. may have a larger bank ac-
count, 80 cotton still remains CONNER
cially more valuable than cottonseed.
There were produce last year l3,OO0,-
900 bales of cotton. Weighing 1900 600
tons. and 100000 tons Of cottonseed.
Cottonseed oil IS used by bakers and
housewives IN the United States to an
extent OF which not all of them are
aware, as a great deal of 1t is supposed
by the consumers to be lard oil. Great
quantities Of IL so to Italy and come
back under foreign labels. as olive Oil.
The output of cottonseed oil in 1904
amounted to more than a gallon for
every man, woman and child in the
nation.
IN addition TO the oil extracted from
the seed, cotton yields the following
by-products; Linters, or short bits Of
cotton that adhere TO the seed when
ginning is conducted by the ordinary
process, but that are stripped by a
specially constructed gin. and used IN
the manufacture Of batting and wad-
ding; hulls, the outer casing Of the
seed, which make a valuable food for
cattle; oil cake. the material left after
the oil Is expressed from the nut, this
material also being used as food for
cattle and, finally, sludge. the settling
az the bottom Of the oil tanks. which
b used IN making soap.
Evening journal., 1905-06-08
WILMINGTON INSTITUTE
FREE LIBRARY

A catalogue which may serve as a par-
tial printed catalogue of the free library
has recently been placed on sale at tho
central desk. 1t is the catalogue of eight
thousand volumes compiled under the au-
spices OF the American Library Associa-
tion by librarians and experts in various
branches of knowledge 1t is supposed TO
represent typical small library and
contains the best works on all subjects
as well as the classics Of literature. All
the editorial work was done at the New
York State Library and the book was
published by the Library of Congress.
This catalogue is divided into two parts.
The first part contains the eight thousand
volumes arranged in classified form, each
work having either short descriptive
note or an enumeration of its contents.
Part two contains the same books ar
ranged so that authors, titles and suh-
jects are all found in one alphabet.
Altogether it may be regarded by the
individual as one Of the best guides i'm se-
lectng books of various subjects and es-
timating their value. tt serves AS "a par
tial catalogue OF the free library as most
of the books are in the library; and many
Of those that are now wanting will be
added eventually.
The price of the book in paper covers
is 25c 1t may also be had bound in cloth
for Soc.
Evening journal., 1905-06-08
READABLE RHYMES
Roses.

Their oses laugh. and mid their vines
And not bud unopened fingers;
June's glorious sun unclouded shines
The golden petaled eglantines
Tangle their fragrant fingers.
The epauletted blackblrd sings
His love song In the velvet meadows;
The oriole on flaming wings
Fits through the orchard openings
And glides into the shadows.
Afar the lake, a silver sheet,
Girded by swens of green lies sleeping
The brooks that in its bosom meet
We see not, but their foam-shod feet
We hear the lodges leaplng.
Along the ir-fringed mountain peaks,
The vagrant vapors drift and double,
The doubling dove its lover seeks;
Faint heard the distant surf bespeaks
The city's toll and trouble.
Leave your duh haunts. ye human moles
Blindly for sordid treasures mining,
BY verdant paths seek brighter goals.
And weave around your jaded souls
The garlands June is twlning.
Frank H.Gassaway, In Field and Stream
for June
Evening journal., 1905-06-08
AFTER rHE CRIMINALS.

T HE question that is now agitating
4 the Philadelphia machine is not
50 much how to retain power, as how
TO keep the secrets OF its career from
coming to light. The reform commit
tees now declare their purpose Of
probing all past crimes and delinquen-
cies and Of making all violators Of the
law suffer the penalty.
1t would not be an impossible task
as is shown by the way Mr. Folk got
10 the bottom OF the doings Of the St.
Louis boodlers. When a real reform
wave strikes a community the grafters
seek cover and most criminals 10 avoid
personal punishment win turn states
evidenSe.
Mr.. Folk had a method that worked
charmingly. II he heard whisper of
graft. boodling or theft he sent for the
person who had talked and got his
story; this probably involved another
person. He sent for him and contin-
ued until the clue was run out. Then
when he captured a big fish he didn't
let him out Of the net until he had his
hooks in the gilIs OF others
But Folk didn't talk; he didn't issue
manifestos. He was as non-communi-
cative as the desperate men whose
transactions he was unearthing. In
this respect it seems TO US that the
Philadelphia reform committees have
something to learn. Every day they
meet and resolve. Every day they pro-
test loyalty to the mayor. Il would be
better TO keep the public Informed
through results secured, rather than
through these constant protestations.
Evening journal., 1905-06-08
TEACHERS AND
SCHOLARS ESSAYS
They Will Compete for Prizes
Offered for Temperance
Papers
BEING HELD THROUGHOUT STATE

The officials Of the Scientific Temper
ance Instructive Department Of this State
request that the pupils of high schools
and grammar schools who are competing
for the prizes offered by the department
will submit their essays by June 10. The
articles, it is stipulated. are TO be signed
by members only and are to bear the
name Of the school and the teacher on the
reverse side They will contain not less
than five hundred words and not more
than eight hundred words.
The contest In each Of the three coun-
ties will close on June II in order that the
State contest can be held on June 3 In
this city. Tho first State prize is six
months scholarship I'm either the COM
mercial or shorthand department of
Goldey College the value of which is $50
and which is a gift Of the college. Other
prizes are;
II. g. Bradford OF No. III Market street,
a Bradford Model A bicycle; Lyn Thomas,
No. ll9 Market street handsome gold
clock Ashton Tatum. Of Wilmington, $40
in gold Lippincott and Company, S06-Sl4
Market street, business opening TO
either young man or young woman; u.
James Eelt. Sixth and Market streets a
chance to learn the drug business; Pea
cock ana Company Ninth and King
streets. an opening I'm their store as soon
as arrangements can be made.
For the colored scholars, Dr. Elbert, Of
this city. offers one years scholarship at
the Delaware State College for Colored
Youths, near Dover and Dr. stubbs viii
present $40 in gold as the second prize.
The teachers competitive papers on
"The Scope, Importance and Methods Of
Scientific Temperance Education IN the
Public Schools will be submitted to the
state Department by June 16. The three
successful contestants will be given a
weeks outing nt Atlantic City as guests
OF tho Lexington and Worthlngton hotels.
The teachers IN wilmington schools are
requested 70 send their papers TO Mrs. L.
W. Emerson No 5O7 West Fourth street,
or Mrs. c.. Il. Rankin, No. % Icy Road.
Rockford. those I'm rural New Castle
county 20 Miss Essie Dempsey No 50l
Washington street. Wilmmgton Kent
county to Mrs Emma Caulk Wyomng
and Sussex county to Mrs. A. L. Culver
Milton
Evening journal., 1905-06-08
TUESDAY. JUNE 8 1905.
A NEUTRAL HARsoR.

TT is 10 BE expected that the Presi-
L dent will be criticised for any de-
clsion that ne may make. but we are a
little surprised that his order relative
to the Russian ships which found "A
refuge in Manila harbor should be
questioned.
These ships were fleeing from the
enemy. and any damage they had
sustained was due TO an encounter
with that enemy What their COM
mander desired was protection under
neutral nag until they could repair,
re-coal and re-provision. and then Sc
lect their own time to leave the har-
bor--and leave it in perfect hghtins
trim
Row the absurdty Of granting such
request will be seen when we imagine
d condition under which all nations are
willing to acknowledge the validity OF
such a request Suppose all Of the
harbors in the Far East were thrown
open to the crippled ships OF Russia in
which to repair and emerge when Il
suited the purposes Of their command
ers. even with the remnant Of feet
they could harass the japanese in
definifely.
1t is said that Russia may charge US
with mhumanity and Russia doubtless
Win not miss an opportunity TO create
sentiment In her favor But where does
the inhumsniiy come In? The Rus
sian officers and men are received hos
pitably. They may remain at Manila
or return to Russia on parole.
Surely inhumanity cannot apply to
battered ships. and the only ground on
which the charge can be based is that
we are not willing to actively assist
the Gear in the prosecution OF the war.
Rulings OF this nature must be made
with care and be devoid OF sentiment.
for they become preoedents, and these
have a way OF turning up to harass the
maker. The United States cannot AZ
ford to establish the precedent which
would make Of neutral waters harbors
Of refuge for fleets that are worsted at
sea.
Evening journal., 1905-06-08
NUGGETS OF NEWS

Joseph H. Choate, former ambassa-
dor to Great Britain, arrived at New
York on the steamer Caronia.
The annual convention of the Ma
tional Liquor Dealers Association was
held at Chicago, with 500 delegates
present.
NJ. Cohen. a wealthy junk dealer Of
st. Louis, has reported to the Chicago
police the loss of $1,000 by "wire-tap-
ping" swindle.
At the commencement of the Ne
braska Wesleyan University the de-
gree of doctor of laws was conferred
on William J. Bryan.
The convention of the United States
Brewers Association at Atlantic City
declared against the proposed increase
of tax by congress on beer.
General William J. Palmer and An
drew ]. Carnegie have donated re-
spectively 100000 and $4,000 to the
$500 900 endowment fund of the Colo
rado College, at Colorado Springs.
Evening journal., 1905-06-08
TREATMENT OF THE CHINESE.

TREATMENT OF THE CHINESE.
TT is q woll-known fact that the
Il Chinese above all Oriental people
regard the foreign devils" with a
hatred intense though hidden. Our
consular agents are trying to open
markets for our goods, with small sue
cess. our missionaries fnd an antag-
onlsm which IS hard to overcome. and
we may insist On open ports and Sc
cure them, but they mean little to
American commerce.
We do not have to go far to ascer-
tain the reason for this state of af-
fairs. The Chinese have civilization
all their own. which dates back to a
period that makes our beginnings mod
ern history. But the white races have
treated their ancient customs, their
literature, philosophy and religion
with disdain. and have walked over
them rough shod.
We Americans have been chief Of
tenders. We do not want our land
overrun with Chinese coolies, so we
pass a rigid exclusion act, which is
interpreted so narrowly that the most
learned and progressive Of the Chinese
when they happen to visit us are COM
PEELED to suffer all sorts Of indignities
and are fortunate TO keep out OF jail
Recently four Chinese students who
had been pursuing their education IN
England. arrived In the Athens OF
America. rhey had a letter from Am
bassador Choate and correct pass
ports. But they were detained photo
graphed and required TO give bond not
to become public charges; and one Of
them was a woman.
only last year a commissioners to the
81. Louis Exposition, officially repre-
senting China, was held up, insulted
and treated as a criminal To the Inn
migrant Inspector all Chinese look
alike, and OF course the stories Of these
indignties are carried back to China.
Is there any wonder that they do not
like our religion and our civilization?
Evening journal., 1905-06-08
BRANDYWlN6 SPRINGS
Grand Opera Voealists viii Appear
Beginning Next Saturday.

The people OF Wilmington and vicin-
ity are to have the opportunity OF
hearing some Of the best vocal artists
OF the present day in the program pre-
pared by the management of Brandy
wine Springs through the engagement
of the Metropolitan Grand operate
Quartette which is especially brought
from New York TO open the series of
the Springs Popular Concerts beginning
with next Saturday afternoon.
The quartette is organized and di-
rccted by Sig. n. Victor Marteln. the
famous tenor brought to this country
byMascagonia, the singer continuing
with the great composer throughout
his entire American tour When the
famous Caruso was an in New York II
was M1scagnia who recommended Mar
tell for the role, saying OF Martelli:
He Is the only artist of the present
day who can sing the tenor role Of
every opera have ever written" The
metropolitan press were IN accord IN
praising the substitute for the manner
IN which he caught his audience. handi-
capped as he was by their disappolnt-
ment at first in the announcement OF
the Illness of CarusO.
Sig. Martelh has surrounded himself
with artists of regulations almost
equal TO his own and there be no ques-
tion that the efforts of General Man
ager Crook to furnish such high class
attractions to the patrons Of the park,
will be appreciated. In addition to the
Quartette OF Singers the Royal Vene-
tian Band win be heard IN part two OF
the program.
The vocal concerts VIII begin at 3
and o'clock, continuing for an hour.
and the band concerts viii begin at
AIS and 9.15 and continue until 6 and
1890 d. m.
Evening journal., 1905-06-08
EDITORIAL OPINION
Tho coIIese Girls Ideal Husband.

The College Girls Ideal Husband.
From the Topeka Herald.
College girls were asked to give their
ideas on the 'Ideal Husband for the
May number Of Good Housekeeping. with
the following result.
Miss H., Of Smith College, says: "The
quickest way to change an ideal is 20
marry IT," Miss HIS ideal IS "a big
clever creature, perfectly at home IN her
world" She objects to "a small man or
widower with six children"
Miss Sarah c., of the University Of Min
nesota, favors the abolition Of "the pro-
verbal maiden's blush and show Of mod
esty, which too often divides honors be-
tween veiled coquetry and an absurd
circumstances" She prefers ITO greet
a man with good warm handclasp."
Good looks are rather ia disfavor. Miss
Z. d., Of the University Of Chicago,
would much rather have homely hus-
band with good moral qualities. a wide
knowledge many-sided character fat
bank account than handsome husband
who lacked one Of those characteristics" ."
A sufficient income is very necessary.
Miss Helen J. S., of Wellesley. thinks
that moderate wealth seems almost a
necessity for a young man to possess or
be capable of earning n he wishes a col
lege girl for a wife" Ideas Of moderate
wealth differ Five thousand dollars
seemed rather n happy average.
With strict economy the college girls
think that they could live on 5000 a year.
but IN addition "a few thousand dollars
saved up before marriage is a very de-
sirahe thing" No love IN cottage for
them Between you and me, l think that
a man whose earning power docs not ex-
tend beyond a cottage is not worth as
much as the taxes on the aforesaid struc-
ture"
This however, does not include tobac-
co for the young husband AS Miss b..
OF Smith College. writes; Smoking does
young husbands no good ana Is a need
less expense"