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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-23

Considerable competition has arisen
between the steam noads and the cleo
trio interurban lines in the east. While
the steam roads have the advantage
of greater speed, the frequent service
convenient stops. and low fares OF the
electric roads have, in many instances
seriously affected the local traffic Of
steam railways. Statistics show that in
1902 the street and electric lines of the
United States carried more than seven
times as many fare passengers as the
steam railways. Such a comparison.
however, means little, since steam rail-
way journeys are. as rule, much long
er than those on street railways. In
1902 the average distance Travelled by
passengers on the steam reads was sos
miles. No definite average can be given
for the distances Travelled by passengers
on the street lines. since no records have
been kept by the street railway COM
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-23

when they look at father they wonder
why in the world mother, with such a
field to select from. made such choice:
There is a lot going on in the brains OF
his women folks that would disturb
father If he knew it.
When We see workman going nome
eagerly with a package from the meat
market under his arm, we hope his wire
sees his side of the incident, and cooks
the meat well as she can.
At the show last night a man was trying
to buy a saloon. TN give you $500 for
it." he said to the owner. Not much.
the owner replied: I'VE sweep up more
than that every morning in sawdust."
1t is said that the only thing that saved
an Atchison mans life when he was very
i'll ten years ago, was the absence of his
physician from town for several weeks.
He wouldn't trust any other doctor, and
got better.
An Atchison man was given She priv
ilege of kissing his brides pretty sister
at his wedding. and the experience
proved SO pleasant that he admits the first
suspicion that he had made mistake en-
tered his head at that moment.
An Atchison invalid who has nothing to
do but sit at a window and watch the
neighbors, says that chickens and boys
are always eating. A little boy Of six next
door appeared in the yard II times yester-
day. and 10 times he had something in his
hand he was eating.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-23
GLOBE SIGHTS.

From the AICnlSOn GIODe.l
Does it please an Irishnan for a Dutch
man to wear green on st. Patrick's day?
A loafer IS as much out of place in a
busy community as drunken man in
sober crowd.
If you want to see your absurdities il
Illustrated, have q 3-year-old child in the
house a few days.
Some people are so particular they. don't
think a new baby is mt to kiss until it is
at least six weeks old.
If you want to make John D. Rockefel-
Ter mad. refer to him as Uncle John. :"
He doesn't care for abuse.
There are a good many people who
make you tired, but you can't run fast
enough to get away from them.
An Atchison husband is so subdued that
he has engraved calling cards and makes
calls with his wife.
When a man is cross it is usually a sign
he is conceited and thinks he is not APP
preciated at his real worth.
An Atchison man was startled today by
receiving this inquiry by mail: Why not
act as agent for dog and cat soap?'
A man isn't sure of many things con-
corning his wife. but he seems to be sure
of one thing; that she couldn't have done
better.
When a trained nurse is engaged and
she doesn't wear her uniform the family
feels that it is not getting full value for
its money
After woman dies her husband usual
" makes. a trip. back to his old home.
causing the suspicion that he remembers
4 sweetheart he used to have
A man is selling an improved Jonathan
apple. Now. as a matter of fact, the JON
athan apple doesn't need improving. Why
not improve the Ben Davis?
1t is said that the hour glass shape is
coming in fashion again. This means that
women will no longer look rs if they had
swallowed a single, and it stuck just be-
low the belt.
When mother talks to her girls of her
youth. they get visions of hundreds of
young men who waylaid her at every op-
portunity to propose marriage and decide
that she must have been belle. And
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-23
BROTHER GARDNER.
Another of His Heart-to-Heart
Talks.

"Brudder Shin cum ober to my cabin
last night said Brother Gardner, af-
ter the regular proceedings of the Lime
kiln club had been disposed of, land I
was treated to a surprise party. Brud-
der Shin wanted to borry my old sword
and cooked hat, and when I axed what
he was gwine to do wild 'em I Earned
banded deirselves together under de
name of de Shakesperian Comedy club
and war thinkin' of gwine out on de
road. Dey was in want of dat old
sword and hat to make up a Hamlet.
If eight or ten members of dis club
want to become a comedy company l
hain't got muffin to say agin it, but it
pears to me dat dey orter know what
dey ar doin' befo' dey goes too fur. 1
axed Brudder Shin who Shakespeare
was, and he answered dat he diskibered
America. Brudder Jones, will you
please stand up?"
Yes, sah." replied the brother as he
reached his feet.
who was Shakespeare"
"He voyaged round de world, reck-
on"
Il thought you'd reckon bout dat
way. You kin now sot down and rest
son stands up. Deacon, understand
dat you am cast for de ghost in de
play If so, you orter be posted on
Shakespeare. Was you dun acquainted
wild hirn?'
mo, sab, not 'zactly, but has met up
wild man who was.
WHO do you think Shakespeare wasp
"a great friend of Abraham Link
um'S, Sah.'
'Uh! wall, you have spoken your
piece, and you may also sot down. II
dar' am any ice water out in de anty-
room you'd better soak your head and
drive some of de blood down to your
hoofs. Am Brudder Shindig Watkins
in Il Ia 9ss
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-23

Philadelphia Record: Success in bust
ness is largely matter Of getting ac-
misunderstanding the needs and tastes
of your customers and making them IA
miliar with yourself, your establish
ment, your methods and your wares
You cannot get acquainted with the
purchasing public in day, or even a
month; it takes time to make yourself
solid but It is worth while. BY cul-
tfvating the acquaintance of possible
buyers day after day through the ad-
vertising columns of the newspapers
you establish a basis Of confidence that
yields constantly increasing returns,
and that viii in the long run be worth
more as an asset than money in the
bank
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-23

"He ar, sah," answered the brother
,.Brudder Watkins, you am cast for
de part of Hamlet, understand?
pen mebbe you kin tell me what I
axed of de odders? who was Snakes
peare?''
United States"
He didn't dun belong to de Meat
Trust"
Mop
.He was one O. dem Roman kings
and a mighty tuff man in a scrimmage.
Il see, and your poor brain must long
for half an hours rest. You may go
out into de anty-room and sot down
on a bench and think of muffin fur a
while 1t am no need to call up Kurnel
Johnsing, Alabama Jones or Cato Cabiff-
If dar' am any member among you VINO
kin tell me who Shakespeare was let
him hold up his hand
The only hand that went up belonged
to Judge Jimweed White, and he didn't
seem very anxious about it.
wall, let's have it, said the presi-
dent.
HE invented de steamboat. sab"
Den you had better walk out and git
aboard of it, and I hope you will take
good keer and not fall overheard.
ITS just what I reckoned on.
Somebody has put it into your heads
dat YOU kin act, and you have gone at
it and organized a dramatic company
You am gwine to make up stage ward
robes outer my old hat and sword and
two or three Chinese lanterns and a
Bagdad curtain. and den you am
gwine out on de road and astonish de
natives. You pore simple-headed
chiT'en! If it wasn't SO pitiful I'd be
inclined to laugh ober it
1T hain't gwine to say a word agin
your goin' out, but listen mighty clus
to me when I say dat de man who
comes back yere arter bein' hit by two
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-23
Mr.. O'BRIEN HERE.
Grand Exalted Ruler of the Ellxs
Visits Topeka.

William ]. O'Brien, Jr.. the supreme
head of the Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks is in the city today, the
guest of the local order. Mr.. O'Brien's
technical title is the Grand Exalted
Ruler, and that is the official name by
which the members of the order recog-
nize him. You would judge from his
official title that Mr.. O'Brien is rather
an awe inspiring parsonage but he is
not He is simply a well groomed af-
able attorney who is touring the Uni
ted States and visiting some OF the
principal lodges en- route to his trip to
fine coast
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-23

panies relative to this point. The re-
ceipts from passengers were 1892, s6S. PAS
for steam railways. and 1898. s21. 54s for
street railways. In 1902 the passenger
earnings of the street railways were
$40 per cent OF the total receipts; the
remainder Of the revenue was derived
from the sale Of electric current. from
freight. mail, and express service. and
from advertising and other miscellan-
eous sources
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-23

There has been much criticism of Ku-
ropatkin and he has been degraded in
rank, but who could have done better
than hep The American victories of the
revolution were not won by Washing
ton. The battles of the Nanchurian war
have not been won by any Russian
commander
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-23
Are You Going East?

In making your arrangements for
your vacation this summer it would
be well to consider convenience and
saving of time. The Wabash with it's
own rails to st. Louis, Detroit, To-
ledo, Pittsburg and Buffalo is the
shortest line, makes the best time, and
furnishes the best accommodations
Through service to New York and
Boston. Ask your local ticket agent
for tickets over the Wabash; they all
sell them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-23
vnIcanizer ExnIodes.

Chicago, March 23-Terrifying hun
dreds of shoppers in State street, a rub
Der vulcanizer in the work room Of a
dental manufacturing firm on the top
floor of the Dyche building at Randolph
and State streets, exploded today, crash
ed through the skyiight OF the building.
ascended 30 feet in the air and dropped to
the pavement. No person was injured,
but number had a narrow escape.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-23

It is said that all evidence damaging
to the beef trust was eliminated from
the Garfield report before it was sub
mitted. Anybody could see that this is
true by a mere glance at the document
as it aDneared.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-23
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Mrs. Anna butcher, aged IS years,
whose home is at 30S Monroe street in
this city, died at Atchison on Wednes-
day afternoon. The funeral will take
place from the family home in Topeka
on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Inter
ment in Topeka. cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-23

Investigation and experiment do not
appear to bear out the claim that diph-
liberia antitoxin may be depended upon
to stay the ravage of cerebro-spinaI
meningitis, or spotted fever Favor
able results have only been obtained in
exceptional cases. The mortality in
New York is stated to be 20 per cent
Of the persons attacked.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-23

Those gentlemen who are accused Of
bribery out in Colorado should secure
the services of MI. Garfield to conduct
an investigation of the charges If they
want q cinch
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-23
I.oses His Citizenship.

Washington, March 23.-President
Roosevelt has approved the sentence of
the court martial inflicted upon Mid
shipman Arrorood of North Carolina,
recently tried for desertion from the
navy. The sentence carries with it dis
missal from the navy and the law bear
ing upon the case provides that a man
so dismissed shall not hereafter be eligi-
BILE to any of the rights of citizenship.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-23

The tobacco trust probably regards ali
this anti-cigarette legislation as a poor
return for all the money it has been
contributing to the support of the gov
eminent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-23

The action of the Boston ministers in
declining Mr.. Rockfeller's gift of $780,
900 would be discouraging to a man like
Mr.. Carnegie who is longing to die poor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-23

The election Of Major Warner to the
United States senate may properly be
referred to as another Missouri COM
promise
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-23

There is still a great lack Of desirable
houses for rent in Topeka and appar-
emily very little is being done by capt.
talists and land owners to relieve the
Situation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-23

The Buffalo Express has reached the
conclusion that the Kansas oil refinery
movement is sociaHstic, but contains no
cause for alarm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-23

Unless Russia conclude a peace, at an
early date, she is likely to lose a part of
Siberia as well as all of Manchuria.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-23

Six thousand sinners are reported to
have been converted in Louisville Ky
What a wicked place Col Watterson's
town must have grown to be during
that gentleman's absence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-23

the bargain and no doubt that was one
big reason why her audience liked her
so we'll and hopes so sincerely to have
the pleasure of hearing her again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-23

Miss Ann Teek."It looks like nice
parrot, but does it swear? Dealer
mo, ma'am, but thatll be easy enough.
He'll be quick to learn. Philadelphia
Ledger
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-23

Horace. dear. is there really such 4
thing as a fool-killer?" Now, if that's
not like a silly Womani How should I
know? I never saw one" "Oh, that's
evident! "-Cleveland Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-23

Every family should have its household
medicine chest and the first bottle in 1t
should be DIR. Woods Norway Pine Syrup
natures remedy for coughs and colds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-23
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

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CHAPS, Windburn, blemishes healed by
Satin Skin Cream. Use is proof. sc.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-16

1t is in the matter Of landlords FIX
lures" that one sees the most difference
between English and American fats.
In New York the average fiat is always
piped and wired for both gas and cleo
trio light. and all the necessary fittings
are provided by the landlord and are
part of the attractions of the fat as
going concern. tenant in New York,
1 take it, says a contributor to Har-
per's Weekly would as soon think of
renting a fiat without window panes as
one in which he was expected to pro-
vide his own apparatus for lighting.
And, in addition. there would in a New
York fiat be radiators in all the living
rooms as matter of course, two
ranges in the kitchen, one for coal in
winter and the other for gas in sum-
mer. stationary washtub, a built-in
refrigerator in the larder. and every
where it was possible to have cup
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-16
* HER pENNY'S WORTH %s
BY LUCY GOSWOOD

Very tactful OF father, TO take the
schedule to you, just because you hap
pen to be his legal adviser
Quite natural" he admitted. You
see, unlike Carnavon, I do not adver-
tise my love-"
do you insinuate that he has been
making me conspicuous by his atten-
tion?"
WELL said Creighton mildly. "hs
only needs a license and leader to
complete the suggestion of dog-like de-
votion."
She rose and turned upon him. II
would have you understand" she said
fiercely, ''since father has admitted you
into his confidence, that / am going to
marry Lord Carnavon."
'I hope not he said sincerely.
Apart from all personal feelings,
should hate to see you throw yourself
away upon a man who sees in you
only means of satisfying his credit
ors''
You know better than that"
II know more than that" he cor
rected. 1--WE loved you, Miriam, ever
since you were child. When I was
working my way through college and
law school and your father was still
fighting for the fortune he since has
gained you loved me. You love me
STILL"
Her lips trembled little. but she
made no sound. She turned away to
the window and cooled her flushed
face against the icy pane.
'1 shall be rich, too, some day.
Meanwhile, I do not demand that my
wife shall pay my debts. 1 want only
YOU"
II am engaged to another" She
scarcely spoke above whisper
But you do not love him and you do
love me. Won't you send him upon
his way, dearest?"
He did not see that she was crying
and he urged the question again. This
time there was only the mute surren-
der to his caress. but it was enough to
assure him that the decision of reyolu-
tionary days had been repeated, and
there was another British defeat.
Carnavon was rather glad. He had
just gained the favor of young wom-
an whose father was more wealthy and
who had several millions In her own
right Copyright, 1905. by T. C. Nc
Clure.)
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-16
CALIFORNIA WHEAT.
IT HE Legislature, responding the initiate
State Board Of Trade appropriated $4,000 to meet the
astrous policy

HE Legislature responding the initiated by the
State Board Of Trade appropriated $4,000 the
of the Cereal Improvement Commission which the board
started statistical fact startling every California
that in order -four value
PEELED annually
for the lack of that element in
experience novel wheat
gluten did
employed by the colonies hap
pened be mechanical well
when he eguenized Australian wheat proceeded to introduce
New South Wales the of handling grain elevators
exporting bulk practiced
This the Australian wheat
greatly economical the handling shipping
under the bondage of
die the grain warehouse handle again handle
another warehouse and again stowaee
Bv the elevator
from field the elevator After that the process mechanical
entirely and the farmer takes his sacks home
another year.
expert Australia changed this and the
change quite possible here The Legislature
financially quppng the inquiry into the condition Improvement
Of wheat crop and upon that inquiry may mpnge improve
economies handling that will add savings and
therefore the profits of the California wheat grower
-
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-16

her to account if she really treats him
badly. But he may find. as a conse-
quence, that his dream castles have
tumbled into the dungeons of despair
which are sometimes underneath such
edif1ces, especially if he is unreason-
ably jealous and she is a girl of spirit.
So. if in his secret heart he is sure of
her love. he had better read the riot
act to his tumultuous feelings, buy
her a box of candy, take her to the
theater and tell her that she is the
prettiest girl in the world and that
he loves her as no man ever loved
woman before.
A girls conduct is not always intel
ligible to herself. She does any num-
ber of things Just because. Her
moods are as unreliable as those of a
breeze in springtime. If she were
otherwise she would not be the witch
that she is, but. instead, either an old
woman or good fellow-that is to
say, a most unsatisfactory kind of a
sweetheart.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-16
LONDON FLATS AND OURS.

board q cupboard would bs found.
Now, In an English nat the landlord
supplies window panes, door knobs and
doorplates, a kitchen range and
kitchen dresser, bath and as few cup
boards as he possibly can-end nothing
else. Electric candelabra and gas
brackets have to be provided By the
tenant, who takes them away with him
when his lease is up or sells them to
his successors. If you want extra lights
you have to pay for the wiring as well
as for the sconces; II you want gas
fire in one Of the rooms you have to
pay for the piping and the abestos- A
nat house in New York supplies all It's
tenants with hot and cold water. steam
heat and electric light. In London, af-
ter walking through some miles Of
flats. I have not come across one that
was steam heated, and each tenant has
to provide all the hot water he needs
from his kitchen boiler.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-16
1.-THE SMART SET
BY SILLY SHHRP

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Stetson Wheel
er will spend the summer at their
country home on the McC1oud River.
Mrs. wheeler's sister. Miss Elsie
Marsh, will accompany them
Mrs. Louise Humphrey Smith will
give two dramatic monologues in the
parlors OF the First Unitarian Church
tomorrow afternoon at $3.50. ''Paola
and Francesca" and "A Blot on the
Scutcheon-"
Miss Elsa Draper has gone to her
fathers country home In Oregon to
spend a few weeks.
The concert to be rendered Nine.
Caro- Roma on March % is arousing
much interest among society and club
women, the Papyrus Club. especially.
to attend In full strength Prob
ably no musicale OF the season will
have had the patronage Of the smart
set that this event win enjoy.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brandenstein
and Mr.. and Mrs. John Rothschild are
among the weeks arrivals al Del
Monte.
The engagement reception Of Miss
Myra Rosencrantz and Herman Leder-
er will be held Sunday, March 10, at
2271 California street
Mrs. John p. Young WIN be hostess
at a large card party at the St Fran
els on Saturday.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-16

Two.irnportant wedding dates have
been fixed by brides, and society VIII
interestedly await the arrival OF the
happy days. Miss Susie LIE Count will
plight her troth to Rev. David Evans
during Easter week, the event TO De
at noon In Grace Church. Miss Eugene
Hawes and Rev. David M. Crabtree
will be married on April 25. the cere-
mony to be performed also in Grace
Church The prominence In society or
both brides makes their coming nup-
tials of especial interest.
The Philomath Club will entertain
this evening IN the Maple room Of the
Palace, presenting a play. Mrs. Julius
Kahn, president, will act as hostess
The EelIs' summer home IN Ross
Valley will be occupied for the next
few months by Lieutenant and Mrs.
Emory Winship.
Miss Elsie Marsh has set the date OF
her marriage with Mr. Moran for Sep
tember.
Mrs. Muzzy. with her daughter, Miss
Irene Muzzy, has just completed tour
through Egypt and down the Nile Miss
Irene has completed her school course
In Geneva, Switzerland. and will re-
turn with her mother to San Francisco
in May. Miss Muzzy, who belongs to
the undergraduates" of society, will
probably make her debut with next
seasons buds.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-16

Howard Creighton" she stormed.
Il want you 10 understand that Lord
Carnavon Is friend of mine. l do
of in that fashion"
Then he is a friend"
Nothing more she declared hast
lily.
And very little of that he finished.
Its your money he wants"
How do you know"
Il happened to know he explained
to your father that he could not marry
unless he could first pay off his debts.
How did you happen ?" she asked
with cutting sarcasm.
Simply because your father brought
the schedule to me, to find out If it
We're exorbitant