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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

Thomas E. VIII writes letter to
Congressman Murdoch and signs him
self, Yours for a square deal" Let's
see-isn't Thomas E. VIII the socialist
who has been trying to get people to
divide up their wealth with everybody
else? Is that the kind Of a square
deal he refers tO2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

Pat Grove may have planned to hold
up Rockefeller ali right. bat there are
a lot Of people who believe Mr.. Grove
would have been glad to escape with
his own pocketbook had he really met
the Standard Oil magnate. John D.
has something of a record for holding
people up himself
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

EFT is greed and avarice and lust Of
gain that make possible the shameful
stories Of the New York life insurance
companies which are now in eireula-
ton and that take hold Of the hearts
81 the transportation men until they
think that the great corporations are
alone to be considered. The president
is right in declaring that an impartial
tribunal SHOULD sit between the trans
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

Somebody proposes to raise the Kan
sas supreme court to a level with the
high school graduating classes by allow
ing the supreme court wear these
black Mother Hubbards that high
school and college graduates wear
sometimes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

1t is extremely lucky for the public
that Pat Groves scheme to kidnap
Mr.. Rockefeller failed. Think where
the price Of oil would have SCARED to
If we had had to make up that two
million dollar ransom!
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

In Paterson, N. j.. a typewriter girl
has just married a millionaire who
gave her a one hundred thousand dol
lar check on their wedding day. And
yet" comments the Florida Times
Union. &C. Cleveland persists in say
ing that women have no business ca
n oilr- p
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12
HOW St. Petersburg Heard the News.

How st. Petersburg Heard the News.
About nine o'clock, the programme
announced, there would be an Open-air
display of stereopticon pictures of the
war. Here in the semi darkness,
the electric arc lamps are not too num-
erous and too much light would have
spoiled the effect of the pictures
stood a crowd of four or five thousand
Russians. No circumstances could be
whatever feeling swayed the crowd. A
lecturer with stentorian voice ex-
planned each picture as it was thrown
upon the screen. The crowd applaud
ed freely, and was as often silent. The
first picture shown was the most popu-
lar. It was the portrait of Admiral
Makaron, who lost his life when his
flagship was blown up at the very be-
ginning of the war. He was instantly
recognized and loudly eheered. There
was considerable cheering for Verest-
chagin, the painter, who persisted with
BHakaron- When the portrait OF Gem
eral Linevich was shown there was a
faint, half-subdued murmur Of ap-
plause. It was followed by the por-
trait of General Kuropatkin. There
me whistled But no other sound
broke the silence. The crowd looked
at their general with icy stiffness. The
hero of so many mastery retreats ex-
cited no enthusiasm, evoked no grati-
tude Then followed some pictures of
incidents of the war which were fol-
lowed with keen interest, but which
elected little remark. The lecturer
made one observation, in the course of
his explanations, which possessed a
certain tragic-con1ic pat1os Of its own.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

Postmaster General Cortelyou is soon
to become secretary of the treasury.
After Mr. Cortelyou has sampled the
Eest Of the cabinet jobs perhaps he
win settle on the one he wishes for
lzaeps.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

Oklahoma boasts Of a girl who can
speak u languages. but Kansas has
lots of them who can probably talk
better in one language than the Ok
lahoma maiden can in all ~.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12
THE GREAT EssENTTAT,.

The NESEA'N ESSEN TAI.
Old Julius Caesar was a shreWd
And calculating elf.
He wanted his career reviewed
So. wrote it up himself.
True courage ought to make a hit,
He said in accents wise
But If you want the benefit,
You've got to advertise"
The merchant, the philanthropist,
The statesman and the sage
Take care their names are never missed
From fames swift turning page.
The truly simple Simple Life 81
VIII never win a prize
To be hero in the strife,
You've got to advertise.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

sousa is quoted as saying that Kan
aas City should be proud of itself"
There is no doubt that Kansas City is
proud Of itself, but just why. it should
be is something Of a mystery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

With President Uooseveit triumph
ant as the chamDior of peace and
Aguinaldo leading a band of outlaws,
these are certainly humiiIaEtng days
for Ervfng VYfnsIow and Edward At
kinsOn. Rochester Express.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

People who have been paying big
premiums are not especially surprised
at the big rakeon the McCurdy family
has been getting. The money just had
20 90 somewhere.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

The dispatches say that a nephew Of
Henry Gassaway Davis has disappear
ed. Sure it isn't Uncle Gassawav him
self? Nothing has been heard of him
for some time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

Topeka and Stranger Valley are to.
be united by rail. But, sakes alive!
what's puzzling US is, how will they
ever construct bridges across the
Brobdingang canals in Kansas avenue.
-Onaga Republican.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

The Washington Post refers to Rich
ard OIney as "a leader Of the best
thought in the country but Tom
Cordry's observation is that Mr.. OIney
is generally headed the other way.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12
CRUELTY.

London theaters are accused of cru
city to lower animals. What about the
cruelty to their patrons involved in
the production of so many modern
plays Chicago Record-Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

The king OF servia has sent his son
to ST. Petersburg to learn to be a sol
der. st. Petersburg is just the place
to learn soldering but not to learn to
he q anfdfar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12
ER0M OTHER PENS
RESULT OF YANKEE THR1Bvr

RESULT OF YANKEE IHRIEI.
The New England Yankee is not such
stingy slSinhint after all In his
private capacity he has paid the entire
expenses of entertaining the peace
plenipotentiaries at Portsmouth, and
neither the state nor the nation will
be called on to contribute a cent
Memphis News Scimitar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

STANDARD OIL looks like an extremely
poor proposition when compared with
being in the family OF an insurance
7napnate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

Now 1t IS proposed to start an in
eurance company TO insure regulations
Here is one place where Tom Kelly
VIII have hard work passing an exam
fuation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

Natural gas for Topeka seems ap-
preaching about as fast as immediate
municipal ownership in Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12
H0W CHINA FEELS.

That Pennsylvania man who was
run over by an entire freight train
without being touched is just the per
son to describe China's feelings at the
wars end.-Washingt Times
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

Banker Dougherty is short in all
several hundred thousand dollars, yet
one Of his forgerles was a check for
only s15z That looks a good deal like
stealing. pennies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

It is said that the population of
New Jersey has fallen of since 1900
Must be the census taker forgot to
count all those corporations, which the
courts say are persons"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

with a bogus check did to New York
banker. it is not surprising that Cassie
Chadwick should feel a feverish desire
to be set free again in this world OF
glorious rtunities.-Chicag News
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

1t is very evident that there are a
lot Of designations considerably over
sue in Insurance. circles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

South America may adopt the sugges-
ton, emanating from Washington, that
it take upon itself the maintenance of
the Monroe doctrine. Why not?-Mexi-
can Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12
OUGHT no COTTcH mp

days. Even Mr.. Rockefeller will. no
doubt, be justified in feeling a little
ehesty after the action of the Congre-
gationa1 board of MISUNDERSTANDING
lis News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12
THE PuMPKIN PIE.

While the chrysanthemum is prepar-
ing to greet the public as a thing of
beauty, the appeal of the golden brown
disc of the pumpkin pie will find the
multitude right at home and responsive.
-Pittsburg ChronicIe-Telegrap
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

Arkansas lynchers hanged the wrong
man not long ago. They hope, how
ever, to right the mistake by lynching
the guilty one also-Chicago Record
Herald
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12
RICHEs AND MIsERY.

Sons peoples poverty is fairer than
some peoples wealth. and brings more
happiness besides.=COlumbus Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12
RATHER WARM


How do you Ike this UNOFFICIAL SUM
mer Scranton Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

The tornado that struck Roosevelt
Ariz.. is said to have sneaked away
mortified and dishgured.-Atlanta Con
stitution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

In that Rockefeller wig DR.. GLADDEN.
viii detect corroborative evidence of
John D. IS consumnate hypocrisy
Milwaukee Sentinel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

Judge EarkeF must ADMIT lnaC Il
mere $50. 600 would not account for all
that andsIide.-Washing Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

Col. Highhyer-what are your rates per
column
Editor of Swell Society-For insertion or
supDressiont- Life
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12
CRoAKER WONDERS.


wonder why any newspaper man
in the United States is opposed to taxi
ing the tariff off of wood pulp and saw
ing "a to 40 per cent on his paper pur-
chases. I wonder why any farmer who
has to buy lumber o build houses,
barns, sheds corrals, fences, etc, is in
favor of q tariff on lumber when 1t
has been demonstrated that this tariff
adds 20 to 80 per cent to the price he
has to pay for lumber and detracts
nearly as great a per cent from the
quality of what he buys I wonder
why every person in this country who
uses anything made of iron does not
demand Of congress that the tariff in
the interests of the steel trust and
which adds largely to the cost of
every kind of machinery we buy, be
taken off I wonder why people gem
orally will get red in the face and
denounce the trusts and corporations,
and at the same time go on voting for
and defending congressman and SEN
atOrs who when in Washington vote eX-
actly as the trusts and corporations
want them to. I wonder when people
will wake up to the fact that office
holders, and interested politicians and
paid lobbyists are working them in the
interests Of trusts and corporations. I
wonder if people win ever come to act
in political matters with half the sense,
Judgment and Independence they exer-
else in business affairs of their own in
which there is no politics..
Croaker, in the Holton Recorder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

can how yer wife. Pat2''
Sure. she do be awful sick
sIs ut dangerous she is?''
No she's too weak t be dangerous
amy morep '-Cleveland Leader.
Alton-Some people carry a joke too far.
BaIton-Yes. Old Puntoon carried one Of
his to twelve different newspapers and
couldn't sell it then.-Judge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

A foot ball hero is a good deal of a
fellow when there is no base ball sea-
son in rogress.-Chicago News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

CritticlzI saw Nurftch looking at one
of your paintings the other day.
D'Auber-Ahl I'm glad of that. He in
timated to me that he might have some
thing for me to do
Crittick-Yes while he was looking at it
he told me he had intended to let you
paint his back fence but he didn't think
he would now.-Philadelphia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

A case was being tried on the charge OF
selling impure whisky. The whisky was
offered in evidence. Jury retired to try
the evidence.
Judge fpresentIy)-What is the verdict
Foreman on me tnlIsty 1uts ~ OUT 7l non
co News Letter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12
KANSAS C0MNENT
GOOD WORD FOR HOCH.

GOOD WORD FOR HOCH.
In a speech at a picnic severa days
ago, State Treasurer T. 7. Kelly in
timated strongly that Governor z. w.
he occupies and that at the next cleo
ton he viii be reduced to the rank and
file OF the party.=Oberlin Herald.
MCCALL vs.. MCCALL.
For a gentleman who won high and
profitable place in an insurance COM
pany by exposing the sins of that COM
pany, John A. Mccall is certainly
making profitable exhibition of him
self. Mr.. Mccall has testified to Civ
ing So 0, 600 to the Republican campaign
fund in 1886 and 1900, and more than
$4,000 in 1904. But in 1896. when
asked by Governor CuIberson of Texas
concerning a rumor that New York
Life funds had been used for such
purpose, Mr.. Mccall responded by
sending afhdavits by the cashier the
comptroller ana the auditor of the
company, declaring under oath that no
such contribution had been made. Gov
ernOr CuIbersOnss letter was address,
ed to him; the affidavits We're sent in
answer TO It, Again Mr. Mccall, as
president has sworn to false and pur-
posely misleading reports of the New
York LIES condition. From these re-
ports were omitted the last campaign
contribution and the curious Hamilton
payment of $235,00O. How much
more was omitted nobody can tell and
none would longer take the wOrd-or
the oath-of John A. Mccall on the
subject. Does Mr.. Mccall understand
the nature of an oath? If he does, or
if he doesn't, can he be held in view of
this record of turpitude to be fit to
guard the savings of half million in
Vestors Smith County Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

First NIillionaire-Do you regret your
tainted money?
Second Aiillionaire-Nope; the second gen
Grafton will lose the faint. and the third
will lose the money.-New York Sun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

Last Friday week was your birthday.
wasn't it2' asked Miss Wabash.
NONSENSE" retorted Miss Boston.
why. what's the matter?''
EFT was the anniversary of my birth.
I'm not an infant. "-Philadelphia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

yes. he's going to give the boys blow
out. Better come along; he always gets
the best Of booze.
Nope; I'm going to cut him cut; he has
now arrived at that stage where booze is
always getting the best Of him. -FdOus-
ton Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

Jaggles-Why does that millionaire boast
of his ancestry
aggles-Because he can't very well
boast of his posterity, when his daughter
eloped with the coachman and his two
sons are taking the gold cure.-Puck
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

Church. see a New York man has "A
educated dogs
Cfotham-Good gracious! No wonder they
can't find seats for the children in the pub
lie schoolsi-Yo nlzers Statesman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

You are, I take it, said the interview
er, "a self made man. Your fortune is the
product of your handicraft.
Pardon me" said Senator Sorghum
placing his hand behind his ear, did you
say 'handieraft or handy graft?' Wash
ington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

Farmer-Now. you work here until six
o'clock.
Tramp-How'n I know when it's six
o'clock?
Farmer-I'n blow horn up at the
house.
Tramp-Tm afraid dat wouldn't wake
me up. You'll have ter come an blow it
in me ear.-Judge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-12

Ceorge-You are not calling on Miss
Rosebud and more. eh2
Jack-No I got Disguised. She has such
q coarse laugh.
George never noticed that.
Jack-Y0u would if you'd been within
hearing when 1 proposed to her.-New
York Weekly.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-07-21
Good Advice to Rocky Ford canta-
loupe Growers.

The following Is clipped from = Kansas
City special TO the Chicago Packer. and
contains hint which will b worth much
money 70 our mslongrowsrs II they shall
b induced thereby to ship only market
abls goods:
The receipts Of eants this week has
bssn heavy and well up 70 the demand
for such inferior stock as has bssn re-
esivsd from TEXAS. Shipments from this
source have either bssn too green or too
rips. and dealers have scarcely realized
freight on many packages. No doubt
the greatest trouble arises from the poor
carrying quality which 10 no fault Of the
shipper. But the trade earnestly insists
that the shippers b more careful In
grading. and avoid cutting too green or
too rips. BY giving this matter close at
tsntioa bsttss results can b obtained. Il
10 waste Of time and energy for .
grower aftsr maturing his crop TO make
ths fatal mistake Of not marketing Il Ia
the proper coalition ~ to ripsnsss and
packing.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-07-21
WONDERS NEAR HOME.

One Of the greatest agricultural re-
gioos In the United States II destined
before many years to be the drainage
area OF the Arkansas valley. Of which
the region Of Trinidad is part. What
has already beene accomplished In won.
derful. but only promise of what Is to
be.
To those who dwell In the cities q
trip along the valley Of the Arkansas
river proper In n revelation. For miles
upon miles the railroads run between
apparently limiticss cultivated fields
and orchards studded thickly with
hnndSomc farm houscs. Nowhere else
are there ncatcr. more carefully kept
farms. Towns which were few short
years ago but names on the map. with
perhaps n rickcty country stor. scrv.
Ing as the entire business section and
poNtofiicc. have now developed Into
communities which rival In beauty and
prosperity the famous towns of New
England. Rocky Ford. Fowler. Man.
zanoia. l.amar-and there are others
have streets like lovers lanes. shaded
with beautiful trees. and there are
houses which outwardiy suggest the
ideal Of the American homc.-Trini.
dad Advertiser.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-07-21
Rocky Ford's
Public Schools
Review Of the Good Business Management Of the Past
and Some Suggestions to Future Needs
LIST OF TEACHERS ELECTED AND THEIR ASSIGNMENTS.

The first Of July Of each year the
County Treasurer prepares . statement
Of the finances Of each school district. and
your Board think that this sams informa-
ton should b given 70 the tax psysrs Of
Of the district.
The present board wishes 70 say that
the school funds have always bssa care
fully handled. Ths board several ysass
ago. had great difficulties 70 contend with
In that the growth Of the schools was ab-
normal. due largely 70 the building Of the
factory and the large increase Of popula.
ton caused thereby. This made the sx-
psnsss largely In excess Of the income.
and for time there was IN aeeumula-
ton Of outstanding warrants which were
drawing interest Such . condition
faced the present board and ths only way
70 meet Il was % Increase the levy and
be as economical a. possible.
Tho Treasurer's report Of 1905 showed
tha, shers were Si7.so%.s6 collected
and turned over To the School Funds. and
tha, on July Is. Of that year there were
outstanding warrants Of Sll.7s5.$2
bearing interest.
Tho report o! 1904 showed that there
were s2B.oi7.76 collected and turned
over 10 tho School Funds. and that on
July Is, Of ,ha; year tho outstanding
wsusnts bearing inieEes, had been re-
Gused 10 sT.eS5.To.
The fepor; Of 1905 showed ,ha, there
were s25.s5i.s9 tsses collected and
turned over 20 tho School Fund. and ,ha,
on July Is; o! this year tho outstanding
warrants drawing in,ares. had been re-
dueed 70 sss5.eS. r. ..
Tho Board besides reducing tho out
standing warfan, indebtedness has paid
of boads Nos. /, 2 and 5. amounting 10
$500. Tho total saving 10 tho tax pay
sss In in;sres; alone amounts TO abou,
$500 per year.
Tho Beard have pfaesiesd such close
economy ;ha. now they find ;hs; about
$500 should be expended In repairs on
Liberty School. Tho growth Of tho High
School makes !; imperative To enlarge tho
school room 90 that there may Be enough
seating capacity. Tho enrolment for the
High School at the close Of the year was
80. and two new classes will b added
during the ensuing year. I, b deemed
necessary that East a. soon a. possible
The schools should b connected with the
sewer and the closet arrangements IN
good sanitary condition viii nsesssssiiy
b rather expensive.
The Board also has The opportunity 10
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-07-21
MRS. MCBRIDE RECEIVES 5000.

on Tuesday Otto fcrrili. clerk o!
our home camp. received q woodmcn
of the World draft for $4,000. pay.
able TO Mrs. Aircna W. Mcbride. be-
ing the amount OF Insurance which
Mr.. Mcbride carried. This very
prompt payment Of this handsome
amount Of insurance speaks well for
tho value OF the woodmen Of the
World for the protection of the home.
This money will be Of very Erras
bencat TO Mrs. Mcbride In her vid.
owed state. In addition TO the pay.
mcnt Of the $4,000. the grand camp
will soon cxprnd 800 in the erection
Of q moeumcnt.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-07-21
LIVELY Work IN o,voac,no.

Judge wallis eos through With the
jury In shoet order on Monday. Three
sranted 10 the following mismased
coupler:
Sarah e. Thompson ~. william Thom-
pson-Divoses: granted On The ground
Of dsssrtioa and non-suppost.
Coral winks ~ Frank J. winks-pi-
voses granted On The ground Of cruelty
and noo-suppost.
Christine Packard ~. Loren e. Pack
srd-pivores: granted on the ground
Of non-support.
Mr. J. X. Dye was examined for insan
ity and ordered committed 70 the asylum
as Pueblo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-07-21

Mfs. Forbes has decided hef appint-
mont and Miss 0ooeh has boon appointed
hef successor.
Mr.. Linn has been appointed jani,or Of
the Washington building and Mr.. Boyd
Sani,or Of the Gbsrty building.
The Board is planning to give the Lib
ssty building . thorough rsnovaiing and
repairing. making the furnace room more
sanitary and the entire building more
eisaniy and ceoavsaisnt. f.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-07-21

Ralph Bo,lss has our thanks for . fine
California eantaloups. one Of crate re-
esirsd from Donald Hale. son Of !. D.
Hale. The flavor was excellent showing
that melons raised below sea level are .
close second TO the famous Rocky Fords.
On the pink wrapper enclosing the eanta-
ioups was . picture Of the mythical msr-
maid. that being the trademark Of the
Coaehslla vallsy Producers Association.