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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29
KANSAS COAAEET
A CHRISTIAN THOUGHT.

Let US dream a bit again today; for.
as you know, as a. man dreameth so he
may become. 1.-The dreams that ma
tons dream come true" applies with
as much force to the individual as to
a nation. Let US dream of the glorious
time when we shall have hfty-two
Christmas weeks in the twelvemonth
of the time when peace and good
VIII IN preaching and practice will ex-
tend through all the seasons alike and
the giving Of good gifts (not neces-
sarlly OF things material, but those
much more precious-words and
deeds that inspire hope and make for
happiness and content) become the
rule and not the splendid exception.
There is added JOY in sharing joy.
There is no happiness like making
happiness. There is no pleasure that
approaches even remotely that of
pleasing. There is nothing that so ex-
quisitely exalts as the effacement of
self to the general betterment. Can
there be surfeit of delight? Can there
be too much good in the world? We
all know what will bring about this
heaven on earth. Are we afraid of it +?
Why?-Clay Center Dispatch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29
REFLECTIONS or A BACHELOR.
IFrom the New York Press7

from the New York Press.l
The way to settle an argument is to
give in.
A man can get over being a murderer
but hardly ever over being a politician.
What is the use of giving up one seat
in a street car when there are sure tn he
half a dozen women standing2
When a girl has nice, curly hair II Is
awful hard for her to worry about
whether she is going to make a good
marriage.
The first time girl has a beau she
tries to keep everyone from knowing it.
after that she tells all the world excenf
him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29
NC Wrong Inference.

Prof. Barrett Wendell of Harvard
lightened with an anecdOte an English
lecture.
There was a certain instructor" he
said, who was always impressing upon
his students the need of perspicuity.
"A young man came to him one day
to get back an essay that had been
submitted.
"A very good essay said the in
structor, as he returned the paper,
but, Mr.. Smith, you should write al
ways so that the most ignorant person
can understand every word you say
1.-THE young man looked up anX-
iously.
. What part of my essay was not
clear to you, professor? he asked. -
Los Angeles Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

sons in the school taught by Judge
strang, Sam VandIvert and others OF
that ilk, and If they ever did anything
that was honest they would come back
TO Kansas and undo it, no matter what
The cost. This is erroneous. smith
may have studied under the parties
named. but most OF his learning along
that line has been imbibed. from Tom
Kelly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29
BRAVE NICK.

Congressman Nick Longworth is a
brave man. The announcement of his
betrothal to Miss Roosevelt only fol-
lowed two days after the announce
ment that the president had bought
two new bulldogs at a cost of 500
apiece. A man who IS not afraid to
go up against two 500 bulldogs and
Teddy Roosevelt into the bargain is
the man for our money.-Hutchinso
News
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

Tt seems that Chairman Stubs
proposes to allow the members of the
Republican state committee to have
something to say about when the state
convention shall be held. This will
come as a shock to some Of the mem
bers of the committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29
Miss RooseveIt's Rare Fans.

one of the most remarkable collec-
lions of fans in this country with the
exception, of course, of those in the
larger curfo shops) is the group of such
treasures Miss Alice Roosevelt is show
ing to a few of her friends. She brought
the fans from the Orient. Some Of them
were gifts, others she bought. Some are
mere Toy trifies, such as Japanese maids
flourish: others are of great size and
intended only for decorative purposes.
Miss Roosevelt obtained nearly 40 in
the Philippines. Her Chinese fans are
gorgeous. some of them jeweled, hand
painted. and two centuries old. An ex-
ouisite white satin screen, embroidered
in wistaria, is intended for her boudoir
when she has a home of her own. With
this is a toilet set of antique silver
and some exquisite bowls for flowers,
all of which were gifts from the mikado.
CLEVELAND Plain Dealer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

A distinguished journalist of Lincoln.
Neb.. and a distinguished newspaper
man Of Atchison, Kan. are both travel
ing in the Orient. The newspaper man
SIS writing some mighty interesting let
tiers home, and the journalist isn't. This
illustrates one difference between a
journalist and a newspaper man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

In recording the fact that Kansas
this year produced 1884 worth of farm
products for every mar, woman and child
in the state. Deacon Palmer Of Jewell
remarks that as the women have no
pockets the men have to take most of
the money
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29
NEEDS FIXING.

Kansas is a big state and has plum
ed herself upon having a big heart,
but she hasn't one. Under the law.
only children of sound body can be
admitted to the Soldiers Orphans
home at Atchison, or to the reform
schools at Topeka and BeIoit. There
is no place for a crippled orphan but
the county poor farm. The cripples
are the ones for whom homes should
be provided. but under the laws made
by men supposedly with hearts, they
are barred because of the very de-
formity that should protect them
AtchiSon Globe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

Commenting on the bill introduced
in congress prohibiting the issuance of
government liquor licenses in prohibit
ton states, the Osborne Farmer re-
marks that this measure ought to
have the support of Kansas jointists
because it win save them S25 a year
each. Besides that it would sometimes
keep some valuable evidence from
falling into the hands OF a law enforc-
ing county attorney.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

It is reported that Morales of santo
Domingo has been shot Judging from
reports of the habits of most of those
Spanish-American people, it can be
safely assumed that some of the other
officials were half-shot
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

Senator Dick OF Ohio is comman-
der Of the Ohio national guard as well
as chairman Of the Republican state
committee in that state. At the in
auguraI parade of Governor-elect Pat
tison, a Democrat, who defeated SEN
ator Dick and his partisans, it viii be
necessary for the senator to march as
the commander Of the militia. Think
OF the humiliation of this combination
Of circumstances Fate seems to be
rubbing 1t In.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

Mark Twain can be fairly funny, but
he has yet to achieve anything like
Steve Elkins' reported declaration that
steve has been misunderstood and that
he has sympathized with the rate reg
uIafors all the tine.-Chicago News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

asked if the pigs he was feeding were
gaining enough to equal or exceed the
value of the corn, and pay him for his
labor. he realized that each busheI of
corn had got to produce about twelve
pounds Of pork to yield him any profit.
Knowing that his pigs were not gaining
the half Of that amount, he decided to
sell both pigs and corn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

Now that we have spent all our
money, very likely the stores Will offer
some very attractive post Christmas
bargains
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

Tom Cordry remarks that if J. S.
Dean gives his endorsement to Gov
ernor HOch for a denomination it will
be .as a citizen of Marion and neigh
bor' and not as United States district
affor77ev-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

Fverybody is in sympathy with Sem
ator Foraker's proposition to abolish
railroad passes. except legislators and
congressman-and a few Others.-Cleve-
land Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

Senator Depew cannot understand
why he has lost out with the newspa-
pers. They have doubtless grown tired
of a steady diet of chestnuts.-Memphi
Commercial Appeal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

The people," announces a holiday
trade review from New York. ''are all
spending their money This is sat
isfactory. In fact, as contrast to
the recent custom honored in life in
surance circles of spending other peo-
pies money it is a welcome change
Ottawa Herald
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29
NE RIGHT PLACE.

An English girl has a fad for col
lecting kisses of her friends upon an
album. but Texas editor says he
prefers the plans of the American
girls who use their lips for albums
COffeyville Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

The Abilene Reflector is in favor OF
making Grant Gilett consul general to
Mexico. on the ground that Grant is
particularly qualified and Dickinson
county is entitled to something. Grant
would doubtless make as creditabIe a
government official as some others
Dickinson county has furnished-namin'
no names.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29
TO KILL PRAIRIE. DOGS.

john F. Braun of Miltonvale has a
prairie dog town on his farm that has
been a great damage to him. BY an
accident he discovered a way to get
rid of them The children made a pet
of one of the dogs that had been
caught in a trap. One day they hap
pened to drop a piece of common soap
into the cage. The little animal ate It
greedily and within five minutes it
was dead. Taking his cue from this.
Mr.. Braun cut bar of soap that cost
him three cents into small pieces and
dropped a piece into each hole. The
next day there wasn't a prairie dog
alive in the whole town, and he hasn' t
seen one there since. Anyone who is
bothered with prairie dogs can afford
to give this cheap remedy a trial.
Jewell Republican.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29
EROM OTHER PENS
AND THEN SOME

It costs 81 500, 600 to elect the presi-
dent. The defense viii probably be that
the people got their moneys worth
Washington Post
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29
a pROBLFM.

If New Yorks 400 has skunk to
70. how long will it take the exclusive
set to become extinct2 This sum can
not be worked by vulgar fractions
St. Louis Globe-Democrat-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

Gentlemen who have had extensive
with J. P. Morgan decline to
believe that Mr.. Zimmerman did things
to him when he wasn't looking.-De-
troit Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

If Odell did not wish the president to
take hand ia the New York speaker
ship fight he should have put up mo
Trespassing" sign in his legislature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29
LOOK OUTt

If Mr. Morgan is really mad about
the Erie-C., H. & D. DEAL the financial
world may be expected to look like a
pinwhee1 some of these fine days.-De-
troit News
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29
REVERSE TT

Remembering the poor at Christmas
time doesn't do much good unless you
do something to make the poor remem-
Der you.-Eureka Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

Coming as it does on Sunday night.
there will probably be an unusual num-
Der of watch parties OF two on New
Years eve.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29
SLAM AT THE SULTAN.

Even tn sultan of Turkey will grant
reforms when he has to. The sultan
is just like tn president of an Ameri-
can insurance company.-Atlanta Jour
nal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29
THERE Are OTHERs.

"a man who is once in the peniten-
tiary is always a crook says a learned
doctor. Yes; but there are crooks who
are never in the penitentiary.-Wa ash
ington Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

How do YOU suppose Fred Dumont
Smiths speech, nominating Hoch for
governor at the Wichita convention,
would sound now?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29
or COURSE.

President Roosevelt wishes to make
tour of the world after his term is over.
What a fine advertising man that man
would makei-Atlanta Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

Here is a paradox: Jimmie Hyde say.
be is too good an American to leave
his country for good.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

Moscow has seen other revolutions
and other historical disturbances that
were fully up to this one; so, in
the broad light of history, it might be
INorsa-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

So far as is known at this writing
Santa Claus had his whiskers burned
Off fewer times this Christmas than
ever before.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29
Miracles of Chinese Cooking.

II once attended a mandarin's banquet
in Pekin," said the ex-consul, land it
was the most remarka bic feast I ever sat
down to.
lone course appeared to be plain hard
boiled eggs. The eggs came on unadOrn-
ed Their shells were intact And yet,
by Jove, when we broke into them, we
found that they contained nuts and
sweetmeats.
Another course was whole oranges,
with unbroken skins Yet inside the
oranges were five different kinds or Jelly
1.-The Chinese guests took these two
courses as a matter of course, but I, in
Amusement, asked our host how on earth
they had been concoeted. He smiled ard
shook his head
All. that he said, is my cooks
secret Los Angeles Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

Very likely Mr.. OdeH has discovered
what others besides President Roose-
welt think of him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

Senator Joseph Ralph Burton and
Senator Fred Dumont Smith might
hold a convention and pass some reso-
buttons viewing with alarm
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

Cold weather is reported in the
east. So Vice President Fairbanks
has been heard from at last.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

Al Lawrence publication that invaria-
tlv defends T. r. Kelly, no matter how
great the proof against Kelly, says that
T7red Dumont Smith learned his les
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

There's lots of money in the present
form Of football. Witness the cash ball
ances of the big college eleEens.-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29
UNEVEN.

The matrimonial yoke IS built for
two, but frequently it is worn only by
one.-Da1las News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

Some people wish Christmas would
come every month, but the postohice
lmployes are not among them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

The news of President Garfield's cleo
tion did not reach the town of Lee, in
Massachusetts, until the day after the
count. It happened that in the town
there was a man named Garfield who
ran a mill, and he had son named
Henry. When the news arrived some
one Vailed to the crowd that was hang
ing around the general loafing place:
earned is elected president" and i'm
nediately an old man called back 70
him: (which one. Hen OF the old man
Boston Herald
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

HOW about those resolutions?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29
A HARD JOB

How glad King Edward must be that
inets himself Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

Emerson" said the Boston mother.
sternly, you've been in the pantry.
found your school books there
Mater" replied the wise boy, I'm sur
prised at your lack of acumen. You have
frequently observed that I got as far
away from my books as possible during
recreation hours. Ergo, if my books were
in the pantry, I must have been else
where ''-Philadelphia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

What is your idea of a reformer2''
"A reformer." answered the wicked pol
itician. lis merely a man who insists on
overlooking financial opportunities -
Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

Adam Zawfox-You used to drink in
moderation, but I've always told you it
wasn't safe. Have you quit it yet?
Job Sturky-Yes, I've quit drinking in
observation-disclosures Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

You're not looking well tonight MI
Rownder. And it was only yesterday you
told me you were feeling so rugged
You are mistaken, Mrs. Brakes. rocky
was the word 1 used. cleveland Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

Mamma, what is the use of condensed
"Oh, it's for people who live in flats
and have small kitchens. -Fliegende
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

you are wrong, Edith. They do not
build dry docks to put horses in when
docking their tails '-Cincinnad En-
quirer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

Guest (angrily)-Here, waiter, I've been
kept waiting here a whole h0uri
Waiter pleasantly ne, sir, how
time does hy!-Les Annales.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

Has she improved in her music since
she studied abroad?''
"Oh. yes. She never plays anything
now that sounds in the least like a tune.
Cleveland Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

She-Papa doesn't want US to be mar
rfed for ten years yet. But don't look so
worried, George, you will still be young
ten years from now.
He-Yes, darling; but I wasn't thinking
of myself.-Le Bire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

Bache1or-TaIk is cheap.
Benedict-FOr goodness sake. don't ad-
vertise it as bargain while my wife is
around--BrOOklyn Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

q should like to go to your party. above
all things said Mrs. Lapsling was say
ing, but the doctor says I must remain
exclusive for week or more. am trou-
bled with q slight prevarication of the
left lung. Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

'sPa, said little Willie Underthun, what
does a mans better half mean?''
Usually, my son." replied Mr.. Under
thum. she means just what she says
Philadelphia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

of course. you are going to entertain
this season.
Il dunno" answered Mr.. Cumrox I'VE
are going to have a lot of things. But
I'm blest if I can call it entertainment. -
washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

observation-disclosures have you any vis-
ible means of support
Prisoner-Yis, sir, yer honour. CIo his
wife.) Stand up, Bridget, and let the gin
tIenan see you.-The Taller.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

Hicks-There isn't a man IN town who
can keep the conversational ball rolling
like our friend Gayrake.
Wieks-NonsenseI He never says any
thing worth listening to.
Hicks-No, but he does q lot Of things
worth talking Observation-Disclosures Led
ger
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

Mrs Upstart is insufferably snobbish,
and she used to be so nice.'
well, you see, she jumped from power
ty to riches and it sprained her mInd.''-
Detroit Free Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

Miss Ascum-What does s'Hic jacet''
mean on these old tombstones?
Mr.. -Why-er-that's an abbre-
Vlatlon for hickory jacket that is to
say hickory eonin.' That's the kind
they used in old times Philadelphia
Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

ne makes out the time tables.'-PhiIa-
delphia Ledger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-29

Hes employed by the railroad COM
pany now, I understand
Yes, he. has charge Of the puzzle de-
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-05-16
E~~.~v--s~vsr.-.-Jtr-~s-
s FRESH AIR FOR CONSERVATIVES S
! Most Effective Weapon Available for Conflict ]
With Dreaded white Plague


nished. There will be frequent head
aches. skin disorders and alternate con-
stipation and diarrhea with such per-
sons. Pimples are a natural result OF
such deprayed blood conditions.
With many people the habit OF
hearty eating is continued when the
warm spring days come. Food which
was appropriate when the thermomet.
er was at zero is continued in the
same quality and quantity when the
thermometer rises to ninety degrees
in the sun. and averages above sixty
all day and night. The person who
loses his appetite under such a condi.
ton is on safe ground. The person
with an extra good appetite will have
to exercise selfcontrol or be placed
on the retired list to learn wisdom by
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-05-16
In the Sprinq.

Lowndes, Mo-, April 10th.-Mrs. H.
Z. Harty of this place Says
For years | was in very bad health.
Every spring | would get so low that
l was unable to do my own work.
seemed to be worse in the spring than
any other time of the year. l was
very weak and miserable and had
much pain in my back and head.
saw Dodds Kidney Pills advertised
last spring and began treatment of
them and they have certainly done me
more good than anything l have ever
used.
Il was all right last spring and felt
better than | have for over ten years.
l am fifty years of age and am strong
er to-day than | have been for many
years and | give Dodd's Kidney Pills
credit for the wonderful improve
ment"
The statement of Mrs. Harry is only
one of a great many where Dodd's
Kidney Pills have proven themselves
to be the very best spring medicine.
They are unsurpassed as a tonic and
are the only medicine used in thou
sands of families
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-05-16
An Extra Good Appetite.

A good appetite is a symptom of
good health. An extra good appetite
is sometimes a symptom of constlt,,
tional disturbance somewhere. A sam.
pie letter sent to the Questions and
Answers" column of prominent
health journal was something like
this:
Il am troubled with pimples, not to
great extent, but still very annoying.
They appear principally on the fore.
head, but occasionally on other places
often feel languid, and tire easily.
and cannot gain flesh, although | have
an extra good appetite. Still | am
not sick, and have not been III bed for
a day in my life. Age, nineteen years.
Will you kindly advise me what Won
think would remove these pimples?"
There is little doubt but that the
extra good appetite" alluded to af.
fords the key to the situation. The di.
gestive organs have more than they
can take care Of, and consequently do
not properly take care of anything fur.