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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

to climb it he stood OF and gazed visit
fully at its snow-covered. cloud-encireled
summit and declared that man would
probably never set his foot on that tow
ering height. Just to show how good a
prophet zebulon was. a Kansas man
and his sons went out there a few years
ago and ran a railroad up to the top.
Now two or three hundred people ride
up every day during the summer months
and a good many more walk where Pike
and his soldiers couldn't climb. Never
theless Lieutenant Pike was great ex-
plorer In his day and rendered an in
valuable service to his country. He was
simply a poor judge Of mountains
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

7 believe men could i've Without
drinking" said John Lover, the zoo
keeper. There are three kinds of ga
zelles that never drink a drop. Sloths
never drink. Neither do the llamas Of
Patagonia.
Rabbits and parrots can DO without
drinking for months and years.
Il have heard that drinking water IS
what hardens the arteries and produces
old age I have heard that the thing to
do is 10 eat juicy fruits, ike oranges,
and lemons and lines. quenching the
thirst that way. and at the same time
destroying in the system the lime that
brings senility on.
I used to think il was impossible for
a man to live without water II ami
mails can do it. though, Why can't we2n
Philadelphia Bulletin
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

MARK Twain's story about the in
fernal rhyme for the blue trip slip for q
6-cent fare and so on, which keeps run
ming through the heads of people who
ought to be thinking about something
else, was written as a funny story but
really had a heap of unfortunate truth
in it," said nervous man in a Chest
nut street cigar store yesterday.
"There are other songs and rhymes
which have the same effect as the punch
in the presence of the passenjaire' atroc-
ity. The one that seems to have caught
the people-and it certainly caught me
is that unmusicaI and nerve-racking
alleged song. Everybody Works But
Father On the street we hear the mes
senger boys and newsboys whistling It
and respectable people pass by hummlng
it. He sits round all day jum3s into
your mind when you attempt to read
the paper When I try to get to sleep
at night 1 can think of nothing but the
rhymes about mother taking in washing
and father smoking his pipe of clay. It's
no joke. Philadelphia Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24
QUAKER REFLECTToNs.

TFrom the Philadelphia Record. ]
Is a coign of vantage ever counter
feit2
Forgiveness is the cement that heals
a broken promise.
It is generally better to ask why
than to look wise.
Some women make up for lost time,
and others make up anyhow.
Nell-"Why did you sit on Mr.. Sap
hedde ?" Belle-"Oh he's so soft
The fellow who spouts hot air
doesn't keep his house any warmer.
The pessimist never hopes for the
best and yet growls if he doesn'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

It is reported of the Shah Of Persia
that he has pronounced aversion TO
Holsters of the edible kind. So strong
is this dislike of a dish that to so many
of US is the acme and epitome of gusta-
tory joy that his majesty will not seat
himself at table where Holsters are
being served.
This feeling is not so strange as we
might be inclined to think. Henry Ward
Beecher used to say that ne marVeled
At tbe courage of the man who first ate
an oyster. IF the Shah knows anything
about the lobster in - natural habitat,
he is aware that the handling OF TINS
1,,1eer erustacean is attended with some
danger to the uninitiated for the lob
ster. until properly pierced with certain
harmless necessary slivers, is capable OF
eiecting a poisonous secretion
once artistically transf1xed with these
dinoinutive splinters, however, he Is
transformed. If not into thing OF
beauty. at least into JOY forever to
nearly all of US. except the Shah.-Bos-
ton Globe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24
PoINTED PARAGRAPHs.
IFrom the chicago News.l

IFrom the Chicago News.l
All mems intentions are good-for
paving material.
Never Judge a man by his looks; lots
of fools look otherwise.
When a woman has nothing else to do
she washes her hair
It is Wen enough to die happy. but it
is far better to live that way.
The man on the treadmiH doesn't en-
joy seeing the wheels go round.
A mans idea Of an angel is a woman
who doesn't talk about her neighbors.
If time and tide were to wait for men
the world would soon be at a stand
stir.
A burnt child breads the fire. but
man fears a flood of feminine tears
more.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

Sir Henry Irving once wanted a white
horse for use in one of his scenes, but
no white horse that was suitable could
he get. At last stage hand advised
him to apply 20 a certain other dis
tinguished actor-manager, who, he said.
had such a horse, and might be in
duced to part with it.
Sir Henry interviewed the owner, in
spected the horse and the bargain was
concluded. but as an afterthought Sir
Henry said he trusted the animal was
not fractions.
mot at all. Sir Henry, assure you
an excellent horse in every way. Why.
[ rode him night after night and all I
had to complain of was that he would
occasionally yawn when I was on the
stage"
Indeed said Sir Henry. quietly; "A
bit of a critic then. evidently. Lon
don Globe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24
Thelr First railroad Ride.

An old patriarch and his wife from
the hills of Indian Territory were riding
on a railroad train in the Choetaw Ma
ton for the first time in their lives. ac-
cordfng to the Kansas City Journal
They were very much interested in the
scenery and the novelty of their exper-
fence when the train suddenly ran upon
a long trestle. Looking out of the win
dow the old people saw the ground re-
cede from beneath them. and they held
their breath in abject terror. When the
train finally reached the dirt roadbed
again the old woman looked at her hus-
band with a sigh Of relief and said:
THANK the Lord, Silas, We've lit"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24
How witch Hazel Shoots Its Seeds.

Do you know that the witch hazel
shoots its seeds ten or fifteen feet2 If
you want a brand new sensation, bring
home some branches of witch hazel hav-
ing both flowers and UNOPENED seed
pods on them and put them IN vases OF
water.
The pods burst at the most unexpect-
ed times, waking you in the night and
peppering you with their hard. shiny,
black seeds. Branches that are to be
used for a party must be selected with
care, to be sure of having perfectly fresh
flowers and seed pods that have not
opened If it is possible to do so. cut
them the same day they are needed.
If they must be cut the day before
they are needed. put them in a cold place
in water and wrap 4 damp cloth around
the branches. in order TO prevent the
flowers from whitening and to keep the
seeds from being expelled too soon -
Country Life in America.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

Colorado Springs is preparing to cele-
brate next summer the centennial of the
time the late Lieutenant Pike discover
ed. but did not climb, his peak. People
familiar with the history of Mr.. Pike Of
pixies Peak viii remember that after
scanning around over the fertile plains
of Eansas and pulling down a Spanish
Har or two. hosting the glorious stars
and stripes instead. Mr.. Pike stumbled
- 10 Pixies Peak. After trying in vain
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24
ERON OTHER PENS
BUFFALo's VOTING MACHINE

The voting machines which are in use
in Buffalo at the present time may not
be all they should be; there may be
room for improvement, but the principle
of voting by machine instead of by bal
lot is pretty well established as the
more satisfactory. Of course. there are
men who have trouble with voting ma
chimes as they did with ballots. No mat
ter how much the ballots or the ma
chimes may be simplified, there viii yet
remain the necessity for the exercise of
some little intelligence in the act OF cast
ing a ballot-Buffalo Express.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

1t is estimated that Mr.. Bryan will
make $4,000 a year writing letters of
travel while he is away. That sort Of
thing might tempt some other newspa-
per editors to stray from home also If
they could be assured that the $50. 600
would be Forthcoming.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24
REFLECTIONS OF 4 BACHELOR
ION the New York F

rFrom the New York Press.
It's not so terribly funny to get into
the habit of being a father.
A girls skirts viii always stay down
much more easily if she is awful thin.
There would be-a lot of money for
everybody if it was ike colds OF
typhoid fever.
Anyway. ii woman knows better
than to advise q man about how he
can make shaving easy.
Half the men Worry because they
are late to business and the other half
because they are on time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24
\ jewelers. Mistake.

A young lady went to west end
pearls. She gave IS for one and wore
It the same evening at dinner. The
gentleman beside her admired the
necklace and the conversation induced
her to return next day to the SHOP TO
make inquiries.
She was received with joy, for the
necklace was of real pearls, and had
been sold as imitation by mistake
The shopkeeper's gratitude, It IS
added. went the length of offering his
customer the choice of f1OO worth of
iewelry from his OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

The president of the great insurance
company leaned forward and said to the
man with him: sOf course, if my salary
is raised to an even $4,000 Will be IN
a. position to do something handsome
for YOU
Hush" whispered the other man;
this measly little chap across the aisle
is listening to every word we say.
The little chap family smiled.
.sOh. don't mind me-" he said. L
don't count for anything. I'm just an
insignificant policyholder- Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

Thou art the wind and I the Tyre:
Strike, 0 Wind. on the sleeping strings
Strike till the dead heart stirs and sings
am the altar and thou the fire.
Burn, Q Fire, to q Whitened flame
l am the night and thou the dream:
Iouch me softly and thrill me deep,
When all is white on the hills of sleep
Ihou art the moon and I the stream:
SHINE 10 the trembling heart of me,
Light my soul to the mother-sea.
Edwin Markham in Success.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

it was new to me. It struck ne that for
a simple breakfast that could De puS
together hastily and almost thoughtless-
", without fuss or worry; it would be
hard to beat it,
The man who had been compelled to
listen was swallowing RAPIDLY.
I've heard Of it" he nodded family
but it isn't quite as simple as you inn
agine. They generally stir two or three
taclzs in it to make it stay put. -Provi-
dence Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24
KANSAS c0MMENT


SALVATION OF THE COUNTRY.
The speech of man in public life IS
not heard across the street from where
II IS delivered. nor does it awaken an
ecno IN the alley adjoining. The work
OF man IN D0blic life is of personal
knowledge to but a handful of people
A statesman speech Is not what ne says
OUT what the newspapers say he says
A statesman's work is exalted or fIdi-
euled, glorified or made contemplate
by the newspapers. How important
how necessary. how absolutely essential.
therefore. that newspapers be fair ana
just and honorable III everything Men
are made and unmade by the neWspa--
pers. Great business interests are pro-
NOTED or destroyed by the newspapers.
Governments are the creatures OF the
newspapers Even as great an IDOL or
the people as President Roosevelt can
newspapers. And it is a matter or puo-
lie congratulation that the newspapers
are growing broader and wider ana
deeper; are growing more liberal, more
patriotic and more and more In favor
of the square deal, between nations ana
men, The greater newspaper or today
is on the decent side, the honest side, the
Christian side, the right side Of every
proposition of public import It is not
of the courts, the legislatures, the con-
gress that big and little criminals are
afraid. 1t is the newspaper The real
Big Stick of this country is the news
paper, and when it whacks down on a
rotten place, either in public or private
affairs, which it is not afraid to do ana
out pops the big and little thieves, the
world applauds The Square Deal news
paper is the salvation of the country
Ell Dorado Republican
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

The historical facts concerning mar
Rage as an institution are probably
only vaguely known to the majority OF
be surprised to learn that the institu-
ton. as we know it today, is less than
500 years old. Histories of the mar
riage ceremony show that 1t was not
soIemnized in church as a religious rite
until the time of Pope Innocent III. A.
d. 1898. and was not considered a sac
rament until 1442-Harper' Weekly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

Thus far President Roosevelt has been
elected president Of Harvard ana has
been given the job of digging the canal
when his term in the White House shan
expire. These two tasks viii require only
q small portion OF his time, however.
People requiring the services of a siren
nous Individual can doubtless make sat
isfactory arrangements by addressing
him ct the White House.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

The Parsons sun calls Senator
Longs Wichita speech fair and man
~" The Wichita Eagle says the SEN
ator took "monstrous position. The
general impression of the public is that
the esteemed senator is still on the
fence.-Chanute Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

Kansas has only an Indifferent in
terest in the Burton trial now in pro-
gress. If the senator is acquitted there
will be no rejoicing; if he is convicted
there viii be no regret. The court Will
do a merciful thing If it disposes OF the
matter finally and asf speedily rs pcssi-
BILE. The state wants to forget Burton
and that kIy.-LeaVenworth Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24
GOOD FoR sTRONG.

Beside causing the students of the
State university to cut out class scraps
Chancellor Strong is causing students
to cut down the expense of sociaIanairs
Fraternity parties were costing so much
that they embarrassed the members of
the school. Reform is necessary and
Chancellor Strong is the one to cause it.
Arkansas City Traveller.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24
A WORD FOR HOCH.

Governor Edward w. Hoch hasn't
been stumping the state all these
years for nothing, nor has the time
which he devoted to the hOmely duties
of a country editor been without its
ripe fruit. In week he has responded
to two toasts at Kansas City banquets,
and on each occasion he did his state
credit and himself proud. Not of all
the words spoken or written in the eff
fort to discredit VIII Whites imputa-
ton that there was something the
matter with Kansas, has there been
anything better or indeed quite so
good as the governors calculation of
the statement that there is nbthing the
matter with Kansas Governor Hoch
is getting on.=Leavenworth Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

Senator Platt was at liberty to call
on the insurance companies for addi-
tionaI contributions in case of emer-
gency- An emergency" you know,
was easily created by having an insur-
ance bill introduced into the Iegisla-
ture at Albany.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

The White House is to have a A
pound turkey for its Thanksgiving din
ner. The turkey trust, however, does
not have any control over the White
HOUSE turkey.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

OF course Governor Hoch was right
I'm declaring that there is nothing the
matter with Kansas, and the fact that
he had a private detective trying to find
out what is the matter with Kansas
City, Kansas, has nothing to do with
the Csc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

Senator Platt says he believes Presi-
dent Roosevelt will be back Of him in
his New York fight. This is taken to
indicate that Platt expects to turn
around and run.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

A Kansas editor predicts that the
United States supreme court will dismiss
Burton's case if he is again convicted.
1t doesn't cost anything to predict, you
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24
SAME Old GIRL.

It is said that Charles Dana Gibson
has discovered a new type of girl. Many
man has thought that in the eventful
past only to discover, after while.
that it was only a new phase of the old
variety.-Boston Globe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

The football enthusiasts can also be
thankful that President Roosevelt did
not pick on November % for Thanks
giving Day, considering the weather.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24
FIIRTHER THE BETTER.

The New York World declares that
Murphy must go We don't wish
Ireland or England any harm. but hope
that Murphy, when he goes, will go at
least as far as Croker did--Chlcago
Record Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

The United States senate is noted
above all else for being a "deliberatives
body Still, the country won't take it
amiss if the senate should happen to
run at least on Central Branch time in
passing a rate regulation measure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

In objecting to the present fashion in
football President Roosevelt. is likely to
show his opponents that he can play
center. the ends and several other posi-
ffons all at once.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

The State Journal is q member Of the
AEsocssted Press and receives the full day
telegraph report OF that great news or
ganizatiou for exclusive evening PUZZLE
cation In Topeka.
The State journal receives for exclusive
eunlication the leased wire report OF the
!'ubhshsrs' Press Tor the edition for sun
day morning.
me news IS received IN the State Jour
nal building over wires for this sole pur-
pose
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24
WORK No HARDSHIP.

The cabinet is primarily an advisory
body to the president. and greater eau
ton in discussing its deliberations. while
it may prove annoying to few am
bilious CORES nondents. win work no
hardship on the American public and
save the adrninistra tion from embar-
rassment which might otherwise result.
Detroit Free Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24
RRYANs MISTAKE.

One of the greatest mistakes Mr..
Bryan ever made was in not being at
home TO claim credit for what happened
on election day still. the result might
have been different had he been at
home.-Toledo Blade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24
HUMTLIATING.

1t must be with considerable humili-
alton that the Metropolitan Life con-
fesses. that it saved only $500 worth
of the country in 1896 as against much
larger portions by its rivals.-Indian-
apolis News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

In the absence of any other job. Pres
ident Roosevelt has demonstrated that
ne can translate Gaelic poetry for a
living if it becomes necessary after he
retires from the presidenev.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

Theodore. Jr., evidently intends TO aid
in the reformation of football by trying
20 make the fellows on the other side
quit the game. The trouble has been
that so far the fellows on the other
side have been the heaviest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

TIL new queen Of Norway is Queen
Maud, but she has nothing to do with
Che funny papers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

Reports from the Isle Of Pines say
that "the people are inclined to be peace
ful." It seems that there are two Of
them. The impression that there is only
one person on the Isle of Pines is there
fore erroneous.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

Maybe John A. Mccall will get a real
choice salary cut in his stocking for
Christmas. Thus far he has not had one
end he needs 1t badly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

If Mr.. Whitney, OF Massachusetts,
has not learned by this time to keep
away from the buzz saw there is no
hone for him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24
Els "pIsCOVERY."

If you are a story writer here is an
item from the Ghanute Tribune that
might easily be expanded into three
column tale of faithlessness and just
retribution. A former Neodesha wo-
man now living in California. was i'll
treated and finally deserted by her
worthless husband, and was then COM
PEELED to take in washings to support
her children. In the midst of her tolls
and troubles she fell heir to half a
million dollars. After she became an
heiress her husband suddenly discov-
cred that he had loved her all the time,
and wanted to make up with her
again. She opened the door and told
him if she ever wanted to see him
again she would let him know. She is
now suing for a divorce, while the hus-
band is out behind the barn kicking
himself.-Jewen Republican.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

The public viii doubtless discourage
brutality in football games next Thurs
day by turning out a number OF record
breaking crowds to see them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

We sometimes find that while we have
been standing up for our rights all the
more desirable seats have been occu-
pied.-The Earth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

You will notice that Senator Burton's
attorneys are still on the lookout for
technicalities. The latest is that Burton
committed the crime in Illinois and
therefore a Missouri court cannot try
him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

Even now. after all this fuss. it is be-
lieved that men could be found who
would accept bribes.-New York Mail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

Al good way to get even with the
turkey trustswould be to eat plain hen
this year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

I wish I was a congressman,
I'd wear a. pleasant smile,
An show the ordinary folks
De way to put on style.
d ride upon de steam cyahs
An wouldn't have to pay.
An eysy time Ia Iif my han
De big brass band would play
I'd allus war my Sunday cloth
An have a beaver hat.
An sport a siiVer-headed cans
aIlus pinned fob dat.
I'd make a lot OF speeches Wfl1
A-travelin' th'oO de land;
But mos of all would en5ov
A-1istenin' TO de band
w ashingtCsn star
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

John Macdonald is now a more en-
thusiastic admirer of President Roose-
welt than ever. since Mr.. Roosevelt has
taken to translating Gaelic poetry
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

Departing Guest-Do you permit your
servants to accept little-er-presents
Summer Landlord-Great Scott You
haven't any money left, have you2-
Cleveland Leader.