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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-22


by the Macmillan company.
American Thumb prints" which will
be published at once by J. B. Lippin-
colt company, bears the impress of our
best American spirit. It also speaks dis
| tinctly for its author, Miss Kate
Stephens who herself comes Of old
American stock. Miss Stephens for
bears Differed two famous expeditions
of the English colOnists and later fought
on the patriotic Side during the War of
Independence. Perhaps such facts led
to her acute understanding Of certain
facts and traits drawn in her book. Miss
Stephens had the chair of Greek litera-
ture at the University of Kansas for six
years, ana In the past eight years has
done much original work both in the
middle west and the east. She has edit
ed several volumes which have been
widely circulated. American Thumb
prints" contains a large number of
essays, the choice of those which have
appeared in the leading periodicals dur
ing the past two or three years.
Miss Grace Livingstone Furniss. who
some years ago made a great hit with
her dramatizatiOn of 1.-THE Pride of len
nico" has turned 1.-THE Man on the Box
into a delightful comedy. The produc-
ton of the play will be made early in
the fall but the name of the star can
not yet be announced.
Grover Cleveland explains just why
/ he is such an ardent fisherman and shot
in The Country Calendar for May, the
4 first issue of the Review of Reviews
Book company's outdoor magazine. He
/ also has a word to say about those who
so bitterly criticised him for his outdoor
/ proclivities while he held the office of
/ president. It is an inspiring interpre-
/ tation that Mr. Cleveland gives of 1.-The
/ Mission Of Sport and Outdoor Life" and
]
/ of mastery English in this essay should
take its rank with Mr.. Cleveland's other
/ famous sayings-that in which he de-
/ clares that disobedience to natures law
/ of outdoor activity will result lin the
! displacement of contented age by the
demon of querulous and premature de-
4 crepitude."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29

IN our reflections and comments con-
Corning the wonderful production of
wealth OH the farms of the United States
during the year soon to close, reaching
totals never touched before in the history
of civilization, il is we'll TO keep i'll mind
that much of the value of the product OF
the farm is derived from the ability OF
the American consumer to pay good
prices. Ninety-eight per cent of the pro
ducts of American farms are sold to the
farmers American neighbors and fellow
citizens, and his interest in their continu-
ed ability to buy is almost as great as III
his own to produce. Whenthere is work
in the mill and factory and down in the
mines at better wages than are paid IN
any other country the products of the
American farm can be sold AT profitable
prices. The interests of all the produc-
ers of our country are allied, and all are
united or should be i'll the preservation Of
a national policy which has assisted them
and in the upholding of political party
through whose guidance they have pros
pered.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29

the world and its dolngs. Daily she
walks about the garden or sits upon the
porch I'm sunny weather to chat with
neighbors, t. sew or TO live over in
memory scenes Of long ago. And what
q memory is hers, She was tiny
maid when the French revolution was
dyeing the cutters of Paris red, she
was a lau~hng schoolgirl Of seven
when Tennessee was admitted as a
state TO the Union, she was blushing
bride when the great Napoleon coded
Louisiana to the United States and q
proud young mother when Lewis and
Clark tramped over continent to
"vhere rolls the Oregon" And she
well remembers her father taking down
his old gun. shouldering his blankets
and going out to fight the battles of his
country in the war Of 1912.
Though probably the oldest woman
in the world. her intellect is still bright
and keen. as is shown by the fact that
during the past year her testimony de-
cided a lawsuit and settled the title
10 property which was decided over for
ty years ago. Her answers were to
the point, and efforts to confuse her
were unavailing. She testified regard
ing minute details. showing that the
years have not dulled her recollection.
One feels n sort OF awe in talking
with and gazing upon one who has
seen so much and lived so long in this
world of ours. Her face IS study In
wrinkles Her voice Is a quaver, but
her carriage Is good and her manner
alert. And yet no one can see her and
yearn to live the number OF years she
has.-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29
MRS. MARY RAMSEY WOODS.
This Oregon Woman Is Probably the
Oldest woman In the World.

About the time that the American
colonies realized the necessity of fed.
Grafton, while the United States con.
stitutlon was as yet unwrittcn and the
nation still unborn there came into
the world on a farm near Knoxville,
Tenn. girl baby who was destined
to witness the marvellous changes that
have since transformed the world and
to survive out of the old time into ours
The child that learned TO lisp when
Washington was president in the eight
zenith century still lives to talk of Pres
ident Roosevelt in the twentieth cen
tury, and eyes that Il hundred years
ago looked lovingly upon her firstborn
today smile with a fading light upon
the "child Of her old age" woman
now past seventy
Mary Ramsey Woods. now Of Hills
boro, Ore, was born as Mary Ramsey
on May 90, 1887. she is still quite ac-
tive and maintains lively interest in
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29

IT has been stated as the result of post
Office figures and estimates that about six
million dollars in comparatively small
money orders have been sent during this
month OF December to relatives and
friends at their old homes across the sea
by men and women and boys and girls
who left the lands beyond to make new
homes in America There are those who
have lived all their lives in this favored
country who are persistently urging that
the methods and the policies of ..other
antions should be substituted for our own.
IT all other protests against such back
ward changes should be silenced these
millions of dollars i'll money orders, pro-
vided out OF the surplus of earnings here
to meet the necessities there, would
appeal too eloquently to be denied.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29

Nothing will cure indigestion that does
not digest the food, itself, and give the
stomach rest. You can't expect that a
weak stomach will regain its strength and
get well when il is compelled to do the
full work that a sound stomach should do.
You wouldn't expect sick horse to get
well when it is compelled to do full
days work every day of tie week. Ko-
dol Dyspepsia Cure Is a perfect digestant
and digests the food regardless of the
condition of your stomach Relieves In
digestion, Belching, Sour Stomach, and
all stomach disorders. Sold by Chas.
Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29
Personally Conducted Tour to California

Exclusively frst-class tour under the
auspices of the Tourist department, Chi
cago, Union Pacific & North Western
Line; leaves Chicago, Wednesday, Febru-
airy 9TH. spending the disagreeable por-
tons of February and March in the land
of sunshine and flowers. $500 includes
all expenses, railway fare. sleeping cars,
meals i'll dining cars and hotel expense.
Service first-class in every respect. Tin
eraries and full particulars on applica-
ton s.. A. Hutchison, Manager, 2I2
Clark St. and 20 Jackson Blvd, Chicago
44-t-4
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29

Florence, Italy, Dec. 27.-Much ex-
element has been caused here by the
daring OF thieves who seem to have
been organized to steal art treasures.
Christmas night they made a hole In
a wall of the ancient house OF Dante,
from which they succeeded in carr
ing off several relics OF. the poet. Be.
fore leaving the thieves wrote on one
OF the walls: You Florentlnes are
idiots. You have saleable things and
don't know It,"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29
APPROVING reference to Governor War

APPROVING reference to Governor War
ner's appeal to the farmers club conven-
ton and TO the State Grange for fair
trial of the primary election law now on
the statute books of our state has been
made by several democratic newspapers
and their approval represents the view
taken by very large proportion of the
voters of Michigan on this question, re-
CARELESS of section or party. Full and
timely notice should be given to the peo-
pie on every move required of them TO
make the law effective, and such notice
will be given. 1t is TO be expected that
practical experiment with primary laws
provisions will develop wherein it is lack
ing as we'll as wherein it has merit. Its
faults can then be remedied and its merits
retained. This procedure is in accor-
dance with Governor Warmers advice
and desire aud can hardly be objected to
by any earnest minded voter regardless of
his views Of the law itself
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29
For BIIIousness and Sick Headache

Take Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup. 1t
sweetens the stomach, aids digestion and
acts as gentle stimulant on the liver and
bowels without irritating these organs.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures bilious
ness and habitual constipation. Does not
nauseate or grippe and is mild and pleas
ant TO take. Remember the name Orino
and refuse to accept any substitute. Sold
by Geo. T.. Sharrar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on a so cent bottle
OF Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it
fails to cure your cough or cold. We also
guarantee rs cent bottle to prove salts
factory or money refunded.
GEO. T.. SHARRAR, Alma.
CHAS. G.. RHODES, Alma.
FRED HUDSoN, Riverdale.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29
The Southern California New Train
Hest Eoute

The Los Angeles Limited, electric
lighted, new from the Pullman shops,
with all latest innovations for travel COM
fort, leaves Chicago 1000 p. m, daily,
arrives Los Angeles 4:45 p. III. third day.
Solid through train via Chicago, Union
Pacific & NORTHWESTERN Line and The
Salt Lake Route. For rates, sleeping
car reservations and full particulars apply
to your nearest agent or address, w. II.
Guerin, General Agent, Passenger Dept,
II Campus Martins, Detroit. Mich 44t3
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29
a Bad Scare

Some day YOU will get a bad scare,
when you feel pain in your bowels, and
fear appendicitis. Safety lies in DR. Kings
New Life Pills, a sure cure, for all bowel
and stomach diseases, such as headache,
billiousness; costiveness, etc. Guaranteed
at Geo. +. Sharrar's drug store. only 25c
Try them
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29

| will be in Forest Hill at the town
hall, Tuesday, December II; St Louis al
Messengers store on Thursdays, and
Alma at A. j. Halls office, Friday OF
each week until further notice,
WIN. G. SULLIVAN.
43t4 Township Treas. of Pine River
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29

For backache and kidney disorders
take Celery King, the tonic-laxative.
II will relieve you very quickly, for
Celery King n the great cure for back
ache as well as headache.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29

Itching, bleeding, protruding or blind
piles yield TO Doan' 5 Ointment. Chroni
cases soon relieved. finally cured. Drug
gists sell it.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29

If you want old papers, come to the
Record office. We're selling them cheap
while they last fl.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29

A few books of teachers contracts at
the Record Office at a moderate price.
School directors should remember this.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29

Old papers cheap at the RECORD Office.
Two big bundles for five cents. 45tf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29

The RECORD in advance one year and
state map for only $3.50.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29

PTrTsnURo, kAs., March Is, 1904.
have been using your Black Draught
stock for some time. / have used all
kinds OF stock food but 1 have found
that yours Is the beat for my purpose.
J. 8. HAss0N.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-29

that capacity. But by patient study
and numerous experiments in crossing
and recrossing Mr.. Burbank has de.
veloped cactus in which the thorns
are reduced to mere excrescences and
whose leaves make excellent fodder
for cattle and are palatable to the hui
man taste as well. 1t is expected that
the growth of this variety of cactus on
arid lands will soon be undertaken.
Mr.. Burbank was born in Massachu-
sets fifty-six years ago and establish
ed his fruit farm In California in 1875
It is said he has produced some 1000
new varieties of plants. One of his
most celebrated creations is the Bur
bank potato. His fadeless flowers re-
tain indefinitely their freshness, color
and perfume. and by perfection of the
product the horticulturist expects to
produce blossom that may be worn
on women's hats.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-29

as the speaker of the evening Mr.
Then there was long pause, for the
president had forgotten the name eff
his guest. The secretary was equal to
the occasion. however. and. writing the
name ON the back of the menu card,
passed it over. and the president went
on:
Il have the pleasure of introducing
to YOU as the speaker of the evening
Mr.. Hail. who cones to us from q new
universit. in the east known as
Again the secretary came to the
mans assistance. and once more he
proceeded:
'Mr. Hall of Clark university is
known as a.
But this WAS too much for him. and
this time even the secretary was I'LL
allie to help him. Finally he blurted
out:
well. l have chinned with him for
about five minutes in this hall, and
shouldn't wonder, after all, if he had
little good horse sense"
Senator Thomas Collier Plat is much
better known as politician than as
business man. Nevertheless Senator
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-29

HENRY WHITE. Margaret Stuyve-
SAINT Rutherford, a member of one Of
New York's aold families and, with
her fortune united to his own, the
young couple were enabled to live at
ease and entertain handsomely when
Mr.. Whitesin 1883 was sent to Vienna
as secretary of legation, although the
salary paid Mr.. White by Uncle Sam
was a small one. A year later he was
appointed second secretary of legation
at London and in 1886 was advanced
to the first secretaryship. which he has
held until now with the exception of
the four years of President Cleveiand's
second administration
Mr.. Whites popularity with his Eng
ish cousins once caused him some en-
sbarrassment. "A London paper which
desired to tiatter him wound up full,
some paragraph with the remark. "Mr.
White has resided In London for so
long period as to have lost many
American characteristics. This. from
the standpoint of It's author, was a
compliment. but the remark is said to
have oecasioned the secretary, who Is
usually Of excellent temper, a very bad
humcred half hour.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-29
ST. VALENTINE FANClES.
Dishes and Table For Valentine Sup
per-A Little Dinner

DlSnes ana 'F1bIe For valentine sup
per-A Little Dinner.
This night I hold an old ACCUSTOMED
feast.-Romeo and Juliet.
Sardine Sandwiches Caviare Sandwiches
Mosaic Sandwiches
Cheese and Nut Sandwiches
Olives. Pickles. Sailed Nuts.
Mayonnaise of Chicken in Tomato Jelly
Cups.
Oyster Salad in Swedish Timbale Cases
(Heart shaped.
Hot Dreamed Oysters in Paper Cases
(Heart sta ped.
Orange Shcrbet. Tomato Shcrbet.
Raspberry ShvSbet.
Burnt Almond Ice Cream Mcl;,el With
= Lady Fingers or MorlnGUcs.
Cocoa F1&r,7e, Whipped Cream.
'BowhnCts' tCrl,liers) Susared. Waters.
vAeart shaped Cakes.
Prunes. Stuffed Dates. Bonbons.
Hot Coffee.
Suppose you are to invite your
friends to little dinner to be given on
the evening of St Valentines day at
I o'clock. Write the invitations on lace
paper and inclose in valentine en-
velopes. Request the ladies to come
dressed as Valentine maidens-that is,
in powdered pompadour, patch. three
quarter skirt, bodice, etc.-and the gen.
tiemen in corresponding costume
Cheesecloth, Grape paper, little in
genuity and few hours time are all
that is necessary to bring about a very
charming result.
Have a large, heart shaped top placed
on the dining table. The color scheme
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-29
BAKER OF BROOKLYN.

A Congressman Whose Policy Has
Earned Him Reputation as Director
Few congressman achieve national
reputation in q single term, as Robert
Baker of Brooklyn has done. Baker
leaped into fame by refusing railroad
pass. caused sensation after sensation
in congress and was defeated at the
polls recently when he sought re-elee-
ton. Not long ngo representative Baker
introduced a resolution demanding an
inquiry into the conduct Of Paul Morton.
secretary of.the navy, who while rail
way official is said to have been party
to practices in alleged violation of the
laws pertaining to interstate commerce.
Mr.. Baker objected recently to the reso-
luton permitting the holding OF the
inaugural ball in the pension Office ana.
Justly or unjustly, has earned reputa-
ton as the kicker of the house.
Mr.. Baker was born in England in
1862. Before election to congress from
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-29

on express money orders. The mem
bers of the committee We're not famil-
lar with express money order business,
and Mr.. Plat offered to enlighten
them. Accordingly he excused himself
for moment and went to a neighbour
ing Office Of his company, where he
found young clerk, of whom he de-
of . cents. The boy was astonished at
the smallness Of the amount:
YES Senator Piatt repeated, Il
want money order for 5 cents. am
the president Of the company
The agent appeared, and Senator
the members Of the committee were en-
nghtened as to the express money Or
der business.
Lord Rosebery, ex-premier of Great
Britain, is always amusing as an after
dinner speaker. Here is a story Of his
about gentleman who was travelling
In America. Reaching town in the
southern states where there had been a
desperate fracas between the whites
and blacks, the former armed with
shotguns, the latter with their usual
weapons, razors, he went into colored
BARRIERS shop for a shave
Say. John. your razor's very blunt.'
he observed. ,--....
Eyes. sah," answered the man. II
was out last night, sab, with the boys"
In illustration of Lord Rosebery's
ready wit It is related that he was
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-29
FEATs IN HORTICULTURE.
Luther Burbank and His Recent Re-
markabIe Achievements.

Luther Burbank and His Recent Re-
markabIe Achievements.
Luthe: Burbank, the wizard of the
plant world. cares more for beneiting
mankind through his almost miracu-
lous achievements than he does for
mere money. Perhaps in recognition
of this the Carnegie institution has
granted him $4,000 year for ten
years by way of encouraging him in
his experiments. Time and again sci
entitic societies have honored him with
medals and testimonials. About ten
years ago he enjoyed a large income
from his extensive business as a com
mercial scotsman and florist. But he
gave this up to devote his time entire
~ to experiments in horticulture. and
his seed farm at Santa Rosa, Cal. has
been the scene of scientific inyestiga-
tons that will prove of great practical
benefit to the world.
There may be some difference of opin-
ion as to the value of Mr.. Burbank S
achievements in Horticulture, but even
those who are not impressed with the
value Of Mr. Burbanks ''fadeless flow
ers" will acknowledge the worth of his
stoneless plums and pitless prunes and
especially his thornless and spineless
cactus. The last named is perhaps his
most important discovery, because the
cactus grows profusely in arid regions,
and it's leaf would be suitable for food
for both man and beast were it not for
the prickliness that prevents its use in
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-29

VIVA p.
other sort and roses or other flowers.
Such costumes are constantly seen at
afternoon receptions. and chinchilla is
the fayorite fur.
.Tiptilted'' portrays the attitude Of
the hat of the day Very much .off
the head it is ard with the space
between the hair and brim filed in
with posies of flowers framed in their
own leaves.
While mode makers incline to keep
the expensive picture hat firmly in
public favor, women generally mani
fest a popular feeling In the direction
Of turbans, toques and capotes. Very
many of the hats, large or small, are
raised up high at the back, with feath-
ers or flowers placed behind to fall for
ward on the crown. rs
The little Louis XVI. hats, which are
very much turned up over the fore
head and a little at the sides, are made
Of gold or silver lace and trimmed
with narrow wreath and tuft OF roses
and are among chic theater confec
lures.
Every shape is ingeniously contorte,l
and twisted, with amazingly taking re-
suits, when the manipulation is that
OF deft and tasteful fingers. These
smart bizarre hats undoubtedly come
as the natural sequel of the plain
tailor styles in gowns, balancing wei
with the tight fitting coat and smaller
sleeves. "A very practical bit OF head
gear is the upturned felt trimmed with
pompons shown in the cut
Motor modes may be regarded us
responsible for the popularity Of leath-
er this season. Leather pipings. strap
pings and leather appliaues and leath
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-29

BacIkWfeat Halter Always GIN Hand.
Mix well together one quart OF buck
Wheat -four, one teaspoonfui Of salt.
one cupful Of rolled oats and one cup
full of graham or wheat -four Seald i
cupful Of cornceal with enough boil
Ing water to ni5fsten it. Dissolve one
half Of d yeast cake In a half cupfuI Of
warm water. Add to the dry mixture
sufficient tepid water Tor sweet milk
and water mixed to make a rather
thick drop batter. Stir in the scalded
meal. dissolved yeast and one or two
tablespoonfuIs of molasses; then thin
slightly with more water or milk and
beat thoroughly. Cover and set aside
to rise overnight. In the morning thin
as much us necessary for baking. using
milk or water in which is dissolved
quarter OF teaspoonful OF baking
soda Have the griddle very hot.
Grease with thick piece OF suet or fat
salt pork. Set aside full half pint Of
the batter. closely covered. to act as a
starter for the next batch in place Of
yeast. Keep it in cool place where it
will not freeze. This Is Table Talks
recipe, to which 1t adds the useful item
that where plenty OF skim milk Is on
hand 1t may be used In place OF water
for mixing the batter. In this case less
molasses win be necessary, one or the
other being needed to insure nicely
Drowned cakes. Where less buckwheatf
is liked the proportion OF wheat or graz
ham -four may be increased. The
rolled oats are added to give lightness
and delicacy to the batter.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-29

this was most I'M
expected. President
Hall has d great
reputation as a stu
dent of psychology
and philosophy and
has written much
on these subjects.
Psych oiogy is a
long word for some
people The Bos-
ton Herald relates
that President Hall
was once the guest