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Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31
When Knighthood Was in Flower


When knishthood was in flower.
And in some shady bower,
noble knight did WOO a ladye faire
Tell me. how he'd embrace her,
And with his kisses grace her,
When he was clad in armor to his hair!
When knighthood was in flower
And winter was in power.
All in his suit of steel and iron mail,
When snow blew in each joining,
The warmth within puroining,
How did the wretch fight off the ice and
hail?
When knighthood was in flower,
Out in a summer shower,
Did not the wetness rust his hinges
then?
Or when the sun was burning,
Was he for rags not yearning,
Or nakedness of savagcrY again?
When knighthood was in flower,
He could his helmet lower.
And fight with lance the ills that hin
bcset:
But under those conditions,
l like not his positions:
I'd rather be alive today, you bet!
w. II. C.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31
WRIT IN RHYME
skylarkina

OHJ INlH9
Behold the grin on the silver man
Way up on the moon so pale;
For Mercury has tied a can
Onto the comets tail.
Chicago News.
Extravaganza
A young man once rented suite
OF elegant rooms hard to butte;
But the rent was so high
The young man could not bigh
Enough common Victuals tuite.
indianapolis Star.
Bookish
This Is an age. 1t does appear,
OF trashy writers-there and here
And So OF course, must come to view
A tribe of trashy critics, too.-PuelS.
The Literary Output
And still they come! 1t sometimes looks
AS II we didn't need 'em.
So many folks are writing books
There's no one left to read EN-!
Rhetorical Increase
The orator whom well we know
Is under way once more;
The man who makes two words TO grow
Where there was one before.
One on the Deadbeat
lie lost his memory one day,
But stu he doesn't mind Il:
In fact, I'm told his greatest fear
Is some day he will find II!
New Orleans IimesD Democrat.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31
BOX ON GRAVE TO HOLD CARDS
Tailor Has invented Receptacle in
Which Those Visiting Cemetery
May Leave Mementoes
Special to The Herald

Special to The Herald.
YORK, Pa. Jan. 3O.-A. II. Kehr a
tailor, has been granted n patent on
an odd and gruesome invention.
1t is styled "a remembrance card
box" and is intended to be installed
in cemeteries, the idea, doubtless, being
inspired by custom which prevails
in Paris.
The box has The general appearance
of mail box, and is intended to receive
the visiting cards of persons who think
enough of the dead to visit the graves
over which one of the new devices is
erected
The box is of velvet, with Venetian
iron trimmings. having a glass front
and being draped inside with black
cloth. 1t is mounted on metal post
imbedded in stone.
York capitalists are organizing a
company to promote the invention.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

The Frisco laborites are still yawp'
ing to the hard working and very
busy workers of Los Angeles about
the necessity Of going into politics to
enforce their rights" AS the work.
ers here have more than they can do,
at wages above the average they are
not at all bothered over rights"
which mean nothing but strikes and
IoSecc
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

tox it was the coming together Of the
worlds two greatest citizens and SOL
diers.
Fitting, indeed, will It be, as General
Grant suggests, to recall the life ana
services Of Robert T.. Lee at the one
hundredth anniversary of his birth. 1t
will certainly not be overlooked here
in Los Angelsy.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

ocean Park proposes to bar from its
board walk men clad only in bathing
suits as being indecent. So they are.
With woman in a bathing suit, now
is that different?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

In Ohio the railroads took away the
legislators free passes and they imme-
diately passed 2-cent maximum fare
bill which had been up and defeated
for twenty years past. Query: If the
railroads in California-but what's the
use?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

Syndicate letters are going out from
Washington in the interest of Fair
banks for president. Mr.. Fairbanks
is an able citizen and an honest gem
tleman but if any considerable num-
ber of Republicans desire him for
president they are keeping mighty
still about II.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

If it be true, as reported, that there
is cloud on the city's title to Griffith
park. it should be lifted at once. Every
year that great area becomes of higher
value to the city and nothing should
be permitted to hamper the future
enjoyment of the munifcent gift.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

Secretary Taft has "taken it back"
regarding certain statements he made
about the Pacific Mail company on
Panama. Maybe he will yet admit that
Poultney Bigelow was right, in some
respects at least.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

A supposed pauper, just dead in San
Francisco, has been found to be worth
100000, which he kept in hiding. Prob
ably heard the stories of the hold
ups by the Sehmitz-Ruef outfit and
thought he'd play safe.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

An example OF the petty persecu-
tlons which kin manufacturing city
Is shown in the threat OF big Los
Angeles works to move to Tropico.
Wise regulation Of factories IS neces-
sary. but annoyance is fatal. Los An
gees needs manufactures aud every
encouragement should be shown them,
instead Of driving them away.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

Abner Emery of Oklahoma claims
half the Astor fortune, along with 479
other heirs. If the Astors do have to
dig up half their estate, that is no
reason why their social prestige will
be shared also.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

The house of representatives at
Washington has begun to discuss
measures for the control and regula-
ton of freight rates and Mr.. Town
send Of Michigan correctly expresses
public sentiment when he says that
the people demand legislation and win
resent any efforts at temporizing.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

The sympathy of all Los Angeles
goes out to Mr.. Garfield and his fam
lily. The murder of Mrs. Canfeld is one
OF the most dastardly and cowardly
incidents that ever disgraced this
sunny cline.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31
"LITTLE SUNSHINE"

He calls her Little Sunshine"
Not because her flashing eyes
In the splendor of their brightness
Bear the light Of sunny skies.
He calls her Little Sunshine
Not because her golden hair
Has the glory of the sunlight
In its masses painted there.
He calls her "Little Sunshine
From no likeness to the gim.
Save that now and then she makes 1t
Just IA bit too warm for him,
New York Times.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

to carry his electric lines across
Yosemite park. He will make of it a
garden spot that will attract world
wide attention.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

The determination of the local col
pny of Russians to move on to IIa-
wall will meet with no violent resist
ance.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

Al camel in San Francisco took hold
of a mans leg and pulled it so hard it
broke twice. He's not the only man
there who has gone broke because his
leg was pulled.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

]. ]. Hill emits the latest pessimistic
warning. Does Mr.. Hill want to borrow
some money at low rates or discour-
age projected railroad building by his
rivals?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

Occidental college needs $4,000 yet to
enable It to realize on 100000 pledged
it. and the money must be raised by to-
night. Help Occidental hustle.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

"A camel can go eight days without
a drink. But that one in San Francisco
that pulled mans leg didn't have to
do that to liquidate in that city.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

Denmark has q new king, but though
man above so, he is long way
from being the ''father-in-law of Eu-
rope" as was his illustrious father.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

A ten-story building is announced
for Sixth and Broadway, of reinforced
concrete, to cost $1,OO0OOO. How we
do grow,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

That Ocean Park man who we'd his
stenographer after only two weeks
dictation will soon find. probably, that
even that short spell is all he'll get.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

A rather notorious downtown cafe
will be closed in a week unless it is
sold out in the meantime. But if sold,
will that improve it any?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

Secretary Taft is planning for coast
defense. The coast needs it almost as
badly as Secretary Tafts Panama
policy does.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31
Music by Squirts

a dance was given by Henry Fielder
man Saturday evening. Mr.. E. Tongue
vile was floor manager The music
was furnished by Mr.. ID. Squirts of
Rockdale aud fine supper was given
about II o'clock, and all report good
time.-Dubuquc Qowa) Times.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

Southern California needs naval
station and every effort should be put
forth to obtain it.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

The panic among the fish off Cata-
lima has subsided. Grover Cleveland
will not come to California this winter.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

verdugo is out FOR annexation to
Los Angeles. Certainly; there is room
for ALL
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

The artist who perpetrated that poster
of Nance O'Neil, with the purple hair
and the pcagreen cheeks. ought to be
sent back to the asylum, where he
must have been when he dreamed this
lirlt1Il
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31
Population of Los Angeles 2OI,249

Bad news: Mayor schmitz says he
is coming back to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31
Whore TheY EaII Down

Sclf-made men--I never Yet
Could seriously take them;
Two noticed that weak woman can ~
Most generally break them.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31
Served Her Right

Served Her Right
There was a young girl
From Alliance
Who was loaded down
With defiance;
She married a guy
Who was passing by
And now she Is fun
OF compliance.
Guernsey Gazette.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

\ Chicago preacher, whose wife sued
him fer almony, converted her, duj
she drc pped the suit. But we're Lot
all preachers, alas!
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31
Pi-LineS and Pick-IJpS

II
Now Bryan is a Datto, you recall.
And Teddy's the boss Indian of all;
And in any sort of weather.
They will don their suits of feather,
And answer to their country's clamrous
call.
There is coming an election; don't forget
We may whoop II up for Ted or Bryan yet
If their Datto paint they don,
or their Indian dress put on.
Won't we have a lovely canvass then. yor
bet!
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

Having been ousted from his mic,
graft as president of Santo Domingt
the next best thing for Morales to dc
will be to start an insurance company
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31
JINGLlNe Jokes
They're All Alike

Miss Chicken, II she wills,
Buys feathers, frocks and frils;
II might as well.
She says, ''be swell
For papa claws the bills
gA --Leayenworth Post.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

Unfortunately the news dispatch IS
neglected to state what was the fate Of
the other seven wives OF Chief Gero.
uiiOO-
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31
Hates to Go Home

Hates 10 Go nome
The lover can't help showing
The girl he's calling on,
That when he's slow in going
He's positively gone"
philadelphia Press
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

A globe of goldfish acted as a sun
glass in Oklahoma and set fire to a
building. And that's no fish story,
either.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

Even the poor farms pay in Kansas
one in Mitchell county has just sold
$3.50 worth of hogs raised on it.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

The only thing the chorus girl fears
now Is that there aren't Pittsburg steel
Imagnates enough to go around.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

Mrs. Palm-Think Id better wear a
veil?
Mrs. Peppcr-Yes; IL you don't, your
complexion may blow off.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

Miss Orange--It must be awful to be
too old to be kissed.
Miss Lemon -- Don't worry: there's
always some man older than you are.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-14
UNIONS TO MERGE.
Bricklayers and StOnemasons Are
About to Unite.

Minneapolis. Jan. 13.-After fifteen
years of separation the bricklayers and
masons' international union and the as
ISOLATION of stone masons are rapidly APP
preaching a reunion. Ever since yester-
day morning a committee of ten from the
former body, now in session at Norman
ma hall has been in conference with a
similar committee from the stone masons
who are convened in St. Paul. While no
definite report has reached the conven-
ton the general impression is that the
conference will result in a merger
Represen tatlves from the Kansas City
structural Iron Workers, who are ON a
strike against the American Steel Bridge
company, appeared before the convention
today and asked that il refuse to allow
! It's members TO lay stone over iron erect
ed BY non-union workmen. No action
was taken.
Promoters of the new union for I'M
| skilled libOrers, called the Interna tionsil
IaboreTs union, also appeared and asked
/ the cooperation of the local union of
! the B. NJ. !. u.
The New York delegates are well
/ pleased with the outcome of the fire proof
and concrete tight. They say the unions
were suspended two months ago and they
did not expect to be seated in the con-
/ vention. Now that the convention has
made the rule they asked they are conf
| dent their locals viii be reinstated some
: time next week.
/ The morning session today was spent
| IN committee save for a short time at the
4 opening and closing. At the afternoon
| session William Dobson, the national sec
| rotary presented his annual report.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-14
DIRECTORS PASS RESOLUTIONS.
Memorial to Edward Wilder by To-
Peka City Railway officials.

At the recent meeting of the directors
OF the Topeka City railway, the follow
ing resolutions concerning the late
Edward Wilder We're adopted.
Whereas, Our valued and respected
associate and stoekholder in the Topeka
Railway company, Edward Wilder, has
passed out of the benefcent activities
upon which, for so many years, he ex-
pended his untiring thought and effec-
tive effort. and
Whereas, In the serious and routine
affairs Of this corporation, his interest
was keen and continuous, his counsels
wise and hopeful, and his faith in the
ultimate and permanent prosperity Of
the enterprise a constant Inspiration to
greater effort; therefore be it
Resolved. That the stockholders Of
the Topeka Railway company deeply
conscious of the great loss which the
corporation, this community and his
family have suffered in the passing
away of Edward Wilder. do hereby
place on record this expression Of their
profound and sincere regret; and be it
further
Resolved. That this resolution be
spread on the record book of the cor
poration and that a copy thereof be
sent to the family of Mr.. Wilder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-14

who is the guest of her cousin. Mrs.
L. L. Kiene, leaves tomorrow for Ell
Paso, Texas.
Mr.. Scott Lord is spending the day
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
mrs. c. E. Chapman of Fort Madi-
son, Iowa. who was the guest of Mrs.
J. P. Raster, went home yesterday.
Miss Ethel Steinberg has gone to
Coffeyville to visit her sister, Mrs.
Ralph Zane.
Mr.. Robert Carver was in Leaven-
worth yesterday.
Mr. w w. Mills returned Saturday
from a weeks visit to his old home in
Michigan. His son Merrill accom-
panied him as far as Chicago on his
return to school in New York.
H A. Spielman returned Saturday
from a ten days trip to eastern cities.
The ladies' missionary society of
Westminster Presbyterian church will
have a reception in the church We'd
nesday evening for their husbands and
invited guests
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Mar
garet Gonsolly at 92S Monroe street.
The Lotus club viii dance at Stein
berg's hall on Tuesday evening, Janu-
Mrs. Flora Eagon gave d children's
party Saturday afternoon at her
home. 113 East Ninth street in honor
of her son Wernon's tenth birthday
were served at a long table in the
center of which was a beautiful BIRTH
day cake. The invited guests were
Donald Stout Harold Brown, Glenn
Arnold, Sturgis Smith, Julian Allan.
Harris Russell Ray WhitlOW. Donald
Smith. Hobson Arnold and Edward
Switzer Mrs. Eagon was assisted in
entertaining by Mrs. James Baker and
Mrs NJ. H Arnold.
All trimmed hats half price. Mrs.
3 vi a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-14
HELD FOR GRAND JURY.
Two Men Suspected of Numbering Mrs.
Norris Natal.

Asbury Park, \. j., Jan. 1S.-The
murder of Mrs. Norris Natal, who
was found dead in her apartments on
December IS, is still under fnvestiga-
ton and the mystery Is still impen-
etrable. The coroner's jury, after
hearing thirteen witnesses, rendered
a verdict that Mrs. Naftafs death was
due to fright resulting from the rob-
berry of her diamonds by some per-
son or persons unknown. The verdict
was announced after Frank Perdoni
and Howard Norris, the first charged
with the crime and the latter held as
an accessory. were examined at
length before the jury, who, disre-
garding the array of alleged evidence
in possession of the prosecutor, re-
fused to hold the prisoners. Perdoni
and Morris, Notwithstanding the YER
dict were taken back to jail to await
the action of the grand jury.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-14
HE DIDN'T GO INSANE.
Admire Jointist's Plea for Freedom
Failed to Work

Emporia Kan. Jan. 1S.-Henry S.
Corp. the Admire jointist. has been re-
leased from the county jail by order of
the county commissioners. Corp has
been in Jail for over 20 days, serving out
fire Of 800 and a 30 day jail sentence.
His 80 day sentence was up over a
month ago, but as he refused to pay the
costs and the fine the board of COM
missioners ordered him held until the
amounts were paid.
Corp protested that he had no money
ard in order to be released told the Off
GERS thar he believed he was becoming
insane. His insanity did not develop
however. and he soon recovered. The
commissioners told him that If he would
pay the costs in the case. amounting to
about $50. they would release him. and
Corp agreed to do this He paid the
money and was released last evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-14
ARCHIE BAIlsD A CANDIDATE,
Announces That He Is in the Race
for Register.

Archie NJ Baird is the latest candidate
to announce himself formally to be in the
race for the office of register of deeds.
In North Topeka where Mr.. Baird has
maintained his residence for many past
years no citizen is better known. He is
one of the heaviest property owners of
North side property and before and after
the flood of 1903 has stuck by his first
love of North Topeka.
In 1899 Mr.. Baird removed to Topeka
from Waukesha. Wisconsin, where he
had been employed with the Wisconsin
Central as superintendent of the boiler
service. John Player, who came to To-
pelza at that time as superintendent of
to remove to Topeka where he was given
the same position with the Santa Fe that
he had held with the Wisconsin Central
For thirteen years he acted as suDerin-
tendent of the boiler shops and during
that time he made many inventions along
mechanical lines which were turned over
to the benefit of the Santa Fe. All Of
the pneumatic labor saving devices now
so widely in use in the Santa Fe shops
are inventions of AIr. Baird At present
he is superintendent of the rail depart
ment OF the Santa Fe at Newton, Kan,
though his family lives here and To-
peka is his legal residence.
Through the dressing times which Oc-
CURED in Topeka following the boom and
the disastrous experiences Of the flood OF
1903 Mr. Baird continued to have faith in
Topeka's future and to invest his money
here. He was heavy loser in the flood
but went manfuHy to fix up his property
and make the best of it.
IF I receive the position viii come
back to Topeka. said Mr. Baird.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-14
1T WILL BE SUICIDE.
Coroner VIII File Verdict in Edwards
Case Monday.

New Haven, Conn. Jan. 1s.-Coroner
Mix stated tonight that he Won have
his findings in the mysterious Edwards
case ready on Monday and he would
file it in the superior court 1t would
then be made public 1t Will be a vol
luminous document, covering all the
points of the testimony taken by The
coroner in the mysterious death.
There is no reason to doubt that the
verdict of the coroner viii be in ac-
cordance with his earlier statement.
namely, that Edwards committed sui
eide The coroner declares he has OBJ
tanned no new evidence that would
throw any light on the strange case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-14

New York. Jan. 13.-Harry Harris,
with $4,000 backing. is on the trail OF
A be Attell but Attell, for some reason
or other. has passed up the chance to
pick up the money. A. Haas, a local
business man. who thinks Harris is
the real thing in a pugilistic way, is
willing to risk the yellow boys" if
Attel will consent to a ten or fifteen
round bout Attell has shown a slight
desire to meet Harris in a three round
bout before one of the local clubs. but
Harris hackers say nix to this.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-14

Jewell City's coal mime holsteu ~
tons Of coal during December, 1905.
That's more than the Atchison mine
hoisted in the same month, but we didnt
get started until the last week. We
ought to beat it a thousand tons TINS
month. and fifteen hundred in February.
-Alchison Globe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-14

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-14

MY dear said the professor. II fear
that our grocer is aduterating his wares.
oh Impossible
Il fear not. I certainly find traces %
milk in this forualdehyde. - hiladelphta
Bulletin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-14

People sending items to this department
OF Ihe State journal Ns;ll confer a favor
By giving The full first name or two
Initials. gltn all proper names Items
muFt be accompanied BY the name ana
Bubiished.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-14

Mrs. Frank Robinson was given a
surprise party Tuesday night in celebra-
ton of her birthday anniversary by the
following friends: M and Mrs. Jules
Snattinger, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Lucas,
Mr.. and Mrs W. H. Hammack, Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Nichols and DR.. and
Mrs. H. B. Hogeboom
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-14

passion" from the incipiency to the fin
ish (called. in novels, the lees or
''dregs") in the time you or I would re-
quire to eat dinner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-14

OF course it is real mean of them but
the old pals of a Topeka bachelor who
has been through the fire time and again
and come out unscorched and ought by
this time to be warranted asbestos plat
ed can't help laughing when they see
what pretty little ingenue, with some
thing of a record in hearts, herself, is
doing to him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-14

Leavenworth Post: A prospective
bride who viii take the final leap the
last of the month said this morning
Il don't know where I'm going, but
m on my MaY."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-14

Miss AIDA smith, 7O1 Polk street.
entertained at supper Friday night for
Miss Emma Banks whose wedding to
Mr.. John Malcolm Macmillan OF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-14

An engagement. still a profound
secret. except to the immediate friends
of the bride and groom, win end in a
wedding in the early spring.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-14

81 see that the only way for me to
receive recognition as a human be-
ing in this office" said a business
woman to her fellow slaves the
other day, lis to learn to smoke and
carry matches and markings. The
only social relations that exist here de-
pend entirely upon requests for those
things and unless you are in that
game you are entirely out of it, hu-
manly speakin1, and might as we'll
be d machine"