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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-25

Yvette Guilbert, the noted French ac-
tress, at a dinner in New York. had
been complimented rather awkwardly.
Your intention was not bad said
the actress good humoredly in her
quaint English. But you were awk-
ward win admit that.
so awkward you were that 7 am
reminded Of a happening. a Partisan
happening. Listen. This is It:
"A Paris gentleman gave a dinner.
All the world was there. Jewels gilt
tered on white threats. Orders and
ribbons crossed white shirt bosoms. In
a word, elegance complete.
And after dinner after the ladies
had gone upstairs, the men, over their
coffee and cigars and liquors, talked.
as men will Of love.
And all Of a sudden the host cries
in a loud voice:
II will tell you. gentlemen. this is
the truth. I have kissed the dainty
japanese girl have kissed the
South Sea Island maiden. have
killed the slim Indian beauty And the
girls of England. of Germany, even OF
America have kissed. but 1t Is most
true that to kiss my wife is best of ALL
Then young man cries from across
the table:
BY heaven. sir. you are right
there. ''-Exchange.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-25

LIKE JUsTIcE

The Georgia socialists who have
nominated a blind man for governor
candidate could see.-RfchmondN News
Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-25

Paul McAllister, leading man with
the Proctor's 1z5th street company. re-
Gently returned from abroad with a
fellow actor, who was terribly seasiek.
zone morning" said McAlIister,
BLANK came out Of his stateroom and
ran into a lady who was coming along
the passageway, clad in the scantiesf
rafrnent. She screamed and sought a
place of refuge.
e Don't be alarmed, groaned Blank.
Don't be alarmed madam; I shall
never 1--we to tell it'''-August
xonnxsa 1Gaaazina-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-25
HAVE A GOOD TIME.

With the bosses Of both parties re-
tired to the back seats, the people will
be able to enjoy their politics.-Phila-
delphia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-25
a LARGE sUPPLY.

Pittsburg does not send al It's scam
dais to New York. It still has enough
left for home consumption.-New York
World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-25
..Proudie.v

Henry E. Dixey, who is running into
warm weather in THE Man On the
Box" at the Lyric. was seated in the
Cafe Martin the other night, discussing
the s.gilded youth"
Now. there's a chap said Dixey,
nodding toward a member of the ex-
elusive cotillon set, who had just enter
ed, that 1 met while ago. He didn't
strike me particularly-Tm prejudiced
against men who talk in coprano
voices. Next time met him I remem-
bered to forget the chap. A few days
ago ran across him again, but my
face was still frozen, and-but hang t,
here he comes nowi"
The cotillon leader walked up to
Dixey's table:
DO you know" he said. I'VE have
met three times and you WEAKLY haven't
noticed me?" Then with a sibilant
lisp, in a high c that nobody in the
cafe could miss. he gave Dixey three
little dabs on the shoulder and said,
''ProuGie! Proudie! Proudiel'
And everybody grinned audibly-
August Young's. Magazine
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-25
a WORD ZOE HOE.

When an assistant attorney general
failed to close the joints in Kansas
City, Kan, the. papers jumped onto to
attorney general nailed them all up and
chased the law kers out of the
state these same papers say that Hoch
is entitled to no credit, and broadly
hint that It was against his wish. We
do not know what hand Hoch had in
the matter; but you are safe in con-
Guiding that there is no better pleased
man in the state of Kansas, over the
route Of the joint keepers and brewers,
than Governor Hoch. There are some
powerful influences working against the
governor, but they are very short on
ammunition. Like the Democrats under
McKinley's administration. they have
more good things to explain away than
they have foibles to point out.-Jewell
Republican.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-25
PUZZLES.

President A. BY Stickney Of the Chi
cago Great Western railroad is one of
the few railroad presidents who be-
lieve that rate schedules should be
plain enough to be understood by the
ordinary intelligent person, and not
have to be interpreted by expert rate
clerks. President Stickney must have
been puzzling his brain over some
tariff sheets himself.-Hutchinso
News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-25
FRoM ANNA cARLsoN.

Some one asks why it is that men
ness where women fail. Women don't
fail. However. it is a fact that very
few Of them achieve as great a degree
of success in the business world as do
their brothers. one reason for this
may be found in the fact that when a
man becomes interested in a business
or profession he is more concerned
about mastering the details of that
particular line of work than he is
about the cut of his clothes or the
whiteness of his hands. But who
weuld want the Women to forget those
things even II the reward be a success
fui business career! -Lindsborg News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-25
a QNEsTION.

For number Of years q plain rather
elderly Atehison girl has held an office
position down town. Every working
hour in the da5 heE head was bent
over her work at the desk. She always
seemed to have something to do. Late
~ her place has been filed by a pretty
young girl and no matter what hour in
the day y0u pass that off7ce the girl
is sitting staring out OF the window, or
else is deeply engaged IN conversation
with one of her friends She never
seems to have anything to do. What
did the plain elderly girl do all those
years ?-Afchison Globe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-25

What are the irish coming tor de-
nlanded the eminent lecturer.
Coming to AFneriky, moSht of EN-
answered a voice from the rear Of the
hall. Ask us a hard Wan-''-Isouisville
Courier Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-25
HUMOR OF THE 0zY

I am sorry to hear that Wrinkles and
his wife can't live together in peace. There
is too much obstinaoy on both sides
that's the trouble. isn't it2'
Yes, he's a standpatter, and she's
Chicago Tribune
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-25

You seem exceedingly proud of that
brief speech of yours -
am answered the young statesman
THE fact that 1 got a chance to deliver
it shows have influence with the s1eal-
er."-W ashiagton Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-25

What would you do If the people of
your state were to elamor for your resig-
nafion?"
I'D profit by the hint" answered Sen
ator Sorghum. and keep a closer eye
than ever on the Legislature. Washing
ton Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-25

Mr. sponEely fsiightiy relatedl -splen-
did. Magnificent! Do you know, Uncle
Eli, believe 1 shall never get tired OK
seeing the sun set behind the hflli'
Uncle Eli-Thats what me an mothers
beginnin' to think.-'-Puck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-25

Urbane Stranger-Sfr. Methuselah. I I'M
derstand that this is your seth birthday
I will mako II worth your while l. you
win attribute your ripe old age TO Mac
Huffys malt whisky.-Puck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-25

You admit you were at fault in that
investigation %
Greatly IN fault answered the trust
Inagnate. I see now where could have
taken far better precautions for conceal
Hent. w ashington Star.
New-York tribune., 1906-07-04
KNOCKED DOWN BY LION.
Trainer at Luna Park Show Rescued by
Colonel Mundy.

Captain Ricardo. chief trainer for Colonel
Percy j. Mundy. who has an animal show az
Luna Park. had fight for life yesterday with
the lion Mckinley, who two years ago killed
Frederick Wood. lion trainer, at owensboro,
KY. Ricardo rescued by Colonel Mundy,
who fought the lion off with pistol and stick
entering the den Ricardo was struck down
He kept the lion at bay until the trainer who
was injured escaped
The trainer had entered the cage TO give an
exhibition. with chair in his left hand and a.
pistol in his right Colonel Mundy held the
inner door by a rope ready TO pull IL shut when
the trainer left the cage and 70 prevent the
lion following him. Ricardo forced the Hon to
the further end Of the den. when the animal
sprang at him, landing with both forepaws on
the chair and knocking him down. He lay help
less and the lion would have attacked him but
for Colonel Mundy Ricardo's right arm was
lacerated by the claws OF the lion
New-York tribune., 1906-07-04
DiRr IM LEXINGTON AVENUE.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: In some respects New York is moving on.
while IN others it is still quite medieval To
enumerate the localities where dust and dirt are
allowed TO remain the streets would be outside
81 nv present scope. I wish now TO refer TO the
scandaloua condition OF Lexington avenue. between
5sth and 5eth streets Some quite formidable dig
sing was undertaken lately in this part OF the city
ana the dust and dirt remaining have been allowed
% lie IN the street and cutters. producing most
unsanitary condition With every breath OF wind
with every passing vehicle clouds Of olinding and
unwholesome dust arise. filling our houses. our
lungs and our eyes.
One day not long ago, Il perhaps a sudden
1ualm Of conscience or possibly a friendly warn
ing that suggested the sending 70 the corner Of
Lexington avenue ana 5sth street two men,
learing a house broom, with which he stirred the
New-York tribune., 1906-07-04
EUROPEAN RAILWAYS.
BREAKFAST. LUNCHEON q DINING CARS.

Send stamp for sc! illustrated Post Cards. Anply
ger Agents Messrs r. Cook SON. 246 & fis5 Broadway
e 80 70 sasssts aies Aea'lres
for freight rates % all parts Britain.
New-York tribune., 1906-07-04

no receptacle for it. the other carrying a pail of
water and tin dipper, from which he occasionally
bestowed a few spoonfulS OF water upon the nasty
mess: Anything more ludicrous could hardly be
imagined, any more fitting subject for a comic
song scene in comic opera.
situation which permits such state of things
cannot last forever, and. in fact, certain reforms
such as the recent PRONUNCIATION with regard 20 a
continuous Fourth OF July give hope, and lead
US TO believe that barbarous customs really are
gradually dying out among
OF course, this does not the ground-the much
oVerladen ground-of which have written. but al
ready seem 10 hear the distant tinkle Of a fairy
an alarm bell conveying in clarion tones the mes
sage: "Out OF the way!" COLOMBO
New York, July 2.
New-York tribune., 1906-07-04
AeAlNsr THE ncAMERA FlENps.o

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Is it not time TO prohibit by law the snap
ping Of pictures OF persons against their will? The
persecution OF Mrs Longworrh is a case in point.
Al Oyster Bay yesterday the Presidents secret
service men had use force against another. Even
fn a court OF justice a flashght was exploded by
anOther The facts speak for themselves, Re-
spectfuily, . A D
New YORK. July 2 lsOs.
New-York tribune., 1906-07-04
CALLED TO SAN FRANCISCO.

Mrs John NJ Glenn who was TO take charge OF
this weeks work OF the School Of Philanthropy
together with Miss Mary L. Birtwell. superntend-
ent of the Associated Charities. Of Cambridge
Mass. was called 70 San Francisco on Mondayst
assist in the relief work under the direction OF
EdWara y. Deyine. general secretary Of the New
YORK Charity ORGANIZATION Society.
New-York tribune., 1906-07-04
European Advertisements.
REMOVAL NOTICE.

Kindly note that the European offices Of The
Neyv-York Tribune have been removed from
No. 1Ge Fleet street tc the modern Office build
ina "Dares Inn House." No. 2o5 Strand lover
looking Aldwyeh and kingswayl, London.
Alaska forum., 1906-06-16

to Dutch Harbor, will make it's head- quarters here instead of at Valdez after June l.
 Election of delegate is our chief topic of interest now. Sam Graf, we'll known along the Yukon, thought of en- tering the race, but found that Frank Young could probably develop more strength, so Graf has withdrawn in his favor. Young is man we'll known along the coast; lives in Alaska all the time, has mining interests here, is con- nected with the A. c. R. R. and enthu- siastic over the development of the in terior. While a republican in former years, he realizes that we are all aliens in Alaska and hopes to see our wrongs righted. He is without doubt the strongest man the South coast. could furnish and with reasonable scatter ing vote will easily be elected. Person ally. | believe him the the best advo- cate we could have in Washington.
 Jim Dodson- -our Windy is sick, had to give up his job and come. to- town We have had fine weather lately, but l sadly miss the greens that grow along the Yukon. Still one can't have every thing: in one place. Sewardites areeex- perimenting in gardening this year, All the vegetables we have now are withered in the trip from Seattle. c. H. G1BBoN, M. D..
 The barometer is falling and unsteady, indicating light rains.
Alaska forum., 1906-06-16
Seward | ,etter
Seward, Alaska, May 30, 1906


 With much pleasure we read of the prosperity of that region, and sincerely hope that it is not all rumor. But;- ''the world is given to lying" as much now as in the dayssof Falstaff. 1
 New arrivals in Seward bring stories. of the collapse of the Alaska Central R. R., told with with great persistence outside, that we might be pardoned for believing that Seward had been sunk and Resurrection bay filled up by an earthquake. But. from the standpoint of an unprejudiced observer, this re- zion is far from dead. True, business is rather quiet just now; and for good reasons.
 It will be impossible to get the rail- road to the coal fields this year. there fore work is concentrated on the twelve miles beyond the end of,thes track; the hardest to build alsng the whole line. From mile 59 to 75 is easy to build, and the contractors who are grading from mile 75 to 105 will be ready for the rails as soon as the company is ready to. lay them. Two. of the seven tunnels on the above mentioned twelve miles are finished and work is being rushed on the others, as we'll as the rock, bridge and trestle work. Until 100 miles more track is laid we can expect no great in- crease of business in Seward.
 Quite mosquito fleet runs from here to mines and prospects in the vicinity Many coal, gald and copper mines have headquarters in Seward and the stam-] pede to the Yentna still continues. Im- provements are going on here all, the time. The water, light and power com panies and are improving and extend- ing their systems. Another new drug store is, just having it's fixtures put in. The Episcopal church is nearing com pletion. The wharf is being rebuilt with creasoted piling and about double in capacity 4teredos destroyed the piles of !. the first wharf in less than two years. The artificial stone plant is now runnins; has put up several chimneys and small jobs; has number of con tracts and is now building the new bank building which will cost over SIP, 900. Several of the II saloons and dance halls are being improved. The steamer Dora, which carries the monthly mail
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-08-30
TOTTEKvILLE.


Work at the new shipyard of Har-
ry Cossey, in Railroad avenue is still
very brisk and everything is on the
move. Another one of the large
scows is almost completed and will
probably be launched in about a week
Or so. This is the third one of it's
kind that has been built here since
the yard started sometime ago, the
other two are about completed and
will leave here shortly. The big car
float is being rapidly pushed with all
possible haste. The building of the
large floating dry dock was commenc-
ed on Monday morning and will be
completed in about six months. The
dock is to be $50 by 100 feet and will
cost $150,000. A large force of men
will be put on to get it finished in
time. Several other large contracts
have been secured by this concern,
and they haveenough work now to
last them some time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-08-30
New York Markets.

wHEAT-A slow trade ana easier prices
were early features In wheat. rejecting
bear pre- Sure and favorable weather
news; Sep eember, rs l5-16GI01Ac.; Deem
Der, 81 g-16@S1%c.
CORN-Option market was firm on com
mission house buying; September, 56hd
STRAW-Steady; long rye, 55mGOc.
BEANS-Quiet. marrow, $3.50; medium.
$1.TOQ1, IN; pea. $l.52h; red kidney, $3,l5.
HOPS-Quiet; state, common to choice.
1905. 1ff17c.; 1904 and ODDS. nominal.
BUTTER - Creamery; extras. 24ql4hc.
frsts. 22Qf3hc.; seconds, 20n2lcS eastern,
dairy, choice. 221sG23c. firsts, 20M21c.: rem
ovated, extras. 20Gc0hc.: factory, firsts,
17Lk@1Sc. paking stock, No, l, 171c.
CHEESE-State, full cream, large and
12Nai2Mc. small, iiN@i2Ac. half Skins,
best. large, S%ea small, s%alOc'; part
MILK-The price of milk is S1A per
POTATOES Steady and in fair de-
mand: Jersey. prime. per barrel. Sl.b0d1.T5
Jersey, culls, per barrel. 65175c.
TALLOW-Steady city. 5lsc.; country,
EGGs-Fresh gathered, extra. per doz-
an, pc: nearby. fresh gathered, firsts to
extra firsts. 22023c.
LIVE POULTRY-Firm: fowls higher
fowls. 1ShdT14c.; old ROSTERS, &c.; spring
chickens, 13G15c. ducks. tl412c.
DRESSED POULTRY - Firm and In
good demand; fowls. choice, 1419c, do,
fair to good. lac. broilers, nearby, 15G19c.
do, western, 14G17c.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-08-30
WANr o.n00

Over 1000 principals, assistants to
principals, and regular elementary
school teachers will be appointed by
the Board of Education of the city OF
New York during the remainder OF
this year ant during 1907, if The
Board of Estimate and Apportion-
ment appropriates for the salaries of
teachers, the sum estimated as need
ed by the Board of superintendent.
For three years the board of esti-
mate has curtailed the school appro-
priation and the board of education
has been compelled to delay the APP
pointment of a full corps of teach
ers, substitutes being called upon to
fill vacancies.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-08-30
T0IIEnNILLE.
HIS A A SHOCK.

The death Tuesday morning, after
a brief illness, of the venerable Arch
deacon George D. Johnson ct Lis
home at New Brighton, was a great
shock to his many friends throughout
Staten Island. DR.. Johnson was one
of the most beloved mlnic ers on
Staten Island. He was rector OF
Christ p. e. Church. New Brighton,
for over twenty-eight years, and re-
'TOTT dol, wee
signed five years ago because of his
advanced age. He was made rector
emeritus in addition to which he con-
tinued as archdeacon of Richmond
borough, although at the last meet
of the ar%chdeaconry he asked to be
relieved, but his request was refused
by Bishop Potter. He is survived by
a widow, two ons and two daugh-
ters. The funeral will take place to-
morrow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-08-30
A WORK OF r.

The spool table that was being
made by George Hauser and Patrick
Reilly, two firemen attached to 101
truck in Broadway, has been finished
and it is one of the finest pieces of
furniture that was ever turned out
by amateurs. 1t is finished in green
and gold, with a green plush top and
the center is inlaid with fancy cigar
bands under a glass plate. The bot
tom stand is also of green plush, with
a stamp saucer in the center. The
legs and trimmings are all made of
spools and was made during the
spare time of the fire laddies. A
number of people called at the truck
house yesterday and greatly admired
it. 1t will be put on exhibition at
the County Fair which opens at Don
ganHills next Monday, Labor Day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-08-30
SUN anBOE.
DISTURBANCE OCCURRED.

Tuesday afternoon in the lookup
Thomas Coughlan, a resident of oul
borough having, it is said, imbibed
quite freely entered the restaurant
at the N. Y. & l.. b. r, r. depot and
called for a lunch which vas duly
served and eaten: it appeared hat at
some time prior to this Thomas had
eaten a lunch at the same place for
which he had not paid and as Il
displayed a one dollar bill -
thought seemed to enter the rc-ttd-
rant mans mind that perhaps the
time was opportune when a final set
Element should DO made, but Thomas
entered a protest and some hard lam
guage followed, resulting in blows
between the opposing parties, also
upsetting a table at which another
customer was eating.
Thomas was out on the platform
of the depot indulging in not very
choice language, 1t is alleged, and
claiming that he could do up all and
any in the restaurant. The party who
had been disturbed at his meal, and
perhaps thinking a trouncing would
do Thomas some good, quietly laid
aside his coat and proceeded to give
him the walloping, when Policeman
Ryan came along and escorted the
men to the borough lookup where Re-
corder DeGraw gave a hearing and
discharged the party disturbed at his
meal and fined Coughlan a small
sum.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-08-30
FELL INTo WATER.

While George Pedro, of Sandy
Ground, who is employed by Joseph
Seguine, of Princes Bay, was hauling
sand from the Rossville dock to the
Kreischerville school on Tuesday,
the team he was driving started to
run away. They started up the dock
at a good rate of speed and he after
them, In attempting to stop them he
got too near the edge of the dock
and lost his balance and fell over
board. Being a good swimmer, he
soon reached shore again, none the
worse for his ducking. The horses
were caught before any damage was
done, and he proceeded on his way
home.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-08-30
LOCAL ITEMS.

Miss Jessie S. Smih returned home
last night after visiting at New
Springville and Brooklyn.
The Tottenville A. G, will cross
bats with the Bedford A. G. on their
diamond in Sprague avenue on Sat
urday afternoon.
Mrs. j.. r. Bedell and Mrs. Evelyn
is. Hoehn, will leave next week for
a weeks visit in Crawford, N. Y.
Charles Riley, of 201 Engine, his
fath~er-in-law, j. Dickey and Peter
G~rosjean, went fishing yesterday and
their fish stories are something great.
Miss Hattie Carpenter returned
home after a visit with her aunt, Mrs.
William Carpenter, in Main street.
Herman Pingel, of the Atlantic
Terra Gotta Company, is rooming at
James l.. Bedell's in Amboy avenue.
Miss Florence G.. Brown mas re-
turned to her home in Main street
after a weeks visit with her brother
in Brooklyn.
Mrs. Eugene Hemstreet and daugh-
ter, and Mrs. Harry Talbot and Miss
Mary Rogers spent yesterday at Mid
land, South Beach and Happyland.
Hugh Newton, of Mainstreet, has
accepted a position at Cossey's in
Railroad avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Sparks, or
William street, are receiving congrat-
ulations on the arrival of a baby boy.
Harold Tabor, of Johnson avenue,
is in Scranton, Pa, on a visit.
William Rexter, has a position in
milestone, Long Island.
Ernest Frerichs, of Amboy and Ell
lott avenues, left on Monday for a
two weeks visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
o. H. Johnson in Oneida, N. Y.
Stephen Hubbard, of the Corn Elk
change Bank, has had a telephone
put in his residence in Elliott avenue.
Miss Louisa Stewart, of West
Camp, Ulster County, N. Y, is as
Camp, Ulster county, N. Y, is visit
ing her aunt, Mrs. w. Scott Post in
Main street.
A most delightful time was had by
the members of the Tottenville Thin
BILE Club at their first meeting after
a short vacation, which was held at
the home of Mrs. George w. Dubois,
in Fisher avenu yesterday afternoon.
Finch was played for prizes and the
following we're awarded prizes: Mrs.
Irving Sleight, first prize, a bonbon
dish; Mrs. James A. Androvett, sec
ond, a platter. Refreshments were
served. There will be no meeting
next week, on account of a holiday
and the county fair.