The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-05
ERON OTHER PENS
THE ELOPEMENr


Woman continues to occupy at least
her share Of space in the public
prints. This by no means detracts
from ones interest in those publica-
tons, for it may not be a violation Of
confidence to say that many men
really feel an interest in women. In
deed in nearly every sensational story
about woman man may be found at
the bottom of it. Woman is not Alto
eether to blame for her prominence in
the newspapers, for every women who
gets into the news is described as
beautiful, and thislis the only chance
described = This Fhance presents a
great temptation paw oman, and every
man who has*eykr read the story Of
Eve and the apple knows how readily
woman may yield to temptation.
One of the late news items con-
corning woman IS this:
"Braddock Pa.-Fifty-two young
women of Braddock Lutheran
church, at meeting held last night.
signed paper pledging themselves
not to be parties to Opponents"
The young ladies who have signed
this pledge probably mean to keep it.
There is no harm in that. Nearly
every one who signs a pledge means
to keep it. But. if SO per cent of the
pledges signed were kept the anti
saloon league could safely disband.
Is 1t logical that these young ladies
should throw the weight of their in
huence against elopement? The
elopement has its uses. In the first
place, it is romantic. and If people do
not get their romance before marriage
they are apt never to know much
about romance. The elopement is a
good thing for the poor man. It en-
ables a six man to as
pire to the hand of maid he could
never hope to win with the consent Of
her mother.
Moreover. the elopement excels in
the matter of economy. 1t is very
much cheaper than a church wedding
There Is also much less excitement
about 1t. The young lady does not
have to wrestle with the awful prob
lem of the invitation list. On the other
hand, it is true that the clippers have
to forego many wedding presents. but
this also Is economy. Wedding pres
ents are the most expensive things a
young married couple can accept
When 1t comes to paying back we'd
ding presents 1t is astounding to learn
wife had. and the rapidity and per-
sistency with which they marry
Washington Star.
A CHAPTER TO BE CLOSED.
The statement is made with such cir
cumstantial warrant that Senator Thos-
G. Platt OF New York will soon retire
from the upper branch of congress that
it is being generally accepted as ac-
curate. His recent family disclosures
have been such as to make his physical
presence IN the senate UHcilOul q Oic anu
his reception blythe president impOssi-
Bile. Resignation therefore from a m nor,
al point Of view, is inevitable. The
situation in which Mr. Plat finds him
self necessarily. revives interest in the
resignation of both senators from the
noir1t Of view of the right of the state Of
New York to enjoy the best Tepresen ia
ton 1t will be well for the Empire
state If this chapter in its history can
be permanently closed at onc~.--Sew
Haven Register
DANGEROUS ANARCHISM.
Paterson, N. j.. is again held up to
scorn as a nest of anarchists, and pos
siblv she deserves it. But the anarch-
ism of Paterson, N. J., is not SO danger
Gus as the anarchisEn of a citizen of
New Bedford. Mass, who was heard to
exult the other day on the prospect OF
getting five dollars for his vote at the
coming municipal election.-New Bed
ford Evening Standard.
NAUGHTY TRUSTSi
Now the sugar trust has been con-
victed of accepting rebates. These
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