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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15
A Burro and a Thistle.

The Rocky Mountain burro. one OF
the most sagacious of animals, seeks
the thistle as a favorite food, and the
pungent spines with which it protects
Its leaves at every angle are doubtless
a recognition on it's part of this fond
ness of grazing animals for it. Few
experiences OF frontier life are more
amusing than to watch the donkey's
attack upon a large bull thistle. He
walks about it. seeking for 6. favorable
opening, projects his lip gingeriy
against its spines and jerks back as he
feels its prick He surveys it pensively
for a moment or two and then slowly
raises his foot and strikes it, pausing
to watch the effect of the blow. He
then perhaps strikes it from the other
side and watches again. The blows be-
come rapid, and at length it is broken
down and thoroughly trampled, after
which It is consumed to the last ves-
tige.-Country Life In America
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

Iowa. first in thought, first in compost
ton, frst in delivery"
Bully Boy, Booth
Because you have won your battle
as the world wants men to win.
best wav to correct q. mistake is to
make a frank confession OF It. z
Against him who treasures up an hon
orable vow no power outside OF him
self can ever avail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15
EXPOsTITONs as ADVERTISERS.

In a circular sent out by the manage
ment Of Jamestown exposition urging
Kansas to participate IN the AFFAIR to
the extent Of making an exhibit. ap-
pears the following which is COM
mended to the people of this state for
the bearing 1t has upon our own pro-
posed celebration in 1911:
1.-The advantages to be derived from
expositions as a means Of exploiting a
states resources and opportunities are
fully appreciated by all thinking peo-
pie. The results obtained from this
sort Of advertising have been far reach
ing and for every dollar spent in ex-
hibits OF a states products and indus
tries a hundred dollars will come to the
state in some form or another. Expo
sition exploitation is to a state what
newspaper advertising is to a merchant
It places the state prominently before
the world and brings its attractive fea-
lures to the notice Of millions of peo-
pie"
The jamestown exposition, as provid-
ed for by act CT congress, is to be a
celebration OF the birth of the Ameri-
can nation, the first permanent settle
ment Of English speaking people on the
western hemisphere. It will be an in
ternational naval, marine and military
exposition, on the shores of Hamp-
ton Roads, near Norfolk. Va. Presi-
dent Roosevelt has invited the nations
Of the world to send their warships and
their soldiers here to participate in this
grand celebration. It IS expected to be
the most magnificent naval and mill
tary display ever witnessed in the his
tory Of the world and will draw millions
of people from all the states of the
Union and from the various countries
Of the earth.
Atlanta is preparing for a big expo
sition in 1910. What is Kansas doing?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

girls hands as If he never meant te
let them 20.
Mrs. Monteith smiled as her eyes fol-
lowed Katherina's.
"Of course he has told you all about
it." she laughed. Come, Billy, don't
ITionopolize Miss Deering-you engaged
people are so selfish. Don't you see
I am waiting to introduce Miss Huston
to your fancee 7''-( Copyright, 1906 by
P. c. Eastman.9
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15
A FIGHT TO A FINISH.

The government should both fight
the monopoly and forestan it and the
report itself shows the benefit to be
derived from governmental ativity.
The immediate correction of secret re-
bates after their discovery by the COM
missioner is as the president says, on
the one hand an acknowledgment that
they were wrong and on the other
hand a proof of the efficiency of the
work that has been done by the bu-
reau of corporations. Chicago Rec
ord Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15
MORTGAGE TAX A FAILURE.

MORTGAGE TAX A FAILURE.
The state Of New York has decided
to abandon the effort to tax mortgages.
About a year ago the New York leg
islature adopted mortgage tax law of
a somewhat stringent character. The
state had already experimental with
such laws and had little success, but
this law was supposed to be particular
ly effective. Every effort was made to
prevent the lender from passing the tax
on to the borrower and it was thought
that at last capital was made to bear
its just burden Of taxes.
It did not result in bringing IN largely
increased revenues. and it utterly failed
to prevent the lender from passing en-
the tax to the borrower. All the elab-
crate provisions to the latter end were
nullifed by the simple expedient Of rails
ing the rate of interest. The new law
which takes effect this spring. simply
imposes a tax on the recording Of a
mortgage.
The mortgage tax is not a tax on
capital. but a tax on thrift and poverty.
The thrifty man who seeks to own a
home or to buy a farm of his own is
taxed on the property to begin with. and
/ IS lneu taxed Oh the amount he - NOtu-
PEELED to borrow in order to obtain pos
session of the property. He pays both
the land tax and the mortgage tax.
while the capitalist goes free. If he
does not pay the tax directly, he pays
it, as it has been paid in New York
this last year. in the form Of increased
interest rates. The tax is in the nature
of a penalty on enterprise, and the de-
velopment and growth of the communt-
ty It is, in effect a penalty paid by
the borrower for not having the capital
necessary to pay for his home or his
farm.
The man smart enough to frame a
law and secure its enactment that will
tax everybody evenly and justly, pre-
vent the shifting Of the burden to those
least able to pay, and provide for its
strict enforcement does not seem to have
/ arrived
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

This IS Just the right sized town to
settle down in and enjoy life. Every
thing for the comfort of life can be
bought here and ten dollars will go as
far as twenty-five dollars in larger cit
les. When you want to leave the farm
come to Clyde and build a nice comfor-
table home and be among the best
people in the world.-CIyde Republican.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

An Omaha citizen said to be worth
$500, 900 Is a candidate for the Office
Of dog catcher. The Office pays 81. 200
a year. It is evident that he doesn't
need the money. therefore his ambition
S attributed to the fact that he is
PRESIDENT OF the humane society.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15
ORIGIN OF SWOLLEN WEALTH.

The great fact which looms up in
the presidents message is that STAN
dard OIL. like many other monopolies,
owes its swollen wealth and undue
power largely to the lack Of just such
a law as the advocates of rate regu-
lation are trying to pass.-Chicago
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15
THEY Are FTNDING THTNGs.

shaking up in Dickinson county the To-
cal assessors have been able to find
about twice as much money and mort
cages to tax as they found last year.
One assessor found three times as much
property of that kind.-Junction City
Union.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

New York state has its financial mat
tiers so shaped that it will levy no di-
rect taxes this year, but this viii not
fool the wage earners and other COM
mon people into the belief that they are
not paying the expense Of the govern
manf
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

The one policeman Of Norton is over
worked. The Telegram says he made
six arrests for drunkenness in one even
ing recently and let Is culprits escape
because he couldn't get around to them
in time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

once is enough for most property own
ers. They do not wear out the street.
The city as a whole does that The
city as whole should pay for it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

Senator Elkins wants the railroads
prevented from owning coal mines. An
amendment to the rate bill which would
prevent them from owning and operat-
ing United States senators seems to be
An order
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

Clark's determination to retire from
the United States senate may be due
10 a desire to enter in competition with
Hartman in the record breaking busi-
s.aer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15
TILE PITY OF IT

Isn't It a pity that Kansas hasn't
an offer like the attorney general OF
Ohio, who will bring criminal pro-
ceedings against the officials Of the
Standard Oil company in that state?-
Concord1a Blade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15
HUMOR or TIE Day

HUMoR or TIE DzY
labor makes Miss Passay vince"
The ideal Why should it?''
She hates to think OF all the unions
being formed throughout the country and
none for Philadelphia Press.
DR.. Pills-Why are you always so care
full to inquire what your patients eatf
Dr. squiils1fes. can M. FORM rr1s. Some idea
from their dinners what to charge EN-
Cleveland Leader.
ct seems Galley and his family have
skipped town. What was responsible for
their disappearance. do you know
Trying to keep up appearances, I be-
lieve. Philadelphia Press.
your father thinks you'd make an en-
gineer. chr
Yes, sir
Yes. sir; I won 81 at It ' iasf night
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
What is it." demanded the preacher
that IA. brings .i the most comfort to a man
An acquitta1," grunted Judge Grubbs
awson-Bjones always thinks before he
Dawson~Yes. but then he doesn't al
ways say what he Enthusiastically
Journal
Thee. Riser-A baby in the house is
perennial spring Of joy.
Ben Edict-That's just tit never dries
up.-Cleveland Leader
Don't you ever have moments when
ridicu1ous?
'0h. yes. For instance, when you pro-
minute when I had ian an insane e''f Impulse to
accept you. cleveland Leader.
You wouldn't think OF watering your
NO answered Farmer Corntossel The
pest can 90 now IS to eapitaliizes. my dali
ington Star.
What's the matter. dear" asked the
doctors wife, ARE you worried about Mr..
Yes replied the doctor, despondently.
Very little. He says he doesn't expect
to leave enough to pay more than one
third of my OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Press.
The new teacher who had been engaged
TO take charge Of the school in township
NO. 16 was consulting with the directors.
With your permission, gentlemen he
said, Il should like to teach the children
the metric system
EFF that's the system Tom Lawson's
f1ghtin, spoke up Director Horneypaugh.
loudly and emphaticaluy. II m agin II, by
gum!"-Chcago Tribune.
Free Prescription Fiend (meeting doc
tor)-Doctor, what can you do when you
have a ringing in your carp
DoctOr-Answer the telephone.-HoustOn
Myrtle-Look what lovely engagement
diamond ring George has given me.
Estelle-Yes: it's lOvely.It nearly broke
my heart when I sent It back.-Baltimore
American.
OBVIOUSLY" said the lecturer, what
Not me" interrupted the shabby man
in the front row. What I need is a
more adhesive currency"
It appeared there were others.-Chicago
Tribune.
Janitor-I know the flat Is cold. I'm
sorry, but it isn't my fault.
Tenant know, and guess. that's why
What do you call your flying ma
The Great American Hobo"
Queer name
! But suitable. You see. i ought to work,
nal.
Nell don't think he's a real count at
all He must be an imposter-
Belle-Perhaps. He seems to have mon
ey.-Philadelphia Record.
''Ain't this dreadful. Marthy? Here's the
papers say the old soldiers Of the malc-
4 ious corpse are shooting good men in San
Francisco. Baltimore American.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

They do these things differently in
iowa. Governor Cummins has Sc
cured q safe majority of the delegates
20 the state convention and the rail-
roads were against him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15
BLAME THE DEMOCRATS.

Monday, Judge Rea sentenced three
buns to Is days in the county Jail for
riding on Missouri Pacific trains. The
buns say the stand of the Democratic
party against free passes is causing all
the trouble and will result in the loss
of every buns vote.-HiaWatha World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

Citizens Of the United States seem to
be divided into two classes. those who
won't run for the presidency and those
who won't run from It,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15
IT VS. "a BLUFF.

President Hartman announced in
San Francisco the other day that he
was willing to get into the streets and
go to work. and the next day he started
on a record breaking run across the
entment.-Salina Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

It is not unlikely that Harriman's
record run across the continent in three
days will become the regular thing be-
Tore many months have passed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

San Francisco has proven to the coun-
try that the saloon can be driven out
OF a given territory and kept out just
as long as the officials choose to have
A. so
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

The success Of the San Francisco Off
Gals in keeping the saloons closed may
be due to the fact that the courts are
having no hand in the matter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

The Republicans in the United States
senate appear to have taken Senator
.Tillman's railroad bill and run away
with Il
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

It will be noticed, perhaps, that "home
coming week. in kentucky is in me
mint season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

Senator Burton probably is in full
accord with Senator Tillman on that
gentleman's opinion of the federal
judiciary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

Free seeds distributed by congress-
men in the spring are expected to yield
a>harvest in November.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

The Sioux City Tribune advocates
government control Of corporations on
the ground that the government was
here first.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

One would suppose that having rid
herself Of Gorky. Russia would be con-
tent to let him remain out of the
country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

The state treasurer of Pennsylvania
enters office with $1sO00,OOO under his
care. wouldn't that be snap for
Kelly?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

Since becoming a candidate for con-
gress, Hobson probably will confine his
kissing to babies until after the cleo
ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

Mr.. Hearst's finish can be seen with
halg an eye. He is being called 'the
Napoleon Of politics"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15
EVERYBODY TAXES A DRIVE.

You have Travelled miles to see pretty
sights. perhaps, but one of the prettiest
you have ever seen is almost at your
doorway at present. Take a drive out
in the country and note the beauty ev-
erywhere.-Onaga Republican
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The State Journal is a member Of the
Associated Press and receives the full day
telegraph report Of that great news organ
s4atiOn for the exclusive afternoon publ
eatiou IN Topeka.
The 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, 1906-05-15

Sir Wilfred Laurier is advocating q
senate for Canada. Some people are al
ways hunting trouble.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

President Roosevelt made the great
est oil strike in the history Of the
country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15
How I Started NV Goose Farm.

To commence at the beginning, I
must tell of the purchasing of my big
gray goose and the tall gander, who
had such q naughty way with him.
started bravely out at geese farming,
and now after three years I have
swarms Of geese of all manner of
breeds. fancy and plain, with goslings
so thick about my feet that I cannot
count them.
rented an abandoned farm for a
song. IN fact paid no rent till my sue
cess was assured. There are three
acres in the farm and it has a pic
turesque little pond in its center, with
reedy edges and a bit of rocky beach,
a goose's paradise. ir short
1 have given it all over to my geese
save bit Of a garden spot for my own
needs have long. splendid rows of
sunfiowers. whose seeds are dedicated
to my feathered stock, and I have sue
culent cabbages and much corn for
their epicurean taste; for I have
learned that there is no variety OK
poultry that responds so literally to
care and well chosen food al the goose
ana L take out my fat profits in plump
pounds of sweet flesh, and nv geese
have become quite famous among emf
cures.
feed my geese on light mash
night and morning. and with little
corn at midday, the addition of fine
seeds and salads being added
have tried breeding by incubator.
but find the mother goose does quite
as well, provided she Is kept awav
from the pond till her offspring is
large enough to withstand chill:
for goose is a goose about letting
her youngsters play in the water-she
enough.-Eleanor D. Seaburv In
April Outdoors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

The Democrats originate reform
IDEAS but the Republicans carry them
ont
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

Aldrich says there are worse things
than a Democratic house. A senate
made up Of Aldriches. for instance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15


The pinks are slim and graceful,
And the tall carnations sway,
And the canuas are unfolding
Red-hot spots against the day.
And the red and yellow roses
Climb divergent paths of Irvine,
A1lu tae DIX south porcn IS snaQeo
BY the morning glory vine.
And the yeilow-headed babies
Have come In out of the sun,
And their baby laughs are silent,
They are mapping every one
AND the humble bees are dronfng,
Ineres humming bird a-poise
Just above the reidest Gamma,
And there isn't any noise.
I viii tip a chair down forward,
ana I II get a pillow. too,
And III fix me up a head-rest
Like my daddy used to do.
And III stretch my length contented,
Lakessny daddy did Of yore,
Just old-fashfoned country fashion
When he mapped down on the floor.
There's a thrill cicada calling
In the white heat way out far
Where the trees are stiff as pictures
And the drOnfng wild bees are;
There's a far faint tink1e-tinkle
Like the hoIning of the cows.
And the world is warm and quiet
And my soul is half a-drowse.
There's a. feeling in the sunshine
That's a harbinger Of June.
There's a sleepiness enfolds me
On a Sunday afternoon,
TIL against my inclination
l Just wilt down on the floor
With my head propped on a chairback
AS my daddy did Of yore.
u. M. Lewis In the Houston Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15
oPPoRTuNITY ZOE coNeREss.

There is no other institution in the
country against which public opinion
is SO bitter as the Standard Oil COM
pany The feeling toward the rail-
roads is mild by comparison. Now
that the opportunity is given congress
to break or weaken the oil monopoly
it can not let the chance go by with
out arousing the wrath of the nation.
Cleveland Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15
EROM OTHER PENS
THE PRESIDENT AND OCTOPUS.

THE PRESIDENT AND OCTOPUS
Whatever one may think about
Theodore Roosevelt's policies, every
one must be interested in the brill
liant strong, robust, intense person.
atty of the man. No other president.
not even Jackson or Cleveland, was
SO magnificently Independent. Pos
sibly he is not that force in human
affairs that we recognize in the express
sion, "a man of destiny" but it is very
plain that he thinks he is, and it is
even plain that he acts upon the idea.
How insignificant, how tame, how in
nocuous, how spiritless, how insipid,
are the campaigns of all the other
octopus chasers=W. J. Bryan, Robert
M LaFollette, and Jonathan P. Dol
liver-compared with the tactics of
our Republican president. The Rev.
Sam Jones uttered a. profound truth in
his ''It's the hit dog that hoilers."
Only last Friday Colonel Roosevelt
threw a rock at the Standard Oil COM
pany, by many supposed to be the big
gest octopus, not only in America, but
in the entire world It is possible that
our octopus-chasers have thrown some
billions and trilIiOns of dornicks at this
particular octopus, but nobody ever
got a response from 1t until the presi-
dent hurled his forceful message of
Friday. The "holler" came, fnstanta-
neously piercing, shrill, remonstrative-
There was a tinge of defiance and a
deal of denial in it. Be that as It
may. the octopus was hit, palpabably
hit.-Washington Post
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

Thee. Riser-A baby in the house is a
perennial spring of JOY.
Ben. E1dict-That's lust tit never dries
up.-Cleyeland Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

DR.. Pills-Why are you always so care
ful to inquire what your patients eatf
Does It assist you in a diagnosfs2
Dr.. SQuills-Yes. I can form some idea
from their dinners what to charge en-
Cleveland Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

ct seems Galley and his family have
skipped town. What was responsible for
their disappearance, do you know ?"
Trying to keep up appearances, be-
lieve. Philadelphia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

I+awson-Bjones always thinks before he
speaks, doesn't he2
Dawson-Yes. but then he doesn't al
ways say what he thinks.-Somervill
Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

The new teacher who had been engaged
to take charge Of the school in township
No. 16 was consulting with the directors.
With your permission, gentlemen" he
said, Il should like to teach the children
the metric system
EFF that's the system Tom Lawson S
hghtin', spoke up Director Horneypaugh
loudly and emphaticaluy. I'm agin it, by
gum i'-Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

.'Oh. yes. the very mention of organized
labor makes Miss Passay vince"
The idea! Why should it2''
She hates to think OF all the unions
being formed throughout the country and
none for her.n-Philadelplli Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

Free Prescription Fiend (meeting doc
tor)-Doctor, what can you do when you
have a ringing in your ear2
DoctOr-AnsWer the te1ephone.-IIouston
Post
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

What's the matter, DEAR asked the
doctors wife, are you worried about Mr..
POorley's case2'
Yes" replied the doctor, despondently.
And is there no hooper"
Very little. He says he doesn't expect
to leave enough to pay more than one
third of my bill Philadelphia Press
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

You wouldn't think of watering your
milh2''
No. answered Farmer Corntossel The
best can do now is to capitalize my dali
~ business an water the stock. wash
ington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-15

An acquitta1," grunted Judge Grubbs,
waking up NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Leader.