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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

only one that was left Of eight sistersl
eighth Of lnother-in-law that way
Tales
I'm have to beat it, said the first sub
Beat it2'' echoed the second. suburban.
ite y didn't know you used slang
with q carpet. louisville Courier-Jour-
!. What makes you think that Mars is
Ny correspondence with the editor Of
professor. He says that is the only view
which has any popular interest. wash
Election What does your
husband think of the fiscal question, Mrs.
Mrs Hodge-Well, sir. when 'e's talking
to a protectionist 'e's a freetrader, and
when rs talking to a freetrader 'e's a
protectiOnist. and when 'e's talking to me
'e's raving lunatic.-Punch.
Are you ready to live on my income?'
she looked Up into his face trustingly.
Certainly dearest" she answered, IL
e you can get another one for your
You are taking. a great deal of interest
in this investigation"
Yes" answered the statesman. 7 have
to give it close personal attention.
thing I don't care to have known -
Washington Star
Gwendoline-AFy mind Is quite made up.
Our engagement must be considered at an
Jack-Im awfulliy sorry. See what a
eve doline-Weii. for. your. credits sake
i Il bring an action for breach of promise.
London Illustrated Bits.
The accused nnagnate had pleaded gull
~, cited the immunity act and been du-
" Whitewashed- About my expenses for
this s4s.- tEis 3: he then began.
Doesn't your honor. think the state
ought TO reimburse me 2's-1souisvilie Cour-
ier-Journai
And did you attend the concert last
soh, yes. Your daughter sang with
Thank bar You. I'm so glad to hear you
-. T Noticed that when she wasn't polSing
belt."-Chicage Record-Heraid-
snipltins Just returned from Italy)-And
50. you see, did not see Naples and
Miss .Aw'fly Bored Cabsently)-what a
pity'-Ally sloper
Secretary 1,unatic Asy1una--Afrs. sharp
husband sent home and placed under her
care.
superintendent-Did you let him go7
Seeretary-No; he said he would rather
stay here
superinte ndent-The man must be sane.
Modern Society.
Mrs. whyte-Why. I didn't know that
you and she were related
Mrs. Browne-Well, It is only in a way
/ by marriage, She refused my husband
understandable Journal
Ardent Youth-So your father doesn't
like NE on account Of my various short
co1nings, does hep
Fair Northumberland mamma objects to
| your long stayings.-Chicago Tribmne
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

1T has come at last. A New York col
lege professor has charged the president
with being an anarchist. Sooner or
later every man who takes up the cause
Of the people against those who desire
to use them for attaining personal ends
IS elassed with the anarchists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

There was a time in Kansas when to
say that a man had been in the rebel
army was SUFFICIENT to defeat him for
office. but this method is no longer con-
sidered reliable.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

The railroads are being commended
for their apparent Hberality IN the mat
ter Of extending aid to stricken San
Francisco. but really if san Francisco
were not helped on her feet the rail-
roads would lose a lot OF business per
r.naneratlst
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11
THOMAS RYAN.

Mango early pioneers of this coun-
ty knew Thomas Ryan. He was our
member Of congress for many years and
often came here during the campaign
to speak. Mr. Ryan is first assistant
secretary of the interior, and he and
Mrs. Ryan are going to Europe to spend
the summer. Col Thomas has been
In public life for 30 years and is just
as poor as ever. He is honest. This is
the first vacation he has ever had and
everybody hopes he and Mrs. Ryan will
have nice visit abroad.-ElDorado Re
publican
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

It viii be a sad day if official con-
duct shall ever be generally regulated
by the standard set up in the Katy
case. that "it doesn't cost the state
anything instead of lis it right"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

Until a case reaches the courts pro-
baby nobody Will know who has come
out ahead IN the contention over a rail-
road rate bill. presuming that the leg
islation in its present form be enacted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

In New York legislative lobbyists are
compelled to register just like owners of
automobiles. They also should be SOM
PEELED to wear a number prominently
5fsnIave5
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

william Allen White is responsible Tor
the assertion that new disease has
broken out which he denominates rail-
road Itch He predicts that there viii
be a lot Of scratching going on in No
varnher.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

President Roosevelt is likely to go
down in history as noted for the num-
Der Of his messages to congress as for
mer President Cleveland is for his We
too
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

Bunyan's man with the muck rake"
was not intended as an emblem of the
scandal naonger or busybody, but an
Illustration of the man who had his
eyes on the making of worldly gain and
profit 1t WAS a symbol Of the miser
who never looked above the material
side of existence. Some of our contem-
poraries who are hysterical on this sub
ject should read Pilgrims Progress. 1t
will do them good in more ways than
one.-Olathe Mirror.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

A Buffalo newspaper is booming VIII
liam Randolph Hearst for governor On
the plea that the millionaire editor Is in
accord with Col. Bryan and President
Roosevelt. This looks like trap to
catch EN- a-comin' and a-goin'''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

Many friends of railroad rate 1egisla-
tion cannot rid themselves of the feel
ing that the Allison amendment which
Is said to have the approval Of the
president, has a joker somewhere con-
cealed about it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

Congressman Hearst's bill appropriat-
IN $50. 100000 for the purpose OF build
ipg good roads Is reminder of Coxey,
but It may get a more respectful hear
ing than was given to the plan put forth
by the leader Of the hobo army.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11
JOURNAL ENTRIES

Topeka grows SO fast that there is
nearly always a scarcity of desirable
residences to house the people and cars
TO haul the crowds.
Every city finds something to COM
plain about in the management of its
affairs. Chieago's city hall IS about to
been compelled to move out
Since so many women voted for
Mayor Rose at the recent Kansas City
election, It can hardly be said that the
result was due wholly to desire for
open saloons. Perhaps there was a
feeling that he had been treated I'M
fairly. The American people will go
10 great lengths in support of a square
DEAL
The "Inside Inn, is becoming as
much a part of the big expositions as
is the Midway" Jamestown. Va, Is
to have one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11
incidents Of San Francisco's Calamity,


Incidents of San Francisco's Calamity.
Miriam Nicholson. author of I'm
the Bishops Carriage" contributes to
the current Harper's Weekly (May %
a remarkably dramatic and illuminat-
ing account of the destruction of San
Francisco. One Of the most striking
passages IN her article is that in which
she describes the pathetic and unfor-
gettable sight presented by the pro-
cession of refugees who were forced
from their homes by the resistless ad-
vance of the flames
All through that long night Of I'M
natural Stiffness" she says, I'VE heard
the fleeing footsteps. 1t was a hor-
rible sound that continuous, hurried,
struggling exodus. The stricken peo-
pie did not run-they were too ex-
our quarter."but they toiled doggedly
on, on out toward the west, toward
the cool eucalyptus forests in the Pre-
sidio, out toward the edge of the bay,
One man I saw carried with care a
brand-neW pair of tan shoes. He had
absolutely nothing else, but these he
bore on a stick over his shoulder.
Women carried their babies. their ca
nary-birds in cages, their parrots
Next to a man who trundled all his
household possessions on lawn-mow-
er rode a group of negresses on a
CHASTITY hearse, pulled by stalwart ne
groes. A chattering crowd of China
men carried pathetic little bundles of
rice. their bhirghtly clad little wives
and babies dragging miSerably on be-
hind. A man and his wife harnessed
themselves with ropes to a trunk, and
with bowed backs and blistered feet
went on. It was a fearful procession
And what did they go to? A sleepless
earth-racked night in the open, with
mothers seeking their children. with
aged parents separated from their
families. A man I knew wandered
through the Preside five hours that
night. calling his wife's name. There
was no light, there was nothing to
distinguish one huddled mass of refu-
gees from another. My friend called
and called until he was hoarse. When
he dragged himself back to town on
Thursday he had the search to be-
gin over again"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

effective. Residents OF New York city
have been elected TO the United States
senate from more than one state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

The country viii not be fully salts
fed that Mr. Garfield was mistaken
until It hears from John D. Roekefel-
Ter direct
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

Victor 1Iurdock's idea is to operate
automobiles with alcohol. What a COM
bination Of death dealing powers that
would bel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

The principal Of one Washlngtonl's
bieb schools relates an incident in
connection with the last commence
ment day of the institution mentioned,
A clever girl had taken one of the
1rincinal nrizes. At the close of the
exercises her friends crowded about
her to offer congratulations,
weren't you awfully afraid you
wouldn't get it. Hattie asked one
.svyhen there were so many contest
.sOh. no. cheerily exclaimed Hattie.
because knew that when It came
to English composition had EN- al
skinned Wiretapper weekly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

Have you noticed that the crowd
yells when the band plays Dixie" and
rises to It's feet when the Star Span
gled Banner is played?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

Gov. Folk is said to have inaugurated
a temperance movement at Lexington,
Ky, and some people are attributing
his action to the recollection Of his ex-
perience with Kansas whisky
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

When Bayonne. n. J.. puts on women
policemen 1T is expected that every
young fellow in town will do something
to get 'uinched."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

Doesn't it seem odd that so good
man as Mr.. Rockefeller is said to be by
lis friends has never been mentioned
for the presidency?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

Harris which Is being widely adopted,
g to continually call attention to the
TACT that he lives in Chicago and not
b Kansas This alone may not prove
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

lola is reminded that Gen. Funston
really does not need the advertising.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

Missouri has $4,000. 600 in her treasury,
but then Tom Kelly has not been treas
l,rnr down there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

Johnnie was for a moment, lost n
thought after his teacher nag as l',d
h hive had been adopted for the Ameri-
can an national coIors, says Judge. Then
H. frightened up. He had not been
reading revolutionary history for noun
ing s:iwashington," he said. had been
si++ine in the white snow at valley
Forge. feeling mighty blue Inat &C
counts for the white and the blue.
Ills teacher gasped a little, but was
Interested llrs bv this unexpected line OF
thought. - rod % she
asked. - 10 ,afp+ed
.,,,.a rls sfter he braced up again. said
Johnnie promptly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

II Vic Murdock's free alcohol bill goes
through. a elamor for free sugar is like
~ to follow. Water is already free ex-
eept in the cities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11
TERRIBLE THOUGHT.

Chicagos contribution of ten detec-
tives to the San Francisco relief fund
suggests the idea that ten aldermen
might be sent also.-Chicago Chronicle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

Every day is a red letter day in some
offices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

Uncle Joe Cannon is 70 years old, but
he is expected to run like sixty when
be gets. started.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11
CONGREss AND WAR.

Washington should not fret about
risk OF capture in war. It can mobilize
congress and let 1t make speeches at the
foe until he succumbs.-Chicag News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11
GOING SOME.

A Boston physician solemnly asserts
that you can get a skate on by inhal-
ing the fumes of gasoline. To be ex-
picit. sort of automobile Jag!-Phil-
adelphia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11
A fly IN TIE OINTMENT.

The revised life Insurance laws Of
New York are said to be almost per-
feet This is good news, in its way,
but it will not make life very much
easier for the man whose mortgage
note, taxes and premium fall due in the
same Inonth.-Chieago Inter-Ocean.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11
LATEST IN SCHOOL FADs.

Superintendent Maxwell OF the New
York schools, wants children to carry
their books under their right arm one
day and the left the next, reversing
habitually lest they become lopsided.
It must be the gentleman is hard press
ed for something to worry about.-Phil-
adelphia Ledger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11
A YOUNG ARTIST.

Little Willie made a drawing,
And he showed mamma with PRIDE
what is thatg' he asked, exultant,
lis puppy" she replied.
Then he took it to his father,
VINO exclaimed 7 wonder noWt
It's quadruped for certain,
I should say it was a cow"
Willie wondered that his parents
Did so strangely disagree
1T was meant to be the sofa
In the parlor, nurmured he
Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

WANT DICK 10 "REPORI IT.
Possibly they are waiting to fix the
date for that Russian uprising until
they can ind out what will best suit
Richard Harding Davis convenience
Indianapolis News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11
HUMOR OF THE DAY

Tom-How did Dick happen to marry tbs
only one that was left Of eight sisters7
Harry-Simple enough he gets only one
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

Election Canvasser-What does your
husband think of the fiscal question, Mrs.
Hodge.
Mrs. Hodge-Well sir, when 'e's talking
to a protectionist 'e's a freetrader, and
when es talking to a freetrader 'e's a
protectionist. and when 'e's talking to me
'es a raving lunatic.-Punch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

What makes you think that Mars is
inhabited?''
My correspondence with the editor of
the magazine I write to-" answered the
professor. He says that is the only view
which has any popular interest. wash
ington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

You are taking great deal of interest
in this Investigation"
Yes answered the statesman. 7 have
to give It close personal attention
want to make sure It doesn't develop any
thing don't care to have known -
Washington Star
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

Are you ready to live on my income?''
he asked softly.
She looked up into his face trustingly.
Certainly, dearest" she answered, If
IF what?''
r you can get another one for your
self. Judge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

The accused rnagnate had pleaded gull
ty, cited the immunity act and been du-
y white washed About my expenses for
this trial" he then began.
tWelI2" said theh court
Doesn't your honor think the state
ier-JonrnaL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

Gwendoline-Afy mind Is quite made up
Our engagement must be considered at an
end.
Jaek-rm awfulliy sorry. See what a
fool I shall look.
wendoline-Well for your credits sake
I'll bring an action for breach of promise.
London Illustrated Bits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

urbanite.
Beat it2' echoed the second suburban.
tie I didn't know you used slang
That isn't slang Here comes my wife
with a carpet. louisville Courier-Jour-
nal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

snipkins Gust returned from Italy)-And
50, you see. I did not "see Naples and
die.
Miss Aw'fly Bored (absently)-Yhat a
pity.-Ally Sloper
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

And did you attend the concert last
aoh, yes. Your daughter sang with
Thank you. I'm SO glad to hear you
say that. "
7 noticed that when she wasn't poking
her back hair she was lingering her
belt.'-Chicage Record Herald
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-30

under the conditions In which they viii
be used, of about 600 horsepower each,
or $4,000 horsepower total.
The engine plant will consist of five
reciproeating engines, direct connected
to high potential alternating current
generators. Two of these sets are OF
800 lilowatts capacity each; the other
three being ESQ kilowatts each. or a
total engine and generator capacity of
9.75O kiloWatts, or 1900 horsepower.
The general dimensions of the power
house building are 2sS feet by 1873 feet.
There are two reinforced concrete
stacks in connection with the steam
plant. each twelve feet inside diameter
and $50 feet high.
The pumping plant designed to sup
ply water from the source of supply
near the power plant to the reservoirs
near the mill will consist OF three cleo
triCaliy driven. direct connected tur-
bine pumps. having combined capac-
ityof 1880 gallons a minute
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-30
FROM HUMBLE CLERK
TO WEALTHY MINE OWNER

Unlike most of the men who are
found in The front ranks OF the business
and especially the mining world in this
part of the country John T. Hodson,
who might be termed the -operat tor
of the country. did not come out of the
east He did not leave any farm back
IN the oveTcrewded section of the coun-
Try to seek fresh fields of endcavor in
the wild and wide west, but grew up
with the soil right here in this state
He is product Of the west, aud the
west is proud of him because he is one
OF the most successful of the ycang
mining operators who have recently
jumped to the front on the crest of The
present wave of activity in the mining
world
Mr. Hodson was born in Coalvilie,
Utah in 1870, and got an ordinary COM
mon school education like ali of the
youngsters in that part of the growing
the Mississippi. 1t vas enough to
teach him that after ten years as clerk
in a general store AID banking house
in his native town that the place was
too small fer him, and he got up and
got"
He has been getting" ever since.
Everything that comes his way that is
worth while. he gets. He got hold OF
the best mine in the FairvieW district
of Nevada recently when every one was
looking for the mother lode in the great
float discovered near there. Hodson
found it and located his tOWnsite on it
and now he is the owner of one-eighth
interest in it, and has one of the best
sold properties in the state. The new
company has been incorporated as the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-30
LULU AND FRISCO CONTACT
ARE COMING PROPERTIES

Recaus,, of the energetic campaign
which the Lulu Mining company has
been carrying on during the past few
months in the Beaver county distrlct,
i'm the vicinity Of the famous Horn ST.
yer mine, the company has come to be
one OF the big properties in the locartE'
and even greater possibilities than those
which have been realized by the COM
pany during the past year are CONN
IDENTIFY looked for by the management
of the company. The property of the
Lulu Mining company adjOins tfe Ia
nous Horn Silver mine, which has pro-
duced more than $40 100000 up to date
The mana gement of the company mas
been able TO determine positively our
ing the past few months that IT ms the
vein of the Horn Silver cohpohS
through its territory
According to the examinations when
have been made in the properly INC
value of q bout $40 con per ton
Energetic Campaign.
The work of the company in eohHict-
ing the energetic campaign on ITS prop
c,.tv during the year has resulted IN me
oneninp Of some excellent ore hod'ss'
which arc all shipping ore, and the III.
stalling Of a new steam hoistihg .'a.p
has uidened the possibilities o. III
company with the Development No'A
which ii has carried on during me Vea car
This ore was discovered at u nv
foot level of the mine. and II IS uil1,'up ~
edIv an extension of the famous l -, ~
Silver Mining eompany's veln' WIZ. ~ t,l y
one of the more fruitful OF an U ''4'
properties in the oamp- Of tho
The development Of The Neul u Mi,
Horn silver Mining ooinpahs
runs TO the north through tne tba he
of the Lulu company, viii pc .HS pts
work of the company curing the year,
Every effort viii be made to set mn
the heart of this body of ore, Wnism !.
has been proved beyond doupt ruils
through the property Of the eolnps,ls,
and no expense within a reaso,lao.e
aT<s=ssst will be spared by the COMPANY
TO get al this big pay streak Nh'ea Is