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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03

The earnings of the steel trust We're
S120.O0O.OOO in 1905 or SO per cent
more than they were the year previous
The steel trust viii still be able to pay
its house rent awhile longer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03

The senate is, of course, very much
interested in finding out embarrassing
things about the Panama canal. but it
IS remarkably well satisfied with its
information about railroads. There is
absolutely nothing it wishes to hear
on the railroad issues.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03

Apropos of the bIaokmailing scan
dals i'm New York. it is pertinent to re-
mark that the blacl1mailer hourisheth
only where there are those who are
susceptible to blaekmaf.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03

it is thought likely that this method of
communication viii undergo impor-
tant extension through that country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03
COULDN'T BE WORSE.

sun President RoOseVelt IS prob-
ably of the opinion that a Democratic
congress couldn't be much worse than
the present Republican one is.-Inde-
pendence Register
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03
lie CRYING Ned.

They are talking about Creating
forty new justiceships in New York.
What they need in the Empire state
is fewer justiceships and more justice.
Charleston News and Courier.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03

Emperor William sent man to
Africa to ind water. 1t is very evident
that william viii not run well in Ken
lucky when he comes up for re-elec-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03

The result of the statehood fight in
the house shows that Uncle Joe Can
non continues to be the same big gun
he has always been. He shot the op-
position to Statehood full of holes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03

Those New York Jayhawkers who
celebrated Kansas day with a banquet
Of their own in the metropolis cut out
wine, Just as is done at the real article
in Kansas. But whether they always
live up to their early training in this
manner deponent sayeth not.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03

In commenting on Governor Hoch's
remarks concerning bad bookkeep-
ing" in the state offices, Colonel Joe
Wright pertinently asks: What kind
of books would the governor suggest
to balance up the A. r. Brown bust
ness"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03

In view of the way Phil Campbell
is getting his name into the headlines,
the Kansas City Times very appro-
priately points out that he is one of
the CampbeIls who are "coming...
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03
TWO DODGE CEI.EBRfTIFs.

former Kansas celebrity as ''the Hon.
Buffalo Jones" However, there was
time in Kansas when he was spoken
of as 1.-The Hon. Juffa1o Bones" And his
colleague from Dodge City was called
by the name of 1.-The Hon. Sike Mutton"
Hutchinson Gazette.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03

Mr.. Bryan seems to be putting in his
time in pretty good shape while he is
waiting for another presidential cam
paign to roll around.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03

Judging from the tone of many of
the Kansas papers this week. the echo
Of those three cheers for Bailey given
by the semicentennial convention
reached the furthermost corners of
the state and is sim ringing in the ears
OF me people
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03

Just as like as not Colonel Bryan
win be in a position to control the
delegation from Mindanao, as we'll as
others. in the next Democratic ma
4frr1aI corr-ar,fiorl-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03

Anyway, they cannot accuse Colonel
Mann of paying it back. When he
borrowed" anything he borrowed it
for keeps.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03
HOMIE MISSIONARIES.

Two Indians have become mission
aries and gone to New York city, in
stead of China. They show an ac-
curate knowledge of where mission
airy work is most needed.-FlOrida
Times-Union.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03

Congressman Campbell seems to I'M
derstand the value of publicity and
how to get it. And incidentally Mr..
Campbell always gets the right sort.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03

It's going to make the Oldest inhabi-
Gant hustle if he expects to mark down
any new cold weather records this win
Ter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03

Mr. G. Hogg certainly got a good
long look at his shadow yesterday.
Now the question is. What is he going
70 do about it?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03

Phil Campbell iss in fafor If der
vipping-post law. Som I. am
sometimes bitzy, but uf Shawnee
coundy candt find some vone to dake
der chob, I will lay ouf to delifer der
goots to each und efery vife-
Also. I will dake physical agriculture.
und be prepared to delifeT der reu-ul
ding.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03

lined up against the pie counter; but
wiz the new men be an Improvement on
the present set? Possibly not
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03
AFRAID OF ZEE :?

The modern girl is al for being IN
evidence, for showing off. With all
her aspirations it is difficult to find a
husband for her. Good-natured, sim
pie young men are getting more and
more afraid of the girl of the
period. -Gentlewoman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03
NOT A REsIGNER.

Senator Depew says he is a director
in seventy-nine companies. But APP
parently he doesn't belong to any con-
Germ that makes a speciality Of printing
resignation blanks.-Denver Republi-
can.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03

Now we will see if the ground hog
really knows any more about it than
the weather bureau.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03

TRACER FOR -ADDTCKs-


It would be very kind if some one
who was noticing would tell the rest of
us jest where the hole was into which
Mr.. Addicks disappeared
News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03

Under American auspices, the Pana-
ma railroad has already acquired the
chronic American railroad trouble; it
has. more business than it can handle
Philadelphia Inquirer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03

Poultney Bigelow says he won't
quit talking about the Panama canal.
Well. that's all right with us-nobody
has to listen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03

I gadder from der appearance uf der
men-folks in der Ben Hur show dot
dey all vent swimming und some hobo
sviped DER pants.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03
HONEST WALL STREET

Wall street is so honest habituaIly
that the discovery of an extensive for
gerry in its midst was almost enough
to start Mr.. Schiff's predicted panic
Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03

Mr.. Morales. late president of santo
Domingo, is another new adherent to
the simple life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03
EARNINC HIS MONEY.

At SO a year the Russian soldier is
doing, or is expected to do, more for
his money than anybody else in the
empire-Duluth Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03
KANSAS COMAEET
TARDY.

That ovation to Ex-Governor Bailey
at Topeka yesterday was a. little tardy
in coming, but it seemed to be all
right when it did eome.-Salina Jour
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03
Wireless Wizardrr.

LF'rom the Chicago Evening Post.l
On Decembe 1 8 officials of the navy
at Manhattan Beach talked by wireless
biography with the officials at Pensa-
cola. Now the wireless naval station at
Colon reports that it was an interested
eavesdropper during this converse ton.
Here we have another OF the unex-
pecJed and thus far inexplicabIe tricks
of wireless biography. Had it been
suggested to the officers at Manhattan
Beach that they get in communication
with the station at Colon, 2.150 miles
away, doubtless they would have
laughed. The distance was too great;
results worth While could not have
been expected over that great stretch
OF land and sea with several wireless
stations intervening.
So they We're content to seek out the
sensitized towers of Pensacola because
they knew the wizardlike current
would work that far. But Colon hears,
chuckles and sends back word that the
has become common property away
down where they are going some day
to dig the Panama canal.
This unexpected feat of wireless
biography shows the apparently UNI
! limited vista stretching before this
marvel of the age. If by chance a
wireless message has sped from New
York to Colon how long will it be be-
fore messages will fly over the same
distance by intent and with a precision
that Will make them practical for Of
fetal and commercial purposes?
If accidentally two wireless stations
have been in full touch 2,15O miles
apart, how long before two stations
with an ocean between will act as the
constant nerve centers of two mighty
peoples? The first Atlantic cable was
only 1850 miles in length.
The bit of wireless wizardry that
makes December 10 notable cannot
fail to spur electrical scientists and ex-
perimenters to renewed efforts to find
out, if that be humanity possible, the
secret of the mystery now lying be-
tween any two wireless stations
whether on land or sea. Wireless teIe-
graphy has not yet reached a period
after Colon there may be d slight
pause; but not a full stop.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03

A-prop-po der vedder signs: Now
dot der mid-vinter fair" ISIS about
ofer, We make look fer der colder
und "snow'' flags.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03

Afte a little experience with noun
tain lions, w. r. Hearst may tackle the
Tammany tiger again.-W ashington
Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03

bet me Misder Rockenfuller hat
vent indo Voluntary hernit-tude we're
he can cook oop some new sysdem for
hiking der brice uf petroo-looiurn au-
domaticalIy Id musd be gread
strain on a man nit oldt ache und
badness, to haf to lift der brice uf
coal oil efery morning before preak-
fasd.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03

You may opserfation dot der guy
vich ISIS always delling oudt-siders how
he calIss down hiss boss down, ISIS al
vayss a prefaricationisd ind mosdly
dub.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03

Der Butt-in-skiness uf der gread
American Pooblic insisds on marrying
Missus Yerkes, vich ISIS chusd recofer-
ing from a accute attack uf bevidder-
Inendt, but uf she dondt imprOOf a
whole lod, der butt-ins viii hat to kit
nab her pefore dey can make goot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03

determined to get romantic again il
could. ''=Copyrigh 1906, by Beatrix
Reade.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03
a sATTrRnAY SERMON.

Ny son. forget not my law; but let thine
heart keep my commandments for length
of days. and long life, and peace. shall
they add to thee--ProveI IS 3:l-2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03

wonder Wy der choindists tumble
so eassy to Misder Cfarfer2
New-York tribune., 1906-04-01
The Unexpected Letter
By HERMAN KNICKERBOCKER v1F1E

crime may lead to inquiries perhaDs exarn;ro+;o
anu anu was oy no means certain what discriminating
matter my hidden letter might contain Tins
reasoning, became doubtful all at once of NV
rlght TO the blue enVelOp. And the more thouoht
ABOUT IT, the weaker grew confidence in the course
mad pursued What If after all had appropriated
some one else business, ones else secret the
mdeous clue to ones else rnisdeneanora
1t had been my half-for1ned purpose to walk until
the town was lar behind me, into the quiet
country where there surely haystacks and
deserted barns or at least if nothing better offered
trees TO climb But now the thought occurred to
me that might be safer to read nv letter in broad
daylight and the open street. than in uncertain and
suspicious solitude
The decision was wise one and lost no time
IN turning 1t into action: for my surroundings AFT
the moment could scarcely have been more favor
aple: stood before what appeared to be public
building, tightly closed and to all appearance un-
used, and right at hand there was most convenient
neWelpoSt on which to rest my Curio which had for
sometime been threatening to shed its wrappngs
altogether can remember now Just what ii was
some Eastern object doubtless-but scarcely had
1t lett my hands when all the air grew resonant
with yells though the fiends of Tophet were
released from durance; the great doors of the build
ing opened, and children innumerable children
ISSUED forth have never in my life beheld so many
children all at once. They swarmed about me and
my curlo. utte1ng uncouth cries, and pointing
with their horrd little fingers urged their young COM
panons tar and near to join in the affray. yield
no one IN my love tor childhOod-properly conducted
chldhoOd-but Selbyville is not the place to find it.
With one disheartened cry, grabbed my property,
and started whittier | neither knew cared, the
children pursuing ike pack of msbehaved young
wolves. | crossed crowded thoroughfare doubled
on my tracks overturned a push-cart full of
oranges, threw a matinee audience into wild
alarm, and everywhere | seemed to hear two fatal
words. And when at last | threw myself upon a
troleycar the stupid vugaris still rang my ears
| am sure the conductor eyed me with srlspicion
but did not care; for Was moving every moment
farther from the scenes OF my discontinue, my
curio out of sight beneath the seat and my letter
safely in my inside pocket. l picked up an aban-
doned paper, and read it. appeared to do So with
COmpOSure though all the while the fingers of my
left hand never ceased TO pinch the blue envelop
making fresh discoveries.
Within the sheet of folded note-paper there was
unquestOnably inclOsure of a smaller size and
softer texture perhaps a bank-rote perhaps a
draft. OF course l held my imagination we'll in
check, and tried to think of nothing important
than newspaper cutting; but even this allowed
missing heirs are not uncommon, and even poems
when embamed in orris may have deep sgnifi-
New-York tribune., 1906-04-01


L ~ addressed TO IN : firm but unfamiliar
hand. lace upward the counter OF
small curiosity shop II an Insignificant by-street OF
have a weakness for such small shops. where one
Is commonly permitted 10 roam II viii amid a
multitude attractive objects without the Slightest
men OF intelligence and education. When | have
leisure rarely resist the temptation enter and
il Tins case the impulse had been almost mandatory.
II Was my trst visit 10 Selbyylle, and may say
thar i vii probably be my last: for ] have never
seen culler less interesting place. \ bad con
ucc-o0 had lett me stranded al the railway station
there. WIKI several hours 10 be disposed OF, as /
feared, IN al1aloss Wanderlngs along streets and
avenues each one more crude and commonplace
than the last lut the chance discovery OF q faVOrite
haunt tLed me II once with lively satisfaction.
i dark and musty little shop. il proved TO be
and Us owner al ! could have wished mild old
Dickens person who had q virtuous pride in his
Collection, and al OWNED IN me sHrl77,arh hetc
listener. At first / followed him from case to case
with unaffected interest and attention; but pres
cutlV. own, his conversation grew q trifie Weari-
some and ! allowed my thoughts stray.
He had produced. as ] remember well. q tray OF
antique canoes and 10 make room for II upon the
counter brushed aside litter OF dlsOrdered papers.
Neglected bills. they seemed 10 be, and circulars
such as 3 careless man fOrgets TO throw away.
But / noted nothing more. for suddenly amid the
trash my own familiar confronted me. bold.
clear, and urInIstakable, across large and square
enVelop Of blush tint: Josiah Brunson Dyke
fellow, Esq, % South Ninth Street, City.
Now. q man TO jump al rash conclusions.
The address. OF course, one that might be found
IN almost any CITY; but il happened TO be mine
il Mas0nbIrg. and as nay name was common
one 10 say the least the letter seemed clearly
meant Tor me that should have taken il without
coupunction, could l have done 50 unobserved.
But the merchant never lett me Tor moment,
and though most anna bic gave hl1n credit Tor too
much good TO deliver sealed communication
The unsupported statement OF perfect stranger;
for had left my card-case in nv satche the
ton and as ! am q bachelor my linen IS unmarked.
However the letter came be there II evident
that ] should have 10 exercise diplomacy TO gam
possession OF my own. And so. continuing our
circuit of the shop. ] weighed the matter nicely.
NJ final resolution was ! shall always think little
short Of inspiration
We had reached an ancient rosewood wardrobe
Of enormous SIZE and hideous design before found
the opportunity 10 put my plan IN operation
"-Ahl this is something should ike 10 own,
] cred, provided that my new rooms are large
enough 10 hold H. And added caTelessly, perhaps
Aou can dlrect .ne 70 The adaress-. teIgned 70
New-York tribune., 1906-04-01

) much as l dislike superlatives. must con-
less that nothing IN my life has given
n me greater surprise than that letter,
addressed TO me n = ilrIn but unfamiliar
Land. -ace onward on The counter OF
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1906-10-19

q work of charity among the Chinese
of San Francisco, and her rich sis
ter did not sympathize with her, so
the two women went their respective
ways. Mrs. Sun Yue was once the
wife of a rich merchant, and as
Mrs. Charles Overacker enjoyed So
cial standing in San Francisco much
like that of her Weather sister in New
York. But she and her husband sep
arated, she resumed her maiden name
became a Roman Catholic and took up
mission work among the Chinese of the
city. When the bubonic plague broke
out among them six years ago she was
the only woman to patrol the plague
stricken streets on errands of mercy,
and she became known as angel of
Chinatown" She took an active part
in the relief work among the Chinese
after the earthquake.
Mrs Sun Yue is living in n tent with
her husband pending the erection of Il
more substantial home. She declares
that she is happy and in reply to n
que ton about her marriage said: My
husband is in the ruins yonder clean
ing bricks. He earns 81 day. He
labors hard. and love him."
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1906-10-19
Not AuIn the Air.


The incident below-which Daniel
Colt Gilman LII. D., late president of
Johns Hopkins university. incorporat-
ed in his sheaf of membranes. "The
Launching Of a University and Other
Papers" not happen ut the pres,
ent time, when each new Institution OF
learning has its millionaire Sponsor.
1t belongs to the pioneer period of ell
ucation, when starting Il college meant
breaking tie wilderness.
A gentleman. President Gilman says,
once lntrodgctd hmse,f to Dr. Day.
then president Of Yale IS chancellor
of western state university
"Iow large faculty have your
President Day inquired, with genuine
interest.
mot any" answered the western
gentleman.
Have you any library or build
ings?"
"Not yet"
"Any endowment
"None."
"What have you. then?" persisted
President Day.
The visitors countenance brighten
ed. 1--WE have a very good charter"
said he.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1906-10-19


depends upon THE WOMAN
If she be the WRONG WOMAN, he is like the man
whose boat has sprung eakhalf the time that ought to
be spent in making way spent in baing If she be
the right woman, she is $ much EXTRA SAIL.
In the majority of successful have come
within my observation the wife has been sail
One Of course, the obvious advantages of ceay pioneers
like Cecil Rhodes, wen carry their
hands, and should think of nothing but WORK AND DUTY
the hour of peril having wife and children apt make coward of
a
Few called the exercise of tragic choice
the greater number brave by mans side ADDED
STRENGTH
The marriages of literary have often been unhappy The
SELFISH ABSORPTION required by the literary calling
generally helpful domestic life The might be said of the
marriage of painters and still of where the cond
apply But against the Bron the Sheeys the Coerg the
Dckenses the Iyon you may very well set THE BROWNINGS
Souhey the Scots the Wordsworhs and the Tennyson.
1t obvious that of the app marriages of literary
have not been to LITERARY WOMEN but the and sim
pie souls who good for human natures daily food
Coming humber conditions of life should say that marriage
among work people generally unsetles the woman.
SHE BECOMES A SERVANT, BUT THE MAN BECOMES
A BETTER SERVANT, THE ADDED SENSE OF PERSONAL
RESPONSIBILITY WITH THE AND CHILDREN
EiAKEs MAN MORE CAREFUL OF HIS DUTY AND MORE ANx
oUs HIS PLACE
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1906-10-19

America But the lat NJ sANTos-DUMoNl
| ter is Il Brazilian. and the fact that he
was classed in the race as an Amer-
can shows the tendency to broaden the
term beyond its customary meaning.
Ordinarily the term American" is
equivalent to "citizen of the United
States" but of recent times Canadians,
MeXicans and even citizens of South
American countries have been putting
In claims that they too. are Americans.
NJ. SantOs-Dumont has been a good
leal in the United States and may be
supposed to have imbibed the pan
American spirit. He has also lived so
much in Paris and is so much identi-
fed with France that many people
gave taken him for Frenchman.
In 1902 NJ. Santos-Dumont made this
statement: "In ten years firmly ex-
pect that there will be a line of airships
crossing the Atlantic ocean at such a
rate of speed and with such degree of
comfort that the present day ocean
liners, magnificent as they are, will
seem fitted only for freight carriers or
for people in search of health which
comes from making a journey on the
sea-"
That was four years ago. There are
now but six years more for the fulfill
ment of the aeronaut's prediction.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1906-10-19

SIR THOMAS LIP sicians. who might
TON easily have checked
more distressing maady, were una
BILE to stop it, One day the king was
dining with Sir Thomas Upton and the
royal nose began to spout as though it
had been tapped by a prizefghter's fist
IF your majesty will permit me,
think | can stop it," said the baronet.
Go ahead and try said the king
"and if you succeed it will prove that
you are cleverer than my doctors"
1t was then that Sir Thomas dropped
bunch of keys down the royal back
and the nose bleeding soon ceased. The
king expressed MS gratitude.
The credit belongs to my mother,p
said Sir Thomas. "She stopped my
nose bleeding that way many time"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1906-10-19
A 100000 EDITOR.
Arthur brisbane of Hcarst's Evening


Arthur Brisbane of Hearst's Evening
Journal.
The prominence of William Randolph
Hearst. Democratic and Independence
league candidate for governor of New
York. has brought into discussion his
able editor, Arthur Brisbane. Mr..
Brisbane is sometimes called 1.-THE
$10o000 editor" as he is supposed to
en- Saia"y of that amount as ed
itor of the New York Evening Journal.
lie is said to receive the largest sal
arg paid to any newspaper man in this
country His editorial articles in the
Journal are read by millions and eXer-
else a wide influence in behalf of the