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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26
THE SAD CASE OF DEPEW.

sympathy for Chauncey NJ. Depew
VIII pc well nigh universal if it he
true that his mind is becoming inn
paired by reason of his recent trou-
bles. Depew's case is one of the sad
desl IN history. He is a victim of the
very sort of success that is sought
Dy great many in this country. The
fact that he attained the pinnacle of
his peculiar kind of greatness made
his fall the greater. Chauncey NJ. De-
pew has been all his life a corporation
servant. He made the mistake of
thinking that he could remain a COR
poratlon servant and at the same time
serve the public. 1t can not be done.
a man must choose to serve the one
or the other If he would win and re-
tan the respect Of his cOuntrymen.
There is nothing wrong in serving a
corporation. A lawyer who makes it
business to try the lawsuits of corpora
tons can be just as upright and hon
orable man as a lawyer who enters
public life and devotes his legal tall
ents to writing the laws of his coun-
try. But he cant serve both. 1t is as
true as in the old days that no man
can serve two masters Chauncey De-
pew thought that he could and now in
MS old age he finds himself dishOn-
ored and disgfaced. DepeW as a man
IS admirable. The very manner in
which he is bearing his humiliation is
proof of this. 1t is. because he is sensi-
tive, because he has not entirely lost
his moral bearings, because he can
see the justice OF the public con-
demnadon, that he is taking it so hard
No one wishes to make his punish
ment greater. Charitable people will
wish that his colleagues in the senate
may make his last days in that body as
pleasant as they may be made. He
has been punished enough because he
has the sensitiveness of spirit to feel
his humiliation. With Plat it is diff
ferent. Nothing less than expulsion
from the senate could freeze him. He
is too callous. But Depew has heart
and it is being wrung His brilliant
intellect is beginning to show signs of
decay. It is lamentable. It is piteous.
But, oh, what a arning!-Hutchins
News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

Such is the CHASTITY irony of fate:
The foreman of a railroad gang at Sa-
lima had received a letter from his son,
the latter saying he was thinking of
going into railroad work. The father
replied. advising the boy against rail-
reading because of the danger con
nected with the work. AS he was 90
ing to mail the letter he was caught by
2 train and killed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

The beef trust is on the run all right.
Now it agrees to admit that it was
mistaken" about Mr.. Garfield having
promised it immunity, if by so doing
1t can escape going before a jury. When
q trust gets to that point it is pretty
hard pressed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

A. @. Miller, of the Belleville Tele-
scope. has discovered that the man who
ezpectorates with sufficient accuracy to
hit a knot hole at a distance of six feet.
rarely handles much money. Such ac-
complishments and the opportunity of
dealing in wealth rarely go hand in
hand
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26
HUMOR OF TIE 0lY

HUMOR OF THE 0IY
The Ardent Elephant-Your beauty is
Miss HHiippo-o6. you wicked natterer.-
Puck.
Where. are you going?"
South"
What for2'
rheumatism.
''Geet Can't you get enough Of it here2"
Cleveland Leader.
First AUTHORIZATIONS is your machine
Second 1filHonaire-very poorly. Have
not paid fine for over three days.-Life.
You don't resent that authors 7agrant
no answered Miss Cayenne. After
reading the original portion of his work,
wish be had plasiarized more wash
You told me this automobile was
snap, said the new purchaser.
And didn't you find it to be one2'
T should say so. Something snapped
every five miles. Chicago News.
Don't those poor girls. work hard be-
hind those counters?' exclaimed the SYM
pathetic lady.
YES. but mercy! I've worked a good
deal harder in front of thems matching
samples '-DetrOit Free Press
Maybene- 50 Fan Doozenbery- is mar
ried at last! Swell aaffair, was it, Who
Gladys-The newspapers In the list of
marriage licenses they published her real
age-Chicago Tribune
"welI. sir said the author enthusiast
tically. my book is selling like hot
cakesf'
Hot cakes. eh2'' remarked the critic.
Il can understand that / heard a fellow
say today that your book gave him men
tai dyspepsia. philadelphia Press,
gelist, consider, any. eircumstanees which
add weight to the steps we take.
I do. murmured the convict. sadly, as
american.
Rimer-I showed this sonnet to Crit
tick and he seemed quite struck with it.
He liked the idea. anyway.
Brightly sfinereduously)-Is it possible2
Rimer-Yes. told him this was my -
of a perfect sonnet, and he said the ida
was certainly Observation-Disclosures
Press.
Some people arrive at a conclusion and
never get away from ft.-Philadelphia
Record.
Crowd up 'front.' shouted the eonduc-
you're right" gasped a passenger at
the rear. I'D noticed it. Crowd here.
too ''-Philadelphia Ledger.
do you joke writer's ever make jokes
at your own expense2"
For the first few years all our Jokes
are made that way. After that, il We're
lucky, we get paid for EN-. ''-CIeveiamd
Leader.
why wasn't Buffer at the bzllz'
''COuldn get his evening clothes
Didn't the tailor send them in time o.
No, the trouble was that the clothing
store man had rented 'em to another fel-
low. &C cleveland Leader.
I'm looking for Miss Passay.'' said the
stranger to the man in the hairdresscrs
shop. Il understand she occupied the up
per floors here"
so she does" replied the man, and
she's in now"
But got no answer to the bell Are
you sure she's in2''
Positive. This is her hair I'm dress
ing Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Skra wler-Tve seen Snippem. the tailor.
going up to your studio every day for O
week. Is he sitting for you?'
Dauber-No, he's laying for me-
Cleveland Leader
English IIumorist-Is life held SO cheap
" in America2
American Enthusiastically. do not
know. No true sportsman ever stops fo
ask II thing is cheap or not. IN Amer
Il have been misquoted.'' said the new
We'll answered the experienced
statesman. wait and see how it turns
out. Sometimes man is lucky to be mis-
quoted Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

OF course If is not to be wondered at
that some people consider the Morris
report "vindictive-" If Mr. Morris had
discovered that you had $3.50 Of the
states money in your possession and had
SO reported, and incidentally called at
aention to the violation of law in connec-
ton with it. you might think the report
was "vindietive" also.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26
B0vI1ood of a Great Man.

The subject of this sketch, who was
born in New York in 1843, was noted
even in childhood. for his thoughtful
ness, his studious habits and the vigor
of his intellect.
His powers of analysis were re-
markable.
one day his parents gave him a
watch.
The first thing he did with it was
to take it apart to see how it was con-
structed.
He did. this so thoroughly that no
matchmaker ever was able to put it
together again
That boy, now grown to manhood
is known as Henry James.
He still possesses his wonderful
power of analysis.
He can take the English language
apart so effectually, and spread its
constituent elements before you so ar
tistically, that you can't make any
thing out of it to save your life, and
all you can do it to marvel at the dis
play.-Cslicag Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

Kansas is disappointed in Frank
Rockefeller She had supposed that his
association with her had made him diff
ferent from the other members of his
family. but it appears that he refuses
to obey the law also.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

s'AIr. Aldrich," says the Star, mas
never liked the Hmelight." No. Mr.
AIdrich is not one of those men who
appear especially well in the limelight
Surroundings that are little dark and
shady are better suited to the Rhode
Island senator's cOmplexion-and ac-
Ffare
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26
Appropriate.

Senator Plat had finished testifying
before the insurance investigation
committee.
''You did WELL said a spectator.
81 fear not" said the senator. 1T is
hard to shine as a witness. Whenever
I am called on to give testimony, I
think with envy of an old man of
OWego.
This old man in the witness box
was never at loss. In one case, some
thirty years ago, he succeeded in great
ly exasperating a lawyer who was
cross examining him.
'sFinally. beside himself with rage,
the lawyer shouted at the old man:
q Why do you make such foolish
answers
"sThe old man murmured apollo
geticalIy:
2 q you ask such foolish questions,
sir Los Angeles Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

Tt is noticeable that while Kelly and
Grimes have both issued statements
about the treasury matter, there has
been none bearing the signature Of "A.
Il. Brown"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26
KANSAS cOAMENT


An effort is being made to advance
the Senator Burton case on the SUI
preme court docket. No doubt the
senator viii be as glad to have the
case finally disposed of as the people
of Kansas.-COncordia Blade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26
BRADY - WTTIING.


Grover Cleveland is said to be tired
of his $4,000 a year job. If he wants
to find a man who viii make the nee
essary sacrifice to relieve him he can
learn something to. MS advantage by
addressing this 'office.=Lawrence
Journal,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

Some people think the soldiers who
marched from Fort Riley to Texas
made a wonderful record. 'sCSive them
a chance to march back to Kansas, p
says the Junction city Union, land
they Will make a record that will be
wonderful sure enough. "-Leaven-
worth Post
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

OF course nobody knows exactly why
France is going to whip Castro. but we
are willing that it should be done, sim
ply because Castro has been sassy and
deserves it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

But if Carr Taylor should be draft
ed to run for governor, something
about those Reno county primaries just
two years ago might rise up to haunt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

According to reports that drift fnfrom
over the state. cid Opportunity is hid
ing just outside of Carr Taylors door
ready to nab him the moment he opens
fha door
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

4 Topeka dispatch. says Governor
Hocif has not yetySHeided what he wil
do about the alleged shortage in the
state treasury He will do nothing. He
never did do anything in. his life but
make speeches Hoch is not-the kind Of
a man that deNs things.-El Dorado Re-
publican.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

The claim that Stubs, "having
cleaned up the state" will not be a
candidate for reelection as chairman
OF the Republican state central COM
nittee is quite joke in view of the
recent report on the condition of the
state treasury.--A Globe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

The next Republican state convection,
among other things ought to apologize
Tor the action Of its predecessor in fore
ing Thomas Todd Kelly on to the state
.or q second term.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26
ER04 OTHER PENS
THE- GRoMTH o. cRAFr-

The increased valuationepf real estate
in New York for 1906 is SO large that it
will add s4s,000,000 to the borrowing
capacity Of the city without exceeding
the constitutional limit. Thus does the
opportunity to plumber grow by what
it feeds On.-PhiIadelphia Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26
EDUCATION DOESN'T PAY.

The estate left by DR.. William r.
Harper, late president of the University
Of Chicago. is small" This dispatch
viii confirm practical men, insurance
officials. for instance in their belief,
that education doesn't "pay''-New
York Evening Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

Ut is quite evident that the thing for
General Funston to do is to go back to
the Bag Bag and swim it. just to show
D. o. BeCray that he can.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

The Holton Recorder thinks that PEG
pie can form a pretty intelligent idea
now Of where Tom Kelly and the gang
got the money they contributed to re-
form the state administration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

EXCEPT GOOD WILL.

Mr.. John D. Rockefeller has Just
drawn a dividend of Sc, 900, 600. No
danger of his not being able to buy
what he wants in the January reduction
saIes.-Baltimore American.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26
Very Funny Indeed.

s. v. Henkels, Philadelphia expert
on autographs and books, said at a
sale, apropos of embarrassment:
THAT reminds me of little girl out
in Germantown.
There was company to dinner at
her house one night, and the little girl
pointing to her plate, said in a loud
voice:
g oh, mamma, what is this?'
1.-The thing was hair, but the
mother, red with confusion. still had
enough ready wit to say:
Hush, dear: that is a crack in the
plate
1.-THE child cried in a still louder
voice;
g oh, mamma. look. I can move
this crack about Isn't that funny 2 =
Exchange.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26
HIGaINs IS 49,.

Governor Herriek Of Ohio has taken a
parting shot at the lobbyists. The
country is now awaiting to hear from
Governor Higgins of New York-Chica-
go Record Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

Poultney Bigelow viii be more care
ful next time-maybe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

Mr.. Robson is doubtless a very nice
old gentleman personally. but he shows
commendable wisdom in deciding that
he does not wish to be railroad COM
missioner again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

A casual reading of the will of Mr..
Marshall Field seems to show that he
had it all figured out
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

Tt was commonly supposed that
Senator Tillman was thoroughly and
effectively "squelched" once upon a
time. but the news dispatches now
adays indicate that he has got over it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

1T doesn't always take a war to teach
us some new geography. Peace has
taught us where Algeciras is.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26
IS Ills ~ OMEN.

Kentuckians are probably not sur
prised at the accident which happened
to the battleship named in honor of
their state. She was christened with
water.-Washingto Post.
TEMPER AND TEMPERAMENT.
The man who has been up against
both declares it is easier to live with
q woman Of temper than one Of temper
ament.-New Orleans Picayune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

OF course the Kansas Bottlers' associ-
alton held its annual meeting in Wich-
tia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

The Washington Post speaks Of him
as "the Hon. Buffalo Jonesr
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26
An OvEP cTcHT.

John r. Walsh Of Chicago, seems to
have been interested in nearly every
big enterprise except the life insurance
business Washington Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26
Might Have Been Worse.

Cassidy had just been injured in
Poor by.' exclaimed o'Hara. consoI-
irgly.
'Tis tough luck to have yer hand
bowed of.
och. Faith. it might have been
worse replied Cassidy. Suppose ord
had me weeks wages in it at the
tonne Birmingham Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

Senator Plat says he viii insist on
a trial by his peers if worse comes to
worst. Evidently he feels that a thor
oughly honest man would not be ex-
actly the best judge of the subject Of
tainted politics.-Los Angeles Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

Al OO4ES HUH
OF course Germany's finances are not
IN a satisfactory condition The world
power folly is a debt-builder for any
country.-St. Louis Post Dispatch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26
THE REAL THING.

General Corbin may get into Ohio
politics after he retires from the army.
Wants to find out what real scrapping
is like, robably.-Denver Republican.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26
'TWOULD MAKE TROUBLE.

A Washington, Pa, man has taken
oath that he viii hereafter tell his
wife nothing but the truth as to his
nights. The divorce mills would be
grinding overtime if all married men
were to follow this precedent.-LOs
Angeles Express.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26
WHERE IT NEEDS IT.

It is suspected that if Mr.. Roosevelt
is to succeed in reforming the Republi-
can party of New York it win be neces-
sary to apply the ak right behind its
Milwaukee News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

"vindictive." for instance. for an ae-
counfant to show that Kelly s'accommo-
dated" one Of his newspaper organs with
state money contrary 70 law, and that
ne committed enbezzlement in finance
ing the Comanche county bond deal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

DO you joke writer's ever make jokes
at your own expense2"
For the first few years all our Jokes
are made that way. After that. if We're
lucky, we get paid for EN- '-CIevelamd
Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

You told me this automobile was a
snap, said the new purchaser.
And didn't you find it to be one2"
asked the dealer.
IT should say so. Something snapped
every five miles Chicago News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

I'VE should always said the Jail evan
gelist, consider any circumstances which
add weight to the steps we take"
II do, murmured the convict. sadly. as
he cast a casual glance at the bail and
chain.-Ba1timore American.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

Don't those poor girls work hard be-
hind those cOunters?' exclaimed the SYM
pathetic lady.
Yes but mercy! I've worked a good
deal harder in front of them, matching
samples. Detroit Free Press
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

tor
You're right" gasped a passenger at
the rear. I'D noticed it. Crowd here
too. ''-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

Some people arrive at a conclusion and
never get away from t-Philadelphia
Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

Even though a girl can throw Moth
ing else, she can throw a kiss.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

MaybeIle-So Fan Doozenbery is mar
ried at last Swell affair, was it, Who
gave the bride away2
Giadys-The newspapers. In the list Of
marriage licenses they published her real
age.-Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

You don't resent that authors gagraut
plagiarism %
No answered Miss Cayenne After
reading the original portion of his work,
1 wish be had plagiarized more Wash
ington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

The Ardent EIephant-Your beauty is
skin-deep. darling.
Miss Hippo-Oh, you wicked flatterer.-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

Rimer-I showed this sonnet to Crit
tick and he seemed quite struck with it.
He liked the idea. anyway.
Brightly fincreduously)-Is it possible
Rimer-Yes. I told him this was my id -
of a perfect sonnet, and he said the idea
was certainly original.-Philadelphi
Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

Working2
Second AfilHOnaire-Ve poorly Have
not paid a fine for over three days.-Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

"WelI, sir said the author enthusiast
tically. my book is selling like hot
cakesf'
Hot cakes, eh2" remarked the critic.
Il can understand that ] heard a fellow
say today that your book gave him men
tai dyspepsia. Philadelphia Press
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-30
New Season Rich in Gorgeous Ribbons

holed on the edges and placed at some
distance from each other. When skirts
are trimmed in any one of these fash
ions there is usually draped ribbon
gird1e to accompany the costume and
q collar and chemisette. either entire
ly of ribbon or decorated with it. On
a tan costume of this sort fiowered
ribbon of pink. blue and green was
used in this fashion. A black and gold
ribbon was used on black costume, a
violet and green one on a yellow cloth
and dark green and blue plaid rib
bon on a dark blue yelling.
The plaid ribbons, especially those
with velvet or plush cross pieces. are
to be much used for the crush belts
and will be a little newer when used
for this purpose than the belts of flow
cred ribbon.
Striped Roman ribbons of gros- grain.
in pale green. scarlet and white. are
the most attractive for little girls,
either to trim their frocks with or for
hair ribbons. Indeed the ribbon vogue
will be especially suitable for young
girls and apparently almost every
youthful dancing frock will be trimmed
with ribbons this year.
But not only are fancy ribbons to
be used-plain satin ribbon of the same
color as the gown will continue to be
highly desirable garniture. 1t will be
used TO supplement tucks, as bands on
accordion plated dancing frocks. as
shirring on the edge of fiounces or to
carry out designs in the way OF an
applique. On a lightweight cloth gown
of afternoon shades. in white. pale
pink, biscuit color or gray, for instance
nothing is prettIer than a ribbon appli-
cation in the same shade OF satin ribbon
in an attractive design.
1t is not by any means necessary to
trim a whole costume with ribbon be-
cause it is used on the skirt In fact.
there are many designs which show rib
bon on the skirt and nowhere else on
the garment. A. new afternoon gown
just arrived from Paris is of rose NOUS
seline de sole. The skirt. pleated at the
belt, has considerable train There are
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-30

two rather scant founces Of very wide
and very gorgeous ribbon. which II de-
signed in three stripes. pale rose on
either side and deep red satin in the
middle The design over these stripes
is of huge roses in pink and green
On the edges Of these fiounces there
Is a band OF guipure Insertion There
is no ribbon elsewhere on the costume
except at the elbows and on the front
of tnef corsage. where there are twisted
little knots made Of a dark red satin
part of the ribbon The belt Is a draped
one OF the mousseline de sole. and the
bodice is a bolero OF the guipure and
embroidered mousselfre de sole. The ell
bow sleeves are almost all OF lace.
A brown costume trimmed with
brown satin ribbon had a broad band
of the ribbon around the bottom OF the
skirt. Above this at some distance two
pointed ruff1es are simulated by the
ribbon. Beneath these ribbon hounces
ribbon motifs were set on the bottom OF
the skirt