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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-03

This is the time Of month when
everybody agrees with Secretary Shaw
that bills ought to be smaller.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-03

Tt is proposed to establish a mode
city near ittsburg-possibly because
of the great contrast it viii show.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-03

An Inheritance tax on swollen for
tunes strikes the president as a good
thing Why not amend the constitution
so as to reach those swollen incomes
before the man is dead Wichita Bea-
COZ
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-03

Another thing in Hearsts favor:
The Parker men in New York are said
80 be fighting him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-03

Let US be thankful We are not hay
ing the strenuous campaign New York
is 1t is better to be apathetie than to
be talked to death.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-03

Stree those wyoming Indians are
hoiaing war dances, the government
troops viii try to persuade them to
waltz right back to their reservations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-03

The floating vote naturally drifts
with the tide.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-03

only another week now till the pa
triots will be lining up in front of the
pie counter for the jobs. no matter
who wins
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-03

Very likely those San Francisco
grafters think it is pretty tough to
have two big shake-ups come in one
wear.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-03

Aren't you glad you are not d
straight ticket? Think how you would
get scratched next Tuesday!
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-03

Pretty soon now We viii have to
warn you to buy your Christmas pres
ents early and avoid the rush.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-03

Reform. you viii notice IS always a
splendid thing for the other fellow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-03

Der Humboldt man vieh shooted
honae-wreeker IN der leg, PROBABLY shos
him in der leg pecaus he didn't haf any
wings to shoot him in, und bet me zwel
bidts der home Wrecker Visned ne ~
800 Wings ven der husband vas alder
IL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-03

A dispadge Says id not Alisder Hearsf
hat losd hiss voice NIT too much speak
ing. Meier mind. Willie Ven words
fail to egspress'' money talks
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-03

Dere is hot game on in der Main
woods bedween der Deer una DER 114as-
ers. und each side ISIS trying TO see wen
can gedt killed OUT hrsd- Ad pressehas
der Deer ISIS leading py small macnot
idy, but der score may be reversed y
der late dispadges dis efenlng
Sometimes assistance Games rom
der nosd unegspectedesdt kYarters. II
looked fer a vile like Col Harris vas
surely heated fer der sofernor CHOP
md den der Kansassitty post uno der
I.efingvors trfboon came along uilo
denounced him. derepy raising MSS
stock sigsty-sefen per cendt-
IT vas peen again stinged," sayss Gus
Cobblesteinhauser sObbishly INTO mss
stein "all because vas superstitca-u-
BUSINESS. I vendt by der Sentyfe loso
baggage sale nit der pellet dot der Dunn
LOOKING trunks condained der treasures.
ind der goot looking vons vas stufled
nit hay. so I boughdt der punkesdt
Won In der lot fer sefen bones, busoed 10
nit q borrowed Ratchet und drawed-
here Gus strangulated fife minudes pc
fore he could professionals, i draWea
nine rotten punkIngs, antique oIef-
coadt yich sounded like id hadI pee
sleeping nit a skunk, und a paper oae I
eopv uf Mary Corelly's 'VorTnveeds. Il
made me feel almosd sore -enufr 70 No's
fer aoch.'
1T an, Kissing Won on der neck Do
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-03

Nr.v-,. ii is uecaus. der Yoo-hoot IN
go lee @ Tar avav dot [ candt daks
- gsrio,,slasslv Int ven 1 tink Ut q IN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-03

d., -, aar x-ar-nath. I 7s5ctoor him in
-. .s& ,>.svst aa addempting to oudt-run
load uf bird-sot
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-03
a WOsfANs pRIvIIEc

A WOA1AN'S PRIVILEGE.
Mrs. Mamie Kelly, age So, was
married at Ironton. o.. yesterday. to
Daniel Wright age "a. The brides
wedding outfit cost S1.700 and the
groom s cost SIS. But withhold your
judgment. When a woman marries a
man twenty-one- years her junior, she
mas right to spend a great deal on
her wedding clothes. If frills, and
Ieathers, and lace and ribbons can
Drlng her any nearer TO the youth OF
her husband, then, for heavens sake,
let her have them. Under such cir
cumstanees, even daylight must be
distressing to bride for the reason
that the sun seems to shine only to
show how much older she is than the
man she neutrality-suspicious. Globe.
BAILEY AND ALLEN.
The Republican party in Kansas is
mighty fortunate in the possession OF
Two such men as Henry Allen and W
J. Bailey Never in the history of the
state organization has it treated a man
more shabbily than it did ". j. Bailey.
Never was there a more fragrant piece
OF unfalrness than that by which Ger
tam republicans in high state office
robbed Henry Allen OF a congressional
nomination. And yet each is whoop-
ing 1t up for the ticket from top to
bottom and doing a lot toward increas-
ing daily the Republican chances OF
success in the state. Allen and Bailey
are Two OF the biggest men in Kansas.
-LeaVenWorth Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-03

II am kissing you on der neck Do
YOU felt id2" Der same ISIS q eNtIaSe
slSveezed from Won af Coundt Bunny de
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-03

well" observed Rogers. standing in
the doorway a few minutes later, and
watching Keith galIoping into the dis
lance. For sheer hustlinZ that beats all
I've ever seen. He sure deserves to catch
that traint''-(C Copyrighted. 1906. by NJ NJ
CunninRham.9
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-03

Woe TO that man by whom offence comA
-h.-Matthew 1877.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-25
Busters Milking.

There isn't a thing Buster John would
hesitate to do. He had already done so
many things that he knew he could under
take anything that came along. Thus 1t
was that when he visited Uncle Johns fam
lily in Philadelphia. and uncle met with an
accident. Buster was the first to offer his
services. What he offered to do was to run
his uncle's business for him till he recov-
cred. Uncle John refused, politely.
II don't want any pay for it. uncle" said
Buster delicately. He knew his uncle had
to work hard to make lends meet"
II shall be perfectly willing to do 1t for
you just for the experience. and you needn't
feel bad at all about not paying me. be-
cause 1t will be a pleasure. I'd like to be
in the publishing business for little while"
Don't bother your uncle" said Aunt
Hilda. somewhat ungraciously, Buster
thought. considering his gracious offer Of
helC.
His uncle and aunt were not very up to
date, he thought, or they certainly would
have heard of his wonderful ability. He
was really marvel for twelve years old, in
the way he thought he could do everything.
Fortunately for Busters opinion of him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-25
that game" Bonnie herself had been

that game" Bonnie herself had been
young only short time ago.
Bonnie said Buster, yawning from his
seat on the stone wall. It's time to go
home and be MIXED. You're poor dumb
brute so you can't understand what say
I'm going to milk you. Bonnie-not that
I ever MIXED a cow before, but IL others
can do it l can, you better believe.
Bonnie said something that sounded like
"JJmph" Then before Buster could even
think lack Robinson he was standing on
his head In a brush pile on the other side Of
the stone wall. When he untangled HIM
self Bonnie was peacefully chewing her cud
and swishing her tail, and apparently half
asleep.
II must have lost my balance" said Bus
ter to himself though he strongly suspected
that Bonnie knew something about his sud
den fall But Buster wasn't one to let peo-
pie know that he knew they knew things
not even COW.
Come on, Bonnie" he called cheerfully,
jumping down and taking one of Bonnie's
horns Familiarity in his hand, lets go and
have it over with
Bonnie followed along peacefully to the
gate that led from the swamp pasture;
then as Buster took both hands to lift the
gate from It's socket, Bonnie lowered her
head.
In a second there was a squ-ug as OF
something heavy falling in the soft mud to
the right of the lane, and Buster picked
himself up ruefully and tried to shake
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-25

a little fairy, sweet to look upon, graceful
and dimpling, and all the girls Immediately
fell in love with her, including Janet.
Janet didn't hesitate to tell Eugene Hill
"cherie-simply darling!"
But when she discovered Eugene with
her arms about Suzette. showering kisses
and bonbons on her, that was a different
Janet was her first and only particular
friend; and Janet had drawn her out"
and in return she adored Janet. 1t seemed
to Janet very unfair that she should have
taught Eugene what friendship and love
was, and then have to share 1t with some
one else; for Genie was still loyal to her
had Eugene. Janet felt grieved over this.
but she never would have let Genie see it,
for she had too much Spirit But one
day suzette In her careless prattle to Janet
talked Of Genie.
"Eugenie. Sc call Jeanette 'Spitefu'
Jane.'" prattled Suzette. and then she
laughed and talked about other things in
her half-French. half-English way, never
noticing that Janet heard nothing she said.
"Spiteful Jane-spiteful JaneW rang in
Janet's ears all the rest Of the day and
"Spiteful Jane was what she dreamed of.
Jane aa, was name she never could bear. and
morning she resolved it could not be stood
by q girl Of spirit, and so when she went
in the school room she failed to see Genie.
who always had smile and kiss for
Eugenie looked surprised and then alarm
ed, and at recess she went right over to
ask Janette for an explanation. But Janet
ran homo to luncheon, not waiting for
Genie Suzette went with her chatterins
gaily In French.
"Suzette." asked Janet. Ibid Eugene
really say 'Spiteful janet"
Suzette laughed. "Se did say 'Spiteful
Jane" she said not noticing Janet's frowns.
You can tell her say she's pig Of a
green-eyed catr' cried Janet sharply, land
I am glad Of itr'
suzette looked little surprised. but Eng
lish words were still so new to her that
she did not understand very well. But she
had q good memory and she repeated the
message to Eugenie. When Eugene cried
she put her arms about her and kissed her
comfortingly. But Suzette, sweet as she
was was not Janet. There must be some
mistake. She would see Janet that after
noon and And out what was the matter.
Janet's Aunt Myra was to have q lawn
party that afternoon, and Eugene had, Of
course. been invited, and she went with her
mother
It was Q delightful little entertainment
on the lawn and In the garden. and every
one played games and listened to music and
ate cake and ices; and every one was happy
except two little girls.
Janet avoided Eugenis and lifted here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-25
Spitefu1 Jane.
BY JANET IAMISON.


II simply can't stand it!' declared Janet.
stamping her foot land no girl with any
spirit would stand It! What If she Is my
best friend-or was, rather-for shall
never speak to her again-so there"
Miss Janet Corey had worked herself up
into fine rage; her cheeks were flushed,
her eyes swapping, and she felt thrill Of
excitement from being really mad" She
knew If she had only stopped to think.
that mother would have told her to keep
perfectly quiet for three minutes and think
It all over; then IL 1t were worth while be-
Ing angry about, why, be angry. But
Janet's mother was far away on the ocean.
and Aunt Myra's disposition was much
like that Of her niece Of whom she was
very fond. Aunt Myra called herself a
woman of spirit" which Janet thought
sounded very fine. Bnt II Janet had known
how much trouble that same untamed
spirit had brought Aunt Myra, she would
have given much to inherit her mother 8
peaceful disposition instead. Aunt Myra
was tall. handsome and commanding: and
most people adored her; a few hated her
heartily, while her sister, Janet's mother,
was loved by every one. Aunt Myra' q
home was in Mention, in southern France,
and Janet had been living with her almost
a year while her mother travelled for her
health. It had been told in whispers in
the family that there had been many suit
ors years ago for Aunt Myras hand. and
one had been accepted. But this same
spirit had driven him away, and now
Aunt Myra was a lonely 'old maid
Janet's trouble was all caused by a new
pupil at school, one Suzette Plancon, who
had been there only week. Suzette was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-25

his home which was almost out of sight.
he saw big, golden blaze. Looks like q
fire." he thought to himself. Then like a
flash came the memory Of his mother s
warning to look after the fire. He turned
suddenly faint. What If the house was
on fire and Rose was burned to death!
She would not stir from that chair when
she had promised ''honor bright" He flew
like the wind up the road. bending his head
and speeding as he had SO often done in
racing with the boys. His fright made him
swift. He did not stop for anything, but
went on-on-on with the horrible fear in
his heart.
He hardly dared look up till he was al
most home. then he gave a gasp Of relief
The fire was nothing more nor less than
the setting sun blazing on the upper win
dows.
He stole softly into the house. There was
poor little Rose. her head on her arms.
She was talking to herself.
II hope muffin dreadful has happened to
my darling Brother Bob. He said he would
come back in a minute. and seems If 1t
was q long minute, and I know my own
dear, big Brother Bob wouldn't go of and
Maybe a big bears ate him. But can't
go to see cause promised honor bright.
I've had time to have a whole long nap.
I didn't 'spose a minute was so long. Did
you, MosesT'
Bob tiptoed softly up behind her and
picked her up in his arms. He Rugged her
hard, and cuddled her. and told her won
derful stories with animals in them that
barked and mewed and crowed and growled
and Rose forgot all the lonely time, and
thought her big Brother Bob was the dear
est that ever was. And after that day she
was not mistaken. for Bob never forgot
his little sister again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-25
some Of the sticky mud off. but It chung to

some Of the sticky mud off. but It chung to
him like a brother.
"Oh, you villain!' cried Buster, and then
with both fists doubled up he pounded Bon
ME as IL she had been a punching bag. 1t
could not have hurt very much or Bonnie
would not have had that humorous twinkle
in her usually calm. brown eyes.
She went peacefully along to the barn
now, while Buster had a scowl on his US
ually smiling face, for which, perhaps, you
cannot blame him when you think how
uncomfortable it must be to have swamp
mud squeezing down your neck at every
step you take.
Buster had often watched his uncle milk.
and he thought, as perhaps you do, that It
Is very easy process; All there was TO
do, he thought, was to balance Now. boss,
500. boss" place the pail in position and
with a regular, swinging motion press the
milk in steady streams into the pail.
His first trial was anything but success
full; no milk came, and he must have
pinched Bonnie. for she hit him hard In
the face with a well-ained blow from the
end of her tail, which surprised him so
he reeled backward. Picking himself up,
Buster took his red necktie of and tied
Bonnie's tail securely to a post. Then
he started again. and after dancing about
after the restless Bonnie he finally tied
she was stretched quite tight between the
two posts, which would be humillating
even to q donkey
Then, red in the face with his exertions.
Buster raliantly went TO WOrK again. AHu
being bright boy he made such success
of it that Bonnie was much surprised.
Bonnie was not at all comfortable, how
ever. Always used to her freedom. she
felt outraged to be placed in such a HUI
initiating position, and she cast her eyes
about for some means Of revenge.
Through the half open barn door she
caught sight of Aunt Esther and Jennie
Secore coming through the barnyard and
with them a sweet and dainty young girl
whom Bonnie recognized as city COM
pany" They reached the door without
attracting Busters attention-and Bonnie
had an idea.
"Why, Buster Banks!" exclaimed his
aunt. you'll spoil my cow trying to milk
herr
Buster looked over his shoulder triumph
antly. The pail was half full and he felt
very proud of himself. He held his head
very high and looked at Jennie.
Even city boys know a thing or two,"
he said Would you like some lessons in
milking, Miss Jennie?'
why don't you tie her feet too?" asked
Jennie. ignoring his question. You know
a cows"
But Buster didn't hear the end of the
sentence. and for a very good reason. At
that instant Bonnie saw her opportunity to
finish taking him down." with a deft
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-25

self. he had other uncles and aunts. who
knew less OF him than did Uncle John and
Aunt Hilda. So when he went visiting at
his Uncle Jim's farm in Ohio he had a
much better time. One day Unc,e Jim was
called into the next county on business. He
could not get back before the following
day, and he left instructions with his wife,
Aunt Ether. to send over to the Scores
farm and ask AL Secore- to come over and
milk Bonnie. the Attorney cow.
Early in the afternoon Buster went over
with the message.
"Ars gone fshin'" said Jennie, his sis
ter. He won't be home till late I should
think you were big enough boy to milk
cow"
II cam" said Buster promptly.
"Then why" began Jennie. and then
she changed her sentence and said:
Tell Mrs Banks that Al won't be back
in time but If she would like I'll come over
and milk Bonnie for her."
"You!" exclaimed Buster.
Yes, me-" replied Jennie ungrammatical-
1y. II wouldn't give cent for girl who
couldn't milk
That settled It, Buster started home, say
Ing to himself: IT never saw a girl yet who
could do anything l couldn't do-and I shall
milk that cow
Perhaps you have heard the saying,
Never count your chickens before they are
Matched" In this case 1t should be Con
suit your cow before you milk her.
Buster didn't intend to be untruthful in
any way, when his Aunt Esther called out:
What about the milking, Buster?"
"Oh. it'll be all right" answered Buster
carelessly as he sauntered off toward the
swamp.
Some children think that a COW has no
memory. Buster was one of these, and he
had no idea that Bonnie would remember
having carried the big dinner bell around
tied to her tail one whole day long, until
Uncle Jim relieved her. If you don't be-
Eeve poor Bonnie was uncomfortable in the
middle of fly time, with no weapon to
whisk away those persistent flies, just let
some one tie up your hands and legs and
put you where mosquitoes swarm. and you
will understand what Bonnie had to endure.
Bonnie also remembered how Buster had
driven her from the pasture at gallop. In
stead of sedate walk. when she expected
to find that her beautiful rich milk had
been churned to butter and potcheese. And
o. the corn Buster had poked through the
fence just under her nose and then pulled
tantaizingly away.
Yes, cows certainly remember.
So when Buster sauntered down the
meadow calling Come, Bonnie, come home
and I'll milk you.' Bonnie pricked up her
ears
what does the whipper snapper mean
anyway" she thought to herself. Prob
ably some more of his miserable tricks.
Well we'll see who can play the better at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-25

and there very Importantly, trying to help
Aunt Myra entertain. And Eugene. find
ing Janet unapproachable, chung to her
mothers side. Janet passed cake and cream
and said pretty things to the guests, trying
to hide her unhappiness under show OF
the spirit she had inherited from her
aunt. Aunt Myra was looking very hand-
some, and she beckoned to Janet to come
over to the arbor where she was talking
to a stranger.
Janet" said Aunt Myra to the stranger.
this is my little niece Janet, who Is your
niece Eugenie's bosom friend! They are
two dear little girls and I am glad they
are such close friends"
Janet shook hands with Mrs Bradshaw:
she felt almost as II she were telling lie
as she did 50.
II hope they vii! always be as gooo
friends as you and have BEEN" said Mrs.
Bradshaw. do you remember. Myra, how
once said something disagreeable to you
and you called me 'Spiteful jane? My hus-
band leases me by calling me that still"
Aunt Myra laughed heartily. Eyes. In
deed-I have often wondered II you re-
membered 'Spiteful Jane too"
Spiteful Jane-Spiteful Jane-how strange!
Could it be possible that little goose Of a
French Suzette had understood wrong and
Eugene had been talking about the aunt
girlhood7 Janet ran away from her aunt
as soon as she could and her feet could
not fly fast enough to find Eugene.
Eugene was sitting mournfully in the
swing, when she felt two arms about her
neck and her eyes were covered by two
hands.
feel very cross and miserable because
Tears on her forehead made her stop.
and Janet whispered:
"And I feel worse, Genie, darling-I am
a mean, spiteful old pig of a green-eyed
cat myself, and you are a dear" And then
to the surprised Eugene she explained Su-
zette's error and her own spunky message.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-25
A Funny Grammar Game.

Paper and pencil are necessary for this
game, which can be played by any number
of children.
Each player writes a noun at the top of
paper and turns 1t down, and then passes
the paper to his right hand neighbor, who
writes verb on that paper, turns it and
passes It on as before. then an adjective Is
written, next time pronoun. After the
papers have passed round three times (the
process Is repeated as described above)
they are collected and shaken up In q hat
or in some other convenient way, and each
player draws paper and Is given ten min
utes to write paragraph or sentence con-
tanning the words. With the words on the
paper may also be used as many times as
necessary the articles q, an and the, the
conjunctions and. but, etc., also PROPOSE
lions and adyerbs. Proper names may be
used for nouns when desired, and the verb
may be used in any form. Here Is q sample
paper:
Noun, Bench. Adjective, Toothsome.
Verb. To giggle. Pronoun, He.
Adjective. Gorgeous. Noun, Rhinoceros.
Pronoun, /. Verb, Purr.
Noun, Polly. Adjective. Silky.
Verb, Was. Pronoun, Her.
Sample sentence from the above words;
He and were on the bench gigsiing at
gorgeous Polly when a silky toothsome
rhinoceros purred at her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-25

stroke of her hoof she knocked the stool
from under Buster. and then. with lightning
quickness kicked the pail of milk SO dex-
terously that 1t rose in the air, turned and
descended with all its contents on the head
Of luckless Buster. And there he lay,
suffering and helpless till Jennie came
forward to aid them with willing hands.
Sueh a sorry looking slgne you neve,
through a straw. But he must have looked
funny, too. for even Aunt Esther laughed
till her fat cheeks shook, though the loss
of the milk was loss indeed to her.
The one that enjoyed the joke the most
was Bonnie.
Il do declared" cried Jennie, Mrs. Banks.
that COW is laughing aloud! Take my ad-
vice next time, Buster, and tie her feet
fast, too. Kitty and I came over to ask
you to supper. We will promise not to
make you drink any milk"