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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23

Col. Clarence Edwards. the chief of
the bureau of insu1ar affairs. today was
in the middle of a big task when his
telephone rang. says the Washington
correspondent of the New York Times.
This was his side Of the talk:
Yes, Mr.. Secretary. this is Edwards. :"
Nothing better. When r.
"AIl right My toys are here
Eyes. I'll be ready in ten minutes"
He hung up the receiver. and, turning
around, said:
Now, step lively, boys. Mac, will
you file these cables? See that Brown
gets 11p that estimate. Have Jones file
those REPORTS Write Smith that we
viii take up his matter at once, and
make up that memorandum the secre-
taTv wants tomorrow; and look after
anything else that may come up to-
night. For am ordered out by the
secretary of war to play golf"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23
A LAWRENCR VIEw.

inc topeka Capital roars because the
Sehlltz Brewing company owns the
shawnee county Republican party. If
the Capital had not thrown cold water
on those who we're trying to put the
Sehlitz people out of business in To-
peka two or three years ago it would
now have nothing to complain about.
The Capital Is kicking over what st
helped to bring about.-Lawrence
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23
PoINTED PARAeRAPHs.
IFrom the chicago News1

Industry is the mother Of good luck.
Jaiibirds are always anxious to quit the
nest.
but few are both,
The way OF the transgressor OFTEN leads
to another's pocket.
It is better to make one man laugh than
to make a hundred weep.
If mans heart Is all right his basd
IS not far out OF line.
The wise man accepts Just praise. but
he draws the line at flattery.
He who is afraid OF soiIfnE his sarn,e,+s
never aecomplishes much.
II IS impossible for the average man 70
account Tor his neighbor's success.
II II you wouto climb upward you must
ward.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR
TFrom the New York Press.l

Maybe If women had talking circles
they would DO some sewing.
Lots more people would be honest If
there was any money to be made by it.
There is hardly anything that troubles
one more than looking for it and not find
ing it.
When you ask a man to drink he knows
you are mean because you expect him to
ask you to have another.
The more men a girl thinks she has
been in love with, the harder 1t IS going
to hit her when it really happens.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23

What mean trick It will be for
the Democrats to call their convention
Just ahead OF the Republicans and
adopt resolutions demanding all the
reforms that the Republicans have
been talking about during recent
monthsl The Republicans ought to
get out an injunction to keep them
from doing 1t.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23
KANSAS COMNENT


4 LJDlCROUo SIECIAOlE.
The richest man on earth, John D.
of course. made big circuit, like
rabbit, ana comes back to the home
nest the mansion of his son quarter
mile from his own house. The process
server has kept on his track like
hound. The spectacle Of this Croesus,
running from the law of his country
that is protecting his vast wealth, to
avoid legal process. is a Iudicrous
one.-Salina Union
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23
FROM OTHER PENS


Pittsburg has a boy who cannot stop
running when once he starts, and his
parents do not know what to do with
him. He was cut out for a Santo Do
mingo soldier.-Washing Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23

Byrnes N. Waiting of the secret service
has a handsome Russian wolf hound
sgllis dog he said the other day, cost
me $500. If he had belonged to COM
noner breed-if he had been a Boston or
French bull, grinon, or a PoInsdanlan-
I could have gotten his Ike for s25
How? By using my knowledge Of
crime, by profting from crime-a thing I
wouldn't do, of course.
But some men would. I used to know
in Terre Haute a reformed confidence
man He had a good job in a charity So
ciety, went regularly to church, and pro-
fessed to be thoroughly upright and good
But"
Mr.. waiting bent over and stroke the
silky white coat of his hound
II met this chap one morning on the
Look here I said. IS this your ad-
vertisement in the paper for lost dog?'
But, hang it all said I, you never
had a dog to lose
He grinned.
7 know it, he explained. but want
a good dog now, and I'll be able to make
a very satisfactory selection from the ami
mails that my advertisement will call
.'-That night he showed me a superb
French bun that had cost him Sex
change.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23

Still. is it unreasonable to suppose
that if the beef packers would break
a law. they might also prevaricate a
littIe on the Immunity propositIOn2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23
sOME PUNs.

An English pastor has caused a sen
sation by approving Sunday fishing
Angle-o-Saxons on this side Of the pond
never bait the public that way.-Hous-
ton Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23
a CONGEsTION.

With only two members on the SUI
prene bench there is nothing congestive
in the Fifth district asking for tho NOM
nation Of S. S. Smith, of Abilene as
another member. This will leave four
members to be divided among the other
seven districts Of tho state.-Parsons
Sun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23

Representative Adamson of Georgia,
while coming to WASHINGTON one day not
long ago. noticed 2 crowd around the de-
not at one of the stations on the Southern
down in North Carolina, ana poked MS
head out of the window and asked OF
negro:
Adam what's the matter here2'
- i'm JOhnson's dead, SAN was the an
sWer
'tSomebody- shoot him2'
mo, sab: nobody done nuthin' to him !;
he iis died all 10 once unanimously =
Rams Horn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23
EIcHrINe EoR PEAfE

Civil war breaks out again IN Mo-
rocco while the powers are consider
ately devoting their time to discussing
how It can be kept at peace. One.
cause Of the rebellion is said to be
native opposition to foreign interfer-
ence.-New York World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23

The jurors who acquitted Pat
Grove have been warned to leave
Omaha. If they don't. perhaps they
may be kidnapped. which, according
to their own verdict. is a perfectly
proper crime to commit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23

''llo Help for Hoch." is a headline
ln the salina Journal, but it has refer
ence to the Chicago bigamist instead
OF the kansas governor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23

1t is becoming a common. occurrence
now for conscientious public officials TO
refuse railroad passes. It leaked ont
q few days ago that one Of the judges
Of the Oklahoma supreme court had
returned his passes. and on inquiry it
was found that all OF the judges had
done so. Governor F'rantz OF Okla
homa has also done the same thing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23
ACT IKB A TONIC

t Is said that Mr.. Calderhead has
been suffering from an attack of grippe.
When the news reaches him that Sen
ator Peck is not going to enter the race
against him. It will do him more good
than any medicine his physician viii
prescribe.- Kansan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23
NICKs CLAIM no FAME.

Representatives -IongWcrth's address
on the Philippines reveals quality in
that young man which insures him
against the doubtful fame derived from
the circumstance of being the son-in-
law of his father-in-law and the hus-
band of his wife.-New York Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23

Did the coal trust think of giving
Mrs. Longworth bucket full Of hard
coal before the price goes up in antici-
patton Of the strike?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23

In Argentine beef is so cheap that
cattle are chiefly valued for their hides
A beef trust appears to be wanted IN
that favored couEtIy.-PcilaGelph
Record
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23
u appearg La senat

1t appears that Senator Brewer
and Col. z. C. Little each has his spy
glass glued on the other up at Abb
lene. and If one makes a move to
get into the congressional race. the
other viii be there just about as
quick
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23

The Yerkes millions have dwindled
from thirteen millions to six millions,
but this isn't the first time riches
have shrunk Topeka can testify to
that fact.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23
some DEFINITIoNs.

Optimism is when you wish to live;
pessirnism is when you wish to die;
and OsIerisn is when other peopla
think you ought to die.-Columbia
state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23
THE REASON WHY.

The invitations to the wedding Of
Miss Alice and Mr.. Longworth contain
the words AN answer is requested -
This is to enable Mrs. Roosevelt to
know beforehand how many cuts Of
pie she must provide for the guests
Arkansas Gazette.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23

After reading Commissioner Gar
fields testimony Walter Johnson
hands down the opinion that some
body has lied. All the justices con-
.-srv-fr,u
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23

With Spartan irmness Judge Deuel.
refuses to be separated from his sal
airy. That is to say. he will not resign
under fire. or over It. until he is roast
ed beyond MISUNDERSTANDING Ad-
Vertiser.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23

webb MoNau is certainly making
good Roadway in his. campaign for
superintendent Of insurance. He has
got the insurance companies to fight
ing him through the insurance maya
zines
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23

Red hair Is now an issue in a Ken
lucky election. yet neither Vic Muir
dock nor W. r. Stubs has moved to
that state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23

Here is a question that occurs to
the average man. If the packers are
not guilty. as they say they are not,
why are they so anxious for imn1u-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23

However. Mr.. Roosevelt viii not be
the first American TO put aside the
opportunities of the people to be-
come president for a third time. The
other one was G. washington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23

The Yerkes-Bnzners quarreled a
title sooner than the world really ex-
pected them to.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23

Thus far W. r. Stubs has booms
only for United States senator. gov
ernoF and representative. but the
campaign Is only IN its infancy. How
ever. It should be explained in justice
60 Mr.. Stubs that he probably isn't
20 blame for his boom for governor
Later he may run again for speaker
Of the house and whatever other Jobs
he may take q fancy to.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23
MEMORY

Oh memory. thy charms are sweet
Those happy days of long ago
low pleasant It's once more to greet
W hen twilight shadows hover low.
Full oft 1t brings US joy; and yet
Methlnks It's sweeter to forget.
ana mostly, when the long ago
Reveals transactions not all straight,
and people face you in a rev
Determined to investigate,
with flashing eye and purpose set,
An, then It's better to forget
Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23
No TARIFF WAR WANTED.

fetal to those engaging in them, and
this country con profit nothing from
one with Germany, however much it
may hurt the other fellow.-Buffalo
Courier.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23

The hen has busted the egg trust.
and as a result eggs are cheaper than
they were at any time last summer.
At that time the spectators bought
the eggs up for cold storage. thereby
keeping the price up, Now they have
been compelled to put the cold
storage eggs on the market, and the
price has dropped.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23
THAT REFORM FEELING.

When the members q the IegsIature
walk up to the ticket office and pay
their railroad fare It is pretty certain
to give them that glowing reform feel
ing that will come handy in their work
at the extra session philadelphia
Press
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23

Fred TrIgg notes that the volcano
IN eruption in Colorado is not Senator
Teller.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23
MAKE A NOISE LIKE A CORPSE.

Make A NOISE l.lh-1 a O11FSF 81.
Morocco is getting impatient to
know what part she has to play at the
Algeciras inquest That's easy. Just
lie still and look pleasant like any
other corpse. - Philadelphia North
A N nrican.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23
THE HON. BOURKE

FreedOm does It's shrIekIng now
adays through the vocal organs of the
Hon BourHe Chicago Tri-
bune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23

Now that st. Louis has lost its suit
against Chicago for polluHng its
drinking water with the Chicago
drainage canal, st. Louis can expect
20 be sued In turn by the city on
the lakes to make it pay for the hne
iavoring Chicago gives its water
supplv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23

The Leavenworth Times admits
that Leavanworth has more than its
due proportion Of crime. but in ac-
ssunting for 70 the Times negIects to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23

Mickey. wot's a philantropist p
We'll, It's like this: If I Wuz to swipe
quarter from We when We wasn't lookin'
an den offer to give ye a dime If we'd
promise to buy a loot brush wild it. I'd
be one of them things. Life
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23

Miss Tartun-Mrs. Upmore has
strange dislike for me
Miss Jellers-Yes; and she has only the
slightest acquaintance with you-thats
what makes 1t seem so strange. Chicago
Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23

Mr. Tymid-I asked your father for his
consent over the telephone
Miss Chance-What did he say?
Mr.. Tymid-He said: I don't know who
you are, but it's all right. Philadelphia
Inquirer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23

This IS queer. I have just been read
ing where a yarn mill was seized by the
sheriff and a sQuib factory exploded
THAT ought to convince people 1t is no
joke to be in the funny business. a-Balti-
more American.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23

Miss Pechis." said he tentatively. T
want to put a hypothetical case to you
Just fancy young man proposing to
you
But" interrupted the bright girl, II
don't know any that I do fancy. '-Phiia-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23

Him-what makes you look so rnisera-
BILE?
Her-Why do look miserable?
Hinl-Yes; you look a s il your worst en-
envy had just been happily married
Her-Oh. it's ever so much worse than
that; She has Just been happily divorced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23

Mrs: Dashe-You know my husband has
no nobility. none of the liner feelings
Mrs De Stuart-FoW awful
Mrs Dashe-Would you believe that
have cried for hours and only got SOW
ereign from him?-London Comic.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-23

FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-12
AUBURNDALE

Officer Mike Griffin, of Marsh
field, was here on official duty one
day last week.
Louis Karl and George Trem-
mel, of this place have had troubles
aired in court at Marshfeld. We
haven't heard results.
Andrew Regan has finished his
apprenticeship with John Godin,
of Lac du Flambeau, as saw filler,
and is now resting up with friends
and relatives here.
A. M. VanRyzen's mill started
up this week, and is running full
blast. There is a large stock Of
shingles and lath to cut, which
will keep them busy for some time,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-12

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Aucutt,
of Amigo, visited relatives here
over the Fourth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Noel and
children visited with Mrs. Noers
parents last Wednesday.
Mrs. Fred Leverance of the
south side was the guest of Mrs.
VIM. Leverance Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Burrows and
children were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Leverance last Thurs
day.
Misses Mary Leverance and
Mae Cahill were Sunday guests of
Mrs. Fred Leverance at the South
Side.
Mrs. M. Flanagan, of Thorpe,
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. E. Aucutt few days the past
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Strasman, OF
Thorpe, spent the Fourth with the
latter's brother, Ed. Card and
family.
Mrs. P. HoIberg, of Grand
Rapids, and Miss Anna Johnson,
OF Sigel, were calling on friends
last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Holstrom and
children of Sigel, were guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Zurfuh last
Thursday.
Mesdames Joseph LaMadeline
and John Dixon, of Grand Rapids
visited the formers daughter, Mrs
Frank Noel, Sunday.
Messrs. and Mesdames Frank
Boles and John Podwin, of Ne
koosa, were Sunday guests Of MIR
and Mrs. Ed. Boyles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon LeRou,
arrived from Stevens Point Satur
day and make their home in oul
village. They are occupying tht
house recently vacated by the two
Schroeder families.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-12
Bids on Ditchine Wanted.

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed commissioners of the Cranberry
Creek Drainage District will receive sealed
bids for the work of digging and construct
ing either the whole or any one or more
divisions, section or laterals of the drains or
bitches in said drainage district. Said bids
must be fled with j. Z. Ingraham, secretary
of said commissioners, at the office of said
commissioners in the village of Babcock,
Wood County, Wisconsin, on or before
September 5th 1906, at the hour of Il O'Clock
noon.
The following is list of the work on which
bids are desired. The divisions sections
and laterals referred to, are designated as
follows, together with preliminary approx
mate estimates and specifications for said
work reference being had to profiles, sup
Elemental report ETC., ETC., for more partic-
ulars.
For further details see specifications ETC.,
on file in the Office of the secretary at
RabcOck Wisconsin
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-12
The First National Bank,
Grand Rapids, Wis.
SPRING CREEK
July 9, 1906.


Miss Marriette Stowell spent
last week visiting with friends here.
Miss Rilla Gleason is tarrying
with friends in this neighborhood
at present.
Mrs. Berkely, of South Bend, is
visiting friends and relatives in
Adams and Wood counties.
Earl Walker has gone to
Chippewa Falls to work for his
uncle, Geo. Beeston, this season.
Rev. Wittenburg, of New Rome
expects to begin series of revival
meetings at Monroe Center, July
9th.
Messrs. Walter and Raymond
Ely and families, of Coloma, at
tended the funeral Of Mrs. Hays
last week.
Last week was fine weather fol
curing hay, and there was lots o.
it secured in nice condition the
last of the week.
Several from here and surround
ing country, who attended the
celebration at Grand Rapids, re
ported a very enjoyable day.
John Jefferson and wife, o
Coloma, visited the former
mother and other relatives a
Spring Creek few days last week
Miss Clara Bixby, who assisted
Mrs. Vantassel in getting settled
in the Commercial Hotel at Ne
cedah, has returned to her home
Mrs. Candy and daughter, o
Chicago, were welcome guests a
the home of the formers sister
Mrs. BiXby, last week, returning
home Saturday.
The M. E. quarterly meeting
for the fourth quarter will be helo
at the church at Monroe Center
July 10, in the evening. Eide
Trousdale expects to be present.
Mesdames Beeston and Nichol
aus, Of Nekoosa, called on friend
at this place the first of the week
while enroute for Friendship
where they expect to spend few
days with relatives.
Howard Bulger and Mis-
Minnie Robinson of Necedah
were united in marriage recently
Miss Robinson's former home wa
at Strongs Prairie, her fathe
being one of the earliest settlers il
that town. We extend congratula
tons and best wishes for thei
future.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-12

hunting in the park which accounts
for all the animals being SO tame.
Almost every kind of animal found in
the mountains can be seen on trip
through the park except the three
kinds that are being hunted, The
government has spent seven-hundred
and fifty thousand dollars in the past
three years in improvements. The
old system of roads has been
Strengthened, widened, regarded, re-
bridged with steel or concrete and
they now form, sprinkled daily as they
are, the finest extended system of
natural dirt roads in the country,
consisting of about one hundred and
fifty miles.
The best way to see the park is to
form company and charter car for
the entire trip, as this can be done
much cheaper and secure much better
service.
We took much pains to interview
many business men who with their
wives had just completed a trip
through the park and in no case did
we ind single person who regretted
taking the trip, or had any complaint
in regard to the service. July and
August, however, is the proper time
for a trip of this kind, but at what
ever time you make the trip, don't
fail to take your winter wraps.
One of the most interesting things
we saw outside of the park was an
Indian wall beginning near where
Lewis & Clark transferred their goods
from the Head Waters of the Missouri
to the Head Waters of the Columbia.
The beginning of this wall is marked
by circle of stones weighing from
two to three hundred pounds each,
laid in a true circle of about twenty
| five feet IN diameter. The wall con-
sists of stone mounds fifteen feet
apart, each Of these mounds are con-
, structed of five stones weighing about
two hundred pounds each. We fol-
lowed these mounds in a straight line
until we had counted one hundred
and forty-eight of them. They were
evidently placed there long before the
| Lewis & Clark expedition visited this
point.
Last Thursday was Childrens' Day
at Butte, Montana, in fact every
Thursday through vacation is Child
rens' Day when they are given free
transportation on the street cars to
visit Columbia Gardens, splendid
resort at the base of the mountain.
1t was a pleasure to see four Thousand
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-12
PORT EDWARDS

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Palm were
Sunday guests in Nekoosa.
Several families of our village
spent the Fourth in Grand Rapids
Master John Alexander, of Mil
wau<ee, is here on an extended
visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Gard and
relatives of Thorpe visited in your
city Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Brazeau
and daughter; were callers at the
Rapids Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Jasperson were
guests of the formers parents in
Neenah the Fourth.