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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-02

ward in the following communication
which has been received by the State
Journal:
To the Editor Of the State Journal:
Lest we forget. Great God of Hosts.
Lest VIC fOrgeti
Lest we forget. viii the State Jour
nal candidly and fully answer the fol-
lowing questions
1. What has Governor HOch done dur
ing his administration to discover the
personal identity of the man who
bought the raft sent to the state
treasury, under the name of the mys-
ferrous a r. Brown" to make up
glazing and fully discovered shortage:
2. Did he employ detectives or other
experts in the discovery of crimes or
make any effort in that direction?
3. What did he do to have ferreted
out the identity of the persons who got
the money that caused the shortages
that are still unexplained under the
Kelly administration
4 What did he do to discover the
identity of the persons who caused the
shortage under the Grimes administra-
ton?
5 What has he done to prosecute
those engaged in the Comanche coun-
ty bond deal?
6. Did he before the passage of the
depository law examine the state treas
ury monthly as required by law? If 50
how was it that over half million Of
state funds were found in banks?
T. Why was It that he returned the
! resignation of Kelly after promising the
/ people Of the state that if anything was
/ found wrong in the state treasury tina
/ the resignation would be accented and
/ a Republican appointed, that Nere was
1 no reason to vote for Democratic can
/ didate.
s. Why, when running for his first
nomination, did he denounce every
thing for which he now stands?
g. Why at that time did he speak IL
Paola the same day that Kelly held
| there his rump convention?
10 Why was it that his friends scat
/ ed the delegates Of that Paola RUM
convention as we'll as like outfits OIL
delegates from other counties?
IL Why at that time did he charge
Bailey with debauehing the judiciary
of the state by factional appointments
given to men united to exercise tn
duties of Judge, when he now in talking
of the Katy land deal asks the people Il
trust the courts?
u. How does he compare with GOV
ernor Folk of Missouri or Hanly of In
diana2 -
As all of these questions except tn
last one should really be- addressed t
Governor Hoch, the State Journal rec
onmends that inquirer" refer them t
him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-02

Mr.. Hearst evidently has the Tam
many tiger tanned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-02

We judge from reports that the new
football games are real ladylike and
r,oIffe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-02
CHANCE FOR HOME MISSIONS

Because there is no provision on .he
statute books of Connecticut for the
payment Of the minister who prays Tor
the opening of the courts of the state,
Justice is going to try and get along
without the prayers. Perhaps the Home
Missionary society might respond to a
call and furnish a little praying with
out charge.-Haverhill Gazette
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-02
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED st<F.SS

Again We are reminded that it is
tire to register.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-02
HVMOR or TIE Day

Dyer-Poor Higbee has got to start life
anew.
Dyer-E5e has just returned from his va
cation.-Judse.
Kate-Is It true that Grace and Jack
had a quarrel last night2
Nell-No, a falling out. The hammock
Somerviile Journal.
New onice Boy-Your wife wants you
Mr.. observation-disclosures, how many times
must I tell you to get the name and num-
Der of the person who calls up.-Puck-
by the way. sir asked the waiter:
Very much, indeed, replied the m,ld
man. who had been patiently waiting Tor
twenty minutes.-Philadelphia Press
George. I'm going to take brief va
cation"
why, I wrote that that fiery Ksntuck-
ian, Connel Saunders, has a head that =
none too large for the brain that nts H.
.'The intelligent composition has chang
ed brain into bran -'-Cleveland ram
Dealer.
Ignorance Of the law said the Judge
ssThat being the case rejoined the pris-
oner, ITS wonder the jury olan ma
my lawyer guilty. '-Chleago news
yes woman caused my downfall
she yeiled for the police. Puck
Briggs-I understand that Gander, the
hnancier.s is losing his memory.
Griggs-Then he is just beginning to en-
! JOY hirnself.-Life
How on earth did you get into this av-
~ Don't ssrlis tell the railroad authorities.
ma'am; but came on freight tram =
Judge
Anybody kin change his mind, said
big teller fur de change to make enough
diffunce TO be noticed Washington star
Il know one man who has solved the
servant problem He engaged a woman
to cook. wash and keep house for him,
do all his mending and clean the mont,
How dld Re manage it2 ,.,-,or.
can.
First Moth-Hello, where've you been2
Haven't seen YOU in long time, !
Second Ditto-The nun Was3ltving in
m s5S INTO a flannel blanket on the next
shelf.-Detroit Free Press.
Senator, do you always have the cour-
mo, Sir, do not" replied Senator Bad
ger. IT have the courage of the convic-
ton Of the people represent. -MilWau-
kee Sentinel
ma am. must have de undahstandin' dat
my husban' collects de pay.
f'But why can't you collect II yoursen,
Manda?"
Wv i'll you see. ma am. ] don't want TO
rob da OF man of de only Job he's evan
Ikeiy- to get.''-Cleveiand Plain Dealer
Knicker-How long did the new cook
Mrs. Knicker-I couldn't tell exactly; the
clock stopped.-Harper' 5azar
What are your iabilitiesz' asked the
lawyer of the bankrupt press agent
An cried the latter. my disabilities
are my ets.1-Baltimore American.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-02

Politics is Indigenous to western
z4ussa. It IS almost Impossible for
rtern Kansas Hle.n not to be more or
Sc politician, and they play the
Is perfection out there. It takes
.bita and Greeley counties together
- make a representative district. In
the recent Republican representative
convention wichita had I'VE delegates
and Greeley three. Consequently
y7ygcaits. claimed the candidate. but
Greeley proposed to have something
y, asv about the nominee. One Wieh-
ia county delegate was for J. n. Hoi-
sen. the present representative, but
~. other four were against him.
cree county gave Mr.. Holden its
sbree votes, thereby deadlocking the
convention. For one whole day and
9art 81 the night, those eight delegates
vara. dead blocked. Then another Wich-
ia man was won over to Holden, and
Greeley county won. They play tbs
Inc rsght out in the short grass.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-02

me- remocrats Of Kansas have
<saohed the point where they no longer
9ontinuaiIy view with alarm but &C.
rarfonally they almost point with
,~ise." That was the case with the
47arDer county Democrats the other
sav when they adopted the following:
eve congratulate the country because
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-02

Imagine her dismayed surprise
Had she once dreamed how. all the while,
From the clear window of her eyes
7 saw you peeping. little snilel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-02

by the way. sir" asked the waiter:
.how would you like to have your steak!
Very much, indeed replied the mid
man. who had been patiently waiting Tor
twenty Observation-Disclosures Press
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-02
BLOOD. NOT BACON, WANTED.

Here the Cuban insurgents are howl
ing for blood, and the president SENDS
them Bacon.-Washington Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-02

New Onice Boy-Your wife wants you
at the phone, sir.
must I tell you to get the name and num-
Der of the person who calls up.-Puck-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-02
GOVERNS HIM ALL RIGHT.

% L1LNlN'1 I'M TT -
To the henpeeked husband the bond
Of matrimony is a government bond
Puck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-02

Anybody kin change his mind" said
Uncle Eben but he's gotter be a purity
big Teller fur de change to make enough
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-02
SOME MORE QUESTIONS.

The question bee appears to be buzz
King most persistently in this campaign.
No one seems to be escaping. Now
a fresh batch Of queries is brought for
ward in the following communication
which has been received by the State
Journal:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-02

Briggs-I understand that Gander. the
fnancier.s is losing his memory.
Criggs-Then he is just beginning to en-
Joy himself.-Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-02
BFTRAYED.

She would not let you near the door
Of her sweet mouth, so grave and STILL
All. wicked. wee conspirator,
You feigned submission to her will
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-02

How on earth did you get into this aw-
full state?"
Don't tell the railroad authorities.
Judge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-02

yes. a woman caused my downfall
She yelled for the police. Puck
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-02

Ignorance Of the law said the Judge,
excuses no one.
THAT being the case rejoined the pris-
oner cts a wonder the Jury didn't find
my lawyer guflty.2-Chicago News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-02

George. I'm going to take a brief va
cation"
What's U~.ong2''
ian Connel Saunders, has a head that Is
none too large for the brain that ats It.
"Weu?"
saFhe intelligent compositor has chang
ed brain into bran'-''-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-02

Kate-Is It true that Grace and Jack
had a quarrel last night2
Nell-No, a falling out The hammock
rope broke and let them down together
Somerville Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-02

First Moth-Hello, where've you been?
Haven't seen you In a long time2
Second Ditto-The nun I wasaliving in
was sent to the furriers and had to
move into q flannel blanket on the next
sf4elf.-Detroit Free Press
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-02

Dyer-Poor Higbee has got to start life
anew.
Ryer-What's the matter
Dyer-He has just returned from his va
catfon.-JudSe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-02

ct know one man who has solved the
servant problem He engaged a woman
to cook wash and keen house for him,
do all his mending and clean the front,
for her board?'
How did he manage it2''
he married her."-Baltinnore An.eri-
can.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-02

Senator, do you always have the cour-
age Of your conviction?
mo sir, do not" replied Senator Bad
ger It have the courage of the convic-
ton of the people I represent. '-Mliwau-
kee Sentinel.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-11-21
SCHEDULES Versus SPEED

HANSON
AM of the opinion that what the public reishes MORE
THAN FAST TINE is trains being time. Adherence
- schedules is thing be aimed strenuosity
influenced the railroads reduce the running time of
point that in instances inconsistent with
CAREFUL MANAGEMENT. train keyed to its best has no
chance make up time lost delays incident to trip
couple of hundred miles, consequently is seldom
rened During the few years there has been feeling
part of railroad that they put schedules
TINE CARDS. even if they adhere them If road
in physical condition make forty miles
its advantage make thryve miles hour finally becomes
known that such a road is ATTEMPTING THE IMPOSSIBLE
and the public acts accordingly.
The average passenger would prefer of Ordnar
speed with the that 1t will its
TINE.
THE FILLER" MAY LOOK NICE coLoRED FOLDER,
WHEN THE PASSENGER
@FLIER" FLIES WITH FIGURE
ON THE ROAD THAT DOES MUCH,
THERE
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-11-21
Government
Ownership
of -
Railroads
....By....
GEORGE j.
GOULD,
Northumberland
RaiIroa d
Magnate

the government believes railroads better
than and it wishes to operate them, have NO OBJ
LECTION selling the properties would sell to the gov
willingly individual company the
lines be disposed of although good properties and
not the market This is how [ feel AS RAILROAD
MAN in regard to the public ownership of carriers.
But AS A PRIVATE CITIZEN [ am opposed the public
ownership suggestion The could the
successfully. Private capital enterprise BETTER EQUIP
PED THAN THE GOVERNMENT directing railroads and
would realize successful results against failures the part of the gov
eminent
There be impression that the would be
superior private enterprise which impression apparently founded
experience Europe Public ownership governmental
ship properly called countries having different po
zeal organization is NOT THE SUCCESS IN EUROPE
by believed be- In fact government
ship is FAILURE in Europe.
Italy, for example, would gladly surrender its proprietary interests
public obligations and it is taking steps the
lines private companies Governmental ownership and
management the telegraph Britain expensive
experiment for the administration
BURDEN OF THE COMPARATIVE FAILURE or THIS FORM
OF GOVERNMENTAL ENTERPRISE THE TAXPAYERS OF
ENGLAND.
The chief that ownership of railroads prevails in Eu
rope necessity desire provide ample PRECAUTIONS
AGAINST THE POSSIBILITY OF WAR Europe is virtually
times and for the purpose of being able control the
the of hoe that governmental
ship railroads the general policy FROM OTHER STAND
POINTS governmental ownership of carriers is
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-11-21
CHAPTER Nv.

In other words, we had departed the
scene of festivities none too soon.
could readily understand why the door
had been locked; it was not to keep
us in the cellars; rather it was to
prevent any one from leaving the
ball room by that route. Evidently
our absence had not been noticed,
nor had any seen our precipitate
flight. 1 sighed gratefully.
For several minutes we stood silent
and motionless on the landing. At
length I boldly struck a match. The
first thing that greeted my blinded
gaze was the welcome vision Of lit
tie shelf lined with stewards candles
One of these 1 lighted, and two others
I stuffed into the pocket of my Ca
puchin's gown. Then we tiptoed
softly down the stairs, the girl tug
ging fearfully at my sleeve.
There was an earthly smell It was
damp and cold. Miles and miles away
ESQ it seemed) the pale moonshine
filtered through a cobwebbed window.
1t was ghostly; but so far as | was
concerned, / was honestly enjoying
myself, strange as this statement may
seem. Here was l, setting forth upon
an adventure with the handsomest,
wittiest girl I had ever laid eyes upon.
If l extricated her neatly, she would
always be in my debt; and the thought
of this was mighty pleasant to con-
template.
DO you know the way out?"
confessed that, so far as knew,
we were in one of the tabled labyrinths
of mythology.
GO ahead" she said bravely.
Il ask only to die in your highness
service, ''-soberly.
But I do not want you to die;
want you to get me out of this cellar;
and quickly, too"
I'll live or die in the attempt"
Il see nothing funny in our predic-
ament, "-icily.
"a few moments ago you said that
our angles of vision were not the
same: I begin to believe it. AS for
me, 1 think it's simply immense to
! find myself in the same boat with
you"
81 wish you had been an anarchist,
or a performer in dime museum.
You might now be alone here But,
pardon me; surely you do not lack the
full allotment of the adventurous
spirit! 1t was all amusing enough to
come here under false pretenses."
But I had not reckoned on any
ones losing jewels"
mo more had l.
Proceed. I have the courage to
trust to your guidance"
Il would that it might be al
ways!"-with a burst of sentiment
that was not wholly feigned.
let us go n,"-impatiently. q
shall not only catch my death OF
cold, but ] shall be horribly compro
missed
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-11-21

For. if there's thief around, and we
are caught and proved impostors-
Well, l leave you to imagined"
q will go with you" she replied
resolutely.
The gods were with us. The door
leading to the cellars was not locked.
[ opened it, passed the girl before me,
and closed the door.
Il am frightened" she whispered.
so am l. l offered, to reassure her
"You are not afraid OF rats, are your"
"No-ol"
"Bully!" 1 cried. Then l laughed
How can you laugh? 1t is horri-
ble!" she protested.
you would come. though I heard
your uncle warn you. Look at it the
way do. It's huge joke, and years
from now you'll have great fun telling
it to your grandchildren.
Il wish, at this moment, l could see
so far ahead-What was that?"-
selling my arm.
Click!
Somebody had locked the door be-
hind US!
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-11-21

the cards will be known only to those
Of us on the committee"
Silence and then a murmur which
soon became a buzzing like that of
many bees.
The Blue Domino suddenly clutched
my arm.
please take me away, take me
away at once! I'm an impostor, tool"
Two of US!
This was disaster. I give you my
solemn word, there was nothing ! re-
GREETED so much as the fact that I
hadn't gone to the theater
But l am man of quick thought
and resource. In the inelegant phras-
ing of the day, me for the cellars
Come" said I to the girl; there's
only once chance in a hundred, but
we'll take it together"
Together? Where?"
why to the cellars. I've a pocket
full of matches. We can make a try.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-11-21
AI/ZHuP a. LH<I<zWQYLzE62F 70.
The black domino there 2"
@ ByH<APQLD ANIn2l7H

the black domino there?"
Possibly she represents Scand al"
Scandal, then, is symboltlzed by
the interrogation point?"
Eyes. Whoever heard of scandal
coming to full stop, that is to say,
a period?"
Il learn something every minute.
A hundred years ago you would have
been a cousin to Mile. de Necker."
cor Nine. de Stael"
ooh, If you are married."
81 shall have ceased to interest
you?"
ION the contrary Only marriage
would account for the bitterness Of
your tone. What does the Blue Dom
mo representa-"
The needle Of the compass" She
stretched a sleeve out toward me and
I observed for the first time the min
lature compasses woven in the cloth.
Surely, one does not rent a costume
like this.
Il understand now why you at
Eracted me. Whittier will you guide
?"-sentimentally.
Through dark channels and stormy
seas. over tropic waters, into the
haven under the hill"
"Oh, If you go to quoting Tenny-
son. It's all up with me- Are you
married?"
One can easily see that at any
rate you are not"
Explain"
your voice lacks the proper and
requisite anxiety. 1t is always the
married woman who enjoys the mask
with thoroughness. She knows her
husband will be watching her; and
jealousy is good sign"
You are a philosopher. Certainly
You must be married"
Well. one does become philosoph-
bal-after marriage"
"But are you marTfed?'
81 do not say SOP"
would you like to be?'
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-11-21

Il have my share of feminine curl
osity But l wonder, "-ruminatingly,
"why they do not give masquerades
pftener?"
THAT is easily explained Most Of
US live masquerading day by day. and
there might be too much of a good
thing"
THAT is a bit of philosophy that
goes we'll with your robe. Indeed,
what better mask is there than the
human countenance?"
IF we become serious, we shall put
folly out of joint" said /, rising. And
besides, We shall miss the best part Of
this dance"
She did not hesitate an instant
led her to the floor, and we joined the
dancers She was as light as a feath-
er, a leaf, the down Of the thistle;
mysterious as the Cumaean Sibyl;
and l wondered who she might be-.
The hand that lay on my sleeve was
as white as milk, and the filbert-
shaped horn of the fnger-tips was
the tint of rose leaves. Was she
connected with the ticket in my peck
ct? I tried to look into her eyes, but
in vain; nothing could I see but that
wisp of golden hair which occasion
ally brushed my chin as with sur
reptitious caress. If only I dared re-
main till the unmasking! l pressed
her hand. There was an answering
pressure, but its tenderness was de
stroyed by the low laughter that &C.
companied It,
Don't be silly" she whispered.
How can I help it7"
True: I forgot you were = fool
in disguise"
What has Romance done to YOU
that you should turn on her with the
stuffed-club. Prachcality?"
she has never paid any particular
attention to me; perhaps that is the
reason"
As We neared the corner l saw the
Honorable julius again. He stretched
forth his deaths-head mask.
Beware the ten Of hearts!" be
croaked.
Hang his impudencel The
Blue Domino turned her head with 8
jerk; and instantly l felt a shivel
run through her body. For a moment
she lost step. was filled with won
der. In what manner could the ter
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-11-21
A Daily Thoupht.

Thoughtful people have doubts, but
doubts ought not to be the sum total
in life. Doubts ought to be like
clouds that by and by are swept from
the Sky. We have got to have sun
up and sunlight, and the blanketing
Of the clouds must some time be
torn away, and the sunlight must get
at the flowers OF the world, lest the
flowers fail to bloom and exhale per
fume tn the sky--William A. Quayle.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-11-21
Confined Tomorrow
A Sure Siqn.

You can always tell when a young
man is in love; he becomes very anx-
ious to make a great deal of money,
In order that the object of his affec-
ton may have Everything She Wants.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-11-21

NOT SUFFICIENT Conservative people of the country should
wake the fact that the church be made powerful factor
bring about this needed reform.
Under the administration Of Lincoln there falty
public trust than have had One of the good
the times that coming hold PERSONAL RE
SPONSTY In this regard the interests of the church and the
Identical
BY CREATING COMMON CHRISTIAN BROTHERHOOD AND
A CIVIL GOVERNMENT
CAN MAKE ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL AGENCIES OF
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-11-21

who infame it for their own benefit and their per-
Bonal advancement. Not as matter of theory, but
as a matter of COMMON SENSE, conservative
people must use every means possible to allay this
feeling. One of the agencies which it is their duty
to employ is the church.
There is question but that church attendance
has fallen off The attractions Of the church are
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-11-21
The Morals of Today
And Those OF Years Ago
By JOHN D. LONG. B1-seeretary of the Navy

pie of the and that in the
pilgrim band Plymouth. They earliest church
~ and statesmen and GAVE FOUNDATION TO OUR
REPUBLIC The pilgrims had contend with many of
the evils with which have contend yet while opmi
recognize the SPIRIT OF Discomfort which
which arryed classes and class against another
This because well off formerly but because
BETTER OFF than another This spirit used
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-13

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ron sALE-HoUsEs.

FOR 2ALE-I30 COLUMBA ROAD-THAT UN-
usually eholce and convenient location, con-
yenfent to two CIR unes; beautiful outlook DOWN
Adams Mn road to Rock Greek Park Owner.
leaving city. viii sell at