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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-31
JOURNAL ENTRIES

This department is somewhat skepti-
cal about free alcohol being able to live
up to the advance notices Vic Murdoch
has given it.
The nice mild winter we had the first
Of this week simply shows what Kan
sas can do in the way Of variety in its
climate.
The New York Sun condemns the use
Of limb for leg on the ground that
II is ambiguous. But is it2 Doesn't
every one know what extremely modest
people mean when they refer to a
limb?
After leading strenuous life along
other lines. the statesman and the po-
litical writer finds that it is a com
paratively easy matter to save the
country after all.
Notwithstanding Mr. Rockefeller's
poor spelling most people would be
pleased to have him write them a check
and there would be no criticisms on
the spelling.
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Harper's Weekly makes this re-
ference to the Funston presidential
boom: "sundry citizens Of lola, Kan
sas. are impressed with the qualihca~
lions Of General Funston for president.
and propose to recommend him to the
next Republican convention General
Funston halls from lola He is a mar.
Of merit. but his present job seems to
afford him first-rate opportunities for
usefulness and distinction. and We
guess he viii stick to It. Nevertheless.
when the Democrats nominate HobsoA
the lola folks VIII be entitled to BE-
heard -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-31

In the June Worlds Work Isaac f.
1darcosson tells the characteristic way
by which Mayor Adam improved the
Bumalo street car service. The peo-
pie complained that the street car SER
vice was bad. There was much crowd
ing during the rush hours and long in
tervaIs between cars. The mayor got
the company's time tables and had
them printed in the newspapers. Then
ne said to the people; Take these
time tables and compare them with
the actual running time Hundreds
Of citizens did st. In month the com
pany had put on hundred more cars
and there were no complaints.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-31
REFLECTIONS OF A RAoHr1oR.
IFrom the New York go

IFTom me New York Preqr I
wen g slrI gets the fad OF taking
or flesh or walk it on.
A man isn't half as anxiaue - 49,
LIS. LIS ~ - - speculation as those who
~ = nlosner seems to think it's q her
~ osion on neraeif + her daugh-
1870 SCI married before she IS
When a New York man rive. ht-
Sses 49, 4, o,s...z. IN a street car it's
~Tff5 ber - i's'i'os ne wants to hirt
~. 80 - o1sS MAKING every
- ~ $50 a.'sE Jus ~ would make q
fslFe .11 49,. ...... Gus , 20 nave women
do - s'A9 soss1 ian gaaEss to It thez
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-31

A New York letter to the PhHadel-
phia- Public Ledger reports the result
OF some preliminary canvassing with
reference to Mr.. Hearst's strength in
some Of the upstate counties. and dis
covers a state of alarm among the
conservative Democrats as to the dan
ger that he may win the Democratic
nomination for governor. Hearst has
shown himself TO be great vote
getter and the conservative New York
Democracy may well trembie at the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-31

menace Of his ascendsncy. A CORES
pondent OF the Ledger says. The way
to defeat Hearst, and probably the only
way, is for the Republicans and Dem
ocrats to get together and nominate
Charles E. Hughes, the capable lawyer
who conducted the insurance investi-
ya4iov,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-31

Dinny Curtin, who was awarded
$4,000 by the Carnegie hero fund
commission, for saving two girls from
drowning, will quit the hero business
ana spend the money acquiring an
education. The Carnegie fund is not
likely to affect the hero supply great
". one way or another.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-31

Farmers. fruit growers, cattle rails
ers and all who produce the actual
wealth OF the country gradually are
drifting into combinations and trusts.
The men who work for wages already
are united. Those who carry on the
commerce of the country are also
ready at all times to act in unison.
Ie looks as though the man who de-
ponds upon a fixed income from his
Investments soon will be out in the
cold with every hand raised against
liz.
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XMAS C0AAENT


It viii be good news to the friends
of Sunny Jim" Simpson TO learn that
the charges OF pernfcious political ac-
tiyIty in Mcpherson county have fall
len fat. and that therefore nothing
will come of them. For that matter,
however, no one who WAS acquainted
with the circumstances expected the
charges to amount to anything. Simp~
son IS one OF the most popular ofa-
Gals IN LeavenWorth, and a capable
man in his place Of revenue collector.
-Leavenworth Times.
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Donst KiII the HawIz.

Man has sinned more than any other
animal in trthing with natures balance.
Clover crops and the killing Of hawks
are apparently unrelated yet the hawks
eat the deId-mice, the heId-mice prey
upon. the Immature bees, and the bees
fartflize the clover blossoms The
death of a hawk means an over-in-
crease Of neld-Tnfce and consequent
DESTRUCTION Of the bees.-Couufry
Life in America
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-31

When sleepy winds sing low. sing low
and stir the shadows on the lawn,
men, laddie wee. It's time to go
Enc way the sun has gone
Il1e silver moon is hung on high
TO light the sleepy sun in bed
Lay down. like him. your golden head
Wen sing your lullaby,
The winds and I.
zs sleepy winds sing low. sing low
1ney re calling gentle dreams to you,
In fairy-felds where peoples blow
me dreams they bring you blew.
Ire PINK IS fading from the sky,
ne stars q re peeping one by one,
50 sink to sleep. my little son;
We II sing your lullaby,
The winds and L
Anne F. Barr in st. Nicholas.
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"Stayi" exclaimed Sherlock Holmes
Dr. clutching his companion by the
sleeve.
What is it2'' asked DR.. Whatson, as
9. look or eager anxiety overspread his
usually mobile countenance.
DO you see that tall, stately look
ing gentleman at the corner?'
The one with the silk hat and the
frock coat 2"
Good Good, my dear Whatsor.'
the great amateur detective enthusi-
ast1cally responded. you are getting
on perceive that you have so far
advanced in the deducing line as to be
able to make the deduction that a tall
man with q silk hat and a sack coat
would not be stately. This is a distinct
advance for you, my dear Whatson.
Yes, the man you indicate is the one
to whom I have reference. Have you
noticed that the lobes of his ears are
rather 1ong?"
THAT fact had not attracted my at
tention. I see now that they are. Is
he a United States senator or the pres
1dent Of railroad company p"
can you make nothing else of him
Might he not be a great surgeon, an
eminent corporation lawyer, the author
OF one of the twelve best-seIling books
or well-known man about town
But no matter about that. I desire to
call your attention to the whfteness of
his hands. It may easily be seen that
ne Is not a\man who makes a living
by manual labor. You see, my dear
Whatson. how simple it IS when you
discover the art OF reasoning back
from a certain fact, or I might say a.
given point, to make deductions which
to the unslxilIed layman must seem 1T
tie short OF mar
But who IS hep
t'I don't know. I can only say that
he is not a big insurance official on his
way to return the money he has I'M
justly taken from the policy-holders." "
The great detective then sauntered
into the lobby of a theater to scan the
portraits Of the beautiful actresses who
were helping to make George AIDES in
come SIS a minute.-Chicag Record
Herald
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-31

The railroad senator's with Aldrich
at their head seem to be IN favor of
the expulsion or burton Railroad sem
ators nave mighty little use for a tool
after II has become useless. They
probably think there Is a good chance
for Curtis to get the pIace.-Holton
Recorder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-31

After looking over the results of
senatorial choosing by popular vote, II
may be that not SO many people will
favor it. There are JEFF Davis and
Tillman, for instance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-31

Alfonso and Ena are going to miss
the pleasure that comes from figuring
out how to furnish a four-room cottage
for s165 There are some Disadvantages
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-31

The recommendation of bill provid-
ing for the publication Of campaign
expenses, made by the house committee
on elections in congress. recalls that
former Chairman Stubs forgot to
make such a publication in Kansas as
ha said he proposed to do.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-31

other big cities the first of the week,
Fred Trigg accuses the aforesaid big
cities OF initiating Salina, and they
might as wei plead guilty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-31

Il Is surprising how many people
there are who are afraid of San Fran
cisco since the earthquake for fear it
VIII suffer from worse one should
they happen to go there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-31

the wheat crop is killed of for the lass
time before it IS harvested and this
wheat belt correspondents seem de-
terminsd to do q good job OF it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-31
EROH OTHER PENS
EVERYTHING IS NOT ROTTEN.

EVERYTHING IS NOT ROTTEN.
Mr. Charles E. Hughes is right;
the ideals Of the present time are high
and clean, and never before have pub
lie men been SO quick to respond to
the call of duty or had so great capac-
ity to legislature wisely. On the other
hand, censure has never been more
extravagant and needless But 1t
must be distinguished from the criti-
cism that Is responsible and helpful.
Much chaff is mixed with the grain
Of sound opinion, and the dust raised
has an effect that confuses standards
and clouds regulations. The man In
the street who does not think for
himself, and takes his views from 9TH
ers in good faith. is hardly to be
blamed If he believes that the heart
Of things is rotten and the republic
is degenerate Well, he should read
history a bit. dig in the Hmuck" of
Credit Mobilier and Star Route times,
open the dust covered volumes of the
civil war PERIOD or go back to the
haloed days of the revolution.-New
York Sun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-31

Painful as it may be to resign"
says the Chicago News, Senator Bur
ton should remember that there are
things that are even worse" And 1t
might be just as well to beat the SEN
ate to his resignation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-31

Bank examiners are doing better.
Down in Missouri the other day they
found that one had been looted before
1t closed its doors It frequently hap
pens that they do not make the dis
covery TIL after the doors close.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-31
"BURYING WE HATCHET.

You hear a lot about politicians
burying the Ratchet 1t means that
Blil and ION, after calling each oIn-
er all the HARD names they could think
Of, have, made a deaf of some sort By
which they can work together. Why
is It necessary to have d hatchet to
bury2 DOeEn a man beitttle himself
he publicly branded as a thief, with
out admitting that he is IN the wrong
What do you think OF such a mans
Isn't he mighty small potatoes7 II we
should jump politician he would
that we were IN error in which case
we would retract. the Jump" The
indiscTiminate abuse heaped upon one
another by politicians is cruel in the
extreme, and the hatchet burying ex~
erctses which follow are snauseating.
But lying IN politics is SO fashionabie
now that even respectable people take
1t for granted.-Holton Recorder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-31

Senator Burton has proved that he
isn't q gutter at any rate
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-31

Il really seems as though Mr., Cole
man got hold Of a red-hot poker and
was afraid to let go.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-31
THE AMATEUR BALL PLAYER.

The man is q baseball crank. To-
day he is going out to play shortstop
for an Office team. He Is full of
ginger and is confident that he can
stop any Erounder that comes his
way and bat over 800. He hasn't
played baseball in five years. but he
has seen others play. and he knows
he can do as we'll and better. He has
often said SO. The man is going to
wear a. baseball suit and a red under
shirt. and he will look the part But
will he play the part? Tomorrow the
man will smell OF arnica and other
soothing lotions. He will have no
ginger. The man will be nursing three
swollen fingers and 400 sore muscles.
He will walk with care and delibera-
ton He will also hurry over the
sporting page for fear he VIII see
something more there about the way
he played. He win be full of re-
morse.@Detroit Free Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-31
An INFORMANT NATTER

In the discussion of the merits ana
dement's of the personnel of the state
ticket 1t is we'll not 90 lose sight OF
the importance of the selection of good
square men to the legislature in both
branches. The legislative ticket Is OF
equal, If not more than equal, import
who are elected to the legislature are
the ones who will have the shaping and
moulding OF the laws as they stand for
good or evil upon the books OF the state
Such men should be nominated and
elected as Will be sure to enact the
legislation that is really demanded
by the people in the shape of the per-
lection of the railroad law of the state.
the passage of a law providing for d.
rect primaries for the nomination OF
all officials that are elected by the peo~
pie, the nomination Of the candidate
for senator. to be voted for by legisla-
ture, at direct primaries, d new cleo
ton law providing for the doing away
Of the vicious form Of ballot that is
now in use IN this state of emblens
and circles for straight ticket voting
and providing for the arrangement or
the ballot by offices, and alphabetically,
not by party. In other words, give us
a legislature that will do something
for the people and not altogether for
the benefit of the large corporations.
The party cannot be too careful in the
choice Of its candidates for these posi-
tons in the senate and the house. PUT
none but friends OF the people on
guard and All viii be weIl.-Olaths
Mirror.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-31

There is a probability that the SIS
greenbaclxs will soon be. reinforced by
goldbacks OF the same denomination.
When these are supplemented by
clean backs for all paper currency
there will be cause for general con-
gratulation.-New York Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-31
INCREASING RAILROAD SPEED.

FllaIIIfLOfAO
The fastest railroad record between
San Francisco and Omaha IS a hours
and Il minutes, and ii Is estimated that
the continent can be crossed in Il
hours. In the light Of what has been
achieved It would be vain to guess
when the limit will be reached.-St
Louis be-Damocrat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-31

A little girl was out walking with her
aunt one day The aunt bowed to a man
they were passing. WHO fs he Aunt
Jennie23 asked the little girl
Mrs. Littlefield told her that he was
Mr. Melrose. the village undertaken
Oh. yesi" replied the child quickly
remember him. He undertook my
grandmother Harper Bazaar
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Jennie-Did you hear Of the awful fright
Jack got on his wedding day.
Olive-Yes, indeed was there and saw
her.-American Spectator.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-31

Rich Young SimpIeton-Oh, Gwendo1vn.
love you more than tongue can ever tell
roxy Young Wfdow-Wel1 then vyh4r
can't you write it to me somet day.
SomerviIle Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-31
FULL. LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.

The State Journal is a member Of the
Associated Press and receives the fuI DAY
telegraph report Of that great news organ
ization for the exclusive afternoon publ
cation ia Topeka.
The news Is received in The state jour-
nal building over wires for this sole pur-
pose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-31

That's a very good Hatured crowd at
the ball game. isn't it. George
I guess it Is, my dear-when the umpir-
ing suits it. But why do you think it's
good natured?"
noticed that whenever I asked any
question about the game everybody laugh
ed.'f-Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-31

Mr.. Hennypeck (peevishIy)-When YOU
tell me to do q thing, like a fool, 90 and
Mrs. Hennypeck facridlyl-No, you go
and do II IKE q. fool.-Puck
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Define unpleasant notoriety"
Occupying q seat in the United States
senate. Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-31
HUMOR or THE Day

.HeIIor' said the man, seeing his friend
sailyfng forth with pole and net and bait
bucket. Going hshing7"
No replied the friend turning on him
so1emnIy. No, I'm going to stand on my
head and keep my hair from falling out.
What made you think 1 was going 6sh<
ink?"-Puck-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-31

Harry. seven years old. came home
from school the other day and rushed into
MS mother s room with the news. Moth
er, what do you think? We're going to
have physical torture twice week now
Judge.
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Tt sounds very strange to hear you talk
ing that way" said Chum1ey. when we
were in college you didn't believe in
place OF eternal punishment at ALL
.stI know" repelied Bitter. but I didn't
have any enemies then. Philadelphia
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HUM0R OF THE Day
..HeIlor' said the man. seeing his friend
saalytng forth with pole and net and bait
Dqfx e GS 9i1g ifs hsh fIsnd turning IN him
solemnly. No, I'm going to stand on my
head and keep my hair from falling out.
ink?'-Puck-
Belated Traveler-What' the natter
Cabby-Ere's a nice goi One OF the front
wheels a. bin All come on
3. T--NVell, knock or t'other, an mzka
the beastly thing a hansom!-Punch.
Boy-Afr. Smith is telephoning for his
machine Can you send it to him to-
Head Man-Don't see how We can. why
TINS machine Is the only one around
Medical student-what did you operate
Eminent surgeon-Flve hundred dollars.
Medical STUDENT mean, what did he
Eminent surgeon-Fixe hundred dollars.
Harry. seven years old, came home
from school the other day and rushed into
his mothers room with the news: Moth
er, what do you think? We're going to
have physical torture twice week now
Judge.
That's very good Hatured crowd at
the .1 pall game. isn't it, GEORGE.
ing suits it. But why do you think it's
good natured2 %
7 noticed that whenever ]. asked any
question about the game everybody laugh
ed.''-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
aunt one day The aunt bowed to a man
they were passing WHO fs he, Aunt
Mrs. Littlefield told her that he was
Mr. Melrose. the village undertaken
-'Oh. yes!" replied the child. quickly.
I remember him. He undertook my
grandmother T-Harper's Bazaar.
Define unpleasant notoriety''
Occupying seat in the United States
senate. Life.
Jennie-Did you hear Of the awful fright
JACK got on his wedding day.
Olive-Yes, indeed was there and saw
her.-American Spectator.
Mr.. Hennypeck (peevishIy)-When you
tell me to do thing. like a fool, 30 and
Mrs Hennypecl (acridlyl-No, you go
and do It like fool--Puck.
Rich Young simpIeton-oh, Gwendolyn.
l love you more than tongue can ever tell
Foxy Young Widow-Well, thep. why
somerviIle Journal.
1t SOUNDS very strange to hear you talk
ing that way" said Chumley. when we
were in college you didn't believe in a
place OF eternal punishment at all"
Il know repelied Bitter. but I didn't
have any enemies then. PhiladelpFia
Press.
7 like people who aIways tell me the
plain truth" said the idealist
I'm not sure that do, rej7ined Miss
Cayenne I'm little disappointed II
people don't indulge in the conversational
falsehoods sufficiently to show they care
for my good opinion. Washington Star
Minister hope you love your neighbar
as yourself Brother BroWn2''
Brownies, but I'm no egotfst.-Judge.
BurgIar-Let's rob dat house,
Pa-Aw, beat it, Dat guy hain.t got no
property Why. he's de guy dat goes
bonds for us--Puck.
Hubbubs-The trouble about living in
the. suburbs is that you have no late
trains.
subbubs-Humph, All our trains are
late.-Philadelphia Record
He-Your father asked me what my
she-What did you tell him.
He-That I had expectations from an
uncle.
He-No-he asked me If I was going to
pawn my overcoat-Cleveland Leader.
never marry man with red hair
May-I thought wouldn't at the time.
but he afterwards proposed--Detroit free
Press
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Phonetic Phenomenon OF the Phenix.
They were talking about spelling re-
form and the idiosyncraeies of English
spelling in general
There's that very word phonetic !"
said one of the men; that's a sample
Of English spelling. The reformers
call their system the phonetic system
and yet they have to spell phonetic
with a pho in order to let people
know what they mean. The very word
that means spelled as pronounced is
as far from 1t as possible"
Now, now" draWled his friend,
you're too hard on the good old Eng
Iish speller. You ought to be proud of
phonetic Why, that word is so trim
med down, and sawed off. and cut
short. that / wouldn't know il was
English If I met It alone on a blank
page. You ought to thank the Ian
guage for that word. It is a beautiful
word. That pho might have been
spelled llike dough, and the net like
'ette' In 'rosetts,' and the ic' like the
liz in liquor That would be a good
o1d-styIe English word,='phoughne
10. But 1t is coming! Phonetic spell
ing Is comingi Look at that word
'phenix.' It IS spelled 'phenix' every
where now. and I remember it always
used to be phoenix The % has gone.
That shows that"
''Nothlng!'' said the objector- what
does it show That the phenix is a
bird. Isn't the phenix q bird? Yesl
Well that round thing you say was an
20 was an egg. That's all Twas
just an egg. and the phenix laid the
egg. That's all.''-Success Magazine.
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Belated Traveler-What's the natter
Cabby-Ere's a nice go One OF the front
wheels as bin all come or!
B. T--Well, knock on t'Other, an make
the beastly thing a hansoml-Punch.