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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-07

The saiina Journal takes exceptions
because the Leavenworth Post refers
10 Congressman P. P. Campbell OF
Kansas" What district does he rep
sesent2" asks the Journal Well, Con-
gresham p. P. Campbell and Con-
gresham Victor Murdoch together
come as near representing Kansas. re-
Eardless Of district, as most congress-
men can
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-07

Missouri and Arkansas have both
endorsed Bryan for the Democratic
nomination for president. The "con-
sentative" wing of the Democratic
party is now for Bryan. Bryan is a
great conservative when sized up with
Hearst
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-07

Americans denounce the bull-baiting
Tkhat IS practised In Spain and Mexico.
but rebating goes merrily on in their
-sVn country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-07

1.-THE proposal to send F. D. Coburn
10 the United States senate" says the
Lawrence World, will afford thar
genial gentleman another opportunity
TO blandly wave away the crown ana
declare that he is Perfectly Satisfied
with his present job But Mr.. Co.
burn is not waving that way this time.
lsThe crown is a perfect fit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-07

You viii note that Notwithstanding
aII the criticism that has been heaped
ION Burton, his last act as senator
snests with universal commentator.
6t was handing in his resignation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-07

The appointment Of Mr.. Coburn IS. an
other backset for the lightning-rod bus
i4ness. Here a dozen or more men-some
OF them among the finest citizens of the
ESunfioWer state-had invested In choice
lightning rods and elevated them where
the lightning could easily find the
points. but it overlooked them all and
struck where least expected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-07
HUMOR or THE DAY

HVMOR or THE DAY
Il. understand" began Mrs. Galley.
sternly. that you have been seen AT the
theater with my husband
well" Interrupted the pretty govern
ess, defantly, what OF that7
main in my employ you'll have to keep
better company. -Philadeiphia Press.
He-And am I the first man who ever
loved you, darlfng7
She-Sir, you are insulting.-Columbu
Dispatch.
Mrs. sububs-Our old cook is to be mar
ried this week, John. I think we ought to
remember her with a present.
Mr. Sububs-Huhl the most kindly way
for Us 10 remember her with a present is
TO forget her past.-Philadelphia Press.
As man approached the great college
eleven pale and slender young men dress
ed in evening clothes and white gloves
tripped across the field and slapped one
another on the wrist. Strange he unused.
What is this-OutdOor theatricalg2''
No" replied the dean with much pride
IN his tones, this is a game Of modified
News.
Mrs. Talkwords-Henry. you were talk
ing in your sleep last night
Henry-Pardon me for interrupting you
Smart Set.
why does human being Iaugh7" IN
Usually answered the man with the
weary air. Ito avoid offending a friend"
Is your wife entertaining this win
s'No. not very.''-Illustrated Bits.
Jiggsby-say, you've simply ruined that
umbrella lent you the other day 1 can't
get any more good out of l.
Jaggsby,-Well, amt an umbrella meant
First TAXPAYER tell you. these city Of
ncials don't have much trouble earning
Second Taxpayer-That's right It's
good thing for them that overpay isn't as
injurious as overwoSk.-Puek-
II see" said Peripatetic Percy, that de
New England society is goin' to have its
annual dinner tomorrow.
"Gee!" replied Sauntering Sim, dem
guys must be too proud to ask for hand
Chicago Record-Herald.
Traveller (at Country hoteD-How much
dlord-Three dollars for room for
one night.
had to sleep on the billiard table
Landlord-Oh are you the MANI Then
your bill is $500 for eight hours use Of
the billiard table.-Tales.
Well sir brusquely inquired the girls
AdtIlSIs what can DO Tor your
w hy-er-I called, sir stammered the
tinlld sutton, to see if-if-you would give
assent to my marriage to your daughter
day. Boston Advertiser.
It is very seldom that they serve ac-
tors with five different binds of vegeta-
oles, whispered the short comedian in
oh, I don't knowl" sighed the lankv
tragedian- One time I was served with
% different kinds of vegetables
on don't say! In what hotel p
NO hotel. The audience supplied them -
Chicago News.
THAT artist who is doing my portrait
asserted Grayce, has no Imagination
What makes you think so, dear2'' in
CURED Maynne, sWeetly. Cant he make a
pretty picture Of you?'-Exchange
He-Do you think we could live on SO
week?
she.Yes. but no Overwhelmingly
Mabel--Auntie. our school has just join
ed the Guild Department
Aunt-Indeed. Then what is your arm do
ing the table?
Mabel-oh. but we don't start until Mon
day--Punch-
"Oh, it must be fine to be q poet' - ex-
claimed the sweet thing.
1T ought to be more replied the prac-
tical one. 1t ought to be fine and i'm
prisonment. milwaukee Sentinel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-07
THE CRIME At MADRID.

Since the wanton murder of the un-
offending Empress of Austria there has
been no more atrocious and execra bic
deed than the attempt to kill the newly
married king and queen of Spain as
they were driving from the altar to
their home That nothing might be
wanting to heighten the irony of the
crime the bomb is said to have been
hidden in a bunch Of roses. BY a kind
of miracle the missile missed its mark
but the extent OF its destructive power
may be measured by the fact that p
persons were killed and many wound
ed.=NeW York Sun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-07
The Virgins Bower Vine.

The Virgins Bower vine known bo-
tanically as clematis paniculata, be-
cause its flowers are borne in great
panicules or clusters, is one of the
choicest of all hardy vines Natural
~ a vigorous grower, It's response to
rich feeding of bone meal and well
rotted COW manure is easily seen in the
long shoots and luxuriant foliage Kari-
Gus sizes of vines are to be obtained
from dealers, but three year old plants
are the most satisfactory for immedi-
ate effect, although all grow rapidly
After choosing the location of the
plants. the soil should be deeply spaded.
enriched as described, and the plants
carefully set out and watered. care be-
ing taken to see that the ground is
we'll drained. This vine is excellent for
covering stone or brick walls. or boun-
dairy fences, especially in a city.
tree stumps may be transformed into
over them. Unsightly rock piles are
easily hidden by 1t, summer hous pillars
covered, or porches screened in to
shut off objectionable views. The lux
uriant glossy green foliage, the clear,
trim, appearance. its rapid growth and
the myTiads of dainty stars of delight
full perfume are points Of merit At
night the entire vine presents the ap-
pearance of snow capped foliage. so
numerous are the dainty star shaped
flowers.
The vine should have all dead wood
cut out each year and each spring be-
fore growth begins it should be pruned
back to the main growths. If this is
looked after and the soil is kept rich,
it will grow luxuriantly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-07
some Choice Hardy PerenniaIs.

Hardy perennials have the advant-
age over ANIMALS and tender plants in
that they do not require planting each
year. When once established in the
ground they live on indefinitely;
though the tops die to the ground the
roots send forth new stems each year.
The flowers of some kinds are very
many others produce q prOfusiOn of
blooms at one time, the mass giving
a fine effect for short time. By
planting a dozen or so of different
kinds it is possible to secure a contin-
uance of blossoms throughout the year.
Among the earliest plants to flower is
the moss pink (phloX sublata) growing
very low and forming a dense mat
which is wholly covered in April and
Nav with pink and white flowers. They
last for several weeks, after. which
some Of the plants may stop producing
blooms for a short time; but they will
blossom later in the season. though
not so uniformly or attracrively as
earlier.
Peonies bloom soon after phlox.
They last but a short time. but during
that period are most attractive. They
are useful for cutting purposes. After
they bloom the ground around them
may be planted to some annual sum-
mer blooming plant, such as the mas
turtiams, portulaca, or verbena-
The blanket flower (gaillardia gran
difora9 comes into bloom in May and
June and lasts until 1t is frozen. The
flowers have a dark center with rays
coIored scarlet-yellow, and are useful
for cutting. The plant has not a neat
habit Of growth, but the bloom is SO
continuous and SNOWY that q striking
eject Is produced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-07

Jiggsby-Say, you've simply ruined that
umbrella lent you the other day 1 can't
get any more good out of Il.
Jaggsby-WeI amt an umbrella meant
to be used up?-Cleveland Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-07
ILLUSIONS OF THE LABELS.

The discovery that Canadian cheese
comes from Indiana, some "EIgin' but
ter from Minnesota and New Jersey
chickens from Iowa viii not disturb a
public grown accustomed to getting its
Havana cigars from Connecticut or
Pennsylvania ttsburg Dispatch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-07

After his own short experience with
a legislative body the car cannot help
wondering how in the world President
Roosevelt manages to keep his temper.
-,WashinKton Post,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-07

First Taxpayer tell you. these city Of
ficials don't have much trouble earning
their salaries.
Second Taxpayer-That's right. It's a
good thing for them that overpay isn't as
injurious as oYerwoSk.-Puek.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-07

Il see." said Peripatetic Percy. that de
New England society is goin' to have its
annual dinner tomorrow"
"Gee!" replied Sauntering Sim, dem
guys must be too proud to ask for hand
outs or else terribly afraid OF dawgs.''-
Chicago Record-Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-07

The coffin trust has raised prices rs
per cent. The medical association is
trying to agree on a minimum birth
fee From the cradle to the grave the
plain people pay.-New York World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-07

Traveller lat Country hoteD-How much
lis my bill?
Landlord-Three dollars for a room for
one night.
Traveler-But I didn't have a room.
had to sleep on the billiard table
Landlord-Oh, are you the man? Then
your bill is $3.50 for eight hours use OF
the billiard table.-Tales
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-07

Is your wife entertaining this win
ter2''
No. not very."-Illustrated Bits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-07

why does a human being laugh7" IN
Quired the naturalist
Usually" answered the man with the
weary air. f'to avoid Offending a friend. "
Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-07

Mrs. Talkwords-Henry you were talk
ing IN your sleep last night.
Idenry-Pardon me for interruptiug you
Smart Set
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-07

We'll. SIR brusquely inquired the girls
father, what can I do for your
'Why-er-I called, sir stammered the
tin1id sutton, ito see if-if-you would give
assent to my marriage to your daughter?''
Not a cent, sirI Not cent! Good
day Boston Advertiser.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-07

He-And am / the first man who ever
loved you, darling7
She-Sir. you are insulting. mbus
Dispatch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-07

Mrs. Sububs-Our old cook is to be mar
ried this week, John. I think we ought TO
remember her with a present
Mr.. Sububs-Huhi the most kindly way
for us 10 remember her with a present is
TO forget her past.-Philadelphia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-07

II. understand began Mrs. Galley,
sternly. that you have been seen at the
theater with my husband
Well" interrupted the pretty govern
ess, defantIy. what Of that7
We'll, Miss Reeder, If you wish to re-
main IN my employ you'll have to keep
better company. '-P Philadelphia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-07

TT is very seldom that they serve &C
tors with five different binds of vezeta-
bles." whispered the short comedian in
the quick lunch room
oh, I don't know!" sighed the lanky
tragedian- One time I was served with
20 different kinds of vegetables
You don't say. In what hotel7''
No hotel The audience supplied them -
Chicago News
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-07

a week?
she-Yes. but no Overwhelmingly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-07

That artist who is doing my portrait. -
asserted Grayce, has no imagination
What makes you think so. dear?'' in
quired Mayme, sweetly. Cant he make a
pretty picture Of you?'-Exchange
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-07

As a man approached the great college
eleven pale and slender young men dress
ed in evening clothes and white gloves
tripped across the field and slapped one
another on the wrist Strange" he unused.
What is this-outdoor theatrfcals?''
No" replied the dean with much pride
in his tones, this is game Of modified
football '-Chicago News.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-04-14

limestone hill, were sacredly reserv-
ed for the Gods, veritable Gallery
of the Gods. Just above is the
Parthenon. We see the host as
sembled under the throne of the
Gods, surrounded by Athenian hills
under the blue dome of heaven,
illuninat. d by the gorgeous rays Of
thenoonday sun viewing the stately
drama Of Aeschylus, portraying
the glorious victory over the Persi-
ans. We can hear the patriotic
blood OF the Atheneans pulsating
in every loyal breast. We can now
realize the inspiration OF the men
of Thermopylae and Mara.
thon.
On the front of the stage in bold
bas-refief are the rock hewn images
of Greek heroes and men Of learn
ing. How different this pagan
theatre, in its thought, teaching
and inspiration, and development
Of the sterner qualities OF character,
from that which follows nineteen
centuries OF Christian civiliza-
ton?
A stones throw west on the slope
of the Acropolis and we are at the
Odeon Theatre of Herodes Atticuse
one sixth as large as the first. 100
years later in building, but better
preserved. 1t once had roof and
was built by wealthy Roman as
monument for his wife.
In front front of and between
these theatres for 500 feet is a vail
with arches as if for window places
in which once stood statues of
heroic Greeks. Not one now re-
mains, thanks to the pirate nltions
Of modern times.
TO the rear and above the Odeon
and we are at the Propylaea which
is a sort OF gateway 10 the Acroplis
consisting Of central room and
two wings, occupying the upper
west front Of the Acropolis, built
ass B. c.
A S. GILKEY,
To Continuad
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-04-14

ment therefor forthe proposed inn
provement; aud said council is en-
powered and authorized to make
assessments and levy taxes, with
the consent of majority Of the
property owners whose property is
assessed, for tine purpose OF grad
ing, paving, macadamizing. curb
ing, orguttering streets and alleys,
or building sidewalks upon and
along any street, roadway. or alley
within the limits Of such municipal
lity. and the cost Of such grading,
paving. macadamiziug, curbing,
guttering, OF sidewalk constructed,
or other improvements under auth
ority Of this section, shall be so
assessed against abutting property
as to require each parcel Of land to
bear the cost orsuch grading paving
madacamizing, curbing, guttering,
or sidewalk, as for as it abuts
thereon, and in the case of streets
or alleys to the center thereof; and
the cost Of street intersections or
crossings may be borne by the city
or apportioned to the quarter blocks
abutting thereon upon the same
basis. The snecial assessments
provided for by this section and
the amounts to be charged against
each lot or parcel Of land shall be
fixed by the city council or Under
it's authority, and shall become
lien on such abutting property,
which may be enforced as other
taxes are enforced under the laws
in force in the Indian Territory.
The total amount charged against
any tract or parcel of land shall
not exceed twenty per centum of
its assessed value, aud there shall
not be required to be paid theron
exceeding one per cen:um on the
deferred payments.
For the purpose of paying for
such municipality is hereby author
lied to issue Improvement script
or certificates to be payable in an
nual installments and to bear in
terests from date at the rate of six
per ceutum per annnn, but no inn
provement script shall be issued or
sold fer less than its par valne. All
of said municipalities are hereby
authorized to pass all ordinances
necessary to carry into effect the
above provisions, and for The pur-
pose of doing so may divide such
municipality into improvement
districts.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-04-14
RIDDLE PREDICTS STATEHOOD
Short Visit to Capital Fills him
with Good News.

Attorney Riddle, who returned
yesterday from Washington d. G.
where he went to apply to the Sup
RENE Court for a writ of habeas
corpus in the George Moran case
brought home package Of good
news. He says we are going to get
statehood soon and bases his op-
inion upon the general feeling
that prevails at the capital. He
thinks an agreement between the
House and Senate will be reached
or the basis of one of the Foraker
amendments and looks for action
as soon as Senator Beveridge re-
tureus from Indiana.
Mr.. Riddle had a very pleasant
interview with the president by
proxy, his little daughter Frances.
who accompanied him being the
medium. Mr.. Riddle and Miss
Frances were passing through the
White House grounds when the
President emeraged toenter his car
riage Miss Frances waved her hand
kerchief and the President returned
thesaIute with a wave Of his hand,
graceful bow and the Roosevelt
smile.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-04-14
GILKEy RAMBLES AMID THE REUINS
OF TEMPLES OF ANCIENT
GODS AND GODDEsSES
THE SPIRIT OF ATHENE REIGMS
Still over the Scene Theater Of
the Greeks

Steamship Ara bic March, !.
1906. Feb. 2Sth at dawn looking
out through slight fog far in the
northeast Of our ship, mountain
wall looms up grand and grey, just
ba TX from the sea. To the left,
and toward us from the highest
peaks, are some lower hills, and
vale.
Where on the Aegean shore a
city stands. Built nobly; Pure the
air and light the soil-Athens. the
eye af Greece, mother Of arts and
Of eloquence.''
Dark and blue are the calm
waters round us in the dim morn
ing light, but clear as air in the
mondays sun. For thirty centuries
these dark blue waters have borne
form shore to shore, the Phoeniclan
boat, Persian fleet, Greek ship,and
Roman galley. and today they be II
as lightly on their ripping waves,
the Majestic Arabic as ever they
bore the canoe Of the olden time.
A little north of the mountain
range is conical peak. That is
"Lycabettus" just toward us from
Lycabettus is lower fiat topped
nil, insignificant It appears in the
grey morning light, but in the in
tellectual history of the world the
most significant elevation on this
plant, for thirty centuries, the
world renowned acropolis. On its
crest in the dim distance we see the
faint outlines Of splendid marble
columns. That is the Parthenon,
the time honored home of Athene
the patron Goddess OF the arcient
sitr of learning. For more than as.
centuries it has proudly stood as
the emblem of Athenian greatness,
dcfying the destructive powers Of
man and time, and in this dawn of
the 2oth century the standard of
architectural strength and beauty
that we seldom equal and never at
tempt to surpass.
In dreamy reverie we are waited
back to the time, when. Athene
scared over the wonderful city be-
low, over which she ruled and ex-
tended her celestial protection.
We can hear the rustic of her
wings as she hastens back in time
of peril, to protect her children
below.
The Gods were much nearer to
men then than now and maintained
terrestrial abodes in the neighbor-
ing hill tops. We leave the Port
of Pireas and the sea of Phaleron
Bay where once foated Xerxes
ships by thousands. We are at the
base of the Acropolis. On our
right is the old Theatre of Bacchus
or Dionysus, where once sat on
those marble seats below and the
rock hewn seats in the side OF the
side of the hill ABOVE 10000 people.
On those high backed marble seats
in front, still perfect after as
centuries use and exposure, sat
officials Priests and men Of learn
ing. That carving at the base of
the seat Is the name Of it's FIRST occu-
pant. Back and above these sat
the people, but those seats high up
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-04-14
RESTRICTIONS
REMAIN
FULL TEXT OF SECTION IN CURTIS
BILL INSERTED IN LIEU OF
SECTION Io
MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS
Powers Conferrrd upon City coun-
Gil to Start Something

The Curtis bill as passed by the
Senate contains the following as TO
restrictions:
Sec. Io. That no full-blood In
dian of the Choctaw, Chickasaw,
Cherokee, Greek or Seminole tribes
shall have power to ALLEVIATE, sell,
dispose Of, or cucumber in any
manner any of the lands allotted
to him for period Of twenty-five
years from and after the passage and
approval Of this Act, unless such
restriction shall, prior to the ex-
piration of said period, be removed
by Act Of Congress; and for all
purposes the quantum of Indian
blood possessed by any member Of
said tribes shall be determined by
the rolls Of citizens of said tribes
approved by the Secretary Of In
terror; Provided. however, That
such full-bIood Indians Of any of
said tribes may lease any lands 9th
er than homesteads for more than
one year under such rules and reg
ulations as may be prescribed by
the Secretary of Interior; and in
case of the inability of any full
blood owner Of homestead, on ac-
count Of in6rmity or age. to work
or farm his homestead, the Secre-
tary of Interior, upon proof Of such
inability. may authorize the leas-
ing of such homesteads under such
rules and regulations; Provided
further That conveyances here
.tofore made by members Of any of
the Five Civilized TIibts subs squent
10 the selection of allotment and
schseonent to removal Of restrict
ion, where patents thereafter issue,
shall not be deemed or held invalid
solely because said conveyances
were made prior to issuance and
or delivery Of patent or deed; but
this sh III not be held or construed
as affecting the validity Of any such
conveyance, except as hereinabove
provided; and every deed executed
before, or for the making of which
contract or agreement was enter
ed into before the removal of re-
strictions, be and the same is here
by declared void: Provided further,
That all lands upon which restrict
ions are removed shall be subject
to taxation, and the other lands
shall be exempt from taxation as
long as the title remains in the or
iginal allottee. and the Senate agree
to the same.
Section 26 gives relief in the
matter of making street improv-
ments.
Sec. 26. That in addition to
the powers now conferred by Law.
all municipalities in the Indian
Territory having population Of
two thousand, to be determined by |
the last census, taken under any
provision Of law or ordinance Of the |
council of sucn municipality, are
hereby authorized aud empowered |
to order improvementsof the streets
or alleys or such parts thereof as |
may be included in an ordinance or
order of the common council, with |
the consent of a majority of the |
property owners whose property as
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