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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-13

The State Journals plan is to take
the sum Of the choices and the candf-
dates whose sum is the least is nomi-
mated, for he comes nearest being the
average first choice. In this instance
the lowest man is Bristow 1t will be
noticed, however, that the three anti
railroad candidates are pretty we'll
punched. but that any one of them
would win in preference to Curtis.
If the figures given Benson and
Bristow in the next to the last ballot
We're transposed, it would nominate
Benson. If the figures given Stubs
and Bristow in the third from the last
ballot were transpOsed it would nomi-
nate Stubs. If Mr.. Curtis had Sc
cured a number of second choice votes
in place of the fives and skies he got,
he would have won.
This plan is practically the same as
though the lower candidates were
eliminated and a second and third
primaries were held until some candi-
date secures majority.
Under the La Toilette plan, how
ever, these figures would give the
nomination to Mr. Curtis BY that
plan the voter expresses only his first
and second choice. It is difficult
matter to tally just the first and second
choices so as to be able to divide them
properly, but it can be figured out
from the above table that they would
stand this way
Benson-First choice, 3. Second
Bristow, /; Murdoch. /;
Stubs. 1.
Bristow-First choice, 4. Second
choice Benson. 2: Murdoch. 1:
Stubs. 1.
Campben-First choice, 1. Second
choice-Curtis, 1.
Curtis-First choice. s. Second
choice-Benson, i; Bristow. 1; Camp
bell, 2; Murdoch. 1; Stubs. 1.
Murdock=First choice. 1. Second
choice-Stubbs. 1.
Stubbs=First choice. 8. Second
choice-Benson. / Bristow, /; Muir
dock. 1.
Under the La Toilette plan, the low
est candidate is eliminated and his
votes are divided according to their
second choice. Then the next man is
eliminated and the process is repeated
until some one has a majority.
Eliminating first Campbell and
Murdoch leaves the following: Ben
son, g; Bristow, 4; Curtis, z; Stubs, 4.
Then eliminating Benson, leaves
Bristow, 5; Curtis, Z; Stubs, 5. Then
/ if either Stubs or Bristow IS elimin-
ated, Curtis has and the other man
only 6, thereby nominating Curtis. The
other FIVE voters have no voice in the
/ final choice
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-13

why do you select a family doctor who
lives so far from your homer
IF any of my family are taken sick
want them to have a chance to recover
before the doctor gets there. Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-13

en-
why not"
Il don't believe you can send souvenir
postal cards from there ''-Exchange-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-13

with your daughter as my wife, sir, I
can conquer the world.
But that isn't the question. Can you
make enough money to keep yourself in
clothes ?''-Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-13

Tommy-Pop, what is a hypochondriacs
Tommy's Pop-A hypochondrlac. my SON.
is a man who begins to get worried when
he finds there Is nothing the matter WITH
him.-Philadelphia Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-13

why do you think all is not right be-,
tween Mr.. and Mrs. FlashinEton?
They are SO often seen together late
~ It must be that they have some rea-
son for trying to drown suspicion. Chi
eagO Record-Hera1d.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-13

do Vol. regard dollar wheat sign Of
prosperity"
Not out our way answered Farmer
Corntossel. It's just a sign that we
haven't any wheat WashingtOn Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-13

And you call this chair antique? Why.
it isn't any older than I am"
We'll, ma am, that may be; but it's
antique, all right. Houston Post
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-13

Nibhck-Do you understand golf7
Foozle-Yes, but I don't speak it.-Bos-
ton Transcript.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-13

"Pa. the teacher is goin to show the
class the effects of liquor-drinkin 81 the
human system
ASK the teacher if she's got plenty Of
liquor and If she requires any help =
Houston Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-13

She-But if you say you can't bear the
girl. why ever did you propose2
He-Wen, her people have always been
awfully good to me, and it's the only way
I could return their hospitality.-Pu nch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-13

Huh. What do you know about war;
exclaimed the disguised veteran
.'knoWi Say, I want you to unoerst9 Ia1
that my wife belongs to the g. A. r.
Naturally the veteran apologized--Fuplc
Ledger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-13

You say your husband went out to the
race track looking for good things2'
Yes" answered young Mrs. Torkins
Were there any there?'
Yes; Charley was one OF them. -
Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-13

Mainma-FIe has no vices OF any kind;
his character is fIawless- Why don't you
accept him2
Dauphter-But, mamma, it would be 50
uninteresting to marry q man that good.
Brooklyn Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-13

FULL LEASED vzTRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-13

Mr. Joax-saw a man today who had
trouble ahead of him.
Mrs. Joax-How did you know
Mr.. JoaNHe was pushing baby car
rage containing twins.-W ashington Star
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-13

Hai-What is your definition OF the word
engagement
Tom-MatrimoniaIly speaking, the en-
gagement is the action succeeding the
skirmish and preceding the conflict
American Spectator.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-13

Il am looking" said Diogenes. FOR an
And when you ind him what are you
going to do2"
.'Sh-sh! I'm not going to md him That
would spoil the joke. Washington Star
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-13

"WtIful waste makes woful want"
quoted a lady moralizer.
"Oh. don't know. rejoined the gentle
man demoralizer. Most Of women waste
words in their conversation, but they
never seem to want for more-''-Chicago
News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-13

De Auber-I painted striking portrait
of Sluggem. the pugflist, but he doesn't
seem to like It
Brusherton-Why not?
De Auber-He wanted a speaking like
ness.-Chicago News
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-11-07
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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-11-07

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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-11-07
4 Delayed Poem.
n. o. States.

n. ~. States.
We recall the fact that our es-
teemed contemporary the Times
Democrat, more than six months
ago informed the delighted pub
lie that it had hung up a purse OF
$500, which was to be given to
the homemade poet who wrote
the best poem on Louisiana, with
the understanding that the fin
ished product must measure up
to the classic and 90 laundering
down the vaults of time. Six
months were allowed the poets
in which to get rid Of b%ilousness
and other handicaps and put
themselves in proper trim for
the patriotic job. In order to
spur the whole song bunch intOan
enthusiastic contest our cOntem-
porary took them into its conf
dence and related the story of
the beautiful way in which James
r. Randall gained a place on the
roll of fame. They we're told
that during the outbreak of the
civil war Mr.. Randall was lying
in bed one Silly night ere slum-
ber's chain had bound him, when
he was suddenly seized by the
spirit of inspiration and dragged
from his couch to a table. where
he sat in the cold and his night
shirt and wrote My Maryland"
The poets were urged to ban
ish the frivolties of life from
their thoughts, wrap themselves
in the bosom of the muse and
stay there until they had pro-
duced something that would
blazOn the name of Louisiana in
the literary armament for all
time-to peel off a battle hymn,
for instance, that would prove to
be a real oul-bouncer and a
blOod-warmer. But the moons
Of more than six months have
bloomed and faded, yet the dust
continues to gather on that bag
Of six hundred ducats. What is
the meaning of it? Why should
the lutte be silent, why no sound
from the sobbing harp? Waiting
are we, almost hungrily, for that
prize poem long overdue, and we
are beginning to suspect that
something is the matter with the
poets. Why should they be mute
when weeks ago they were ex-
pected to turn on such a flood of
melody as the world seldom has
an opportunity to hear. What
has become of our friend Bat
Tutwiler, the pastoral hymnster
of Turtle Bayou? Why have we
not heard ere this the thrilling
Tyre of Miss Josie Turnipseed
echoing throughthe messy glades
of Tensas junction and-the
other singers of the A~ttakapas
and Baxter's Ridge, where are
they in these days of silence and
pain?
Can it be that these inspired
children of the pipe and lutte and
harp have been shocked and
chilled by the idea that their ge.
MUS can be bought for six hum
dred pieces of paltry metal.
Have they regarded the Times
Democrats offer as an insult and
proudly resented it by plugging
up the bunghole of song, thus
embottling, as it were, the ocean
of melody our spirit has long ex-
pected and been painting for?
Perish the distressing thought.
Let us rather hope that the poets
unable to complete the job assign
ol fhopo uv;<b;r <ho <;,oo 1----
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Continued on Eleventh Pdgs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-02

science ! don't proselytize, you see; I
don't think that is the best way to make
truth known. Also, Lady Maud. one can't
talk about the subject which means more
to one than the whole world with people
who really only ask questions about 1t
out of sort of. well. derisive curiosity"
The words were extremely direct: in
ninety-nine mouths out Of hundred they
would have been rude. Yet, though Maud
felt still antagonistic, she knew that the
most sensitive person in the world could
not have suspected trace of rudeness or
offense in them, SO entirely sweetiy and
good-naturedly were they spoken. He
made this particularly plain statement with
out the slightest hint OF resentment or
fear Of arousing it. And Maud. generous
and open as himself, gave in at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-02

to Maud in the zremotest degree whether
she liked or disliked Mr. Cochran: she only
knew nat he arrested her. He was very
quiet in manners. quite well-breds rather
good looking. and in all these things he
was In no way distinguished from the or
binary world in which she lived. But there
was, and she knew 1t, something that mark
ed him or from all men she had ever seen,
and pausing to think for one half-second
she saw what 1t was. He was so happy.
Happiness Of sort that was new to her
surrounded him like an atmosphere which
somehow 1t was given to others-herself
for instance, at this moment-to breathe,
and 1t radiated from him, and shone on 9TH
ers. Hundreds Of people were happy. thank
but never had she seen any one so conscious
~ vitality happy. 1t was as If he had
Just heard some extraordinary good news.
or as II he had once heard news so good
that 1t was ever new to him. Yet 1t was
no, retrospective happiness: 1t gushed from
him as from some eternal spring.
This impression was made, as all strong
Impressions are made, in an infnitesimai
moment. and there was no pause between
his parting speech to Duncan and her TAX
| Ing up the casual thread of talk. All the
same, was the thread casual? For his
speech to Duncan, which Maud took up,
seemed to come from his very heart and
soul.
II don't understand. she said. why
did you say that poor Duncan's wife only
thought she was ill?'
The brown, happy amused eyes looked at
her moment before he replied.
why, doesn't that come somewhere in
Shakespeare" he asked, There's nothing
either right or wrong but thinking makes
1t so;' or words to that effect?''
Yes, poor soul. but If we take that lit
orally we must conclude that II she thought
she was well she would be. 1t is hard to
think that when you happen to have ty-
phoid."
The brown eyes got graver, but not less
happy.
Certainly, 1t is hard,'' he said, Indeed
impossible, unless you can think right.
But when one can do that all the rest
follows
Maud suddenly felt slightly antagonistfc
to him. She remembered the few words
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-02

she had had with Thurso last night about
people who are always well because they
think SO, and his conclusion that they must
be fools. She had tacitly agreed with him
then, and was slightly vexed with Mr.
Cochran now because honestly he did not
seem to be one
Have you ever had toothache?' she
asked.
Fortunately not. But IL had, should
not" Then the name she had been unable
to remember the night before came back
to her.
"Ah, then you are a Christian Scientist"
she said. You think all pain and illness
Is unreal"
He laughed again.
II know it, he said. NOW, I am sure
you want to get on with your fishing. So
there's your rod, and please keep the gaff
You are much more likely to hook an
other salmon in the upper pools than I am
down below"
He had changed the subject with such
barefaced suddenness that she could not
help remarking on it. Yet. abrupt as it
had been, it had not been ill-bred.
DO you often change the subject as
quickly as that?" she asked.
Always, if-you won't mind my saying
it-strangers talk to me about Christian
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-02
THEHOUSE OFDEFENCE
BY EDWARD F. BENSON.
BY EDWARD F. BENSON.

was coming up behind her on the bank.
But that occupied her very little. All she
really knew was that she was at present
the possessor of a light trout rod, fitted
with light tackle. at the end of which for
the moment was salmon Her landing
net was somewhere on the bank, but 1t
might well have been in Jericho for all
the use it could be in this emergency. Any
how, two or three ecstatic minutes were
hers. The fish bolted dowt1 stream, and
her reel sang shrily. Then. like an ex-
press train, he came back again, and with
the calmness of despair she reeled in,
thinking that he meant to go up under the
bridge, which was death and destruc-
ton to her and her rod. But he changed
his mind, and once more, after two or three
rushes, he was opposite her, shaking his
head, so 1t seemed, for the rod jerked and
jumped, yet no line ran out
Maud had moved slowly back across the
shoal water during this, as to gain
the shore again, for she knew she must
get somewhere where she could run, when
from close behind her came very pleasant
voice.
Hes weli-hooked," 1t said; II saw him
take 1t. He'll be off down stream in min
ute, and there's hundred yards Of rapid
before the next pool. l should be ready to
run if / were you
Maud still thought of nothing but her fish,
which had already begun to bore slowly
away into the deep water on the far side Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-02

stranger with a rod on her brothers river
and in company with one of her brother 8
keepers struck her as odd.
II am afraid I have detained you very
long she said, IF you are going to fish
at Scarsdale."
NO. am fishing here,9 he said. AT
least shall go mile or so down, and be-
gin there"
This was more solidly incomprehensible.
Yet the man did not look like poacher, a
trespasser; and how did it come about that
Duncan was with him? Maud got just a
shade dignified.
I'm sure you will excuse me-" she said.
but this is my brothers river, Lord
Tfurso."
Again the stranger laughed, with very
sincere but quiet merriment.
Yes, know" he said; but he has been
kind enough to let the fishing to me-
Maud stood quite silent moment The
horror of the situation that was dawning
on her absolutely tied her tongue. Her
brother had let the fishing, and here was
she caught a red-handed poacher, by the
tenant himself!
'.What?" she said.
The stranger took off his hat.
Pray allow me to introduce myself" he
said. II am Walter Cochran. Excuse me,
1 really can't hep laughing. 1t is funny,
you know''
Maud, already flushed with excitement
and exercise grew perfectly crimson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-02

complete recovery, and the subsequent re-
cital of this wonderful cure at testimony
meeting. But when Maud asked her why,
IL she was going to condescend to stop in
bed at all especially since stopping in bed
had nothing to do with the cure), she
should not have done 80 when she had the
false claim of influenza instead Of waiting
for q false claim of congestion, this led only
to the kind Christian Science smile, and a
,voluble explanation, with torrents of
words and texts. to point out once again
from the very beginning that she did not
have influenza at all No further progress,
In fact, could be made over the argument.
for though Lady Yardly did not refuse to
answer questions, she answered them with
such volubilty. and with so stern a deter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-02
'There was Duncan sitting by his wife's bedside"

Yet why had her mind changed, and the
derision vanished? To be truthful. 1t was
because of this mans personality. He
seemed wise and gentle and self-reliant In
that he relied on an infinite power. He him
self entirely trusted in that power, and 1t
was exactly that which made Maud trust
him. Then she pulled herself up with
jerk-she had seen this man once for ten
minutes, and already she was letting her
Imagination run riot about him. She took
to her fishing instead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-02
cHAPTER III.

The shifting and removal of furniture and
carpets necessary for the reception of the
patients next day, a. well az the bringing in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-02

CONTINUED on Seventh Pags.)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-08-31
NEW JEWELRY STORE
ATTRACTS WIDE NOTICE
Louis PereIman's Establishment in
FIatiron Building Is Modern
in Every Way.

One of the finest stores in this city
is that of Louis Perelman, who re-
Gently opened a jewelry establish
ment in the flatiron building at
Smith and State streets. Mr.. Perel-
man says that the amount of business
,already is about double that of the
former store. Green is the prevail
ing color in the windows, and two
large horseshoes with the words
Good Luck tend to make them even
more attractive. A number of arc
lights furnish light on the outside
of the windows, and every night
huge crowds are seen in front.
Patent spring awnings, and a chro-
nometer are also in evidence on the
outside of the building, which helps
make the store modern in every re-
spect. About 100000 worth of stock
is now in the building, which amount
Mr.. Perelman says he expects to in
crease soon.
Mr.. Perelman's rise in the business
world has been rapid and consist
ent. He was born in Russia, where
he studied matchmaking in his faith
er's store. At the age of tw~enty-one
he came to New York city, where,
after being in business for a year, he
came to this city and opened a small
store on Hall e Mr.. Perelman
did business there for about three
years, and on account of needing
larger quarters, moved to $50 State
street, where the iewelry business
was conducted until the present
change, to the fatiron building. AL
most four years ago Mr.. Perelman
added a pawnbroking business to his
State street store, as a side line. This
will now be conducted at the old
stand under the name of the Perth
Amboy Loan Company.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-08-31
PRYOR AT ASBURY PARK
UNTIL SEPTEMBER is

Through the initiative of c. S.
Steiner, president of the board OF
beach commissioners, Arthur ProyoT
and his popular band have been en-
gagged to continue the daily beach
concerts at Asbury Park until Sep
tember 16, and there is a possibility
If MIR. Pryor can arrange it, of the
band staying for still another week
after that date.
Mr.. Steiner took it upon himself to
confer with the bandmaster and after
he had gained Mr.. Pryor,s consent he
then put the matter before the other
commissioners, Messrs. Beringer and
K~eator, who acqniesced.
The original contract of the band
expired September 6. 1t is the belief
of the commission that good audien-
ces will be obtained up until the day
the band leaves.
The Beach commission is DESTROYS
that everything possible be done to
lengthen the season and with this
end in view has prolonged the stay
of Pryor and has booked a series OF
splendid theatrical productions for
the CASTOR, the best the New York
theatres afford.