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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20

The official head of the United States
weather bureau is authority for the
statement that the climate of this coun-
try is not changing. Yet every old resi-
dent of Kansas knows that large por-
ton of the state is producing good
crops every year, which few years ago
was regarded as desert owing to the
lack of rainfall. Figures may not lie
but they are often at variance with
facts
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20

they convince every man to just the OPP
posite of what Baer intends. But it Is
workable theory. that the Reading
president has successfully established
a character which gives his arguments
such unique power that every legisla-
tor with an eye to public favor must
vote the other way"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20

A few newspapers in the United
States are always discovering new evil
dences of the failure of municipar
ownership in England, but municipal
ownership continues to grow and
spread over there. Some people don't
seem to know when they are making
a failure
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20

cit is not likely says the Washing
ton Star, that railway employees
would ever favor government owner
ship. The difficulty experienced by
government clerks in getting their
wages raised would be a discourage
ment.'' On the other hand. there Is
the tighter grip they would have on
their Jobs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20

If H. Clay Pierce is really taken
back to Texas to face the charge of
making false affidavits. perhaps his
good friend, Senator Joe Bailey. will
defend him, if the waters-Pierce Oil
company will make the senator an
other loan of a hundred thousand
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20

The senate appears to be just a lit
tie bit touchy-rising in such great
wrath just because it is accused Of
passing a railroad measure. If the
Kansas senate had thrown out news
paper reporter every time this charge
has been made against 1t in past years
there would not be reporter in
Shawnee county today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20

The Wisconsin state railway COM
mission has ordered the railroads of
that state to make a fiat passenger
rate of II cents a mile in that state.
and 1t also recommends that family
mileage books be issued at the rate of
two cents a mile. Is there really any
reason why the Kansas board should
not make a fair investigation of the
passenger rate question and act ac-
cordinRly?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20
PRO AND CON.

Sing a song of Bachelors!
Who so free as I?
have my pipes, my books, my dog,
My siphon and Old Rye!
No man with fewer cares is harried.
And yeti sometimes wish I'd married.
Sing. a song of Benedicts!
A baby and a wife
"A home mine oWnl Who wouldn't be
Content with this, my life7
But-when old recollections tingle,
sometimes wish that were single.
IN. Y. Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20

The Pennsylvania house passed two
cent fare bill by unanimous vote In
commenting on the unusual circum-
stance the Pittsburg Dispatch says:
President Baer demonstrated to his
entire satisfaction that the bill was i'm
possible; and the house passed it un-
animously. We do not allege that Mr.
Baer's arguments are so powerful that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
IFron the New York Press.I

T
Speculation saves a lot of men money
for the men who don't do 1t.
girls idea of the way you should kiss
her is the way she won't let you.
Women are never as dangerous as men
because they always talk so much.
When a bride has to get down and rn,rn
how to keep house the honeymoon is over
A woman can't help feeling proud to
have her husband smoke the same brand
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20

1t has been suggested that instead
of a ship subsidy, congress remove the
tariff from shipbuilding material so
that vessels may be built at less ex-
pense. That is hardly the sort of leg
islation that the owners of the steam
er lines are looking for.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20

1t is urged that states should enact
laws uniform with federal statutes. 1t
is a poor rule that will not work both
ways. but congress has shown no dis
position to pass any laws to help out
the prohibition states.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20

Now that the salaries of congress-
men have been raised, Colonel Bryan
expresses the opinion that some $4,000
men should be sent to Washington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20
Firhts Fifty Rats.

William Fisher, an old farmer, of
Richfeld, yesterday learned how fierce
ly a rat will fight when he is driven into
a corner. Fisher armed with a pitch
fork battled for half an hour with fifty
rats in his barn. He was victor event
ually, but today he is nursing numerous
and legs, where the rats bit him.
Going into his barn Fisher found five
rats in his feed barrel. He seized n
pitchfork and struck at them. Two
were killed, and the others jumped from
the barrel. Fisher drove them into q
corner and was about to strike at them
when one jumped at his face. He met
the animal with the fork and knocked
it back against the wall.
The three came back at him one
jumping on his right hand and two bit
ing his legs. Fisher killed one and was
battling with the other two when sew
eral rats came from a hole and Joined
their mates in their attack on the old
man. Some ran up his clothing to his
shoulders and bit his neck and head
while others attacked his hands and
feet.
AS Fisher was beating these off more
and more rats came at him until there
were half a hundred or more of them
fighting him.. He swung his pitchfork
right and left, tore the rats from his
neck and shoulders and kicked at those
at his feet until almost exhausted. With
every blow of the pitchfork more rats
were killed and finally the others fed
New York World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20

Charles NJ. Schwab proposes to give
his sister 100000 on the day that
she is married. If the place were open
for applicants there would be any
number of candidates for groom with
that prospect in view.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20

Mr. Enright of wyandotte has lit
tie respect apparently for the right or
contract, so often heard of. He has
introduced a bill, which if enacted will
carry punishment to the man who sells
Hiz vote
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20

A Milwaukee man 81 years of age
swore in court he had never kissed or
been kissed in his life. That elimin-
ates Gladstone Dowie from the com
petition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20

NayborII saw your wife leaving home
Marryat--Yes, she's going into tot the hen s5op-
ping district to contract about $50 worth
Naybor-Ny did she tell you that?
Ma; MiaIrryat-No, but foolishly told her last
Philadelphia Press.
v5isit Or say your. congressman
last session of congress?
ST1 SUPP is, Vile most most certainly did.
Supporter-He moved to adjourn.-F1ori-
said the passenger with the skull cap.
Perhaps you are like some other per
h in I know; ahd keep your money tied up
You have guessed nearly rights re-
fS prahss5 the passenger with the bulging
IAN the money I have is tied I'D in a
Tess-Did Mr.. Borem ever call on vou9
Jess.Ies; ne called last evening. / was
his card. ~
: Tess.oh. come now; you weren't really
Jess-Certainly. You see. if she hadn't
6 Drought t up R, his eard l might have gone
else.-Philadelphia Press.
Miss Gaysctt-Do you golf. Mr.. Slope
Mr.. sIopechin-Quite a good deal. y.know
- nave me man go round the course fine
twice Z week.-Puck.
ny do you think marriage has a ten
cency to drive men insane? ~
Post. uS'"h
Columbus had just discovered America
tlneF cried the natives;' 'as soon al sub
poenas are in vogue will discover Eu-
rope. New York Sun.
Where are you going so fast?"
Home. My wife just telephoned that
the baby is asleep, and I'm going home to
see what 1t looks like. "-Cleveland
Rome. Furthermore, I may saw that thew
are not controlled by Hartman
Ihen he drew uo his knees, urged his
morse ahead and crossed Rubicon.-ChicaeO
Record-Herald.
WY do you always insist on playing
dlMlcult and unusual music p
because, answered Miss CAYENNE oft
is very improbable that any of NV audi
ence VIII know whether I am performing
II correctly or not'-Washington Star
What do you think of the editorial
passes the railroads are giving this
Haven't seen them What do +ba,, Loci,
Hke?" ny fN
"A pair of Observation-Disclosures Sentinel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20

A physician in the east has discov-
cred that air and water are the only
food we require If prices go much
higher it may soon be the only kind
we can get
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20
THE PROHIBITION WAY

1t looks as though Topeka would
nave two dry" candidates for mayor,
and one wet" one. That is too often
the way the prohibitionists of Kansas
do things.-Osage County Chronicle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20

The Gamers of the country have
formed a combine. The canned should
not be behind in a matter of this kind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20

The senate appears to have gone
into the investigating business on a
wholesale scale.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20

Perhaps the senate was only trying
60 boom the Kansas City Star after all.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The legislature proposes to make
coal confscation legal after ALL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20

A Chicago man has quit business
because he has all the money he
wants. This is not the Rockefeller
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20
ON THE RIGHT SIDE

SENATOR Young was on the right
likewise on the state levy for public
schools; but the levy he proposed. two
mills on the dollar, was reduced to
one-half mill by the determined stand
taken by the 'tfntrests'' in Kansas
City, and other large cities in the
eastern part of the State. The manu-
facturers, jobbers and other corpora
tons draw large part of their pro-
FITS from the agricultural sections. vet
they oppose paltry tax levy for edu-
cat1onal. 80 purDoses.-Cawker CITY
Leader. 9s
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20
ICE CROP ALL RIGHT.

Fears of a short ice crop seem al
most as useless and far away as worry
over last summers harvest weather.
Cleveland Leader
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20
WHEN THEY GET FUNNY

When the Kansas legislature wants
to get real funny, they have Senator
F. Dumont SMITH to introduce an anti
trust law.-Colby Free Press
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20

Chancellor Day is SO constituted
that the presence of his foot in his
mouth does not impede the now OF
language Philadelphia Ledger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20

LAzINEss FILLS JAILs.

Frost fills the jails'' is the charit-
able fashion in which sociological
philosopher views the incarceration Of
Migrants who have been ION the road"
during the warm weather. The truth
is, of course, that 1t is not frost but
laziness that fills the jails- Trampdon
would cease to exist, frost or no frost,
if Industry became universal.-Chi-
cagO Chronicle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20
KANSAS COMNENT
IT IS INTENSIVE.

1t costs the country editor to stand
for anything-he is certain to tread on
some ones toes whatever he does. And
that loses him money and good will.
When the World larrups it to the bill
lard hall the owner takes the printing
he has to do to the printer who lets
him alone; when the unfair dealers are
1olted for charging too much the deal
er takes his printing to the printer
that let's him alone-so with the grain,
lumber and coal dealers. For coming
right out-open and above board and
saying what it thinks is wrong The
World loses thousands of dollars. 1t
costs hundreds to hop the politicians
and public officials. To fight the pass
evil the Worlds editor gave up passes
worth hundreds of dollars; but the
adjustment of passes is right and two
cents mile on, all railroads is right.
And the editor can pay fare like other
people or stay at home. And further,
the railroads can pay for advertising
or do without it.-Brown County
World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20
DOES INSPECTION INSPECT

No ship is collision proof, but any
ship can be so made that she will float
when disabled.
Even the life saving equipment of
the Larchmont was inadequate; in the
smoothest summer sea it is likely that
not all her passengers would have
escaped a disabling collision The in
quiry that was raised by the burning
of the Slocum Is thus suggested
afresh: Does inspection inspect?
But the question of equipment Is
quite secondary to the need of struc-
tural seaworthiness. Escape from
sinking boat is no easy task with the
best of equipment. but boats that do
not sink are quite practicable. New
steamboats, of over 1000 tons are now
quite generally built with proper COM
partments. The trouble is that the
federal government has been too ten
der in its regard for the property
rights of the owners of old boats like
the Larchmont that are UNFIT to carry
passengers but are allowed to do So
New York World.
AN ATTRACTION OF EXPOSITION.
The first settlement was made by
fighting men who came prepared to
fight and who by fighting conquered
the continent and founded the govern
ment and country. With the naval
and military demonstrations absent
the exposition would be deprived of
one of its greatest and most valuable
tractions.-Richmond News-Leader-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20

why do you think marriage has a ton.
dency to drive men insane?"
nW1dowers always remarry, "-Houstor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20
Showers of GreenbacIzs.

While Policeman Fitzgerald of the
Williamsburg Bridge station was on
duty at the bridge early yesterday
morning he saw greenbacks flying
around and began to pick them up.
The first was a ten dollar bill and then
two fives. He kept chasing them until
he had $102 He also picked up.
checks aggregating $54. He looked
around but failed to find anyone who
had lost the cash and checks. He
took his find to the police station and
turned 1t over to Sergt. Nichols.
While the latter was counting the
cash Samuel Pfefffer. of 1923 East
ern parkway. entered the station and
said he had lost $177 somewhere on
the bridge and s54 in checks. He
described his loss so accurately that
the police were convinced that he
owned the money and checks found
by Fitzgerald. Pfeiffer insisted that
SIS was missing and policemen were
sent to the Manhattan terminal. They
found remnants of greenbacks
clinging to the car tracks. Some of
the greenbacks had been run over by
the cars and ground to pulp. Other
bills probably had been blown off the
bridge. Pfeifer told the police he had
lost the money and checks while
running for a earn. Y. Sun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20

columbus had just discovered America
Finer cried the natives; "as soon as s,1h
poenas are in vogue will discover Eu-
rope. New York Sun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20

Where are you going so fast?''
Home My wife just telephoned that
the oapy IS asleep, and I'm going home to
Leader. NAA1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20

GOOD TRUSTS AND BAD TRUSTS
1t is evident that the time has come
Tor the regulation and eradication of
the criminal trusts. 1t is true that all
trusts are not bad and these big COM
plnatlons of capital if honestly manag-
ed have great opportunities to do good
Dy manufacturing economically and
selling to the people at a fair profit
The criminal trust is one which takes
advantage of its monopoly gained by
crushing out competition to exact ex-
brilliant prices for its products. There
Is but little difference between robbery
In this manner and the act of the high
wayman with the gun
Wh1Ie the editor of the Times heart
lily endorses in a certain measure the
trust busting" spirit which is abroad
In the land, he believes it would be
extremely dangerous to attempt cor
rectlon in each instance by a reduction
OF the tariff--Leavenwor Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20

pAl roads declared Caesar. lead to
are not controlled by Hartman 10y
Then he drew w his knees urged his
Record-Herald eO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20

inch? ' 49, S4OPS-
Il have me man go round the course f'rns
twice = week.-Puck arg
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20

Nlsitor-You say your congressna n
made the most popular motion during the
last session of congress?
Supporter-He most certainly did
Tourist-What was it, pray?
da Times Union.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20
AN END 10 GRAFTERs.

The formation of the Farmers
Union probably means an end of the
reign or grafters in Kansas. While the
organization is not political, it cannot
heIp taking cognizance of the general
corruption now prevalent in all depart
ments of the government. The Bur-
tons, Hochs, Kelleys, Curtises Calder
heads and Caldwells will have to walk
the political gang plank. Merchants
in the towns of Kansas should encour-
age the farmers in this work as they
are not In a position to do the much
needed work themselves. Fighting
graft by men in business is not a dam
gerous matter but with the farmers
VINO are under no obligation to any
BODY 1t Is different. They can do what
Voice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20

Iess-Dfd Mr.. Borem ever call on you7
Jess-Yes; ne called last evening Was
quite delighted when the girl brought up
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20

All the money I have is tied I'D in a
Toolen mill. Tribune
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20

Why do you always insist on PLAYING
difficult and unusual music?''
Because" answered. Miss CAYENNE of
is very improbable that any of my audi
it correctly or not."-Washingto Star
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20

You don't keep any money in banlss9,,
SAID the passenger with the skull cap
Pernaps you are like some other per
in yarn stock 2'' H~ ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20

What do you think of the editorial
year?'' 'N-S
Hke?" 'eS fooA
"A pair of Observation-Disclosures Sentinel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20

Jess-Certainly. You see, If she hadn't
brought up his card 1 might have gone
down to him, thinking it was someone
else.-Philadelphia Press
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-20
HUM0R OF TIE DHY

Naybor-I saw your wife leaving homo
In something of a hurry this morning
.Marryat.Yes, she's going into the shop
of debts wv WI ia
Evening star., 1907-11-07

an"inS the plane that Il Will skate On
an even keel Even birds find Il hard 30
maintain this stability In the constant
"nort L. steady himself 4 hawk sways
from! Side To- side As ne Snars Ike an
acrobat ON a tight rops. Occasionally \
bird VIII catch the wind on the top II
his wing. with The result that he viii cap
size ana fall SOM distance before hr van
recover himself II the living aproplaurs
nf nature mad thc feat Of balancing -
d'fhcult ~ II any wonder that men haNa
been killed in yudraNurinG e. discover
their secret
If YOU hay" ever SAILED canoe YOU VIII
readily uri@rstaud nat this task OF bal
ancine an leroplan.> really means As lhs
pressure of the Wind on your Sali heels
your canoe oyer, tou must climb out GA
the uutris2er far enough for Your weight
to CoUuterha lance the Wind pressure 50
that you VIII not upset The physicist
scientifically explains your achievement
by stating that YOU have succeeded in
keeping the center ~ air pressure and
the CCnter OF gravity on tho same straight
line. In canoe the feat Is comparative
" easy, in an aeroplanc Il demands CON
staRt and naShlIka shifting Of tn" body
because the sudden slight variations II
the wind must he Immediately opposed
Evening star., 1907-11-07
OSCEOLA'S END.
Was Captured Near st. Augustine
Through an Act of Treachery.

MAI. Cen Howard in St Nicholas
OsceOla went through many battles but
never despaired and never surrendered
until the fearful battle came when the
Indians were defeated by Gen. Taylor
Uncle Sans quarreling children, and
Osceoa'S men were scattered to the four
Winds. Even then Osceola would not
have been captured but for an act Of
treachery. He was asked to come to
conference at camp not far from ST.
Augustine. He came with some of his
warriors, trusting to the word of the
commander, but he and his companions
were at once surrounded and carried to
st. Augustine as prisoners of war Our
officers said 1t was right to do this be-
cause Osceola had not kept his promise in
peace war. but we do not like to think
that the officers and agents of Uncle Sam
broke their word, even II an Indian chief
did not keep his. Though Osceola fought
in the Indian way and hated the treat
ment that the white people gave the In
dams, still we know he did not hate the
white women and children. and constant
ly told his warriors to treat women and
children with kindness.
After he was taken to st. Augustine
he was in a sad condition. HIS spirit
was broken by defeat and impris onmsnt.
and he grew feeble as he realized there
was no escape. When he was taken to
Fort Moultr1e in Charleston harbor he
knew that he should never see his own
land again. Then he refused food. would
visitors, and died, broken hearted,
He was a brave enemy. and respected as
he had been by the Indian nation his
manly nature was too proud to be long
under the control of the white man.