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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-20

Speaking Of typographical errors, an
exchange remarks that "a Washington
preacher says that hell is located in
the SON. Perhaps that isn't SO far
off. however, although most of us are
apt TO think it is somebody else's SON.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-20

Good roads may cost money. but
they do not cost as much as bad roads
II the country had a system of really
good roads, farmers could haul their
products to market for a fraction of
what IL costs them now.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-20

Now that the haying season is owe
at Oyster Bay, the politicians ar
again finding that locality attractive.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-20

I With some would-be public men.
the press. when 1t Is on their side, is
l''the bulwark of our liberties" When
st tells a few unpleasant truths about
them it is "mendacious and ire
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-20

The shooting OF two fharvest
hands in southern Kansas is an extra
heinous crime when harvest hands
are as scarce as they are now.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-20

The decision of the Rock Island to
keep out OF politics in the future is
calling forth all kinds of encomiurns
for that road from the press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-20
ANnrHER VOTE.

The department of agriculture has
nominated the corn tassel to be our
national flower. We're for 1t. we are
also in favor of putting on our silver
dollars a portrait of that eminently
respectable citizen and patriot, Farm
or acknowledgements World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-20

There were ten deaths from heat in
Pittsburg Wednesday, making over a
score in Sc hours. More evidence
that Pittsburg is close to the internal
regions. .
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-20

Over 100000 of bank deposits
was returned by Kansas people for
taxation this year, leaving only about
$145oOO,O0e untaxed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-20

An Illinois farmer killed himself
because he was tired of fighting potato
bugs. How many people would he
have killed had the green bugs
reached him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-20

According to the new directory. the
population of Topeka is 4s.672. Pretty
soon this will be a 10000 town
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-20

While the warifke spirit I'm abroad.
why not make war on the weedR7
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-20
A SUGGESTION.

The attorneys in the Thaw case
should see the attorneys for the state
in the Haywood case, and when Or
cbard is placed on the stand again
White. This ought to dispose of both
cases and Orohard at the same time e
and the only trouble WITH 1t is tnat II
1o1,Idn't dispose Of Thaw.-Parsons
SIM ~ f-f
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-20

Henry James new novel, The Prevar-
icators," makes no reference to Harri-
man and other railroad men who have
lad that title thrust upon them.-Oma-
ha Bee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-20

Attorney General Jackson II a1sC
preparing to ask the trusts a few
questions
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-20

Mr.. Hartman really ought to be
grateful that the Interstate commerce
commission did not make 1t any
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-20
A TWO SPOT.

Perhaps one reason why more peo-
pie haven't seen the sun spots IS be-
cause we are too busy looking for ter
spots.-Detroit Free Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-20
OF couRsE NOT.

1.-The half has not been told.' assert
the railway trackmen who are trying
to show that every other tie In the
Missouri Pacifc's track is rotten And
;f Rsilwav Attorney Joe Richards has
his way. the half will not be told
Lawrence World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-20

Dolly (the young author)-Uncle, what
are the six best sellers out your way?
Uncle Newrick (of Kansas)-Can't say
ez there are six; but when there's wind
we folks are purity glad If ives got cy-
clone-cellar. Judge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-20
A SATURDAY SERMON.
THE REAL SO.

THE REAL SQUARE DEAL.
All things whatsoever We would that men
should do to you, do We even so to them
Matthew 7:1z.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-20
HUNOR OF THE Day

Patience-How Is it you enjoy the Ger
man opera so much when you don't I'M
derstand a word of German?
Patrice-I don't have to talk in German,
you know!-Yonkers Statesman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-20
Freak Insurance.

as 1t a fact" asked a judge-Justice
Darling-the other day of counsel in
a case that was before him. that in
surance companies insure against a
successful appeal by the other SIDE"
aVesn answered the learned gentle
nan at have been told so. And they
have different rates for different
t,1deas "-Iondon Daily Mail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-20

IT see you have a bundle there Not
getting ready for the Fourth SO early?
Yes"
Roman candles and firecrackers. chr
Nope. Witchhazel and arnica. ''-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-20
COMPARATIVELY.

IT would be interesting to Know. no"
the state board of railroad commits
sioners who are now examining the
doing If. The worst track seems rather
smooth to a man in a special car or a
Pullman; the best tracks are rough 10
a, man who is riding in the locomotive
cab.-Wichita Eagle. x
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-20

The great republic shall live as Ions
as the poorest citizen freely expresses
his personal and political opinion, ant
no CONGRATULATIONS American.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-20

"Sir!" exclaimed the icy coed after
the kiss had been stolen, ''how dare you!
No man has ever kissed me before
'Oh! that's all right, replied the nervy
student. Somebody had to break the
ice."-Wisconsin Sphinx.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-20

'What was the most thrilling moment
of your life?"
1T occurred last night. 1 walked the
floor with the baby for two hours, and.
just as he had finally dropped of to
sleep, 1 trod on a squeaky board. -
Cleveland Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-20
, The Problem.

Senator Rayner of Maryland Is In
favor of adequate salaries for scnool
teachers. and at reception ne toln
story about A teachers meeting In a
district where the salaries were extreme
ly low.
"A rich portiy banker opened the
meeting with an address" he said: the
hanler concluded his remarks with an
enthusiastic gesture and the words:
Long live our school teachersP
"iWhat on?' shouted a thin, pale,
seedy man in black coat slightly
smeared with chalk marks. New Or
ieanS states.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-20

Nodd-I shouldn't think you could az
ford to play poker if you are so unlucky
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-20

Todd-What I lose at poker my wife
makes uD at bridge.-Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-20

Jack-So that handsome balloonist
threw you a kiss as he was ascending
Ell? What did you do?
Eva-Er-I called him down.-Columbus
Dispatch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-20

Mrs De Swell is the president Of the
Home for the Aged. gave her $40 for IL
today, which I couldn't well afford.
Gle has already She asked me to
luncheon. Harper Bazaar.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-20

Lack-The largest cigars come from the
Philippine Islands, some or them oelng 10
Jili9Is that all? smoked one once.
and it seemed a good deal longer than
that-Yonkers Statesman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-20

A pretty girl was introduced to Pade-
revsxi at the close of one of his concerts.
she wished to be affable. but was fright
ened half to death. After a moment she
music lessons ?"-Judge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-20

Dolly-No, I won't wash my face. just
hate to wash my facet
ENTHUSIASTICALLY. naughty! When 1
was a little girl 1 always washed my
face. -
land Leader.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-08-12
FAMOUS OLD TRAPPER and
AUTHOR IN SPOKANE

Wilder de Davie, scout, hunter,
trapper and author, and l of the
most famous figures of Northwest
pioneer history, is back in Spokane
after an absence of Is years. His
home is on the Colville reservation
with his dogs and horses and wild
animals. which he loves better than
civilization.
Davie is now 10 years of age,
still too young to be married" he
tells you. He came into the North
west from Canada in 1868 and the
whole vast country is an open book
to him. Until he came to Spokane
this last time he had never ridden
in a street car, and only recently
would he consent to ride on a rail-
road.
Davie wanted 10 come down from
Northport on horseback, but his
friends were afraid he couldn't
stand the trip, so he had to take
the train. His cheeks are smooth
and ruddy anu he still wears his
hair long, hunter fashion. But he
has discarded the buckskin suit he
used to wear.
When asked where he was born
Davie says Ii never happened; that
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-08-12
"BRIBE C|vER is THE REAL CRIMINAL"

Special Correspondent to The Prsss.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 12-"The
bride taker Is not as dangerous q
man to the public as bribe giver,"
said Francis ]. Heney, famous pros
ecutor of TIE grating public Of
ficials in OrNgon and San Francis
co.
why"
That's easy" And the assistant
district attorney smiled his famous
smile that shows fash of gleam-
ing teeth and brings out the strong
lines that group about his jaw.
when you want to kilFa tree, do
you lop off the branches? No. You
take out your axe and cut the roots.
When we start to kill of the graft
industry we don't stop with the
branches either. We hit at the roots
of graft. In San Francisco, as in
9 out of every 10 municipalities
Of the United States where graft
ing is going on, the big public serv-
ice corporations are the source. OF
the corruption. To put an effectual
blight on the corrupting energies of
the officials of the public service
corporations we must first get evil
dence against them. We accom-
plish the by getting the goods on
grating public official. We make
him confess. We make him get his
colleagues who have been corrupt
confess. Then we use these cOnfes-
sions to indict the men high up
and send them to Jail. When you
have - convinced the broadcloth
financiers and highly respectable
pirates that infest our cities that
they cannot secure illegal privileges
by illegal means, without seriously
endangering their prospects Of fu-
ture happiness, then serious graft
ing will cease. Then the people
will own their government. 1t won't
be owned by the gas company or
the street railway company or the
telephone company; but 1t will be
owned by every calloused hand
Tom, Dick and Harry as much as
by the eminently respectable own
err Of thieving corporation.
"Why do these officials Of the
public service corporations buy
these poor devils OF supervisors as
they did in San Francisco? They
pay them $4,000 to sell their souls
so that they can make 100000.
Then with portion of that money
jingling in their pockets they go
to their club and wine and dine
and pose before the world as pub
lie spirited citizens and generals in
the forces of good government.
Faugh! These conditions fill my
soul with disgust.
There are 100000 men right in
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-08-12
He ROASTED
ROCKEFELLER
Omitted Press Association

Omitted Press Association.)
CHICAGO, Aug. 12.-Prof. Chas.
Zueblin, 1 of the free takers Of
John d. Rockefeller's school, the
University of Chicago. has aston
ished students of the summer
school repeatedly during the last
week In his lectures by attacks on
the oil trust and its methods.
Here are some of his sayings:
John D. Rockefeller, J. P. Nor
gan and e. H. Hartman are doing
more to make socialism possible
than it's own adherents. They have
consolidated industries and simpli-
fed the process of state ownership.
1.-The Standards excuse that 'ev-
erybody does IT. Is l of the cheapest
bits Of business chicanery.
Judge Lands disturbed conven-
ton, but he displayed logic"
In the course Of his lectures Prof.
Zeublin has repeatedly attacked So
cial conventions.
Most people would rather give
up religion than break a social con-
vention," he said.
"Shop girls dress in clothes of the
leisure class and feel uncomfortable
all day. A man does not feel like
a gentleman unless his tie is cor
rect"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-08-12
union men ASK SQUARE
DEAL FOR TELECRAPHERS

The sole topic OF discussion
among local union men today is the
telegraphers' strike. 1t is the gen.
eral consensus OF opinion that the
photographers were never in so IA
vorable position to secure better
wages and working conditions than
at present. 1t is agreed that they
are among the poorest paid work
ers in the country. in this and ev-
cry other city skilled mechanics
and several branches of common Ia
Dor receive much better pay than
they.
Says a leading labor man:
"The only labor in Spokane that
was as poorly remunerated as the
local telegraphers was the tele-
phone girls, laundry employees and
a large number of the employees of
the Spokesman-Review. The fact
that the Spokesman-Review had re-
fused to countenance the strike was
also commented upon. 1t was
thought that the grievances Of the
telegraphers were so well known
and generally recognized that even
the local official organ of organized
capital would have to admit that
this particular strike was a
righteous one, but such was not to
be. and the underpaid employees of
the Western Union and Postal CON-
panies will have to go against these
gigantic corporations without any
of the inspiring CD editorials OF
the local corporation organ to
cheer them on their way.
There has never been a local
or other strike called that has not
been condemned by the Spokesman
Review. This paper occasionally
publishes an article in which adj
vice Is offered as to what We should
do, but no matter how great the
provocation of labor and how Just
its cause no opportunity to defeat
the wage worker is overlooked by
that paper.
THAT paper loses no opportunity
to inform its readers that the mem
bers of unions are law breakers
and criminals Notwithstanding
that one-half of the voters in this
city are members of some labor or
ganization. 1t contends that the
largest part of the working men
residing in Spokane should be con-
fined in the penitentiary, where all
union men doubtless would be II the
Review could put them there"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-08-12
Councilman Lambert.

er, Councilman Lambert.
Councilman Dalke will ask for
the introduction of an ordinance
providing for the collection from
patients confined in the isolation
for their care and treatment. In
cases where the patient is unable
to pay, then the board may remit
the amount.
The board of health will ask the
passage Of an ordinance prohibiting
dumping In the river within the
city limits. Neither shall any gar
bage be dumped the river so that
1t will And its way into the river
inside the limits.
An ordinance providing for the
| weighing of coal, coke and hay viii
also come in Certificates must be-
secured from those in charge Of the
city scales and must be presented
to the purchaser with the coal, coke
or hay when delivered.
A revised ordinance giving the
o. r. & N. a franchise across North
Monroe street will also be present.
ed. 1t provides that the right OF
way be kept in the psanner requkeds
by the board Of public works. Prop
err gates and flagman shall be pro-
vided on request. Further, that
when it shall be deemed advisable
by the board Of public works, sep
aration of grade and viaduct shall
be allowed and the company shall
pay one-third of the cost. Engines
, or cars shall not be allawed to stand
on the tracks and inconvenience
public traffic. The city reserves the
right to revise or repeal the ordine
ance.
This is an attempted compromise
of the North Side fight.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-08-12
FIFTH YEAR, NO. z37. Is CENTS PER MONTH
SALOON LIMITS
Lambert Will Introduce Ordinances That viii Set.
tie Fight In Union Park II Passed..
Other Measures.

Councilman Lambert tomorrow
night will also introduce an or
dinance limiting the territory in
which a saloon may be conducted.
The ordinance places the following
limit: Commencing at the center
line Of Madison street at point
$50 feet south of the south line Of
Second avenue; thence east to Pine
street; thence north to the north
bank of the river; thence west to
Washington street; thence north to
Mallon avenue; thence south to the
place of beginning. This does not
apply to drug stores selling liquor
on prescription.
This ordinance, If passed, will re-
move any further danger Of sal
DON being established in Union park
and protect other resident sections
of the city that are not already in
vaded.
Councilman Laumer will intro.
duce an ordinance providing that it
| shall be the duty of any person con-
Quoting a business requiring a IL
cense, to keep the same posted in a
conspicuous place. The penalty
proposed is a fine in any sum not
exceeding 500. This hits the sal
DON business controlled by brew
cries. The breweries have kept the
licenses in their offices.
Another ordinance, providing for
a special plumbing inspector at
$125 month, has been prepared by
Corporation Counsel Hamblen and
will be presented by Councilman
Lambert. The ordinance was orig
inally doctored to dock Athan AL
lens salary and now it is fixed ur
to boost Steve Johnson's salary as
desired by his fellow master plumb
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-08-12

To be riding along on his train
and then to wake up in hospital,
bruised and suffering, with no re-
membrance of how he came there,
is the strange experience Of Con-
ductor G. f. Holligsworth Of the
Great Northern train wrecked near
Milan Saturday afternoon. Con
ductor Hollingsworth sustained a
broken shoulder. When seen to.
day at the hospital he said:
~ have no more idea what caused
the wreck that a child. l have a
theory, but will not express It,
have no recollection of the wreck
Invoke In Sacred Heart hospital
That's all know of It,"
The 80 people injured are re-
ported as beyond danger. Eighteen
of them are In Sacred Heart hos
pital and the others are at their
homes or SO slightly injured that
they have continued their journeys.
The company today is arranging
settlements Of contemplated dam.
age suits.
Several theories are held by the
injured passengers as to the cause
OF the wreck, which occurred on a
slight curve when the train was at
considerable speed. The prevailing
theory Is that spreading rails. due
TO decayed ties, Is responsible for
the disaster.
Division Counsel Murray says
that from the best of his informa.
tlon, obtained from Chief Clerk f.
l.. Macdonald and Roadmaster Hur.
ley, the track was in good condition
and new ties had just been laid.
There seems to be no method avail
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-08-12
Omitted Press Association.)

CHICAGO, Aug. 12.-Sec. Russell
issued call today to all locals to
hold meetings preparatory to a gen.
eral strike II the companies do not
grant the full demands Of the opera,
tors without further delay. He says
Chicago is completely closed up and
no new strike breakers have ar
rived.
This city Is isolated, tele.
graphically, according to an admis'
sion made shortly before noon by
Supt. Cook of the Western Union
Chicago is OH the map" he said.
eve have men working but can't
keep the wires going more than 2
minutes at time. I believe rail.
road telegraphers have received or.
ders to put Chicago out of bust.
ness"
Conditions are the same with the
Postal company.
NEW YORK, Aug. 12.-Union OPP.
orators in the main Office of the
Western Union struck at ITO this
afternoon. Supt. Hamblin said
some operators were still working,
but did not state the number.
The cotton exchange operators
struck at 2:45.
The cable operators of the West.
ern Union will go out ......e
Nine hundred Western Union Op.
orators in the main Office quit at
the signal Of whistle blown by. a
union official. The company of.
ficials tried to stop the elevators to
prevent the men leaving the build
ing.
The operators were joined in the
street by striking Postal operators.
Twenty-Five remained at work in
the Western Union Office. They are
unable to handle the business.
DENVER, Col, Aug. 12.-All
Postal operators here have struck,
COLUMBUS, o., Aug. 12.--All
union operators in the Columbus Of.
flee OF the Postal company struck
at 1890 this morning in sympathy
with Western Union men. The
messengers are also striking.
KANSAS CITY, Aug. 12.-All
union operators on leased wires are
being, called out here upon Small's
orders through Russell. They say
all will be out by night.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Aug. H.
Seven Western Union operators. in,
Guiding / woman, struck at Z
o'clock this morning, leaving only
the manager, chief operator and 2
men working.
LOS ANGELES. Cal. Aug. 12.--
The Postal operators went out
here at 1910 this morning.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 12.-
Small left for Chicago this morn.
ing He hadn't heard of the New
York strike when he departed.
SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 1.-THE
situation here is strained to the
breaking point. A walkout of
Western Union men may come at
any moment. It Is said the com.
pany has issued orders to discharge
any operator who refuses to work
any wire. Discharge of union man
will certainly result In q strike.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-08-12

he just grew like a mushroom. But
he is a native of Scotland and hopes
to find some natives of the land Of
mountain and Of flood in Spokane.
Davie learned the trade OF printer
In Scotland and when out in the
world now frequently tries his hand
at sticking type. He faithfully
keeps a diary begun when he was
IL years old, from which he expects
In time to write several books. One
OF these will be THE Worse Trip
on Mother Earth" another The
Love of the Wilderness" and stilk
another The Midnight Fight"
The old trapper's chief interest is
in the workings Of Nature and in
the secret craft OF the forest he
could teach the masters. He came
overland through the Sioux country
and few men living have seen tha
phases of border life that went to
make UP his experience. Often he
has been mistaken for Buffalo Bill.
The old heroes Of the frontier are
all familiar figures in his memory
and he carries q fine gold watch.
given for service in the Oregon In-'
dian wars. A conversation with the
sprightly old man 10 worth any.
body's while.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-08-12
SEARCHING SEA FOR
LOST FALSE teeth
Limited Press Association

Omitted Press Associations
VENICE, Aug. 12.-The Hawaii
ans and other expert divers are div
ing for pearls in the plunge bath
house here.
This is no nature fake story, but
the pearls are largely problemati-
cal, as the Hawaiians are only
Judging from the appearance of the
woman who lost them. The lost
pearls are false teeth that were lost
in the plunge, and the fair I'M
known, for she refused her name,
offers heavy reward for their re.
covery, as 3 of the teeth were COM
posed of real fresh water pearls.
that were the exact shape Of teeth,
and she was very proud of their ap-
pearance.
She has made, arrangements for
the payment of the reward by the
owner of the penny arcade, to
whom the teeth will be returned, If
they are ever found.