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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25
ERON OTHER PENS
EXCESSIVE RATES FOR MAIL.

EXCESSIVE RATES FOR MAIL.
The house postal committee must,
indeed, have been astonished to have
a second assistant postmaster general
admit that the, railroad compensation
for carrying the mails might be
shaved a little-f1e said per cent.
and the committee made it 10-and
that there was no such loss in the
transportation of second class mail
matter as the department has been ac-
customed to represent. The depart
ment carries an enormous amount of
government mail for nothing, and it is
rapidly extending the rural free de-
livery service. Either of these would
account for the deficit. But in addi-
ton to this, the railways are paid on
a schedule fixed a generation ago, and
the pay for carrying second class mat
ter is pretty good compensation. con-
sidefing that very little of it goes to
considerable Observation-Disclosures
Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25

ct am prouder of that rule and of
what it represents, Governor Hoch
told the Kansas editors this week, as
he held up his old printers rule, than
to be governor of Kansas" And, real
ly, was not E. w. Hoch as a printer
and the editor of the Marion Record a
bigger man in some ways than Cover
nor Hoch as chief executive of Kan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25
The Professor at HONG.

university, related the following ex-
perience: Just after 'at home'' cards
became fashionable. one of the dryest
specimens of the old professional
regime was SURPRISED to receive a mis-
sive which read as follows: MIR. AMI
Mrs. Prize will be at home on Thursday
evening at eight o'clock This was
something that evidently required an
answer. but the recipient of 1t was
quite equal to the occasion. He wrote:
Professor T returns the compli-
nlents of Principal and Mrs. Pirie. and
informs them that he is we'll. Professor
T is glad to hear that Principal and
Mrs. Pirie will be at home on Thursday
evening at eight o'clock. Professor t
will also be at home "-Christiah En-
deavOr World
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25

Scientists say there is no longer any
danger of a scarcity of food products
since Sir William Crookes has discover
ed how to extract nitric acid from the
air. That was danger that was so re-
mote, however, that it wasn't worrying
anybody anyway
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25

1.-THE wicked stand in slippery
places" says the Psalmist, and so do
good people on mornings when the
walks are icy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25
No ExfTygE

Senator Guggenhefn of Colorado
says he is rich and can afford to go to
the United States senate. Therefore
there will be no excuse for him to
borrow money OF the Standard Oil
company II he should take a notion to
buy horse.-Salina Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25

Advices from England indicate that
Governor Sweetenham is liable to get
a worse jolt from London than even
Kingston gave him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25

It's a mighty hard struggle for the
average legislator to give up his pass,
and it is feared that too many legisla-
tors are Just average"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25

If Wichita loses its joints and its
Sunday baseball also, it will feel like
this administration had handed it a
whole bunch of lemons.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR
[From the New York Press.1

IT IUIII the NEW I OF K FTeSs.I
A girl is never really out of love; she
just shifts around.
One of the most useful things about
being married is a man can't afford any
bad habits.
It's mighty easy to admire a wom-
ans handsome clothes unless you have
to pay for them.
A woman likes to have her husband
go to church, so people can say they
know it's her good influence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25

The Ohio river is on a rampage.
How did the Pittsburg millionaires
come to allow so much water to get
by them without putting it into their
corporations?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25

Mrs. Potter Palmer has started a
salon" If Kansas woman tried that
she would be raided by the poIice-un-
less she lived in Leavenworth or Wich-
ita. That word looks entirely too much
like saloon to go in Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25

The AIdrich-Foraker crowd in the
United States senate are not 'hazing"
La Toilette according to programme,
but it is not to be supposed that they.
are not lying awake nights to hate
him, Just the same.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25

A wide-oDen town may not be de-
sirable, but did you ever know any
season at this time of year better than
this nice, wide-open winter we are
having?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25
MY wINTFR GIRL.

My summer girl is fair to see
In snowy white she pleases me
She looks so cool, so light and free.
My summer girl
My winter girl has such a charm,
She looks SO breezy yet so warm,
Her rudy cheeks the gales disarm
My winter girl.
Which do like the very best?
Whfeh holds the first place in my breast?
10 need to put me to the test
They're both the same.
~ Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25

1t is quite evident from the tone of
Harper's Weekly, which is said to be
really owned by J. Pierpont Morgan,
that that publication proposes to join
with ]. Benson Foraker and other rep
resentatives of the interests in an
attempt to undermine the influence of
President Roosevelt in every way posi-
BILE. It happens. however, that Har-
perss Weekly really doesn't have any
more influence than other organs of
Hthe interests"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25
PAIRTNC

There was some sinteresting pair
ing" in the Republican caucus. Stubs
and Getty are mem bers, but they did
mt want to vote for themselves, so
they paired, Stubs with Ransom. who
was for Benson. and Getty with
Quincy. who was for Bristow.-Law-
renee World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25

Texas may have reelected Senator
Bailey on the theory that it would be
wrong to spoil another good man by
sending him into such company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25

People have stopped talking about
the horror of the Kingston disaster and
are discussing the conduct of the gov
ernor of Jamaica. His pride and dig
nifty are much more appalling than the
earthquake.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25
schnrz,s First Meeting With Lincoln

must confess that 1 was somewhat
startled by his appearance. There he
stood, overlapping by several inches all
those surrounding him. Although
measuring something over six feet my
self, I had when standing quite near
order to look into his eyes. That
sWarthy face. with its strong features,
its deep burrows, and it's benignant
melancholy eyes, is now familiar to ev-
cry American. 1t may be said that the
whole civilized world knows and loves
1t. At that time it was clean-shaven
and looked even more haggard and
careworn than later, when it was franz
ed in whiskers
tered ''stovepipe hat His neck emerg-
ed, long and sinewy, from a white collar
turned down over thin black necktie
His lank, ungainly body was clad in a
rusty black frock coat with sleeves that
should have been longer: but his arms
appeared SO long that the sleeves of a
store coat could hardly have been ex-
pected to cover them all the way down
to the wrists. His black trousers, 100,
permitted a very full view of his large
feet. On his left arm he carried gray
wooden shawl which evidently served
him for an overcoat in chilly weather
His left hand held a cotton umbrella
of the bulginr kind, and also a black
satchel that bore the marks of long
and hard usage. His right he had kept
free for handshaking, of which there
was no end until everybody in the car
seemed to be satisfied. I had seen, in
Washington and in the west, several
public men of rough appearance, but
none whose looks seemed quite SO I'M
couth, not to say grotesque, as Lin
coln's.-Carl Schurz. in McClure's.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25
OR STTJTEMORE

The Republican representatives in
the legislature will no doubt think
twice before they defeat the primary
election bill, and. IL necessary, It would
be well for them to- think about three
times.-Salina Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25

Missouri has a law-maker named
Tubbs. but he doesn't compare with the
Kansas product named Stubs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25

There is this to be thankful for: The
crop of freak bills in the Kansas
legislature appears to be a failure this
winter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25
rs THIS rPIrE ?

The average citizen does not know
1T, but the politicians have slated SEN
ator Caldwell for Ealderhead's place
next year. Watch the indicator
Jamestown Optimist
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25
| paragraph was written for these

A paragraph was written for these
columns few days ago advocating a
state law in line with President
Roosevelt's recommendation that the
technically in court procedure be
abolished and that new trials be grant
ed only where there has been a mis-
carriage of justice. Before the para
graph was printed Representative
Stone had introduced a bill in the leg
islature along this very line.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25

The magazines are liable to lose
some advertising now. Those full
page advertisements telling people to
go to Jamaica to spend the winter are
quite likely to disappear.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25

Things are so hot in New York all
the time that it seems somewhat
strange that even Thaw in January
should attract so much attention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25

Representative Creech has introduced
= bill making state inspection and
Weighing OF grain optional with the
shipper. This is what is desired by the
Kansas City board OF trade. which
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25
All He Wanted.


In Boston there is a novelist, not un-
known to fame, who is of 4 rather testy
and caustic temper at times. AS an
Illustration of this there is told the sad
case of a woman in another town who
cnce sent an unstamDed letter to the
author, wherein she asked for the loan
of his latest book, which, she averred
she could not obtain from the book
seller in her town. In reply, the novel
list sent the following note: Dear
Madam-In the town where you reside
there appears to be & lack of all sorts
of things that are ,asily procurabie
elsewhere-uot only of my recent work.
but also OF postage stamps I have in
my possession, 1t is true, the book you
desire to obtain, ami also the stamps
to defray the cost os its carriags, but
to my great regret, am without the
necessary string to wrap around the
parcel. If you can supply me with a
piece, I am at your servIcp."-Harper's
Weekly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25
ANOTHER nNE,

? If it turns out that there has been
trade between. Anthony and Curtis
we want to get an engraved compan-
ion piece to the famous Horton Agree
ment.-Holton Recorder
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25
MORE fFIZZ,

Mayor Schmitz of San. Francisco in
sists that he is ssbottled up by the
Citizens' alliance. Why does not
somebody wire down the cork New
York Evening Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Congress :. has raised it's salary all
right. All the country has to do now
ig to pay it. ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25
THE SPLIT INCENTIVE

1.-THE Herald will attempt no defense
of the split infnitive," says the
Boston Herald. But what is to be-
come Of the split infinitive If Boston
passes it up ?-Washington Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25
TWO WAYS OF HELPING

lean shipbuildeTst one is to relieve
them and the mass Of other industries
at the same time of the burden of pay
ing artifcialiy created prices for their
steel. The other is TO tax everybody
else and give the money to the ship
ping interests. A Republican congress,
true to its ideals, has chosen the latter
alternative.-New York Evening Post
Ind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25
RAH.ROAD NONE.

No wonder there are slow schedules.
1t takes so much time to clear away
the railroad wrecks.-Atlanta Consti.
tuition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25
REEnRMERa

The demand for men to clean out
the Adgean stables sometimes pro-
duces a crowd of fellows who try to
steal the fork.-Detroit News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25
UNWRITTEN LAW.

We take it that ability to read and
write are superfluous in an attorney
who practices unwritten law.-Rich-
mond Times-Dispatch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25
LOVE GOD AND NE1GHBoR.

The new idea" in politics is the old
idea in the Ten Commandments
Providence Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25
Tit for Tat in an English Court.

They tell this story of an English
judges passage with a well known bar
rister, noted for his skill at repartee:
The barrister was arguing a law point
before the court when the bray of an
ass came in through the window.
Zone at time, brother, one at a
time" observed his lordship solemnly.
The spectators Uttered and the bar
rister concluded his remarks.
Thereupon the judge proceeded to
sum up. He, too, was interrupted by
the resonant bray of the ass.
The barrister looked curiously around
the room.
There's q wonderful echo in this
building, my lord he observed.-New
Orleans Times-Democrat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25
HIGH PRICES

Everybody will eoncede that the
food ought to be pure. 1t costs enough.
Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25

The United States is rich enough to
pay fair salaries to its leading public
Failure to do this is discred-
itable.-Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25
TAKE THE SHORT END.

The Standard Oil crowd may be
fined 100000 by the Ohio courts.
Don't however, make any big wagers
that the maximum penalties will be
mposed.-Chicago Record-Heralo,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25
Unsolved.

Jack London, the novelist, has a
great affection for children. In San
Francisco there are twin sisters, little
girls of six years, of whom Mr.. Lon
don is very fond. On the way to his
boat one morning, Mr.. London met one
of the twins. He stopped and shook
her hand Good morning, my dear,
he said. land which of the twins are
your" The little girl answered grave
": I'm the one what's out walkin'."-
Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25


ing artiicialiy created prices for their
steel. The other is TO tax everybody
else and give the money to the ship
ping interests. A Republican congress,
true to its ideals, has chosen the latter
alternative.-New York Evening Post
Ind.
LOVE GOD AND NEIGHBOR.
The new idea" in politics is the old
idea in the. Ten Commandments
Providence Journal
UNWRTTTEN LAW
We take it that ability to read and
write are superfluous in an attorney
who practices unwritten law.-Rich-
mond Times-Dispatch.
HIGH PRICES.
Everybody will eoncede that the
food ought to be pure. 1t costs enough.
Chicago Tribune.
TAKE THE SHORT END.
The STANDARD Oil crowd may be
fined S5S.O00,000 by the Ohio courts.
Don't, however, make any big wagers
that the maximum penalties will be
mposed.-Chicago Record-Heralo.
A FORTUNATE ESCAPE.
While the congressional party Of in
vestigators were on the Isthmus of
Panama an alligator tried to eat one
of the members. Both the alligator
and the congressman were saved
Baltimore American.
-U-
HOT AIR.
Washington is demanding 75-cent
gas Her citizens, it would seem,
ought to be satisfied with the brand
that they get absolutely free of charge
at the cost of the rest of the nation
New Orleans Times-Democrat.
THE RED-HOT HOUSE.
There are times when the White
House seems to be a fiery furnace sew
en- times heated.-Mexican Herald.
THE REAL THING.
At this time of year it is customary
to remark that the only really yellow
peril confronting the country is the
Ohio river-Chicag Tribune.
MAKING ENEMIES
It must be confessed that the rail-
roads seem to be working just now for
Mr.. Bryan and government ownership.
Atlanta Journal.
AND GROWS UP.
In Russia a terrorist is born every
minute-Hartford Times.
THE PAY QUESTION.
The United States is rich enough to
paw fair salaries to it's leading public
servants Failure to do this is discred-
ftable.-Philadelphia Bulletin.
REFoRMERs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25
Applause by Machinery.

The third act climax of the Christ
mas meIodrama fell very fiat.
Il WISH said the manager, speaking
low in the dead silence of the theater,
that 1 had some of those clapping
machines such as they use in the
French and German theaters.
These machines are made of wind
filed leather. They are like two fiat
fish footballs. Bang them together,
and they make a sound exactly like
handclapping.
alThey are hidden in different parts
of the house, and just an electric wire
connects them with the wings You
lust touch a button when climax
comes, and the theater resounds with
machine-made applause. "-Exchange
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25
a FORTTTNATE ESCAPE.

While the congressional party Of in
vestigators were on the Isthmus OF
Panama an alligator tried to eat one
of the members. Both the alligator
and the congressman were saved
Baltimore American.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25
THE paw QUESTION.

In Russia a terrorist is born ever
Times.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-05-21

Hotel ST. George.-J. ]. Doran,
Fuffalo; 7. H. Smith, San Francisco;
w. T. Shirey, Portland; L. ]. Jacob
son, Calgary. J. Peterson, Portland:
]. W. Fitzgerald, New York: ]. P.
Dodge, st. Paul; W. A. Woodward,
Portland: F. W. Parker, Cunning
ham; J. ]. Kaufman. Walla walla;
NJ. Hitherell. Spokane: H. H. Bell, L.
A; Geo o'Connor. Walla walla:
Fl. j. Tnyling, Seattle; A. ]. Powell,
Portland; S. Harris, Walla walla; L.
q. McManus. Portland; J. T. Lang
ley, Portland; W. T. Knight, Helix.
VIM. Ellery, Bostcn: c. c. Yelling
ton, Hermiston; w. Dill, San Fran
cisco; Jno. Kleff, New York; Chas
Wellard, Denver; f. F. Rockefellow
New York; ]. N. Smith, Lewiston; ].
b. Levi, Chicago: S p. Stevenson and
wife, Wyoming; D. ]. Stevens, city.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-05-21

at the Eagle carnival dance, May 90.
Wanted-Gardener at Cunningham
ranch at Pilot Rock.
Save your money and see the mon
key, at the Eagle carnival May 20.
See the great Thaw trial illustrated
at the Eagle carnival I, las. OF May.
Photos, all sizes and prices; also
finishing for amateurs. Bowman's
studio.
Lots of music, lots OF seats and a
good time to all, at the Eagle carnival,
May 29.
Hear those good old southern songs
at the Dixie plantation In the Eagle
carnival.
For hardwood, white enamel lined
refrigerators, go TO Goodman Hard
ware Co.
Large line of high grade ham
mocks just received, at Goodman
Hardware Co.
Wanted-Large clean rags. High
est cash price paid for same. Deliver
to this office.
wanted-Seamstres and an ap-
prentice. Inquire room 8, East Ore
gonian building.
Grand open air carnival in the fair
pavilion, May 20, 80, 81 and June /.
Admission only 10c.
Housekeeping rooms for rent, only
one block from Main street. En-
q,,ire at 2O5 w. Webb street.
For Rent-Suite of furnished
housekeeping rooms one block from
main street. Apply at Bowman pho
| tograph studio.
The roller skating season is now on.
In order to skate your shoes must fit.
To get q proper fit you must buy them
at the Peoples Warehouse.
Found-Black silk watch fob with
locket bearing monogram and con-
tanning pictures. Enquire at this Of
flee.
Trained cats, dogs, pc aies and mon
keys will do many bewildering stunts
at the big Eagle carnival, the last Of
May
U. S. Health & Accident Insurance
Co., Saginaw, Mich, sells best dollar
per month policy on market; new
features. new rates; agents wanted.
Western office, 200 Marcum. Portland.
Ore.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-05-21
WHEAT MARKET STRONG.
In Chicago 1t Again Goes Above the
Dollar Mark,

Since the recent furry in the price
of wheat in Chicago, the local market
has ben on the upward trend. There
is practically no wheat being offered
to the shippers, but what little there
is, is bringing from 70 to rs cents per
bushel.
In speaking of the wheat market
today. r. w. McComas, one of the
prominent buyers. said: 1.-THE price
which is prevailing here is higher
than the eastern price warrants. The
price offered in Tacoma is about so
cents, while the price in Chicago is
now only about 10 cents higher. The
rule is that there should be a differ
ence OF 80 cents between the two
points,"
Above One Dollar In Chicago.
Chicago, May 21.-wheat again
went above 81 today, July closing at
101k
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-05-21
CITY BREVITIES

Try Hansen's sundae at Donald
sons.
Meet me in the Maze at tho Eagle
carnival.
All kinds of good. dry wood. See
Minnis.
For rent, two houses. Inquire H.
]. Bean.
Girl wanted-401 Lincoln street;
general house work.
All kinds OF fancy drinks at Dom
aldson's soda fountain.
Try Walters new Hard Wheat"
flour, now on the market.
See Minnis for good. dry wood that
burns. Lots OF 1t on hand.
100 trimmed hats at half price.
Mrs. Campbell'5 Millinery.
Leathers Transfer Co., day and
night service. Phone Main 611.
Nice furnished housekeeping rooms
for rent. Inquire 800 Logan street.
Waite Me Around Again Willie"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-05-21
Were Not SURVEYORS.

1t was stated in an item in the East
Oregonian yesterday that 1t was rail
road surveyors" who attempted to run
down Chief of Police Gurdane on
Sunday afternoon. 1t should read
railroad graders" as It was a party
of drunken graders from the Pilot
Rock branch who did the reckless
driving and attempted to run down the
chief of police.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-05-21
MISS LAWLER WILL SING.
Well Known Soprano OF White Temple
of Portland, VIII Be at Eagles Car
niyaI.

As announced in the East Oregon
ian last evening, arrangements were
made yesterday afternoon to secure
the services of Miss Kathleen Lawler
the noted soprano of White Temple,
Of Portland, to sing each afternoon
and evening at the Eagles carnival,
which will be held in this city next
week beginning on Wednesday, May
30, and lasting until Saturday night,
June I.
Miss Lawler is a friend of Mrs.
John Nissen and will be the guest of
Mrs. Nissen while in the city. She is
one of the most capable vocalists in
the northwest, enjoys a wide popular
ity and will be a real musical treat
to Pendleton.
She will sing each afternoon and
evening of the four days of the carni.
val.