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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-25
A Story With n Moral

General Booth. the venerable head
OF the salvation army. was talking to
New York reporter
denly.
The young man flushed, stammered
well" said the general, "do not
despair. There is a chance even for
New York reporters"
Then, discussing prayer, General
moral. WIN :"
mere was young clergyman ap-
pointed to small country town." he
gan, and short time after his ar
rival a horsy-looking man in leggings
stopped him on the street one day,
bowed respectfully, and said in a
tremulous voice:
If you please, sir, would you
mind, next Sabbath, Offering up a bit
or prayer for Milly Dean?'
The minister of course assented,
The man, whose look was worried and
haggard, took leave gratefully. And
on the next and the two following
sundays Milly Dean was prayed for
from the pulpit.
Then, one afternoon, the man in
legglngs met the minister again.
Thank you for them prayers, sir
ne said but you needn't pray no more
for Milly Dean
she dead?'
"'Dead?' said the man in leggings
NO. Shes just won the Blue Ribbon
handicap by length and a half.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-25

John" said the political leaders wife,
you'll have to get a new policeman as
the present one"
'Ali right said he, land while I'm
about IL ~ get one tI 1na f likes MS meat
-Philadelphia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-25
HUMoR OF TIE DHY

+ AS to a Feminine Passer-By-Pater
Americanus-So that was the great Mrs.
Rolindust, was it? Let's see, she married
into society, didn't she?
The Innocent Abroad-Oh, father! No.
She divorced into it.-Puck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-25

TITS hard said the sentimental land
lady, at the dinner table, ito think that
this poor little lamb should be DESTROYED
in its youth just TO cater to our appe-
Yes, replied the smart boarder, strug-
Philadelphia Press. So
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-25

"A diplomat. my~Son," replied the old
man. * Il l.crson who doesn't mean what
he means others to think he means'-
Tit-Bits
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-25

"Skribbler is going to write a poem on
the railway eating-house sandwich"
Has he ever eaten one?"
mo. But he intends to-"
Then he'll never write the poem" -
Milwaukee Sentinel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-25

Customer-Who is that lady your clerks
are treating with 80 much difference?
Bopkseller-That? Oh, that's Mrs Lay
test. She is one of our best six buyers.
Puck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-25

What, by the way. is Alfonso's last
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-25

Ten thousand volumesi'' exclaimed the
visitor, looking in amazement at the cost
~ books that lines the shelves in the pri-
vate library. How in the world do you
expect ever to find time to read them -
ITO read them?" echoed the owner,
equally astonished. How in the world
do you expect a connoisseur in rare books
to find time even to open them ?''-Chica-
go News
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-25

Scotch Railway station. A train which
has been standing at the platform for
twenty minutes starts. Man Ito Jamie the
porter)-Is your train ava Auchendum-
mic way?''
Jamie-Aye.
Man-If I'd kent I wad been in her my
sci.
Jamie-She stude Ian eneuch, any way
Man-Aye. 1t was just want o. infor-
mation.-Punch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-25

Mrs. Gossip-Mrs. Richleigh has so much
embonDoint, hasn't she?
Mrs. Comeup (judiciously)-WeH now
she might have, If she wasn't so fat
Baltimore American.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-10-19
Smart Clothing

The showing this fall is re-
plete with the newest New York
fashion models in all the latest
materials and colors. Brown is
the predominating color, but,
for those who want them, we
are showing very attractive
line of greys, also many check
and stripe effects.
The style, fit and workman
ship in our clothes are we'll
known, therefore, suffice it to
say, that the prices range from
$40 to $35.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-10-19
Buy Shoes here.

This is the best time to buy
shoes and this the best store to
buy them, because here you are
assured of the best feathers,
the latest styles, and the best
workmanship. Comfort is the
prime factor to be considered
when buying shoes, and as our
stock is now complete with the
newest fall and winter shapes
in all sizes, now is the time to
get a good comfortable fit.
Prices are the same as they
have always been.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-10-19
Mems Hats.

Who said HATS? Whenever
anyone mentions hats, send him
to us, for here he will find all
the latest styles in derbies and
soft felt hats.
Our assortment is large
enough to suit any fancy, figure
or face. Soft hats will be very
much in vogue this fall and
winter and with our usual fore
sight we prepared for the unu-
sual demand; consequently we
are able to show a more COM
plete line than you will find
elsewhere. Usual prices.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-10-19

LADIES COATS--S12.5O& & SIS
This is the strongest line we
have ever shown.
You have to see these coats
to appreciate the style and
quality; lined with guaranteed
satin and handsomely trimmed
with braid.
LADIES COATS--$18 and $40.
The ladies are raving about
these superb garments in black
and colors, lined with heavy
satin to match; exceptionally
we'll made and most stylish.
$40 COATS NOW $3.50.
A big line, 81 inch, tan, black
and castor, prettily trimmed,
we'll made, perfect fitting gar
ments at 7.50.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-10-19

Nature provides the days and our store
the goods-best to go with Them and never
before have the people of this community
had such splendid opportunities toget as sat
isfactory autumn and winter supplies as is
now offered by our great stock of novelty
and staple merchandise.
Nature cannot be improved upon but we
can help you improve your appreciation of
the seasons best features by placing within
the easy reach of your pocketbook the most
seasonabe collection of fall and winter styles
it has ever been our good fortune to assemble
and your good fortune to be able to buy.
You are urged to see at once the great
autumn values we offer below
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-10-19
Swell Shirts.

Our Mems plain and fancy
Shirts include the most attrac-
tive patterns from the best
makers. Both coat and back
open only styles.
Prices: 75c. to $3.50.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-10-19
Special /!

BEAUTIFUL NEW NETS.
line of 45nch colored Nets in brown pink blue
and ecru The thing for dressy waists Quality taken
into consideration you will find prices indeed very
be
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-10-19
Everything New and Correct in Mems and Boys Wear

The quality of the merchandise is what has made this store
the leading funishers and boys but besides quality
offer large assorments and variety of patterns and materials
the latest styles and coor prices that fail give
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-10-19

MISSES COATS Sd TO $40.
In all colors; also a fine line
of plaids in brown, tan, navy
and red. A beautiful assortment
to select from.
Ladies 81 inch Coats of extra
good quality melton cloth, high
ly tailored, beautiful garments,
special at $500.
Ladies So inch Coats neatly
trimmed with braid and buttons
remarkable value at $500.
Childrens and Infants Cloaks
all colors in melton cloth plush
and bear skin. Caps to match
of bear skin.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-10-19
Feather BOaS

stylish We ready with tempting line feather
the curled and uncured ostrich plume In all dainty
coors we'll black for the matured folks Extra
lengths; fluffy creations at $2.98 to $3.50
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-10-19
les

The finest, nobbist line Of
fashionable neckties you can
find anywhere at prices to suit
all.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-10-19
Ladies and ChiIdrenS Coats.

Seldom have offered line of goods more enthusiasm
an we now 40 our new autumn and winter ladies'
misses and children Everything desired in the latest stvs
materials and trimmings can be found in this assortment
The greatest degree OF merit to be in each
and the prices have been arranged chiefly with the view of
ing every woman who buys of this season. vaue
able worth. ~ ~
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-10-19
AT $500 & $500

we show an excellent assort-
ment of the better grades in
Mink, Squirrel and Opossum.
Seldom have we shown such
attractive furs, so we'll made
and lined with the very best
satin.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-10-19
Ready With Furs.

Our unrlValled assortment OF
Our foresight in buying these
sell them at a price advantage
the place to buy Furs.
Here are a few suggestions fl
dependable qualities; made in a
carefully selected skins.
OUR $3.50 & $3.50
Ties, Scars and Muffs are beau
ties. All this seasons newest
styles and fancies, and such an
extensive line to select from
that you will have no trouble in
getting pleased.
Exceptional quality for these
prices.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-08
Hr1P wANrED-maIe-continued

AT CoSTIGAN & co.'s Employment ONCE
San Francisco Office Phone Market 49,
4 and Fell ST., opposite 10th and Market
Oakland Office Located -
9Th and Washington sts- Phone OAKLAND zoOO-
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-08
SIZE rnnAY- -. M.

SHIF IUUAI, 3 N
NEvADA-NEVADA TODAY.
HALF FARE-S4 FARE-HALF FAKE.
HAVEN OR RENO OR BOCA. 81 FAhE-
SHIP TODAY-CALL EARLY-BOSS HERE
90 freight teamsters, steady job. $3.50;
Single hand miners. So $780, ship to-day.
Machine miners 81; machine helpers. 80.
Bridge carpenters 81 to $3.50: macninlse' ~
Blacksmith. 81; helper. hOorman, SD
Muckers and labOrers. $3.50 TO So -,
Remember. Nevada, half fare, "a; tnat AZ
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-08
LUDLOW TODAY-LUDLOW.


1c mile rate-South-1c mile rate
Then free fare on to the work-Io Ionopan'
That's sll-$5 1O-That's alESo.l0
New Job-Just Starting-G0 Today
90 miles-South-510 Miles.
20 teamsters, scrapers and wagons. 800 day-
loo laborers, camp laborers. watchmen, S<-@O-
Team gang foreman, 50 so Ludlow
Ship Today-Remember-Go Today
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-08

FEW SPECIAL
LATE ORDERS.
cement fnishers close by. $3.50
2 r. R. camp blacksmiths free fare, 500.
10 deckhands different dredgers, S45 and ID.
ITALIANS.
$50 Italians. fare paid. $3.50.
FACTORY WORK-FARE PAID
125 laborers different factories, fare paid
MACHINIsTs.
2 machinists. mine Co.. $3.50; machinist saw
mill Co.. 81 day; machinists, factory, fare
paid, $105.
Engineer and machinist, sawmill Co., see boss
TOOL sHARPENER, MINE
Tool sharpener and blacksmith, mine, S120-
Blacksmith, country shop, no shoeing, fare
CARPENTERS.
carpenters, country factory. $3.50 to "a ;
carpenter, rough work. $50; 4 carpenters, Oak
GARDENERS. CoACHMEN.
Gardener, landscape. Alameda Co.. $3.50 day.
Gardener. country, fare So; sS day.
Gardener, Alameda County. $35 and found
Gardener, Santa Clara County, S35 and found
Gardener. San Mateo County; see boss here;
S35 and found
Vegetable gardener. sonoma Co.. s35 and I'd.
Coachman; see boss here: $40 and found
Coachman, San Mateo County; $35 and found
OTHERS.
Night clerk. country hotel $40 and found.
STEWARD.
Camp steward. r. R. camp; free fare; $50 I'd.
Laboratory boy, country factory, fare paid; $50.
ELEVATOR MEN.
Two elevator men. office building city. $40.
Janitor-A tanitor and wife, apartment house.
Butcher. country shop; good wages.
Man to run boxmaking machinery. steady.
So day.
Thousands Of other jobs too numerous to men
tion. Get daily list.
MURRAY & READY
11th and Market sts.. s. F.
and franklin sis Oakland
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-08
HELP wANTED-ma1e-Continued

HELP wANTED-Male-Co
MURRAY & READY.
Leading Employment and Labor Agents
HEADQUARTERS,
White Palace Hotel Building,
18th and Market sts-, s. F.
PHONEs-SPECIAL 656 and 657.
Branch:
9Th and Franklin sts.. Oakiano-
Phone Oakland 1851
ARzoSa toSfy SEvl9 fHT dfESns GTaH p'Fo
: WAsHINGToN. new MEXICO and
CALIFORNIA
SPECIAL TODAY.
TO THE BEAUTIFUL
YOSEMITE VALLEY.
80 trackmen SIS.
100 spikers and strappers SIS
IS men. ballast gang, $3.50.
$50 drilIers. laborers and rockmsn, s75.
600 men for r. r. work. $3.50 TO 500
FRESNO. BAKERSFIELD; MERGED DlSls-
NOW. TO
oREGoN-oREGON-oR
FREE FARE. FREE FARE
fare; s225 day TO S1o5 month
AND AGAIN FREE FARE
TO THE WELL-KNOWN
sIsKTYoU COUNTIES sIsKIYoU
260 laborers drillers.
FREE FARE
$50 teansters and rockmen;
FREE FARE.
SHIP EVERY DAY.
Free fare TO all the above States
Get daily list.
MURRAY READY, 11th and Market sts-'
S. F.; 46s 9Th ST.. Oakland
COME HOME-CONE HOME
TO, SLEEP.
600 SINGLE ROOMS. 600 SINGLE KoOMS-
Csc PER NIGHT. 81 % PER WEEh.
Including Bath -
FACING AND JOINING OCEAN SHORE R. r.
TERMINAL OUR
OCEAN SHORE LODGING HOUSE
ELEVENTH. MARKET AND MISSION SIS
Electric lights in every room keaolng-
nir,ir,. Ill, zines etc.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-08

Remember, Arizona Today. $50.
Free Fare-Free Fare
also Nevada, Ludlow. Arizona, Tonopah, Salton.
Remember Nevada, Spring Garden. today.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-08
EMPLOYMENT wANTED-MaIe

GERMAN, 30 years old, very good appearance.
broadly educated and of high abilities, owning
fodr languages and two diplomas for the study
of commercial science and law, experienced in
commercial banking mining, insurance and
hotel business. with best references wants
position Of large responsibility here or abroad
1855 0ctaria St, basement.
FELIX Stencil
YOUNG man t27) wants position in bank or
wholesale house in Oakland or San Francisco
Experienced bookkeeper and salesman Ref
erences and bond If required. Address W. Z.
L., 1926 oxford St. Berkeley
PATRONS for help charged registry fee Of 81.
Swiss butler. with superior references as
butler and valet. wants place Address
BUTLER. 1892 suttef ST.. near Webster.
POSITION wanfed-Competent reliable coach
man. first class with horses. harness and
carriages: strictly temperate and obliging:
good references. Box 3l4. Cali Office
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-08

OUR NEW FACTORY BUILDING. WHICH is
THOROUGHLY LIGHTED. VENTlLAIED
AND HEATED. is NOW READY FOR 0CCu-
PANCY: EXPERIENCED AND INEXPERI.
ENCED SEWING MACHINE OPERATORS
WANTED ON OvERALLS; GOOD PAY;
STEADY WORK; PAID WHILE LEARNd@NG NJ
LEVI STRAUSS & CO.. VALENCIA. BET.
18TH AND 14TH. APPLY TO Mr.. DAVIS.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-08

SEWING MACHINE OPERATORS ON SHIRTS:
GOOD PAY; CLEAN. STEADY WORK: NEW
FACTORY: WELL HEATED AND FENTI-
LATED: INEXPERIENCED TAUGHT AND
PAID WHILE LEARNING. LEVI STRAUSS
CO., VALENCIA. BETWEEN 18TH AND
I4TH. APPLY MR.. HINSHAW.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-08

Ieamsters, wagons and scrapers. $3.50 to $3.
Laporers. city. and hours. $3.50 to $40
Laoorers, city and country $2-25 to $3.50.
: section foremen. Arizona. free fare, 81.
extra gang foremen. coast division. $50
= extra gang foremen. north. $50.
= section Ioremen, Bakersfield, Tucson, SZ-IO
. section foremen houses furnished. Merced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-25

eral Roddy, to whose command Patter- sons regiment belonged, was called into Georgia from Mississippi, where he had gone for provisions and provender, the one for the men and the other for the noble animals they rode, before Shermans ad- vance on Johnston in the memorable re- treat through Georgia; but the people of north Alabama suffered so from the depre- dations of the federal soldiery that Pat terson was loudly called back to his post of protection; and to that post he hast ened. leaving Roddy at Dalton.
 Patterson went into camp before De- catur. Here an amusing personal experi- ence befell him. All during the war he had worn the most handy and unassum- ing dress; but while in Georgia his regi- ment raised $500. with which they pur- chased in Atlanta. coat. pants, vest, cap. boots and gauntlets. This fine attire the proud officer donned and rode on Sun day morning through camp-without being recognized by a single soul of his generous admirers.
 In the early part of 1864 occurred the battle of Madison station. in which Pat terson's men achieved a notable victory over a far superior force of federals. gunboat at that time was pl,<sng the Ten nessee inhicting every damage possible on the people and destroying every ferry boat the Confederates might have put to advantage, which it could find. The older
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-25
BY F. I. MONKS,

It's banks, but that same river from the gloom of those arches murmers an invl- tation to the desolate and outeast to seek repose in the muddy depths Of Its waters.
 Cruel, cold hard-hearted London has a fascination for it's citizens and visitors that cannot be explained. Paris is beau tiful, but London Is great. London ap- peals to a far different sense than does Paris. The frvollty and gayety of Paris soon tire, but London calls for no ex- penditure of nerve energy in keeping up with prosaic life In that city. A two weeks visit to Parls will give person a fairly good idea of the character of tho people because It Is exuberant and demonstrative, but not so in London, where n great stratum of natural reserve must be removed before the true Eng llshman Is found.
 Every great city has its poor and rag ged, but even rags and poverty do not crush the spirit out of the inhabitants of Paris, while In London there Is an apathetic and settled gloom over the denlzens of the slums. If London condi- tons existed in Paris the deeds of tho Revolution would be as holiday making compared to what would happen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-25
s GOVERNORS FATHER AS FIGHTER

breastworks of logs and rails from the lake to the bayou. and threw a temporary bridge across the mouth of the bayou for use in case of need.
 Patterson and Osborne. who had the gun on the bluff opopste had agreed upon signals by means of which the Colonel could indicate the point to be fired at on the north side. Blair, sure enough, was In hot pursuit of Patterson at Gsport. How did Patterson manage to escape? Why the lake intervening required Blair to make a detour of eight miles He took the Gillsport road instead of the Fletch CTS ferry, or Patterson would have probs ably been lost
 In the clear, still. bright twilight, two regiments of federal cavalry, twice Pat tersons strength. thundered down tile road, dismounted and prepared to attack the slight defense of the Confederates The exultant commander addressed his troops "We have them in our hands at last" he cried. Charge" and the men rushed forward. But Patterson gave Osborne a signal. Shells from the Nor gan county bluff came whlzzing among the horses and horse holders of the fed erals wild stampede followed. Horses ran loose Consternation prevailed. The charging column was easily repulsed, the federal cavalrymen eagerly seeking their horses and night kindly spread her cur tain OCT the scene.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-25

ners and customs is so often necessary to the accurate exposition of the Scriptures, what are We to say of the wisdom of the young preacher who allows himself to give up college and theological seminary because some stupid church thinks he "can preach well enough now?"
 In the 2nd chapter and 9th verse of his first epistle to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul tells them that Eye hath not seen. nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man. the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. Judge Rowan, for whom Rowan county, in Kentucky. Is named, was very dls- tinguished lawyer and member of Con gress. He was a warm admirer of Davies, who fell at the battle of Tip pcannoe, and he once said to some friends When I argued a case against Davies I burned candles, but l give you my honor, gentlemen. that l never burned an inch of candle for Henry Clay in my life" This famous jurist and legislator used to say that he did not enjoy gor- geous pulpit descriptions of heaven "fhe only heaven" said he, that l care for, is the heaven of which the inspired Paul said: Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-25

scholar of very remarkable breadth of learning, and yet his ''Rasselas. is one long series of anachronisms and other palpable blunders about the manners and customs of Abyssinia.
 Now, the modern interpreter of Scrip ture is often obliged to put before his minds eye the environment of writers and speakers who wrote and spoke many hundreds of years ago. Bulwer, in that splendid work, "rhe Last Days of Pom- peii," undertook to put before his read- CTS a picture of the Roman people, man. ners and customs in the first century. He goes so far as to take for one of his characters the widows son, whom Jesus raised from the dead in the city of Main tSee Luke, chapter | verses 11-l6). After "The Last Days of Pompeii' was pub lished. Bulwer publicly called upon the critics to point out any instances in which he had failed accurately to represent the people, the manners, the customs of the first century, and nobody answered his call l am aware that it is fashionable nowadays to depreciate Bulwer; but he knew so much more than l shall ever know, that I confess to a great respect for his genius and learning,
 As a knowledge of ancient people, man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-25

Homer in his Odyssey" represents Ulysses as making a visit to the world of spirits 1. e., to what the Greeks called 'Hades@ There he encounters the spirit of Achilles. who had been killed at Troy, and he congratulates Achilles upon hls klngly bearing. whereupon Achilles makes the memorable reply: T would rather be on earth the slave of needy master, than to reign as king over all the realms of the dead"
 The Greeks then. though they held the doctrine of u future life, did not believe that that life was worth living Our hopes of future life of joy and glory are de- rived from revelation What we call "science" has nothing whatever to do with them. When Professor Tyndal. In his notorious Belfast address before the British association for the advancement of science said: Passing beyond the boundary of the experimental evidence. l discover in matter the promise and potency of every form of life.' there was a great stir among Christian apologists. I possessed my soul in patience. because I saw that as soon as Professor Tyndal passed beyond the boundary of the ex- perimental evidence. he took leave of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-25
MACAULAYS PROPHESY CONCERNING LONDON

to thousands of women and children can fail to observe the terrible consequences of such employment and the wages paid. Again we see the woman in the un- womanly rags just as badly off, perhaps worse as she was when Hood wrote "The Song of the Shirt The sight of these pallid women, threadbare and famshed cannot fail to awaken feel Ing of pity for them and cause one to ask himself the question: Are not these people more sinned against than sinning2 If the greatest metropolis in the world is built on such a foundation as that Is it any wonder Maeaulay fears the day will come when the city which has rivaled Athens shall share her fate?
 Guide books tell of the greatness and grandeur of London and visitors follow ing the directions lald down In these books see only the superstructure or the city It's slums with their fostering human wreckage are at the back door of the paatial residences. The gilded charots of the nobility dash along the avenues and turnpikes within hailing dis tance of the pauper funeral cortege. The broad rlver on whose bosom the wealth laden argosy rides at anchor. flows ma jestically under these arches that join