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In that case Hay must know WI,
killed Norman" cried Paul, excited.
! He just does" rejoined Hurd calm
~. "And now you can understand
another reason why I take such ar
interest in that gentleman"
But you can't be certain?"
Quite so. l am in the dark. But
Hay is a dangerous man and would dc
anything to rake in the dollars. He
has something to do with the disap
pearance of that brooch. / am sure
and II SO he knows more than he says
Besides"-here Hurd hesitated- mo
I'll tell you that later"
Tell me WHAT"
Something about Hay that will as
tonish you and make you think he has
something to do with the crime. Mean
while learn all you can from Mrs.
Krill"
Hays rooms were large and luxuri-
ously furnished. In effect he occupied
small fat in the house of an ex-
butler and had furnished the plac
himself in sybarite fashion The ex-
butler and his wife and servants look
ed after Hay, and, in addition. that
Ianguid gentleman possessed a slim
valet with a sly face, who looked as
though he knew more than was good
for him. Indeed, the whole atmos-
phere Of the rooms was shady and
fast, and Paul, simple young fellow
as he was, felt the bad influence the
moment he stepped into the tiny draw
ing room.
Two ladies' were seated by the fire,
airs. Krill In black, majestic and calm.
as usual. She wore diamonds on her
breast and jeweled stars in her gray
hair. Although not young, she was g
wonderfully we'll preserved woman.
and her arms and neck were white.
cleaning and beautifully shaped. From
the top of her head to the sole of her
rather large but well shod foot she
was dressed to perfection and waved
a languid fan as she welcomed Paul.
who was presented to her by the host.
Il am glad to see you. Mr.. Beecot."
she said in her deep voice. 1--WE had
rather an unhappy interview when
last we met. How is Miss NormanT"
"She Is quite WELL" replied Paul in
as cordial a tone as he could command.
For the sake of learning what he could
he wished to be amiable, but it was
difficult when he reflected that this
large, suave, smiling woman had rob-
bed Sylvia of fortune and had spoken
of her IN a contemptuous way. But
Beecot, swallowing down his pride,
held his little candle to the devil with.
out revealing his repugnance too open
". And apparently Mrs. Krill believed
that his composure was genuine
enough, for she was quite at her ease
In his presence.
(To be Continued)
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IN THE KITCHEN

Home is where the heart is, and the
heart Of every true housewife is in her
! kltchen' so truly this practical spot Is
| the center of the home. When the time
Genes for fall decorating, it is a poor
| housekeeper indeed who considers her
parlor wallpaper before she does her
kitchen floor
| There is probably no hammer +aslx
that falls to that happiest of mortaIs
/ the bride, than planning her kitchen
pans. ginning
me most important thing in the ap
ptarance of a kitchen and in its cast
ness to care for, is the floor Inol~,- =
'iie woman who has a beautiful new
wood floor, which when serubbed v7bf+a
- the most beautiful of sights This
Nino OF floor is. however, the hardest
I" Keep clean and the most reprehensf-
Bile sight when it is dirty. The easiast
moor TO Keep clean is one that Is cover
ed with inoleum or oiIcloth. This must
De laid with greatest care and with
many layers of newspaper to prevent
the cracks of the boards wearing
through. Oileloth makes an expensive
moor covering. but there is always CON
ISOLATION for the housewife who cannot
aHord 1t, in good floor paint Several
coats of good corn yellow, each one
carefully dried, makes an excellent
foundation for two coats of varnish.
rms process can scarcely be completed
In less than week of Punishment from
the Kitchen, so has to be done during a
vacation or before moving in. When,
however, 1t Is completed 1t leaves moth
ing to be desired, and means no scrub
ping only wiping up from time to time;
and an occasional coat Of varnish sever
al times year will keep a floor so
treated in excellent form
Next to the floor come the shelves.
and these must also be painted well
with two coats Of good paint All of
this is nuisance to the impatient
housewife who is waiting to take pos
session of her kitchen, but the amount
of time saved later, by having good
paint on the shelves is full recompense
for the delay.
choosing a stove is always an i'm
portant rite. Gas stoves, where a gas
connection is possible, do much to make |
summer cooking comfortable and in |
small city kitchens make good substi-
tutes for the real old-fashioned coal |
stove, which, after all, has never been |
surpassed Tor cooking. A cook must |
understand her stove before she can |
boil an egg on it, or even before she can
build fire in 1t. She must look to the
size of the CRATE and fire-box before she
orders her coal. She must understand
the draughts before she can touch a
match to the first fire, and the oven
before she attempts to bake a potato.
Every stove has a damper, check
and draught. aside from it's fire-box /,
wen and better known parts The
iamper is often in the stovepipe, or In
he case Of a range at the base of the
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Pattern No. 5S82.-A pretty exam
pie OF the popular over-blsuse is
shown in this model made with front.
back and sleeve in one piece, the only
seam being in the sleeve under the
arm. The present development was
In pale blue louisine silk, the edge Is
bordered with narrow lace insertion.
Any of the materials that drape nice
1y are appropriate such as cashmere,
wolfe, broadcloth, pongee and taffeta
The wide sleeves are in kimono style
and fall gracefully over the under
sleeve of net or other lingerie mate
rial. For 36inch bust measure one
and one-quarter yards of 27-inch
material will be required. Sizes for
80, 81, So, SO, 40 and AZ inches bust
measure.
This pattern will be sent to you ON
receipt of 10 cents. Address ali orders
to the Pattern Department of this paper.
BE sure to give size and number of pat
tern wanted. For convenience. write
your order on the following coupon:
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"I'u gtUe you a9 s0eek," said Scott.
write this yarn, which am sure will
be interesting. Hurd has had some
queer experiences"
by the way" observed Hurd one
day to Paul, lis your old schoolfellow,
Hay. as friendly as ever?"
Yes. Why, 1 can't understand, as
he certainly will make no money out
Of me- He's giving a small dinner to-
morrow night at his rooms and has
asked me-
you 60" said the detective en-
phatically, "and don't let on you have
anything to do with me-
See here, Hurd, won't play the
spy, If you mean that"
Il don't mean anything Of the sort"
replied Hurd earnestly, "but if you do
chance to meet Mrs. KriH at this din
ner and If she does chance to drop a
few words about her past you might
let me know"
"Oh, l don't mind doing that" said
Beecot, with relief 81 am as anxious
to find out the truth about this murder
as you are, if not more so. The truth.
| take it. Is to be found In KrilPs past
before he took the name of Norman.
Mrs. krill will know of that past, and
III try and learn all I can from her.
But Hay has nothing to do with the
crime, and l won't spy on him."
Very good Do what you like. But
as TO Hay having nothing to do with
the matter, still think Hay stole that
opal brooch from you when you were
knocked down."
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CHAPTER NV

I% HE detective was as good as
1 his word. In a few days Paul
ITTSl Ii was introduced to the editor
- of a weekly publication and
obtained a commission for story to
be written in collaboration with Mr..
Hurd. 1t seemed that the editor was
an old acquaintance of Hurd's and had
been extricated by him from some
trouble connected with cards. The ed
ltor, 10 show his gratitude and because
Hurd's experiences, thrown into the
form of q story, could not fail TO inter-
est the public. was only too willing TO
make liberal arrangement. Also Paul
was permanently engaged to supply
short stories, to read those that were
submitted TO the editor. and. in fact.
he became that gentleman's right hand
He was X kind, berry bohemian of an
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editor, Scott by name, and took quite
a fancy to Paul.
III give you f3 a week" said Scott.
beaming through his large spectacIes
and raking his long gray beard with
tobacco stained fingers. You can live
on that, and to earn it you can give me
your opinion on the stories. Then be-
tween whites you can talk to Hurd and
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INDIANA's BIGGEST GAS WELL

Indianapolis, Oct. 5.-At present the
largest gas well IN the state is in Law
county, six miles from Dixon CITY. az
cording to the report Of the natural
gas supervisor. just issued in the re-
port of W. S. Blatchley. state geoIogist
The pressure is SIS pounds TO the
square inch
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THE PRESIDENTS TRIP.

1HE PRESIDENTS TRIP.
the addresses delivered by President Roosevelt
to his frequent expressed himself So
frequently uerances are Of great
public interest presidents speeches on this
trip have been Of a higher national tone
great president attacking
what imaginary far too much bIus
however the critics speeches in the past there
attach to his actresses rtt 60 %
One thing stands recent speeches.
and that Is an absence Of CON
tray the president has uttorances and in
ms discussion the Panama canal the necessity for
stronger and better chord the
breast Of every public spirited citizen regardless
assumed nonpartan gratifying to the exe
tive immense hold the president has ~
the people party man but
president who has little respect for party
roosevelt may be said to be of
career The people that he
president that his position is most Get ought to sus
tainy has chaaers
him in the past sufficiently that his
course the future will be repeated
measured by any other occupant Of n
@ mere Is about him that tremendous
tense desire to originate formulate
beyond the boundaries Of exc
trespasn upon the duties not %
upon legislative but Of he judiciary itself
If Roosevelt is some of the
PET projects during the remaining
have to curb his ambitions ignoring the
NIT to the plans ana +S" + % government purposes to sub
and carry into effect is
Let the as
tons let him weaken
ito
toned conservative sesmonlke attitude
ONCE MORN rtr. sunu.-,. 800
primary law Its dun session Of the illinois, ' o'a partisan
teal law does quieus is
prohibit common voter from
expressing choice Of candidates
Michigan farmer who was
acquire family of
twenty-five children within suicide
" HTies advanced by the nations chief executive
THE salary raised reaays
Mississippi gained an extra
wish by Murphy that he
has several box seats left disposal
Fshaw pipes gone out
WIRELESS to from W Goslin
says that Murray Turner shed for
trip Now the message did
TO HON T R and avaricou hun
cry tiger and likely be victor?
Enclosed md stamp for Fan
ILLUMINATION Of the Skies last night wa, not from -, m
Ml@ Detroit was having little oslebrauon
WITH ALL TINS jungle talk it Is hitting that our world. .. .
resolve itself in a sort Of a geological |
AND THE BEST feature of the whole affair IS mat H., r.
AID just like the Republicans o
n masnass Is not satisfied eon,so.sa o. -..,..n.
Mighty hard to please a
WHILE ROOSEVELT is on the vatsF would + not r.. II
call his big stick =
- n
WONDER IF THERE are any Jim Anpp s.
HOW THE LATE would have enjoyed tn. trip r
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GAMES TODAY.


N-FEE1EtatAN LEAG { Il.
Cleveland at Chicago.
Detroit at st. Louis.
Philadelphia at Washington 1.-TWO
games).
Boston at New York.
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NATIONAL LEAGUE.
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Washington. ?; Philadelphia, l (ten
first game). Philadelphia. 8:
0 (second game).
New York. 3: Boston. l.
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chicago at st. Louis 1.-TWO games).
brooklyn at Boston (two games).
New York at Philadelphia (two
games).
Pittsburg at Cincinnati.
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NATIONAL LEAGuE.

Chicago, Il; St. Louis, /.
Philadelphia, .; New York. l.
Pittsburg. 2; Cincinnati. 1 (flrst
game).
Cincinnati. 6; Pittsburg, l (seven In
nings; second game).
Boston, 4; Brooklyn, 8 (ten innings).
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-26
UNCLE Ellis FABLES.
Morals Always on Hand et Popular
Prices.
THE FARMER. AND THE FOX.

The FARMER AND THE FOX.
Orc day, as the Farmer was grub
bling out a stump in his field. he was
approached by a Fox, who said:
.f;ncle Reuben. I am no hand 10
butt ir and mix myself up with other
peoples business, but 1 have come to
give you a little pointer"
wall, that's kind O. you, tho Ugh L
hain't in need of any gold bricks jest
a: Present"
81 am not that Kind of Fox On
the &C ntrary, 1 am here to tell you
that overheard E conversation in t,le
forest thise morning, and that the
Weasel intends 70 rob your hen-roost
tonight. I am on friendly terms with
him and shouldn't ike him to know
that I have given him away, but at
the same time I don't want you to be
a loser
That's good of you" said the Far
MGR. mo. I won't say a word to any
body about it, but if the burned crit
ter comes III give him a surprise
party. Much obleeged, and I'll try
mi do as much for you some time
The Fox went his way with COM
piacent look. and Uncle Reuben con-
hnued to grub and to think. When
night cama lie did d little work about
the coop, an1 just as he was winding
up the clock and making ready to go
to bed, a great racket out there de-
manded his presence. He went out
with the lantern in one hand and an
Rxe-helve in the other, and wasn't a
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bit surprised to find Reynard in one
of the traps he had set.
How now, but is this gratitude you
show me for the pointer 1 gave you
this afternoon" exclaimed the Fox.
as he tugged at his captive leg.
Moral-"Well, you see, it's this
way was the reply. 81 got to think
ing things over after you left and de-
cided that it was jest as easy to set a
trap for a Fox as for Weasel, and
that's how you come to put your foot
in it,
"Then release me and Wen call it a
mistake
"Oh, I can't do that. you see. I've
got to foller out my logic and decide
that it is jest as easy to knock a Fox
on the head as any other critter. Close
your eyes and shet your teeth. 1t
won't hurt but minute.
THE THIEF AND THE JUDGE.
A farmer who had lost several sheep
at the hands of thieves notified the
sheriff, and the latter individual set a
watch and captured a man with the
goods on him. When taken into court
the evidence was so conclusive that
speedy conviction resulted, and his
honor was about to pass sentence
when the prisoner rose up and said:
Excuse me. judge, but move to
quash the proceedings.
ION what grounds, pray?"
"AH the witnesses swore that had
a lamb on my shoulder when caught
while the warrant charges me with
having stolen a sheep. l contend your
honor, that a sheep is not a lamb any
more than a man is a boy"
Prisoner, the point is well taken.
1 was about to sentence you to state
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LEGAL,
Girst Published in Topeka state Journal
January 19. 1909
REGISTRATION NOTICE

Notice is hereby given the voters =, ~.
city of Topeka that the registration books
for the various wards and precincts OF the
city are open for registration during re9II-
lar office hours including the noon hour
at the office of the commissioner Of elec.
tions. at the Auditorium
All voters who registered In 1905 and 1909
who have not changed their street and
house number and voted at the city cleo
ton April 3rd and the general election
Nov. g6th. 1906, are legally registered Al
this time. If house number has been
changed or If said registered per1onS
failed to vote at the April Bird or the cen
eral election Nov. 9Th, 1906 the same
must re-reglster. Such voters and ali
others who have not registered are re
specifically requested to register at the
earliest convenient date.
CSeaL) c. H. TITUS
Commissioner of Elections
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1858 Polk, rooms. gas, city water.
1856 Lincoln, rooms.
731 Quincy. 2 rooms.
1404 Lincoln, 3 room cottage.
617 West Tth St, rooms. gas.
1913 Buchanan, s rooms, gas. barn.
300 Western ave, room cottage, barn
1245 Clay, s rooms. modern.
j. E. ToRRINGToN, 100 w. 9Th St.
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"Oh, I see. Well, go ahead with it,
I'm tasting cotton and want to get
down to the pool
Hold on Hold on" shouted the
Wolf moment later. DOG my cats
II l haven't put my foot into a trap
that some hunter has set herei'
Yes, you seem to be caught, but it's
a trifiing affair. just put one of your
hind feet on the pesky trap and smash
it fiat"
But haven't weight enough. You
do 1T for me, like a good fellow"
Smother time, my friend" replied
the elephant as he meandered along
Awhile ago you wanted the distinc-
ton and didn't care a cent for the diff
ference. Now chew on the difference
for awhile and let me know how you
come out"
Moral-Some things can be drawn
down too fine. The wolf got away. bur
he left his foot in the trap. Copy
right 1907, by NJ NJ. Cunningham
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THE GROCER AND THE SAGE.

THE GROCER AND THE SAGE.
One day as the Sage was sitting be-
meath a willow tree and meditating on
mans inhumanity to man and how a
August rain storm. he was approached
by a fat. red-faced man wearing an
apron, who greeted him with:
80, Sage. I am Green the grocer
Eyes, I have heard of green grocers
several times before in my life" was
the answer. How is the green goods
business coming on?"
II know not, o, wise man. This is
my complaint: Some months since,
Brown. the hardware man, came to
me and asked me to indorse his
ninety-day note
and you were foolish enough to do
HE made a feeling appeal to me, o
freezing nonsense, There is no
feeling in business. When was the
"Only yesterday"
"And Brown couldn't pay it and you
had to, and now you have come whin-
ing around for some of my wisdom.
Go to. I have none to give
but thou art mistaken. Sage.
Brown had the sugar to pay the note
and took it up"
He did ?''
Truly. he did. And came not here
to beg for thy wisdom"
Then what brought thee?"
''To work the wisdom racket myself
My pointer is that when a man wants
you to back his note don't chew straws
over it. It's just a little business
courtesy and prolific of the warm
glow. Ia ia. old man"
Moral-The unexpected is always
happening. Wisconsin furnishes a case
where father gave up all his prop
erty to his children and they didn't
turn him out doors next day
THE ELEPHANT AND THE WOLF.
As the elephant was going down to
the pool one day to quench his thirst
he encountered the wolf, and the lat
ter observed:
81 was just looking for you Do you
know that you and I are related by ties
of blood?"
Il hadn't seen things in that light up
to now" replied the behemoth.
We'll. it is true. There was a time
in the history of creation when we
were both called wolves"
THAT was before my time"
cit was but if you will recognize the
relationship now it will be all right
'I'd do most anything to oblige, you
know" said the elephant as he uproot-
ed tree or two. but I'm afraid It
will be hard work to convince any one
that 1 ever had teeth. claws and fur"
That's only a difference" replied
the wolf What I want is the distinc-
ton
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g.. A SWENDSON hereby announces that
he is a candidate for the Republican car
nomination for mayor of the city or To-
peka, subject to the decision OF the he
publican primary election.
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WANTED-STTr .TTONH-

WHEN you want to hire a man or boy:
call up Y. NJ c. A. Ind. tel 9OS or Bell
tel. O7 We have list of men and
confidential references concerning them:
Y. NJ. c. A. Employment bureau, 9Th aid
Quincy SITS
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Modern house, 100 Kan. ave-
A P. Wilson, Alb Kan. ave-, phone 1884.
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c. B. RURGE IS A CANDIDATE FOR
city clerk. subject to the Republican pri-
maries.
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FOR RENT.

1926 Buchanan, rooms, barn. $3.50. 1884
Tyler, rooms, modern. $500. 1890 Fill
more. rooms, modern $50
SHAWNEE AGENCY,
534 Kansas Ave.
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BOB Miller ANNOUNCES HIMSELF
as a candidate for Marshall of Court OF
Topeka, subject to Republican primary,
March Is. 1906
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I AM A CANDIDATE FOR THE OF
flee of Judge of the Court of Topeka,
subject to the Republican city primary
election. ERNEST R. SIMON
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OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

(The Republican city primaries Will pc
held on the 18th day OF March, 1907 Polls
open at 10 o'clock a. m. and close at D
o'clock D. mo-
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WANTI-I,--~.AIE HEP

WA NTED-Everywhere hustlers to tack
signs distribute circulars, samples, etc;
no canvassing; good pay. Sun Adv. Blu
reau, Chicago.
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LOST AND EOuN
PERSONAL.

SALVAR
Cures Blood Poison acquired or hered;-
taryl. Paralysis. rheumatism (any form.
Catarrh, Malaria, all Diseases of the
Liver, Kidneys and Bladder, and Consunrs-
ton. Call or write. J. A. Policy General
Agent, 103 E. Fifth St 90
BED WETT1NG cured regardless of age:
package OF Pen-ine, directions and book
let mailed free. Missouri Remedy Co
Dept 142, st. Louis. Mo.
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J. II. SQUIRES ANNOUNCES HIMSELF
for reelection for the office of city clerk
subject TO the Republican primaries to be
held on the 18th day of March. 1907. Polls
open at 10 O'Clock a. m. and close at
o'clock p m.
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the Republican nomination for council
man of the Fifth ward of the city OF TO-
peka. subject 70 the Republican primaries.
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WANTED-Young man who has had
some experience in mailing department
of newspaper. Apply at State Journal
office.
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FOR RENT-Good room house at zoos
Kan. ave. Call 500 w. 9Th phone 1903
Bell,
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An attractive model for dressy lit
tie street suit is here pictured. the de-
Fign being practical for either cloth or
velvet. The skirt was a gored circu-
lar one. and was cut in ankle length
and trimmed with strappings of inch
wide, flat silk braid and buttons
matching the material in color. The
coat had a position back, which was
held in place by the fitted girdle of the
cloth. which was, however, separate
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cit maybe our duty to repair the
bridge, but how can we do so if the
king does not grant us extra money!"
The appeal was carried to the king,
and after having the petition read to
him he said:
''Pestei If any one wants to cross
the creek let him ford it,
Moral-It therefore came about
that the old bridge fell into the creek,
and that all travellers by that route
had to make a circuit of ten miles.
What is everybody's business is no
body's.