davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31
LIVELY CONTEST AHEAD.

That the contest for the Republican
| nomination for governor will be one OF
| the most interesting political cam
paigns that has been waged in the
state for years, is evidenced on every
hand Cyrus Leland, of Doniphan,
one of the war horses of republican,
ism in Kansas, and Grant Hornaday,
Of Bourbon. are two avowed candi-
dates in the field. w. Roscoe Stubs,
OF Douglas, head of the square deal'
clan is a possibility anG then there is
talk of the availability of w. ]. Bailey.
of Atchison, a former governor. Tom
McNeal. the state printer, is also men,
toned as a possible candidate.
No doubt Mr.. Bailey is more gen.
orally favored throughout the state
than any of the others mentioned. He
has an exceedingly strong following
with the people and with the politi-
clans as WELL But those who know
Mr.. Bailey are certain that he will not
be an active candidate for the nomina-
-tion. He will not enter the lists for it,
but if the time should come when the
Republicans charged with making the
nomination should be unable to agree
except on Mr.. Bailey, it IS not thought
that he would decline the honor if it
were thrust upon him.
Mr.. Stubs position at the present
time does not seem to be an exceed
ingly firm one. Two or three months
ago there appeared to be quite a senti-
ment throughout the state for Mr..
Stubs for governor. Mr.. Stubs now
tells his friends who want to get him
into the race that If they will show him
there is a sufficient sentiment in his
behalf among the people that he will
become a candidate. So these friends
Will probably get busy now and create
as much of a sentiment as skilfull
politicians are ever able to do through
the newspapers and organizations that
they control.
There is a we'll known prediction
On the part of Mr.. Stubs for a United
States senatorship. If he contemplates |
,omingout as a gubernatorial candi- |
late it is for him to do so with the |
announcement that he will |
De candidate for the governorship |
alone and that he will pay his atten- |
ions to the governors job during the |
ERIN for which he may be elected in |
he event of his getting the nominal
ion. He should not run for governor
With a possible senatorship in i'm
Mediate view.
Both Mr.. Leland and Mr.. Hornaday
an be relied upon to conduct most |
igorous campaigns for the honor they
herish. Each of them has a con-
following in the Republican
'arty and both are adopts in the play
ng of politics. Mr.. Leland's formal
that he is a candidate
means that he will be in the race I'M
il the bell at the finish is sounded. He
nd his friends are sanguine of sue
ess.
AS a matter Of fact, however, the
ituation as regards the gubernatorial
on1ination may be properly said to be
up in the air. at this time. Except
Or the talk about the possibility of
If. Bailey being a most available can
idate there was not much sentiment
at the recent big gathering
f Republicans over the candidacy of
ny of those now in the field. But the
onvention is not far off and things
ill begin to hum before long.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31
JOURNAL ENTRIES

Anyone can make money fast by
mailing it to the floor.
The man with the biggest head does
not always wear the biggest hat.
u n
Many a man gets wild over new
automobile, especially when he gets
under it.
Now that the days are growing
longer it will not seem to get late as
early as it did.
Men who kick about their mothers
in-law generally have no fault to find
with those of their wives.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31
sEAsY PAYMENTS. -

bought my fine gold watch on time,
Terms on an auto wrote for,
And purchase one, the same one I'm
Just due to Day a note for.
nave acquired a house and lot:
The house is furnace heated;
In twenty years I shall have got
My payments all completed.
I've books-some very handsome sets
That by degrees I'm buying.
one must incur some trifling debts,
w h1le such small wants supplying.
I've furniture. The man just came,
And knew what that call meant
He was collecting for the same
And I paid one installment.
It's lovely, this installment plan.
For getting what you're needing,
Ii you are not a careful man,
And like little bleeding
I've even worked it In regard
To stylish, ready radment
But still find it mighty hard
To meet the easy payment.
Chicago Daily News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31
FRON OTHER PENS
BADGES OF SERVICE

People who think that no value at
taches to emblems would entertain d
quite different view If they were
obliged to read and answer the inQuir-
les which are addressed to the war
department concerning the campaign
badges, authorized by congress some
months ago, for issue to those who
served in the Civil war, Spanish war,
Philippine Instruction, and Indian
campaigns. Arrangements were made
to have these badges distributed be-
fore the first of the coming year and
the names of those entitled to one or
more badges have been carefully
compiled, with the result that nearly
$4,000 badges are to be sent out, some
five of the emblems- The work OF
production was begun at the United
States mint in Philadelphia, but was
suspended on account or other more
important work for the treasury de-
partment, so that only ESQ merit
medals and $500 Spanish war badges
have been received at the Quartermas-
ter generals Office. The officers who
doubleday receive them by January 1,
and the remaining distribution with
have to be made whenever the mint
can find the opportunity to produce
the medals. In the meantime, much
anxiety has been expressed by those
who are entitled to receive these
badges. There has been nothing
which has awakened more manifesto
cepted as showing that distinctive
emblems which have a significance to
tn ose who possess them have not in
any degree diminished In value. The
sign is a good ore.-Army ana Navy
Register.
FLAT-TOP DESK BUSINESS.
In a certain big publishing house in
this country there aren't any roller-top
desks
There are only f1at-top desks.
Wonder If you know why?
It's because rOller-top desks have
pigeon-holes and roller tops.
It's because people can stick papers
in the pigeon-holes and pull the top |
down so as to hold things together |
until the next day.
It's because roller-top desk business |
methods mean poor business methods
''Flat-top desk philosophy" writes |
DR.. Luther Gulick, sis the new science |
of business
He admits that he commented on |
these unusual fat-top desks the first |
time he saw them in big office.
ut expedites business" they explain
ed. Suppose there was a claim that |
had to be passed along until it was cor
rected and o. KID five different times |
Now If 1T can get stuck in a pigeon-hole
anywhere "a thing that used to happen
right along). it's likely to be forgotten.
The result is delay and confusion and
ragged business generally. But If there
are no pigeon-holes and it has to lie In
plain view on top of the desk, it can't
be forgotten until it's attended to."-
Albany On y Times Union.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31
HUNOR OF THE Day

Brother-You can't think how nervous
was when proposed:
was until you did.-Town and Country.
did you hear those two shots9'
What were they7"
THE first was a. gashouse, ana think
Dispatch.
But. Willie" said the bad boys mother.
don't your conscience tell you you were
"Yesm," replied Willie. but you know
you told me not to believe everything
hear. "-Philade1phia Press.
Some people," remarked the democrat
izer, never seem to be around when
We'll" rejoined the noralizer. at Is
better to be absent when wanted than to
be present when you are not wanted. =
Chicago News
Dick-How did your brother d!e7
Tom-Too much union labor.
Tom-He was carrying a box of dyna-
mite one day when the whistle blew
Philadelphia Telegraph.
do you think women are more opti-
mistic than men?"
Sure thing. a woman may look under
on oanq hoping 4 ."@c nag kecordsHeraid
at understand" said the young poet.
gleefully. that Greatbow said my latest
poem had few equals as bit Of genius,
He said even more" put In crittick-
yes, he added, and positively no in
feriors. "-Philadelphia Press.
The dentist on the third floor was treat
ing a tooth for the dentist on the fifth
floor "I hope I'm not hurting YOU" he
said, as the drill slipped into the nerve
cavity. There was no response II say
hope didn't hurt you any,.
The dentist in the chair opened his eyes
1T beg your pardon for not hearing you.
asleep "-Chicago Tribune.
Isn't it Irritating to have your favorite
evening paper tell your wife how to cook
terrapin just as you are corrugating your
brow over the problem of saving enough
to fill a stocking or two at Christmas
time?-New York Herald.
Look at her trustin' that owdacious
villain walled Nav Hoptoad. why are
wimmen so trustful an unsuspectin' on
the stage?'
1T dunno" answered Paw Hoptoad.
They certainly amt in real ife."-Lou-
isville Courier-Journal.
1t should, however. be perhaps added
that on the occasion of the kaiser's visit
to London. there were more coppers than
about.-The Taller.
whats the matter. old chap"
Just been round to the pawnbrolkers to
''well. what about it''
"Nothing-only the umbrella was
Smiths "-Illustrated Bits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31

Dispatches from Nevada declare that
Governor Sparks will call special ses-
sion Of the legislature to make plans
for the proper handling of the strike
situation at Goldfield. A good many
people will incline to the belief that
President Roosevelt had a considerable
hand in the calling of this session
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31

Now the next friends of Mrs. Mary
Baker G. Eddy are going to try and
prevent her from putting 81, 000, 900 of
her own money into a charitable in
stitution. The estimable old lady lived
in peace and Quietude until she accum-
ulated a fortune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31

Steve Adams would probably be in
an uncomfortable frame of mind if
he were not facing a trial on a murder
charge. On being acquitted after
a second trial for the murder Of Fred
Tyler he has been taken to Colorado
where he will be tried for the murder
Of another man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31

Judge Hough, of the United States
district court, has decided formally
that the ability of an actor can not be
considered as an asset in bankruptcy
proceedings. If the great majority
of players abilities were assets of any
value not such a large number of
them would have to walk home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31

William E. Chandler. former United
States senator from New Hampshire,
suggests La Toilette and Hughes as a
strong Republican presidential ticket.
It would be strong all right, all right,
but the suggestion will not be popular
with the administration forces at
Washington nor with the Hughes
boomers. With the latter it is Hughes
for first place or nothing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31
NOT DEAD YET.

Recently considerable grief was ex-
pressed by the paragraphers over the
passing of the heroine who tears off
her skirt and flags the train but the
sorrow was premature. The lady ap-
peared In Pennsylvania this week and
saved two hundred lives. The red petit
coat still continues to be a safeguard
OF our civilization.-Garden City Tele-
gram.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31

mean a reorganization of the depart
ment in which most of the bureaus
are out of joint. and through this re-
organization 1t is hoped that millions
of dollars will be saved yearly in the
conduct and maintenance of the navy
Other governmental departments
might be reorganized to the same end
and much to the delight of the tax
navarM
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31

Guess it's rubbing it into Kansas City
some when a woman will come all the
way from there to Topeka to do her
shopping. That's what happened on
Saturday and the woman's purchases
amounted to sum sufficient for her to
obtain a refund for the total amount of
her railroad fare hither and back again:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31

Alton B. Parker-let's see, oh yes, he
once ran on the Democratic ticket for
president-says that he is out of poll
tics and that he will view future cam
paigns as an innocent bystander." If
he had said as an experienced by
stander," 1t might have been more to
the rOfDf
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31
AN INJUSTICE.

Secretary Coburn's letter, purport-
ing to be from the Kansas alfalfa girl
who didn't know whether to take a
trip abroad or buy grand piano,
does the state an injustice in that it
holds out the thought that there are
farm homes in Kansas which have no
piano.-Wichita Beacon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31

Secretary Taft has decided to man.
age his own campaign. A suggestion
was made to put this burden on Billy
Loeb. Such an act would have been
convenient when shoulders were need
ed to carry the blame for mistakes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31

There's no doubt about J. G. Johnson,
Of Peabody. candidate for the Demo-
cratic national committeemanship, be-
ing optimist of the first water. He
sees good chances for a Democratic
victory in Kansas next fall.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR
from the New York Press.1

IFrom the New York Press.l
A man calls 1t being reasonable when
he wants dinner to be on time though
he never Is.
girl is pretty smart to make her
1atner take her side by having her
mother take the other.
There's hardly Anything so monoton-
GUS 70 man as staying home with, h,e
family except travelling with IT.
useful thing about a girls rot-,~
70 DoaToing school Is the way she Learns
lners % nAs tne tninzs to eat At hozaa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31

There's nothing to hinder persons
from aspiring to such heights as they
please but the limit is nearly reached
when the ponderous May Irwin,
shouter of coon songs. wants to play
Ophelia to the Hamlet of Eddie Foy,
a comedian of the knockout type.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31

Distressing news comes from New
York Evelyn Thaw must tell again
her terRible story at the second trial of
her husband for the murder of STAN
ford White. There is just one thing in
this connection to be grateful for. Ev-
erybody in the land knows it and the
newspapers will not have to print 1t
again in all of It's narrowing details
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31

New York tenants are going on a
strike for lower rentals and propose
to start the agitation with a monster
parade in which thirty thousand per-
sons are expected to participate. This
sort of a strike ought to be popular
in other parts of the country and not
necessarily a thousand miles from
hOma
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31

Martin Maloney, the millionaire, is
a real mean man. He announces that
no information will be given out about
the erratic matrimonial escapades of
his daughter Helen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31

Those wild turkeys around Pine Knot
Va. must be getting to be a foxy lot
when Mr.. Roosevelt can hunt them for
a day without getting SO much as a
glimpse Of one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31
A QUESTION OF sAPPING.

Mrs. Cobden-Sanderson says New
Workers allow money to sap their minds
and bodies. Still the provincial has the
Slapped feeling when he settles with
the New York innkeeper and sees him
go into the marts and buy a govern
ment bond with the profits upon twen-
ty-one square meals and seven nights
rest-1ouisville Courier-Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31

Excellent progress in the way OF
growth is being accomplished by the
pipe organ debt. 1t was $1,000 and is
now $1,000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31

This war in the navy department
between the officers of the staff and
the line will result in good according
70 the experts on the subject It will
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The State Journal is a member of the
Associated Press and receives the full day
ganization for the exclusive afternoon
publication N Topeka
The news is received in The State Jour-
nal building over wires for this solo pur-
pose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31
OPTIMISTIC CHAMP.

Speaking Of optimists, Champ
Clark. of Missouri. deserves special
mention, If not the blue ribbon He
peheves that Bryan will not only be
nominated for the presidency. but will
be elected; this largely because of the
quarrel in the Republican camp. The
foaming and champing prophet has
evidently not prof1ted by the lessons
OF history, or he would know that
republicans do all their quarreling
before the battle begins and are
united when unity is necessary; where
as the Democrats have all their har-
mony when harmony is a drug in the
market, and invariably begin to pull
hair and scratch just when they
should be pulling ogether.-Emporia
Gazette.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31
KANSAS COAAENT
CONFIDENCE IS MONEY.

| At a place called Canadian, not far
from Muskogee, there is an Irishman
named ]. P. Conner. He Is a member
| of the tribe having married an Indian
woman. He has lived there at least
thirty years and everybody at or near
Canadian knows him as we'll as Wich-
ita knows Henry Sohweiter. And his
financial standing is as good there as
MT. Schweiter's Is here. He has nine
children, each of whom has $50 acres
of land. The family has about 5000
acres of ground and as Mr.. Conner is
fine farmer and has brought up his
property In sight to inspire confidence
If the Conner name were not itself a
financial Gibraltar.
Not long ago in a spirit of Irish
humor Mr.. Conner had a few checks
printed to which he signed his name
ana one son Joined in the note. It
was for five dollars. When he offered
1t ne found that 1t was good and the
people took it readily.
Then he went into the business of is
suing checks. but in most novel
form. He made the check payable to
bearer but not good if endorsed. The
signature was not j. P. Conner but J.
+. Connor's farm. The idea was that
the farm backed the note and not the
man, hence the clause that an en-
dorsement would vitiate it by putting
mere mans name on an equality
with the farm.
Another popularity of the check is
that 1t is payable in cotton, wheat,
oats. potatoes hay, eggs, poultry and
In short anything produced on the
farm 1t is also payable in cashiers
checks or anything that passes for
money except the currency itself
NOW these notes are doing the work
of currency in Canadian and another
town near there and every merchant
In both towns accepts them as freely
as II they were greenbacks, and even
more readily than bank checks from
con.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31

at understand" said the young poet.
gleefully. that Greatbow said my latest
poem had few equals as a bit of genius
: He said even more put In Crittick.
you don't say?'
yes, he added, and positively no IN
feriors. Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31

Isn't 1t irritating to have your favorite
evening paper tell your wife how to cook
terrapin just as you are corrugating your
brow over the problem of saving enough
to fill a stocking or two at Christmas
time?-New York Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31

do you think women are more opti-
mistic than menu
Sure thing. A woman may look under
her bed every night for 40 years without
on hoping. '-Chicago Record Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31

ALSO among my employees L nave the
reputation of being the cross member
and apt to be easygoing as to the OBJ
servance to rules. What can I do for
you, Miss Burkhart?"
ct came to pay my rent. Your agent
said If it wasn't paid today he would
dispossess us. You see We had money
in the bank, but it was tied up and he
wouldn't wait He said "Them's my
orders Here is the money-will you
give me a receipt, please?"
"I never authorized any agent to say
that. Miss Burkhart, and I tell you
what 1 wish you would do. Just put
that money back in that mysterious
pocket of yours and pay the rent when
it is perfectly convenient. I promise
that you shall not be bothered by an
for the rent myself-if 1 may" he adj
ded with some hesitation. THAT col
lector of mine needs a lesson"
cit would be so nice If I could keep
this money to pay the poor tradespeo-
ple. If you do not mind. You see, only
mart of our money is in that bank, and
the trust company has closed Its doors,
too. Mothers pension never comes be.
fore the 18TH" said Lillian, by way of
won't you let me drive you home in |
NV sIeigh?" Payne asked as she rose !
70 leave THE streets are rather riot |
ous these days with the bowling mob |
CRYING for their money" And without |
waiting for her answer, he put on his |
fur coat that hung on the door You
have quite persuaded yourself, I hope, |
mat I am not thief he added.
aOh. Mr. Payne, how can ever apol-
oefze sufficiently for my rudeness and
at the same time thank you for your
kindness? You know was frightfu1ly
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-20
The kaisers Eagle Eye.

From the IT. p. o.
1t is satisfactory to be assured that
that Kaiser's eagle eye has lost nothing
of its keenness. Not long ago he was
walking through the Thiergarten when he
passed some one in an officers uniform
who stood at attention and saluted. who
are your demanded the Kaiser; what s
your regiment|' "Paymaster of the
- Regiment, your Majesty" Surely,
that's mistake" said the Emperor
sharply; you mean assistant paymaster"
mo, Sir, paymaster," rejoned the 9TH
er. Then where's your eagle?' demand
ed the Kaiser. AS War Lord he had just
issued a new army regulation requiring
paymasters to wear a tiny gold eagle
in their caps between the cockades to dis
tinguish them in uniform from commits
stoned officers. The distinction Is I'M
welcome among the men most concerned
by it. Small as the badge is, the Kaiser
had at once spotted it's absence. II forgot
to put it in your Majesty" stammered
the delinquent. When l issue a regula-
ton don't expect it to be forgotten" re-
marked the Kaiser causticly, and passed
on.