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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27
Hardy Ornamental Shrubs.

Too much cannot be said to encour-
age the planting of hardy shrubs to
decorate home grounds. The varieties
given hereafter are chosen as being
among the best for the amateur and
usually procurable from all nursery
men.
The lilac is early blooming and re-
mains green in northern ATTITUDES long
after many other deciduous shrubs have
shed their leaves. In May it's tresses
of fragrant blossoms give evidence
that summer is near. From the COM
mon lilac, which should be in every
garden, there have been produced more
than $50 varieties of which the follow
ing are of the finest: Ludwig Spath,
purple; DR.. Lindley. large, purple;
Charles x, rose color; Marie LeGraye,
white; Rouen, feathery white; Persian
and Japan tree lilac.
Bush honeysuckles are strong hardy
shrubs which bloom early and in the
autumn have bright red or orange ber-
ries. Among the choicest varieties may
be mentioned: Grandif1ora, pink flow
ers; grandihora alba, white; splendens,
dark red;. oriental, large, very attrac-
tive fruit.
Spireas are among the most salts
factory of all shrubs. All season the
foliage is delicate and the habit of the
shrub is graceful. 1t is perfectly hardy
and easy of culture. Varieties: Van
Houttei white, the queen of them all;
arguta early dwarf habit, white; mon
golica, white; lanceclata, white, blooms
In June; robusta, double flowers; panl-
culata rosea, rose colored; golden, yell
low foliage, very effective in groups
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
[From the New York Press !

LFrom the New York Press.1
Men are ashamed to have a lot Of
children and women not to-
No woman ever thinks her dress q,
becoming If she knows it cost less than
her next-door neighbours.
A woman likes to visit her reIat,ves
SO sne can let them know how rn,,ch
better things she has at home.
a woman takes her religion as SER
lousy as a man his politics, but sha
doesn't get black in the face about 7i -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27
IIFE.

Life-what is It?
All, who knows?
Just visit,
suppose;
Joy and sorrow
For a day,
Then tomorrow
We're away.
Youth, and morning,
Manhood. noon;
Age-the warning
Night comes soon:
Shines = star to
Light US; then
lis cot far to
Home. again.
-ExabanOa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27

The New York court of appeals has
decided that when George w. Perkins
gave away the money of the policy
holders of the New York Life for use
IN political campaign. 1t was not
grand larceny. 1t was a close call for
MIN, however. The court stood to 2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27
PAIN OF THREATENED CUT.

A cut Of $12,UOU,UUU on the cOst OF
mail transportation by the railroads is
at once deep and significant-the lat
ter because the saving is to come
through reform in weighing meth
DDS and not a reduction OF rates. It
looks very much as If there mad oeen
monkeyin on a colossal scale with the
government steelyards in the interest
of railroads.=Portland Oregonian.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27

After Governor Hoch gets through
with his present job perhaps he can
get one as reading clerk in the legis-
lature. He has given both houses a
sample of what he can do in that line.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27

Gentlemen of the senate the peo-
pie of Kansas believe they are capable
OF nominating their candidates for.
offices themselves without turning the
Job over to any convention where some
ring or machine can dictate the nominal
tons Will you give them the power?
It's up to YOU.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27
THE USUAL DISCOVERY.

days ago, and the bank examiner has
lust made the discovery that it did
business in an irregular manner. Per-
haps the examiner fancies that his re-
port will be comforting to the people
who would have taken their money
out if they could have been apprised
of the banks unsoundness before the
collapse came.-Cnicago Record-Her-
aid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27

Smallpox has appeared in the Mis-
souri, legislature. There is nothing of
the kind among the Kansas law-mak-
ers. but some of them will go home
marked men unless the legislature
passes more good legislation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27

Noting the claim of Lawrence that
Emporia is it's child, the Hutchinson
News wants to know what relation this
makes w. r. Stubs and William Allen
White. No prize is offered for the an
eu1er
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27

Senator Depew says America does
not appreciate its TIMBER No, there
is senatorial timber in New York, for
instance. that would now be in Wash
ington in place of Plat and Depew if
1t had been properIv annreciated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27

At last the fast mail gratis are to be
done away with. They were wrong in
principle from the start. Only two
subsidies were granted-one for a
train south from New York through
Washington to New Orleans. and the
other from Kansas City to Newton on
the Santa Fe. This latter was made
almost exclusively for the benefit of
the Kansas City morning naners
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27

primary law which retains the con-
vention system and gives political
manipulators a chance to boss things
VIII be worse than no law at all 1t will
be as expensive as a real direct primary.
but will still leave the power in the
hands of the politicians and those who
employ them. That is why the people
of Kansas do not want the Fitzpatrick
bill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27
LESE MAJESTE.

The Pennsylvania house of repre-
sentatives actually made merry over
the message sent it by Mr. Baer of
divine right" fame. This act OF au-
dacity is apt to give a sudden boom to
the popularity of lese majestic
throughout the country and vastly to
stimulate its commission Baltimore
American.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27

The administration wins in the life
insurance elections. Still, it isn't so
very hard to win an election when one
party has possession of the ballots and
takes two months to count them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27

And so Mr.. Oliver will have to bic
for that Panama canal contract al
over again. The advertising he goi
was well worth the trouble, however.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27

To prove that Sabetha isn't a slow
showing there is always something
doing there: Talk about Sabetha be-
ing a rushing town. Take last Thurs
day night for example. There was a
masquerade ball in the young mems
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27

A brother of Bill Nye has been sent to
congress from Minnesota. If he is any
thing like his famous brother, possibly
the Congressional Record may be bet
ter reading in the future
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27
A ROUTINE DUTY.

President Stickney of the Chicago
Great Western railway has reputa-
ton of hurting out the facts His last
testimony leaves little room for doubt
that stock watering is a recognized
part of a railroad presidents chores
Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27

The whole nation heaved a sigh of
relief when Evelyn Thaw stepped off
the witness stand at the close of her
cross
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27

The state will survive. of course. if no
primary election law is passed by this
legislature, but the political ambitions
of some would-be Kansas statesmen
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27

But it was Victor Murdock's idea
oven IL LaFollette did finally get i
into the bill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27

Senator Bailey. of Texas, has also
been "vindicated."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27
sPoTLIGHTING .THE TRUTH.

General Kouropatkin has told us
what was behind all of the Russian
defeats in Manchdria. AS we recall
those stirring events, the Japs We're al
every one of them.-St. Louis Globe
Democrat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27
HUMOR OF THE DIP


ful about. sitting IN drafts > - ~ o'''
L am. caught it this tibe at dfi,ber -,
engage Record-Herald.
W The sP HE,15 had Rropounded her riddle
ed car and you had a seat?'' she asked.
Once once again mere man was compelled to
give IL up.-Harper's Bazaar.
DO you know the Jacksons?" asked a
lazy OF a young man who lived in the
mo. / am not personally. acquainted
replied. But 1 always speak to the dog
at the front gate as go past. Tit Bits
The second day drew to its close with
W ell, gentlemen, said the court officer
entering sird !, quietly shall I. as usual, order
Make it," said the foreman. oYeleyen
dinners and a bale Of hay."-New York
Press.
In the course of ages the real traction
octopus had developed 1t was a creature
in the shape of man. 1t had eight hands
When this creature Travelled in a crowded
street car each hand was used in Srasping
from his legs.-Chicago Tribune
And is THIS to be your last tour Of
81 hope not" answered the mature star
of the dramatic world.
Dul IL advertised as a farewell"
Yes. q mere farewell. It's not a fare
well farewell, you may notice. '-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
Il think Jones is one of the worst bores
that ever lived
Why so?"
He broke right in and began talking
about himself while 1 was telling about n
thrilling experience 1 once had out west"
Indianapolis Star.
How are you getting along with your
r ulroI f1,<ax
First rate" replied Mrs. Goldrocks.
with enthusiasm. We're getting to be
regular autocrats milwaukee, Sentinel.
"Ya-as, sub. All was a slave befor' de
But when the war was over you got
NO, subj All was married den. an Abs
been married evan sence. "-PhiladeIphia
Press.
TeaeherIIf coal is s. per ton. how many
Disturbing Element-Three tons.
Teacher-Thats wrong
Disturbing Element know 1T is hut
they VIII do it just the same.-Harvard
Lampoon.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS wesolved to-aw
do something useful in the world, DOUGH
Miss DeStyle-Indeed!
AIgernon-Yaws. 1 am-aw-learning to
tie me own ties.-Chicago News.
Anything peculiar about these people
that have just moved into the house next
door to you, Mrs. Crossway?"
NO; there's nothing unusual about
them TheY have borrowed a step-lad-
der and tack hammer. and turned their
Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27
As to Dining Out.

If we are not mistaken, it was
president from New York state who last
made no exceptions to the rule that the
president accepts no invitations to din
ner except from associates In the gov
eminent. Perhaps 1t will be a presi-
dent from New York state who viii
restore an old tradition which has much
to recommend it.-New York Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27
WoRSE THAN NOTHING.

The Journal does not agree with the
statement that the Fitzpatrick primary
election bill is better than no bill at all.
If there is to be juggling the thing to
do is to throw down all pretense and
let the people see that there is no hon
estv in the effort. The house bill is
nearly right. and the house either ought
to stand for that OF no bill The senate
bill is worse than mo bill at aH.-Law-
renee Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

About time to trounce Cuba again.
isn't 1t?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27

Inc Sphynx had propounded her riddle
Ahat would you do If got on a crowd
cd car and you had a seat?' she asked
once again mere man was Compelled TO
give 1t up.-Harper's Bazaar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27

The second day drew to its close with
the twelfth turyman still unconvinced
ell, gentlemen, said the court officer
twelve dinners?''-
Make it, said the foreman, a''eleyen
dinners and bale of hay."-New York
Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27

All" said the doctor, you've got a bad
500 col again; Really. you ought to be care
am. 1 caught it this tibe at dfiober -,
Chicago Record-HeraId
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27

In the course of ages the real traction
octopus had developed. 1t was a creature
IN the shape of a man. 1t had eight hands
when this creature Travelled in crowded
street car each hand was used in f,raspine,
strap, thus removing most of the weight
from his legs.-Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27

DO you know the Jacksons?" asked a
lady or young man who lived in the
NO / am not personally acquainted
with all the members of the family he
replied But l always speak to the dog
at the front gate as go past. ''-Tit-Bits
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27

And is THIS to be your last tour of
American? asked the reporter.
hope not" answered the mature star
of the dramatic world.
But it's advertised as a farewell"
Yes mere farewell. It's not fare
well farewell, you may notice'-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27

How are you getting along with your
new motor carp" asked the visitor
First rate" replied Mrs Goidrocls
with enthusiasm. Were getting to he
regular autocrats.' -Milwaukee Sentinel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27

"Ya-as sub. All was a slave befor' de
But when the war was over you got
your freedom
NO, sub! All was married den an Abs
been married evan sence. ''-Philadelphia
Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27

that ever lived
why SOP
about himself while 1 was telling about =
thrilling experience once had out west"
Indiana polls Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27

Teacher-If coal is IS per ton. how many
tons could you get for $40?
Disturbing Element-Three tons.
Teacher-Thats wrong
Disturbing Element know 1t is blu;
they VIII do it just the same.-Harvard
Lampoon.
The Springdale news., 1907-04-26
mortgagee s ale.

Notice tS hereby gwen that by aa- th0rlty of m0ftgagee containing q power Of sale t0 me executed by f. l.. Wilson, and bis wife, Emma Wilson, on the 29th day Of January, 1906, and recorded in Record Book l20, Page 10, in Washington County Ark, to secure the payment uf d certain prOmiSery note of even date with said mortgage to me executed by the said F. NJ Wilson and his wife Emma Wilson. said note being for the sum of One Hundred and Twenty-Five Dollars, due one year alter date and drawing in- terest at the rate of eight per cent per annum payable annually from date until paid.
 And now default having been made by the said F. NJ. Wilson and his wife Emma Wilson in the pay ment of the sad note in the amount of one hundred and twenty seven dollars and twenty cents now due on said note, 1 will on THURSDAY THE BOTH DAY OF MAY 1907 within legal hours offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash at the front door of the court house in the city of EdY- etteyille in Washington County Arkansas the following described property situated in said County and State, tO wit.
 Commencing 234 feet an Main street, south of the North East corner of iot one ID Block one Ill town af Elm Springs, Ark, thence west 22I ft. UG east line of lot tive in block one. running parallel with the south The of said lot one. said strip 3f land to be of equal width across lot One-ex. eept q lot north of Mili 32x55 fU. sold uo the Christian Church for church lot: also small strip between said mil and the church lot, belonging t0 i j.. C Steele: thence south with line 6t ] lots and ;. to north line Of the N l. f of the S ". of Sec. 25, Tp. ls, north l of Range 3l west: thence east on line i of sad i0 acres to the west line 9t mill lot. thence north With mill lot Jo to the northwest corner gt the Chris. tian church lot; thence east with said church lot ta Main street: thence north with Main street to place of be ginning: aSo a part of \. w. ot l \. ". 1 of See. , in Tp. K, north of range 3l west, Beginning 55 it. more or less west of center 9f sec 25 at west i line of mill lou and on line of said Il acres: thence south across creek to i Webster land: thence southwest, with line Of Webster land l95 1t. more or less; thence north to north line oi i said 40 acres: thence east with line CT 70 acres to place of beginning
 D. C SUMMERS.
 M0rtgagee April 2l. 1ao7.
The Springdale news., 1907-04-26
SAYS MOORE WILL
 CONTINUE AS GOVERNOR

Lee, Judge U. NJ. Rose of this city, expresses as his opinion that i'll the event of the failure of Gov. John $. Little to return to the State before the close of the Legislature, John Ike Moore, President of the Senate, would remaln as acting Governor. Judge Rose states that the ques- tion does not present any serious difficulty and after discussing that section of the Constitution which provides that the PreSi- dent of the Senate shall serve as 1 Governor during the absence of that official from the State, says:
 aThere Is nothing in tile Con- stitution, so far as 1 can see. to indicate that the place of acting Governor shall be filled for the time being by d succession of Presidents of the Senate.
 Any such construction would, 1 think, be forced and unnatural, and l am unable to see how the orderly administration of public business would be promoted by frequent changes of temporary ineumbents. It IS of the utmost importance that terms of office shall as nearly as possible be strictly defined, and that they shall not needlessly be subject to changes determined by mere chance. In matters pertaining to government. change for the mere sake of change, Is not d thing to be specially desired. 1 cannot but think tlati if the mem berS of the convention that framed the Constitution with the utmost care and circumspection had contemplated an innovation which might result in a series of acting Governors, each filling the fraction of mere interim. they could easily have found language which would have made their meaning perfectly plain.
 When ole speaks of the Governor with qualifying words, he must be taken as meaning the Governor i'll office at the time to which he refers, and so as to the President of the Senate.
 "The words for the remainder of the term, or until the disabili- 1 ty be removed, certainly show that after the President of the Senate is inducted into office there IS to be no other change until the disability of the gover- nor-elect shall terminate.
 'In many of the States a Lieu tenant Governor Is elected for the express purpose of presiding over the Senate and filling the place of Governor during a va cancy or period of disability.
 Tn my opinion, under our Constitution, the President of Senate occupies similar posi- tion, and i'll cases of a temporary disability of the Governor the President of the Senate in office at the time that the disability occurs succeeds to the office oi Governor and will hold until the disability ceases, and lie will not be supplanted by any President of the Senate that may subse. quently be elected. Little Rock Democrat
The Springdale news., 1907-04-26
Good Judgment.

is the essential characteristic of men and women. Invaluable to good busi- ness men and necessary to housewives \ woman shows good Judgment when she buys Whites Cream Nermifuge for her baby. The best worm medi- cine ever offered to mothers, who write expressing their gratitude for the good health of thelr children which they owe to the use of Whites Cream Nermifuge. Sold by w C.. Ownbey.
The Springdale news., 1907-04-26

Does Coffee disagree with you? Probably it does Then try Dr.. Shoop's Health Coffee. Health Coffee Is clever combination of parched cereals and nuts Not d gram If feae Coffee, remember, Tn Dr. Shops Health Coffee, vet it's flavor aud taste matches closely old Java and Mocha Coffee. If your stomach, heart CT kidneys can't stand Coffee drinking, try Health Coffee IL IS wholesome, nourishing, and satisfy ing. It's safe even for the youngest child Sold by Bennett X Dyes.
The Springdale news., 1907-04-26
We Reiterste

That for more than fifteen years Hunts Cure has been working on the afflicted. It's mission is to cure skin troubles, particularly those of an itch ing character It's success is not on account of advertising, but because it surely does the work. One box is guaranteed to cure any case.
 When yon move you find how much worthless stuff you have and the trouble is the neighbors find it out also.
The Springdale news., 1907-04-26
note and Comment

!. B. Mays, one of Wash ington County's representatives, voted against the Lee-Browning insurance bill, while Messrs. Morrow and Simpson voted for it. The two Benton County members voted for 1t and Combs of Madison voted against 1t.
 The newspapers in the new state of Oklahoma are just now in the midst of warm campaign, and judging from the number of announcements carried they must enjoy 1t. All the candidates from United States Senator on down, are announcing. The Democratic primary will be held May 2 and the general election occurs August c.
 Representative Shannon of Benton county IS being gently roasted by the newspapers of his county. While discussing bill to regulate passes, which was up for consideration III the house recently, Mr. Shannon  took occasion to say that there was q newspaper editor in his county whose influence could be bought for a period of ten years for transportation over three miles of railroad. The editor of the Siloam Springs Herald-Dem- ocrat considers he's the man shot at.
 Senator Jeff Davis, who stren- uously opposed the passage of the Lee-Browning insurance bill, came out with q statement after the bill had passed arraigning the members of the house who voted for it, and saying that he proposed to visit the county of every representative who voted for the bill and speak at the bar becues and picnlcs and skin 'em. The beligerent Senator espec tally mentions Speaker Hamiter, and says he will visit his county first. The speaker replies by inviting Senator Davis to his county to speak as long and as often as he desires, and says he will be there to help stretch the hideafter the skinning has been done.
 Acting Governor John I. Moore yesterday afternoon affixed his official signature to Amendment No. $, known all over the State as the educational amendment whereby people of any school district are allowed to vote a special tax for school purposes. Superintendent of Public In- struction J. J. Doyne has already received many letters from dis tricts over the State stating that en effort will be made to get the people to vote the full tax at the elections in May. By this means many school districts which have heretofore been crippled for lack of funds, will be allowed to hold a nine months school each year and to make other needed inn provements.- L. K. Democrat.