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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26

1.-The Kansas minister who ex-
pressed the opinion that the public
should read all the Thaw testimony"
remarks the Washington Post, "evi-
IDENTIFY thought he needed an excuse
for doing it himself" But it is sus-
pected that some of them read it with
out waiting to hunt up an excuse.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26
WILL FIND TT

Tom Watson is to start a chain of
newspapers through the south, to be
looking for trouble.-Cleveland Lead
err.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26
WHO GOVERNS 1852

Congressman Victor Murdoch point
ed out that the government was being
defrauded by the railroads in weighing
the mails. When his measure came up
in the house to cut off this waste, only
II members voted with him. The
American people do not govern them
selves; they are governed by politi-
cians.-AtchisonN Globe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26
TOM CoRDRY'S OPINION.

Should the Texas law which pro-
hibits the drinking OF whisky out of
bottle while riding a railroad
train, ever be enacted in Kansas it
would cause a. terrible delay in the
trains.-Parsons Sun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26

We have "placated" Japan, of course,
but how about the japanese people who
desire to come to this land of the free
and home of the brave2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26

Even Nan Patterson did not get as
much top-of-column space nor as many
--latest photographs in the papers as
Evelyn Thaw, and she was the defend
ant in the case, too.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26
THF WAR rs OYER.

The Venezuelan revolution is ended,
after an existence of eight days but as
there were only twenty men engaged
in it. that seems rather a long life for
it.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26

now dominate the entire state, and the
southern counties, with Los Angeles as
a center, are protesting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26

There is talk of changing the designs
on United States gold coins. Anyone
who is tired of looking at the present
designs on gold coins can doubtless get
rid of them without great effort.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26
STATESMANSHIP,

The state senate took two hours of
unnecessary time Tuesday In reading
primary bills, the authors of which
requested that ethe senate pass over
because it was not intended to push
the bills for consideration. The senate
calls that kind of "horse-play," states
manship.-Salina Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26

The United States senate recently
appropriated $10O,0O0,000 in f1fty-two
minutes by the watch Still, most
anybody can spend money fast when
It belongs to some one else.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26

The way to find out whether Mr.
Roosevelt will serve another term as
president or not is to nominate and
aIoct him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26

Still. it won't be long after congress
and the legislature adjourns. and after
the Thaw case is finished till the base
ball season will OPEN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26
ACTIVITY OF NOISE MAKERS.

Three hundred thousand pianos
were made in this country last year,
Notwithstanding the fact that societies
for the suppression of useless noises
were organized in several places
Chicago Reeord-Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26
ANOTHER RuMOR

There is a rumor that the Kansas
senate may decide to expel the house
OF representatives from the legislative
halls if the house refuses to indorse
the senate measures.-Erie Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26

Russia would doubtless like to see
Japan and this country engage in war,
just to get chance to get in few
ticks herself.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26

Don't fuss about the cold. In less
than three months you will be kicking
because 1t is too hot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26

1t was lucky thing for Evelyn Thaw
that the Father of His Country was
born on February %. 1t brought her
an extra days rest just when she need
ed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26

And the Smoot incident was closed
without a special message from the
president
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26

The Brownsville affair is never heard
of any more. Reason: The United
States senate is investigating 1t.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26
THREE on A KTND

DeVoe, Hicks and the ground hog
are now all in the same hole. Each of
them prophesied much pad weather
for Minneapolis Better
way.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26
Cat in Love With Don.

Did you ever see a cat in love with
a doll? Probably not
Cats have been known to fall in
'1ove" with chickens and even hatch
eggs and bring up feathered children,
but cat in love with a cold, motion
less doll-that is something entirely
new.
Yet a Chicago woman, Mrs. John H,
Keith. 1880 Sheridan road, has just
such a cat
The cat is one of the male persua-
sion and is handsome Angora, with
big fluffy tail, winner of honors at
cat shows. and of color that is pest
described by his name-Peach
Peach's sweetheart is a doll that
Mrs Keith used to play with when she
was a little girl. It is not an ordinary
doll, because he is as big as small
baby, and instead of having the per-
ishable head which is wont to deco
rate the sawdust stuffed body nova
DAYS has a head of porcelain. The doll
is a brunette. having dark hair COT
porcelain) and big blue eyes. Then,
too it is lavishly dressed and withal
attractive.
Peach fell in love as suddenly as
the proyerbiaI swain. One day, rev
weeks ago, Mrs. Keith ran across the
doll in a trunk through which she was
rummaging. and got it out to admire
it and recall the happy days of her
childhood-New York Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The State Journal is a member OF the
Associated Press and receives the full day
telegraph report of that great news or
Ganizafton for the exclusive afternoon
publication in Topeka
The news is received in The state Jour
nal building ever wires for this sole pur-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26
Great Mems Food.

Winston Churchill, when he has an
important piece of writing before him,
eats very little meat and cuts ms al
1ovance of tobacco in half. He finds
that this regime gives unusual clarity
to his mind
David Belasco drinks an occasional
cup of black coffee while at work. The
noted playwright has been known to
toll steadily at his desk for twenty
hours at stretch, taking nothing but
strong Coffee large cup every sec
ond or third hour.
Conan Doyle finds that he does his
best work in the late afternoon, after
having drunk copiously of Russian tea.
Booth Harrington. when at work.
rises at O'Clock in the morning,
drinks a little cocoa, and writes till 8.
Nearly all his best passages have been
written at sunrise.
Richard Harding Davis, strange to
say, has a great fondness for mince
pie. and in the midst of his work will
send downstairs for a quarter section
every hour or two.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26
uo Woe . Mush Eater.

A Scot was staying in an American
boarding house. and on coming down
to breakfast the morning after his ar
rival he found himself first in the field.
BY and by colored man brought in a
dish of steaming porride, and placed 1t
on the table.
.'It must be for me- thought our
canny Scot at smells well, and, by
the powers! it's a generous helping"
Saving which. he finished the con-
tents. soon after a boarder came in
a German, in spectacles-when the
following conversation ensued:
German-Good morning. sir.
Scot-Good morning, sir.
German Cooking surprisingly into
the empty porridge dish)-Have you
seen dc moosh?
Scot (alarmed)-Eh? Well, fact is,
I've eaten it.
German (horrifed) it! Why.
IT was for all de MISUNDERSTANDING
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26

Until recently there was partner
ship existing between two darby
blacksmiths in an Alabama town. The
dissolution of this association was
made known by notice nailed upon
the door of the s1nithy, which notice
ran as follows:
"The kopardnershipp heretofor re-
sisting between me and Nose Jenkins
is heerby resolved. All persons owing
the firm will settel with me, and all
persons that the firm owes to viii
settel with Nose ."-Harper's Weekly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26
VignetteS.

Women, as a rule, outlive men.
Rich Russians are often buried In
glass collins.
Not quite one person in a million is
killed by lightning.
Tennyson made 100000 year the
last four years of his life.
Turkish ladies redden their f1ngernails
and gild their eyebrows.
The best winter temperature for
house is said to be So degrees.
Mutton and fish in Australia rarely
cost more than a cent a pound.
The ladies of Algeria tattoo small
blue cross in the middle of the fore
head.
Switzerland, in proportion to its size,
has more hotels than any other coun-
try.
instantaneous photography shows
than a horse at full trot often has all
four feet on the ground at once.
The word honeymoon, originally
''honey month";" is due to the old Anglo
Saxon custom of drinking honey and
water regularly for a month after
marriage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26

rs ignorance ever bliss?''
Sure"
Cite IN instance"
We'll. take the case of the hobo who
doesn't know where to find work. Pitts
bur- Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26

Cashier-You'H have to be identified be-
fore | can cash this check, madam.
Lady, can identify myself, sir.
Cashier-How. pray?
Lady-With the aid of a mirror.-Chica-
go News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26

Her husband left her a fortune on con-
ditiOn that she shouldn't marry again. and
you say she isn't satisfied?''
NO She can't make out whether il
means Jealousy or revenge.
Free Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26

II see they are using alcohol as a mo-
tive power now"
Huh, that's nothing new. I've known
the mere prospect of a drink to draw a
man ten blocks. '-Philadelphia Ledger
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26

'On what ground" the alienist was ask
ed, do you declare the prisoner insane p
On the simple ground of humanity" re
piled the alienist, for If he isn't crazy
he's up against it. "-Philadeiphia Ledger
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26

Patience-That painting doesn't look like
one of the old masters.
Patrice-No; it is not. The artist be-
longs to the new school of smplifed
painters.-Yon kers Statesman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22
ACCUSE BOYS PRINCIPAL
Detectives Sag He Would Sh'eid
Youthful Train WreckerS.

Robert f. Kirkham chief Of the Long ISi.lnu
railroad police force. charges that the prihcpAA VI
,,,bIic school in Corona Long Island Is ln'eieS'eu
IN trying TO shield number OF schoolooys sus
actad NJ having wrecked train on the North
e,ore branch near Flushing on october J. ms
ranorr was made public yesterday following 'le
arrast of Frank Laurite. twelve years Old OF
Corona. In Flushing ,.,
according 10 Chief Kirkham, Frltz Schuoe'''
seven YEARS old Of Corona confessed that ne was
:, ,ornnen- with number of schoolooys VINO
n,aced a piece OF iron the track to see the
engine lump" Instead of simply jumping ule
locomotive LETT the track. and rolling down an CHI
hapln,eut crushed the engineer. Charles Ihoihp-
so, =, death beneath the boiler. Following 'ne
accident a niece of iron about three lnches IONS
two inches wide and about three-tourths OF an
i,cb in thickness was picked up AT the scene ui
ha wreck and found to III in the indentation made
IN the rail and also in the wheel that struck H.
Young Schubert Is said 10 have named the Other
bovs who we're with him that day. and a boy
known as '.Nigger Mike" was charged with plac-
ing the iron on the rail- Since then the railroad
detectives have been unable TO find any of the
bovs until the arrest of young Laurte. In his re-
port Kirkham says:
Two OF my men were detailed 70 visit Public
School II. OF Corona and request the principal TO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22
Mr.. wALLlNe's WORK HERE.

Hamilton Holt OF The Independent said that
nr. Walling correspondent for his paper and
was interested IN social reform work. Il do not
Say that Mr.. Wallng is socialist" said Mr.. Holt
but he is a great authority on socialism. and
knows nearly every labor leader in the country.
Since he has been abroad we have published sew
eral stories which he has sent US"
Mr.. Walling of the opinion that most OF the
news printed IN this country concerning Russia was
more or less doctored by government officials there
ana his original purpose in going abroad was TO
establish a bureau in Switzerland for the dissent
hanon OF the facts He later gave up this plan
~s impracticable He has been a student Of trade
union development for many years and has also
Deen keenly interested IN the international socialist
movement He one OF the chief movers in the
Iormhton % the Woman's Trade Union League.
ne was also instrumental while in this city in the
organization ~ the Child Labor Commission and
uas passing Of the child labor law
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22
PANAMA CANAL LOCK PROBLEM.

Washington Oct. 21.-Colonel Sibert. one Of the
engineer officers attached to the Isthmian Canal
Commission, who is in this country short
leave of absence. and Civil Engineer Rosseau, the
naval member Of the commission. who came to
Washington last week to sound the authorities as
TO the proposals broaden the canal locks TO meet
naval exigencies will sail from New York next
Friday their return 10 the isthnus The exact
dimensions Of the projected locks have yet been
fixed, the officers Of the commission. with their
expert assistants. now engaged the isthmus
in working out this problem. 1t IS said that none
Of the projects far considered contenplates the
widening of the locks to than l25 feet, which
is believed TO be ample to the needs OF mari
time construction for many years 70 come.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22
SOCIALIST LAB0RS IN WEST.
Mrs. Walling and Her Sister Well Known
IN San Franeisco-Mr. Durland's Career.

san Francisco. Oct. 2l.-Mrs Y. Z. Wauing and
her sister. Rose Strunsky, who were arrested at
S. Petersburg. are well known in san Francisco.
where they for number Of years proIn-
nertly Identified with the upper Jewish circles and
with socialistic movements. Mrs Waing. who
was Anna Strunsky. in order TO equip herself for
her chosen work. took course in higher social
ism at Leland Stanford Junior University. She
gained some promiueEce as collaboration Of Jack
London in the "hempton-Wace Letters" She was
married 10 Mr.. WaIling in London few years
ago When she left San Francisco with her sister
TO secrecy TO the object Of their trip Europe
Vas attempted II was said in the local press at
the time that their purpose was 10 assist in some
% The popular movements In Russia, but that
they would conduct their operations from some
city outside Of the Russian Empire
Boston Oct N--Much anxiety was shown here
to-day by the friends in this city Of Kellogg Dur
land and Mr. and Mrs. William English Walling
who well known among the Settlement work
ers here. Mr.. Durland was born in Boston
AID began his connection with the work when
scarcely more than lad. During his school days
h at the South End House. and at Harvard
his studies entirely along sociological lines
He left college before completing the course and
going 10 Europe. was for a time at Edinburgh
University and later Paris Mr.. Walling also
studied social science at Harvard IN 1898 after
his graduation from the University Of Chicago the
vpz baFn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22
CONDITIONS OF THE CONTEST.

ST. Louis, oct. 1.-THE balloon contest to-day is
officially known the second international
acronautic cup contest. and the prize. a massive
silver trophy and $3.50 in cash. viii be awarded
to the pilot whose skill and daring land his
the furtEest from tire starting point As each OF
the balloons similar design and material. the
race will 20 the acronaut who is capable Of
taking the best advantage of the favorable winds
and who loses the least ground under adversely.
The race also marks the entry % the United states
into active competition with the European nations
in "A field which has been loft almost exclusively
TO them in the past.
1t was through the winning of the cup last
wear ia "A race from Paris by Lieutenant Frank
T. Iahm OF the United States army. that the
test vas brought 10 this country this year. TIE
three American teams which started o-day are
all that are allowed to enter under the rules or
tine competition but great has the interest
grown IN the science OF balloonng in the United
States that the Aero Club OF America, which is in
active Charge could easily have entered many
times the number of balloons permitted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22

cooperate with by permitting to interview
the boys individually and collectively This privi-
lege denied by the person in charge OF the
school. Young ShubcrJ, however. brought to
a room where he was questioned. The only thing
learned, and that considered surprising.
the development of alleged alibi which the
principal appeared Interested in establishing. and
with what appeared the face OF things 10 be
an imperfect record OF attendance. Young Shu-
bert also appeared 10 have been tampered with or
coached in. some way, he hesitated In his
answers. contradicted himself dozen times. and
was altogether confused in the struggle between
the childish truths which would naturally come to
the surface and the effort 10 act and speak in &C.
coTdance with coaching advice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22
PARIS ANTIoUARIANs ACCUSED.
Antoine Thomas Charges MN. Lannoy and
Romeuf with Instigating Thefts.

Limoges oct. 2l-In the course of the first
examination to-day OF Antoine Thomas. of CIer-
mont-Ferrand, who confessed to thefts Of art
objects from churches, the prisoner repeated the
information contained in the letter which he
wrote TO the examining Judge. admitting the
commission Of a number Of robberies and charg-
ing three antiquarians, NJ. Dufay, OF Clermont-
Ferrand, and NM. Lannoy and Romeuf. Of
Paris with having insdgated his thefts for
which they paid him large sums OF money. He
also named five priests, from whom the prisoner
alleged he had procured religious relics
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22
SECRETARY RooT's INSTRUCTIONS.

Washington Oct 21-Secretary Root to-day sent
q dispatch 70 Ar. Schuyler charge Of the American
Embassy at St Petersburg, regarding the case OF
William English Walling. the American who was
arrested there yesterday with members OF his fam
lily for association with the Finnish Progressive
party. The Secretary's message was short state
rnent OF the appeal on which the American Embassy
was expected to act for the relief of the persons
arrested as far as seemed proper, and was prompt
ID by q telegram dated Indianapolis from William
r. English. uncle Of Mr.. Walling. The teIe-
gram contained brief summary of the facts con-
corning The arrest set out In the press dispatches
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22
MAY BREAK RECORDS.
Major Russell Optimistic as to Out
come of BQlLOOn Race.

Washington. oct. 2L-Major Edgar Russell. L. 8.
A. acting chief signal officer from examination
Of the weather map expressed the opinion that the
long distance balloon record may be broken In the
international race from ST. Louis, which started
this afternoon.
The worlds balloon record. which has stood for
seven years established In 1900 by Count Henri
De Ia Vaulx who covered 1900 miles in a balloon.
from Paris into Russia He broke the record es-
tablished on July l. 1889 by Professor John Wise,
who covered a distance of 115O miles, from St.
Louis to Henderson. n. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22
eERMANY's NAVAL PROGRAMME.

Berlin, Oct. a.-The naval bill which the govern
ment will introduce in the Reichatag month
will provide for replacing German battleshps after
twenty, instead OF twenty-five. years service. The
apuropriations for construction ander the pro-
grarnIne VIII be about $lS75O.CJO more than esti-
mated This caused by the Increased cost of the
larger types Of b8tteship. The only addition to the
programme will be several submarine boats.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22
THE LAUNCH OF THE kuRAmA.

Toxic Oct. 2l.-The aTnored cruiser Kuratna of
1890 tons was launched at Yokosuka this after
noon in the presence of the japanese Emperor and
Empress. The warship. whose keel was laid in
August 1905, will carry four l2-inch guns eight
g-inch and twelve 6-nch She is expected to de-
veop a speed of 2l34 knots. is fitted with the most
modern appliances throughout, and is regarded
being the most powerful vessel OF her class afoat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22
BALLOON RACERS OFF.
WE4THER IS FAVOR4BLE.
Ni"e Competing Globes ascend
4mid Cheers IN st. Louis.
SPECIAL WEATHER FORECAST.

ISSUED by Professor Cox. of the Chicago
weather Bureau for the Balloon Race
Fair weather viii prevail throughout the
Central States during the next thirty-siE hours.
Light westerly winds at st. Louis will shift to
southeast and south by tonight, and the winds
will be generally sOutherIy along the course of
the balloons. becoming fresh and brisk and
shifting 10 southwest Tuesday morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22

Railway Company has granted voluntary Increase
in nav OF IS month to its telegraph operators the
order became effective October 10. This makes the
second increase on this road since January l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22
w & J. SLOANE
INDIA RUGS

THESE rugs are the embodiment of the
highest Oriental skill. adapted to modern
decorative requirements.
Made In India. upon looms controlled by
this hrm these rugs possess all the admirable
qualities of native Indian craftsmanship, but are
produced in designs, colorings and sizes suitable
for American modes of furnishing
There are no rugs produced in the Orient
that more beautiful or more durable than
the India he rugs are made of pure wool
and are seamless. the patterns being scaled to
meet perfectly at the corners. The nap is
heavy and soft to the tread
Solid red and green midas for libraries din
ing rooms. living rooms halls and stairs are
made II feet wide. insuring covering rich IN
effect and. for all but the largest rooms en-
tirey without seams
India Rugs In large assortment of delicate
neutral and strong effects. suitable for almost
the entire range of decorative treatment are
carried in stock. Sizes from #. by 3 #. to
80 it. by y #.
The price of carpet sizes is from $50 up.
according to dimensions
Note: On special order, India Rugs are made to
reproduce designs prepared by
artists to meet exactng requirements.
Broadway and Nineteenth St.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22
CHICAGO TELEeRAPHERs RETURN.

Chicago oct. 2l.-Nneteen striking Western
Union operators in the Western division applied for
work to-day and employed.
Kansas City. Dot. A.-rhe Kansas City Southern