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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10

H U. Nudge. second vice president
of the Chicago. Rock Island & Pacific
Railway company, always was noted
for his keen observance. Fresh from
a trip through this part of the country
he hits the nail on the head with exact
ness when he says that the people of
the west are too busy to worry about
the financial tangle,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10

Most encouraging reports to the
effect that business affairs throughout
the land are approaching normal con-
ditions are found in the financial and
Industrial reviews of the country's
activities for last week. Soon the
incipient Wall street panic, with it's
really world wide ramif1cations, will
be but a memory. So, Mr.. Pessmist
rhear nm
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10

Not much acuteness of intelligence
is required to observe that Kansas City,
Mo-, received a beautiful double cross
on the Republican national convention
proposition. Neither does it take much
discernment to realize that the lemon
was handed to this burg by those who
were supposedly her friends. Thus 1t
ever is. Cheer up sister. Here's hoping
for better luck next time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10

the house of representatives. there is
little doubt that those who are to
be permitted to air their views from
the floor are chosen and assigned
time and place days ahead of time.
Perhaps Information on this feature
OF congressional procedure is not
readily available. If not. here's a
chance for a star reporter to get in
an interesting SCOOP"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10

Leaders in Toceka's extensive anvil
chorus are seemingly overloo king an
opportunity. Neither PRO Bono
Publico," "Veritas.'' ''vox Populi" or
any of their relatives have been heard
IN protest as yet against the use of the
Auditorium for the big poultry show.
Surely they're not at all too i'll to wag
their tongues
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10

Wall street is not the only one who
does not believe that ]. P. Morgan,
George Perkins and several other
mighty financiers passed an evening
last week with w. K. Vanderbilt at
his country home for the mere pur-
pose of taking ga hand at bridge
whist" The announcement to this
erect is one of the real jokes of the
new century.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10

An impossibility is about to happen.
Only let the Mauritania and the
Lusitania keep cutting each others
transatlantic time by a few minutes
each trip and it will not be long be-
fore 1t will take no time at all to come
across the big puddle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10

Goldfield strikers and their leaders
guess that Mr.. Roosevelt was animated
by personal hatred when he ordered
federal troops there to preserve order.
Well-there's no law against them
making such a guess but it is not the
answer, as everyone knows.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10

Word that the brewers are to join
with the temperance agitators to the
extent of doing everything in their
power to wipe out dives and make the
drunkard an impossibility leads one
to believe that they have accepted a bit
of the philosophy of the late Uncle
Chet Thomas who said: IF you can't
lick EN- Join 'em."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10

An evidence of the incongruous in
life is found in the fact that Robert E.
Peary can trot around the frozen
north within speaking distance of the
pole and enjoy the best of health, but
he cannot go through a moderately
cold spell at home without ex-
periencing an attack of quincy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10

individuals, generally, will not be-
come stampeded with the fear that is
now overwhelming the New York bank
ers. They are becoming scared over a
possible surplus of money. That's the
kind Of danger which most folks well
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10

From the published statements of
the conditions of the banks in the
country at the end of business on De-
cember 3, it would seem that the
Bank of Commerce of Kansas City,
Mo, with its doors closed and bust
ness suspended, is in a better financial
condition than many other banks
which are still doing business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10

Novelties In surgery appear to be
without end. New York cutups are
about to trepan the skull of an ostrich.
1t is suggested that a part of the lining
of the birds stomach be used instead
of a silver plate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10
How She Accented.

It is a pretty story which surrounds
the betrothal of the present Car Nicho-
las and the czarina, for, although the
great question had been planned and
thought out for them by their respec-
tive parents, they were both determined
to have a say in the matter.
That they were in love with each 9TH
er every one knew, and between them
selves a mutual understanding had
been arrived at in the summer house
of York cottage; but as czarowitz the
future car had to make the formal
and old-fashioned offer of his hand.
1.-The emperor, my father he said,
addressing the blushing bride-to-be,
"has commanded me to make you the
offer of my hand and heart"
MY grandmother, the queen" re-
piled the present czarina, '+has COM
manded me to accept the offer of your
hand'-she broke into a ripping laugh
land your heart I take of my own
free will"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10

Germany's newspaper reporters
have established the custom of print
ing the day before the names of the
speakers in the Reichstag and the or
der in which they will speak. This is
nm enterprise that the American re-
porters at Washington would do well
10 emulate. Under the workings Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10

If the national legislators would only
cut UP in the halls of congress as do
the members of Germany's Relchstag.
the news from Washington would be
Tar more interesting reading.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10
Money in Cinders.

Inc wisdom of municipal hind
sisht Is now being impressed upon
me minds of the Hollidaysburg law
makers. Eight years ago Edwin r.
Baldrfdge offered to sell to the
borough council for street improve
ment purposes the old cinder dump
property in South Holidaysburg for
the Insignificant consideration of 5000.
The borough fathers fouted the OFFER
and turned it down with scorn, as a.
needless waste of the taxpayers
money. The despised and rejected
property has since netted these hand
some sums for its various owners: E.
r. Baldridge, royalties on cinder and
ballast. $4,000; Reilly & Weber, roy
aities On cinders and ballast, $4,000,
and Walter E. Lindsay, for the land
remaining after the cinder was re-
moved SIG. $500. The total worth of
the property, $63,SOO, is about suffi-
c1ent to cancel the present Indebted
ness to the town.-Exchange
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10
TARIFF TINKERTNG.

There will be no tinkerfng with the
tariff at the present session of con-
gress," declares the New York tribune,
which ought to be good authority-
he had II will he better to let 1t alone
till the time comes. if it ever does, wnen
there can be something really done on
the subject. Tinkering is not what IS
needed, but rebuilding MontsoInery
(Ala) Advertiser.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10
KANSAS COMMENT
AFrER A1-woOD,s sCALP.

"a w W.
]. G. Johnson claims to have the
support of all the counties to the
west of Hutchinson on the Santa Fe
except Edwards in his candidacy for
Democratic national committee. John
H. Atwood. the present committeeman
is said to have beaten the Peabody
statesman to the Kinsley bunch. The
grievance against Atwood among the
Democrats is that his home county,
Leavenworth, gave Hoch plurality
last year, while Marion. the home
county of Johnson, as well as Hoch,
went for Harris. Johnson is an out
and out Bryan man, while Atwood is
suspected of no over-weening affec-
ton for the Nebraskan.-Hutchi
News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10
Must Die Standing.

The emperor Of Austria during his ILL
ness has insisted on transacting state
business as usual. AS soon as he left
the nursery he began a course of train
ing to fit himself for the high position
he was to fill At 16 he was an accom-
pished hnguist, and a scientific expert
of no mean degree. He could ride and
hunt with the tireless energy of hardy
sportsman, and his studies in literature
and Jurisprudence were conducted I'M
der the most celebrated scholars of
Continental Europe. That such a course
of training did not react upon his health
is doubtless due to his remarkable
memory. which even now is said to en-
able him to recall the face of the hum
blest of his subjects, no matter how long
the lapse of time. 1t is tradition Of the
Austrian royal house that no emperor
must die lying down. He must stand up
to receive the last dread messenger
T1t-BitS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The State Journal Is membor - the
Associated Press and re~eivss the NIL day
telegraph report OF that great news Or
ganization for the exclusive afternoon
publication III Topeka.
The news is received in The State Jour-
nal building over wires for this sole pur.
Dose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10
ENTITIFD 10 A REST.

This year the products OF tn. the oa gr ean
American hen are valued at s6o9.Ooo,ooo
No wonder the hen has knockso ca
work for the winter.-Chicaso IriDune
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10
From OTHER PENS
CHANGES NEEDED.

National banks were organized as
means to help the government through
when the war clouds were very dark
over native land. and when the debt
of the country was so great that many
shrewd financiers believed it would
have to be eventually repudiated. It
was fixed so that they were to draw
interest on every dollar they paid for
the bonds of the government, and then
for every dollar the government gave
them back in notes with it's guarantee
80 cents, to lend to the people. They
filled needed place, and the plan on
which they were formulated by a f1c-
ton of the law, was declared to be
legal. But the most careless observer
must admit that during the past two
months they have signally failed to
meet the requirements of the republic.
They have demonstrated that when
supreme test came they made a signal
failure. And this, too. was after ten
years of such prosperity as no nation
ever enjoyed before.-Salt Lake Tele-
gram.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10
WHY NOT IN KANSAS?

Alabama has passed law making
gun toting" punishable by a jail SEN
tence. More states need this law. A
man who, in moment of anger will
kill another IL he has a weapon, will
seldom go to his home or elsewhere
secure a weapon, return and commit
a crime. The presence of a revolver is
prima facfe evidence that the "toter''
either expects an attack Or intends
to commit a crime, and neither is
warranted in a civilized community
Salina Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10

vesta softly, ''but because you want
me Ben, and-because / want you too,
dear copyrighted, 1000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10

boy?'
"The recess."-St. Louis Globe Demo
crat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10
MALEvOIENT INFLUENCE.

Governor Deneen is now informing
the voters of Illinois that party plat
forms REINFORCED by an S-to-1 ma
jority of the popular vote in support
of a proper primary law are being
overruled by some sort of a malevolent
influence They should listen closely,
and If they do not hear him say that
this malevolent influence is the Re
publican machine they should 1mmed-
lately ask for information with view
to finding out what else 1t can De-
st. Louis Republic.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10
FARMERS NEED NOT WORRY.

Notwithstanding the little furry in
Wall street, New York, and the pre-
cautions taken by bankers. which
might cause the pessimist to see Wis
ions of disaster in the future, says the
Wisconsin Farmer, we feel sure that
the farmer will enjoy good prices for
some time to come. When we stop
to think of the thousands who are
landing on our shores from all over
the world each year, and also consider
the fact that so few of this large
number are not even producers, much
less scientific farmers, we are compell-
ed to believe that the natural leveler.
supply and demand" will see farmer
getting good price for his produce
in the future.-Abilene Reflector.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10
MR. HARTMAN OPTIMIsT.

Public attention is likely to center
on the prosperity interview given out
by Edward H. Hartman. In it's way it
is unique If it were not for the fact
that Mr.. Hartman has been arranging
for large extensions and betterments of
his system of western railroads. his
outburst might Re construed as sar-
casm. His works. however, prove to
the contrary. and his logic concerning
the soundness of the country is abao-
Iutely frrefutable. Because he believes
what he says. he is already busy build
ing more railroads to care for the
greater business he sees growing in the
territory touched by the lines he has
controlled Pa.) Dispatch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10

Meeker-Just one year ago today led
my wife to the altar.
Bleeker-You did, Ell?
Meeker-Yes; and right there and then
my leadership ended.-ChicaSo Daily
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10
MOIR HAD NERVE.

The Britishers now admit that Gum
ner MOfr never was much of a
fighter, but he had .inf1ooence." Sew
eral misguided noblemen believed that
he was wonder, and they believed so
ardently that they backed him with
their good coin; so the rebuke issued
to an effete aristocracy by the Dem
ocratic Tommy Burns was quite as
effective as that administered to the
gunner himself, for his presumption
and arrogance in annoying a real
American fighter with his challenges.
-Emporia Gazette 81. .,-.- F..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10

Speaking of marriage" observed the
Cynical Bachelor, 1.-THE longer a man IL
married."
1.-The happier he is" broke in the sweet
young thing.
II was going to say" resumed the Gym
ical Bachelor that the longer he Is mar
ried the less he seems to mind it.-Phil-
adelphia Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10

husband"
But. sir. love your daughter"
so do I.''-Washington Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10

Lawyer-So you want a divorce from
your wife because she throws thing a.
you, Ell?
Ciient-Nothing of the kind. She's toe
smart to throw things at me.
Lawyer-But I thought
Client OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES invariably
throws things at the dog, but she always
manages to hit me-Chicago Daily News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10

'.Rastus. does yo' mex do neishbor
keep chickens?" =
.'WeIl-er-huh-huh! He keep ez many e1
he kim acknowledgements Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10
PIKERS WILL DISAGREE.

An Oklahoma judge rightly held
that when young man lavishes pres
ents on girl he has no right to their
return after a lovers quarrel. Some
criticism might be made of the girl
who would keep a valuable diamond
ring after her affection for the donor
had suffered eclipse. but that is neith4
er here nor there. y There is nothing
so contempt as the Indian giver,"
especially in affairs of the heart The
young man who is game to the core
never asks for the return of his pres
ents. He hunts up another girl and
hustles around for the wherewithal to
purchase further gifts.-Kansas City
Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10

Church-The sperm whale can remain
below the surface for about 20 minutes
at a time Then It comes to the surface,
and breathes 80 or 90 times.
Gotham-I guess the sperm whale could
get along in the New York subway all
right then!-Yonkers Statesman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10
HERE.S A SIIGGESTION.

Why not take the 500 million dol
lars demanded from the government
for improvement of water ways and
build government railroads? 1t will
be more practicable. If private capt.
tai can not build railways fast enough
to move the commerce of the country,
and the government must relieve 1t by
little donations of 500 millions of dol
lars. let us get some practical benefits
out of the money. Don't waste 1t pull
ing snags from rivers whence COM
merce has all fled. Make roadbeds
and steel tracks. and keep up with
modern transportation methods
Wichita Beacon.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-07-27
Inier-Urhan Sold.

CALDWELL. July PA meeting OF
the stockholders Of the Boise Valley. Rail-
road company WAS held here tins morn
ing, at which u. d. Campbell, j. B.
(iowrn, q. b. Smell, ami }. II. Lowell,
composing the old board Of directors Of
the Caldwell InterurIah resigned and
the new board composed Of Robert
Noble. Judge Oldeii, i'r. Usiick and W.
y. Donaldson assumed charge Of the line.
Robert Noble was elected president OF
the board in place Of II. d. andrews.
The new board promises toput the line
in the vicinity Of Caldwell into first class
condition rs soon as possible and will
have cars running as soon as sufficient
mower can be secured. The first two
miles OF line, from Main street 10 the
citv limits will be electrified at once, as
there is plenty OF material here for that
purpose and the remainder will be put
in condition as fast as material can be
secured.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-07-27
'THE OLD WORLD AND ITS
WAYS"

Col William Jennings Bryan an
nonnces new book OF travel entitled
s'The Old World and its Ways" which
recounts his recent tour around The world
and his j6tnnsys through Europe. II is
p,oiusefy and elegantly illustrated with
240 artistic. engravings representing men
and things seen in the various countries
of the earth during that noted journey.
The engravings are made from photo
graphs taken by him or his party es-
pecially fsr this publication. il is the
monumental literary work OF his life,
ami is published under his special super
vision contract with his publishers,
made the retail price low down with the
view to putting it within the the easy
reach of every reader and book buyer.
The book gives his experiences-wlat
he saw and ,,d-whom he met and his
impressions aud conclusions. lie m"ie
a profound stnd, of men and things as
he saw them IN this noted journey
around the world. He gives govern
mental. educational, religious and oth-
er conditions, flom the standpoint ol a
student and one profoundly interested IN
all the people of the earth.
=. While Col. Bryan Travelled as private
citizen he went with The prestige OF hav-
ing male. two memorable contests Tor
the Presidency of the United States,
and Ii Was everywhere recognized and
entertained IS great representative
American having n leading part IN the
direction of American affairs. lie was
given opportunity for observations nev-
cr bciore accorded to any one travelling
in private capacity.
It one wants to see the world, aud
the pe,mIe who are at the heal OF affairs
in all countres, MS well rs the masses
he has in this book an opportunity Ct
seeing them through the eyes OF Col.
/ Wilinn Jennings Bryan. 1t is sold by
subscription, and the Thompson Pub
lishin$ G npAny OF st. Louis. Mo-, are
the fortunate publishers. They offer an
especially inviting opportunity to solici-
tors in another column CT this issue.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-07-27

A quite remarkable condition is shown
by the reports sent in to the state treas
urer by the stenographers Of the district
courts.
Stenographers had been paid $1,000 II
year, and what they could get in fees.
Most of them looked quite prosperous !;
whether from the magnificent salary or
the fees, only they could say. The last
Legislature thought they ought to yet
more money, even without their asking
for it, 50 Slipped in provision to pay
$500 year, and the state take all. the
fees. 1t was asurprise when the stenog-
raphers protested against the change,
intimating that fixed salary Of only
s250O would put them all on IL dead level
Of medipc.ity, and took away che incen-
tive to thrifty endeavor. Bot tlr lesi=-
lature had already passed the bill. aud
lit out for the sage brush and, the hills.
But tn surprise is yet tocome. Ifthc
fees had been worth more than tie ex-
ira salary Of 1915 per quarter ior each
stenographcr, you'd expect tlnt each
court would turn SLY $500 or more in
foes hack Ia tl,4. state IT, aS,tirr. The
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-07-27
Coal Rate Cut.

CHICAGO, July 24-J. c. stnbbs,
traffic director OF the Union Pacific and
Oregon Short Line. has issued the fDl-
lowing statement
"The Uuion Pacific and the Oregon
Short Line ai1 ensleavoring to induce
coal consumers along their respective
lines to store coal For this reasonthcy
haze offered p cents per ton reduction
in the freight rate and p cents per ton
reduction in the price et coal additions
for coal shipped during the months of
July aud August. and in store On August
81, 1907, having received the authority
Of the interstate commerce 20 publish
that reduced rate without giving the us
ual thirty days notice