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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12
An Awkward Dodge.

Milton D. Purdy of the United States
department of justice said in Wash
inigton of a rumor brought to him for
confirmation by a reporter:
This rumor springs from ignor-
ance, of the law. 1 am surprised that
you should have credited it. The origi-
nator of that rumor is as plainly ig-
norant of the law as certain school
boy was of French. This boys father
said to him one night at dinner:
Well how are you getting on with
your French, my son?'
Every we'll, thank you, sir the lad
replied.
1.-THE father beamed with pleasure
"'Ask politely in French for some
peas he said.
There was an awkward pause.
Then
"'But. father said the boy. Z don't
want any peas"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12
REFLECTIONS OF a BACHELOR

rFrom the New York Pressl
There's many a smack 'twixt the man
and her lip.
cabbage If it weren't for the name.
You can tell an heiress by the way
men are willing to love her in spite of
it.
A girl likes to have a sutton so as to
make it more exciting to f1irt with other
men.
A nice thing about having a lot or
children is you never want to waste any
money travelling with them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12

feel outraged that the railroads should
make a special session necessary. and
there will doubtless be drastic meas
ures introduced. 1t is true that the
PUBIC VIII not feel very kindly towards
the corporations. but it is to be hoped
tnat wisdom and Justice will prevail
ana mat no measures will be passed
simply for revenge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12
FRON OTHER PENS
END OF THE SUMMER.

There are signs IN plenty that the
summer has ended. A few more hot
and humid days may be experienced.
but bronzed and falling leaves will
soon be with US, the golden rod is be-
ginning it's yellow glow and the in
habitants of large cities are turning
homeward in great numbers. The
steamers from Europe are overladen
with passengers. and the railway COM
panies are finding it difficult to re-
move the people and their belongings
rapidly enough from seashOre, coun-
try and mountain. The schools are
once more calling the children home,
and there are evidences on all sides of
a resumption of the worlds serious
work.-Philadelphi Ledger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12
Didn't Appreciate the GIFT.

H. N Randolph of Atlanta is a
eat-great-grandson of Thomas JEFF
ferson, and at a recent dinner in
jamestown, Mr. Randolph described
some of the heirlooms in the possess
sion of the distinguished family Not
least amusing among his literary heir
looms was a letter from the English
novelist, Charles Reade.
Mr.. RandoIph's great uncle once
sent Charles Reade some canvasback
ducks and a case of bay rum. In his
letter of acknowledgment the novelist
wrote:
1.-THE ducks I liked very well, but
the bay rum must be an acquired taste.
It did not go at all with the wild
fowl, so I substituted champagne, as
I like the bay rum better made into
hot punch"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12
The Limit.

why said E. H. Hartman, at a
dinner in New York, things have
come to such a pass that soon the man
who is successful and rich will be
looked upon with as much mistrust as
the lawyer of the tale.
This lawyer said sadly to his wife
on his return home one night:
"tPeople seem very suspicious of
me. You know old Jones? Well I
did some work for him last month.
and when he asked me for the bill this
morning. I told him out of friendship
that wouldn't charge him anything
He thanked me cordially, but said he'd
like receipt"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12

Being a newspaper reporter is a
hazardous occupation. At Wichita one
was mistaken for a city official and a
woman tried to horsewhip him A
newspaper man has to carry enough
blame of his own without shouldering
that belonging to public officers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12

The last time Theodore E. Burton
ran for congress in Cleveland the
Democrats put UP no opponent against
him, so great is his popularity. Tom
Johnson has had a mortgage on the
mayors chair in the Cleveland city
hall so long. however that it will be
no easy task. even for Mr. Burton, to
Dry him loose from it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12

There is no better investment than
Kansas real estate. While there may
be watered stock on Kansas farms, it is
not the Wall Street variety and its
value will not shrink.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12

From the polls that have been taken
Il is hard to figure a second choice in
Kansas in the presidential race. In
fact. Kansas has 10 second choice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12

The Bear, who won the Kansas Derby
Tuesday. once sold for fifty dollars. Last
spring his present owner paid s., 700 for
him and has since refused $1,000. Since
his accomplishment on Tuesday his
price has gone to $1,000. The Bear ap-
pears to be no bear on the horse mar
Eaf
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12

''Three-fourths of the Republicans of
Kansas are in favor of Secretary Taft
as the next presidential candidate -
Senator Curtis told Washington the
other day. Why did Senator Curtis
place the figure so low?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12

In the mayoralty contest between
Tom Johnson and Congressman Burton
in Cleveland. 1t would be interesting to
know where the street car companies
come in. Tom johnson has been fight
Ing them for years. and Burton accept
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12

The anthracite coal trust has put up
the price again, but it will hardly argue
this time that 1t was promised immun-
ity in the presidential campaign when
Roosevelt was elected
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12

Secretary Taft will visit Japan on his
trip around the world. When the Japs
note the size of the secretary of war
their jingoes NAV not be quite so
brash about melting hmi to whip
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12

The editors of Golfers Weekly have
been the defendants in a libel suit a
few times themselves. but now they
will find out how it seems to be the
nrafptFfs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12

The New York World exposes"
corporation contributions to the Re
publican national campaign fund in
1904. The impression continues to
grow that there will be no corporation
campaign contributions next year,
however
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12

Another evidence of prosperity in the
west is that western bonds are remain
ing at home. Topeka, for instance, does
not have to ask outside aid in handling
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12

Japan is paying little attention TO the
Vancouver incident. 1t probably thinks
the affair was only a little pleasantly
on the part of the Canucks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12

Golfers Weekly asks for s75O.00O
damages from c. w. Post. but really,
ought not Golfers to pay Mr.. Post
something for the advertising he
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12

The Pennsylvania coal trust has its
system down fine. During the summer
1T shut down several mines because too
much coal was being stored. Now 1t
has raised the price because of the
prospective coal famine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12

The railroads may argue that a two
cent fare is not remunerative because
they have to spend so much money
paying lawyers to fight it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12

The first football accident of the sea-
son has already been recorded, but II
Is feared that it will not be the last.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12

The wages of private soldiers in the
regular army are extremely low, but
one never hears of soldiers going on a
strike
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12

The Bear appears to have run in the
Kansas Derby as though T. r. was
after him-with Winchester.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12

Once more Cans has proved the
Equality" of the colored race.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12

The Fairbanks machine in Indiana
has a hard time making people believe
there is no Taft sentiment in that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12
KING OF CLUBS?

A DR.. Mcqueen SAYS Roosevelt
should be made king" King of clubs ?
Washington Herald
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12
BILLS HEAD IsLEvEr,

Bill Ward says: Much of the Wall
street wealth that has been blown
away neven really existed in fact"
Brooklyn Standardization.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12
ALL UNDER SUBSECTION

Every old man who cannot be account
ed for otherwise must now expect to
be John DIS father for a little while
St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12

1A<afl IFoI I1I4NO.
me hardest thing to win in the
Worio is your own self-respect.-St.
Louis Globe-Democret.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12
GO TO THE TOP

Don't crush the railroads." exclaims
Hartman. That's right Soak the rail-
road magnates!-Los Angeles Express.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12
WELL, ISN'T HE DOING 1T?

Mr.. James R. Garfield has been the
secretary Of the interior for six
months. During that time we have
chung to the earnest hope that he
would take up the work of his estima-
BILE predecessor and by his energetic
pursuit of the land thieves carry Mr..
Hitchcock's splendid achievement to
it's full and final conclusion. We have
hoped to see Mr.. Garfield as active and
as relentless in his pursuit of men
who are known to have robbed the
people of an immense area of its val
liable land as he was while commits
sioner of corporations in his search
for violators OF the interstate COM
merce law.-New York Sun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12
ExPRESs CHARGES.

After you pay a few express bills you
have license to kick. Last week we re-
ceived a small starter crank for gaso-
line engine. The crank cost a dollar
The express company charged so cents
to haul it from Kansas City. The dray-
man made two trips over town. One to
deliver the article. Another to collect
for his work. His charge was only a
nickel-Smith County Pioneer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12
LAGS RFHIND.

England's purchase of a war bal
loon shows better than anything else
that the day of air navigation has
dawned; because England is the last
country in the world to accept the in
evitable.--Brooklyn Eagle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12

We are going to make the guess that
the Kansas railroads will refuse to
put a two cent fare rate in operation
October l. The Kansas railroads have
run the state so long that they really
have some right to believe they can do
as they please.-Concordia Blade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12
THE PROBLEM.

The Hon. Alton B. Parker is still pos
sessed of q notion that he can be elect
ed president of the United States on the
Democratic ticket What worries him
now is how to get on the ticket without
attracting the attention of Custodian
Bryan.-Wichita Eagle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12
RIGHTS AND COURAGE.

Referring to the politicians of his
party, Senator Foraker declares:
EVERY Republican has the right to
espouse any view on the tariff he may
entertain To be sure. they all have
the right. but very few have the cour-
age.-St. Louis st-Dispatch-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-12

Kansas is apparently facing a spec
ial session of the legislature in order TO
keep the railroads from discriminating
against the state. When the special
session convenes there are other ques-
lions besides passenger rates to be
dealt with. Some amendments should
be made in the new tax law to limit
levies, and the primary law should be
enacted. Perhaps other railroad legis-
lation will also be advisable
1t is to be hoped, however, that moth
ing unjust or drastic will be done. 1t
is true that the people of the state will
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1907-02-15
Alfalfa A Great Flesh
Producer.

throughout the whole corn belt, where
the main live stock feed has been corn in
some shape ' or other, the alfalfa gospel is
taking root. There is no forage that can
do as much for the land. for hogs, cattle
or growing stock of any kind. as alfalfa
The writer was a young man working on
live stock growing at this time. He well
remembers how Wichita, Kansas, was the
great market for Texas hogs, and has seen
thousands of these rail-splitting animals
driven on farms almost wholly given to al
falfa growing. They foraged on the al
falfa pastures all summer and early in the
fall were finished off with bit OF corn Tor
the Kansas City markets.
Kansas farmers knew the value OF pure
bred hogs, but they could buy the Texas
animals too cheap to bother with raising
pigs. To the Kansas hog grower belongs
the honor of teaching farmers that alfalfa
was the greatest swine feed on earth. Al
falfa keeps the blood cool, grows great
bone makes thrift, keeps the hogs system
clean, and provides perfect growing ra-
ton.
The dairy farmer of the corn belt also
has learned thing or two about alfalfa.
He has found that three crops of hay from
a well cultivated field are sure every season.
Alfalfa is never reseeded to preserve Its
density on the ground in favorable locali-
ties. 1t spreads from the roots as well as
from the seed.
a field of alfalfa that has grown too coarse,
will split the crowns of the plant and cause
it to sprout up finer in stem. This discing
can be run again across the field In the
opposite direction. Do this after cutting on
a crop. .
In the major portion of the corn belt in
1906, four crops of alfalfa of over a ton
to the acre each were cut The year was
particularly good for this plant.
The dairyman likes finer stem to his
alfalfa than does the average farmer. He
finds that the cattle the milk cows as well
as calves and growing heifers appreciate
the most easily chewed stems.
In the alfalfa country one can see the
colts and calves in shelter places partaking
II brings them out to spring fat and sleek.
Where so much corn is fed to live stock
as in the belt where 1t thrives best, there
is no plant that can take the place OF al
falfa. 1t, with corn, forms a perfectly bal
anced ration for all growing animals The
dairyman does not have to worry over the
high price of bran If he can grow alfalfa,
for the thing he buys bran for is wonder
fully abundant in this plant.
We have seen dozens of dairy, farmers
who made bright alfalfa hay and ground
corn, an all winter feed that produced heavy
flows of rich milk.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1907-02-15

men gathered to infiict still further torture
upon John. He was united and taken to a
tree with projecting limbs, a rope was put
around his neck, one end being thrown
over the limb and then the men were or
dered to pull away on 1t.
But James Wilson, who was known to
the mob as a dead shot, came with re-
volver in one hand and with a knife cut
the rope shouting stand back, or III
shoot"
At the same time Wilse Pertum. who was
afterwards the great Union scout OF the
Army of the Cumberland, appeared upon
the scene with horse. and John was or
dered to mount and fly for Bowling Green.
AS he mounted James Wilson handed him
a double barreled shot gun. At the same
time, Wilson, Petrum, and some twenty
others cowed the mob.
When the metallic ring of Johns horses
shoes was heard on the pike, some one
said, Men, mount your horses and pur-
sue him." and away they went up the
Bowling Green pike. Then commenced
race for life. Not less than two hundred
of the most desperate men in that part of
Kentucky were after the poor victim who
had the Courage Of his convictions"
John finding some spurs on the pummel
of his saddle, buckled them on his heels as
he flew along the pike. The race was
fierce one, and when he neared Lost River,
his pursuers were close upon him and soon
within fifty yards, shooting and yelling at
him like demons. John threw the bride
reins upon the horses neck. and turning
in his saddle, let fly both charges from his
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1907-02-15

Company will 60, or else l will be carried
back on litter"
Soon the regiment was in the thickest OF
the fight at four o'clock it was ordered to
charge a battery. In the charge, the Reg-
mental Colors went down, the bearer being
killed John Harris instantly picked them
up, and waving them aloft said Come on.
boys" After a brilliant charge the bat
terry was taken. In the list Of the killed on
the battlefield Of Shiloh, as given by the
daily papers, was the name of Private John
Harris, Company Kentucky In
fantry.
This. however, was an error.
It is the 31st of December, 1862, and we
are on the bloody battlefield of Stone River,
when General McCooks army was over
whelmed by the onslaught of the Confed-
crate army, driving back Sheridan, Davis
and Johnson's divisions Baldwin's brigade
of Johnsons division was deployed to stay
the onset of the victorious enemy. John
Harris was carrying the colors of the Ken
lucky regiment. In the charge Of the enemy
the entire color guard was either killed or
wounded John Harris alone held the nag
aloft until he was pierced with many bull
lets and fell to the ground, then the nag
was given into other hands
Again at Chckamauga. John Harris was
in the front ranks in the thick OF that
bloody battle, one of the bravest OF the
brave. And when Woods gallant division
mounted the preciptous heights of Mission
Ridge John Harris once known to his Ken
lucky neighbors as the Coward was
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1907-02-15

gun. At this they fell back to attend to
their wounded. and John jumping from his
horse ran down into Lost River, and there
concealed himself until his enemies gave
up the chase.
It was a beautiful morning on April the
9th, 1862, and General Buell's command
was making a forced march through Ten
nessee John Harris with knap-sack and
gun was marching in the ranks of Ken
lucky regiment, his face was pallid and
his hands trembled as he held his gun.
Distant cannonading could be heard, and
occasionally an orderly would rush up and
say to the commander of the regiment.
General Rousseau says for you to hurry
up with your command" And in a few
moments the men were marched out to the
roadside, and ordered to pack their KNAPP
sacks in a bulk. detail was ordered to
guard the knap-sacks and the march was
resumed.
The Captain noted John Harris's condi-
ton, and suggested that 1t would be bet
ter to leave John behind. saying, I'VE will
never get him into battle" But John. all
trembling, appealed to the Captain TO let
him continue with the ranks. saying, IT
shall never turn back until commanded by
you"
April the seventh, Buell's advance had
reached the battlefield of Shiloh, and was
advancing on the enemy. John Harris was
again pale and trembling; noting his condi-
tfon the Captain again urged John to 20 10
the rear. Johns face became flushed and
his blue eyes sparkled and he said to the
Captain, when l go to the rear, the whole
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1907-02-15
FORMS USED FOR POULTRY.

A cockerel is a male bird less than
year old
A cock Is a male bird over a year old.
A puIIet is a female bird less than
year old.
A hen Is female bird over year old.
yearling is generally counted as one
having laid twelve months.
sitting OF eggs is thirteen. although
many pouitrymen have increased 1t to hf-
teen.
broiler is a bird weighing two pounds
or less, and from six to twelve weeks OF
age.
spring chicken is young bird weigh
ing over two pounds.
stewing chicken weighs about tnree
pounds.
roaster weighs four or more pounds.
A poult is a turkey in its FIRST year.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1907-02-15

among the first to mount the crest of the
ridge holding the colors of his regiment
aloft.
The war with all its horrors and heart
aches is now history and the flag John
Harris had the courage to vote for floats
over a reunited people.
Our hero never returned to his native
State knowing it would take years to soften
fhe bitterness in the hearts of his people.
He now lives in an Indiana town, old and
decrepit, covered with scars received In
many battles, and possesses the same inof-
fensive kindly spirit as when he cast his
vote for Abraham Lincoln.
''Of such stun are heroes made"
A. ]. SMITH. NJ. d.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1907-02-15

capon is a male bird deprived of its
generative organs. for the purpose Of i'm
proving the weight and delicacy of its car
cass.
A poularde is pulet deprived of the
power of producing eggs, with the object of
great size.
A trio is a male and two females
A breeding pen is generally made up of
from six to fourteen females and a male.
The male chicken is called a cock, the
male goose a gander, the male duck a
drake, the male turkey tom or .gobbler.
ing young fowls, either by hand or machine.
for the purpose of putting on extra flesh,
three weeks being the usual course.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1907-02-15

The fruit grower who does not take the
birds into consideration is in the wrong
business, to say the least
Some growers make the fatal mistake Of
destroying the birds that eat cherries and
berries 1t is true they do sometimes be-
come very annoying, but this can be les
sened by planting wild fruits that ripen at
the same time as the cultivated ones. Null
berries will help save the cherries, as will
wild cherries, elderberries, wild grapes, etc..
the later fruit.
A recent publication Of the Department
OF Agriculture names over 100 different in
sects eaten by the Bob White, among which
may be mentioned potato beetles. boil wee
wills, corn bill bugs. click beetles, chinch
bugs, cotton worms, grasshoppers, etc, all
harmful to the farmer. II states that as
many as forty-seven cotton boil weevils
were known to be eaten at single meal,
and that "chinch bugs" are destroyed by
the tablespoonful.
And yet the farmer will permit the city
sport to tramp over his fields, leave the
gates open and shoot the last quail on the
place. No one accuses the quail Of destroy
ing grain or fruit. yet unfortunately II is
good to eat and must be sacrificed to the
appetite OF the game hog, and occasionally,
though not often, TO the farmer, whose
faithful friend he Is.
f. c. PELLET.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1907-02-15
Birds Are Money Savers.

Observation-Disclosures
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-06-15
Muslin Underwear for
Stretched Dollars

Your out Of proportion dollars will
never buy such Muslin Underwear values
at these prices again.
65c Skirts now .....,.... JLC
$1.25 Rufled Embroidery long 400
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! Ladies Summer vests. 4. &c to 5Oc
Ladies Union Suits Soc 10 83c