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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17

Governor Hoch recommends that both
freight and passenger terminals be es-
tablished by the railroads in Kansas
City, Kan. The Hepburn act has all
ready established passenger terminals,
however, for those passengers who ride
on passes mot good for any portion of
an Interstate trip
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17
The I.icht comedian.

Prof. Brander Mathews, the brilliant
and learned essayist, was ridiculing at
Columb ia college high-sounding names
for commonplace things-tonsorial
parlor for barber shop. funeral direc-
tor for undertaken, and so on.
1.-Two scrubwomen were talking the
other day." he said.
80 What yer son Billy dom now, Mrs.
Smith 2? asked the first.
80 He's on the stage the other an
swered.
"'Drivin' a stage. do you mean?'
'Drivin' a stage? Nonsense! Will
lie is an actor. He's a light comedian
GA light comedian? What part
does he play?'
HE plays a silent part behind a
black curtain, with his mouth to a hole
forninst a candle. and when Alkali Ike
shoots at the candle, Willie blows it
out Los Angeles Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17

Representative Brandon, of Butler
county, was seized with heart failure a
few days ago. This, however, Is not
the brand of heart failure that will
seize some members of the legislature
when they get home and learn what
their constituents think of them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17

The Salina Journal prints long
dispatch about the RED Man Cues
ton" Has not the Journal heard that
the Red Man question has been set
tied? The Red Man won.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17

The Wichita Beacon says the reason
Senator Long was interested In the
election of Mr.. Curtis was because he
knew thu defeat OF the machine that
was back of Curtis meant his own de-
feat two years hence. Yet there be
those In Kansas who believe that the
success of Mr.. Curtis also means the
nefeat of Mr.. Long in two years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17
HUMOR OF THE DAY

ns wsFs s ss, e 5gaF es f. aisssE
Nothing-''-Milwaukee Sentinel.
me health. doctor! DR.. Bolus--No, per-
haps not; but it is of inestimable value.
nevertheless. 1t gives your physician
Mamma-Howard. why do you eat those
them. Little Howard-I know 1t. That's
why I'm afraid my appetite will be gone
before the cakes are
Great Novelist (dictating)-The storm
and the gale In shrske ran hight II
three)-LiKe a baby cutting It's teeth.
Marian-I don't care If he does own a
motor car and steam yacht: I won't
Mrs. HodeEYes. dear; but flats w with all
the modern improvements are very de-
sirable.
VIII you have leg-of-mutton sleeves.
mae aanFed ere fse asen fesP ind
ed customer replied I'm strictly vege-
spiflSins (who has long had desire for
reyenge(,Ah, how d'you do. MISS Ack o
heard the news. 1 am sure 1 heartily
wish your f1ance joy. Miss A. (sourly)-
Mr. fs szS Ha hY have se9 no anee
s-Oh-er-quite so. 1 congratulate
him!
Your constituents must realize that
you are working for them"
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum,
but a good many of them have gotten
the idea that emitting the PROPOSE
ton. '-Washington Star.
Member of Investigating Committee
Have you ever had any confidential re-
lations with the Beef trust?
Witness-No, sir. L have an uncle and
two cousins working for it, but they've
never told me a blamed thing.-Chicago
Tribune.
Mrs. Gabbleigh-I told the doctor that
I was run down, and he asked to see
my tongue
Mr.. Gabbleigh-Huh! I would have
told him that that wasn't run down
Boston Transcript.
TN have you to understand, sir, that
poets are born, not made" Don't take
offense, old chap. 1 wasn't blaming you.
Milwaukee Sentinel.
Good morning, children" said the
genial doctor as he met three or four
little children on their way to school.
land how are you this morning? we
daren't tell you," replied the oldest of the
crowd, a boy of eight. Dare not tell
mel exclaimed the physician: And why
not?" Cause papa said last year it
cost him over SIS to have you come in
and ask how we were
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17

II this Kansas press agent talk is to
be taken seriously. the best way to han
die it is to give Secretary Coburn a
1rst-class clerk at about $500 a year
and let the work be done under his
direction. Then it will be done right.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17

1t is evident that Lieutenant Cover
nor Fitzgerald has prof1ted by the les
sons Dave Hanna has given him in the
noble art of bossing a senate, and he
takes to it like an old hand.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17

Politics we have always with US.
Not only is the spring mayoralty con-
test just opening. but here we are
right on the verge of another hot con-
gressional campaign.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17

The United States senate never had
any intention of hazing La Toilette.
oh, no. Just see how it passed La
Fo1lette's railway employe bill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17

The new governor of Pennsylvania
appears to be one of those old-fash-
toned individuals who think that ante
election promises are binding after the
inauRuration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17

The appointment of w. Y. Morgan as
chairman of the railroad committee In
the house comes about as near square
deal for all as Speaker Simmons could
haVa given
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17

A drouth can be expected the COM
ing summer. If the railroads Keep on
watering their stock as they have been
doing, water will be getting scarce be-
fore long.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17

The senate does not see how it can
possibly get along without that post
age appropriation of $40 per member.
Twenty dollars postage money will buy
q lot of cigars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17

City Clerk Squires is evidently en-
titled to believe that he has oeei
s'drafted" for another term.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17

A Democratic paper refers to the po-
1itical firm of Long, Curtis & Co. Is
Mr.. Hartman supposed to be the silent
partner in the frm2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17

Governor Hoch and Ex-Governor
Bailey now have one bond In common
Both have been sued by Ira N. TerriH.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

When. pray. is that war with japan
TO be pulled of?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17
DO NOT COUNT.
mSIrPPOSEDn

The Santa Fe objects to a two-cent
fare law. But lis presumed that the
legislature does not care overly much
what the railroads want. This is sup
posed to be q peoples legislature
Lawrence World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17

land Is crossed by a railroad without a
hight Of way. but who has accepted an
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17

.'The shah is dead! Long live the
shah!" says the Wichita Beacon on
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17
ONLY seBiIIsv in mis- club.

One hundred men and three women
attended the third annual dinner of the
Bill Club. No. 1, of the World, here last
night. Bill Bryan, of Nebraska. who
was counted on as one of the big at
fractions, was not able to be present,
nor were several of the honorary mem
bers, who include Bill Warner, Bill
Stone, Bill Nelson, Bill Wallace, Bill
Lynch, Bill Hearst, and a score of 9TH
er Bills.
Judge Bill Fowler acted as toastmas-
ter, Bill Steck's orchestra furnished in
strumental music. and the Bill Quartet
composed of Bill Brownell, Bill
Dehaven, Bill Wallace, and Bill Court
ney, sang songs clarifying the Bills.
Any woman christened Willie, Wilena,
Wilma, or Willamette is eligible to
membership in the club.-Excelsior
Springs (Mo.) Dispatch to the San
Francisco Chronicle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17

1t is evident that there is no Fun
ston to take charge of things at King
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17
Dtdn,t Want M KNOWN.

A man who had purchased a fine
looking mare, discovered, after driv-
ing the animal for a week, that she
was blind. Shortly afterward he sue
ceeded in disposing Of her, as the de-
feet did not lessen her speed or de-
tract from her general appearance.
The next day the new owner OF the
mare appeared.
Il say, you know that mare you sold
me?" he began; she's stone blind"
81 know it," replied her last owner,
with an easy air.
you didn't say anything to me
about It," said the purchaser, his face
flushed with anger. s
Well. you see.'' replied the other,
1.-THE man who sold her to me didn't
cell me about it, and 1 thought, per-
haps he didn't want it known."-Cas-
sells Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17
Why Men Balloon at Night.


ooh, we're falling-fast!" gasped
| the lady. LOOK at the stadoscope.'
The pilot smiling. emptied forth a
half bag of sand, and the stadoscope
began at once to register further rises
5000 feet. 3,025. $3.50.
These gray clouds are what made
US fall" the pilot explained. In sun
light the gas expands and the balloon
RISES. then, when clouds come. the gas
cools and contracts. and down we 60"
How lovely it isl" said the lady.
Look at that river. 1t is like a silver
snake. But it is so still-not breath
II expected, at this altitude. tremen-
dous winds"
1.-The winds are here, but we are
travelling with Them" said the pilot.
Hence we don't feel them; they don't
buffet us. for we are going as fast as
they
How much does a balloon cost ?"
she asked.
This one he replied, "cost $4,000,
but it is of silk. Cotton balloons are
quite as serviceable. and this in cotton
would have cost only $780,"
Are balloon trips expensive 20
Everything included-the gas. the
food, the landing, the car fares and
freight back-an average trip costs
$500"
The balloon floated from the shadow
out into blaze of sunshine, and began
to rise with frightening rapidity. The
pilot steadied it by opening the valve
ana lctllng some gas escape.
These falls and rises he said,
these continuous shrinkings and ex-
pansions of the gas, are what cause
aeronauts to take so many trips at
night. In the daytime the uplifting
sunshine makes you throw away gas.
and the lowering shadow makes you
throw away ballast, and hence soon
out of gas and ballast. your. trip must
be short. But night has none of these
sudden changes; in the equable noe
turnal temperature, the gas neither
contracting nor expanding. 1t is posi-
BILE to float for hours at the same al
titude, never losing an ounce of bal
last nor a whif of gas"
He dropped a little sand.
"Of course 1t won't be long" he
said. before we have the aeroplane.
Then heat or cold. sunshine or shadow,
will make no difference to the aero
naut circling and Swimming high UP
among the birds. '-Unidentif1ed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17
KANSAS COMMENT
THE STORY OF WADE.

oAO1C1 OF WADE.
IN the news columns of Friday
| 14iorning Times 1t was related that
James f. Wade, ex-treasurer of Cloud
oousilty' mad paid a visit to the state
when he knew he would enter that in
| S1tuuon TO serve a long sentence
Waoe's story is one that carries with
~ SO large an element of human in
the censure for his crime. Sickness
IN ms FAMILY had heaped debt upon
| MIN. and when his creditors pressed he
used sums OF county money with
| Whicn 10 satisfy them. And then, to
make amends to the county, he drew
more OF the taxpayers money and in
! vested 1t In cattle. The bottom drop
pea out OF the live stock market, he
Lost the whole amount of his filchingS,
\ ned, and, after having been a fugitive
Ior days, returned to claim the penalty
that was due him. 1t is the old story
Ct trying to negative one wrong by
the commission of another. The law
knows no Justification for his first sin,
put frank confession would perhaps
nave brought show of leniency from
the county which he had defrauded.
BUT In his effort to restore the amount
OF his first theft he did that which was
all the more objectionable. The tax
payers OF Cloud county, it is said, are
sorry Tor Wade. They could afford to
lose the miserable ten thousand dol
lars which is the amount of his de-
falcations, but they can not in reason
and with due regard to the demands
OF society in general, soften his pun
ishment.-Leayenw Times.
W. Y. MORGAN'S VIEW.
1t may al least be said for Mr.. Cur
It's, the Republican nominee for United
States senator, that he has always
been Republican. He has always
accepted the result of Republican pri-
maries and conventions. He has al
ways supported Republican policies in
congress, even If he has left little i'm
press on national legislation individ-
UaIly, and has shown little or no zeal
in originating or promoting measures
the Republican nominee, made so by
the votes of majority of the Re
publican members of the legislature
elected by the people. but 1T would be
idle and absurd to assert that he is
the first choice Of all the people of
Republican nominee he will doubtless
receive the full support of the Re
publican membership, for this is
government of party, and, despite
some weaknesses it may possess, 1t
must remain so. or become merely
with all its attending chaos.-Hutchin-
son News.
DO NOT COUNT.
What does the indignation of the
people amount to? During the past
aroused as never before because of
the injustices practiced by the rail-
roads. But the politicians were
stronger than the people, and the rail-
roads have just elected another United |
States senator from Kansas. Not the |
people are a force. but in politics they |
do not count-AtchiSOn Globe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17
GUGGENHEIM.

When It comes to choosing a senator
Colorado picks out the man that has
the price with unerring certainty
Newark News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17
Seek a Northeast Passage.

An expedition to attempt to pass
through the Northeast Passage, or sea
route along the Jrthern coast of Eu-
rope and Asia, corresponding to the
Northwest Passage, just successfully
achieved by Capt. Amundsen, is being
organized by the Russian ministry of
marine The command will be intrust-
ed to Lieutenant Colonel Sergeieff, of
the Marine Pilot corps, who has already
distinguished himself in Arctic explora-
ton The expedition, which is expected
to be absent for several years, will
start from the mouth of the Yenesei
river, which is now reached each sum-
rner by Russian vessels. and will carry
out extensive surveys and explorations
Of the waters traversed.-London Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17

Were the critics kind to Skribbler
when his last book appeared?' Exceed
ingly.' What did they say about it?''
Nothing. milwaukee, Sentinel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17

Marian-I don't care IL he does own a
motor car and steam yacht: won't
marry himi Why, he's a regular flat
Mrs. Hode-Yes, dear; but flats with all
the modern improvements are very de-
irable.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17
IT'S A BIG NATION.

| The president has discarded the low
er case IN" He spells nation now with
a capital M and this is considered a
part of his spelling scheme.-B irming-
ham Age-Herald
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17

Mr.. Bryan accuses the Republicans
of stealing his political property. So
far, however, he has not been obliged
to put the heaven-born ratio in safe
ty deposit vault.-Rochester Post Ex-
press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17

Great Novelist (dictating)-The storm
increased in fury, rain, fell in torrents.
what shall 1 say? Secretary Gather of
three)-Like a baby cutting its teeth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17

Manufactured, why do you eat those
cakes SO greedily? You have plenty OF
them. Little Howard-I know II. That's
why I'm afraid my appetite will be gone
before the cakes are.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17

Mr.. Ghout-An my money can not give
me health, doctor! DIR. Bolus-No, per-
haps not; but it is of inestimable value.
nevertheless. 1t gives your physician
great confidence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17

Mrs. Ten Eyke was spending the even
ing in Brooklyn, and by the glowing
crate Marjorie and Tremaine planned
the wedding, down to the last brides
maid.
"Pd like to have Daniel MoIoney there,
too, DEAR said the young man. Hes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17

will you have leg-of-mutton sleeves.
madam inquired dressmaker respect
fully. Certainly notr' the absent mind
ed customer replied. I'm strictly vege-
tarianr'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17

Member of Investigating Committee
Have you ever had any confidential re-
lations with the Beef trust?
Witness-NO, sir. have an uncle and
two cousins working for it, but they We
never told me a blamed thing.-Chicago
Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17

Your constituents must realize that
you are working for them
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum,
but a good many of them have gotten
the idea that 1 am emitting the PROPOSE
ton. '-Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17

Mrs. Gabbleigh-I told the doctor that
I was run down. and he asked to see
my tongue.
Mr.. Gabbleigh-Huhi I would have
told him that that wasn't run down
Boston Transcript.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-17

poets are born, not made Don't take
offense, old chap. I wasn't blaming you"
Milwaukee Sentinel.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-08-08
Drain Prizes.

The agricultural department of the
state OF North Dakota offers three
cash prizes for the largest and best
collection OF grains and grasses raised
In any one county during the year
1907, viz:
| First prize ...... 100000
| Second prize. .... 5000
Third prize. ....... ..... 10 On
All entries must be made and ex-
hibit received on or before August Is.
1907
The quantity of each sample of
grain sent should not be less than one
half the size Of the ordinary bundle of
grain and should be carefully tied SO
as to prevent it getting damaged
There should be a full bundle of flax
alfalfa and clover.
These grains and grasses should b.
carefully packed i'm large boxes with
sufficient openings TO permit plenty Of
air to circulate through 50 as To pre-
vent the grain from becoming heated
or mold while in transit.
The larger the variety the more
value is attached TO it, Extreme care
should be used in selecting, arranging
and packing each exhibit
| The department will simply take
the exhibit from the boxes and dis
play 1t, concealing from the judges
the name of the contestants and the
counties in which the exhibit was
gathered
| While it is not absolutely necessary,
1t may prove advantageous TO the cX-
hibitor to have the wheat, oats, bar
ley, rye, spelt and other grains
stripped. This will make the straw
brighter and more attractive.
All grains and grasses should bc
shipped by express SO AS to prevent
the exhibit being kept in the boxes
too long and thus avoid it having IA
moldy appearance. The department.
will pay express charges. Consign all
shipments to w. G. GILBREATH,
Commissioner of Agriculture,
Bismarck, N. u.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-08-08
Luton Loses One.

The Eureka ball-tossers arrived in
Linton last Friday for q return game
with the locals. The visitors we're
not very hopeful Of winning and Lin
ton people looked for an easy victory.
AS "a result there was little interest
manifested, while the Reds played Is
though in dream. AS result the
game dragged along until third In
ming when a pass, three hits and q
wild throw by SLENDER scored three
runs for Eureka. In Ltnton's half
Streeter was passed and scored on
koll's drive to center. In the fifth
and seventh innings Eureka scored on
errors and passed balls by the Linton
catcher. In the sixth inning Flanagan
hit for two bases and scored on a
single by Haas. Streeter reached first
on single in the ninth, stole second
and crossed the pan on single by
Flanagan. Besides being of on field
ing the locals we're dopey when rum
ming bases. Taken altogether the
Reds showed that they had not re-
covered from the effects of the Pollock
tournament, even Flanagan being
quite Wild Following iS the score.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-08-08
u Underwear at discount At Miss

Smiths.
t. II you want = square meal 60
the Arlington.
t. Lunch served at all times at
the Linton Bakery.
u Special bargains in hats and
dresses ct Miss Smiths.
IL Oil Stoves for sale at $3.50.
Haak & Son, Hull, N. d.
- Canaries for sale. Apply to the
Raven Sisters, Linton, N. ID.
tETo lease hay land. N. of So
1916. L. A. Weatherby, Linton,
N. ID.
SJust arriyed-a consignment of
door and window screens. Dacotah
Lumber Company.
~ The Arlington Hotel has been
re-opened under new management and
ffrst-class meals are guaranteed.
- How much better natured one
feels after a good, square meal. That
Is the style Of meals served at the Ar
lfngton.
Ed Campbell came up from Nina,
S. d., where he has had charge Of an
elevator. He is visiting with home
folks near Hazelton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sweet came over from
the Livona country Tuesday. While
on their way one Of their driving
horses took sick and died.
Master Clayton Carmichael was
kicked In the stomach by horse in
his fathers livery barn last Sunday.
Although not dangerous the kick
caused a painful wound.
Robert Petrie was up from his Wi
mona district ranch yesterday. This
is Rob's first appearance in Linton
since his marriage and was suitably
greeted by Linton friends.
tB-F. w. Soule, the eyesight spe-
cialist, will be at Linton Hotel Tues
day, Aug. IL, one day only, prepared
to examine defective eyes ard fit
glasses when needed. Don't miss this
chance.
Ex-senator Wesley Baker, George
Corbin, David Sites, Chas. Clark,
Christ. Mills, Michael Hefner, O. T..
Letncr aud Martin Hinsyark were
down from the Livona country the
fore part OF the week.
Marion Morford was over from the
Hartford country this week lie
brought along some turnips which lie
planted ON the second day of June.
They are now in about as fine con-
dition as any we ever saw.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-08-08
Gentle Persuasion

Many stories are told of the eccentric
doings and sayings OF an old clergyman
who lived in Maine some years ago
At one time there had been fight
among some men, one of whom was
seriously hurt A trial took place, and
the old minister, who had seen the at
fray, was summoned as witness.
What was Salson doingf" was the
first question.
'Oh, he was slashing around"
well, sir, Just what do you mean by
that?"
why. he was knocking about him
here and there"
Now, sir, kindly tell us plainly what
Salson did to this man."
why. he-he enticed him." said the
old minister slowly.
"Enticcd him! How?'
He cnticcd him with crowbar. He
used the crowbar to persuade tho man
to entice him-and by series of
pokes and blows he succeeded In doing
It," said the minister mildly Youths
Companion.