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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-22

There does not seem to be any more
of business depression in the great
Northwest than there is in this sec
ton of the country. The Northern Pa
cific is planning to spend $1,000, 900 i'm
mediately for additional freight cars.
Hard times don't enjoy long tenure
of life in localities where bumper crops
will not down.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-22

Another fatal automobile accident
has occurred in Kansas City, Mo. One
will happen in Topeka as sure as fate
unless little more care is used by the
owners of some of the cars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-22

poor excuse is probably better than
none. So the men Of New Jersey are
reported to be staying away from
church these days because so many of
the women are wearing Merry Widow
hats 1t is to laugh.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-22

That burning question. when does
Lent end?" has been superseded by
another, How much did the necklace
cost ?''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-22

Kansas is behind the times in one
respect. She has no "favorite SON. to
boost for at either Of the big conven-
bans. But wait until there IL ma
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-22
EROk OTHER PENS
THE AUTO RACE.

A part of the New York-to-Paris
auto race is complete and every
American is pleased at the showing
made by the American car. The
able to maintain the lead it has taken.
While other cars are running
through the southwest portions of the
country, the American car is at
Seattle, awaiting Instructions, before
proceeding on its way.
IL mas been charged that the lead
OF the American car is due to the as
sistance rendered it here and the dis
elimination against the drivers of the
other cars. This, however, sounds
more like the wall of poor sports
man who sees he is losing. It is true
that the people living along the route
did not work up as much enthusiasm
over the progress of the foreigners as
they did over the American car. but
are they not to be praised rather than
chided for this?
OF course the American car has had
the advantage of being at home dur
ing the progress of the race until this
time. not from now on it will be on
equal footing with the others.
Not single complaint has been
made by people living along the route
taken by the racers and instead of
getting out with shotguns to stop the
devil wagons as the eastern farmers
grew to call the gasoline carts, the
country people -cheered them on their
way. ALI America is interested in the
outcome of the race.-Salina Journal.
THE PEOPLE. NOT THE LAWS.
Topeka, Kansas City and Wichita
hasten to say that II the Kansas leg
1slature next winter will pass the Des
Mo1nes commission law to replace the
present defective Kansas city commits
sion law, they will vote to adopt it.
AS a reform measure the Iowa law
goes considerably further than the
Kansas law, including among other
features the power of recall. But Leav-
enworth voted to, adopt the commits
sion plan. and there is every indication
that it is going to be satisfied with the
Kansas statute, defective though 1t
may be. The mayor and commission
ers have already determined upon a
programme that will certainly save the
city several thousands Of dollars a
year, even though the city funds are
at low ebb. Many of the faults of the
Kansas commission law can be avoided
If other Kansas cities will follow the
example Of Leavenworth and elect men
who will give them an honest business
administration. If the population OF
any city can not arouse this degree OF
personal interest among it's taxpayers
and put good men in office, 1t is doubt
full If any city commission law, nc
matter how perfect it may be, will
give them a great deal Of help. It is
the people. after all, and not the laws
which really counts.-Leavenwort
Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-22
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.

The State Journal is q member of the
associated Press and receives the full day
teiegraph report Of that great news or
ganization for the exclusive afternoon
publication in Topeka.
The news is received In The State Jour-
pose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-22
Wolves Are Wary Animals.

One of the prominent men of the
Big Hole section who was in the city
expressed the opinion that there were
only a few wolves left In that country,
but that the few made it mighty in
teresting for the stockmen. He says
these wolves are ver'- hard to trap.
refuse to take poison. and that the
most expert hunter might try for
weeks without getting within rifle shot
Of one.
There are not more than a dozen
wolves in the whole watershed of the
Big Hole river" said this gentleman.
"And one Of the best hunters in this
country, Fred Francis, who is familiar
with every nook and corner in the
valley, is of the opinion there are not
more than half dozen. am willing
to admit, however. the Few there arc
make life a burden for the stockmen
and keep them in constant fear OF
midnight raid on their animals.
EVERY man in the Big Hole carries
q rifle, whether on horseback or trav-
cling with a team to trade at a store
or attend church, in authorization Of
getting an opportunity to kill wolf
and secure the big bounty offered for
the scalp. Two Of the prominent
ranchmen and stockmen who reside
hundred dollars in subscriptions from
the ranchmen to pay a bounty, of $25
for each wolf scalp in addition to the
bounty Of $40 paid by the state. 1t Is
said that not more IMAM twenty wolves
have been killed in the basin during
the last six years, but in that time
thousands Of dollars worth of stock
has been destroyed by these pests.
$50 far as known, only one wolf has
been poisoned in the Big Hole, and
that was thirteen years ago. They are
more wary and cunning than a fox.
and can smell a trap mile away;
they refuse to take poison, and as their
depredations are committed In the
a rIv do MN or In the night 1t is aal-
dom that one is seen, even by the most
astute hunters. So all in all the wolf
question IS a difficult proposition to
deal with."-Anaconda Standard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-22
Curious Horseshoes.

In Iceland horses are shod with
sleeps horn, while in the Soudan they
are shod with camel's skin.
A German not long ago invented a
hors eshoe of paper, prepared by satu-
rating with oil of turpentine and
other Ingredients. Thin layers of such
paper are glued to the hoof till the
shoes thus made &re said to be durable
and impenetrable By moisure.-Lson-
don 01ohn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-22
A Cannon Anecdote.

Speaker Cannon one evening stood
in the receiving line at the Washing
ton residence Of Vice President Fair
banks, passing kindly word and grip
with friends as they came along. AT
and, drawing UP his spare frame, he
grasped her hand In formal fashion
and inquired with we'll assumed disin-
terestedness: your name. please 2"
Lydia Pinkham," replied Miss Can
non. amiah1y.
'sWell, Lydia, my dear, we are well
met" the speaker responded. for I
guess there's just about as much good
in your remedies as there is in my
presidential boom. -Chicago Evening
Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-22

OF the dance, though she must nave
acquitted herself well. since, of the
flowers that pe1ted the dancers at the
end, a generous share fell at her feet.
Then, silent among laughing throng,
she realized that her part In the fes-
tivities was at an end. Pride and duty
demanded her withdrawal.
81 have secured your trophies, an
nounced some one at her side, as she
reached the hall, and, with thrill
of Joy, she knew that Morgan had in
deed returned. To leave before he
recognized her became of vital i'm
portance Yet how to tear herself
away, when her whole heart was in a
tumult for his presence.
"You will permit me-" he begged.
taking her card. I'm sure the next
Is a waltz
Augusta, shaking her head, en-
deavored to slip away.
you can't vanish, so,' he challeng-
ed dropping his mask. "Will you
follow suit, or must I wait the witch
ing hour of twelve to solve the mys-
Mystery" repeated Augusta, IN
curiously muff1ed voice.
But one girl dances like you. He
fantastically impossible, should
think
ssThought at a masquerade" Au-
gusta teased, but knowing that he
spoke of herself, she grew reckless
and, despite the risk OF delay, yield
ed to his plea of just one waltz
The first led naturally to q second,
after which, because she could not
single out Fitzray for favor. she per
mitted others to fill her card. Many
dances were .halved'' among impor-
tunate partners, since about her hung
the fascination OF real mystery, which
with most Of the masks was but .
pretense. Augusta driftod In the 1n-
foxica*ion OF the hour. forgseful Of
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-02-02
SAN ANTONIO BREEDS
FINE POLO PONIES


san Antonio Texas. Feb. t.-Breed-
mgg polo ponies and training them
for use is one of the unique aud profit
able industries of this city Two large
ranches are situated I'm the suburbs o.
san Antonio and do a thriving busi-
ness with the winter tourist. The
ponies are trained by cowboys WIN
are the finest horsemeu In the" world
aud as they play one or two games of
polo every day in the winter some of
them are wonderfully expert The
ponies are bred on the ranches and
are brought from other ranches. Tn"
polo pony is special animal general
ly got by breeding up the Texas cay
use This cayuse or wild horse Of the
plains is descended from the Moorish
ana Arabian horses brought over by
Cortes. Although the struggle for eX-
istence i'm the wilds has robbed him
of his beauty when properly cared
for in the second or third generation
real Arab "throw-back' often re-
suits. This Is the polo pony He is
fourteen and half to fifteen hands
high with unlimited endurance. re
markable speed and quickness at stop
ping and turning. I'M fact he can al.
most turn around on tru-cent piece,
and he stops and whirls SO suddenly
that the rider unaccustomed to his
ways is likely to go over his head.
He weighs from 1000 to LOO pounds
and Is stocltily built The training is
long and arduous matter and takes
from October until s9ril as q rule.
Unframed ponies bring from $lO0 TO
$II5: the trained animal brings from
$500 to $1,000. A year or so ago
George Gould and his sons bought
three ponies here paying I'm aggregate
over $500 for thcm. These polo
ranches are show places Of san An
tonic.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-02-02

A lot quantity Of odd dozens and
half dozens Of Napkins and remnant
pieces Of Table Linen will be closed
oul AT much reduced pelccs in order
to clear oul stock.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-02-02

OUR ASSORTMENT or CANNED
FRUITS MD VEGETABLES ARE \
SELECTED STOCK. COME IN AND
ENANIINE THEM. +. G, PRATT x
CO.. 21I SOUTH SCOND.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-02-02

Our fiat work pIcases me ladies and
does away with the washcrWOman, hot
fires and besides il saves You money.
Imperial Laundry. back Of pOstoffcc.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-02-02
GERMANS FEAR
FOR SAFETY
OF EMPIRE
POLITICAL RIOTS CAUSE
OF GRAVEST MlSGIVINGS
Moneyed Class Withdrawing
Savings From Berlin Banks
to Invest Abroad Emperor
Serene in Face of Panic,
(By Walter DunIlirkD


man cities have created a general feel
ing of anxiety among the bourgeoisie
and money classes, Il fear that the
German empire, outwardly SO strong,
is like a volcano before eruption. and
that the outbreak of general revo-
luton is at hand.
European newspapers outside of
Germany drew fatal comparisons be
tween existing conditions and Of 1S4S.
and the German press agrees with
them even if it remains either silent
or oplimistic
In lS48 violent disturbances Gull
minated in a revolution which forced
the Prussian government to grant a
vote to every citizen tWenty-four years
Of age.
This happened in April, but six
weeks later the reactonary party con-
uuered, had the law abolished and
founded the three class system, which,
in spite of all protests has remained in
force during the past sixty years.
Now the time has come when the
workers have grown strong enough to
dare demand equal suffrage. and the
government is fully aware that when
blood was shed in the streets Of Ber-
lin during the last three weeks, the
riots are only skirmishes which pre-
cede the great decisive battle
The kaiser and chancellor must
give in to the just demands of the
people: they know it. but it is not i'm
the makeup of either Emperor VIII
lam or Prince Won Buelow to surreu-
der without q fight, and therefore the
propIa of Berlin are prepared To wit
ness a repetition of the stirring days
of 1S4S.
An lnfaIlible omen of what is to
come. is the fact that the government
is quietly STRENGTHENING the Berlin and
Potsdam garrieons and the wcll-to-do
and rich are withdrawing their dcpos-
its from Berlin banks and investing in
English and French bonds
Apparently the kaiser is serene ana
undisturbed, interested only i'm his
coming trips to the Mediterranean
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-02-02

YOU ARE SURE TO GET YOUR
MONEYS WORTH WHEN YOU
TAKE YOUR DINNER At THE
FASHION CAFE, HOURS: $50 TO
s T. NJ
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-02-02

PAHO OINTMENT h gn1r1uteed n 0Ur0
any case Of Itching Blind. Bleeding or
promdiug Piles i'm to IA days or money
soc,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-02-02

prevail of this step and has therefore
opened negotiations with In" nearest
powers first ana not with amy intent
of sighting,
Great improvements have been
made in the wireless station at Nauen
Brandenburg, where the experiments
in the Telemnken system are bling
conducted.
The experiments ALREADY made this
year show exceptionally good results.
Som, weeks ago kilograms were re-
ceiyed from Naucn at small portable
military station at kornenhurg, near
Vienna, and the steamship Can
Blanco. Of the Hamburg South Amer
lean line on the voyage from Ham
burg to Bucnos Ayres daily received
Geographic news from Naurn
American aeronauDs WILL it is
hoped. compete for the 10000 mark
prize offered by the directors of thr
great international exposition which is
to take place at Munich this year.
The prize will go to the winner Of a
long distance race for aerOplanes, and
the kaiser has promised to be present
at the opening of the race, Dr. CAM.
president of the balloon branch of the
Bavariau Automobile club, is cnDhusi-
astic over the plan and hopes fl viii
give German inventors the Impulse to
take up lrTOUlanes.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-02-02

Try a Morning Journal want ad.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-02-02

WEEK ENDiNG rEE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-25
TAXATION REVISION
CennlIlee q Wsrk ss6 DeDogo
 Usy Be Expscied Sssn.

Great things are expected from tho
 committee appointed to consider tho
 revision of the system of taxation, for
 upon the result of their laber depends now much public improvements VIII
 be made in the matter of water main extensions, openings of new streets
 laying sewers and additions to the fre and police departments in the outside district from now on. In case serious opposition should de- veiop to an equitable adjustment of this question on the outside 1t is cer- tain that precious little will be done Tn the future, for 1t is admitted fhat already the property on the inside is taxed to the limit. But 1t is not ex- pected that anybody will oppose a system of taxation which would put all in line for such things as they want and which they have no right to look for under the present system. Ihe committee is composed of John Y. Gallagher, William ]. Larkin Henry D. Hotchkiss, Martin I. Mo- Eyoy, John O'Neill, George A. Drirrs John P. Elton, Ambrose H Weiis Daniel J. Mahaney, Cornelius Tracy ton.
 Many claim that the most practical tning to do would be to have one rate or taxation in all Waterbury. ana then iet the assessors do the rest hut pernaps the committee may hava | Detter plan. In any case, somethine must De done or the board of alder men will be obliged to come out flat rooted and tell folks on the outside that they will have to wait for i'm. proyements until they are willing tn De taxed TOT them on the same basis as those on the inside now are ami nave been for the past fifty years ana over. The framers of the present Jaw never intended that 1t should last any longer than the growth of fha city would show demand for OCT. tain kinds of public Improvements ha- yond the lines of the full taxation uistrlct, put when that time cama. tnls was lost sight of and as a consa. quence It will be more diff1cult ~to equallze things now than if wo,,Ia nave been If the aldermen had refine ed to go foot beyond the second dis- trlct With such Improvements as nron- erty could not be assessed for at inc same rate as those on the inside bad .o pay. The thing may appear soma wnat .s complex. but it is nothing of tne Kind The only comment one can honestly make upon it is that what U IS proposed to do now should have been attended to long ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-25
CHANGE OF TRAINS.
Fall Schedule Goes Into Operation a
 Week From Sunday.

The usual fall and winter schedule will take effect on October 4, and the principal changes affecting Nauga- tuck valley points are as follows:
 Train leaving Winsted at 5:35 a. m. will leave at 5:30, intermediate stations few minutes earlier than at present, due Bridgeport 7.30 a. m., emitting stop at Greens Farms and making additional stop at South Nor walk.
 Train leaving Waterbury at $40 a. m. will connect at Derby Junction with train, for New Haven which will arrive at 11:11 a. m. in time for con nection for Meriden and Hartford and points on the Shore line.
 Train leaving Waterbury at 4:15 p. m. will leave at 4:10 and from An sonia at 4:40, with connecting train for New Haven, due Bridgeport 5:15 D. m.
 Sunday train leaving Waterbury at S:05 a. m. will leave at $40. due Ansonia 9:17, New Haven 9:46 and Bridgeport 9:4S a. m, connecting with express due New York 11:35 a, m.
 Train leaving Winsted at 400 D. m. Sunday will have earlier schedule from Waterbury and points south, due New Haven 6:1S and Bridgeport at 6:16 D. m.
 Additional train will leave New Haven at 4:00 p. m. due Ansonia at 4:25 p. m.
 Sunday train leaving Bridgeport at ll:l5 a. m. will leave at 10:5O connecting with express leaving New York at S:15 a. m. and due Water bury at 12;01 noon.
 The Sunday trains for Winsted will leave stations Seymour to Burr ville inclusive on earlier schedule ar irving in Winsted at 10:55 a. m. and s:l5 p. m. respectively.
 Time table folders giving full in- formation regarding the above and other minor changes will be issued in advance of the changes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-25
AUTO LEAPS THE GAP.
Lands on Four Wheels, But Its Own.
 CT Falls Out.

Trenton, Sept 25.-As the result .of his automobile "leaping the gap at the drawbridge at the Perry street crossing of the Pennsylvania railroad yesterday, Joseph Haynes of Phila- delphia. a member of the Thomas Maddock & Sons Co of Trenton, was seriously injured.
 John Wagner, the chauffeur. dia not know that boat was approach ing when the auto reached the bridge, and the bridge tender, James Clark, did not notice the approach of the auto. As Clark turned on the electric power which moves the bridge the automobile mounted it and 'leaped the gap" in true circus style. For second it looked as though the car, with it's occupants. would be precipitated into the canal. but Wagner retained his hold on the steering gear and the auto landed m the other side in safety.
 Haynes was thrown out by the shock of landing, and received severe injuries to his scalp and knees. He was taken to nearby house for treatment. The automobile was not damaged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-25
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
We'll Known People Who Have Rc~s
 Called Away.

The funeral of Mrs Peter O'Don- nell will be held from the family residence, 34 Washington street fn St Francis Xavier's church at 8.en o'clock tomorrow morning.
 The funeral of John O'Brien will De held from his late home. 219 south Main street to the Immac,,- late Conception church at 8.an O'CLOCK tomorrow morning.
 Josephine, the year and 9 months old daughter of MT and Mrs Martin Egan, died this morning at thair home. 33 Fuller street. The funerai will be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. Interment. will be in Cal vary cemetery
 The funeral of Henry Berard will be held from 51 Center street to st Anne's church at 7:30 to-morrow morning, where mass of requiem Will be celebrated at o'clock. The interment will be in new St Joseph'a cemetery. :
 The funeral of Mrs Bridget Gun- ming will be held from her late home in Watertown to-morrow morning at o'clock to St .Inl,n'a church. The remains will be taken to Brooklyn, N. r., for burial on tht ll:O9 a. m. train in charge of John Moriarty. \
 George H. Wilcox, aged 45 years. died yesterday morning at his home. 45 Vine street, after lingering ill- ness. MT Wilcox was employed hv R. N. Blakeslee for a number or years and was a faithful employs. He leaves besides his wife. hfs mother, Mrs Isaac Wilcox of wing Station, N. Y., three brothers and two sisters, James of Waterbury. Frank of Poquog, N. r., Joseph of kensington, Conn, Mrs E. M. Hev- rington of Wing Station, N. Y, ana Mrs Anna Stearns of Gaylordsvflle. Conn. The funeral services will be held at the house at 5 o'clock this afternoon in charge of the Rev pr I. C. Davenport, D. D., and the body VIII be taken to Roxbury. on the S:S5 train tomorrow morning for burial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-25
Sea Shore Weather.

The warm weather of the past fec weeks has caused lot of uneasiness among folks who spent the summer at the shore and in the mountains and came home too soon to get the full benefit of this delightful vaca- ton season. Some of them have gone back to their summer haunfs and those who cannot go feel worse than If they hadn't gone away at all. When one stops to consider this matter carefully ne cannot heIp thinking that those who try to maks themselves happy at home in all kinds of weather have more peace of mind than their neighbors who are constantly going and coming and yet are never satisfied with how they are used. The weather is either too hot or too cold and notwithstand- ing the fact that they have means sufficient to enable them to get the best there is In life, things don't come their way all the time. and these rebuffs knocks the good out of what happens to strike them right.