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The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-03

Roosevelt and his exceptions will be swept aside with such fury as to make him meet the new condition with possibly new views as to his duty This is plainly in the minds of many men who have watched the political wheel go around for many years, and it accounts for the less mature rumor that the Presidents purpose in writing the message was to force just such a situation
 In still other words, the latest mes sage of the President has so affected the outlook that speculation finds a premium set upon it. No one can see what is to happen, and because no one can look into the future as we'll as one might have done with larger safety a week age anything becomes possible of achievement, including the Presi- dents loss of control over his own political fortunes As nothing has ever existed before in the political life of the country like this new situation 1t is a brave man indeed who would undertake to argue if from the normal viewpoint
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-03
SAD IF TRUE.

The panic Is over, and the Thaw trial is over, but the gypsy moth isn't And that isn't the worst of t. Dr. Howard of the United States De- partment of Agriculture has told a committee of congress that New Eng land cannot hope to he completely rid of the gypsy moth He explained that the pest had gained so much headway that it can never be exterminated
 When last heard from the gypsy moth had reached Springfield in his travels, and was monacng Connecti- cut from the North even as he is menacing it from the East. So it be- hooves us to take real Interest in the insect that has already cost Massa- ehusetts millions and seems likely to cost her millions more But though it fig proper enough to be scared, it may not be necessary tn he hopeless be- cause of Dr. Towards gloom. If the gypsy moth can't be played out by appropriations perhaps it will in time play itself out. 1t has had what is commonly known as "a good thing in Massachusetts and is doubtless un- willing to give up easily But the time may come when we shall not hear any more about ifs "ravages' than we do now about the ravages of some other bugs which at one time seemed likely to devastate the land. So let us not despair, even if some of our wise men do.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-03
OUR CONTEMPORARIES.
Rrrnn P Tempered state.mnr.

Washington Correspondence Indian
 apois NewsD
 It is fact worth noting that within recent months MT Bryan has impressed public men with the fact that he is no longer the Bryan oflSas or of lslo Ills notable a ss at the Gridiron club dinner Sa night led persons who heard him emark how time has sob cred him As a matter of fact, one no longer hears much about the Nebrask- an being dangerous man. The drift of the comment now Is that If he should make his way to the White House he would be a sedate and cauti- ous President, Even the so-called bust ness interests which In 1S9e found 1t necessary to raise a campaign fund of several million dollars in order to make sure of his defeat, no longer worry about the possibility of ruin overriding the country if he should be the next President.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-03

in the town who own S5.O00.OOo worth of property, and the race is also rep resented by 20 negro newspapers There are 50 negro patrolmen and lo substitutes on the police force,
 This is cheering. It is especlailS cheering to the Charleston News anu Courier, which says: Every possipie encouragement should be given to the negro to distribute himself among the northern communities, and we should like to have him go to fhi- adelphia in large and ever increasing numbers year after year"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-03

fusing to pay you?' asked the legal man.
 Why, boss" said the darky, he said he done owed me dat money for so long dat the interest had ct 1t all up, and he didn't owe me cent. .'-Dundee Ad- vcrtser.
 Bring a light roared old King Cole.
 Wait but second, sir replied the yarlet as he hastened to obey.
 "Gadzooks, I'm not in the light-wait class" thundered the merry monarch.
 During the applause that followed the court jester slunk out of sight.
 This. of course, was before the days of limited monarchies.-kansas City Times. You cant get something for noth- ing. said the man of severe principles { 'I have my doubts about that, an swered Farmer Corntassel. I've got nothin' fur somethin in several trades an I can't see but what 1t worked the other way round fur the other feller.' Washington Star.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-03
.Iapnnesc "Rclations."
CFrom the Washington Post,

,lFrom the Washington Post)
 What an optimistic science dplo- macy Is. II is given out that the agreement of the Japanese govern ment to restrict the emigration of it's people to Hawaii so as to contine it to- those who already have kindred there composcs alla matters of difference be-' tween Washington and Tokio. Ii Is estimated that there are some 100000 ,Japs now in Hawaii. and not one of them has less than 60 kinsmen, near and remote. in Japan. all eligible to residence in Hawaii. and every one that aavils himself of the privilege adds proportfonally to the eligible list The thing is an endless chain that throws wide open the ooors to Japan csc immigration.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-03
What the Bridegroom Wore.
fTrom inc Boston Post)

(From the Boston Post)
 The blazing spot in the description of graphs in which is told not how the bride was dressed, but what the bride groom wore The braided coat of cash mere fine as satin, the astrakan mantle, the skin-tight brooches of scarlet, the tasselod boots. the jeweled sword hilt. the 12-nch feather in his hat-what creation of a woman's dressmaker and milllner ever equalled the decorative toggery in which this young man ar rayed himself! IL must have been a vi- sion to parayze with envy the mere men wearing plain black coats and long trousers.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-03
Our Annual Sale.

Every year we clean house-We ca it inventory-sounds more business like. And we find things that make Is unhappy-odds and ends of stock shopworn goods and things we ooueht not wisely but too much. We haul out things and mark prices on them that are a disgrace to any decent hardWaie store And they have to go-they won't stay with us in the face of such outrageously low prices. The sale IT, cludes all kinds of goods-hardWare' cutlery kitchen goods, and tools.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-03

The nurses of George Washington appear to be about all in the cold cold ground, and the women who refused an offer of marriage from Abraham Lincoln are fast following them,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-03

The man in Missouri who has just refused $500 for hen may he afraid that he will have to buy eggs If he sells her.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-03

If you would live long he London cahman, There arc lsoi of them he tween the ses of sixty and seventy. 2ia between the ages of seventy and eighty, while seven return their age between eighty and ninety
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-03

The failure of solvent banks and the burning of fireproof buildings are n- dicatlons that things are not always whar they are said to seem.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-03

There is little real gratitude in this world. A man has just been sent to jail in New York for assauting a man who refused to give him a cigarette,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-03
sANINEs ANn nnINES.

In 1890 Seattle numbered in popula tion 42.oo0. In seventeen years it has grown to 24lNe0 and it is estimatSd that 5000 people per month are now pouring in
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-03

The proprietors of an Austrian carpet factory al Maffersdorf are stated to have acquired German patents which embody method of manufacturing carpets or floor coverings from paper
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-03

4 fine specimen of "scold's chair is =monS the remaining contents of sherheld Manor, Basngstoke. England. It dates from 172S, and is in oak, and is elaborately carved in high relief in bold scroll ornament. The seat Is worked by a lever from behind. and the sitter is locked In by falling archcd bars .n front.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-03

The new material can be made in all coiors IS washable an- may prove it. self rival to linoleum.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-03

venezuela has thirteen railroads. the longest III miles long. and no other as much IS fifty. They are for the most part lines which climb the hills from the sea toward the interior and have steep gradients, On one line for two and a half miles there is a grade of 449 rect mile, worked by cogwheel sys- tenn, and there are other grades of 213 reel, lSb feet and 5S feet. Few of the llhes connect with others and there are number of different gauge-.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-03

According tc a German publication firm in Munich has succeeded in art- fcially rendering asbestos waterproof, and has put upon the market this new kind of asbestos under the title of as- bestos slates. which are thus described: These asbestos states, it is claimed. are as hard and as strong as the natural slates, and can therefore be laid on wall or roof constructions without any wooden laths being necessary They are very easily worked, and can he hor- ed, nailed and cut just like wood, with out any danger of splitting. They form a tireproof covering for inside and outside wooden walls. are valuable for insulation work of all kinds. even for electrical purposes; are of great use in building railway carriages as insulat-
 ing material under the seats. for use in postal telegraphic work for insulat- ing the switches and for covering iron and wooden constructions.; for use as tireproof doors for closing off single rooms in stores. warehouses etc. for lining wooden doors, and for covering walls and ceilings of all kinds so as to protect them from fire. heat. cold. damphess disease. germs and vermin.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-03

There is plan for utilizing the tremendous force which lies beyond the khyber pass in the wasted waters of Afghanistan. It is proposed 10 supply electricity for lighting the forts and military cantonments scattered over a large territory. and also for the sta lions and yards along the railway lines. The enterprise contemplates the con- struction of trolley lines spreading out through the dense populations of north ern India and an electric railway from Peshwar up the Khyher pass to the British outpost station there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-04

Permits today: To L. G, BeaI for an
addition to his residence at 1101 Tay-
Al Weber for an addition to a barn
at 307 Jackson
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-04
CLEVELAND MEMORIAL.
A Feature of the Meeting of Life In
surance Presidents.

Sew York, Dec. 4.-Notable exer-
cises in memory of the late Grover
Cleveland, ex-president of the United
States, were planned to constitute the
opening session in this city today of
the asso citation of life insurance presi-
dents of which he had been chairman
during the year and a half between
the time of its organization and his
death.
The programme which was brief. in
cluded addresses by President Paul
Morton of the Equitable Life Assur-
ance society, and DR.. John H. Finley,
president of the college CT the city of
New York, and the reading of letters
which had been received from former
Vice President Adlai E. Stevenson and
Governor Hoke Smith and Hilary A.
Herbert, members of Mr.. Cleveland's
cabinet. This meeting had been look
ed forward to as an interesting fore
runner of the general memorial meet
ing for Mr.. Cleveland to be held in this
city on March 8 of next year.
For the afternoon session a taxation
conference was planned, with address
eS by Robert Lynn Cox, general coun-
sci and manager of the association,
cessity of corporations; Prof. Lester
hartman of Yale on Necessity for
Reform of Life Insurance taxation;"
President John F. Dryden of the Pru-
Dental Insurance company on TAXA
ton of Life Insurance in the United
States;" Robert H. Written on NEED
of Improved Legislative Methods" and
ga Message from the South and
West by Samuel B. Smith, president
of the American Life convention.
In closing his address Mr.. Morton
said:
Mr.. Cleveland will long be remem-
bered by the American people:
Because it was he who in 1894 dur
ing the great labor riots at Chicago
ordered out the military force and
queIled the mob, thereby stamping out
anarchy, extinguishing the fire of in
cendiarism, suppressing violence and
restoring law and order.
Because in his Venezuelan message
he forcefully emphasized for the first
time in an official way that the Mon
roe Doctrine was to be practiced as
we'll as preached by Americans.
Because he sympathized with and
put into actual operation more than
any other president has ever done the
rules and regulations of the civil SER
vice.
Because he stood like an adaman-
tine rock first, last and all the time in
favor of a sound currency.
Because he was a man who stood for
peace and good will between all the
nations of the world.
Because he never hesitated to do his
whole duty as he saw it without fear
or favor.
In closing. 1 desire to record the
gratitude which I feel and which I
believe is felt by all of the members
of our association, because of Mr..
CIeveland'S connection with the life
insurance situation during the last
three years of his life, and to express
our appreciation for the valuable Ia
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-04

the good side of my folks. 1 went to
Jefferson Medical school in Philadel-
phia.. I made a dismal failure Of my
work the first year so gave it up for
a better Job.
MY next venture was the embalming
business. I studied this for a year and
graduated from a school in Philadel-
phia when I was 10. I was too young,
however, and couldn't practice nor even
get diploma.
II then went back to Atlantic City
I rescued a girl who had fallen over
board, during this time of whom will
tell you about later.
Il started vaudeville when I was 20
1 like it pretty well. but am going to
quit. The girl I rescued got in love
with me, and her mother, a rich old
lady died Well we are married now,
and we have all her money. But 1 guess
you have heard all of that. I haven't
gone through all the money as your
morning contemporary says 1 did.
have invested in theatrical companies,
and at the close of the present season,
L am going in partnership with Ed K.
Cassidy, manager of the Keith-Proctor
circuit.
Il don't get a cent from the Nov
city for working here this week. 1 am
working on a bet with Doc Weber
of the western vaudeville circuit who
said that I was afraid to come back
to Topeka. If play here all week, and
draw extra business for the Novelty,
1 will get hundred dollars"
All this is what Tinney says. He is
a good talker and perhaps knows what
he is talking about. At any event he
is one of the best press agents in the
business,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-04
FATHER AND SON
Both Gained Health on Right Food.

A food that will build up the health
of man and that can be digested by
a baby, certainly has value worth
considering.
The following report from an Ohio
wife and mother is to the point and
my husband had suffered great
agony from stomach trouble, at times,
for five years. Finally. after six
months in the hospital, he was
operated on for appendicitis.
From that time he grew weaker
and thinner until, when we brought
him home he was reduced from las
to los lbs
'fThen he began to eat for break
fast, Grape-Nuts with cream and a
soft boiled egg. For dinner a dish of
Grape-Nuts and cream, toasted bread
and a glass Of warm milk. For sup
per same as breakfast with a baked
potato, one or two poached eggs, and
a glass of warm milk.
After two months on this diet he
had nearly regained his normal
and got plenty of sleep. He has no
more trouble with his stomach, and
can eat anything.
These results induced us to try
Grape-Nuts on our 6 months baby,
who from birth had been puny. Moth
though we tried the whole list of In
FAINT Foods.
when I began to feed him Grape
Nuts with warm milk poured on to
make it soft, he weighed only IS
lbs. After six weeks of his new diet
he has gained Z lbs, and is healthy
and happy"
There's a Reason"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Greek. Mich. Read 1.-The Road to
Wellville,'' in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full of human
interest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-04
CITY HALL NEWS.
New Hitch in the Street Nam ing
Plans.
Daughter of Late w. z. DOuth-
lit Makes Plea.
FOR NEW PAVEMENT
One Wanted on Polk Street
North Of Fourteenth.
City Light Plant Bond Issue Is
Authorized.

More trouble for the trouble laden
city council. Last week when the meet
ing was held in the Quinton Heights
district and the street changes were
advised and approved by the residents
affected. the street and walks commit
tee thought that their troubles along
this line were ended. But a new sun
has arisen and before it sets the coun-
ell will have to conduct another pub
lie satisfying distribution in order to
meet with the demands of a petition
filled with signatures. This petition is
for the purpose of hanging on to old
traditions and allowing the present
Douthitt and Huntington streets to re-
main as they have always been. The
city council has decided that these
streets should be named numerically in
order, running east and west. 1t would
be great help to the regularity of
the streets of the city and help clear
up the mystery of the Hidden High
ways which has been puzzling the resi-
dents themselves for a number of years.
The petition was started by Mrs. L.
d. w. MOunday, who Is daughter of
the late William P. Douthitt one of the
many years the leading attorney in
Topeka and Kansas. He died about ten
years ago. Huntington was the name
Mrs. Mondays mother bore before she
ant of Huntington who was one of the
signers of the Declaration of indie
pendence.
The petitions has the signatures Of
some of the best people in the city and
it includes many prominent attorneys
who were acquainted with DOuthitt be-
fore his death. Mrs. Mounday secured
the signatures in but a few hours time
and it seems that there are still many
who are anxious to attach their names.
The ways and means committee of
the city council must have been favor
ably impressed with the police court
proceedings in the evening session
Thursday. At this session of the court
Judge Urmy succeeded in collecting
enough fines to almost pay for the new
pop wagon that the energetic chief of
police has pleaded for. 1t was practi-
cally settled last night by the w. & n.
committee that the police force should
be presented with the necessary motor
cycle which will be used in the chase
of automobile speediacs. The motor
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SANTA FE NOTES

Mr. Robert Irwin, claim adjuster OF
/ the Coast Lines, spent Thursday in To
| peka.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benest of Severy, Kan
sas, left today for Newton, Kansas, to
visit friends after a short stay in To-
peka, the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. P. S.
Diffenderfer of lib West Sixth avenue
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith of Argen-
tine came here today to spend few
days visiting friends.
Mr. Gain, who has charge of thu
motor cars, took the third one to Atch-
| ison on trial trip today.
Mr.. ]. S. Greer, engineer from Mar
celine, Mo. spent Thursday in Topeka.
Engineer Wilson and wife of Anna
rillo, Texas, came here Wednesday to
spend two weeks visiting their parents
and other relatives. They will go to
Kansas City for a weeks visit before
they return to their home in Texas
Miss Margaret Smith, a stenographer
at Albuquerque left yesterday for her
home in New Mexico after a two
weeks vacation with relatives and
friends here.
Mr.. GUY Gebhardt. assistant secre-
tary of the R. R. Y NJ. c. A, spent the
day today the guest of friends in Hol-
ton.
Mrs. Frank Helmer of Trinidad. N
NJ. is here spending the holiday vaca-
ton with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Geo. watson, on Jefferson street.
Mr.. Elmer Thomas was laying off to-
day on account of illness
Mrs. Frank Smith, wife of Frank
Smith of the machine shop. is able to
be out and around again after several
weeks serious illness with an attack OF
rheumatism.
Mr.. F. w. Thomas, supervisor of APP
prentices, has returned to Topeka after
making a six weeks tour over the en-
tire Santa Fe system.
The second team of the Central Y. M.
c. A. and the second team of the r. r.
Y M C. A played game of basket
ball last night in the R. r. Y NJ. c. A
gymnasium. In the first half the score
was IS to II in Centrals favor and in
the last half. to in Centrals favor.
making a total of 25 to II in favor of
the Central Y. NJ. c. A.
Mr.. c. J. Hicks, associate general sec
rotary of the international committee OF
Y. NJ C. A. work, stationed at New
York, was in Topeka Thursday and
visited the r. r. Y. NJ. c. A.
Dr. Charles Lerrigo will speak at the
mems gospel meeting Saturday even
ing at r. r. Y. NJ. c. A at 1880 O'Clock.
His subject will be, What a Man
Wants" Simon Bender will lead the
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bors which he SO conscientiously per-

bors which he so conscienuously per-
formed in connection Herewith.
John Finley, president of the~rcol-
lege of the city of New York, spoke of
the splendid example of the late Presi-
dent Cleveland in his public and pri-
vate- career.
Letters of tribute to the late presi-
dent by surviving members of his
cabinet were read.
Adlai E. Stevenson, vice president in
the second administration of the late
Grover Cleveland, sent the following
letter dated Bloomington, Ill, NoVem-
Der IS:
81 deeply regret my inability to be
present but by brief letter will give
expression of my appreciation of the
valuable public services of Mr.. Cleve-
land, and of the loss the country has
sustained in his death.
CLOSELY asSo ciated with him during
his eight years of administration of the
government, had an excellent oppor-
tunity of knowing his worth as a man
and his keen sense of the RESPONSE
bility devolving upon him as the in
cumbent of the great office. History
can truly say of him that he magnified
the exalted position to which he had
been called, and did nothing to detract
from its dignity in the judgment of his
countrymen and of the world