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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07
Model Fairgrounds.

The cities along the Atlantic coast
are engaged in a strenuous rivalry in
developing the idea of Fairgrounds for
children and recreation centers for the
pleasure and instruction of the masses
OF the people. The public school chill
dren are being enrolled in athletic
leagues and the general public are con-
tributing generously toward the equip
parks. with gymnasium apparatus and
paraphernalia for games and outdoor
sports of all kinds.
Chicago has taken the lead among
western cities in pushing the play
grounds propaganda; in fact, it is
doubtful if any eastern city equals Chi
cago in this respect. Sherman Park
playground Is considered a model, the
highest and latest development in the
world of the public recreation place for
the people. 1t combines the scenic
beauty of a miniature park with fields
large and small for gymnastic and ath-
letic purposes.
It also contains a series of buildings
of solid construction and classically
chaste design. Within these buildings
are public assembly halls. small club
rooms, gymnasiums, shower baths. resi-
aurant, reading rooms, and everything
that the minds of the builders could
devise for physical. mental. and social
culture. Sociologists' have pronounced
Sherman park and it's playground sys-
lCiii ~ NC WSii Hi6A PCllCCllOils dlulOSb
utcpian."
THIS little earthly paradise was for
merry as bleak and unattractive a spot
as any that could be found in the iron
bound tenement districts of a large city.
1t has been converted into an ideal re-
sort for tired, careworn people at cost
of $4,000. The big ball field-in the
fall a football gridiron-is flooded in
winter and in single night in convert
ed into skating pond. There are sep
arate playfields. besides, for senior and
junior boys, and another for women and
children.
There is an immense swimming pool
in the open air; around it is a border
of white sand. Before a bather enters
this pool he passes under a shower
bath. Near by is another large pool
for women and children. In short,
Sherman park is thoroughly equipped
for the pleasure and uplift of the peo-
pie in winter as well as in summer
Kansas City Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07

Any doubt that may have existed as
to the Sultan of Turkey being a care
full cautious individual as we'll as a
crafty one has been dispelled by the
results of his attempted assassination
at the hands of a servant who tried to
carve his heart out with knife. The
wearer Of the royal fez had on his
trusty shirt of mail which it seems he
wears at all times for just such emer-
gencies and it did all that was expected
Of IT.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07

United States senator. and who has
been Familiarity known for years as
the grand old man of Iowa." the
country loses not only the oldest mem
Der of the United States senate in
years Of continuous service. but also
one of the most valuable national leg
islators who has ever sat in the halls
Of congress. The gap. caused by his
removal from the greatest deliberative
body in the world. will be a hard one to
I'LL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07

That the people of Shawnee county
think mighty well of their treasurer,
Stanley Medlicott. is evidenced by the
primary returns which show that he re-
ceived the greatest vote given to any
candidate in Shawnee county. Mr..
Medlicott also had the distinction of
leading the Republican county ticket
at the general election in 1906. His
many friends are quite as proud of his
record as he ought to be-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07
HOME NEWS WHILE AWAY.

Subscribers OF the State Journal
away during the summer may hav.
the paper mailed regularly each day
60 any address Mt the rate OF ten cents
q week or thirty cents q month (by
mail only.) Address changed as often
as desired. While out OF town the
State journal win be to you like q
daily letter from home.
Advance payment IL requested on
these short time subscriptions. to save
bookkeeping expenses
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07

Walter Wellman, who is a self-con-
fessed expert in a variety of things in
Guiding analytical politics, says that
the airship he is having built for his
next attempt to sail to the North Pole,
would be quite capable of travelling
through the air from New York to
Buffalo, Detroit, or even Chicago.
That's not so important as Is the ques-
ton as to whether or not it will be
able to go to the North Pole and back.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07

A report comes from Lincoln that
Mr.. Bryan dropped politics entirely"
for few hours the other day while
he and his wife attended a wedding
Impossible. Can anyone think that Mr..
Bryan did not take advantage of the
opportunity to work in a few hand
shakes Of the vote-getting variety? He
wouldn't be much in the way Of presi-
Dental timber If he did not.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
[From the New York Press.l

IFrom the New fork Press.1
When a girl wants you to squeeze
her hand it's a sign she viii make
more fuss about II than II she didn't
care.
There's always lot more enjoy
ment in smoking when your wife wor-
ries for fear you will spill the ashes on
the floor.
To maintain her social position a
woman needs to have things in her
wardrobe whether she can wear them
or not.
Every woman would like her son to
go into the ministry except that she Il
afraid 1t would stand in the way OF his
being president
Something q woman can never learn
Is that when man. who works hard
all year gets q little holiday he'd
rather spend 1t enjoying himself than
visiting her relatives or have them
visit him. 9.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07

Genuine regret will be expressed by
everybody at the tragic end that came
to Count Zeppelin's air ship. He has
the consolation. however. of having
made one of the greatest, and probably
the greatest when all things are taken
into consideration, aerial flight that has
ever been accomplished by an air craft
which was under the absolute control
NJ m q
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07

Mr.. Bristow is certainly an optimistic
gentleman in more ways than one. He
does not believe that any personal Ill
feelings have been engendered by the
primary campaign.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07

Except for a few politicians who were
horribly "stung' the first state wide
primary in Kansas is fast becoming a
mere memory. And the temperature,
as was expected. has cooled off consid
erahly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07
KANSAS C0l4lHENT
FINANCIAL. REAssuRANCEs.

FINANCIAL REASSURANCES. \
The news of the return of business
10 normal conditions is not entirely
good news, unless it be accompanied
by the assurances that the causes
Whicn made the disturbance OF
rev months ago have been removed
Tnere is sufficient unanimity in the
Ieporus OF the restoration OF good
acceptance. now but it is clear that
the restoration may have its perils, as
well as its satisfaction.
Unless speculation is curbed, unless
eXtravagances are lessened, unless
the great trade and financial centers
treasure up the lesson so painfully
impressed by the few months or
wreck and adversely, the recovery
from the panic will be only a tenn
porary recovery-and the relapse will
De worse than the origial attack
IL Is an easy matter to forget the
Wholesome instruction of hard times.
Health rules made under the stress
OF sickness are thrown aside at the
nrst return of yigor. The individual
has part to play in conserving the
general prosperity, by keeping his ex-
pendltures within his means, but the
evil to be watched is the gambling
fever which infests the market CEN
ters and which the first return of
corporations and repositories of funds
to plunge into speculation which can
have but one ending.
we are fortunate as a country in
having good times again. But no
times are really good, unless accepted
with the saving gift of good sense
Ottawa Herald
THE WAY TO GET EVEN.
To the Wichita Eagles suggestion
that The way to get even with the
meat trust is to quit eating meat" the
Arkansas City X-Rays replies as fol-
lows:
trust is to quit eating food; with the
clothing trust to quit wearing clothes;
with the Insurance trust, to quit in
surfing; with the leather trust, to quit
wearing shoes; with the implement
trust, to quit using machines; with the
book trust, to close the public schools;
with the paper trust to close all the
printing offices. That's one way; but
the best and only sensible way to get
rid of the trusts is to elect Demo-
cratic president and a Democratic
congress-
QUEER COURT ETHICS.
A queer ruling was made recently
by Judge Cochran in the Wilmington,
Del, municipal court. He directed that
witnesses should not refer to negroes
as Mr." Mrs" or Miss" In order
to enforce this decision he fined Chris
topher Brooks, negro, SIS and costs
for contempt of court because he for
got himself after being warned and
called Sarah Archer, a negro woman.
Mrs. Archer Brooks was charged
with breach of the peace, Mrs. Arch
er" being the prosecuting witness. The
violator Of the courts queer ethics also
was placed under peace bond of $50
Concordia Blade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07

The State Journal 10 q member Ct the
Associated Press and receives the fun DAY
SANITATION for the exclusive AFTERNOON
publication IN TOPEKA
The news u received b The state Jour.
nal building over wires for this sole Dur.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07

cne-l wouldn't be surprised IL the
servant girl were listening at the kew
hole. He-Nor l. That's a woman,s
trick. She-Oh! indeed. He-Of course.
That's why it's called Ewes dropping.
Philadelphia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07

Rather-"That 260 pound halfback
wants $4,000 to matriculate at Har-
ward" well. beef is getting high
Kansas City Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07

me teacner was speaking to the
juvenile class on the subject Of morals
NOW, Harry" she said. what is our
duty toward our neighbors?" ITO keep
an eye on EN-" was the repIy.-Chi-
cago News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07

The English suffragettes are threat
ening to use bombs" and if thev
nave no effect?" Then Il 'spose
Iney II resort to hatpins. "-Washineton
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07

Elderly Uncle-Spent your entire
patrimony, have you, Archibald? Gone
through everything? Scapegrace Neph.
ew-Yes. uncle, everything but the
bankrupt court.-Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07

NoddIHow can you keep track of all
yuur cniidren? Todd-By a card index
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07

Possibilities-They were launching a
new machine. I'VE must have a de-
partment for affairs Of tine heart" Bet
ter think of the clientele that would
reach. Courier-JournaL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07

thing as his looking at our mousse
and here's your ring, Wenzeu Beepe-
Mr.. Laidlaw is a gentleman, anyway!
She thrust the ring into his unwilling
hand and sprang from the carriage
before he could lend her assistance.
All that evening Ann Rose hirted
desperately with Chester Laidlaw;
Mrs. Baker looked on in stern disap-
nroyai and when bedtime came she
drew her daughter aside: What do
YOU mean, Ann Rose, a-cutting up
with the boarder? Where's Wenzell !!
thought he was going to stay to tea 2.
"Wenzell is a slow poke-and l
never want to see him again." breath
ed Ann Rose Indignantly, as she freed
herself from her mothers grasp ana
closed her bedroom door.
A half hour afterward 1t Numbered
loudly and a flash of lightning cut the
outer darkness. Mrs. Baker hurried
and closed windows: she creaked into
her daughter's room, throwing a
colossal shadow from the candle In
her hand.
w. 1.-THE boarder's down in the parior
scared to death of the thunder! He's
got a kitchen chair with the legs set in
four tumblers and he's got his rubbers
on: he's sitting there shivering, with
the lamp lighted and I don't know
what-all! He's great ninny! The
lightning's as sharp as I ever see II.
The south meadow hay will be ruined
/ guess. There 1t is, waiting to be
loaded on the wagon and your pa ten
miles awayi"
Ann Rose leaned on her elbow and
looked through the window whats
that down in the meadow. mother?''
she asked. Watch the next FASH
1t came with . crashing roll of thun-
Arizona republican., 1908-10-10
Some Good Reasons

for consulting Dr.. Hubbard. l. Many years located in Phoenix during which an enviable reputation for remarkable cures has been es- tablished. g. Undoubted reliability. All fake systems are discarded. No advertising tree treatment, no cure no pay, trial samples, elec- tric belts, etc. and other deceptiOns. 8, All methods are progressive and scientific, free from anything injurious and objectionable.
 I ask no man to take my treatment until con vinced QsD as to a thorough knowledge of my profession. (2nd) As to my unquestiOned relia- bility. (3d) That my treatment is based on Knowledge and experience, not experiment. invite anyone with chronic disease to con suit me without chaEe, and I will tell each person exactly what can be done as to a cure. Investigate my methods and appreciate why have for years enjoyed the confidence and patronage of the best citizenship of Phoenix and Arizona generally. Cancer and external erowths successfully removed without the krife or severe measures. My specialties are diseases of Blood, Nerves, Throat. Lungs, Stomach, Liver and Kidneys. Hubbard Build ing, opposite Court House Plaza. 26-2S 5 2n1 Avenue. Hours l0-l2-IS
Arizona republican., 1908-10-10
Caring for the Electric Motor.

Of all the power giving engines in- vention has ever produced the electric motor requires the least attention. It will run under all sorts of discourag- ing conditions for days and days, and even years, with absolutely no atten- ton beyond an occasional oiling. But while the electric motor is a very rug ged machine. it will, like any other machine, suffer from abuse and ne glect.
 The life of a steam or gas engine is a matter of a few years but an cleo tric motor will run practically forever if it is well oiled. Motors, even after being the victims of fires, floods and other disasters. have been cleaned up and set running just as good as be- fore
 By observing the following hints, says one of the General Electric en- gineers, electric motors will do their work long after their owners are dead:
 The electric motor should be kept clean. Keep all dust and superflous oil wiped off. See that the brushes bear firmly and evenly on the com mutator. Occasionally wipe off the commutator with a cloth upon which a few drops of oil have been placed.
 If for any reason the commutator gets rough. smooth it down with a piece of fine sandpaper.- The com mutator, when operating under the best conditions. will assume a gloss of light chocolate color.
 , See that the oil rings in the bearing revolve freely, and occasionally
Arizona republican., 1908-10-10
GOVERNMENT SEEKSI
 COMPETENT EMPLOYFS
Many Examinations Scheduled, Other Announcements Made frequentIy-A
 Vacancy in Nogales Custom House.

The government seems to be harder pressed for competent employees than anybody else these days and exami- nations are held frequently to secure eligibles to fill vacancies in the vari- ous branches of the public service. If one seeks employment of this sort he ought to be able to find something to his liking in a short time if he has any considerable qualification for any thing from open field work to high class professional or office work. All that is necessary is to keep ones eyes open and watch the announcements of civil service examinations which are held every week or so. Among those to be held soon and particulars con- corning which can be learned of the local board of examiners whose office is at the territorial capitol, are the following:
 Scientific assistant. department Of agriculture, salaries ranging from $S4O to $2,000 per annum. depending upon experience and qualifications. These positions are for both males and fe- males and of varying requirements. age limit 20 years or older; examina- ton to be held october 14-15.
 Highway or railway engineer and irrigation engineer. In these positions the salaries range from S2,OOO to 3D. 500. Considerable technical education and experience is required 10 fill them.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-10

, Age limit IS to 40 years. These ex- aminations will not be made locally ] but applicants must appear before medical officers of the army, navy, h. dian or public health and marine serv- ice of the army. on october 19. On October 21 there will be an ex- animation here and elsewhere where civil service boards are maintained of ! applicants for the position of aid, for males only. in the division of physical anthropology, in the national museum. This position pays $50 with advance ment as vacancies occur. The exam ination will be onlv in the common school branches, age limit 20 years or over.
 On the same date, October 21, there will be an examination of applicants for veterinarian in the Philippine service The salary Is from $500 to $1, 500 per annum, and the examina tion is chiefly on veterinary subjects. Age limit IS to 40 years.
 October 21-22 there will be an ex- animation of applicants for forest as sistant in the Philippine service, en- trance salary to be S1.4OO; age limit IS to 40. open to all citizens. The ex- animation will be on forestry and lum- bering subjects, botanical classified tion. training. experience. etc.
 On the same dates, October 2122. there will be an examination of appi- cants for the position of librarian. for males only. in the naval war college, at Newport, R. l., salary $1.40O, and advancement as vacancies occur. Age limit 20 years or over. The examina- ton in library subjects will be equiv alent in grade to those for advanced work given by the leading library schools Only those with excellent qualifications may hope to become eli gible to this work.
 On October 2S there will be an ex- animation to fill a vacancy in this ter ritory. The examinations will be held in NOgales. Douglas, TOucson, Phoe- nix and Prescott, AriZ.. to secure eli- gibles from which to make certified tion to fill a vacancy in the position of cashier, at s1.20O per annum, in the customs service at Nogales, Ariz. and vacancies requiring similar qualified tions as they may occur at NOgales in that service.
 The examination will consist of the subjects mentioned below: Spelling, arithmetic, penmanship. letter writing. copying from rough draft. practice of bookkeeping. business training and ex- perience in handling money.
 Age limit, 21 to 55 years on the date of the examination. Applicants must be of suitable physical condition and mentally qualified. If otherwise duly qualified, the limitation as to age will not apply to hOnorably discharged
Arizona republican., 1908-10-10

draw the oil from the reser- voir, clean it out with gasoline and refill with fresh oil.
 After the brushes have once been set for sparkless communication under normal load, they should not be changed.
 In starting a motor, move the start ing lever of the rheostat forward slowly and steadily. Never try to stop a motor by forcibly moving the rheo- stat lever backward. Always open the main switch first.
 Occasionally feel of the various connections. If one is heated it in dicates a loose joint and should be remedied at once
Arizona republican., 1908-10-10
BONDS.
Los Angeles, Cal, oct. 2, 1908.

Los Angeles, Cal, Oct. 2, 1908.
 We desire to purchase bonds of the Phoenix Light and Fuel company. of Phoenix, Arizona, to an amount not exceeding $7,OOO.O0, all unmatured In terest Coupons to accompany the bonds.
 Any holder of such bonds, desiring to dispose of same will please com municate with the undersigned, stating price. TITLE INSURANCE AND TRUST COMPANY, By Theo. A. Simpson, Asst Trust Officer
Arizona republican., 1908-10-10

United States soldiers and sailors.
 This examination is open to all citi- zens of the United States who com ply with the requirements.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-10
Another Big Wonder

Say, if you want to see something fine. just step inside the door at Massie & Sons and look at that Oriental Rug on the floor; say, but Is a wonder-a real dream. It is the finest Rug for the money in Phoenix. They have a real parlor fitted up in the front of the store; say but it is swell. Fine Rugs, Mission Rock CTS, and Mission Tables. You should go in and see the fine Golden Oak Quarter Sawed Dressers, Chiffonieres, Stands and Extension Tables Also Beds, Springs, Mattresses, Comforts, Blankets, Pillows and a full line of House Furnishings, Pictures, Mirrors ana Dishes. See the 5c, 1Oc, 15c. 200 and 25c Counters, just like the big cities. Come in, look around, get acquainted and get our prices before qsIM l.uoM no6 puB 'I9qM5sI9 SulGnq to buy elsewhere.
 Remember We buy and sell Second Hand Goods.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-08-17
Preserving the Balance.

A well known professor OF architec-
ture commonly referred to as Ham
my by his pupils, told a story illus
tratlve of the remarkable degree to
which certain persons possess the sense
of symmetry.
1t seems that there was once a
Scotch gardener who had charge of a
good sized English estate and under
whose direction the formal garden at
the rear had been laid out with abso-
lutte symmetry, even the two summer
houses, one on each side of the garden
being identical in even the most minute
detail On one occasion the English
man became angry at his son and
locked him up in one of the summer
houses. AS soon as the Scotch garden
er heard of this his sense of symmetry
was so outraged that he Immediately
sent for his own son and locked him
up in the other summer house to pre-
serve the balance. "Hammy" neglect
ed to mention whether both boys were
dressed exactly alike, but 1t is to be
presumed that even this detail was at
tended to bysthe aesthetic Scotchman.
New York Times.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-08-17

Occur d'Alene, city OF the second
class, and engaged in the village
method of laying plank walks.
something that has been out OF date
even in most villages for the past
ten years, Occur d'Alene, building
a $4,000 three story city hall. build
ing wooden walks, II Is primitive.
II Is out Of date and an expense to
the property owners which will be
repeated In less than five years when
good cement walks would last life
time, Local civic pride ought to be
sufticient to cause a rebellion against
wooden walks Work hardship on
some people? II so, give them two
or three years to pay for the walks.
but where the Improvement becomes
a necessity have It done right. make
the walk of cement.