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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04
FR0M OTHER PENS
THE SMALL COLLEGE.

The small college is the school of the
poor mans son. or the poor young man
who must get through with small
fund. The great college, or so-caHed
university, is oftener than not the
school of the rich mans son, where the
requirement of knowledge is secondary
to cutting a splurge," spending money
and eventually securing a diploma
without doing much work for it. 1t Is
in the small colleges that the greatest
percentage of brains and ability will
be found, eager for development; and
a very great many of these small es-
Establishments find it the hardest matter
in the world to make buckle and tongue
meet They have the raw material
from which to turn out the highest
clesses of developers, but they are ham,
pered by lack of facilities for the
thorough training of their students.
With some money, more and better
equipment, stronger faculties, they
would add to the already great work
they are doing. Philanthropists who
desire to promote education are not
making the best possible use of their
money when they give to universities"
that are already rich and which are
chiefly patronized by the rich. They
should rather lend a helping hand to
the small colleges, and thus to the
young men of strong brains but weak
purses whose finances will not permit
of their taking a university COURSE
Savannah News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04
HUAOR or THE DAY

'She-Did father saw anything about be-
Ing too young? He--'Well. yes; but he said
ried and I found had to pay your bills
illustrated Bits.
She-So the fortune-teller told you that
you would never marry. He-Yes-that is,
indirectly. She-What did she say? He
She said was born to command.-Boston
Transcript.
Mrs. Hoyle-My husband had ZOO
much has he how? Mrs. Hoyie-Oh. he
has most of the ciphers left.-Bohemian
Magazine.
The Tower of Babel had just been
stricken with the confusion of tongues.
bali game" Thus they found the silver
lining to the cloud.-New York Sun.
my wife is a paragon" your enthusi-
asm is iaudabie'" and my enthusiasm.
sir. is Just. My wife never talks to me
ried."-New York American.
she-I hear you are again contemplating
the bonds of matrimony He-Oh, dear,
no: nothing more than short-terTn notes.
Judge.
Biggs-What do YOU know about Blank?
Is he as good as his word? Diggs-Oh,
yes: but wouldn't believe a word he said.
Chicago News.
Musical Maid-Now. candidly, talking of
WaRneT1dn opera. what 40 YOU LINK VI
this company's execution? Candid Critic
1t is not execution. my child; 1t is assas-
sination.-Illustrated Bits.
Navbor-Do YOU keep cat? Subbubs-
Yes. and 1 can tell you the best way to
do it, Naybor-How? Subbubs-Try to
chase it away.-Philadelphia Press.
The Likeness.-"Whv is a pancake like
the SUM-" Because" said the Swede. 1t
rises out der yeast and it sets behind
der vest."-Christmas Guardian.
The exception.-'With one exception,
everything I've put money into has gone
up in the air." What was the exception
IAN airship. ''-Philadelphia Inquirer.
Tuffold Knutt-Wot are we cross about?
Wareham Long Tin a high state OF lndlg-
nation)-The woman in that house across
the way insulted mel l asked her If she
had any old clothin' to give a poor man,
an she offered me a bathin' suit-Chi-
cago Tribune.
Hyker-You look gloomy. old man.
what's the matter? Can't you pay your
debts? Pyker-Worse than that. can't
get into debt.-Chicago News.
Jane is wearing sandals now. She
wants to be considered literary. begin
ming at the wrong end. amt sheT'-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04
QUAKER sfEDITArIoNs.
TFrom the Philadelphia Record

TFrom the Philadelphia Record1
When money talks is it the coign OF
vantage?
The live town doesn't boast of its GEM
etery.
IT'S when fellow is soft that a girl IL
apt to sit on him.
Alimony is frequently the cement that
heals a broken heart.
There are no game laws governing the
sport of killing time.
The troubles we make light of are gen.
orally other peoples troubles.
IT'S when a man has sense that the dol
lars take care of themselves.
The man who puts his troubles In pawn
Is never in a hurry to redeem them.
When a respondent lover leaps over a
precfpice he may do 1t merely when they
get 1t.
There are men who will pay their debts
with promises and then ask for n receipt
in full.
Blobbs-"Bjones boasts that he always
forgiyes his enemies" Slobbs-"Yes. but
he always gets square with them first
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
From the Chicago News.l

When a man is short he usually has a
long face. ~
The actions of dumb man speak louder
than his words. Fr
1t takes a truthful man to tell a lie big
enough to attract attention.
ANY man is in favor of reform-if allow
ed to select the starting point.
Some men kick because they don't get
Justice and some because they do.
1t is easy to become popular: all you
have to do is let people impose on you.
Some girls are given away in marriage
and some others throw themselves away.
his business. for without it he couldn't
do thing. 1850.
Advocates of corporal punishment evil
IDENTIFY believe that an occasional spank
ing makes children smart s-r
A boy never looks in mirror to see il
his face is clean after washing 1t; he looks
at the dirt on the towel -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04
KANSAS coMMEHT
SERVICE REGUI.ArIoN AppRovEr

SERVICE REGULATION APPROVED
An interesting event, and one which
seems 10 1oreshadow an early disap-
Pearance of the misunderstanding and
oIter feelings which in so many cities
EXIST et between public service corpora
a 5ions ana the public, was an address
uenVereo last week before the Atlantic
city conventions of the American Street
ana 1nterurban Railway association by
w. carr L. Ely, past president of the
association Speaking of the super
vision OF public service corporations by
STATE commissions. he said, in part:
Ihls movement is not confined to
any state. 1t is sweeping over the
whole world. The people are asserting
themselves. We might as well seek to
oam niagara as to stop this. 1t is i'm
possipie to stop it. Deep down in our
hearts we know it is right; let us be
men enough to recognize it; let US CO.
operate with the people. and let them
understand that we are working to-
gether; be frank with them, and we
shall find that they are not unreason-
able. but want only fair and square
treatment.
I'VE have had trouble because there
was captious fighting against proper
measures which would not have been
spirit had been shown and the public
service side was presented in the right
manner. Let us deal with the people
in the most open way possible, and fare
trouble and all other troubles will dis
appear
When corporations begin taking the
people into their confidence they win
find what we know to be absolutely
true. that there is no desire to take
any advantage of them, that all the
public wants Is a fair and square deal.
F-Leavenworth Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04

Law and order will continue to pre-
vail in Shawnee county. The votes
given to John Wilkerson, the Republi-
can candidate for sheriff and to John
schenck. the Democratic candidate for
county attorney, make this certain.
Their majorities are large and are a
great personal compliment to these
men and their efficiency. but they are
a greater compliment to the fine dis
elimination OF the voters of this coun-
ty and their sense of obligation to the
interests Of the community in which
they live.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

- rFrom the New York Press.
There's nothing makes mean people
show it more than trying not to.
man has to be a champion liar to
prove how his vegetable garden pays.
man never deserves as good a wife
band.
woman can't help being startled to
think how embarrassing 1t would be to
ried.
The reason a. man can. stand losing
money at cards is he thinks he's so
smart to be able to play them without
losing more.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04

An old adage insists that everything
comes to those who wait 1t will have
to be revised for the benefit of few
with political aspirations of greater
and less degree so that in effect 1t will
be that everything comes to those who
Wait-sometimes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04

Many persons Will undoubtedly be
asking the question today as to wheth-
er OF not Mr.. Bryan will again be q
candidate for the presidency. Probably
not, although time alone can tell. He
IL undoubtedly the strongest man In
the ranks of the Democratic party now
even though he has been thrice defeat
ed for presidential honors
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04

AS to the mourners' bench-well, 1t
will be occupied by a rather dis
tinguished company for some time to
come. While from the Amen corner
many and fervent halleluJatic utter
ances are being sounded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04

''Fingy" Corners, chairman of the
New York state Democratic committee,
has proved himself to be as poor q
mathematician as he is known to be a
grammarian. He had 1t all figured out
that Mr.. Bryan's majority in New
York would be at least 10000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04

We've got them beaten to FRAGILE"
said President Roosevelt to a number
OF railroad men in Philadelphia yester-
day afternoon in response to a query
as to how he thought the election was
going. A newspaper correspondent
with him dignifies this expression by
calling IT 'repartee." That fellow must
have his eye on some desirable plum at
the presidents disposal r
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04

Weather conditions throughout the
length and breadth of the United
States were most favorable for cleo
ton day, but, unfortunately for a
good many folks. the weather has no
controlling influence over the direc-
tion the wind. which blows the votes,
is wont to take.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04

Many men of all sorts and con-
ditions were the most ardent of
optimists on yesterday a history-mak
ing Tuesday. But today they are
are--to be truthful even the word
''pessimists" inadequately describes
than 'E
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04

Perhaps this is a most opportune
time to remember the rather i'm
mortal words OF Abraham Lincoln to
the, effect that he had an unbounded
faith in the people and in their power
to decide things right in the long run.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04
Dog Saves Mate in Wen.

Thomas Jones. who owns a big
ranch on San Juan Island, lost col
lie dog nearly a month ago. and for
several days searched the woods
about his place zea1ously for the ami
NAL without success. Last week he
killed a sheep and tossed bone to
another collie. Instead of gnawing it,
the dog picked 1t up and started for
the woods He kept turning his
head. apparently to see if he was fol-
lowed, and Jones concluded to follow
him.
The dog trotted along for mile
and stopped at the edge of an
abandoned well. He dropped the
bone over the edge of the well. Jones
got ladder, climbed down, and
found the dog that had. been lost:
There was only about 2 inches of
water in the well, but the animal
would have starved to death had it
not been for the other.
The lost dog was in good condition,
and as it had been missing "a days,
the other animal must have kept 1t
supplied with a nearly a month
Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04

In the enthusiasm of the moment
let no one be so unpatriotic as to for
get that Hans Wagner again led the
batters in the National baseball
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04
AN OVERSIGHT.

The only thing London newspapers
have failed to blame Emperor, William
for is the fact that so many thousands
Of people in Great Britain are out of
work Surely there must be some way
to attach the hard times to the German
ruler.-Hutchinson News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04

II the G. o. P. elephant had not re-
ceived a few vigorous whacks from the
trusty big stick" the result might
have been different.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04

One OF the really magnificent vic
tories of the election was the success
achieved by Governor Hughes for re-
election in New York. He was most
bitterly opposed by the Wall street and
the mammoth corporate interests
throughout that state. by the gamblefs
from those of the tin-horn variety to
the many millionaire race track own
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04
FTTLL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The State Journal IS a member OF the
Associated Press and receives the full day
telegraph report OF that great news or
ganization for the exclusive afternoon
publication in Topeka.
The news is received n The State Jour
nal building over wires Cor this sole pur-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04

Just about all that former optimistic
Democrats in these parts are capable
of saying is: Amt it awful, Mabel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04

Only another instance has occurred
TO bring home the great truth that 1t
is impossible to suit everybody
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04

And the meditations of many today
are revolving around What might
have been"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04

Now is the time when that per-
nicious gentleman of 81 told you so"
proclivities is holding high Fevel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04

AS in all contests the "also rams"
are distinguished for their strength,
numerically speaking.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04
THE YEARS LESSON.

One year ago there started a week
that will long be memorable among
bankers. brokers AMI business men
generally. Financial crash followed
crash with ominous frequency and
fortunes crumbled in a day.
Since that sorry period recovery has
been gradual, but if one considers
how 'overextended" credit has been
and how widespread was the calamity,
the restoration of confidence and the
return to normal conditions seem to
be truly remarkable. At present
there are manifest indications of i'm
provement everywhere. and with cleo
ton over better things still are an
ticipated. Since the rush to get r1ch
quickly, to water stocks mercilessly
and to borrow every million possible
for anything has been temporarily
suspended by the depression, let us
hope that with the return of con-
fidence and the rehabilitation or Dusi-
ness the American weakness OF
''plunging" may be overcome and that
conservatis may replace rashness in
the business world.-Providence Jour
nal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04

Excuses and explanations are in
order.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04
THE WEATHER.

They say that this old planet OF
ours has been passing through clouds
of star dust. That Maverick comet,
discovered by NJ. Flammarion and
other ingenious French astronomers
which was at first called by various
names previously applied to comets;
and then pronounced unidentified and
unbranded carelessly lost its tail. The
tail of a comet is composed of star
dust, and that lost tail has got IN the
Way of the earth, journeying through
space at the rate of $50 miles min
ute.
star dust is unwholesome. 1t clogs
the atmosphere and produces coughs
and colds Moreover, this is such old
dust. That comet is probably hum
bred million years old. Who does not
object to filling his lungs with old
dust like that? Some foolish folks
say the haze in the atmosphere has
been caused by the smoke of distant
forest fires, and declare they can de-
tect in the air the acrid odor of burn
ing timber. But it is probably this
very star dust that has caused the
forest fires. We all know 1t is in
flammable.-NewY York Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04
A GRATIFYING ASSURANCE.

The Costa Rica minister en-
phatically denies the report that his
government is endeavoring to enlist
the state departments aid in bring
ing about a settlement of the
Honduras Salvador case by diplomatic
means for the purpose of relieving
the court of justice at Carriage from
the embarrassment of deciding the
case. The minister adds that Costa
Rica appreciates the interest of the
United States in the welfare of Cen
trail America, and that his country
will cooperate with zeal and good
will to bring about the blessings OF
peace, liberty and order in that
region.
This assurance cannot fail to be
gratifying to those who are watching
with interest the evolution of the
great idea of an international SUI
preme court at Carriage. This court
having Jurisdiction over questions In
volving the relations of the central
American states, is vested by treaty
with the power of enforcing its
arbitral DEGREES The tribunal is es-
tablished upon a novel basis, which
may or may not prove enduring in the
test of rivalry and personal am
bitions-Washingto Post
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04

She-I hear YOU are again contemplating
the bonds of matrimony. He-Oh, dear,
no: nothing more than short-ter1n notes.
Judge
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04

Navbor-Do YOU keep a cat? Subbubs-
Yes and 1 can tell you the best way to
do it. Naybor-How? Subbubs-Try to
chase it NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04

Musical Maid-Now candidly, talking of
Wagnerian opera. what do you think of
this company's execution? Candid Critic
1t is not execution. my child; it is assas-
sination.-Illustrated Bits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04

She-Did father saw anything about be-
Ing too young? He-Well. yes; but he said
I'd age pretty rapidly after we were mar
ried and found had to pay your bills
Illustrated Bits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04

Biggs-What do YOU know about Blank?
Is he as good as his word? Diggs-Oh,
yes: but wouldn't believe word he said
Chicago News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04

MY wife is a paragon" your enthusi-
asm is laudable." And my enthusiasm.
sir. is lust. My wife never talks to me
about the fine men she might have mar
ried. New York American.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04

The Likeness WHY is a pancake like
the SUM-" Because" said the Swede, lit
rises out der yeast and it sets behind
der vest."-Christmas Guardian.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04

The Tower of Babel had just been
stricken with the confusion of tongues.
"Fine!' they cried: I'VE can now report
ball game" Thus they found the silver
lining to the cloud.-New York Sun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04

Mrs. Hoyle-My husband had 500 coo
when I married him. Mrs; Doyleo0How
has most of the ciphers left.-Bohemian
Magazine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-04

The exception-"With one exception,
everything I've put money into has gone
up in the air." What was the exception?
IAN airship." -Philadelphia Inquirer.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-07-05
JOSEPH COLLIE
 ACCIDENTALLY
 SHOT HIMSELF
Well Known Resident of BiSbee Dangerously Wounded By His Own Six -Shooter-An Operation Necessary.

Joseph Collie, night watchman at the Denn shaft. accidentally shot himself last night and at an early hour this morning was in a serious condition. Collie was sitting at the shaft with a six shooter on his lap. 4 couple of dogs that had been an an nOyance about the shaft were run ring about and Collie started to take a shot at them. In some manner the six shooter, which was 3S calibre, was accidentally discharged. the bullet entering Collie'S\ groin. He was immediately moved to the Copper Queen hospital, where an operation was decided upon. Until it is over the physicians will be unable to tell just how seriously ColIie's wound is, though it was thought last night to be very dangerous.
 Collie has been employed at the Denn for some time and prior to his taking employment there heEd a posi- ton at the l.. s. & P. He came to Bisbee from Calumet, Mich. Two sons are at GOldfield. Collie has a wide acquaintance in the Warren district and there, were many inquiries last night concerning his condition.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-07-05
SANTA FE BUSHES
 NEW DESERT LINE
Rich Arizona Mining Section Will Be Brought Nearer
 by Many Miles,

LOS ANGELES, July 4.-Los An geles will soon have a new outlet into the central portion of Arizona which will bring the territory several hun dred miles nearer to this city as far as time is concerned. Local offices of the Santa Fe were notified yesterday that the bridge across the Colorado river near Parker has been practically completed and that track laying on the California side will begin in a short time.
 The Arizona and California, as the new road is called, is a subsidiary rompany of the Santa Fe The line extends from Wickenburg to Parker on the river, and will be extended from there to AmbOy on the main line of the Santa Fe road.
 J. J. Byrne, passenger traffic man ager of the Santa Fe, says he hopes to see the new line opened for traffic from Wickensburg to Los Angeles in- side of six months. A great mining section in central Arizona will be made contiguous to Los Angeles as soon as the line is opened.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-07-05
A WILD WEST GIRL
 MARR|ES 4 COWBOY
Miss Kate White Who Has Uni que Distinction, Bride of
 Billy Jackson,

PRESCOTT, July Miss Kaie
 Waite, typical wild west girl, often read about in fiction but seldom met
 with in real life. the Minnehaha Flats young lady who has record of throw ing and tying steer in forty sec onds, who can ride any. bronco in the territory of Arizona throw a lariat with any cowboy in the southwest grace the bali room of the 400" who has managed her mothers cattle
 ranch, branded her own cattle. ath-
 letic gentlewoman with following of devoted cowboys who would die for
 her if necessary on Friday gave her hand, heart and life into the keeping IOf Cowboy William Jackson. The ceremony was performed in the chapel iOf St. Joseph's Academy by Rev. Father Mandin, an intimate friend of
 both the bride and groom.
 The happy couple, after a wedding breakfast, and amidst a shower of well wishes, departed on the morning train for Southern California, where
 some weeks will be spent at Venice
 Long Beach, San Diego, Santa Bar
 bara and other famous coast summer resorts.
 Mrs. Jackson Is the daughter of the late Pioneer James F. White, and Mrs Mary E. White, who still reside a:
 the ranch in the heart of the Brad
 shaw mountains. Mrs. Jackson was
 ] student in the St. Joseph's Acad- smy when her brother met with a tragic end at the hands of parties un- known about three years ago. Being the eldest daughter she quit schooling land took up the management of the
 White ranch and herds. From early