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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21
DISCRIMINATION DEsIRARrE

Leslie M SHAW. former secretary of
the treasury, made some observations
in a recent address that deserves more
than passing consideration. After in
dfcating how extreme prosperity had
played havoc with business morals
and how the public conscience had
been aroused to deal with the evil con-
sequences thereof, Mr.. Shaw pleaded
for a greater degree of discrimina-
ton in the discussion of public affairs,
I'VE do not ordinarily differentiate. -
said Mr.. Shaw. I'VE either approve
everything which a public servant
does. or condemn everything. Dis
eliminating praise and criticism are
alike unusual. There are in the
country, therefore. two classes of peo-
pie, one who approve every act and
every trend of the present administra-
ton. and insist that the same shall
be continued Indefinitely and forever
and another. If possible still more I'M
wise, who condemn everything. an6
who insist that we should undo a,
the earliest possible moment what.
ever has been accomplished" The
correctness of this statement will not
be challenged by any thoughtful
observer. It is a condition which /.
not peculiar to this period but ha.
prevailed for generations The truth
generally lies somewhere between the
views Of the eulogists and the critics.
President Roosevelt is a great mar
and has rendered the country grea,
services. He is not, however. in.
fallible; he is human and he ha,
made mistakes. He does not deserve
the idolatrous worship he receives il
some quarters nor does he deserve thx
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21
JOURNAL ENTRIES

The great majority of jokes attained
their majority years ago.
In the eyes of the world a good many
folks are fine optical illusions.
It's too bad that in polite society
some verse can only be referred to as
blank.
4 y
A doctor is something of a success in
relieving a man who is troubled with
worry over his money.
-
1t cannot be said that a man practic-
ing on a cornet while his wife is talk
ing provide a pleasing duet.
-
While Of necessity It takes two to
make a bargain 1t will be noticed that
only one of them gets It.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21

No better argument. brief as 1t is,
has ever been presented against gam
bling at race tracks than the one
made by DIR. Lyman Abbott, the not
ed prelate and editor of the Outlook,
In letter to the New York legisla-
fure in which he says: There Is only
one argument adduced in favor of
race track gambling. namely, that it
lmproves the breed of horses. The
answer to that is conclusive. 1t de-
4eriorates the breed of men"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21
HUA0R OF THE DAY

Bank President-what We need 10 .
young man who has lots of patience. Do
you think you would do?f
Appiicant-Yes sir; the last time there
was run on your bank I stood In line
for over four hours.-Life.
Finnerty (who takes a dhrop)-I sec thet
wan tv thin scientific gents says an oc-
Mrs. FTnnerty-Troth It is: I never yet
saw q saloonkaper that didn't wear fine
clothes an dtnint ring OF two.-Puck.
clearinghouse Keeper-You may bring
me just one-half the usual amount of
meat until further notice.
Butcher--!ndeed! Have any Of your
boarders left?
Boarding house Keeper-No; but the
three biggest eaters have fallen in love-
Don't you know. my boy that Cigar
They haven't up to the present time
philadelphia Inquirer.
Now. Willie, said the bad boy's mother,
sternly, 'its time you realized the futility
OF struggling against the Inevitable. Do
you know what that means?"
means they amt no use you washin my
face an hands, cause they'll on'y git dir
ty again. "-Philadelphia Press.
Passer-by-I thought you were blind7
Mendicant-Well, guv'nor, times In SO
a blind man has to keep his eyes open
nowadays 4 he wants to do businsss at
au.-Illustrated Bits.
What profession does your son intend
to follow after he gets out Of college?
4 don't think he'll follow any" replied
Farmer Kornlob. IT think he'll Just sit
down: smoke Cigarettes and sa let them all
Physician-Your boy viii pull through
all right. He has a. wonderful constitu-
Mr.. Tyts-Phist-I am Glad to hear it.
doctor. In making out your bill. OF course,
you will not make me pay for what his
s sSnsshIa aa 8 TpiSuns, ''s MN
Miss Jones ss1steg of the doctor)--Have
Mr.. Binks--Rather. numl Yer see that
'earse and kerridge over theref That's
one Of lis funerals.-Tatler
widowLThirty-five - the most charm
ting age in woman.
Baohelor-rhat's right It's hard t. get
go News. COZ S-i-~ - ~.
thuseiah to have lived 900 ysarsT
Not il those early times. when thsrs
yes an,. n PnsfsD,s MaisIy nor 'oos'0o
The fellow who is willing to bet his bot
dSllss sslSSm sas 70 dig down very
why, this paper is damp vet. my boyr'
said the man to the New York newsboy,
Eyes, sir," replied the knowing boy,
tits the Wall street edition. sir."-Xonk-
ers Statesman.
you say he made his wealth by honest
tour"
."Every can't Of It,"
T never knew him to do q days work
~WelI. I didn't say whose toll It was, did
I9'-Milwaukee Sentinel.
Paw-wal, Tn glad to see that 81 IL
dom suthin' with his music at college
NeIl-1s he7
Psw-Yes; he writes hong that he's
playin. third base on thu college nine!-
Chicago Daily News.
Hubby-Did the rax-pioksr take the
stuff?
Wifey-No; he started to look It over,
but his language was so coarse and pro-
fame that sent him away
Hubby-Oh, then he only made cur
sorry inspection--Puck.
erenoe Della" said Mrs. Hiram Often,
tells me you were not always truthful
and obedtent"
mo, ma am" replied the new servant.
st couldn't be. wild her tellin' me all the
time to say she wasn't at home."-Phi1a-
delphia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21

And now the Pullman company
may be ciassed as an ally to the
prohibitionists. 1t has decided to dis
continue the sale Of liquor on its cars
in every part of the United States as
soon as the liquors now on hand can
be disposed of without loss.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21
Wonderful children

Wonderful children are always
coming to the front. Connecticut
now boasts of a remarkable lad. He
Is fifteen years old and the grandson
OF a multi-millionaire. Yet he spends
all his leisure hours away from school
in saving and splitting wood. There
must be something radically wrong
with this youngster,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHmoa

tFrom the New York Pressl
The way not to like a dog IN to bav.
It somebody e1se's.
What man likes about a sirs 4. h.
never knows what It is. ~
Nothing makes man lose his tempar
Ike his wife saying he has.
A pleasant thing about a man Who
show on to prove it. 70
A wonan's idea Of what 4. .,r,,.e.-.s
In trouble would drive : rcs.s I'm
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21

There's no doubt that Raymond
Rankin. the Oakland boy who won
the medal in the w. G. T. u. speak
ing contest, hopes Governor Hoch has
his hope. The governor hopes that
some day this lad will be the chief
executive of Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21

Plans have been made by the Nation
al Civic Federation to send five hun
dred of this country's school teachers
next summer on trip of inspection Of
the schools in England. Scotland and
Ireland as well as at various places on
the continent. They ought to pick UP d
number of valuable pointers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21

It's up to every man, woman and
child In Topeka and Shawnee county
to lend such aid as is possible and as
they may be called on for in help
ing to make the real old fashioned
fair which is to be held here this fall
the greatest possible success.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21

Word comes from London that
Charles Frohman will have THE Morals
of Marcus" translated into Esperanto"
the new universal language and that
he expects to present Miss Marie Doro
in this version of the comedy in Berlin
next August This will surely be a
novelty in the theatrical world
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21

Harry Thaw denies the runnor that
he is to be divorced from Evelyn. the
s'angel child" Pittsburg. Pa, was
not bit surprised at this rumor. It
would be difficult to develop any
sort of a scandal that would surprise
Rfttsbure
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21

Col. William H. Parker, of Dead
wood one of the two congressman
from South Dakota, emphatically
denies that he slapped President
Roosevelt on the back at a recent
reception and called him Teddy"
Perish the thought, please. that he
would be guilty of such Iese majestic
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21

June next and in the light OF conditions
as they then exist select man, ETC."
When a convention of this sort can be
assembled in this country the millennium
will have arrived
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21

Two judges at Boone. Ia, are in
dulging in a war over marriage fees
One announced the other day that
he would perform marriage cere-
monies free and the other came back
with similar offer and also declared
that he would throw in a wedding
breakfast AS might be expected the
latter Is doing rushing business now.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21

A circular has been issued by the In
ternational Union of United Brewery
workmen of America in which vigor-
Gus argument is made against prohibit
ton. This goes so far as to say that
the complete success OF the movement
would be disastrous to the economic
interests of the nation and to the physi-
cal welfare and moral status of the peo-
pie. Also it would mean the pauperism
Of a million people who now gain their
livelihood through the medium OF
b-aweries. It would seem to the I'M
pre1udiced observer that these state
1nents are just trif1e too vigorous.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21

It would seem that Leslie NJ. Shaw,
quondam candidate for the. Republican
presidential nomination. expects just a
little too much from mortal men. LIS
ten to a few of his latest remarks: 'T
wish that factionalism within the party
to which I belong might cease, and
that q convention of broad minded.
patriotic, unselfish and unambitious
men. uninstructed and unpledged.
r,ixht gather In Chicago on the 18th of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Those pumps and compressors at
ecipio are surely entitled to just a
word of praise. The gas supply dur
ing the recent cold snap has seemed
to be nearly adequate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21
qe,enhones for. the Servants.

That his servants may converse. with
out annoying members of the family,
with their Asteadies" of either sex,
Charles r. Brush, millionaire, electrical
Inventor has Installed a second private
branch telephone exchange in his Euclid
avenue home
The exchange, with Its special opera
tor. connects with each of the servants
rooms. 1t has a connection also with
the family exchange, that orders may
be delivered.
The Brush home is distinguished for
its electrical appliances. OF the great
organ only the keyboard is in the music
room. BIectricity operates the bass
notes in tubes in the basement, while
in the garnet are the high notes. The
house is filed with music when the
organ is pIayed-Cleveland Dispatch to
New York World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21
STRANGER Than Fiction.

A downright villain like Won Veltheim,
the blackmailer who has just been SEN
fenced at the Old Bailey to serve twen-
ty years, helps to redeem this prosafc
age The twentieth century has reason
to feel proud of him for illustrating the
opportunities 1t offers to romantic dis
positions
army, Won Veltheim's adventures car
ried him through four continents. He
was as apt at making love as Don Juan,
and committed bigan1y with at least
seven women On one occasion he ar
ranged to be married by a mock priest
who was his friend. In South Africa, he
says he bargained with the diamond
kings Barney Barnato and the Joels,
to kidnap Kruger and bring about a
revolution in the Transvaal They were
to supply $5.000,000 and pay him $26o,000
for his share. He did not get as far as
DR.. Jameson, for he shot Woln Joel In
a quarrel and only escaped conviction
for murder by pleading self-defense.
Afterward, while he was serving in
the Bechuanaland police, body was
fed as Won Veltheim's by one of his
wives. He also found time to join the
Bulgarian brigands, to make brief
sojourn in the foreign colony In Japan
and to leave q record in Australia.
Naturally the far west attracted him.
He got married there and moved on.
To be caught levying blackmail On q
Kaffir millionaire in London and sent
to Jail makes rather a tame conclusion
for so stirring a tale, but even villains
in real life. like living story writer's.
often betray a singular lack of inven-
ton in their endings.-New YorkWorld.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21
Bonaparte Deadhead.

Frederic Febvre publishes in the
Gaulois an interesting document pre-
served in the archives OF the Theater
Francois. It runs as follows:
Pass the citizen Bonaparte to this
evenings performance of 'Manlius-'-
Ta1ma."
This shows, of course, that the En-
peror Napoleon, when he was only a
lieutenant of artillery, was very glad
of "ordery' for the theaters. M.
Febvre adds a story which he heard
from Talma's son, to the effect that
the future ruler Of France used to lie
in wait for the tragedian in the gal
leries of the Palais Royal, and that
the tragedian used often to whisper
to his companion: 1.-THE other way, If
Won don't mind I see Bonaparte
coming. and I'm afraid he'll ask me
for seats. -Westm minister Gazette.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21
Seventeen abb wins.

That in the seven years he has
been married Henry Langevin has
never been out of the house after
O'Clock at night was the conclusive
ahbi he established in court today.
when he was arraigned on a charge of
stealing chickens from Constable
Day.
Over 300 hens were stolen, and
Langevin was arrested. He swore that
he had not been out of the house on
the night of the theft, nor any other
night, for any cause whatever since
he had been married His wife swore
that he always was home before z
O'Clock at night, and that never since
he had been married had be gone out.
The Judge accepted the evidence and
discharged Langevin. - Middleboro
(AIass.) Dispatch to Philadelphia
Record
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21

Passer-by-I thought you were blindf
Mendicant-Well, guv nor, times In so
hard and competition - so great that even
q blind man has to keep his eyes open
nowadays II he wants to do buainess at
all.-IlIustrated Bits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21

Physicianr-Your boy viii pull through
all right. He has a wonderful constitu-
ton.
Mr.. Tyte-Phist-I am glad to hear it.
doctor. In making out your bill. OF course,
you will not make me Day for what his
constitution has done in pulling him
through.-ChicaSo Tribune,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21

What profession does your son intend
to follow after he gets out of college?"
asked the visitor Of Farmer Kornkob.
1T don't think he'll follow any," replied
Farmer Kornkob. IT think he'll Just sit
down. smoke cigarettes and let them all
go by him. Sentinel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21

Miss Jones (sister of the dootor)-Havs
you heard Of Or. Jones about heref
Mr.. Binks-Rather, yuuml Yer see that
'earse and kerridge over theref That's
one of lis funerals.-Tatler.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-07
AFTER THE GRIP

convaieseence Is very slow, and good
tonic Is absolutely necessary.
Hoods sarsaparilla has plenty OF
praise for its wonderful help after at
tacks of the grip. typhoid fever, scarlet
fever. diphther!a. pneumonia and other
MISUNDERSTANDING, prostrating diseases.
1t Builds Up just when one needs 1t
most: IT creates en- appetite. aids di.
BgsEtion. neutralizes the poisons and
gives vitality and richness to the thin
and Impoverished blood. mvigorates
the Kidneys and liver.
There Never Has Been 2 more useful
medicine--there is none SO valuable
and helpful in all cases of prostration
that tired feeling and impure blood.
2 Whenever yon take lt----you may rely
+ upon it--lIood,s will 40 yen good.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-07
SOUTHERN LABOR CONDITIONS.
Call for Reports OF Miss Qunckcnbos
May Result in Investigation.
49, EErum Our Rnrl.lar Cnrrnsnnndnnt

! SuIi LOT REPORTS Oh MISS NunckcnDO!
/ May Result in Investigation.
From Our Regular Correspondent
WASHINGToN, d. c., February Co.
Southern members arc interested in a
resolution introduced to-day by Rop.
Preventative Crumpacker of Indiana
calling on the Attorney General OF
the United States to send to Congress
the reports made by Mary Grace Quack-
enbos on labor conditions in the South
ern States. Miss Quactenbos is from
up New England way, and has de.
voted herself to the fad of investigat-
ing the condition of Southern lAborers.
not native born whites so much as
italians and negroes. She has made
treatment accorded italian workers on
~ lssissippi farms, and has given sew.
erai lieks at Georgia employers of nc.
sroes and foreigners
one was employed by the Departmnn,
~ 1uSlice TO make an inVestiRation in
siis5stsslppl and 1t Is understood she
! !liade some reports which assert TINT
lure are many abuses practiced in
tnat state by employers of negroes and
ignorant foreigners. 80 anu
:, r 10, l,,,, Of her reports. which be-
sippians of prominence, and Represan-
,atlve humphreys, OF that State, has
introduced resolution providing Far
congressional investigation Of labor
conditions in the Delta States.
Mt. Crumpacker said to-day that no
mad no Interior motive In offcrins the
resolution. that he simply wanted to
s go, .he reports in order to gain the
conditions and with Miss Ouaclienbns,s
reports assert that he cannot get II
from them. 90 =.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-07
RULE AGAINST WELLS
Failed to Appear IN Circuit Court,
Where lie Was Wanted MS Witness.

Having failed on former occasions
to respond when he was wanted as
ia witness Jake Wells will be compell-
ed to appear in the City Circuit Court,
against him yesterday. adding that
II he found the witness he would hold
him, even II 1t was necessary to send
him to jail. After waiting several
hours the court was Informed that
Mr.. Wells had gone to Tennessee on
a business. trip. The trial Of the cases
of r. l.. Peters and ]. Il. Philips T.
Son against 6. w. Lambeth proceeded.
therefore. without Mr.. ,,ells, the wit
and Judge Scott was incensed that MI
Wells did not appear and testify. The
Phiilips suit against Lambeth is for
$1,000; the Peters claim against tho
same defendant is for s479.S3.
All the evidence was submitted ,bo
jury at O'Clock last night adjournint,
until Monday at II a. NJ =
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-07
INSPECTION Of sTEAMsuIps.
Steamship Interests Oppose Bill Sue

steamship interests Oppose Dill Sug-
Eestel by SIOcum Disaster,
-, Wa:SlilNGTON, d. c., February c.
me steamship interests of the country
had hearing before the House Com
mittee on Merchant Marine and Fishe-
ries to-day. and addresses were made
by IA. g. Walker, of the Old Dominion
Sleamahlp Company, of Norfolk, Va:
p. e. Kramer, of the Great Lakes Lines
with Headquarters at Chicago, and Har-
Hey d. Goulder, of Cleveland, Ohio,
representng the messenger steamboat
Sioulder urged that Congress leave the
regulation Of ships In the hands of
local inspectors. giving the owners Of
ships the power to appeal from the
decision of the local board Under
this SYSTEM he argued that specific
cases would be Investigated. He said
II would not do for Congress to rcgu-
late the details.
During the meeting there was ref
ercncc 10 the case OF the General Slo-
cum, which was burned with the loss
of more than 1000 lives in East River.
Representative Goulden, of New York,
the author of the bin under considera-
tion said that lie had served on the
coroner's jury that Investigated the
Socum disaster and was shocked that
such q condition as he found could ex-
Slocum disaster had melted him to
introduce the bill. Mr.. Goulder re-
piled that he believed that the local
inspector at New York should have
stopped the Slocum and tied it up but
that district attorney had decided
that such WAS not the case. He said
the duty of the local inspectors should
were willing to stand by their dcci-
81 o,e b
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-07
SUBMARINES On long TRIP.
FlGtilla Starts for Hampton Roads nI
pniufs ES,,rf..,or Sn,.y,

TUIHts EUTluer SOUTH.
NEW YORK, February e.-rhe sub
marine boats OF the United States Navy.
conveyed by tho converted yacht Hist,
started from New York to-day on what Is
SAID to be the longest trip ever made b.
submarines In the open sea- The flotilla
Includes the Viper. Tarantula and Cuttlefcti.
TIER ultimate destination Is not made pub
ware Breakwater ana Hampton Roads, aft or
Which they will proceed to some point
Will engage In practice drill. lieutenant
Courtney Is In command of the flotilla, and
the Hist will accompany the boats carrying
supplies
Arriving at suitable point the sub.
marines will be put through u severe test
following out tho manoeuvres lkely<to be
watched with interest by naval officers
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-07
JACK LONG is LYNCHED
Charged With Murder of Promlne nj
ermcr, He Is Taken Out by Mol.

Charged With Murder of Prominent
Farmer, He Is Taken Out by Mob.
GAINESVILLE, FLA, February g.
Jack Long was lynched near New
berry. a small mining town near here.
to-day Long was accused of the
murder of Elias Sapp. prominent far
mer, and was taken from the town jail
by crowd OF 200 men, carried to the
tree.
1t is feared that there may be fur
Their trouble. According to the police,
Longs brother was killed by one OF
the Sapp family, who has never been
captured. This is believed to have
given rise to the trouble which Gull
minated to-day in Longs death.
Another white man named Kcan,
who was arrested in connection with
the murder, was spirited away by the
police in time to prevent further vio-
lencn.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-07
AIRS. sailic Edmonds.
Especial TO The Times-Dispatcl,

SPecio TO The Times DIspntch.J
LANCASTER, VA, February 6.---Alrs.
Sallie Edmonds, widow of Dr.. Henry
Edmonds, sr.. died Of pneumonia sat
urday morning at her home in Kill
marnock. aged about sixty years She
was one of the best known and most
highly respected ladies in this coun-
ty. She leaves one son, who is at
tending medical college in Balti-
more. Funeral services We're held yes
terday by her pastor, the Rev. Por
ter Hardy. of the Methodist Church,
and her remains were inferred by those
of her husband In the Kilmarnock Bap-
fist Church ward,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-07
Mrs. Mary Hartman.

Especial to The Times Dtspatch.1
WYTHEVILLE, VA, February Co.
Mrs. Mary Hartman died Friday at
her residence, near here, aged eighty
nine She was a native OF Lexemburg,
France. and came to this country with
her husband. Charles Hartman, about the
year 1852. locating in Wythevile Mr..
Hartman. who died several years ago,
was a youth of fifteen ut the time OF
the battle of Waterloo, and Is said to
have been on the field during the bat-
tie. Mrs. Hartman has been for years
familiar figure on the streets OF
Wytheville, and was very active, not.
withstanding her age: She was de-
vout member OF the Roman Catholic
Church,