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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-17

his hope. She had become engaged to
Hodge because she had been told that
Hawley was to announce his engage
ment to a girl not of their set, and she
had not wished TO seem deserted for
another. She had later found that the
story had been a ruse Of Hodges and
had broken the engagement.
When they made their landing and
hurried to cable office and sent a
message.
Your skill is wonderful. Just land
ed, and am engaged as you prophesied,'
read Lady Muriel d'Arcy, knitting the
heavy brows that shaded flashing black
eyes. II wonder who this Hawley is?''
He Is the chap who was with the
Goodingtons," reminded her compan-
ion.> Don't you remember? You told
his fortune and said that he would be
engaged before he left the boat. He
was going back to the states"
Lady Muriel laughed.
THAT rich American" she said light
ly. Il remember now. Clara Vassil-
ington was to have gone over on the
same boat, and 1 thought it might be
good chance for her to make the
rich marriage the poor child has been
seeking ever since she was presented"
And some one else captured the
prize" laughed the man. IT hope that
they will be happy"
'They will be-" affirmed Lady Muriel
positively.
And this, also came true.-(Copy-
righted. 1908, by Associated Literary
Press.9
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-17
Original Olympic Games.

Every few years, accordingly as the
moon which marked the Greek mid
summer drew to It's full, pilgrimage
of all that was best and most vigor-
Gus in Hellas ended at the little plain
of Olympia, in Ellis, the small state
on the western coast of Peloponnesus,
a flat space, with it's natural barriers
of mountain and river, some Is miles
from the sea.
Long before the beginning of the
festival heralds went forth. first
through Ellis. thence throughout
Greece, to proclaim a truce, during
which all fighting between city and
so as to allow a whole month of peace
during which the Hellenic youth
should be able to travel unmolested
from the farthest settlement of the
race-it might be from Marseilles
or the Crimea-in order to make the
offering of it's vigor and it's piety to
the Olympian Zeus in Ellis.
The plain at Olympia was hallowed
ground, dedicated to Zeus, and con-
tanned on it's northern side the Altis,
or sanctum. In this sanctum were
the temple of that god, that of Hera,
and affairs to Demeter and Aphrodite,
and 1t was adorned, as time went on,
with the most exquisite productions
of Hellenic art, including the statue
of Zeus by Phidias that same statue
from which he removed and weigh
ed the gold in order to disprove the
accusation that he had been guilty
of peculation in his use of precious
metal. For the rest, as a place pro-
tected by it's special sanctity, the AL
It's contained the treasure houses of
many of the Hellenic states.
No pains were spared to prevent
the entrance of any competitors in
the games who should by lack of
character or piety profane the reli-
gious nature of the festival or of the
hallowed ground upon which it was
celebrated. The first qualification
was that OF pure Hellenic blood, but
no youth who had been branded by
his own state for any disgraceful Of
Tense, or was known to have sinned
against the divine laws, was allowed
to compete. Lack of patriotism was
sufficient to exclude competitor.
Thus the horses of Heron of Syracuse
were excluded at the instance of The
mistocles, because he had failed to
take part with his countrymen in re-
sisting the Persian danger.-National
Review, ..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-17

A man who loses everything save his
honor hasn't much left to realize any
thing on.
X 4 X
One OF the drawbacks to society must
be the annoyance incident to keeping
out the undesirables.
X
Most men act like perfect fools when
they are in love but a good many 9TH
ers do not even wait for that excuse.
X
When a man gets the reputation of
being always a loser he is sure to be
invited to all the poker games in the
neighborhood.
X
Ballots are suggestive Of bargain
sales in q way in that everything in
connection with them is about 80 per
cent of.
X
Those who harp loudest about the
idle rich being the great menace to the
country would probably be the first to
join that company If they had the
chance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-17
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

LFrom the Chicago News.1
Love and common sense seldom trot
on the same track.
In the course of time a bald spot
puts it all over man.
In the infant department the floor
walker has to carry a baby.
The less good a man is the more
kinds of faith his wife has in him.
You can't convince a brunette that
dark hair isn't as good as gold.
There is nothing so amusing as a fool
who doesn't tread on your corns.
Success never comes to the man who
is satisfied with anything else.
When a man says a bright thing he
nearly always forgets the quotation
marks
Our idea of a good man is one whose
children cry after him every time he
leaves the house.
The young man who works his way
through college is capable of holding
down almost any kind of job.
A girl is never satisfied until her
courtship is safely anchored in the
matrimonial harbor-and then she
doesn't always remain satisfied
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-17

getting lots Of small industries to es-
tablish their plants there. This ought
to be good plan for other commercial
clubs in the state to adopt, including
the one in Topeka. It's much more
feasible to attract small industries to
a place than it is large ones which are
ever looking for almost prohibitive
bonuses of one sort or another. And
a number of small industries will count
just as much as two or three large
ones. Besides they will add to the d.
versity of the activities of a city and
that's a thing that is most desirable.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-17
QUAKER AIEDITATIoNs.

IFrom the Philadelphia Record.J
Even the vegetarian tries to make
both ends meet.
The poor we have always with US.
especially the poor excuses.
When 1t comes their turn to treat
some fellows always retreat
The high roller doesn't always make
the biggest score at bowling.
Drawing on the imagination never
filed hand at draw poker.
1t is never too late to mend. hu.
don't put it off till you forget how.
Even honesty is apt to become tar
nished unless it is in constant use.
Most Of us are more ready 70 1e,s
our ears to scandal than to lend :
hand.
The fellow who does things on tha
spur of the moment is apt to get stuck
The man who is always standing on
his dignity might take a tumble 70
himself. "
Melt wonder what she saw in
MN; mes poor apology for a man"
Belle-''Well, lots Of girls are a1wav~
ready TO accept an apology"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-17

Something Like That-Stella-who is
the temporary chairman of a convention?
hole speech.-New York Sun. ~
Are you feeling very in?'' asked the
doctor. Let me see your tongue, please?''
What's the use, DOCTOR replied the pa
tient; mo tongue can tell how bad
el."-News.
On the Trail.-"Im cunning for rail-
roads," announced the trust-buster. Then
come with me-" whispered the near-hur1-
tracks. "-Southwestern's Book.
His Fault.-"A man who loves his kind
forgives his brothers slips" "a man who
loves his kind doesn't have occasion to.
He puts ashes on his pavement. "-Balti-
more American.
Show US a man who lives the simple life
and we'll show you cynic.-Chicago
News.
Paving the way.-"George." said the
pretty girl Il know you're awful BASH
SO new. He blushed assent. "And you'd
have proposed to me except for that?"
This. too he was bound to acknowledge.
on, land so that's settled" Discussing
the matter later she expressed natural
pride that she had not taken any advan-
tage of the Observation-Disclosures Ledger.
ct wonder" exclaimed the wrachy wo-
man witness. that the lawyer on the 9TH
probably" replied her husband. but he
prefers to do it in court.
American.
Myer-Im going to the barber shop
to get a hair cut. Gyer-why don't you
get them all cut while you are at it,
Home Magazine.
1.-THE most extraordinary thing about
him is that he always attaches importance
that is plain to be seem If it were not SO.
how else could he have such an opinion
of himself7"-La Rire.
No Chance to Talk.-Mrs. Crimsonbeak.-
John. you yawned twice while we were
Hing on that lady. Mr.. Crimsonbeak-
well. dear, you didn't expect me to keep
my mouth closed all the time, did you?-
Yonlxers Statesman.
Hubby (whi1e dressing)-That confound-
ed trial balance was running in my head
all night. Wifey-John, you must tell
the manager and maybe he will give you
extra pay for working overtime.-Boston
Transcript
"Ah! proud beauaty!" exclaimed little
s Snifkins. -, you spurn r my love now but
clerk. Il That's So" interrupted the
heartless girl. you may lose your job
Detroit Free Press
CurateI haven't seen your husband at
church recently, Mrs. Bloggs. What is
he doing? Mrs. Bloggs-'E be dom six
sir!-London Opinion.
Nell-Maude has a new dressmaker;
what do you think of the fit: should call
it a Observation-Disclosures Record.
do you consider your nerve is suffi-
GENTLY steady to fit you for an airship
navigator" well. I've been out is
canoe with a nervous fat girl.
Plain Dealer.
'It seems to me that have heard most
of the ideas advanced in your speech be-
fore" That" said Senator Sorghum,
merely goes to show that they are good
ideas. which will stand wear and tear
Va CHI Star
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-17

Certain Republican leaders in New
York, who will soon be on the out
look for comfortable and convenient
covers where they will have plenty of
time to think things over, made a
terrible fuss to prevent the
gubernatorial denomination Of
Charles z. Hughes. That fearless
executives denomination was assured
practically when he announced that
he was a candidate for it and was
made certain when President Roose-
welt let it be known that he desired
It. 1t would have bordered on
political suicide for the Republicans
of the Empire state to have turned
Mr.. Hughes down.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-17

Seven hundred millions of dollars of
new wealth from wheat and two thou
sand millions of dollars from corn is
the crop estimates of the government
turned into money. That is what soil
and sun and rain and toll will have
done for the farmer in this year of
1908 which has seen a big depression
in other lines of business. That's great
for the farmer but it's greatness does
not end with him. over three billions
Of bushels of these two grains alone
are to be mostly transported from the
fields to consumers far and near, and
labor and railroads will reap the berie-
fit Of the operation for months to come.
The outlook for a return to that great
prosperity which was so rudeiy block
ed by silly panic is certainly reassur-
ing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-17

''In the large city when the country
lad has started in business after re-
ceiving home instructions to practice
honesty and virtue and religion, he is
soon taught how to do another with
out his knowing 1t. Those are termed
the superficial virtues of business life"
These sentiments which seem to re-
fleet a little harshly on business activ-
tiles in the cities were expressed re-
Gently by James Mullenbach, super
intendent Of the Municipal lodging
house in Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-17
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
LFrom the New York Press. ]

IFrom the New York Press
After a woman a musician comes
nearest to being a man.
One good thing about strong will
is when you aren't married to it.
The average man is prouder of how
much he weighs than of anything he
could ever do in the world
The man who is ashamed of the way
his father made his money is never
ashamed of the way he himself spends
1t.
A girl will let her mother go on
bringing her her breakfast in bed up
to the time when she has to do It for
her daughter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-17

tives by a majority of that body. If
they do not like this method of con-
Quoting things the means are in their
hands to change them at any time and
If they do they will find Mr.. Cannon
ready and willing, no doubt, to man
age the lower house of congress as
they direct
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-17
He Could Bear No More.

Trust a meeting of actors to evolve
a good story. Miss Marie Tempest
enlivened the annual meeting of the
Rehearsal club yesterday with an an
ecdote in illustration of some sorts
of charity. Two old school chums
met after the separation of many
years, in the house of the prosperous
one and something like the follow
ing dialogue ensued: How is the
wife?'' asked the host. Don't ask
me; she died two years ago." I'm
sorry; and your girl?" "Oh, didn't
you hear? She's got divorced, and
it's been a lot of trouble to me-"
'"Terrible! but how is your son get
ting on?" Don't mention him. He
ran away last year, in debt" The
host rose, touched the bell, and said
to the butler: "Tompkins, throw this
man out. He is breaking my heart"
Pail Mall Magazine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-17

The money question is now out of
politics according to Mr.. Bryan and
he asks why delve into the past %
He and his friends seem to be pretty
good at this delving business as is
instanced by their continual harping
on some decisions made years ago by
Mr.. Taft concerning labor questions
which came before him when he was
on the federal bench. Surely what's
sauce for the goose is sauce for the
gander in politics as in all other
things
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-17

Regardless of the merits of the
rates involved in the complaint of the
ice cream dealers of the state against
the charges of the express COM
panies for hauling their wares, it
would seem to be adding insult to in
jury for express companies doing
business in a prohibition state to
charge larger rates for handling ice
cream than they do for beer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-17

That was a terrible slap on the
wrist that Mrs. Aston gave to New
York society, of which she was so
long the recognized leader, when she
said in a recent interview that GER
tain New York women of the ultra.
smart set should be held up to scorn
for their chasing after notoriety. But
1t is remembered that in her palmy
days Mrs. Astor was never averse to
getting columns OF newspaper men
ton about the functions she pre-
sided over
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-17

A crusade has been started by the
police in Kansas City. Mo-, against
the terrible speeding of benzine
bicycles, otherwise known as motor
cycles, on the thoroughfares of that
city. This is one thing, at least, which
the Topeka police might initiate to the
good advantage of the public
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-17
ouaiI's Queer Stunt.

The prize nature faker story comes
from Alexandria, the county seat of
Campbell county, Kentucky. A quaiPs
nest on the farm of Edgar Thatcher
was invaded by a hen that laid one
egg there. The mother quail drove
the hen off when she reappeared to
lay some more eggs, and set on the
one hen egg and her own. The hen
egg Matched first and the quail then
abandoned her own eggs for the
adopted chick, which she raised until
it was large enough to be taken to
town for q springer" - Cincinnati
Enquirer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-17

Mr.. Bryan says that Mr.. Taft is
lodging. If the Nebraskan had taken
q second thought he would have
realized that it's a well nigh physical
impossibility for the Republican can
dldate to dodge
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-17

Theodore Roosevelt. jr.. who has
Just attained his majority in years,
has longing for diplomatic career,
so it's said. And it may be added that
he is one boy who is in a good posi-
ton to have his ambitions gratihed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-17

Salinas commercial club intends to
work along different lines during the
coming winter season. Instead of max
ing efforts to have large industries To-
Gated in that town the civic organiza-
ton is going, to bend its energies to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-17
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED FRESS.

A few l1igh-sounding theories will
doubtless be injected into the Demo-
cratic campaign. woodrow Wilson,
president OF Princeton university, has
returned from a trip to Europe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-17
KANSAS COAAENT
A SPLENDID CAUSE.

nv a SPLENDID CAUSE.
vaan most notable gathering of the
stror, oais that bids fair to mark a
SSelong advance in a splendid warfare
1oI humanity, will be the forthcoming
80 uatlonal congress on tuberculosis,
Sui 1.en VIII convene in Washington on
~ ep.enaDer Il. 1t is hoped that Presi-
49, IooseVeit, an honorary vice presi-
go may preside at the opening ses-
49,. livery state in the Union and al
, .alOss eNery foreign government, will be
sfepresented by delegates. Many of the
r rol elgn delegates are men of great
prominence u,o IN their respective coun-
srles. among the countries to be rep
resented by from one to fifteen dele
Eates are Belgium, Denmark Germany,
Lnsldnd, France, Italy, Greece, the
Netherlands. Norway Austria, Rou-
E mania, RUSSIA, Sweden, Switzerland,
0PaAi ana hungary.
II is the first time this world con-
sress' composed of eminent men who
nave made a special study of tubercu-
ioSls, and are noted for their success
LuI EFFORTS toward the contest of the
great white plague, has met in the
United States. There will be much sat
lsIactory progress to report in this
country as IN others, and there can be
no doubt the deliberations of the con-
sress VIII be of the highest import
aAce 10 the human race. The leaders
IN the great crusade, apparently, have
good reason to feel encouraged, and to
peheVe that victory is in sight. Indeed
there are predictions that in few
years consumption will be practically
apolished. The methods are now known
ana much depends upon the campaign
OF education among the people, sure to
receive strong impetus from the ma
tonal congress. The eradication of
tuberculosis, until recently so common
and so fatal, will be one of the greatest
DoonS ever conferred on mankind All
possible honor should be paid the work
ers In such glorious cause.-Leaven-
worth Times.
LIFE INSURANCE NOTES.
1t is the custom Of some agents of
life insurance companies to take notes
Tor premiums, when applications for
insurance are made and then to sell
the notes before the policy is delivered
state superintendent of Insurance
CHARLES Barnes, says the Topeka Capt.
tai, has made a ruling to the effect
that after the first of October notes
given by Kansas people for insurance
policies shall not be sold to banks or
elsewhere until after the policies have
been delivered. He is sending orders
to all insurance companies operating
In Kansas, telling them that they have
until the first of the month to inform
their agents in this territory of the
ruling.
The ruling is likely to cause some
CONSERVATION among the insurance
agents. According to Mr.. Barnes it
has been common ~ractice for insur-
ance agents to get an application for
policy and promissorv note in pay
ment for the policy and then imme-
diaely sell the note. In such cases
the purchaser of the policv has no re-
course in case hts application is re-
tected. Complaints have been coming
in thick and fast from all parts of the
state and 1t became necessary for SUI
perintendent Barnes to take some ac-
tion.-Newton Kansan-Republican
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-17

No Chance to Talk.-Mrs. Crimsonbeak-
John, you yawned twice while we were
Hing on that lady. Mr.. Crimsonbeak-
well. dear, you didn't expect me to keep
my mouth closed all the time, did you?-
Yonkers Statesman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-17

Myer-rm going to the barber shop
to get a hair cut. Gyer-Why don't you
get them all cut while, you are at it?-
Home Magazine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-17

1.-The most extraordinary thing about
him is that he always attaches Importance
to the most insignificant things" Yes,
that is plain to be seen. If it were not so,
how else could he have such an opinion
of himself?''-La Rire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-17

''I wonder" exclaimed the wrachy wo-
man witness. that the lawyer on the 9TH
er side can lie easy in his bed!' HE can.
probably replied her husband, but he
prefers to do it in court.
American.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-17

Hubby (while dressing)-That confound-
ed trial balance was running in my head
all night. Wifey-John, you must tell
the manager and maybe he will give you
extra pay for working overtime.-Boston
Transcript.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-17

On the Trail.-"I'm cunning for rail-
roads," announced the trust-buster. Then
come with me- whispered the near-hurn-
orist. II can show you some of their
tracks. Book.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-17

His Fault.-"A man who loves his kind
forgives his brothers slips" "A man who
loves his kind doesn't have occasion to.
He puts ashes on his pavement. "-Balti-
more American.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-17

'Ah! proud beauatyr' exclaimed little
Sniffkins. you spurn my love now. but
let me tell you. 1 will not always be a
clerk. Il That's So" interrupted the
heartless girl. you may lose your job
Detroit Free Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-17
HUAOR OF THE DAY

Something Like That.-Stella-Who is
the temporary chairman of a convention?
Bella-He is the man who makes the key
hole speech.-New York Sun. s;
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-17

Curate-I haven't seen your husband at
church recently, Mrs. Bloggs. What is
he doing? Mrs. Bloggs-'E be q dom six
months. sir!-London Opinion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-17

Nell-Maude has a new dressmaker;
what do you think of the fit: should cali
it a convulsion.-Philadelph Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-17

Are you feeling very ill?" asked the
doctor. Let me see your tongue, please?"
tient; mo tongue can tell how bad I
feel.'-News.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-01-29
Union.
----- - <b-tJ- --

\ TREMENDOUS inflow of new sill
yer half dollars have been turned
loose. ON Nevada. All of the big com
panes throughout the State are par
TALLY meeting their payroll5 with this
new coin The smelters, it IS said.
are paying for silver ores in silver,
and gold ores in gold. In addition TO
this the banks are receiving large
shipments of silver coin. and as
consequence real, hard, tangible mon
ey is becoming plentiful throughout
the State, and the best of it is. this
money is here to stay. Silver will
not be boarded away neither Will it
be shipped out. of the country. but
will remain in active circulation for
years to come Nevadans should en-
courage the use Of silver money.-Ely
EXpositOr.