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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-22
COBURN AND KANSAS.

There is no man who has done so
much to correct false Impressions
about Kan as as Secretary F. d. Co
burn of the state board of agriculture.
He is the knight errant of the land of
sunshine and big crops and woe to the
man who dares to throw his glove in
the lists and utter a SANDER on the
fair name of the Sunfiower state. Sec
rotary Wilson Of the Roosevelt cabinet
still bears the scars of the encounter
with the Kansas champion and even
the humble newspaper reporters and
headliners who have dared to write of
Kansas billiards. have felt the sharp
prick of his lance.
Just now Mr.. Coburn is engaged in
proving that Kansas is a corn state
He has issued a tiny brochure under
the euphonious IL not altogether COM
Portable title The Corns That KAN
sas Farmers Have" that is a wonder
In conciseness and brevity.
Here are few extracts. Read them
and then be glad you live in such a
state:
| the attention of the world upon Kan
II.
Wheat is supposed by many to be the
states chief agricultural asset. 1t
might. however. appropriately be
| termed but a curtain-raiser to the
main performance, as Corn is the big
crop in Kansas, and by far the great
est contributor to the states wealth"
In the past ten years the value of
a ocs
more than that Of the wheat produced
in the same period, which included six
of the states greatest income-bringing
wheat crops. In the preceding ten
years the corn was worth nearly 168,-
100000 more than the wheat. Kansas
corn was worth over 100000 more
than all her other products of the soil
in 1902. and in two preceding seasons
corn outvalued all the other Kansas
field products. wheat included
1T is the conversion of its corn on
the Kansas farm into beef, pork. poul-
try, dairy and similar products that
brings the surplus to provide the COM
Portable homes and build the school
houses. colleges and churches that are
such common objects on the Kansas
farmers horizon and so largely a
measure Of his ambition"
In 1905 Kansas raised about an aver
age crop of corn, but the yield was
more than that of all South America
| which of course includes the much
advertised Argentina; was over s0,OOo,-
600 bushels greater than the combined
crops OF Canada and Mexico. and ex-
ceeded the same years crops of ERypt
Italy, France. Bulgaria and Ru.sis
proper. together"
Jewell county. Kansas, raised ir
1895 nearly 100000 bushels OF corn
This was more than the combined
yields that ysar OF Maine, Rhode In.
land. North Dakota. Montana wyom.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-22

A man may be pretty smart but he
Is wise indeed who knows when not
to say things.
The man who talks the most about
his prowess is usually the one VINO
falls down when the test comes.
n
There are meaner men in the world
than a baseball umpire. but In the
mind of the average baseball fan they
have not yet been found.
r X
Every man makes mistakes but 1t
is only those who are great that
acknowledge the error.
y
It is a great deal easier to do
thing than to spend your time think
ing about how hard IL Is to do.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-22

this hoie?" asked the golfer With the nss plaid
= can't say, SIR"
rNo. Sir; can only count up to Il. SIR"
Our train struck a bear on the way
Was he on the track?'
mo the train had to 80 into the woods
she-They say that a man becomes like
that with which he continually associ-
He-Ridiculous idea! I've been a fish,
monger all my life and can't swim a yard
yet'-London Opinion
she not?'
Indeed. she is"
loves Loves you devotedly. I suppose
IT, How do you suppose that vulgar mil
iionaire's wife ever managed to get in
the society OF such exclusive womeny'
Dei1eve she always loses at bridge
Baltimore American.
Hercules was poisoned by the shirt Of
Nessus II should have been suspicious"
ne muttersd- The top button was on"
Sun.
"Didn't give you ten cents to get a
''Ye SIR"
And now find you in a saloon"
cheese WITH fse o1 R 5y
ners Louisville Courier-Journal
dr, ~ hear he is getting rich since he quit
appearances would indicate that he is.
te rn1e e a. ne is about to trade the wa
Ter wagon Tor an automobile. "-Nashville
American.
"t poor Adam" sighed Mr.. .Nupop.
He didn't have anybody to whom he
could tell the bright things little Cain
aid."-Cleveland Leader.
Blobbs-Closefit says he believes in talk
ing thing as they CONNIE.
th slobe os YES but he hates to part with
| Ardupp-Anyway, never borrow trou-
| Knox-Thats queer
Ardupp---.Whats queer about It?
| knox-Its one of the few things people
News.
, Some people" srumbled Groucher.
7 should think nearly everybody would
make aInds soT sl MSv, replied Disss
Reciprocity. you NOTWITHSTANDING
| Standard and Times.
Say, pa won't you buy me a drum ?"
mo. I'm afraid you'd disturb me with
| the noise"
mo. won't. pa; I'll only drum when
you're asleep."-Ldfe.
Senator A.--And do most of your con-
| situents think as you do on this ques-
ton?
Senator B.-Well. most of them think as
| they think I do.-Somerville Journal.
How time changes our impressions"
remarked the melancholy man.
Il have been reminded of that" an
swered the indolent friend. ''by my alarm
clock. An hour which at night look
forward to with eager interest becomes
next morning merely a matter of passing
curiosity. Star.
Feminine Customer - What beautiful
things you make Of celluloid. Do you
think you could make a pipe out of 1t?
Shopman (aghast)-why. madam, don't
you know
F. Cob, I don't care what 1t costs
want to give II to my husband for q
birthday present.-Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-22
WHEN MAN Is USELESS.

A man is handy round the house
Most every day, as you'll agree;
hes Mandy at housekeeping time,
AT any rate he ought to be-
AT canning time he seals the jars,
ne usefui summer, spring or fall:
6Gs on the day the seamstress comes.
Ihen man is of no use at ALL
man Is never in the way
w men tnere are picture frames to gid:
his wife is glad to have him near
When there's a chicken coop to build.
Ii there are papers to be burned.
But let the dressmaker arrive
And man is of no use at all
All, yes. useless thing is man
When there is sewing to be done;
Ineres not a corner in the home
mat ne may call his own-not one
NT pace Tor him to sit and smoke.
Cpst:ns or downstairs in the hall;
Hes Just a common nuisance then.
Ana Is no earthly use at ALL
The women folks are glad to see
Hlm grab his hat and rush away;
w men ne Is near they always act
mi, AIraid that he is going to stay.
NOT even cau them on the phone;
Wnen there's a seamstress in the house
Man has to live his life alone
Just let a seamstress enter there
ana man is insignificant:
he cuts no figure-not as much
,,, AS does the family rubber plant.
1nsy DO not want to see him round,
Ihey tell him he is in the way;
he is a useless thing until
Until the seamstress wants her pay
Detroit Free Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-22
FRON OTHER PENS
GERMANY.s GREAT VITALITY.

GER MANY'S GREAT VITALITY.
In the German empire the records of
vital statistics are accurate and
complete that they may be taken as
substantially perfect authority upon the
movement of the population. These re-
ports showed 2,0S47S9 births in 1906
on the side Of life was $4,000. in round
figures. That is an extraordinary sur
plus in a country so old and SO dense
ly populated as Germany. It is proba-
bly, the largest excess Of births over
deaths which is to be found in any
country of the world, among a white
population Of practically one race,
Russia alone excepted. In the United
States the vital statistics are so i'm
perfect and incomplete that it is i'm
possible to, determine accurately the
normal excess of births over deaths
1t is probably less than the German
average of 100000 a year. although the
population of this country is fully 25,-
600, 900 greater than that Of Germany.
Nor does the German empire lose
much of this natural increase by emf
grafton. In recent years the demand
for labor has been so strong in Ger
many that the gain by the inflow Of
Austrians, Swiss. Poles. Bohemians.
and Russians has fully offset the very
moderate losses through the outward
movement to America ana other coun-
tries less fully occupied and developed
Indeed, every test shows that Germany
is extremely virile, teeming with life
and strength and all of the elements Of
progress. Yet this great material
growth does not prevent remarkable
devotion to music. art literature and
learning. The German people preserve
their old ideals. broadened and made
higher by national progress. And that,
to many outside observers, is the finest
phase of German greatness.-Clevelan
Leader.
AWAKENING OF CHINA.
A nation that can raise up men like
WI Ting-fang, and q government that
can select such man to represent IT
in a country Hike the United States, Is
not likely to be in any immediate dan
ger of drying up" to use the language
of one Of the questioners at the meet
ing in New York. where the Chinese
minister spoke on the Awakening Of
China"
Whether Mr.. WI Ting-fang was in
solemn earnest or was speaking in a
slightly satirical vein. he made sig
nif1cant statement when he said, In
answer to a question, that, no matter
how strong China might become. she
never would be actuated in her inter-
national relations by racial prejudices
against the Caucasians. for 1.-The heath
en- Chinee" Is peculiar to the extent
of regarding all mankind as Of COM
mon origin and kin.
What the awakening of China really
means, as Interpreted by the broad
viewed Minister WI, Is that she will
become strong enough to maintain her
sovereign rights and protect herself
from aggression, when by this fact the
far eastern question will have been
solved The Pacific will rival the At
lantic in its trade and commerce, and
universal peace will follow as a neces-
sary Observation-Disclosures Globe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-22

What has become of the man who
was going to find candidate against
State Auditor Nation because a clerk
in his office wrote a few letters for a
candidate for governor. Mr.. Nation
seems to still have a pretty firm grip
on the office of auditor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-22

While 1000 people over in North To-
peka were affected by the flood for the
period of one week. and most of them
driven from their homes, yet only 90
persons made application to the poor
commissioner for assistance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-22

Has 1t ever occurred to you that you
can get as good a meal at Topeka
restaurants for % cents as you can get
in the large cities for twice that sum /?
And still you hear a great many people
fussing about Topeka's restaurants.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-22
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR,
IFrom the New York Press1

from the New York Press1
A very dishonest thing about a wo-
man who Is married for her money is
not to have II.
One of the most satisfactory things
about having a big family is that il
isn't any bigger.
A woman can love q man because
some other one does when she could
nate MIN under ordinary circum-
stances.
When a man tells the exact truth
about what time IL Is when he comes
home late it makes his wife suspicious
of where he was.
About as mean a trick as your Door
relatives that you have looked down
on can play Is to make money and
then do 1t to you.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-22

The announcement that the grand
Fourth Of July picnic is to be held in
Garfield park on the North side will
doubtless astonish the pessimists who
have been pronouncing eulogies over
the remains OF the deceased.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-22

The Knickerbocker Trust company
and the Vanderbilt railroads failed to
declare dividends at their annual meet
ings this week, but the county asses
sor reports an increase of four times
in personal property In Shawnee county
over the assessment of last wear
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-22

Congressman w. A. Calderhead Is Of
an optimistic turn Of mind. He sees no
indications of defeat for himself in the
political horoscope. but then it takes an
optimist to be a successful politician.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-22

The men who used to make an easy
living in Topeka standing behind a
long bench and dispensing liquor have
all left for parts unknown. The BUSH
ness of selling liquor was never so
Improbable in Topeka as it is right
now
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-22

The rate war of the ocean steamship
companies is attracting hundreds Of
visitors to foreign shores this month.
But there is no cut in the railroad rate
from Topeka over the 5000 miles of
distance intervening between the near
est seaport
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-22

The Stahl Sunday school picnic has
grown to be q great event in Shawnee
county and this simple institution
founded more than rs years ago by a
farmer has como to be recognized as
an event Of such Importance that gov
ernors and other high officials are glad
TO accept an invitation to be present.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-22

County Attorney John Schenck has
almost worked himself out of a job.
Since he has effectually disposed of the
joints there seems to be a great lull in
the criminal business of the county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-22

Justice Burch likes a good ball game
but he lacks a great deal of having
the expert knowledge of the great ma
tional game that his colleague, Justice
M 1sOn has.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-22

There has been much talk and many
suggestions about protection by levees
from another overflow of the Kaw
This month is none too soon to see all
this talk crystallized into a form that
VIII insure action. The work itself
should be begun this summer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-22

A Chicago paper is authority for the
statement that elaborate gowns and
hats were displayed by the women at
tending the national Republican con-
xapff0p
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-22

Some one has recalled that the hot
test summer Kansas ever experienced
was that following the great flood of
1903. But don't leave for the noun
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-22

II is getting to be a part of the
regular routine Of the baseball UNI
pires in the Western Association to
fine Cooley.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-22

Wichita will soon be in need Of tina
assistance of a special attorney gem
Aral to see that the prohibitory law u
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-22

Chicago must be a dull place this
week with all the statesmen gone.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-22

What has become of the East Side
park idea?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-22

Jewell county. Kansas, raised in
1895 nearly 100000 bushels Of corn.
This was moro than the combined
Yields tnae ysar OF Maine, Rhode ~
land. North Dakota. Montana, wyom-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-22
Fruit and Sugar for Horses.
Remarkable Fatherhood.

They were talking about certain
famous statesman's remarkable father
hood-at 70 he had children three. four,
and five years old.
IT can tell you Of fatherhood stiu
more remarkable" said a physician.
."rhere was the historic case Of Sir
stephen Fox, to whom. at the age OF
80. a daughter was born. Then there
was Joel Vaukhan. of Cincinnati. who
had ~ children. the last being born
when he was 70 years old. The late
earl of Leicester was II when his last
son was born. The earl of Essex was
81 at the birth Of his daughter. Lady
Beatrice. "-Ph1ladelphia Bulletin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-22

Feminine Customer What beautiful
things you make Of celiuloid. Do you
think you could make a pipe out of it?
Shopman (aghast)-why. madam, don't
you know
F. Cob. don't care what 1t costs. ,
want to give II to my husband for I
birthday present.-Chicago Tribune.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-26
EPISCOPAL COUNCIL
Office Of hchdeacon Retained. Etc Etc


The Episcopalr>euncil came to a close
Friday evening at q O'Clock.
The recommendation by the bishop for
"a birhop coadiutor. owing to increased
work, was referred to the standing com.
mittee.
keV. j. !. bowman opened the debate
Friday afternoon against employing An
archdeacon. He spoke Of the poorly
paid clergy in the country and
the duty To pay them a living salary.
and not spend 81 400 n year on an
atchdeacOn. lie proposed To divide this
amount 10 as many parts as possible
ana put men In vacant parishes. also
supplement the salaries uf those already
working on too little.
Kew. j Ellis spoke fnrcibly on the
opposition.
Mr. II. G. Marchant. of Charlnttcs
vile. favored the archdeaeon.
Rev. J. ". Ware spoke ngaiust the
archdeacon and for u bishop co-adjutor
vote was taken and the hi-hop- r..
quest Tor M archdelcon was granted.
kev DR.. John Moncure offered a resn
luton. which was adopted. tha1king IA,
rector and members of st G.orpr's and
the people al the city for their hos.
pitaiity. The press and all who al aided
ia" uncil, and congratulated the rec.
tor aud his people on the beautiful ado H.
ments of ST Georges church
The council then adjourned sine die. Ia
meet next year at lre-hurg.
Friday night "A iine sermon was ptes.rh
ed In - Georges 10y Rev. John i Cole
man, 81 Ashland
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-26
PLEASING COMEDY
Students at Bel Ar School Successfully Present
The Rivals"
lewiston. Va. Nav 2Oth

Lewiston. Va. May goth.
The presentation Of scenes from Sheri.
dan : comedy. The Rivals" Given last
friday AT the Bel Air school. was nn
event greatly enjoyed 10y all present. the
guests OF the occasion AS well as IN,
members OF the school The succ.,ss a,
Ia" Young students Of dramatic art was
gratifying. and the humor of this. oue ol
the most sparkling of English comedies
was neatly remarkably we'll brought ami
M the representation. Mrs. Mnlanrnt,'s
satisfaction in her rolling periods and
her nice arrangement of cpitaphS" v.ns
delightfully."- given hy Miss Cora Rowe
whose spirited and graceful acting was
wei supported 10y that OF Mr.. Paul
Vaughan. in the character of the stately
but irascihle Sir Antony Absolute
The contrast in the challenge and duol
scenes between tho soldicrly nonchalanc.
81 Sir i.ucius . Trigger. the Irish officer
a. second AMI the alternate fits of forced
Nalor and genuine alarm of the nrincinal
the cnamored Mr.. Bob Acres. was w.Il
rendered hN McssrS Edmund E.rn.ll an 1
Llrwellyn Griffith.
The two sisters. Misses Ethel and
Eleanor Griffith. wen, charming i'm the
roles respectively OF the spoiled. romantic
ana reb"lious beauty and hcii,ss. Miss
l-Ndia l.anguish, and the dainty maid
Lucy. the sympathetic ahettor of nirta-
lioh ana cloprmcut. auds cnnVryer of
secret notes. The costumes We're well
designed and most becoming. Miss
Louise Terrell. as Miss Melville. in a
diaphanous pale grccn. with painrrs "A
uimy bertha and Duchess of nrvonshirr
hat, made several unforgcttahle pictures
IN her various poses.
Miss Languish in pink. with powdered
halr, was quite as Irresistible as Sheridan
made herand as Jack Absolute Thought
her; while her little maid was distract
ingiy pretty In her costume Of blue. with
kcrchief, apron and cap.
II Lydia : ador-d Beverly. alias Can
tam Absolute. became his clothes as
well or was hall as graceful as Mr.. Rob
ert Thurman. of Memphis, in the role Of
that dashing young gentleman. we ar.
not surprised nj Miss Languish's stout
refusal To give him up. even if her motive
had not been mixed with her prevailing
desire to Guido her aunt and astonish
society by running away with an ensign
Mrs Malaprop, in costume ms well as
IN creation, was "A tour de force wearing
a trained dress of pale blue, with lowered
painers and velvet bodice, the effect of
the whole being finished of with q gfeaf
deal OF handsome lace and most becom-
ing turhan
The play was pronounced great sue
cess and was IN it's stage setting rs well
as is presentation, "A beautiful thing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-26
EPISCOPAL COUNCIL
Adssso'lilJ si Continuing 0fiies Of Achdsacon
oiseussed-SeFmOa By Rev. Or. Morris RI.
ports Sunday School Commission.

The order IL the day was taken % az
lO:l1. - hich order was the ,.onsidera.
uon al con hrming that part Of the bish.
ops address as TO electing an arch.
deacon.
Rev. III. b. lee read the report. which
was favorable. but the discussion was
postponed until after divine service. The
council adjourned for service.
Key. J. ". Ware read the service and
Rev Jas. ". Morris. u D.. OF TIE Monn-
mental church. Richmond. preach the
sermon from 81. Matt. 7:lG. "Ye shall
know them by their fruits" Mr. Morris
called attention % the simple cOmpari-
sons used by our Lord Christ laws the
burden upon the individual; he must
take heed how he hears. and tho hearer
must see that the preacher himseH must
be examined, and see by their fiuit who
they are. This will be the guide in this
day oi so many religions aud phyloso-
ply. The fruits of Christianity are seen.
especially as we compare with heather
and pagan people. comparing ChinR. In
dia, Turkey with Europe and America.
Mr. Morris appealed for full consecra-
ton that men will see our fruit and also
that our own salvation be- assured
The council pcOnvened at / $50 and
heard reports Of various standing com
mittees, especial note being taken OF that
on the state 81 the church. mad. by the
Rev. f. Il. Burwell, wherein he sets
forth the healthy and prosperous con
dition.
Rev. q. Otis Mead OF Richmond. made
the report Of the sunday School Commis-
sion On motion of Rev. ". NJ Clark.
the following were named as members of
the commission:
Rev. q. Otis Mead president: Robt. f.
Anderson, cor. secretary; Rev Z. A
Arthur. recording secretary: Henry e..
Rely. treasurer; Rev Th0s. Semmes. Rev
II. {. Darst, Rev. r j McBrydc. d. ID a..
Rev. Geo. Z. Mayo, Rev. Saml. 4. Wallis.
ID. D., Rev. Jno. NOncure, d. d.. Rev. W.
u. smith, X. II. Meade. A. 7. Wilmer. II
Z. Merchant, r. W. Hillary. Waller Clai-
borne. Rev. W. "A. Rurkharit
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-26
DROWNED

iue.en Comfort and Sam Voolfolk.
both culor,d, We're cnrouta to this cit,
from lt~ylvania Thursday evening
and drove their buggy into Yellow
Church Greek. which was swollen hy the
rains. Comfort and mule wen. drnu ned
and Nouiiolk saved hi@ life by catching
the limb of tree aud pulling himself ~
IN Its branches. Comfort ard the mule
we're found Friday on the rond -ide from
hieh the watsr had reccded. Wool
lolk went for assistance, which arrived
later. The parties were comii = here as
defendants IA She ease of Griggs aud
uraVts against them To attend the tax
ing oi depositions by the complainants.
Lee j. Graves was counsel for complain
ants and $ T.. Powell for Comfort and
Voolfolk