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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-29

capable man. That's the obligation OF
good government. which. takes prece-
dence over party obligations"
And If two men have ever shown
themselves to be capable OF discharg-
ing the duties of two offices In a man.
ner beyond criticism and to the utmost
satisfaction of all, except those who
try to live easy by the persistent viola
tons of all sorts of laws, those two
men are John Sehenck and John
Wilkerson, in the respective offices Of
county attorney and sheriff. When
these men assumed Office a couple of
years ago conditions in this locality
were about as bad as they ever have
been in regards to aslaxity of the en-
forcement of the prohibitory law and
the criminal conditions - which are
always associated with it. Joints of
the worst type, drug store saloons,
drinking clubs and other evil resorts
where vice tossed it's flags of crime in
utter defiance of the laws and decency,
were running with wide open doors.
Did Mr.. Schenck and Mr.. Wilkerson,
knowing that they were political op-
ponents, sit down and fold their hands
because of any beliefs that they might
have had that one would not help the
other as Is most necessary because
their two offices are the strongest
consecutive links in the chain of law
enforcement? Not for minute. They
forgot that they had any differing po-
litical opinions and organized team
that rapidly became the terror of the
law breakers. They soon showed what
honest and determined public officials
charged with the enforcement of the
laws can do. In the shortest possible
space of time the law breakers were
put to rout and on their way to Jail.
and almost before the community
realized what had happened the town
was clean again, was free from drink
ing and other evil resorts and the
crimes that are developed in them or
because of them. And the city has
been kept clean, as clean as a hounds
tooth ever since, thanks to the eff
cheney of John Wilkerson and John
Schenck and such aid as was gladly
given them by the local police.
That Mr.. Schenck and Mr.. Wilker-
son will continue to keep the city in
its present excellent condition so far
as the observance of all laws are con-
cerned, If they are retained in Office,
almost goes without saying. And no
honest citizen. no citizen who has the
real interests of this fine city at heart,
should hesitate as what to do when the
time comes for him to vote for county
attorney and sheriff.
A Republican who desires to vote
for Mr.. Schenck and Mr.. Wilkerson
has merely to mark a cross in the
circle at the head of the Republican
column on the ballot and another
cross in the square to the right of
John Schenck's name in the Demo-
cratic column on the ballot. A
Democrat who wishes to vote for Mr..
Wilkerson and Mr.. Schenck has mere
ly to mark cross in the circle at the
top of the Democratic ticket on the
ballot and another cross in the square
to the right of John Wilkerson's name
in the Republican column on the bal
lot. This is the way for a man to dis
charge his obligations to his party
and his obligations in the interests of
good government.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-29
BALLAD OF THE INVENTOR.

1 thought. could make lots of money
fortune. in fact-by degrees, l
Dlstilling from clover its honey
SW.tnout the assistance of bees.
thought there were millions in breeding
some cows to give berries with cream.
own was far from succeeding
But now I've bully new scheme.
L thought I'd compound a lotion
10 raise on bald heads a new crop
worked on perpetual motion.
result: A machine that would STOP
OF housemaids and cooks automatic
1 once had a roseate dream
ne failures were flat and emphatic,
But now I've a bully new scheme.
a Few other things I could mention
In which I've had little success
m FERTILE, 1 know. of invention;
Its lust I'm unlucky, / guess
MY 1alth has stood plenty of testing
1t rises DER failure supreme
But here there's no risk in Investing:
I've Just got bully new scheme
Chicago News
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-29

According to John Marshall, the
attorney for the State Temperance
union. the prohibition ranks have
doubled in four years. This is I'M
doubtedly so but it probably does not
mean that the votes for the national
and state Prohibition tickets will be
twice as large at this election as they
were four years ago either in Kansas
or throughout the country. For the
people who are turning towards pro-
hibition are accomplishing it's purposes
through their representatives in other
parties
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-29
Strange Disease in Indiana.

A disease that is puzzling physicians
has made it's appearance here, and
though not fatal in its effect it is
causing comment. The ailment is pre-
ceded by acute gastritis. after which
the patient breaks out with large welts
or hives which cover the entire body,
causing an itching sensation which is
almost maddening, the patients in
some instances literally tearing the
skin and flesh in order to get relief.
In a few hours the welts, which, in
some instances. look as if they might
have been made with an OK CAD or a
"cat-o- tails" disappear, leaving
no trace, and the patient has nothing
to remind him of his peculiar exper-
fence other than the soreness of the
muscles.
One case came near resulting fatally.
A woman who was attacked with the
strange malady was found by a neigh
Dor almost choked to death, the welts
or hives having broken out in her
throat. A surgeon relieved her suf-
fering.
There have ben five cases in the
last three days, and medical journals
are being rummaged in order to learn
what the new ailment is. A local
physician thinks. however, the peculiar
malady comes from overeating. 9th
ers attribute the ailment to the wealth
err Quinine affects some people in this
way. Pawpaws also cause a rash or
hives to break out on many persons
who eat the custard-like fruit.-El-
wood Qnd.) Dispatch to Indianapolis
News
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-29
FROM OTHER PENS
MISOGYNY.

We notice a little bad blood out in
the literary activities-a sort of tu-
morous spite against women. Professor
Hall has shown a little of it, and now
comes Professor Thomas, of Chicago,
with a good deal of 1t. He Celebrates
upon Popes saying that most women
have no character at ALL" and to make
his premise more forceful, leaves off
the most" His recent article on THE
Adventitious Character of Women"
discloses, in the topic, the whole
thought.
He then goes on to argue that all the
virtue and honor of women are not
solid realities, but are put on Ito ad-
lust themselves to the personality of
men," Well, If that is so, CIVILIZATION
won't be worth 80 cents by the time the
twentieth century takes its leave. How
different is that doctrine from what the
human heart has prided itself upon!
How at variance with the progress OF
the ages, in which the women have al
ways been abreast of all good. 1t must
certainly be an acute attack OF psy-
GEOLOGICAL strabiSmuS in Professor
Thomas that a womans honor is incl
dental A mans inherent hatred OF
such an idea as that is proof SUFFICIENT
that it is false.-Ohio State Journal.
OUR MOST POPULAR AUTHOR.
An estimable lady who was not a
member of the literati exclaimed after
hearing fervid eulogy of Daniel Web
ster: He was a great man. His dc
tionary was a great book. 1t is by
his dictionary that the other webster
is best known, his dictionary and next
to that his spelling book, but the peo-
pie who have been observing the one
hundred and fiftieth anniversary of his
birth probably read up on writings that
gave a more intimate view OF MS mem
tai qualities, for there was an abund-
ance of such writings Webster start
ed a magazine and a newspaper, wrote
treatises on government. on epidemics
and on the weather, was the author OF
a history and of a work on banking
and insurance and published gram
mar as well as the. dictionary and SPELL
ing book
In spite of all his work-and the die
tionary alone was a tremendous laDor
he lived to be "a years old. Perhaps
however, the compiling OF a dictionary
conduces to longevity. DR.. Johnson was
rs when he died and DR.. worcester 81.
The English language has grown won
derfully since these authorities wrote,
and new books have superseded the old
ones, but Webster is. still household
word, and though there may be some
confusion between Daniel and Moan
the work of Noah has been consulted
by millions who never read line of the
reply to Hayne.-Chicago Record-Her-
aid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-29

ception although it did a great amount
of damage. Surely this trip OF the
United States battleships ought to
occupy a prominent place in the naval
history of this country. 1t takes a
front rank in the annals of the world
as the most glorious victory of peace.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-29

Distressing news. Queen Margerita
of Italy continues to refuse her con-
sent to the marriage of Mr.. Abruzzi
and Miss Elkins. The United States
government should take notice of this
affront. Is there any court or royal
family on the face of the earth that
would not have lustre added to it by
the presence of an American girl,
whether she be an heiress or not?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-29

Bulgaria now agrees to pay for her
independence with something of an
adequate monetary compensation to
Turkey and it is now almost certain
that the threatened trouble in the
Balkans will not result in anything
more serious than threats of war.
This is but another bit of evidence
that the dogs which are prone to
barking seldom, If ever, bite
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-29

Mr.. Roosevelt's farmers aid COM
mittee is to start on a tour of in
vestigation and will hold public hear
ings at many localities in the various
agricultural districts of the country. If
the members of this committee will
get right down to the grass roots and
make personal inspections of farms
and farm life the chances are that af-
ter they have had few chicken
dinners with fixin's and other equally
famous meals that are ordinary affairs
on most farms they will arrive at the
conclusion that in the eating line
there is not much room for improve
ment with the farmers And a hotel
bill-of-fare will never look good to
them again
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-29

Boston, the accredited seat of Gull
ture and baked beans in this country,
is experiencing slump in marriages.
There have been nearly a thousand
less applications for marriage licenses
in 1.-THE Hub" so far this year than
there were during the corresponding
period of last year. The reasons for
this condition of affairs that have
been assigned are timidity on the part
of the young men and a paucity of
finances among them. Probably the
''timidity'' reason is the best one. And
young men may we'll be pardoned for
being timid of hooking up with girls
whose table talk consists of disserta-
tons on Sankrit tones and other
equally obtuse things.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-29
HUNOR or THE Day

Did you ever devote yourself to art,
baron 2 oh; yes. indeed! was engaged
-Lustige Blaetter.
mo Don't you visit the , Doctors house any
much too dangerous. The Oldest daughter
mas told me In confidence that she has
oreamt OF me twice ''-Fliegende Blaetter.
Grad (entering the Alhambra) to Old
horse and wagon go outsides Farmery ySTr
gum We; We can't. Grad-Youre liar. We
have.-Cornell Widow.
Agent-How long do you intend to re-
| main in Washington? Reformer-Until
laws that AsentG SaPie You don feS want
to rent house-you'd better buy one
| Washington Herald.
That fellow Busby never seems to have
aaa n thin m to DO. He's very busy now,
| Getting the right of way for a wireless
telephone company."-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The idea of nominating Shaggs for con-
6 gresinct Why; h he couldn't carry his own
going to nominate a man for president
next year that can't carry his own city,
county or state. Chicago Tribune.
II see the navy may decide to get rid
e OF ITS bureaus r;n;,,. rs that so?" she re-
top desks would suit the navy better. and.
John. II those bureaus are the old-fashion
| ed mahogany kind. with lot of drawers,
wish you'd write to the secretary and
| find what he'd take for one."-Phfladel-
phla Ledger.
Professor said Mrs Gaswell to the
distinguished musician who had been en-
Eaesfs what Was that 70 ovey selecten
you played Just now" That, madame"
garng ye at he an NOW
1 knew it was an old favorite, but /
couldn't think Of the name of it, to save
rs there a garage near here, my boy?'
We'll. there's none within smelling dis
lance. sirP'-Yonkers Statesman.
, What did you do on your last automo,,
pie tour! swallowed dust and spent
Geraldine--I hear that you made a bet
to. but I couldn't find any takers.-New
York Press
failure? Mrs. .De-vorsay-No; merely a
Bits.
'It is said. Doctor that you treated your
landlord for liver. trouble and he died Of
stomach trouble!' Infamous SANDER!
he dies from that! Understand? ''-Lon-
don Punch.
But" said the beautiful girl, you don't
look the leas. bit like a poet" II realize
that" replied the toard. but can easily
to take my books in payment for profess
sional services. Chicago Record-Herald.
isn't he cute little darling?" said the
cherub. Yes" answered her bachelor
him up."-Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-29

Mr.. Hitchcock. the chairman of the
Republican national committee. de-
clares that the election will bring
some surprises to the Democrats And
the surprises will be great to many of
them II Mr. Bryan is beaten.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-29

Everybody's magazine for November
has apparently made an eleventh hour
effort to inject the Philippines ques-
tion into a prominent place in the
campaign. In this issue 1.-The indie
pendence of the Philippines is dis
cussed by Mr.. Taft and also by Mr..
Bryan and then there is what is term
ed a plain statement" Of the work
that has been done by the United
States In the islands by Eleanor
Franklin Eagan. Outside of these
articles not much has been heard in
the campaign OF the Philippines ques-
ton which was certainly one of the
burning sort four and eight years ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-29

And now it is China's turn to en-
terrain the Atlantic fleet of mag
nihcent battleships which are making
such a wonderful circle of the globe,
The indications are that the hos
pitality to be extended by the Chinese
will be quite the equal of any that has
been rendered the fleet. Even a re-
cent typhoon at the port of Annoy
where the ships are to congregate has
not dampened the ardor of the China
men who have charge of the re-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-29
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The State Journal IS a member OF the
Associated Press and receives the full day
ganization for the exclusive afternoon
publication in Topeka.
The news is received IN The State Jour
pOgA.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-29
A STORY RECALLED.

The finding of but 80 cents in the
pockets of a Topeka clergyman who
was held up by footpads. reminds us of
the story of the burglar and the news
house and went through the mans
pockets, but no money was found
Then the bureau was ransacked, the
clock inspected, the mans shoes turned
over and his pillow investigated, but
still without locating any money. Fin
ally the burglar despairing of finding
anything of value, thought that he
would at least get something to eat, so
he went to the kitchen where he was
again disappointed for not a morsel of
anything to eat could be found. Sob
bling gently with pity, the burglar
pulled a quarter out of his pocket,
placed it upon the table. and quietly
left the house.-Lavrence World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-29
Famous Bells in Churches.

The famous old clock tower "Torre
oe Orologia" stands in the north side of
the piazzo San Marco Overlooking the
waters of the Adriatic. A huge bell
surnounts the tower, on each side of
which stand two bronze figures which
strike the hours with ponderous ham
mers In obedience to the works of the
golo CLOCK In the tower Just beneath.
The great bells in the old Church of
st. Nicholas of Blois and of Giotto's
lower. In FLORENCE, served as study
Tor the artist Blashfield for his beau
tlful painting of the three angels in the
oelfry ringing the bells that the joy
Gus message might be sent forth.
IN england for ages past church bells
nave been connected with everything
for their old associations. Who has not
heard of the famous Bow Church
Chimes" of Cheapside, London? They
date from 1861 and are a fine peal of
twelve bells in c, their total weight be-
ing nearly eleven tons.
The whole bell tower is swayed by
their ringing. and their rich tones vi
brate throughout the entire city, as 1t
Is said those Of the bells in the lofty
tower of st. VANS do in Moscow
The Bow bells are famous in London
as the traditional chimes which rang
out the melody of hope to the despond-
ent prentice boy" Dick Wilmington,
as he sat on the milestone and imag-
ined he heard a summons from the far
away London bell tower ito turn
again" and become lord mayor of Lon
don.
Great Peter of York Minister" an
other monarch bell of the kingdom.
weighs more than ten tons and requires
fifteen men to ring it.
Canterbury Cathedral has its famous
bell, the Great Dunstan," which hangs
in the top of the lantern, or Bell
Harry tower" whose tight bells ring on
all occasions, both festive and solemn.
"As loud as Tom of Lincoln" became
a proverb in England, although this
bell Is far from being as heavy as
Might Tom" of Oxford. But Great
Tom" of Lincoln Cathedral, was more
widely known and became more popu-
lar. 1t originally weighed five and one
half tons, but when it was recast in
1885 another ton of metal was added.
The college youths of 1915 took great
delight in the science of bell ringing,
and it is recorded that on Easter Mon
day of that year, at New College, 10,008
Grandsire Bob Caters We're rung by
them. Those were the red-letter days
of change ringing in England, when
the church bells were put through won
derful revolution and somersaults and
whirled upon their gudgeons and rung
in time.-Chicago Inter-Ocean.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-29

q Geraldine-I hear that you made a. be,
that / would accept you. Gerald--I tried
to. but I couldn't find any takers.-New
York Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-29

rs there a garage near here. my boy?"
We'll. there's none within smelling dis
lance. sirp'-Yonkers Statesman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-29

What did you do on your last automo-
bile tour? Swallowed dust and spent
money."-Smart Set.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-29

Mr. Askitt-Do you think marriage is a
failure? Mrs. e-Vorsay-No; merely a
temporary embarrassment. - Illustrated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-29

Professor" said Mrs. Gaswell to the
distinguished musician who had been en-
gagged at high price to entertain her
guests. what was that lovely selection
you played just now?" THAT, madame"
he answered: glaring at her, was an i'm
1 knew it was an old favorite, but 1
couldn't think of the name of it, to save
me"-Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-29

ut is said. Doctor. that you treated your
landlord for liver trouble and he died Of
stomach troublev Infamous SANDER!
When treat patient for liver trouble,
he dies from thati Understand?'-Lon-
don Punch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-29

THE idea of nominating Shaggs for con-
gress! Why. he couldn't carry his own
precinct That cuts no figure. We're
going to nominate a man for president
next year that can't carry his own city,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-29

II see the navy may decide to get rid
of its bureaus" rs that so?" she re-
sponded. brightly well. 1 suppose roll
top desks would suit the navy better, and.
John. if those bureaus are the old-fashio
ed mahogany kind. with lot of drawers,
l wish you'd write to the secretary and
find what he'd take for one."-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-29

That fellow Busby never seems to have
anything to do" He's very busy now,
he tells me-" "Ehl What's he doing?''
Getting the right of way for wireless
telephone ompany."-Cleveland Plain
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-29

Agent-How long do you intend to re-
main In Washington? Reformer-Until
congress passes couple of necessary
laws that Agent-Gee! You don't want
Washington Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-29

Did you ever devote yourself to art,
Baron = Oh. yes. indeedi 1 was engaged
10 an opera singer for a couple of years"
-Lustige Blaetter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-29

Grad (entering the Alhambra) to Old
Farmer-Hey. you; can We borrow your
dum We; We can't. Grad-You're liar. We
have.-Cornell Widow.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-05
CLAIM ASSESSMENT
WORK IS SK|MPEO
PROTEST AT GOLDFIELD GROWS
FROM PREPORTED sLIGHTING
OF ASSESSMENT WORK-DE-
MANDED THAT Full 800 BE
EXPENDED.

Complaint is being made that GER
tain persons are contracting TO per-
form the annual work on mining
claims in this district for sums much
less than that required by law. says
the Goldfield Chronicle. II Is said
that in many cases contractors have
taken this work at as low as $40 for
each claim and have bound them
selves to furnish certificates of labor
performed for such sums.
Such practice is directly in viola
ton of the law which demands that
the sum of 500 be expended annual
~ upon unpatented claims in order
to retain title thereto and is flag
rant injustice To legitimate operators
and owners of mining property who
are willing to comply with the law 5
requirements in these matters.
II has been stated emphatically and
the claim apparently is well substan-
tiated. that numerous mining claims
have been held in this district and
elsewhere with an amount of labor
performed which is entirely made
quate in ease the title were to he
questioned and the matter aired In
the courts. II this practice Is per-
sisted in IL is not unlikely that the
ownership of some claims may he
contested next year.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-05
BINFoRD 4 HuLsE LETTER.

Trading on the street was very
light today Stocks held firm in the
early part of the day. Later on profit
taking by the professional traders
was in evidence, and the latter part
of the day was very dull. Giroux
Consolidated was the leader of the
locals again today. Cumberland Ely
Nevada Consolidated and Ely Cen
trail all went back a point or SO.
Now is the time to load up. These
stocks will all go to higher levels.
Old traders in the street are buying
expecting boom market after the
holidays
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-05
PRAY FOR HIGH ZINC tariff.
Ministers In Missouri Ore Belt Add
Petitions to Their Sunday
Services.

JOPLIN Mo, Dec Prayers
that congress will move in the pro-
posed revision of the tariff to increase
the duty on zinc ore will be offered in
their Sunday petitions by the
ministers of all the churches here. in
the - towns in Jasper county and
throughout the Missouri min
ing district.
Mining interests are asking the
ways and means committee in Wash
ington 10 consider this advance