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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26
HIS LITTLE WAY

f2u ought to hear him bras and blow
w men everything Is span and spick.
ne wants to let the people know
anat he's the boy to turn the trick.
but when he sort OF fizxies out
because ne didn't show much sense.
1ouu see how quick he'll turn about
And lay the blame on Providenoa.
Il ne saouid make a lucky deal,
some fortunate investment pick.
MS swelling pride he'll not conceal.
xes; ne,s the boy to turn the trick.
But II his stock should chance TO ian.
- HIS vanity has still defense.
II wasn't foolishness at all
he shoulders It on Providsnce.
with everything it's just the same;
aus eeif-assurance makes one sick
Ine credit he viii always claim
he is the boy to turn the trick.
But when there's trouble in the air
rouu Ind him making the pretenSe
VI thinking It's not his affair
he puts 1t all on Providence.
CHICAGO New
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26
KANSAS COMMENT
WHERE THE sun HAS WON

WHERE THE SUN HAS WON.
IN the CHASTITY chaos and wreck of
Ideals the Sun feels that all has not
Deen iost, that it has not made an
aitogether losing fight. 1t is true that
AeiAho mas been lost. that every Par
sons candidate has gone down to de-
ieat ana the Sons Of Belial have
chased us even to the plains Of Shin
ar which Is beyond the desert The
TAX gatherer will soon commence to
eatner the railroad passes which
were are no more forever. But even
IN all this there comes to the Sun
the supreme JOY that in tho desper-
ate nght 1t has been making on the
sultan OF Turkey It has won. What
Is All else to this? Even as moon
unto wine"
In this fight against the sultan of
turkey the Sun has had but little
heip' yet alone and unaided 1t has
compelled Alb Hamid to grant to Tur-
Key constitutional form of govern
nent- Where was Joe Bristow in this
tight against the sultan of Turkey?
NOT single word did he ever utter to
SNOW upon which side he stood, and
wnlie the Sun was fighting. un-
aloeo ana alone, against this old Mo-
hamadfn where was Stubs? He never
once lifted his voice against the
wrong Turkey was suffering at the
hands of this despotic ruler. But the
sun never faltered for an instant in
It's hight until 1t forced the sultan to
his knees and he promised to the
young Turks constitution.
The Sun feels that in winning this
victory 1t has glory enough. What is
the downfall of Long, the sidetrack-
ing OF Leland and the political en-
asculation Of Parsons to the glorious
victory the Sun has won in Turkey
over Abe Hamid? But it shall not
stop here. There are other wrongs
TO be rfghted and the Sun has other
strenuous work to do. The down
trodden people Of Russia are waiting
Tor ITS help to wiring from the car
recognition of their rights. There
are matters Of the gravest Importance
IN Japan that needs the help of the
sun to untangle. The victory 1t
mas won In Turkey over the wrongs
and expressions of centuries has
caused the oppressed of other nations
to look to 1t as the international cru
sader on behalf Of the down-trodden.
With such a great work before it the
Sun must be pardoned If it fails to
pay much attention to the more
trivial affairs Of state and county
politics But with it's lance in rest and
Its visor down the Sun will enter the
International lists against the oppres-
sors Of all nations, all Kingdoms and
all tongues, regardless of who is a
candidate for road overseer in Po-
pared to the securing Of a constitu-
tional form Of government for Tur-
key. the securing of constitutional
rights for the serfs Of Russia and the
establishing of Japan upon firm
governmental basis?-Parsons Sun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26

turously.
when you lost il. Several OF u made :
my ineE for 1oT It and Eot IT. knew then
cr,; AnS I thought" Murisl told him.
az an omen Of misfortune. Why, what's In
Il? she exclaimed suddenly. II feel some
thing hard"
And she began to investigate each fin
ger; Tim sat down close beside her and
"atcned her with absorbing admiration.
why. ts-it's my engagement ringi"
gasped Muriel. shaking out the third fin
ger OF the glove. isn't that funnyf I
hadn't had 1t on at all, because"
truth she had stumbled upon. and also
now the ring had really come there she
ton
Wont you put It on again, Tom,
dears she asked with very sweet humfl-
ity.-(Copyrishted. 1908. by Associated
Literary Press.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26

Some people around Salina and Ellis
worth seem to have returned to the
ways of childhood when they used to
take trip over a hill or two in
search of the landing place or the end
OF rainbow where there was surely
to be a not of gold. Thew are securing
the country Whereabouts 20 find a
meteor which is supposed to have
fallen somewhere in that section a rev
nights ago. Chances are that the
landing of this meteor originated in
the virile mind of a Salina newspaper
correspondent who startles the world
with great regularity with unusual oc-
currences in that section of the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26

Some people will undoubtedly in
cline to the belief that the editorial
policy of the New York World is die
tated by woman who uses the well
known prerogatives of that sex to
change her mind as often as she
pleases without reason. For years, and
more vigorously than ever during the
last few months and until a week or
so ago has the World been Opposing
Mr.. Bryan. 1t has also paid nigh trib-
ute to the abilities of Mr.. Taft. And
now 1t comes out in support of Mr.
Bryan. 1t is a paper whose support
means something for it has a large
following in New York city and the
surrounding territory. The late Grow
err Cleveland. just before his death
testified in no uncertain terms to the
value he placed on the support of the
World during his two successful pres
idential campaigns. He gave it great
credit for materially assisting in these
victories.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
[From the Chicago News.J

(From the Chicago News
A true friend is a Jewel that shines
best in the dark.
A loud voice is a powerful weapon
Of defense and offense.
A half holiday means that half q
loaf is better than none.
No, Alonzo. earthquakes were not
invented by the quakers.
A man seldom has a scolding wife
unless he needs that kind.
1t doesn't pay to associate with peo-
pie who make you feel cheap.
Hospitality often looks suspiciously
like a mild form of insanity.
A married mans secret is never safe
after his wife knows he has 1t.
Your alleged funny stories will al
ways get a laugh from a man who
owes you money.
No man will admit that he would
marry a woman smarter than him
self-because he doesn't believe there
is one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26

lot Of damage and although many ex-
periments have been made there has as
yet been nothing discovered which will
save the macadam and other costly
roads from ruin. Several European
countries report that their roads have
stood the severe auto tests and as the
forthcoming good roads conventionto'be
held at Paris in October the American
representatives will undoubtedly add to
whatever practical knowledge they gain
by visiting the countries which are now
reporting satisfaction with the meth
DDS in vogue with them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26
JOURNAL ENTRIES

The really good individual Il not
bothered much with competition.
y \ -
Come to think Of 1t, women are not
so dear. for are not brides always CIV
en- away?
AS soon as some folks begin to sing
others may well be pardoned for start
ing in to talk.
A dialect comedian stands no
chance of making q success II he
speaks so that he can be understood.
n -
Other people appreciate the endeav-
ors of good many persons to be diff
ferent from most folks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26
HOME NEWS WHILE AWAY.

Subscribers of the state Journal
AWAY during The summer may Raw
the paper mailed regularly each day
TO any address mt the rnte or ten cents
= week or thirty cents a month (by
mail onIy.) Address changed as often
rs desired. While ont Of town the
State Journal win be to You like q
daily letter from home.
Advance payment is requested on
these short time subscriptions. to save
bookkeeping expenses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26

The United States government is
studying road making In European
countries. During the past quarter
century there has been a marked i'm
provement in road building in this
country, but with the introduction of
the high speed automobile there has
been sad realization that the Ameri-
can roads are not auto-proof. Many
cities have found that these machines,
with their very springy tires have done
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26

In view of the report of the special
commission appointed by President
Roosevelt to investigate the progress
being made on the Panama canal ana
the general conditions on the Isthmus
nothing but words of commentator
and congratulation are due to rnose
who have immediate charge of this
gigantic task
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26
It's a good thing for the II

It's good thing for the tranquility
of mind of the ordinary citizen that
there is not third national political
party of the same prominence and
proportionate strength as the Repub-
lican and Democratic parties. If Tiers
was. there would then be three sides
to all of the important questions which
have been injected into the campaign.
Now. fortunately. there are only two.
These are quite sufficient, however. to
KorrY about.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26
HUAoR or THE D<Y
Papa what is q slumr' Where the
majority live. my boy."-Life

majority live. my boy."-Life.
Customer-Is this poker table well msAss
Toledo Blade.
something better tomorrow. Waiter-Ws
Sesf ss wsre going 9sut to have cornsd-
The Ancient Mariner had shot the al
im You ssn 20 and hu aney IN e %frc
Herewith he visibly brightened.-New
York Sun.
'T think" said the struggling writer,
that the publishers might well take q
hint from the politicians. I'm what re-
How that would Selp".1I 4 1TNu your
ier-Journal.
remarked the Britisher at the olympian
genes Gans Perhaps that's true" replied the
perience. In losing we haven't had as
much practice as you fellows.
phia Ledger.
hospitslsT' my my friend. snieRinbat, as
sured me he'd pay me IS today or break
he e CITY ne Sna Th'oh leg
Doctor-pdd your husband follow my
left for him reiixiousiyS Patient's Vie
I'm afraid not. Doctor: he swore every
time I gave him a dose.-Boston Trans
cri2t.
ts Gsra r., ds ,s;,. the young man began
and clapped her hands wildly IT got the
she resumed her seat. Go ahead, Georse."
Chicago Tribune.
Hello! Male voice-Is zrat you. darlingf
Female Voice-Yes, VINO are you?-
Yonkers Statesman.
Justice-You are charged with setting a
barn on fire. Prisoner-Charged with it?
Why a fellow promised to pay me for IT.
Cleveland Leader.
Toni ate some Of the cake she made
just to make myself solid. Dick-Did you
solid If I had eaten concrete building
stone.-Utica Herald.
ton campaigner. ''is some picturesque
title for our candidate. such as 1t is now
Every true. replied the e other. why not
refer to him as the peerless leader?"-
Washington Star.
what did that man say when you told
him you had seen a sea serpent?'' His
conversation became suddenly irrelevant.
He began to talk about local option and
Observation-Disclosures Star.
ct don't see why Cooley should be SO
with S HE HE sss speaks os
these very SNUG fellows who can say,
oh! yes. Jones seemed very happy when
saw him last and say IL in such a way
as to give the impression that Jones was
horribly NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Press.
The British Milita-Exasperated Major
Sergeant! Hold my horse while spur
him!-Punch.
Quotations clever1y malapropos or neat
ly distorted furnish half the wit OF the
professional humorist. Nevertheless. when
such a verbal misstep is spontaneous.
there is often real fun in 1t. young
ma nhad been out sailing with his sister
and friend Of hers. He did not know
particularly well the fine points OF the
art. and on trying to make the landing
against a head wind. he exclaimed, after
several vain attempts: We'll, It is bet
ter to have luffed and lost than never to
have 1uffed at all!"-Youth's Companion.
Husband-well, darling rye had my
life insured for $4,000 Wife-How
very sensible of you! Now I shan't
have to keep telling you to be SO care
full every place you go to.-Kansas City
Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR
[From the New York Press

lFrom the New York Press.1
A woman can take as much pride ic
her good figure as If she had it.
A man is as proud Of understanding
the batting averages In baseball as he
is ashamed of knowing his catechism.
Parents seem to think one Of their
first duties Is to make their children
believe all the things they don't be-
lieve themselves.
People can have a very enjoyable
time when they are or on a pleasure
trip planning all the nice things they
viii be abba to do when they get homo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26

Rather distressing news is found In
the announcement of John d. Rookie
Teller that he is not nearly as rich as
he is popularity supposed to be. Maybe
the price of oil will be given another
boost to make up the difference ana so
that he can enjoy the game as well
as the name of being the wea1thiest
man in the United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26

There's reason for Joy in the hearts
of the housewives who carry on an
incessant war against dust and dirt
over the fact that brooms are NOT like
ly to be soon placed IN the class or
luxuries. Reports from the sections
where it thrives are to the effect that
the broom crop is in fine shape and
that there is to be a banner crop of
II this year
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26
THE MOST pERmoUs pERlI.s.

Judging from the newspaper reports
almost every peril that finds its way
into print these days is peril of the
first magnitude" The coming war OF
this country with Japan is described as
a peril of the first magnitude; the Ger
man invasion of England il that sort
Of peril: and 80 II the trouble set for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26

That was a heavy thought that
came from Nick Longworth. son-in-
law of President Roosevelt, and who
gets vexed every once in while be-
cause he is styled the Baby Mckee of
the present administration, when he
said that the Democratic candidate for
the presidency sis the same old
Rrvan"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26

The countryis anxiously awaiting the
reply OF Richmond Pearson Hobson to
the statement of Rear Admiral Evans
that "there will be no war with
Japan"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26

What we want now" said one Prohibi-
ton campaigner, 'is some picturesque
title for our candidate. such as 1t is now
customary to give the head of the ticket"
Very true" replied the other. why not
refer to him as the peerless leader?"-
Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26

Justice-You are charged with setting a
barn on fire. Prisoner-Charged with IL :?
Why a fellow promised to pay me for IT.
Cleveland Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26

Toni ate some of the cake she made
Just to make myself solid. Dick-Did you
solid If I had eaten concrete or building
stone.-Utica Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26

Ooctor-Ddd your husband follow my
directions? DID he take the medicine I
left for him reli9iously? Patients wife
I'm afraid not. Doctor: he swore every
time I gave him a dose.-Boston Trans
cript.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26

Clara. dear" the young man began.
taking her little hand in his, lat last
L" Instantly she jumped to her feet
and clapped her hands wildly. IT got the
moth that time!" she said. exultantly. as
Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26

why are you calling up the various
hospitals?'' My friend. Snigginbat. as
leg. and I want to find out which leg
he broke."-Kansas City Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26

what did that man say when you TOLD
him you had seen a sea serpentT His
conversation became suddenly irrelevant.
He began to talk about local option and
prohibition. Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26

Male Voice-Hello, Female Voice
Hello! Male Voice-Is cat you. darlingf
Female Vofce-Yes, VINO are your
Yonkers Statesman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26
Sheep as Beasts OF Burden,

Beggars are never suppressed in
Turkey. The story is told (and they
say it is true) about an American
lady who by mistake gave a beggar of
Constantinople q gold piece. The
man had left his post when she re-
turned, but one of his colleagues told
her where he resided" 1t was a fine
house, and at the door was a servant
who politely informed the lady that
my master is dressing. He will be
down soon" and then the we'll
groomed beggar, dressed for dinner.
appeared and gladly returned the gold
piece, explaining in the meantime that
such mistakes were highly en-
barrassing.-Charftie and Commons.
Odd Tale of q Monkev without q Tail.
The Indramayo, a ship from the
Far East, famous for the sea tales it
brings in, has arrived again, this time
with a monkey that has travelled
1000 miles without a tail. The tail
was lost by the sudden closing of a
door of one of the furnaces. near
which the animal had sought shelter
from the cold.
The monkey takes his revenge on
the ships cat, whose life he has made
more or less miserable ever since. II
is said that every time the simian
looks at the place where his tail ought
to be he promptly goes and thrashes
his feline enemy.-New York Ameri-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-26

You Americans are not good losers,"
remarked the Britisher at the Olympian
games Perhaps that's true" replied the
Yankee. but there's everything in ex-
perience. In losing we haven't had as
much practice as you fellows. "-Philadel-
phia Ledger,
The Bad River news. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 19??-1912, 1908-08-06
Jury Disagrees

All last week was spent 10y the
circuit court at Fort Pierre trying
the case of the state against
Aurelius Bowen for the murder of
Katherine kille last December.
The state built up strong case,
though based solely on circum-
stantial evidence. and it was a
legal battle in every sense of the
word from the opening state
ment OF the prosecution to the
conclusion of the final argument
to the Jury. Numerous questions
regarding the admissibility Of evil
dence were raised during the
course Of the trial. leading to
vigorous arguments between op-
posing counsel. ........ .....
The Jury took the case Saturday
about noon and iIiIneJiiatei re-
tired to their room to begin their
consideration of the great mass Of
evidence and the Instructions given
by the court. The first ballot was
something Of a surprise, and
when it was counted the Jurors
looked at each other and saw the
AOutcome of their deliberations.
That first ballot stood six for ac-
uuital and six for conviction.
After that it never changed, ex-
cept that Sunday afternoon one of
the jurors came over and voted for
conviction, making the vote then
stand five to seven. Monday
morning the jury was discharged
by Judge Boucher.
The disagreement Of the jury
will likely mean a new trial at a
special term of court this fall.
There is also likelihood that the
case will be tried in Hughes or
some other county, in the event
that change of venue can be
secured.
The Bad River news. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 19??-1912, 1908-08-06

planning to customers the long list
of wares that would surely be on
the shelves when the next load
came in.
Mr.. kumm came through sll
the trying experiences connected
with those early days, and came
through them most successfully.
His business has grown larger and
continues to grow larger each
month. 1t is a business fairly
representative of a thriving grow.
ing town such as our town is.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Kumm have
had considerable experience in
selling general merchandise. Be.
fore coming to Philip, Mr.. Kumm
was with NJ. l.. Weed 1t Fort
Pierre, and previous to that be
was for thirteen years employed
in the general store of NJ. E.
Molstad of Spring Valley, MINI.
The Bad River news. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 19??-1912, 1908-08-06
Great Empire of Stanley

A few days ago party of Sioux
Indians, consisting of men, women
and children left the reservation
to Join the Miller Brother Wild
West aggregation from the 1Ol
ranch in Oklahoma. They were
under contract with the show
for the rest of the year.
The prosperous little town Of
Ottumwa now has, one general
store, blacksmith shop, harness
shop, meat market, two hotels,
a pool hall and two feed barns.
Old Trail Herald.
Tucker Smith sold twenty-ons
head of horses this week and de-
livered them in Philip Wednes:
day.-Old Trail Herald.
Reports are coming in from Ill
parts of the county of tho harvest
ing of the small grain crop and
from all indications the average
yield will be high. The straw il
abundant and the grain headed out
and ripened in fine shape. Many
Iowa farmers say they never saw
better grain than is now in tho
shock in many parts of the coun-
ty. There have been local show
ers during the past week in most
localities and with the exception
of few spots where it il getting
too dry and a few places whore
the hail has done damage, the out
look for corn is excellent. Flax
is also coming along in grand style
while the hay crop is heavy and Of
extra good quality.
On Wednesday afternoon the
home Of J. E. Wilson on section
20, twp / south, range 20, wa
burned to the ground and Ill
household effects were lost. Mr..
Wilson was away from homo at
the time and the family being in
another part of the house did not
notice the fire until it had gained
such headway that it was imposs-
ible to stay the flames. Mr.. VIII
son moved here from Dawson
county with the intention to make
this country his future homo but
by sustaining this great los d
nearly 100000 he feels that biz
circumstances are not 90 that ha
can rebuild again. The origin o1
the fire is q mystery. -Cottoo'
wood Republican.
The Bad River news. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 19??-1912, 1908-08-06

months ago. 1t was not very pre-
possessing in its general appear
ance then. But since that time
the store has been removed from
the old town site to its present
location and has been rebuilt in
order 10 accommodate much larger
stock than was carried in those
pioneer days.
When Mr.. Kumm opened up
his store in Philip, trains were
running Us far out as Midland.
Freight could be shipped to that
point, and then it could be hauled
thirty miles overland to Philip,
that is when there was anybody to
haul it. Frequently one could
have freight unloaded at Midland,
and then spend several weeks ex-