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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-14

Congressman Dan AnthCny's argu-
ment that the contraction Of a mill
tary road between Forts Leavenworth
and Riley will in reality be an eco
nomical move on the part of the fed
eral government. because of the an
nuaI army "hikes' between these
points which are becoming most i'm
portant features of the army ma
neuvers. is an excellent one. If Mr..
Anthony is successful in his endeavor
to have this road built he will have
done a great service to that section
of Kansas through which the road will
run. for the benefits that will be de-
rived from it will be of immeasurable
value
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-14

Mr.. Meyer, the postmaster general
is in doubt as to where he will for
ward letters which reach the post
offices this year addressed to Santa
Claus. What's the matter? Has the
old fellow changed the address OF MS
toy shop and reindeer stables Pos
sibly, for he is a crafty chap Any
how, this indecision of Mr.. Meyer
ought not to discourage Santa Claus
correspondents. He'll get most or the
letters that are written to him. Some
of them may go astray. but then the
letters of the older folks occasionally
miss theid destinations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-14
GLOBE SIGHTS.
[From the Atchison Globe. J

TFrom the Atchison Globe-J
Don't depend on congress, or the
administration; depend on yourself
There are only two ways to guess
but a man oftener guesses wrong than
right.
Whose fault was it? In the opinion
of the man you are wrangling with. 1t
was yours.
people are usually willing to do
their duty, but they do not like TO do
too much of 1t.
There should be no signs of make
up in girls complexion or mar De-
fore she has reached 20
1t is about as much trouble to get
a girl ready to go away to school as
it is to get her ready to be married
Every man claims to be a student
of human nature. but mighty rev
would be able to pass an examination
on the subject
one result of an intimate friend
shin is that each friend finds out the
others red flag, and never misses a.
chance to wave IT,
Who will chop the wood in the flu
ture for all the lawyers and physi-
clans? Who will wash the dishes for
all the girls VINO play the pldilo anu
paint?
lover, of course, believes he out
classes the husband in the matter OF
Christmas gifts, but there are rev
steadies who turn over the whole
years salary.
To the real strict church observer.
there occur about forty seasons IN a
wear when parties must be given with
the blinds down, and the news kept
out of the paper.
You often hear a lonesome chli9
say: IT want some one TO play VIII
Elderly people often become ioh one,
some. and want some one to play
with. but are afraid to say SO.
How many agreeable things do you
hear during the day, ana now nIaIs
disa ereeable things? We kept count
tn5a9- With this result: Agreeable,
none: disagreeable, thirty-seven.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-14

There is to be free trade with the
Philippines-with exceptions OF course
A certain amount of sugar and tobacco
grown in these islands is to be ad-
Initted free of duty and then there Is
to be a tariff on all OF these COM
modities over those amounts which are
sent into this country. A halfaa loaf
&c better than none. to be sure, but full
Justice will not be done to the Fiji
pinos until they are treated in this re-
gard exactly as are the Porto Rlcans
and Hawafians.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-14

Eight cents a quart, the prevailing
rrice of milk In this city, is looked
upon by many as a rather fancy figure
for the tactical fluid. But in New
York city those who can afford 1t pay
30 cents a quart for their milk and
the man who sells it at this price says
there is no money in it. He also de-
clares that the farmer who furnishes
this high grade of milk only makes
about . per cent on the cost of its
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-14

is now among the worlds first pow
ers. It's ambassadors and consuls are
treated far too scantily in the matter
of salaries commensurate with their
high stations and the variety of duties
imposed upon them by the customs of
the courts in the countries to which
they are assigned. They or Ght to
have adequate homes and offices and
these should be provided by the gov
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-14
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR
From the New York Press J

vvho+ makes a girl sure man is
roakino love to her is for him not to.
rrba reason man can like the
cooks coffee SO much is he's afraid
not to.
convenient thing to man about
a thin wife is a cab is big enough Tor
them both to ride in
A woman likes to MAKE her Will
Loving her Jewels to her children,
even When she hasn't any to leave.
The reason a girls education does
MT seem to destroy the little sense
she had is a good part of the money
it cost was for clothes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-14

An interesting point in case TO
establish the identity of man whlcn
Is to come up soon in the 1ederdl
court at St. Louis is as to whether OF
not brown eyes can change to olue'
why not? Eyes of most any old eol,$
wIII change to green when envy hiis
the soul of their possessor-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-14

REPORTS from the fashion centers are
IN the effect that the new spring styles
for women have already been decldeo
upon and goods of strange and mere
+ofore unheard of hues are in the
making for them This means al
ditiona1 worries for the fair sex, many
of whom have not their fall suits pald
FOR as vet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-14
Coal viii Last Centuries.

Biologists who are presumed to be
great economists, or economists VINO
are supposed to be eminent geologists'
try to scare the world from time 10
time by spreading the speedy exhaus-
ton of coal or gold or timber. We
are using all of them lavishly, ana 50
far as we know nature is producing
no additional materials. The forests
are not being replaced as fast as they
are cut off, but it can be done when
ever mankind shall become sufficiently
alarmed about the interests of pos
terity and the mineral wealth of the
world is greater than alarmists have
calculated. About so years ago Eng
land was warned that she was APP
preaching the end of her coal supply,
but she is still able to produce enor-
mously in excess of her own require
ments. Twenty-Five years ago the
world was warned that no more large
finds of gold were possible, ana since
then the South African and the
and most of the older gold regions
have greatly increased their output:
The preliminary report on the min
eral resources of the United States for
Campbell calculates that at the end of
last year there was easily accessible in
the fields of the United states nearly
two million million tons of coal, or
enough to last more than 1000 years at
the rate of production in 1907. AS to
this state, and particularly in regard
to anthracite, the calculations are
much less satisfactory, but he be-
lieves the bituminous coal in this state
would last nearly 500 years at last
years rate of production. The rate
is increasing every year, but two or
need to look. When we think of the
enoconmy of fuel in the use of gas
engines, of the possibilities of electric
power generated at waterfalls, and the
possibilities of the solar engine, we
feel that we need not be anxious about
our descendants beyond the year 1900.
He estimates that the anthracite would
not last 200 years at last years rate
and without waste. But there is waste,
and last years rate will be exceeded.
Still, if it shall hold out century We
may expect the world to have other
means of generating smoke1ess heat
and power by the time all the hard
coal is gone.-Philadelphia Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-14

One of the measures before con-
gress which should receive prompt
consideration and approval is the bill
which proposes to appropriate mill
lion dollars annually for the erection
of suitable homes and offices for
United States ambassa doris and con-
suls In foreign lands. This country
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-14

The Doctors wife-The iceman Just tel
ePhhoned for you; He wants you to come
1eor-t1ne! Here's where 1 get even.-
Syracuse Herald.
Mrs. Shellpod-Hiram, some o. them
there hoboes hey stole Their wash often
the line ,agin! Farmer Shellpod-.Haow
Shellpod-Becuz they TUX everything but
tn towels.-Chicago News.
she is proud of her husband" said the
nelghpor "Humph,' sneered Mrs. OFT
first After she's been married three or
-FOUR times she'll get over that."-Detroir
Free Press.
Yes said the mild-mannered man, II
have h been where =, the bYllets fen thickest,
Maine woods" star
Did you ever find a quarter that you
But hundreds of times 1 have failed to
find a quarter that I thought l might
have. louisville Journal.
-Alice-Do you know why she got a d.
vorce? Clara-Yes; she says she prefers
a regular alimony to an irregular allow
ance.-Chicago News.
he has just welded my daughter i
hope he's a good, practical man" II
guess ne Is; lie 1 wired me collect
What are these notches in your gum
asked the f1irt who was visiting the
Cactus Sim. who thought they wus
smarter than / wuz." "A good idea, I'll
have to notch my parasol andle."-Louis-
Vile Courier-Journal.
THAT fellow has lots. of wit. His con-
versation is full of bright speeches and
funny sayings. Don't you find him very
why SOP probably because take the
same funny paper that he does.
Mother Geading telegram)-Henry tele-
graphs that football match is over, and
he came out of it with three broken ribs.
Father Ceagerly)-And who won? Mother
He doesn't say. Father dmpatientlyl-
Confound it all! That boy never thinks
of any body but himself. Now 1 must
wait until 1 get the morning paper
Tit-Bits.
Miss Chatters always speaks of him as
good cOnversationalist. wei:
Well: he can't talk 6 at an He mercy fsiSa,
tive woman's idea of a good CONVERSE
tionalist is a man who is willing to oosoro
taIk."-Catholic Standard and Times.
He-Yes, the rascals bled me. She
Bled! L surprised to hear you using
slang. He-Who says it's slang! nney
took away my circulating medium, didn't
they ?-Boston Transcript.
An instance of exclusiveness maintained
under difficulties is reported from the
ladies' cabin of liner. All were SICK ex5
cept one lady and cat Whi4 Gan WanGe to-
stroke the cat, remarking, Poor pussy
The cat was inclined to respond, and ele-
waited its tall in token OF good WILL Wnel
ing tones the words: Excuse me, that is
q private catf-EX.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-14
Full LEASED WIRE REPORT
on THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

oh. jov. The helpful hen has got
zen over her crouch. She is pegln-
ming to lay eggs again with her ac-
eustomed diligence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-14
Chased Deer in an Auto.

An auto pursued full-grown deer
for more than two miles along the
main road between Helmetta and
Spotswood, n. J., Tuesday night. Ed
win walters, chauffeur for George A.
HeIme, a snuff manufacturer. of New
York city, after leaving Mr.. Helme at
the home of his mother, Mrs. George
w. HeIme, started for Spotswood on
an errand. walters was running the
car slowly, and while adjusting some
parts of the machine felt jolt.
Thinking he had struck man, he
summed to the ground after applying
the brake, just in time to see deer
gain its feet and scamper down the
road. walters hastily entered his car
and started in pursuit, and soon over
took the frightened animal. The night
was dark, but the road was lighted by
the lamps of the auto. The chase con-
tinued until the West End Motel was
in view, when the deer turned east
ward and continued its flight across
the fieIds.=New York Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-14
EROA OTHER PENS
/ STRONG AND SILENT MAN.

A STRONG AND SILENT MAN.
We are manning no Names nor
would we draw invidious Comparisons,
but would merely call attention to the
fact that there is a great and strong
silent statesman in the national palace
of Mexico. Other rulers of nations
sometimes talk too much and inoppor-
timely, NEEDLE in matters apart from
the plain and evident province of gov
eminent, and are what are aptIy
called .'viewy" men, that is men with
opinions on all manner of subjects.
They tire and bore their respective
nations by their loquaciousness.
Who has ever heard President Diaz
talk too much, or not pertinently to
the theme of his discourse? He is a
statesman of wise and prudent coun-
sci, never a man, of wild and whirling
words. In great crises, General Diaz
always says, in a few words, what is
invariably found to be of genuine i'm
portance- He is man of deep
thought and of an immense knowledge
of human nature. He reads men as
If they were open books. His judg-
ments are pithy and to the point
Mexican Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-14
BIRTH RATE OR BABY DEATH RATE

Prof. Wilcox. of Cornell. in pointing
to our decreasing birth rate would have
been fairer If he had pointed out that
all lands share it, save Germany, and
1t is drawing near there. When lands
or races grow civilized and prosper their
birth rate always drops
But this decrease in birth rate would
be of little consequence If the baby
death rate were not SO heavy. Half the
babies born die before they are grown
up. A stock farm would go into bank
ruptcy if its calves. colts and lambs
died at the rate babies do in a civilized
community.
The present decreased and decreas-
ing birth rate would give ample in
crease of population, for which to be
thankful, if preventable diseases among
children, including tuberculosis, were
once checked as they could be. The
real race suicide" is the needless loss
of children by maladies that sweep off
half those born before Sthey reach &c
years of age.-Philadelphia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-14
THE GUN-TOTERS.


The theory that Francis D. Hirsch-
berg, who was killed in his home in
st: Louis Tuesday, was the victim of
burglar, or other invader, has been
abandoned. If it was suicide, he
oungled the job terribly, as he walked
all over the house after being shot.
Therefore, the plausible explanation
seems to be that he was fatally wound
ed by dropping a revolver. In Kan
sas City yesterday, a stenographer
narrowly escaped death at the hands
or a government employee, who was
showing her how his revolver worked
The weapon exploded, and 1t was by a
narrow margin that the girl escaped
Only examples picked at random from
the days news of what is apt to hap
pen to those who keep revolvers. In
the meantime, the cemeteries are not
filling up rapidly with burglars, robbers
and thieves who are sent to the great
beyond by the men who believe in
being prepared. It is true that there
is a good deal lacking in the police
protection offered residents of this
country, but we believe it wouldn't take
an expert statistician to show that the
man and his family, with an armory
to guard them, is in greater danger
than the family which trusts to luck
and locks to keep out midnight
providers. The gun-toters, as a rule,
have no excuse for their habit, and
even the man who keeps his gun at the
house is taking painful chances
Atchison Globe.5
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-14

"a young man has teIegraphed me that
he has just welded my daughter" IL
hope he's a good, practical man." II
guess he is. He wired me collect
Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-14

-Alice-Do you know why she got a di-
vorce? Clara-YeS; she says she prefers
a regular alimony to an irregular allow
ance.-Chicago News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-14

What are these notches in your gun -
asked the f1irt who was visiting the
ranch. They represent men," replied
Cactus Sim, who thought they wus
smarter than 1 wuz.'' "A good idea, I'll
have to notch my parasol handle. Louis
vile Courier-Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-14

Did you ever find a quarter that you
didn't know you had?" "Once or twice
But hundreds of times I have failed to
find a quarter that I thought l might
have.''-Louisville Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-14

THAT fellow has lots of wit. His con-
versation is full of bright speeches and
funny sayings. Don't you find him very
original? ?" Not at all" That's strange.
Why SOP Probably because I take the
same funny paper that he does"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-14

Yes said the mild-mannered man. II
have been where the bullets fell thickest..'
"A war veteran2' mo. Guide in the
Maine woods. Washington Star
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-14
KANSAS COAAENT

TO CONSERVE OKLAHOMA'S GAS.
At first blush it looks like selfish
ness for any community to conserve
Its products to the exclusion of out
siders in the benefits, but the natural
gas problem may Justly that course
The farmer who would reck1essly
sell all his wheat, not reserving
enough for seed, and paying no heeo
to his own supply of bread, would pc
deemed shiftless and improvident- NO
matter what the price he must pro-
tect himself and his family first.
In the case of the coal fields there
is no necessity to keep the coal with
In the state because the known supply
could not be exhausted in hundreds of
years. But there seems to be ques-
ton about the supply of natural gas
1t would be real economy In the long
run to keep the gas at home, giving
comfort to several generations than
to make few men rich by ire
mendous sales for a few years, to be
home.
The problem of piping gas hither
and yon is an unsolved one The
Vaster the outlay of pipes the greater
supply.
Has any expert yet been able to
measure with any degree of accuracy
the gas fields? Can anyone tell how
long the Kansas fields will last? Is
II certain that nature has stored a
hmitless amount where it can be Sc
cured as needed2
People who have enjoyed natural
gas look with dread upon the dim
prospect of going back to coal It
would seem like a trip back to the
dark ages. Hence if the supply in
Oklahoma is doubtful, it is only pru-
dent for the people to object to piping
the product to other states
1t may eventually become an in
terstate question as to the ownership
of the subterranean caves which store
this gas Should it be made a fed
eral product, that is subject to federal
control, the state might be forced to
a liberal policy of distribution.-Wic
tia Beacon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-14

Mother (reading telegram)-Henry tele-
graphs that football match is over and
he came out of it with three broken ribs.
Father (eagerly)-And who won? Mother
Confound it all! That boy never thinks
of any body but himself. Now l. must
wait until 1 get the morning paper
Tft-Bits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-14

She is proud of her husband" said the
neighbor. "Humph." sneered Mrs. OFT
wed, why shouldn't she be7 He's her
first. After she's been married three or
four times she'll get over that."-DetroiI
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-14

Miss Chatters always speaks of him as
a good conversationalfst.' " weir
well. he can't talk at all. He merely
tive woman's idea of a. good conversa-
tionalist is a man who is willing to obsoro
talk. "-Catholic Standard and Wines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-14

He-Yes, the rascals bled me. She
BIed! L surprised to hear. you using
slang He-Who says it's slang, They
took away my circulating medium, didn't
they ?-Boston Transcript.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-14
HUMoR OF THE DAY

The Doctors Wife-The iceman lust tel
ephoned for YOU He wants you to come
Tlght around and see his boy. The Doc
Syracuse Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-14

Mrs. Shellpod-Hiram, some o. them
there hoboes heV stole Their wash often
the line agin! Farmer Shellpod-Haow
9ew you know they wuz hoboes? Mrs.
Shellpod-Becuz they TUX everything but
tn towels-Chicago News.
The Laclede blade., 1908-12-26
Come to Kansas

Come and join the Laclede col
ony. We have some fine bargains
here to offer, splendid soil, good
water, good markets. This is a
great corn and clover country. For
further information call on OF
write JAMES WILKINS, Walnut,
Kansas, R. F. D. No. 8, Crawford
county.
The Laclede blade., 1908-12-26
THINGS YOU MAY WANT TO KNOW
Pungent Paragraphs Picked up by Our Peram-
buIating Pencil Pusher.

| uuiduHy FoHCii TuSuV''
Carrier A. J. Harter is now at
home" having Wednesday moved
from the johnson farm to the Pres
ton farm east of town which he
purchased few months ago.
J. j. Deininger, a prosperous
farmer on route two, and director
in the Allen Benson banking COM
pany, handed in a dollar last Sat-
urday for renewal of subscription.
John L. Welsh and family visit
ed relatives and friends here the
past week. They are moving from
Parsons, Kansas, to Pyrone, Tex
as, where Mr.. Welsh has a large
tract of land.
J. @. Lewis and Clarence Goosey
left Tuesday night for Walnut,
Kansas, where they have bought
farms and will make their future
home. This county is losing en-
tirely too many good families like
these, but nevertheless it is hoped
they will realize their fondest hopes
in the Sunfower state. Lee Nous
er accompanied them through and
will be absent from home a few
days.
Captain Racket" drew a large
audience at the opera house last
Saturday night. The play was put
on by the sophomore class of the
high school and was we'll rendered,
every member of the cast perform
ing his or her part in excellent
style. The play was interesting
and exciting throughout and was
enjoyed very much. About twen-
4.- a--A- j 11~--e- -I,nal;1nl fe'A IL q
school library.
Last Tuesday evening Mr.. and
Mrs. G. G. Bigger entertained the
members of class No. 8 of the M.
e. Sunday school and their wives
and lady friends in honor of their
son Byrnie and his bride, who came
home that evening jor a short visit.
The peanut race" and the pota-
to race" furnished much amuse-
ment for all and a delicious supper
was served. Mrs. Bigger was pre-
sented with very handsome brass
iardiniere and stand. The evening
was one of the most delightful OF
the many the class has spent at the
hospitable Bigger home.
William K. Griffith, who recent
lily bought property and moved here
from Charlton county, died at his
home in this city last Sunday, Dec
ember 20. He had been in poor
health for some time and had left
the farm expecting to go south
with the hope Of finding relief
Deceased was born in Laclede, Feb
ruary q, 1867, and was therefore
Al wears, 9 months and 20 days OF
age at death. Was married to Miss
Marie. Myers, March IL, 1902,
From this union two sons were
| born both of whom are living; his
wife dying some three years ago
| He was brother of Mrs. S. Baker
j of Laclede and Of Fred Griffith, OF
Walnut, Kansas. He was a mem
ber of the M. E. church and al
honorable and good citizen whose
death is deeply mourned. The fun
eral was held at the M. E. church
Tuesday conducted by Rev. Powell
and the remains laid to rest in the
Brookfeld cemetery.
Come to Kansas