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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-30
copyright, 1907. by e. A. coe.]

EI,rr'1T1, iss!eHV!A ARLY summer had ar
El4A1111lt45 rived and the popula-
Elm ton of the great city
E@ES6 had turned itself out
G?#HN e::a1: of doors en- masse.
E.lN4#4 The season of grand
Emnffinnn3 opera had long since
passed, but reminder
of its glories in the form of an aria loaded
hurdy gurdy, manipulated by vigor-
Gus, swarthy Italian, was pang panglng
something from LA Sonnambula." The
machine was crashing away in hard,
metallic precision and with the courage
and confidence of five thousand dol
lar night prima donna.
The Bum, perspiring and asleep in
loppy mass on the end of a bench in
Paradise park, awoke with such start
that several of the perpetual sons of
rest near by were visibly alarmed
Some of them moved away hurriedly.
But The BUNS movement proved
not menacing. He merely shook him
self, listened moment, glared at the
hand organ in no pleasant mood and
shuffied away in the direction of Chat
ham square.
The hurdy gurdy, as If with mali
cious intent, moved also, and right at
his heels broke into something sturdy
from William Tell"
1t is beyond the average mortal to
fathom the mysteries of a buns mind
or the direct connection between a
lusty music box and a buns anteced-
ents, but The Bum Strengthened per-
ceptibly and there was less of ennui
in his steps
Like flash, and without rhyme or
reason, the aria merged into "Lohen-
grim" then as The Bum disappeared
a 10 MT
sent La Boheme" hurting after him in
strident tones.
The Bum now seemed reused to an
ger. He turned savagely and was on
the point of engaging in pedal combat
with the instrument when as if to
call off hostilities, it struck into Yam
kee Doodle with such violent good ma
ture that the crowd of following chill
dren danced and cavorted. mothers
jigged their babies on their knees men
and boys whistled and strutted, and
The Bum, desisting from his intentions
Of maltreatment, fed for his favorite
gin shop, where he sank into the far
thest corner flung his arms out defect
eddy on to dirty, berry table and for
some time became oblivious to his sur
roundings.
Commingling with the heavy noises
of the streets and the rafting elevated
trains was Yankee Doodle" The STIR
ring old tune seemed bent on a new
s-arch to victory. for on 1t came, some
times so indistinct that it was almost
Last, but its unconquerable risibilities
bringing it out every time above the
.ty's roar, louder stronger and nearer,
until it was at the very door of the
saloon, arousing and beating human
emotions into activity.
The Bum lifted his head and lis
tened. The anger so recently in his
countenance had disappeared. He
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-30

dolls that have been found in the old
tombs where a loving parent must
have placed them on the death OF a
dear daughter, the lleaddresses are
carved or painted. Sometimes the
dress is painted too.
The Egyptians were very fond OF
animals, so fond that it was a crime
to kill them, and strangers often got
into trouble because they accidentally
injured one Of those which the priests
had declared to be sacred to god.
Cats were priced because they killed
the poisonous asp, a snake which 9TH
erwise might have overrun the Nile
valley. They also kept the granaries
free from mice and rats. Egypt was
the greatest grain raising country Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-30

a glimpse through the canyon-like
street of his objective point. Then he
felt a bit uncertain.
Scarcely knowing what he was doing
and perhaps from a long established
habit of leaning against things for sup
port. he reached out a hand and rest
ed it for moment against that noun
tain of strength, the subtreasury. New
energy seemed to be impaired to him
by the act, for he stepped boldly out
into Wall street - =.
He cast an appealing look at the
figure of Washington on the
steps of the building, and the grave
immobile face and outstretched hand
seemed to pronounce the benediction
you're not the worst, my boy,'' upon
him. He almost thought so himself
as he crossed the street and entered a
great granite building.
His personal valuation was material
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-30
THE UNDOING
OF THE BUM

sent the blood coursing through his
veins and dragged him from his
wretched abode into the atmosphere of
better things. into the presence of rep
resentative men. Now, powerless with
fear, he could not SO much as men
ton their names-her name.
He would go; he wouldn't remain
even though Higginson was most nos
pitable. Better tormenting uncertainty
than torturing truth. He rose.
'I can't stay, Bill. You're too busy a
man to be bothered with
''Sit right down there" said Higgin-
son, forcing The Bum back in a quiet,
masterful way. Then with a quaver of
tenderness in his voice, Jim, I know
what brought you back, and the sooner
you know the better"
The Buns heart came dangerously
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-30

near stopping. 1t was, then, as he
feared. Would Billy. say married" or
-or-"dead?" He wouldn't wait to
hear Again ne rose for fight. Hig-
ginson placed .>indly restraining hands
upon him. ez L. s.
Beatrice Cuyler-is-not married;
she's still in love with you." said Hig-
ginson, looking at The Bum steadily.
Then he set his captive free and The
Bum walked to a window where he
stood looking out for long time, but
he was not studying the beauties or
monstrosities of neighboring skyscrap-
ers. He was dwelling on what seemed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-30
S AND FICTION FOR INTELLIGENT BOYS AND GIRLS
GIRLS

1t is thrown down. Then casually draw
the bottom card, with its face away
from yourself, and show it to the others.
Then the trickster takes the pack and
begins throwing the cards upon the
table, their faces up. When he comes
to the chosen card he makes no sign,
and the onleokers, thinking he has
missed his guess. are amused. SUDDEN
ly he says:
1.-THE next card I turn over will be
the chosen one" Generally the cry is:'
mo, 1t will not be. You have passed
it."
Whereupon from the pile on the table
the card is taken and turned over.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-30

THE TRICK EXPLAINED.

difficult thing to do, doesn't it? But 1t
is quite easy. The picture shows how
you may do it. First cut across from
1 to 2, which will divide it into three
pieces. Then place the pieces side by
side, and one cut where you see the
dotted line will give you seven pieces.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-30

came here merely for a word and with
the intention of returning to your mis-
cradle existence? Why, we've grieved
for you as for one dead. and do you
imagine that I'm going to let you go?
Don't you care any more for us than
ythat?"
II must go,'' stubbornly insisted The
Bum.
"By heavens, you shall never leave
this room except to come home to u.s."
Higginson was a man of strong ma
ture. He was thoroughly aroused and
was speaking forcefully. He could not
allow The Bum to return to his mis-
cry. Higginson's forcefulness awoke
the spirit of the man within The Bum.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-30

OF the Egyptian ladies to wear flowing
skirts and elaborate blouses as our
ladies do. A sort of short tunic which
hung from the shoulders and might be
as rich and handsomely embroidered as
its owner could afford was the chief
garment. and it was cut to show
good deal of the arms and neck and
rather more of the lower limbs than
would be considered in good taste
nowadays. The Egyptian ladies wore
very large headdress. shaped much
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-30
What "Yankee
Doodle" Did For
a Bench Sleeper
In Paradise Park

arose; he Strengthened his big. gaunt
self: he carried his head high: he
walked to the door of the gin shop
with a firm step. passed out and down
the street.
And a new light shone pitifully from
his deeply sunken dark eyes.
On he went, travelling a little more
than a mile-the mile that was destined
to prove the most momentous of his
life He hesitated not until he caught
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-30
A CARD TRICK.

There is an extremely easy trick with
cards which often puzzles wise heads.
Take a pack of cards and while idly
attracting the attention of the company
glance at the bottom card. then briefly
explain that after showing them a card
you will without glancing at the pack
again pick It up and turn Il over when
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-30
BIRTH RATE IN ENGLAND.

A government report Of vital statis-
tics recently published covering the
decade ending with the year 1900 re-
veals a market decline in the birth
rate of England anG Wales. In 1876
the rate was as high as 1868 per 1000.
but at the end of 1900 1t was 1877. The
birth rate is falling more rapidly than
that of any other civilized country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-30

knife cannot find where they entered.
There may be line of silvery bubbles.
showing where the wires passed, but
the ice will be an unbroken piece. At
last the wires will come out at the
top, and the lump Of ice, though partly
melted away, will drop into the pail as
whole as ever.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-30

like a bonnet, and by its form and
trimming one could decide exactly
what class the lady belonged to. For
instance, ladies of the royal family
were entitled to don helmeted affairs
on which snake-the Appraised its
head from the front. Queens wore
helmet shaped bonnet made to repre-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-30

try to lift the ice, you will ind the
wires securely frozen in.
The lump of ice will slip along the
wires, but you cannot take it away
from them. You can see the wires
through the ice, but the sharpest PEN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-30
SEVEN PIECES IN TWO cUTs.

Draw a big U on cardboard or stiff
paper and then, with a sharp knife or
scissors, cut it out. Laying 1t on the
table, ask who can, in two cuts. divide
it into seven pieces. That seems a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-30
Some Toys of Four
Thousand Years Ago
By A L B E r t. PL ATT
A L B E R T A

JOUR thousand years ago in
the beautiful land on the
shores of the Nile lived inter-
esting little brown children
who played with toys as amusing and
attractive as any which you can buy in
the shops today. 1t may be that they
did not have the mechanical ones which
are now to be bought, but they had
beautiful dolls, balls and toy animals
of all kinds. If you doubt it, just look
at the pictures. The dolls are not so
elegantly gowned as those of the pres
ent day, because it was not the habit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-30

esting things. He has done, good
deal of work about Abydos. which is
one of the very oldest towns Of an
Gent Egypt. Osiris, the chief Egyp-
tfan god-who possibly was great
man, whose virtues time magnified In
to those of a. deity-was buried here.
Menes. the first Egyptian king of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-30

he remembered his present self. He
raised his arms deprecatingly and
shook his head
Its of no use to me-" he sighed.
It's too late: I'm done for. You and
Laura take it, There isn't enough man
left in me to even so much as think of
living the old life again, let alone max
ing the effort"
He looked out of the window. Then,
turning abruptly, he held out a hand.
"Goodby," he said. 81 must be off,
This visit has been everything to me-
don't let them know"
You surely don't mean that you
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-08-27
Democratic Sentiments.

''The white man in the south has
disfranchised the Negro in sself-pro-
lection; and there Is not Republi-
can in the north who would not have
done the same thing under the same
circumstances The white men of
the south are determined that the
Negro will and shall be disfranchis-
ed everywhere 1t IS necessary to pre-
vent the recurrence of the horrors of
carpetbag rule. William Jennings
Bryan, In Speech at New York in
1908. CO.. ..- - :
Il favor, and If elected will urge
with all my power, the elimination of
the Negro from politics. "-Hoke
Smith, Governor Of Georgia; Score
tary of the Interior under President
Cleveland.
I'm my opinion the granting of
universal suffrage to- the Negro was
the mistake of the nineteenth centu-
ry."-CoI. Hilary A. Herbert, Secre-
tary Of the Navy under President
Cleveland. .,-t.,. =. ....-...::
1--WE stuffed ballot boxes, we shot
Negroes; we are not ashamed Of it,"
Senator Tillman, In United States
Senate. ....- -, ,,% -. Tax, q. ~ -
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-08-27
"EQUAL JUSTICE 10 ALL MEN
WITHOUT REGARD no RACE I,
s, p, o RCOLOR."
The Demand Of the Republicans Party
Contrast of the Attitude OF the 4
- Democratic Headers and Party. az
Republlcan Sentiments.

= Republicans Sentiments.
"The. Republican party has been
for more TAIN so years the consistent
friend OF the American Negro. IT
gave him freedom and citizenship. 1t
wrote into the organic law the dec
laratlons that proclaim his civil and
political rights, and 1t believes today
that his noteworthy progress In in:
telligence, industry and good citizen,
ship has earned the, respect and en-,
couragement OF the nation. We de,
mand equal justice for all men. with.
out regard to race or color; we de,
clare once more and without reser.
walton, for the enforcement in letter
and spirit of the 18th, 14th and 18th
amendments I'd the constitution
which we're designed for3the protec-
ton and advanceFent OF the Negro
and we condemn all devices that
have for their real aim his disfran-
chisement for reasons OF color alone
as unfair, up-Amsricany and repug-
nant to the supreme law of the
land. From Republican Platform
Adopted at National Convention,
1908. - I
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e1ther or these certificates at the ex-
animation to be held September 11th
and 18th, the County Superintend-
eht Will not open the packages con-
tanning the questions. Only each
half-day's set will be opened at a
time, and where i choice of subjects
is to be made; applicants will choose
the branch upon Which they desire to
pass before the questions are dis
The usual fee Of So will be
collected from every applicant.
The branches Will be taken in the
following order: u.s.. u...
The Primary Certificate.
Friday, Sept. Ii, Forenoon. Ele-
mcntary Literatu Ee; Child Study and
School Management.
Afternoon. School Hygiene and
Sanitation; Primary Reading.
Saturday, Sept. ~, Forenoon.
Number Work; Nature Study.
Afternoon. (Choice of two) His
tory for Children, Story Telling,
Drawing or Music.
The High School Certificate.
Friday, Sept. II, Forenoon. Rhet-
ORIG and Compositions; Educational
Psychology and Method; Physics.
Afternoon. (Choice of two) Civ
les; Agriculture; Physical Geogra-
ply; English History; Plane Geom-
etry- "~-.
Saturday, Sept. -, Forenoon.
School Management and History OF
Education, Latin, or German, or AL
zebra. =;
Afternoon. (Cboice of |two) Solid
Geometry; English and American
Literature; Chemistry; Trigonome-
try; French or Greek.
Trusting that a good number of
Our progressive teachers will find it
to their advantage to secure one o,
the other Of these two new certifi.
Gates, ana that the work Of special
preparation may have still further
recognition in our schools and thus
contribute further to our education
al progress, | am.
Very respectfully,
THOS. G. MILLER,
State Superintendent Of Schools
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FOR
SCHOOL CERTIFICATES
HGH * NATIONS.

6SfState Superintendent of Schools
BhoBaas G. miller has issued a circu-
lar, giving information with regard
TO the first examination for primary
and high school certificates under
the new law passed by the LegiSla-
: tufe. This information is of inter
est, not only to teachers, but to the
general public as well. The details
OF the circular follow:
On Friday and Saturday, SeDtem-
Der 18th and 18th, the first examina-
ton under the new law providing
Tor the Primary and High School Ger
"Stihcates will be held. This eXamina-
ton will be conducted by the Coun-
ty uperintendent in the same man
4 ner as for the other certificates, and
all the rules and regulations hereto
fore established for the control of
the Uniform Examinations will be in
effect and will be observed by aDDli-
cants for these two certificates. The
Following are the branches prescribe
ed Tor these certificates respectively:
Primary Certificates.
Applicants for Primary Certificates
shall be examined upon
~: l. Primary Reading (Fleming).
I n. Nature Study (Millcr).
3. School Hygiene and Sanitation
| (Laidley).
j A. School Management and Child
\ Study (DeahD.
g 3. Elementary Literature (Garri-
x SOM.
~ 6, Number Work (Murray).
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iaIlE
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||Na dolnal lee
Business cue
Continued from page ave.


elected by acclamation, amid loud
cheers for each as his name was
called: X. 49, ~ ~, - z
President, Booker T. Washington.
| First Vice President. Charles
Banks. i. -. & 49,,
Second Vice President, s, G, Ell.
bert. I,. - =, g -1. l.:
Third Vice President, Harry T..
Pratt. ~ ,@ - Es 9. :
Fourth Vice President. ]. A, Lank-
ford. ,." #=., :" w g.,. & s.
Corresponding Secretary, Emmett
]. Scott. - T., >|@ rs ~
Treasurer, Gilbert G. Harris. : /,
Compiler. S. Laing Williams. ~
| Registrar, F.. HI. Gilbert. -
, Assistant Registrar, r. G. Hous-
ton. Ill. / ~ ~ .G... ,5s-
Transportation Agent, Cyrus Field
Adams. .>...-\ ,..&
Official stenographer. William H.
Davis. IT,. D.. -.
| The executive committee elected ].
G. Napier as chairman, to succeed #.
Thomas. Fortune, and the remaining
/ j.
! Dr.. S. E. Courtney, Massachusetts,;
j, G. Jackson, Kentucky; w. l.. Tay-
lori Virginia; E. p. Booze. Colorado;
j. +. Bush, Arkansas; DR.. s. A. Fur
Mss, Indiana; NJ. M. Lewey, Florida;
NJ T. Velar, PennsylvaniarW. T. An
drews, South, Catolina; r. u. Patter-
son, Ohio; J. e. hell, Texas.
The resolutions, read by Charles
Banks, reaffirmed the faith of the
, League in the principles OF industry,
economy and fidelity to business OBJ
legations, plead for q suppression of
the lawless element of the race,. and
! urged the acquisition of homes and
| useful occupations as the greatest en-
em1es OF crime and shiftlessness. The
mayor and city council of Baltimore
were thanked for their great servi-
ces In making the meeting a success.
The officials of the Sharp Street Me-
mortal church were given a grateful
appreciation for the use OF. their mag
nltlccnt edifice; and the press and
citizens were we'll remembered for
handed hospitality. ..
Dr. Furniss, from the executive
committee, reported Louisville, KY,
as the next place of meeting, and the
choice was ratified with many ex-
pressions of satisfaction. ....
The audience was treated to a sur
prise by DR.. Washington in introduce
ing Henry O.. Tanner, of Paris, the
famous artist -....~ e.. -...
DR.. Purdy had his Orphan GIee
Clug sing some pathetic ballads and
the. Hampton Quartet, made up of
F.. W. Crawley, J. HA Wainwright, S.
A. Thomas and A. H, Scott, SO capti-
waited the League that the boat ride
down the bay was postponed until
all souls got their fill Of the charm-
ing music - :. = r.
The sail to Browns Grove, on the
Chesapeake, was delightful diver
sion, and the exercises were brought
to brilliant close with a grand re-
ception and banquet a; the Armory
at night. ....-. - - -.
There was an exhibition drill by
the First Separate Battalion of the
Maryland Guards, and the grand
march was led by DR.. Washington,
accompanied by Mrs. J. H. N. War
ing. Three thousand beautifully
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CAHRD OF THANKS:

We take this means OF expressing
our sincere thanks to our. relatives;
friends and neighbors for. the kind
ness shown us on the death of our
beloved son and brother,~Ellis Amber
son; we especially wish to thank
Rev. S. r. Bullock, of the First Bap-
fist church, for his words OF consola-
ton, and Undertaken P. A. Simpson,
for the efficient manner in which he
conducted the funeral.
THE FAMILY.
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TAFT, TIE STIsAIGHTFORWARD,
ttrcm the PittSburg Chronicle-Tele-
graph, Republican

tfrcm the pittSburg Cbronicle-Tele-
graph, Republican,
Mr.. Taft is not the type of states
man to permit the least shadow of
uncertainty rs to his views upon any
or the principles and policies claim
ing thc attention of the political par
ti"". flc IS Droverbia1ly plain-spok-
en-, putting his beliefs b1untly before
inc people in readiness to stand or
1all by them, and thus insuring that
MS good faith, at all events, can nev-
CT be questioned. Mr.. Taft believes
IN telling the truth TO the people
whether IT Dleascs or hurts. He took
THIS course with the Filipinos, and he
can b" relied upon to take it also
with his fellow-countfymen, leaving
no doubt as to what may be expected
or him if elected 10 the presidency.
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And two Of the following to be
chosen by the Applicant:
History for Children, Story Tell
ing, Drawing Or Music.
High School Certificate.
For the High School certificate the
five following groups Of subjects have
been prescribed, from whicA ten
branches shall be chosen, six by the
board and four by the applicant, az
follows:
Professional Studies, Prof. D&ahl.
l. Educational Psychology; =. Meth-
CD; 3. School Management; j. His
tory Of Education.
English, s3Upt. Garrison. /. Rhut-
oric and Composition; 2. Literature
{ Eng. and AND; 3. American IIisto-
~ and CiEics; /. English History.
Language, Supt. Murray. /. Latin
through Virgil; ,. GrcCk-,hrCugh
Ncncphon; 3. Grrman-2 years; +.
French years.
mathematics, SuDt. LaiIIcy. /.
Algebra; .. Plane Geometry; 9. Sol
id Geometry; /. Trigonomrtry.
Science. Supt. Fleming. |. Phys
les; 2. Chemistry; 8. Physical GcOE-
raphy; /. Agriculture.
the required subjects selected bv
the beard up0m which the applicant
must pass examination arc:
|. Educational Psychology ana
Method
2. School Management and HiGto-
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'gownad ladies ana Knt On. allied
by an. orch sffR oh rare exoelience,
tripped the light fantastic until the
wee <sma. hours, sand the greatest
meeting OF the National Negro Bust
ness League and BRltimore,s most
brilliant social season passed hitting
ly&into history. |. M n b Y I, 1E,s} !: !,
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ANYTHING BUT A JOKE.
(From the Hartford Courant, Repub

hCdu-J
ibis "Hisgcn and Graves" ticket
VIII max" a difference In New York
ana lllinois-yos, and perhaps in
california, too. 1t is anything but a
joke to Mr.. Bryan. a..@ f..