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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-24
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-24
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-24

Total Tax.
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-24
rs ON POLK STREET-WEST SIDE.

(Curbing and paving Seventh Street from
west line of Polk St. to east line of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-24

All that part of a. T. right-of-way
ying bet the n. line of Gains &
Morgan tract; eXtd. Ely. and cen
ter of Shung. creek. SOS
Curling and paving Kansas Avenue fror
South Line of Beacon Street to Mort
Line of Twenty-first Street)
LOTS ON KANSAS AVENUE-EAST
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-09-02
The Study of Cancer.

Many skeptical and practical persons
are prone TO scoff at the alleged progress
in medical science. They admit that the
average span of life has been heightened,
and that the fearful infant mortality OF the
last and previous centuries has been ma
terially reduced; but this, they say, is the
result OF the improvement in hygiene ef-
fected as much by sanitary engineers and
sociologists as by medical investigators.
They cast up against medicine the fact,
admitted by all, that cancer is on the in
crease, forgetting that this may be due in
part TO the saving of life in early years,
the result Of which is that more live to
reach the cancer age.
Cancer is a disease of middle or ad-
vanced life; and if more people live TO the
time when they are liable TO suffer from
cancer, it is evident that more will suffer
from the disease.
Medical science has discovered the
cause or the mode of propagation OF ma
laria and yellow fever, and has freed, or
made it possible to free, the tropical re-
gionS of the world from these terrible
scourges. II has discovered a remedy
which has robbed diphtheria of most Of
its terrors, and another which has reduced
the mortality of cerebrospinal meningitis
from eighty to twenty-five per cent, and
promises to reduce il even further, and to
do away with the terrible sequels of the
disease which formerly made recovery
worse than death. II has not yet con-
quered tuberculosis. but il is in fair way
to do so, and, what is more, il is teaching
the public how TO avoid the disease.
1t has not yet solved the problem Of
cancer. That it will do so, however, is
not doubted by those informed OF the
strenuous efforts being made in every
country by earnest and trained inveStiga-
tors. All over the world institutions have
been established for cancer research.
One has existed in Buffalo, New York,
for over ten years; the disease is being
studied by commission in MaSsachu-
sets, by another in England; there are
also institutes in Berlin, Frankfort and
Heidelberg in Germany, and an interna-
tional society has been established and
meets regularly for the comparing of re-
suits.
The results thus far, from the point OF
view Of the laymen, have not been great;
but although no cure has been found,
great deal has been learned about the ma
ture of cancer. The cause of it has not
been definitely established. Butthe study
has been Systematically prosecuted for
only a decade, and despite the paucity ot
results, the outlook is promising.
Twenty years ago man who prophe-
sled the freeing of Havana from yellow
fever would have been laughed at. Ten
years from now, we may. hope and be-
lieve, the problem OF cancer will also have
been solved.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-09-02
0beying Orders.

When Luther w. Hopkins joined the
Confederate army he was lad of seven
teen, one of the boys who made Thomas
Jonathan Jackson "Stonewall Jackson"
and who bore a noble part in the conflict.
In From Bull Run to Appomattox" Mr..
Hopkins recalls some of the thoughts md
acts Of his first night on battlefield.
We were orderd to "sleep on our arms"
the night whose dawn was TO usher in
the battle. had heard good deal about
soldiers obeying orders. thought OF
the boy who "stood on the burning
deck" so when lay down that night,
with old mother earth for bed, | stretch
ed myself out at full length on top OF my
musket.
Il was little rough, but the mere
thought OF being soldier and sleeping
on my arms" on the eve OF battle made
my bed feel as soft rs bed OF roses.
And then the gunl Il was an old flint
lock musket, minus the flint, and no pow
der or ball. But was at least soldier
and had gun, and would surely see the
battle and write home about Il. A soldier
seldom thinks he will be among the slain.
He may be wounded or taken prisoner,
but il is always the other fellow who IS
going 10 be killed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-09-02
Something Better.

Joseph H. Choate said at recent din
ner that within few years (he was sure)
all civilized nations would be compelled
to arbitrate their quarrels, as for centuries
all civilized men have been compelled to
do. "Patriotism-the glorious fourth-all
that sort of thing is very good, indeed, :"
said Mr.. Choate, "but disarmament, uni
versal peace, will be much better. In this
splendid peaceful future which is so near
us. friends OF war will seem as uncouth as
a young man seemed the other day in my
native Salem.
"This young man entered a drug store
and said
"'Gimme brush
"Very good, sir, said the polite assis-
tant. What kind of brush q? A tooth
brish?'
Toothbrush ? Nav + snarled the
young man. What would want tooth
brush fur? Do ye think Pve got hair on
my teeth p"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-09-02
He Could Sympathixc.

A large touring-ear, containing man
and his wife, met hay wagon FULLY load
ed in a narrow road, says a writer In
Harper's Magazine. The woman de-
clared that the farmer must back out, but
her husband con,ended that she was un-
reasonable.
"But you can't back the automobile so
far" she said, "and don't intend TO
move for anybody. He should have seen
us"
The husband pointed out that this was
impossible, owing TO an abrupt turn In
the road.
al don't care" she insisted. "l won't
move II we have to stay here all night"
The man in the automobile was start
ing TO argue the matter. when the fsrmer,
who had been sitting quietly on the hay,
interrupted.
"Never mind, old man." he exclaimed.
"l'n try TO back outi I've got one just
like her at home"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-09-02
shepeown Jefferson County, West Virginia. Thursday September 1909

John Schoppet's flower garden on dewy
morn of spring, so our first impression
was not agreeable; but later that night,
when we went over in the Adriatic and
anchored aside floating concert troupe,
with the crescent moon over the dome
and the lace front OF the well-known pal
ace of the Doge for background stage
scenery, and heard the prison scene from
Trovatore, with good chorus, fine tenor
and fair orchestra, then all the poetry and
inspiration of Venice and its carnival came
full upon us. The pleasant swaying mo-
ton Of the gondolas kept time to the
rythm Of the music; but no verbal descrip-
ton can convey TO you an idea OF the
scene.
Strange, in Rome sculpture is the main
point-there are no fine windows; even
st. Peters is lighted by common seven
by-nine dirty window panes. From the
Flemish cathedrals down to Florence they
have tried to surpaSS each other in fine
windows. AS am a restless-before-
breakfast spirit, like my older brother who
goes around our native village punching
holes in morning dreams with his cane, |
would usually 60 out for an hour to study
the cathedral windows, as we nearly al
ways roasted under the shadow of their
spires. Milan boasts Of the finest, and !
can we'll believe it. The interior is finer
than Cologne, with its bewilderment OF
aisles; in every direction varied archway
OF columns leads out to some splendid
window. But still cannot concede the
superiority OF color of the medieval artists.
The modern windows are as keen glow
ing and more firmly shaded; nor will you
find in the old ones more glowing colorS
than in your own there in our little village
church, which, by the way, think none
the less of since have seen all the great
est here in Europe.
When see my young normal school
boys will have much TO tell them about
Forum, the Qeurte House where Caesar
was assassinated, the Mamertine prison,
the Tarpaean Rock, and the Bridge held
by Horatius hard by the mouth of the
Cloaea Maxima. Though these are all
pictured in the books, yet there is an at
moSphere that cannot be given lnthe pic
lures. Like the Rhine, old Father Tiber
is very dirty, and instead of washing his
shoes should clean up himself. The beau
tifuI river that runs through Lucerne Is
clearer than our Potomac at its clearest.
All along we have had finer drinking
water than any in our own country, more
especially here at Rome, and ! again re-
peat my wish that our folks could learn to
make such bread as we have had every
where.
II is quite warm, but cool at night. To-
morrow we turn northWard and home
ward.
Very truly yours,
St. John Byer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-09-02
More Black Bass For The Potomac

II will be encouraging to the local an
glers and all who are interested in the
conserving of the inland waters and fishes
to know that the fish commission pro-
poses to in a measure restock the black
bass fields of the Potomac. Thousands
of these fish several inches in length each
will be deposited in the upper waters
within the next sixty days TO bear fruit for
the next several years.
This has been arranged for and will de-
light every sportsman. To make matters
more interesting, commission, headed
by Ex-Governor McCorkle, OF West Viz
ginia, assisted by Adam b. Littlepage and
w. w. Wood, is making an inspection OF
the West Virginia streams and expected
TO devise means for stopping their pol
luton. Lumber companies, pulp and
paper mills, as well as tanneries, all use
the water and give employment TO thous-
ands of people, but there seems TO be a
determination on the part OF the State TO
secure the value which attaches TO the
river when free from delcterious matter.
II is not too late for West Virginia, Viz
ginia and Maryland to do likewise. At
the present time the Potomac is not a
healthy stream, and doubling persons
should read the report as made by rep
resentative Of the geological survey on
this subject and sent out by the game and
fish association.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-09-02
Presented With Six Bullets.

Scott VanMetre, Martinsburg, Union
veteran OF the Civil War, was Thursday
presented with six bullets, which the old
soldier had fired into big elm tree at the
aqueduct on the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal, near Seneca, Md, just AZ years
ago, while he was on picket duty with
tha Eleventh New York Regiment OF
cavalry and which had remainedimbedded
in the tree all these intervening years.
Mr.. VanMetre left Berkeley county
shortly after the outbreak of the war, and
enlisted in the New York Regiment. On
the way south the regiment was en-
camped near Seneca, and Mr.. VanMetre
was one of the men detailed for picket
duty in the protection of the big stone
acoueduct. When relieved that evening
the pickets were ordered TO discharge the
loads in their revolvers, and Mr.. VanMe-
ire elected to use knot in the trunk OF a
tree as a target, remarking that he was
accustomed to fire at something when he
discharged his weapon. He thereupon
pumped all six bullets into space
about an inch in diameter.
In the stirring events which followed,
Mr.. VanMetre forgot the incident, but a
short time ago recalled it and told OF the
circumstances to William Gibbs, Wash
ington. Mr. Gibbs week or two ago
spent few days in the vicinity Of the old
tree, and, remembering the incident OF AZ
years ago, visited the old tree and looked
for the knot in which the bullets had been
fired. He easily located the spot, and
from the decayed wood removed the six
leaden bullets, finding them in exactly
the same place as indicated by Mr.. VAN
Metre.
While on his way West, Mr.. Gibbs
stopped off in Martinsburg long enough
to hunt up Mr.. VanMetre and return TO
him the bullets.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-09-02
A Whale That strangIed Itself.

From Seattle comes remarkable story
brought into port by the cable repair ship
Burnside. The Burnside had been sent
north along the coast of Alaska 10 repair
the cable, because during the last winter
difficulty had been experienced in send
ing and receiving messages.
The vessel picked up the cable connect
ing Valdez and Sitka few miles of Cook
Inlet not far from Sitka The crew new
er had such time hauling cable on
board as they did that day on the Alaska
coast. Finally the cause Of the great
weight was found.
Some time during the winter whale,
feeding on the bottom of the ocean, with
wide-open mouth, collided with the wire
rope.
Unable TO shake the big wire from the
mass OF whalebone in its jaws, the big
fish turned TURTLE" rolled over once,
turned round, rolled again and dived.
In these few movements the fish proved
himself his own hangman, for the cable
was twisted tighter about the head OF the
whale. than any mortal could have twisted
ii with the most powerful machinery.
The whale drowned and the carcass
was devoured on the bottom OF the ocean
by other fish. The crew OF the Burnside
hauled up an immense load ofwhalebone,
and found a great twist in the gov
ernment cable that had been the cause OF
the unusual difficulty in sending messages
TO and from eiher end OF the rope.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-09-02
Comfort And Decency.

Sound business was back of the intro
duction of the seemingly extravagant
Pullman car about fifty years ago. The
first sleeper, the "Pioneer," caused atre-
mendous sensation, says c. F. Carter, in
his book, "When Railroads Were New"
All agreed that travelling in such cars
would be delightful, but the verdict was
equally unanimous that they were CON-
mercial impossibility. Why, men would
20 TO bed with their muddy boots on /;
they would spit on the carpets and up
holstery; they would mar the beautifully
finished cabinet-work, and-oh, well, it
could not be done.
Railroad men and personal friends re-
doubled their efforts to persuade Mr..
Pullman from inviting ruin. To all these
objections he made one comprehensive
answer, which he had occasion to repeat
many times in his life:
81 have always held that people are
very greatly influenced by physical sur
roundings. Take the roughest man, a
man whose lines have always brought
him into the coarsest and poorest sur
roundings, and bring him into room ell
egantly carpeted and furnished, and the
effect on his bearing is pronounced and
immediate.
al am not at all afraid that people will
90 to bed with their boots on. am con-
vinced that if devote all my energies to
providing handsome cars, the financial
returns will take care of themselves"
The sequel has shown pretty clearly
that he was right.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-09-02


A Boston lawyer named Ames was re-
tained as council for man who stepped
in hole In the street and broke his Lex.
Suit was brought against the city In the
sum OF 600 dollars and Ames won the
case. The city appealed 10 the Supreme
Court, but here, also, the verdict was In
favor OF Ames' client. After settling up
the claim Ames handled his client a Sill
yer dollar.
"Whai is that for 2" asked the man.
THAT is what is left after taking out my
fee, the cost Of appeal and other expen-
ses."
The man regarded the dollar moment.
then looked at Ames.
"Whai Is the matter with this 2" he
asked, as II bad 2"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-09-02

"You never proposed 10 her on your
knees r. cried the veteran married man In
dismay.
"Sme did: sure" the youth repeat
ed, glad, proud light shining In his
eyes.
"Well," said the veteran, you'll re-
gret il about twice a week for the rest OF
your life. After you get married the
slightest argument, the first impatient
word will cause your wife TO say, "You
weren't like this when you went down
on your knees and begged me, with tears
in your eyes TO marry you
"li's pretty hard TO have an angry wiie
read out your old love letters reproach-
fully" said the veteran, "bui that Is moth
ing TO being reminded Of your kneeling
proposal every weekuntil you are agreat-
grandfather"
"You proposed on your knees your
self 2" the youth hazarded.
But the veteran frowned and made no
reply.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-09-02
AT Rome. Iuly 30.

h tNOiSJ Je'J w.
Here we are at the farhest point and
most interesting part of Our tour We
realized the usual expected disappoint-
ment in st. Peters. II is imposing, with
out grandeur, nor has the larger dome the
airy lift Of Our Capitol-altogether it seems
a sort of sanctifed state-house, without
any OF the solemnity or inspiration Of the
great cathedral, being colossal, grayish,
but colorless, and shows that bigness is
not beauty or even sublimity. On the
other hand, the Coliseum by moonlight is
full realization OF all the lofty, weird
imaginations that cling around it, and is
picture for memory. Every spot here
is connected with our school-book his
tory.
As we came down from Florence, look
ing out the car window for a long dis
tance we saw Lake Thrasymene, beauti-
full in its long stretches of color, under the
bright July sunlight that the Apprentices
on the farther shore with rose-ashen
hue. Then called to mind the story,
how, in the narrow pass between the
mountain and lake, Hannibal surprised the
Consul Flaminius and the Roman army,
drove them into the lake and destroyed
them-that foggy morning more than
twenty centuries ago..
Over in Venice, when we landed there
on hot afternoon and took the gondolas
to ride through the back water streets the
fragrance was not so sweet as that of
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-09-02
The Corn Crop.

II is expected that this years corn-crop
will be the largest ever grown. The es-
innate is three billion bushels, worth TO
the farmers who raise il more than two
billion dollars. Corn is indeed the king
of all American crops, the greatest ma
terial contribution of the country 10 the
wealth and welfare OF mankind. Cotton
and wheat are often ranked with corn,
yet the most valuable cotton crop the coun-
try ever raised, that Of 1906, was worth
only seven hundred and twenty-five
million dollars little more than one
third OF the value ofthis years corn-crop
and the greatest wheat-crop, that OF
1908, was smaller still in value, six hun
dred and seventeen million dollars. The
value Of this years corn-crop is greater
than the nations entire bonded debt at
the close OF the Civil War. Corn Is
something distinctively American. The
maize of the Indian was the mainstay OF
the pioneer. II hastened the conquest OF
the continent and is one Of its golden
glories. Great is King Corn
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-09-02
A Newsy Letter.

A wholesome scom Of physical ills is a
good thing, according TO the philosophy
of boy in the State School for Depend
ent Children, who wrote his father thus:
"Dear Papa: We children are having a
good time here now. Mr.. Sager broke
his leg and can't work. We went on a
picnic and it rained and we all got wet.
Many children here are sick with mumps.
Mr.. Higgins fell off the wagon and broke
his arm. We are having lots Of fun"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-09-02
SMILE A BIT.

Dark TO you the sky man seem
Smile bit
Through dark clouds the sun will stream;
Smile bit
Tho smile don't cost cent,
It's worth millions when it's meant.
Gladness TO some heart you've lent
Smile BIT.
Make folks glad as you pass by.
They can't tell you, though ilisi why;
It's worth lots TO laugh-not cry;
You'll be happy il you try
Smile bit.
Look for sun and not for shower.
Smile bit.
Not the thorn, but some sweet Hover;
Smile BIT.
There will be for you that day
Joy and gladness all the way
Ii you've only got the grit
Smile bit.
For your smile may bring the laughter
To sad eyes with tears long wet;
Some worn heart in long years after
Your sweet smile will not forget
Smile bit.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-09-02
Near Death In Big Pond.

II was thrilling experience to Mrs.
Ida Soper to face death. "For years a
severe lung trouble caused me intense
suffering" she writes. "and several times
nearly caused my death. All remedies
failed and doctors said ! was incurable.
Then DR.. Kings New Discovery brought
quick relief and cure so permanent that
have not been troubled in twelve years"
Mrs. Soper lives IN Big Pond, Pa. II
works wonders in Coughs and Colds,
Sore Lungs, Hemorrhages, LaGrippe,
Asthma, Group, Whooping Cough and all
Bronchial affections. Soc and S1.00.
Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by Hills
Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-09-02

Thursday, a hot July day, we snow
balled on top of the Alps-up mile and a
half high very grand sight, yet not any
more beautiful than from Mt. Quirauk at
Pen-Mar.
We sailed over the beautiful Lake Lu-
cerne yesterday and rode up to the top
of the Rigi, TO peep out into dense fog
and swear-the usual occurrence. Today
my young companion Atwater played the
great Lucerne organ, now the largest in
Europe and most celebrated, and ii surely
is colossal. Such magnificence of tone,
such majesty, never before heard. The
front pipes are colossal, sure enough, and
the carved front is a wonder.
Coming down to domestic life, wish |
could send you loaf of their bread to
show you how far these Europeans are
ahead OF us even in that point of bread
making. Everything here as an art has
been brought to the highest perfection,
and the manner of living here has so
charmed my young companion that he has
lost all his patriotisn-and | expect he
will say the same OF myself.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-09-02
IL Saved His Leg.

"AII thought I'd lose my leg" writes
]. A. SwenSon, Watertown, Wis. Ten
years OF eczema, that IS doctors could
not cure, had at last laid me up. Then
BuckIen's Arnica Salve cured il sound
and we'll" InfalIible for Skin Eruptions,
Eczema, Salt Rheum, Boils, Fever Sores,
Burns, Scalds, Cuts and Piles. 25c at
HilIs Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-09-02

He was telling the young woman about
his fine COWS and called her attention to a
calf grazing not far away. THAT calf is
only six weeks DID," he said. "Isn'the
beauty p
"Only six weeks oldp questioned the
young lady in amazement, "and walking
so soon ?''
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-09-02

Mr.. Tump-l comes home fun de lodge
last night wild sawt Of a wayy motion, and
muh wife kotch me by de neck, flung me
'crost dc foot-boa'd o. de bed, and beat
and mauled me world widout eend, mighty
nigh.
Mr.. Sassoon--iuht yo', san
Mr.. Tump-Huht mc2 Uh-well, sab,
dess Iemme say dat de lady didn't minis
ter no Iaughin' gas to me beio' she 'saidt-
ed me.