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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-24
Fight on Vaccination Renewed.

Chicago. Feb. 24-The anti-com-
pulsory vaccination society, declaring
formally that incubation is unhealth-
full and dangerous has begun a new
campaign to resist further coercion
along that line
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-24
Two Killed by an Engine.

Chicago. Feb. 24.-Edward Cullen
and Michael Fox, special policemen of
the Chicago. Burlington and Quincy,
have been killed here by an engine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-24
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Items for the Oakland notes may be left
at the Iowa Grocery or telephoned to Ind.
phone 2SS1 Blackl
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-24

a story is told on a newly married
North Topeka man which shows that
appearances are deceiving." The other
evening he left home for South Topeka,
stating that he might not be back I'M
til about 10 o'clock. However he hap
pened to get through with his business
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-24
least 1OPfkANOES.
91aek.4a .Aldnd :a==IesI

Items for the East Topeka column may
be- teleDhoned to Ind. phone 2S1 black
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-24

Thus use your frog: put your hook
his mouth.-and in so doing
use him as though you loved him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-04-11

We'll come an 'elp me to get i'm out SAID 'he
cook .,,z H.,
shaw shaking his head
..Don,+ Won Bill" said the other two.
.eyyo+ the sllpper'u say 1 don't know. SAID
Henshaw Anyway. it'll be said to YOU not US
III go and get I'm out II = was five madIneh'
said the cook, COMPRISING his lips
'You'Il have to carry i'm out, then s'-" 117'
shaw L don't wish you arm cook ana per
hans IT would be as well TO get i'm out afoEe INe
skipper or mate comes aboard II II was Hle'
know what 1 should do
..yyhar?'' inquired the COOK. breathIessLy-
Draw a sack over his head said Hensha~' I'M
r,-assiyaIv He'll scream ike bIazes as soon as
YOU touch him. and rouse the folks ashore IL yo-
don't Besides that if You draw II wei dow" Il l.
keep his arms fast.
Tho cooL, thanked him ferventIy and. routing out
= sack rushed hastily on deck. his departure being
the signal for NJ. Henshaw and his friends 70
make prepare tons for retiring for the night 50
hastily as almost TO savof Of panic
The cook after a nasty glance ashore, went
softly below with the sack over his arm and teit
his way in the darkness TO the shippers ouuh,
The sound OF deep and regular breathing re'SSU'eu
him and without undue haste he opened me
mouth Of the sack and gently raised the s.eepeTs
head
..Fha VIVA" began At sleepy voice
The next moment the cook had bagEed hiih'
and gripping him tightly round the middle Id'Il7u
o deaf ear to the smothered cries OF MS victim as
he s;rove TO lift him out OF the bunk. In the eH-
citing time which followed, be had more than one
reason for thinking that ne had caught cent?
pede
Vow. You keep STILL he cried. DreatnieSsIS'
I'm not going to hurt you-'
He got his burden out OF bed a. last. and stag
gered to the foot of the companion ladder with IL
Then there was ii halt two legs sticking obstinate
" across the narrow way and refusing To be
moved. while furious humnlns proceeded from
the other end of the sack.
Four times did the exhausted cook get his
shoulder under his burden and Try to push it up
the ladder, and four times did il wriggle and fight
It's wa,- down again Half crazy with fear and rage
he essayed il for the fifth time, and had got II
half way up when there was sudden eNclama ton
OF surprise from above. and the voice of the mate
sharply demanding explanation
What the. blazes are you up to-" ne cried.
Its all right sir" said the painting cook; old
JcIn's had drop TOO much and got down aft. and
I'm getting i'm for'ard again
"Jem.' said the astonshed mate Why. he's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-04-11

Here It is. then said Mr.. Lister
The cook took the paper, and as he read the !et-
ters danced before him He blinked his eyes ana
started again, slowly. In plain black and Whlte
and nondescript colored finger marks, Mr. Lister
after a general statement to his bodily and men
tai health left the whole of his estate 10 the COOK
The will was properly dated and witnessed, and the
cooks voice shook with excitement and emotion as
he offered hand it back
I don't know what I've done for you to do
this" he said
NJ Lister waved it away again Keep it, ne
said simply: while you've got # on you you'll
know it's safe"
From this moment 4 friendship sprang up between
the two men which puzzled the remainder OF the
crew not a little. The attitude Of the cook was as
that Of a son to a father: the benignancy of Mr.
Lister beautiful to behold. 1t was noticed too,
that he had abandoned The reprehenstble practice
of hanging round tavern doors in favor Of going
inside and drinking the cooks health.
For about six months the cook, although al
WAYS in somewhat straitened circumstances was
we'll content with the tacit bargain, end then, bit
bv bit the character Of Mr.. Lister was revealed
10 him II was not a nice character, but subtle,
and when he made the startling discovery that
viii could rendered invalid by the simple process
of making another the next day he became RS
a man possessed When he ascertained that =
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-04-11
He WASN'T MUCH HELP.

They stood on a downtown corner. their arms
twined affectionateIy around each others shoul-
ders, while they continued 70 argue, am!ab'y but
firmly The subject OF their discussion was evil
IDENTIFY one OF the gravest Importance.
I've got it, the unsteadier OF the two cried
suddenly. looking triUmphar,y az the other Y
can't be TOmiinson- Donsl member that man
ashked me how Mrs Johnson was2"
His friend UnCOuvinCs5. That dorsh mean
anything Donsh he know we live uexsh door each
other? Sides. I know that man who slapped ne
on the back called Johnson. and then they
gazed bewiidered into each others eyes.
Wen have 20 ashk somebody" suggested ons
finally.
"AII r.; only donsh ashk rude. ord'u-rv. people;
wait until zhent.euan comes along and sHes
what lie mas 10 shay"
So they propped themselves firmly against s
Iamppost and waited.
Presently fairly well dressed man approached
and one Of them detained MIN with an uncertain
hand his coat sleeve
SHAY, o. man lie said. IN fEteu' an vanish
you TO sneJtIs little d5Slpure co- us1 one %
ush Is Johnson and one Of Usl is TlrnI.-sor, but
il some mOsH ul'cOUutabla Way. we've forgotten
whish is whish. YoI shee lie thinks he's me and
I think IN him Now. vLazl You think bout tr~'
The newcomer looked ar them sravely for mo-
meEt, and then said pleasantly
'.Whash the Of the other tvo z-e--.s--sa
with yOU3''-I.ip piHcOtt's.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-04-11

Have -been-putting-p' -in-ny-"it-
tles?" demanded Mr.. Lister. in trembling accents
If I 'ad. Jem; supposin that I 'ad." said the
cook, in accents of reproachful surprise, do you
mean to say that you'd mind?'
Mind said Mr. Lister, with fervor. I'D ave
you 'ung!"
But you said you wanted to die" said the sur
prised cook.
Mr.. Lister swore at him with startling vtsor-
I'll ave you 'ung." he repeated, wildly.
Ne said the cook. artlessy. What for?
For giving me p'ison," said Mr. Lister. franti-
caIIy. DO you think you deceiYe me by your
roundabouts? Do you think 1 can't see through
you?"
The other with a sphinx-Iike smile sat unmoved.
Prove it,, he said, darly- But supposin' if any
body ad been givin' you p'ison, would You like to
take something to prevent its acting?'
I'D take gallons Of it," said MI Lister, fever
ishly-
The other sat bordering. while the old man
watched him anxioUsly- It's pity you don't
know your own mind. Jern he said at length;
STILL you know your own business best But it's
very expensive stuff"
How much?" inquired the other.
well. they won't sell more than two shlngs-
worth time said the cook. trying to speak
carelessly but if you like let ave the
money, III go ashore to the chemists and get the
first lot now"
Nj. Listers face a study in emotions which
the other tried in vain 10 decipher
Then he slowly extracted the amount from his
trousers pocket and harded it without word
III go at once" said the cook. with a little
feeling, and III take a his word
again. Jenl."
He blthely up deck. and, stepping ashore,
spat the coins for luck and dropped them in his
pocket. Down below, Mr.. Lister. with his chin in
his hand sat In a state OF mind pretty evenly di-
vided between rage and fear
The cook. who ia no mood FOR company.
missed the the crew by two public houses
and having purchased baby's teerhing powder
and removed the label. had consraJJ.latory drink
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-04-11

MR. LISTERS MADNESS
By ". W. Jacobs

rCo7zrIEft 1895. by Charles scr-bners Sons
Old Sem Lister Of the Susannah. was possesse"
OF two devils-cLe love Of strong drink ana aFaIi0e
and the only thing the twain had in common vas
20 gel = drink without paying for IT, When M
Lister paid for al drink. the demon q aFariCe
incorporating as conscience preached lse'oli1
lecture and when he showed signs q Fronting bF
81 the demon Of drink would send him hanging
round public house doors cadging for drinks IN
NAV which MS shiDrlates regarded q SUR upon
the entire ships company Many healthy thirst
reared on salt beef ana licked with strong TOBACCO
had been spelled by the sight Of Mr. Lister stand
ing by the entrance. with proDluatory smile
waiting Ia be invited IN 10 share il, and on one
occasion they had even seen him ,hin. Jem Lister
b holding horses head. with Interior Ino'iFes'
II was pointed out 10 ~. Lister AT last that his
conduct was rejecting discledit upon men VINO
vera s,1llv able 10 look after themselves in that
direction without having any additional burden
thrust upon them Bill Hensnaw was the spokes-
man and On tEe of violence tnlsealled hrln-
ress) his remarks left little 10 be desired On the
score Of profanity BIZ might recall with pride thaJ
in the opinion of His fellows he had left nothing
unsaid
You ought To- ha' been member O. Parliament.
Bill" said Harry Lea. when he had finished
IT wants money.' said HeI shaw shaking Lis
head
ing IN
That's what we've got 10 say said ieis-lilTy,
turning upon him suddenly. IF there's anything
hate IN this world. its "a drinking Tniser- You
know our opinion. and 'he best thing you can 90
is 10 turn over uew leaf NOV"
Take is al ia To tie Coat and compasses.
urged Lea. bring out some o. those soFrins EoA We
been boarding
Nj Lister aazed al Iim with fr.eid scorn. and
finding that the CONGREGATION srI seemed 20 centre
round his uuworth. person. vent Ep on deck ana
sat giosye.iuE over the insults which mad been
heared upon hnH. Ills futile wrath when BIZ
dogged MS Footsteps ashore n-Nt day and revealed
cha -.H d F5l.IRg$ individual whom ne
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-04-11

sitting up here on the forehatch He came aboard
with me"
Sitting" began the Mortified cook. sit oh, lori
lie stood with mis- writhinG burden wedged Le-
tween his body and the ladder and looked -
deSpairiuGiy at the mate.
I'm afraid I've made mistake" he said IN a
trembling voice.
The mate struck a match and looked down
Take that sack or" he demanded sternIy
The cook placed his burden upon feet. and
running up the ladder stood by the mate. shlver-
ing. The latter struck another match. and the
twain watched IN breathless silence the writings
Of the strange creature below as the covering
worked slowly upward. In the fourth match got
free and revealed the empurpled visage of the
master Of the Susannah. For the fraction Of a
second the cook gaZed at him in speechIess horror
and then. with hopeless cry. sprans ashore and
ran for it. hotly pursued by his enraged victim At
the time OF sailing he suI absent. and the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-04-11

You needn't tell them" and he jerked his thumo
towards the forecastIe
NO, no" said cook
I've never been one TO talk over my affairs,
said Nj Lister. in low voice. I've never Ts:
took fancy enough TO anybody TO do No. my
lad I'm saving up for somebody else
What are you going TO live on when you re past
work. them demanded the other
Mt Lister took him gently by the sleeve and his
voice sank with the soIeEUnity OF his subject. I'm
not going 10 have old age" he said. resignedly
Not going 20 live" repeated the cook, gazing
uueasiIy al a knife by his side How DO You
know"
= went 10 a orsepttle in London" said M
Lister I've been three altogether
while The money I've spent on doctors is more than
like 10 think Of and they're all surprised TO think
that I've lived so long I'm so chockfun o com
plants that they tell me ! can't live more than
two wears and might 20 off at any moment"
We'll. you've got money said the cook, why
don't yo, knock work and spend the evenin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-04-11
AsArINe 4 NUISANCE

The Langworths lived in corner house 50 easily
accessible from the street that they were constantly
annoyed by persons ringing 70 ask where o-Es-
possible inhabitants OF that block were BE- found
Finally. goaded TO desperation by these t-,er-ug-
tions. family boy attempted 70 pUy stop 10
nuisance
4 guess" said he. compIaceurIy. "tasre WON'T b
any more folks asking If the Browns. the BLiilss
or the Hansons live in this house I've Fixed
en-
What have you done q-er.sd Ms Lang
worth.
Hung OUT a sign
And what did You print ON It. Iadis~
Just five words" replied Harold proudly " 'Sr
body lives here but Us -L.5pp,ucotts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-04-11
THE GENEROUS LAWYER.

\ Boston lawyer tells this story on another l'T-
yer named Anles. who was retained rs cg1nss. tof
a man who stepped in hoe In the srr5st ana
broke his leg Sutt was I~ousE; 1Ea-Es- the city
In the sum OF $1,000. and Ane~ won the case ms
city appealed e. the Supreme Court. ul- here also
the verdict was in favor Of Auls.s client
After settling up the claim Aras handed hiS
client silver dollar
WHAT is this foro.' asked the men
THAT IS what is lef, after tt,les our my tse'
the cost of appeal and other expenses
The men regarded the dollar moment. ten
looked az Ame<
What Is the matter with ,hss-r lie asked $
IL bad2'-IIpPluCOtt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-04-11

stesr when at had free quarters at the house
Of a married niece, he used 10 sit about alone and
try and think Of WAYS and means OF securing CAPT
tai sunk III a concern which seemed TO show
: signs OF being wound
I've got a touch Of the again, lad said the
elderly invalid they sat alone il the forecastIe
| one night al Seacole
You move about too much SAID the cook.
: why not turn in and rest?"
/ Mr.. Lister who had expected this fdgetod.
! I think III ashore a bit and try the air., he
said. SUCCESSFULLY. III just go far the Black
{ Horse and back. You won't have long now, my
! lad
/ NO. l know" said me cooh. that's what's
worrying me a bit"
Don't worry about me" said the old man, paus-
ing with hts hand on the others shoulder: I'm not
worth il Don't look gIum, lad
I've got something on my mind Jem." said the
cook. staring straight in front OF him.
What is it" inquired Mr.. Lister.
You know what YOU told me about those pains
IN your inside:" said the cook, without looking at
him.
lem groaned and felt his side.
And what YOU said about it's behing a relief to
die continued the other. only you was afraid to
commit suic1de?'
We'll" said Mr.. Lister
: 1t used to worry me-" continued the cook earn
estly. 4 used to say to myself. Poor old Jem. I
ses. why should e suffer Ike this when e
To die It seemed ard "
1T IS ard said Nj. Lister but what about
The other made no reply, but locking at him FOR
tie first time. surveyed him with troubled
preston.
VIVA, about it," repeated Mr.. Lister. with some
emphasis
You did say you wanted die. didn't you?'
+ said the Now suppose suppose
Suppose WHAT" inquired the old man, sharply
WHY don't you say what you're going TO say
Suppose" said the COOK, some one what liked
you Jerl-what liked you. mind-'eard you say this
over and over again. an YOU suffern' and
card YOU groann' and not able to do nothin' for
Won except lend yoI q shings here and there
for medicine. stand YOU a few glasses o. rum,
suppose they knew chap in chemists shop"
Suppose they did, said the other. turning pale.
A chap what knows all about plsons. con
tinlled the cook. ''ptsons what man can take
without knowing Is grub. Would il be wrong.
do you think II that friend I speaking about
put il IN your food put you Of your misery
! wrong" said Mr.. Lister, with CLASSY eyes,
! .'Wrongi Look ere. cook.-
i don't mean anything to give him pain" said
the other. waving his hand you amt felt no pain
/ lately ave you. Jem?"
! DO YOU mean TO say '- shouted MI Lister.
! 81 don't mean TO say anything" said the cook.
! Answer my question. You amt felt no pain
lately ave- your
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-04-11

en-" said the astonished mate. Why. he's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-04-11

or two before going on hoard again. chatter
OF voices from the forecastle warned him that the
crew had returned, but the tongues ceased abrupt
" as he descended, and three pairs Of eyes sur
veyed him in grim silence.
What's up he demanded
''Wot ave YOU been dom to poor old Jem?'
demanded HenshaW, sternIy
'Nothin,." said the other, shortly.
You amt been pisoning Inn" demanded Hen
shaw.
Certainly not" said the cook. emphaticaly.
He ses Won told i'm You piscned i'm, said
4cnshaw. soIemuly and e give you two shilIings
to get something 10 cure i'm. Its too late now"
What" stanmered the bewtldered cook
He looked round auXiousiy at the They
were all very grave, and the silence became op-
pressive.
Where is he" ne demanded
Feushaw and the others exchanged giances.
Hes gone mad" said he slowly.
Mad" repeated tho Mortified cook. and.
ing the aversion Of the crew. in a broken voice
he narrated the way III which he had been vic
tmized.
We'll you've done il now" said Henshaw when
he had finished. Hes gone right orr is cad
Where is he" inquired the cook
Where You cant follow him" said the other.
slowly
Heaven hazardcd the unfortunate cook.
NO; shippers bunk" said Lea.
on can't l foller i'm said the cook, starting
VI. IN soon ave i'm out o that"
Better leave i'm alone said Heushaw. He
was that Wild we couldn't do nothing with I'M
singing an arhn' and crying all together Ger
talnly thought ne pIscned"
'.T'II swear I amt touched him said the cook.
We'll you've upset his reason said HeEshaw.
..There'u be an awful when the skipper comes
aboard and finds i'm in is bed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-04-11
a LILLE SIZE

The Rev. NIr- Spicer Lad FOR three days s'-'Ss II
the telephone which had been his LAST -lt FROM I'd
adniriug parishioner. He had been as.us IL i'm
mediately before going 10 church
When the time came Tor him On Announce 10
first hymn lie rose. and ugirh his usual iHP-eS5 .
manner, read the words. Then iu a crIs-. "..'
tone. he said. Let US oil unite IN hymn sN e..'
O. sing three YOUTHS Companion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-04-11

skipper Ioath 70 part two such friends sent 8fr
James Lister. at the urgent request OF the anxious
crew to look for him.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-07-15

1nnz OF now | nave had TO keep my
hands off him when fairly acked to
wash them In his blood! Think OF the
sleepless hours I have spent In Grip
pling and mangllng and numbering
him In Imagination! believe that
could live with my son-ln-law and feel
that was living In the suburbs of
heaven itself. II has been a grand sue
cess, but only up to certain point.
The element of murder has been lack
ing. He has never given me show to
kill him of. I die because he won't. I
know he win mourn me. but must
go. shall make all calculations to
meet him In another cline. where |
can perhaps get at him witha stick of
stove wood or he can throw me over
the kitchen range and out OF the win
dow. If asked point blank II the moth
er-in-law experiment is success,
hedge. Qualify It, Throw out hint
or two that It Is too full OF happiness.
FAREWELL NJ. QUAD.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-07-15
1h. s,v,n Misc Men Of Greece.

The seven wise men Of Greece were
Thales of Mlletus, Periander of Cor
inth, Cleobulus of Lyndus, Chilon OF
Lacedaemon, Solon of Athens, Bias OF
Prienne and Pittacus OF Mitylene.
Some fishermen of Miletus sold draft
Of fishes to a bystander. When the
net was drawn in 1t contained golden
tripod, and the purchaser claimed II
was his, while the fishermen contend
ed that they sold only the fish that
might be in the net. The dispute was
referred to the oracle OF Delphi. who
awarded the tripod to the wisest man
IN Greece. Thereupon 1t was taken to
Thales, who declined 1t and suggested
that 1t be given to Bias. He In turn
refused to accept 1t, and thus 1t was
successfully declined by all the seven,
and they were thereafter known as the
seven wise men of Greece.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-07-15

argued with me In vain Nnen the
opportunity came l tried II. There
was to be no butting In on the other
side. 1t was to be one long, happy
day. II has been. go to my reward
simply because I can't send her to
hers. Ever since her first week In the
said woodbine I have never for an
hour been clear of thoughts of muir
der. They have always been thoughts
of numbering mother-in-law. In Inn
agination ! have given her nine DIFF
ferent poisons; Ave times ] have dis
membered her with the ak; eight times
have I stolen upstairs at midnight to
choke her to death with my strong
fingers. I have hired chauffeurs to
try to run over her. and ] have re-
moved the steps from the cellar stairs
in hopes to preclpitate her to the ce-
ment and break her back.
"In conclusion let me say" the state
ment went on, "as she refuses to die
for me | have decided to die for her,
| We have grown to be too happy. The
| deadly monotony has come. and
haven't the strength to endure 1t. My
cold body will be found hanging In the
wood shed. Love to you and the kid
and any number Of best regards to the
dear old lady. / know she will mourn
| me-"
The letter OF the mother was equally
interesting.
when you read this, my dear daugh
ter" she began. "the body Of youl
mother win be found at the bottom OF
Gray's mill pond. ] have been think
ing of taking this step for long time
I have been too happy with my son-in
law That happiness has begun t
pail. Think OF having sonin-lav
and yet be bound by the most solemn
promise not to call him brute. a vii
JAIN and wretch a DOZEN .tmak Gsaay
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-07-15
Tbe Number 4.

There are four cardinal points. four
winds, four quarters of the moon, four
seasons. four rules of arithmetic, four
suits of cards. four quarters to the
hour, four legs for furniture, most AMI
mails go on four. legs, the dead are
placed between four planks, the pris'
oners between four walls. We have
four inclsor and four canine teeth, ana
our forks have four prongs. All ami
mails when butchered are cut into four
quarters. The violin, greatest OF all
string Instruments has but four
strings. Four OF kind is pretty
good hand at poker. even II they are
only fours. Exchange.