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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-20
Starving the Druggists.

DR.. Osler stated not long ago that
he could get along in his practice
without any drugs except occasionally
nux vomica. This statement, of
course, aroused storm Of protest.
but, like all epigrams, it contained a
grain or two of truth. This truth is
reflected in the plant of the druggists
of Chicago and Boston that their sales
have decreased from one-third to one
half, as compared with sales a de-
cade ago. What is the reason for
this decrease? Are Americans becom-
ing healthier? Are the various mind
cure schools having beneficent effect
upon the people? Are the physical
culturists in the ascendant? Are the
FTletcherites multiplying? According
to a writer in a medical journal. the
doctors themselves are responsible for
the decrease in the sale of drugs, in
that the most advanced physicians
have largely eliminated the use of
drugs in their practice. At the Mass
achusetts general hospital, for in
stance, drugs are used in the treat
ment of about one patient in seven,
and this treatment obtains in many
hospitals in New York and Chicago.
Each year, in fact, sees an advance
in the direction of giving nature an
opportunity to effect its own cures.
No wonder the druggists are anxious.
Rochester Post-Express.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-20

Another evidence that it is easy to
fool the people is found in the indict
ment of the Cudahy Packing company
for selling colored oleomargarine in
great quantities under the guise of
white oleomargarine. But the fooling
of Uncle Sam for a continued period on
a proposition of this kind is a different
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-20
Feline Wonder Plays Piano.

Little Gladys Schultz, of Boonville,
Ind, has a pet cat of which she is
very fond, and which always is at her
feet or near her. Miss Gladys is about
ten years old, and is very assiduous in
practicing her music lessons on the
piano whe nshe is not in school.
While this is going on the pet cat
Cottie, is either at her side or purring
around at her feet. 1t seems to like
the idea of music, and will often
times sit with undivided attention on
chair by the girls side watching
the movement of the girls fingers
along the keyboard.
After leaving the room few days
ago, with the cat sitting on a chair,
Gladys came back shortly, to find Cot
tie sitting on the piano stool trying
to initiate her example and play on
the instrument. The cat would strike
the keys with her paws. and seemed
delighted at the effect of the tones
produced, repeating it several times,
to the delight of Mrs. Schultz and
Gladys, who were looking on. Since
that time it has become a frequent
occurrence for Cottie to climb on the
piano stool and give vent to her feel
ings in music.-St. Louis Post Dis
patch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-20

Bank clearings for the past week
show increases all along the line and d
considerable expansion in business de-
velopment in all departments of trade.
This is forerunner of the way things
will begin to hum in the business world
as soon as the tariff revision has been
disposed of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-20

Experts in those things at Washing
ton express the opinion that the fed
eral government cannot undertake leg
dslation which will prevent gambling in
grain and efforts to corner the grain
markets which always impose burdens
on the people. 1t is their idea that this
is a subject which can only be hand
led properly by the various states. If
that is the case. it is time that certain
states wherein are located the big
wheat marts. get exceedingly busy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-20

"Sterilized air. is to be manufactured
in Topeka and from the caliber of the
men who are behind the company
which is going into this novelty it is
reasonable to assume that nothing in
the way of "hot-air'' is to be mixed up
with the venture.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-20

Because some Chicago women played
a baseball game in which the score of
runs was 40 to %, their sisters through
out the country who are not overly
familiar with the game need not form
the conclusion that women are better
ball players than men because they can
make more runs in one game than the
men players make in a dozen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-20

Thinking of Pat Grove, the Memphis
Commercial-Appeal wonders if the kid
napers of the Whitla boy will now be-
come evangelists and try to convert
those of us who have endeavored to
lead a fairly decent life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-20

"There is sufficient wheat in the
country at normal prices to make bread
for Americans up to the time when the
new crop comes in and those who at
tempt to keep prices up at present
rates. expect to get their money out of
the common people-the consumers"
says Mr. Wilson, secretary of the fed
eral department of agriculture. This
is true without doubt and it is about
time that the common people demand
ed that their representatives in con-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-20

George Won L. Meyer, the new secre-
tary of the navy. is the latest convert
TO the theory that a big navy is the
best possible assurance of peace. Nat
urally. a man on his job would form
such an opinion without much effort.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-20

Joe Bristow, the new United States
senator from Kansas, has hit the nail
on the head when he says that one of
the helps towards conserving the nat
ural resources of the United States
would be the admission to this country
free of duty of all those things of
which there is a danger of exhausting
the home supply
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-20

According to the Los Angeles Herald.
california weather has come back
home. Skies are blue. Sun is shining.
Breezes are balmy. Birds are singing
etc" All of which is an excellent de-
scription of the real spring weather of
Kansas which has arrived in all it's
glory California may think she has a
mortgage on the fine weather but she
hasn't
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-20

Fried oyster sandwiches will I'M
doubtedly become exceedingly popular
inasmuch as a New York policeman
found a $3.50 pearl in one of them not so
long ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-20
100000 Poker Face.

Henry B. F. mcfarland, chairman
of the board of commissioners of the
District of Columbia, is the proprietor
OF countenance which Speaker Can
non once declared to be worth ST.
10000
Mr.. Mcfarland is a leader in Y. M.
C. A. and other uplift work, and his
participation in poker game would
constitute scandal which would
shake the capital to its foundations.
He is model citizen, and has a fine
faculty of talking money out of con-
gressional committees His face COM
monty betrays about as much emotion
as a craven image; and that is what
occasioned the speakers remark.
The story goes that Mr.. mcfarland
was making plea for consideration
OF piece Of legislation which the
Washington authorities deemed very
important. The speaker catechised
him about it and Mr.. Mcfarland an
swered with his accustomed gravity
and directness, but without any mani
festatfon of concern when some as
poets rather personal were suggested.
The speaker at last became exasper-
ated and exclaimed:
Mac, I'd like to have your face. 1t
would be worth $1,000,00o a night to
a man In poker game
1t is further averred that after this
declaration of opinion the speaker
laid down his hand and allowed the
bill to pass.-Washington correspon-
dence Chicago Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-20
Breaking 1t Gently.

A young artist once persuaded
Whistler to come and view his latest
effort. The two stood before the can
vas for some moments in silence
Finally the young man asked timidly,
Don't you think, sir, that this paint
ing of mine is-well-er-tolera BILE 20
Whistler's eyes twinkled danger
ously.
What is your opinion of a tolerable
egg?" he asked.-Everybody's Maya
zine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-20

Mr.. Bryan declares that Jacob M.
Dickinson, the secretary of war in the
Taft cabinet, is no Democrat. That
ought to settle the question.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-20

What to do with ex-presidents has
caused lot of talk in this county,
but it is likely that this question is
good deal more bothersome to Vene-
zuela
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-20
The Underpaid Teacher.

School teachers salaries are being in
creased. But the movement is not vio-
lent. Let nobody throw his bat in the
air and cry hurrah-just yet. For the
school teacher is still the poorest paid
server of the public. DR.. Elmer Ellis
worth Brown, United States commits
sioner of education, has made a report
showing that the average monthly wage
of men teachers has increased from
$4653 in 1900 to $5610 in 1907, and the
average monthly wage of women teach
ers has increased from 1888 to S43.67.
The tendency to increase pay is a
gratifying sign. But the still low av-
erage is deplorable reflection upon
the sense of justice of the people of
this country, particularly when it is re-
membered that the larger number of
teachers are paid only during the
months when they are employed, and
receive nothing whatever during vaca-
ton. If the annual incomes of teach
ers were given. instead of monthly sal
aries, the figures would be all the more
significant.
There is no profession or occupation
so underpaid as that of school teach
ers. And there is no profession or oc-
cupation that ought to be better paid.
The average cook or housemaid gets a
larger compensation than the average
woman school teacher. considering that
they are provided with bed and board.
|-Pittsburg Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-20

gress or in state legislatures take the
requisite action to put stop to gam
bling in grain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-20
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The State Journal is member of the
Associated Press ard receives the full day
telegraph report OF that great news or
ganization for the exclusive afternoon
publication in Topeka.
The news is received in The State Jour-
nal building over wires for this sole pur-
pose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-20
Perfectly Equipped.

When the large and healthy looking
individual who had asked at the door
for "a little something to eat was told
that he might have it if he would work
a while at the woodpile, he shook his
head mournfully.
1--WE got the ague," he explained, land
my hand is that .unstiddy 1 couldn't hit
more'n one stick in SEVEN
"All right" exclaimed the mistress of
the house. Go out in The back yard
and shake those ashes for me-
Youths Companion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-20
FRON OTHER PENS

CEMETERY FASHIONS CHANGING.
Instead of a forest of shafts and
obelisks,' says the Syracuse Post
Standard, 1.-The cemetery of the next
generation will be designed by the
landscape architect as a place of uni
fled and sacred beauty. There will be
nothing to advertise the name and
family of the departed; at most
PROSTATE stone at the head of the
grave will identify the remains and
mark where they lie Efforts will
be directed in the future to make
burying grounds bear closer resem-
blance to beautiful parks, with stately
trees and winding roads. There is no
doubt that the American, in his ankle
ty to preserve the memory of his dead.
has sometimes gone to extremes in
the way of monuments that have
transformed cemeteries into exposi-
tons of the stone cutters art. 1t would
probably astonish the Post-Standard
to learn that in the face of this move
ment toward higher things in ceme-
terry landscape some suggestion has
been made here to crowd nature out
of our beautiful parks and turn them
over to the mercy OF the plaster or
paris Observation-Disclosures Democrat
and Chronicle.
KICKING AWAY THE LADDER.
The reason republics are ungrateful
is because there are so. many people
ln6IeOl WIZ uISi olCIdl "a AilciAi
will help another up the ladder of
fame and when he reaches the last
round and steps out on the pedestal
of glory. he kicks away the ladder.
and then struts about as one of Gods
anointed.
The criticism suggested by such an
incident does not come from the man
who helped raise the ladder and did
the boosting; he is not affected one
way or the other-he is done. But the
ol-- tot ion
and credits himself with superior ca
pacity, betrays himself into an atti-
tude of ingratitude, that lowers his
efficiency and belittles his personality.
man who is ungrateful is not to be
trusted. One who forgets kindness
will forget a principle. He may not
agree to do all that kindness implied.
One does not have to agree with
friend but he is a mighty small man
who has to ignore him in order to dis
agree with him--Ohfo State Journal
PREMIER ASQUITH SUSTAINED.
That Premier Asquith is man of
power is demonstrated by the fact
that he is able to hold his followers
together during a storm in which
waves of national emotion are dashing
higher than at any previous time in
the life of the present generation.
Germany's naval enterprise con-
vinces the average Briton that there
is put one purpose LOT WilcH Sucn
great preparations at such vast cost
could be intended. The extent to
which English emotionalism was
stirred by a recent alarnist drama IL
Illustrates the temper of the people.
There had been predictions that the
vote of want of confidence in the gov
eminent naval policy, as not suffi-
GENTLY securing the safety of the en-
pire. would bring down the Liberal
edifice. drive Asquith out of office and
zx-fl n m %
tives The vote was taken and it
showed party lines unbroken-135
votes were cast for the motion to 353
against--Milwaukee Wisconsin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-20
ADJUSTMENTS.


'Sapho."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-20
At the Majestic.

Daily matinee 2:3o-High class vaudeville.
Evenings 7:45-9:15-High class vaudeville.
For particulars. prices and amusement
Details see announcements In this paper
elsewhere.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-12-05
Each Country Stands By Fayorite.

According to the loyal and patriotic citizens Of
latter countries the fact that Costa Rca
prize only happened because the beauty quest
finally adjudged in the capital Of that republic
Each country Of course, believes and is ready main
tain with life if need be. that its representative
beauty is the and only most beautiful in
the world"
The quest for the most beautiful woman in Central
America began long time ago-When Miss Marguerite
Frey Of Denver declared the supreme beauty Of
America result of a Chicago papers beauty
quest. The magazine Paginas Iustradas Of san
Jose. Costa Rica undertook 10 find the beautiful
woman in its own country and afterward the quest
widened include its neighbor republics.
The matter was too important to be concluded in
a hurry They pun of a revolution night
there. the quest for the beautiful
is Of much greater moment than change of politi-
cal administration.
The rivalry between the five countries which were
interested in the search caused them TO postpone the
final selection until all the claims Of all the beauties in
Central America could be considered
Thousands Of Spanish-American beauties put
forward By their friends claimants for The prize.
Pagnas nustradas ohically authorized TO receive
and classify the photographs they in declares
that never before was there such bewiiderng
number Of pictures Of beautiful in one eollec-
ton.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-12-05

his namehad his fellow commissioners two judges
beauty great fame I'm the revolutionary
gions, and known to extent throughout the
world
Don Tomas Povedano, the director OF the San Jose
arts, Of the judges. every way
qualified to give experts view the physical and
spiritual elements Of beauty among the contestants;
and the sculptor, Don Juan Ramon Bonilla the
third judge
After waiting until TT seemed that every beautiful
in Central America had been considered. the
judges still delayed in the selection Of the winner Of
the first prize each country It delicate mat
they in hand Things Of less Importance have
been known to start revolution international
in that part of the world
When the competition had narrowed down to the
consideration Of fifty women each Of whom had
host of devoted admirers insisting that she the
supreme member Of her i'm the world the judges
were not only puzzled but embarrassed.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-12-05
Apad Made at Opporiune Tine.

In the they decided to wait until this fail when
the Central Americans celebrate the anniversary Of
their Independence sort Of fourth Of July floral
occurring on the fifteenth Of September Interna-
tional good feeling is at its height at that time and
there less danger of clash it thought than
any other season of the year.
Paginas uustradas. which sends the photo
graphs and the Of the hve most beautiful
in Central America, unfortunately gives in-
formation in regard to the winners
Sonora Anita Garcia de Hlne, who is called by
the Costa Rcans the beautiful of the FIVE con-
testants is Of Spanish descent but thoroughly
the world placed its stamp upon her personality
that she might almost be taken for girl from the
United States. The only other sonora among the
beauties is Sonora de Vasquez, from Guatemala She
probably represents purer Spanish type and shows
dreamy sentmentality that has always made the
high bred women Of old CASTLE famous.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-12-05
Far Plap assured 10 III.

The final selection became in a sense an official
matter and the eminent secretary Of the Central Ameri
court Of justice appointed OF the judges,
in order to assure that leach of the countries would
have fair play The eminent secretary, Don Ernesto
Martin-one might imagine him American soldier OF
fortune having secured emnence in Latin America from
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-12-05
Americans al Panama % Be Enpied

The senoritas from Salvador. Nicaragua, and Hon
duras also Spanish girls who bear the stamp of
world vigOr and chic. AS to which Of the
tries really deserves the aurels for the most beautiful
woman, it a matter Of individual Judgment. They
all lovely women and If there many thou-
sands Of their type down there Pagnas Uustradas
believes cannot help envyng the young Americans
who are in Panama helping build the canal They
could be blamed if they remained after the period
their labor is and those who return home viii
paTdOned if they bring brides back home with them.
One somewhat astonishing feature of the beauty
competition IN Central America is said to be the pro-
motion good feeling between the different countries
Those countries which have the verge OF war
upon several occasions during the past years have
beautiful rivals The Hague peace parliament.
and instead melting jealousy first was feared
decision OF the eminent judges has served to cement
the brotherhood Of the Central American republics,
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-12-05

T { IS: :. ::..::. 3" : 50: s: +:
Bsssszsssszs9 brated all the way from Panama to
Il 'l's %s.y HAY. discovered tn. ar. mos,
beautiful women that live in that pleas
ant group Of republics
The most beautiful OF all is declared 10 be Sonora
Anita Garcia de Hine of Costa Rica.
When her photograph exhibited the flower
fetes in san Jose according the Pagnas Iustradas
the frenzy of applause reached its climax The maya
zine full of patriotic pride. that naturally the
most beautiful in Central America, the winner
the supreme prize. lady who achieved such pre-
eIuinence. was of Costa Rica"
The other four most beautiful women fin this gall
axy OF beauty each bearing the laures from re-
spective country,
Senorita Maria Pacas. El Salvador.
Senorita I.astenia Arias Honduras.
Senorta Guadalupe Martinez, Nicaragua.
Sonora Oga Bruni de Vasquez Guatemala.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-12-05

That They Raise Something Be.
sides Revolutions i'll the COun-
fry the Other Side of the Panama
Canal Is Proved by the Appear
ance Of These BeIated but Sue
cessful Contestants i'm Worlds
Beauty Contest
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-12-02
COMING

Manager H. Hance of the To-
cal play house after a great
deal of corresponding, figuring
on railroads and changing of
dates, is able to announce the
appearance af w. F. Mann's
newest success 1.-THE Fighting
Parson" from the pen of John
A. Preston. A bright PASTORAL
comedy drama in four acts
with superb cast of Metrop-
olitan players. 1t comes with
the stamp of approval from all
Eastern Cities clergy and thea
trical critics pronounced it's
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-12-02
NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE

There is noting exaggerated,
overdrawn or impossible in
"The Fighting Parson." It's
a very realistic story true to
nature and filled with bright
lines that are TO cd for thought,
until the firal drop of the cur.
tain. 1t instructs the yovng
and brightens the minds of the
older ones on something that
they have probably forgotten.
That is "good will to all a n d
keep faith with thy maker"
Mr.. Man has secured an exceed
ingly strong cast for this one of
his newest offerings with stage
settings in keeping with the
production and cast, 80 we can.
truthfully say Manager Harry
Hance of the Opera House has
secured real city attraction
for his patrons on Sat. Dec. 18th.
All ready orders are coming in
from suburban patrons of the
Theatre and it looks like h e
banner house of the a O n.
Box parties eau have their or.
ders taken care of by phone to
Manager J.J. Wolf. Wahpeton
Opera House Saturday Dec. 18th
Prices-25 35 and so cents.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-12-02
THE BEST YET

The next number of the
Science School Entertainment
course will be given on Dec. 3.
BY Edwin Brush the famous
Magician-This number is
unique--and will without
doubt be one of the most inter.
esting and popular ever given
in Wahpeton. :
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-12-02

DRUSH appears; the fun be.
IL he removes his gloves;
they vanish; next removes the
cuffs, rolls up his sleeves,
shows his hands are empty,
and by COMPRISING the
atmosphere is able to produce
handkerchiefs. flags, balls,
money, eggs, oranges and what
not? His manipulation of balls,
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-12-02

Coming Soon to Wahpeton
Opera House a Stubborn
Cinderella" direct from The
Princess Theatre Chicago.
This will be one of the big
Musical event of the season
for Wahpetou.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-12-02

has real plot with an air of
refinement that appeals to all,
old and young alike, or as one
Eastern critic says: "a young
lady can go with her sweet
heart to see the Fighting Par
son" without being embarrass-
ed" 1t makes its bow to Wah-
peton audience on Dec. 18th at
the Wahpeton Opera House.
Seats on sale at usual place.
A Stubborn Cinderella will
arrive in Wahpeton about noon
today direct from Aberdeen
travelling in their own special
train of 5 cars with 60 people.
This is one of the largest and
best shows toruing the North.
west this season and will be
one of the Big MUSICAL events
of the season for Wahpeton and
should .have capacity house.