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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-19
Ferdinand Holds Grudge.

| James B. Townsend. who is making
a tour of the American embassies and
legations OF Europe in the interest
of the American Embassy association
writes from Athens to the Worlds
London bureau.
Since last writing I have visited
the American legations at Bucharest
Rouman1a, and Athens, Greece, and
the embassy at Constantinople. I
have also stopped at Sofia, Bulgaria,
where all the stronger powers are
| represented by ministers, resident
save the United States, which ac-
credits our minister resident at
Bucharest also to Bulgaria and to
Servia at Belgrade.
THE Bulgarians resent our not hav-
ing minister resident in Sofia. their
| capital-a progressive city, which has
grown from 10000 people in 1877 to
nearly $4,000 at present. 1t is said in
Sofia that Car Ferdinand has said he
would not wish to receive a minister
resident now from America.
Our legation in Bucharest is one
Of the best situated and arranged in
that city. 1t is held on a long lease,
and the building itself was erected by
wealthy Roumanian for the United
States, he providing for his own
occupancy of the upper floor only.
The English, Austrian, French and
Italians own their legations, all large
and good houses.
"In Constantinople the American
embassy was purchased by the gov
eminent some two years ago for some
$123,O00, and $4,000 additional was
expended on commodious chan
cellerie adjoining. The embassy
stands on a commanding height in
Pera, has a wide and extended view,
is we'll located and accessible, and
worthy of our government and peo-
pie. The embassies of other great
powers, and especially Great Britain,
Austria, France, and Germany in
Pera, are palaces built many years
ago. All save America and a few
small powers own handsome summer
embassies on the Bosphorus at
Therapia. Like them, we have
steam launch which plies to and fro
between Pera and Therapia, an hours
sail, and with England, France. Rus
STA. and Italy, 'stationnaire,' or gun
boat (now the Scorpion) moored at
Therapia. The American flag is thus
in good evidence on sea and shore. =
London correspondence to the New
York World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-19
tonight, " she said calmly.

tonight" she said CALMLY
It lacked ten minutes of the noon
hour on the following wednesday,.
when Allan Babcock and Grace Rich
mond entered the quiet brownstone
church to be married. The. rector
stood waiting in his white robes, and
scattered among the pews were two
or three persons drawn thither by
the indications of wedding.
Drawn up at the curb outside was q
taxicab piled with luggage and close
behind it was another one from
which a very excited little old gentle
man emerged and hurriedly entered
the church.
When the ceremony WA Z yer and
Allan Babcock and his wife had pass
ed down the aisle and entered the YES
tibule they were confronted with the
astonishing vision of Mr.. John Bah
cock.
BEST thing you ever did. my boy"
he said huskily as he wrung Allan's
hand and then kissed the reluctant
bride. Don't be offended my dear
Grace-the fact is, we've been with
out women folks so man1 years that
1 forgot what splendid creatures they
werei I positively envy you, Allan
1 was in the restaurant that noon, sat
right behind your tab1N and you were
so absorbed that yoD didn't see the
old man. 1 heard what you said
about horrible mihions,' my dear
and guess you're right. Go west and
have a good timG-but come home 70
me-both of you'll"
Somehow tie three found them
selves in triangular embrace that
ended in sudden descent upon. the
taxicabs AID a wedding breakfast at.
nearby hotel, with Mr.. John Bah
cock as the host.
ST ( ish I were going along, too"
said the old man wistfully, as they
stood in the station three hours Ia
ter I'D almost forgotten how to be
happy" ~.
Come along with us. said Allan
heartily.
DO" urged Grace. y
II believe 1 will" said John Bah
cock.-( Copyright. 1909, by Assooiat-
ed Literary Press.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-19

. Most people are likely inclined to
the idea that there is general need of
q ballot reform throughout the coun-
try which will materially diminish the
size of the ballots. This is made ap-
parent by the size of the ballots which
will be used at the approaching
municipal election in New York city.
They are to be four feet five inches
wide and long in proportion. Some of
the ballots which have been used in
Kansas elections have been nearly as
large as this.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-19
HUMOR or THE DlY

Jack-Why is she so crazy about bridget
Maud.--Because she loves to hold hands
1T >, must :T., be nice to be an Eskimo wo..
man: What an ideal! Just think of
out coaxing all year for them.'-Detroit
Free Press.
Percy Pettipate-And. then 1 just gave
him a piece of my mind. Miss Vassmith-
infinite GTiSi6iiity Of mafteG.-B Be- soe
Globe.
things that she knows are not true
Chicago News.
Miss Observation-Disclosures you won't be-
lieve it. but a strange man tried to kiss
me once Miss enthusiastically Well,
tried to kiss you twice.-Illustrated Bits.
Teacher-Johnny, can you tell how the
age of chicken is determined? johnny
Yesm. By the teeth. Teacher-Why,
chickens have no teeth: Johnny-No'm;
but we have.-St. Louis Times.
why did you tip that boy so hand
you see the coat he gave me?'-PhiIadel-
phia Telegraph.
why does he go about in that detected
manner? Has fortune failed him?' mo;
he bought an automobile. and now he
a ride in it.'-Atianta Constitution. nov
After ALL" queried the maiden fair.
what is marriage? Marriage" replied
the young matron, us the process by
which a woman deprives herself of an
scort."-Chicago News.
why don't you tell people you wus
wit Cook and PNlry2" inquired the town
sot. Il git enough abuse as 1t Is" replied
the wandering Charlottesville Courier
Journal.
Are you in favor of votes for .wo-
men?" Yes. Perhaps If we. can get them
to think more about votes they will think
less about clothes. have four daughters
who are growing up.'-Chicago Record
Herald.
"Gee." said the first tramp. IT wish 1.
Wuz an Eskimo" -Why?" said the sec
ond tramp. ''I see in de papers dat Eskl-
mos battle only once a year, an den not
always. "-Detroit Free Press.
Jones-What did your rich uncle leave
you when he died? Smith-Nothing Jones
Didn't he say anything to you before
he passed away? Smth-Yes; he said
nothing was too good for me.-Tit-Bits-
Mirrors" says the thoughtful man,
were given to woman so that she may
see herself others see her." Hardly"
comments the man with the faded whiS-
kerS. They were given to her so she
may make herself see herself as she wants
others to see her."-Chicago Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-19
Indian Advancement.

The report just made public by the
interior department establishes the
somewhat surprising fact that the
American Indians, instead of decreas-
ing in number, are gaining, there be-
ing now 100000 red men in the coun-
try or 10000 more than were enum-
Grated in the census of 1890. Prior to
that time the decay of the tribes had
been rapid. This was an inevitable
consequence of the methods used in
disciplining them and in adjusting
heir landed holdings The dislodge-
nent of the tribes had been steady
and relentless. AS their lands were
needed for theu Sc of the white men.
they were forced to move to special
reservations, leaving the places where
their fathers had lived before them.
Naturally they felt that they were I'M
Justly treated and as a consequence,
there was frequent. mutiny and the
troops of the United States were kept
busy putting down Indian outbreaks.
III these affairs the cost to the Indians
was heavy, and it followed that each
year their number grew less, while
among them there was little apprecia-
BILE tendency toward domestication
and peace. Within the last quarter of
q century, however, a change has
supervened. due, no doubt, in the first
place to the improvement of the In
dian agencies and secondly to the es-
adjustment of Indian schools, in which
the young wards of the government
have learned civilizing RESPONSIBILITIES
burg Chronicle-Telegraph.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-19

Topeka has secured the 1910 con-
vention of the Christian church, and
from such strong competitors as Bos-
ton and Des Moines. This is reason
for Fluctuations all around as this con-
vention will bring from 5000 to 10. 900
visitors to the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-19
REFLECTIONS OF a BACHELOR
IFrom the New York Press.I

IFTom the New E0rK Ffess.I
A widow is always willing TO learn from
a man who can't teach her.
The more YOU try to find out what's in
most peoples heads the less is there.
If a man had the sense to admit when
he is wrong he could learn to be more
often right.
A boy can be more ashamed of the
neckties his father wears than of being
expelled from college.
A woman's notion of an artistic photo
graph of herself is when 1t makes her
husband mad because it isn't dressed
enough.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-19

These are sorry days for the pessi-
1nists, especially those who have been
insisting that the stories of prosper
ity's return in this country were being
manufactured and exaggerated. Bust
ness and financial reviews for the past
week show that there is less idleness
in the land today than there has
been for two years past, and that pay
rolls are expanding all the time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-19

Something unique in the annals of
law are the suits which have been in
stituted in Milwaukee against the
estate of a dead man by some of his
former friends who want pay for their
services as pallbearers at his funeral
But then, Wisconsin folks have ever
been noted for their eyes for business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-19

AS United States ambassador 10
France, Robert Bacon is some peanuts.
But that did not prevent his being ar
rested by a country constable in Long
Island the other day and fined $25 for
undue sneading of his automobile.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-19

Speaking of brave men, how about
that New Yorker who is going to per-
NIT 100000 volts of electricity to
pass through his body on the mere as
surancc If a doctor. that he will live
r. toll of nis experience?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-19

j. T. White is evidently the right
man in the position of state grain in
spector. He claims to have saved the
state $1,000 during the conduct of
this department for the first six
months of his tenure of office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-19

Mr.. Peary is to have his proofs that
that he discovered the North Pole
ready for examination by the scien-
lists in a few days. It's to be hoped
that they are more conclusive than
were his proofs that DR.. Cook did
not reach the big Nall year ahead
a. III
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-19

The report that Governor Stubs
and Senator Curtis are to occupy the
sams stateroom in the trip down the
Mississippi with President Taft has all
the earmarks of emanating from
some one who would like to be con-
sidered a humorist. But wouldn't it
be delightful If things were so ar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-19
ranged?

Some miscreants, working out I'M
der the guise of charivari party. ac-
tuaIly damaged property to a con-
siderable extent in this city the other
night. The limit of the law is none
too severe for them. OF all the nom
aensical things anyhow, a charivari
party is the most ridiculous. There is
mo excuse for il on any score.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-19

Professor Ossip GabriloWitsch,
Mark Twain's son-in-law, has been
compelled to substitute a trip to the
hospital for a honeymoon. A man
with such a name ought to expect
nothing but bad luck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-19

much as the accidents In question hap
pened in a baseball contest nobody says
anything more than hard luck
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-19

The constitutionality of Illinois's two
cents n mile passenger rate law hes
been taken to the courts by one of the
Smaller railroads operating in that
state. While many of the larger sys-
TENS have been claiming from time II
time that such a rate was unremuner-
sklve, none of them has been willing
70 GO to the court with such a plea.
Al small and unimportant road might
be able to prove contentious of this
sort where a larger system could not.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-19
FROM OTHER PENS
FUNCTION OF EDUCATIoN

In the United States education has
long been too much OF an accomplish
ment, not training. For our boys
and our girls we have been proud to
provide schooling that ornaments
their lives with graces of conduct or
smattering of knowledge that may fiat
the fierce struggle of life. But all this
is being changed; and it must be chang
ed If our nation can hold its own, not
only against our British rivals, but also
against the tremendous rising power of
Germany. -y~uoc %
Study of Germany may be profitable
for us in many ways. Fears of the
Hohenzollern ambition, do not restrain
her from peFfecting her army or multi
plying the agencies of sea- power; her
vigorous and. decorous home life, out
side some circles in the capitals, goes
on increasing her. population, night
mares of anti-imperialsm do not deter
the fostering and development of col
onies. over seas: and above all her ed
ucational system gives her a cane and
virile race, who sing and wrestle like
healthy children every man of whom
is a. philosopher. soldier, athlete and
diplomat combined. The reason why
Germans saved the gold standard to
the United States in 1896 was simply
because they were grounded in the truth
of history and finance, and not. as half
educated men become. the prey of the
first dancing mountebank thai comes
along with panaceas to make The poor
all rich and endow nerveless hands
with power.-Indianapolis Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-19

Now that the great series of games
for the baseball championship are
thing of the past some folks are
breathing easy for the first time in
week or ten days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-19
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The State Journal is a member of the
Associated Press and receives the full day
keleeraph 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, 1909-10-19

Three men were severely injured in
Thursdays game between the Detroit
and Pittsburg baseball teams. One
OF them may be so seriously injured
that he will be cripple for life. If
similar accidents had occurred in one
Football game the public denunciation
which would have been launched
aKainst that sport would have been
vpluminous to q degree. But. mas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-19
KANSAS CONNENT
ON COMPROMISING.


President Taft's characteristic good
sense has not been displayed thus far
on his tour more strikingly than in his
speech on the necessity of compromising
In order TO attain success in solving diff
f1cult or delicate problems. By this the
president did not mean the surrender
OF any fundamental principles or con-
vict1ons, but the manifestation of a
spirit OF mutual consideration, of re-
spect for the rights and opinions Of
others, an assent to the proposition that
there are two sides 20 most questions
and that probably the other fellow has
some good reasons for his position.
The statement that wise men change
their minds often and fools never has
become platitude. 1t would be just
as true to say that the wisest men are
those who change, not necessarily their
minds, but their ground, so long as
they do not abandon their principle.
There are no statistics showing how
many good causes have been lost by
"uncompromising' attitudes on the
part Of their defenders, but the per-
centage must be a large one. Every
body likes to have Ibis way" but
human nature is prone to extremes
and the law of life operates along the
line OF the golden morn. If everybody
mad his own unhampered "way'-but
that is manifestly impossible, because
interests are often Numerically op-
posed to each other. In a multitude of
counsel there is wisdom and there is
proportionate wisdom in mutual consid-
Grafton, which is the presidents idea of
compromise. Approached in this spirit,
there are few problems which may not
be wisely solved.-Galena Evening
Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-19
THAT DRY" JAG.

You probably never read the consular
reports. Usually they contain useful
information, such as the prospect of
dlsposing of American red paint to the
savages Of North Borneo, or the market
prices of talking machines in Tim
buctu. Largely they are intended to
encourage and enlighten in matters OF
foreign trade and travel. Not being in
terested, you probably skip them like
a woman does the sporting page. How
ever, you may miss a tip of something
plant. or Catha edulis, of Abyssinia. re-
Gently considered in these learned re-
ports. This plant. properly chewed,
produces jag which has all alcoholic
products bested. 1t is said to be a non
narcotic, leaving neither headache nor
bad taste. 1t has its bad effects, how
ever, for those who overdo it; it leaves
them emac1ated and nervous. But there
is nothing in the Kansas statutes about
1t, which ought to make it popular with
those who fear Fred.-Atchison Globe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-19
NEW DOCTRINE.


It Is rather peculiar to find the New
York Tribune declaring that, alaska
has too much unoccupied area and
too scant and sparse population to
get any real benefits out of the or
ganized territorial form OF govern
ment," instancing the disappointing
result of Nevada's admission as a
state as a reason why Alaska should
not expect territorial government.
The case of Nevada is valid illus
tration of the propriety of going slow
in giving statehood to such kindred
places as Arizona and New Mexico.
But it is the first time we have heard
that the imperfect development of a
territory with large unsettled areas is
a reason for denying it the estab-
lished and definite government pro-
vided by the territorial system.
The new attitude is practically that
of denying Alaska the initial form OF
self-government. She has vast areas
practically unpopulated; but she also
has important communities and grow
ing industries without other govern
ment than the rather formless one
provided by the United States COVER
nor and judges. She is unable to
legisIate for her needs as a district or
to provide her communities with
authority to organize local govern
ment Certainly 1t Is strong oe-
parture from American precedent 70
turn an unfavorable ear to Alaska,
request for the experimental terri
torial government.-Pittsbu DIS
patch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-19
1rNwARRANrED ARRESTS.

In Tennessee a man accused or nav
ing counterfeit money in his possession
spent five months in jail, when II was
discovered that the coins were genuine.
Without doubt that discovery mignt
have been made by an expert IN NAN
an hour if the coins had been submit
ted to one for examination.
This case shows several Things
among them the slipshod way in whicn
what is called justice is administered IN
places. The sense of obligation ana
conscientiousness scarcely exists In the
minds of some police and judicial OF
ficials Another condition shown by
this case is the ca1lousness concerning
the rights and feelings of citizens In
the matter of arrests and deten-lon
frequently displayed by the police ana
prosecuting officers. The sense OF
shame and disgrace about arrests ano
imprisonment which every reputable
citizen feels seems to be fncoEiprehen-
sible to the average police mind. Going
to jail or the policeastation doesn't APP
pear. any worse to some of thom than
going to a hotel or public ball. Hence
arrests often are made for trivial OF
lenses, and sometimes convictions ana
sentences which have no warrant In
Justice and very little in law follow
such arrests.-Rochester Democrat and
Chronicle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-19

why did you tip that boy so hand
somely for handing you your coat?'' Ibid
you see, the coat he gave me?"-Philadel-
phia Telegraph.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-19

why don't you tell people you wus
wit Cook and PNlry2" inquired the town
sot. Il git enough abuse as IL Is" replied
the wandering Charlottesville Courier
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-19

Teacher-Johnny, can you tell how the
age of chicken is determined? Johnny
Yes'm. BY the teeth. Teacher-Why,
chickens have no teeth. Johnny-No'm /;
but we have.-St. Louis Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-19

Jack-Why is she so crazy about brfdgeg
Maud-Because she loves to hold hands
New York Evening Telegram.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-19

''Why does he go about in that detected
manner? Has fortune failed him?'' mo;
can't persuade any of his enemies to take
a ride in it.''-Atlarita Constitution. irrP
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-19

| after a1l,' queried y the maiden fair.
what is MARRIAGE Marriage" replied
| which a woman deprives herself of an
escort."-Chicago News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-19

Are you in favor of votes for wo-
menu" Yes. Perhaps If we. can get them
to think more about votes they will think
less about clothes. have four daughters
who are growing up."-Chicago Record
Herald.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-12-04
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR
GIRL.

A wise woman viii take a lover at
his word-because that Is probably all
she viii ever get from him.
10 a love affair. it IS the first kiss
which embarrasses a woman. the last
which embarrasses a man.
IT'S funny how a soul mate" never
seems 20 happen around until after
you are married TO somebody else.
Why won't a man understand that a
woman doesn't necessarily carry a
lorgnette for the sake of her eyes
but FOR the sake of other peoples
eyes2
Marriage Is the sentimental dope
with which we stimulate ourselves.
but which eventually always stops the
action of the heart and initiates the
nerves.
Being in love means merely spend
Ing half your time doing foolish
JhiaGs. which you are perfectly aware
that you viii spend the other half re-
GREETING
A divorce. like electricity. steam
heat and other modern improvements.
may be expensive IN the beginning.
but It saves a man lots Of money in
the end.
a mans idea OF a cnivalrous exit
from a Irritation Is 20 make a woman
believe that the reason ne IS going to
stop making love 20 her is because he
loves her too mucn."
The size OF a girls shoe and the
brand Of her sachet seems TO De much
more important 60 a man in his selec-
uon OF wife than The size OF her
brain and the brand OF her character.
or course second marriages are hap.
pier than FIRST marriages. you've got
10 try two or three grades OF coffee
or varieties OF soup before you can
tell just what appeals 90 your taste.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-12-04

and Charybdis. but would passing be-
tween them De any harder than the
position OF the mother whose children
always demand more money of her,
and whose husband tells her she must
get along on less2
Smith and Jones do not like each
other. Smith is telling a tough story
around town about Jones Jones,
commenting on the fact to-day. said:
Nobody will believe him" There's
where Jones in wrong
(kas) Globe