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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-15
FYlipino Enigration

| 1t is universally known that native
| agricultural labor throughout these
| Islands is not only scarce, but difficult
to obtain under any circumstances.
| Every year recruiting agents are sent
| into all the interior provinces and in
| ducements offered to obtain laborers
| for the haciendas. When they, the
| labOrers, arrive at their destination
| fully 25 per cent desert, or find some
| excuse for not fulfilling their contract.
Here they are among their own peo-
| pie, speak their mother tongue, enjoy
| their cigarettes, gambling, easy times,
and, in word, are never worked to
death. No severe restrictions of stated
hours for labor, no fines for petty ir-
Irregularities. they are within easy
reach of their native towns, and, taken
altogether, they are we'll satisfied.
The cry of scarcity of native labor
| has always been heard, and more SO
since the Philippine railway construc-
ton has induced thousands by offer
| ing larger wages. With higher
wage the cost of producing sugar must
necessarily be higher, and consequent
ly the gain less.
In view of all this, how is it con-
sistent for the natives who represent
the masses to knowingly consent to
such a wholesale emigration of their
own people. Can they not see through
the whole matter and judge for them
selves what terrible injury they are
thus allowing to be perpetrated?
The Hawaiian planters are million
aires; they have one end in view-to
get labor at any price to supplant the
Japanese. The policy of firing out the
Japs is wise. but the idea of robbing
these islands of native labor, because
Portuguese, Italians. Chinese, and
Japanese have been tried and found
undesirable, is not.
|. Let them try some other foreign
help-all the natives in the Philippine
archipelago are wanted right here.
Let the native press get an account
of the life. strict regulations, fines,
and unknown and manifold troubles
which have befallen those laborers
who are already in the Hawaiian is
lands and publish it broadcast. Let
the account be truthful and written
by the native himself and not by the
Hawaiian press or interested agricul-
too late to stop this wholesale emigra-
ton and explain clearly that those
who will go. knowing what they have
to meet with, do so at their own risk
and peril.-Iloilo Up. II Star,
Federal Economy Costly.
Economy is a dangerous thing in a
big institutions like the government OF
the United States and the secretary of
the treasury has found it out. When
Secretary MacVeagh instituted his
wave of reform it was found that the
man who winds the treasury clocks was
superfiuous employe. He was dis
charged and the division chiefs and
watchmen were expected to wind their
own clocks.
There are 600 clocks in the treasury
now and 800 times. More than this. the
time clocks at the doors differ, and the
clerks have found the slow clocks to
get to work by and the fast ones to
leave by. The clock winder will get
back on the pay roll.-Wasnngton dis
patch to Philadelphia Record
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-15

1t is probably also true that Mr.
Peary has a mighty poor opinion of the
powers of discernment of the newspa-
per men of the country. With few ex-
ceptions they are staunch supporters of
DR. Cook
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-15
FROM OTHER PENS
SECESSION IN CALIFoRN1A.

The people of the southern half of
California are very much wrought up
over proposition to secede from the
northern part of the state. They
claim that assessments for state taxa
ton bear rather inequitably upon their
section. forcing them to bear a great
er share of the burden of state govern
ment than should be placed upon
much enthusiasm. and before it has
been squelched it is apt to breed some
trouble and a good deal of hard feel
ing.
I There is really very little chance of
such movement succeeding as the
consent of the people of the entire
state of California would be necessary,
as we'll as the consent of congress,
neither of which is likely to be given
1t was the gold excitement of more
than half a century ago that caused
sufficient rush of population to Cali
fornia to make its erection into state
desirable.
The area of California is enormous,
large enough for a dozen common
wealths If the population and soil were
OF the right sort. But much of the
country is mountainous and much of
the rest is arid. So that a population of
less than two millions is sparsely dis
tributed over the soil outside the few
large cities, which include almost one
half of the total. 1t is likely that
Oklahoma will come near to showing
as large a population as California, al
though it is a baby state-New Or
leans Pfcayune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-15
FULL T.p.ASED wTRF RFpORT
OF TIE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oklahoma is to have lower Pullman
rates. Apparently, where there's a VIII
there is always a way even to the
regulation of railroads, freight rates,
EXPRESS CHARGES. ct cetera. ct cetera.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-15

Isn't 1T i lovely, dear. that you don't
stay young like a Spring chicken. kan
sas City Times.
ed Mr.. Pecksnuff. but when I get to
Woodshed looms ' np so 500 vivdiy th at try
to think about something else.''-Birming-
ham Age-Herald.
Shakespeare wrote for all time" For
instance?' Take his expression. It's
that describes the 1903 fall hat"'-Niilwau-
Knox-There goes young De Short in
thought De Short owned it? He told me
not an hour ago that he had put all his
told the truth He bought 30 cents worth
News ''-'''' DeAO'e ne ''''' 's0'--0"''1s'
IT wouldn't care to have 81 graduating
gown; But it might get you a hus-
that. "-Louisviile 'courier-Journai.
Knicker1why does he keep so many
one girl because It was SO lonely for 96h his
for the cook. and third because It was
lonely for cook and the waitress.-Puck.
City Friend spending the day in dis
tive? Subberbs-0dy dear fellow it's only
the way of privileged old family re
girl has been with us over five weeks!-
Harper's Weekly.
Americans are making history fast
now Are. eh? Well, what do you call
history" Why, It's a :, .s, relation you
tory, sir. is the elimination Of some facts
and the partisan perversion of the rest
Philadelphia Ledger.
furniture, yet? Flat DweIIer-.-No.. I can't
fooIa IKE or refr 4sa
that looks like folding bed.-Cleveland
Leader.
7 think the little one is going to bear a
resemblance to his father We'll" an
hope the child viii learn to bear it with
patience and courage. Washington Star.
Editor-Did you interview the. leader. of
the suffragette a,;. RePorter7 n tried TO- but
Great heavens, man, was she dead?-
Circle Magazine
man expects his wife to be perfect.
but somehow he doesn't seem to realize
that she has right to expect the same
Hear about Percy? Just undergone a
word pope ehSp FAD his appendix en
off % 'Worse than that, dear boy He's
had his allowance cut off!'-Philadelphia
Telegraph.
What will happen when women voter
st suppose, among other things, one won't
be able to get a Democratic cook to work
with Republican housemaid." -Pittsburg
Post. -.--
Hes. a very dogmatic sort of man."
And 1 understand he was married on
mere puppy love" Probably that is the
reason his wife hounds him SOLOS
Angeles Express.
Daughter--I couldn't marry him; he
has nothing to recommend him but his
wealth. Mother-You forget his heart
York Evening Te1egrau
The Tramp-Ah, mister, what would you
do IL you felt like YOU didn't have a friend
in the world? The Rich Man-What would
do? Why. I'd apply for a job as base
ball umpire, Of course.-Chicago Daily
News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-15
THE ROOSEVELT POLICIES.

President Taft found the west so in
sistent on his carrying out "the Roose-
welt policies" that he thought it we'll
to restate his position, which he did in
a speech at Seattle. Having been in
the Roosevelt cabinet during the
period those policies were enunciated,
Mr.. Taft feels, he says, that his I'M
Outstanding, thus gained at first hands,
peculiarly qualities him to read them
Alright. He notes a tendency among
the radical elements to "out- Roosevelt
Roosevelt"-to give the policies a twist
more strenuous than a correct reading
permits; hence the murmur of discon-
tent.
The Roosevelt policies were written
into the Republican platform of 1908.
to which Mr.. Taft stands pledged, and
which he promptly proceeded to carry
out by calling an extra session to re-
wise the tariff. The other Roosevelt
planks are yet to be considered by
congress, and SO much remains to be
done that Mr.. Taft in a recent speech
expressed a doubt that congress would
be able at the coming session to pass
all the measures to which the party
had pledged the administration. This
means that the Taft policies, as dis
tinct from the Roosevelt policies,
must wait at least another year-that
the administration sinks it's own legis-
lative aims in order that that which
was handed down to it may be given
effect at the earliest possible day
Washington Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-15

City Friend depending the day in dis
tant suburb)-Didn't it ever strike you
that your servant is impertinently inquisi-
tive? Subberbs-My dear fellow it's only
the way of a privileged old family re-
tanner: WY M4hld you Def f;e,e IT, tnat
Harper's Weekly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-15

Americans are making history fast
now Are. eh? Well, what do you call
history?" why it's a--the relation you
know-a chronologicaI-' Wrong. His
tory, sir, is the elimination of some facts
and the partisan perversion of the rest
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-15

1T wouldn't care to have a 81 graduating
gown" But it might get you a hus-
band" 'Well, I'd hate to have to dress
the rest of my life on a precedent like
that. Louisville sCourier-Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-15

Knicker-Why does he keep so many
one girl because 1t was so lonely for his
wife, and another because IL was lonely
for the cook. and a third because IL was
lonely for cook and the waitress.-Puck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-15

Visitor-Have you bought all your new
furniture yet? Flat Dweller-No. can't
decide whether to get a folding bed that
looks like refrigerator or a refrigerator
that looks like folding bed.-Cleveland
Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-15

Knox-There goes young De Short in
Jay Greene's automobile. Crox-Why. I
thought De Short owned it? He told me
not an hour ago that he had put all his
money into it. Knox-Well he probably
News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-15

81 think the little one is going to bear
resemblance to his father" WELL an
swered Mr.. Rasper. eff that is the case.
| hope the child will learn to bear il with
patience and coura se.''-Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-15

Shakespeare wrote for all time" For
instance?' Take his expression, IT'S
not SO deep as well, nor so wide
barn door. yet twill serve How well
kee journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-15

Editor-Did you interview the leader of
the suffragettes? Reporter-I tried to, but
she wouldn't talk. Editor--Wouldn't talk?
Great heavens, man, was she dead?-
Circle Magazine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-15
HUMOR or THE DAY

isn't it lovely dear, that you don't
near look your age?' And you, dear,
stay young like a spring chicken. kan
Sas City Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-15

"I suppose you often sigh for the scenes
of your childhood?'' Yes, do" answer
ed Mr.. Peclksnufr. but when I get to
woodshed looms up so wildly that 1 try
to think about something else."-Birming-
ham Age-Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-15

A man expects his wife to be perfect
but somehow he doesn't seem to realize
that she has a right to expect the same
of him.-Chicago News.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-03-19


II It were not for the countless tril.
lions Of dust particles that float sepa-
rateIy invisible IN the atmosphere there
could be no raindrops. snow crystals
or hailstones From perfectly dust
less atmosphere the moisture would dc.
scend IN ceaseless rain without drops.
The dust particles serve as nuclei
about which the vnpor gathers. The
snow crystal is the most beautiful ere
alton Of the aerial moisture. and the
hailstonc Is the most extraordinary.
The heart Of every hailstons n tiny
atom OF dust Such an atom, with a
little moisture condensed about II. is
the germ from which may grow hail.
stone capable Of Telling man or
smashing window. But nFst Il must
be caught up bE current Of afr and
carried to the level Of tho LOFTY cirrus
clouds. 1--WE or SIX or even ten miles
high. Then. continually growing by
fresh accessions Of moisture, 4 begins
iss plunge to the earth, spinning
through the clouds and flashing in the
sun like a diamond bolt shot from q
rainbow.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-03-19
Swearing a Laroe.


Dean Ramsay could not countenancs
profanity, but he managed to tell IN
his "Reminiscences" some good stories
Of weakness which afiiieted many IN
his time.
"a late Duke OF Athol had invited a
well known character, a writer Of
Perth. to come up and meet him at
Dunkeid for tho transaction Of some
business. The duke mentioned the day
and hour when be should receive the
man Of law, who accordingly cama
punctually at the appointed time and
place. But the duke bad forgotten the
appointment and had gone 70 the hill.
from which he could not return for
some hours. A highlander present dc.
scribed the Perth writer's Indignation
and his mode Of showing Il by a most
elaborate course Of swearing. but
whom did he swear atT was the In.
quiry made Of the narrator. who re
piled. oh. he didna aweer NJ onythlns
particular, but JUST stude in Ia middle
OF ia road and swoor at iairge' have
from friend also an anecdote which
shows how entirely az ono period the
practice Of swearing had become n.
miliar even 10 female ears when mixed
up with the intercourse cf social life.
A sister had been speaking Of her
brother as much addicted 10 this habit.
Dor John sweers awful. aud we try to
correct him. but she added in can.
did and apologetic tone. ma doubt II
is great set an 10 conversation.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-03-19
Ner Raport.r,. Enn.rIsno..

Tho reporter was not only young and
green at the business, but he was IN.
married He had covered a district for
the tlrst time with man who knew
the ropes 80 well that be could have
gone over the ground and scented
news with his eyes shut.
Not wishing 70 appear new at the
game. when the young man started out
on the second day. on coming out from
the magistrate's hearings at ono or
the police courts he ciambered into the
patrol wagon as be had seen his gulds
do on the day before and seated him.
self beside half dozen prisoners who
were being taken 10 city hall for fur.
ther examination. Suddenly remem.
bering that he had stcry TO look up
a few squares away, he jumped out Of
the patrol wagon 10 the ground. Be
fore be could take d step the police.
man standing guard, who had never
laid eyes on him before, seized him
and pushed him roughly into his seat
again. The frightened boy started to
explain. but the patrolman, bent on the
stern exercise Of duty, only added TO
his terror by saying: up 70 tho hali
for yours. This Is the second time
your wife's sworn out that warrant
for deserticn, and she'a got a good
cause. ] guess.g
The police card. which the would be
reporter had nSt thought OF before, re.
lieyed somewhat tense situation, and
In another minute he was ca his way
to the scene Of a robbery In the street
above. Philadelphia Ledger.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-03-19

He tore open his long ulsrsr ana
threw on bis bat.
Gamma Jane.g be said. ~don's you
know mef'
Anna Jane tipped uncertainty, and
be caught her and put her In q chair
'I've scared you most to death, aud
! didn't mean to- he said regretfully
.Anna Jane" he went on earnestly,
"my wife's Dead / did a foolish
thing by myself and wicked one BY
you when married her. but that's
bygones and can't be helped now. I'm
ten years older and good deal wiser.
And I've come to see if-if you won't
forgive me and let me have another
chance. It's the only thing that's Of
any account TO me now on earth, for,
Anna Jane. love you"
He knelt down before her and put
his head In her lap. Anna Jane sat
like stif little statue. She looked
down at the big head In her lap and
the big man kneeling before her who
asked her forgiveness and said be
loved her.
She lifted her hand and let it fall
upon his hair. He felt the touch and
looked up.
"Anna Jane" he said, IF you don't
believe me. II you can't trust me, I'm
willing 10 pass the rest Of my life
trying to make you-if you'il only give
me a chance"
A wan little smile went over Anna
James face. but It was like tho frst
spring sunshine, and life and joy fol
lowed IT,
ANNA Jane''- he began again.
Slow footsteps creaked over the floor
Of tho next room. Tho door opened,
and Aunt Huida, standing there, saw
the strange spectacle Of her niece IN
the arms of a stranger who seemed tc
have just been kissing her. Anna
James face was aiight She was no
longer afraid OF Aunt Hulda or OF
anything IN the world. Her voice rang
out with a glad little cry:
"oh, Aunt Hulda, Joe's comet Joes
comet"
But II was left for Joe to make the
necessary explanations
The Democratic advocate., 1909-03-19

Intending to discontinue housekeep-
ing. ! will sell my household and kitchen
furniture at my residence, 81 East Main
street, Westminster, Md, on March 20.
1909, at u m. will continue practice
IN the Office am now occupying.
DIR. w. j. SELBY.
mar 81 ]. Thomas Roop, Auct.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-03-19

YNHIS is to give notice that the State
\. Board Of Undertakers of Maryland
will hold It's Semi-Annual Examination
of all applicants desiring to be licensed
by this Board on TUESDAY, April.
18th. 1909, at lis Office, No. 733 Calvert
Building, Baltimore City, Md, beginning
at 10 o'clock a. M. All applications for
the Examination must be presented to
this Board on or before April /. 1909.
Applications for the Renewal Of Ii
censca must be filed with this Board on
or before April 10th, 1909.
Application blanks will be furnished
upon request.
By Order of the Board.
GEO. W. M0WE1N, President.
Il. II H0nNNAN. Jn Secondary. 1885
The Democratic advocate., 1909-03-19

PUYI ! buy Take our advice and
- buy lumber and building material
now: You viii save money at Smith e
Reifsnider's.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-03-19
COMMISSIONERS, NOTICE.

The County Commissioners Of Carroll
county viii meet at their Office, In West
minister, every Monday in March, 1903,
for the transaction Of business.
BY order,
FRANCIS L. HANN.
mar Clerk.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-03-19
Horse Blankets 8 Robes.

We are discontinuing the sale OF these
goods and viii close out At greatly rc-
duced prices.
WESTMINSTER HARDWARE co.
Jan 8
The Democratic advocate., 1909-03-19

EMO, boys; ! must go home tonight"
"WhyY'
1T IL my wedding night
Poor fellow Naturally you Do not
feel like celebrating"
The Democratic advocate., 1909-03-19

T1OR RENT Dwelling, No. 251 A.
~ East Main street Apply TO.
this Once. jan q Il
The Democratic advocate., 1909-03-19

w ANTED Man to work on farm:
w single man; good wages. Also
have Fresh Cow for sale. AppIy 10
THEODORE ZEPP,
mar IL Shipley.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-02-12
ALBERT ITEMS.

Mrs. P. ". Pax,en is reported o..
the sick list.
Mrs. V. brldA i, heic irnm OH.
bona, wheie sic is attending the
sick at Mrs e. Arnold's.
DR. Meckiessrl and gife ven, 10
Larned last Tuesday where he ur.
chased an aulom bile and came hack
Wednesday accompanied by his small
brother. Co.
Mr.. A. p. CA,lel hi, treating his
house to a coat OF paint
Mrs. e. Ehlers is reported 10 have
been quite sick
A fine girl vas brnn 70 Mr. and
Mrs. Sailor last Monday.
Tom Gaugh wa in town Saturday
with his new auto that he purchased
in LarRed last week.
Mary Miller spent Sunday at
Hoisington.
Mr.. Seeber is preparing to erect
an elevator on bis place.
Miss Martin spent Sunday a,
Seebers.
Mrs. J.P. Gallon is reported on
the sick list.
, Mr. A. B. WilIcutt and family
spent Sunday at Hoisington with
their daughter, Mrs. F. L. McCauley.
Miss Ginder and Miss Ida Hayes
were here from Great Bend to spend
Sunday with Miss Ida's parents. Mr..
and Mrs. c. Hayes.
Mr.. Colyer is here from Kansas
City visiting his daughter, Mrs,
Ehlers.
Ed Schroeder has purchased ar
auto in which some of the girls will
be looking for a ride.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-02-12
Going To Sell Out.

Another Of Barton county's early
settlers has decided to sell out and
move elsewhere. -' P H. Brack
having purchased a large ranch in
Colorado has decided to move out
there so that he will be in a better
shape to handle his extensive interests
there and will have big public sale
at his farm, nine miles northwest Of
O!mitz, on Wednesday, February
Gath. He offers for sale 30 head Of
first class horses, AZ head of cattle, a
large amount Of farm machinery, and
other things TOO numerous to mention.
Shelly Winget will cry the sale and
there will be a free lunch served at
noon. 1t will pay youto attend this
sale, as all Of the stuff offered is first
class.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-02-12
. ..lbeekei...HallqH.

A pleasant home wedding occure
a. n. esidence of Mr.. and Ms. Del
DTker in Liberty town hip, Feb. It.
at 3 p. IN. when their daughter, Alic,
Irene. was married to Marion Ray
Mallow, Of Barnard, Kansas. Rev
Sutherland officiating and Mis-.
Mabel Conner playing the wedding
m 'rch. About 50iguests Witnessed
tn ceremony which was followed by
an excellent we idins dim T.
Mrs. Mallow has lived all her life
n Great Bend and has many friends
whose only regret in her hap y
m irTlage is mat it takes her auay
from here Mr.. and Mrs. Mallow
will leave for their new home in
Barnard, the last of the week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-02-12
Lincoln Day Celebration.

Zap Thomas post, No. 81, G A. R.
being organized especially for the
purpose of promoting patriotism, in
view of encouraging the public
schools to take part in the patriotic
duty of observing the 100 anniver.
sary of the birth Of our illustrious
President Abraham Lincoln, who was
the first one to fall by the hand Of an
assassin, appointed a special COM
mittee to formulate and stimulate
this observance.
This committee has received such
hearty support from Superintendent
[Shirk aud his assistants that their
united efforts have brought out a
spirit that will produce exercises in
all Of our school rooms, which ought
to be, and they are confident will be,
attended by nearly every patron who
can make it convenient to be present
| at 2 o'clock on Friday.
The public schools all over our
land are making preparations to
celebrate this day, and the citizens
tof Great bend will take pride in
making this one of the landmarks
Isecond to none in cities Of it size. .
| Lay aside everything possible and
come outsand see and hear what oul
Echildren know and can do.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-02-12

Mrs, Max Schaffer has received
word that her father, Rev. McCaug.
han. who was injured by fall a few
weeks ago, was not getting along
very well, and that blood poisoning
had set in. Mrs. Schaffer expects to
leave in few days for visit with
her father.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-02-12

George Ewalt, Of this city, was
married at Kansas City on the 4tb.
of this month to Miss Maude Stains.
brook, of Joplin, Mo. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ewalt arrived here Tuesday. and will
make their home for the present with
Mrs. Deighton, on east Broadway.
Here's hoping they will always have
the best Of everything in this world.