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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-09-22

There is always fool at one end of
a flatterers tongue-and sometimes at
both ends.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-09-22

There's no way so sure to find out
your ignorance as to try to teach a
child.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-09-22

When a woman inherits money she
thinks it is because of her ability as
financier
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-09-22

No lock avails against Ratchet
French.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-09-22

To borrow on usury brings sudden
beggary.-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-09-22

It's not woman's fault if secret
remains a secret.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-09-22

There's always room at the top-fo1
balloon.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-09-22

Old age should always be treated
with respect-except in spring chick
ems.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-09-22

An aeropIane ought to be on the
level, but sometimes it is not.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-09-22

Courtesy is the bond of all society.
italian.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-09-22

One may have high times in a bal
loon, but everybody in sight knows
about it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-09-22

Even a woman who is i'll likes to
dress we'll.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-09-22

However one may be displeased
with balloon, he doesn't want to
take a fall out of it,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-09-22

A balloon in the air is worth two i
the sea.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-09-22

When you have money enough to
invest in mining stock-buy an over
coat
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-09-22

He who swears distrusts his own
words.-Latin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-09
ED MADISON'S POSITION
Seventh District Congressman Makes
Himself Plain on Tariff.

Congressman Edward H. Madison
of the Seventh district is of the
opinion that no one should dodge the
responsibility of his vote on the
tariff question. He considers man
responsible to his constituency for
his votes on the tariff and is always
ready to defend his own actions.
In speaking of the report which
stated that he thought the tariff ques-
ton should not be an issue in Kan
sas, Congressman Madison said:
ST am quoted as saying that the
tariff should not be an issue in Kan
sas The reporter misunderstood me
in that matter. I was asked as to
whether or not in my judgment the
tariff would be an issue and replied
that no one could tell at this time
other important matters may arise
that may obscure it but 1 did not ex-
press any opinion as to whether or
not it should be an issue or whether
anyone should try to make it one. L
realize that it may be very live
question No one can dodge re-
sponsibility in this country for &C
ton taken in public matters and
ought not to be permitted to- Each
member of the Kansas delegation IS
responsible to his constituency for his
votes on the tariff and his general
attitude toward the bill and must be
prepared to defend himself and 1t IS
not for us to say whether or rot our
course or the general question upon
which we acted should be an issue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-09
TRYING TO PICK A FUSS
That Is the Impression German Has
of Great Britain.

Berlin, Oct. 9.-The speeches re-
Gently attributed to Lord Northcliffe,
Admiral Lord Charles Beresford and
Earl Gray. governor general of Can
ada, together with various magazine
articles dealing with the relations of
Great Britain and Germany, have been
widely reproduced and commented
upon in this country.
The prevailing note is one of appre-
hension that a regular campaign has
been organized for the purpose of de-
priving Germany of the good will of
the United States and nourishing the
idea that Germany is threatening
Great Britain. The German com
mentators point out that all the sug
gestions of coming trouble between
Germany and Great Britain come from
the British side and that no German
of distinction, either in a public speech
or in writing, has given voice to sus-
picion of Great Britain.
Apprehension is expressed also over
the growth of the war party in Great
Britain. This party today is small but
it is influential, and is gathering
strength.
An official effort is being made to
restrain German comment on these
speeches and articles with the idea of
avoiding the production of material
for irritating discussions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-09
STATE HOUSE DIsINTEGRATING.
Heavy Particles of Masonry Fall
From East Wing.

The sentiment over the state of
Kansas to repair the east wing of the
state house received an impetus when
a large 2OO-pound piece of the frieze
around the edge of the roof fell to
the ground and narrowly missed a
workmen who happened near.
The whole east wing is in bad con-
dition and the chances for more such
breakages are good. 1t has been stat
ed by the officials that there are I'M
doubtedly more portions of the crum-
bling building which are liable to fall
at any moment.
Native Kansans have been ashamed
of the east wing of the state house for
a good many years and after a few
more pieces crumble away and fall to
the ground, it is thought that a nervy
legislature with less money for other
things and more money for good
things will appropriate funds to re-
pair the wing and place it on par
with the rest of the state house.
With this massive main entrance in
such a state of decay, it will be a con-
slant danger to persons using that
wing and passing in and out of the
building.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-09
BIG AUTO PARADE.
More Than a Thousand Motor Vehicles
in Line at ST. Louis.

ST. Louis. Mo-, Oct. 9--The celebra-
ton of st. Louis annual anniversary
ended today with rainy weather
The chief outdoor events today were
an automobile parade, in which more
than 1000 motor driven vehicles took
part. and the dedication ceremonies by
which the old fair grounds race track
enclosure was formally turned over to
the city as a public park.
The word had gone out last night
that Glenn H. Curtiss would make a
flight early today and attempt to
demonstrate the ability of his machine
to keep in the air for an extended
period Several thousand persons were
at Forest park at daylight and waited
there several hours until convinced by
the threatening clouds that aviation
was out of the question
One of the important contests of the
week is scheduled for the hour before
sunset when four dirigible balloons Will
match speed over triangular course
of two miles The entrants are Thomas
Baldwin. Roy Knabenshue, Lincoln
Beachy and Cromwell Dixon The last
named has not been in the air this week
and the possibilities of his aerostat
are not widely known.
The winner of the race is to receive
81 900 and the second man half that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-09

ing secretary, I want to pay tribute at
this time, as we'll as to those other
hundreds of Topeka business men who
nave furnished the funds for carrying
on the business of the club, and with
the money gave encouraging words
which helped greatly.
1t has been delight to be associa-
ted with you in the plans of the Com
merc1al club. and I shall not lose my
interest in any degree, but will as soon
as L am able, put my shoulder under
any part of the work that remains I'M
done and lift what I can for Topeka.
Very truly yours,
wv. w MILLS"
Commission Plan Campaign
The members of the municipal legis-
lation committee of the Commercial
club report that the campaign in the
interests of the commission form Of
municipal rule is progressing nicely.
Literature is being distributed and
meetings for the near future planned.
Voters are being urged to register for
the coming election which will decide
whether Topeka will or will not adopt
the new plan. The following are the
places aside from the office of the cleo
ton commissioner at the city building
which have been designated for regis
tration:
Until october Is the registration
books Will be open daily until 5
O'Clock, but from that date until Octo
Der %, 10 o'clock each evening will
DS lile HOUI 1OT CIOSIlS
First ward-J. r. Spetter's cigar
store, SIS North Kansas avenue, Octo-
Der 8, 9. IL and II.
Second ward, east of Santa Fe rail-
road-Kelley's drug store, 1900 East
Sixth avenue, October IA. 3 and Is.
Sixth precinct, Second ward-C. E.
Robbins grocery. corner Seward and
Logan, October Is and 16.
Fifth ward. first precinct-Wood-
ford's pharmacy, Seventeenth and Blu
chanan street, October IL and II.
Second precinct. G. B. Pinneys
pharmacy, Seventeenth and Kansas
avenue, October Is. Third precinct
Clipper Windmill & Pump companys
office, sos East Tenth street, October
Is and IA.
Sixth ward, first precinct-Edel-
blute's drug store, Potwin station,
October and 8. Second precinct
Alderfer's grocery, Tenth and Morris
avenues, October II and 12
Voters in the Third and Fourth
wards, and the first, second and fifth
precincts of the Second ward will reg
lister at the Office of the commissioner
of elections, in the city building.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-09
NEW Y. NJ. C. A. BUILDINGS.
Santa Fe Makes Announcement of Adj
ditional Plans.

Kansas City, Oct. 9.-The Atchison,
Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad COM
pany will soon begin the erection of
Y. NJ. c. A buildings at its division
points between Kansas City and the
Pacific Coast, according to announce
ment made here. The company has
appropriated $15O,O(O for the work.
Each building will cost about $780,
900 and will be modern in every re-
spect. Several of them will be built
in the mountains where the present
accommodations are poor Buildings
will be erected at Dodge City, Kan;
La Junta, Colo. Ration, Las Vegas and
Albuquerque, n. NJ, Williams, Ariz.,
and Los Angeles, Calf
Nominal rates will be charged and
the buildings will be open to both
members and non-members of the Y.
NJ. C. A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-09
FACTS FOR VOTERS
Deadly Parallel Is Used to Coed
Purpose.
Shows Advantage of Commission
Over Old City Government.
HOLD MASS MEETINGS.
Will Be for Purpose of Enlight-
ening People.
Registration Is Going on Very
Slowly.

The municipal legislation com
mittee of the Commercial club is now
actively engaged in carrying out a
campaign in connection with the ad-
vocating of the commission plan of
city rule.
A mass meeting is being planned to
be feld at the Auditorium in the
course of few days, and smaller
meetings will take place in con-
venient places throughout the city in
order to inform the people in regard
to the plan. The committee feels
that knowing the facts of the
proposition means conversion.
The registration is still alarmingly
slow.
A two column dodeer has been
published giving in one column the
facts of the present system and show
ing in the other the advantages of
the commission plan. Ten thousand
of these cards will be distributed
among the voters of the city. The
dodger reads as follows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-09
WANT FREE WHEAT.
Grain Dealers Record Opposition to
Tariff Duty.

Indianapolis, Oct. 9.-The National
Grain Dealers association in conven-
ton in this city declared for resembling
the duty on wheat from Canada and
placed itself on record as opposing the
federal inspection of grain.
The report of the executive commit
tee which was adopted further pro
tested that there was no shrinkage OF
grain in transit and the practice OF
making shrinkage deductions should
be stopped.
The government crop reports were
assailed as inadequate.
Numerous questions as to shipping
grain are to be taken up with the in
ferstate commerce commission. The
convention adjourned after electing
the following officers:
President, A. G. Tying, Peoria, Ill;
vice president, James L. King, Phila-
delphia; secretary treasurer, John f.
Courcier, Toledo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-09
SAYS IT'S A JOKE.
Ruth Bryan Does Not Expect to Run
for Congress.

Denver, Oct 9.-Ruth Bryan
Leavitt left last night for her fathers
home in Lincoln, but before she
started she said laughingly: 81 do
not expect to be congresslady from
Colorado" Then she told about her
political aspirations.
Ever since I was 5 years old,
when father was congressman, I
have said in testing way that some
day 1 would go to congress myself
But it is still a joke with me, I
guess" Then she laughed again and
would say nothing further about
politics. Mrs. Leavitt goes to her
fathers home to join her parents and
her children for long journey.
which will carry Mr.. Bryan and his
wife to South America and Mrs.
Leavitt and children to Hanover
Germany In Hanover the children
will go to school and Mrs. Leavitt will
continue her studies of sociological
questions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-09

! Under the commission plan a meet
| ing may be called at any time during
the day, as the commissioners are al
ways at their offices.
| Under the commission plan the
| commissioners are paid for their en-
tire time and are supposed to give it
to the city.
Under the commission plan all en-
ployeS must pass a civil service exam
ination which insures efficient and fit
employees.
Under the commission plan the
commissioners are each under bond
of 100000 for the proper conduct
of their offices and they may be re-
moved for non-discharge of their du-
ties.
Under the commission plan they
are elected from the city at large and
consequently have the interests of the
entire city at heart.
Under the commission plan each
commissioner personally directs and
is responsible for a particular part of
the city's business-for instance, one
looks after the streets and walks; one
after the fire department and the DO
lice department. etc, so that every
citizen knows where to lodge a com
plant regarding any matter that
Under the commission plan the peo-
pie themselves can make or unmake
ordinances.
Under the commission plan party
lines are obliterated and the people
rule
| Under the commission plan each
| voter has a choice in the selection of
| all the men who run his city.
Under the commission plan there
are no committees. All matters are
taken up by the commissioners and
| attended to promptly.
Under the commission plan no
| franchise can be given without COM
pensation and then only by consent
of the people.
| Under the commission plan cleo
| tions are held every two years at
which time all the commissioners are
| elected. Thus the election expense,
| etc, is reduced one-half.
Under the commission plan the city
! can not run behind, and any commits
sioner voting money not on hand
thereby vacates his office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-09
SILVER FOR DIAZ.
Mexican President to Be Honored Like
a Greek Hero.

Ell Paso, Tex. Oct. 9.-When President
Diaz of Mexico reaches Chihuahua
Wednesday his way to Ell Paso,
where he will meet President Taft, he
will be presented with an immense sill
yer key to the city.
Like Greek hero returning from vic
tory, the president of the southern re-
public, will also be presented with a
silver platter bearing three silver cups.
The cups appropriately engraved with
Greek letters. will contain wine, salt
and water, symbolicaI of the conqueror.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-09
PLAIN OR C0LORED?
Character of the Taft Banquet at Pasa.
dena Is Undetermined.

Pasadena, Cal, Oct. 9.-Whether
there shall be representatives of the
negro race at the Taft banquet here
october II, is question the president
or some member of his party will be
called upon to decide today.
A committee representing the Afro
American league called upon the com
rnittee that has charge of arrange
ments for entertaining the president
and demanded that two negroes be
given place at the banquet. E. Toff,
the chairman, referred the matter to
the executive committee, which will
first ascertain Mr.. Taft's wishes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-09

Under the present plan the coun-
Gil alone can pass ordinances.
Under the present plan the party
in power rules.
Under the present plan the voter
can vote for but one of the thirteen
men who run the city.
Under the present plan all matters
are referred to committees and then
(sometimes) back to the council.
Under the present plan valuable
franchises can be given away to pub
lie corporations against the wish of
the people.
Under the present plan elections
are held every year at which time
one-half of the councilmen are
chosen.
Under the present rule the city
may and sometimes does run i'll debt
for current expenses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-09
Auto Hits a Tree

Chicago, Oct. "a. J. kearns,
railway engineer, was instantly killed
and four other persons were seriously
injured today when the automobile
in which they were riding, skidded,
crashed into a tree and turned turtle
in West Jackson boulevard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-09
Purdue Meets Northwestern

Lafayette, Ind, Oct. 9.-Weather con-
oltlons were ideal for the gridiron bat
tle between Purdue and Northwestern
this afternoon. Captain King, u. SA.,
acted as umpire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-09
Fifty Men Injured.

Ballston, N. Y. Oct. 9.-Fifty workmen
bound from Ballston to Schenectady
were injured, many of them badly, to-
day in a collision between trolley cars
on the Schenectady electric railway
here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-09

Under the commission plan meet
ing may be called at any time during
the day, as the commissioners are al
ways at their offices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-09

Under the commission plan the
commissioners are paid for their en-
tire time and are supposed to give it
to the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-09

Under the commission plan all en-
ployeS must pass a civil service exam
ination which insures efficient and fiji
employees.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-09
vOTERs-NoTE THE DIFFERENCE.

Under the present council form of
government meetings are held only
one or two evenings month.
Under the present plan council
men are not paid sufficiently for their
services, hence a natural lack of in
terest.
Under the present form I'M
desirable and unfit employees may be
hired because of their political pull.
Under the present form the mayor
and councilmen are not under bond
and it is practically impossible to re-
move them from office.
Under the present form each coun-
Gilman is elected from and naturally
favors a particular section of the
city.
Under the present plan the in
dividual councilmen have nc par
ticular part of the city's business to
look after.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-09

Under the commission plan the
commissioners are each under bond
of 100000 for the proper conduct
of their offices and they may be re-
moved for on-discharge of their du-
ties
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-09

Under the commission plan they
are elected from the city at large and
consequently have the interests of the
entire city at heart.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-21
FILMS At
THE PAST|ME AND
CRYSTAL TODAY
Twin Theaters to Have Excel
lent Programs for Matinee
This Afternoon and All Shows
This Evening,

Splendid programs have been ar
ranged for this afternoon and evening
at the Pastime INT Crystal theaters
and patrons may expect unusually
good shows at both houses. Excellent
biograph films will be shown at both
theaters and there will be the usual
orchestra program. i~nterspersed with
ne wand catchy illustrated songs
At the Pastime. the feature film will
be a biograph entitled. Two Women
n a Man." n picture perfect In
staging, acting and photography. The
story told in h picture is full of sem
timent and has a great moral and
must be seen to be appreciated,
At the Crystal. the big event on the
program will be n biograph, THE
Light That Came" being a touching
story OF the a of q blind mu-
stefan. This film is nearly a thous-
and feet in length and there is a heart
throb in every foot of the way. The
story is brim fun OF pathetic and
touching incidents. 1t is a picture that
will make a beautiful and lasting i'm
preston on those who have the good
fortune TO witness II. Like many
moving pictures. the story is one Of
love and devotion, depicting the en-
kindling of love between two pure
souls and tender hearts and telling
with much vividness their trials and
Those who fail to take in al least
one OF the two good shows today will
missing a treat.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-21
THE AMERICAN
PEOPLE LOVE
A HUMbUG

Canny old p. T. Barnum is author
ity for the truism that the American
people live to be humbugged. and it
was undoubtedly largely to his aptness
at catering to this want that he owed
a great measure of his success.
Ever since the world began there
have been bargain hunters; those who
were always on h outlook for a
chance to get something of value for
less than its true value. There are
multitudes in every generation who
seem to be obcessed with the idea
that they can buck the other fellows
game" to their profit. and no amount
of bitter experience seems to affect
the stability of that idea. They will
stake their last dollar on the elusive
ball under a shell, the turn of n wheel,
the roll Of the dice, or the Flip of q
card. forgetting that the man be-
hind" was running hat particular
game for his own profit, and that the
sports who are willing TO take n
chance" (?) are considered his legiti-
mate prey.
Not TAR removed from the shell
game and its kindred Is the so-called
iewclry auction Gus of today. IL is
just about as much Of a sure thing
for the operator as any of the voc
tons" enumerated above, and about
the same relation exists between OPP
orator and the ones operated upon"
and one of the worst evils connected
with il is that ven jewelry merchants
who haven't much to lose by the for
FIXTURE OF public confidence and
esteem often lend their name and
such business standing as they may
have to the oily tongued auction ora
tor who coins IL into dollars n cents,
ans the ever eager bargain hunter
foots the bill for both the auction
eer and the merchant who furnishes
the sinews of nefarious warfare, pre-
ferring immediate returns TO the con-
tinued esteem of his patrons.
II seems incredible that people who
average as high in intelligence as do
the American people will continue.
TO be victimized by the same old
game, played in the same old way.
This Is probably largely due TO the
fact that the man who has been
''stung" prefers TO keep the fact TO
himself. and tina the n who gets a
bargain which will bear inspection.
and which IL sometimes passed out as
4 bait by the a~uctioneer. usually adj
vertises It as a mark of his smooth
ness in picking mp a snap.
The ~auctioneer usually furnishes
advertising. and he must be an
adept in plausibinty. The merchant
usually advertises that he must make
room for new goods" or lis compelled
10 raise the money" or lis retiring
from business" or bought too heav-
ill.," or for some other plausible e
son claims that he Is obliged TO reduce
his stock. n that the purchaser gets
the benefit of his sacrifice 60. etc.
etc. which reasons. alas. are seldom
true He Is sirn nfy after Mr.. u. y. !
Marks money and he invokes the ]