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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-20
Mr.. A. Good Fellow on a Rural Trip.

tired that they didn't care 1t started to
rain that night. The Splivins were Sc
GREETED away on the topmost point and
they got the benefit OF the shower. 1t
certainly did rain, ana 1t was a sorry
looking Splivins family that came down
to breakfast the next morning. And
that breakfast-they had fried potatoes
and boiled tripel
Right at that point Splivins decided
he would have some good sea food If
he had to catch It himself He made a
gentle query of the landlord as to the
best location for casting a line, and re-
ceived the information that Muddy Creek
had been dried up every since May and
that the nearest pond was about ten
miles away. That was pretty bad: but,
of course, 1t was only a beginning. The
well water, which the newspaper had
said was of the finest variety, possessed
only the last-named quality. The eating
went from bad to worse; the flies and
other insects were so bad at night that
they couldn't sleep; one of the kids took
the measles; another was bitten by a
rattlesnake. Mrs. Splivins lost all the
weight she ever had and that isn't say
ing much. Splivins fell out of the old
barrel-stave hammock and broke his arm,
They stayed the two weeks, however
That has been two years ago, and since
that time Splivins has never asked for
another vacation. But, Bo, that's only
one variety. Let me tell you some of
my experiences. What! Got to go al
ready? Got to be at the Office? No;
that's all right: I'll pay the check. You
see. 1 amt going on any vacation and
III have money all summer. Yes; So
longl"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-20
Outdoor Life for Children.

themselves. See-saw Is SO old that 1t
needs no explanation.
Croquet is a splendid game for chill
dren and many of them develop much
skill In handling the mallet. Any small
yard will answer for a court and the
arches can be arranged to suit the little
players, who often construct their own
rules. The see-saw is a splendid amuse-
ment for children, and the new models
are only slightly changed from those used
years ago. The new ones do away with
the danger and are constructed on lines
similar to those of the rocking horse.
For families who go to the seashore or
to the lakes during the summer and au-
tumn, swimming should be taught the
children This is one of the best exer-
cises for little ones, developing each mus
Gle and allowing them to become strong
and healthy. The matter of teaching
swimming to children has been taken up
seriously in several of the larger city
schools and every. child should learn to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-20

~ F course, if they hadn't been on their
IS 81 vacation at By-the-Sad-Sea-W Waves
IS and if the entire crowd had not
W been holiday one, the Justweds
would never have gone in to see
the moving pictures-at least, not with
the unexpected results that followed.
1t was after dinner when the Justweds,
the Smythe-Joneses and several other of
the hotel guests wandered out for a stroll
down the boardwalk. The evening was
cool and pleasant and the old ocean was
laundering in its pillows and dashing
them far up the beach.
IAN ideal evening to take in the NOV
ing pictures.'' exclaimed Mr.. Justwed, en-
Enthusiastically. 1.-The very thing! We
haven't been to them yet-sort of over
looked them in the rush, l suppose
Goodness me, Homer objected Mrs.
Justwed, what will you be up to next?
What do you want to see those old things
for?'
Now you just come with me- Insisted
Mr.. J., land you'll have the time of your
partyT'
"A what?" asked Mrs. Smythe-Jones.
"a Sob party" explained Mr.. j., pleased
that he had interested them. Don't you
know what Sob party is? Well, well!'
What is it, Mr.. Justwedr' cried an
other. DO tell US. 1t sounds so inter
esting.''
Come into this moving picture show
here persisted Mr.. j., land you can see
for yourself. A Sob party is always in
progress at these places. Real tears, you
know, when pathetic pictures are thrown
on the screen. Two lovers. Stern and
unyielding parent. Young Lothario driven
from door. Sweetheart torn from his
arms. Or, young bride wakes up and
finds she has married brute. Etc, etc.
Really, good people, you'd be surprised at
| the number of folks who actually take
these pictures seriously
why, isn't that odd"' exclaimed Mrs.
| J. II always thought such places were
| sort of-er-wen, loud and ordinary
"Not at all, I assure you; not at ALL
| replied Mr.. ]. Everything is perfectly
| polite
30, Homer, don't believe I want
| Come on, Blossom; what's the differ
| enceT' spoke up Mrs Smythe-Jones.
Come on; it will at least kill time
| "Goodi'' exclaimed Mr.. J., darling for
/ the ticket booth Wen have one long,
| large, fat sob all together
And the crowd filed in.
| The show was in progress-it always
| Island the scramble for seats began
Naturally, the Justwed party was scat
| tered here and there about the imita
| ton palm-bedecked house.
Now it happened that, in the seating
| of the new arrivals, Mrs. Justwed was
unavoidably placed exactly two rows
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-20
Vacations Spent Travelling.

long silk coat often comes in very handy,
as 1t covers up a multitude of deficien-
eies when seeking dressing-room. In
a sleeping car cultivate the early rising
habit. In this way the dressing can be
often accomplished before the rest of
the women in the car have dressed. The
clothes should be arranged In the berth
In such a way that they may be found
on minutes notice in case of an acct
dent. 1t is best to have the porter take
charge of the hat. Hang the skirt by
pins to the inside of the curtain so that
it hangs straight and avoids creases.
The other clothing should not be piled
in the hammock or it will be a sorry
plight In the morning. The small be-
longings should not be removed from the
case and all jewelry should be worn
around the neck or on the person In some
way.
Choose for the travelling suit one that
is light in weight and that sheds dust
easily. The hat should be stylish but
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-20

TT a woman has just two weeks for
Il a vacation and desires to spend 1t all
l. travelling, she must make her prepare
lions thoroughly. The woman who is
going to enjoy her vacation has her
trip mapped out long before her start.
II she is to take a steamboat trip she
must engage her stateroom early enough
to insure her getting an outside one. 1t
is impossible to make steamboat COM
panies give up the outside staterooms
just before the trip. In preparing for
long trip it is best to do the packing as
far ahead as possible so that one will
not be too tired when the start Is made.
II the trip is to be taken by steamboat
or rail, with only short stops, it is best
to be hampered with as few clothes az
possible. If it can be done, dispense with
the trunk. The wicker suit case Is one
of the best to carry, being very light and
large enough to hold all the things neces-
sary. Several frocks, toilet articles, un-
derclothing and shoes can be easily
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-20

~ was at the breakfast table. Mr.. A.
Good Fellow pulled up his chair and
III propped his paper in a comfortable
position against the sugar bowl.
Now. look at this, will your" said
he to his companion. Look at the last
page OF this paper, will your It's all
about the various watering places and
summer resorts and vacations. If there
Is one subject that am well posted on,
10, IL IS this vacation gag. Yes. I've
been there. and also know some others
that have been there. Their experiences
would ali large-sized volume, and so
would mine.
Snow, while we are on the subject,
30, sitting here in this cozy little res
taurant, let me tell you about my friend,
Splivins. You see it was this way.
splivins decided that he needed vaca-
ton. He had worked In the office for
the past three years and had never as
much as asked for a day Off. In some
way or, other he scared up the nerve
to ask the boss for two weeks off. 1t
was given him, and then came the fun
ried man. has a nifty little wife and
ave children, the latter's ages ranging
from three months to eight years.
"Spivins got busy with the timetables,
hotel rates and dope about the hundreds
of summer resorts, and then finally de-
cided to take his Juvenile asylum for
two weeks at Squashville-on-M Muddy Greek.
/ don't know the exact location of that
distinguished watering place, but the
prospectus said that all the big bugs
came there for the summer, and that was
lust what Splivins wanted.
well, old Splivins spent the nights
for about two weeks before his trip in
packing the trunks and getting ready.
Finally all was in frst-class shape. The
start was made after the children had
been tied together so that they wouldn't
get lost during the trip.
..Old Squashvile didn't turn out to be
anything like the dope read. The Spliv-
ms family, who, by the way. were pretty
tired and discouraged when they arrived
at their destination, was met by farm
er driving an old, tumble-down wagon
His horses looked like they had grad
uated from a New York hack line.
Trunks, kids and fishing tackle were piled
in the vehicle, and the trip of five miles
over the ro>kiest kind OF hills was taken
up.
Then, what do you suppose they
found? The hotel where they had engaged
the whole upper floor was nothing but a
much-worn country house. 1t must have
been constructed long before Noah ever
thought of a sea voyage, for the roof
leaked and the white-washed sideboards
had cracks III them that a Dreadnought
could have passed through easily. But
49, whole hiamed family was SO deg
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-20
Tact and the ChaperOn.

TT has been said that the perfect chap
eron is born and not made, because
J she must be always on guard, yet
not appear to be doing so. Her charges
must not be aware of the fact that she
is constantly watching them, but she
must do so,
Her main duty lies In never permitting
her charges to make themselves corspicu-
Gus. II they be almost an unmanageahle
set, her criticism must be given not in
words, but by the idea that she Is with
them and watching every movement they
make. The chaperon must be an aid, and
she Is also n necessity. Looks, more than
words, should be the chaperon's greatest
weapon. II the young men and women
are Inclined to talk too loudly In public
places. her look should be sufficient to
cause them to become more orderly.
TO show her dlspleasure quietly is not
always apt TO be effective with girls. who
are likely TO champion those whom they
deem downtrodden. The tact of the chap
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-20
She ha. made all preparations before the

simple. Avoid feathers or flowers thai
curl and soil easily. 1t ia not wise II
wear a black hat, as it shows the dust
The straw-colored ones are much in
favor with women who travel An UNI
brella, overshoes and rafncoat are al
most indispensable on trip, but the
latter can be left at home If the suit
worn is of water-proofing material. A
sweater should go in the bag for extra
warmth, as 1t is very often needed on a
boat trip. 1t is also best to have an ex-
ira pair of shoes, which can be worn in
case of rain.
A small case of remedies, such as smell
ing salts and camphor, often comes In
when seasickness must be reckoned with.
Girls travelling alone should be very
careful when meeting strangers, especial
ly in the cities. On their arrival 1t Is
best for them to step into nearby cab
and go at once to their hotel where they
have applied for rooms.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-20

in front of her husband in a seat just
one to the right. Mr.. Justwed could
see the pretty curve of her ear silhou-
cited against the screen in front. The
occupant of the chair between them was
a little lad of about two summers, whose
mother had brought him to see the pic
lures without knowing really why she
had done so.
On Mr.. Justwed's left was ''pippin."
BY which is meant a young and nifty
damsel who buys her hair in punches,
reads the newspapers only for the bar
gains in them and chews gum with care
less abandon. respectable miss, in
deed. but possessed Of an alarming dis
regard for smalItalk conyentionalities.
Moreover, she was extremely fair to look
upon-sauey. pfquant and original. To
all of which, be it stated in justice,
Mr.. Justwed was sincerely unconscious.
He had merely noticed that the person
on his left was a young woman.
Inc portrayal on the screen concerned
little boy, with bright golden locks,
who was being strenuously beswitched
by his croo-el stepmother, while his de-
ceived papa was away earning the daily
bread and butter.
"Ah,'' exclaimed Mr.. Justwed, face
tiously and loudly enough for Mrs. Just
wed to hear. 80 sad So sad Poor
little shaver, Poor little Kid! She ought
to be strangled."
ne saw MrS. JuSIWeQ S shoulders move
convulsfvely-signalin that she agreed
with him and recognized this proof of
his Sob-party statement. He was just
about to add something else, when a
voice, a woman's voice beside him,
spoke up:
'Them's just my sentiments Amt
1t awful! And to think in how many
places in these here free United States
right tonight just that same thing is
happening to hundreds of little kids!''
Mr.. Justwed turned deliberately and
looked at the young woman beside him.
Yes, she was addressing HMM earnest,
too. And forthwith Mr.. Justwed con-
| ceived the brilliant idea of himself join
ing in the Sob party.
$50 it is, Miss. SO 1t is! he agreed
mournfully. "a pity it's, and a pity
| it's, it's true
The young sobbist looked at Mr.. Just
! wed obviously. Yes, he meant it all
right, though he did say it in a funny
But whose who's faults its. she continued
| at amt the little kid'si He can't helI
it, he? mol It's his father's-and
the sin be on his head for it, And
| why? Because he didn't have sense
| enough to stay single That's one thing
| I amt never been able to understand
| l think there ought to be some law
| passed arresting widowers with chill
! dren what marry againi Think of tina
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-20

slowed away In the case. Have a neat
little sewing packet in which can be
stored buttons and sewing material for
cases of an emergency. Tickets should
be purchased at least a day in advance
of the start, and if several roads are to
be Travelled a close examination of the
tickets should be made when purchasing
them. Often because the tickets are not
closely examined entire trips have to be
changed and new route planned.
If the trip is to take in several towns
it is best to write In advance for rooms
and board. If girls are travelling alone
they should arrange to reach their desti-
nation In the daytime. If this cannot be
arranged 1t is best to go direct to a drst-
class hotel and not risk a search for
boarding house until the next day.
When in as sleeping car learn to be
comfortable. Do not attempt to dress en-
tirely in your berth. Always have a
kimona ready to slip on at any time. a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-20
Sultan's Enormous Expenses.

meal yIlen good MobammedaBs take their
first food. water and cigarettes for the
day. The extrayagance Of the new Sui
tan is net as great as that OF the de-
posed one, but ne IS known TO have sup
Piled an OK when French cook asked for
just little beef in preparing one OF his
dishes.
The Sultan has hundreds Of horses, an
army Of coacbmen, grooms and attend
ants, all living on the fat Of the land,
and many of them drawing large sal
aries. The avaries are also costly
luxury. Birds collected from all parts
of tine world are placed in cages which
adorn all parts OF the many palaces. An
other large staf of servants is required
to take care Of tie birds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-20

"a ruler in any country has an ex-
pense account similar to that Of the
> 4 former Sultan OF Turkey, who had
every unnecessary kind of loafer about
his palace. First, there was the Off
ciai pipe-holder, the cigarette-holder, and
hundreds of others. each of whom had
an assistant The imperial kitchens
employed 24O cooks and $50 scullions.
Twice a day they prepared about 1900
trays, each carrying 100 courses. Then
300 attendants, each carrying tray, car
ried them throughout the palace and dis
tributed the edibIes at the various places.
In the month of Ramazan thousands Of
poor people collect near the palace Mt
sunset and count on obtaining the evening
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-20
11.EATING THE SKIN.

YYR HEN the skin takes on q shiny ap-
kN pearance these hot days one
wv should take especial care of it.
Rinse the soap Off well with water when
washing. The face should be dried with
a very soft towel. Apply n simple rem
edy of one dram of boracic acid mixed
with four ounces Of rosewater. Before
the face is quite dry a little powder
should be placed on 1t. Then rub the
face gently with channels after the
powder has dried. In many cases, where
the blood is not at fault for the condi-
ton the above remedy will be found
entirely sufficient to take away the shiny
appearance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-20
Curious Facts.

~ HE kadzu is said to be the quickest
Il growing plant in the world. 1t is a
~ species of the bean and is claimed
to grow 60 feet in three months
The highest tides of Europe take place
In the Bristol Channel, where in the
spring the water difference is said to be
about 40 feet. The highest tides in the
world occur at Fundy Bay, Nova Scotia,
where the difference Is over 20 feet The
lowest tides are in Lake Michigan, where
the difference is only about three inches,
A coroner in England claims that he
has discovered a law by which every
male over II years of age can be forced
to serve on a coroner's jury.
1t is possible to go entirely around the
world and still remain on British terri
tory during the entire route, going by
way of England to Halifax, across
Canada to Vancouver. across the Pacific
to Hongkong. thence to Singapore, Pc
nang, Cape Town, st. Helena and then
back to England.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-20

BAA OST women wish to make superior
INV coffee, but are somehow unable to
y / do so. Reheated coffee is neither
paiatable nor wholesome, but, coffee can
be kept hot for over an hour If the
grounds are taken out. The caffein In
coffee is not a poison, ms some people
suspect. 1t acts as stimulant. One OF
the best ways to make superior coffee is
as follows:
To three heaping teaspoonfuls Of coffee
add one pint of water. The coffee should
be ground fine, but not pulverized. TO
this amount beat up one-third OF the
white of one egg. stir into Il cup Of water,
mix with the coffee and then set Il aside
for about 10 minutes. Add one cup OF
boiling water, place on the stove and
bring to the boiling point, but do not
allow It to boil. Cool with a balf-cup CT
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-20
The College Education.

2ZE HEN he was In his freshman year
IA he decided to be president, first
W. starting on the lowly rupg as vice
president and then slowly working him.
self to the top Of the ladder.
In his sophomore year he decided to go
West, find gold mine and get rich,
considering that more profitable than be-
ing the public idol.
In his Junior year he decided to be
satisfied with Job as chief clerk IN some
well-established house, taking his usual
. weekly salary home to his wife and
babies.
Three months after his degree had been
handed him he was looking for Job at
SO a week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-20

swim. The children take the lessons as
a pleasure and in many cases it is self
taught. For children it is best to give
them their first lessons with the swim
ming bags, which fit under their shout
ders like a pair of wings, and minimize
the danger. These bags give much aid to
the beginner and under the direction of
the parent or teacher the child will learn
rapidly. Once swimming is taught a
child, he will never forget it, although
years may pass from one swimming sea-
son to another. There is no telling at
what time in the child's life his lessons
may be useful; thus. the earlier they are
taught the art the better 1t is for their
future safety.
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cannot be expected that the children can
remain in the yard and play all day long
II they do not have some kind of amuse-
ment. Many games must be provided. and
with these as aids, the mother will not
have to spend much of her time in look
ing after the children.
A few of the best games for children
are croquet. see-saw and the '"rag-you're
II" games. Many OF these games teach
poise of body and accuracy of aim. and
develop the spirit Of competition among
the little people. ouoits is an interest
ing game and can be played with small
wooden rings and peg driven into the
ground, while the system of keeping the
score can be arranged by the children
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-20
Tea for Market.

~ HEN the common tea used on the
AZ table is prepared for market it must
w go through four distinct processes.
First it must be wilted, then comes the
turning and rolling. then the fermenta-
ton and roasting During the various
processes the amount of tannin is greatly
diminished, being reduced from "a to II
per cent. The aroma of tea is developed
in the process of fermentation. The
oxygen of the air assists in the decom-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-20
To Make Superior Coffee.

water and then allow 1t to reach tbe
boiling point again. Repeat this method,
set the pot In a hot place for about I've
minutes and then strain and serve. Aus
train coffee Is one Of the oddities served
In the afternoon. It Is made from very
strong coffee and has sugar and cream
added. 1t is then set aside to cool and
when ready TO serve the hostess adds one
tablespoonful of vanilla fce-cream 70
each cup.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-20
Marriage in Russia.

" MONG the peasants Of RUSSIA there
N is no such thing as divorce. Two of
y y their proverbs are as follows: 1.-THE
wife is not shoe, that can be cast away
at will The knot is tied, and it will not
come united until after 100 years" Nor
is intermarrying permitted until after the
fourth degree of kinship is reached, and
the deceased wife's sister is also barred.
In Russia marriage is one of the most
sacred offices, and the two proverbs are
pointed to with much reverence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-20
Railroad Timber.

1AA ANY of the leading railroads of the
HHV country have raised cry about
Ia 4 their inability to obtain the kind
of lumber they need in their work and a
plan has been formulated by some OF the
leading officials of the larger Western lines
to grow certain kinds of timber along their
right of way. The project seems to be
on good footing and further arrangements
will be made to carry out the plan. Aside
from being of direct practical value, the
reforestation of the railroad rights OF
way would tell on the passenger depart
ment revenue. To travel through a long
line of shade trees on each side of the
track would make the scenery more beau
tifuI and travelling a thousandfold more
comfortable in summer.
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eron lies In so managing her charges that
she can retain the girls confidence. As
long as she has this she will be mistress
of the occasion. If she loses this she will
work in the dark, not being certain what
the day will bring forth.