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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26
n NEW CORN.

Agents of the federal department OF
agriculture discovered in China some
time ago variety of corn which is new
to this country. Experiments are to be
made with it by the agricultural de-
partment because it is believed that
this Chinese corn will be susceptible OF
cultivation in certain portions of the
central and southwest where the sum-
mer seasons are generally hot and dry
Referring to the new corn recently, the
Drover's Telegram said:
Its peculiar value is that the erect
of the stalk and the appearance of tn.
silks in the angle where the leaf blade
joins the sheath offer a protected place
in which pollen can settle and fertilize
the silks before the latter are ever ex-
partment, is an excellent arrangement
for preventing the drying out of the
silks before pollination. It remains to
be seen, though. if the leaves would
stand erect and if the appearance of the
silks in the angle of the leaf blade and
sheath would be the same when the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. blistering breezes
come up from Arizona and blow across
these western prairies.
Like all things that are heralded
with glowing advance notices, this
new corn has its disadvantages. For
instance, the plants raised in the test
averaged less than six feet in height,
which would put out of business a
vast lot of stepladders and high-corn
stories that have been used in har-
vesting the crop in the West The
ears. too, averaged only 4 inches in
length and 4 Ia inches in greatest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26
JOURNAL ENTRIES

This is also harvest season-for
the coal man and the plumber.
X u X
Some girls parents are the prime
movers in their daughters elopements.
X y \
Most boys figure it out that 1t is
pretty hard to be well behaved and
have any fun"
Y ~
If the truth were known, every man
thinks he is considerably, superior to
some other fellow.
X X x
Even the best of regulations are
mighty unsatisfa Glory things to be
compelled to live on.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR
[From the New YORK Pre-

[From the New York Press.
A woman wants to get into society
so she can pretend she was ALWAYS
here.
me average man thinks latchkey in
more important than the Ten Corn
mandments.
The farther a man can travel AWAY
from his family the more they can fool
themselves about how homesick he is.
EVIL doesn't have to carry anv in
nre, famine, and plague stronger
Even II man understood anytbine
apout cooking, he'd still want to taIl
things. though they really weren so3 90
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26
THE MYSTIC TRYsr.

As steals a warm, soft flushing
Across the wellSin gray,
Ere Dawn leaps glad and blushing
Along her sun-bright way
To wake the song of birds:
As laughs the sparkling dayshine
Twixt boughs of shadowy trees,
Meath which noon-resting toilers
Their weary hands do ease
And watch-the calm cfoud-flights:
AS in the beryl skyland
One star intones a psalm
To farmstead lamps Just lighted;
Whilst glides, in pine-sweet balm
A breath from mountain heights:
So in strange, dreamlilxe wonder,
Love comes to speak with Man,
In voiceless interchanging
OF thought that never can
Infringe its Joy in words!
william Struthers. in the Boston Trans
cript.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

From the Chicago NeWS-I
The ancient battering ram sometimes
made a big hit.
Some musicians who play by ear
ught to consult an aurist.
Too many people spend their time in
trying to be miserable.
A womans age has but little in
common with what she says about it.
If a woman has nothing to worry
q bout, her happiness is incomplete.
Happy is the man who is too deaf to
ear what others say about him.
A woman is able to stand all the
prosperity her husband can bring
home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26

Timothy L. Woodruff, chairman of
the New York Republican state COM
mittee, announces that Colonel Roose-
Welt can have the next Republican
nomination for the governorship of
the Empire state. Now isn't that kind
of ''Tiny Tim?'' If Mr.. Roosevelt
wanted this nomination he would
probably take it without asking leave
of Mr.. Woodruff or any other of the
New York Republican leaders.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26

IT DIR. Cook were not a man of in
tense fortitude he would assuredly
give up all claims of having discov-
cred the North Pole. Walter Well
man, the self-constituted authority on
all things under the sun and possibly
a few of them beyond it. has greeted
Mr.. Peary as the only man who has
found the Big Nail
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26

The Chicago Record Herald assumes
that Colonel Roosevelt slung his recent
bag of four elephants over his shoulder
and trotted on to camp with them. OF
course, he did. This was detail
which was probably omitted from the
dispatch telling of the killing of these
elephants because it was surmised that
every one would take it for granted
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26

Hats should be DOTTED to the people
of Boulder, Col They are holding a
semicentennial carnival these days, and
departing from long established Gus
tom, they chose as their carnival queen
"Aunty" Brookfield, an estimable lady
of So years and the oldest inhabitant
of the town. No finer tribute has ever
been paid to old age.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26

The actual necessity of good roads
will be brought home forcibly in sew
eral localities in Kansas in the near
future Poatoffice inspectors in this line
are going over them and rural free de-
livery will be discontinued along such
roads rs are not in fair condition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26

Reports from California that two
crops of tobacco can be grown each
year in certain of it's sections ought
not to be construed as meaning that
cigars will be cheaper. The tobacco
trust will find a way to control this
new output and keep the prices of
cigars at whatever figures it pIeases
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26

If President Taft has already dispos-
ed of the turkeys, 'possums and other
things sent him for Thanksgiving, in
Guiding so pound pie, it is reasonable
to assume that Vice President Sherman
will be called to the chief executives
chair before many days have elapsed,
But then there is little need for worry
on this score for Mr. Taft has quite as
much discretion as he has valor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26

The American Telephone company,
which recently gained control of the
Western Union telegraph system, says
that it has an electrical device for
transmitting written messages by tele-
phone which will do away with most
of the messenger boys. This will be
sad news TO- the writer's of dime nov,
IL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26

University officials the country over
should take course of instruction in
finances at the Northwestern univer-
sity of Illinois. That institution is
conducted so that 1t is making money
on it's own hook. and it has been do
ing so for many years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26

ers on their shoes. and which have
been responsible for many severe and
serious injuries to players who have
come in contact with them, they will
materially minimize the strength of
several players who have been in
the habit of devoting too
much of their energies to putting op-
posing players out of the game
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26

1t occurs to the Detroit News that
"this whole Sugar trust difficulty can.
OF course, be settled by simply fin
ing it $4,000, 000-and then invali-
dating the fine"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26

France is going to spend $1000,000 on
new embassy at Washington for it's
representatives accredited to the United
States. This fact should add a little
strength to the movement in congress
to provide sufficient funds for the
proper housing of the representatives
of the United States in foreign
CAPITALS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The State Journal is a member of the
Associated Press and receives the full day
telegraph report Of that great news or
Eanization for the exclusive afternoon
publication In Topeka
The news is received in The State Jour
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26

Every man to his own fancies. Cap
tain Amundsen. the famous Norwegian
explorer. declares that polar explora-
tons are tame in comparison with foot
ball games as they are played in the
limited States
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26

Mrs. Stetson. former first reader in
the First church of Christ, Scientist
New York, is getting as much notori-
ETY. these days as Jim Jeffries. Jack
johnson, Sam Gompers and a few other
mixers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26

Masked women burglars are now op-
Grating in Minneapolis. MINI. Perhaps
this is merely demonstration on the
part of some suffragettes that women
are capable of equalling men in all
thinos
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26
Out of the Mouths of Babes.

Sunday School Teacher-Now, Tom
my, what does the story Of the prodi-
gal son teach?
Tommy-It teaches us how to get
fresh veal.
Now, WILLIE said the teacher to a
email pupil, what is the term etc
used foT?''
ut is used to make people believe
we know more than we do" replied
the bright little fellow.
Small Harold Cat the zoo)-What is
that funny looking bird, papa?
Papa-That is a bald eagle, Harold.
Small Harold-How long does an
eagle have to be married before he
gets bald?
ooh, dear!" sighed small Elmer, CT
wish I had another pocket"
You have several now" rejoined
his mother. "Why do you want an
other?''
1--WE looked through all of them for
my knife" explained Elmer, s'but
couldn't find it. If I had another
pocket it might be in that. Chicago
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26

If the officials of the baseball leagues
are successful in their hunt for SUBJ
stttute for the spikes worn by the play
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26
HUNOR or THE Day

Tradition has 1t that Noah's faithful
dog dog wa. was the last animal to board the
yes, The hog was probably the first.
SO that ne could grab an end seat
Washington Star.
Young Wife-Don't you admire man
who always says the right thing at the
The Spinster-Im sure could If 1 ever
have the pleasure of meeting such q man.
Illustrated Bits.
The Lady-well, I'll give you two-pence
not because. think you deserve it. mind,
but because it pleaseS me.
The Tramp-Thank yer. mum. Couldn't
yer make It tanner an thoroughly en-
That play had some very natural
Drama of domestic life, eh?"
'sYes; they had a new servant in every
scene and the heroine was a brunette in
Act 1 and blonde in Act II."-Louisville
John. dear. I am afraid the baby is
Ieft-handed, In grasping his nursing
s Isft sh hs almost always does it with his
.Hurrah, He may make US both ia
southpaw twirler in one of the major
leagues. -Chicago Record-Herald.
Jones-Is your son still on the stage?
Powell-No; he has speaking part
now.-Judge. .
Teacher-What is the application of the
Golden Rule?
Schoolboy-Dunno, but it must be fierce.
Bohemian Magazine.
Judge.Have you ever been cross-exam-
ined before?
Mr. Trouble-Have I? Didn't I just tell
you 1 am married?-St. Louis Times.
81 heard him behind the door pleading
for just one They must be engaged. -
mo, they're married. 1t was a shilling
he was pleading for.''-Pearson' Weekly.
"A mans a fool if he believes every
thing his wife tells him." says the Phil
if he doesn't pretend he does"-Cleve-
land Leader.
MY wife believes that what is to be
will be-
'WeH?'
fault. kansas City Journal
Howell-A girl insulted me today by
asking me what I paid for my clothes
POWELL shouldn't call it insulting: I
should call 1t flattering, If she used the
word pay."-New York Herald.
"she has always married we'll
Yes but she divorces better" ~. -~
'Huh?' $50 s-Ef tsaAn-
she has retired on her alirnony"-
Cleveland Leader.
pill-Has your wife recipe for remov-
ing spots from clothing?
Pickle-I should say she had! She re-
moved two five-spots from my trousers
pocket with quietness and dispatch last
night--Judge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26
Sure of His Whereabouts.

A young man fell into a state of
coma, but recovered before his friends
had buried him One of them asked
what it felt like to be dead.
'Deadi" he exclaimed. 81 wasn't
dead. And L knew / wasn't. because
my feet were cold and 1 was hungry"
But how did that make you sure ?"
well, knew that if 1 were in
heaven I shouldn't be hungry, and if
were in the other place my feet
wouldn't be cold."-Cleveland Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26

Judge-Have you ever been cross-exam-
ined before?
Mr.. Trouble-Have /? Didn't just tell
you 1 am married?-St. Louis Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26

for just one They must be engaged
mo, they're married. 1t was a shilling
he was pleading for."-Pearson's Weekly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26

Teacher-What is the application of the
Golden Rule?
Schoolboy-Dunno but it must be fierce.
Bohemian Magazine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26

"A mans a fool if he believes every
thing his wife tells him." says the Phil
osopher of Folly, but he's bigger fool
if he doesn't pretend he does"SC1eve-
land Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26

Jones-Is your son still on the stage?
Powell-No; he has a speaking part
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26

pill-Has your wife recipe for remov-
Ing spots from clothing?
Pickle-I should say she had She re-
moved two five-spots from my trousers
pocket with quietness and dispatch last
night Indigo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26
Marshal Ney.s Purse.

Negotiations are in progress which, IL
carried to successful issue, will en-
rich the Musee de pArmee in Paris with
a historic relic of melancholy associa-
tions. The museum wishes to exchange
hibit, and in return to receive the purse
of Marshal Ney. It is a little purse Of
the kind in vogue at the time and mucn
later Of knitted silk, and was worked
by the marechale for her famous hus-
band who was shot as a traitor aft ,r
the marechale's maid was deputed
after the execution to perform the
necessary offices, and found the purse
in the marshals pocket. At the death
of Madeleine, in 1852. it passed into the
possession of an official at Gisors, and
he presented it to the local museum. 1.
is now thought the purse should find a
permanent home in Paris.-London
Globe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26

THAT play had some very natural
touches
Drama of domestic life, eh?"
'sYes; they had a new servant in every
scene, and the heroine was brunette in
Act I and a blonde in Act II."-Louisville
Courier-Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26

MY wife believes that what is to be
will be-
'WeH?'
'tAnd she believes it will all be my
fault kansas City Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26

John. dear, I am afraid the baby
left-handed. In grasping his nursin
bottle he almost always does it with hi
left hand
''Hurrah, He may make us both ia
nous some day by being the leadin
southpaw twirler in one of the majo
leagues. Chicago Record-Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26

Howell-A girl insulted me today by
asking me what paid for. my clothes.
POWELL shouldn't call it insulting; I
should call 1t flattering, if she used the
word pay. New York Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26

The Lady-Well, I'll give you two-pence
mot because think you deserve 1T, mind,
but because it pleases me-.
The Tramp-Thank yer. mum. Couldn't
yer make it a tanner. an thoroughly en-
joy yerself?-The Sketch.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-28
25Oth ANNIVERSARY CELEBRAT TION
 of the Founding of Norwich, July 5th and 9th

Dr. Edwin A. Down of Hartford, Mrs. Martha H. C. Mitchell of Norwich and Miss Anna c. Walter of Middletown The nominations were referred to the committee or executive nominations. Dr. Down and Mrs. Mitchell are re- appointments Miss Walter takes the Ilace of Miss Bacon of New Haven.
 The House Notified.
 Senator Bowen reported that the ccmmittee had informed the house that the senate was ready to meet in joint session, and that the house had appointed a committee to notify. the senate when it would meet. A few minutes later, Representatives Burnes and Higgins notified the senate that the house was ready to meet in joint session.
 A recess was then taken.
 The Senate Resumes.
 When the senate resumed business, after the joint session. Clerk Spafford read the minutes of the joint session. Adjournment,
 The session adjourned to Tuesday nexqt at 11.30.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-28
Religious Rioter On Witness Stand
CHARGED WITH MURDER ol
 KANSAS CITY POLICEMAN.
ADAM COD" 1Es1IFIEs
His Wife, Eve God" Also Witnsa
 Combination of Wild Sayings, La. msntations and Tears-A Cell Drssn

Kansas City Kas.. May 27.-An un. usual spectacle was presented in tht criminal court here today when Jamef sharp, known as Adam God" and hif wife, Melissa. who was known as 'EvS God to their band of rowing religions ists went on the witness stand. Sharf Is on trial charged with the murder ol a policeman in a religious riot here q few months ago. The woman is yet to be triedy
 Unusual Spectacle.
 The testimony of the couple was q weird combination of teams lamenta- tions and wild sayings. Mrs Sharp re- viewed the history of herself and her husband. When she told of their con- version she wept so loud she could bs heard for blocks.
 Adam" Addressed the Judge.
 "Adam.God. who followed his wifs on the stand. wept almost constantly for the half hour that he was testify ing. He explained more or less CO., herently the beliefs of himself and his followers and told of the doings of his band. Brother" he said, addressins the judge, while tears streamed down his face, fin revelation as lay asleep in my cell last night the Lord said to me: Your enemies are your friends meaning that if I am to find my friends I must go among my enc mics. That is the reason God led me to you and the others in this court I oom."
 The remainder of Sharp's testimony was of a similar nature. He denied shooting Patrolman Mullane with whose death he is charged.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-28
Outcome of Controversy Regarding Newspaper
 Article on the Income Tax
SENATOR AND PRESS REPORTER INVOLVED
Bailey of Texas and Manning of the New York limes Come to Blows-Neither of the Participants Injured as Bystanders Interfered when the Combatants Clnch ed-Senator Used Emphatic Language.

men, the senator's language was very emphatic, and MT. Manning responded that he had not had the honor to write the story" Mir Bailey says that the word "honor' was emphasized in manner intended to be offensive.
 Senator's Hat Smashed.
 The controversy was begun in front of the main door of the senate cham Der and was continued through the corridor leading to the senate commit tee on finance. The two men were di- rectly in front of the door leading to the finance committee and also in front of one of the private elevators. Sev- eral persons heard the word liar ex- claimed in loud voice, and then saw MT. Bailey and MT. Manning clinch. The latter claims MT. Bailey hit him first. In the mixup MT. Manning struck the senator with his umbrella, knock ing off the senator's hat, and the sen ator grabbed MT. Manning by the throat.
 Bystanders lnterfered.
 Just at that moment the elevator stopped at the senate floor, and Sen ator Clapp and MT. Larrinaga stepped from the oar. Without waiting to learn the cause of the disturbance, Mr. Clapp threw his arms around Senator Bailey, who at that time seemed to be in po- sition to do serious injury to the news paper correspondent, a young man of slight build.
 The Texas senator struggled des- perately to break from this restraint. but Senator Clapp frightened his hold, and newspaper correspondents pushed MT Manning away and insistded upon his leaving the corridor.
 Both Men Are Southerners.
 The speech by MT. Bailey in regard to the newspaper article was one of the most scathing arraignments of a news paper cores spondent that has ever been given in the senate. The senator not only asserted that the writer of the article was "an infamous liar" but that he was a miserable creature unfit to associate with honest men," In this vein he talked for considerable time. MT. Manning also is a southerner, be- ing a native of South Carolina.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-28
EVIDENCE COMPLETED IN
 THE STAMM CASE
Arguments Will Be Made Next Tues day Mornins-Short Calendar Ses2 sion This Morning.

When the civil superior court opened on Thursday morning, Attorney Per- kins rested The jury was excused and Attorney Waller moved for a non suit and it was argued by the atter- neys. Judge Case denied the motion.
 For the defense Attorney Avery called Dr.. Patrick Cassidy, and he told of his examination of Mir. Stamm and the condition he found him in and he was given a strong cross examina tion.
 John Dawber, John Mckinley, Pat rick Brennan and Louis Curtin were called by the defense and gave similar testimony as on the previous day. As an expert, c. k. Hyde of New Lon don was called. He did not think the valve was in condition to leak enough steam to start the engine. AL exander McNabb of the Marine Iron works of New London also testified as an expert, and gave testimony similar to MT. Hyde.
 George E. Geer and pr. c. R. Har- ris were called as the last two witt nesses. This completed the testimony at about three o'clock. It was decided that there was not time enough for the arguments and court adjourned until this morning for short calendar session. The jury was excused until next Tuesday for the arguments in the case.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-28
JUDGE BROWN RE ER"Es
 DECISION IN RYAN CASE.
Charged With Violating Liquor Law on Sunday-Other Matters Heard.

On Thursday morning the continued case against w. E. Ryan, charged with violating the liquor law by selling on Sunday, was called, and Attorney Kelly asked for a continuance. as he had been refused a license and taken an appeal and Attorney Comsteck,who acted for him in that case is in Maine. Judge Brown decided that the case should go on.
 John Novick told of getting liquor at the saloon MaE Is for his sick wife, and also a week later, when he went there with Martin Mars hof Jewett City and got liquor from a bottle he had with him.
 Martin Marsh of Jewett City testified to going to the saloon and getting something to eat and drinking from a bottle he had with him.
 Arguments were made by the attor- neys, and Judge Brown reserved his decision.
 Being found guilty of theft of a pair of trousers, breach of the peace and drunkenness. Thomas Cox was sent to jail for sixty days, and Thomas Ahearn got fifteen days