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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06
A HOLE THROUGH THE EARTH

'"The inhabitants of the earth are
still very far from a full knowledge
of the planet on which they dwell, 3"
writes Camille F'lammarion in the Oc-
tober Strand Magazine. "They have
explored it's surface until they have
almost exhausted the regions of sea
or land which have yet to be discover
ed. Automatically they have deter
mined it's shape, size, and weight. But
as to it's interior constitution they are
still profoundly ignorant. 1t is only
by chance, and indirectly, that they
have penetrated a little way into its
interior. The railway tunnels which
pierce the mountains have done no
more than traverse the inequalities
of the crust of the earth. The deep
est shaft which penetrates the earth
was constructed between 1893 and
1902 at Paruschowitz, near Rybnik,
and is about a mile and a quarter in
depth-scarcely more than an insig-
nificant scratch upon the surface of
our globe.
at have had the idea in mind for
some time past of sinking shaft into
the earth for the express purpose of
scientific exploration, descending as
far below the surface as the utmost
resources of modern science would
permit. This idea has just been for
chilly recalled to my attention in con-
sequence of the recent earthquakes
and the extremely contradictory opin-
ions of biologists upon the interior
state of the globe. Is this globe liquid
or solid? From the most ancient times
scientific men have considered the
problem under all it's bearings, with
out having succeeded in lighting upon
any satisfactory solution.
1.-THE first result would be to obtain
an inexhaustib1e source of heat, which
might be distributed and applied to
industrial purposes. According to the
most authentic estimates. the boiling
point will be found at a depth of about
two miles.
without doubt we should also dis
cover springs of hot water, like those
which were found during the con-
struction of the Simplon Tunnel in
1908, with a temperature of forty
eight to fifty-three degrees centigrade.
We should also come upon subterra-
mean rivers and cascades which might
be employed as a motive power.
THE second result would be the
exploration of this unknown world it
self. Who knows what curiosities of
geology and palaeontology might be
revealed by this investigation into
these dark abysses of the earth What
mines of iron, of copper, of precious
metals such as gold, platinum. silver,
iadium, and of elements hitherto
unknown and unsupported?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06
QUAKER NEGOTIATIONS.

[From the Philadelphia Record.1
Artists don't all toss up. but they
draw lots.
Feels black and blue-a Respondent
colored girl.
The uncertainties of life are pretty
sure to happen.
Don't look down on a man just be-
cause he's in a hole.
It's really when an actor is a frost
that he doesn't cut any ice.
Some men are almost as much
afraid of a microbe as some women
are of a mouse.
Hoax-"Guzzler is regular
sponge" Joax-"Oh, no; a sponge
isn't always dry"
Some men are so constituted that
when they are not giving themselves
away they are being sold.
Wigg-"why do you call him the
Human Paradox" Wagg-"He's a
bookkeeper for a bookseller"
Muggins-''I feel as though I had
one foot in the grave" Buggins-
cheer up. old man; you'll get there
with both feet yet
Miss Antique-"Yes, ours is a very
old family; you know we came over in
the Mayfiower." Miss Caustique-''In-
deed; did you-er-have q pleasant
voyage ?"
Blobbs-"Bjones says he is too
proud to beg and too honest to steal
OF course, Il would be
useless. to think Of getting him q poll
teal job"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06
GLOBE SIGHTS.
from tn,

IFrom the Atchison Globe.1
Most men have great deal better
sense than they use.
Know how windmill creaks? Wen
that is the way an old man feels.
Recently we actually saw man pay
a gardener money for okra. Some peo-
rle also cat raw paws.
In rejoicing that wages are raised,
don't forget that it always means you
must pay higher prices.
Probably you are envious and jealous,
but for heavens sake don't show it any
more than you can help aft-.a.-s
We rave noticed that no leafer is
content to play with a loafer: he wants
to play with a busy man.
After a woman passes 20, when she
marries there is always some one to
say, We'll, she got man AT Last.
The faultfinders should remember
there are already plenty of critics,
that only a few are smart enough to
make faultfindirg pay.
Bill Bowen was talking the other day
of incident that happened in the
rast. 1T was when 1 was a kid" he
said. We looked it up; two years ago.
A man buys an automobile, and
spends most of his time thereafter in
advertising 1t. Why not give the news
papers a chance at the advertising?
Nearly every lazy person has enough
industry to carry on very large cor
re spondence: fool letters about moth
ing except that 81 wrote you last" or
"you owe me a letter."
Your working hours have probably
been reduced to eight. Then for heav-
ems sake, keep busy during the eight
hours. Don't "jjoke," and wsate your
time. as men do who make failure.
We who reach the operating table
can at least be grateful for this be-
fore the chloroform is passed.: All the
surgeons are men, and don't try to do
all sorts of repairs with hairpins and
scissors.
There is good deal of grumbling
about agents, and there should be more
When a man is able to sell you a lot
of stuff you do not want, you should
go into training to avoid that sort of
thing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06

Some people do not look on books
with favor unless they are prettily
bound.
Most success which is credited to
good luck is the result of the hardest
kind of work.
veritable wonder in the way Of
man is one who can display grace
while carving a chicken.
X
Very few persons go through life
without reaching the down and out"
stage on one or more occasions.
e u %
The season of the year is at hand
when freckles are out of fashion, but
they're mighty difficult to discard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06
KANSAS COMAENT
THE ALFALFA CoNyENrIoN.

Inat National Alfalfa Millers' as
sociatlon which has been holding a
convention in Wichita the past week
soInetnlng altogether new in the
purely Kansas contribution to the
economies of mankind. Lucerne
when is the classical name for al
lalIa, mas peen quite a vagrant in the
Wofld until now. Like the Aryan, al
falfa started somewhere over near
Turkestan, the. early home of Cog
and Magog, the savage Scythian, and
clVlnzation. Like the other products
OF Ina. country 1t began travelling
erratlc lack of purpose, being in fact
kicked from pillar to post by various
peoples who did not know 1t was an
angel In disguise. True various sec
tions have invited it In and have ac-
copied gladly its beneficences and the
pountles 1t brought, but no section
has ever taken alfalfa to It's bosom as
has Kansas. Here for. the first time a
convenuon In Its honor has been held,
ana mere has the ancient Lucerne been
given seat on the reviewing stand,
before which the producing troops of
the world pass in array.
Lucerne matted a while in Switzer-
Thence it crossed to New York state,
but was coldly received and possibly
with great disgust, it lit out for Chill.
From Chilli 1t wandered up the Pa
CHIC coast to California, and then be-
gan a triumphaI march eastward, The
march is still in the face of the ris-
ing sun. Illinois is now bidding 1t well
come. Indiana and Ohio will follow.
But 1t was in Kansas that alfalfa
was first recognized for its true
worth: in Kansas that men first put
1t upon the high plane to which it is
so justly entitled; in Kansas that it
first came into that estate which en-
Titled 1t to a OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Eagle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06

Every once in a while an aeroplanist
comes to the front with a brilliant
flight which attracts the attention of
the world for a day or so and then he
drops back into the cover from which
he emerged and nothing is heard from
him for weeks and months But with
the Wright brothers-theys keep max
ing marvellous trips through the air
xrfth unusual regularity. And each
succeeding achievement of theirs seems
10 be more wonderful than the ones
which have gone BEFORE Others have
conquered the air but the Wrights are
evidently kings of aviation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06

After a personal investigation of it's
workings Mr.. P. I. Bonebrake has
formed the opinion that the commits
sion form of government is far super
ior fu the old method. That's what
everybody says who looks into the
matter carefully. 1t appeals with
especial strength to the business men
who study the proposition because it
provides a business method for the
conduct of a city's affairs No one will
deny that such a plan is needed by
most cities
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06

when the red-headed man came in
to be two additional hours late fhe
couple gave him no attention and he
went to the house and said to his
wife.
well, they've took to each other
at last, and just heard him ask her
If she would correspond, If il ain't a
marriage within a year then I'll dive
my hair and grow chin-whiskers."-
copyrighted, 1903, by Associated
Literary Press.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06

She wrote me a letter. Months after. it
came
With FOUND in Jacks pocket" excuse
She thinks that her spouse all the virtues
combines,
So at once dispatched her the following
IF I had a man like some one I know,
(Though s'pose he is good. as good men
go,)
I'd sew up his pockets. or hunt them all
Every day of his lifei That's what I
would dol
THE missive delayed was welcome. of
Perhaps its confinement had increased
its force;
Buff had a man, my letters to pocket
I'd mail EN- myself with the speed of
rocket
I'm going to mail this one myself,
right away.
SO blame Uncle Sam If 1t wanders astray.
II had mana good one-they're few
like your
Camilla J. Knight in the New York
Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06

william Allen White says the poll
tics INDUCED in by Senator Curtis are
OF the peanut type. x-Governor
Hoch characterizes some of Governor
Stubs politics as being "measly."
Honors, therefore, are still even in
the great talkfest being INDUCED in by
the regulars and the square deal
ers." If care is not taken somebody
is going to get a near-vicious slap on
the wrist before long.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06

No need to inquire further as to who
is the boss in the newest Corey family.
IT have just been telling the report
ers," said the head of the steel trust
to his latest wife. who was Miss Gill
man, the actress, as she arrived home
from Europe the other day, that
your plans for entering the grand
opera have been shut off for a while"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06

Mr.. Peary's friends announce that
the climax of the North Pole contro-
versy will soon be reached when they
make public his proof that DIR. Cook
did not reach the big Nail.'' Few
people will doubt, though, the ability
of DIR. Cook to furnish the necessary
anti-ciirnax
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06

Some of the enthusiasts are predict
Ing that 10000 of the school teachers
in the state will attend their annual
convention to be held here on Novem-
Der and 5. Here's hoping that their
representations are correct. Topeka
will be delighted to entertain thai
many and promises her best to give
them a good time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06

Presumably it's Indian summer
which is visiting hereabouts these
days. Anyhow, it is everything that
could be desired in the way of wealth.
er. except, possibly, by the farmers
who would like a little rain. But then
the interests of the city folks and the
farmers are ever clashing over the
weather. Still, it would probably be
better all around if the farmers had
their desires fulfilled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06

If. as Clifford Pinchot says and he
generally knows what he is talking
about, a monopoly is now in the pro-
cess of formation to obtain possession
of the water power sites of the coun-
try, the first duty confronting the next
congress is to pass legislation which
will throttle it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06

Marriage benefits are to be paid by
the Women's Trade Union league.
Evidently among the women in organ
lied labor there is a desire to get away
from toll. But that's perfectly nat
ural. Women workers would be I'M
duly strange if they did not have
matrimonial inclinations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
Iron the New York Press.l

IFrom the New YORK PreSS.1
A man can buy fun; he has to pray
for happiness.
Our friends are an experience; our
families a dis ciDline.
Money needs money to keep up the
appearances that have to go with it.
TIE excuse most of us have for our
vices is the weakness of somebody else.
One has to believe in heaven so as
to imagine where q woman can get her
compensation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06

1t will be noticed that Kansas City,
Mo, already favored by the railroads
beyond any city in the central west,
had no trouble at all in securing half
fare passenger rates for the Priest of
Pallas celebration occurring there this
ewek. Similar concessions for the re-
cent fair at Topeka were denied by the
railroads just as readily.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06
FRON OTHER PENS
INDIAN CORN AN DPELLAFRA.

INDIAN CORN AN DPELLAFRA.
So far the world has depended al
most wholly upon the United States
for its supply of Indian corn. There
is likelihood now of competition.
South Africa is raising maize in large
quantities, and the statement was
made in a recent speech by the prime
minister of Natal that Natal will ship
100000 tons OF maize to Europe be-
tween no wand next December.
A curious fact in connection with
the use of maize for food by human
beings is that the disease of pellagra
which is said to result from eating
musty corn has been widely prevalent
in Southern Europe for many years,
but has never been noticed until re-
Gently in the United States. There is
greater use of corn for food in the
United States than in all the other
countries of the world.
1t may be that in the handling of
cornmeal the dealers in European
countries have not been so careful as
those in the United States, or it may
be that musty cornmea1 is not the
only cause of pellagra. and that the
ing of any musty grain.-Milwaukee
Wisconsin.
CROWDED PERIOR OF HISTORY.
In the remainder. that it is only five
years since the first battles of the
Russo-Japanese war presaged the
humiliation of the cars empire, we
can see what changes in high politics
can be crowded into a short time.
The same lesson of swiftly marching
events is taught in peaceful deeds by
the happenings of this year.
The war in the Orient was followed
by the establishment of con-
situtional government in Russia, a
constitution in Persia, revolution in
Turkey, the cautious beginnings of a
constitution in China, the appearance
of a distinct hostility between Eng
land and Germany, extension of the
suffrage in Sweden and Austria, a
new constitution in South Africa, Al
new alignment of. party forces in
England and. probably, a general
parliamentary election, an apparent
elimination of the Democratic party
in the United States and a movement
of all sections toward reliance for a
time on the Republican party. and
the discovery of the North Pole. The
last five years have been prolific in
gigantic changes. The next five
years may be equally striking
Omaha Bee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06

The Chicago Tribune believes that eff
the earth collides with the tail of Mr..
Halley's comet the impact will hurt
the tail good deal worse than it will
hurt the EARTH
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06

Jim Jeffries is now entitled to the
championship belt for modesty. He
thinks his fight with Jack Johnson
ought to be for a guaranteed purse of
not less than $15O,OOO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06
\ THE Ex-coNvIcr.

An ex-prisoner has written to q
magazine, and the idea isn't new. tell
ing how he had been buffeted about
from pillar to post since his dis
said, having done nothing worse than
get drunk and almost beat a fellow
man to death. You may have a differ
ent idea as to how much wickedness
such action indicates. Also. no doubt.
as you haven't seen him, you will
feel something Of pity for the wretch
from whom all men turn because he
bears the faint of prison. But 1t is
facts, not sentiment, the man faces,
nor his wall nor yours is likely to
change 1t. The world dfstrusts the
ex-convict. and whether that be right
or wrong, there are precedents and
incidents and human nature to war
rant it, and all that will change slow
ly If at all. It Is about as true now
as it ever was that 1t is easier to get
into trouble than to get out, and he
whose evil ways lead him to prison,
whether drunk or sober, isn't to find
clear sailing when the doors open.
That much Is a fact which is better
and more advantageously considered
before than after.-Atchtson Globe.
A KANSAS SONG.
Why hasn't Kansas a song? Why
does not. one of her many poets write
a lyric that can be set to music that
Will make 1t Ene song OF the state?
Other commemorative have songs
that have gained great popularity. IL
linois. has a state song which her sons
and daughters sing with fervor. IL
linois is fine theme for state song.
but surely Kansas Is a far worthier
subject for such an effort.
Many poems and near-poems have
been written about Kansas. Many
more will be written. But as yet none
has been written that the whole peo-
pie have spontaneously taken up as
the" song of the state. With its
wealth Of wheat and corn and alfalfa,
its sunflowers and winding streams,
its fair skies and kindly climate. its
stretches of prairie and woodland
spaces, its stirring history and its
wealth of Indian legend and Indian
names, there is material that needs
only the poets touch to make a song
that Jayhawkers would delight to
sing. Gene Ware could do it and so
could Walt Mason. There are lesser
poets or poets not SO well known who
should be able to furnish the senti-
ment, with appropriate rhyme and
to meet the requirements.
Once the words are secured, Kan
sas certainly has musical composers
who could do the rest. Let's have a
Kansas song.-Hutchinson News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

affinity Earle announces that he is
tired of America. And this country
has been tired of him for quite time
back.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06
HUNOR or THE DAY

Widow waltz very cor mecsi oh Mf heyy
hears ea He make every oEtu dTns As he
comic opera composer some day"-Cleye-
land Leader.
Williamsburg Astorbilt isn't at ali
exclusive Is he? Walters-Why,- I don't
morning 1 saw him riding In his aHztom mos
bile with policeman.-Somerville journal.
II wish Lucy hadn't gone rowing with
that young Phffers," says Lucy's mamma.
boat idiot?" smiles the listener. mo Not
that kind He is one of the sort that
proposes. Life.
Cut Bono.-He-why don't you have a
dip! She-Oh, I'm too old now. Whom,
ter. se-'UOi'e' 1''~e'
lzs s tells sn % ssI he ssSsht
Gave me fairly good cigar"-Milwau-
| The fond husband was seeing his wife
off with the children for their Vacation in
fiction e YG she 'h Tssp sS%e
letters from homeH"rst deSn0 up0" your
sa,iesman-shirt; sir. VIII you have a
Negligee. guess. The doctor said must
avoid starchy things.-Boston Transcript.
Miss Chatters-Miss Woody told me she
IN yo1 ,, to her party. but you failed
true. succeeded in not attending
Catholic Standard and Times.
Unsophisticated visitor-why do so
call bridge whist? Society Leader-Ah
Tribune.
Manufactured Wonnan-So vou had
money once, Co., had you? May ! ask you
TGw gIu "ff y1IE hst Ia d9a rs
coat sleeve)-Ma' am. I drempt it!-Chi-
cago Tribune
7 dunno how to please these summer
bucket, after had fitted up the ' We'll with
sterilized drinking cups, instead. Wash
ington Herald.
Unsophisticated Onlooker-I think this
is a first-rate place. See what a fine view
spectator0Fine View fiddiesticks! Nothins
eyer happens on these straight stretches
the turn and wait for the fun.-Puck.
'How's yer wheat p" First rate, pigs
round all right?' He sure did" Glad
y TO ne& Wife e9ingF Il so nfPs5y Bill Hows
Are these all photographs of fellows
the fellows who didn't propose" what
In the world do you want of themT'
why, L am saving them to make a
rogues' gallery. Ledger.
Doctor-I advise you to go to Nest. It's
q small place far away from anywhere
There your nerves viii get better. Patient
oh, but doctor, I've frocks as well as
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Blaetter.
Head Waiter-What's the matter with
that dyspeptic looking old chap over there
at the fourth table? Assistant-He's got
a crouch. He getting all ready TO
make kick about that cantaloupe. and
he found it was a good one.-Chicago
Tribune.
so your husband promised you he
would never play cards except for fun?'
Yes" answered young Mrs. Torlxins,
doubtfully; but he afterward explained
that he didn't consider It any fun unless
there was something in the way of money
involved. '-WaShingto Star
Mother-You have one great ault, Erner-
son. You can't take NO for an answer.
Boston Child-And yet it was that same
trait in father which led you to marry
him.-Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06
Big OYSTER Yield

dig oyster Yield.
The optimistic view taken by many
oystermen before the opening of the
longing season concerning the quality
and yield of the catch seems to have
been fully justified. Oysters are in
good condition. and two men working
IN a boat can take from S5 to 40
pusnels daily from bars that only a
Few years ago would scarcely yield
ten bushels a day.
Many reasons are given for their
rapid increase. but it seems to be the
consensus of opinion that the man
ner in which the Gull law has been
enforced has been of most benefit
Until few years ago each spring,
toward the close of the longing sea-
son, large schooners from New Jer-
s st and Long Island Sound visited
these waters buying seed oysters to
be transplanted to their waters. In
most cases these vessels were willing
to take oysters practically unculled,
SO long as the price was low, and had
this practice not been discontinued
the result would have been of vital
disadvantage to this community.
The market here is, as yet, not very
brisk. Oysters that are caught now
are transplanted into shallow water,
where, in most instances, they be-
come fatter than on the bars, and as
the. demand increases these oysters
are sold to the packers. These
plants" are usually kept in reserve
LOT the rush OrQ0rS. winch always
come in about Thanksgiving
The gasoline engine, which only a
few years ago was practically I'M
known in the oyster business here,
has almost become a necessity. Many
oystermen in former years lived in
shanties on the shores of Wye River
in order to be near the most prolific
bars or rocks. only returning to their
families at the last of the week. The
has practically eliminated
- a.,
bars within easy reach. The longer
without gasoline engine in his canoe
or dead-rise is now considered behind
the times. and in many cases is given
a tow by his more fortunate brother.
st. Michaels dispatch to Baltimore
Sun.