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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05
EXPERT TESTIMONY.

All through the last political cam
palgn, the Republicans had to con-
tend with the fact that there had
been a panic during Republican adj
ministration. This was believed to be
Democracy's strongest asset and ar
gument, but it failed to bring results,
for two reasons: First. it was de-
clared by the campaign orators that
1t wasn't much of a panic anyway,
was declared to be the man to lift the
nation out of the slough into which it
had fallen.
Now comes George w. Perkins, of
the firm of ]. P. Morgan & Co., who
says that the panic of 19O7-s was the
worst in the history of this country,
or the world. 1t was a time. he says,
when there was considerable ques-
ton as to whether any security was
worth anything. According to this
vestigation of the Tennessee Iron and
Coal absorption by the United States
Steel corporation, the public has
again been fooled; fooled into be-
Heving they were better off than they
really were. But the public should
is true. A panic consists largely in
what the people think, for the in
trinsic value of property and securi-
ties remains about the same. Had it
been generally believed that the
country was passing through its
greatest financial crisis, we would not
now be SO nearly out of it as at
present. The influence of this thing
we call confidence, one way or the
other on financial matters, is greater
quakes. Perhaps Perkins is right,
and, if he is, the f1nanciers did well to
fool the people as much as they did.
-Atchison Globe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05
REFLECTIONS OF a BACHELOR.
rFron the New York Pre-

From the New York Press.1
The reason men can be such fools
with women IS they think they can't
The only way to preserve ones en-
thusiasms is to keep them tightly
corked I'D like champagne.
Some men have so much self-con-
troll they can get mad at their wives
when they wouldn't with anybody
else.
A satisfactory thing about being a
business man is how proud he is OF
what a successful farmer he could
have been.
When a girl wouldn't rather have
curly hair than a sweet disposition It's
sign every other girl would aTreS
with her.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05

The action of the Nevada legisla-
ture in passing resolutions of SYM
pathy for the anti-Japanese legislation
which is pending in the California leg
islature. is in exceedingly bad taste,
to say the least. A few of the 1egisla-
lures in session in other parts of the
country might well pass resolutions
protesting against agitation of this
sort, If only for the purpose of show
ing Japan that all the state in this
great union are not of the chump va
riety.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05
JOURNAL ENTRIES

Some mems convictions land them
in jail.
= = =
Doing nothing is really the hardest
kind of work.
X n X
Force of habit is wrongRully
blamed for a whole lot of things.
Among the inexcusable things of
life hypocrisy has a prominent
place.
Gladstone once said that woman is
the most perfect when the most
womanly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05
KANSAS CO4AENT
FOR WOMAN suFFRAeE.

IN an effort to silence the oft-re-
lIeraeed statement that women do not
want TO vote. the suffragists of the
Ohlted states are now engaged in Sc
curing signatures to a petition, ask
ing congress to submit to the legisla-
lures OF the several states for ratifi-
catlon an amendment to the national
s, oIlstltutlon' which shall enfranchise
women The work has been organized
on d larger scale than ever before at
tempted, and is in charge of Mrs. Car
RE chapman Gait, the president of the
d me Iit Woman Suffrage Alliance,
VINO directs activities from a head
quarters established for this purpose
at - East Twenty-ninth street, New
horK city. Here a force of competent
CLERKS ana body of volunteer help
the returns
Mrs Gait is one of the best known
workers in the woman suffrage cause
IN the world, and indeed may be said
TO belong to the world for she was
born in Wisconsin, reared and educa-
Ceo IN IOWA, was the first woman re-
porter in the city of San Francisco
nVeo IN the state of Washington and
later removed to New York When Su-
san B. Anthony retired from the ac
tive leadership of the National Arneri-
can Woman Suffrage association in
1900 Mrs. Chapman Gait was unani-
InousIy elected president. In 1904, she
Woman Suffrage Alliance, which, in the
few short years of it's existence, has
grown into an utilization of national or
CARNATIONS from 16 countries The
president of the International Woman
Suffrage alliance is just as simple and
sweet in her manner, Just as demo-
cratic and unspoiled as was the young
woman who came from "out west"
years ago and commenced work in the
national association as chairman of its
organization committee.-Emporia Ga
zette.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05

The fact that an Indictment has been
found against Governor Haskell of
Oklahoma on a charge of participant
ing in land frauds does not prove him
guilty of the crime. Like every other
alleged criminal he is rightfully pre-
stunned to be innocent until a jury of
his peers has decided otherwise after
a fair trial But the indictment against
him, nonetheless, attaches a stigma to
his name which it will be hard to erase.
Afr. Haskelfs career has been some
thing like that OF the balloon which leaps
to dizzy heights with rapidity only to
come down more disastrously because
of a sudden and unexpected explosion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05
SPANS RECoNoUEsT OF CUBA.

when SPANS old flag was hauled
down in Cuba, floods of turgid elo-
quence were spilled and the ceremony
was hailed as the significant loosen
ing of her last grip on the New
World" says the Washington Post.
Optimistic prophets in glowing
phrases predicted that with the exo-
dus of the flag of Cortez. Pizzaro. De
Soto, and Blanco, the Gem of the An
titles would soon become If not in
deed politically, at least economically
and industrially a part Of the United
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05

L. W. Page, the expert of the fed
eral government on good roads, is de-
serving OF a vote Of thanks from the
people of Kansas for the Illuminating
talk on this subject which he gave to
the members of the legislature. They
need not grope in the dark any long
er on this important question. They
received valuable pointers galore
from Mr.. Page on the legislation that
q necessary to make a start in equip
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05
HUNOR OF THE DAY

Maud-BelIe- doesn't wear French heels
any more. Her husband won. let her.
Ethel said she would lower herself by
marrying hin.-Boston Transcript.
,Braidsen Tapes-Yes. I'm fired; dis
charged without reason! Silkson Thredd
wen, you didn't have any when you took
the job, did you?-Syracuse Herald.
on Christmas tS fGr? S'o EIIa
By special request of papa and mamma.
You know they believe in Santa Claus
Life.
You say she is a woman with a past.
And does she deny this?'' "Only about
ten years of it, replied the other.-Phil-
adelphia Ledger.
Highly Descriptive.-"Can you tell, me.
thir, il Mithter. Joneth houth it'll near
heah?' Yes, | kin. 1T. It's about what you:
"a block off.''-Baltimore Sun.
away-I wired the old man.. Where is
that money 1 wrote you for?' Hashaway
answer reads. I'm my inside pocket"-st.
Louis Times.
One Sure Way.--If a fellow wants to be
absolutely sure of making name for him
self he ought to be sign painter.-Phila-
delphia Record.
Too Much on Hand-".cheer up, John.
and don't worry" she said: IT doesn't do
trouble echoed her husband. Great
Caesars ghost! amt borrowing trou-
BILE; I've got it to lend. ''-Chicago News s.
Don't Let His Escape Miss Cushing
ton (entering street car)-oh, don't get up;
please keep your seat, please do. Mr.. Man
automatically, I'd like to oblige you, ma
dam, but want to get out at this corner.
February Smart Set.
Z Not Yet-'Is money a drug on the mar
ket, Mr. Bickers?'' II don't know 1t has
never put me to sleep. "-Birmingham Age
Herald.
AS Some Measure It.-A successful BUSH
ness man is one who makes more money
than his wife can spend.-Philadelphia
Record.
Fast Observation-Disclosures the fast
est Marathon that you ever heard of?
but know it was made by my gas meter!
-Yonkers Statesman.
Preposterous? - Forty-second Street
BAIL this paper makes me sick with its
lies. Broadway-Wassa matter now?
Forty-second Street-Why. here's story
Judge.
Dear Frisndnd hear yer fr rel IT. Tam n
He's been a dear fren' tae me. He's cost
me three waddin' presents an two
wreaths. Dundee Herald.
Sam Sparks-Oh. yo' amt de only seed in
de sTnflowahI Ders l lots OBJ udde fh gals
man, if dey called yo' "Sugah'' dey sholy
must hab meant loaf sugah.-Chicago
News.
Would Seem So.-Crawford-Do the rich
know how the other half live? Crabshaw-
must be able to form some idea Of how
they are compelled to live.-Puck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05

Not much opportunity will be afford
ed now in Russia for experimenting
with aeroplanes and other flying ma
chimes. A plot has been discovered in
which one of these manufactured birds
was to be used in an effort to assassin
ate the czar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05

Apparently the special committee of
the Judiciary committee of the national
senate which has been Investigating
the Tennessee Coal & Iron company's
absorption by the steel trust, will be
able to report nothing more definite
than progress, even if 1t is able to re-
port that much. More good time
wasted, but this is a congressional
falling
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05

Because of the United States sena-
torial deadlocks which are prevailing
In Illinois and Wisconsin it is evident
that those states need the. primary
nomination method for this office which
worked so successfully in Kansas.
There is no chance for a deadlock IN
der the plan in use here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05
FROM OTHER PENS
BRUTALITY IN SPORTS.


An International organization for the
disbursement Of brutal sports has
been effected in London, and it will es-
tablish branches in all quarters of the
globe. Some sports generally regarded
as brutal will not be interfered with
such as prize fights. In fact, there is
no intimation that contests between
human beings will be interfered with at
all, except for the gentle art of 'purr-
ing" which may be regarded as race
discrimination, because no race except
the Welsh have ever shown an inclina-
ton to purr. Purring, dog fights, bull
fights and contests between wild ami
mails generally are to be placed under
the ban, and serious efforts are to be
made to prevent them.
All of the sports made taboo by the
organization are such as may be dis
pensed with without any serious injury
to real sport. though a protest may be
heard from the Welsh miners of Penn
sylvania against the suppressing of
purring. We are told that purring has
ceased in Wales itself, but its exiles
have carried the sport" elsewhere, and
it has remained distinctly Welsh. In
fact, purring is too rich for the sport
ing blood Of anyone but a Welshman
1t consists broadly of sparring or
fencing with the feet and the point OF
attack is the leg below the knee. The
feet of the contestant is clad in wooden
or heavy leather shoes, In many cases
capped with steel and not infrequently
with spikes to make the blow more eff
fective 1t takes rank as a sport with
the ancient Roman custom of boxing
with the cestus, the progenitor Of the
''knuckle duSter,'' the use of which has
become ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Orleans
TimeS-DemOcrat.
BELATED HUMAN APPRECIATION.
What snail-like thing is the Justice
of human appreciation. Humanity Is
periodically shamed by its own confess
sions. Today the bones of John Paul
Jones rest in honor at Annapolis, and
his tomb keeps before the eyes of stud
ents Of the national naval academy the
fact that time and history ultimately
do justice to the great John Paul sac
rificed everything when he devoted
himself to the American patriot cause
He was classed as a pirate in his home
country and village. His name was
made Infamous, and price was put
upon his head. He first taught the
American sailors that they could stand
up to their British relatives in fair fight
on the high seas in spite of the ancient
prestige of British valor and seaman
ship. His victory put heart into the
people at home and influence into the
hands of DR.. Franklin abroad, when he
manned an old worm-eaten Indiaman
with men of heart, and whipped a
British warship accompanied by a con-
sort in her own waters. When Jones
wanted more ships and men, our con-
gress coldly turned him down, 1nt1mat-
ing that if it had any commands to
bestow on naval officers it would look
to American born citizens on whom II
could depend. A hundred years later
we tunneled Paris to find his forgotten
grave, brought his bones back ana PAID
them belated honors. Did We, by SO DO
ing, accomplish anything of beneht Tor
John Paul or for ourselves ?-Detroit
News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05

corporate publicity through a fed
eral office" is the phrase in which
Herbert Knox Smith, United States
commissioner of corporations. de-
scribes the next step which the gov
eminent is admonished to take in
handling the trust problem. And the
newspapers will be ready to lend a
willing hand when this procedure is
undertaken.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05

Wichita has decided to try the
commission form of government
through an overwhelming vote by
her citizens. Now if things could be
shaped up so that Topeka would fol-
low suit there would be more cause
for rejoicing in this community.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05

The legislation proposing to dehorn
The State Agricultural college of its
engineering department received some
thing of coup de grace through the
entertainment given to the legislators
by the students of the institution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05

Evidently Mr.. Roosevelt doesn't care
a rap how unpopular he becomes with
the members of congress. He is going
to veto the new census bill because
of the thousands of appointments which
are provided by 1t outside the civil
Eervfce
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05

Next to Oscar Hammerstein, the
New York impresario of grand and
other kinds of opera, Kansas own par
ficular shining light, Buffalo Jones'
is the best press agent for himself of
any man alive. Never a day passes
while he is in a foreign cline that he
Is not the hero of some sort of an
exploit that brings to him extended
newspaper attention
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05

ping the state with adequate high
ways. Their duty is clear now to take
advantage Of the advice given them
and enact the necessary legislation to
bring about the building Of "good
roads, in fact
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05

There is good and sufficient reason
why Governor Stubs should do no
worrying over the many appointments
he has to make. distinguished COM
pany of 1.-The faithful is doing it for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05
FTrLL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

That trip of the legislators up to
Manhattan the other day must have
reminded many of them of old times
in the particular that they got a free
ride on a railroad train.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05

Tonight S:15-The Raymond Wells Stoc
company in work and Wages" ana vai
devflle.
Daily matinee 2:3o.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05

For particulars. prices and amusement
details, see announcements in this paper
elsewhere.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05

( Not Yet-''Is money a drug on the mar
ket, Mr.. Bickers?" 81 don't know. 1t has
never put me to sleep."-Birmingham Age
Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05

Don't Let His Escape.-Miss Gushing
ton (entering street car)-Oh, don't get up;
please keep your seat, please do. Mr.. Man
automatically, I'd like to oblige you, ma
dam, but 1 want to get out at this corner.
February Smart Set
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05

AS Some Measure It.-A successful BUSH
ness man is one who makes more money
than his wife can spend.-Philadelphia
Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05
At the Novelty.
At the Majestic.

Daily Matinee 2:S0-High class vaudeville.
Evenings 7:45-9:15-High class vaudeville
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05

Fast Misunderstanding the fast
est Marathon that you ever heard of
Greene-I can't give you the exact time
but know it was made by my gas meter
.-YonkerS Statesman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05

Highly DISQUALIFICATION you tell, me.
thir, If Mithter Joneth houth 18th near
heah?' Yes, kin. Its about what your
head ought to be-" What it'll that, thir?'
"A block off."-Baltimore Sun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05

Not the Answer He Expected.-Dash-
away-I wired the old man. Where is
that money wrote you for?" Hashaway
Get an answer? DaShaway-Yes. His
answer reads, I'm my inside pocket"-St.
Louis Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05

Too Much on Hand-"Cheer up, John,
and don't worry" she said. ut doesn't do
any good to borrow trouble Borrow
trouble" echoed her husband. Great
Caesars ghosti amt borrowing trou-
BILE; I've got it to lend. ''-Chicago News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05

One Sure Way.-If a fellow wants to be
absolutely sure of making name for him
self he ought to be a sign painter.-Phila-
delphia. Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05
ANIUsEoIENTs.
AT the Grand.

Hearts
Monday Nig7t-Paul Gilmore 10 '@rhe
Boys OF Company 3"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05

A Dear Friend-"I hear yer fren' Tam
sons married again. AYE, so he is.
He's been a dear fren' tae me. He's cost
me three waddin' presents an two
wreaths. dundee Herald
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05

Preposterous? - Forty-second Street
Bahi this paper makes me sick with its
lies Broadway-Wassa matter now7
Forty-second Street-Why. here's story
about a Philadelphia being buried alive!-
Judge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05

Maud-Belle doesn't wear French heels
any more. Her husband won. let her.
Ethel-I said she would lower herself by
marrying him.-Boston Transcript.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-05

you say she is a woman with a past
And does she deny this?' "Only about
ten years of it, replied the other.-Phil-
adelphia Ledger.
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-25
PEOPLE WILL TOLERATE NO
ATTEMPT TO BUILD CANAL
BY PRIVATE CAPITAL
lcontlnued from Flrst Page.l }

that he had just received telegram
from Congressman-at- Ed. T.
Taylor, who has wired Mr. Bunting
several times and who is working
earnestly in behalf of the govern
ment construction of the canal. This
message. which came in this morn
ing was read. 1t follows:
Washington. ID. c.. May %.
Hon. l. n. Bunting:
Il know Governor Shafroth is high
ly regarded by Secretary Ballinger
and in Washington generally. Am
confident il would greatly assist if
he would make personal investigation
of canal situation and come here him
self if possible and If not to send full
statement and urgent appeal to Sec
retary if you have not already dcne
so. / think you people should con-
certedly urge Shafroth 10 act i'm
mediately.
EDWARD T. TAYLOR"
Mr. Currie and several others then
suggested that Mr.. Bunting be en-
powered to call Governor Shafroth
up for the Chamber of Commerce.
read him this message. ascertain his
position in the matter and see what
action he will take.
Mr.. Hutchinson remarked that in
conversation last fall in Denver with
Platt Rogers, former law partner of
Governor Shafroth. that Mr. Rogers
declared himself against government
construction OF the High Line canal
and Mr.. Hutchinson wondered If
Rogers opinion might not have influ-
ence on Governor Shafroth.
Mr. Bunting declared that anybody
who knows Governor Shafroth knows
that be has a mind of his own and
that Rogers opinion would not
swerve the governor.
Mr. Sampliner declared that wheth-
er the governor favors the govern
ment construction or not, his stand
should be ascertained.
1t was the opinion of many of the
gentlemen present that a telegram
should be formulated AT ONCE and
sent to Ballinger stating most en-
that the people here only
want government construction of the
canal.
Mr.. Rankin asked if the demands
that Palisade fruit growers were
for damage had any influ-.
ence in delaying action on the part
Of Secretary Ballinger. President
of the Water Users asso-
.iation, declared that he did not think
that this matter had any bearing
whatever on the question of whether
Or not the government shall construct
The canal.
Remarks were made by Mr.. Camp
bell, Mr.. Bickel. Mr.. Buthorn and
,ther of the gentlemen present All
were of one accord concerning the
action to be taken.
THEN BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE
THE FOLLOWING TELEGRAM WAS
ORDERED SENT AT ONCE TO SEC
BALLINGER. 1T WAS
FILED RIGHT AFTER NOON BY
MR. MAHONEY:
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-25
BATTLESHIP RETURNS
IRv Associated Press. ]

Natchez, Miss. May 25.-Early to,
day the big battleship Mississippi
swung slowly around in midstream
pointed her nose into the main chan
mel of The river and started upon her
return ,urney to the salt air. The
hills We're covered with people watch
ing the departure of the vessel. and
all the whistles in the vicinity sound
ed long farewell.
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-25
THE FLOODS CONTINUE
IRv Associnted Press. 1

BY AsSocluteu Pfess.
MUSkOGEE, OKLA, MAY 25.-
STREAMS IN NORTHERN AND
EASTERN OKLAHOMA ARE STILL
RISING TODAY AND THE WATERS
ARE SPREADING OUT AND EN-
LARGING THE FLOODED DIS
TRICTS. NO DEATHS IN ADDl-
TION TO THOSE REPORTED AL
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-25
s..s-s.s.s..s..s..s..s.. s..s..s..s..s..s-s..s..ss..
DRS. ELDRIDGE AND GRAY,
Physicians and Surgeons.

l. All medicines furnished from
/. our own laboratory and put up
/. by ourselves, thus avoiding
I. mistakes. f4-
I. Offices. SIS Capitol block.
I. Main street.
l. DR.. Eldridge's residence, No.
I. 53S Chipeta avenue. Phone
I. No. lot Junction.
+ DR.. Gray's residence, $50
I. Ute avenue. Phone Junction
l. 321.
+ Office phone. No. 125 june
\. tion.
Office hours from $3.50 to ~ {
I. am; from 1 to 6 p.m.; from :
\. 7 to 9 p.m- and from to
I. pm. Sundays.
q. q.
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-25
THE ROOSEVELT SKILL
lBy Associated Press.l

Nasrobi, May, 25.--The accuracy of
rifle fire by MIR. Roosevelt and his
son have not only astonished the set
tiers, but members of the Roosevelt
party. Kermit killed recently at close
range a hyena that attacked him and
also came near making n record bag
of female warthogs in given space
of time.
Today the party is staying at the
Heatly ranch. on-the banks of the
Nairobi river.
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-25

FOR sALE-Three pieces good city
property. Bargains II taken at
once. See Geo. Pearson, Sentinel
office.
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-25

FOR SALE = Complete photogra-
piers outfit; whole stock OF nee
essary things; s15 camera aione
worth more. Call between anu
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-25

FOR SALE-5 tons OF baled nay at
sic per ton. Apply Ponsford, 3sT
Colorado-ave.