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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-06

In view of the efforts of a Missouri
professor to boom carp as delicacy in
the way of table fish it might not be out
of place to repeat an old recipe of the
best way that has been discovered as yet
for cooking carp. Get a plank of wood,
such as is used for planking shad. a
soft but tough and fibrous wood, like
Eastwood, preferred Clean the carp
thoroughly in cold water. Split it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-06

The gem importations for this year
will reach a total valuation of $40,-
100000. The New York World points
out that it will take $4,000 bales of
cotton at 500 pounds to the bale to
balance them on international ex-
change. This WOULD be more dis
tressing situation if the people of this
country did not have the cotton or
large SURPRISES of other products which
the people of foreign chimes must
have.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-06
Lightning and Balloons.

The rapid progress of aviation has
caused attention to be drawn from a
new direction to the dangers of at
mospheEic electricity. In an article in
the Elektrotechniche Zeitschrift, L.
Zehnder discussed the danger to bal
looms and aeroplanes of electrical dis
turbances, and the methods of avoid
ing disastrous effects. He points out
that the electrical conditions of the
air are subject to great variations
during thunderstorms. and that the
atmospheric charges may change sud-
denly in sign. In clear weather an
ordinary balloon without metal parts
is not exposed to any danger 50 long
as it floats in the air. but in the mod
ern dirigibles much Of the framework
consists of conducting materials,
which add to the danger. Also a ball
loon may be charged with electricity,
and a spark produced when contact
with the ground is made. setting fire
to the Scientific American.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-06

Mrs Belle Guinness has been locat-
ed in Colorado, so it is now reported.
Heretofore, it had been the general
impression that brutal murderers of
the deceased type were only to be
found in that region of the neither
world where a snow ball has not
much of a chance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-06

Washburn students are enthusiastic
over plans for the recasting and the
remounting of the old college bell
which hung for so many years in the
belfry on Rice hall. It is pointed out
that since this bell has ceased to toll
Washburn has failed to win an i'm
portant football game. And it might
also be pointed out that it will take
more than a bell in perfectly good
condition to win the big football
games of the future.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-06

All of the 'Fland sharks in the coun-
try are not confined to the west as
many publications OF the east insist
This is made apparent by the arrest in
Baltimore of a trio of New Workers.
who have been doing large business
In selling land purported to be on Long
Island but which as a matter of fact
makes up part of the bottom of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-06

If the boys at the forks of the Dem
ocratic creek do not take kindly to
Mr. Bryan's suggestion of prohibition
as an issue we suppose, remarks the
Houston Post, that Mr.. Bryan is ready
to offer transmigration, predestination
OF infant baptism, if any of these ap-
pear to be more satisfactory.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-06

through the back and spread it out on.
the plank, covering it with plenty of
seasoning in the way of salt and pep
per. Place. the fish on the plank in a
slow oven and bake for at least three
hours. Smother it with melted butter,
and then, when ready for serving,
throw the fish away and eat the PLANK
of wood
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-06

According to the general managers
of the railroads in the northwest the
strike of the switchmen, which tied
them up pretty effectively, is as good
as broken. It is to be noticed. though,
that the roads are not handling much
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-06

All honor to the Kansas Democrats.
They are optimists of the right sort.
On Washington's birthday they are
going to hold a mammoth rally and
banquet here In Topeka. Just as
much enthusiasm will be rampant at
It as II nothing but victory had ever
perched on the Kansas Democratic
banner. Such courageous fellows as
they are will surely win out some day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-06
Judge Peter S. Grosscup

Judge Peter S. Grosscup of the
United States court of appeals in an
article in the current issue of the
North American Review under the
heading Prosperity with Justice
advocates the rise of a new political
party committed to the policy of an
equal distribution among men of the
fruits OF their labor. In other words,
be would hasten on the millennium.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-06

Sunny Kansas. There'l have to be
q change in your ways and a speedy
one, too, old girl, or you'll lose your
good reputation in this respect.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-06

It is reasonable to assume that the
Australian who wanted to offer
purse of 100000 for the Johnson
Jeffries fight made sure that he was
zoo late before he sent in his bid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-06

Evidently there are notable excep-
HONS to the rule that large bodies
move slowly. 1t didn't take President
Taft very long to write his $4,000
word message to congress after he
got started.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-06

Voice from the WellIHelp! Help I'm
interesting.-The Taller.
IT want one of the new spotted face
spattered or splotched ?'-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
IF invites awake I'll shay: .Mdear
brought " some c'sath mums-chrysth-
s-chrasythums-hang it! Wish I'd got
roses. Life.
Wife (reminiscing)-Well. very nearly
didn't marry you. John John (absent-
The Sketch.
Ms Mrs., Nswbrideogoohoo! Henry thrsy
too! Mother-The monster! He might
have killed you.-The United Presbyterian.
HoaNOut in Arizona he is known as
bad man. Joax-Is that so? Did he ever
XIII anyone? HoaxIoh. yes 5oaxGWhat
Record
ceeding the speed limit. Jack scorcher-
Look here. judge. this young lady and
y Want to f s Remit the fine and
Reporter-Mr. Cummin, have you the
manuscript Of the after-dinner speech yoy
Ketchum A. Cummin with a gasp)-Did
| deliver a speech there. young man?
Hired Man-Shooting at airships? Farm
er-Yep; trying to bring down sumpin' to
trim Mirandy'S hat.-Puck.
Howard,Mrs; Holmes gets 50 much bet
ter with her husband than she used to.
Coward-Same husband?-Life.
"Hab faith in human nature" said Uncle
Eben, but don't carry 1t so fur as to
make yoh'sef de final custodian of all the
counterfeit money in de neighborhood."-
Washington Star.
MY dear, did you make this cake out
I thought / tasted one of the COVERS
The Shooting Season.-Extract from a
letter from BERTHE to his friend Percy
Dear Percy: The Daunceys, with whom
I am staying, are awfully decent. and do
everything they can to make my visit
enjoyable. For instance, whenever we go
shooting, they give me whole field to
elf."-Punch. @ --
IT want to make a name for myself in
politics. said the ambitious youth. well"
answered Senator Sorghum, ''ft's liable to
be long and difficult enterprise. You'll
probably have to put in considerable
share of your time allowing your enemies
to call you any names they happen to
think of.'-Washington Star.
By Another Name.-Onicer-Go to my
room, George, open the cupboard and
you'll find a bottle of water. Bring 1t to
me; it's brandy.-Le SOurire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-06

Congress will presently begin again
Ats arduous work of representing the
people and a few special interests, is
che way the Chicago News puts it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-06
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.

At any rate there is no room Tor
argument as to whether or not Walter
wefIman discovered the North Pole
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-06

That split of the Rock Island and
Frisco systems has all the earmarks
of developing into a great thing. 1t
appears that two vast continental rail-
road systems are to spring out of 1t.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-06

Hired Man-Shooting at airships? Farm
erYep; trying to bring down suInpin' to
trim Mirandys hat.-Puck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-06

Howard-Mrs. Holmes gets so much bet
ter with her husband than she used to-
Coward-Same husband life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-06
KANSAS CONMENT
BEEF. THE AvIAToR.

announcement is made through the
5 arHsrican consular service that the
Pentine for their beef supply despite
the fact that American beef can be
urcnased IN London cheaper than in
ms country. From present indications
tne argentine will soon control the
.xport trade to the exclusion of Amer
lean shippers, with the definite bur
ose OF severing far as possible trade
relations along this line with the
United States.
Groan1ng under the extortions of the
t.achers tnere is hint from some of
the eastern cities that the United
states may itself endeavor to find re-
neI Dy importing Argentine beef. The
co.oltlon is not the fault of the beef
ralsers who are perhaps realizing no
more profit from cattle than at any
other period of the business, but that
Oh the extraordinary greed of the
group of men who control this neces-
sity of life.
year by year the prices of meat
ave been boosted until at this time
ne better grades are luxuries in a ma
lorlty of American homes. There is
evloence piling up from every section
CT the country that the people are
e-weary or the tribute and it would
not be surprising should some radical
step be taken in the near future to
bring the cost of meat to a price that
would not yield such immense profits
20 the trusts.
But as people who have paid trib-
Ute to many combinations for many
Years we have learned to take the
solemn professions of the trusts with
considerably more than the proverbial
grain of salt. They raise prices with
automatic cheerfulness; they lower
hem only under the stress of applied
force. Something more drastic than
the slackening of their exports is
needed to bring them to a reasonable
ettitude toward the public.-Leaven-
worth Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-06

"Hab faith in human nature" said Uncle
Eben, but don't carry 1t so fur as to
counterfeit money in de neighborhood."-
Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-06

Reporter-Mr. Cummin, have you the
delivered at that banquet last night?
Ketchum A Cumnin with a gasp)-Did
deliver a speech there, young man?
WhoSe?-Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-06

MY dear, did you make this cake out
of the cook book?'' Eyes, love" well
thought tasted one of the covers
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-06
WILL BEAR REPETITIoN.

You are engaged in the race for
money, and possibly appreciate the i'm
rortance of thrift and economy If
you do. it is little remarkable, for
too few Americans are thrifty and
economical. But money is a thing of
tawdry value compared with health.
therefore, If II is important that you
save your money, and it is. how much
more important it is that you take
are of your health. Incidentally, the
two go together pretty well. for the
average man eats too. much for his
own good. and is irregular in his hab-
its, which irregularity costs money
in other things than doctors bills.
cluttony and irregular habits cost
more lives than overwork, and they
make it more difficult to do a fair
mount of work in the hours you are
thus engaged. One should not work
100 hard. but there is less likelihood
of injury in that direction than in the
,hings too many do when they lay off.
presumably for recreation.
All of which you probably knew be-
fore, but good advice will bear repeti-
ton, whether or not it bears anything
more Observation-Disclosures Globe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-06

Judge-In have to fine We $50 for ex-
ceedfng the speed limit. Jack Scorcher-
Look here, judge, this young lady and
want to get married. Remit the fine and
you get the job.-Brooklyn Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-06
HUAOR or THE Day

Voice from the wel1-Help! Help I'm
drowning! Bertie-By Jove! how beastly
interesting.-The Taller.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-06

didn't marry you, John. John (absent-
Eindedly)-I know-but who told your
The Sketch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-06

Mrs. Newbride-Boohooi Henry threw
a biscuit at me. One that I made myself,
too! Mother-The monster He might
have killed you. The United Presbyterian.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-06

Hoax-Out in Arizona he is known as a
bad man: Joax-Is that so? Did he ever
make of car does he drive?-Philadeiphi
Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-06

brought " some c'sath' mums-chryS
s-chrasythums-hang it! Wish I'd got
roses. Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-06

The Shooting Season.-Extract from a
letter from BERTHE to his friend Percy
Dear Percy: The Daunceys, with whom
I am staying, are awfully decent. and do
everything they can to make my visit
enjoyable. For instance, whenever we go
shooting, they give me a whole field to
elf."-Punch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-06

IT want one of the new spotted face
wells, please Yes, madam. Speckled,
spattered or plotched?'-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-07
HOPEFUL,

A LGY-Do you think eccentricity is
IN indication of superior inteln-
gence in a man?
Gladys-Not necessarily. hut it indi-
Gates differences from the general run
OF masculine mentality. And any diff
ference is hopeful
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-07
DEAR rRlENp AaAIN.

THE WIDOW-My. what a funny
present! The Gentleman across
the street sent me a scythe on the an
niversary of ny husbands death.
Dear Friend-Perhaps he wanted v2u
to Gu. down your we ads.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-07

WHY CHICKENS DON'T TALK.
VNHE following conversation was
overheard between two boys aged
seven and FIVE:
"Joe why can't chickens tall1?"
Jaw. they don't have to- When they
wants anything hey Just pull their
wishbones and they gets their swish.'
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-07
DANGER AVOIDED.

m AUGHTER-Is it really bad form
to go shopping without a chap
eron?
Mrs. De SUPPLEMENTARY Young
ladies who shop without a chaperon
are almost sure to forget themselves
and buy things.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-07
EXTREMELY RARE.

ct WISH they would get another
cook at our boarding house. The
steak is always too rare to suit me-"
"Huh! At my boarding house the
steak is SO rare we only see it once or
| twice week"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-07
A CRYING NEED,

NVASSON-Then you don't believe in
the higher education of women?
Masson-I believe in the hire educa-
ton" of women There should be
some educational system to teach a
woman how to hire servants and keep
them.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-07
HIS WEARING APPAREL.

CUSTOMS OFFICER CATER search
ing trunk)-I thought you said
you had only wearing apparel? What
are these? (Pointing to some bottles
of brandy.)
Tourist-nh they are only my night
cans
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-07
THE DIFFERENCE.

GEST-When I saw him last night
he was painting up the town with
all his heart and soul.
Jest-Well, when I saw him this
morning he was regretting it with al
his head.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-07
MAKING DUTY A PLEASURE.
Daily Planting.
STAND" said

STAND" said
the tourist on top
of the coach, that
this settl e m ent
raises more horse
thieves than any
community in the
west"
I'VE ought to
raise a few Of
them" replied Am
Der Pete as he
touched his gun.
I'VE certainly
plant enough of
them. pard."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-07
A WORSE FEAR.

SORRY, boys but III have to be
getting home" said Underthum
at the club. my wife expects me be-
fore midnight"
whats the matter? Afraid she'd
go for you if you stayed any later?"
mo: I'm afraid she'd come for me-"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-07
HOT Talk.

GEST-Yes, she rejected me. What
of It?
Jest-Nothing; only I'll bet you felt
FOOLISH about that time.
Gest-Yes, 1 guess I felt just as fool
sh at that time as you look all the
ime
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-07
FOUND 1T NECESSARY.

pATIENT - Call again tomorrow?
Why the last time l was here you
said | needn't come after today
Dr. Wyse--I know, but I'VE got a
bill | must pay this week. SO need
the money, 80, see
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-07
FALSE AND TRUE.

e A WAY, false woman!"
"How inconsistent and tickle men
are! Two weeks ago you were assur-
ing me that was the real thing"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-07
Not Finding Any
Fault,

eAsss
6 U FFERE Err -
Doctor, I paid
you a dollar to put
this porous plas-
ter on my back,
didn't I?
Physician Yes,
sir, though Of
course that in
Guided the pre-
scrip
Sufferer-That's
all right, doctor.
I'm not finding
any fault. I'll give
you 50 to take 1t
off.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-07
HOW HE WON HER.

HOW HE WON HER.
Z A RDENT SUITOR-I lay my fortune
t your feet.
Fair Lady-Fortune! 1 did not know
you had money
Ardent Suitor-I haven't much. but il
takes very little to cover those tins.
feet.
He go. her.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-07
STILL IN THE MARKET.

HPEG pardon" said Chumpleigh,
- ''but isn't your last name Win
more"
"That" replied Mrs Wood-W
more. the charming widow. sis my lat
est name. but ] sincerely hope it is
not to be my last"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-07
OUR OFFICE CAT CONNECTED WITH The PRESS
His "sperience
NaF,r q,

His SIP ri enc
Wifi de Law"
"RASTUS," said
the neighbor,
"I'd like to borrow
that mule of
yours"
Goodness sakes,
boss" was the re-
joinder. "I'd like
to com m o dat e
you, but rs had
some speri ( n &c
wifi de law. If a
man is 'sponsible
fob de acts Of his
agent an 1 was
to lend dat mule
out, it wouldn' be
no time befo' l
was arrested for
assassination"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-07
A SIGN OF THE TIMES.
TO OTHER KIND.

RLINKS-I know of a place whe-e
you can always get cut rates for
work
Clinks--Where is it?
Blinks-H is a mans who makes a
snecialtv OF trimming trees
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-07
NOT POSTED.

HVOU say you know tie lady that
Spender is going to marry?"
Eyes, very WELL"
'Ts she blond or a brunette?"
IT don't know; haven't seen her
this season."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-07

Jack-She is so afraid of being I'M
duly enthusiastic that she boasts Of
not being struck by anything.
Vera-Well last summer she came
very near being struck by lightning.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-07
WHY 1T CRIED.
"A REQUEST

"A REQUEST.
MRS. WY daughter is promising
musician.
Mr.. C.-Well. get her to promise that
she won't sing any more.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-07
EVASIVE.

81 HEARD that Jones said he would
trust me with his pocketbook,
What do you think of thlt?"
81 don't think there's anything in it,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-07
THE SHEEP AND THE GOATS.

The Vicar Introducing member Of
his flock to the new curate)-One of
my old sheep, Mr.. Scroggins.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-07
The Mission of
Letters.

=
ing stories, +"
said the friend.
MOT exactly"
answered the Gym
ical litterateur;; IT
am 4 merely fur
nishSlg a certain
amount of text to
keep the illustra-
tons from run
ming into one an
other"
The daily sentinel., 1909-10-18

by direction of thele
They of
in
thoughts
ctys avoid
which is bound under
yz this city period
The Sentinel
people public
and en- with a rod iron
The daily sentinel., 1909-10-18
Sentinel want ads bring results.

Perhaps you have never asked for
banking accommodation. Perhaps
you never will have to ask for it, but
if you do. you will naturally find it
easier to ask where you have been
carrying a check account. and this
bank stands ready to accommodate
prudent business people
THE GRAND VALLEY NATIONAL
BANK.
The daily sentinel., 1909-10-18
THE MARVEL HEAT PRODUCERS
MAKE WARM FRIENDS.
We now have
BETTER FURNACES,

therefore, no more smoke or gas es-
Gaping into the house
They are both heavy and durable
A grate-bar you can't break.
Arranged for the use Of low-grade
fuel, such as slack. with better re-
suits than ever before known.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-08

ajo county that have been seen by very few white men. In fact, so lit- tie is known of this particular region that even many of the Indians did not know of the existence of cliff dwellings there.
 Dr. Fewkes states that he and MT. Janus found large number of dwell- ings in various stages of ruin, and that in one canyon they discovered some unusually large dwellings in an excellent state of preservation. The doctor pronounces these the best pre- served and among the largest of any in the United States, and an effort will be made to have them designated as a national monument, and cared for under government supervision.
 These cliff dwellings. although about 200 miles from Flagstaff. are best reached from this point. and the road is fairly good to within a few miles of them, with water holes at convenient intervals, and an excellent spring at the dwellings.