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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15
A Patient Priscilla.

Katie, of Pennsylvania Dutch de-
scent, had served for ten years in a
wealthy Virginia family.
For more than half of this term of
service one Jacob. of her own people,
had at intervals come a-calling. He
had sat in the kitchen and watched
the deft and skillful movements of
Katie with marked respect and pom
derous admiration. but he had never
spoken" At length toward the end of
the seventh year she took the reins of
destiny in her own hands and address
ed her admirer thus:
well, Zhakob. If yer wants me yer
can zhust hat me-"
A light dawned in the mild blue eye
Of Jacob. Bringing his hand down
gently on his knees he replied:
"I vas zhust about to mention it,
Harper's Monthly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

tain approved stocks, and an annual
return of the exact position of the
bank has to be sent to the govern
ment. Any deviation from the law
involves prosecution. Whereas If an
ordinary bank should fail the deposit
tor is merely a creditor under the
bankruptcy laws, in a Trustee Savings
bank the government exercises so
much vigilance that. In case of pos
sible failure. the affairs ara taken over
and managed by the government trus-
tees and failure averted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15
Instruction i'm Honesty.

A few years ago there was shift
less co1ored boy, named Ransom
Blake, who, after being caught in a
number of petty delinquencies. was at
last sentenced to a short term in the
penitentiary. where he was sent to
learn a trade. On the day of his re-
turn home he met friendly white
acquaintance, who asked:
''well, what did they put you at in
the prison, Ranse?'
'Dey started in to make an honest
boy out'n me, sah."
''That's good, Ranse; and hope
they succeeded"
"They did, sah.''
"And how did they teach you to be
honest?''
"Dey done put me in de shoe shop,
sab, nailin' pasteboard onter shoes
TO- leather soles, sah."-Salt Lake
Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15
JOURNAL ENTRIES

Some people get provoked If the
secrets" they tell to others are treat
ed as such
Men think that ferns and palms are
just as big a nuisance around a house
as women think dogs are.
X
Perhaps it's just as well for both
sides that half the world does not
know how the other half lives.
= ;:
Political enemies of the present era
seem to belong to the same parties
and not to the opposing ones as here
tofore.
The more perfect dress fits a wom-
an the bigger fit it is apt to give her
husband when he gets the bill for it's
making.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

Summer Boarder-Why wasn't the post
card delivered. Wasn't the address per-
dress was plain enough, but couldn't
understand the rest Of it.-New York Sun.
Briggs-I see now they have company
to operate inc Of flying machines across
the English channel. Grtggs-That's q
go0d idea Let's hope that some day we
VIII have line across Broadway.-Town
and Country.
sae Say py My.
Packer" "Oh, gracious nor replied the
hostess, you mustn't say rendered You
Catholic Standard.
"a, ST suppose. you talk dialect to amuse
swered Farmer Haw. but not now.
c cal the - farmhouse bungalow IN this
on high-brow plane:"-Philadsiphia
Reporter understand your patient il
dead. Doctor-Yes. The operation was
very successful, but she died of the shock.
University of Michigan Gargoyle.
Mrs. Naggett." said the doctor, ..you
husband needs a rest He must go to
go there" Very good You go e there 0 for or
will give him six months rest. "-Tit-Bits.
DO you suppose" asked the stranger in
to see the PC nessaPlf fb d1r me
the world" replied the man who lived
walt around a little while. He viii either inr
&c fRs scordR Gses from
Did you tell the exact truth when the
census taker asked your age?" asked
Maude. II did," answered Mayme. Il
foolish questions. "-Washington star :Ae
:. Upson--Anyyway. young Ardup is entitled
successful Borrower Enow W .os Gags
Daily News.
Always speak kindly of the absent
SAD SAID young Mr.. Primly: 'T would replied
an indusement to some ' 5iresom @op peop Ie
to remain so."-Washington Star.
waltz" her mother said. Gladly" said
the young man, thinking he had found a
PItas. Just then a crash came from the
Buffalo Express.
Your dead husband wor a good man.
the bereaved widow. He worr' exclaimed
e Mrs MgNSPhy dasninE the tears from her
him. "-Stray Stories.
can you give me that man is made OF Of
fbs cthe Why; look at yourself" argues
brow 'a an aiabaster cnsa, have ,s marble
plexion and sandy hair."-Chicago Even
the leading citizens of Crimson Guich -
~ w Ell, answered Broncho Bob, che was
committee BY quarter of mile v cIsan fe
tne next ounty.'-Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

We have later advices on the subject
indicating that Hon. Gotch does NOT
want to fight Hon. Johnsing. Hon.
Gotch thus proves to his traducers tnat
his head is not quite 100 per cent solid
bone. =
There was no news in the why Kcr-
NIT went back to Paris. except the
name of the girl.
There may be some drawbacks to
preaching as trade, but it has its ad.
vantages. A preacher can lay IL All
over the follower of any other line OF
endeavor, when 1t comes to convincing
his clientele that he is overworked ana
needs a vacation in Europe.
Next to a bicycle, our idea OF moth
ing much to ride is a burro.
Wealthy Hungarian is touring the U.
S. disguised as a tramp. In some To-
ca1ities it may be necessary for him to
peel off his disguise. unless he wants
to remain a hungry Hungarian.
Some girls Of mature years try to
give the impression that they are still
in danger of Group and infantiie par
afysis
dirtiest milk in the world is sold there.
The claim remained undisputed two
days, and then Chicago cranks began
an attempt to wrest the dirty milk title
from New York. There is a great rtv-
airy between New York and Chicago.
professor of biology. who is SEEK
ing some free advertising (but we
herewith slap him on the wrist by re-
fusing to print his name), says that
snakes make nice pets. and should be
received as such in the house. This,
however, is not the first fool imitation
of an idea which has originated with
a college professor.
If that Dukelet becomes too pestif-
erous, Miss Shonts should shunt him
down to Lake Como, which is handy,
knock him on the conch with bung-
starter, pack him In a $3.98 trunk. put
him to soak and catch the first boat
home. This has been proven a simple
and expedient way of getting rid of an
incubus.
NATURAL HISTORY (Lesson IV).
The freckled COW has lost her son,
And sadness doth she feel;
They turned her out to pasture but
They turned him into veal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

"A Topelan had to pay a $40 hne the
ofhsr day for the privilege of spanking
q neighbor's boy. If there were posi-
tive assurances that this would be the
limit to the cost of such proceeding
more neighbor's boys would undoubted-
~ be getting good sound spanlzings
a~-kJ,xrr{4f
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

Fatal accidents among the aeroplan-
fsts and dirigible balloon operators are
becoming quite as common these days
as are successful and marvellous flights
IN these wonderful machines. Maybe
the wouIdbe mar-birds are getting just
. little bit too reckless.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

All of the census returns which have
baon made public so far show unusual
increases of population in several of the
smaller cities of the country during the
past decade. If this ratio of increases
is maintained in all or most of the cit
les, the necessity for getting black to
the farm will be more apparent than
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15
HOME NEWS WHILE AWAY.

Subscribers of the state journal
away during the summer may have
the paper mailed regularly each day
TO any address at the rate of ten cents
q week or thirty cents month (by
mail onIy.l Address changed as often
as desired. While out of town the
state journal win be to you like a
daily letter from home.
Advance payment is requested on
these short time subscriptions. to save
bookkeeping expenses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

Colonel Roosevelt is another editor
iaI writer who puts the ban on the use
of the editorial I'VE" But he uses the
.'T' in place Of it. In his recent pro-
test in The Outlook against prize fight
ing-and it wasn't a very lengthy one,
cither-he used no less than p of them,
and occasionally two in the same SEN
<aDoa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR
[From the New York Press.I

From the New YORK -PTeSS.I
Most men seem to think an excuse
for a failure is as good as success.
The thing woman can have faith
in is something nobody can prove.
Money goes far enough when it is
ahead of you and you are trying to
catch 1t.
No woman ever feels she is dressed
up outside without plenty of ribbons
inside.
Nothing seems meaner in a man
than for him to get the best of you in
stead of letting you do it to him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

A wealthy Hungarian is touring the
United States in the garb Of a tramp.
Inasmuch as he is not asking for hand
outs he will probably continue on his
wav without being noticed again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

thirty thousand dollars are to be
spent next year in improving the city's
marks. No kick will be coming from
the taxpayers on this score. Nothing
- OF more value to a city and its peo-
ple than an excellent park system, ad-
eduately developed and maintained.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

Dairy farmers viii now have to go
to the expense of adding symphony or
chestras to their plants. Somebody
claims to have discovered that COWS
WIN give more milk If music is played
IN their hearing during the process of
rr,l1trlpc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

More bad news for Golfers Weekly.
Mr.. Ballinger. the secretary of the in
terror, has told his home folk with en-
Dhasis that he has no intention of re-
aiening his job. Or. perhaps, this is
GOOD news for Golfers. With Mr.. Bal
HnRer down and out, It's editors would
have the trouble of hunting up some
other public man or thing to fuss
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

It has been noticed by the Louisville
Courier-Journal that there is a pleas
ing variety in the midsummer maya
zines. Some have one article about
Theodore Roosevelt; some have two.
and some have three or four"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

william K Vanderbilt, Jr., has de-
csded to go to work. He is going to
learn the railroad business. But he has
no intention Of starting in at the bot
tom and working up He is to begin
IS an assistant to the president Of the
New York Central lines. The railroad
GELD would, indeed. be an attractive
one 70 young men If they had the OPP
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

Some of the men in this country will
begin to believe that they have no
rights at all. One of their number has
been sentenced to states prison in
New York for a ten year term for beat
ing his wife.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

1t may be recalled, casually remarks
the Chicago Tribune. that one Sam
johnson was the intellectual heavy
weight champion Of the Eighteenth
.,arr1rr.r
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

The st. Paul Dispatch thinks it will
be easy for Arizona and New Mexico If
they will only study the career of Ok
lahoma and then act differently.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

portunity OF entering 1t in positions
similar to the one that has been given
to Mr.. Vanderbilt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

Chicago holds another record. Its
milk supply Is reported to be the dirti-
est in the world.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

In some countries the white pan's
burden is heavier than it is in others.
The funeral of the late King Edward
VII cost S202500
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

No wonder lnfantile paralysis is such
q formidable disease. Its official name
Is Anterior Poliomyelitis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

"Boshp' says the skeptic. .swhat nroof
can you give me that man is made or
fS Z. why. look at yourself" argues
brow, an alabaster cheek, a muddy corr
plexion and sandy hair."-Chicago Even
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

Didn't you tell me Faro Joe was one of
Well" answered Broncho Bob sshe was
When he left town he led the vigilance
ccommltIee by quarter of mile clean to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

Your dead husband wor good man.
declared the sympathetic Mrs Casey to
the bereaved widow. He wor!' exclaimed
Mrs. Murphy, dashing the tears from her
him. STRAY Stories.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

Some girls of mature years try to
give the impression that they are still
in danger of Group and infantiie par
alysis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

We have later advices on the subject
indicating that Hon. Gotch does NOT
want to fight Hon. Johnsing. Hon.
Gotch thus proves to his traducers that
his head is not quite 100 per cent SOLID
bone. !
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

Next to bicycle, our idea OF moth
ing much to ride is a burro.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

Wealthy Hungarian is touring the U.
S. disguised as a tramp. In some To-
ca1ities it may be necessary for him to
peel off his disguise. unless he wants
to remain a hungry Hun garian.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

Reporter-I understand your patient in
dead. Doctor-Yes. The Operation was
very successful, but she died of the shock.
University of Michigan GargoyIe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

Them said the reporter, TIL say sew
eral pretty songs were rendered by Miss
Packer" ooh, gracious noI' replied the
hostess, you mustn't say rendered You
see her father made all his money in lard"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

Did you tell the exact truth when the
census taker asked your age?" asked
Maude- Il did,, answered Mayme 1T
told him he was wasting his time asking
foolish questions. Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

the summer boarders?" at used to.' an
swered Farmer Haw. .sbut not now.
call the farmhouse bungalow IN this
years prospectus and everything will he
on q high-brow plane:"-Philadslphia
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

NATURAL HISTORY (Lesson Iv0.
The freckled COW has lost her son
And sadness doth she feel;
They turned her out to pasture but
They turned him into veal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

There was no news in the Why Kcr-
NIT went back to Paris. except the
name of the girl
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

Upson-Anyway, young Ardup is entitled
to great credit for his efforts. Downing
successful borrower I know-Chica9o
Daily News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15
HUAOQ or THE Day

Summer Boarder-Why wasn't the post
card delivered. Wasn't the address per-
dress was plain enough, but couldn't
understand the rest Of it.-New York Sun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

Always speak kindly of the absent"
said young Mr.. Primly. 'T would replied
Miss Cayenne, eff thought It would be
an indueement to some tiresome people
to remain so."-Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

Mrs. Naggett." said the doctor. lyon
husband needs rest He must go to
Hastings for three months" "Oh spien-
go there" Very good. You 20 there for
three months after he comes back. That
will give him six months rest."-Tit-Bits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-15

I1ilda is at the dishes now VIII Won
waltz" her mother said. s'Gladly.' said
the young man, thinking he had found a
prize Just then a crash came from the
Buffalo Express.
The copper era., 1910-09-09


Do
being
delegate Washington
delegate
enabling from Republican
Republican Think
The Republican be ditch
ike
how is this of Republican
Mexico which will
Peca embodied in the
Altoona. They
a will
will constitution
Referendum Recall left will
surely will
later becausd it's the only the
will a
delegates
either
Republican constitution will
think and czeA United IuitlatY
Referendum and Recall by vGdng the Democratic ticket
The copper era., 1910-09-09
Order to Show Cause Why Order of Sale
OF Real Estate Should Not be Made

In the Probate Court of Graham
County, Territory of Arizona.
In the Matter of the Estate of Ed
mOnd Lafave, Deceased.
1t appearing to this Court, by the
petition this day presented and filed
by A. Lafave. Administrator of the
estate of Edmond Lafave, Deceased,
that it is necessary to sell the whole
or some part of the real estate of
decedent to pay the debts of de-
cedent, the expenses and charges of
ad ministration
1t is therefore ordered that all per-
sons interested in the estate of said
deceased appear before the said Pro-
bate Court on Thursday, the Sth day
of September, A. D. 1910, at the hour
of 10 O'Clock A. NJ. of said day, at
the Court room of said Court, at the
Court House in SoIomonville, said
County of Graham, Territory of Ari-
IONA, to show cause why an order
should not be granted to said admin
istrator to sell so much of the real
estate as shall be necessary, and that
a copy of this order be published in
The Copper Fra, d newspaper printed
and published in said county, for four
successive weeks.
Dated August 4, 1910.
T. s. BUNCH,
90 Probate Judge.
The copper era., 1910-09-09
Beware of 0intments for Gatarrh
that Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except
on prescriptions from reputable
physicians, as the damage they will
do is ten fold to the good you can
possibly derive from them. Halls
Catarrh Cure, manunfac tured by F.
J. Cheney & Co. Toledo, o., contains
no mercury, and is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In
buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure
you get the genuine. 1t is taken
internally and made in Toledo, Ohio,
by F. J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials
free.
Sold by Druggists. Price, 75c. per
bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
The copper era., 1910-09-09
THE KELL-DIVER.

of
which called heldiv
hellder
within gunshot but instant
leisurely
kill
all
youwo last him
studied carefully habits of this little
passes the Naturef taking
in
proved and Republicans called fol- help he
The copper era., 1910-09-09
NHAr HAVE THE ARIZONA REPUBLICANs TO SAL mol rms?

republicans
republicans of
regarding formation of
initiative
county, following
platform:
the of awmaking
government territory states
including
reservpg propose
legisa
The copper era., 1910-09-09
Initiative and Referendum is Now A Law
In Colorado.

Denver, Sept. Ex-Governor Shat
roth, of Colorado, late yesterday
afternoon placed his signature to the
bill putting the initiative and refer
endum into effect in this state.
The bill was passed several days
ago during the special session of the
Colorado legislature. The measure
was fathered by the Colorado democ-
racy and was passed by democratic
votes.
AS the bill had an emergency
clause in it, the law becomes effect
i've at once, allowing the people of
the state, by petition, to initiate any
desired legislation; also, by means of
the referendum, they can pass upon
any laws created by the legislature.
LOST-Between A. & N. NJ. depot.
postoffice and Clifton Hotel a briar
pipe with amber stem Finder please
r eturn to Lamar Cobb and receive
liberal reward.
The copper era., 1910-09-09
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the Stock
holders of the Arizona and New
Mexico Railway Company will be held
at the Company's Office in Clifton
Graham County, Arizona, on Wednes-
day, October 9Th, 1910, at , Is p. N
for the election of Director for the
ensuing year and the transaction OF
such other business as may properly
come before the meeting.
Every stakeholder is requested to
be present in person or by proxy.
By order of the Board of Directors
A. Il. THOMSON,
1922 Secretary.
First publication September 2, 1910
The copper era., 1910-09-09
NOTIcE.

The annual meeting of the Stock
holders of the Arizona and New
Mexico Telegraph and Telephone
Company will be held at the Com
pany's Office in Clifton, Graham
County, Arizona, on Wednesday.
October 5th, 1910, at 245 p. n. for
the election of Directors for the
ensuing year and the transaction of
such other business : may properly
come before the meeting.
Every stOckholder is requested to
be present in person or by proxy.
By order of the Board of Directors.
a. Z. THOMSON,
9-I-9-22 Secretary.
First publication September ,, 1910
The copper era., 1910-09-09
notice.

The annual meeting of the Stock
holders of the Lordsburg and Hachita
Railroad Company will be held at the
Company o flee in Clifton, Graham
County, Arizona, on Wednesday
October ; h, 1910, at 2-3O p. N. fol
the electiC n of Directors for the
ensuing year and the transaction OF
such other business as may properly
come before the meeting.
Every stOckholder is requested t.
be present in person or by proxy.
By order of the Board of Directors.
A. Z. THOMSON,
9-19-22 Secretary.
First publication September ,. 1910
The copper era., 1910-09-09
Notice TO Creditors.

Estate of Margaret E. Burtch, De.
ceased.
Notice is hereby given by the I'M
dersigned, Administrator of the Es-
tate of Margaret Z. Burtch, de-
ceased, to the creditors of and all
persons having claims against the
said deceased, to exhibit them, with
the necessary vouchers, within four
months after the first publication of
this notice TO the said Administrator
at his Office in Clifton, Graham COun-
ty, Arizona, the same being the place
FOR the transaction of the business of
said estate, in said County of Graham.
L. A. w. BURTCH,
Administrator of the Estate of Mar
garet E. Blrtch, deceased.
Dated Clifton, Arizona, this 10th
day OF August, 1910. 90
The copper era., 1910-09-09
NOTICE..

The annual meeting of the Stock
holders of the Arizona Copper Com
pauy will be held at the Compapy's
once in Clifton, Graham Comfy,
Arizona, on Wednesday, October 5th,
1910, at o'clock p. m. tor the election
of Directors for the ensuing year and
the transaction of such other business
as may properly come before the
meeting.
Every stockholder is requested to
be present in person or by proxy.
By order of the Board of Directors.
\. L. THOMSON,
9-l-9 D Secretary.
First publication September 2, 1910
The copper era., 1910-09-09
ROOSEVELT ENDORSES DIRECT LEGISLATURE INITIATIVE REFREDUM AND


In his speech in Kansas August 31st part, he sad
T political institutions perfect absolutely
political money any part
primary
practices prevent advantage
willing rekesy money
ispacuy
election,
SIMPLER