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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-21

If the proposed inspection by local
authorities of the butter sold in To-
peka causes an increase in the retail
price of this staple-and that's the way
these activities generally work out
more people in town will probably have
to get along without it or become ac-
customed to some cheaper substitute.
Butter is now at such fancy figure
as to place it almost in the class of
f,1S-t1riaS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-21

High school students appear to be
particularly strong with "Rah, Rah,
Rah," enthusiasm for athletics. But
an enthusiasm on their part which
would count for more in establishing
their athletics on a firm foundation
would take the form of their sub
scribing more literally for the season
tickets for the athletic contests.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-21

There can be nothing so very sur
prising in the possibility that E. II.
Sothern, who has just been divorced
by Virginia Harmed Sothern, will wed
again in the near future. That's a
chronic habit with actors and actresses
who find their way into the divorce
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-21

Senator stephen B. Elkins is re-
ported to be seriously i'll with a ner-
vous disease. And no wonder. The
possibility of getting a son-in-law of
royal blood is enough to make the
strongest man nervous.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-21

California must be a trifle put out
because the census was taken so soon.
Reports have it that between $4,000 and
$4,000 colonists are arriving there every
thirty DAVIS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-21

In drawing a picture of what a die
tator in the United States would De
like, John Brisben Walker is evidently
an artist of that school which takes
its models from life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-21

Goose-bone weather prophets are
predicting an unusually cold winter.
It will be safe, therefore, to act ac-
cordingly, which, in this instance
would be Numerically opposite to the
representations. However, it is all
ways we'll to be prepared for a severe
winter, no matter what the weather
prophets have to say. Forehanded-
ness paws in everything.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-21

The first thing Alton B. Parker
knows, he'll be getting elevated to
membership in the Ananias club. He
is campaigning for the Democrats in
New York state, and in answering the
Roosevelt charge that Tammany and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-21

Suggestions are welcome: In search
ing our old clothes, we find four per-
fectly good Vinewood concession tick
cts. We must get up some kind of a
contest or advertising scheme to Sc
cure additional subscriptions to our
paper. and offer these perfectly good
tickets (season of 1870 as premium.
AS we are lacking in that grating in
stinct, it becomes necessary for US to
ask the advice of the public in this
important matter. We have neither
sausage grinders nor postcards to Of
fer. REMEMBER-and watch for fur
Their announcements. These perfectly
good tickets must NOT be wasted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-21

Some ROSTERS in Japan have tails
II feet long. But Dave Leahy, when
properly oiled and regulated, can tell
one longer than that.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-21

1t is rumored that Dickson, the Dem
ocratic aspirant, will. if successful in
his effort to secure the county clerks
job, appoint as chief deputy, one Os-
car Swayze, a Republican. This ru-
NOR will lose Dickson at least eight
votes-and gain him about 500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-21

When it comes our time to pass
hence, the question of whether or not
the undertaken has diploma and per-
init to plant, will make very little Off
ence to US.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-21

frequently some guy acquires the
reputation of being an honest poll
tician" just because he has made so
many statements in his wild attempt
to secure an office that he is under
suspicion, and knows that he is being
watched constantly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-21

Every man who is forced to cal
his own words will find a dark brown
taste in his mouth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-21

81 like George Badders much bet
ter than I used to- says Jack Supp.
II used to think he was lacking in in
testtnal equipment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-21

The surest way to find out whether
or not man is a blanked fool, is tC
give him a gun to handle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-21

Miss Gazzam, the young lady who
paid $4,000 for the affections of a cheap
fake palmist, has married a youth of
moderate means. He may have some
things to regret, but he shoula be glad
the rent was paid before he moved in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-21

City youths appreciation of country
thoroughfares: 1T is a long lane that
has no hedge along it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-21

A new instrument for locating stars
mas been invented. However, the. cheap
est, easiest way to see stars is to in
suit big policeman
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-21

Fifty shots were fired during a row
in a New York restaurant, but no one
succeeded in bagging anything fit to
eat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-21

Now the ice bill grows smaller
but keep your eye on the gas man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-21
LOVELY CHARACTERS: Lesson ",

LOV ELY CHARACTERS, Lesson ".
HerOd
King Herod suffered much abuse
Because he took a chance,
And had the gall to introduce
Salome and her dance.
The dirty work that Herod did
Is reprehensible,
But Salome, naughty kid,
Is indefensible.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-21

The United States should intervene
to protect American business inter
ests. Titles which have cost American
papas many millions, are being de-
clared null and void by the new re-
public of Portugal.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1910-12-09

sue upset the stove. tipped over the
desk, laid the ONCE safe on its back
and tore down the calendar. Then she
walked out aud downstairs.
From a doorway on the other side OF
the street Major Crofoot watched her
go. His vigil had been long one, and
his legs were tired. lie assembled the
stairs and viewed the wreck OF the OF.
fee and smiled. He had saved SIS.
and he estimated the damage at only
Is cents lie was far ahead OF the
game.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1910-12-09

ncauSy and ifl-no instance ms IL failed
TO produce n luxurlant growth of new
hair"
"You will need n barrel OF the stun
In about three minutes IL you don't
come down with my cash." gently re-
marked Mrs. Simpklns.
ut Is estimated. my dear woman"
he went on. with the same bland smile
on his face. that the population Of
the world numbers about 20000O000
bald heads from day TO day. Our re-
storcr is put up I'm quart bottles. Ev-
cry bald head will buy. and the sales
will 10 NJ least G00,00oOO0 bottles a
year. 1t tnkes three bottles to do tho
business"
Mrs. Simpkins held UP warning fin.
ger. but the major continued:
'''rhe clear profit is $l.To per bottle.
You can figure from this the gross.
The diamond mines of Golcoada were
peanut compared to the G. y. III. i.
All. my dear lanUady. your ship has
come i'm az last"
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1910-12-09

and boarded for weeks ana months
and who was Ike mother To me all
the time | was In her house? Never.
OH my life My dear Mrs. Simpkins,
1t wasn't an hour ago that | was
grieving over your lameGted death"
"IIumph Who said was deadE'
81 was SO told by one of your for
mer hoarders lie told me the other
day that you had had stroke Of apo
pleXy and had been dead almost two
months. The very hour he gave me
the news was on my way to your
house with check in my pocket
There was balance OF SIS due you
when | left. Dear me. but what
surprise this Is and how heartily glad
/ am that you are still on earth and
looking as young and handsome as
ever, You remember / used to call
you the duchess?"
ayes. | remember lots of things"
she grimly replied. ~ remember how
you sneaked out Of my house, and l
am here for my money. Don't try to
flatter me and don't do any more
lying"
Flattery Fails.
"AIy dear. dear woman, it pains me
to hear you talk that way. We were
the greatest friends. recall hun
dreds Of acts of Kindness on your part.
and only wish | owed you $1,000 in
place Of the insignificant sum named
Why do you speak OF me in such
harsh terms? If my debt to you Is
unpaid 1t is because | heard that you
had died ana left no heirs. Only yes
terday while | was perfecting the ar
tlcles OF incorporation Of the G. a. III.
r. company | thought Of you and
wished that you We're with us"
soft soap, major" replied Mrs.
Simpkins as she clicked her teeth. Il
have come for that money, and don't
stir step till / get It,"
Just a minute. dear-just minute.
Is paltry SIS more TO you than $780,
600? No. Of course not The G. 4. III.
II. company is the Great American
Hair Restoring company. IL is limit
cd. with u cash capital Of 100000"
"Never heard of 1t and don't want to,
want my SIS"
"Its object my dear. Is to restore
hair to bald heads. You may dgCa' !;
can bc dcue. but ] shall dispcl t-.aSc
doubts. II IS a simple but powerful!
discovery During the last ihrea
months / have operated on 5000 bald
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1910-12-09

Ordered 70 Halt.
"stop right there, you deceiver."
"You had every confidence in my IN
tegrity when was hard up. You saw
how IL was. and you never presented
n bill. You used to send me little
lunches of cold chicken and jam to my
room OF the sly. and in thousand
ways you made It home to me. Yes,
you did and now"
"And now there will be something
doing" she finished In menaCing
way.
"Ycs. my dear. there Will he. pro
pose TO make you secretary OF the COM
pany Mt salary OF 100000 year.
and IL you do not wear sablcs and dla-
monds II will be your own fault.
Months ago you cast your bread upon
the waters. II floated about a long
time, but II struck Major Crofoot at
last. extend my hand and offer YOU
my congratulations. You lost SIS and
gained 100000.
Mrs. Simpklns cast her eyes around
the room In search of some deadly
weapon.
"Come to your labors Monday morn
ing. You can have an advance of
$4,000 IL you wish TO buy n brown
stone front and furniture. Go home
and tell your boarders TO skate. Never
more the boarding house for you. You
thought Major Crofoot an migrate, II
skirk. deadbeat. but you see how
you misjudged him, though l shall not
ask you TO apologize"
"Are you going TO pay me that SIS.
you old soft soaper and deadbeat?"
"That S1S" gaspcd the major MS he
glanced furtively at the door. JtIeas'
ems. woman. but you don't want me to
believe that you have lost your wits.
In return for the SIS / offer You n
gigantic fortune. and yet you hesitate.
AS secretary your duties will be very
light-very light. All you'll have to
DO is TO see that every bottle Is tightly
corked before 1t goes out Woman,
can't you he made to understand
Mrs. Simpkins Menaces.
Mrs. Simpl;ins rose up and dropped
| the cape off her shoulders, and with a
resigned look the major rctreated II
step and said;
every wen, lady. Some one has
made you believe III Of mo, and shall
say no more NJ this time You shall
have your money"
NO check, major It wouldn't be
worth sawdustw
"You shall have your money and II,
gold ] will 90 upstairs to the treas
urcr OF the q. \. III. Il. and get It. and
in gold az that. II will pain me e
part with you thus, but you will have
II so. Sit down-back in a moment"
IF you try any tricks
The grand promoter left the office
and Mrs Slmpliins waited. The min
utcs passed. but she held on. She hat
hunted the major for weeks. and she
would take no chances now. Hours
followed the minutes, but she was still
there. 1t was only ut the end of -four
long hours and when an office boy
poked his head I'm the door and wills
pered "Sold again" that she acted
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1910-12-09
SAVED HIS BOARD.
Grand Promoter Surprised by
His Landlady.
SHE FAILS TO BE CAJoLED.
Major Crofoot's Offer Of a Position at
Fabulous Salary Spurned-Baek
Dues Demanded--He Tries a Trick,
and Che Wrecks His Office.
BY N. QUAD.


Copyright. 1910. by Associated Literary
Press.l
N EY AJOR CROFOOT grand pro-
bAkA moter ANA artful doGger,
Nv III was walking the floor OF his
Office. He was perturbed.
1t was not question OF buying a
steamship company or a banana plan.
tation. but of raising the cash for his
MONDAY lunch
Then Providence suddenly appeared
The door opened. and woman walk
ed In. She was large. portly female.
and the floor tremblcd little under
her steady tread. For half Il minute
the major failed to recognize her
Then her face. form and double chin
carried him back TO other days. and he
swallowed the lump in his throat and
turned pale as she cried out:
$50 l have found you at last. you
lying. deceitful man,
Her voice broke the spell and arous.
ell him to action. A bland smile
spread over his face, and he extended
his hand aud said:
well. well. but this Is certainly n
surprise and n pleasure. Ny dear oil
laEdlady. but how do you do-how do
You do"
ooh. YOU remember me, do your"
she sarcastically queried.
"Rcmember you? Could l forget the
dear old soul with whom | roomed
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-31
PORT ORANGE

PORT ORANGE, March 30-AIrs.
E. Prevatt and son and daughter ar
rived from Gainesville and have rent
ed the Vass homestead on Dunlawton
avenue
Mrs. Riefsnider, ST., who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Garry, in
Brunswick, Ga, returned home last
week.
Our winter visitors are beginning
TO leave.
Mr.. and Mrs .Emmerick, Mr. and
Mrs. Henderson left Saturday; Mr..
and Mrs. Cushman and Doris left
Sunday; Mr. and Mrs. Brelsford. Mr..
and Mrs. Melendy and Mr.. and Mrs.
Mcclure left Monday.
Miss May Milburn went to Dayto-
ma to visit friends
Mr. and Mrs. and Miss Dorrance
left for their home at Dorranceton.
"a, Tuesday.
Aloos evening the Misses carter
entertained a number of their lady
friends at their lovely home on Ridge
wood avenue
Doctor and Mrs. Fahnestock arriv-
ed Saturday
G. ". Goodwin was taken sudden
" Ill last week and his son was sent
for. He arrived Sunday. We are
pleased to report that Mr.. Goodwin
IS improving
Mr.. and Mrs. Sipe ale 4. the Po,t
Orange House.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-31
Would Always Be Busy.

Not long since IN village in thu
North of Scotland, the parish minister
meeting a farm servant who is a men,
Der Of his flock, the following CONVEX
Sation ensued:
Parish MiniSter-W Well. John. and
how are things doing with you? /
hope you are keeping well.
Farm Servant-Heeh, sir, its hard
work / haze TO dae. Nae rest from
morn tae NIGHT Work an work. az
no minutes peace for me.
Parish Minister-Well, John. we must
all do our share in the work of this
world. Remember, it is only the prep
aration for better world, where theirs
viii be no more work TO be done.
Farm Servant-Weel, sir. that NAV
be for the likes o. you, but I'm no. sac
sure that there will be- naething for
me to dae in the other world. 1t will
be the same thing there, and I'll be
told. John, clean the sum-" John,
hang cot the moon.'' John. light the
stars" and so on. I've nae doubt
they'll find always something for me
70 do, unlucky man that am!
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-31

years existence is a gift indeed, and
the people of Seabreeze viii long
cherish warm regard for the giver
of gift so opportune.
Mr.. and Mrs. Birch, of Teisender,
N. D., hotel guests on Ocean boule-
ward, after temporary sojourn. left
Tuesday on their return home.
Col and Mrs. W. F. Taylor. prom
inent Memphians. and regular winter
tourists, leave Friday for Memphis,
Tenn, after a pleasant sojourn OF
two months on Grandview avenue
Miss Webb, whose father is pres,
ident of Belle Buckle School, Tenn,
and friend, Miss Scales, talented
Nashville young lady, arrived in Sea
breeze Wednesday, and will spend
the month of April here.
: Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Bach and moth.
er, Mrs Foote, who have been occu
plying the Morrison cottage, leave
Monday for their Ohio home
The Ladies' Sewing Circle met with
Mrs. T. F. Evernden Wednesday af
ternoon to discuss and determine
how the money realized from the ba
zaar shall be used
Communion services will be hello
at the Seabreeze church next Sunday
afternoon. The Sunday afternoon Sci
vices viii be continued through the
month of April
Mrs. r. E. Minis came up from
Bonadventure to visit her little gram
daughter, Susie Wakefield, and ex
poets to return home this week.
Miss Mary Evernden leaves the lat
ter part of the week to visit he
brother. Ralph Evernden, at For
Pierce
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-31

Mr. and Mrs .Hoelley and son,
Lewis. who are occupying the Phil
lips flat on the river front, leave on
Friday for Grand Rapids, Mich, their
home town.
The Pinehurst closes Saturday,
April End, after very successful sea
son.
Mr. and Mrs. Jaryin, who spent
the season in their winter home on
Peninsula drive, left Tuesday on their
return to Chicago.
Mrs. Sprague and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jamison and son, Jack, who have
occupied their winter home on the
Halifax river, took their departure
Yesterday for Binghampton, N. Y.
The new minister, Rev. Wayne Stall
maker, and family We're given a beau
tiful reception at the parsonage on
Tuesday night Some seventy-five
guests We're present, and pleasant
/, ly informal time was spent. Good
music was enjoyed and an appropriate
talk by Rev. Grant Stewart. Refresh
ments were served and all barriers
happily broken between Mr.. Stalna-
ker and his people.
Mrs. NJ. Bond and friend, Mrs. Man
ahan, who have been on Seabreeze
!, avenue for ten days or more, left
Tuesday for their Indiana home
/ NJ To-
| of Seymour, Ind, arrived Wednesday
and are guests at the Seaside Inn.
/ A dance and a concert at the Sea
side Inn Tuesday evening was one
Of the pleasant affairs of the week
fuckers orchestra furnished the mu
sic and quite a number of cottagers
were present
| Mrs j. L .Messner, who have beer
visiting Mr. and Mrs. VIM B. Reed
On the Halifax, left Sunday for hel
home in Portland, Oregon.
Mrs. H. g. Perry and daughter Of
New York, will arrive from the South
Saturday and occupy the Odum cot
tage
E. B. Williams and wife, of Chi
cago, who has been in Huntington
Fla, for sometime, arrived from the
interior and have taken rooms a
Ocean Spray
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-31
A Story of Browning.

browning himself couldn't always
explain his meaning at first reading.
DR.. Furnivan. founder of the English
browning society, frequently consult
ed the poet as to the meaning Of some
passage in his works. Bless me.
Browning would say. Il really have
forgotten what l did mean. and as /
haven't got copy OF my works 81
me really can't enlighten you. Just
iend me the book, there's a good Eel
low. I'll look it over at my leisure and
Try to find out what was in nv mind
at the time
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-31
DOings
at DaytOna
Beach

DAYTONA BEACH, March 31-The
municipal election which took place
last Saturday March %, resulted as
follows: Mayor. A. Harroun, (re-e elect
ed; Aldermen, Elmer Oliver, Ste.
en- Smith and E. c. Hubbard
clerk and asses or, Harry \. Horn;
marshal and collector, ~ S. Spangler;l
treasurer, Lawrence Thompson.
The Arnold cottage which was re-
Gently purchased by E. w. Andrews,
is undergoing considerable improve
ment, in the way of additions and al
terations. 1t is Mr.. Andrews inten-
ton to make of it a comfortable, and
commodious residence.
The old time custom of hunting
Easter Eggs was observed by the
children of the NJ E. church Sunday
School last Sabbath morning, which
was entered into by the little folks
with all the zest and happy aban-
The street lamps on Seabreeze av-
enue were lighted for the first time
don of childhood.
Tuesday night, and many of the
residents promenaded up and down
the avenue enjoying the pleasant
from river to ocean.
The Baraca Club are planning to
have a tennis court on the grounds
east of the parsonage, and work on
It viii begin soon.
Parties have been out for two
nights past SEEMING on the ocean beach
with good results. Whiting and 9th
er varieties of fish We're caught in
large quantities.
Mrs. J. NJ. Meffert and baby, and
friend, Mrs. Kate Green, came over
from Ocala last week, and are locat-
ed with Mr.. and Mrs E. 4. Branch.
Mrs. Meffert is here on account of
Ter sick baby, for whom the doctor
recommended the ocean ozone.
Mrs. May, sister of W. r. Phillips,
is dangerously i'll at his home on
Valley street, with DR.. J. P. Esch in
close attendance.
have been visiting c. Cherry, on Pal
metto avenue, left Tuesday morning
On their return 10 Hampshire, III.
]. A Wright, season guest at the
Pinehurst, was called home on bust
ness, 4a1 LETT this week on his re-
turn : ~ermo,t.
Mr.. and Nl's \. J. Bea ,asley and
TREND, Waite. Green left TUESDAY
by automobile for St. Augustine to en-.
Joy the Ponce de Leon celebration.
Mrs. Parker and daughter Miss
Bell Parker. of Montclaira \ j..
guests at the Pinehurst, leave Satur-
day by boat for ST Augustine where
'hev VIII spend few da.s before
contjnGe'LS their journey h9lq7
Mrs. E. ]. Wright is having rock
] retaining Nall constructed, extending
l20 feet along her property on Har-
vey avenue
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-31
Ended the Dispute.

Two ladies at a tea party got quar-
relinS about their respective ages. At
last TO end the dispute one of them
said in conciliatory tone of voice:
Don't let US quarrel over the matter
any more dear. |. at least. have not
the heart TO do it. l never knew who
my mother was. for she deserted me
when l was baby. and who knows
out that you may have been that
heartleSS Darentf"