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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-18
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR
[From the New york Press.l

LFTOm IHe View IOrK FItSSI
The biggest gamble q man ever
takes is picking his friends.
The only kind of gossip a woman
won't believe is about herself
A college education costs a lot to get
and a lot more to get rid of its effects.
The time to be sorry about doing
something wrong is before you do it,
and then maybe you won't.
A man will think he's popular If the
so as to get tip next Christmas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-18

Recognition is asked for by a
French aviator because he outdis-
tanced flock of pigeons in a an aero
plane flight the other day. But this
same aviator had to wait until the
wind stopped blowing before he cared
to essay trip in the air. Did anyone
ever seen pigeon hesitate about going
up in the air when the wind was blow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-18

Some people insist that times have
not been prosperous in this country
during the past year. In that period,
however, the people of the United
States have spent $3.50, 100000 for for
eign trade luxuries. This is a sure
indication of prosperity. 1t is record
also for all the years in the history of
Tinted States commerce.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-18

What's this? A British bank, To-
Gated in London, too, has been COM
PEELED to close its doors. It's a small
bank, to be sure, but most people had
been led to believe that the banking
system of England was so perfect that
it was we'll nigh impossible for a
Ia nIr fn IA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-18

A Connecticut farmer has re-
turned from South America with 80
crates of orchids which are valued at
S25,OO0. That is almost as fancy a
price per crate as black raspberries
were bringing in these parts during
the carly summer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-18

Leblanc won the great" cross
country aeroplane contest held re-
Gently in France and a prize of
$4,000. 1t took him nine days to
negotiate a journey of about ASS
miles. Edward Payson Weston does
better than that on shanks' mares.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-18

ried again It seems impossible for
theatrical man to keep out of trouble
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-18

Every time he faced roaring lion.
Col Roosevelt won the decision. But
some denizens of the New York politi-
cal zoo laid him out temporarily.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-18

Women have been barred from the
Rotary club in Chicago-probably be-
cause their hobble skirts prevent them
from rotating at the speed required.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-18

Mayor Gaynor Is getting along so
well that the doctors have decided to
operate. Physicians never let well
enough alone. They cut it out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-18

The Ancient Mariner wept Water,
water everywhere, and L forgot to wa
he feared to face his wife.-New York
Sun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-18

A Parsons. Kan. youth has solved
the question of high priced meat to a
limited extent He met his sweetheart
on the street and bit out 81 cents
worth of chuck off her starboard ear.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-18

what do you do when a tire bursts,
Cholly?" Jaw. I light cigawette. Dir
mingham Age-Hera1d.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-18

Bristow is still making fierce at
tacks" on the regulars. However, his
awful ferocity is not netting him over
one stick of personal advertising each
day. Is it worth the effort?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-18

st sec you have an actor employed on
the farm" Yes, 1 put him on. He's
darn good actor, too. 1 thought he
was working the first week he was
here."-Kansas City Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-18

An Austin. Ill. widow won wom-
old bach by feeding him Gus
tard pies and cookies of her own max
ing. But what we can't understand is,
what any woman wants of an old
batch who likes custard pie and cook
les.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-18

Twill you love me always?" murmur-
ed the girl. Certainly. if you wish it,
responded the young man. But I'll be
Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-18

Knicker-Are you swept by ocean
breczes? Bocker-Yes. and busted by
land ones.-JuGge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-18

what are those floating tables2"
Great scheme on the part of the man
agement. They've fixed 1t so you can
play bridge in the surf."-Puck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-18

Sapleigh-Ah, speaking of electricity.
that makes me think Miss Keen
Really, Mr.. Sarleigh! Isn't it remark
able what electricity can do?"-Boston
Transcript
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-03-12

Nick Gassman received notice this
week from the State Dairy Commis-
siOner that he had been given a first
grade certificate at his examination as
handler Of cream for creamery.
William Robben of the south Walker
neighborhood was transaeting business
in our town Monday. He is going to
have public sale on March 22nd, sell
out his farm implements, retire from
active work and enjoy life and the boys
will do the work on their own account
hereafter.
Down in Ellsworth only four of the
Census enumeratoF applicants passed
the examination and the Supervisor
had to 60 down there and hunt up some
new ones. In Russell sufficient passed,
but not in the township they represent
ed, and had to be transferred to other
t0Wnships.
The Episcopalians had good atten-
dance at their Sunday School last Sun
dav afternoon. AS it Is the only after
noon Sunday School they invite all the
children and young folks to attend foE
an hours educational church work, No
matter what other Sunday School you
happen to belong to.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-03-12

Our Prof. Jantzen still pushes to the
front at his school at McCra ken, and
at the County Teachers Association to
be held at Lacrosse this Saturday, we
notice he ia on the program for an
essay Education ON the Playground. Z"
Our former Normal student Miss Carrie
Darkess, gives drill by her pupils and
Prof Russ. the PRINCIPAL OF the Msnual
Training School at Pittsburg gives
them an address on the benefit of
teaching Manual Training in the public
schools.
The City Council at it's last meeting
accepted. on behalf of the city, the
Ladies Public Library books and out
fit and now it is the Hays Public
Library. The proper application has
been made to Mr.. Carnegie to help
them put up building, and it viii be
located in the Court House square, or
North Chestnut street, opposite the
residence of DR.. CatuaaL The County
Commissioners have agreed to let the
Library Association nave the needed
ground for the building.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-03-12
Commercial Club.

AT the request Of many Of our citi-
zens who see its Importance, Mayor
Philip called meeting last Saturday
evening and got over 100 to sign the
membership roll. A large crowd met
In thesc.city hall. Prof. CD. Smith
was elected temporary Chairman and
George Griffith temporary secretary.
A committee was appointed to draft :
constitution and to meet Thursday
evening in the Essex Hall, that having
been rendered them, when they will
report and a permanent organization
be effected and active work will begin.
Several committees were appointed 20
look after pressing matters, and many
present made remarks for the good OF
the town. There is no doubt but that
such a club can do lots Of good for our
growing city IL it is run for the town
and not for any special interests, keep
ing IN view all the time the upbHiIGing
OF our whole town ard ali sta interests.
Otner towns have their clubs and are
showing great interest in9the work and
helping their community and this can.
AI must not be question OF whom &c i
will specially benefit or whose corns it |
treads on so long as it is for the up /
building Of our town.
Over fifty met at the club Thursday /
evening, adopted a constitution, elect
ed Board of seven directors, E s.
Beach, Otto Swaller, George Philip, Jr. /
Prof. Bird. DR.. Jordan, C. W. Miller,
Jr. and J. B. BasgaIl, who will elect /
the officers from their list and the club |
will meet every Tuesday evening. The
fee was made IS and Afty |
signed up and committee will solicit /
more members. A special committee |
was appointed to look after the popu-
lation question, to see that none are
missed in the enrolment, the Club /
starting in to have 5000 population in /
five years
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-03-12

Hr. Clark Of the News has ordered {
new typewriter.
Miss Clara LOreditsch Of Bunker Hi
spent last Saturday and Sunday VITA
home folks.
Alfred Havemann, principal Of The
school at Monument, was q Hays visit
or last Saturday and Sunday.
Misses Ruth Ripey and Edith Pearson
Of Ellis were down Tuesday to see the
Lindsborg-Normal basketball game.
-You decide on the price and Misses
VirmOnd will furnish you your SprinQ
hat at your liking. Children or Misses
are sure to be satisfied.
Rev. W. B. Brown is holding revival
meetings at his church in Natona, srd
the Rocks county paper reports great
interest has been awakened.
Dr.. Brown. the Salina eye and esE
doctor. was here Rgain last Saturdey
treating his patients, who seem pleasaS
with his success in their cases.
The many friends of Mrs. Isaac
ZeiRler were glad to zee her np town
on Monday, the first time for several
weeks as she has been very sick.
Sanford Sites has bought the Behan
house on East Juniata street, now oc-
eupied by Judd Bell, and will improve
the place. Judd will continue to live
there.
It is g pleasure to report that mother
John Aich has secured her pension
from the government and now can en-
joy it az long az abe lives. Il will help
make her life easier.
This week Dick Stanley has relin-
quished his homestead on the South
Smokey and may go to Oregon, and a
gentleman named Bullock has put his
homestead papers on the land.
What interest do you pay? Ask
yourself this question if you wish to
make loan. Come in and see us, we
viii save you money. Have done it for
others. will do 30 for you. 15-tf
The J. n. SCHAEFER
Loan and Insurance Agency.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-03-12

Noah Zeigler Of Logan county was in
Hays Tuesday.
Frank Fields il erecting q small barn
on his lot adjoining the HOIlenbeek
livery barn.
In the court this week the jury
brought in verdict Of Not Guilty as
against AlOis Stsab.
At the annual school election this
year al over the btste = director IL TO
be elected to hold flee three years.
TeIegrsphic dispatches this week an
nounce the death of Elk Senator Platt
Of New York, &ho was a power In
politics in his younger days.
What interest do you pay?" This
phrase was originated by J. 81. Schae-
fer and is perhaps the most popular
question in the county to-day. 15-tf
MISS June Cook Of Cove City and
Miss Emma Courtney Of Wakeeney
spent last Sunday here as the guests
Of their friends. the Virmond sisters.
The wife and son Of DR.. Silverstein
have arrived from Denver and will
now make this their home. Our citi-
zens gladly welcome them 70 our midst
A great deal Of lumber is being
hauled to the country this nice weather,
which shows that the farmers are also
making lots Of inpro ovements on their
farms.
Chris Wise and Anton Gross COM
menced Monday TO lay the concrete
block foundation for the Methodist
church, the bottom work being about
com pleted.
Mrs. Strohmier has relative from
Idaho here visiting them. One Of her
boys went out to Washington last
week to bring home the body Of the
son who was killed in the avalanche
there.
II. D. Shafer and daughter were
out Monday in their new auto learning
how to govern the pretty machine. AS
it Is 30 large it takes strength and 8
level head to keep It in the middle Of
the road.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-03-12
Carrick.

The Salina Journal of Monday has
the following about the marriage Of
our viii Carrick: 'tMiss Josephine
Seymour arrived home Sunday evening
from Kansas City. where she attended
the wedding, Thursday, of Miss Mabel
Hull and Mr.. William H. Carrick. The
marriage took place at the home Of
the brides sister, Mrs. Hamilton
Miss Hull is the daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Hull, formerly Of Salina,
but now Of Chickssha, Okla. While
here Mr.. Hull was salesman at Bulk
ley's Department store and Miss Hull
was bookkeeper at the same store.
She was prominent in the Presbyter-
ian church. Nr. Carrick is wellknOwn
in Salina and is q member Of the local
Elk lodge. For some time he was en-
gagged in business at Hays and later
wentsto Chickasha, but at this time he
lives In Dennison. Texas"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-03-12
Charlie Shade and wife left on Mon.
day for their home at Lincoln. Nebr.

Charlie Shade and wife left on Mon
day for their home at Lincoln. Nebr.
Ed Yost was here Monday evening
on business and reports the family
doing nicely in Wilson.
Mrs. John Bruney and children of
Walker visited with her sister, Mrr.
VIII Madden, this week.
As Berry Kirkland is done with the
threshinR machine case he has returned
to his work at Kansas City.
O'Brien got the contract last week
for the plumbing work at the new cot
tsge Of Prof. Smith in the west part
OF town.
/. II. Yost was here Sunday looking
after his Yocemento business and went
out to the plant with several Of the
stockholders.
Our former farmer, Joseph Hubbell.
was in town this week shaking hands
with his old friends. He now lives
down in Waubunsie county.
Prof. Frank Drake, Jr. of the High
School at Ellis was down last Saturday
attending the Teachers Association
and renamed for the basketball games.
Nick Gassman has been busy this
week fixing up his little shoe shop quite
fancy and pleasant for his customers.
His new machinery is here and does
fine work.
w. ]. Helms from north of Ellis was
in SaIina Saturday. He purchased
pig gasoline plOw engine while here
from the international Harvester Co.
Mondays Sallna Journal
Already the new spring dresses are
appearing on our streets and some Of
them are very handsome in their gay
colors. In another week, If the wealth
er is good, the new spring hats will be
seen.
The Salina Automobile Club are ar
ranging their spring run and may again
come to Hays and back by the way of
Lacrosse. Hoisington, Lindsborg, ETC.
They had such royal time last fall
they would like IL again.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-03-12

/ have secured shipment of some Of
the finest Seed Corn grown in the east,
north and west and viii divide with
the farmers Of Ellis county by letting
them have q little Of it, at reasonable
price. Don't plant your old stuff, don't
plant what is not real seed corn, even
If it Is cheaper, but get some that is
good and sure to brirg good results,
for it takes no more work to raise good
corn than the poor stuff. See me at
my farm near T0ulon. or phone No.
1908 for prices or particulars. 17-St
8. BROWN.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-03-12

In another column we publish the
announcement Of Judge RuppenthaI as
a candidate for reelection at the pri-
maries and election next fall Mr.
Representatives. had three years and has
given very general satisfaction by bis
decisions, and Of the very many cases
in the district court heard by him, few
have seldom been reversed when they
were appealed from his decision to the
supreme court He has insisted 0n the
lawyers and htigants going On with
their eases and have them tried and
over with, and Ofsen held adjo0Fned
sessions - help them all out He
don't eAaim 20 be perfect. bat feels
that kha experience viii far bseter &c
kin fog second serm. Ia his party he
has no opposition and will be the
unanimons noninss &C tie Democratic
pzisRisA
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-03-12

Our citizens generally will regret to
hear that our old farmer James Burke
has sold his farm north Of Yocemento
and will return east ste his old hcme.
Anton Weber has bought his half sec
ton, while farmer named KreitzeR
has bought the adjoining half section Of
Ira 3urke- The price was ST an acre
Mr. Burke has lived here many years,
is q splendid. practical farmer, straie DC
ss q die. His word can always be de-
pended upon, and be is the kind Of 3
farmer cur eounEx loses uikh sincere
EeRTek
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-03-12
Golden Belt Educational AssOela.Oin

CoSden Belt. Educational Association.
Next Friday and Saturday the Gold
en- Belt Teachers Association, com
posed Of the teachers along this line of
railroad from Ellsworth to the west
line of the state, meet at Russell and
quite q number of teachers from this
county will attend. AS it is education
al and the Russell people are making
great preparation to entertain the
teachers, every school in the county
should declare holiday for next Fri
day II the teacher would attend the
meeting, and il necessary the day could
be made up ateF. 1t will be a great
meeting and every teacher should be
there TO show them Ellis county is pro-
greRsiVe.
At the Ellis County Teachers Asso-
ciatien held here last Saturday spell
ing contest was one Of the chief fea-
lures Of the afternoon. Four Ellis
girls and two Hays girls took part in
the contest and the Hays girls captured
all the hOnors. Miss Katie Sargent
received first prize and Miss Margaret
Rea second. These two will represent
our county in the contest next week at
Russell.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-03-12
He Is caned.

A couple weeks ago Frank Fields Of
the Brunswick hotel had q birthday
and invited fifty Of his gentlemen
friends TO spend the evening with him
and enjoy g feast and royal good
time was had. During the evening so
was chucked into Mr.. Isaacson's hat.
unknown 70 MIR. Fields, with orders to
buy gold headed cane 80 greeting
20 Mr.. Fields. This was done and on
it's arrival word was passed around for
the donors to meet, with their wives
or lady friend. and helm present the
cane. The presentation took place.
Tuesday evening. The company met
at Isaacson's Office and then marched
to the hotel, where dainty lunch had
been ordered. After enjoying that,
Prof. Shively, as toastmastez, called
on several gentlemen, who made ap-
propriate talks and finally On Mr..
Downing who presented the cane. It
was complete surprise to Mr.. Fields.
and as the cane is beautiful one, be
is very proud Of it The remainder Of
the evening was spent pleasantly with
conversation and music. The follow
ing were there to enjoy the feast Ofl
eating and speaking: Messra. and Hes
danes lsaacson, Fields, Downing, Al
Nickles, Alex Philip, Geo. Phiiip, Rea,
Ward, BiddlekaHff. Gaeti NJ, Snyder.
Kohl, erase. VIM. Hall. Pieken, West,
Shiveiy, Stainer. ShafRer, Kirkpatrick,
Behan, Silverstein, and Wann; Mother
Field and Miss Ernestine, Mra. Hcd
man, Misses Tenant. Rstta and Alice
Freeze and Messrs. Lester. Tenn.nt,
Voss, Spratt. Stout, Dixon. Dave Tay
l0r. HOzmquist, HoIIenbeck and Freese
Sahseribe for the Free Press. 81 . q.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-03-12
Tribe Bassle.

Last Saturday evening a crowd OF
Russell and Wilson people accompanied
their boys basket ball teams to Hays
to encourage them as they played ball
and they knew how to do it too. Three
games were played and TO say they
were exciting is putting it mildly.
NormaPs second team and Russell first
occupied the floor. These two teams
were more evenly matched than the
others. The Russell boys did fine team
work and played good ball and the Rus
sell ''rOoters" could justly feel proud
of them. However, the Normal boys
won by q few scores. The second
game was Wilson II. s. vs. Hays b.
8. The Wilson boys were little too
swift for our High School and the final
score stood Is to 81. The last, but not
least IN excitement, was Russell High
School against Wilson High School
The yelling was the principal feature
In this game as the Wilson boys were
no match for the Russellites and were
simply carried away. The score was
% @ lS. Hays people are wondering
how these two sggregations managed
50 return home on the same train with
out creating disturbance.
b. A. Ccwan made business t1gp
asst tsaia week
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-03-12

Mothers having little children and
tOddling babies should be very careful
what they leave around for them to
get at. Out at Colby last week an
eighteen months old child fell head first
into Ave gallon jar haif full Of water,
while the mother ~as out in another
room. and was found drowned when
she returned.
Remember, II you ara going to paint
your house OK store you can get your
paints, brushes and oils cheaper and as
good as any other make by going to
VOLTS Hardware store. II you are
going to paper any rooms Havemann
can sell you the choicest OF paper at
the very lowest prices. And everybody
should do little painting and paperinR
this spring to keep up the boom Of pro-
gress in our city.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-03-12
AsoAsl Dssaies School fer EMporsa.

hfoasl DISTRICT Sehool fer EAporia.
The announcement Of the State Nor
NAL School summer term at EmpOria is
out and one Of the advantages will be
a Model Country School to be run in
connection with the school under the
charge Of Mrs. Kittlaus HOelcel. The
announcement says: '"The Kirksville,
(AGo.) Normal established q model ru-
Eal school, but established it in model
building on its own campus, and the
country children are transported in vans
from their homes TO the school. In
such a school at EmpOria it
was thought better to have the school
house in the conntry, in ouch building
as the young teachers would be likely
10 find when thev 90 cut to teach, and
10 transport observing teachers to the
school rather than to take the children
into town"