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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-23
BRIBE-TAKING NOT LUCRATIVE

The Interpreter in the September
American Magazine, writing of the
legislative underlings who take their
brides from the political bosses, says
of them:
Some day will take you to
Broadway cafe where we will find a
lot of them, shabby, furtive alcoholics
At the most prominent table, with a
bottle of champagne before him, you
will see rotund, handsome gentleman.
He is or was, a great lobbyist, an al
most classical figure in the unwritten
history Of a certain state capital
through whom ii was necessary for
every president of insurance company,
railway, bank or other enterprise desir-
ing legislation, to approach the legisla-
ture. Presently enters a slouching, red
! eyed man, in shabby clothes, who goes
up hesitatingly and speaks to the
Legislative agent The agent waves
him into a chair and pours out a glass
| of champagne for him. The. stranger
drinks the wine from a shaking hand
and begins to whisper feverishly. The
| great man laughs and makes a short
! reply. The visitor answers eagerly,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-23

in any improper way with the Nc
Murray contracts. Senator Gore en-
dorsss this report. PROBABLY he'll be
trifle more careful in the future
when it comes to making such serious
charges against men high in the gov
eminent SO cvice. and especially when
he has nothing to hang them on.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-23

w. ]. Bryan, after twenty years
leadership of the Democratic party in
Nebraska, has been defeated on the
county option plank, notes the Wall
Street Journal, and it adds: Liquor
has been the ruin of many a good
Snap
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-23

A preliminary report from the con-
gressional committee investigating In
dian land affairs is to the effect that
no evidence has been presented to sub
stantiate the story Deddled to it by
Senator Gore that Jake Hamon told
him Vice President Sherman and Sem
ator Charles Curtis were mixed up"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-23

Maybe the Havemeyers need another
palatial steam yacht or two, and a few
more automobiles. The price of all
grades of refined hard sugar has just
advanced 10 cents per hundred pounds
Some of the grades were advanced 20
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-23

Hammers are buster in Topeka now
than ever before in the history of the
town. And they are delivering the
Kind of knocks that put up buildings.
That's the only kind of knocking in or
on the town which Topekans want to
hear. Nor is there occasion for any
other kind
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-23

Seventy thousand cloak makers have
been on a strike in New York city for
six weeks. 1t is estimated that the
cost, or loss so far engendered by this
strike. amounts to $780, 900, including
50 900. 900 which the strikers have lost
in wages. 1t will take a long time to
recoup this loss
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-23

Were going to get K. IT," is the
slogan of DIR. Stewart. coach of the
rWashburn football team That sounds
q good deal better than the bear
stories Of poor prospects for the Wash
burn team which have come to the
front at this season during the past
Harv vears
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-23

Admiral De La Paysere, the French
minister of the marine, is reported to
be particularly enthusiastic over aero
planes. Presumably he hasn't taken a
fall with one from an altitude of sew
eral hundred feet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-23

Mayor Gaynor is on the road to GER
tain recovery. Gallagher will probably
insist that he is entitled to clemency
because of the prayers he has been
making that his victim get well.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-23

According to the delegates attending
the annual convention of the United
Master Butchers of America, which is
being held in Chicago. high prices of
meat are due to a scarcity of cattle,
and also the failure of consumers TO
nav their bills
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-23

Lawyer McMurray has denied that
he ever offered any brides or author
dzed the offer of any in connection with
paving the way to have his contracts
with the Indians fulfilled. Surely no
one expected that he would make any
admissions on this score.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-23

Inspector Dew. the Scotland Yarder,
who has charge of DR.. Crippen and
Miss Leneve. handles himself much
like these tin-star detectives who get
their experience in series of letters of
a. little book for which they pay IS or
less His sorry efforts to escape no.
toriety lead to the belief that notoriety
and more of it is just what he wants.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-23

DR.. Wiley, the chief chemist of the
federal government has issued a few
rules and regulations as to the proper
way to kill a chicken. The difficulty
that most folk labor under. however, is
to get the chicken to kill
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-23

Miss Helen Gould keeps her chauffeur
tolerably busy. He insists he has driv-
en- her cars 100000 miles during the
eleven years he has been in her en-
ploy. This is approximately 1875 miles
dot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-23

Clay Center, little. but enterprising,
Is going to have a public zoo. Why
cant Topeka have one. too?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-23

How appropriate that boat named
HIarpoon should win the Taft cup. The
harpoon has been tossed into about
everything with which Mr.. Taft has
been associated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-23
Ingenious ANALYSIS.

The following passage recently ap-
peared in review by Hester Brayne
in The Literary Post:
Take the readers of a novelist, say
Mr.. Arnold Bennett. From my obser-
walton, which is fairly wide, they are
hysteria, essentially bourgeois in
taste, although consciously unconven-
tional in artistic, social and religious
matters; their philosophic rationalism
is but skin deep, reminding one of
the blotches of free thought that dis
figure the novels of Mr.. Eden Phil
potts while endearing him to the
members of the Nationalist Press
association; they possess the artistic
temperament, and are proud of that
dubious blessing
My ingenious friend Beechcroft, who
is always on the lookout for a new
diversion, was greatly taken with the
new Hester Brayne division of read
ers, and studied 1t until he had made
q science of 1t. I met him last Sun
day morning in Piccadilly.
Come into the park" he said, land
take a pew. and I'll tell you what the
people read"
Howl" I asked; and he explained
the art. Its quite easy" he said,
latter little care" and off he went.
He got to work at once. DO you
see that Notwithstanding woman
he said, cover there? The one with
the sage-green dress with scarlet pop
pies on her breast, and a retriever,
She reads Galsworthy. They are all
like that, more or less. Serious but
very human. Lovers of dogs. Friends
of liberty. You can tell them a mile
off,"
I was surprised at his perspicacity
go on" said.
And this prematurely weary per-
son with the buttonhole of nightshade
of course you spot him." said
Beechcroft.
NO" said, ct am no psychologist
why. Hardy's his hero, of course
He reads Hardy's poems It's writ
ten all over him. But these are easy
cases. Now there's a more comple1
one coming this way. That girl there
| in the blue dress. You see how i'm
| pulsive she is by her quick move
| ments. Her blood is good-notice he
red lips. Her joy of life is strong
notice her springy step. Her defianc,
| of trifiing convention is shown by he
! want Of left glove. which also tell
US, by revealing her fingers, that sh,
is engaged. Everything points to on
conclusion-she reads Hewlett
| I had said nothing while Beech
croft was talking because I wanted t.
hear the end. was naturally inter
ested in what he was saying becaus
the girl happened to be my cousil
and 1 knew who her favorite author
were-Marion Crawford and the Will
iamsons. But all I said was: "Hoy
extraordinarily clever you are!'
After, however, he had left me
decided to test his divining powers
little further, SO, taking my courag
in my hands, went up to the wear
man with the nightshade buttonhole
Excuse me- I said very nervously
| for doing what is apparently a YER
| rude thing, but would you mind tell
| ing me II you are an admirer of MI
| Thomas Hardy's poetry"
"Poetry!" he said. MOT much!
don't read poetry. Jacobs is m
man."-Punch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-23
A Tiny Cornfeld.

Passengers who travel daily from
Great Neck. Long Island, to the city
are interested in the corn crop, not
the crop on which the entire country
depends for its daily bread. but a lit
tie bit of one which occupies a space
where no one would expect to see
grass or weeds growing, let alone
something to eat.
The crop" is thriving under the
shadow of the ugly brick wall which
guards the Long Island railroad station
at Long Island City. 1t is almost with
in the station itself, surrounded by coal
dust and CRIME and dirt of various
other kinds. but thriving Justify in
spite of all.
There are only about ten stalks, but
in about three weeks some lucky per-
son is going to have fresh sweet corn
for dinner.
Commuters and others are taking a
keen interest in this "bit o; nature %
and are watching the stalks grow tall
and strong and the ears form.
Whoever planted the corn in that
tiny bit of ground certainly, had faith,
and their faith is going to be rewarded
by and by.-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-23

..Say. 1 have an awful pain; I wonder
IL it is appendicitis? Can you tell me on
what side one gets it?" Why on tne IN
side, of course."-Ooiumpia jester
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-23
A sly Suggestion.

They had reached the outer portals
of the front door, and were there going
through the process Of parting, very
hngeringly.
when I say good night to you this
evening"" gurgled Mr.. Youngslow, do
you think 1t would be proper for me to
place one reverent kiss upon your fair
hand?"
We'll" she sighed, softly, as she laid
her head quietly on his shoulder, 81
should consider it decidedly out Of
p1ace.'-Lippincottss.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-23

Tourist must confess that can't see
why so many people want to come here
no scenery. no amusements, no good
things to eat absolutely no attractions.
Innkeeper-Ah, signor, zey come because
we ave re gran label to stick on re
characterization Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-23

1.-The sea resort you were speaking of is
pretty gay place, isn't it," II should
say sol The only thing there that ISM
dissipated is the fog. "-Baitimore Ameri-
can.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-23

Editor-Pay attention to your style. You
say, Among those present were Cholly
Chumley, Chappie Van Stoo, etc" Re
porter-What should have said? Editor
EFT all That means and others.
Etc" means .'and other things Re-
porter-Well,- that's what meant
Cleveland Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-23

whats that?'' inquired Mr.. Chuggins;
excitedly. Stage robbers. replied the
What a relief thought we'd had an
other blowout" -Washingto Star
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-23

Hostess-Mr. Squibs is going to sing a
comic song. Guest-I knew something
would happen. 1 upset the salt at the din
ner table.-Stray Stories.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-23

An English army bandmaster died re-
Gently and had his violin buried with
him. 1t was lucky that he didn't play
the piano.-Musical Courier.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-23

BROMLEY. 1 hear you are going to start
housekeeping? Eyes. Dallinggcr," What
have you got towards it?" "A wife.
Stray Stories.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-23

Guest-why did you put me in that
weak bed? Host-You said you we're .
light sleeper.-New York Globe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-23
A Figure of Speech.

The baldest man in congress is Rep
resentative Ollie James, of Kentucky
One hot afternoon, when he was en-
gagged in a heated colloquy with Mr.
Payne, Of New York, he shook his fist
and wagged his head with great en-
ergy.
will the gentleman from Kentucky
allow me to interrupt him?" queried
Mr.. Payne, politely.
For a question, Of course" agreed
James.
WELL retorted Payne, shake not
your CORY locks at me-"
That ended the debate.-Popular
Magazine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-23

She-ShaT have your lunch brought up
to you here, dear. He (feebly)-No. love;
will save time-and trouble.-London
Sketch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-23

IBID you have any trouble in making
yourself understood while abroad, Mr.
Porksley?'' mot at ALL Miss Pickieton.
let my money alk."-Birmingham Age
Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-23

Old Lady (who has lost her bearings)-
But dear mel I'm certain that the last
time was here I went that way to Har-
lem. Diplomatic Policeman-Its right IN
the opposite direction now, mum, Yed
be surprised at the changes that's been
made-I.ife
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-23

Tattered Terry-There goes kind man.
The last time went to him ! didn't have
a cent, and he gave me all ne coulo;
Weary Walter-What was that? Tattered
Terry-Thirty dayS.-Puck.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-06-25
Death of Mrs. S, D. Camp

Mrs. S. d. Camp of the Cow
Greek district died Tuesday after
noon. June 81, 1910 from a long
illness of consumption. The funeral
was held Thursday by the Rev. E.
R. Henderson and the body laid to
rest in the city cemetery.
Lila Vesta Camp, wife of S. D.
Camp and daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. N. A. Clary of this city was
born in Visalia. Gala. Sept. 81,
1882; and was " years and nine
month sold. She was the eldest
child of a family of eight children
Mrs. Camp was an affectionate and
loving wife and daughter and was
loved by all who knew her, and
will be mourned by a large circle
of friends here as we'll as in her
own state, where she resided until
recently.
She leaves a husband and one
child to mourn her departure from
this world.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-06-25
Bridge Across 5. |. Ry.

During the past couple of
weeks considerable discussion has
taken place in regard to who
should build the bridge across the
s. l. Ry. at the north end of the
new bridge. 1t was first under
stood the S. l. had agreed to put
in the bridge, but when it was
taken up with the company they
could not see it that way. The
plan now under consideration is
for the county to furnish the tim
bers and material and the railroad
will put in the bridge. County
Commissioner Peterson has agreed
to this plan and it is now up to
the railroad to get busy and put
the bridge across.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-06-25

the scene.
Exposures of the remarkable
petroleum geyser were taken on
hundreds of feet of film. The stump
holes. bitches of running oil, pump.
ing plants, picket stations, and in
fact, eSerything about the property
was brought into the pictures.
The display of these remarkable
views of the greatest oil we'll in the
history of the world will be the
biggest advertisement the Califor-
MIA oil industry, which now is at
tracting the attention of the whole
world, has ever received. People
everywhere who have never seen
an oil derrick will have an intro
duction to the greatest OF all oil
wells without having to travel
thousands of miles to view it.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-06-25
GOOD WORK DONE
The Experiment Station at Qagstone
is Progressing Very
Rapidly.

of the 200 acres will be put in
readiness for fall seeding. This
spring four acres have been cleared /,
stumped, plowed and seeded.
Under Mr.. Heideman's supervision
80 different varieties OF various
legumes, grains and grasses have
been planted. and are all doing
nicely. The list includes 4 kinds
of alfalfa, and 4 kinds of field peas.
Mr.. Heideman in common with
most persons who have made
careful experiments with soil of
the cut-over timber country, Is
convinced that all this region
greatly lacks lime. Several car
loads of lime will be applied to
different plate this fall, and the
results carefully noted. 1t is to
be hoped that much larger appro--
priations may be secured for this
sort of work at the. next session of
the legislature, in order that the
plans of Professor Carlyle may be
carried out. 1t is his intention to
hold farmers institutes and run
special trains to the station as soon
as results will justify such curse
All interested in the agricultural
development of Bonner County
should lend their support to this
work.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-06-25
ROUND PRAIRIE

D. Steele went to Moravia We'd
nesday for an extended visit at the
Murphy ranch.
The Danquist children have
sufficiently recovered from their
severe attack of whooping cough to
attend school.
Jim Gillon reports that he has
already killed three bears. Pro-
badly it will be five by the time
this appears in print.
A party from Standpoint havs
been guests at the Gillon ranch,
enjoying the fine fishing and the
well known hospitality always
found there.
]. w. Ramsey, our efficient
county Superintendent came up
last week. He visited Round
Prairie and was much pleased with
the large attendance and good
school conditions. He also went
to East Portport and arranged for
a special school meeting to vote the
necessary tax. 1t is pity this
county, 30 we'll provided with rail-
roads, does not vote small gene
raj tax, which would provide for
all the schools, instead of the re-
mote districts having to tax them
selues the limit to keep up any
pretense of education. Mr.. Ramsey
is always on the alert to keep our
schools up to the highest possible
standard.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-06-25

The work which is being done at
the State Experiment Station at
Clagstone Junction cannot fail to
be OF great advantage to all the
cut.over timber country of North
Idaho. Although the appropriation
secured from the Legislature was a
small one, it was felt by those be-
hind the movement that start
had been made. Mr.. GLADSTONE
helped things along considerably
donating to the Agricultural Col
legs 200 acres of fine land, well
fenced and directly adjoining the
railway depot. He also presented
the farm with stump pulling
machine. At his suggestion Mr..
Heideman of Bonners Ferry was
secured to take charge of the crop
work, as Mr.. Hunting has his time
occupied by clearing problems.
Professor Carlyle, President of the
Agricultural College, is intensely
interested in the success of this
northern station. aud has managed
to secure private donations to sup
plement the legislature appropria-
ton. He comes up frequently
from Moscow to note progress. A
number of additional clearers have
been employed, and large par,
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-06-25
Notice of Dissolution

The partnership heretofore exist
ing between w. w. Febrsche and
DC. McColl rs Febrache & McColl
is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. w. w. Ferbrache will
the business, pay all bills
and collect accounts due said firm.
Dated this the % of June 1910
w. w. FERBAcHE
d. G. MCCALL
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-06-25
Calvin Gardner Nuptials

Thomas HI. Glavin, candidate for
republican nominee for assessor,
and resident of Boomers Ferry
was united in marriage Sund-y
afternoon to Miss Eta Gardner of
Copeland. Judge o. j. Bandelin
performing the ceremony in the
presence of few of the intimate
friends of the contracting couple
Mr.. and Mrs. Glavin will make
their future home at Boomers Ferry,
News.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-06-25
For Rent

Not being able to give the nee
essary time and work to my ranch,
consisting of 100 acres, with about
30 acres under cultivation, about
6 miles northwest of town, l have
decided to rent the same on most
liberal terms. For more particu-
lars call at the Herald office. 81
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-06-25
Manhood Gem of Prose

Lies best prizes not by adroitness sharp
by skill strength by that grandest thing known
EARTH manhood Honorable educated, active cultivated
manhood is to rule this world.
Always there have been bad men, degraded but sharp
and cunning who have made great by great frauds
crafty swndng and have held sort of position in the
world in spite Of their of characeor there parasites
and money worshpes who honor and applaud the OF
money without caring know how he by his possessions
But these ar the exceptions
The true is yet the thing most priced by the great
world True manhood is the wise sharpest strongest
cleaghed far sighted in the battlefield of life
Manhood carries harpes sword gains the
and the brightest No be the best
preacher the best lawyer the best physician the best bust
who not truey grandy goriousy and unsefsh
ly
If you climb to the hgn places, off the richest
prizes get the most enjoyment of life and have the sub
old age you conquer the base elements of nature
have of the dross of dishonesty squeezed
hammered burned out necessary must yourself
reliable the of ncorptibe sunlight
pure and personality the breezes of heaven
all meanness loathe all false pretense be
afraid of every krd of dishonesty, and hate lie you
would hate the devil himself You determine stouty
to be what you must appear.
There is a premium like that The great world,
disgust with frauds and preenders and shams of all kinds
will know such he appears. 1t will prize
him. honor him, reward him. make him famous and render
him mmoral.-Weiser Signal
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-06-25
FAMOUS LAkEVIEW GEYSER

out the world.
Recently representatives of
moving picture concern photo
graphed the great geyser. En-
ployes were shown at work, an,i
to make the scenes resemble the
early days of the spouter as much
as possible, long rubber coats and
applis noes with the army of men
fought the big well for days and
days, were brought into requisition
and much life was thrown into
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-06-25
Will be Shown In 1heaters
through the Country

San Francisco. Cal, June %
The greatest oil well in the world,
the famous Lakeview geyser, in the
Maricopa field of central Calafor-
mia, which has been spouting liquid
fuel at the rate of $4,000 barrels a
day since March Is, soon will be
flashed on the screens of thousand
Of theatres and playhouses through
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-06-25
For Sale or Rent

A three roomed house, barn and
lot on the Northside for sale on
easy terms. Also some furniture,
a saddle pony and saddle and a
yearling colt. Inquire at the
Danforth. 81
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-06-25
Notice to the Public

Motto is hereby given to all pro
perSy owners and others that all
thistles and burdock growing in or
on your lots must be destroyed at
once. By order of the Board of
Trustees.