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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13
PRoHIBITToN AND THE SALOON.

Prohibition does not prohibit, was a
favorite theme among the speakers. at
the national convention held by the
brewers. In a literal sense of the
words these contentious are correct.
No one is quite so foolish as to argue
that prohibition law, no matter how
vigorously it is enforced, prevents
absolutely the use of liquor and beer
in prohibition territory
But-and this "but" is an impor-
tant one-a prohibition law, If it is
honestly enforced as it is in many of
the localities of Kansas, does put the
saloon and the Joint" out of business.
And in doing this it accomplishes a
great good thing for the welfare of
communities and their peoples.
Some ardent anti-prohibitionists go
so far as to deny that prohibition even
puts the saloon and the Joint out of
business. But the people of many
Kansas cities know better. Take To-
peka, for instance. Four or five years
ago prohibitory enforcement in this
city was pretty much a travesty. The
city was infested with drinking places,
many of them deliberately equipped
saloons which were for the most part
on the second floors, but which were
easily accessible to the public. Many
of them were run wide open and a key
and password were not needed to
get into them. There were a variety
of illegitimate clubs which were dens
of vice and levied their tribute on
young boys and younger girls who
were lured or admitted to their por-
tails. All kinds of petty and even
grosser crime were common throughout
the town. Drunken men reeled along
the streets in large number as soon as
the shades of night began to fall. A
party of foreigners, gentlemen from
Sweden. who were touring the country
at that time for the purpose of in
vestigating the workings of prohibition
laws, stopped in Topeka. They made
trip around these drinking resorts
and made up their minds that prohi-
bition did any and everything but pro-
hibit. But no effort was being made
those days to enforce the prohibitory
law
When the decent-minded people of
the city rose in revolt at these con-
ditions and elected men to office who
had mind to do their full duties the
change that occurred in a brief space
of time was really marvellous. Every
drinking resort in the city was put
out of business and they have been
kept out of it. There may be joint or
two running in Topeka today in viola
ton of the law, but none of them run
for long before the police swoop down
upon them.
At any rate there are no open sa-
looms in the city, and the improvement
of the conditions in the city since the
saloons have been put out of business
is such that it has been noticed by
everybody. Prohibition may not pro-
hibit, but when it is honestly enforced,
it puts the saloon down and out, and
such victory is no small one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13
GLOBE SIGHTS.
[From the Atchdson Globe.l

CFTom the Atchdson Globe.1
If you are tired of so much rain. go
to Texas.
The PEOPLE object to natural laws:
they want special laws.
A boy never behaves himself until he
is old enough to be arrested.
You can save both health and money
by cutting down expenses.
Work kills fewer people than any
other one thing save broken hearts.
About the most effective way to
waste money is to buy early canta-
| loupes.
An Atchison doctor is said to know
so little that he can't tell when a man
is dead.
Make too much over some people
and they will become obnoxious and a
| nuisance.
The troubles you had as youngster
finally look like a good time, as you
| look back at them.
Every time a man makes a really
good speech, we have noticed that peo-
pie say afterwards: "Of course he is
no orator, but I liked it,
A rabbit hasn't much sense, but II
knows enough to run when 1t sees q
dog. DO you know enough to run
when you are offered a drink that ism t
good for you?
1t is proposed to quit calling fools
by that Understanding name. and re-
| fer to them as Democrats" Demo
Gratis always do the wrong thing at the
right time; SO do fools.
You are so smart: How did it ever
happen that they call low shoes
| "pu1nps?" The word is so ugly we won
der there isn't a demand on dull days
that 1t be changed.
The courts are so particular of late
| that about the only way q man can
| have liquor in Kansas Is to go to Mis-
souri, and get it in his hide before
| bringing it over the line.
The children who are married and
gone watch so closely to see that the
single one left at home Doesn't get
more than they got, that they even
count the raisins he eats.
There is some comfort for the boy
whose father keeps a horse because he
cent afford an automobile: The hoy
whose father has an automobile has NJ
barn loft to play in.s
| Ask a farmer if hogs are too high
and he will say no; ask him If cattle
are too high, and he will say no, but
ask him III taxes are too high, and note
how quickly he will switch,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13
HUlNOR OF THE Day

Burntumber-Has young Brushman any
artistic ability? Sienna-Well, I've seen
him draw corks quite naturally.-Chicago
Journal.
THAT clerk of yours seems TO be a hard
w8rher YES that's he's ap Pc
Philadelphia Ledger.
marry that living skeleton of a man. He's
nothing but skin and bones. Tess-Why
not He'll make her rafting husband
Boston Transcript
Innocence-Ester-Perc says that am
the first girl he ever kissed; Geraldine
Columbia Jester.
with the family? Mrs. Bocker-Yes; it's
much cheaper than to have her with the
policeman.-Puck
post committed suicide because he was
overworked." Pooh! He couldn't have
been so very busy or he wouldn't have
found time to do il in."-Life.
stranger-well this is a tiny little place.
One can't lose ones self here, I'm sure.
you've You had.NFliegende Batter.
Mrs. caler1Do you know the woman
next door well enough to speak to? Mrs;
well to speak to-Saturday Sunset
Did yez know thot Casey TUX out a
thousand dollars loife insurance only the
da-ay before he wuz ldlt? 'Surei Casey
wuz Always lucky,'-Life.
Chester-See the lady bug on the dress
err Archie-That's not lady bug, Lady
| bugs never go into young gentlemen's
rooms Chester-But this is landlady
bug.-The Gargoyle.
what did your wife say when you
STAYED out so late last night7" Il don't
know She hasn't finished telling il all to
me et."-Detroit Free Press.
The Landlady Summoned by groans)-
Oh sir you look so bad, Shall send
for a doctor? The ledger (who has had a
wild night at the club)-No! Get q snake
charmer Sketch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13
Ragtime Preaching.

Bishop Mcintyre of st. Paul, Mlnn.'
recently made an address to the stud
e,1ts seeking admission to the Troy
Methodist conference, in which he made
a phrase whose aptness overbalances
it's possible lack of dignity. "Ragtime
preaching said he, rs not what is
needed" He deplored the pitchforklng
of poetry, politics, literature, and travel
talk into sermons, and told the cati0l-
Gates they would attain the only kind
of success which clergyman should
strive for by ardently preaching the
great truths of The church, but not by
following the custom OF clergymen who
serve religion cold" Also, the bishop
EXPORTED them to be content with small
salaries, and not to seek continually
for better appointments. You Will
never lack money if you are faithful,
said he. Il never knew an active Meth
odiSt minister who was in want.
Sturdy old doctrine, the sort of talk
which is rot tho fruit of any kind OF
modern thinking, of any faith diluted
with an eye to expediency or an ear 20
Mammon, with hand open for personal
benefits or q foot turned toward the
way of the scornful Steady, answering
devotion to that which is written un-
CLOSED by the critics. Talk for fIsher-
men apostles, missionaries, men with
nc, marching orders except the old go
we and preach the gospel
After all. the pewS respect that sort
of talk when it falls from the pulpit.
Tough old sinners know the difference
between straight talk like that, with its
appeal TO he highest ethical instinct in
man, even though the smell of bTim-
stone has lost its power to move the
soul. 1t is not reported that the bishop
specified birthstone as an ingredient
in the theological spring medicine
whose administration he urged. But he
knew, as everybody ought to know, shat
loSewater is not a tonic, and that the
church which depends on tawdry or
even overornamental images of religion
in place of simple eXhortations to clean
minds and pure hearts grows more
pitifully ineffective every year.
No earnest, able man like Bishop Nc
Intyre really condemns the allusion to
literature or travel or politics which
may drive home an incidental point.
But he is evidently of the opinion that
& preachers work is to eXpound the
Bible and to measure men and actions
by that rule and not to forget that he
is preaching instead of lecturing. There
are men who do not like sermons, es-
pecially if they are long ones. Such
may stay away from a church where
sermons are preached, but If the
preacher has it in him to talk like
bishop Mcintyre we CINE he will
not lack fer listeners who will be the
gamers by his words, and who will
come back again to hear more of them.
New York Sun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
IFrom the New York Press

IFrom the New York Press.]
Much swearing off means much more
swearing on.
reason for it.
The poetry of courtship gets very
early knocked into the prose of mar
riage.
If a girl made up her mind to, she
could fall in love with a man that was
rot even born yet.
A man seems to think he isn't cross
at home so long as he doesn't kick a
hole through the door.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13

trary is afforded by the announcement
of the American Tobacco company
that despite the increased cost of pro-
duction due to the increased tax Of two
cents a pound, which takes effect July
1, and which will cost the company
over 100000 a year, no increase will
be made in the price of cigars. If
cut is made, the company says, 1t will
be in its dividends. It has become so
popular for every demagogue and
muckraker to have his fling at the cor
porations that no one feels like giving
them a good word, and the general
public seems to be of the opinion that
good words are not deserved. The
truth is quite to the contrary
Leslie's.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13

assault and battery which was prefer
red against him by his 19-year-old
daughter because he found it neces-
sary to chastise her for disobeying
him. A few more parents of this mans
caliber and there would not be so
many young girl problems for society
in general to deal with.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13
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
n week or thirty cents a month (by
mail only.) Address changed as often
as desired. While out of town the
State journal will 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, 1910-06-13
JOURNAL ENTRIES

Little things are often capable of
causing big disturbances.
Figures may never lie but they can
be used in most confusing fashion.
X y X
1t takes lot OF agility for girls wear
ing big hats to kiss each other.
\ y
The open season is also near at hand
for the fool who rocks the boat.
X
A man may need self-conffdence to
help him to success but he does not
need to keep it always on exhibition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13

Judge Peter S. Grosscup of Chicago
is of the opinion that the supreme
trial of self government is yet to come
in this country. Possibly. But 1t is
reasonable to suppose that the versa
tile people of the United States Will
be capable of meeting it in success
R,.I Aashinn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13
RELICS OF THE GREAT.

It is reported from abroad that
Hope End Hail. a country house
where lived for many years the poet
ess who was master poets wife, Eliz-
abeth Browning, has been all destroy
ed by fire and with it relics of the
poetess" were lost Wherefore the relic
worshipers will mourn. By relic wor
shippers are meant those folk who set
a great value on a pen because
Charles Dickens wrote Herewith, a
chair because it was owned by Victor
Hugo, or tie because it was once
worn by Edgar Allan Poe, for in
stance. As the tribe of relic worship
ers is numerous and scattered, mem
bers of it dwell in every country
known as civilized. They are inspired
by sentiment of the extreme sort,
which is called sentimentality, or else
by vanity-the wish to make show
before acquaintances of their superior
culture, tastes and opportunities
when they display the relics which
they own. OF course, such vanity is
comparatively harmless, but it is also
quite without justification, since there
fingers not a trace of great writer's
genius in the pen he used for writing,
in the chair on which he sat, or in
the tie he wore-wore very badly tied,
the chances are.-Chicago Inter
Ocean.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13

International commerce has i'm
proved so of late that it is rapidly ap-
preaching the figures of the most
prosperous period in the history of
the world. The pessimist on the out
look in the business world will soon
be forced to take a back seat. And
that's where they invariably land.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13
FRON OTHER PENS
DEGREES OF FASHION

The arrival of the mummy skirt in
the British capital was called to public
notice by suits brought by two women
against their dressmaker. They re-
fused to pay for the garments. They
contended that the skirts were built so
nearly in conformity to the ancient
Egyptian specifications that walking in
them was almost impossible. One COM
plainant alleged that she was obliged
to execute a double-footed hop when
ever she wished to move about quickly.
That was bad enough, but the second
complainant alleged that she was I'M
able to assume any excepting stand
ing position while clad in her new skirt.
That was very trying and she believed
constituted a good defense in the case
brought against her.
But the court ruled in favor of style.
He held that so long as the skirts were
made in compliance with the require
ments of fashion it was immaterial
whether the wearers could walk or sit.
The skirts went and must be paid for.
The dressmaker's responsibility ceased
when she complied with the require
ments of fashion. If her customers
wish to do anything so out of date as
to walk or sit down it is not her fault
and she should not be expected to suf-
fer loss. The DEGREES of fashion must
be respected.-St. Paul Pioneer Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13

Japan proposes to present to the
American Museum of Natural History
the skeletons of six mammoth whales.
Captain Hobson will probably be on
the Pacific coast to meet them and
insist on a thorough examination of
their interiors. He'll see to it that no
game will be worked on this country
by Japan similar to the one employed
by the Greeks in the capture of Troy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13

New statistics on the subject show
that Frances birth rate is continuing
on the decrease. Perhaps, though, it
will begin to show signs of improve
ment after that stirring talk on the
subject which was given to the
Frenchmen by Colonel Roosevelt in his
lecture at the Sorbonne. The colonel
told the Frenchmen very plainly that
the greatest of all curses is the curse
of sterilfty
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13

About the only good that has been
waited along by the i'll winds which
have been so busy thus far in June is
the delay they have caused in the
opening Of the fly season. The Swat
the Fly" campaign will necessarily be
shorter this year than usual and for
that reason it ought to be more vigor-
ouslv conducted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13

The wild animals of Mexico Will
likely array themselves in their best
bib and tucker and extend the glad
hand and the pleasant smile to the
expedition which has just started out
against them. 1t is loaded with moth
ing more dangerous than cameras, in
Guiding those of the moving picture
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13

It is to be hoped that the band con-
eerts to be given in the city this sum-
mer will be more harmonious than
the discussions which have been
waged for the past few weeks as to
1vbere thew shall be held.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13

Somebody will probably endeavor
TO twist the friendly little note receiV-
ed by Dave Leahy from Colonel
Roosevelt as a full and unqualified en-
dorsement by the latter of the insur-
gent movement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13

Juries come in for lot of criticism
for failing to do their full duty, but
none such is likely to be leveled at
the jury which brought in a verdict
at waynesburg, Pa, the other day
freeing a father from a charge of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13

Even with Colonel Roosevelt upon
the high seas there will probably be
no diminution of the news concerning
his every act and saying. The Kaiserin
Auguste Victoria is equipped with an
excellent wireless telegraph outfit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13

Truth is indeed stranger than f1c-
ton, even of the kind purveyed in
the oId-fashioned dime novels. one
lone bandit held up and robbed the
passengers on an Ell Paso & South
western train in Texas the otheH night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13
Stands \ 81. GOO. GOO Tax.

1t is often said that. no matter how
heavy the taxes that are placed upon
the corporations. it does not AFFECT
their dividends. because they invari-
ably put the additional burden on the
consumer. Striking proof to the con-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13

Cheering news for the housewives
who have their cellars filed with
empty glass jars is to be found in the
announcement that the peach crop
for the first time in two or three years,
is going to be of the bumper variety.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13

Many of the prominent old maids
of the country are in their element
these days at Denver. The fourteenth
annual conference of the National
Congress of Mothers is being held
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13

And still another Roosevelt policy
is being continued by President Taft.
He refused to receive Congressman
Harrison because of certain state
rnents the latter made about him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13

"Some men are suspicious of their
wives" says Filling Fuller. II am not.
We liye in a fiat where there is no
room for suspicion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13

Lots of people take up art for arts
sake. Any politician desiring to take
up politics for politics sake can get
lot of healthful exercise. without en-
dangering his standing as a private
citizen, by running against Charley
Sessions for secretary of state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13

1t was a party of millionaires who
pulled off the mock hold-up OF Treats
coaching party in Seattle. They were
probably practicing on their friends
those pleasantries of predatory wealth
which they intend to practice In dead
earnest on the public at large.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13

Only a man of rare dignity can
maintain a graceful pose while a bull
pup is chewing his leg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13

Wonder who is rocking the National
Collection of Babies while the National
Congress of Mothers is meeting IN
Denver?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13

Old age is almost as good as {
broken leg about keeping man a
home nights.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13

Appreciation usually arrives after a
man is dead and doesn't need it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13

There is still something to be thank
full for. Taking a summer vacation is
not compulsory.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13

No, Oscar. 1t is not considered good
form to laugh loudly and remark: DO
take a seat" when your lady friend
slips on a banana peel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13

4NOW tndl COMMANDER EedTf AloS
nothing of Importance on hand. why
not send him out to find the missing
straw hat season?
The various liquor dealers and man
ufacturers' associations are spending
lot of money in an attempt to prevent
the spread of prohibition. At the
same time, they report that the sale OF
beer has increased 80 million gallons
and the sale of booze 100000 gall
Ions during the past year. 1t is GER
tainly time for Mr.. Roosevelt to come
back and locate the shorter-and-uglie
which is urking somewhere in the dark
jungle of dope furnished by the liquor
dealers.
Topeka hopes to have a Merchants
week celebration again next year. Ar
rangements for the event should be
based upon experience, and a program
provided which would be suitable to
weather conditions. For instance:
FIRST DAY.
Morning-Grand rubber boot parade
down Kansas avenue.
Afternoon-Duck Hunt on Kansas
avenue; selection by Marshall's band,
"a Life on the Ocean Wave"
Evening-Entertain at Audi
torium. (Gondolas at 11:30)
SECOND DAY.
Morning-Umbrella parade: light
ming rod demonstration; Marshalrs
band will play selections from the
opera, "Pneum onia.''
Afternoon-Tub race and aquatic
sports. Sixth and Kansas avenue; run
ming race. (Colors in the flags and
welcome, Merchants posters will
compete.)
/ Evening-Majority of the guests will
catch a boat for home.
THIRD DAY.
Notwithstanding guests will go
to local hospitals.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13
OUR DAILY CLASSIC.

Farewell, farewell to all my great
ness. -Shakespeare's Henry VIII.
Farewell farewell to all my greatness,
For it is written in the guarantee
That 1 shall take sylph-like form
anon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13

Now that Commander Peary has
nothing of Importance on hand. why
not send him out to find the missing
straw hat season?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13

Burntumber-Has young Brushman any
artistic ability? Sienna-Well, I've seen
him draw corks quite naturally.-Chicago
Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13

Chester-See the lady bug on the dress
err Archie-That's not a lady bug. Lady
bugs never go into young gentlemen
rooms. Chester-But this is landlady
bug.-The Gargoyle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13

Did yez know thot Casey TUX out a
thousand dollars loife insurance only the
da-ay before he wuz l1ilt?" Sure Casey
wuz Always lucky.'-Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-13

Mrs. Caller-Do you know the woman
next door well enough to speak TOT Mrs.
Subbubs-Wen enough? L know her too
we'll to speak to.-Saturday Sunset