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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-03
kMxAS cOM4ENT
WAITING FOR IDEAs.

- - NY FOfk 1OG<3Cs
Dr. FRANK Crane, a celebrated orator
ana preacher, is writing interesting
little essays on various topics for the
Fubhc Prints, and most of them are
sane and helpful
A recent essay was on good writ
ing" and the eminent divine appears
10 De OF the opinion that few writer's
can write.
Don't write until you have some
thIns 70 Write about" says he in eff
rect; wait until you are bursting with
an idea before putting pen to paper
mars good advice for people who
write for fun, but it isn't of much
practical use to people who write for
a living, and there are Iegions who
earn their bread and potatoes with
their pens and typewriters, and who
know no other business.
me newspaper worker who is ex-
pected to fill certain space every
day, whether school keeps or not
wouldn't hold his job long if he waited
untll he was bursting with an idea
before getting busy. He must dig up
his ideas wherever he can get them,
and then write about them, whether
ne can think of anything or not. 1t
is TINS that makes the work exhausting
and sends the worker home as tired as
shovel
Try writing an essay some day when
you have a headache or an aching
trouble.
DR.. Cranes advice is in line with
much of the advice handed down 20
the hard workers by the people who
live in Easy street. DR.. Crane now
is touring Europe, looking at art gal
leries and palaces and things. and
doubtless is bursting with ideas. He
KNOWS little or nothing of the DENIM
ton grind.-Emprodia Gazette.
GOnLrTNTCS
Probably the man was suffering
from acute indigestion caused by
poor cooking who said that, God
sends food and the devil sends cooks y
No doubt the second half of that
statement is a SANDER upon the great
majority Of American wives and
housekeepers, but it is equally true
that bad cooking is responsible for a
good deal of domestic infelicity. If
the way to mans pocket is largely
through his stomach it is by the same
route his affection may, in many cases
be reached and held. If domestic
science we're more generally taught
in public schools many home might
be made happier.=St. Francis Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-03

Mary McLane is on the job again.
and although she is older. no other
improvement is visible.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-03

For gentlemen to drink liquor"
says Jawn Dawson, lis no violation
of the laws" Ladies will kindly take
note of this legal opinion, and STOP
IT.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-03

The dispatches failed to give the
first words of the Joplin miner, who
was rescued after a three days i'm
prisonment in a shaft, but the chances
favor the popular query: who's gon-
ma pitch tOday2"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-03

Would Go Through Air for Her.-They
were honeymooning at Niagara George .
said the romantic young bride as she
gazed at the tumbling, roaring waters,
would you go over the falls for me?''
Yes, darling" he told her, lin balloon. :"
Boston Transcript
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-03

Another reason women take to avi-
alton is that it is a legitimate excuse
for wearing trousers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-03
HUA4OR OF TIE Day

'Old Rumsey always was pretty close
Y e. and he always will be- Since he
was mixed up in that railroad accident he
lnVt-1ably wants the street car conductor
to let him ride for 4 cents on the ground
that his cork leg is lighter than a natural
one would be."-Chicago Record-HeraId
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-03

Tell, me, sir, what was the most dam
gerous case you ever had?' a young ply
sician asked an aged German practitioner.
MY medicine CASE was the prompt
reply.-Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-03

Calling a spade a spade in the Hays
City Free Press:
'THB CHITAUQUA
A SUCCESS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-03

Col. Jack Astor is to be married
again Col. Jack will be rememb ered
as the rich gent who is about six di-
vorces behind in his social duties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-03

Mrs. Sharp number one has re-
turned to the bosom of her half a
family at Pittsburg. Mr.. Sharp might
try high bridge over deep water, and
a stout sack ballasted with rocks. The
method has proven effective in some
instances.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-03

Wigg- Scribb1er is always talking about
how he WooeS the muse. Wagg-Well, she
has pretty good grounds on which to sue
him for breach Of promise.-Philadelph
Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-03

Small Son (reading magazine advertise
ments)-Daddy, what does this guarantee
mean on automobiles? Daddy (who owns
one)-It means, my son, that no matter
what goes wrong with the car, it's the
owners fault.-Judge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-03

AS we understand the situation
down at Hutchinson, the officials have
stopped hunting joints long enough to
take look around for the citizen who
tipped off the situation to the attor-
ney general.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-03

Nothing in TT regard conversation
as a gift" remarked the studious woman
1T usually is, replied Miss Cayenne. IF
people had to pay for it there would be
much less of Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-03

A Suggestion.-Old Richfellow desperate
ly)-If you refuse me what is there left
for me to do? Miss Pertleigh-Well I
read the other day about rich man who
made his will in favor of the woman who
refused him and then went out and hang
ed himself.-Exchange
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-03

The English youth who claims Nat
Goodwin for parent, will, if he
makes good the claim, acquire not
only only papa, but the finest col
lection of mammas to be had any
where.
Hep
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-03

why do you insist on that boys study
ing muster" said the man with respect
for art You know he can't sing Yes. -
replied the patient father. Il know il.
And 1 want him to learn enough about
music to realize 1t for himself Wash
ington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-03

Nurse Girl-Oh, ma am, what shall do?
Fond Parent-Dear me; how annoyingl
Just so into the Hbrary-very gently, so
as not to disturb Fido-and get the last
number of the Modern Mothers Maya
zine; 1t contains an article on How to
Bring Up Children. Town Topics.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-03

Anonymous subscriber wants in
formation:
oh, telle US whye you stopped
thatte rotte
Anent Hinge Art and Camelot %
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-03

I've given up telling my wife any
thing" $50 have I mine. 1t simply goes
in at one ear and out at the other
THAT isn't the trouble with my wife. II
goes in at one ear and comes out at the
mouth. Boston Transcript
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-03

Teacher-Sammy, in the sentence, IT
have book" what is the case of the pro-
noun I? Sammy ACCOMPLISHMENTS
case. Teacher-Next boy, tell me in what
case to put the noun book" Next Boy
Observation-Disclosures
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-07
GIFT BELL OF SWEDISH
 LUTHERAN CHURCH IS
 DEDICATED AND RAISED

With appropriate ceremonial, the handsome new bell presented to the Swedish Lutheran church by Charles A. Bjorklund was dedicated yesterday in the presence of one of the largest congregations in the history of the church
 Scriptural services were begun on the church porch at 2:50 o'clock by five deacons of the church, Messrs. Alfred Hitler, c. V. Anderson, Edward Swanson and August Berggren. Then came the singing of the famous Luth- eran hymn, "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God''. after which Pastor Peter Froeberg struck the bell three times, and it was then hoisted into position by the strength of as many members of the congregation as could get hold upon the ropes.
 The services were then continued in- side the church. The bell is inscribed with the Swedish equivalent of the following: Presented to the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Salem Congre- gational Church by Charles A. Bjork- lund, A. D., 1912, and "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-07
Harold Bauer, Famous Pianist, Is to Play
 Here at Musical Club

The program committee of the We'd nesday Afternoon Musical Club has been singularly fortunate in its selec- tion of attractions for the coming sea- son. It is to be especially congrat- ulated upon having secured Harold Bauer as it's most prominent soloist. All music lovers have been glad to learn of this eminent pianist's intend ed return to America.
 For nobility of interpretation and scholarly insight, for breadth, virility, and sincerity, for beauty of tone al- most austere in it's clarity yet never lacking in poetic feeling, he Is unsur- passed among modern pianists.
 The Boston Transcript in criticising one of his recitals, after speaking of his manly vigor, his health and san ity'' and the amazing brilliance'' of his playing of Brahms superb Pagan mi Variations, says:
 More than ever he showed himself the one master who knows above all others how to float a melody, cush- toned on an accompaniment that is the Schumann fantaises off like a string of bubbles, each of them sphered in its own perfection. His performance of the ''Des Abends'' 'Warum'', 'Fabel', ''Traumeswirren'' was absolutely incomparable, and set Cne one true copy TOT Inelr pidylHS.
 It ic that breadth which renders with equal perfection the rugged nobility of Brahms Band the exquisite sensi- tiveness and poetry of Schumann and Chopin that proclaims Bauer one of the great masters of the piano.
 All who are familiar with his play ing will be grateful for the coming opportunity to hear him again. And for those who have not heard him play there is indeed rare delight in store.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-07
Sufragettes
 Take A Shot At
 John J. SpIain

The Waterbury American has the following:
 Invading Waterbury last night with pennants and banners flying and a brass band blowing defiance to anti suffrage politicians, the representa- lives of the Connecticut Woman's Suffrage association held the second of their series of lectures at the town hall under more favorable auspices than attended their initial coup al Watertown Tuesday night The au- dience was larger, more representative and more attentive, and the speeches by the same three speakers-Miss En- fly Pierson, Mrs. Edward Porritt and Mrs. Frances Maule Bjorkman-were in many respects more convincing.
 As at Watertown, the principal ad- dress of the evening was that of Miss Pierson. following an interesting &C., count by Mrs Porritt of the work done by suffrag gists in England. Her subject was "The Immediate Necessi- ties of Suffrage in the United States" Speaking of the foes of the movement in Connecticut, Miss Pierson referred to J. J. Splain in no uncertain terms
 When Mr.1.Splain, whose employees are most poorly paid and whose plays are the worst, got up before the Leg islature at Hartford to oppose us,' she said, " a man who sat near me listened attentively to him and then turning to me- said: 'I was against you at first, but after hearing this ass bray I've decided to cast my sym pathies with you
 Our opponents are prone to talI about woman's lofty pedestal in the home. They point to her purity and sweetness as arguments against giv- ing her the vote But any woman who has washed dishes and washed the old floor can tell you that there isn't very much to this pedestal idea
 Tt is only when we meet some black guard like Splains who gets up and I'm quoting now-gets up and brays that we hear this kind of talk
 "You know that the pedestal Is a myth, don't you? At home you call them. mother wife 'sister'-not .angel'' '
 dience, for it applauded warmly
 Many ladies of the locality were present in groups Or with escorts and young people, boys and girls, were we'll represented The men were in- clined to be tolerantly amused al first, but their close attention later, under the influence of Miss Pierson' s personality, was noticeable. A num- Der of skeptfca1 youths, more or less boisterous. gathered at the back of the hall and proved to be slight annoyance during the first half hour of the meeting, but they, too, subsid- ed by degrees. At the end of the meeting almost everybody in the hall was persuaded to sign slips confessing a desire to see the sexes placed on an equal basis politically and the collec- tion taken up was more than suffi- cient to pay for the rental of the hall and other incidental expenses. Miss Pierson said that the total expenses of the trip would cost about $1,200.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-07
Diamonds
A GOOD INVESTMENT

Everybody knows the pleasure that comes from owning a beautiful dia- mond, but few people realize that a diamond is a good investment. It can never deteriorate, for every year sees an increase in the market value of these most precious sparkling stones. Invest in a diamond. Get the pleasure of owning it and of knowing it's commercial value Is con over our line. Any stone you may choose we absolutely guarantee to be genuine. No chance for a mistake or a deception at this store. We sell only dependable, up-to-date diamonds and jewels. Visit our store and get our prices. We offer very unusual values just now.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-07
WHY DO BEAUTIFUL
 WOMEN MARRY NAT
 GOODWIN, HE ASKS
Actors Various Wives Object to Sketch Prepared by Former
 Husband

New York, Aug 7-Broadway wept Friday when it became known that some of the wives of Nat c. Goodwin would try to get an injunction to pre- vent the publication of his book Why Do Beautiful Woman Marry Nat Goodwin
 Two chapters of his literary effort that have been made public have put such an edge on the appetites along the Rialto that many persons there have been cutting down meals this summer to save enough money to get early copies of the entire story.
 Herman L. Roth, a lawyer with offices at No. 14O2 Broadway, broke the news that Goodwin's literary gem might be barred from general circu- lation. Roth said that Mrs. Nat No. 4, who has resumed the name of Edna Goodrich is not pleased with the na- ture of one chapter of the book. This portion relates to sMrs. Goodwin No. 3, who has resumed the name of Max inc Elliott
 If he wrote. that about HER. so- liloquized No. 4, what has he writ ten about ME?"
 So she decided to head off further revelations of the actors domestic life. Roth will petition the United States Circuit court to enjoin Good win from publishing his book. The three grounds cited are these:
 First-A wife's letters and conver- sation with her husband are privileged and cannot be made public without her consent.
 Second-That such publication prob ably will prove libellous.
 Third-That it is against public poll icy for man or woman to make pub lie his or her domestic troubles
 Miss Goodrich wifi be in my office within the next two or three days to sign the petition" said Roth yester- day. "It is proba ble Miss Elliott will join in the action. Courts havk made many provisions to preserve the sane tity of marriage, and it is the destruc- tion of this sanctity that appears to be the aim of MT. Goodwin
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-07
Rushnelrs Paperoid Wallets

Bushnell's Paperoid Wallets.
 Bushnelps Paperoid Wallets wear like leather and are just the thing for insurance and bank men. They have many splendid features for ad- vertising and they are really a splen- did substitute for leather and can be had in almost any size desired. Ev- erything convenient for office use in the way of paper holders and binders, found at Jackson's Book Shop, 986-9SS Main street.
 Pant Sale Continues.
 The popularity of the semi-annual trouser sale at the Sam Harris Suit Shop is manifest by the number of men who have taken advantage of this great money saving opportunity. Special values mark this event The suits have been selling fast, especial ly the elegant blue serge which is a speciality with this shop. The great value of this suit is apparent at a glance-all sizes, in all materials, plain and in mixtures. Look them over.
 Nothnagle's Sale.
 The great double reduction sale ends Monday, Aug. 15, just one week from today, at Nothnagle's big housefur- nishing store. It is one of the big merchandising events of the year. Thousands of the best people in town are taking adVantage or thlS great money saving opportunity. Why don't you? It's no trick at all to save enough money on good outfit to furnish one or two rooms absolute ly free of cost to you during this re- markable sale. Isn't this worth look ing into? You know the long estab- 1ished reputation of the Nothnagle store stands in line with the best ---cc-c--ss il the country, and there could be no safer investment with such won derful returns as are offered you here this week. Remember, this is differ You can choose from the entire mag nificent new stock of housefurnish- ings of every description and get a very substantial reduction on every article you buy. Your purchase will be held for later delivery, if neces- sary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-07
DIR. LYMAN ABBOTT
 AGAINST PROHIBITION

Writing to gentleman in Fort Worth, Texas, pr. Lyman Abbott goes on record against statewide prohibi- ton. Democracy means self-govern- ment,' he says. Self government means local elf-government; that Is, it means that the people of each To- cality are to determine those ques- tions which concern only, or chiefly, that locality; the people of the state, those things which concern only, or chiefly, the state; and the people of the nation those which concern the na- tion at large. The excise concerns chiefly the people of the locality"
 pr. Abbott declares that the good done by prohibition in some parts of Maine has been more than counter balanced by the spirit of lawlessness and by law evasion which it has stim- ulated. He says that prohibition has to the social and moral life of the state of Maine. and that if any at- tempt were made to introduce prohi- bition in New York he would exert all his influence against its adoption.
 pr. Lyman Abbott is probably the most distinguished Protestant preach CT in the United States. He is the editor of The Outlook, a weekly maga- zine of wsich Theodore Roosevelt is contributing editor. The Outlook was formerly the Christian Union, a con- gregational paper of wide circulation and influence. Dr. Abbott succeed ed Henry Ward Beecher as pastor of Plymouth church and held that charge for eleven years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-07
POINTS OF INTEREST.

You can buy a Nugget at Fitzgib- bon,s Hotel, Myrtle Beach. P 31 s"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-07
Notice

For forty-five years we have been conducting business at the same old location, corner of Main and John Streets, Bridgeport, Conn.,, and our Private Bank has been establishe0 there continuously. We have received and paid out on demand without no- dce millions of dollars of money de- posted with us and we continue tO receive money subject to depositor's check at aghty on which we aaloM to each account monthly. We solicit the accounts of individuals, business men. firms and corporations, and au who want Q bank account where they can deposit n-<ey, checks or drasts, and leave it for one day, ,One week, one month or one year, and draw mteres1 on it for any time it is left with us: We give to the business our careiuI Dersonal attention as the oldest firm of private bankers in this state.
 T. l.. WATSON & co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-07
T. L. WATSON & co.
Peoples Savings Bank
 Marble Building 024-02e MAIN STREET
June 20, 1911.

June 20, 1911.
 The Trustees of this Bank have this day declared a semi-annual divideno. for the six months ending June S0. t1o11. at the rate of FOUE per cent per annum on all accounts payaDie July 1.sis11. .Isk
 EDWARD W. MARSH, Treasurer. Deposits made on or before August 1d. viii draw interest from August 1st
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-07
THOSE WHO FAKE
 FOLEY KIDNEY PILLS

For their kidneys and bladder ail- ments, and for annoying urinary ir- regularities are always grateful both for the quick and permanent relief they afford, and for theif tonic and strengthening effect as we'll. Try Foley Kidney Pills. F. B. Brill, Cur tis Pharmacy. s135
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-08
CARTHAGE, III.

Mrs. Nj. D. Ewe'l is visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. l.. Hilliard, in
Giltner. Nebr
Miss Frances Garard, of Butler, Mo-.
was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lou
Garard. the past week.
Mrs. Ellis Cox is visiting Mrs. John
Leisy. in Keokuk
J Ross Swigert was business yisi-
tor to Omaha last week.
Supt. O. D. Faris, attended the State
Teachers meeting in Chicago the past
week.
Mrs. Louis Hoch, of Chicago, and
little daughter. Marian, of Jackson
vile, are holiday guests of Mr. and
Airs. Ed Hoch.
Ralph Swain who has been visit
ing home folks during the holidays, re-
turne,. TO his work in Peoria, Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. e. E. Under, of Peoria
We're guests of the ladys parents Mr..
and Mrs. T. i. Duncan the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. c. q. Reese and chill
dren. OF Burlington, were guests at
the George Sweeney home during the
holidays.
Miss Leone Waggoner, of Centralia.
Mo, is visiting Mrs. I. r. Bray.
c. E. Burgner, OF this city. left " d.
nesday morning for Oakland, Calf.
Mrs. Granville Cannon, was Burl-
ington visitor the past week.
Mrs. Elizabeth Bond, of Be. rdstown,
visited at the home of Rev. VIM.
Rosenstengel. during the holidays.
Mrs Calista kunkle departed Thurs
day for Enid. Okla to spend the
winter with her sons.
Miss Matte Smith and Mr.. | eslie
Smith, of Springfield, were guests tho
past week of their aunt, Mrs. w. A
Kirkpatrick.
Mrs. Wm. Wallace of Niotaze. Kan.
and. daughter. Mrs. Grant Lutman. oi
Warsaw. are visiting Mrs. J. NJ, Nail
and other relatives at this place.
Mrs VIM. McAuley and Miss Mary
departed Tuesday for Corpus Christi
Texas, where they have taken a cot
tage for the winter
Mr.. and Mrs Westfall of Marceline
Mo, were hold: guests of Mr. ant
1 Mrs. Jas. w. Westfall.
| Mrs. A. G.. Van velson and daughte
Miss Oma, of Woodlawn. H., visite'
the lady's sisters, Mrs. w F. Harli
and Mrs. G. w. Briley the past week
Frank Alexander, OF Schenectady
| N. y, spent New Years at the HON,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-08

united in the holy bonds of matri-
mony Sunday evening, Jan. i, at the
home OF the bride, by Rev. G. w.
Wilkinson.
Anna Bell Hayes left Tuesday for
Mexico, where she is going to Hardin
college
Roscoe Davis has moved into the
Settle property. the east part OF town.
Miss Lena Edelen returned to Co
lumbia, Mo, Sunday, after spending
the holidays with her mother.
Mrs. Orville Doughcrty and sons
Leo and James. returned home Mon
day after an extended visit in CORN.
Mrs. " s. Davis, daughter and son,
George, visited with selby Davis and
wife OF Lewiston last week.
Clyde Waters spent several days
last week in Marcehine with his sis.
ter, Mrs. o. l.. Blanchard
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Seth Trotter,
Tuesday. . pound girl.
The NJ. L. church viii begin reyiv-
al services. Rev. u. +. Cooley of
Palmyra, one Of the eyangelists of
northern Missouri. will come to assist,
Sunday evening, Jan. 10.
MIR. John Shacklet and Miss Louise