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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-13

New York's Society of Medical Juris-
prudence has been making a. study of
the divorce and marriage laws through
out the country and believes that the
way to divorce should be made easier
and the route to marriage more diff
ficult. Almost everybody will be agreed
on the latter proposition, but it is diff
cult to figure out how divorce could
be made easier in Kansas and several
other states
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-13
Portrait of President.

When sorona Bastida was visiting
from 5 Mra CHARLES rfsey a Of
to paint a,portrait Of her brother-in-law,
. me PRESIDENT That portrait. three
GuaTter length, has been loaned by Mrs.
IatI 70 Scott & Fowles, and will be on
exhibition in their galleries
Upon securing the commission, Sorolla
took it as a command, and Sorolla did
He felt embarrassed (gene was the word
ne used In the presence of the rulers
felt so when at work on portraits of the
King OF Spain, although the young man
more embarrassed when painting the
queen, her mother, and the kings aunt.
when he had royal sitter. So, although
Sorolla could not but feel pleased that he
had been ''commanded'' to paint a por-
NERVOUSNESS when the time 's approached.
knew word of English, and disliked
speaking French He. presumed that
tnese were the only two Languages known
But when Sorolla met the president his
nervousness disappeared. Mr.. Taft treat
ed him with so much bonhomie that the
artist felt in sympathy with his coming
sitter; The president speaks Spanish to a
certain extent, and Mrs. William H. Taft
speaks it. according to Soroila, like a ma
tive, SO he was placed at once at his
VI lat gave 0OToiia three SltL1ngS. Inc
artist would have preferred to have paint
ed the president out of doors, but he had
to be satisfied with indoor sittings. Mr..
Louis XIV chair. In his left hand he holds
a document; the right is firmly laid on
an arm Of the chair. But the artist has
not much more than suggested the hands
he has devoted himself almost entirely
to the head. which is brilliantly painted,
and the smiling face is lifelike. This is
no official portrait of president of the
United States; 1t is human and at the
same time it does not lack dignity.-New
York Evening Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-13

Presumably the government ento-
moiogists are satisfied. They have dis
covered an alfalfa pest which they
style as a most serious one. It is some
kind of a leaf weevil One of the mar
wells of agriculture has been that al
falfa has lived and thrived for so long
without the scientists discovering
something that would be sure to put it
out of business, or cause other people
to hesitate about embarking on its
cultivation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-13

An indication has come to the front
already which seems to show that the
new governor of Oklahoma, Mr.. Les
Cruce, is quite as peculiar in his ways
as is the retiring governor, one Has
keIl. He served buttermilk at the CUB
ernatorial reception in place Of punch.
It was all right to leave out the punch,
but why substitute such decoction as
buttermiIk? However, in looking for
the ridiculous in all things, no one need
hunt further than Oklahoma.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-13

After having been in session since
October 8. China's new national as
sembly has been dissolved. And while
the reports of its elaboration which
have come to this country are not very
complete. there is nothing in them. to
indicate that this lengthy legislative
session accomplished much of any
thing. Most of it's time was occupied
In wrangles on the part of the repre-
sentatives of the people and those of
the throne. Still, that appears to be
the usual procedure in most of the Leg
islatures in nations and states that are
reputed to be more enlightened than
is the Celestial Kingdom.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-13

Almost everybody in Kansas seems
to be agreed that an immigration bu-
reau will be great thing for the state,
a powerful agency for its development
and growth. But that is no indication
that the legislature will take favorable
action on the proposition. Almost ev-
cry person in Kansas has been in
agreement for several years that this
state is sorely in need of a state agri-
cultural exposition of adequate pro-
portions. But the legislature has fail
ed to respond as yet with the neces-
sary appropriations to create one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-13

Uncle Joe" Cannon danced the 9TH
er night at a White House ball. And
Uncle Joe" is such a lively old fell
low that it would not be surprising to
pick up a newspaper in the distant fu-
ture and read that he danced at what
was originally arranged to be his own
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-13

Even though the bank robbers who
have been working in Kansas have
averaged $4,000 a haul. they appear
to be wasting their time hanging
around here. There is over 100000
900 in cash in the subtreasury of the
United States at Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-13
HUAOR OF THE Day

MabelIa-Father says Dichie van zandt
is what you might call nnaneisl p nsiaj
mist BettinanWay wna man Is who Is AFRAID
to look pleasant for fear his friends VIII
touch him for a loan.-Harper Maya
zine.
Mice car" Yes" ut is the latest
.-ng in cars?' Il guess so; it has never
gotten me can anywhere on time yet."-Hous-
ton Post.
nearly two months. Belle-5ow did she
get #? Nell-She went In bathing az
Atlantic City and got her feet wet.-Phh-
adlephia Record.
The Fair Purchaser--Your eggs are all
Yes'm. they are; but I'm sure ! don't
know the reason. The Fair Purchaser
Nests on t e1pe sooS S0gr heos SKETCH tae %
I'm certainly a lucky man" How
day morning when my wife made her col
Lection for the rum ma gt,,f sac; sne
Detroit Free Press.
Where are you going, my pretty
said. And where may that be. my pretty.
maid?'' AT the end of the line. you 5ay!'
she said.-Boston Transcript
First Angel-what is that spirit fussing
about? Second Angel-She says her hat
Bazaar.
isn't it ssa relief IF to ss hae shGss ehiaSsa
much They Just learn a lot of new ques-
lions to ask. cleveland Leader.
what kind 9. ct nan you'd you ouna Ike
/ or a whoever. I'm not particular whiets'i
'-Universalist Leader -
stella-Maude is a firm believer in the
posites. MabelEwhat makes. you think
so? Stella-Why. since she became en-
dark hair to golden. Billy. you know, is
brunette.-Chicago News
othello was asking for the handkerchief.
member where it is?'' he cried testify.
Herewith the tragedy followed. York
Sun.
Knicker President Lowell doubts
whether there is a Plymouth Rock. Book
er-I keep 'em myseif.-New York Sun.
higgins loves to talk about himself
foI. es, but hes had about enough OF It
man and two insurance agents today
Washington Star.
The Reform He Needed-Earnest Brt
Prosy Street-Corner Orator. want land
Educational "a reform oas1ng TePoFm want
ice-Chloroform.-Man Guardian.
Privileged Friendly the way. what did
you operate on Gotrox for? Eminent Sur
geon-Twenty-five hundred dollars Priv
LEGGED Friend-You don't understand me
I mean, what did he have? Eminent Sur
geon-Why, he had 81, 500
Papa told me that he heard you were
a poet And how did that impress
him? He said he didn't believe ali he
heard. Houston Post. --e
How many servants have your" asked
the census taker. 'Well," replied Mrs.
Crosslots, two have threatened to leave
one has promised to come and it's every
body's afternoon off, anyhow You can
Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-13
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR
[From the New York Prsss,

lFrom the New York Press
Men know less than they let on. wo-
men more.
A woman hopes for happiness, an
man for pleasure.
Wise women hide their brains from
men just like their wrinkles.
The poorer living a man can make
the better excuse he can make for it,
Dancing is heap sight easier, even
Wnen your shoes hurt you. than walk
ing even when they don't
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-13

United States torpedo boat destroyers
have just made record run from Key
West to New Orleans. 1t must be re-
membered, though, that these are times
of peace, and in the event of a war
rolling around few years hence, these
boats which are now much marvels of
perfection and able to do so much, will
have long since been consigned to the
SCRAP pile
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-13

Predictions have been made by the
weather bureau on each of the past
few days that this particular section
of the country was to be visited imS
mediateIy by heavy SHOWS and intense
Iy cold weather. None of these pre-
dictions has been fulfilled so far, but
the weather bureau keeps on making
the same predictions. That seems to
be its system. Once it begins on a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-13
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The State Journal is a member of the
Associated Press and receives the full day
telegraph report of that great news or
ganization for the exclusive afternoon
publication in Topeka.
The news is received in The State Jour
pose
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-13

certain line of weather forecasts it
will keep them up, until that kind
of weather arrives, If should take all
winter. And it is possible such pre-
dictions would even be continued into
the summer time, If that particular
brand of weather did not happen to
arrive before then.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-13
A SENSIBLE DEPARTURE.

All over the country we are nearing
of new ideas in government, municipal
as we'll as state and federal. and the
trend of all of them, We are happy to
note, is toward real service. A most
sensible departure from established
custom is that instituted by Governor
Hadley of Missouri. who has decided
that instead of delivering the tradi-
tional message to the legislature, he
will provide for a series of lectures by
experts in economics and politics and
agriculture, who will make known,
after careful investigation, to the gen.
era1 assembly the needs of the various
parts Of the state.
This is real service. and there can
be no doubt that Missouri will benefit
largely from it. 1t would cause most
governors of states a pang of regret to
give up the opportunity of exploiting
themselves in a message to the leglsla-
ture, and 1t is plain that IN his new
departure Governor Hadley is actuated
by high principles that are sound in
conception and promise well in execu-
ton.
The average governors message is
not usually a helpful document. 1t is
too often composed of mere words that
are aimed primarily, to convince the
people what a grand and good political
party it is that the governor has the
honor to represent. The plan pro-
posed by Governor Hadley is based, of
course, on the new ideal that is
growing throughout the country, the
| ideal of government as business
| Washington Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-13
KANSAS COMAENT
MAIL ORDER HOUSES BUSY.

During the last few weeks a Chi
cago mail order house, which anpar-
entiy has secured a Parsons directory.
i las poured hundreds of catalogues
INTO thls city, raking the town for the
suckers VINO are waiting to bite, and
VINO 90 not have sufficient civic pride
70 patronize home merchants. The mail
oroer houses reap the harvest because
tney DeneVe IN advertising and put that
peleI INTO practice. They take ad-
vantage or the few weeks after the
mondays for flooding the country with
their advertising matter. knowing that
IN the smaller towns and cities the To-
cai merchants usually let down on
, .nelr advertising after the holidays, be-
neVlng that it is little use to adver-
Use during January and February. 1t
IS then that the mail order houses get
busy. So
This particular mail order house is
taxing advantage of Indifference on
t4e part or the home merchant to pick
Up patronage. doubtless as the result
OF carefully planned campaign. 1t
is a Wei known fact that those towns
Where the local newspapers have the
IeWest advertisements of home mer-
cndnts are the most copiously flooded
win mail order catalogues. Advertis-
ing Is the only selling agent which
man order houses employ, ana they use
II systematically. If they can employ
IL successfully Immediately after the
mondays, why cannot also the local mer-
chant do 1t?-Parsons Sun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-13
RAILROAD LoRRIEs.

The Boston & Maine railroad has
long ruled the state of New Hamp-
shire, but now it's sway has ended. so
determined by itself, superinduced by
public opinion. Now the railroad draws
off entirely, employing no lobby or po-
litical attorneys throughout the state.
AS a consequence, there is sense of
honesty and purity pervading~ that
commonwealth
1t would be a blessing if all railroads
would do this. Their answer to the
suggestion is well known-in defense
of their own rights. they must main
tain standing lobby gathered at
every legislature, watching their ac-
ton with respect to the railways
If this is necessary, it is a reflection
upon the legislature. since it is the
fcreator of many suspicious. The Bos-
ton & Maine railroad takes its stand,
hoping that the legislature will treat
| it with fairness and justice and ap-
pealing tc the people to see that it
does. After all,sitTis the people that is
| to be relied on; If they take a stand
against a railroad, 50 be it, but for
| Heavens sake, don't let it buy up a
| legislature to protect itself. for in that
case community sells its own integ-
irity.-Ohio State Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-13
MORE ABOUT GOOD ROADS

The discussion of rock road versus
art road goes merrily on. There IS
evidently much interest in the matter.
A farmer said to us today. Rock
roads are too costly, all we need is. a
good dirt road"
The writer has little faith in the
good dirt reads ina well watered
country. We have seen the bottom
drop out of too many. Dirt roads will
DO for dry country perhaps, but ara
never reliable for country with the
ra1nfaH Kansas and the greater part of
the United States has.
Yet a road not Travelled too much
may be vastly improved by throwing
up the dirt and keeping 1t constantly
dragged smooth. This is probably the
best method to employ with such roads
But main Travelled roads must be Of
sterner stuff.
In our opinion paved roads will be-
come common on the main thorough
fares throughout the middle west
where the land is level.
Probably not, however, where lime
stone is as Plentiful as in Bourbon
county.
Macadamize the main roads, and
build the byways and those travelled
lightly Of dirt. throwing it up well and
keeping them full in the center by con-
slant dragging.-Fort Scott Republican
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-13

sWhat kind of man would you like
for a husband?'' "Oh either a bachelor
or a widotver. I'm not particular whiehsi
-Universalist Leader. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-13

isn't it a relief to have those children
of yours back in school AGAIN." Not
much They just learn a lot of new ques-
lions to ask.''-Cleveland Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-13

stella-Maude is a firm believer in the
theory that people should marry their OPP
posites Mabel-What makes you think
so? Stella.-Why. since she became en-
gagged to Billy Black she is bleaching her
dark hair to golden. Billy, you know, Is
brunette.-Chicago News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-13

First Angel-What is that spirit fussint
about? Second Ange1-She says her hat
pins stick out beyond her halo.-Harper
Bazaar.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-13

Othello was asking for the handkerchief
why didn't you tie knot in 1t to re-
member where 1t is % he cried, testify.
Herewith the tragedy followed.-New York
Sun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-13

where are you going, my pretty
maid?" I'm going to Fishf1ook, SIR she
said And where may that be- my pretty
maid?'' "At the end of the line, you 5ay!''
she said-Boston Transcript.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-13

Knicker President Lowell doubts
whether there is a Plymouth Rock. Book
er-I keep 'em myself.-New York Sun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-13

higgins loves to talk about himself IS
Yes, but he's had about enough of il
for once. He had visit from the census
man and two insurance agents today
Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-13

The Reform He Needed.-Earnest But
Prosy Street-Corner Orator. want land
educational reform; / want" Bored
Voice-Chlorof orm.-Manchester Guardian
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-07
NEW STAMPS THIS WEEK
WashingtOn's Facc on six Lowest
ErnnkIin's on Five Highest

Washington Dec. 4.-Thirteen new post
age stamps will be put in circulation this
week. according to Director Ralph Of the
bureau of printing and engraving. The
issue will amount at the outset to 5000 =
900 two-cent stamps ant 100000 one
cent stamps a day.
In the new designs. instead of Frank
Inns face appearing on the one-cent
stamp, as is the case row. the face OF
Washington will be on all Of the stamps
of the six lowest denominations. The
five highest denominations. eight, 10. 10,
5O-cent and 81. will bear the face OF
Franklin. Besides the picture of Wash
ngton on the one-cent stamp the numeral
Il" will he used. The present design has
the zone" spelled out. The same is true
Of the two-ccnt stamp.
The new two-Cent stamp will carry the
numeral 40" in each of the lower corners
on the stamps of three four, five and six
cent denominations the wreath surround
ing the head of Washing on. as on the
two-cent stamp. will be eliminated, and
The denominat ton printed in a curved line
above the head
The bureau is now delivering large
numbers of new registry stamps to the
postoffice department The original or
der is for 100000 They are being dis
tributed throughout the country There
has been no great demand for the registry
stamp here, and some trouble Is antici-
pated in introducing It. Postage stamps
can be used for a registry fee, but a reg
istry stamp cannot be used as postage.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-07
j. s. SUES NAT |
CASH REGISTERED
Government Asks That 1t Be Pro-
hibited from Methods That
Crush Competitors.

Cincinnati, Dec. 4.-Suit was filed in
to-day against the National Cash Reg
lister company OF Dayton, Ohio, charg-
ing that the company isfin n conspir-
acy in restraint of trade, and asking
that IT be enjoined from further car
rying on of such illegal practices as
is set forth in the petition.
The government does not seek to
destroy the National Cash Register
company as a corporation, nor to in
terfere with the legitimate business
of the company but asks that il he
prohibited from selling cash registers
and other registering devices in a
manner that would prevent connect
ton.
Tho suit was filed by L. s. District
assisted by Attorney O. +. Harrison
representing the interstate commerce
commission. Those named as defen-
dants are the Cash Register company
and IS officers directors and district
sales agents of the company.
The government charges that the de-
PENDANTS have waged unlawful wars
of determination against other com
petitors, securing thereby about 95 Per
cent. of the cash register business
one of the main charges contained
in the petition is that the company
sold cash registers below The cost of
production in various instances where
competition was rife.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-07
BENZ. J. DUVEEN
IS FINED $4,000
Scathing Arrangement of Fifth
Avenue Art Dealer Made by
Prosecuting Attorney.

New York, Dec. 4-Benjamin J.
Duveen, son OF the late Sir Joseph
Duveen. junior member of the Fifth
avenue art firm. withdrew a plea of not
gully, and on entering a plea of guilty
OF differentiation frauds was fined
Sl50N by Judge Holt in the L. S. circuit
court this afternoon. Judge Holt i'm
posed the fine after n scathing arraign-
ment Of the art dealer by Assistant
United States Attorney-General VIM
Ii. Wenpel. who demanded prison
sentence.
This defendant" said Mr.. Wempel
seeks to escape punishment melted out
to thost in less fortunate positions mere
~ because he is able to make greater
restitution to the government than the
Greeks or Italians charged with the
same offense. The restitution made by
him is no greater for him than the re-
stitution made by the small and poor
de alers, who were unfortunate enough
to be caught. Many get long terms for
similar or lesser evils of which this
defendant is accused, simply because
they are poorer men"
j. Il. Stanch0eld, counsel for the de
PENDANT. IN asking for a sentence of
moderate fine said that benjamin J
Duveens interest in the firm was only
five per cent, and called the attention OF
the court 10 an agreement between him
self and District Attorney Wise, where
by Il was decided, he said, that tn,
payment of 81 POO eco as restitution woul,
eliminate the Duveons from any further
prosecution. OF this amount S,1S000O hao
| been restored to the government, hs
pointed out
| Since he was released on bail II
October. 1910, Benjamin j. DuVeen ha.
been in London, where he went on th'
understanding that he would appear t.
renew his plea to the Indictment
against him. Although his case was
| called several times he did not appear
and the court threatened to forfeit hi'
$50 600 bail II he was not present IL
court To-day. Duvecn. wearing monocle
arrived two hours late from Portland
Me. where he landed from England OF
the steamship Megantic.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-07

in some degree less punishment than
death
"rhcre has been no dickering or bar
staining III this matter. Counsel on the
other side are well aware of the usual
custom OF granting some degree of con-
sidora'ion to u defendant. who has plead
I'd sul;y. not on the ground of mercy
but on the ground of service to tn,
State.
This defendant has pleaded guilty
by SO doing he has settled that which
Tor all time in the minds OF great
many, would have been a doubtful uucs-
don. He has served the State in other
Ways, and it is my judgment that some
small degree of consideration should bc
extended TO him because Of that fact"
TO that point the prisoner was calm
and unmoved but the judge startled
him.
QUESTION HOTHERs PRISONER
"Ihc court" BEGAN Judge Bordwell
turning to the prisoner with an induir
ing look. desires to ask you one qucs.
tion and one only. Mir. Mcnamara. Yot
have stated in tho writing which III,
dis riot attorney has read. that yot
placed 10 sticks of dynamite known "a.
80 per cent. pure, in the Times buluins
and caused it TO be exploded. The ques
ton | ask YOU is this: Did YOU seek tc
purchase, for that same purpose, dyna
mite of a higher degree of percentage?
The defendant paused and seemed Il
lose his composure. Finally he spoke:
NO, your honor, no sir"
There is very little, or no rag o
, comfort, Mr.. Mcnamara" continue,
Judge Bordwell lin the assertion tina
! you did not intend to destroy life
/ The widows and orphans and the be
! rcaVcd parents will look upon tina
statement at this time as "A mockery
| The circumstances are against you il
I making any such claim. \ man VIII,
! would put 16 sticks OF so per cent
/ dynamite in building full of cxplos
, ives, q do not now refer to the eX
I plosiNcs Of which you may have hac
no knowledge ! really mean combus
/ tible materiaD, | say that man VIII,
under these circumstances would plac,
/ a dynamite charge of that quantity il
such building, in which YOU. as
! printer. knew gas was burning il