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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-10
AO.U.W. NOTICE.

Members of Upchurch Lodge No.
Pa will attend the funeral of Bro. J.
r. Franklin Tuesday, April 18th at 2
D. M, from Seward Avenue Baptist
church. Lodge services at the grave.
H. G. Thompson, Recorder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-10
BURSTS HIS EYEBALL.
Spike Being Driven Into Tie Painfully
Injuries Section Worker

Luray, Kan, April 10.-Ado Fox,
while driving a railroad spike in tie,
hit the spike so that it flew and struck
him in his right eye. bursting the ball
of the eye. Section Foreman Shure
telegraphed for company doctor,
who came last night, and Mr.. Fox
was taken to the hospital.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-10
NO PAY FOR OLD SOLDIERS.
Law Prohibits Hiring Inmates of
Dodge City Home to Do the Work.

W. E. Davis, state auditor. has mott
fed the board of managers of the State
Soldiers home at Dodge City. that
hereafter no vouchers for pay for
work by the old soldiers at the home
would be honored by the state auditor.
There is a good deal of work about the
institution that the old soldier inmates
could do and heretofore it has been the
practice to hire them, as in this way
they could earn q littls spending mon
ey. But in the law creating the home
there is an express provision prohibit
ing the payment of money to inmates.
The state supports the old soldiers and
the home. An effort was made to have
the 1911 legislature change the law but
this failed and the auditor could do
nothing except to follow the law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-10

Following are the programs to be
given by the Minneapolis symphony
orchestra tomorrow afternoon ana
evening, and Wednesday afternoon and
evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-10

We the wife and children of the late
deceased S. w. Cleland desire to thank
the friends for their kindness during
our recent bereavement. also for the
beautiful floral offerings; especially
those from the proprietor and boys of
the Capital Iron Works
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-10
Choice Selections at $1.OO

In this line we have not quite s,
ment, but you will find the variety
orings you most desire. Many b,
shown. These silks are also of I
makes, and are somewhat heavier I
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-10
Regular Prices
Good Every Day

Regular Sugar Cured Hams.
(Sunf1ower) lb. ....15c
California Style Hams, sugar
cured, (shoulders), lib. .11Ac
Good Lard Compound, lib. .019c
Pork Chops, Id. .13c
Bologna Sausage, lb. .....1Oc
Fair Broom, each. .19c
Fine Carpet Broom, each. .2sc
Best Com animation can Opener
you ever saw .. &c
Set Mrs. Potts Sad Irons, $1.25
value, for ...... SSc
Good Rawhide Buggy Whip, ca.
Tor ........ Csc
LIB. Strong Pure Black Pepper.
LOT .'..- Use
25c can very rich Sliced Pine
apple, large can .19c
Can very fine Sweet Potatoes Sc
Can Raspberries, No. 2 size can
lot .-....... &c
Can fair Red Salmon .15c
Plain Wrapped Creamery But
ter, best grade ... 24c
Best Full Cream Cheese, Ib1615 C
Our Fine Bread, (you will go
out of your way for IT'D 5 & Zoe
Get the habit, it will pay you.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-10
kansas Public Sale Co.

We will sell so head of useful horses
at the Fair Grounds Tuesday, the 18th.
commencing at 1890 a. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17
Paying a Debt for Progress

Macon county. Missouri. Will pay an
unjust debt solely because that debt
hanging over the county has stood in
the way of progress. The demand for
good roads made II necessary to clear
the decks OF other obligations AS
soon as they get rid of the bonds they
intend 10 show what can be done in
road building.
In 1868, soon after the close of the
civil war, many of the counties of Mis-
souri, voted bonds literally in aid OF
railroads, and many OF those roads
were never built Macon county voted
100000 for the Mississippi & Mis-
souri,, a road which never had an ex-
istence except on paper. The bonds
fell into the hands OF alleged innocent
purchasers, and for 4S years the county
has been fighting the holders of these
bonds. The county has valued lands
worth 500 an acre al $40 an acre, and
other property 10 correspond. so the
county could show that IT was always
in debt and unable to pay anything
more than running expenses.
This has been kept up for years and
many of the pepole tired OF it. Mean
while the interest and bonds account
has been growing so that to pay the
bonds al their face value would take
81. 250. 600
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17
Privilege and Plutocraey.

Privilege and plutocracy are the
words that spell the cause of the great
advance in the cost Of living. There
IS no other reasonable explanation of
the condition now existing in the Unit
cd States. There is no other reason
for it if you will study the reports
closely. The bureau OF labor has is
sued a report giving the vholesaIs
prices Of 257 commodities for the year
1910. as compared with other years
gore before The contrast is striking.
OF the articles under investigation So
show a decrease in price, 20 show no
change, but IN las instances increases
are noted
In every case where decrease took
place IL was comparatively slight The
rate of increase in many cases was ex-
fraoTdinary. Thus house furnishings
decreased 6.1 per cent, and fuel and
light 5 per cent; but potatoes increas.
ed 500 per cent eggs 80. coffee 90 and
mess beef So per cent Taking the av-
erage il was found that in March, 1910
wholesale prices reached the highest
point in 20 years, standing oil per
cent higher than in 1900 and 49-2 per
cent higher than in 1897
Some of the increase of commodity
prices has gone TO the producer-the
farmer, the gardener. the cattle ans
poultry raisers-but the bulk of them
has enriched the protected manufac-
turers and the benefciaries of priv
lege and monopoly.
The report, in the opinion of the ST.
Louis Post Dispatch, emphasizes the
conditions which have caused The pop
ular revolt against privilege and plu-
tocracy. 1t makes more acute the is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17
A Frenzied Purchase.

How much Is this?" the lady said
The druggist wore a smile
AS in her little hand she held
dainty finger file.
That ought to cost you sixty ce''
. But seeing IL is you
The druggist said. ITO make a sale
The price III cut in two
"Oh. what n lovely comb and brushl
What price is that. / pray
A dollar? Shall you wrap II upf
No; really not today.
That facial cream looks very MICA
Is that a standard brandt"
The druggist reached and took II down
And pace II in her hand.
well. not today. I'll look around
And call again next week
Where are those razor straps of which
l heard my husband speak?
Two ninety eight? That's cheap enough
Say, wouldn't IL be fun?
I wonder If he'd be surprised
Should l present him one.
"Oh. well perhaps I'd better not.
Though l am tempted quite.
Men like to buy such things themselves
And know that they are right.
Some splendid medicine. you say.
For little Johnny's cough.
No: let me have a postage stamp.
And then l must be on"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17
The Argus Daily Short Story
Married in Haste-By T. A. Mitchell
Copyrighted. 1911. by Associated Literary Press.

couldn't get q servant. but really be-
cause we couldn't afford to keep one.
] did the work that the housemaid had
done. When l swept and busted l pin
ned my dress back and wore a towel
over my head. Father encouraged me
by saying that looked prettier in that
costume than when dressed for ball.
One morning l was sweeping the par
Tor. 1t was separated from the dining
room by folding doors as well as a por-
there. At this particular time the fold
ing doors and the portieres were both
closed. heard the doorbell ring. /
couldn't go to the door in sweeping
costume. but father had not yet gone
out. and | knew he would do so. |
was about to run upstairs when
heard fathers step in the hall and
knew was too late. Fearing he
might bring some one into the parlOr.
l stepped between the folding doors
and the portiere.
/ had scarcely got into concealment
when father entered the room and
with him another person. L couldn't
see who this person was. but all doubt
on the subject was soon removed by
hearing the deep sounding voice of
John BuckliR. Naturally l was very
much astonished.
II must go into an explanation" he
said TO father for making a call at
this unusual hour before state the OBJ
feet of my visit. / sail this afternoon
for South America. and so far as / can
Judge l see no prospect Of my getting
back here possibly for years"
I surely thought l should faint.
81 shall enter into some particulars"
continued tho man who had been pick
ed out for me. 1.-The reason for which
will appear as l proceed. ! have bee7
admitted TO a partnership with the
firm by whom ] have been employed
and am going to South America Ia
open a branch house there. l confess
that I dislike going from home. break
fpg ties that have been forming ever
since I was born. to dwell among
strangers"
What IN the world could the man Dp
driving at?
Now. it has occurred to me that
I'm a practical sort of fellow, you
know have thought that the most
sensible thing / can do-of course there
isn't much time for such an important
move What l am trying TO get out
For heavens sake, get IL out.
1.-The matter / am driving at is that
I'd like to take your daughter with
me a nay wife"
Well, ! declare! He wants to take
some one down into that barbarous
country simply for company to help
him through with his spare time. He
won't take me,
There was a brief silence. AT the
end of which l heard father ask, Have
you spoken TO my daughter"
II have not. In any event / would
have asked your permission TO do SO.
and this very unusual haste renders II
essential"
so far as I am concerned" said
father. Il have no objection. will
call Sadie, and If you think you can in
duce her to consent 10 such a hasty
marriage you are quite welcome 10
try. But If you Will be guided By an
older man. married man. you will not
word your proposition to her as you
have TO me. / would advise YOU 10
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17

81 wish you to be my bridesmaid
wrote my friend Clara Wightman,
land you are to be matched with
Georges best man. OF all men John
Bucklin is the best, except George
who. you know, is the best in the
world to me just now. And l have q
feeling down in my heart, dear, that
you and John will make match. He
is everything you could wish for, ex-
/ cept means. But he is self reliant
ambitious. full Of energy and hope
and. after all. a marriage with thai
kind of man brings more happiness
than wealth. At any rate, it bring
more zest to life"
l don't know anything that viii.
more interest u girl than to have some
one say. Il have a man picked out for
you to marry" \ pleasing curiosity
is aroused ar once. True. these part
uers picked out by a third person are
usually just what the girl doesn't
want. or he doesn't want her, or they
are repelient to each other. Never
theless till they meet they-at least
the girl-lives in world Of romance
She wonders what be is like in APP
pearance. in intellect. in disposition
forming an ideal picture Of him which
when she sees him brings q great dis
appointment. Perhaps this is the rea-
son such intended matches seldom ma
terialize.
Instead of being disappointed in
John Bucklin l was greatly pleased
sD - 4
that the world was to him an impOT-
tant problem. ! had feared he would
turn out one of those so called fasci-
mating society men that / did not ad-
mire He was very deferential to me.
but if he had been told that / had
been picked out for him be showed no
consciousness of the fact. Altogether
our meeting was satisfactory in all
respects but one. Mr.. Bucklin showed
no sign whatever that lie took more
interest in me than was warranted by
the fact that | was matched with him
at q wedding ceremony.
However. the acquaintance made on
that occasion was continued. and MI
Bucklin became a regular caller at
our house He was usually very busy.
DuI IoUI0 tlEle 70 SLDH Lie ooAAC al
tention. Yet IT seemed to me that he
was doing It to please Clara, with
whom be was on very friendly terms
Occasionally I would twit her with the
failure of her plan for NE. whereupon
she would say: Il don't think John
considers himself able to marry just
now. Besides. il seems 10 me that
you treat him with marked indineT-
ence." As to her excuses for Mr.. Buck
lin. did not consider them Of any mo-
ment whatever was surprised at
her saying that I treated him with In
difference. for l was not conscious OF
doing So And yet Clara was doubt
less right. If match IS designed By
q mutual friend and the man In the
case does not make a move IN uatri-
monial direction the Zirl IS very likely
To treat him with either Indifference or
something more pronounced
There was good reason why should
marry. The family purse was not pie
thoric. and father was growing too old
TO remain much longer in business har-
ness About that time we discharged
our housemaid. giving cut that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17
Lower Hats For Women.

Small hats viii be the rule In wom-
ems headgear for next winter. accord
ing to delegates attending the Mill
merry Travelling Mems National assO-
citation convention. which met at In
dianapolis. Apparently. however. the
statesmen don't expect the small hat to
remain in vogue forever. as they
adopted resolutions protesting against
the proposal of railway companies to
limit the size of trunks to forty-hve
inches in height.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17
MINED The ROAD.
The Volunteers Wiped Out the Foe, but
II Was q SAD Stoyy.

The Volunteers Wiped Out the Foe, but
IL Was q Sad Story.
81 can tell you the saddest thing that
happened during the whole war" said
an ola negro to group Of listeners.
The story was this One night ii was
reported that the town was in peril of
attack from the enemy. and the tight
ing forces were quickly mustered one
OF the volunteers conceived the idea OF
mining the road and touching the fuse
iD time TO annihilate the foe. There
was plenty of powder. and the scheme
was adopted, The rest of the defend
ers stood some on one side OF the road,
some on the other. ready TO discharge
their rifles into what might be left OF
the aSSailants.
The day passed without incident, but
as the night wore on the strain Of the
situation began to tell on the nerves
of the defenders. Presently. however.
there was the sound OF boots on the
highway. approaching rapidly. Sueh
was the state Of MUD of the defenders
that the sounds appeared to Indicate
the coming of mighty cavalry force.
II was a terrifying moment a vivid
cash lighting up the scene as the drst
horseman reached the spot told that
the mine had been exploded and it had
done its work. There was not vestige
OF an army TO be seen when the smoke
cleared away excepting the scattered
fragments of a big black mule.
The party laughed as the old man
concluded his tale. That's good
enough story" said one of them, but
what was there so sad about it?''
1T was my mule. sab" was the old
negro's pathetic reply.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17
Cecil Rbodes' GraNe-

Cecil Rhodes. the diamond king
and famous South African statesman.
Is buried in Africa. In obedience To his
own wish. as expressed IN the follow
ing words left in bis will: Il admire
the grandeur and loneliness OF the Ma
toppas. in -RhodeSia. and therefore I
desire 10 be buried in the Matoppas.
on the bill which I used to call The
View Of. the World In d square 20 be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17
In His Interest.

Jack-You know wheD Mabel reject
ed me last week ] told you my trou-
bles. and you promised TO help me
Well. she accepted me last night Am
10 thank you for interceding for mel
Cousin Beile-Not exactly. dear boy /
simply intimated TO Mabel that was
after you myself
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17

A Kansas minister. presumably young
wants all his flock to bring all their
troubles TO him. Recently Monroe had
minister who had the care and re-
sponsibility of 400 on his shoulders,
according to his own statements, but
he is young, also, and his burdens will.
grow lighter with experience
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17
orsaon Scenes on Quilt.

Mrs. G.. f. Miller has finished a quilt
the upper side Of which is made up
entirely OF scenes 10 the counties Of
Baker. Union aud Wal1owa. She took
the photographs herself and made blue
prints OF them on cloth. and this forms
the cover Of the quilt 1t required sew
eral years to complete this. perhaps the
most unique quilt in the world.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17
July IL in American
History

1763-John Jacob Aston. pioneer CAPT
talist, born; died ISIS
1SS6-Lewis Cas-. statesman. died at
Detroit; born 1889.
1S9S-End Of the war in Cuba; Span
tsh surrendered Santiago to Gener
al w. r. Shafter
1903-James Abbott MacNeiII Whis-
tier. American artist famous il
England, died; born Lowell. Mass,
1894
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17
Remarkable Case,

How much your little boy resembles
your husbandr' said the cunning poll
tician-
I've always heard" she replied
that people grow TO look ike those
they are much with. but this Is quite
a rema rkable case. We only adopted
the little fellow last week"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17

sues which revolutionized the vote Of
the country and are now being fought
out IN congress. II foreshadowe the
factors which viii determine the pres
idential election Of 1912.
These statements show where ths
tendency of the modern conditions IS.
In itself 1t Is an able protest against
the conditions that have made for the
interest of the trusts against the PEG
pie
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17

Senator Sutherland saws that The
people are not sufficiently intelligent
10 use the referendum If the average
citizen hasn't at least as much sense
as the average legislator, may heaven
save the country
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17
ONerlookad.

"I will be boss in my own house"
said the man firmly.
"You will. will your" said the WON
an quietly. but with a triumphant
CLEAN in her eye"
Il will"
Then you don't propose that We
shall keep a cook"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17
Runnino a Bluff.

"Why don't you challenge Jack John
SOM"
Il can't fight"
We'll. ne doesn't want to-"
"But ! have no reputation"
"Of course not. That's the way t.
get one"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17

cut IN the rock on the top Of the hill.
covered with plain brass plate with
these words thereon: Here lie the re-
mains of Cecil John Rhodes" Rhodes
died March %. 1902, at the age Of for
tV-spyen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17

The Camorra trial in its race for the
long distance record is only rivaled by
the Lorimer investigation. Let us hope
that one or the other of them will run
out of wind before long.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17

Miss Emile Grigsby, ward of the
late Charles T. Yerkes, who says she
was the special guest of King George
during the coronation, has been con-
signed TO the Ananias club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17

Soreness Of the muscles, whether 10
duced by violent exercise or iBjuTy
is quickly relieved by the free app
cation Of ChamOerIaln's Linifaer'
This liniment Is equally valuable II
muscular rheumatism. and always -
lords quick relief. Sold BY all drug
Eigts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17
Her Stronc Chin.

Dawson-The facial features plainly
indicate character and disposition In
selecting your wife were you governed
by her Ching SpenIow-No. but 1 have
been ever since we were married
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17

After an ideal day, such as that Of
yesterday, the average individual ought
TO be able to stand another torrid spell
without getting into a serious sweat
about it
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17

The administration had better be-
ware. The Pinchot outburst would
be mild compared with the trouble
caused by stirring UP the poison
anuad
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17

An Arkansas man dropped dead as
the result of excitement in catching a
big fish. AS the fish is reported a 40
FOUNDER, it gives credence to the story.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17
Hur7or- and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
D. DUNCAN -. -sr1IrK

THE fellow who has TO have his back
up against wall before he will
fight is the one who generally makes
progress backward.
Making excuses keeps some OF Us so
busy that we can't make any progress
No use criticising. for IL only makes
others turn the microscope upon you.
The rolling stone gathers a lot OF ex-
periences and airs them upon the ros-
trum for so much per blast
Go 10 il with all your vim and leave
resoluting 10 the timorous.
The other fellow thinks a lot more OF
your deed than he does Of your pre-
cept.
The work that bears no relation TO
worry Is the sort that is the most ef
fective.
Being a baby should be the exclusive
right of an infant. but many grown
ups do not seem to understand II.
Not being able to take care OF your
self is an invitation TO the man with
the sheep shears.
When you go broke It sometimes
makes you become strong.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17

Lillian Russell in her beauty talks
says some women are al their best
unadorned." Chorus girls, for instance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17
Just Her Way.

"She says there's lot Of gossip
about It."
What is she going to do about IT."
ooh, keep il agoiBg"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17
Pass the Pie.

Regarding diet and the like
Al least that's what the wise ones say
Man cannot live BY bread alone.
But who would want 10. anyway
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17

It must be admitted that things ap-
pear to better advantage with the
mercury soaring around the 7O's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17
cam. Within one word.

"YOu didn't capture o June bride"
NO. but I came near It."
How uearT''
Il asked one"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17

How shall ! be able to rule over
others that have not full power and
over NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17
Convincing Reasons.

A man may be suffragette.
Although ne doesn't care:
He likes TO nave some peace at home
And sui retain mis- nair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17
keenina Him Busy.

"Does your husband enjoy his autOl
"Oh. very much"
What is his favorite tripT'
"Retween the garage and the repair
shop"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17
Inst Lie a Woman.

"You say you don't care 20 marry p
"Not a bit"
"But why don't youE"
"Just because / eau"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17
Looks Like H.

I'D have you 10 understand that
have a high aim"
"Tben your nerve Is mighty sbaky."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17

Soft drinks are going up-but the
hard ones are still going down.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17

Making excuses keeps some OF Us SC
busy that we can't make any progress
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17

The work that bears no relation TO
worry Is the sort that is the most eff
fective.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17

Go TO il with all your vim and leave
resoluting TO the timorous.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17

The other fellow thinks a lot more OF
your deed than he does of your pre-
cept.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-17
TIE ARGUS.

BY the }. w. POTTER CO.