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The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-06
a NIammoth sunfIower.

A woman living near Asotin, Wash.
has grown a sunfiower the center Of
which measures AZ inches across, with
IL inch petals. making the total diam
eter of the sunfiower bloom &c inches,
or 5 Il feet. This giant flower is sup
ported by a stalk that has expanded
and grown under the weight of the
bloom until it is 5 inches in diam eter
at the base and about inches thick
at the height of 5 feet. It was grown
at the top of a filed up well.-Seattle
disnatch to New York World
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-06
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changed ns often as desired. White
oct Of town the state journal Will be
g. voy1 like a daily letter from home
Advance payment is requested or
ea1eae short time subscriptions TO save
bookkeeping expenses.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-06

Weston's walking record across the
continent has been beaten by a mem
Der of the New York City fire depart
ment. His effort seems to have been
worth while as he wins a purse of
$4,000. It is only when these walk
ing trips are made for the honor"
that goes with them that they are
foolish activities.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-06

DR.. Estey, pastor of the First Pres
byterian church. was we'll within the
truth, the whole truth and nothing but
the truth, when, in an address to the
laboring men of Topeka, he said that
the vast majority of the laboring men
of the nation ARE honest, Industrious
reliable and profoundly moral"
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-06
REFLECTIONS OF a BACHELOR
[From the New york Press.l

TF'rom the New York Press.l
Some people are such good buffers
they can bluff themselves.
It's to be hoped the Lord loves q
fault finder, for nobody else can
a man is nearly always willing to do
something for his country if he gets
paid enough for it
It appears as If shy little girls
wouldn't talk because they will have so
much of it to do later in life.
The way a woman can handle hat
pins would make swordsman think
she had taken fencing lessons all her
life.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-06

Old man Larned remains the king
pin among the tennis experts in the
United States. 1t is not likely that any
athletic record has ever been made
which equals that possessed by Lar
ned. Incidentally he seems to have
solved the secret of perpetual youth
and the activity that goes with it,
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-06

insurance companies they represent to
pick flaws in the water and fire depart
ments of the various cities Still, they
accord these departments in Topeka
something more of praise than they
are in the habit of giving to the de-
Dartments of other cities.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-06

New York state has blazed a way
for the punishment of kfdnapers that
should be followed eagerly by every
state in the union. If the kidnapping
is INDUCED in by a parent. the max
imum penalty is placed at ten years
Imprisonment; but if by a person 9TH
er than a parent, the maximum pen
atty is placed at fifty years impris-
onment That's business
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-06

It is easy to see why there is so
much difficulty in building up a first
class team in any of the minor base
ball leagues. No less than 10 players
in the minor leagues have been draft
ed this year by the owners of the
teams in the major leagues.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-06

This is an era when all kinds of
professional services come high. A
trained nurse wants $4,000 from the
estate of a Wall street broker for
two years service in caring for him.
This is a rate of pay that is larger
than even the baseball stars get.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-06

Mr.. Sly. who is figuring in breach
of promise suit that is being staged
again at Salina. seems to be one of
those men with an appropriate name.
He made love to all the dining room
girls who crossed his path for the
Interior purpose of getting better ser
vice at meal times. A sly dog. Ell?
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-06

That wealthy st. Louis man, who
went to New York City for the ex-
press purpose of committing suicide,
reversed the usual order. Most folk,
who have the price, go to New York
to live. and live high and fast.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-06

No water system, or fire department,
could possibly meet with the full ap-
proval of the National Board of Fire
Underwriters, even. in all probability,
If they were given full charge of es-
tablishing and operating them. It's to
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-06
KANSAS cOMMENT
THE MUsH LADLER.

04OSH LADLEEI.
one OF the most disgusting of peo-
PIE IS the professional ''mush ladler." !"
he goes about with a forced grin on
ms race, sticking out his paw" for a
snake and scattering compliments
ABOUT for the effect they produce.
Ihey often have season of popular
lty before their insincerity becom es
recognized, then they become joke.
1t is almost pathetic sight to see
one OF them when the crowd gets on
Ter knows it. He hands out the mush
but it falls to the ground while he
passes on to the next victim, or
would-be victim, thinking that the
whole ladleful has been swallowed.
But mush is a poor foundation on
which to build a structure. 1t may
rise to considerable height but sooner
or later the foundation f1attens out
and there is collapse that Injuries
some innocent people who have
weak, vain streak in them that loves
f1attery. If the ladler is a politician
he is sooner or later discredited with
his constituency and is without a job
or reduced to holding petty places, if
newspaper man he soon is asking
for support" if merchant his ac-
counts accumulate and frequent
drafts are "on sight" if a banker the
examiner comes and goes with sadness
and the directors meeting becomes
burden, in fact the mush ladler isn't
solid. Tie to the man who is solid
and sincere, avoid the one whose
mush pot is always boiling and whose
ladle is ever in his hand-Moline
Review.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-06

It Will be more appropriate in the
future to characterize Hackenschmidt,
not as "the Russian lion," but as ''the
Russian lamb"
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-06

There is generally a threatened
war on of more or less serious pro-
portions among the baseball mag
mates of the land. The only wonder
is that more of these wars do not de-
velop into realities-the picking is so
profitable in the baseball arena.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-06

Reports from San Francisco are to
the effect that arbitration may be re-
sorted to for a settlement of the diff
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-06
FINISHED WORK OF A MAN.

DR.. D. K Pearson's work is done.
He is not dead, but the task of his life
is completed. At the age of 81 he has
retired almost pennileJs to santa
rum, there to spend in peace and quiet
the remainder Of his days.
The task was the making of a for
tune of $7.OOO,OOO and the giving of it
away. Some creators of wealth are
men of exceedingly limited view. They
forget that distribution is as important
as accumulation. They heap up riches
and know not who shall gather them
The exhilaration of making a fortune
consumes them. The question of its
inevitable dissipation they ignore or
refuse to face. They leave it to their
sons. who are sometimes less fitted to
cope with it than their fathers.
DR.. Pearson faced both ends of the
problem Having made his fortune in
lumber and real estate, he chose the
small college as the object of his bene-
factions and began to spend it. Now it
is all gone and a remarkable career is
near its close. There is an element
almost idyllic in such a life. It is like
bit of the Sermon on the Mount
translated into present-day action
St. Louis Republic.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-06

We don't hear much about Omar
khayyam any more" mo. Let's see
what team was he with7"-Chicago Rec
ord-Herald.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-06
WORTHLESS GIRLS AND BOYS.

WORTHLESS GIRLS AND BOYS.
There are just as many worthless
girls as there are worthless boys Just
as many girls lie around the house
and refuse to help mother as boys loaf
the streets and let father do the work
The lazy girls sleep just as late in the
morning as the lazy boys. A lazy girl
Is no worse and no better than a lazy
boy. The worthless boy puts his de-
fects on parade more than a worthless
girl, for he will be found loafing about
the lunch counters, the barber shops.
and the billiard halls. The worthless
girls have a way of hiding their mean
ness. But you will notice that when 1t
comes to fishing in the matrimonial
pool, the worthless boy lands about as
many fish as the worthless girl The
lazy worthless loafer appears to have
no trouble in landing fine black bass,
while the patient, hard working and
worthy fellow beside him gets nothing
but a crawdad. So that's why you find
so many black bass and crawdads
hooked up together Lots of men
would be rich and happy if it were not
for their wives. while other men would
be in the poor house or starve to death
if they didn't have jewels for partners.
It's the old thing of ratiO-siX worth
less girls to six worthless boys as un-
changing as time.-OsbOrne Farmer.
HOME INDUSTRIES COME FIRST.
We owe it to the community in
which we live to do everything we
can in every way possible that will
be to it's advantage. Our neighbors
prosperity means a great deal more
to US than someone's who lives else
where. We should bear this in
mind in buying our goods. We can
afford to pay our home man firm
price for his wares rather than send
our money away. knowing as we do
that every dollar expended with our
own citizens will help in sustaining
our schools, churches and public in
1t pays richly to patronize
home industry Enterprise Push.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-06

Kate-Maude is married and she doesn' Z
know the first thing about housekeeping.
AHce-fes, she does the first thing is to
get a husband to keep house for.-Stray
Stories.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-06

That dear kid" testimony in the
Beattie case is considered Highly Ex-
citing by some readers but If the pro.
tecting bark were suddenly stripped
from the lives of a number of Topeka
gents. the Beattie case would be re-
duced 20 three paragraphs on the
back page.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-06

1t seems that Graham White, afte
many narrow escapes. has encountere
the matrimonial cross-current.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-06

Rather than take a chance at being
too stingy with the spelling reform
which Justifies "Karnival Knights. %
we move that it be extended to cover
"Karnival Kween."
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-06

And. as further extension of this
forced ALTERATION fad. we would call
your attention to the latest thing on
the Shawnee county menu: "Kanned
Koning."
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-06

Miss Budd-what do you think Of tn,
coming man? Miss Spinster-T think h,
must have met with an accident.-Har
per's Bazaar.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-06

C-A-A-A---LL FOR DOC. OSITR
Unclejoe Cannon has taken to golfi
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-06

Ashley-Every time 7 buy new auto
mobile I deposit 5000 in the bank. sew
to have a fund 1 can draw on to nav
for repairs.-ChicaEo News
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-06

girl is not satisfied to be born with
silver spoon in her mouth she wants
someone to keep it filled with choco-
late nut sundae.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-06

The average cur dog is amenabIe t,
good treatment and argument, bu
there are many humans who can b,
convinced only with a club.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-06

Echo from Chicago -Ouchovich!
Helpski! Get Off my neckskoff!i
Hep
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-30

-Hazoor, &c was charged upon No TO
say. I come from you know whom. Z"
The devil It was. Well.
what do you want7"
Il was to say, Hasten. hazoor, for
the night"
I've heard that, too. You mean
you're to lead me to somebody. some
where-you can't say whereg"
Aye. hazoor, even so"
Get over there. In the c3rner, while
l think this Overland don't move or
Ill make you present of a nice
young ballet, Dulla Dad
That is as Allah Wills: only re-
member, hazoor. the Injunction for
haste"
The men, small stunted Moham-
medan. sidled fearsomely over TO the
spot indicated and waited there, cring-
ing and duplicating Amber with elo-
quent gessures. The virginian watch
ed him closely until comforted by the
reflection that had murder been the
object, he had been dead man long
since Then he put aside the revolver
and began to dress.
Only Labertouche would have to
communicate with me by such
stealth" he considered Besides,
that reference to the photograph"
He SLIPPED, hurriedly into his cloth
ing and ostentatiously dropped the
pistol Tito his right-hand coat-pocket
I'm ready" he told the man. Lead
the way; and remember, IL there's
any treachery afoot you'll be the first
to suffer for 1t. Dulla Dad"
The Mohammedan bowed submits
sively. BE 1t so, my lord" he said in
Hindi. and, moving noiselessly with
unshod feet, glided through the door
which opened upon the bund, Amber
close behind him.
In the water at their feet a light
boat was gently nosing the marble
bund. Dulla Dad, squatting, drew it
broadside to the steps and motioned
Amber to enter. The Virginian board
ed 1t gingerly, seating himself at the
stern. Dulla Dad dropped in forward
and pushed off The boat moved out
upon the bosom Of the lake with
scaree sound, and the native. grasp
ing double-bladed paddle, dipped 1t
gently and sent the frail craft flying
onward with long, swift, and powerful
strokes, guiding 1t directly toward the
walls Of the Raj Mahal.
Two-thirds of the way across the
virginian surrendered TO his mistrust
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-30

you know It. Whether or not you're
going to suffer what you call my in
science. I don't know, and don't
much care. You've made a fool OF
me twice, now, anC I'm tired of It.
give you my word l don't understand
why don't shoot you down here
and now, for believe In my heart
you're the unholiest seounGrel unhung.
Is that language plain enough for
your"
For an instant longer they faced one
another extensively, Amber cool
enough outwardly and inwardly boil
ing with rage that he should have
walked into the trap with his eyes
open. Salig Singh trembling with re-
sentiment but holding himself in with
splendid restraint
AS for me-" continued Amber, Il
suspect I'm the most hopeless ass in
the three Presidencies, IL that's any
comfort to you, Salig Singh Now
what d'you want with me?"
A shadowy smile softened the black
ness of the RaJput's wrath He shrug-
posing their palms, subtly signifying
his submission.
Thou art my overload" he said
quietly. with q silky Difference I'm
time thou wilt see how thou hast
wronged me. For the present, | re-
main thy servant. harbor no re
sentiment l owe thee naught but loyal
ty. | await thy commands"
THE dickens you dol" Amber
| whistled inaudihly, his eyes narrowing
as he pondercd the man. You protest
lot, Salig Singh. If you're SO much
at my service why. prove It. :"
BY way OF reply salig Singh lifted
his sword in its scabbard from its
fastenings at his aide and. with q mag
nificent gesture. cast Il clanking to
the floor between them A heavy Eng.
lish army pattern revolver followed
IT, The Rajput spread out his hands.
Thou art armed, my lord he said.
II. at thy mercy. II thou dost mis-.
| Judge my purpose In causing thee to
be brought hither. my life is in thy
hands"
"Oh, yes" Amber nodded. That's
very pretty. But presuming chose to
take III"
Thou art free as the winds OF the
morning. See, then" Salig Singh
strobe to the outer door and threw
It open THE way OF escape is clear
not even locked"
The lamplight fell across the stone
landing and made visible the waiting
boat with Dulla Dad sitting patiently
at tha oar.
Il see" assented Amber "Well?'
SalIg Singh shut the door gently.
rs there more to say?' he enquired.
II have shown Thea that thou arr
free"
cTo BE coNTINUED)
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-30
SYNOPSIS.

Dayt9 Amber. starting for . duck-shoot-
ing visit with his friend. Quain, comes up
81 young lady equestrian who has been
uismouneed by her horse becoming fright
sned e. the sudden appearance in the road
8ehan Lai ChatterJi. 'aThe appointed
lnouthpieoe OF the Bell" addresses Amber
IS 2 man Of high rank and pressing
Eysterious little bronze box. The To-
ZEN. into his. hand disappears in the
Sse In turn addresses her as Miss Sophie
Earreu, daughter Of Col. Farrell of the
British diplomatic service IN India and
visiting the Quains. Several nights later
PRONE box stolen. Amber and Quain go
hunting on an island and become lost and
&mDer Is left marooned. He wanders
about. finally reaches cabin and rec
oeniEes as Its occupant an old friend
pamed Rutton. whom he last met In Eng
land. and who appears to be IN hiding.
When Miss Farrell Is mentioned Rutton Is
strangely agitated Chatterji appears
and summons Rutton to meeting of q
yer and dashes after Chatterji He re-
surna wildly excited, says he has killed
the Hindu, takes poison, and when dying
asks Amber to go to india on q mysteri-
Gus erranq. Amber decides to leave at
letter to- Mr.. Labertouche, a scientific
friend In Calcutta by quicker route.
Upon arriving he finds note awaiting
him. 1t directs Amber to meet his friend
he knows his mission is to get Miss Far
reil out of the country. Amber attempts
10 dispose of the Token to q money-len-
Ser, is mistaken for Rutton and barely
Escapes being mobbed. message from
Labertouche causes him to start for OAR
feeling, and on the way he meets Miss
toeiing; on the way he meets Miss
her to become his wife.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-30

hear them. At least the native was
human and this experience
wasn't, hardly. He leaned to-
ward the man. eyes aching with the
futile strain OF striving to penetrate
the blackness. He could see nothing
more definite than shadows. The boat
was resting motionless on the tide. as
If suspended in an abyss Of night,
fathomless and empty.
We'll, what now" he demanded
harshly. BE careful, Dulla Dadi"
We are arrived. hazoor," said the
native calmly. IF you will be pleased
TO step ashore, having care lest you
overturn the boat the steps are on
your left"
"Wheref Obi" Amber's
tentative hand. cropping In obscuri:y.
fell upon a slab OF stone, smooth ans
slippery. but solid. "You mean here7"
AYE, hazoor.'
And what next7"
Il am to wait to conduct you back
to your place OF rest"
I'm? You are, eh2" Amber,
doubtful, tried the stone again; 1t was
substantial enough; only the boat
rocked. He struck match: the short
lived flame afforded him feeble, I'M
satisfactory impression Of long. mar
row, vaulted chamber, whereof the
floor was half water. half stone There
was landing to the left, rather mar
row ledge, with a low, heavy door,
bossed with iron. In the wall beyond.
Shaking his head, he lifted himself
cautiously out of the boat. "You stay
right there, Dulla Dad" he warned the
native. until / see what happens. II
catch you trying to get away-the
boat'n show up nicely against the
opening, you know-Ill give you cause
for repentance
81 am here, hazoor. Turn you and
knock upon the door thus"-rapping
the gunwale of the boat-"thrice"
Amber oheyed. wrought up now TO
so high a ritch of excitement and sus-
pense that he could hardly have with
drawn had he wished to and been able
to force Dulla Dad to heed him. AS
he knuckled the third signal, the door
swung slowly inward disclosing. in
/ dim glow of light, stone walls--a bare
stone chamber illuminated by single
iron lamp hanging in chains from the
| ceiling. Across the room dark en-
try opened upon passageway equal
| ly dark.
BY the door a servant stood, his at
! titude deferential. As the Virginian's
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-30

gaze fell upon him he salaamed re.
spectfully.
Amber entered, his eyes quick, his
right hand in his pocket and grateful
for the cold caress Of nickeled steel.
his body poised lightly and tensely
upon the balls Of his feet--in a word.
ready. Prepared against the worst he
was hopeful Of the best: apprehen-
sive, he reminded himself that he had
lrst met Labertouche under auspices
hardly more prepossessing than these.
The clang OF the door closing be-
hind him rang holloway in the still
ness. The warder moved past him TO
the entrance OF the corridor. Amber
held him with q sharp question
Am to wait here7"
For moment, heaven-born! He
disappeared.
Without a sound door at Amber's
elbow that had escaped his cursory
notice, so cunningly was It fitted in
the wall, swung open, and a remem-
bsred voice doomed in his ears, not
without certain sardonic infection:
Welcome, my lord. welcome to Khan
dawari"
Amber swung upon the speaker
with a snarI "Salig Singh"
Thy steward bids thee welcome to
thy kingdom, hazoor"
Dominating the scene with his inn
posing presence-a figure regal in the
regimentals Of bis native army-the
Rajput humbled himself before the
virginian, dropping to his knee and
offering his ssweled swordhit In token
Of his fealty.
"oh, get up snapped Amber i'm
patiently. I'm sick of all this damned
tomfooiery. Get up. d'you hear?--un-
less you want me to take that pretty
sword of yours and spank you with
IT."
A culver. as Of self-repression,
moved the body Of the man at his
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-30
Military DAY a state EaIr.


Plans for military day at the
state fair were completed at a con.
ference of the commanders of the Mil.
waukee National Guards organization
and William MacLaren, F. A. Cannon
and Bart J. Ruddle of the special at
traction committee. From reports re
ceived from the commanders of tbs
First, Second and Third regiments and
the Tenth Separate battalion. 1t is safe
to say that from 1900 to 1000 soldiers
Will be in camp on the state fair
grounds.
First battery, field artillery. will be
In camp at Sparta with the regular
troops at the time of the state fair. but
arrangements 5Ee under way which
will secure the release of the battery
from it's duties at the regular army
school of instruction for the day.
The following companies OF infan,
try in the First, Second and Third regt
ments outside of Milwaukee have sig
nified a desire to take part in the
tournament and will muster about fifty
men each:
First regiment-Company B, Fort
Atkinson. Capt G. W. Garlock; com.
pany I. Neenah, Capt. B. ]. Schneider;
company L, Beloit. Capt Charles l.
Buck
Second MISUNDERSTANDING K, Bea,
yer Dam, Capt. William Bearder; com
pany I, MarInette, Capt S. r. Brear
ley; company Fl, Manitowoc, Capt
Walter Abel; company C. Sheboygan,
Capt. Ulrich Moeckli; company A,
Marshfield. Capt. r. Conner.
Third regiment-Company r. Eau
Claire. Capt. Earl F. PearsalI; com.
pany F, Portage, Capt. Guy L. Goodell:
company G, Wauwau. Capt, e. J. Lu.
cas-.
Ten other companies OF infantry will
reach decision during the week and
the program committee will hold week.
ly meetings to organize exhibition fea.
lures. one of which will be a sham
battle.
The military will be assisted by
Lincoln Beachey and c. c. Whltmore.
who will lombard the blockhouse and
fort with bombs while sailing through
the air.