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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-20

a stove in the rooms where the family
was sleeping and went back to bed.
When he awoke sometime later, his
wife and children were unconscious
from the fumes and he was nearly
overcome. oBth children had convul-
sioas when attempts We're made to
resuscitate them. AL will recover.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-20
prv F,ar1ning Congress at AIberta.

Colorado Springs, Colo, Oct 20
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, was last
night selected as the 1912 meeting
place for the international dry farm
ing congress. Salt Lake City with
drew when the Canadians pledged
their support for that place in 1913
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-20
TWO BADLY HURT IN CRASH.
Mrs John Mccullough and Son in Car
When 1t Hits Train

Salina, kan. Oct. 20.-In a collision
here between a Missouri Pacific freight
train and a Santa Fe avenue ear. Mr.
John Mccullough had her left foot
mashed and her right knee badly m
Jured. Her son. John. s years old. had
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-20
Gas Fumes Nearly KilI -Four.

Atchison, Kan. Oct 20.-A. NJ. Rog-
ers. a railway engineer, his wife and
two little girls narrowly escaped death
by asphyxiation here Rogers lighted
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-20

There must be no guesswork
about the treatment Of pale, an
aemic girls. If your daughter
is languid, has a pale, sallow
complexion, is short of breath,
especially on going up stairs,
has palpitation of the heart,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-20

Lawrence. He was one of the men
who helped found Baker university. to
make it the present strong school that
it is of the Methodist church.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-20

a foot mashed, also. The car crew and
the other passengers succeeded III get
ting off the car before the impact. The
car was completely wrecked.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-20

Our assortment of fail bulbs is
larger and better than ex-s,. bss,ra
Zimmerman Seed Company. - {
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-03
One Less Deadlock.

Montana's senatorial deadlock is broken
after several weeks of Intellectual ballot
ing for avowel candidates, by the cleo
ton of man previously unmentioned.
This is a fortunate result, for, as far as
known, il has been effected without scan
DIAL and by unanimous party vote. The
futiity OF continued voting for a few
names without result. blocking the legis-
latjve processes and intensifyinS fac
tional bitterness, has been recognized in
Montana in this case il better form than
in the past. That state has an unfortu
nate .ecord II tn, matter of electing sen
ators. and il il has now succeeded i'll
sending TO the Senate a man of ability
without faint of corruption and without
the disruption cf his party the stat is
to be congratulated
This result aves three states still
struggling to elect senators by the es-
tablished method. New York. Iowa and
Colorado. in none of which there APP
peas to be any present prospect of an
early decision. In mono Of these states
s the legislature under a time limit as
to the length of its session, 81 IN rc is
no reason to expect ;ctiou there under
tho pressure of calendar restriction. The
Montana legislature DID not elect until
the very end Of the session, that body
being limited 70 two months duration
from the ID OF January. The Illinois
LEGISLATURE, which has lately been in
SHARP evidence before the people in con
nection with senatorial election. i,
like those of New York, Colorado and
Iowa, unlimited iii time. and II was this
Circumstance that led To Il nrolonc alton
II the fight which closed with the choice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-03

on his back now; extreme as is the
vituperation being applied; black as he
is being painted. he will be coddled next
year by many of his present ASSISTANTS.
They worked with him last year in the
state race. and will be only too happy to
work with him next year in the national
race. Mr.. Murphy was good medicine last
year. This year he is bad medicine.
Next year he will he good again.
AS a matter of fact, neither Mr.. Muir
ply nor Tammany changes. They are
the same from year to year. They render
but one kind of assistance. They employ
the same means in every campaign. The
nomination of Mr.. Sheehan is just "a
reputable as was the nomination of Mr..
Dix last year or as will be the demo-
cratic nomination for President, next year
IL Tammany plays an influential part in
making 1t. New York state has never
gone democratic with .Tammany sulking
or in opposition. Mr.. Murphy knows this.
and knows that the independents know
it; and that knowledge accounts for the
philosophical spirit he is now exhibiting
under punishment. In time his present
traducers will change TO flatterers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-03
Patriotism and the Pact.

Representative Fordncy IS opposed to
the pact with Canada, he says. The willy
Canadians have the best of the deal.
lie is unable TO see how man so patri-
otto and intelligent as the President could
have Endorsed such an instrument All
is so perfectly plain-to Mr.. Fordney. Our
American farmers are slaughtered in
tho arrangement. Put it into op ration,
and the farmers-especfally on the Dor
der-wil be reduced to beggary. III Can
ada, on the other hand, everybody, in
Guiding the farmers, VIII profit WHAT
could the President and his agents have
been thinking of?
In Canada the opponents of the pact
are saying: The willy Americans have
the best of the dsal." They arc unable
to see how patriotic and intelligent Cana
dans could have az eed to such terms.
1t is all so very pla.n-to them Put
the pact into ope alton. and Canada will
become but the back yard of America.
American cap tai will soon control every
thing. and exploit everything for Amer
icas good. Canada will lose all that she
has accomplished for he self. and sacri-
flee a most PROMISING future. What coul
the Canadian commissioners have been
thinking of?
In England the government is charged
by the opposition with winking at a
man uver which really means the loss OF
Canada TO the empire. This pact is a
mask. Annexation is the real oh ect and
II the pact succeeds Cana u will soon
be part of the Unit u States, Invisible
into states, and destined for tat end.
Why deny what S SO very plain-to the
opposition? How can EESi.shmen shut
their eyes 10 what should be apparent
to every patriotic and INTEL gent person :
If the pact is put into Operati lion, at no
distant day down will come the Union
Jack and up Will so the ars and strip IS
in the rich Dominion acres the Atlantic.
Said the old to the young lawyer by
way of advice: When the law and the
facts are against you, abuse the 9th I
side Sa d the government official under
investigation and threatened with the
loss of his office: My accounts may be
tangled. but my heart stlll beats true to
the country" Opponents of the pact, in
America, i'm Canada and in England, are
merely seeing things, and seeing very
different things. Patriotism is their cry
in all quarters. The American is warned
against the Canadian, the Canadian
against the Anne lean, the Enelishman
at home against both. The anti-pact man
may be convicted of error, but his heart
still beats true TO his country. You may
strip him Of his arguments, and of the
figures upon which they are tasrd, but
YOU do not silence him. His patriotism
remains. and he points that at you as
though it were "a loaded rifle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-03
A Dying Land.
from the Scranton Times.

Totl scranton lines
The department of forestry, state and
national is doing a good work in a series
of pictures being put out and printed in
the newspapers, showing the work of
denudng the mountains of their forests,
of the rapid erosion which follows leav-
ing the rocks bare of earth and the
springs and creeks dried up. The pass
ing American generation is one of the
most wantonly wasteful generations this
world has seen since time out of memory,
If not the most wasteful it hes ever seen.
1T forebodes the time when much of this
land we live in will be barren and desert
wilderness. This is not a joke. II you
think so, go look at the dismal slopes of
the Sierra Nevadas in Spain, blasted by
the scOringS of centuries of erosion. Or
so look at the weary hills Of Italy. seam
ed and scared till their ribs protrude: or
at the doleful plains of Mcsapotama: at
the desert and hopeless reaches and
ranges of central Asia. Then come and
look over the bleak New Hampshire
knobs that have met in the decades just
past the same fate that rendered dcSoat e
the mountains of central Asia so long
ago. and judge ~ whether Or not this
is Joke
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-03
Future Street Problem.

From The Baltimore AmeriCan.
There is one convincing reason. even
if there We're no others, why "A growing
city should. as early as possible, extend
its boundary lines in every direction SO
as 10 include territory that will not
be solidly built for fifty or even
hundred years. The Streetways
of a city ought to be planned not mere
~ with regard to the city that is, but
with regard to the greater city that is
to be. And as the greater city that is
TO be viii spread beyond existing boun-
Diary lines and into new territory, 4
follows that the city should not delay
in obtaining control OF surrounding
areas and planning the more extensive
scheme of streets and avenues upon q
uniform system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-03
For the Clerks.

The movement among the business men
of Washington to organize n committee
to work in behalf of the government
clerks is generous expression of the
interest locally felt in the welfare of
these employees, who have lately been
discussed at considerable length in Con-
gresS. The department workers form the
largest single class of the local popula-
ton, and whatever affects their interests
necessarily affects the entire community.
So it is natural and highly commendable
that the men of affairs in Washington
should endeavor 10 urge upon the Coun-
try at large the Importance of granting
to these people fuller measure of con-
sideraton, more adequate compensation
and some form of retirement system that
will free the service of the Superan-
nuated without inhumanity, and at the
same time permit a wholesome current of
promotions.
In the final analysis, as a distinguished
member of Congress is wont TO say, this
is primarily Uncle Sans business. 1t is
SO much his business that it Is a marvel
that he has not attended to it sooner.
He has neglected tor SO long to readJust
his pay scale and to provide himself with
continuously efficient force that it has
become a matter for the country to re-
gard with concern. The citizens of WASH
ington see this question at close range.
They are in the best position to under
stand it, to recognize the evils of con-
tinued neglect, to see the deterioration
in the service due to approximation and
to the loss of spirit resulting from a
failure to give to the clerKs the same
consideration that Is accorded to the
workers in every other line of employ
ment They are justified in making 1T
their business to arouse national concern.
Not merely for the benefit of the clerks,
but as matter of business Importance
To the citizens at large.
In this enterprise the business men of
Washington will in effect be merely re-
porting to the states the fact that the
federal government has not sufficiently
considered the welfare of it's workers.
They are performing kindly service OF
information and suggestion, and even
though their immediate interest may be
for the clerks themselves, they will be
moving i'm the aid of better government
in their endeayor to work up a sentiment
beyond Washington in favor of paying
the clerks living salaries and providing u
humane method of keeping the service
clear of those who have, after years of
valuable labors, passed the point OF eff
ficiency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-03
before the people would not permit the

before the people would not permit the
| use Of their names
That year, however, the tide turned in
Indiana. Although the state voted against
Bryan and Kern, it chose a democratic
governor and democratic legislature. and
last year repeated the performance in the
matter of a legislature. And this second
legislature. under instructions from the
people. elected Mr.. Kern United States
senator. So that the man who repre-
sented only defeat three years ago. today
represents success in a state which at one
time was as important as New York in
all democratic presidential calculations.
Mr.. Bryan may be accredited with some
of Mr. Kerns success. 1t was the Denver
nomination which renewed Mr.. kern's pO-
litical life at home But for that. he
might not have been powerful enough to
win the senatorship. AS friend of Mr..
Bryan and the man who had been asso-
ciated with him on the latest democratic
Grafton when the senatorial prize was
hung up which helped him to secure 1t.
Mr. Kern is not reckoned among the
presidential quantities. Gov. Marshall of
the same state is. and a small Marshall
ter now than in 1908 as a vice presiden-
tial candidate, and as there is talk of Mr.
Bryan for another race, why not also of
Mr.. Kern? Why not the old ticket?
The only thing that makes a difference
politically between the two men is their
attitude toward the liquor traffic In Ne
braska Mr. Bryan fights the traffic in all
forms in which it shows itself in politics.
In Indiana Mr.. Kern must accept the
traffic's company and assistance. The
brewers of the Hoosier state are both
rich and powerful, and insist on having a
voice jim state affairs. And Mr. Kern.
copying the other democratic leaders, pre-
fers their favor to their opposition. Still.
as beer is not thicker than blood, Mr..
Bryan and Mr.. Kern, being blood kin po-
liticaliy, should not let schooner divide
them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-03
Bryan and Kern.

NJ Bryan Kept his appointment at
Louisville the other day. delivered his lee
tIre and met members of the odd guard .
lie enjoyed h : visit. An effort had been
made To have John W. Kern run down
from Indianapolis and join in the greet
ing. but il failed Mr.. Kern had q previ-
GUS engagement AT home. But lie will
soon nc in Lincoln, and will confer with
Mr. Bryan there.
Is arr ooay. anywhere, in favor OF re-
nominating the Old ticket? Mr.. Kern las
grown politically since 1905 VI that time
Ec ~ad never Won "A race. although he had
several times been a candidate Tor Office.
and AT Denver he would not have been
considered for the vice presidency except
That the nomination was going begging.
Democrats VINO had demonstrated strength
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-03
Denouncing and Coddling Bosses.

In the letter addressed 10 Edward NJ.
Shepard in the namc of Charles T. Muir
phy-it could not have been prepared by
Nj. Murphy, for il does not Dear the
imprint of his literary siyie-Mr. Shop
ard and many other New York politicians
ar" touched on the raw. Their fulmina-
tions against Tamuany are only at such
times as they are denied its assistance.
They always desire its assistance. and
when Tammany complies it is praised.
When it refuses. the organization is
abused.
According to this rule. Tammany has
been very good at some times, and very
bad AT others Mr.. Shepard liked it in
1891, when he stood as its candidate for
mayor of Greater New York He would
have approved il last year had it bestowed
the gubernatorial nomination on him in
stead of Mr. Dix. He would be its friend
today if il had nominated him instead of
Mr.. Sheehan for senator. And maybe
there is no risk in saying that had Mr..
Shepard instead of Mr. Dix been made
governor by Tammany he would not have
objected to Mr.. Sheehan as Tammany'
candidate for senator
But a similar state of things exists
elsewhere-New York does not monop-
olize this inconsistency. Wherever there
are bosses. and their machines are pow
erful. the same spirit may be observed
Office seekers are not choice about their
company when il represents votes. Party
managers confer with Tom. Dick anu
Harry and urge every fellow with whom
they can connect to do his best, or
worst as the case may be. When the
| bosses are agreeable" they arc fine fell
! lows. When they refuse terms. and in
| sist upon program of their own, they
are enemies Of society, and should be
! put down.
Meanwhile bosses persist. and continue
| to do business. Take the case of Mr..
! Murrhy-cruclly as the lash is being aid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-03
Democratic Dinners.
um The Philadelphia Ledger.

rom the FhEadeEphIn L"dc"r.
If the democrats of tho nation do not
get together for 1872 it Will not be due
to lack of conference banquetS. TIE
recent jefferson dinner at Baltimore
was largely in the nature of a lollliica
ton over the November victories, but
the 'linc-up' in indianapolis April Ii
is expected to be an informal prcllmi
nary to the presidential Campd ign. II
will he under the auspices of the Ma
ton DemOcra tic League of Clubs, and
while the program provides for no m
dividual booms, the speakers are To in
clude William Jennings Bryan, Cows
Woodrow Wilson, Eugene y. Foss
Thomas Marshall and former Gov. Folk
while the 1atchstring is also out for
Cows. Harmon. Dix and Baldwin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-03
IOmr Guaranteed
Sewing Machines.

o@ \ efficient Sewing Ma
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They cannot be surpassed. il
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and the mention OF their names
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Their admittedly superior con-
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-03
Vernal Imaginings.

Sunshine and VioletS,
South wind and song,
SonnetS and trio cts
Bubbling along.
Clouds immatcrial;
Birds on the wing
Lovely ethereal
Visions of spring.
Shows swiftly scattering,
Swift singing sleet;
Mud that is scattering
Highway and street.
Coughs, co Dis and WEAKNESS,
Dull pains that cling,
Scenes void of chcerinesS--
The real thing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-03
Linen Department

ATh CIV showing line OF Linen Sheeng for dresses
lHW waists separate skirts. Popular weights that do
~ v ln,ss up like the ordinary linen suiting
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9O=inchs 81 90, S1.5O, S1.75 and SIPS the yard.
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all pure grass bleaced Soft firm round thread
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-03
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PuILANDEE JOHNSON.
MISGUIDED Energy.

Il am bound to make noise in the
world said the determined youth.
But be careful, how you so about it,
replied Mr.. Usage SDouter. 'An anna
teur with Il bass drum can spoil the
finest symphony ever written
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-03
Easter Cards
And Novelties.

HGM oW showing compre::
9DMl 5 Ssaa!iiul 's and unique %!
novelties in table ap-
pointnents, favors and room dec
orations appropriate for the OBJ
servancc Of Easter. Included are
Chickens. Real Ducks, Fancy
Baskets, Bonbon Boxes, etc.
Also large variety of Crepe
Paper in al the favorite color
inSs, suitable for decorative pur-
poses.
Also an extensive collection of
Easter Booklets and Cards, in
Guiding the new black and white
Post Cards for coloring.
NOTE.-Special designs in ia
vors and decorations will be Gre
ated to order, following personal
ideas infinitely.
Main door. Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-03
Consistent Performer.

"Bliggins manages to cheer on the win
ming side, as a rule
Yes replied Miss Cayenne. He is
like our vii age band that keeps on play
ing Hail 10 the Chief no matter who is
elected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-03
Special i'm Cream
conferred Chocolates

I'M OR tomorrow-another lot
sir OF those assorted ChOCO-
I'M lates, as advertised last
W. week. with delicious cream
centers, such as maple, vanilla,
raspberry, lemon and orange.
Also small lot Of Tootllsome
Cocoanut BonbonS.
Special price, 2lc pound
Fifth floor, Tcuth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-03
Self-PreServation.

80 you have sold your pair of horses
and bought an automobile"
Yes" replied Miss Cayenne. 81 have
concluded that it is better to be the
cause of u runaway than to be in it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-03
WHAT We Need.


From Tho Utica ObscTyCr.
Why in the name OF common sense
should British scientist devote his
time 10 devisinS q method by which salt
can be produced more cheapiy? If lie
can give us a cheaper beefstcak it may
Dc worth talking about.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-03
Entered as second-class mail matter at the post
Office at Washington. ID. q.

cyIn order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence. letters to THE STAR should
rot be addressed TO any individual connected
with the Office. but simply TO THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
TO tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-03

Members of the u. y. K. are evidently
agreed on the proposition that certain
amount of miitancy among themselves
serves to promote interest in the organ
iZation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-03
Cause and Effect.

An orator to win applause
His logic must not quite neglect,
But when he's speaking for his cause,
Talk, just I. little, for effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-03
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-03

The legislative Joker is one form OF
RIGHTEOUSNESS that the american sense of
huuor reScntS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-03

Inc disposition TO worry about the
farmer continues in spite Of the fact
that he is in position to take his pick
Of most of the food products before they
get to market
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-03

When the magazines have an idea that
they wish to impress distinctly, they do
not employ diaiect writer's to prepare
their advertising copy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-03
Records of Achievement.

Don't you want TO leave footprints in
the sands of time?'
NO" replied Mr.. Dustin Stacks. I'D
rather leave dollar marks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-03

Editors who go on advising Mr.. Lorimer
to resign fall under the suspicion of hav-
ing space to kill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-03

Tho effort 10 devse tariff that VII
make all classes Ct business men happy
Is pretty nearly as perpleXins as til, per
Ietlal motion problem.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-03

Some of Mr.. Pinchots remarks Indicate
that he will have no hesitation about
starting another controversy whenever
conditions invite it.