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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-04
FROM OTHER PENS
INVENTION AND CRIME

There is a general belief, which seems to
be sustained by the sensational events re-
Ported from day to day, that murders and
other crimes of violence are more common
and committd on a more wholesale scale
than ever before. Assuming the correct
ness OF this belief, what is the probable
cause, the laxity of the law or an in
crease in degenerate impulses? We are
unwilling to think that society is worse
IN Its acts and motives than it was in a
previous generation. On the contrary we
oelleve there has been an Improvement in
our standards. very plausible explana-
ton OF these extreme crimes is the great
advance that has been made in the facili-
ties for destroying life. The international
crook, Henry Vogel, who was killed with
girl companion in New York this week,
Is said to have spent a portion of last
summer in Pittsfield. While there he ex-
hlbited considerable wealth and a maya
zine revolver which he claimed could dis
charge thirty-three shots a minute. With
such a concentrated arsenal upon his por-
son 1t was hardly surprising that he
should have been able to kill five persons
before he was himself done for Desper-
ADDE'S thus equipped can defy for season
any number of men and do much mischief
in the meantime Magazine revolvers ami
dynamite bombs make the work of assas-
slnation easier and more fruitful than it
was In the old days, so in a certain sense
the increase Of crime keeps pace with tile
march of fnvention.-Boston Transcript.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-04
Canada,s Food Problem.

Canada is facing a problem of the
same character as that which troubles
the people of the United States, al
though the situation in the Dominion
is in various respects worse than here.
For years Canada, through the govern
ment, by means of railroad advertising
and in other ways, has sought to at
tract immigration and develop the ag-
riculturaI lands of the Northwest. Eff
fort seems to have been directed al
most exclusively to one purpose-to
bring in farmers who would grow
wheat Other branches of agricultural
industry were comparatively neglected
Canada has determined to become a
great wheat raiser. Now it looks as
though the matter has been overdone
or at least it would seem that too
little attention has been paid to other
kinds of farming.
One result is a scarcity of beef, ow-
ing to the restriction Of the areas
available for grazing purposes. The
wheat growers have appropriated so
much land that the cattle ranges have
been greatly reduced in extent.-Troy
Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-04
HUNOR or THE DAY

Yes, he is regarded as one of our lead
ing coIortsts" BETTER than Gamboge
Smear?' yes, indeed. Why, there's one
of his bits of still life, study of a raw
beefsteak, that looks like a SiciIian sun
set-"-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Saw It-"Did you see my painting at
the exhibition" 'T did. 1t was the only
picture examined with care Splendid
Why was that?" Because nobody eise
was looking at t.''-Meggendorfer 3laet-
ter.
A Dramatic Finish.-She (after the pro
posaD-Whati Marry you-a drunkard
gambler and impostor? Ha, ha! Begone
sir, before I ring and have you elected
He-Isabelles am to take this as a re-
fusal?-London Opinion.
Such Mad Wag.-Tailor-You want
your trouser pockets to run up and down
suppose Facetious Customer-If vol,
can make them do so. And saw bavs
them run up and down so fast that ~
WIFE can't get into them, will you?-Fsx
change
Mrs. Klubman-'If I'd known that Won
would leave me alone so much I'd 1911 Sou
nave married you" Klubman-HF7IIf =,
that case, you would have been alone "a -
good deal E1ore."-Boston Transcrint
Never see any more sea serna,tz
around here? NO" replied the coast
dwelier: What do you suppose ISi1Ia5
EN- on Il dunno. But / have -
suspicion it was local option. wa s1,,, r.S
ton Star. " ssnlnB-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-04

All possible assistance should be given
by everyone to the crusade which has
been begun by the railroads against the
present extensive slaughter of calves in
Kansas. That is one of the reasons
why the production of beef cattle is de-
cidedly on the decrease in the Sun6ower
state. Not Only does this help to keep
mp the price of meat. but cattle are
also among the most valuable adjuncts
that a farmer can have for the re-
juvenation of his soil.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-04

The Family tree is the most peculiar
vegetable on the job. Prunes, nuts,
lemons and hubbard squashes some
times grow on the same branch.
At least one gent who is perfectly
willing to look 'em over has been
heard from. He wants a complete list
of all appointive state and national
jobs. The fact that these jobs will be
distributed by loW-browed Democrats
| does not seem to frighten him in the
least.
IF I had ten-thousand scads to
sped, I blow the wad on your would
be more effective, in the present, than
I the moth-eaten original "ten-thousand
lives" No girl wants a man to live
, ten thousand lives for her. He would
be too darned old before he finished
the first half life.
About one hundred hunters, guides
and innocent bystanders were bagged
during the north woods game season
Incidentally, a few deer were nipped
by bullets that went wild.
We have discovered a new poet. He
is Mr.. Kelley, of the justly celebrated
Toronto Republican. His verse has
swing to it, and could be played on
pianola- There is also kick to it,
end of limb.
To Leon Macarthur: Bark not when
the line-o man corrects your copy.
Guessing what the line-o man will DO
to your pet paragraph is about the
most exciting sport a newspaper glnk
enjoys.
Were it not for the Hne-o man, we
would be at loss for those words
"shrdlu" and "etaoin,'' to rhyme with
the names of some of the towns men
toned in Balkan war news.
The Ohio gentleman who wants to
make a collection of Kansas lies,
should experience little trouble in max
ing selection, unless he hesitates
between a choice of Tom McNeal and
choice of author. Both series are
good.
New York man who asked for a di-
vorce just because his wife hadn't
spoken to him for IL years, is hereby
suggested for the first prize as most
unreasonable cook in the world
A man who is as unreasonable as
that doesn't deserve such luck.
A simp who couldn't go out and ped
ole 30 SOIQ pieces at $S.dS per copy, uds
no business trying to sell book-and
that goes double when the book is of
his own manufacture from front cover
to Exodus. But it begins to look like
we would make enough out of by
The Way to square it with the en-
graver and the publisher, and maybe
get a pair of new shoes to boot. (Rot-
ten pun, mace paw?) The secret is:
Have on hand a bunch of perfectly
good friends, who, with no hopes of
reward, will spend time and brains in
an effort to boost you along. If their
friendship is strong enough, they see
your feeble efforts through a magnify
ing glass. A boob gets along just
about as we'll as wise man, if he
has the right bunch of guardians.
Having exhausted his supply of col
lar bones Barney Oldfield has gone
back to breaking records.
And, as a further sport item, we
hasten to add that it is reported that
Doc Andrews is about to meet his
Waterloo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-04
JOURNAL ENTRIES

When a woman's hat is on straight
these days it's generally on wrong.
\ y
A person who talks necessarily is
not necessarily good conversation
alist.
y X
Every old bachelor is cock sure he
can rightly advise man how to man
age a wife.
Neither is there much cheering nor
excitement in college when it's team
wins a debate,
4
What has become of the old fash
toned man who thought the minister
at his church the best preacher on
earth?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-04

Without doubt, it will be impossible
to distinguish any of the "A farmers in
the forthcoming legislature from the
bankers or professional men just on
their personal appearance. The Kansas
farmer is anything but the ''hayseed''
that is depicted by the jokesmiths.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-04
ssDEAR sIRp AND NECkmEs

Scientific management that carries
efficiency to absurd lengths gets 8
humorous but significant rap in saThe
March of Events in the Worlds Work
for December, as follows:
One of the organizations to promote
business efficiency is attacking the
waste of time and work caused by
using Dear Sir" and Yours truly and
such phrases at the beginning and at
the end of letters; and it reports that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-04
DAFFYDLS
BY q. NoALL.

Can an EngIishman do everything
that an American?
Couch, Doci That hit the nerve.)
If a letter gets angry does the post
age-stamp?
(Take that guy to the crazy house.
He's the boob that put the nut in nut
meg.)
If an automobile is a complex piece
of machinery is an acceptance
(Iss-lly round the flag, boys.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-04

With the governorship and majori-
ties in the senate and house in their
possession, the Democrats of Kansas
will have none but themselves to
blame if they fail to deliver the goods
at the forthcoming session of the leg
islature. Probably they'll get into
such a scrap amongst themselves that
they won't accomplish much. And
this will only be following Democratic
nrecedents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-04

Even though the present session of
congress is certain to be a short one,
it will be about as expensive to the
people of the nation as those of longer
duration that have gone on before. APP
preparations aggregating more than one
billion dollars viii be made during it's
brief course.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-04

Such strides has the universal peace
movement failed to take that ths people
generally are becoming familiar with
pour parlers,' protocol and other
unusual words. and phrases that the ex-
perts use in connection with the wind
ing up of scraps between nations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-04

In their plans to reduce the water
Rates, the city commissioners are trav-
Olling along the right track. There is
no sufficient reason why the rates for
a municipality conducted water ser
vice should be higher than are neces-
sary to pay the expenses of the plant.
For a city to make a profit on such a
service is a practice that is entirely
wrong
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-04

More evidence that every rule has at
least one exception: Along comes New
Yorker who asks for a divorce because
he is tired of the silence of his wife.
She has not spoken to him for eleven
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-04

Following the footballers in the
world of sport, the cornhuskers are
now having their innings. Ne1s John
son, of near Salina, claims to have
turned in 2,S25 bushels in % days.
Naxff
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-04

Turkey has at last found an ally,
but, of course, not among men. 1t is
the approach of winter which is usu-
ally most cruelty cold and severe in
the regions where the war is being
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-04
REFLECTIONS OF a BACHELOR

CFrom the New York Press
When a fat woman cuts out pota-
toes she calls it eating no more than a
bird.
What makes a girl afraid to be in
the dark with a man is if he's the
wrong one.
When a man can write big checks it
write poetry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-04
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The state Journal In O member OF the
Associated Press and receives the full day
SeieGraph report OF that great news Or
gmnfxAtaon for the exclusive afternoon
publication In Topeka
Th@ news is received In The State Jour"
pGj building over wires ter this sole ps1E~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-04

Many wrathy explosions are sure to
come from the old fashioned folk over
the pronouncement of DR.. Naismith, a
physical culture expert, that walking
is a tiresome exercise, not especially
beneficial,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-04

An Arkansas woman is the proud
possessor Of George Washington
trunk. There's one, anyway, that the
baggage-smashers have missed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-04

What have we to do with abroad 90
shouted a Texas statesman not so
many years ago. Well. about four
billion dollars worth of commerce,
this year, for one thing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-04

Where the government weather
men shine is in discussing weather
conditions in an interesting fashion
after they have become a fact.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-04

California never ceases booming it's
invalid immigration business. A car
load of painted California oranges
has just been seized in the East.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-04

Presumably every man who voted
for Governor-elect. Hodges is of the
opinion that he cast one of the 20
votes that defeated Mr.. Capper.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-04

There is room for doubt that the
Governor of New Jersey said to the
Governor of Bermuda what the Gov
ernor of North Carolina said to the
Governor of South Carolina.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-04

Why put off your Christmas shop
ping until next week or the week af-
ter? Do it now.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-04
BY THE WAY
BY HARVEY PARSONS.

The Family tree is the most peculiar
vegetable on the job. Prunes, nuts,
lemons and hubbard squashes some
times grow on the same branch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23
TWO MEMBERS OF TITANIC'S CREW PLACE
BLAME FOR TRAGEDY ON WHITE STAR Line
OFFICIALS AND OFFICERS OF The BOAT

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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23
& G
Lyric Theater Has
Another Success
FINE OLD SOUTHERN COMEDY
WELL PRESENTED BY CAR
PEWTER STOCK co.

1.-THE Belle OF Richmond" as pre-
scented by the Frank Carpenter Stock
Co. at the Lyric theatre last ev-
ening, proved one Of the prettiest
dramas given in this city during the
season. The work throughout was Of
the highest order and the staging left
nothing to be desired. From start to
finish the play moved along in ZAP
pie pie order the work of Robert
keeping with their usual high stand
ard. James Devine, as Nose an aged
negro servant was a delight to the
large audience who repeatedly gave
him the 'glad hand. His portrayal
Of the negro of the old school, with his
varied characteristics was perfect; his
dialect was true to life. Mr.. Devine
has proven an actor of great versatil-
1ty, splendid in comedy roles as well
as an adept in more serious parts. He
Bridgeport theatregoers as few other
men have been privileged to do.
Throughout the Belle of Rich
mond' is one of those pretty South
ern productions, rich in "reminiscences
of the southland. AS given last night
SO well balanced was the cast. Per-
haps John Carroll as william Os-
mond should be mentioned as filling
very thankless part with credit. and
Miss Carpenter as Winifred Mason
from Boston and Helen L. Warde az
Aunt Betty did excellent work.
Several new faces were seen on the
stage and all combined to make this
weeks attraction at the Lyric the
best thus far produced.
Following is the entire cast Of char
acters:
Nose, an old negro servant, James
Devine; William Osmond, John Car
roll; Gerald Gordon, Robert CONFESS:
Aunt Betty, Helene L. Warde; Rosa
lind Mason, Nelli's sister, Claribel
Becker; Winifred Mason, her cousin
from Boston, Florence Carpenter;
Judge Mason. Nellie's father, Herbert
Farjeon; Colonel Lee, Kentuckian
gentleman, George Gilmore; Charlie
Lee. his son, Waldemar c. Burkhardt;
Silas Smart, New Yorker. George
Bryant Conner; Nellie Mason. the
Belle. Eleanor Cleveland; Green,
bank expert. John Lyons; An officer,
Charles Bolton.
The usual matinees and evening per-
formances will be given during the
week and those who want to see this
very pretty play should engage their
seats early.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23
EASTON

Rev. Walter M Hansha1ter of New
Haven. occupied the pulpit at the
Congregational church on Sunday,
both morning and evening, as Rev.
Gilbert Campbell was out of town.
DR.. and Mrs. Dayton Campbell, of
Kansas City, Mo-, who have been
spending a few days at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward D. Gillette, at
Adams Corner, have now gone to
Boston. DIR. and Mrs. Dayton Camp
bell are making a tour of the east
and visiting all of the principal cities.
The date of the "Children's Day"
concert of the Methodist Sunday
school has been set for Sunday, June
9th.
Miss Mabel Edwards, of Plattsville,
having spent few days with her
friend, Miss Minnie o. Sherwood, has
returned to her home.
Sunday school class No. 2, Mrs.
Everette's class won the banner for
attendance at the Baptist church
during the last quarter.
Mrs. Frank Edwards is confined to
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23

her home, in Plattsville, by illness.
The patrons Of Easton grange are
unloading a. car load of oats, which
is on the track at stepney Depot.
The regular meeting of Easton
grange will be held at the grange
hall on Tuesday evening. The Worthy
Lecturer, Mrs. John H. Candee has
prepared the following program, pa
per, my idea of a Perfect Lady, by
Hugh c. Mcclellan, piano solo by
Mrs. Gilbert Nichols; paper, my Idea
Of Perfect Gentleman, S. Marguerite
jennings; recitation by Nellie Wheel
Should a Farmer raise His Horses
or Buy Them by John H. Wheeler;
solo, Mrs. William Horwitz. The
EastOn grange have received an, in
vitation to meet with the Stratford
grange on Saturday evening and sew
eral of the Easton patrons are plan
ming to go.
Mrs. Betsie Seeley, Ezra See.ey, Ag-
mes Seeley, and Miss Mabel Marsh, of
Sport Hill attended the wedding OF
Mrs. Seeleys son, William J. Seeley
and Miss Ida Moore, of Newark OF
last Wednesday,
The wedding took place at the Cen
trail Presbyterian church, Newark, N.
III. A reception followed the cere-
mony, at Berkeley hal. The bride is
the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Edwin Moore, of Newark. The groom
Is the son Oh bStS6y S06l6y d1lQ 10TH
erly resided with his mother on Spor:
Hill. The bride was attired in white
chiffon over white satin, madA in
train, with pearl trimmings, and lace
and carried a. shower bouquet of lilies
Of the-valley. She wore a veil, which
was fastened by bands of pearls. The
maid of honor was Miss Essner Beck
of Newark, and was gowned in white
satin with white lace and green trim
mings and carried Easter lilies. The
groom. was attended by William Lam
moreaux, of Newark. There were s.2
bridesmaids and they were all attired
in pale green satin with white lace
trimmings and carried Easter lilies
tied with white chiffon. There were
also six ushers, all from Newark Mr.
and Mrs. Seeley received a large num-
Der of wedding presents, including cut
glass, linen, silver and money. Ate
May 1, they will be at home to thei,
friends at % Osborne Terrace, New
ark.
The young men of the Methods
Society, of Sport Hill are to give thei,
minstrel show in the hall on Sport
Hill, on Saturday evening, May 4th.
Miss Ruth Ann Beach is spending
several days with her friend, Mrs
Clarence B. Andrews.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23

Lendum, Miss Samantha Wood; Polly
Ann Wringer, Miss Irene Northrop;
Marion Payron, Miss Grace Osborne:
Anita Fife, Miss Adeline Hurd; Mrs.
Borrow, Mrs. A. B. Brakeman; Err
nestine Borrow, Miss Elsie Johnson;
Jean Maltby, Miss Evelyn Chaplin;
Flo Coswell, Miss Mariella George;
jockey Babbitt, Miss May Northrop;
! Mooney, her sister, Mrs. H N. Tie
mann. On account of the sudden ILL
| ness of Miss Mariella George, Miss
Charlotte Minor substituted the part
by reading in a capable manner.
Original words to different songs were
a credit to Mrs. A. B. Brakeman.
| whose poetical talents have been pre-
vlously recognized and to whose un-
firing efforts the success of the ev-
ening is due. The music by Bentley's
| orchestra between the acts received
generous applause. Music for the
dancing. later was also furnished by
Bentley.
DR.. Frank J. Gale, Newtown's sue
cessful physician, has bought the
home of the late Mrs. Newton Mar
BILE, and will take possession at
once.
Miss Hazel Egan of Bridgeport,
was an over Sunday guest of her un-
Gle, Richard Egan.
Homer Brown of Bridgeport, was
an over Sunday guest at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene M. Peck, Hunt
ingtown.
Levi c. Gilbert is at the home of
DIR. DeMark, Bridgeport, for treat
ment.
Mr. and Mrs Charles F. BeardsIey
have entertained Mrs. Ives Lake and
Paul j. Beardsley of New York, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence L. Beardsley
of New Haven.
Misses Mary and Elizabeth Corbett
of Bridgeport, have been guests at
the home of their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Corbett.
Master Lonnie Lang has returned
from a visit at Brooklyn, where he
went with his father for treatment
of the eyes.
Mrs. VIM. j. Driscoll returned Sat
urday evening from a weeks absence
at Seabright, Philadelphia, and At
lantic City.
Michael Haugh of Central Islip, l..
l., has been the guest for a few days
of his sister, Miss Mary ]. Haugh, of
Botsford.
Ralph S. Belts has returned home
after two months sojourn at King
ston, N. Y.
Miss Katherine Payne of Bridge
port has been the guest of her moth
er, Mrs. Mary Payne.
Charles r.. Taggart will entertain
at the town hall, this evening" under
the auspices of the Boy Scouts. Just
gentle reminder.
Miss Helen Houlihan has returned
to st. Elizabeth's College at Convent
Station, N. j., after the Easter va
cation spent at the home of her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Hculihan.
Mrs. John Carlson has been the
guest of Bridgeport friends.
Mrs. Levi G.. Morris has enjoyed an
over Sunday visit in Bridgeport.
A. F. Clarke is spending a few
days in town looking after his sum-
mer home.
w. T. Cole has added to his fine
property the adjoining SO acres of
land known as Reservoir Hill. sit
uated on Mt. Pleasant and formerly
owned by David c. Peck. This ad-
dition gives Mr. Cole an extensive
and finely timbered fronting On
Taunton Lake.
Miss Julia B. Duncombe of Bridge
port, was an over Sunday guest in
town.