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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-12
NOT MUCH CHANGE.
County Auditors Figures on County
Expenditures Past Year.

According to the report of county ex-
penditures for the year ending June 30
1912, given out by James Larimer, county
auditor, the figures show a marked in
crease in some departments. However,
the net increases over the expenditures
of the previous year amount to s13.741.63
being practically the same amount paid
back to the Illinois Life Insurance com
pany on taxes collected several years ago,
in which a judgment was entered b.
Judge ]. c. Pollock in the federal court
tire same year.
The report shows the largest increase IN
expenditures at the Jail, in which is in
cluded great zeal of expense for the
poor. The amount of money spent in this
department in 1912, was $1O,062 over a.
946. 29. the expenses of the previous year;
the increase being the result of the severe
winter just past.
The miscellaneous expenses, which In
clude the cost of the recent county audit
gives the Increase of 1912 as S12.o22. 20 TIE
cost of the county audit amounted 70
$500.
small proportional increase is shown
in the salaries of county officers amounts
ing to S1,O3S So. The salaries cost the
county total of $2S III 81 in 1872; the
same costing &c in 1911.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-12

''wnl you make a statement after the
meeting is over or at any time today?"
No. I don't think I will. I know I
WON'T And Murdoch started away in
conclusion of the interview
But, what will we say regarding
your stand? Won't you say some
thfng?"
Not now. No. not now" declared
Murdoch. Il have an opinion in the
matter all right. Certainly I have. But
when l make a statement, I want to
make it over my own signature"
Then the visitor offered to take YER
batum Statement, but again Mr.. Muir
dock declined.
I will make a statement soon,'' he
said. L will make it to the Associated
Press, but 1 haven't prepared anything
and won't talk about the matter now.
am awfully sorry to be rude about
this thing, really 1 am but you under
stand. Give my regards to Mr.. Mac
Lehman. Awfully glad 1 met you. Good
bye"
And the interview was ended
Jackson Says Things Are Badly Mixed.
Congressman Fred S. jackson of the
Fourth district, stated that he expect
ed to issue statement defining his
position on the presidential situation
after the Roosevelt meeting this af-
ternoon.
II was brought to Topeka because
of the serious illness of my mother,
said Congressman Jackson, otherwise
would not be here today. 1t is quite
likely that I will make a statement at
ter the meeting this afternoon, but
do not think 1 care to say anything
until that time. Things in Washing
ton are badly mixed up over the pres
idential situation and congress is in
the air.
Henry J. Allen, one of the promot-
ers of Roosevelt good will in Kansas,
says the political weather is good He
will devote much of his time to the
cause this month. but expects to spend
but little time in Topeka.
Topeka to BE Headquarters.
"Mr. White Will have charge of the
headquarters" he said. Il think, of
course. that headquarters will be in
Topeka, as this is the logical point
from which to handle the work.
Conditions could not be better,
asserted Allen. IT have not seen
man who was for Roosevelt before the
convention who is not for him now.
Reporters Barred.
The meeting was slow in starting
and at 2:30 no business had been
transacted. At that time number
of enthusiasts were present but the
little crowd continued to wait for more
meeting started in Governor Stubs
private Office. Newspaper reporters
were barred.
The Bones of Contention.
Below is printed the names of the
two sets of electors from which
choice is to be made OF one set for
nomination to go on the Republican
ticket:
Roosevelt eIectors-R. NJ. Arm
strong, Belleville; AL Dorsey Green,
Arkansas City; D. F. Baker, Pleasan-
ton: L. A. Millspaugh, Winfield; j. A.
Lister, Wamego; John Stewart, Con-
cordia; Robert c. Postlethwaite, Jew
ell: e. s. Rule, Sharon Springs; S. A.
Davis. Newton.
Taft electors-Paul Ridge, Syracuse;
Charles H Brown, Horton; John Dill
linger, Garnett; A. Q. Miller, Belle
Vile; L. H. Thompson, Norton; w. A.
more, Fredonia; J. E. Bocock, Cotton
wnnd Falls: @. w. Miller. HAYS -CitX.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-12
BUYS TOYS WORTH $40
Girl Gives Them to Playmates-
Money Was Stolen.

Newark, N J.. July Eva
Mum, years old, spent $40 in toy
shops here yesterday afternoon and
divided the wealth of dolls and things
which she purchased among her girl
friends. She was arraigned in the
first criminal court later, charged
with having stolen the $40 from the
pocket of a painter who was work
ing at her home. Accompanied by
the police, she went among her
friends, recovered her gifts and ex-
changed many of them for cash at the
toy shops Her case will be attended
to in Juvenile court
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-12
find BONE TUMOR.
Surgeons Explain Why Gaynor Didn't
Show Glass.

Detroit, July 12.-First Baseman
Del Gaynor has submitted to an oper-
alton on his broken wrist. The sur
geOn discovered a bone tumor at the
place where the fracture had partially
healed, thus explaining why Gaynor
did not return to the wonderful form
he displayed early in 1911. The doc
tors are not certain whether they can
restore the young first sackers arm
to its normal condition. The tumor
was removed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-12
HE SHOT The MAYOR.
When ArEna Man Tilted Gardeners
Sister After Long Courtship.

Arma, Kan, July III. E. Wise, mayor
of this city. is suffering from rifle
bullet wound, and T. A. Gardner, also of
Arna is in jail. charged with the shoot
ing to which he enters no denial. Wise
alleges Gardner was angry because ne
had Tilted Gardeners siser after a lengthy
courtship, and shot him after Wise had
refused to sign over some property. Wise
married another woman a few days ago.
Gardner declares the shooting was jus
titled. Wise is not believed to be in
DANGEROUS condition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-12
Recnrd Is smashed.

The Olympic record for the running
broad jump was broken by Albert L.
Gutterson, University of Vermont, at
his first attempt when he cleared 7
meters 60 centimeters GA feet II
inches and a fraction). The previous
record was "a feet 6 inches made by
Irons of Chicago at London in 1908.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-12
HighIanders Get College Pitcher

Americans have signed George Davis,
a pitcher of Williams college. Davis
is regarded as the best college pitcher
in the east. He will report to the
New York Americans tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-12
FINDS DEAD MAN LIVES
Then Coroner Resuscitates Water
Victim by 20 Minutes Work.

Rochester, N. Y, July 12.-Coroner
F. H. Latin when called in last night
to view the body of Samuel Bfgford,
who had fallen through a bridge at
Eagle Harbor during the afternoon,
discovered that life was not extinct,
and revived Bigford after working on
him for twenty minutes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-12
Morris Knocks Out Comislxey.

Sapulpa, Ok, July 12.-Carl Nor
ris, Oklahoma's erstwhile white
hope" knocked out Con Comiskey of
Chicago in the early part of the first
round of what was to have been a
fifteen round go here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-12
SOUTH SIDE PICNIC TONIGHT.
Boosters and Their Ladies to Meet at
Lakewood Park.

The monthly meeting of the South
Side Civic Improvement club will be
held in the open air this evening at
Lakewood park. The Ladies will pre-
pare a picnic lunch with ice cream,
which will be served at $50 o'clock,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-12

Juvenile Discoura gen1ent-Els
ma, there is funny old man in this Pick
wick book that's always telling his son
to beware of the widows. Why IS that?
Mamma-Well, a widow is supposed to be
skillful in catching a husband. Elsie
Graciousi I wonder if III have to be
widow before can get married--PhiI-
adelphia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-12

preceding the business session. The
South Topeka Boosters have an eff
fective organization, and their loyalty
to their end of town has brought about
MANY needed improvements
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-12

Kreipe's BIOS and the Santa Fe Ath-
letics will play Saturday and Sunday on
the Santa Fe grounds. Both are fasr
teams The last game they played re-
suited in a to l victory for the cigar
makers. The games viii be called at 8
O'Clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-12
No I,orimer Vote Todav.

Washington, July 12.-At 4 o'clock
it was indicated that the Lorimer de-
bate would not be finished today and
that a recess might be taken until to-
morrow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-12

Cool as the ocean breeze, Mohair, TIE
new suiting Fine big assortment to
choose from. SIS to $40 made to order suits
with two pair of pants $15. Scotch WOODEN
Mills.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-12

Mr.. Leon Carter of Asherville. Mitchell
county KAN was in Topeka yesterday.
He was here in attendance at a stock
holders meeting of the Kansas Farmer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-12

The F'raternal Aid association, Councils
Nos. l and 2, will picnic at Vinewocd
next Sunday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-12

''AEawnin', boss-mawnin', sab. Has yo'
got a job widout niger 'tached to 1t
anywhuhs round yuh dis mawnin? Uh-
kase if yo' has, sab, Abs de niger, if
yo' please.'-Puck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-12
LOCAL MENTION.

Prof Wilm offers for sale his house at
1920 College avenue. One of the choicest
homes in the city. Call Bell H9S.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-12
TOO LATE To CLASSIFY.

WANTED-To sell two paper routes on
Kansas ave, cheap. Phone 2072 Black.
FOR sALE-Cheap. large porch swing.
sos Harrison St
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-12
Down Go Grocery and Meat Prices
For Friday and Saturday

Why not save some good money by taking advant
age of prices like these, all goods guaranteed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-12
DEATHS and FUNERALS.

Mrs. Sarah Dotson, aged 70 years died
Thursday night at the home of her son,
Edwin Dotson, at 1906 West Sixth avenue.
The funeral will be held at the Mount
Hope Primitive Baptist church on
Eleventh and Buchanan streets at 1
O'Clock Sunday.
Word has been received here of the
death of John II. Jones. former resident
of Topeka, at Mineral Wells. Tex. He
lived in Topeka and moved to Texas 4
few years ago and his home was in
Canadian at the time Of his death. Death
was due to complications and he was at
Mineral Springs for treatment He is STR
vived by his wife and one daughter. The
burial was in Canadian.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-12

Still doing it. Selling choice of any OF
our Excelsior bicycles, regular equip
ment. for SIS 90. They are going some.
Excelsior Cycle Co, 20S w 6th.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-12

Morris Clay Sare, the police baby, is
celebrating his first birthday ami
versary today. He has received re-
m entrances from a number of his
friends during the day
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-12
Police News.

One drunk in the last So hours is
the total of the efforts of the police,
SO far as the docket would Indicate
The lone drunk appeared in police
court this morning, pleaded guilty and
was fined five dollars for enjoying his
short trip of joy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-12
T. R. CAMPAIGN.

Cor t,rred from Page one.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-12

Mems 75c Bal. or
Porous Knit 90o
Union Suits ....JJG
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-12

Boys 75c and soc
Knickerbocker 0Eo
Pants ........EUG
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-12

Ladies' zoe Hose,
ox-blood and green
Saturday only 6o
a pair ......... .UI
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1912-02-17
ORIGIN OF THETHIMBLE.

The modern thimble dates from
1854, when the goldsmith Nicholas
Benschoten of Amsterdam sent one as
a birthday present to lady friend
with the dedication: ''To My frouw van
Rensselaer, this little object which
have invented and executed as pro-
tective for her Industrious fingers"
The invention proved such a success
that all who saw it tried to obtain
similar ones, and the goldsmith had
enough to do to supply them. An Eng
lishman named John Lotting took one
specimen home with him and copied
it by thousands.
At first thimbles were rather costly
and only we'll to do people could af-
ford them, but afterward when made
of lead and other common metals by
machinery they became very cheap.
Their use was great relief to all who
had much sewing to do, and blessings
were invoked on the inventor.
The Dutch fingerhat Ginger hood)
became in England the thumb bell"
from it's bell-like shape. 1t was
originally worn on the thumb, says the
Ave Maria, to parry the thrust of the
needle pointing through the stuff, and
not, as at present, to impel it.
All the world over the thimble is a
symbol of industry. The gift of one to
little girl is taken as hint that she
should learn to sew or that some
article of her clothing needs mending.
A paper of needles presented with the
thimble of course makes the hint more
pointed 1t is lost when pin cushion
is given.
Fashion in thimbles is very luxur-
ious in the East. Wealthy Chinese
ladies have thimbles carved out of
mother of pearl, and sometimes the
top is single precious stone.
| Thimbles with an agate or onyx
mounted in gold are often seen, as well
as thimbles incrusted with rubies. The
Queen of Siam is possessed of a
thimble in the form of lotus bud,
with her name exquisitely worked in
tiny diamonds round the margin
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1912-02-17
THE KAISER'S MAxlMS.

In the Workroom of the Kaiser are
the following sentences, so arranged
that he has them always before him
when sitting at his desk:
Be strong in pain.
To wish for anything that is un-
attainable is worthless.
Be content with the day as it is:
look for the good in everything.
Rejoice in nature and people, and
take them as they are.
For thousand bitter hours console
yourself with one that is beautiful
Give from your heart and mind al
ways the best, even if you do not re-
ceive thanks. He who can learn and
practice this is indeed a happy, free
and proud one; his life will always be
beautiful. He who is mistrusting
wrongs others and harms himself.
1t is our duty to believe every one
to be good as long as we have not the
proof to the contrary; the world is so
large and we ourselves so small that
everything cannot revolve around us.
If something damages us, hurts us,
who can tell if that is not necessary to
the welfare of creation?
In everything of this world, whether
dead or alive, lives the mighty wise
will of the Almighty and all-knowing
Creator; we little people only lack the
reason to comprehend it.
AS everything is, so it has to be in
this world, and, however it may be,
should always seem good to the mind
of the creature.
These sentences give one an insight
into the thoughts of the Kaiser.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1912-02-17
PLL PAY YOU FOR THAT.

This little parable by an unknown
author teaches it's own lesson:
A hen trod on ducks foot. She
did not mean to do it, and it did not
hurt the duck much; but the duck
said, I'll pay you for that" So the
duck flew at the old hen, but as she
did so her wings struck an old goose
who stood close by.
ell pay you for that!" cried the
goose, and she flew at the duck; but
as she did SO, her foot tore the fur of
cat who was just then in the yard.
I'll pay you for that" cried the cat,
and she started for the goose; but as
she did so, her claw caught in the wool
of a sheep.
"I'll pay you for that" cried the
sheep, and she ran at the cat, but as
she did so, her foot hit the foot of a
dog who lay in the sun.
''Tll pay you for that" cried he, and
jumped at the sheep; but as he did so,
his leg struck an old cow who stood
by the gate.
''I'll pay you for that, cried she, and
she ran at the dog; but as she did so,
her horn grazed the skin of a horse
who stood by tree.
III pay you for that" cried he, and
he rushed at the COW.
What noise there was! The horse
few at the COW, and the COW at the
dog, and the dog at the sheep, and the
sheep at the cat, and the cat at the
goose, and the goose at the duck, and
the duck at the hen What fuss
there was! And all because the hen
accidentally stepped on the duck S
toes.
eli! Hi! What's all this?" cried the
man who had the care of them. You
may stay here" he said to the hen;
but he drove the duck to the pond, the
goose to the field, the cat to the barn,
the sheep to her fold, the dog to the
house, the COW to her yard, and the
horse to his stall. And so all their
good times were over because the
duck would not overlook a little hurt
which was not intended.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1912-02-17
TURNING THE NEW YEAR
LEAVES.

Nov what is that noise?" said the
glad New Year,
Now what is that singular sound /
hear?
AS if all the paper in all the world
Were ratified and shaken and twisted
and twirled."
"Oh, that" said the jolly old Earth,
lis the noise
Of my children, both girls and boys,
Affirming over their leaves so new,
And all to do honor, New Year, to
YOU"
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1912-02-17
THE LITTLE GRAY LAMB.

Long, long ago there was flock of
beautiful white sheep; except one
little gray lamb.
He wished so much to be white. He
asked the wind:
Can you make me white?"
mo little gray lamb"
1t asked the earth, Can you make
me white?"
mo, little gray lamb"
1t asked the clouds. 1t begged the
rain to wash it white, but it was just
as gray after the storm.
One night, while the shepherds were
watching their focks, a glorious star
shone in the sky. Angel voices were
heard like sweetest music The shep-
herds arose and went into Bethlehem,
where the Christ-Chi lay in man
ger. When they had bowed down to
worship him, they returned to the
field to care for their sheep.
The shepherds were filled with
wonder. They talked and talked about
the Christ-Child. The little gray lamb
heard them and longed to go see the
wondrous babe too.
One day when they were near the
town, there were three wise men rid
ing upon camels. The little gray lamb
followed them and they led him where
the Christ-Child lay
Kneeling down, the wise men Of
fered precious gifts of gold, jewels,
incense and myrrh, but the Christ
Child stretched forth his hands to the
little gray lamb looking in the door
way. He could not resist the little
hands, his heart was filed with love,
and he trotted over toward the Mother
and the Babe, forgetting all about him
self and how unworthy he was.
The Christ-Child touched not the
jewels. but patted the gray lambs
head.
He made the sign of the cross
and 10! the gray lamb became as white
as snow.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1912-02-17
RACHE LORS.

A bachelor is a man who comes
home late on a cold, dark night and
gets a warm and ELUSIVE welcome
from the hat rack.
When a man has arrived at the age
of thirty without evincing the slightest
interest in the cost of living, at the
increasing outrageousness of mil
Inery, he may properly be called
bachelor, says George Fitch, in The
Kansas City Star. Bachelors are of
two kinds-self-made and girl-made.
The first kind is man who is too
foolish to marry. The second kind is
produced by women who are too wise
to marry. Owing to the inconceivable
tender heartedness and headedness Of
women, the first variety is by far the
most numerous.
Bachelors live as rule, but are kept
in passab able state of repair by their
landladies. They are very hard, and
will eat almost anything. If you are
in doubt as to whether man is a
bachelor or not invite him to dinner
If he accepts with hungry look in
man with peripatetic wife. Then set
before him piece of fried shoe upper
IL he eats it without remark and grabs
his coffee cup about the waist instead
OF by the handle you can safely bet
that he is bachelor from the light
ming lunch belt
Bachelors are most attractive be-
tween the ages of 80 and 40, during
which time they are in an excellent
state Of preservation, and are able to
dodge heiresses and chorus girls,
matrimonially speaking, with ease and
skill. Between 40 and so the bachelor
becomes more pensive and cannot
imagine why young girls of Is are so
unanimously elsewhere when he calls
From so onward bachelors are objects
OF pity, who live alone, pursued by
many terrors. 1t is a sad sight to see
a trembling old bachelor holding a
ferocious baby which has been loaned
to him by some heartless father for
the amusement of large room full of
company. At this age, too, many
bachelors who have successfully
avoided dozens of happy marriages
earlier in life are caught helpless and
feeble by some designing widow and
meet terrible fate.
Bachelors are useful when young for
wearing down ballroom floors, sup
porting theaters, candy stores and
florists and seating guests at weddings.
Later on they become useful for pay
ing taxes and as horrible examples.
Bachelors have done some good in the
world, but as forefathers and an
cestors they are dismal failure
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1912-02-17
THE CHILDREN'S HOUR.
HAROLD'S LITTLE SCHEME,

Harold had splinter in his thumb
He was only three and a half, and the
sight of sharp needle, which his
father brought to dig out the splinter,
terrified the little fellow
Coaxing was useless. Mother
stop the tears. At last mother said
cheerfully: eff you are brave boy
and let papa take it out he will give
you a penny"
AS if by magic the tears were dried.
With the valor of soldier he held
out his thumb and the silver was out
in jiffy. When Harold got his re
ward he first squeezed it hard in his
little fat hand, then looked at it low
ingly, wrapped it in paper, put it in his
treasure box, took it out again to see
If it was really there, and finally de
cided to go to the candy store and
spend it.
Sister Alice took him. He was en-
barrassed by the variety of things he
could buy with his penny Two barber.
pole sticks, four round drops, a
chocolate mouse or a lemon candy
pipe. What he chose was one barber
pole and two round drops. These he
generously divided with his sister, and
went home feeling happy. When he
kissed his mother good night the
startling thought came to him that he
had not given her any of his candy.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1912-02-17
What the New Leaves Said.

What the New Leaves Said.
| won't squeak my pencil on my slate;
l won't lie in bed every day and be
late;
l won't make faces at Timothy Mack;
I won't make fun behind any ones
back.
Rustic and turn them, so and so!
The good shall come, and the bad
shall go.
I won't be greedy at dinner table!
At least-I think l won't-if I'm able;
will not pinch, nor poke, nor tease;
will not sputter, nor cough, nor
sneeze.
I will not grumble, nor fret, nor scold,
And I'll do exactly whatever I'm told.
Rustic and turn them, so and so!
The good shall come, and the bad
shall go.