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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-08
THE PARDoNERs.

Ye have spoken of crime and the doer,
And the mission of mercy We do:
But I think that your words rang truer
Had We spoken of Justice, too;
Ye have told of the years that harden,
With their vengeance so heavy and grim.
But the dead-in his grave-his pardon?
Did any one speak for him?
Ye have spoken of life and forgiving,
And the bars and the shackles grim;
But the dead-in the tomb-is he living?
Have We opened the bars for him?
Ye have told of the friends and brothers
And sisters these years condemn:
But the widowed and orphaned-those
others
Did any one speak for them?
Mercy-Aye she sits smiling
Well could she do no less;
But Justice-are we beguiling
Her into forgetfuIness?
Mercy-Aye, she has her hundred
To plead, while the wet eyes blur:
But Justice-who sat and wondered
Did any one plead for Her?
j. w. Foley in the New York Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-08
JOURNAL ENTRIES

A heart-wound that can be healed
with few dollars wasn't a very serious
sore
= * X
No man is SO smart that he cannot
be given a few pointers even in his
particular speciality.
= X
This is a trying season for the women
who are ever keen to rush to the front
with spring fashions.
* n
Once in a while it happens that
wedding day is also bargain day for
one of the contracting parties.
y
Because a. man has a strong will dur
ing his life time that's no surety he
viii leave one to dispose of his estate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-08
DAFFYDuS
By y. NOAL..

When a thaw comes does the snow
ball?
(You'd better clean off your walks.
Mayor Billard'H git yuh if you don't
watch out.)
Would it be proper to say that one
of the audible harbingers of spring
is the sassafraS- bark?
6Take her to the funny-house She
insists in singing: I'm the shade of the
old apple tree.")
Via the High School World:
If sugar runs would the cake-walk?
(Hey, teacheri Make that horrid
boy stop throwing spit-balls at me-
I'm afraid you have lost interest in
your art collection" Yes replied Mr..
Dustin Stax- you see, mother and the
girls went around and removed all the
price tags and now I can't tell which to
appreciate most. '-Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-08

Say, nisteri Don't get angry at the
small boy who SHES a SNOWFALL at you
these days. Remember that you were
once boy yourself. More than that
1t Will avail you nothing to get angry.
Your dignity will not permit you TO
throw a SNOWFALL back at the young
ster. Nor will it do any good to give
chase after him. He can run just
about twice as fast as you can. Accent
the snowballs that come your way
with as good grace as possible, and
let it go at that.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-08

Isn't the New York, World in error
In it's insistence that Colonel Roosa-
Velt's candidacy is without the support
of any American citizen of command
ing influence and prestige with the
possible exception of himself? There's
George w. Perkins, for instance. Per-
kins was recently full partner i'll
the banking house of J. Pierpont Nor
gan & Co. He has commanding in
fluence and prestige in the circles Of
the International Harvester company.
the United States steel corporation
and various other elements of bis
business which are under fire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-08

When the Kansas disciples of DO
litical righteousness were engineering
the nomination of Guyer for con-
gress in the Second district, they and
their newspaper organs, opposed the
holding of a primary to make this
nomination on the ground that it
would be "a mob primary uncon-
trolIed and unregulated by any law
Such a disorderly affair could not be
tolerated, so they insisted. Yet that
is the very kind of a primary they are
now urging for the selection of dele
gates to the Republican national con-
vention. Expediency is evidently the
controlling factor in the machina-
lions of the Republican 'insurgents
OF Kansas. is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-08
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

TFrom the New York 7Press.l
Money jingles very quietly when wise
people spend it,
Where a man usually has bad luck is
relying on his good luck.
A man gets so excited over an election
he forgets to find out what he's voting
about.
You could never convince a man with a
cold that the whole world didn't want to
hear about it.
1t makes a woman awful suspicious Of
what her husband has been doing for
him to remember it's about time for him
to answer that letter he owes her mother.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-08
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
[From the Chicago News.l

The f1ighty girl may not be angelic.
Most conceited people have no reason
for being so.
Little troubles may keep us from but
ting into bigger ones.
Some men SOW wild oats then hope for
a bumper wheat crop.
A woman of tact is one who can smile
when her rival is praised
Life is a game of chance-and you have
to die in order to beat it.
Many a mans popularity begins at the
corner saloon and ends at home.
Great things are accomplished not by
strength but by perseverance
When a man is willing to admit that he
Is in the wrong he's on the right track.
We are told that too many cooks spot
the broth-aIso that there is safety in
numbers. So what are we going TO do
about it?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-08

Society women on the Pacific coast
having taken up with pipe smoking, it
is likely that their sisters on the At
lantic coast will begin chewing to-
bacco. They certainly cannot afford
to let any one get ahead of them in
the matter of unusual activities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-08

Many of the feminine slaves of
fashion are going to have difficult
time to realize their ideals London
modistes now insist that a woman of
fashion must spend at least $12.5O9
for a single complete toilette. This
includes p1umage shoes made entirely
of feathers at a price of $4,000 and
silk stockings at 5000 per pair. If
such stockings become mandatory
most of the fair sex will have to worry
along without any.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-08

Unfairness is being charged against
each other by all of the contrasting
factions for the Republican and Dem
oeratic presidential nominations. Why
so? Everything is supposed to be fair
in love and war, and politics is chiefly
a war of words.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-08

Nor would it be a bad plan to paste
in your hat for future reference the
prediction of Ex-Governor Hoch that
Roosevelt will be defeated in the Re
publican national convention, and
that Bryan will again be the presfden-
tfal nominee of the Democrats.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-08

Those fasteners who are interested
in the acquisition of some real, live
Kansas jack rabbits, should be care
full, if they obtain any, not to permit
them to mix with their fancy bull
dogs, provided, of course. they have
any regard for the welfare and con-
tinued good health of such dogs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-08

Here's an unusual kettle of fish.
Explorer Amundsen who has been in
quest of the South Pole returns with
a report that it has been reached by
his rival in that arena, Captain Scott,
of the British navy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-08

Mary Elizabeth Lease has Joined
George W. Perkins and others in the
support of the Roosevelt candidacy.
In other words. the extremists of the
nation seem to be finding a common
ground on which to stand.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-08

Here's another substantial reason
why women are deserving and worthy
of the ballot. Those in Seattle helped
materially to carry the municipal
election against candidates who
stood for "a wide open town. Such
a town has no place in modern civil
ization. Tt is neither good for man
nor beast. As matter of fact it is a
relic of the old days on the frontier
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-08

Don't forget, either, that the banks
will be closed this year on st. Pat
rick's Day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-08
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OLE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The State Journal is a member of the
Associated Press and receives the fun day
telegraph report OF that great news or
gsntzation for the exclusive afternoon
publication in Topeka
The news is received in The State Jour-
nal building over wires for this sole pur-
pose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-08

SPORT BOOZE UP AGAINST 1T
sport Booze has a new grievance now
that he has read in newspaper that At
torney General Dawson is preparing a
law which viii prevent the manufacture
or imitation whisky in Kansas. Sport
mas been doing quite a lucrative business
In oootlegging a mixture which he manu-
features out of ginger. old leather, corn
cobs rain water. vinegar and hair tomb.
and since he read about this proposed.
but grumbfe about how II is becoming
harder and harder for a poor man to earn
an honest living. ''-Chanute Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-08
AS TO COLLEGE REGENTS.

II We were gOvernor we would never
appoint member of the alumni of in
sltutlon a regent of the same. A grad
uate OF 3 college or university is as pow
erIess to arbitrate wisely between what
the institution demands and what the
public is entitled to as is the loving, dot
ing husband of a good wife able to take
a logical dispassionate and unprejudiced
view of controversy between his wife
and an outsider. He is for his wife
right or Mrong.-Holton Recorder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-08

President Taft said some beautiful
things beautifully today. Read them
elsewhere in this paper. Here is only
the brevity of them:
Prosperity is the first thing that
we should seek, because it means hap
piness to everybody.
I'VE are trying to make everybody
obey the law. 1t is prosperity and bust
ness that we should look to. The agi-
tation that creates lack of confidence
is not for the good of the people.
What I would press on you and
what I would press on myself is tbs
necessity for inspiring confidence in
your government. 1t is wise we should
not cultivate hostility between classes.
between persons similarly situated, but
we should all have confidence in ors
another because we are in the same
boat
What fine thing it would be for
Governor Stubbs, with all of his abil-
ity, if he could go anout the country
preaching of the great and good
things that have been done in this
state and this nation under the past
three years of President Taft's admir-
able administration, instead of knock
ing, knocking, knocking on present
conditions which are SO much better
today that they ever were before.
(Chapter CHI next.)
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-05-16
.COLORED SCHOOL
TO END YEAR
Under Prof. Moss the School Has
Had Most Successful Year In
It's History.

The commencement exercises of the
Newport Graded School will be held.
Friday and Saturday, May II and IS,
at the Courthouse.
The annual sermon was preached
Sunday evening by Rev. John @.
Evans of Maryville.
On Friday evening there will he
special entertainment and exhibition
of school study and works.
On Saturday evening. May Is, at 1880
p. m. ,here will be exercises by the
grades and class exercises, addresses
and the presenting of certificates Of
promotion.
The school has been under the super
vision of Prof. II. l.. L. Moss and has
reached the highest grade of proficien-
cy.
A special invitation is given the
white people of Newport to attend and
learn something of the work being
done in the colored school.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-05-16
SHUTS EXPELLED
FROM LOCAL LODGE
On the Corner

The Junior Order United American
Mechanics, at their meeting Monday
evening discussed the sudden departure
of Policeman Shuts, who was men,
Der of that order and who worked the
slight of hand money getting trick on
a good many of the brothers. 1t is un-
derstood that at this meeting Shuts
was expelled from the order. The Jun
ior Order is one of the best among the
large number of fraternal associations,
and when one of their members is
found to be fraud, he is soon decapiss
tated and barred from the order.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-05-16
Terrible Termination,

"Of course" said the man who was
looking out of the window at the
heavy snowfall, II don't believe
George Washington was capable OF
telling lie. But don't consider that
cherry tree incident much of test"
Gould you devise better one?"
Eyes. I'd like to know what Wash
ington would have said II he had
stood at the door of a restaurant on
stormy night and the waiter had
hurried up to him with fine new
silk umbrella with an ivory handle
and no name on it, and said: Isn't
this yours, sir?"
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-05-16

The year 1912 will 60 down in his
tory as the year of scrambled politics.
The fight being waged between Taft
and Roosevelt makes split in the Re-
publican party inevitable, mo matter
which is nominated. While the DEM
ocrats are not putting quite SO much
ginger in their fight for standard
bearer, there's enough to cause consid-
cradle soreness, and it's safe bet that
the voters will break away from party
lines to greater extent than hereto
fore. Just now it looks like the Re-
publican will nominate Roosevelt,
and that Bryan will be chosen by the
Democrats as compromise candidate.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-05-16
RICHEsON EXAMINED

Boston May 12.-The board of irsan-
ity experts selected by Gov. Foss to
examine into the metal condition of
Clarence v. T. Richeson, the former
Baptist clergymen, under sentence of
death for the murder Of Avis Linnell
subjected Richeson to the most exhaus-
tive test known.
From the time Richeson confessed
to the murder of the ittleconservatory
music pupil, aformer sweetheart, who
stood in the way OF his marriage to a
wealthy Miss Violet Edmands Of
Brookline, his counsel have been work
ing to secure finding that the prison.
er was mentally irresponsible for his
act. They were gratified when on Fri.
day last, Gov. Foss' avowedly avefse
to the death penalty, named three
prominent alienists to make a report
for guidance In the matter of submit
ting Richeson's petition to the council
for clemency.
The commissioners, DR.. Henry Rust
Stedman of Brookline, chairman of the
board of trustees of the Taunton in.
sane hospital. DR.. George T. futile,
superintendent of the Mclean insane
hospital, and Henry P. Frost, super.
intendent of the state insane hospital,
spent two hours with Richeson on
Saturday morning.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-05-16
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A lazy liver leads to chronic dyspep-
STA and Observation-Disclosures the
whole system, Doan's Regulets Us
cents per box correct the liver, tone
the stomach, cure CONSTIPATION.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-05-16
Knows Few BARRIERS.

"lt's strange that you never met
Count Spaghetti before" remarked
the heires.
"Oh. not at ALL" replied the dlsap-
pointed sutton.
But he tells me that he has been
In New York for a number of years"
"Yes; but ! always shave myself.
you know Catholic Standard and
Times.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-05-16
Ore of the Reasons.

why is it that SO many women are
discontented?"
Il think one of the principal reasons
Is that they can't put their feet up on
desks and smoke good cigars"
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-05-16
No Market.

'"rime Is money" quoted the Wise
Guy.
Possibly" replied the Simple Mug.
but 1t isn't always an easy matter
to effect the exchange"
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-05-16
SERIA SABIO CLUB

| pLHlA OADlO SLOb
ENTERTAINED BY MRS. LARUE
On Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. J. H.
LaRue entertained the Seria Sabio
Club and number of other friends at
her home on East Main Street.
The affair was beautifully planned
and was in honor Of Mrs. e. H. Moore
who Is to leave the latter part of the
week for her home in Russelville.
Tennessee.
The home was tasteful'y decorated
with potted plants and tall vases of
cut flowers.
The hostess was assisted in receiving
by Mrs. e. H. Moore, Mrs. l.. s.
Allen, Mrs. G. Z. Duncan and Miss
Mabel McSween.
Mrs. LaRue wore gown Of lavender
Grape meteor over lavender silk. Mrs.
Moore was dainty In white corduroy
and black picture hat. Mrs. Allen
wore a handsome gown of broadcloth.
Mrs. Duncan was attractively gowned
in blue silk. Miss McSween wore
white lingerie with trimmings of pink
messaline.
| The club program was carried out,
as usual, an interesting paper by Mrs
G. T. Burnett being the feature of the
afternoon.
During the social hour pretty score
cards, carrying out color scheme of
lavender and white were given to the
guests.
An advertising contest was first en-
|joyed, Mrs. &. T. Burnett and Mrs.
Carrie Walker drew for the prize.
Mrs. Burnett was successful and re-
ceived lovely silk fan. Mrs. Moore,
as guest of honor was given pretty
fan.
The game of fortunes was next enjoy
ed and caused much merriment.
All of the fortunes read were good,
but that written by Mrs. Jetta Lee was
especially appropriate.
AT the conclusion of the contests
dainty refreshments were served.
The guest list included: Mesdames
Blanche Anderson, G. T. Burnett,
Jesse Fisher, G.. c. Duncan, I. N,
Hawk, w. A. Helmn, J. NJ. Masters,
w. III. Masters, G. B. Minis, Jetta
Lee, n. l.. McSween, +. HI. Moore, G.
w. Willis, J. r. Seehorn, ID. G. Allen,
Hattie Blair, w. B. Robinson, e. o.
Wells, II. N. Cate, Carrie Walker, B.
D. Jones, Ben. w. Hooper, James
Stokely, F. S. Graddon, s. r. Me-
Sween, Rhea Minis, VIM. Bible, l..
S. Allen, w. J. McSween, Charles
Robinson, O'Hara. Bruner. Misses
) Ethel Snoddy, Mary Snoddy, Eva
= Fisher, Julia Anderson, Sallie Kid
we'll, Marietta Wood and Mabel Nc
Sween.
Prof. and Mrs. Moore and children
!. leave Saturday for their former home
Russellville. Citizens of the town, as
we'll as patrons of the school will regret
to learn that the Monres will not re-
turn to Newport for the next term of
h school. Prof. Moore will devote his
time to his farm and other business
interests, believing that his health will
be better for a rest from the school
room. They have made MANY friends
= during their stay here, who will wish
for them a full measure of happiness
and prosperity wherever they may go.
Unless all signs fail, the fruit crop
will be the heaviest in Cooke county
I for decade. Other crops promise a
good yield, and sheltered as we are
from flood and tornado, this section
} has good cause to look forward to the
future with high hopes.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-05-16
Along the Line Of Least Resistance.
Wonderful Experiences.

when / was out In the country last
summer" said the beautiful chorus
girl, Il MIXED cow"
"Oh, you haven't anything on me-"
replied the artists model. Il visited
an aunt of mine in the country last
fall, and one evening helped her
wash the dishes"
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-05-16
CLOSING EXERCISES OF
NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL

The largest graduating class in the
history of the school, will say farewell
% the Newport High School, Thursday
might. Those composing the class are:
Alma A. Alley, Mary H. Alexander,
Edith Dean Balch, Eunice Boyer,
-Arlie ID. Burke, Lucy L. Boyer, Letha
Kate Burke, Hattie E. Clevenger,
Claudia Holder, Mary Lucia Minis,
Mary Rowe Ruble, Margaret f. Smith,
Edna Lea Sparks.
Chester Rockwell Glenn, John CAL
win Holder, Roy B. Moore, Charles R..
stanberry.
On Wednesday evening there will
he entertainments by THE under class
students. Miss Lucille Robinson and
shcr music pupils will render program
consisting of about six members and
there will be several playlets.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY Is
THE LADY SERVANT
lCAsT OF CHARAcTERs)
Willie Vanderslice- Roy McSween
Lucie maid Servant) Hattie Mason
Piano Duet-Postilon D'Alnour-Beher
Marjorie and suwanee Hedrick
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-05-16

MY MOTHER-IN-LAW
CAST OF CHARACTERs)
Samuel Spikins- Oscar Holder
Charlie Chopstitck (hisl friepd)-
--------~------------Roy McSween
Julia (his wife) nellie Rowe
Mrs. Ironclasp (his mother-in-law)
Hattie Mason
Cheek (his maid-servanD Eula Boyer
Maud (his terror Mae Sexton
Piano Solo-Con Amore-Beaumon
Marjorie Hedrick
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-05-16
His Part.

He--So young March and his father
are carrying on the business?
She-Yes. The old man runs the
business, while young March does the
carving on.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-05-16

On Thursday evening the gradual
ing exercises will be held.
THURSDAY EVENING, 1880 P. NJ.
Music-Mrs. Jetta Lee.
Invocation-Rev. J. $. Black.
"Women Who Become Famous
Alma A. Alley.
"Our Tomorrows-What of them?'
Mary Fl. Alexander.
"The Quest''-Edith Dean Ralch.
"Things Worth While"-Eunice
Boyer.
notwithstanding l.. Boyer.
"Woman' s Observation-Disclosures
&c. CIevenger.
"Nature'-Claudia Holder.
Vocal Solo-Mrs. w. ID. McSween.
aOpportunity"-Mary Lucia Minis.
IA Tribute to Robt. Love Taylor
Mary II. Ruble.
0The Turning of the Leaves
garet Il. Smith.
sour Girlhood Dreams"-Eina Lea
Sparks.
1.-The Rule of the Sea'-John Calvin
Holder.
"The Boys of To-Day Are the Men
of Tomorrow"-Roy B. Moore.
"The Golden Age of America
Charles r. Stanberry.
Music-Selected.
Class Poem-Arlie ID. Burke.
Glass Prophecy,-Letha Kate Burke.
Glass Will-Chester Rockwell Glenn
Tfio-Misses Mamie Boyer, Suwanee
and Marjorie Hedrick.
Presentation of Diplomas by Rev.
]. p. Rross.
Announcements.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-05-16
You Take Your Choice.

VVU VUV OEIVT~Gs
Eewrich-How tar back does my
family run?
Genealogist-That's for you to de
eide. Well 60 as far back as you
wish to pay for. sir.--Judge.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-05-16

First Hobo-Yes, told that lady dat
] was once a senator. She actually
believed It.
Second Hobo-Great HOBBS! In what
way do you resemble a senator?
First Hobo-Oh. | told her two or
three after-dinner stories Dey we.s
90 stale she said ] must be a senator
Along the Line Of Least Resistance.
Hello! Is that the information edi-
tori" asked voice through the tele-
phone.
Yes"
please tell me how many inches
there are In meter"
Haven't you a dictionary in your
house?"
Yes. but It's less trouble to call
you up and ask you"
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-05-16

The waitress who most men delights
Is not SO fair to see.
The admiration she eXcites
Seems rather odd to me;
Yet this much own in her praise
She really has got fetching ways.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-05-16
Peruna Secrets
You Should Know

: Golden Seal, the root of the above
plant, Is very useful medicine. Many
people gather 1t in our rich woodlands
during the summer. Few people know
how valuableitisi in dyspepsia, catarrh.
and as general tonic.
Many thousand pounds of this root are
used each year in the famous catarrh
remedy, Peruna. This fact explains why
everybody uses Peruna for catarrh.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-05-16

STOCKS UP AND STOCKS
DOWN
Jeff,-(a brilliant author -Ernest
Minis.
Orlando,-(a sympathizing friend,)
Karl Glenn.
Drill by "a girls, looking backward.
Awarding of prizes.