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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22
QUAKER MEDITATTONS.
[From the Philadelphia Record. ]


Many a man who boasts of his blue
blood has a streak of yellow in him.
It's the luck OF other people that makes
the average man dissatisfied with his own.
II any one man in the world should
stick to the truth, it is the man with a
bad memory.
Few of us know enough about await
to demonstrate that every cloud has a
silver lining.
The world would be better il it were no
easier to pick quarrel than to pick
lock.
Experience is only good investment
when you don't pay more for it than it is
worth.
Tive easiest thing in the world is to give
advice. The next easiest thing is not to
take it.
'-Contentment is better than riches"
quoted the Wise Guy. Yes, but give the
average man riches and he will be con-
tent. added the Simple Mug.
Wigg-'.She's something of a prude ism I
she?" Wagg-.Prude? Why that girl
even hates to think of dying for fear of
going to heaven without chape-on.'
Blobbs-"Borroweil struck me for loan
OF $40 last week. Slobbs-"'Wel 1 sup
pose he was appreciative." Blobbs-'I
should say he was; SO appreciative that
he has since demanded several encores-''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22
HIS NECK WAS BROKEN
Physicians Report on Death of Stu
dent Killed in Glass Scrap.

Fort Wayne. Ind, Sept. 22.-That
Frank Obenchain of South Whitley,
Ind. the Purdue university student
whose death occurred during the tank
scrap at Lafayette last Friday night,
died of a broken neck, was the declara-
ton today of DIR. A. H. Macbeth of this
city who made post norton exami-
nation at South Whitley Saturday.
At the time of Obenchain's death it
was announced in Lafayette that he
had died of heart failure, superinduced
by excitement.
DR.. Macbeth. with DIR. E. L. Canada,
also of this city. was summoned to
South Whitley by the boys father to
conduct the examina ton. They We're
assisted by three South Whitley physi-
clans and the five, according to DIR.
Macbeth, were in accord as to the
cause of death.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22
FooLHARDY aUroMoBuIsTs.

AS to which gets the worst of a
collision between a railroad engine
with the impetus of a heavy train be-
hind it and an automobile is a fore
gone conclusion. The automobile is
smashed to splinters and its occupants
are either killed or most severely
| MANNED. Yet with knowledge of this
fact, the automobilists are not few VINO
will persist in taking the risk of cross
ing tracks in the face of an on-rushing
train.
Attention was forcefully called to
such foolhardiness in the news columns
the other day. 1t was a petition to the
general officers of the Santa Fe from
the engineers of the Panhandle divi-
sion seeking protection against motor
lists who race with them for railroad
crossings.
we haven't any way to guard
against this evil.' one of the engi-
neers is quoted as saying. THE mo-
tor car drivers race with our engines
for miles and when We think they are
going to slow up they dart across the
track right in the face of danger All
of the signs and warnings that we nave
seem unable to stop them Unless you
are driving an engine you do not I'M
derstand how it feels to see car slip
across the road few feet in front OF
the engine"
Nor is this evil confined to the Pan
handle division of the Santa Fee. 1t is
all too common along railroad lines In
this section of the country where nigh
ways run parallel to railway tracks for
longer or shorter distances, only to
cross them eventually. Neither is it
one that should be suppressed by rail-
road officials alone for the proper pro-
lection of their engineers. Public au-
thority should take hand in the
premises.
An automobiles who is so careless
of his own life that he will race with
a train for a crossing. can be set down
as. having not the slightest regard for
the lives or the rights of others who
use the public roads. He is a menace
to society and should be treated as
such. Severe punishment should be
melted out to him. Indeed, it might be
we'll to corral such gentry and inquire
into their sanity. They must be mad.
They should be handled accordingly
and placed in restraint in institutions
where they cannot harm themselves
nor have a chance to harm others.
Undoubtedly, if conspicuous exam
pies We're made of some of these speed
omaniacs, the effect would be most sal
utary. Others might thereby be cured
of their inclinations to indulge III sucn
folly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22
TO RETURN DEPOSITS.
City Definitely Decides to Refund to
Water Users.

On the motion of Commissioner F.
NJ. Newland, the city commission this
morning decided to return all deposits
held by the city from users of city
water, put up to guarantee payment
of the bills. The matter of the ways
and means of making the return was
referred to the commissioner of wa
finance.
There has been no question, as was
reported some time ago in the State
Journal, that the commission favored
returning the deposits when Newland
was ready to do SO. The only ques-
ton has been the manner in which
the returns should be made.
In the near future the matter of a
reduction in water rates will be taken
up and some reduction made. New
land is not ready yet to say how
much it will be.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22
ny THE WAY
BY HARVEY PARSONS.


The difference between a Washburr
scrap now and ten years ago is almos'
as great as the difference in the attn
| letic standing of the institution.
A Washington art gallery has drawn
the line at nude art, possibly on &C
count of the change in weather and
the poor heating arrangements or the
building.
The rivalry between Chicago and
New York seems to have reached the
point where Chicago is jealous OF
MARKS murder and robbery record.
The inequality of things in general
is shown in all its nakedness in the
case of the Thaws. William Thaw is
flying his aero-hydroplane, and Harry
Thaw is not even permitted to fly his
kite.
Washburn freshies will not be per-
mitted to wear numerals on their
caps. But, it might be well to point
to wear numerals. 1t requires but
little effort to get the number OF a
freshie.
they are saved the expense of tail
lights.
From the pictures, we gather that
the next DdlOI1e TO NlSil IOpChb w III
be a fat one. The last one, as We re-
member it, was shaped like dry
weather horseradish.
Styles and shapes in Salomes
change, same as waist lines. The
waist line was formerly considered
Important, but now the women seem
to feel it a duty to conceal the fact
that they have any such thing con-
cealed about them.
Hon. H. Ira Hall says that there
are a lot of people cussing the tariff
who can't name a rate on any COM
modify, or tell whether it is up or
down. He says he found one man
making anti-tariff speeches when the
only item he could mention, when
pinned down to it, was that the duty
on cotton gloves had been raised five
per cent.
In re styles: An economical wom-
an can take an old skirt that isn't
worn too badly at the seams, reverse
it and by careful cutting. make two
skirts for herself and one for her
daughter.
Hon. C. A. C. has returned from his
vacation. He vacated in Chicago and
other w. k. lake resorts, making head
quarters at the Press Club. He reach
ed Topeka with a good appetite and
two small aluminium discs which bear
the legend: s'Good for &C in Trade"
from which we gather that he fire.
quented that Board of Trade of which
we read I'M Chicago papers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22
JOURNAL ENTRIES

People usually fail to cry help" I'M
til it is too late to do them any good.
r
Apologies. no matter how sincere.
seldom heal the wounds caused by
thoughtlessness.
r =
And the trouble is that not nearly as
many people are as wise as they think
they are.
+ +
Telling the truth under certain cir
cumstances is almost a sure way to
hurt some ones feelings
=
Very frequently, a man will repeat a
fish story SO often and so earnestly
that he'll eventually believe it to be
true.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22

Masque of Alfre d." produced in 174o,
contained the words of Rule, Britain
MIA" He accompanied the son of Lord
Chancellor Talbot on the grand tour
in 1871. and the Prince of Wales a.
lowed him a pension of 100 pounds in
1877. He also obtained a sinecure post
at 300 pounds a year surveyor gen
eral of the Leeward Islands.
The Castle of Incidence" his last
work, was published in May, 114S, anu
he died at Richmond. Aug. p, follow
ng.-Philadelphia Telegraph.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22

1t is contended that Secretary
Bryan has adopted the foreign policy
that was inausurated by Colonel
Roosevelt. Well. fair exchange is
no robbery. Mr.. Bryan's friends have
repeatedly urged that Colonel Roose-
welt adopted most of the political
propaganda that was originated by
the peerless chautauqua star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22

According to the official division of
the seasons, fall has finally arrived.
If precedents are followed in Kansas
though, either the summer or winter
brand of weather is more than like
ly to prevail. Normal weather in
Kansas is a myth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22
CAMPING.

Ever camp?
Ever sleep out in the damp
BY the creek?
While the fever and the chillS
Gave your spinal column thrills
For a week?
Ever camp?
Ever use spirit lamp
For your meals2
Ever eat on rotten logs?
Ever board a lot OF hogs
With their squeals?
Ever camp?
Ever sojourn in a swamp
With some boys?
If you have been through this strife,
You are posted on camp life.
With its joys.
-Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22

Huerta has recalled Felix Diaz from
his rambles. And remembering the
moved Nader from political promi
hence. it is barely possible that DiaZ
will refuse to respond, and will con-
tinue to conduct his campaign for the
Mexican presidency from London, a
safe and sane distance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22

Shades of Allan. Constantinople's
mosques are now equipped with cleo
trio lights. But. then. there have been
street cars in Jerusalem for some
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22

After all of his bluff and buster,
Mr. Sulzer has formally recognized the
right of Lieutenant Governor Glynn to
exercise the prerogative of chief eX-
ecutive of the state pending the de-
termination Of the impeachment
charges
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22
Big Bulge i'm Cotton

New York. Sept. New high records
were made in the cotton market again to-
day. As a mark of respect to the late
mayor, the local market did not open I'M
til noon. but when the trade gathered
around the ring they found that both
New Orleans and Liverpool had advanced
sharply and first prices here were II to
Is points higher.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22

Everybody should worry. 1t will be
impossible to gaze on the Big Dipper
100000 years hence. Scientists say it
will have disintegrated by that time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22

o'clock. Interment will be in Mt.
Auburn.
The funeral of f. o. Eittreim of
1406 Polk street, who died last week
was held at the residence this after
noon. Interment was in the Topeka
cemetery.
Martha Jane Hopkins, So years old.
a resident of Kansas since 1866, died
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Dietrich, 1872 Mulvane street, Satur-
day. She is survived by eight of her
ten children: Mrs. Elizabeth A. Young
of Cheyenne. Okla; Mrs. Geo. Ford,
Coffeyville, Kan: Mrs. James Wood,
rusa, Kan; w. H. Hopkins. Canadian.
Texas; III. w. Hopkins, Denver, Col;
J. H. Hopkins. Woodward, Okla, Mrs.
Robt. Dietrich, Bernice, Idaho. The
interment was at wakarusa this af-
ternoon.
Mrs. Phoebe Gilbert, aged Sc. died
Saturday at her home at 724 Madi-
son street. and the funeral was held
in Penwells chapel at 4 o'clock Sun
day afternoon. Mrs. Gilbert is sur
vived by her husband, d. b. Gilbert
eight children, nine grandchildren and
one great-grandchild. All are living
and the Oldest is A years old.
The children are J. F. Gilbert OF
West Third street: J. w. Gilbert, us
Jefferson street; Bert Gilbert of Kan
sas City: ]. s. Gilbert 4OS East Eighth
street: Mrs. Ella Holzle of sol Ger
man avenue; Mrs. Clara Crocker of
sol East Eighth street; Mrs Mary
Baird. 924 Lincoln, and Mrs. Rose
Gavitt of 316 East Fifth street
Mrs. Gilbert was born Dec 16. 1s47
in franklin county, Va. wher, wears
old she moved to Indiana with her
parents and moved to Douglas coun-
ty. Kansas in 1865. She was married
to Mr.. Gilbert. July IS, 1863 and
made the trip to Kansas overland
She and Mr.. Gilbert settled in Doug
las county until 1895, when they
moved to Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22

Unusual in more ways than one is
the Kansas City woman who weighs
$50 pounds. She doesn't travel with
circus side-show
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22

Reports are that the prices of milk
are about to follow the COW that
jumped over the moon. This is only
more evidence that the altitude rec
ords are not held by the aviators.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22

Why all these baby shows, anyway?
Judging by present appearances few of
the county's great men could have
drawn beauty prizes in their infancy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22

A woman announces that the aver
age weight of soul is four and seven
sxteenths ounces. That being the
case, perhaps the corporations will de-
eide they can afford to have them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22

w H. Gilfillan, as food inspector,
reported a total collection of $161.16
for August, and as inspector OF
weights and measures of $3.50 FOR
the same month. The report was filed
with the city commission this morn
ing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED FRESS

The State journal is a member of the
Associated Press and receives the full day
telegraph report of that great news Dr.
ganization 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, 1913-09-22

Striking transport workers are cred
tied by the dispatches with having
rendered the road to Dublin unusually
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22
Free Pulp and Paper.

Washington, Sept. 22-Free entry of
wood pulp and paper was granted by the
treasury today to Belgium and Denmark.
under the favored nation clause OF their
treaties. The action follows the principle
of a customs court decision granting to
Europe free wood pulp and paper be
cause that privilege is accorded Canada.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22

Casual readers of newspaper first
pages might suppose murder myster-
les to be the favorite national amuse-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22

Grateful acknowledgements are due
TO Sir Oliver Lodge. He declares that
either we are immortal, or We are not.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22

Unusual strides upward are being
taken by the cost of living in Ken
lucky. One of it's citizens has just
been fined s25 for killing d man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22

In catching four out of ten gun
mer who engaged in a recent street
battle, the New York police did much
better than usual
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22

Money talks. But little has been said
in the currency debate in congress
that is worth while.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22

At any rate, Harry Thaw has dem
onstrated that he is not among those
who can't come back
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22

And the next thing to claim atten-
ton will be the winters supply of coal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22

Speaking of the next award of the
Nobel peace prize, there is the doctor
who advised Mrs. Pankhurst that she
needed rest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22

1t is to be hoped that Senior Huerta's
devotion to the purity of the ballot is
as sincere as it is newfound.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22

Why not have an international asso
citation of Thaw lawyers? suggests tn
Chicago Record-Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22

Professor Dyche strenuously objects
to fish stories being told about the fish
hatchery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22

As potatoes are to be very high next
winter. there is some chance for an
improvement in clearinghouse hash.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22

Klein, 602 Kansas avenue. containing
40 small tungsten lights. was granted
by the city commission this morning.
Today the old members of the high
school football squad appear at
League park for their fall practice.
There are about 80 recruits who start
ed out last week and it is the inten-
ton of Coach Stahl and c. w. Hep
worth, director of athletics, to have
two winning teams this season. There
is plenty of good material in the team
beers are still playing. Willard, Cali
han, Shannon, Sargent, McSpadden.
Glass. and others of the 1912 team, will
go out for the practice this week.
These veterans with a big crowd of
promising recruits are expected to win
the Missouri valley high stShool con-
ference. There is one important
change in the schedule-Topeka high
will go to Lincoln on Thanksgiving
day instead of Beatrice as formerly.
The Baraca class of the First NJ z.
church has elected officers as follows
Teacher H. NJ. Gaines; assistant
teacher, Hugh I. Fisher; president.
George W. Morris; vice president, tie
Springstead: secretary, tie between
jackson Brown, jr-, and Harry L.
Shaffer; treasurer, V. W. Boyer;
chorister, J. Earl Parrish; pianist, c.
E. McCIntock; chairman spiritual
committee, c. O. Ball; chairman lit
chairman social committee, Floyd G.
Hart: chairman publicity committee.
Frank z. Forbes; attorney, a. r. Null
holland. The class extends an invita-
ton to all the young men of the city
to come and join.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22
LOCAL MENTION.
W. E. Jeffrey, Dentist. 7os Kansas ave-
Adv.

B. G. Baird, engineer at the state
school for feeble minded at Winfield
was here on account of the death of
Mrs. Phoebe Gilbert of 724 Madison
street, whose funeral was held Sun
day. Mr.. Baird formerly lived here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

John O'Day, died Saturday at the
home of his nephew, Judson Golf, at
1918 East Sixth street. He was Il
years old. The funeral will be held
Tuesday in PenwelPs chapel at 10
o'clock. Interment will be in Mt
Auburn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22

Permission to hang an electric sign
at the business house of Diment &
Klein, 602 Kansas avenue. containing
40 small tungsten lights. was granted
by the city commission this morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22

The funeral of f. O. Eittreim of
1406 Polk street, who died last week
was held at the residence this after
noon. Interment was in the Topeka
cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22

The difference between a Washburn
scrap now and ten years ago is almost
as great as the difference in the attn
letic standing of the institution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22

A Washington art gallery has drawn
the line at nude art, possibly on ac-
count of the change in weather and
the poor heating arrangements of the
building.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22

The rivalry between Chicago and
New York seems to have reached the
point where Chicago is jealous OF
N'Yark's murder and robbery record.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1913-05-23
J. G. WHI1MER,
DENTIST.
PROUD BUILDING.
North Side Of Square.
Both Phones.

The Craig business men have
made arrangements to give free pic
ture shows at the Wickiser theatre
every Saturday at l:30 o'clock p. M,
for the benefit Of the country people.
Many folks who live at = distance are
deprived of the little relaxation and
pleasure which an entertainment Of
this character affords, on account Of
the long drives homes after night,
and no doubt the announcement OF
this treat on the part Of the business
men will be met with appreciation by
the farmer citizens and their fami.
lies. Details concerning the inaug.
urstion Of this entertainment feature
are contained In circular letters
which were mailed to patrons Of the
rural routes this week. Craig Leader,
Nay l6.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1913-05-23

Miss Mary Riddle. OF Warrens-
burg, has demonstrated anew that a
woman can do most anything with a
hairpin. The night before surgeons
were to cut open her stomach, she
bent back hook on the end Of q
hairpin, poked IL down her throat
and iisled up q piece Of top spindle
she had swallowed when . child.
The many friends Of Miss Jettie
Engel, who Is a student OF Park Col.
lege, will be glad to learn that she
has so far recovered as to be able TO
leave bethany Hospital, Kansas City,
where she underwent an operation
following an attack OF tonsilitis, an
absccss In the left ear. Miss Engel Is
q sister Of Mrs. Albert Williams, Of
New Point.
While In St. Joseph last week, we
had the pleasure Of meeting A. l..
Brumbaugh, even II he had to go
around on two extra legs. lie was
badly hurt In getting of a train at
Napier, April %. We are glad to say
to all his friends that he Is recover.
Ing, but slowly. His wife was with
him, and with the exception Of A. L.
lame ley, they are both enjoying good
health.
Simpson S. holland, aged 70 years
next June, died at his home five miles
north OF this city, last Thursday
night, May 9, 1913, after an illness Of
about four weeks. He had been In
poor health for some time past, but
was only bedfast for the time above
mentioned. The funeral was held
last Monday, conducted by Rev. Hunt,
Of Bigelow, after which the remains
were taken to the holland cemetery
three miles north Of Oregon and laid
! to rsst.--Forest City News.