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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-04
DAFFYDHS
BY q. NOALL.

If some frogs ate poisonous toadstools
would they croak?
(Abie. tom on de green lights, de
chentleman wants a green suit.1
If a Spanish fisherman went fishing
would he castanet?
(Hey there, Mr.. Conductor, Don't
punch him, he amt no transfer.)
ised promotion for a brave act would
the target it?
(Slip us yer fin, kid. yer awright-)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-04

Conditions appear to be normal in
congress, There is much more work
ahead of the members than they can
accomplish by the date of final adj
journment. But there is never too
much business before congress to
make the members hesitate about vot-
ing themselves good. long recesses
whenever there's the slightest excuse.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-04
Some Valuable political ammun

Some valuable political ammunition
has been sent to the scrap pile in the
statistics presented by an expert in
the employ of the government that
much of the American-madef farm ma
chinery is retailed at higher prices in
European countries than it is at
In
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-04

Following we'll established prece-
dents and in line with one of the pc
culiarities of human nature, most folk
are laying much more stress on the
calanities and disasters that occurred
in the year 1912 than on the wonder
full accomplishments of the same per-
iod, and the great progress that civil
lization made in the right direction
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-04
DECEIYERs EVER.

A downy, browny Butterfly
Fell in love with a Morning-Glory-
He fluttered near, she leaned to hear,
As he whispered the old, old story
81 love you, love you, little flower;
You've won my heart completely. -,
Oh. Blossom Blue, do you love me, too!
The blossom looked up sweetly-
And, smiling through a tear of dew,
She murmured, Yes. my own
The words fell fair on the summer ar
The Butterfly had flown!
Carolyn Wells, in Lipplncott s.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-04

Kansas is most fortunate, indeed. in
having so many real patriots in her
legislature. A number of them are
engaging hotel and other accommoda-
tions in Topeka for the period of the
legislative session that will cost them
SIS and more a day apiece. And their
daily stipend from wealthy and gem
erous Kansas reaches a grand total OF
No
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-04

Nor is it at all likely that the par
eel post will be entirely as satisfactory
to everybody as was first thought
They have begun already to use it for
a more general distribution of prunes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-04

Some of the Democrats are already
beginning to despair of their party's
ability to reduce the high cost of liv-
ing with all of 10000 fourth class
postofficeS out of reach
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-04

starting out to obtain a supply of bedding
and well filled basket. Hotels are not
of the best outside the larger cities, and
in motoring it is often necessary to stop
for the night at dak bungalows These
are road houses built by the government
for the convience of travelers.'-New
York Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-04

Nor are there reports from any
place that many tears have been shed
because Joe Bailey has delivered his
last speech in the United States SEN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-04

If the Turks prevent the consum-
nation of treaty of peace by insist
ing on the retention of Adrianople, the
BuIgarians will Immediately show
them how easy it is to take possession
of this town by force.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-04

DR.. Wiley says the kind of molasses
Boston puts in it's baked beans is no
good. Neither is the kind handed out
in Boston by Governor Foss.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-04

A Michigan house caught fire from
a fireless cooker. But fireless street
car will not do that, even if it does
make the passengers hot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-04

William Allen White has gone to
California for a three months stay.
But the returns of the recent election
did not show that there is much for
age in that locality for a big Bull
Moose
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-04

Thus is posterity assured of an
abundant supply of vaudeville music.
A college professor proposes to de-
vote the remainder of his life to pre-
serving Indian songs on photograph
records
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-04

There are women on the police
force of some cities. But none of them,
80 far, has been induced to go on the
plain clothes squad.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-04
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The state Journal In q member Of the
Associated Press and receives the fun Gay
ganfxAtion for the exclusive eftefnoon
publication In Topeka
The news Is received In The State JooE'
nal building over wires Tor this sole pSs-
Doge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-04
FROM OTHER PENS
RAILWAY REGuLATIoN.

Public ownership of railways is thought
of only by those who do not consider
what it means to have 100000 employees
subject to the politicians who necessarily
are at the head of government in a dc
mocracy. The best thing is oversight and
control as far control is needed rather
than ownership and operation. with its
attendant political burden. Many of the
railway officers favor the idea suggested
by the board of arbitration that there be
public regulation of wages and working
conditions of railway employees. Anyone
can see what an enormous amount or
damage would be done if railway ext
ployees throughout the country went
strike at any time or even large proper
ton of them. Some of the leading railway
managers, like President Brown of the
New York Central. Underwood of tae
Erie, Winchell of the Frisco. Delano OF
the Wabash, Kr' tschnitt of the HarTi-
man lines, and others of like weight and
experience. advocate the plan that there
be a commission to regulate freight and
passenger rates and also have a hand IN
settling demands for pay the part of
operatives. One thing, at least. is clear in
reference to the subject and that is the
need of continued discussion until basis
of agreement is reached that shall give
something like permanence to employ
ment. not only in the railway service but
in every other public service utility that
is conducted on a great scale.-Buffaio
News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-04
KANSAS COMAENT
PLAY THE GAME FAIR.


It's the beginning of the year-time for
every man to balance his books and start
over. We call upon the people OF this
community to make heroic effort to
square up with the people they owe.
Nothing so smooths out the fabric or
business life like the occasional balancing
up the books and starting new. If you
pay what you owe it is quite likely that
the other fellow can pay what he owes,
and the third man in turn can pay yoU.
In a measure confidence is restored ard
business conditions just that much inn
proved. If you are lahorer you owe u
to yourself to get on cash basis, and
know where you are at. That is the only
way you will ever get start. If you arc
farmer you certainly owe IL to the bust
ness man who has accommodated you %
pay once a year. He has his bills to meet
an more than likely is paying intereS'
at the bank because You do not pay what
you owe Is that fair? If you want &c
hold your cattle or grain for better
prices, that's your business. But it is net
right for you to make the grocer and tire
him, and of which he is badly in need. AZ
you have not got the money, go to thS
est yourself, instead of making him you
owe pay it, That's the square thing. Tfc
bank would rather loan you money TO
pay these little debts with than to loan
you money to invest. Your credit will be
better the next time you need credit, ana
the merchant will be in better shape to
extend 1t. 1t is disgrace to oWe
money that you are paying interest on
but it is disgrace to owe little dribs here
and there that you are able to pay, bus
neglect from carelessness or from penuri-
BUSINESS. Come, be a good fellow. It's
the first of the year. Collect what il
coming to You. and pay what you owe.
There never was better time to strike
a balance than now.-Mulvane News.
PAYING THE POSTAGE
Here is an important fact in con-
nection with parcel post: If the ship
per puts on a single one cent parcel
post stamp on his package the govern
ment will take the package to it's des-
tination and collect the postage due
at the other end of the route. No mat
ter how big the shortage may be- the
new parcel post regulations specifically
say that the package shall be hauled
to the destination, if it is partly pre-
paid. The government won't d. that
with packages now. This is the way
the mail order houses can take adj
vantage of parcel post for shipping
packages without forcing the customer
to send in money in addition to the
price listed in the catalogue. 1t has
been recognized that it would be quite
a handicap to the mail order house IL
it was obliged to say. in its catalogue
Price % cents, plus postage, which
you will have to look UP on the postal
map" Instead of that the mail order
house will stick a one cent parcel post
stamp on the package, and let Mr..
Farmer pay at the other end. The post
master general is certainly doing his
best to help the grand cause of mail
order NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-04
THE HERo or MANII.A RAY


Admiral George Dewey, the hero of the
sea fight in Manila Bay and one of Farra-
CUTS boys" celebrated the seventy-fifth
anniversary of his birth yesterday. ard
tie best wishes of every of his coun-
trymen went with it. He told his visitors
that he felt like IAN ensign which is the
nautical version of the popular saying
like 2-year-old." There is nothing
skittish about the admiral, however, Wi \
bears his years and his laurels with be-
coming modesty and dignity. of course
his guests put the eternal question to hun.
how he managed at his age to look so
well and feel as well he looks. The ad-
miral being given to horseback riding ard
to enjoying the quiet of the fireside.
naturally ascribed his good condition TO
his horse and his abstention from bais-
quets. The truth is that the admiral in
herited good constitution from his par
ents and has not abused it. We can AL
reach old age feeling like ensign
provided we are careful in the choice of
our parents. and do not misuse our in
heritance. The admiral was 81 years OLD
when the opportunity came to him to add
his name to the roll of American naval
heroes. and he was equal to the job. al
of which proves that the age when a man
is at has best depends upon circumstances.
and cannot be determined by generaliza-
tions.-Brooklyn Citizen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-04
by THE WAY
BY HARVEY PARSONS.

To women who rig their babies in
white stockings: white socks are Just
as warm as dark ones, but they look
cold, and throw a chill into baby-lov-
ing pasSers-by.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-04
A SATURDAY SERMON.

Seek good and not evil, that We may
i've: ana so the Lord the God of hosts,
shall be with you. as We have spoken
Amos V IA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-04

Here's a belated New Years greet
ing to the patient Mergenthaler slap
pers who put this bunk in type: Hope
your shhrdlu will never mix with your
etaoin Shroin and etadlu are very
moor words
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1913-05-30
Salem A. I'M. E. Church.

One of the greatest Sunday-school
meetings to be held in North Nashville
is now on record at Salem Church. Mr.
Oman Stratton, the efficient superin-
tendent, has striven fervently for its
success. Quite a successful revival
has just closed at the church.
"Just out"-the Young Peoples
Literary Club.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1913-05-30
MRS. M. A. TURNER MADE THE
REPORT.

In the issue of the Globe May 9th
an article appeared on the first con-
corning the meeting of the Endow-
ment Bureau of the Court of Calan-
the, the head lines stated that the
report was made by Mrs Clemmie
White, but since the information has
come into this Office that the secre-
tary, Mrs. M. A. Turner of Pulaski
made the report which was as fol-
lows:
The Endowment Board of the Or
der of Calanthe met in it's third
quarterly session for the fraternal
year, at the Office of Mrs. Abbie w.
Saunders, G. w. C. No. 7S1 MISSISSIPPI
pi avenue, Memphis. The meeting
was quite a success. All the depart
ments of the Grand Court are in a
healthy condition and the Secretary
reported increase in both members
and finance.
The faithful women thought at first
that the loss of the late DIR. R. F.
Boyd, who had been G. w. c. from
the beginning of the organization OF
this Grand Court, was more than they
could bear. 1t is also true that they
have missed the presence of THEN
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1913-05-30

Ind, where he will join his friend,
Mr.. Henry Mccall They will be
there for the automobile races; then
they will leave for the west where
they will be the rest of the summer.
The Rev. Father j. Henry King,
priest in charge, st. Mary, the
Virgin Institutional School at Mason,
Tenn, was here this week the guest
Of Rev. Father A. G. Coombs.
Mrs. ]. F. Booker of Trenton, Tenn.
is here attending the Commencement
exercises of Roger Williams Univer-
ity.
Mr.. J. H. Staten of Columbia spent
several days here this week.
Mr.. A. w. Fite has returned from
Chattanooga where he went on fra
ternal business.
Remember the Country Store Fri
day evening, May Both at Hoffman
Hall given by the Guilds of Holy
Trinity for the benefit of the church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugenia A. G. Robert
son spent Sunday in Hopkinsville,
KY, with her sister, Mrs. Alfred B.
Duncan.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Anderson,
ST., and their little daughter, Martha
spent Sunday in Franklin with Mrs.
Radcliffe.
Call Madame Lester at Main 4793
Scalp Treatment and Hair goods.
Bishop C. H. Phillips and daugh-
! tiers, Misses Lady Emma, Lucy and
Lottie left the city Wednesday for
various points in Kentucky. Many
social functions have been planned
and they are anticipating pleasant
trip. They will return to Nashville
about June Bird.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1913-05-30

late Grand Worthy Counsellor. 9th
erwise the work of the Grand Court
goes smoothly on. Not a single law
suit has been had and fidelity har-
mony and love, the fraternal watch
word, seems to govern every act. All
obligations have been met and the
order is growing all over the State.
The following collections have been
received since July list, 1912:
To balance brought forward
from 34th Quarter .$9,275.72|
To amount collected from
Goth Quarter .......... 1,930.60
To Amount collected for Seth
Quarter ........... LSO51O
To amount collected for 37th
Quarter ............. 1949.37
Total debit at close of
97th Quarter .....$14,96 O.79
Disbursements.
July ~, 1912, by death claims
and expenses ..... 1,403.50
Oct. "a, 1912, by death claims
and expenses ......... 1893. 81
Jan. %, 1918, by death claims
and expenses ......... 1,403.10
Total paid out $4,7S5. rs
By cash balance in Treas
urer's hands at close
9th Quarter March 31st
1913 .............,... S10,175.01
Mar 81, 1913.
A deal Of business was transacted.
The Calanthians of Memphis took
special pains to give honor to their
G. w. c., Mrs. Abbie w. Saunders,
and her Endowment Board officers:
Mrs. Clemmie White, Treasurer, and
Mrs. M. A. Turner, Secretary.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1913-05-30

Bennett. A delightful three course
menu was served. Thos who en-
j0yed Mrs. Bakers hospitality were:
Prof. johnson, the president of Roger
Williams, Prof. Jefries, P. NJ. Cant,
L. T. Cantrell, S. w. Powell, A. w.
Nrse. Mrs. A. A Bennett, Misses
Dorothy Bennett, Maggie l.. Hickman,
Sallie Duvall, Willie Duvall, Fred
Della Thomas.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1913-05-30
THE STONE MASONS UNION REM
DERED AN ELABORATE PRO-
GRAM.

In South Nashville Sunday after.
noon the Stone Mason's Union rem.
dered the following program: Song;
invocation; music; presentation, M
c, Beach; welcome address, ]. b
Turner; response, ]. B. Robinson;
song; memorial address, p H. John.
son; brief history of Stonemasons
Union, H. G. Scales; song; sermon
Rev. j. L. Harding; song; collection
What a friend we have in Jesus
the band; benediction. The I. o. L
Band furnished music.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1913-05-30

Gibbs. Mary E. Bowling, DR.. H. II.
Walker, Earl w. Bowling and Wilson
Porter
Y. NJ. l. C. Notes.
The club welcomed in its midst
the former president, Prof E. L.
Kinzer of Centerville, who will be in
the city for some time. The program
rendered was as follows: Egyptian
Stones" by o. H. Harris; music by
club; Architecture of Ancient Egypt
by M. F. Douglass; original poetry by
club poet, Russell Stockard, Jr.;
critics report. The club in this
work is trying to elicit the interest
among the members. This will be
Of perennial interest so long as the
soul of the young men continue to
fight for knowledge" which is the
sunshine and the light. The darkest
hours of ignorance will vanguish for
evermore.
Mrs. Webb Entertained.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Franklin of
lOlS LIST avenue, South, delightfully."-
entertained their cousin, Mrs. Mary
Webb Of st. Louis, Mo-, Tuesday
night, May 9th, who will leave the
city in few days for her home. The
guests enjoyed the evening very
much in a card game, after which a
delightful two course menu was
served, Those who enjoyed Mr.. and
Mrs Franklin's hospitality were
Misses Tiff Morse, Amanda Man
ming, Blanch Randals, 1dela Schoffer
Marguerite Carter, Marguerite Lamb
Juanita Adams, Eve Collier, Emma
Morrison, Mrs. Webb, Drs. Rhines
Napier Bass, Mr. M. White.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1913-05-30
The Missionary Society of Mt. Zion
Baptist Church.

0dPtISt SHuISH'
The Ladies Missionary Society Of
the Mt. Zion Baptist Church gave a
candy pulling Monday evening, May
10, at the home of the president, Mrs
M. l.. Mayberry. The entertainment
was quite a success. A nice crowd
was present Mrs. Carrie Dickerson,
one of the workers at the Fireside
School, assisted the ladies in making
the candy Every one present ex-
pressed themselves as having spent a
delightful evening.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1913-05-30
MzQdi,S Note Book.


Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Guild served
supper last evening in honor of DR..
]. A. Drisdale, who left the city for
Detroit and Chicago, where he will
spend his vacation. Those who re-
ceived the hospitality of the evening
were Mrs, Rufus Chem, Miss Mamie
Guild, Master Conrad Guild and DR..
G. A. Drisdale.
A Quiet Wedding.
Mr.. Will Hart and Miss Mary Duke
were quietly married last Thursday
evening, May Is, 500 p. m, at the
residence of Mrs. Belle Bender, Steele
street, East Nashville. Rev. Richard
son, pastor Braden Chapel, oficiated
Eagle Club, c. of c.
Artistic as we'll as beautiful was the
home of Miss Mary B. England, 722
Georgia street, who was hostess of
Eagle c. of c. May goth. This club
with it's broad hospitality was hon
ored by several visitors who gave
many encouraging remarks. Music
and games were the features of the
afternoon after the business was
transacted. Mrs Mccullough presided
at the piano. Frappe was served on
the arrival of the guests The club
colors we're displayed, especially at a
late hour, when candles were lighted
and most elaborate four-course menu
was served. Little Miss Scott played
many beautiful songs on the phono
graph at this time. Every one found
words inadequate to express the JOY
of this meeting. To say they had a
delightful time is only putting it mild
ly The club adjourned to meet with
Mrs. Atwaters at the home of Mrs
Oakman, Stewart street. Mrs. At
waters arose and extended Welcome
thrice welcome" to all visitors.
- =
The Misses Butler Entertain.
On Tuesday evening the Misses But
Ter, of 1413 Scovel street, entertained
in honor Of Mrs. Reuben Pinder, O.
Pulaski, Tenn. The pleasures of the
evening were games and music. Ices
were served.
%%*
Smith-Perkins.
Mr.. Jno. T. Smith and Miss LOWE
Perkins were married Wednesda!
evening, May 21st., at the residence
of her mother, MIS- Perkins, 902 &c
dar street. Rev. c. Il. Clark OBLIGATED
*%%
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Pryor Entertain
Quite an enjoyable day was spen
at the suburban home of Mr.. ant
Mrs. Edward Pryor on the Dickersol
pike last Sunday where a dinner wa
sumptuously served, complimentary
to the birth of Mrs. Martha Pryor
The unique home was bedecked wit
flowers and the dining-room wa
tastefully arranged for the occasion
A four-course menu was served. Tn
following guests were met at the en-
of First street car line and conveys
in vehicles to the country home: Rev
and Mrs Joseph Keil Mr.. and Mrs
Om9h Stratton, Mr. and Mrs. Thoma
Raines Mr.. and Mrs. Mcclellan, MI
and Mrs Ewing, Miss Martha Stra
ton and Mr.. J. R. Robinson, Phi. c
Miss Sadie Kelly and Mr.. Mcclellan
of Roger Williams.
%As
Salem A. I'M. E. Church.
One of the greatest Sunday-schoC
meetings to be held in North Nashvill
is now on record at Salem Church. Nj
Oman Stratton, the efficient superb
tendent has striven fervently for ii
success. Quite a successful revive
has just closed at the church.
Gust out"-the Young People
Literary Club.