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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12
Kansas Comment
A POOR SYSTEM.

Nine fines out of ten for petty Of
lenses and most fines and time SEN
fences for major offenses for that
matter, impose hardships upon chill
dren and other unoffending and de-
pendent members of the convicted
persons family. There is neither
logic nor kindliness in the present sys-
tenn of punishment ror law violation.
Every petty and every major offender
should be compelled to work for the
city, county or state as the case may
be- the expenses of his livelihood Off
set against the proceeds of his labor.
and all possible profits turned over to
his dependents for their support, in
Guiding the education of children
Lawrence Journal-World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12
QUAKER NEGOTIATIONS.

[From the Philadelphia Record
If ignorance were bliss, what a
happy world this would be.
No man has ever been blinded from
looking on the bright side of life.
1t is quite possible to save yourself
a lot of trouble by getting rid of it.
The butcher may not be literary,
but he can always quote Lamb and
Bacon.
The one time a man never under
values himself is when he brings suit
for damages.
Even in summer the actor may
wear fur lined coat and still suffer
from a frost.
Lucky is the man who gets half of
what he aSkeS for. If he wants to
borrow SIS, he asks for ten.
Beggars shouldn't be choosers, but
some fellows would even like to take
their pick of the various brands of
success
"Riches have wings" quoted the
Wise Guy. Yes, especially ostriches, "
replied the Simple Mug, thinking of
the bill for his wife's new hat.
Wigg-"D'Auber says he would
much rather paint a vivid street scene
Yes, I've noticed he is fond of paint
ing the town red
Sillicus-'Henpeckk says his wife
refused him the first time he asked
her." Cynicus-.I don't suppose you
could ever convince him that second
thoughts are best
Muggins-''The cost of living is
constantly getting higher" Buggins
Yes, and my wife, who is trying to
that dyeing costs more than it used
n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12
From Other Pens
WHITE UNIFORMS FOR COPS

WHITE UNIFORMS FOR COPS.
The man in uniform in warm
months in most American cities is
doomed to swelter. His fellow citi-
zens may pity him and may express
the wish that he might be permitted
to wear a shirtwaist or some cool gar
ment. But for obvious reasons he
must go on wearing his uniform, go
on SWelter1ng, go on being uSelessly
pitied because his uniform is the out
ward and visible sign which sets him
apart as the special guardian of order
The subject of the sweltering police
man has been often discussed and in
many cities the problem has been set
aside as one of the unsolvabie things.
But Waco. Texas, has developed a
genius. He has considered this an
cient question, and apparently he has
solved it. For Waco policemen are to
be clad this summer in cool white
cotton uniforms. The uniforms are
comparatively inexpensive, so that a
policeman may easily afford to own
two or three of them and so be able
to appear each day in spotless rafment.
me idea is one likely to spread. Bene-
tit Will come of it to thousands of
heat-oppressed patroImep in many a
summer. And the idea proves that
after all there are solutions to even
the Oldest and most obstinate prob
lems.-Detroit Free Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12
Ever Hear One?

Ye can talk about yer orchestrys an
operys an SIGH; yer simfoneys an
concerts that air got up fer tn rich.
But none kin hold a candle, folks, I'll
hev We understand, to tn sweet en-
chantin's music o. tn Silver Cornet
band.
why, WunSt. when Teddy RooZefelt
ives passin' through the town we give
big reception, with tn band and
Mayor Brown. When Brown got up
to make his speech, old Teddy waved
his hand, an said he'd ruther listen
t tn Silver Cornet band.
An then, on Independence day they
turn out in their best, their uniforms
of red and gold outshinin' all the rest.
TIL cannons roar. tn banners wave,
tn marshal takes command. but gosh
all hemlock! Listen t that Silver Cor
net band.
On summer nights they give Us all
a concert in tn park. The folks sit
round an' listen till away long after
dark. An many a lovin couple hev
promised heart an hand to the soft
entrancin' music O. tn Silver Cornet
band.
sheep Killing Dogs" is headline
in a New York paper, but who ever
saw sheep kill doge Mother fake.
Tough on the SchoOlbOys.
Want ad in Indiana paper:
WANTED: A good boy. Those going
to school need not apply.-A. l..
Huetter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

IFrom the Chicago News.1
Fast mules often have loose hind
legs.
Muscular inactivity is the parent of
much i'll health.
Many a beautiful hat represents an
unpaid milliner's bill.
A parrot should be taught to speak
only in polysyllables.
The sweet girl graduate refuses to
stand aside for the June bride
If you borrow trouble you must ex-
pect to pay a hight rate of interest
1t costs some people more to keep
up appearances than it does to live.
The office puts in more time lodging
the man than it does in seeking him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12
Journal Entries

More people should expect some of
the untoWard things they get
j. j. S&
Usually. the poorest fisherman is
the best fish story teller.
~ s%
What's become of the old fashioned
fellow who'd sooner fight than eat ?'
T. j. .&
Another popularity of the weather
is that when it's right for one man it
is wrong for another.
~ - j.
A good-natured loser is usually 10
more than an actor sufficiently clever
to give that impression.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12

pied. Then there was trouble, And
l was just about to get uneasy-you
know what peace we usually have in
this garden and the humming and
buzzing bothered me greatly, when
who should come along-you never
could guess!-but two of the oak tree
fairies who used to live in the big
pine tree where Bluey Blackbird now
has. his nest. L was SO glad to see
them, because L was sure they would
help the bees find a home without
disturbing anyone. And they did
That biggest fairy just hoped on the
queen bees back, whispered in her
ear. and. together they rode off to the
old pine tree, the whole hive of bees
following after as if it was the most
natural thing in the world, And
now I hear from these same fairies
that the bees are nicely and happily
settled in that tree and everybody is
happy again."
Do you wonder that Tommy heaved
a big sign or relief and thanked Mr..
Toad for his news ?-(Convriobt-
Clara Ingram Judson)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12

THE SAD SHEPHERD.
Shepherd. while the lambs do feed
Sit beneath shady tree,
And upon an oaten reed
Pipe your music joyously.
Should it rain, do not forbear-
Rain comes from the happy sky
Play a quiet, little air
TIL the shower passes by.
The sun will come again in gold,
Pipe away, my dear. until
Evening brings the lambs to fold
ION may weep then, If you will
James Stephens, in Golfers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12

Why shouldn't President Yuan Shi
Kai of China spurn a suggestion that
he be made a monarch and placed
on throne? He has succeeded in so
rearranging the republican, form of
government of China that he is now
a veritable autocrat of the first water.
And the only saving feature of China s
present situation, as to the conduct
of her affairs, is that the clever Yuan
is inclined to be a despot of the benev-
client variety
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12

German Southwest Africa is no
more, having been conquered in it's
entirety by the Union of South Africa
which is only another name for the
British dominion on the Dark Con-
tinent. But German Southwest Africa
would probably come into being again
in short order, if the Teutonic allies
are successful in the major European
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12
On the Spur
of the Moment

BY ROY X. MoDLTON.

Eve-The Model Wife.
She wore no jewels in her hair.
She never had a wish to skip
To Europe for a summer trip.
In social realms she didn't shine,
And never had to stand in line
At swell receptions dressed to kill.
Ihere was no unpaid modiStes bill.
Though like all women everywhere,
She never sulked about that fact,
But got along with wondreus tact.
The servant problem peeved her not.
She never worried DER her lot,
Or caused a single family jar
Because she had no touring car.
And last, but not the least to note,
She didn't even want to vote.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12

As Ex-Governor Hodges told the
2Anti-Saloon Leaguers, in convention
assembled at Atlanti; City. nothing
ails Kansas, regardless of the mouth
ings of the liquor interests. And there
is proof on every hand in Kansas that
she certainly isn't suffering from any
of the festerous ailments that are
common in the saloon-ridden COM
munities of the land.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12

What easy picking it is for the ban
dts in Yellowstone Park because of
the government rule that prohibits
either tourists or their escorts from
carrying arms in the park.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12

From the pronouncements in Ger
many's reply to President Wilson's
second note relative to the Lusitania
affair, it would seem reasonable to
urge that the only reason there have
been no repetitions of the Lusitania
disaster is that the German subma-
rines have been unable to stage them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12

That Harry Thaw has been able to
maintain anything which savors of
sanity under the several gruelling eX-
aminations and cross examinations to
which he has been subjected in court
during the past few years would seem
to be pretty good proof of the sound
ness of his mentality
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12

Bordering on the impossible. Sew
eral of the United States consuls in
Mexico join in a pronouncement that
unless something is done soon, condi-
tions below the Rio Grande will be far
worse before long than the stricken
country has ever seen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12

and that is equally divided up. There
is no pauperism, and on the other
hand no one is really rich. There is
therefore no social problem in Serbia,
and consequently no politics except
foreign politics.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12

If all are as equal before the law as
they are supposed to be and should
be, the government can have nothing
but success in prosecuting the women
as we'll as the men who get within the
tentacles of the white slave" law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12

And the present horrible European
spectacle is surely all the proof needed
to substantiate the contention of DR..
Macdonald, editor of the Toronto
Globe, to the effect that an armed
peace ineYitab bly, leads to war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12
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Associated Press and receives the full day
telegraph report of that great news or
ganization, for the exclusive afternoon
publication in Topeka.
The news is received in The State Jour-
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pose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12

Reports from Mexico indicate that
Villa has been beaten again. but prob
ably not anywhere near to pulp.
Villa and his forces have the proven
bal cat distanced in the matter of
plurality of lives.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12
. Clara lngranJudson

there, to try the pear tree-the hol-
low one at the corner of the garden
you know"
tTommy Tittle-mouse swallowed a
lumR of relief but didn't say a wordD
They started to the pear tree but
on the way they met Mr. Hornet, who
SAID the pear tree was already occu-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12

Business seems to be bucking up a
bit, all right. Bank clearings for last
week were in excess of what they
were for the same week of last year.
But of course they weren't anything to
brag about then
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12

No doubt about it. The germ" in
Germany is a military "bacterium of
proportions and power extraordinary.
Williams news., 1915-02-11

meant by double convex lens. These lenses are the kind used in reading glasses and the two-inch size is listed by one dealer for 40 cents each. But of course, each individual will find different conditions under which to work. Persons who have the advan- tage of electric lights may obtain bet ter results by placing a reflector and an ipcandescent lamp in each corner so that the reflection is thrown to the center of the back, and placing the lens accordingly.
 Study carefully the drawings, and you will find no difficulty in under standing them. A word might be said in regard to getting the adjustments right. If it refuses to throw clear cut image slip the tube back and forth in the hole until this is obtained If you cannot get a clear image, then it shows that the clip tube is too short, and a longer one will remedy the difficulty. If an oil lamp is used the machine should have small blocks nailed to the bottom, as in Fig. (A) and holes bored in the bottom to ad init air to the lamp-J. L. D.
Williams news., 1915-02-11
Details of Reflector.

ability of anyone to make. The main part is a box about eight by twelve by fourteen inches. The exact size does not matter, for each person may have different materials with which to work, The box should be light-tight and lid should be provided for it. The inside is stained a dead black with ink, or a mixture of turpentine and lampblack. Be sure to get all portions of the inside well blacked, as good deal depends on this in the successful working of the machine.
 Now, with the lid off, and the box lying on its side, place a curved re- Hector in one corner, and fasten 1t firmly to the bottom by the tabs left for the purpose. The shape of this reflector is shown in Fig. 3. Next set lamp up close to the reflector and cut hole directly above to al- low the chimney to go on. The re- Hector should be made of very bright tin. Now light the lamp and put the cover on the box, noting where the re- fiection thrown on 1t is brightest, and directly opposite this point put dou- ble convex lens. The size may range from two to three or even five inches | in diameter, but the hole. cut must be, of course, similar to the size of the | lens you use. The tube can be made from sheet iron or anything that hap pens to be the right diameter and three or four inches long. Fig. shows it's general shape.
 When this is done, fasten couple of metal clamps, cut from tin or spring brass, so that they will hold card firmly against the back or the lid of the box right where the re f1ected light is brightest. Fig. 4 shows how they work and the shape to which they are bent Another pair may be put little lower for holding cards on which the view is length wise.
 Now hinge the cover to the bottom board and at the top fasten fric tion clip, as shown in Fig. 6, for hold ing the back shut while the card is ir position. Fig 2, explains what is
Williams news., 1915-02-11
MOTHER! LOOK AT CH|LD'S TONGUE If cross, feverish, constipated, give California Syrup
 of Figs"

A laxative today saves a sick child tomorrow. Children simply will not take the time from play to empty their bowels, which become clogged up with waste, liver gets sluggish; stomach sour.
 Look at the tongue, mother! If coat ed, or your child is listless, cross, fev- erish, breath had, restless. doesn't eat heartily, full of cold or has sore throat or any other children's ailment, give teaspoonful of California Syrup of Figs" then don't worry. because It IS perfectly harmless, and in few hours all this constipation poison, sour pile and fermenting waste will gently move out of the bowels, and you have a we'll. playful child again. A thor. ough inside cleansing is ofttimes all that is necessary. It should be the first treatment given in any sickness
 Beware of counterfeit fig syrups Ask at the store for 50-cent bottle o1 California Syrup of Figs" which has full directions for babies, children O, all ages and for grown-ups plainly printed on the bottle. Adv.
Williams news., 1915-02-11
MEN TO DEFEND DAVIS CUF
Norman E. Rrookes and Anthony F, WiIding Have Made Last Stand
 for international Trophy.

Now that Norman F. Brookes and Anthony F. Wilding have taken back the Davis cup to the land of the kanga- roo, by virtue of their victory over the best America put forth, the thought comes that this probably was the last stand of the great Australians in the battle for the international trophy.
 Brookes, although still wizard ol strokes and court tactics, loses his strength and speed after a hard ses sion on the. courts, and in 1915 this will be even more pronounced.
 Wilding, too, although a massive athlete and sinewed like an OK, seems to be slipping backward, and has no' at any time since his appearance in this country shown the form that for merly won him the championship oi all the world. He, too, will probably be content now to step down witt Brookes, his captain, and let younger men take up the burden of defending the trophy they fought so hard and SC gallantly to take back to the other sidt of the world.
Williams news., 1915-02-11

2, in manner as to give the impress sion that the band is whole and on the two fingers. While doing this. quick ly fold all the fingers so that their ends enter the band, and turn the hand over and let go the band, then show the back with the fingers doubled up In reality the fingers will be in the band, as in Fig. 3, and the back will still show the band on the first two fingers. Quickly straighten out all the fingers, and the band will snap over the last two fingers. as shown in Fig. 4.
Williams news., 1915-02-11
NEWS 6r&e YOUNG
 PEOPLE
CARD REFLECTOR IS AMUSING
Machine Has Advantage Over Magic Lantern In That Objects May Be
 Shown Without Buying Slides.

There is nothing complicated about this amusing machine, so it is quite possible for anyone who can use tools at all to make one of them. Tho postcard reflector has an advantage over the common magic lantern in that with 1t you can throw on the screen postcards, photographs, insects, pierced flowers, etc, in their natural colors, without going to the expense of buying slides.
 In Fig. 1 is shown the "insides" of a postcard reflector that is within the
Williams news., 1915-02-11
FACTS ABOUT EYEGLASSES
Aneients Knew Nothing of Aids of vIsion-Spectac4es First Used at
 End of Thirteenth Century.

It Is hard to realize what our ances- tor did without the help of spectacles. The first mention of them seems to be towards the end of the thirteenth century, when convex spectacles were
 invented-it is supposedly Roger Bacon. Concave glasses were intro duced soon afterward, but the Specta- cle Makers company of London was not incorporated until 1880. It seems that the ancients knew nothing of these aids of vision; and it is more than likely that Homer and even Mill ton might have been spared their blindness, had they understood the use of powerful lenses. Eyeglasses came in much later, when the spectacles were considered too cumbersome for fashionable wear; and lorgnettes came even later, when great ladies wished an ornamental case for their eyeglasses. The eyeglasses or today fit on the nose with sprinS-former- ly they were held simply by the hand.
Williams news., 1915-02-11
PLANK JUMPS TO FEDERALS
left-Handed Pitcher With Long, est Continuous Record With One
 Club Makes Expected Leap.

What is perhaps the longest record for continuous active service with one club in the history of baseball was broken when Eddie Plank, Athletic veteran and hero of several worlds series contests, took his expected leap to the Federal league. Harry Goldman of the Baltimore Federals obtained Plank's signature to a new league con tract after a visit to the pitchers nome at Gettysburg, Pa. Plank was a pitcher for the Athletics for 13 years, his first notable work being in the worlds series of 1905. Since that time he has been considered the one
Williams news., 1915-02-11
''CASCARETS' FOR
 LIVER, BOWELS
For sick headache, bad breath, Sour Stomach and
 constipation.
Get a 10-cent box now,

No odds how bad your liver, stomach or bowels; how much your head aches, how miserable and uncomfort- able you are from constipation, indiges- ton biliousness and sluggish bowels you always get the desired results with Cascarets.
 Don't let your stomach, liver and bowels make you miserable. Take Cascarets tonight; put an end to the headache. biliousness, dizziness, nerv- ousness sick, sour, gassy stomach. backache and all other distress; cleanse your inside organs of all the bile. gases and constipated matter which is producing the misery.
 A 1O-cent box means health, happi- ness and a clear head for months. No more days of gloom and distress if you will take a Cascaret now and then. All stores sell Cascarets. Don't forget the children-their little in sides need cleansing, too. Adv.
Williams news., 1915-02-11
The Martini Rerceuse.

A young lady was dining with some friends at their home. The host had concocted some seductive cocktails and she had joined the others in drinking to his health. Before the dinner was over she was experiencing that much-talked-of wobbly feeling that is said to follow cocktail.
 While coffee was being served in the drawing room the three-months- old son of the family was brought in to the room and the young guest in. sisted on holding him.
 q am surprised that he is so con. tented in your lap," her hostess told her. He doesn't usually care for strangers"
 Well, you may not know it," was the reply, "but he is being rocked" New York Evening Post.
Williams news., 1915-02-11
RUBBER-BAND-C CHANCE TRIcH
Little Stripe Transferred From One Finger to Another Without Detec-
 tion, if Done Quickly.

The trick of changing rubber band from the first and second finger tc the third and fourth, if done quickly can be performed without detection by any one, writes E. K. Marshall oi Oak Park, H., in Popular Mechanics
 The band on the first two fingers il shown to the spectator as in Fig. 1 with the back of the hand up. The hand is then turneL over and the band drawn out quickly, as shown in Fig
Williams news., 1915-02-11
To What Haven

The girl who grumbles because she never goes anywhere and nothing ever changes, is in reality a ceaseless traveller, and nothing in her life is ever the same, for two minutes to- gether. The irresistible current of the stream we call time is hurrying us on, and however attractive some spot on tho bank may be. we can only admire it as we pass by. There is no such thing as mooring our little craft and letting the river leave us behind. Each one of us is a traveller and the thing of chief moment is to know to what haven we are bound.- Girls Companion.