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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-06
QUAKER NEGOTIATIONS.
TFron the Philadelphia Record.

GFrom the Philadelphia Record.1
Money talks, but it isn't every man
who has a command of language.
On the sea of matrimofiy theSimari
who marries a widow ships as second
mate.
No man is such a pessinfist as to
fear being swamped by the high tides
of prosperity.
Many a man is neutral because he
would rather be on the fence than be
on the wrong side.
When a man acts like a fish out of
water he is almost as uncomfortable
as a politician out of job.
No, Maude, dear; in order to satisfy
a thirst for knowledge it isn't absolute
ly necessary to read dry books.
Although they may not be up on
parliamentary matters, a pair of spec
tacles call for the eyes and nose.
The world is full of trouble. Half
the people are looking for it and the
other half are trying to dodge it.
I'VE should speak only good of the
dead" quoted the Wise Guy. yes"
agreed the Simple Mug, "as rule we
have exhausted our supply of blame
on them when thye were alive
Mrs. Buggins-"She won a breach
of promise suit for $4,000, and now
she is going to marry her lawyer" Mr.
Buggins-"Maybe that's the only way
she can get any of the 100000
She-"It's a mistaken idea that a
woman can't be convinced" He
Eyes, I suppose it is possible to con-
vince her, but she is apt to forget
she was convinced, and then you must
do it all over again
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-06
CHINA,s PREDICAMENT.

In all probability, it wouldn't make
the slightest difference to the great
bulk of the people of China were their
president, Yuan Shi Kai, to declare
himself a monarch and rule accord
ingly. AS matter of fact, he has 50
arranged the republican" form of
government of China that he IS
ruling in that very fashion, and has
been for some time. Not only that,
but he has manipulated things so that
he has paved the way for practically
naming his successor in the presiden-
tial office. China is merely a republic
in name
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-06
TO EACH HIS PLACE.

Men have died of homesickness for
the narrow fields and elIn-shaded hol-
lows in the hills of old New England
in the same spirit that sends others
toiling painfully back to the brown
sand dunes about San Francisco Bay,
says Golfers Some have lost their
hearts to the deep pine woods of the
north and others to the stately moss
hung live oaks that line the shell road
to Mobile Some would come to the
city of their souls through the low
warm mists that overhang Chesapeake
Bay, and others prefer to see the lights
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-06
On the Spur
of the Moment
Cheer Up
81 ROY x. MOULTON.

I'm not afraid of hoodooes,
That's very plain to see;
l was born on a Friday,
The thirteenth, yep, that's me.
/ walk right under ladders,
spill salt at my will,
I've also smashed a mirror
And I'm around here still.
Around my chair amb1e
The wrong way every time.
When l am playing poker
l have contempt sublime
For people superstitious;
l never knock on wood,
I never pick up horseshoe.
And don't see why 1 should.
1 don't believe in bad luck,
1t is a foolish thing;
Whatever you ina CINE
That's what your fate will bring.
There's no use looking forward
To sorrow you'll allow;
If troubles going to get you,
Twill get Won ANYHOW.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-06
Let the Heather Rage.

Now comes the polyocular art.
Polyocular art, let it be known,
differs from cubism and futurism.
To ordinary mortals, the kind who
say, Il don't know anything about
art, but I know what 1 like" polyocu-
lar pictures are meaningless con-
glomerations of raw color.
Yet no less an authority than Carl
N. Werntz, president of the Chicago
Academy of Fine Arts, gave the fol-
lowing definition:
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES pic
lures as seen by the soul OF the
mob
These pictures are based on
multiplicity of perspectives," contin-
ued Mr.. WerntZ. 'Polyocular1Sm
shows picture as it might appear to
a man with many eyes. Polyocular
art differs from cubism and futurism
although the general effect may ap-
pear the same to the layman-
All of which is as clear as cup of
boarding house coffee.
Those Foolish Questions.
You need not ask the question,
For l know what it will be;
Do not waste your conversation,
Yes, it's hot enough for me.
Let 1t Go.
New York politicians want the bu-
reau of standards abolished. Well, it
doesn't look as though the New York
standard is worth preserving.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-06
Journal Entries

The originality of many a poets
verse is obvious.
+ = =
Gratitude is as rare as ingratitude
is common.
+ - =
The man who gets the worst of 1t
should have expected nothing more.
i. - =
Rich relations are also to blame for
many of the frightful names given to
babies.
i. 10 %s
A lot of good-natured fun is poked
at the oldest inhabitants. But they're
a mighty interesting set.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-06
BIG WAR LOAD UNNECESSARY.

BIG WAR LOAD UNNECESSARY.
President Wilson has also struck
popular and sensible note in letting it
be known that he is opposed to
splurge by congress in saddling the
nation with a big preparedness-for-
war load. Our defenses must be set
in order, but the idea of this country
going on a tremendous war-footing is
repugnant to most of it's citizens and
unnecessary as well. We have no
worlds to conquer and a pen in the
hands of a man like Mr.. Wilson seems
mightier than a dozen swords. OF
course, Mr.. Wilson won't always be
our president, but the right man for
the times is usually on the job at
WaShineton
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-06

Nor have the Turks lost their skill
and cunning in the matter of killing
defenseless Christians. A recent re-
port has it that they sacked the Ar
menian town of Ismid a little while
ago and slaughtered MAN. of its in
habitants. The whole civilized world
has a tremendous score to settle with
Turkey and it is probably hoping that
the Allies will be able, at least, to
bring the Turk to his knees.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-06
This seems to be an open season OIL

This seems to be an open season on
husbands. At any rate, the instances
seem more numerous of late than
usual where wives have rid them
selves of such incubuses by the muir
der route. And there is no safer sport
for females than killing their hus-
bands, so tender-hearted, sympathetic
and susceptible to the influences of
pretty faces and tears are the gentle
men who make up the juries of the
land
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-06

President Wilson is right again in
his decision not to make move in the
interest of peace in Europe until the
warning powers indicate that they are
ready for such good offices. Butting
into the business of other people is as
undesirable and uncalled for an &C
tivity on the part of a nation, as it is
on the part of the individual.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-06

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw is taking ad-
vantage of the opportunity her hus-
bands suit for divorce gives her, to
annex as much free advertising for
herself. Evelyn is in the show bust
ness and she needs it. But her re-
marks sbout Harry SAVIOR good deal
of the proverbial pastime when the
not calls the kettle black.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-06

of home shining clear in a rise of the
great plains thirty miles away as the
crow flies. The truest thing Kipling
ever said is that God gave all men
all earth to love. but. since their hearts
are small, ordained for each one place
should prove beloved over all" That
place is home, and they have lived
who find
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-06

News that the Newport horse show
is on also conveys between the lines
the information that the representa-
tives of the fair sex attending it will
stage a fashion parade that will make
the activities of the horses in the show
ring look like a dried prune, in COM
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-06

And the continued rush of the Rus
slams in the wrong direction must be
monotonously disheartening to their
allies, who seem to have depended
upon them to win the war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-06
MEMBER:
Associated Press.
Audit Bureau of Calculations.
American Newspaper Publishers
Association.

With Great Britain's famous
s'pound" beginning to play true to
form, there must be numerous signs
of relief among the American manu-
facturers and merchants who have
been so liberal in extending large
credits for the wares they have sold
not only to England but also to all
0f her allies
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-06
From Other Pens
THE WORLDS CHARITY.

The most beautiful thing that has
come out OF the war in Europe is the
charity which its destruction and suf-
ferings have prompted in the minds of
the peoples of the earth. Almost at the
beginning of the conflict three peoples
the Serbs, the Belgians and the
PoleS-were brought to the doors of
poverty, begging for bread and for re-
lief from disease. The attention of
the world was first called to Belgium
because the fall of that country was
SO sensational Other countries have
needed help just as badly, but Belgium
was in the limelight and the first re-
lief was sent there. The relief has
continued ever since the war began.
Some idea of the vast work accom-
plished there by the Belgium Relief
Commission of America is given by the
recent statement of that body. Early
this spring the commission was i'm
porting foodstuffs into Belgium at the
rate of $7,500,00O worth per month
From Belgium the commission sent
men into that part of northern
France occupied by the Germans, and
2,500,00 persons were found to be in
dire need. These were relieved. Up
to July 81 the commission had i'm
ported 100000 tons of foodstuffs,
valued at $70,0O0,000. The banks and
institutions of Belgium have contrib
uted literally to the work. The whole
world has been touched by the sdf-
fer;ngs of the real war victims, the
women and children. Africa, China
and the Philippines have contributed
heavily. If the war as'tausht moth
ing else, it has taught charity
Grand Rapids. Mich. News.
SAVE APPOMATTOX.
If you ask what state he halls from
My sole reply shall be
He halls from Appomattox -f
And it's famous apple tree.
Roscoe Conkling's exact words in
his couplet nominating Grant in 1880
are still topic for dispute. But their
sense was as above They made even
more secure the reputation of the little
Virginia county seat where Lee sur
rendered on April 10, 1865. That repu-
tation is sure historically as long
the American union stands. But the
Richmond Times-Dispatch reports
that physically Appomattox is fast
dals time and the elements have ali
had their share in reducing the village
to destruction. The apple tree, wher-
ever it was. has gone. and decay and
neglect are evident everywhere.
why" asks the Richmond Times
Dispatch, lis not Appomattox literal
shrine as well as an historical shrine2''
1t should be. The suggestion has been
made in the past that some of our pa
triotfc societies ought to preserve APP
pomattox. Why not the general gov
eminent? Appomattox stands for a
reunited nation: for Lee as well as for
Grant There is memory of bitter
ness in it.-Chicago Post.
Rouen has a new railway bridge
over the Seine.
Scotland in 1918 mined 42,456,576
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-06

Summer has been little dilatory in
putting in an appearance, but it seems
finally to have arrived. And if your
Palm Beach suits are the more COM
Portable, men, why wear 'em. Don't
begin to be the slaves to the arbitrary
dictates to fashion that the girls are,
and because of which, you have poked
a lot of ridicule at them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-06

Isn't it pretty nearly time for some
fellows in these parts to holler
-'drouth?" There hasn't been any
measurable rainfall in Kansas for six
or seven days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-06

Rhode Island has the unusual
spectacle of a widow shedding copious
tears because she is accused of having
brought about the murder of her hus-
nd
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-06

If the corks under it are substantial
securities, England probably won't
have much difficulty in concentrating
her plan to float a haif-million dollar
loan in this country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-06
Clara ln@ramJudsun

before-till quite suddenly there was
a stir in the water, mud rose to the
surface; and in a few mi .uter a great
sleek turtle crawled up on to the bank
and he licked his dark lips as much
as to say, THAT was a good meal"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-06

And Billy looked still more thought
full.
Just as the minnows again began
their play, a great, beautiful king
fisher Chilly knew him at once from
Dfngey Bats description) darted in
to the water. drew up a struggling
mInnow, and flew away.
That was enough for Billy Min
nows have troubles just the same as
everybody" he said positively; "onIy
other folks troubles are always hard
er to sect" And, very content with
his own lot, he flew off home.-(CoDy-
right, Clara Ingram Judson-1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-06

Peace in Europe is reported to be
Sin the air. at Washington. And
that's where 1t is likely to remain for
some time to come.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-06
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The State Journal is member OF the
Associated Press and receives the rull day
telegraph report of that great news or
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, 1915-09-06

Rouen has a new railway bridge
over the Seine
Scotland in 1913 mined 42,456.576
tons of coal.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-07
ST, LAWRENCE REUNION
>iumui aud Alumni Dine ~ III"
Aldtuc Club,

The s. Lawrence University club Of
Create New York Alumni held It's
twenty-fourth annual reunion and din
urr al the Aldino club last night. St
Lawrence University II a coed insu-
tuition and there were men and women
present. The POSTMASTER was william
Il. l.ashoT Of Erasmus Hall High School.
who until last night was president of the
alumni association, and among those
present were President Emeritus Almon
Gunnison. Louis II. Pink, Dr. Ernest Il.
Won Nardr0n. Abram l. E'kus, Job T..
Hedges, Irving Bachelor and william
Atwood.
Abram T. Elkus and job T. Hedges
are honorary members, each having re-
c.iycd the degree OF doctor of laws from
the university, nr. Hedges In his speech
had lots Of run with Or, Elkus and
rinully declared that the two doctors
We're "A great pair 20 draw 10 and could
not he beaten,
Dr aunnison, who resigned last fall
as president OF In" university, told the
association that the committee having
ia charge the selection Of his successor
had worked very hard ana would he
thought. announce it's selection before
next commencement.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-07
DRYS And VETS STORM
HARRISBURG CAPITOL
Prohibition Forces Win Skin
mi>h at Hearing Before n
Record Crowd.

uARri>Hi no. Pa, April Never he-
iore AID such a crowd sweep into the
CAPITOL In support Of any one meas
are As gathered her" to-day FOR tho
hearing hccog. the Law and order conn
ln.ttee on IN" brumhaugh-N .ll:ams 10
cal option bin
III" arguments ended with IN" sun-
portcrs OF the Governor ahead an points
The fundamental question the dry"
speakers pres ut"d WAS the right Of 'hC
people" "a determine what should b"
done on The matter OF liquor its manu-
iacture and sale
The crowd N'S rot unanimous ion its
-uppur, Of the proposed legislation. for
tn. liquor interests were we'll repre-
sented one liquor man devoted virtu-
ally all Of the ten minutes allowed him
~ verbal onslaught ~ lHllv sun
days methods.
chairman Williams had trouble IN
accepting order. Kisses and i.er~ We. =
frequent. When IN" Governor entered
ne chamber he was greeted with m
uuthurSt lasting iiV" minutes When
ne lett Just before the hearing ended
the crowd yelled Tor him 10 return and
make an address
-Four special trains from Philadelphia
loaded with local option pilgrims 1000
strong. hcribbon.d ana brass banded.
helped swell the option advocates from
AL points OF the state During the
hearing l5,do0 persons iammed IA" gall
lcres and mHs-ed on the ctpitol steps.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-07
TERRE HAUTE MAYOR
AND 9 JUDGES GUILTY
Jury Also COnvictS - Others
Of Election Frauds in
Indiana.

1Npl>NAPoLIs, April 6.-bouu NJ Ron
ertS. Mayor of Tcrre lIaute Eli Red
man. Judge of the Virgo Circuit Court :.
Thomas g. Smith, Judge of the Terie
Hauto City Court. and tw"nty-four
others wer. convicted ~ conspiracy to-
day by Jury in the Federal Court here
They. with eighty-nine defendants who
had previously pleaded guilty. will he
sentenced ON Monday by Judge \. y
Anderson. The court allowed all except
two, who are in jail on other charges, to
GO home. with instructions TO return on
Monday tn hear judgment pronounced.
Attorneys for the defendants who
elected to fight the Federal Grand Jury ;
indictment charging them with conspir-
acy TO steal the last election In Niso
county, held numerous conferences and
prepared the usual motions preliminary
to perfecting an appeal to tho United
states circuit Court OF Appeals.
Imp@achmcnt proceedings against
Mayor Roberts will be started soon at
T-rre Hdute by the city Council on the
ground that n. attempted TO bride three
City Counclmen To vote against an
ordinance.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-07

In front of him sits Henry l.. Stimson.
william Barnes secured seat No. 10 In
the front row. at the left NJ the centre.
Next 10 him is former Excise Com
missioner Cullinan. Two seats the other
side Of Mr.. Barnes sits Lenuyl ELI
Quigg, and In the front r-w near Mr..
Barnes Is Judge A. r. Clearwater.
Fifteen additional seats must be pro-
vided for the convention delegates. The
seating over. President Root announced
an immediate meeting of the committee
on printing. and the convention adjourned
until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. lie
was asked aha, was going to happen az
to-morrows session. and Il smile went
around as he remarked.
We will let tho printing contract. and
there may be little spontaneous COM
bustion."
The convention from the start had a
businesslike air. There were no scenes
OF frivolity. Here and there groups OF
well known men in the state gathered
10 discuss matters to come before the
convention or meet Old friends and chat
OF past events There was an almost
entire absence Of flowers. only two dele
gates receiving baskets OF them.
When Secretary of state Hugo called
the convention to order Just ~ the noon
whistles were blowing the Assembly
Chamber was packed and there was
hardly standing room in the galleries
The crowd had come IN spite OF steady
downpour Of rain
The delegates were sworn in on an
old Blackstone Bible. relic owned by
Civil service Commissioner William
Gorham Rice and loaned for the occa-
sion.
Prayer was offered by the Rev. VIII.
lam Herman Hopkins. pastor OF the
First Presbyterian Church. where Gov
Whitman attends
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-07
new ELECTION BILL
OFFERED AT ALBANY
tt Is Administration Measure
and Has the Convention
Feature.

Albany. April 6.---The administration
Of the drastic ArgetsingerMac meas
ure offered early in the legislative ses-
sion, was introduced In the Senate to-day
by Senator Walters. chairman Of tho
Senate Judiciary Committee.
The committee bill retains the provi-
sion for the submission to a vote OF the
people the proposition OF whether or not
the state convention system for nom
mating candidates should be revived.
II also provides means for the elm
nation Of the three Democratic state
election superintendents and their depu-
ties and substituting one election super
intendent for the three. The salaries Of
the present Commissioners are $1,000
each. The new Commissioner will re-
coive $4,000
Provision Il made 20 enable voter
who IL enrolled In one election district
and who moves TO another district In the
same Assembly district, II In New York
city, and elsewhere to another election
district In the Same county. TO have hts
enrolment transferred 40 that he can
vote In the primaries In The district In
which his new home is located.
The date Of tho official primary Is set
back to the seventh Tuesday before the
general election, In place OF the fifth
! Tuesday as at present, under the terms
of the Walters bin, Tho measure also
permits voters To he registered In coun-
try districts on all days OF registration
without personal application. and does
away with uhe requirement that in
such districts a person who happens 10
register personally shall sign the regis
trltion book.
In addition IL does away with the
requirements that a. voter In n country
district must sign the poll book on cleo
, ton day. The place OF stay" provi-
( ago Is eliminated.
The submission OF the question ot
| the advisa billy OF holding a conven-
/ ton for the nomination OF state officers,
. said senator Walters. lis merely to AS.
certain the sentiment OF the electors
/ and does not purport to have the effect
/ of law Y a,dopted"
| The Senate deferred consideration OF
/ tho cromwell bill reducing the member
1 ship of the New York city Hoard oi
! Education by one-half until tomorrow.
/ The senate Finance Committee re-
ported favorHb!y to-day a bill providinI
| appropriations for the expenses of m.
| state census and the expenses OF th'
| constitutional convention. For Tn.
census sii3,0oo Is proposed and for IN,
constitutional convention 100000.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-07
WHO WANTS SUBMARINE LAND
B!il for Convcyinx Bottom OF liar
bor Property Passes Assembly.

ALBANY. April BY vote Of 102 TO
20. the Assembly tonight passed the
Hon bill permitting the State Land
Board t. convey lands under water in
New York harbor between the Statue of
Liberty and the Rrooklyn shore. the
idea being that at some future time an
island might be constructed on q reef az
that point. and docks constructed on
this island.
At the same time II was learned that
the Senate Finance Committee killed a
similar hill to-day ny Il decisive vote.
IT was introduced ny senator George
Cromwell of Richmond
The Hon bill authorizes the land
commissioners 20 grant or convey %
any one who think 1T a shoal parallel
with the Bay Ridge shore. from a poin,
oil Fortieth street, Brooklyn. To- a point
on Tompkinsville. The shoal Is from
sin TO twenty-five feet deep. is 'wC
miles long, and about half mile wide
The plan j. to form company "a
put up $2u.o00.00o to build up the shoal
until II is "A fairsizeL island with sever
warehouses. piers 'or freight and pas.
seuger steamers. and with all the IA.
c!llties needed 10y the greatest shipping
terminal in the world, which this /,
planned 10 be.
In an interview last week. Assembly.
man Hon said that he did not know
the men who will put up the $50. 900.
900. nut that he believes the money car
easily he raised