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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-08
On the Spur
of the Moment

BY ROY X. MOULTON.


Salvation.
Il have been cognitatin,' said Farmer
About the proposition of the harp and
A lot of fellers think that they will get
EN- sure,
And they are forever braggin' they
honest and pure.
But some of these here fellers, l am much
afraid
I. wouldn't trust so very fur in any trade
m acquainted with some pillars of the
church, by heck
Who put the biggest peaches on the top of
the peck,
And not all of the fellers who are loudest
Would look so very good if you should
Their business methods closely, fer it's
plain to see,
No one could be as holy as they claim
OF course there are exceptions to the gin raj
rule,
And it doesn't take the keenness of an
Arkansas mule
To pick out these r-flushers and to
pick 'em right
And they never miss prayer meetin' on
Thursday night.
The virtue that is advertised from morn
to eve
Is hard for any common fellers to believe.
! know quite a lot of fellers, and so do you,
Who are so good that they are just too
good to be true.
L hear much talkin of honesty, but fer
my PART,
1 most believe in honesty that's in the
heart"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-08

With the Germans planning a sub
marine campaign against the Cana
dian coast, or the vessels leaving it, a
reasonably conservative suggestion
would seem to be that Germany's sub
marine warfare has become something
more than the paper affair" which
the British insisted it would be.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-08

Think of it! Here we are nosing
into the second week of July and the
weather fOrecasters at Washington
are out with the prediction of an
other cool wave for this section for
the end of the week. Ali of which
makes it nice for everybody except
those having fields planted to corn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-08

Russia's determination to come
back" If possible, also indicates that
the great Russian bear is finally awake
to a realization of his might in men
and resources.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-08
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The State Journal is a member Of the
Associated Press and receives the full day
telegraph report of that great news or
ganizatfon, 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, 1915-07-08

A glance at the prices in the live
stock markets indicates that between
The COW on the hoof and the beefsteak
on the broiler there is considerable
loose change.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-08

Generally speaking, the latest in the
way of European war news is usually
a contradiction of some Immediately
previous item.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-08

New Man on the Band-"what is the
best time for me to the head of this
firm I'm working for, boy?" office Boy
Between the time he gets your sales-ac-
count and the time he gets your expense
account."-Puck
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-08

What's this! Mr.. Bryan tells a Cali
fornia audience that he is not an advo-
cate of peace at any price. Nor does
he think that he can prevent all wars.
Surely the reports of this speech must
be radically in error.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-08

Labor day comes next on the holt
day calendar. Then Thanksgiving.
Christmas follows. And they're not so
far away, either. Verify, verify. time
doaS 6v
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-08
Answers.

George w: You write in to ask us
what is the difference between a ina
chine" and a car" If it costs less
than $1,000 it is a machine" and if
it costs more than 81 900 it is car"
H. c.: You want to know how to
keep the moths out of the suits you
having hanging in closets. That's
easy. Get married and the problem
will never trouble you.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-08
just Our Luck.

Prosperity is returning and reports
say there will soon be plenty of work
for everybody and there are a lot of
us who don't want it. What's the use
of working all the time?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-08
Bob on the Job.

Bob on the Job.
Now we will have an academic view
of the war written in language as
peaceful as a milkmaid's song to her
faVOrite COW. Robert Herrick has
gone and went to the front.
Always Stung.
Justice Crane of New York says
swapping wives and husbands has
come to be as common as swapping
horses. Perhaps, but it will never be
as profitable.
Getting Up in the World.
Just to show that an energetic
young man can rise in life, Georges
Carpenter, the French prize fighter,
has obtained an aviator's license.
The SEWN Circle.
When any married Teller tips his hat unto
maiden fair,
The SEWN circle hears of it and thrashes
round and tears it's hair
A teller is low down brute to go and
treat his wife like that.
They say he is heartless flirt. The
maiden is a little cat.
When Gny purity wilder goes aud buys
herself a new silk dress.
The SEWN circle hears of 1t within day
and starts to guess.
When any Teller feels some flush, and
goes and buys an Oatmobite.
No man could do it and not steal
The SEWN circle is good it cannot see
a thing but harm.
1t is mighty all fired good that good
ness seems to lose its charm.
Its business is to ruin regulations with
ruthless hand,
While SEWN fer the heather in far Tim
buctoo and Zulu Land.
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-05-23
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Tombstone epitaph., 1915-05-23
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Tombstone epitaph., 1915-05-23

Colonel Warton. We were old ac. quaintances. and he recognized me in, stantly. though l at first feigned not to remember him.
 "My dear Baron, well meti' he shouted in his brusque English fash ion. What good wind blows you here see you have been "tackling" old Ismail; nothing fresh about the canal 1 hope?"
 Pardon, my dear colonel. but you are under a misapprehension, re piled, with a little reserve. It is not the diplomatist whom you see in me at present. I am in Cairo simply as a private visitor, and if have paid my respects to the khedive. it is not on behalf of the Quai D'Orsay that have been to see him
 He glared at me with some sus picion
 Well, have it your own way. my dear fellow; though you are the last man I should have expected to come to Cairo as a matter Of pleasure The hotels here are vile, and the cookery amounts to a deliberate crusade against the lives of the Giaours. Oi course you will dine with me tonight? :?
 Certainly l answered. summoning up a show of cordiality. As soon as I have despatched little correspond ence am at your disposal
 Good: tell me the name of your hotel and will come and fetch you in half an hour
 Il gave him the name, and broke away from him in order to despatch my telegram to Paris. felt some dis quiet at seeing him march straight into the palace. as soon as I had turned away, and resolved to hurry on the completion of my affair with out an hours unnecessary delay.
 The dinner which the good colonel gave me that evening was of the best He made no further attempt to draw from me the cause of my presence in Cairo. but spoke as if he thoroughly recognized the character of tourist which l had assigned to myself.
 "I tell you what it is, baron he said. at late stage of the repast, and after the second bottle of champagne had been opened, you must see some
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-05-23

of the sights of Cairo. now you are here. l am not very busy at present, and you must let me take you about. l can't promise you much in the way of theaters. but there are some charm ing women here whom you ought to know
 T smiled discreetly as I thought of most anxiety to meet the coloners friends.
 The colonel put his own construc. tion on my smile.
 You do not believe me- he ex. claimed roughly. Very well, you shall see for yourself as soon as dinner is over
 He rang the belIyiolently, and gave some whispered instructions 10 his man. who nodded with an air of intelli- gence, and went out. At the end of an hour, when We were slipping our coffee in the smoking room. he re- turned, and gave look at his master, which appeared to announce the sue. cess Of his mission.
 Now cried the colonel. springing to his feet. come along. and you shall see whether l can fulfill my under. takings.
 "I followed him out, and We pro. ceeded, by a route which was less novel to me than he supposed, to a certain door situated in the rear of the khedivial residence. We were admit. ted by a eunuch, and led along a sue. cession of passages. some of them ia. miliar to me, to an apartment which did not recognize. No sooner had we reached it, however. than a bell was sounded, and the curtain which con. cealed an adjoining chamber was lift. ed to admit the odalisque whom my friend had promised me.
 Tt was Fatimeh herself,
 If this meeting had been the result of a deep-laid plan to entrap me. in. stead of a pure coincidence, which l firmly believe it was, the result could not have been more disastrous. Over. whelmed with confusion, had no time to give . warning sign to this intelli'
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-05-23

paper with me for the present. and will let you have my answer in a few days
 Thus dismissed, I returned to my hotel. But l was not satisfied with the result of this interview. The khedive had shown far less eagerness in the matter than had been justified in expecting, from the notorious state of his exchequer. and I perceived that it would be necessary to take some de cisive step in order to force his con sent
 My previous experience had taught me that every difficulty which one en- counters in the countries of the east resolves itself into a question of back sheesh.' It remained for me to dis cover the quarter in which this ire sistible lever might be most profitably applied.
 Do not ask me 10 enter into details with regard to this point It is suffi- cient to say that l ascertained that great influence was wielded over Ismail Pasha by a beautiful odalisque in his harem, whose name was Fatimeh. and who turned out to possess a mania for the jewelry of the palais royal. The negotiation was attended with some risk. on account of the rigorous pre- cautions which are observed in guard ing the access to the apartments of the women of the East.
 '-I had no reason 10 complain of the good faith of this charming creature. Within two days I was sent for to the palace. and found myself received with the greatest cordiality by the khedive. He informed me that he had decided to close with the offer of the syndi- cate. subject merely to a question of terms He seemed to consider the price Of the shares should be increased by another ten million francs, and undertook to communicate this 1Dun- ter proposal to Paris at once, and to let him know the result
 As was passing through the gates of the palace on my way out, 1 ran almost into the arms of the one man in Cairo whom I was anxious to avoid
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-05-23

to make It known that I was willing to dispose of them
 T drew myself up with an aggrieved air.
 T venture 10 remind your hishness that such a step would be violation of our compact of secrecy. Unless yoV find anything unsatisfactory in the terms offered by the syndica which l represent, they have tho right to ex- pect that you will not enter into nego- tiations elsewhere.
 My remonstrance appeared to i'm press him. He listened thoughtfully, and nodded his head once or twice.
 "'Nery well. will consider your of fer, But l must know with whom I am dealing. Has NJ. de Lesseps anything to do with this?'
 .l pretended to misunderstood him.
 I'M. de Lesseps is not one of the syndicate.' I replied. with an air of re luctance. but if you regard his ap- proval as important, I am certain that it can be obtained
 No, no: that is all right he said quickly, and smiled to himself. Who. then, are the persons who have de puted you?"
 ''I produced a copy of the list sup piled to me by De Lesseps, and hand ed it 10 the khedive He glanced over it with some confusion.
 "I do not recognize these names, he muttered. Surely you will see that before entering on such a nego tiation l must have satisfactory assur- ances that this immense sum WiIl be forthcoming
 ''l assumed an offended demeanor
 There has never been a question of the solvency of these gentlemen returned with warmth. The moment your highness says the word, one fourth of the purchase money shall be deposited in the Grand Bank of Cairo In addition. l am empowered to offer you, if necessary, the guarantee of my government
 "I caught quick glance from the kGedive's eye as l mentioned the gov ernment. He instantly resumed his cautious air.
 That is satisfactory enough he remarked quietly. Well. leave this
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-05-23

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Tombstone epitaph., 1915-05-23
Heir, Not a Gate.

The guide suddenly halted the party of Americans.
 "Ah. there comes the heir to the throne" he said, removing his hat as a royal equipage appeared.
 The little boy of the party nudged his mother and whispered:
 Did he take off his hat for fear the air would blow it off?"
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-05-23
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 TWO LONG YEARS
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Tombstone epitaph., 1915-05-23
BABY LOVES HIS BATH
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 ing When His Skin Is Hot.

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Tombstone epitaph., 1915-05-23
Natural Inference.

Please. sir. I'd like this afternoon of to go to my cousins funeral"
 Your cousin? Oh. I see, You are saving up your grandmother for the championship games"
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-05-23

Be happy. Use Red Gross Bag Blue: much better than liquid blue. Delights the laurdress. All grocers. Adv.
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-05-23

An engagement ring is girls idea of Q round of pleasure.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
PRESENTS FOR ORPHANS.

AS result of the generosity Of local people, the Swedish OrphanaSc at Cromwell is to be we'll remember ed at Christmas this year. Seventy seven little stockings have been pro- vided for the inmates and in the toe of each stocking will be twenty five cent piece, part of a gift of s1OO made by an anonymous friend. Eacn stocking will also contain an apple, an orange 8 tooth brush and some candy. S. Rosenberg, a Boston shoe dealer, has donated eighty-four pairs of girls shoes and the Eagle Shoe Manufacturing company has donatet an equal number of boys shoes. Rev G. E. Pihl is receiving other contrib,:- tiOnS.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21

Treasurer-Philip Marden
 Financial Secretary-Walter Kings bury.
 Recording Secretary-Frank F. Coleman.
 Senior Woodward-D. MckeoWn. Junior Woodward-A. Pattison. Senior Beadle-L. Kieffer.
 Junior Beadle-D. Fellows.
 Trustee-E. Kieffer.
 Lecturer-E. Bennett.
 Physician-Dr G. M. Flanagan. The officers will be installed at the next meeting by Deputy Grand Chief Ranger w. J. Semmonds.
 St. Peters Society.
 The members of St. Peters society chose the following officers at meet ing held last night:
 President-Engelber Miller. Vice President-Andrew kocak Recording and Corresponding Sec retary-John Schilling of No. 3O9 Ma pie street. Treasurer-Edward Schafer. Trustee-Joseph Diemond. Beth Alom Cemetery. The Beth Alom Cemetery associa- ton ndS CloSeI the IOIloN'iiS Oih~N'''' President-Fred Wrinkle.
 Vice President-A. KranoWltz. Financial Secretary-J. Robinson. Recording Secretary-l. Cohen. Treasurer-I. Rothfeder
 Trustees-H. Gold, A. Alsen berg J. Eisenberg, M Fucker M. Bayer and A. Zevin.
 New Britain City Lodge.
 New Britain City Lodge, I. O. B. B. met last night and elected the follow ing officers:
 President-A. Kran oWitz.
 Vice President-J. Robinson. Secretary-I. Cohen.
 Treasurer-J Eisenbcrg.
 Deputy-Fred Wrinkle.
 Trustees-N E. Mag, H. Gold, l.. Cans.
 They will be installed on January 2.
 White Rose Camp. Following are the officers of White Rose camp, Royal Neighbors of Amer ica, elected last evening at the an- nual meeting:
 Oracle-Mrs Frank Clark. Vice Oracle-Mrs. Daniel Kilduf. Marshal-Mrs. William Buckley. Chancellor-Mrs. Lord.
 Sentinel-Mrs. Michael German. Pianist-Mrs. Debbie Murtha. Banker-Margaret Curran. Recorder-Mrs Mary l.. McDon- aid.
 Board of Managers-Mrs. Busch, Mrs. Michael Kiniry, Mrs. Thomas Jackson.
 Special Auditor - Mrs. James ,Toomey.
 Physician-Dr. II. T. Bray.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
MASONIC SECRETARY
 TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
Vim. J. Rawlings has EDViable
 Record in Harmony Lodge

Harmony lodge, A. F. & A. M., m ct last evening in Masonic Hall and elected officers for the coming year.
 William J.. Rawlings, the genial chief of police, who has been secretary oe this local lodge for quarter of g century, was again honored with re- election. Chief Rawlings is also Gis~ trict deputy, which position he has held for the past four years. He is one of the best known Masons in the state and has always given the order he represents the best of his efforts and to him is due credit for much Ct the success that has attended the Ma sonic order in this city for the past
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
|ETTA BILLIARD MAKES
 H|7,-GRAND THEA7ER
Dancing Demon and Partner, Geo.
 Stone, in UproariouS Comedy

1 Although they did spell her name erroneously on the program, Etta Pil- | lard proved to all who saw her at the { Grand theater in Hartford last night l that she is the personification of un- conscious grace and the poetry of mo- 1 tiOn. Further, she is the nearest ap-
 proach to perpetual motion the stage has seen in some years. With her dancing partner, that droll old comed-
 ian, George Stone, this young lady, Miss Plllard. managers to entertain an audience in tip top shape. Billed
 as the "dancing demons these two
 really live up to their reputation. Music, melody, mirth and merriment are the four big "N's' that predomin- are the four big Ms that predomin-
 from the dancing. And, be it said
 in passing, the terpsichorean art gets
 good run for the money in this par ticular comedy. Lots of dancing, sup piled by the dancing demons and
 plenty of singing put forth by the Jewell sisters, two erstwhile vaudevil-
 Hans who have pleasing personalities and charming voices. In a nutshell,
 they know how to put their stuff
 over."
 What ever plot there was to the show went out the first exit when Et- ta Pillard entered from up-stagc shortly after the curtain went up. And whatever chance the plot had of get ting back was lost when George Stone followed in his sailor suit and dancing shoes. And so, having kept the plot from interfering with things, the comedy was turned on full force, and "a fair time was had by all present There was not a dull moment in the entire two hours entertainment. There was some slap-stic< work done. that was expected; and there were few lines from the front that got by the censor, but, as Q whole, the racketing, ro:licl1ing, romping. round of pleasure offered by these dispensers of mirth is well worth getting acquainted with.
 Playing alongside of George Stone. William Barker handles himself well. And as a German comedian William Foster has few equals in his line. Marty Seamon proved to be the pos sessor of a remarks bly, sweet tenor voice. A good singing chorus, with elaborate costumes and clever stage settings round out the show. But over and above everything else stands the wonderful dancing of Etta Pillard. She is a second Bessie Mccoy, with l having so attractive a dance as .Yama Yama.'
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
Harold Latham and Ethel Lester

Harold Latham and Ethel Lestct were chosen president and vice presi dent respectively at the election of officers of the Grammar school eighth grade. Gilbert Richardson and Vir- ginia Slade ran each of the successful contestants close race.
 Please trade mornings if you can Besse-Leland's.- 's.-advt.
 Because a belt on the main engine at the P. & F. Corbin plant broke late yesterday afternoon it was neces- sary to shut down the factory at 5:3e o'clock. Repairs made over night and the factory resumed operations to- day.
 The latest styles in bags at lowest prices. Bowen & Co.-advt
 Please trade mornings if you can Besse- -Leland's 's.-advt. '.--. .-t:..
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
City Mems

stmas gifts in footwear and ho- Damon's Shoe Shop-advt.
 Le fur sets, Bowen & Co.-advt. he case of Bronislaw Bialy vs. Sowa, heard in the city court ay,5 Judge MeskilI, has given ent for the plaintiff and Lawyer Mangan for the defendant. se trade mornings if you can. Leland 's.-advt.
 Parker Shirt company has in- Id it's running time half hour hay on account of the heavy ht of business on hand. The ehedule EtwflF sb be discontinued the holidays. .., ase trade mornings if you can <Leland E. -advt.
 |at you save of your Christmas money will earn per cent. if fted in our Savings Department. commercial Trust company, New |n.-advt. -eF ,. Is Almen Stone of Judd avenue eturned from a visit. with friends Ew Iaverhs | .~...g .~~ mmed hat sales Bowen & Co., =
 a NJ 4 cellences Of quality and workman are combined in the Explorer 
 :. and Mrs. John Deutsch o1 man street are receiving con. llations on the birth of a daugh. rs cleaned at the Union Laundry Arch street. Tel. 994.-advt. G. Platt is slightly indisposed a ome on Grove Hill. ys for girls and boys at Gladding' s
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