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The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-15
SANDRA THE JEALOUS
By JANE PHELPS

replied in way to put her at ease:
! Everett suggested / write and in
Vite you, SO don't worry over your
welcome. Barrett Edmonds is also
back in town, and has called. L know
he is looking forward to seeing YOU
again told him you were coming"
Really L couldn't blame Rose. 1t
had been awfuiiy embarrassing for
her as well as for me when Everett
had been so stern and cross. But he
rarely assumed that manner now
adays, and I made myself believe he
the same thing happened.
He cares little more for me now
would say aloud, getting comfort
from the sounds of the words
1t was real gala day for me when
ate my dinner downstairs with Ever
ett for the first time after my acci-
dent. Had l known of the long I'm
Quisitorial conversation ahead of me
might not have been quite so happy
But Everett seemed to enter into my
spirit of joy. and we laughed and
talked as we seldom did. l thought
and once came very near saying it-I
would have been terribly chagrined il
habitat we were just like a boy
and girl of the same age. 1t always
seemed to hurt Everett when / spoke
| of his age, as it did me when he re-
| ferred to mine. 1t was really rather
I ludlcrOuS-only then L didn't see it
| L wanted to be older, he was anxious
] to appear young. 1 for his sake, he fol
mine.
| After dinner Barrett Edmonds called
Then Alice Sloane and her husband
came in. We had a really jolly even
ing. and Everett was so nice that
couldn't help telling him so aftepthey
were gone. Then, too, no one had re-
/ ferred to the first Mrs. Graham
which was ouite unusual Most of on,
callers failed to leave until they haC
done so.
1T have been so happy tonight
I'VE are all glad you are able to bt
downstairs again." Everett answered
and 1 noticed that Mrs. Gray ant
James fairly beamed.
1T is nice that they like me-" re-
turned, and went happily to bed. never
dreaming that all my good feeling wal
to be changed and my happiness il
Everett's new attitude destroyed.
(To be continued.)
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SANDRA Is WORRIED.

I do not think it possible to make
one understand my feelings when
thought of what Everett had told me
of Irma Barton-how L was torn be-
tween two emotions: gratitude that
Everett had told me of his association
with her. pity for her ruined life.
Then, all suddenly, great overwhelm-
ing jealousy of Irma Barton took pos
session of me-a far more disturbing
jealousy than any 1 had before expert
enced.
why had Everett told me of his
knowledge of the rumors which had
so hurt me for three years? If he
had known, why had he not told me
before?N Was I to hear something yet
more maddening? Had he taken his
way to forestan the gossip? I hated
myself for the thought, yet it persist
ed. Was I to blame? Should 1 have
gone to him when I first heard his
name linked with that of Irma Barton
and demanded what it meant?
"Oh. if only l were older!" I said
aloud. the same old platnt which had
constantly voiced since my marriage.
OF one thing I was certain In my
hurt anger 1 resolved never to have
anything more to do with the woman
with whom my husbands name was
linked-whether innocently or not.
felt a curious sort of fatalism in con-
nection with her, as If she would bring
me trouble and Sorrow. Yet in spite
of myself, 1 not only admired, but 1
liked her. l felt as if I were being
warned Of danger ahead without any
means to combat that danger.
Long afterward when 1 thought of
this species of brain storm I went thru
at that time. thought of the old we'll
worn epigram-though of it because
of Everett's patience and forbearance:
Heaven help you. madam. if your
husband does not love you because of
your foibles instead of in spite of
them"
Everett at this time certainly had no
other reason to love me.
Just one week after my accident /
was once more up and dressed. Rose
had accepted my invitation, and had
promised to be with me on my birth
day She had hintingly said something
about being wanted, but as 1 recalled
her hurried retreat on her previous
visit. I could scarcely blame her, so
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B1H1h AM
If little babies knew tnis old world they're
coming to,
II they knew its grief and sorrow and its
round-of dreary strife,
If they knew the hurt and ache on the path
that they must take.
wonder would they venture thru the
swinging gates of life?
Would they fear the, same as we, the ne*
life that Is TO be
If they knew some distant morning they
mast journey to the earth;
Would they view the land of breath, as we
view the realm of death:
Would they want to part the curtains
on the mystery Of birth?
Yet with all its brief and pain and its
days of dreary rain
And despite the disappointments which
the passing years may bring,
There are joys to compensate us, to en-
trance US hnd elate US.
And this mortal life we know of is the
life to which we'd cling.
Babes may view the Land of Breath, as We
view the realm of death.
Birth to them may be as dying, and we
men who walk the earth
When we break thru life's thin cover and
pass upward, may discover
That the death we had been dreading is
a brighter. happier birth
Copyright 1919 by Edgar A. Guest.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-15

The reservation regarding Article X
of the peace treaty adopted by the
senate does not affect the covenant in
any respect but it does carry to the
other s.gnatory powers evidence of
bad faith and a desire to shirk our
responsibilities. Under our constitu-
tion it is impossible to do any of the
things mentioned in the reservation,
without an act of congress. The res
ervation clause merely points out that
we intend to stand by the constitution.
Probably no reservation that the SEN
ate has made or may make will be
needed by other nations. The treaty
stands for what it is and they will be
entirely willing that we shall eonstrue
it to suit ourselves, as they know we
shall do in any event. They will do
the same but without declaring that
salf evident fact in advance. When
may we expect the senate to stop play
ing horse?
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QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.

Q. How are the governor general. and
premier of Canada appointed E-F. ;. A.
A. The governor general is appointed
by the King of England and is his direct
representative. The premier is appointed
by the governor general from among the
membership of the Canadian parliament.
He is the leader of the party in power
Q. Where was the deepest sea sounding
ever made &c. l.. q.
that near the Island of Guam In the Pa
cific ocean. where the crew OF the United
fathoms. which is equivalent to a depth
OF about six miles.
Q. How should milk containers be wash
A. Milk vessels should never he washed
with SOAP They should be rinsed with
luke warm water and then secured with
hot water and alkali washing powder
salesoda They should then be rinsed
again and allowed to dry.
q. VIII 1t harm valuable oil painting
to expose it to the NV. +.
A. The Coreoran Art gallery says that
1t is harmful to an oil Painimg to hang i
to the sun. to hang near stove or rad
iator. as all heat agencies tend to dry
the oil and make the painting crack.
teries prohibited in France:-C. G.
A. The French Embassy say that they
are not.
Q. What nationality are children born
in mid ocean, 20. H.
A International lawyers differ ON this
question. There have been commissions
which have studied it. but they have never
reached a definite conclusion. The weight
of authority seems to hold that n child
Of its parents.
O.; How much money is spent annually
in this country for gum IN. s
university. has figured that $13.O00.0O0 is
spent each year in this country for chew
o. What is a good way to remove a
burnt taste from preserves ?-E. W. Ii.
A. a burnt taste can be overcome by
MI fnor
O.. Does the United States postoffice op-
crate at n profit It. Il.
vice During most of its existence there
has been a deficit During the past six
years, five. years have shown surp'us.
which has been turned into a general fund
Mt the treasury department
in the worId:-N NJ
n. Fairmont Park. Philadelphia. which
largest municipal park in the worlG.
@ Which was the first state to haye a
naval reserve:-R. V.
A. The first navaI~reserve was organized
in the state of Massachusetts. in May 1888.
q What Is the basis for the establish
inent OF OF new post route "a NJ. c.
it Is extending rural deliveries wherever
II IS practicable TO do SO. Uusually the
fact that about six families per mile will
be served by It.
(Any render can get the answer to any
question by writing the Topeka Stat.
Journal Information Bureau. Frederic J.
Haskin. Director. Washington. ID. &. THIS
offer applies strictly TO Information. The
Bureau cannot give advice legal mcdI-
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tempt to settle domestic troubles. nor to
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ment, for the reason that the allies
favorite generals have been able 10
give no satisfactory pledges as to the
future independence of these small
nations. whereas the Soviet govern
ment, has managed to make itself con-
vincing in its promises of separate
autonomy. Anyway, the bureau claims
that the Ukrainians are making no
effort to stop soviet uprisings in the
south, where many of the peasants
are forming bands, bent on guerrilla
warfare.
The results of the anti-soviet cam
paigns. according to the bureau, still
leave the Soviet government In con-
troll of a population of $4,000, 900
people. The situation in interior Rus
sia is still deplorable. There is actual
starvation in Petrograd and suffering
thruout the entire country. This they
say is largely due to the unfortunate
state of the transportation system,
which began during the regime of the
czar. grew worse under Kerenskys re-
sheviki. But. according to the bureau,
conditions are gradually improving.
simultaneously with the northwest
Yudenitch drive, the allied govern
ments sent note to the neutral coun-
tries. including Germany and Austria,
asking them TO participate in the
to this the German foreign minister
is said to have made a speech, stat
ing that Germany was opposed to the
blockading of any civilian population.
and that the present blockade was
placing a great hardship on the entire
Russian population as well as the Boil
sheviki.
This news has been received with
much interest by the soviet bureau.
which sees in it great significance.
This means" says Professor Clark,
that Great Britain, and France have
played their last card against the
soviet regime. They would not ask
the assistance of Germany and Austria
except asa last resort.
The two factors which were relied
upon to overturn the soviet rule
military aggression and the. blockade
have proved failures. The stage is
now set for a complete reversal of the
allied policy If Germany is to be pre-
vented from getting in and grabbing
the hest Russian markets, the other
nations must act, and act quickly"
This view of the situation, as SET
forth by the Russian bureau. may
prove to be correct. or it may be only
a reflection of American optimism.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-15
LABOR UNREST.

Despite the continued disturbances
in industrial circles with accompany
ing strikes and occasional lawless acts,
there are many evidences that great
majority of the membership of labor
unions stff retains it's sanity and 10y
atty.
From the Atlanta, Ga, Federated
Trades body comes the suggestion that
the American Federation stop all
strikes and use the money spent in
paying strike benefits to educate the
American people in the principles of
organized labor
The Typographical Journal, official
organ of the International Typograph-
ical union. in its November issue, after
calling attention to labor unrest and
some of its causes. expresses the fol-
lowing sensible views:
One of the unfortunate things
brought about by the present condi-
tions is the opportunity which they
give to the agitator and the chronic
disturber to foment trouble and sow
the seeds of discomfort. While this
condition continues there Is bound to
be fruitful soil in which the seeds of
discomfort will grow, and the longer
tunity will there be for the propaga-
ton of revolutionary theories.
The radical element in all organiza-
tions is always active Gnd taking ad-
vantage of every opportunity to spread
its propaganda.
Now is the time that the conserva-
tive members of labor organizations,
and the conservative people in all COM
munities, should come to the front and
| assist those who use conciliatory and
peaceful methods to bring about the
improved conditions that it is neces-
sary to establish in order that the de-
mands of the workers and of society
may be met
1t is unfortunate also that a great
many of the radical leaders of labor
organizations have not in view the in
terest of the workers. 1t has been
clearly shown in a large number of
cases that those who were most
strenuously advocating trouble for the
purpose of changing conditions really
had in view the overthrow of the pres
ent government. The war thru which
this country has just passed has shown
| that large percentage of the people
We're thoroly patriotic, and true to
their couptry's interests. The patri-
otic members of labor unions should
now see to It that their organiza tions
are not used for the purpose OF assist
ing to overthrow the government for
which so many of their members
sacrificed their lives.
Needed reforms and improved con-
djtions may not be brought about as
rapidly as desired thru conservative
and coneiliatory methods. but the re
suit of these methods will in the end
! prove their value and bring to the
workers more than can ever be gained
by revolutionary tactics. In fact revo-
| luton means disaster to labor organi-
zation: conservatism and conciliatory
methods men success.
All those who believe In attaining
| this sure success should now more
than ever be in attendance at the
meetings of their organizations and as
sisting in carrying out such policies
The L. NJ. W. A. should change its
third initial to an I so it would read
the United Mine Idlers of An,eric,
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OLD ). B. STILL KICKING. !.

The public is engaged in mus
speculation regarding the meaning of
the recent wet and dry fight in
Ohio and what effect the result Will
or may have on national prohibition.
What may follow failure of the people
TO endorse the action of the legislature
in relation to the proposed constitu-
tional amendment doesn't seem to be
clearly understood.
To legalize the constitutional
amendment it was necessary for
thirty-six states to endorse it. Voting
began in the winter of 1918 and jan
uary of that year Mississippi ratified
the amendment Michigan did SO
January 2. 1919, and the thirty-sixt
state to fall in line was Nebraska, jan
uary / 5 of that year. January 10, the
acting secretary of state issued
proclamation setting forth that Off
cial documents in his possession
showed that three-fourths of the states
had ratified the prohibition amend
ment, and that on January 16 it had
become part of the constitution and
effective a year from. that date In
LIltS uc udIflS0 the lulIlSi-olA otdllCS+
amond them being Ohio.
Twenty-four of the ratifying states
have referendum laws; of these nine
teen were dry by state laws. Liquor
interests took steps to bring about
referendum votes and in ten of them
some action has been taken looking to-
ward notification of the stand taken
by the legislatures. If Aey should all
repudiate what their state assemblies
had done. it would reduce the number
of affirmative states below the requi-
site number.
Even if the action of Ohio be op-
posed to that of its legislature the only
immediate effect. in the opinion of the
Detroit News, will be to necessitate the
issuance of another proclamation by
the secretary of state, and the nam
ing of some state other than the Buck
eye to constitute the needed three
fourths But if the action of Ohio
negatives previous action. legal opin-
ion as to the constitutionaIity of the
recall law must be determined by the
supreme court.
The desire of the vets to secure
victory is due largely to it's effect
upon states where contests are pend
in; or contemplated, and also because
il may effect an opening that will af-
ford a chance to keep the fight go
ing without ratification until the seven
years limit from December. 1917. shall
have elapsed. If something can be
accomplished in the immediate future
to stay the legalization next January
of the prohibition amendment the
liquor advocates believe that a change
of sentiment may develop in their fa-
vor.
In the election a year ago Ohio vot-
ed for statewide prohibition, and. the
law went into effect in May. 1919,
since which time the state has been
theoretically dry regardless OF the
wartime prohibition act which became
effective last July and which has not
been set aside by presidential procla-
nation declaring that peace has for
mally been secured.
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ON THE SPUR
OF THE MOMENT
BY ROY K. MOULTON

1t is interesting to read that "the
island of Corfu has been shaken by an
earthquake" But it would be still
more interesting to know what else
than an earthquake could cause an
island the size of Corfu to do the
shimmy.
Some of the British West Indian
islanders don't want to come under
the administration of the United
states. Some of those boys still drink
it out of gourd.
Nation Bone-Dry Today.''-Head d.
line. May we not rise and ask just
how dry a bone is supposed to be?
Our idea of zero in adventure--kid-
naping Edsel Ford.
I Everybody knows how much Lord
Astor left. He left it all
An old fashioned girl is Miss Nir-
ginia Reehl, who lives in Louisville,
Kentucky.
Paderewski says he has forgotten
his piano. Now, if the young lady
next door would only do the same.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-15
The Park Ave. News.

The Park Ave. News.
Weather. Ice skating beginning to
be hoped for by the ones with ice
skates.
Sissiety. Miss Mary watkinses
horseback riding lessin ended more
suddinly than wat she Expected last
Satidday aftirnoon wen her pony sat
down on it's hine legs and Miss Wat
kins slid off as gracefully as she could
under the circumstances, not being
very.
Exter! Bewtifull Baby Falls 8
Storiesi A baby fell out of the 3rd
story window of Sid Hunts house last
Satidday, but it ony termed out to be
a doll belonging to Sids little sister,
wich she threw it out times in the
last 2 weeks, more because she don't
know eny better than because she
don't like the doll.
Pome by Skinny Martin.
In 8 colors.
I had paint on my fingers
And paint on my clothes
And some more on my forehed
And a little less on my nose,
Jest because of the simple reason
That I painted pickture called
Executed for Treason.
Intristing Facks About Intristing
People. Puds Simkins never wares
gloves even in the coldest weather.
saying his hands don't get cold be-
cause he always keeps them in his
pockits.
(Avvertizement.) We hearby offer
a reward of 90 sents to whoever can
open our combination paddock by CESS
ing the combination. 1t ony costs 3
sents to try for half hour. The Ed
Wernick and Lew Davis Gessing Com
pinny. Don't miss this CRATE oppor-
toonity.
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UNLEARNING THINGS.

1t is quite easy to learn many
things. 1t is extremely difficult to
unlearn what was SO easy to learn.
But it is by just. that method-un-
learning things-that great wisdom
comes, once wrote L. we'll.
For it is by opposition. strife, hard
ship, that a man blazes the path to
himself.
Learn to unlearn at least one thing
each dayi
You will not run out of work in this
direction, for should you live to be a
thousand years oil, you would still
have things to-unlearn.
We learn as we look, and read, and
talk, and-think. We are constantly
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-15

= From Paris comes the story that the
French governments sale of United
States army foods has started. The
prices of some of these stores are
quoted in Paris as follows: Cocoa.
SO cents a pound: bacon. IS cents:
canned peas. 10 cents; dried navy
beans. Il cents, and so on down the
list, all in proportion. With no shoes
available in Paris the army shoes are
being sold elsewhere at s2S0, with re-
paired shoes priced at s1.1O. used
rovercoats from $1.S5 to $1.75. Amer
jean dealers, who place responsibility
i=for high prices on manufacturer and
producer could import these articles
from Franc" sell below what they
now charge and ~ make a good
profit
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What's the idea?" his boon com.
panion inquired
fTmpressionistic study.
DO you mean to tell me that is n
finished painting?"
Certainly"
What are you going to call it?"
village street as seen from fhs
rear seat of a motorcycle
WIZ thou have this man to be they
welded husband?" asked the clergy.
/. With a modesty that lent additional
charm to her rustic beauty she pa
piled, IF you please"
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a lot of mistakes in the process. That
gives US the chance to-unlearn.
Folks who give all their time to
learning. and none to unlsarning, run
out of wisdom, no matter how long
they live.
The first process toward unlearning
is to recognize that you have learned
wrongly. The next thing. then, is to
unIearn-as quickly as possible, SO
that you may have time in which to
learn anew.
1t takes courage to face issues all
over again. to go back and pick up
what you have dropped. and maybe,
have to begin your task all over again.
But it is worth while. There is no
other way to grow
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New York hotels have advanced
their rates so per cent. Probably pro-
hibition is the excuse, but their action
hits the drys as well as the vets
There still is one way to avoid being
robbed by New York hotel proprietors
and that is to stay away from New
York. In this way you also get in a
lick at the meat packers, who are said
TO be heavy stockholders in these con-
Germs.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-15

Uncle Sam is protesting against the
sale of arms and ammunition by Bel
gum to Mexico. Are we trying to hog
all the trade for our own manufactur-
eps? Until recently we have been sup
plying the facilities for killing Ameri-
cans to Mexico. We have been fur
nishing both the guns and the targets.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-15

The Atlanta Constitution declares
t.lat the south is being Disseminated
q ainst by the government in the mat
ter of the sugar supply. If the south
rcully be getting the worst of it, it is
the first time that anything of, that
sort has happened under the present
administration
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-15

When a man from another land
takes advantage -of the invitation I'm
Gle Sam has extended to the world and
comes here. says Z Detroit News. he
is TO be considered welcome until his
factions Indicate that he is abusing his
privilege, then it is the duty of the
government to send the offender home.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-15

If the time which has been wasted
~ striking since the close of the war
had been devoted to pushing produce
ton to the highest possible degree, we
should now be largely relieved of the
-.high cost of living, and there would be
mo need of striking for higher wages.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-15
DINNER STORIES

The artist dipped his brush in a
pucKet OF paint and wiped 1t across
the canvas several times horizontaIiy-
When he had done this he took hls
canvas and carefully placed il In
an elaborate frame
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-15

7 Frequently it happens in this coun-
try that people do not vote as they
shout. 1t was so with the workingmen
in Ma achusetts on November 4.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-15

It is reported that the preachers are
contemplating the organization of a
union. If the plan go thru it prob
ably will mean double pay for work on
SUNDAYS.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-15

The American Federation should
hunt out the men who are rocking the
labor boat and throw them overheard.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-15

The L. NJ. w a. should change its
third initial to an I so it would read
the United Mine Idlers of America.