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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-19

diers wore neat uniforms and bore
swords and spears: and they marched
with a skill and precision that proved
them well trained in the arts of war.
The Captain commanding this troop
which was Glinda's private Body
Guard-recognized the Scarecrow and
the Tin Woodman at once, and greeted
them with respectful salutations.
Good day!" said the Scarecrow.
CALAMITY removing his hat. while the
Woodman gave a soldierly salute; I'VE
have come to request an audience with
your fair Ruler"
"Glinda is now within her palace,
awaiting you" returned the Captain;
for she saw you coming long before
you arrived"
That is strange!" said Tip. won
dering.
Not at ALL" answered the Scare
crow; for Glinda the Good is a
mighty Sorceress, and nothing that
goes on in the Land of OF escapes her
notice. I suppose she knows why we
came as well as we do ourselves"
Then what was the use of our
coming?" asked Jack, stupidity.
ITO prove you are Pumpkinhead!"
retorted the Scarecrow. But, If the
Sorceress expects US, we must not
keep her waiting"
So they all clambered out of the
sofas and followed the Captain to-
ward the palace-even the SaW-HorSe
taking his place in the queer process
sion.
Upon her throne of finely wrought
gold sat Glinda, and she could scarce
ly repress a smile as her peculiar Wis
itors entered and bowed before her.
Both the Scarecrow and the Tin
Woodman she knew Nand liked; but
the awkward Pumpkinhead and High
ly Magnified Woggle-Bug were crea-
lures she had never seen before, and
they seemed even more curious than
the others AS for the Saw-Horse,
he looked to be nothing more than
an animated chunk of wood; and he
bowed SO stiffly that his head bumped
against the floor. causing a ripple of
laughter among the soldiers, in which
Glinda frankly Joined.
II beg to announce to your glorious
highness." began the Scarecrow. in a
solemn voice, that my Emerald City
has been ovcrrun by crowd of i'm
pudent girls with knitting needles,
who have enslaved all the men, rob-
bed the streets and public buildings
of all their emerald Jewels, and usurp-
ed my throne.
II know it," said Glinda.
They also threatened to destroy
me, as well as all the good friends
and allies you see before you" con-
tinued the Scarecrow; land had we
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Glinda Searches the Records.

not to be found. Filled with anxiety,
the voyagers hunted turnout every
inch of the Thing for the precious box;
but it had disappeared entirely.
And still the Gump flew onward,
carrying them they knew not where.
81 must have left the pepper-box in
the Jackdaw's nest" said the Scare
crow, at length.
TT is a great misfortune" the Tin
Woodman declared. but we are no
worse off than before we discovered
the Wishing Pills"
I'VE are better off" replied Tip;
"for the one pill we used has enabled
US to escape from that horrible nest"
yet the loss of the other two is
serious, and I deserve a good scolding
for my carelessness," the Scarecrow re-
Joined penitently. For in such an I'M
usual party as this accidents are liable
to happen any moment. and even now
we may be approaching a new
danger"
No one dared contradict this. and a
dismal silence ensued.
The Gump flew steadily on.
Suddenly Tip uttered an exclama-
ton of surprise.
I'VE must have reached the South
Country" he cried, "for below us
eV fmmediat as Tef they all leshed over
the back of the sofas to look-all ex-
cept Jack. who was too careful of his
pumpkin head to risk it slipping off
his neck. Sure enough; the red
houses and fences and trees indicated
they were within the domain of Gin
da the Good; and presently. as they
glided rapidly on, the Tin Woodman
recognized the roads and buildings
they passed, and altered slightly the
flight of the Gump so that they might
reach the palace of the celebrated
Sorceress.
"Good!" cried the Scarecrow. de-
lightedly, I'VE do not need the lost
Wishing Pills now. for we have ar
rived at our destination.
Gradually the Thing sank lower and
nearer to the ground until at length it
came TO rest within the beautiful gar
dens of Glinda, settling upon a vel
vety green lawn, close by a fountain
which sent sprays of flashing gems,
instead of water. high into the air,
where they fell with a soft. tinkling
sound into the carved marble basin
placed to receive them.
Everything was very gorgeous in
Glinda's gardens. and while our voy-
ayers gazed about with admiring eyes,
a COMPANY of soldiers silently ap-
peared and surrounded them. But
these soldiers of the great Sorceress
were entirely different from those of
Jinjur's Army of Revolt, altho they
were likewise girls. For G1inda's SOL
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The real is a translation of the I'M
real. All created things exist first in
the ina gination.
1t is the unseen realities that finally
spring into life and permanence.
look at the great suspension bridge
from New York to Brooklyn OF which
I read and wondered when a boy, and
the thing that thrills me is the daring
of the man who. said that that bridge
could be-when there was no such
bridge.
Without intangible mystery wrap
ping every desire IN your brain, there
would be no action, no fascination
no works
I shall do the thing that in my
minds eye. I see already done. And
no man shall block my path. For my
unseen realities are as real as the
food which I eat and which makes my
blood red. Call me what you will, yet
shall remain solid and square to my
self-a dreamer toward things which
most desire to see done.
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RISING LAND VALUES.

Farm lands in this part of the coun-
try have had a great squirt of activity
within the past year, and made a gen.
eral advance, for farms of $25 to 800
per acre. The movement is largely
speculative. but has a basis in the high
returns that have been realized from
the crops at war prices. The farmers
have made money and the natural in
vestment for them is in more land.
The movement is stimulated by town
spectators who buy for the purpose
of selling again and make a market
by selling to one another.
The big advance in the price of
rural real estate, in time. is certain to
extend to the city. Many farmers al
ready. unable' to Withstand the too
tempting offer for their land are SELL
ing out and moving to town, where
they can be free from toll and obtain
superior education and social advant-
ages for their children. This move
ment to the cities is certain to affect
values OF urban real estate.
The realty market in Topeka al
ready is feeling the effects of changed
conditions and is more active than 1t
has been for years. y An active market
always results in higher prices. Few
viii buy when prices are going down.
Above all there is no safer Investment
than land, be it in town or country.
1t may not yield a profit at all times,
but it cannot depart from its owner.
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quently present, mounted ner cheeks.
You'll not find me very experienced
In such intrigues."
Delicia glanced up sharply. She
liked the way Miss DeQuinne blushed.
II was unusual "Oh, all 1 want you
to do is to tell Bobbie Burton I'm go
ing to a dance with Mr.. Limoges"
Mr.. Limoges!" echoed the book
keeper quite hurriedly. and at the
sound of her own voice there arose
before her a mental picture of the
tall, thin and bald person presiding
over the credit desk, whose gentle
ewes and easy smile had won her
grateful respect and good feeling ever
since her advent into the company
as mail clerk when the ribbon was
still present in her hair. But, being
a woman, she understood Delicia's
plan and understanding, agreed.
But it took several Greetings of
Bobbie Burton's desk and much pam
tomimic encouragement from Delicia,
furtively watching, before she ven
nor Delicia quite anticipated the
startling effect of the information on
Bobbie.
Here's today's orders" she said,
handing him a sheaf of papers. And
did you hear the bit of gossip"
Gossip" prompted Bobbie, indi-
eating his interest in the speaker by
rising from his chair. That Miss De
Quinne should stop at his desk was I'M
usual enough. That she should be re-
peating gossip was almost heretical.
Yes" the bookkeeper went on,
''Mr. Limoges is doing the town with
Delicia Hartley" 1t would not have
been gossip had the news not been
transmitted in altered fashion.
Bobbie blanched. THE yellow liv-
cred puppy" he muttered savagely,
and his fists clinched in a fashion
threatening to Mr.. limoges safety.
The double-crosser, the scoundrel,"
and. words falling him, he sprang up
ready to tear the last hairs from the
credit mans head.
Miss DeQuinne. utterly bewildered
by this unexpected outburst, sank into
the chair Bobbie HAD vacated. She
had always considered Mr.. Limoges
such a quiet and unassuming man.
Excitedly Bobbie ranted on, care
less of what he spoke. And all the
while he was asking me to help him
get acquainted with you. the wretch
was planning to steal
stop, STOP" interrupted Miss De-
Quinne, scarcely believing her ears
You say he asked you to"
Yes, he did, and I'm going to
push his face into the middle of next
week."
Miss DeQuinne put her hands up to
her ears to shut out such terrible
you'll do nothing of the kind" she
said fearful for the safety of her back
ward sutton. Confession is good for
the soul, Mr.. Burton, and 1 better tell
all" And then followed q full re-
counter of the deep-dyed plot
Bobbie laughed out loud, and, care
less of the attention he was attracting,
deliberately walked over to where
Delicia sat, busily pretending to be
unaware OF his approach.
Got a date for tonight, Miss Hart
ley?"
"Nmm," she hummed, and smiled
only as Delicia could smile.
Bobbie, looking up to see Miss De-
Quinne leaning over Mr.. Limoges
desk very closely and confidentially
looked down again at Delicia. Lets
go to the movies" he suggested.
And they went.
Copyright, 1910, by the Mcclure News.
paper Syndicate.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-19

The presidents private secretary.
Joseph Tumulty. is being mentioned as
a possible successor to Postmaster
General Burleson. Nobody could do
worse than Burleson has done and
anybody would be an improvement.
Burleson has reached the point where
he is being denounced by prominent
Democrat politicians as a liability to
the party. His offenses against the
public interest have been so fragrant
that none now dares stand in his de-
Tense. President Wilson cannot much
longer escape the question of what to
do about the postmaster general. So
long as the president had to give at
tention to international affairs in
Paris. 1t was perhaps not to be ex-
pected that he would act on the pro-
test from telegraphers. postoffice
clerks, the American Federation of
Labor, and various elements Of the
public. Now. however. these protests
cannot so EASILY be ignored.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-19
DINNER STORIES

A jealous excise officer was sent to
Ireland to try to locate several moon
shine" stills which were known to
exist. Meeting a native, the excise Of
ficer approached Pat, saying:
I'm give you five shillings, Pat, II
you can take me to a private still"
"Troth, an 1 will, sir" was Pats
reply as he pocketed the money.
Come with me-"
For many weary miles over noun
tain bog and moor they tramped, until
they came into view of a barracks
Pointing to a soldier seated on a step
inside the square, Pat said:
There you are, sair, my brother
Mike; he's been a soldier for ten
years. an he's q private still"
Two friends met in the Strand the
morning after an airplane raid.
Amy damage done your way?" the
first asked.
Damage! Rather!" answered the
other. Father and mother were
blown clean out of the window. The
neighbors say it's the first time they've
been seen to leave the house together
in seventeen years"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-19

Recent reports from Mexico indicate
that Carranza is facing all the old diff
ficuties and a few new ones. There
are three well-defined revolutionary
movements against his government
with at least a dozen revolutionary
sideshows. The treasury is empty. the
revenue OF the country being ensuffi-
Gent to meet its obligations. Due to
a lack of rolling stock and motive
power as we'll as rebel attacks on
trains. the transportation system is
mere makeshift. with the banking
system OF the country destroyed and
only coin in circulation. there is not
sufficient currency available to meet
the needs OF business. This Is the
yisiC9 that rewards those who have
been patiently watching and waiting.
Mexico no longer can obtain war prices
for many of her raw materials. Car
ranza's presidential term closes De-
cember l. 1920. and the campaign pre-
liminary to the election of a successor
is getting into full swing This means
divisions among Carranza's own sup
porters. fractional feeling and differ
ences and a consequent weakening of
the government.
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The Park Ave. News.

Weather. Watts fair for one is fair
for all.
Spoarts. After Benny Potts and
Leroy Shooster had got all tired chas-
ing a buttirfly last Satidday AFTERNOON
Benny Potts threw his hat over it and
carried it home, and wen he opened
his hat to see if it was there it wasn't,
witch maybe it wasent in the ferst
place.
Sissiety. The Jonson family, in
clooding Miss Maud Jonson, has went
away for the Isummir, and members
of sissiety take advantage of their alb
sents by setting on their frunt steps,
on account of knowing that Mrs. JON
son is too many miles away 20 chase
them off as usual.
Pome by Skinny Martin.
The Country.
D don't YOU love the country
Ware the herds fly thru the breeze,
And the cows give milk for nuthing
And the grass outntumbers the trees2
Intristil g Facks About Intristing
People Pubs Simkins puts s spoon
fulls of sugar in his ice tee every
time he is allowed to sugar it him
self, witch he never is.
advertisement All different kir IDS
of moving and hauling done ,cheep by
Benny Potts. Pubs Simkins and PCds
Simkinses Express Wagon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-19

'Ninety-six senators have sworn to
support the constitution. How many
will break their oath by ratifying such
provisions of the League of Nations
covenant as are found in Article III?"
says a political writer who is opposed
to the League. A short time ago this
same writer was sure there were SO
who would not break their oath" His
faith appears to be wavering.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-19

Director Stewart of the Investigation
and Inspection Service of the Depart
ment Of Labor states that the number
Of aliens planning to leave the United
States for their own country as soon
as conditions will permit number APP
proximately 100000. and that they
will carry with them an average of
5000 cash, which would give a grand
total OF nearly $4,000. 100000 to be
carried out of the United States by de-
parting aliens during the coming year
This is probably an over estimate of the
average amount. II not OF the number
but It indicates that the movement is
az least Of large consequence. The re-
turn movement of immigrants is al
ready assuming large proportions. and
Is held in check only by want OF
steamer accommodations. Five thou
sand persons sailed from New York
for Italy upon three steamers on one
day recently. In the month OF May
the total departures were 26.S12. and
ia June they averaged 1000 a day. By
the provisions OF a law passed last
year no alien or citizen is allowed to
leave the country without permission
from the state department, and they
must pay their income taxes IL they
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was a dull dead publication. but It
turns ouszto be unusually bright and
snappy. Just the other day 1t re-
printed a long piece from this column
and gave us fun credit. The piece was
read in the United States senate by
request of Senator Kenyon. We now
think the senate is a grand body Of
men.
The following sign has been discov-
cred: Pants Pressed Here. SC a leg
No One-Legged Jobs Done"
May we not call it the League Of
Expla-
As to prohibition, the first fifty
years be the worst.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-19
LABoR's SHARE OF PROFITS.


The movement, abroad and in this
country. to raise wages is declared an
resolute language to mean that Labor
is determined to hold a more COM
handing position and to obtain for
itself a larger share Of the product
OF industry than It has had in the past.
The declaration is often made without
any definite idea of what Labor's share
OF the product OF industry has been.
There never was time when there
was so much sympathy with Labors
aspirations as now. but In order to
have the cooperation that is desired
1t will be necessary to dispose of sew
eral errors which appear everywhere
in current discussion. One of these
is the assumption that all the profits
of industry, including those re-invested
for its development, are taken from
Labor and applied exclusively to the
benefit of the owners. The truth is
that profits which are left in the
business for It's development, or taken
out OF one business and put into an
other, are undivided earnings. They
remain in employment, as part of the
means or equipment with which in
dustry is carried on, and are render
ing service not only to the owners and
employers. but to Labor.
The laboring people. however. are
not the only ones who entertain and
act upon this delusion. The news
papers are filled with the utterances
OF leaders in the business and political
world which convey the idea that there
is only a limited amount of work to
be done and Of trade to be had, and
that il one nation be prosperous an
other will suffer in consequence. I'll
men of affairs entertain this view they
should not be surprised or impatient
If laboring men draw a similar con-
clusion. The principle is the same
thruout industry. In the long run
each individual and each country will
consume in proportion to its produc-
ton.
There should be no serious difficulty
about cooperation between the rep
resentatives of Labor and Capital
when they can agree at the outset that
all policies must be judged with view
to their effects upon production, for
If they promote production they will
also bring leisure. comfort and indi-
vidual advancement to the workers.
What is produced must be distributed
to consumers, and there is no large
market but that furnished by the body
OF the people.
The interest OF the wage-worker in
regular employment is in accord with
the general interest, for when workers
are idle there is a loss of wealth and
trade to the community which affects
all. 1t is a problem which challenges
the ability of society to organize itself
effectively. The direct loss of pro-
ductive power which occurs when
great numbers>of workers are idle is of
itself worth looking after. but when
there is added the consideration of the
mistaken ideas which are engendered,
the matter becomes one of great i'm
portance.
1t should be recognized that the
primary object of organized society
is to promote in the most effective
manner the welfare of all its members.
Public policies are to be judged by
what they accomplish to this end, and
private and personal rights are subject
to the same test.
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owe any. over sl.OOO.O 900 of these
taxes have been collected as a result
OF the enforcement of the law. But
the serious problem in connection with
this situation is not the loss of the
money but the loss of labor. Who
will take the places of these departing
aIiens2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-19

The director general of railroads ex-
plains his refusal to grant requests
for excursion trains and rates on the
ground that the administration can
not spare the cars. In view OF the fact
that the more business the railroads
do the more money they lose. the
scarcity of cars perhaps is fortunate
for everybody concerned, including tax
payers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-19

Every turn of the gas case. which
has been in the courts for several
years, brings higher rate to the con-
sumner. Following the latest decision
by Judge Booth another advance is
in prospect. II litigation continue
the price seems destined to reach a
figure nearly approaching the pro-
hibitive. No court ruling has yet re-
suited in a reduction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-19

This seems to be the open season
for sheriffs in Missouri. The Vernon
county official who was killed at Ne
vada this week by a burglar. is the
second that has been "potted." Pos
sibly the states return to capital
punishment has something to do with
the effort to exterminate sheriffs.
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ON THE SPUR
OF THE MOMENT
BY ROY K. MoULTON

oh, Have They!
Tight collars prevent proper drain
ing of the brain. Since fashions have
changed and women have given up
wearing tight collars they have be-
come sweeter tempered.-London Doc
tor.
We will take back every mean
thing we ever said about the Congress
sional Record. We used to think it
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EARLY IN THE MoRNIN'.
Early IN the mornin' an the roses wet with
The sun just risin' in the east to bid you
When you're first to see the pictures In
Gods wondrous galleries,
Where the humblest bit of color Is enticin'
oh it's then 1 stand enraptured as / view
the beauty spread
An I'm sorry for the people who prefer to
stay in bed
Early in the mornin' fore the fires begin to
An the whistles start to BLOWN an. the
wheels begin TO turn.
When the world IL calm an restfnl. then
you get chance to see
Just how beautiful an lovely every living
thing can be.
When I'm all alone with nature an the
song-birds over head
L can't help feelin' sorry for the folks
who're still In bed.
II you've never felt thee silence Of those
early mornin' hours,
Never tip-toed round your garden when the
dew lie in the flowers:
Never faced the east an mnrveled as you
caught the flash o. gold
An the dazzlin' change O. color all about
:. you as you stroiled.
IL you've never seen the sunrise on the
glory OF tree.
You don't know the world you live in nor
how lovely It can be.
Copyright 1919 by Edgar A Guest.
81 hope sir" said the sutton, that
you will consider me in the nature of
an Investment. even II / may not pay
regular dividends-"
MY dear boy replied her father.
don't talk of dividends. 1 shall be
glad II you don't levy regular assess
ments on me-"
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The extent of Canada's seaeoast is equal
to half the circumference OF the world.
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