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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-15
George Matthew Adams
Daily Talk
BErWEEN THE LINES.

The best of us all is that which re-
mains unwritten in our lives-between
the lines
There are those. however, who are
able To read this unpenned nobility
and to take it into their own lives to
become an Inspiration there.
To understand is much more won
derful than to read or see.
Human expression at its highest is
a whitening affair. And so is human
action. Thought is deeper and greater
than either-for it inspires both. But
that which always remains between
the lines-refusing to be written or
expressed - shall continue as the
source of our best that is written or
expressed.
plate, the Roman governor, con-
fused and convicted in heart, asks:
"What is TRUTH" But Jesus, brought
before him, preceding His walk to the
Cross. answered this question FULLY
between the lines-by Answering not
word!"
Between the lines OF history, as
John Brown climbed the scaftoid
Freedom wept.
Ana between the lines of the simple
| inscriptions on the crosses in France,
and on the monuments of those thru
out the world who gave their last
fuII measure of devotion" that Liberty
might not die, the Angels of. Light
read these words: WAR must not be
any more"
Every day you live you will have to
pick your way thru mistakes and mis-
understandings. The small boy or girl
| in YOU will always show scars. But
every time your heart smiles, these
scars will fade in prominence. Ano
| YOU will be the only one who Will
1 know that they are there. Unless they
be "suspicioned'' by those who are able
to read between the lines.
/ Character must be judged chiefly by
4 that which remains between the lines
l-unwritten.
I Most of the hurts which hit tbs
heart, come about from those who
in their thoughtlessness, forget TO reao
J between the lines-and, therefore
misunderstood and bring sadness In
stead of gladness.
Between the notes of the bird songs
rising above the green OF the grass
: and floating ever about the atmos-
phere of the many colored flowers
: breathing their exquisite perfumes, q
great touch of Heaven hovers!
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-15

mountain of books and sermons have
been written upon Saul; and the num-
Der still grows: for this man and his
mind and message continue to engross
the thought of scholarship. Most
questions Of New Testament criticism.
as well as of the present social mes
sage of Christianity. still rage about
this Master mind of the Christian
church. Viewed in the large, Saul's
dramatic conversion is one OF the out
standings events of the annals of the
race.
Right About Facet
Sugar-and- type of religious
teachers, who are striving to make
drab and dingy and harmless good
should take special notice of the fact
that Saul was a somebody going some
where when he met Jesus. He was
a first-class bigot and partisan and
prosecutor, it is true: but the Lord
dearly loves a person of force. 1t is
hard for HIM write reverently-
to do His great work with disciples
who are mere negatives. little folk Of
little SOUL
He delights in the out-and-out man
or woman, boy or girl, the one who is
strongly for something. The mere
money grubber. the society butterfly,
the petty pleasureseelzer, are poor ma
terial out of which to make saints and
heroes; altho the grace of God is
equal even to that.
But when Christ meets a first-class
spirit like Saul, hot on some engross-
ing errand, he can turn him fright
about-face," and make him even
greater in a diviner mission. That is
why we covet the mighty for God,
and want to see the strong converted.
Saint Chrysoston says of the arrest
ing of Saul at the apex of his anti
Christian activities: Christ like a
ekillful physician, healed him when
his fever was at the worst" All,
world, world mad with materialism
drunk with dissipation. sick with sell
fishness-if only now you could meet
face to face with the consummate
and conquering CHRIST!
1t was noon on the Damascus Road
when Saul saw the greater Light, that
dazzled him to a blindness that led to
true sight. This was no mere sub
jective experience within the mind oil
the overwrought zealot: his material
ly minded companions also saw the
glory and heard the voice. To them
the sound was meaningless; to theii
leader it rang clear, Saul, Saul, why
persecutest thou Me?"
who art Thou. Lord ?"
81 am Jesus. Whom thou perse-
cutest."
That Vision and that Voice made
Saul a Christian; and gave to the
Church the author of it's first Scrip
lures; its organizing mind; and it.
first missionary. When Saul met Je
sus that day all his life became
Christie centric. so that his own auto
biography thereafter became For t
me to live is Christ"
That is what a meeting with tn,
Savior did for the raging Jew of Tar
sus: that is what it will do for oul
own mad world.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-15

steps were on the floor now. Evil
IDENTIFY the epook had descended the
stairs and was walking across the
floor. Yes, and-horrors! 1t was
making for the hallway.
Grace was convinced now. Her ex-
perience was having more weight than
all of Ralph's arguments. Why did
she make fun of him? He was right
in his ideas, and she only wished he
was with her now.
Tap, tap, tap. The noise became
more distinct, then right at the hall
door it ceased. Grace tried to make
herself believe she had imagined the
sound, but it was renewed while her
mind was following that trend.
Yes, there it was, right at the door
way. She looked with fascinated eyes,
and watched a tall shape appear in
the passage. She wanted to scream,
but her tongue Glove to the roof of
her mouth. Beth was shaking vio-
lently. Then the spook spoke, in a
hollow, wavering voice:
who's there? Answer me, I say.
Who's there?"
The spook advanced along the hall.
moving slowly and making right for
the girls. Finally Grace mastered her
vocal powers
"It's-it's just u.s." she said weakly.
The spook stopped, and scraped
something against the wall. A match
flared in its hand and illuminated its
countenanee. Ralph Porter stood
there, looking~Yery lifelike but pale.
you startled me-" he said shakily.
IT came to investigate and heard you
down here, and came down to find
out what was going on. 1 thought you
were a spook, and, frankly, I was
scared to death. I guess I'm thru with
this spook business. Let's go to your
house and talk about-about the
weather or something"
THAT suits me-" said Grace.
| Copyright, 1921, by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate,)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-15

House representatives accept with
complacence, it is said, the frequent
reports from the senate that the tariff
bill is to undergo reconstruction"
after it reaches the senate committee.
Undoubtedly the bill will need recon
struction and the house will be glad
to shift responsibility to the senate.
Passing its troubles over to the senate
has been a practice of the house long
in vogue. Congressman must stand
for reelection every TWO years. while
but one-third of the senators are
voted for at each biennial election.
Whatever faults the tariff bill may
contain, when finally passed, can be
laid at the door of the wicked senate.
The senate long has been accustomed
to this sort of thing and can stand it.
It is safe to predict that the upper
house will be in no hurry to pass the
bill. The foreign trade situation has
changed greatly since the tariff was
taken up by the house and still IS
changing. There are indications that
majority leaders are remembering
what has happened to their party or
more than one occasion following the
enactment OF a tariff law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-15

and they simply wouldn't be aroused.
The sale was one of horses and lot
after lot went for very poor prices.
At last a sad and sorry animal was
led into tbs ring.
Now, gentlemen" shouted the auc-
tioneer. what offers for this lot :?
Will somebody start the bidding?"
There was a pause Then q voice
came slowly from somewhere in the
middle of the crowd:
Two dollars!" it said.
Gentlemen, gentlemen!" protested
the auctioneer tearfuily. The horse
is alivei"
A dispensary patient was placed on
a strict and scant diet, on which she
did not improve as was expected The
doctor sent a social worker out to in
vestigate-
The patient admitted that she was
much worse, but protested. almos;
tearfully. that she had eaten every
thing as the doctor had ordered.
What. else did you eat7" asked the
inspired social worker
Nothing except my regular meals,
said the truthful patient
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-15


c. S. Barrett, chairman of the M
tional board of farm organization and
president of the National Farmers
union, is asking congress for an in
vestigation of the operations of the
federal reserve board, the chamber
of commerce OF the United States, "the
great trusts, such as the steel, coal,
credit and money trusts" Charles A.
Lyman, secretary of theN national
board of farm organization, declares
that agriculture is facing bankruptcy
and ruin. Apparently these farmer
leaders have little faith in the emer-
gency tariff law which was designed
to free agriculture from all its trou-
bles. Neither do they seem to set
great store by the pending permanent
tariff bill, as a measure of relief.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-15
JUST FOLKS
By EDGAR a. GUEST.

A CREED.
To face the burdens of the day
With courage and without complaint;
To keep my record free from faint;
To spend a little time in play;
If peace Abides within my door,
To envy no mans larger store.
To keep the right AMI follow straight
The path my wisdom bids me tread,
Tho difficulties lie ahead;
To work and be content to wait
Until the distant bend is turned
And greater joys are fairly earned.
To ask no special grants from life,
Save strength to meet what ali mus
meet;
To be unconquered by defeat.
And not made bitter by the strife,
To gain what victories I can,
But TO the end to play the man.
Copyright, 1921. By Edgar A Guest)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-15

is 1aboring to throttle My Lady Nico-
tine and stamp the seal of Thou Shalt
Not upon users of tobacco, their first
victory being already won in Utah by
prohibitivs legislation.
It is plain that those who hold with
the Club-Fellow and are actuated by
a wish to retain their right to crafty
their desire for the weed" should be
up and doing. Soon, it may be too
late.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-15

1t has been suggested that the gov
eminent could meet the cash require
ments of the soldier bonus bill by is
suing treasury notes receivable for
taxes. The country has just passed
thru one period of deflation and is
not anxious to lay the foundation for
another. Besides, the plan too much
resembles the effort of the man who
tried to lift himself by his own boot
straps. All public expenditure must
be paid finally by taxation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-15

The Mexican senate appears to have
sized up the senior United States SEN
ator from Wisconsin about right. A
resolution extending vote of thanks
to him for his interest in Mexico has
been voted down on the ground that
he is playing politics.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-15
Questions-AnstUers

O. What are qualifications for entry in
the United States open Golf Tournament!
A. This tournament is open 10 profess
sional golf players turnout the world, and
to amateurs, who arc Handicapped at i've
or less by the United States Golf associa-
ton, or those having a corresponding rat
ing given by the official golf association
in the country from which they enter. The
tournament will be Played beginning July
10. over the golf course Of the CoIumPia
Country club, at Chevy Chase, Maryland.
CAny reader can get the answer to any
question by writing The Topeka State
Journal Information Bureau, Frederic J.
Haskin, Director, Washington, DC. This
offer applies strictly to Information. The
bureau cannot give advice on legal, medt-
cal, and financial matters. 1t does not at
tempt to settle domestic troubles, nor to
undertake exhaustive research on any sub
ject. Write your question plainly and
briefly. Give full name and address and
enclose two cents in stamps for return
postage. All replies are sent direct to the
inouirer.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-15
Household Hints


Talcum Powder for Baby-This does
the work just as we'll as the most ex-
pensive talcum: Two tablespoons
flour Drowned slowly in a pie tin. let
cool, add one teaspoon of borfc acid
and mix well. This makes a very vel
vety powder.
When Preparing Leaf Lard for
Rendering - Try putting it thru a
food chopper instead of leaving it in
larger pieces: it renders more quickly
and also saves a lot of waste.
If Water Has Been Spilled on a
Book-Lay a blotter on each side of
the first wet leaf and press with a
medium hot iron until dry. Repeat
with successive leaves until all are
dry. If this is done carefully the
leaves will not warp or wrinkle.
Polish for Floors-Four ounces of
beeswax, one quart turpentine, piece
of rosin the size of hickory nut.
Cut up the wax and pound rosin.
Melt them together. take from fire
and stir in the quart of turpentine.
Rub very little on the floor with a
piece of flannel, then polish with a
dry flannel and brush.
Shoelaces can be worn longer If
when the tips come off the ends are
dipped in glue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-15

It is pointed out by the Sioux City
Tribune that wool growers are awak-
ening to the fact that they have been
'gyped" by the tariff. Heretofore,
rates have been based on grease"
content; but in the present bill they
apply to secured" wool. And as the
wool shrinks in the process of scour-
ing. so shrinks the alleged "protec-
ton" Only one thing probably will
give the wool growers solid relief. and
that is the truth-in-fabrics' bill,
which would force a greater use of
wool. The truth -in-fabrics" law has
the endorsement of the Christian
Science Monitor. which says: Amer
lea must soon have pure cloth laws
on parallel lines with the pure food
laws. because the quality of materials
used in the weaving of textiles has
become so varied and subject to adul-
teration. Modern machines have
made it possible to give to- the Gus
toner imitation wool which appears
well for few days, till it is subjected
to shower or a little wear. Just as
man wants to know how much, If
any, glucose there is in his purchased
marmalade, so he wishes and has a
right to know how much wood fiber
or cotton there is in his 'woolen' suit y
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-15

lovely. aren't they. Erma z Then
aid: Here we are at Dickson's. I
like their hats"
So Keith bought me two stunning
hats, then left US.
Tomorrow-Margaret tries to arouse
Vera's suspicion.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-15

DR.. w. B. Swift of Northwestern
university's school Of speech believes
that all 6months-old babies should
talk plainly. However, it is not more
talk that the world desires, hut less
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-15
Dinner Stories

For three strenuous hours the auc-
tioneer had tried to work his listen
ers up to the proper pitch of enthu-
siasm. But either the weather or
their lunch had disagree with them,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-15
Tested Recipes.


Mincemeat-This time of the year
when apples are beginning to spoil,
is a good time to make mincemeat
and can it for future use.
Four pounds beef latter it is
boiled), eight pounds app1 e s
Chopped. four pounds raisins. two
quarts boiled cider, four pounds SUI
gar, one quart molasses. two table
spoons cinnamon, two tablespoons
cloves, two teaspoons ,allspice, one
teaspoon mace, three whole nutmegs,
two tablespoons salt Cook thoroly
and can.
T Flour Dunpling-Take one pint of
flour, one-half teaspoon salt; mix in
enough boiling water to take up all
the flour-just to make q stiff mass.
Have some boiling water with a
little salt in; dip a clean spoon in the
hot water, then form oblong dump
lings with your wet spoon and drop in
salt water. Let boil a minute and
they are ready to serve Very good
with rich gravy. pfe-plant or apple
sauce.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-11
CITY DEMOCRATS ALIVE.

The new City Democratic Commit
tee met for organization, last night.
and very properly reelected Timothy
Mooney chairman. He has served ac-
ceptably in this onerous and respon-
sible. position through several cam
paigns. and by his good work Las
shown his capacity for the place. 1t
was an assuring omen that the new
committee. enlarged and made much
more representative under the new
rules, should be continued under such
efficient management.
There is work ahead for the Demo-
cratic City Committee, and for all the
other working agencies OF the Demo
cratic party OF Delaware. Conditions
political are rapidly changing in our
State. Public sentiment is being
aroused over the numerous painful
eNluenceS OF tne lnCapacity, and tht
rapacity, of the ruling political oil.
garchy. Taxpayers are becomins
deeply concerned over Administrative,
extravaganza and rapidly rising taxes
The times are ripe for radical polit
ical change. and the Democrat,
party in State, county and city, under
capable management and recon-
mended by sound policies and goo,
nominations, may easily become tn,
agency by which a long -disgusted bu
now apparently aroused electoral,
may seek relief from intolerable con
ditions through radical reform.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-11
THE FARMERS TARIFF.

IL is probable that Congress viii by
resolution extend the operations OF the
so-called emergency or farmers tariff
till February. Yesterday wheat was
sold. for the first time in many years,
below 81 bushel. Yet since May the
emergency tariff with its duty OF 30
cents a bushel on wheat has been In
force. and Il was imposed as the
country was informed, for the pur-
pose of maintaining wheat prices
among others. Last May. when the
tariff was enacted, the price or wheat
was from s1.40 to $3.50 Il bushel. 1t
is now in the neighborhood OF 80 cents.
There was never the slightest rea-
son 20 believe that the wheat duty
would have any effect, unless it were
a depressing one. The price or wheat
in this country is controlled by the
price OF the surplus sold abroad. There
is practically no competition with
foreign wheat In this country, since
this is q wheat-exporting nation.
What our farmers need, land IL Is
something that no tariff can give
them. is a foremost market, the
widest possible foreign market. Con-
gress seems disposed to do what it
can to limit and contract that market
by imposing prohibitive duties on inn
ports, thus making 1t difficult, and al
most impossible, for people of other
lands TO pay for American goods that
they would be glad to have and to
meet their Indebtedness to Americans
indianapolis News.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-11
TAX BILL PASSED by SENATE.

The revenue bill "a passed by the
United States Senate contains no pro-
vision for solders bonuses despite
energetic efforts on the part Of some
Senators To muddle up international
relations by allotting the interest ON
Europes debt to us for such pay
-. ...,s. II does contain q special In
heritance tax for fortunes over $780,
0o0, ,00O---50 per cent, but not to become
effective for two years. II also con-
tains a tax on gifts" over $4,000 In
value, intended TO prevent tax dodg-
ing. II repeals the excess profits tax.
only after January |, 1922. For the
current year IL Is expected that
5000 00O. 900 win be collected from ,his
source. Income over 100000 will pay
80 per cent. Surtaxes on Incomes
under $4,000 are reduced and the ex
emption of a married man IL raj red
from $4,000 to $500. Some Of the so.
called nuisance taxes ara eliminated.
not all OF them.
on the who'll, we think the measure
s better than it was when It came
from the House, less urscientiilc, but
still hardly in accord with the princi-
ples> recognized by intelligent students
of economics. 1t Is, in other words, not
20 bad as might have been expected.
The Suoot sales tax was voted down.
Many, perhaps most. business men and
manufacturers think what was thus
rejected is the best plan of raising
money tor Government needs.
This bill is reckoned upon to rails,
for the year now running s3,250,o00,-
600, or about s32 for every man, wo.
mar ard child in the United States. ci
say S160 for each census family o.
ave persons Most of this will be pais
In high prices. To adopt colloquia
| English. IL any family thinks to dodg'
the burden. 1t has another think com
ling. OF such Is the nature of national
state and municipal taxation.--BroolS
llyn Eagle
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-11
REF0RMs SUGGESTED.

The grand jury OF New Castle
county, in making report to the court
of the results OF its years operations,
advanced several suggestions. some Of
which deserve careful consideration.
Grand jury recommendations, as a
rule. carry very little weight, not
withstanding their excellence at times.
but Is mainly because OF the indo-
lcnce and lack OF public interest on
the part of the agencies that have
the power to make the recommended
tions effective.
One section of the grand jury's rev
port dealt with the matter of the
minor courts OF justice. conducted by
Justices Of the peace. These officials
are recompensed by fees. charged ac-
cording to n schedule fixed by law.
and If most OF them are more con-
cerned about the collection OF fees
than any other part OF their duties,
II would not be surprising. The grand
jury recommends that they be re-
compensed by salaries. but says moth
Ing about the fees, whether they
should be imposed and turned over 10
the counties, or not imposed at all
II the former. il may be set down as a
certainty that there should not be
nearly the industry in fee collection
that is now the rule.i
Another suggestion by the grand
jury is for the creation OF a legal aid
society. through which the poor might
secure representation by counael in
court, or provision for a public de-
fender for those accused Of offences
and who are too poor to engage coun.
sci. 1t should not be difficult TO pro-
vide these agencies should careful In.
vestigation prove there is real need
OF them.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-11
JUST FOLKS
WINTER GOLF.
BY Edgar A. Guest.

I'm wonder when the ground is
white with snow,
I'm marvel by the crate fires
ruddy blaze,
All my drives are straight and true
with a perfect ffcsssow through,
When it's winter time my body
never sways:
Be 1t dream or conversation. when the
course is miles afarr
And the snowdrifts lie between US, :
can shoot the round in par.
I'm a wonder in the middle OF Novarn-
Der,
I'm a champion on any winter night
! can mashie TO the green with q
stroke that's firm and clean
For it's then that every club is
working right;
Just get me by my fireside when the
weathers rough outdoors,
And I'll show you just how easy l ca,.
make string Of fours.
I'm wonder when the nights are darl,
and long.
In the winter I am certain OF my
skill,
! am always home in two, and there's
nothing / can't do
With a mid-iron and that lit,
rubber pill;
But the trouble is. in winter all the
golf nuts are the same,
In this fireside conversation no one,
ever off his game.