davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
ABAsE LIBEL NO DOUBT.
TFrom the New York sun.l


Most persons think that the chief diff
ference between mems and wOmens
clubs is that uue one is Intellectually
inclined and the other isn't. But there
are other distinctions. At what organ
fzati0n of men could the following in
cident have taken place? 1t was at
gathering of feminine clans the other
afternoon, and some body, with that de-
lightful irres sponsibilitY common to such
occasions, wanted to know the time.
you see, I forgot and left my watch
at hone,' she a6deds,- -Fegretfully, II not
officially why. 50 lfd leave mine, "
piped up the president, not to be out
done in informality. so did l, so
did T." chifned in the secretary and the
executive committee announced grave
ly: mine was all ready to put on, but
I came off in such a hurry that 1 for
got it, after aH.''
All this while, however, the first vice
president had been Juggling away at her
produced a small timepiece. Ladies,
she began, in a. virtuous tone While all
the rest gazed at her with the utmost
respect, 'let me give you the time. You
can always depend upon But here
she cried, while a sweet smile of salts
timepiece for full two seconds, she be
gan to shake it and rap it in a manner
familiar with women and their ways
with watches.
The gathering before her. however.
being of her own sex, took it all most
seriously. Suddenly the first vice pres
ident put the timepiece to her ear. oh,
she creid, while sweet smile of salts
faction irradiated her face, there's
it this morning. but forgot to set it,
that's all
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
OGDEN MILLS WILL GO.
He Will be Secretary of the Special
Embassy to the Queens Jubilee.

Washington. May 29.-The president
has added another member to the spe-
cial embassy which viii attend tbe
60th celebration of the accession of
Queen Victoria to the British throne
in the person of Ogden Mills of New
York.
Mr. Mills goes in the capacity of sec
retary and attache to the special en-
bassy. The commission for the mem
bers will be beautifully engrossed and
altogether the occasion is special in ev-
cry respect SO far as the state depart
ment is concerned.
Whitelaw Reid bears the title of spe-
ciaI ambassador on a, special mission
as the representative of the president
and General Miles and Admiral Miller
will have special commissions The
ambassador himself will carry for
presentation in person to the queen a
letter from the president which in gen
eral terms will be similar to that ad-
dressed to her upon the occasion of her
jubilee celebration ten years ago It is
formal, yet kindly in tone, and express
es the appreciation of the president of
the great good that has followed the
long reign of her majesty and hopes
for her good health.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
RELYING ON M'KINLEY.
Must be Done for Silver During
His Term.

Paris, May 29.-There were 400 dele
gates present yesterday at the annual
meeting of the national bimetallic
league. Deputy FougOiroI presided.
NJ. Threy, secretary of the league, read
the report.
1t set forth that the leading event of
the year was the election of President
Mckinley, which gave great satisfac-
tiOn to bimetallists. He dwelt upon the
necessity of bringing the movement to
a definite issue before the expiration of
President McKinley's term OF office.
The French government had done
excellent work which the international
negotiations would reveal It had per-
severed in seeking the cooperation of
Great Britain because the latter's par
ticipation would disarm the worst op-
ponents and give international bimetal-
lism permanent and solid basis. The
report added.
1.-The English horizon is less dark
than asserted. The presence of the
American delegates in Paris may
greatly hasten a solution of the ques-
ton. France and America could easily
come to an agreement if England was
inclined to a. serious effort in favor of
silver and Germany would follow her
example It is upon that. the question
of international bimetallism therefore
depends for its practical solution"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
MRS. BOWMAN'S CHARITY.
Work Begun on the kindergarten
Branch of the Central Church.

Ground was broken yesterday for the
T. E. Bowman memorial chapel, which
will be erected on Huntoon street be-
tween Clay and Buchanan streets as
part Of the Central Congregational
church. The work will be pushed rap
idly. It is being erected by Mrs. T r.
Bowman, president of the Topeka Kin
dergarten association, in memory Of
her husband, the late T. E. Bowman
Mr.. Bowman was much interested in
kindergarten work in Topeka and made
many handsome donations toward the
work during the later years of his life
The theory which e often expressed
better to build useful monuments
than to fill the cemeteries with marble
is being carried out by his widow.
The building will be devoted to kim
dergarten work. In it a thriving kim
dergarten will be kept and in the up
per rooms the teachers training classes
will be held.
Sliding doors will connect the first
floor room with the main audience
room of the Ce17 17tral church. This Will
add materially to the convenience of
the CongregatiOnalists
Cut stone will be used in the con-
struction similar to that now used in
the Central church.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
TO HELP THE NEGRO.
An Organization to Improve the In
dustriaI Condition of the Col
Ored Race

A new organization among the color
ed people is known as the Benjamin
Banneker club. It includes the swell
colored people of the city and is organ
lied to promote social, industrial and
political interests.
The club has started by passing the
following resolutions, which serve as
a declaration of purposes:
Whereas, There are more than 300
young men and women in Topeka who
are honest and intelligent students of
our grammar and high school who can
not find employment here; and,
Whereas, There is a. strong tendency
among the business men of Topeka and
Shawnee county to give honorable
young men and women of color en-
ployment;
Resolved. That we indorse the es-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
RascaIs Steal Great Number
of Rare Flowers
From the Flower Beds in the
State House Square,
MUCH TIME WAS SPENT
In Searching For White Gera-
NUNS to Intersperse
With Red Ones and They Were
All Stolen.

Thieves made a raid on the state
house grounds last night and pulled
up the geraniums planted in the beds
along the drives yesterday. Twenty
five or thirty plants were taken and
there is no clue to the perpetrators of
the theft
The rnaddest man in Topeka today is
State Treasurer HefebOwer. He took
a walk through the grounds this morn
ing and when he was next seen he was
executing something like a war dance
and the air around him was in state
Of violent agitation. State Treasurer
Hef1ebower does not drink liquor nor
use tobacco, but he occasionally cleaVes
the ethereal blue with bolt of verbal
lightning that startIes everyone in his
vicinity. In this case he seemed to be
justified.
It is not the business of Chief Steele's
police force to prevent thefts-that is
not what they are here for, and if by
any mischance they should detect
criminal or person in the perpetra-
uon Of crime 1t would undoubtedly
throw the whole force into a spasm.
We had a terrible time finding those
White geranlumS, said Treasurer Hef1e-
bower to a Journal reporter. why, We
had to hunt the whole town over to
get some white ones to mix with the
red ana we put them out yesterday. I
did not suppose there was any man in
IOpeka mean enough TO take mowers,
but the blankety blank thieves took
them and I am mad, -- mad.
L tell you what I will do. will
give just $25 to find the person or per
sons who stole those flowers. I just
want to set him where can see him"
How many flowers were taken?"
asked the reporter.
"Oh, [ don't know; about 25 L guess.
They just yanl1ed them up by the
roots"
Then he turned to the superintend-
ent of the grounds, who was meel<ly
following with an armful of flowers to
replace the stolen ones.
Just put one there" he said. Fix
them up the best YOU can" Then he
turned to the reporter again.
Just to think that I should have
spent so much of my time to make these
grounds look pretty. and then some
scoundrel should come along and steal
all the flowers
Then the state treasurer turned with
flushed face and continued to give the
superintendent directions about re
placing the missing flowers
There viii have to be a nightwatch-
man in the state house grounds after
this, and nobody will feel sorry if the
thieves are peppered full of bird shot
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
LUCKY BALDWIN CAUGHT.
Emma Ashley Tries to Sell Him a
Ticket to His Daughters Benefit.

San Francisco. May 29.-MilliOnaire
his nemesis, Emma Ashley. He was
sitting in the office of the Baldwin ho-
tel, reading newspaper, when Miss
Suddenly presented herself and asked
him to buy a ticket for his little daugh-
ter's benefit The millionaire dropped
his paper and nervously waved her
away.
The young woman who carried the
same bag from which she drew a pistol
in Judge SIack's court room one event
full morning last year was not to be de-
MED. however. and expressed her dis
gust that she should be compelled to
sell tickets for the support of the child.
She was finally induced to leave but as
sured Baldwin that she would cali
again in the near future.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
NORTH TOPEKA.

| Items intended for this column should
| be left with the Kimbau Printing Co.
/ S35 Kansas avenue, before 10 o'clock in the
/ morning
Ed Keller of Granville, was North
| side visitor today.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Gilman of Quin-
| cy street, a nine-pound girl.
c. L. Doiman came in yesterday to
| spend a few days with his family.
| Stewart Henry spent a very success
full day at Silver Lake yesterday fishing.
Mrs. J. E. NfcClain returned Friday
| from a visit with her parents at Centra-
liza.
Mrs. Frank Bannister and little son,
Wells, will leave today for their home in
Chicago.
Miss Laura Holland, one of the teachers
| of Quincy school, left for her home at
| Sabetha today.
Mrs. Kate Watkins and daughters,
! Katherine and Mary are spending the
day in Kansas City.
The post office closed at noon, but all
| the dry goods stores and many of the
| groceries remained open all day.
Olen Dolman will come in from Phillips
| burg today and visit his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Samuel Dolman, OF Quincy street.
1t is doubtful whether any services will
be held at the Congregational church to-
morrow as the church is being repaired
and may not be finished in time.
Courtland Day. who has been spending
| the winter with his aunt, Mrs. T. B. Rey-
noIds, and attending school. will leave for
| his home in Duncan, Ariz., the first Of
| the week.
DR.. Marian Swift caught her foot last
| Monday night on the root of tree that
projected over the sidewalk causing her
to fall and bruising her left shoulder
considerably.
Services at the Baptist church at IL a.
m. and 8 p. m. The pastor, Rev. W. B.
Hutchinson, will preach. Morning SUBJ
ject, Safety and Strength evening sub
ject, 1.-The Loneliness of Sim
Rev. A. C. Alderman has returned after
several weeks absence and will preach
at the North Christian church, cor
ner of Grant and Central avenues, Sun
day morning and evening. Temperance
sermon in the evening, and special song
service.
There will be a celebration of the ESoly
Communion tomorrow morning at Il
O'Clock at the Church of the Good Shep-
herd, corner of Laurent and Quincy
sterets. Sunday school with Bible class
at 800. Evening prayer with sermon at
8 o'clock.
At the Kansas Avenue NJ E. church the
pastor Rev. T. E. Chandler, will Preach
at Il a. m and p. m. At the morning
service class of probationers will be re-
ceived into full connection. Sunday school
meets at $3.50; at p. m. the Epworth
league will be led by Miss Henry, subject,
"A Hint to the Social Department"
The w. T. K. club will hold an all day
meeting next Tuesday at the home of
Mrs. Cecil, north of town. The ladies
will take with them well-filled lunch bas-
kets and the hostess will provide a treat
of Strawberries. The annual election of
officers will be held at this meeting and
votes taken on names presented for men,
bership. Should the weather prove un-
favorable for this out of doors gather
ing, the ladies will be entertained by Mrs.
Cheney at her home, corner of Harrison
and Grant streets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
member him and say to him: Enter

member him and say to him: Enter
In"
The work of decorating the soldier
graves in detail was then begun.
At noon the details of veterans and
all who decorated the graves went to
Topeka Post hall No. 1, where the wo-
men of the Relief Corps served a good
dinner to them.
This afternoon the parade was form
ed on Quincy street, moved onto Kan
sas avenue from Ninth street and on
north to Fourth street, where it turned
to Quincy street and south to Hamil-
ton hall There the line was broken
and all went to Hamilton hall where
the Memorial day exercises are being
held Col T. H. GfIpatrick of Leaven-
worth is the orator of the day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
Does the PHI FitP

We often talk of the fit Of SHOE but
whoever heard of the fit of a pill? Yet
that word fit expresses very aptly
the need of the adjustment of the pill to
the conditions of the body. When we
buy shoes we don't simply want
leather covering for our feet; we want
a fit. We know that ill-ftting shoes
ruin the feet by causing corns and bum
ions, and bring US at last to the ex-
pense and annoyance of special lasts.
If the pill we take does not fit the con-
ditions for which it is taken it plays
havoc with the liver. Yet how many
people think about getting a fit pill for
their case. Any pill viii do, so long as
it temporarily accomplishes the pur-
pose of pill. If those who take such
little heed could see the result of such
pills on the liver as plainly as they can
see the result of ill-ftting shoes, there
would be more care exercised in the
choice of medicine. Why not look into
the pill business? Ayers Curebook
(sent free) tells of cures of constipation
liver troubles, indigestion, biIiousness,
etc, by the use of Ayers Cathartic
Pills. Send for the book. J. c. Aver
Co, Lowell, Mass.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
MR.. WHITING STOPS FIRE
His Presence of Mind Probably Pre-
vented q Conf1agration.

The presence of mind of A 3. Whit
ing prevented a serious fire at the A.
B. Whiting Paint company headquar-
ters at 521 Quincy street at O'Clock
this morning. One of the employees
went into the back room to look for a
certain kind of paint. He struck a
match and held it down in a half filled
barrel to see what it contained. The
gas from the paint had collected in the
barrel and an explosion followed
The fire which started from the ex-
plosion was smothered by Mr. Whit
ing with a blanket before the fire de-
partment arrived
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
Reduced Rases to Philadelphia.

Account of the meeting of the Amer
lean Medical Association and Academy
of Medicine at Philadelphia, the B. &
the certificate plan from all points on
its lines, west Of the Ohio River. May
26th to June I'd, valid for return passage
until June 7th, on the basis of a fare
and a third for the round trip. Tickets
will also be sold on this plan from sta
tions of all connecting lines.
The B. & o. maintains double daily
service of fast express trains with
through Pullman cars from Chicago to
Philadelphia. All B. & o. trains run via
Washington AMI stop-over is allowed at
the National Capital within the life of
the ticket
For further Information address B. N.
Austin, G. p. A, Grand Central Sta
tion, Chicago, H.
The magic healer of all Coughs. Colds
and Consumption is Beggs' Cherry
Cough Syrup. AT druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
Shipments Picnic Later.

The date of the annual picnic of the
Santa Fe shop men has been changed
urday, June 26, and Kansas City has
been decided upon as the place where
the picnic will be held. The change in
the date is due to the fact that the extra
equipment on this division of the road
will be in use between Ottawa and
neighboring points for the Chautauqua
assembly. Especial attention will be
this wear
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
YALE-WISCONSIN RACE.
It Takes Place at 4:3O This After
noon.

tfons in the early part of the day were
ali favorable for a fine contest between
Yale and the University OF WISCONSIN
boat crews on Lake Saltonstan this
afternoon. The oarsmen finished their
training yesterday and spent the time
today in their respective headquarters
resting for the supreme struggle, which
is scheduled to begin at 4;30 p. m.
The lake surface was placid. The
shells We're given a final inspection by
coaches Cook of Yale and O'Dea of
wisconsin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
FAST SANTA FE TIME.
Train Leaving Chicago at 2:45 a. m
to Reach Kansas City at 2:15 q. m.

Chicago, May 29-Great improve
ments have been made in the train
service of the Atchison. Topeka & Santa
Fe. Train No. II, which now leaves
Chicago daily, except Tuesdays, win on
and after May 80 leave Chicago every
day at 2:45 a m. and arrive at Kansas
City at 2:15 p m. the same day.
At Kansas City connection is made
with overland train No. 1, leaving Chi
cago at 1928 p. m. of the day previous.
This viii shorten the time materially to
all points west and southwest of Kan
Sas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29
Memorial d. Id nTcGrecor.

Saratoga, N. Y, May 29.-Represent-
ing all of the G. A. r. posts of the ma
tion. James B. Mexican Post viii make
a pilgrimage Sunday to Mount Nc
Gregor, where, at the Drexel cottage.
appropriate exercises viii be held in
memory of Gen. Il. s. Grant 1t is ex-
pected that Bishop John p. Newman
will be present and make an address
befitting the occasion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29

Police Matron Thorpe was called upon
to visit a house in Parkdale yesterday
where it was reported that four little
children had been left alone She found
that the mother and father had gone to
Lawrence and We're delayed in returning
but had provided for the children in their
absence. The mother was very indignant
because the neighbors had taken such an
interest in her affairs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29

Chicago, May 29.-For Kansas: Fair
tonight and Sunday; warmer Sunday;
variable winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29

Broken edge collars made smooth by
Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-29

BEECHAMs PILLS for distress after
eating.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03
THE MARKETS.


CINCINNATI. May l.
FLoUR-Spring fancy, Sls5sLOO; spring
family, SO 4OGS7O; spring patent, 50 35Q4, rs;
winter patent, S4.6)G4.s s5 fancy, 1904. S5
s., 40g2, 75: rye Northwestern S2.4)02, so; dc
city S2.4OG2 so
WHEAT-No. red nominal at 0la92c.
CORN. Sales: No white, track, gSMc; No
mixed, track, .G%c mixed ear, track, 27iac;
sample white, track. 2s1sc
OATs--No. miXep. nominal, 2iRc.
HoGs-Select butchers, SO 35g40O; fair to
good packers, s290GS9 95; fair to good light
SO 9OG4O5, common and roughs, $30O4375
CATTLE-F'air to good shippers, "A 0Jll4 75
good to choice butchers, s4UOG4 80. fair TO me.
dium butchers, So 4OGa9O; common, g. 75a
325
SHEEP AND LAMBs-Sheer; Extras, 81 COG
rs; good to choice S4OOU45O; common to
fair. s275G375, Lambs: Good to choice, s5 00
@55O; common to fair, 81 001475.
VEAL CALvEs-Fair to good light a. 75D
$50; extras, s. rs; common and large, So 0Ja
4 80
WooL-Unwashed, fine merino, 1O9l1c per
ID; quarter blood clothing, lSGl4c; medium
delaine and clothing, l3Glic; braid, l21lSci
medium combing, 14Gl5c Washed, fine me-
rino Y to Xxx l3c: medium clothing, 150l6c;
delalne fleece, l5GlGc; long combing, 160l7c;
quarter-blood and low, l3@l4c; common
coarse, l2@lSc; tub-washed choice, l9c.
CHICAGO. May /.
WHEAT-May, 7lAc; June, 7l2sc July, 7OSc;
September, $3.50. -
coRN-May, a3Bc; July, ajc; September,
26Ac.
oATs-May, 1880; July, 1850; September,
lshGlS4c.
PITTSBURGH, May I.
CATTLE-Prlme, 81. oOG5 20. good, 81 5O04 80;
tidy butchers, S44o14.6l; fair s40o043 30;
good heifers, S350G4lo; oxen, 81 OO1l 90;
bulls, stays and COWS, g. 0OGa7O
HoGs-Best mediums and prime Workers,
| S4.lo94 Is; common TO fair Workers, 81 .4O5;
heavy hogs, sIo504lO 10; pigs, SO g0I4. 90; roughs
| 81 5oGa25
sHEEP-Choice sheep 81 80 a. 20; good, "a %
O4SO; fair, $4,000 10; common, s4Ola4 60
choice yearlingss, sS.G5.25: common to good
s4oO04oO spring lambs, s5.OO0ZOO
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03
HOW IT SPREADS.
People are Talking All over Mariet-
ta-This Report Comes from
Eighth Street.

How it spreads.
Can't keep good thing" down.
Ever notice how good things" are
initiated?
Better the article, more imitators.
Fortunately the public have a safe
guard.
Praise can't be initiated,
And true praise takes root and
spreads
Claim is one thing, proof another.
Claim is what the manufacturers say.
Proof is what the people say.
Marietta people say,
Doan's Kidney Pills cure sick kid
neys.
Cures all kidney ills.
Hundreds of citizens testify to this.
Here is case in point:
Mr.. Rudolph Rudig, of Eight ST.,
near City limit says:-'I am Il painter
by trade and l think that the cheni-
calls used in my work is unhealthy L
worked in the varnish room at Lob
dell's shop for a long time and could
notice the bad effect more while work
ing in closed room than 1 can when
working in the open air. My kidneys
have bothered me for a bout 81 years.
At times / suffered severely and was
una BILE to work and have been off as
much as three weeks, part of the time
being unable to get out of bed and
having such dull steady aching across
the loins, and sharp twinges of pain
when | attempted to move. | have
been examined and treated by physi-
I clan. While he stated that the kid
neys were effected he failed to do any
thing for me. Then l tried other med
icines and obtained the same results.
| got box of Doan's Kidney Pills
down at w. II. Styers drug store on
Front st. They not only relieved me
after taking few doses but believe
they MADE cure of it, for | AN work.
ing hard all the time and have no re-
turn of it. Doan's Kidney Pills are a
wonder"
For sale by all dealers Price scots.
per box. Mailed by Foster-Milburn
Co, Buffalo, n. V, sole agents for the
United States.