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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-14
BRYAN,S SPEECH-

Mr.. Bryan said in part:
Inc Democratic party is strong just
an proportion that it proves true to the
teachings of the great founder It is
S1e mission of the Democratic party to
crystalline into legislation the principles
which we taught
The party applies Democratic min
c1ples to the issues which arise from
time to time. For many years the tar
an question was the paramount issue
and the party took a more advanced DO
sition each year until 1892 when it de-
claTed itself in favor OF policy which
meant substantially tariff for reve-
nue. only.
But the president elected at that
tune, instead of proceeding to carry
out that portion of the platform forced
upon public attention an issue which
tad up 10 that time been secondary Mr.
cleveland, more than any other person
an this nation, is responsible for the
present position which the money cues
ton now occupies. 1t was his deter
minatlon to complete the demonetiza-
ton of silver and make the gold stand
ard perpetual that aroused the masses
of the United States to active resist
ance. The struggle for supremacy be
tween the gold standard and bimetal-
ism was recognized as a contest be
tween the money power and the com
mon people.
THE explicit declaration in favor of
free and unlimited coinage at 16 TO /
without waiting for the aid or consent
OF any other nation, was made necessa-
~ by the attempt of certain men to
evade the preceding platforms The
party struggle which eliminated in the
Chicago convention of necessity alien
ated a portion of the party. The party
was placed in the position where ii was
compelled to indOrse the financial poll
cy of the president or adhere to the
doctrines and traditions of the party
The position taken by the Democratic
party in 1896 will not be surrendered. If
you doubt the permanency Of the Chi
cage platform as a party creed go
and measure the zeal and enthusiasm
which that platform has aroused, and
you viii realize the impossibility of
taking a backward step.
True, the present administration is
seeking to turn public attention to the
tariff question, but if our reasoning is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-14
a CLIPPING
For Those WIG TaIk I'D the Public.

For ThOS6 w no Talk TO the kuDAlCs
The following comments on advertis-
ing made by the advertisement writer
for the Postum Cereal Co, Linn, Of
Battle Creek, Mich, may interest some
who have been attracted by the rather
unique article from his pen:
Make up the stories? Why-yes, to
be sure they are dressed and trimmed
some, but they are all funded upon fact
THAT is, for instance, mail carrier,
clerk, lawyer, or what not with whom
1 may be talking, tells me his expert
ence with Postum.
His story. possibly, is long enough for
two columns of solid matter II reported
verbatim.
I take the main facts and boil down
the talk until we can afford to run it as
a pleasant bit of shop talk with our
friends and customers (the public and
not bankrupt us. always stick to the
facts, as I consider that when man
advertises he simply talks to customers,
and if he lies in his advertisements he
will lie in the face to face chats.
Tell the truth: it is more fascinating
than all the rOmances one can spin up.
When you write an advertisement try
and look upon yourself as cOnVerSing
with CT explaining to, some one who
wants to know about the article you
have to sell. They are interested, and
they want to know how near your
goods will fit their needs.
Tell them as plainly as possible with
out eXaggeration or subterfuge just
what you have,and leave them to judge
tell them to buy this or "eat that
The public know what they want to
do, and the duty of the lad" writers is
to explain facts in an easily understood
way
First be sure you have an article of
true merit. then tell the people about it.
Tell them the truth and you add a
goodly percentage OF dignity ana char-
acter to your business and to the pro-
duct you are furnishing.
Willy errocars sometimes work in pbeap
limitations of Postum Cereal coffee if
the customer will stand it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-14
JUNK SHOPS OF SCHOOLS.
Thrifty Habits Inculcated In the Ger
mau School Children.

Washington, April 14-Consul Ger
main, in a report to the state depart
ment from Zurich, in regard to a plan
recently introduced in the public
schools of several European cities, says:
In Brussels the children attending pub
lie schools were requested by their
teachers to gather up on their way to
and from school all such apparently
valueless objects as old metallic bottle
caps, tin foil, tin cans, paint tubes
refuse metal, etc. and deliver their col
lection daily to their respective teach
ers-
In the period from January Ito Oc-
tober I, 1895, or within eight months,
the following amounts were collected:
Tin foil, 1925 pounds; old paint tubes,
220 pounds; bottle capsules, 4,415
pounds; scraps of metal, 1,221 pounds;
total, 1871 pounds. This apparent rub
bish was disposed of and the proceeds
applied so as to completely clothe 500
poor children and send so sick ones to
recuperation colonies, and there still
remained quite a balance. which was
distributed among the poor sick OF the
city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-14
A COMSTOCK IN PARIS.
Notice Given of a Bill to Safeguard
Public Morals in Europe's
Cav CAPITAL

Paris. April AN. Darlan, the minis
ter of justice. announced in the cham
Der of deputies today that he would
soon submit a bill enabling public NOR
atty to be more effectuaIiy safeguard
ed.
Previous to this the ministers of in
structiOn and of the interior replying
to an Interpolation of Deputy Beren-
ger, said that immoral songs in the
cabarets would be examined by the
censor and that orders would be given
to prohibit the sale or distribution of
obscene papers and pictures in public
places.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-14

ter the memories of the campaign have
departed"
Speaking of the Worlds fair board OF
lady managers, Miss Cousins said:
AT the close of the fair we adjourned
subject to the call of the president to be
convened for final review Of our entire
record. FOrty-three thousand dollars,
which represented the receipts of the
tables for bric-a-brae, was placed in
Mrs. Potter Palmer's hands for keep
ing Four years have passed and we
have heard neither of the principal noC
interest"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-14
Hoods is the Finest
Spring Medicine-Tonic, APP
petizer, Strength Builder
IL Makes You Eat, Sleep Work
and Happy.

"We think Hoods Sarsaparilla is
the finest Spring and family medicine.
I had been bothered with headache
while at my work, many time having
to go home, and loss of sleep, tired all
the time, and getting up in the morn
ing weak. / decided to take Hoods
Sarsaparilla and felt better after three
doses. kept on taking it, and now 1
can go into the quarry and do a days
work and come home feeling well and
always hungry. We have also been
giving Hoods Sarsaparilla to our
youngest child, who was weak, lam
guild and losing flesh. We could soon
see a marked change. He ate better,
slept well, and in little while was
like a new boy. He has continued to
improve, and today is lively as q
cricket, and the neighbors say he can
talk more than any man around the
place. THOMAS WHITE, Park Quar-
ries, Freedom, Pa.
NIB. Be sure to get Hoods because
Hoods SaYsapaFilla
Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Puri-
fer. Sold by all druggists. 81, six for So
ara the only Mills to take
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-14
RAZOR BACKS DIE.
Kidney Worm Kills Thousands Of
Texas Hogs in Iowa.

Dubuque, Ia, April 14.-Several
thousand razor back hogs, imported in
to Iowa from Texas during the past
year, have died from what was sup
posed to be hog cholera.
A post mortem examination OF some
of them discloses that instead of chol-
era a kidney worm killed the hogs. 1t
is claimed that the disease is fncurable,
but it is not positively known that it
is contagious.
Fitzsimmons is said never to look in
a glass. Most of US would be happier
in our vanity if we did not either
Lawrence World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-14
TOPtuPiing
Rheumatism.

The busiest and most useful men
are not always exempt from sickness.
Especially are they liable to be at
tackled and completely disabled by that
most annoying and painful ai1n1ent-
Rheumatism. Men in ali walks of life
are subject at any time to be seized
with this disease, and besides the great
bodily pain, there is almost unbearab1e
mental anguish at the thought of hav-
ing ones strength and vigor gradually
supplanted by a condition of utter
he1p1essness. Under the effects of
Rheumatism, the strongest men be-
come the weakest, and the most useful
are robbed of their usefulness.
Mr.. +. A. L4eSeur has lived in At,
lauta, Ga, for years, and some of the
prettiest residences and most substan-
tia1 business blocks of that city are
monuments to his skill as an architect
and builder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-14
ANTI-CARTOON BILL.
New York Legislature to Amend
Senator EIlsworth's Measure.

Albany. N. Y, April 14-The Ellis
worth bill. to prohibit the unauthorized
publication of portraits, is to be
amended at the instance of its intro
Queer so that it shall not apply to the
pictures of public officers or persons
nominated for public office, in so far as
such pictures do not go beyond their
public acts or duties. Senator Ellsworth
says that it, has been his idea that
without this specific provision the act
would not be construed by the courts to
apply to such pictures.
One reason which induced Senator
Ellsworth to amend his bill in this re-
spect is the effort that has been per
sistently made to misrepresent the pur-
pose of the measure. This has come
from the journals which desire to go on
publishing the grossly improper pic
lures of private persons, at which the
bill is aimed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-14

Not how cheap bur how good IS the
way we try to do our work. Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 and ia West sth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-14

Shirts, collars and cuffs laundered
to look like new by Peerless Steam
Laundry. 1l2 and ia West Sth. st.
Beecham's PMS viii dispel the 'blues."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-14

No Excuse for Going Hungry.
Regular, satisfying and seasonab1e
meals at eating houses for passengers
ticketed via Santa Fe Route.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-14

Willy grocers sometimes workin cheap
limitations of Postum Cereal coffee if
the customer will stand it.
Evening journal., 1897-02-17
THE POLICE PAY TRIBUTE.
FUNERAL OF SERGEANT SHIELDS
WILL TAKE PLACE TOMORROW.
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.


The police officers of the city held a
meeting last night to take action on
the death of Sergeant William s.
Shields.
Captain Robert Chambers was elected
chairman of the meeting, and House
Sergeant Durney, secretary The police
decided to attend the funeral in a uni
formed body. The officers will meet at
the City Hall at S.i5 o'clock tomorrow
morning and will proceed to the home
OF the deceased, headed by the First
Regiment Band.
AS Sergeant Shields is the first officer
to die under the present commission,
one Of the floral offerings will be a
broken column. Another will be large
shield with the dead officers number
across the front. The patrol wagon,
heavily draped, will be used to carry
the flowers. High mass will be said at
st. Paul's II. G. Church tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock.
The police adopted the following
resolutions:
whereas, AS we have learned with
profound regret OF the death OF Ser
geant William A. Shields, who, as a
member of the Police Department. was
patient, courteous and impartial Off
Ger.
Resolved, That the members Of this
department hereby tender to the fam
| lily of the deceased our sincere sympathy
In their bereavement and mourn with
them in their loss and the loss Of this
department.
Resolved, That a copy Of these reso-
lutions be transmitted to the family OF
the deceased, and also cause the same
to be published in the daily papers.
Resolved, That we attend the funera
In a body.
Evening journal., 1897-02-17
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

The barge Taylor and the Boston
tugboat Taurus, being repaired by the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Company,
we're placed in drydock yesterday
The plumbing work on the new
gunboat Princeton. being built at Cam
den, ~ j., will be done by Joseph Jen-
kins, Of this city.
-Brandywine Conclave. of Hepta-
sophs. will make some changes in its
bylaws tonight.
William c. Foord, a well-known
resident Of this city, died last night Of
paralysis.
The ninth annual meeting Of the
Grand Lodge of Delaware. Shield of
Honor. was held in Red Mems Hall
to-day. Officers will be installed to-
night.
Rev. William Stewart. "the Hoosier
preacher" delivered a sermon yester-
day afternoon at the all-day meeting at
the Peoples Mission, and Rev. Ezra
Tinker, Ii. ID. delivered a sermon there
last night
"A very enjoyable smoker was given
last night by the members of the
Eighth Ward Republican Club.
Rev. August Dellgren spoke at Red
Mems Hall last night to a large audi
enco OF the subject: "Can the Gospel OF
Jesus Christ Alone Solve the Social
Problem"
Evening journal., 1897-02-17
ozWEI VOM BALLET. >,

A company of German actors from
Philadelphia excellently presented the
comedy Of "Zwei Vom Ballet " ('Two
Ballet Girls'), last night at Turn Hall.
The play told the story Of the love of a
German count for ballet girl. whom
he afterwards marries. and for so do
ing was disowned by his parents. FL
nally love conquers pride, and every
thing turns out happily. The play is
full of comedy and pathos. and was in
teresting throughout. The two ballet
girls. Lilly and Clara, were cleverly
impersonated by Frau Mathilde Gott-
helf and Frau Thela Grcth. Count
Georg Won Ebersburg was well
taken by Gustave Krone. A large audi
ence witnessed the performance.
Evening journal., 1897-02-17
MORE ABOUT THE SIDING.
STREET AND SEWER DEPART
MENT WAITED UPON BY BUSI-
NESS MEN.

NESS MEN.
The Street and Sewer Directors last
night listened patiently to the argu-
ments for and against the placing of
the siding into the f. Blumenthal Il
Co.. s shops.
William NJ. Byrne was again
present and made a strong plea in be-
half OF the property owners, whom he
represents.
In behalf of the Blumenthal Com
pany, Willard Salisbury opposed the
postponement OF action on the matter
which Judge j. Frank Ball asked for by
letter.
w. w. Bullock, Lindley c.. Kent, Ar
thur w. Brieley, A. ]. Travis and Frank
Murphy spoke in favor of granting the
application, and letters to the same ef-
feet were received from other business
men, Tatnall Bros, II. T. Sergeant and
Fell & Joseph.
The board decided to take final action
on the matter next Tuesday night
William M. Field sent a bid to fur
nish stone at rs cents per yard for the
macadamizing of Riddle avenue, pro-
vided the city does the work.
A curb lien against the property of
Alexander Beggs, on West Eighth
street, was ordered Cancelled.
Permission was granted to the Male
able Iron Company to extend a siding
into it's works at the foot of Ninth
street.
The weekly payroll of S3S1.54 was
ordered paid. The secretary's collec-
tions amounted TO S337.79. The treas
urer reported the balance in bank to be
$S7 7,6776S.
An application for three months ex-
tension of time to connect its lines be-
tween Fourth and Third streets over
the r., W. & B. railroad was received
from the Wilmington City Railway
Company and was granted.
A plumbers license was granted to
Riley & Hill.
The application of the Delaware and
Atlantic Telegraph and Telephone Com
pany to lay conduits for the wires on
Shipley street from Front to Ninth. Ia
Orange to Tenth, and on Sixth street
from French to Wollaston, and Wash
ington street from Sixth to Fourth was
received, along with plans. 1t was
grained with the exception oi
Orange street from Ninth to Tenth
There is some contention about this
square since the Delmarvia Company
has asked for the same privilege.
Evening journal., 1897-02-17
OF DISTINGUISHED
JURISTS.
MEMORY

Elaborate preparations are being
made at Cornell University for exer-
cises on Washington's birthday in the
aImory. beginning at 10 a. m. After the
opening exercises by President Schur-
man, there will be a presentation OF the
portraits of distinguished jurists by
Hon. Andrew d. White. The accept
ance on behalf of the College OF Law
will be by Hon. Francis NJ. Finch, dean
Of the faculty. Hon. Henry B. Brown
associate justice of the Supreme Court
Of the United States, will deliver an
address on "Chief Justice MARSHALL.
Evening journal., 1897-02-17
CUT WITH 4 BROAD AXE.

F., w. & b. RAILROAD CONDUCTOR
ROBERT PORTER BADLY IN
JURED.
Robert Porter, of Norwood, Pa, the
conductor on north-bound p. w. a b.
railroad train No So, arriving here at
7.07 clock last night. reached this city
suffering from a deep cut in his leg,
which he sustained in a peculiar way
When the train reached Havre de
Grace James Hallet boarded IT, He
carried a large keen broad axe. At
Perryvillc he wished to get or. and in
passing Conductor Porter in the aisle Of
the car he accidentally struck him in
the heshy part of the leg with the axe,
cutting 10 the bone.
Mr. Porter continued on his train to
this city, where his injuries were at
tendel at the r.. w. e. B. hospital room.
He was then sent to his home.
Evening journal., 1897-02-17
THREE DEAD IN A WEEK.
THE THIRD MEMBER OF THE FAM
lily OF FRANK DAVIS SUCCUMBS
TO PNEUMONIA.

TO PNEUMONIA.
The misfortunes of the family of
Frank Davis, which were mentioned In
Mondays Evening Journal, seem TO be
without end. Yesterday morning the
funerals of Mrs. Davis and OF Charles
p. Davis. mother and son. who had died
within two days Of each other took
place from the home of the stricken
father, No. $40 Wright street.
They we're very largely attended,
hundreds OF morbid curiosity seekers
mingllng with the many friends OF the
family who attended.
The funerals we're scarcely over
when word was received from the hos
pital that the younger son was dead, he
having succumbed to pneumonia.
At the same time the daughter OF
Mrs. Davis, who had been III at home
was ordered TO the hospital for treat
ment. This succession Of unfortunate
deaths and serious illnesses is almost
Unprecedented, and the family is over
whelmed with expressions Of sympathy
Evening journal., 1897-02-17
FUNERAL OF CHIEF ENGINEEF
Johnson

The body of John Johnson, chief en-
gineer OF the United States Navy. who
died in New York on Monday, will he
brought to Wilmington, his former
home. tomorrow. for interment Ser
vices will be held in Wilmington and
Brandywine Cemetery tomorrow after
noon at ! o'clock.
Evening journal., 1897-02-17
THE GRAND OPENING.

The Muster Roll says of the grand
opening Of the Grand Union Tea Com
pany: 1T was a success beyond a
doubt, and the people were well
pleased. Each purchaser was given a
souvenir. and the house was packed,
while the clerks were increased in
number and kept busy to attend to the
demands of the customers.
Mr.. Andrews, the general manager
of the Tea House, is deserving of much
praise for his kind attention and per-
sonal supervision in the selection of
the many beautiful things to ornament
the home, and useful household arti-
cles that are needed. valuable as well
as fancy, to suit the taste and wants OF
every customer. He has the finest ar
ray of goods of any tea house in the
city, and they are given away to the
purchaser on the ticket system Cal
and examine for yourself, and be con
frmed Of what we have said is true
609 King street, Wilmington, Del"
Evening journal., 1897-02-17
BELLS UNPAID $40.
Again Before Superior Court,
and Attorneys Argue
0OT FOR THE SUM, BUT PRINCIPLE

NOT FOR THE SUM, BUT PRlNOlPLB
COURT FIXES DATE FOR TRIAL OF
BIG DAMAGE SUITS BEFORE sPE-
CIAL JURIEs-LAwYERs WANT
NEW JURY EACH TERN.
Deputy Attorney General Cooper, in
the Court CT General Sessions to-day,
made application for another caplas to
be issued for James A. Power late edi-
tor Of the Economist, under indictment
for llbeling Or. Louis N. Slaughter,
candidate for governor. Power cannot
be found
ARRANGING BIG LAWSUITS.
In Superior Court the case for special
juries and big damages were looked
over and arranged for trial as follows:
February 25-Robert Rex against
Pullman Palace Car Company
March George w. Pierce against
the Mayor and Council of Wilmington.
March S-Charles A. Stewart against
the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Bal
timore Railroad Company.
AFTER ONE-TERM JURIBS.
Walter II. Hayes and other attorneys
OF the Wilmington courts are deeply
interested In the passage of an act.
IL is in part as follows:
Section /. That from and after the
passage Of this act the prothonotary
and clerk OF the peace for New Castle
cuonty shall, at least twenty days be-
fore the commencement OF eath term of
the Superior Court and Court of Cen
! eral Session, in the manner and at the
place prescribed by section A of chap
ter lO9 Of the Revised Code OF the State
/ OF Delaware, draw from the boxes
marked petit jurors" thirty names ol
persons placed therein as now required
by law, and the panel OF petit jurors
who shall, If summoned attend ant
serve as petit jurors at and through thu
next term of said courts"
HARD FIGHT FOR A NEW TRIAL
One CT the most interesting argu
ments of this term began in Superio
Court at IL O'Clock this morning whel
Lewis c. Vandegrift, counsel for tn
Diamond State Iron Company urged hi
motion for new trial in the case O
Draper V. Bell against the compan,
This Is the suit for S10.54. withheld
from Bell because he did nc
give notice OF quitting its en-
ploy. A jury on Monday rendered
verdict for Mr.. Bell
Mr. Nandegrift declared with muc
vehemence that the verdict was not
accordance with the law and II jul
were allowed TO bring in such verdict
the community's confidence In the coul
I would soon be shaken. A corporation
4 rights must he respected as much I
the rights of any individual. 1t mu
have rules and It is due the vast nun
Der Of worlngmen OF this city tn
4 those legitimate rules should be uphe
2 or men might be thrown out Of wol
o right and left because of fellow-wor
s men dropping their tools and quittil
q at their pleasure.
FOR A PRICIPLE-NOT $40.
II. H. Ward. representing the plai
tit. declared that Bells case. too, W
+ not alone for the paltry S1O54 claim'
T. as balance due. This plaintiff had be-
n inveigled into the employ of this cor
!. pany on promise of 50 a week, whi'
e promise IL had broken and now soug
q to Justify its own wrong. There vi
d no evidence disputing the broken pror
i ise, and no positive evidence that B'
s had ever agreed to the rules. Cou
u reserved decision.
Evening journal., 1897-02-17
Will NOT VISIT READING.

At the meeting Of the Water Com
mission. held yesterday afternoon, a
letter was received from Reading, Pa,
stating that the filter plant which was
to have been inspected by the local
commission is out of order and consid-
cred a failure. The property owners
on French street from Fourth to Tenth
were ordered to put in separate water
service by April Is. The weekly pay
roll of $51407 was ordered paid The
balance in bank is 500. .385.21.
Evening journal., 1897-02-17
BOTH WERE AT. FAULT
IN THE COLLISION OF THE
STEAMER HOWARD WITH THE
TUG JOB T. VIII, SON

TUG JOB T. WILSON.
The Beard of Inspectors of Steam
Vessels filed a report in Baltimore find
ing both vessels at fault in the collis-
ion of the steamship Howard OF the
Merchants and Miners Transportation
Company, which was built in Whining
ton, with the tug Job T. Wilson.
The collision occurred on January G
in Fort McHenry channel, and the tug
was sunk. Chief Engineer James Child
ress and c. c. Chappell sen Of Captain
5. J. Chappell. of the tug Wilson, were
drowned Both were residents of Rich
mond, where the tug is owned by the
Warwick Park Transportation Com
pany. Captain John c. Taylor. Of the
Howard. who was very well-known in
Wilmington. became demented from
brooding over the fatality attending the
collision and committed suicide on jan
uary 13 while in command of his yes
sci en- route from Boston to Baltimore.