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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06

OF course the bicyclists can't use the
Sidewalks. No city in the United States
permits it. 1t is perfect nonsense to
start the agitation The bicyclists
should agitate for the paving of more
streets, one at least to the city limits
in each direction
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06

The Santa Fe plug leaving Topeka
every day at 7:30 a. m, is designed pri
marily for the accommodation of To
peka people and it's journeys begin and
end here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06

Just as the jackrabbit newspapers are
beginning to get heated up to the idea
of war, the yellow journals are
cody awaiting for developments.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06

Some of the remarks about the Span
Ash IN American newspapers are a great
deal worse than Yankee pigs" which
IS the most violent epithet the Spanish
have yet hurled at u.s.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06

Is your liver tired? does it fail to do
its duty? If so, don't neglect its call
for help. A few doses of Herbine may
save you a spell of sickness. Herbine
is the only perfect liver medicine. 1t
cures Chills and Fever. Csc Geo. w.
Stansfeld 632 Kan. Ave, and Millers
Pharmacy. Cor. 9Th and Topeka Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06

A church never has trouble getting
men to fill the pews if the minister can
preach. At DR.. Thomas church in
Chicago and Myrons Reeds church in
Denver, a place has to be reserved for
the women, or the men would crowd
them ont
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06

You can tell when one of the "old
war horses of the early Kansas days
is editing newspaper. He calls young
men who battle in bathtubs dudes"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06

A Populist orator has discovered that
the building of railroads encourages
crime The more railroads, the more
train robberies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06

When women can't find anything
else to amuse them, they walk down
town and look at the pictures of other
women in a photographers window
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06
GLOBE SIGHTS.

(From the Atchison Globe)
How we long for warm weather and
sight of the girl whose skirt waist
and skirt refuse to stick together in the
back!
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06

It is striking that sooner or later a
very partisan editor asks for the post
office or some other patronage. When a
newspaper gets particularly bitter in
politics it won't be long till it's editor is
a candidate for something.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.

To quit tobacco easily and forever. pe mag
netic. full of life, nerve and yigor, take MOTTO
BAG. the wonder worker. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06

We ought to get our auditorium done
In time to welcome in it the Topeka
soldier boys returning triumphantly
from the Spanish war, and we shall
kave to hustle to have it done in time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06

Mark Hanna is satisfied. The gov
eminent will have to issue $500, 000, 900
In bonds to carry on the war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06

Steve Brodie permitted it to be an
lnounced that he was dead, but re-
GREETED it when nobody expressed sor-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06

Atchison is a good town to marry in.
man can come here and get a bride
and reach the train without getting
the neck of his shirt full of rice
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06

The people are fast finding out that
the yellow journals are papers that
print the news in advance of their
more conservative rivals.-Elk County
Citizen
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06
a. Train for Topeka

The Santa Fe plug leaving Topeka
every day at 1880 a. m, is designed pri-
marily for the accommodation of To-
peka people and it's journeys begin and
end here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06

Some miscreant has it in for Mr..
Eeaton of Atchison. He has started in
to call him Honest John Seaton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06
The Only Line to Denver

Via Pueblo and Colorado Springs-the
Santa Fe. Through Pullman sleepers
and free chair cars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06
MANY People Cannot Drink

coffee at night. vt sAoils their sleep.
You can drink Grah1Ow when you please
and sleep like top.\Fpr Grain-O does
not stimulate; it noufzshes, cheers and
feeds. Yet it looks and tastes like the
best coffee. For nervous persons, young
people and children Grain-O is the per-
feet drink. Made from pure grains. Get
a package from your grocer today. Try
it in place of coffee. Is and 25c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06

time was to chuck a girl under the
chin.
1t has been noticed for some time
past that when a certain Atchison man
reaches his home at nights, he puts on
his slippers which are set out on the
front porch and walks on tip toes
children are not allowed to play near
the house, and that the miIknnan
doesn't ring when he stops at the back
gate. No one is sick in the house but
the situation is worse; the oldest
daughter is preparing her commence
ment essay, and the utmost quiet is in
sisted upon in order to allow her brain
to work undisturbed The poor help
less thing has worn a wet towel on
her head every minute that she is out
of school for three weeks past; the
children have been sent to bed at dusk
to keep them quiet, and the mother
and father have stepped out doors
when they wanted to speak to each
other, but with all these precautions
and care, the girl has gotten no further
than her text, which is mo Obstacle
Insurmountable.''
For years an Atchison woman has beg
cottage at the seashore, and he has
fused much to his neighborS' Indignation.
This year he has consented, and, to his
surprise the neighbors are abusing him
more than ever. They say that he wants
her to go to the seashore, so that she
may be blown up by a Spanish washipl
Nothing aggravate a woman more than
20 be sick when the papers are full of
4Tely dry goods advertising.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06

Leadville, Col, April 6.-The city cleo
ton here was carried by the silver Re-
Populists and Democrats had tickets in
the field.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06

Las Vegas, N. M, April 6.-The Repub-
Hcan city ticket was defeated by the COM
bined opposition. Las Vegas is the home
of Governor Otero.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06

EducSte Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
l0c, 25c. If G. c. c. fall druggists refund money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06

Tacoma, Wash, April 6.-The Republi
cans elected all the candidates on the gen
eral ticket by thousand majority anG
will control the council.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06
BEAT THE BOSSES
Reform Element Carries Chica-
go by Good Majority.
The Democrats Lead in Town
Ticket Elections.
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP
Wins a Tremendous Victory in
Milwaukee
Backed by the Chicago Plat
form of 1896.
UBLIC OWNERSHIP

Chicago, April Elm the aldermanic
elections the reform element yester-
day, electing rs out of 50 candidates.
These % have pledged themselves to de-
mand for the city compensation for all
public franchises. With thirteen hold
votes in the city council. or majority of
three The politics of the aldermen elect
ed are: Democrats IL, Republicans II, in
The returns for town officers show that
the Democrats We're successful in elect
ing the town tickets in the three great di-
visions of the city, north, south and west.
The Democrats also elected their candi-
dates for town officers in Hyde Park,
entire Republican ticket was elected.
with the exception of the Nineteenth
feated in its OPPOSITION to Alderma Mas John
Powers, the election passed off quietly.
About 6S per cent of last springs mayor
atty vote was cast.
Milwaukee, Wis, April 6.-The munich
pal election which was held in this city
yesterday resulted in a landslide for the
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ticket, which elect
ed the entire city ticket by plurality of
municipal ownership of public utilities.
cessful candidates also Endorsed the plat
form of the Chicago convention which
nominated w. J. Bryan. The complexion
of the new city council will also be de-
cidedly Democratic, being composed of Is
Democrats and IA Republicans.
Lincoln. Neb, April 6-The Republicans
elected their entire city ticket yesterday
by slightly reduced majorities in a few
growing out of the impeachment trial of
Mayor Graham being responsible The
fusionists elected three of seven council
men.
Politics cut little figure of the state
where licensing of saloons was the main
issue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06

Because a man fools away a great
deal of money is no sign of immortality
Many a man has spent all he earned all
his life, whose idea of highly wicked
time was to chuck a girl under the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06

Politics cut little figure of the state,
where licensing of saloons was the main
issue.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06
ROBERTS,
The Aged Quaker Who Has Given $4,000
10 Young Women.

RICHMOND, Ind. April 96.-The ease
of Jonathan Roberts, the venerable
Quaker who has within the past few
years given $40, 600 to young women of
this city. has again been called to the
attention of the public by a report
that he will attempt to have the
proceedings by which he was found
to be of unsound mind and a guard
ian appointed declared illegal. Six
years ago similar proceedings
were instituted by his children. but
were dismissed on the promise of the
old gentleman TO refrain from his prac-
tice of wasting money. He failed to
do this, however. and the action was
finally brought 10y the children to save
themselves from poverty. Mr.. Rob
erts will be % years old next month.
and is still able TO get around. lie has
gone SO far as to %consulta an attorney in
regard To the ease. and is anxious To be
relieved from legal restraint.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

In the senate. on the Goth. the report
of the conferees on the naval appro-
priation bill was presented and agreed
to. The measure. as perfected, carries
a little over s57 600. 900. No other bush
ness of general Importance was done.
After a short executive session the sem
ate adjourned until the 2d....ln the
house general debate was continued
and closed on the war revenue bill,
after which it was taken up for amend
ment under the fve-minute rule. at the
close of which the vote was taken
on the final passage Of the bill and re-
suited: Yeas, ISL: nays. l31. The re-
port of the conferees ON the naval bill
was presented, but "A point OF order
was raised hat the conferees had ex-
ceeded their jurisdiction. pending which
the house adjourned.
LIEUT.. BANE {. DEST, a retired naval
officer. received orders, on the 10Th, TO
report at once on board the training
ship Constellation. lying at Newport,
X. |. Lieut.. Dent is a nephew of Gen.
Grant. lie rendered his services to
Secretary Long and the offer was i'm
mcdiately accepted.
a GREAT impression was produced in
Madrid, on the 2gth, by "a rumor that
Germany had issued a note declaring
She would not oppose the landing of
troops in the Philippines. but would
not permit any bonn bardment.
The steamer Esmeralda, chartered
by the banking companies of Hong
Kong, started Tor Manila. capital of
the Philippine islands, on the 10Th, to
bring away the specie there, as trouble
was apprehcnded.
TuE house military committee
agreed, on the 29th, 10 increase the
number of volunteers to be raised from
the United States at large from 5000 To
10. 900. This will allow the enlistment
of 10000 immuDes.
The Argentine republic will publish
a decree of neutrality during the war
between Spain and the United States.
but it appears certain that the govern
ment will reserve absolute liberty vi
action in regard to coal.
lT was reported. on the Goth. that
there had been a collision among the
vessels of the Spanish fleet. and some
Of them had returned tn st. Vincent,
Cape Verde islands. for repairs.
4 SMALL Spanish sloop, Engracia,
captured by the United States gunboat
Newport, Capt. Il. +. Tilley, OFF Caba-
mas, Fla, on the 2sth, was brought To
Key West on the Goth.
The cruiser Montgomery arrived ut
Key West. on the agth, from Hampton
roads, conveying the troop ship Pam
ther.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06
CURRENT TOPICS.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
FiFTY-FiFTH CONGRESS-.

IN the senate, on the I'D. no business was
transacted. adjournment being had Immediate
ly after the close OF che funeral obsequtes over
the remains OF senator Walthall ......In the
house, before completing the consideration OF
the army reorganization Dill. "A recess was TAX
en- TO attend the funeral OF senator Walthall In
the senate chamber. after which consideration
OF the army bill was resumed, ana its passage
was secured al ,s3 p m.
IN the senate. on the e5th. war measures oc-
! cupied the entire session. A message from
the president urging congress 10 declare the
existence OF war between the United States and
Spain was received. and without comment re-
ferred. The naval appropriations bill was fur
Their considered and passed. Tn army bill was
taken up and promptly passed. The senate
then passed the house bill declaring a state
OF war TO exist between Spain and the
United States ......In the house, pending
consideration OF an election case. a mes
sage was received from the president ask
ing that congress declare q state OF war exist
ing between Spain aud the United States; the
on foreign affairs framed the bill
while Acting Chairman Adams wrote the re-
port The bill was passed and on its way to
the senate In one hour and six minutes The
house then resumed consideration Of the con-
tested-election case.
IN the senate. on the 26th, the conference re-
port on the army reorganization bill was agreed
TO. engrossed and signed. The remainder OF
the open session was devoted TO the passage
OF "a private pension bills and numerous meas
ures from the general calendar. After a short
executive session the senate adjourned ......I In
the house the revenue bill was reported aud an
agreement had for its consideration and a votf
upon the same. The Wise Young contested
election case. from the second Virginia district,
was decided in favor OF the contestant. Dr
Wise trep). by a party vote. The senate
amendments 10 the naval appropriation bill
were non-concurred in. and a conference re-
quested.
IN the senate, on the eth during q session
OF an hour and a half, no business OF impor-
lance was transacted. 80. In the house the day
session and a short night session were devoted
TO consideration OF the measure framed by the
ways and means committee TO meet the extra
ordinary expenses OF the war with Spain. No
action was reached
IN the senate. on the 2sth. "a few bills Of UNI
important character were passed. but no bu>i-
ness of general interest was transacted ....- In
the house the general debate on the war reve-
nue. bill occupied eight ana one-half hours.
closing with recess at iO.0 p M A number Of
notable speeches were delivered.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06
STATE NEWS ITEMS.
THE STUDEBAkERS
Liberal Oner to Those Of Their Employees
who Enlist for the War.

w ~
who Enlist for the War.
South BEND, Ind, April a6.-M a
meeting of the directors OF the Stude-
baker Brothers Manufacturing Co.
Monday afternoon the following reso-
luton was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That under the present
call of the president of the United
States for members Of the ma
tional guard To serve in the
wal with Spain this company
will re-employ such of its employees,
members of the national guard who
leave its employ to respond To such
call, and while such employees are in
the actual service of the United States
government during this war, we will
continue their names on our pay rolls
at the present daily earnings and APP
propriate such pay to the support of
the families of those who are married
and the dependents of those who are
single"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06
IMPOSING SCENE
At u Concert Given by a Famous Bandmas-
ter In ndianapolis.

= sh bih
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. April %. AT a
concer given Thursday evening by "A
famous bandmaSter an inspiring scene
occurred. A large and fashioLably
dressed audience filed Tomlinson hall,
and there was much enthusiasm at the
close, as several patriotic airs We're
played with various spectacular ac-
compartment of flags. Finally, when
the band started up THE Star Span
gled Banner" Gen. and Mrs. Ben jamin
Harrison arose in their seats and the
whole audience followed with one ac-
cord and a mighty chorus of more than
5000 voices sang the anthem. AT its
close there was "A 5 of cheering
when IL seemed that the audience had
gone wild with enthusiasm.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. April 23.-Con-
tingent upon the call of the president
being received here Saturday morning,
which is fully expected. the governor
and national guard officers Friday
completed all arrangements for mobil-
izing the 1900 men of the Indiana
guard on the state fair grounds in this
city Sunday. The entire guard can be
modified in ten hours.
An Independent volunteer regiment
of 1000 men has been raised, and the
governor has applications hat would
raise an army of 80. 900 men in "A hours.
The Fourth regiment will be corr
pleted by adding "A battalion of four
companies from the cadets at Depauw
Purdue and Nincennes universities
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

South Reud's 100000 Fire.

South BEND. Ind, April a5.-The
Chicago lndurated Fiber Pail Co. and
the Bissell Chilled Plow Co. suffered a
$40. 900 loss by reason of the building
catching fire from a hot journal. The
fire spread rapidly and was difficult to
control. The loss by the first-namcd
company is total Both companies are
fully insured. Geo. Hammond, IN en-
ploye. was probably fatally burned
while fighting the fire.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

RICHMOND, Ind. April 25.-Adolph
D%rathring, aged II years, ran away
from home last Monday morning and
joined the regular, at the Columbus
o. recruiting station. His father re-
turned Saturday from Columbus,
where he learned that his son
was now with "A newly recruited com
pany at Sandy Hook. n. y. Mr..
Drathring made a demand for his sons
release on the ground of him being a
minor. The request was o rwarded to
the wal department, and it Is possible
that the young man may be given a
discharge.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06
TROOPS ON THE MOVE.
The Indiana Volunteers Going Into Cam
In the State Fair Grounds. indianapolis.

~ uutaua NsVsuS nv III
In the State Fair Grounds. indianapolis.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, April Troops
marched through the streets of Indian
apolis Tuesday. They are members of
the Indiana national guard, respond
ing to the governors proclamation in
accordance with the presidents call.
When the governors call was an
nounced flags Were flung from build
ings, citizens pinned "Old Glory" but
tons on their coats and a wave of pa
triotism swept over the city.
The first troops to respond to the
governors call was Company X, of
Frankfort. Capt. Ii. +. Allen, IS men.
They left Frankfort at daybreak Tues
day morning, and at , o'clock arrived
at the state fair grounds and went in
10 camp.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

CroS the recommendation OF Capt
Lcmly, judge advocate general, Secre-
tary Long, on the Goth, directed the
release from "A boston naval prison Of
IS sailors. The men had been in pris-
ON for various infractions of military
law, and the department thought that
conditions warranted their restoration
To active service.
The powder mills at Santa Cruz, Cal.
blew up. on the 26th. w~ounding sew
eral employees. and killing seven out
right. The buildings afterward caught
fire and the damage done was very
great.
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY members of
the Michigan naval militia were drawn
up on the deck of the United States
steamer lantic, at Detroit, on the
eth, ready for departure for Norfolk.
when orders were received from Wash
ington not to start until further no.
tice.
The governor of Manila telegraphed
To Madrid, on the 27th. hat an engage
ment between the Spanish and Ameri-
can %squadrons was hourly expected.
SHIFTING people of Barcelona want
Spain to demands an indemnity, through
the French embassy, for the 'Ameri-
cans acts of piracy
A TERRIFIC storm ragged on the Vir.
ginia and North Carolina coasts, on the
27th. the wind blowing 90 miles an hour
from the northeast.
A TORPEDO boat DESTROYER. flying the
Spanish flag. passed Dover. England.
on the eth. steaming west.
The senate. on the eth, confirmed
John Il. Moore. of New York. to be as
sistant secretary of state.
ORDERS we're issued, on the eth, tc
recruit the regular army to its full wal
strength of 81 200 men.
THE Spanish torpedo-boat destroyer
Audaz arrived at Eerrol. on the eth
having steamed 600 miles in 81 hours.
The American squadron at Hong
Kong sailed direct for Manila on the
eth.
The Spanish steamer Ambrose Boil
var. captured by the monitor Terror,
on the 10Th. had So. OOJ in Spanish sill
yer on board, in addition to a cargo of
bananas.
The Spanish warship Pelayo, accom-
panied by "A torpedo boat. passed Glib
raltar, on the 27th. bound for Cadiz.
On the 2sth Gov, Pingree telegraphed
the secretary of the navy that the
Michigan naval contingent was organ
lied, in accordance with the latest or
der of the department. and asking the
secretary To wire when the reserve
l-a..ll .,o.t To-. 1..,l..l ..I A....
five men were ordered To re port imme
diately at Norfolk. Va.
THE Spanish embassy has informed
the British foreign Office that the ports
of Cuba, the Philippine islands and
Porto Rico are defended by torpedoes,
and that entrance is only possible I'M
der the guidance of pilots in waiting
outside.
PROF. CARL BELL, originator of the
Kansas City Mo- public schools. died.
on the 2sth, the result of an operation
He was born in Milwaukee,, in 1852, OF
German %parentage.
The Official Gazette OF Lisbon, or
the 18th. published "A decree declaring
the neutrality of Portugal in the con-
hict between Spain and the United
States.
A FIRE at Worthing. >. d.. on the
2sth, burned the armory to the ground
The ammunition. uniforms and guns
of Co. ID. national guard. were totally
destroyed.
The German government has ordered
to Manila. Philippine islands, a por-
tion of its east Asiatic squadron, with
ests there.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

JEFFERsoNvILLE, Ind, April %
Great activity continues at the mil
itary supply depot in this city. and
many of the employees work day and
night. Two car loads of horseshoes,
horseshoe nails. axle grease. camp
FORCES. etc. were shipped to Tampa,
Fla. Friday. Company o, l. n. g.. of
New Albany, expects to be called out
Saturday night.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

A. BERLIN correspondent says: 1T
is becoming more and more evident
that Germany will cordially follow
England's lead i the treatment of deli
cate questions of international law,
especially concerning commerce on the
high seas, rather than the lead of Aus
tria and France