davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-15
THE POOR OLD SOLDIER.
He Falls Into the Wiles of Smoky
Row Again.

An old man attired in the uniform of an
old soldier arrived in town yesterday aft
ernoon from Carbonate. He carried a
satchel and his pocket was well filled with
money. He spent the afternoon making
purchases of clothing which he placed in
his valise- After he had bought what he
wanted he had, besides his well filled va
Use, $50 in his pocket. He met young
man in North Topeka who seemed quite
pleasant and agreeable, and who offered
to take the old soldier out to supper and
afterwards show him the town. The two
went to a nearby restaurant and after
supper the young man proposed to the
old soldier that they have something to
drink The old man consented, and after
they had drank freely the young man
started to show the old man the sights
and took him to Smoky Row and on East
Fourth street That is all the old soldier
can remember except that he had his va
Use and his $40 with him when they start
ed This morning when he was sober
enough to take an inventory he found that
he had been robbed of his valise and the
$50. Where he had lost it he did not
know. He says he though his valise was
taken from him while he was in North
Topeka and that his money was stolen
Smoky Row. After leaving Smoky
Row he went to dive on East Fourth
street and ordered drinks. When he felt
for his money it was gone. The old SOL
der was rather ashamed of the company
he had been in and refused to give his
name.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-15
LOST $4,000 ON FARO.
Louis Golden, an Undaunted Klon-
diker, Who Bet Freely.

San Francisco. April 15.-In one of the
many recent faro gambling contests in
Dawson, where theKlondike plungers bet
thousands al a clip, Louis Golden, former
ly of Seattle, Wash, arose from the table
after a two nights engagement minus $50, =
600.
At a stage of the game. when Golden
stood to lose $4,000. the limit was removed
ana ne caImiy pIaced S5,o0O on the jack
the box, turned, and Golden lost. Still
the play went on, and Golden could not
stem the tide. After losing $500 he took
a good sleep and was ready for business
the next night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-15
Reliefin Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
ease relieved in six hours by the New
Great South American Kidney Cure -
This new remedy is a great surprise on
account of its exceeding promptness in
relieving pain in the bladder, kidneys
back and every part of the urinary
passages to male and female. 1t relieves
retention of water and pain in passing
it almost Immediately. If you want
quick relief and cure. this is your rem
edy. Sold by Geo. W. Stansfield, 632
Kansas avenue, and Sim Drug compa-
ny, 607 Kansas avenue, druggists, To-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-15
NAMED BY THE PRESIDENT
Mr.. Mckinley Finds Time to Give Out
Few Places.

Washington, April 15.-The president
has sent these nominations to the sem
ate:
Frederick Won Baumbach, collector of
internal revenue for the district of Min
nesota.
To be receivers of public moneys
William J.F'rench, at Alva, Ok; Thomas
P. Kennard at Lincoln, Neb.; pay di-
rector, Edwin Stewart to be paymaSter
general and chief of bureau of supplies
and accounts in the navy department.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-15
CHANGE OF RULES.
New Regulations Governing Applica-
tionS for Patents.

Washington, April 15.-The rules of
practice of the patent office have been
changed SO that when an appeal is taken
the primary examiner shall furnish the
board of examiners with the grounds for
his decision within five days. instead of
10 days as heretofore. The same change
applies to petitions to the commissioner,
stating questions which have been twice
acted upon by the examiner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-15
JEERED OUR CONSUL
| Spaniards Make Demonstration Un-
= der His WindoW at Barcelona

the crowds were coming from the bull
fight organized in favor of the sub
scriptions for the navy, they took flags
through the streets to the American 1e-
cation, where they remained several
hours, crying: viva Espana," whist
ling and shouting, the consul looking
down from the window.
. The governor eXerted himself to in
duce them to dispense. The press is
unanimous in condemning the provoca-
tive attitude of the Spanish functionar-
les in the crowd.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-15
Sticking by Curtis.

Horton, April 15.-'Wear the other fell
lows out" is the motto which each con-
gressiona1 delegation has adopted and
personal pledges have been exacted
from each delegation to stand by it.
The Shawnee delegation held eau
Gus last night and agreed not to aban-
don Curtis until Christmas. Each of the
"a delegates made a speech, advising
such action, and a unanimous vote to
that effect was placed on record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-15

There is no pain or discomfort when
Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment is used.
1t relieves that itching increased by
scratching. 1t is prepared with scien-
tific accuracy and professional knowl-
edge, and is the kind that cures blind,
bleeding, itching and protruding Piles
with no pain or loss of time. Geo. W.
Stansfeld. 632 Kan. Ave. and Miller's
Pharmacy. Cor. 9Th and Topeka Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-15
Why Not

Take the Union Pacific's new 500 a. m,
train for Kansas City? Returning, you
can leave Kansas City at p. m, reach
ing Topeka at 6:10 p. m, or you can
take the Limited, leaving Kansas City
at D. M, which reaches Topeka at $50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-15
Whv Not

Take the Union Pacific's new 500 a. m,
train for Kansas City? Returning you
can leave Kansas City at 4 D. m, reach
ing Topeka at 6:10 p. m, or you can
take the Limited, leaving Kansas City
at D. m, which reaches Topeka at $3.50
d. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-15
Another Prince Coming.

Rome April 14.-Prince Vittori Eman-
uel Count of Turin, the nephew of the
King of Italy, is about to start a tour
of the world by way of America
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-15
Death of Actor Berry.

New oYrk, April 15.-William J. Bar
ry, the comedian died at his home in
Brooklyn today aged 48 years. He had
been i'll of a complication of stomach
and liver trouble for some time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-15
Whv Not

Take the Union Pacif1cs new 500 a. m,
train for Kansas City? Returning you
can leave Kansas City at 4 p. m, reach
ing Topeka at $40 p. m, or you can
take the Limited, leaving Kansas City
at p m, which reaches Topeka at $3.50
p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-15
HE SAW THE SQUADRON.
Captain of an Incoming Steamer Pass
ed Schley's Command.

Newport News, April 15.-Capt. Fur
neauX, master of the British steamship
Shenandoah, which arrived in port this
morning, reports that he passed the fly
ing squadron some distance beyond the
capes, maneuvering and going through
the various squadron evolutions. The
ships were all close together.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-15
Death of H. III. Pierce.

Arlington, Mass, April 14.-Henry B.
Pierce, secretary of the commonwealth
of Massachusetts for 16 years, died at
his home here this morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-15
ENOUGH TO KILL HIM.
Cocaine Suicide Had Three Hypoder
mic Syringes and 10 Empty


Cripple Creek, COL April ia. A. Rice
of Denny Rice & Co., wool commission
firm of Boston. Mass died at the National
hotel from the effects of overdose of
cocaine. Eighteen empty half. ounce
Walls which had contained cocaine, and
three hypoderrnfc syringes were found
among his effects.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-15
Bicvcle Riu Killed.
No-To-Bac for FIFTY Cents.

Boston, April 1.-THE senate killed to-
day the bill providing for the free trans
portation of bicycles railroads.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-15

Not how cheap but how good is the
way we try to do our work. Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 ard ia West Sth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-15
The Rock island FLYER

Leaves Topeka every morning at 1880
arriving at Kansas City 9:15 a. m, re-
turning, leaves Kansas City 7:10, arriv-
ing at Topeka $50 D. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-15
ON TO KEY WEST.
Part of the 25th Infantry Goes
Straight Through.

Atlanta, Ca, April accompanies G
and A of the 25th infantry from Fort
Missoula passed through Atlanta at
o'clock this morning en- route to Key
West.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-15

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
10c 25c- II c. c. c. fail, druggists refund money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-15

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. Soc 81. All druggists.
The times., 1898-11-02
Bismnrck's Unfousht Duel.
lErnrn uarn4r's Weekly L

tfror Harp<r'S Neekiy.)
1t is not generally known that Prince Bismarck,
as a man of seventy-eight, was about to send his
successor, Count Caprivi challenge to duel
with pistols.
As is known, the German government under
Count Won Caprivi issued, on the occasion of
Prince Bismarck's visit to Vienna to attend mis-
Herbert's wedding, circular note to all the
German ambassadors abroad saying that Prince
Bismarck a private gentlemen, and was to
be treated accordingly. and that his views were
no longer of any weight. With regard to this
decree Prince Bismarck once said:
THAT Capriv should assert that I understood
nothing OF politics, and that he should have Off
cially communicated the statement to foreign
countries, was nothing TO me- 1t could only dis
grace him. But that he should Interfere with
my social rights was too much ! at first wanted
to challenge him, and had already thought about
my seconds. have still very firm hand, and
would soon have got into shooting again. But
considered the matter and asked myself what
would happen2 / an officer. The matter
will be brought before a Court OF Honor OF old
generals. There will be a deal of talk, AMI
finally unmeaning declarations will be exchanged.
What would have been the use of this? So
gave it up
1t is probable that Prince Bismarck dropped
his blood thirsty plan because he knew that Count
Won Cspriv was only the executor Of the en-
perors will
The times., 1898-11-02
Twelve Hour. Ahead.

1t is not such an unusual thing for
The Times to be twelve or even twenty
four hours ahead of other Washington
papers in the matter of news, that at
tention needs to be called to the mat
ter. except upon occasions when it is
useful that the public should realize
how badly it is served in certain direc-
TONS and especially at times when
there Is an earnest demand for the
earliest possible intelligence relating to
some great movement or expected de-
velopment.
In this connection it will not have es-
capped notice that the one unmuZzled
and reliable journal printed at the Ma
tional Capital, on yesterday morning
gave its readers full information re-
garding the intention of the Spanish
Commission in Paris to resist and re-
ject the Philippine proposition contain
ed in the American ultimatum present
ed on Monday. The other morning
paper published in Washington contain
ed no such advance news. The Evening
Star came numbering along in the aft
ernoon with a reproduction of our
morning story. AS We have remarked,
there is nothing in the least unusual
about the matter.
The times., 1898-11-02
THE OCCUPATION OF CUBA.
Fears of Trouble Before II Can he
Accomplished.


After the meeting of the Cabinet yes
terday Secretary Alger made the follow
ing statement in regard to the military
occupation of Cuba:
1T has been decided not to send troops
to Cuba until the yellow fever in the ISL
and is under control. To send soldiers
there now might result in considerable
loss of life. The occupation will, however,
be formally begun on December / and
completed January L.
In the meantime. reports of an alarm
ing nature are being received from Ha-
vana owing to the growth of a lawless
spirit among the Spaniards. AS the time
for their departure approaches, indiffer-
ence TO authority Is being manifested by
the customs officers who confiscate much
of the gold that comes their way, and
among the Spanish troups there is an
ugly spirit because they have not been
paid. 1t is feared there may be an out
break before they are ordered to embark
for home.
Gen. Wade and Admiral Sampson have
both communicated to the authorities
here their fears of an outbreak among the
discontented Spanish soldiery. II was
owing to such fears thar the Navy De-
partment was requested to send the dyna-
mite cruiser Vesuvius to Havana harbor
The Spanish troops. Gen. Wade states,
stand in mortal fear of the Vesuvius and
her long guns, and he believes this YES
sci would have more effect in checking
riotous outbreaks than an entire Ameri-
can army corps.
The times., 1898-11-02
The Norton Pe..imi.m.

Better than the glorious triumph of
our arms, better than the material
fruits of our war with Spain, including
the extension of our free institutions
over millions of people rescued from the
misrule of that barbarous power, is the
splendid revival of Americanism that
has followed the declaration of war.
Never were the people of this country
so united in their love for the flag and
all it stands for as now. This new
Americanism, with all its unselfish de-
votion to the cause of human freedom.
extends across the continent and from
Canada TO the Gulf in its sweep. 1t is
the admiration of every intelligent spec
tator throughout the world. Yet there
is one spot in our own land where
man uses the considerable influence of
his office to exclude from all share in
the uplifting spirit, from all pride in the
best achievements of American heroism,
the young men who are naturally the
most enthusiastic in their admiration
of a noble purpose.
At Harvard University, which sent
many sons to fight and die for the pres
ervation of the Union, and which gave
a handsome moiety of its graduates
and of its pupils to the cause of free
dom in the present war. stands
scowling enemy Of everything that is
distinctly American to crush out the
spirit of patriotism that is native to
our sons Professor Norton, sour and
sullen, tells the young men in his lee
ture room and wherever he can find
hearers among them that American in
stitutions are a failure: that the right
eous war to which the Americans leaped
without a selfish thought in their minds
was a base and monstrous thing; that
the people who love their flag and re-
spect the institutions that are the light
and hope of mankind, are Ignorant,
uniformed, infiammable;" that their
new high ideal of a national life conse-
Grated to the freedom of human souls
within the region of our influence is
only contemplate; and that the acquisi-
ton of territory for the release of ten
millions of people from the unspeakable
tyranny of Spain is robbery, and a
curse to ourselves.
What a wet blanket to the honest en-
thusiasm of young brains and hearts
the dearest possession of youth any
where and of inestimable value to
American young men and to their
| country. The germs of pessimism in
| jected into their minds by this doctrin-
aire whose liver is clogged with bile,
must trouble many of them for all their
| days 1t is crime against young man.
| hood as well as against the American
spirit that this cross-grained victim of
melancholia should SO abuse the in
! fluence of his office. What American
parent would willingly subject his sons,
at the most impressionable time of their
lives, to such pernicious teachings?
There is one effective method of deal
ing with a man who sets up his own
dogmas, the product of the study room
uncorrected by contact with the prac-
teal world. against the judgment of an
| entire race. That Is to refuse to send
boys or girls to Harvard University un-
til this false teacher is removed. That
is duty parents owe to their children
J and to their country.
The times., 1898-11-02
A MRnila Incident.

An English naval officer tells little
story of the American troops in Manila
which is rather significant. 1t Illus
trates the expectations of certain
class of the insurgents, and the way in
which they have been met by our SOL
diers.
An American sentinel was pacing his
beat on one of the numerous bridges
across the Pasig River. A Filipino es-
pied him, and saw also Spanish Off
Ger coming along the street Running
up to the Spaniard the native spat in
his face, and then took refuge with the
sentinel. confidently looking for protec-
ton. The American, a long. lean. lathy
Western specimen, calmly handed his
gun to the Spaniard to hold, picked up
the diminutive Oriental by the nape of
the neck and the seat of the trousers,
and tumbled him into the river. Then
he resumed his beat. This, like the ac-
ton of American officers toward some
The times., 1898-11-02


Of the Cuban guerriilas at Santiago. in
dicates that although Uncle Sam is ever
ready to lend a hand in helping an op-
pressed people, he does not intend to
aid them in any foolishness. He does
not countenance the injury of helpless
and inoffensive persons, be they Span
iards. Cubans, or Filipinos. And If the
insurgent will persist in behaving like
bad little boy he will be treated as
such. 1t is safe to say that that par
ticular Filipino who was treated to an
impromptu bath in the Pasig River will
never again seek aid from an American
when he wants to mistreat an unoffend-
ing Spaniard. Nor will any of his
friends or relatives. The American SOL
dier. whatever may be his cause of
war, believes in fair play, and neither
tortures prisoners nor humiliates a
fallen foe unnecessarily.
The times., 1898-11-02

sum of money to the impoverished.
mendicant nation-although 1t has no
just claim to our bounty-but they
would be severe on q legislator who
should aid the bond conspirators. A
number Of United States Senators have
been asked whether they would approve
of the American responsibility for the
forty million dollar debt as indemnity
for the quiet surrender Of the Philip
pines. but all, without single excep-
tion, have replied that they would not.
Even those who are strongly in favor
Of keeping all the islands are as posi-
tive as those who object to their aoqui-
sition. They smell the scandal, which.
indeed. does not require extraordinary
acuteness of that sense; or. II they do
not understand the nature of the bond
conspiracy. they can see that the prop
osition violates common sense, If 1t has
no hidden motive.
The dispatches from Paris. including
those of the Hanna agent, continue to
report that the bonds to the amount Of
many million dollars will be taken care
of by this nation in order to pacify the
irate and distracted Spaniards and per-
haps a sum of money will be paid be-
sides. It is even probable that unless
the President makes a timely sugges-
ton, the Spanish gentlemen will go
through the dramatic act of tearing
their hair in their determined purpose
of having the generous American bond
sharks secured in their vast profits.
But there will be no American payment
of those bonds.
The Importance of acquiring all the
Philippines is more deeply impressed
on the minds of the American people
each succeeding day. No amount of
infuriating rascality and no appearance
of Spanish insanity can weaken their
desire for these invaluable possessions.
Regardless of Spain's lack of any
claims to our generosity, they may con-
sent to pay considerable sum of
money for formal quit claim to what
they have already bought by the blood
of their heroes-but the money must GO
to Spain. The unanimity of the great
body of Americans in favor of this
measure of expansion. so earnestly pro-
posed by Dewey and Merritt, who know
! the islands and people. makes it sui
cidal for the Administration to fail of
their acquisition-but no plunder for
the unpatriotic bond sharks who have
complicated the situation at Paris.
The times., 1898-11-02
TROUBLE FOR OUR STAR PRIZE.
The Maria Teresa May Not he Able
to Enter the Norfolk Dry Dock.

Norfolk, Va, Nov. 1.-The assertion
was made today by a man cognizant of
the facts that If the measurements of the
cruiser Infanta Maria Teresa sent from
the scene OF the wreck to the Norfolk
navy yard are correct. then the ship can
not enter the dry dock at this yard He
explained that grave doubts of the cor
rectness of the measurements in question
are entertained, and these cannot be veri-
fed until after the arrival of the ship in
this harbor.
The collier Alexander was placed out
of commission at the Norfolk navy yard
today. Although not seriously damaged
by the fire which started in her cargo on
the eve of her departure for Honolulu
in company with the battleships which
sailed recently from New York for that
port, she requires considerable repairs
A final survey will shortly be held upon
her. when the repairs necessary will be
determined.
The naval transport Solace sailed from
the yard shortly before noon today. Com
mander Snow, commandant of the new
United States naval station at San Juan;
his aide. Ensign Gherardi. and a number
of other officers and men were aboard.
The Solace also took a cargo OF stores
and arms and ammunition, including sup
plies for the new station.
The times., 1898-11-02

consisted of. If Senator Hanna has sue
ceeded In disbursing the same amount
of spirit" that he did In 1896 there is,
perhaps, some foundation for his com
fidence." W
w. r. Warner of Cleveland, Ohio, who
is stopping at the Ebbitt House, said last
night that Representative Burton would
probably succeed himself from the
Cleveland district. This district was
1t is not a consistently Republic
can district. A vigorous campaign
is being waged by L. A. Russell,
the Democratic candidate. Mr.. Russell Is
pursuing a method which is not heartily
Endorsed by the Democratic managers.
but he Is said to be strong willed man
and is bent on having his own way in
the conduct of his campaign. He is fol-
lowing the cart-tail idea. Mr.. Russell is
pbout sixty years old and a successful
lawyer, standing well at the Cleveland
bar. He addresses crowds Of men at
appointed places In the streets. 1t Is an
nounced that at such and such a time
Mr.. Russell will address an assemblage
at this or that corner. He is making a
great many personal friends by this plan
Of campaign, and is reaching right out
among the people. At first, the Republi-
can managers did not treat him seriously,
but now they are said not to appear as
confident as they did few weeks ago.
Some Of them admit that the strength of
the Democratic candidate is growing.
Representative Burton is making his can
vass for reelection on orthodox lines and
addresses about two formal meetings
daily. great deal of literature Is being
used. The campaign is being fought on
the issues of the war. Mr.. Russell at
tacks the Administration for Its conduct
of the Cuban invasion and the neglect
of men in the American camps. He finds
ready and enthusiastic listeners. Repre-
sentative Burton spends most of his time
in denying the stories of incompetency on
the part of War Department officials. He
defends the Administration as best he
can. Party lines are not tightly drawn
and there is a disposition on the part of
voters to break through and vote for the
best man. The Democratic deserters who
seeded at the last election have mostly
been reconstructed and are doing all they
can for the Democratic candidate.