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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-23
TOPEKA" HELPS.
The Kansas Capitals Naval
NameSake
Gets Her First Taste of War at
Nipe.
SPANIARDS SILENCED.
With Three Other GunbOats
She BOmbards the Place.
Spanish GunbOat in the HarbOr
Was Sunk.

Key West, July 23.-The U. S. gun
boats Topeka, Annapolis, Wasp and
Leyden siIenced the Spanish fortifica-
tions in Nipe bay on the northern coast
of the province of Santiago de Cuba on
Thursday and sank the Spanish gun
boat Juan Jorge, which lay in the har-
Dor. Her crew escaped in small boats
under heavy fire from the Leyden.
The four ships mentioned which had
entered under orders from Rear Ad-
niral Sampson pounded the fort for an
hour when the Spanish flag was hauled
down.
The Americans did not lose a man,
but the Spanish loss must have been
heavy.
The TOpeka's Part.
Key West, July 23.-Acting under or
ders from Rear Admiral Sampson, four
American warships on Thursday after
noon last entered the harbOr of Nipe,
on the northeast coast of the province
of Santiago de Cuba and after a furi-
Gus bombardment, took possession of
the harbOr as a base of operations for
the Porto Rico campaign 1t is un-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-23
Not ANY Cooler Tomorrow.

Weather Observer T; B. Jennings will
say that Sunday will be cooler. The min
imum temperature for the night was 10
degrees This afternoon the temperature
on Kansas avenue, in the shade, was SO
degrees The atmosphere is not so humid
this afternoon and is little more endur-
able than yesterday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-23

States government toward the Cubans,
there is a decided disposition to refuse
to discuss the matter at the war de-
partment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-23

agreed to by Gen. Toral They were
seeking to carry out in good faith the
agreement made with Gen. Shafter.
They were not looking for a fight and
were caught off their guard.
Gen. Garcia, it is said, ordered his
men to form so that they would be
concealed in the chaparral, hoping to
annihilate the first section of the Span
ish troops. His plans were promptly
put into execution, but the Spaniards,
quickly recovering from the demoraliza-
ton caused by the opening shots, fought
fiercely and Gen. Garc1a's ambuscade
was a failure.
Although unsuccessful in his plan to
trap the Spaniards, Gen. Garcia accord
ing to the Cubans who brought the
story sent word to them, demanding
that they surrender forthwith.
To this demand the Spanish COM
mander returned an emphatic refusal.
Gen. Toral has notified Gen: Garcia
that the Spanish had surrendered to
Gen. Shafter not to Cubans.
Despite information that the Span
iards were a part of those included in
Gen. ToraPs surrender, Gen. Garcia is
said to have ordered his troops to pre-
The Cubans quickly took the posi-
tfons to which they had been assigned
and the order to fire was passed along
the line.
Gen. Garcia had decided, it is said, to
attempt to carry the Spanish position
by assault, and his troops pressed for
ward when the word was given. Their
progress was firmly resisted at every
point by the Spaniards, who after sew
eral hours fighting put the Cubans to
rout, with loss of Al killed and many
wounded
The Spanish suffered a small loss.
The story Of the battle and it's disas-
trous results has greatly excited the
Cubans They are demanding ven
geance and can not understand why the
Americans do not annihilate their Span
n nj
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-23
Fight May Mean Much.

Washington, July 2S.-No word has
reached the department from any Of
fetal source relative to the reported at
tack by Garcia's Cubans upon the body
of Spanish soldiers, who We're marching
into Santiago to surrender to Shafter.
In the absence Of a reliable report on
this occurrence which if true may be
fraught with the gravest consequences
and effect the attitude of the United
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-23
With Magazine Rifles.

New York, July ga special to the
Times from Washington. says:
At least 10000 of the volunteers who
10 70 Porto Rico are to be supplied
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-23

Admiral Sampson had understood that
this had been done and had orders for
the monitors detailed for the Porto
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-04
DOSING SICK
Some Suggestions ns to How to Ad.
minister Medicine-FOrce Should
BE Last Resort.

That much harm results from the ex-
| c~essivc use of medicine is n fact which
nobody will dispute, and ii is a rule
with the best physicians 10 give little
or none when it can be avoided. To
this is due much of the success of
homeopathy. for in many cases nature
requires only careful nursing in order
to effect a cure. Nevertheless, there are
cases in which the administration of a
dose of medicine is a matter of life and
death-the sole hope of recovery.
Then it is, if the patient be a child, that
the mother reaps her reward if she has
taught the child to obey. since the dose
is taken without trouble or resistance.
1t is worse than folly 10 deceive a child
with the p]retense that nauseous medi-
cine is palatable; the deception may
avail once. but the little one loses all
faith in the assurance, and it counts for
naught. Far wiser to tell him honestly
that it tastes badly. but it is to do him
good, and that as soon as ii is taken he
shall have something to take the taste
out of his mouth" something. if posi-
bic, which he especially likes. The pei
lets in which so many of the modern
medicines are given are far easier to
take than were the huge pills of the last
generation, and it is not often that a
bitter dose is absolutely necessary.
When the little patient must be forced
to take the dose. do so quietly and firm
ly; hold the hands and nose while the
poonp presses down the tongue. In the
effort TO breathe, the medicine, which
should be in liquid form, will be swal-
lowed. \ medicine glass is much bet
ter than a spoon, and less apt to spill
the contents. 1t may also be used as a
means of compulsion by turning it uE
so as to stop the supply of air; at the
first gasp for breath the medicine will
be taken, and the glass may be re-
moved.
Often a struggle with the patient will
do more harm than good; moreover,
medicine thus given is apt to be reject
ed by the stomach. In such case the
physician must be appealed to. 1t is
easier to coaX a child than to drive it,
and patient. gentle reasoning is seldom
without effect. Force should be used
onlv as n last resort.-Chicago Times
Herald
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-04
NURSE vs.. PATIENT

Characters: DR.. Yeames Weldon, NJ. D.,
London, family physician; Mrs. Mortimer,
a slender maiden; Master Edward Morti-
mer, a robust urchin.
Time: Ten a. m.
Scene: A boys bedroom; single iron bed
stead, chest of drawers and toilet table
combined. Shelves crammed with a medley
of books, boats and mechanical toys, all
more or less battered and disreputable in
appearance. Walls decorated with sundry
warlike weapons, and one framed %certifi-
cate stating that by gaining 263 marks Mas
ter Albert Edward Mortimer had attained
TO seventh highest place in his class.
Plump boy sick a-bed.
HR. YEAMES WELDON examining
patient)-H'm! Rose-rash, slight
sore throat, temperature n trifie high.
Well, | think there is not a shadow of
doubt that Master Albert here is in for
German measles.
Mrs. Mortimer OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
conceal anything from me, l beseech
you, DIR. Weldon. Don't hesitate to tell
me the worst. 1 am very brave. Is it
a very serious disease?
DR.. Yeames Weldon (reassuringly)-
No, no, my dear madam. 1t is n of
the mildest possible ailments, only
rather troublesome; for you'll have
that lively fellow under quarantine for
some time.
Master Albert Edward (anXiously)-
How long shall it be before l must go
back to school, sir?
DIR. Yeames Weldon-Well, about six
weeks. viii that length of holiday suit
you, young man? albert Edward
grins beatifically, but makes 10 vocal
reply.) Now, Mrs. Mortimer, would
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-04
OUR STRONG RESERVE FORCE.
America May Have a Giant Task Before
Her, but Can Rely Upon England
as a Reserve Force.

LONDON, May 31.-The Daily Chron-
icle, commenting upon the dispatch OF
its Washington correspondent as to
the Canadian agreement, says:
THE news that the agreement has
been signed will be received through
out the country with keen pleasure
and entire satisfaction. The founda.
tions have been laid and we are con.
WINGED that the fabric of Anglo-Ameri.
can unity will reach it's appropriate
crown"
With reference to the probability Of
a protracted warfare, owing to the
weakness of the insurgents in Cuba,
the article continues: .
The United States must act as their
WI high destiny bids them act. If a
policy of expansion is forced on Amer
lea, it cannot be doubted that a period
of great trial, perhaps of prolonged
warfare, is before US. We have no
doubt whatever of her success No
people of tougher grit ever fought
for their place in the world, but it will
greatly shorten and simplify their task,
assisting the work of civilization, if
they are assured that British diplo-
macy and the British navy are acting
as their reserve force"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-04
SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT.
Ths Accounts of States for Money Dis
Sursed in Raising Volunteers Be-
ginning to Come In.

WASHINGTON, May 31.-State accounts
for the expenses incident to the main
tenance of troops raised by them under
President McKinley's first call, before
they were mustered into the service of
The government, are being received at
The var department. Perplexing
questions naturally will arise in the
adjustment of these accounts, and IN
some cases considerable time may
elapse before all the money expended
by the states is reimbursed to them.
Gov. Atkinson of Georgia was at the
war department yesterday in this con-
nection, and saw a number of the Off
Gals. The governor was anxious to
secure an early reimbursement so as to
be ready to raise the troops which will
be asked for under the presidents Sec
ond call, as the state desires the money
now available for other purposes.
1t is not likely, however, that such a
condition of affairs as exists in Georgia
can be caused elsewhere, or, if they ara
present in any other state, will result
in any great embarrassment, as the
government will then proceed to recruit
for the new troops on it's own RESPONSE
bility, thus relieving the governors of
this duty.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-04
CURIOUS AUSTRIAN CUSTOM.
Emperor francis Joseph in a Cere-
m%OniOus ann Washes the
Feet of Twelve Old Men.

Emperor Francis Joseph, as the head
of the most ~ceremonious court in Eu-
rope, has many curious duties to per-
form during the year. There is moth
ing more singular or striking among his
majesty's regular functions than the
Easter one known as the ceremony of
washing the feet. The recipients of
this extraordinary hOnorare 12 old men
and the same number of aged danes.
This year the ceremony of washing the
feet of the old ladies was omitted, ow-
ing to the absence of the empress from
Vienna, but the ancient danes received
substantial compensation for this i'm
periaI neglect in the shape of money
and other presents.
At nine o'clock the old men were con-
veyed to the ceremonial hall in i'm
perial equipages. Dressed in antique
German costume, they took their seats
at a long table. His majesty and the
whole court were at divine service when
the lord chamberlain announced that
al was ready. His majesty and suite
entered the hall between rows of hal
bcGdiers. ~Diplomatists and their wives
gaZed upon the scene from the ambaS-
sailors box. In the train of the en-
peror were the archdukeS, ministers,
generals and the household. The splen-
did uniforms of the Hungarian and
Austrian dignitaries contrasted with
the brightness of the ladies' dresses.
The emperor, surrounded by his court
iers, walked to the table and mounted
the steps. Below stood the a~rchdukes,
behind the chamberlain and the aids
%de-camp. His majesty welcomed his
guests and gave the signal for the meal.
The lord high steward and the pages
brought in the dishes, handed them to
the monarch, who in turn placed them
before the infirm old people.
The ceremony of washing the feet,
which followed. was more symbolic
than actual. Court officials took Off
the shoes and stockings of the old men,
and placed a towel across their knees.
The our chaplain intoned an Evan
geIium," the monarch handed his hat
TO a chamberlain, and the latter handed
it to an officer of lower rank. When
the words "Et coepit iavare pedes dis
cipulorum" had been reached, the mon
arch fell on his knees and formally
washed and dried the feet of the l. men
in turn. y prelate poured the water
over the feet and a paPal house prelate
held the ever. At the conclusion of
the ceremony the monarch walked to
the lower end of the estrada and washed
his hands, a page holding the ever and
the lord chamberlain handing him the
towel. The imperial bursar thereupon
handed purses, each containing 30 sill
yer crowns, to his majesty, who hung
them round the necks of the old men,
and they were them driven to theil
homes.-Pall Mall Gazette.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-04
HUMOROUS.

81 married my wife Il moth after she
accepted me-" And l married mine
three days after she refused me-
Puck.
Vacuous. = He -"What does your
father see in me to object too" She
He doesn't see anything; that is why
he objects.'-Judy.
Tourist lin railway car)-"I under
sand you have very good drinking water
in Munich Municher-"So l hear
FIiegende Blaetter.
Evasive.-"Does yourcook make any
trouble when you presume to go in the
kitchen and tell her how to do things?"
'Oh, she doesn't mind."-IndianapOlis
Journal.
Kitty-"Why not ask for papa's con-
sent tonight, dear? You Will have to
face the music some time" Jack
(gloomiIy)-"It's not the music, but the
musician I'm afraid of."-Brooklyn
Life.
Miss Cordelia Summers upon presen-
tation of some flowers by young pupils
Yes, children, this is my birthday.
You see, l am getting old-very, very
old" Children enthusiastically
LIES. ma'am,"-Truth.
A@gravating Man. Look here.
George" said Mrs. Pepper. I've been
aggravated enough, so don't You put
me out" Certainly not, my love-" re-
turned George. suavely. III go outmy-
self. Don't sit up for me."-Pick-Me-
Up.
Good Advicc.-"My son" said the aged
politician, lit is better. especially when
You are talking about the enemies in
your W party, to use only soft and
honeyed words. They are much easier
to eat. should occasion mise ."-CinciH-
matt Enquirer.
Coming Terrors.-"BriGget, who is
that at the door," Its poor man.
mum. He wants something TO ate"
"If he's another refugee driven out of
Spain by the war. tell him there's moth
ing left for him. We've already fed IL
e~N-consuls this morning. Chicago
Tribune.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-04

certainly advise you to engage 4 nurse
for a week or two; not that the malady
Is at all serious, but to save yourself
fatigue.
Mrs. Mortimer Cndignantly)-O. no!
I should never dream of letting anyone
attend Albert but myself. He is my
only child, and this is his first illness.
What would he think of me in after
wears if l left him to the care of a
stranger when he most needed me?
DR.. Yeames Weldon-Well, arrange
as you judge best, of course. German
measles is rather infectious, and if the
servants are much in attendance they
run the risk of catching the disorder.
Mrs. Mortimer (enthusiastically)-O!
I shall devote my time entirely to AL
bert. and will allow no one to enter the
room but myself. Only tell me what to
do.
DR.. Yeames Weldon-The treatment
is quite simple. Keep the room COM
fortabIy warm (about 60 degrees), and
spong him all over with equal parts of
vinegar and water several times a day.
I shall send in a mixture to be taken
every three hours, and a gargle to be
used occasionally. Master Albert Ed
ward looks downcast.)
Mrs. NORTHUMBERLAND how about diet?
DIR. Yeames Weldon-O! he may have
plenty of milk, fruit, anything he
fancies. All the good things, indeed.
Master Albert Edward brightens con-
a~iderably.) 1 shall look in tomorrow
morning. and if you should feel in doubt
about anything before then, just let me
know. But for your own sake l would
sdvise you to get a nurse. know Of a
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-04
NEGOTIATIONS CONCLUDED.
Definite Agreement Reached Between the
United States and the Dominion
Government-Peace Assured.

WASHINGTON, May 31.-The Canadian
negotiations, which have been in prog
ress here for w weeks, were ON
cluded last night, when a definite
agreement was reached for the creation
of a commission, which shall consider
all the subjects of controversy between
the United States and Canada and
frame a treaty between the inn
perial government and the United
States for the complete adjudication of
their controversies.
For the present the agreement is
confined to the one point that the aom-
mission shall be created, the time and
place for the commission to begin it's
work being left for future determine
ton. 1t is understood, however, that
the first meeting will be held at Que
bee, probably during the coming sum
mer. The membership of the commits
sion will be determined by the execu-
tive branches of the W. governments.
The discussions during the last week
have proceeded in 4 manner most salts
factory to all parties concerned, it be-
ing stated last night by those partici-
pating that the spirit of good will was
marked throughout. The purpose was
not to arrive al final conclusions, but
rather to pave the way for a commits
sion which would effect these conclu-
sions by complete examination of all
the details of the several questions in
volved. These include the Behring
sea, North Atlantic and lake fisheries;
border immigration, reciprocity, min
ing regulations in the klondike and
British North American possessions,
and also the determination of the Alas
kan boundary line. While these were
gone over in the conference just closed,
it was a preliminary discussion, and
no final agreement vas reached on any
of the subjects involved.
The expectation is hat the commits
sion will o accomplish this general
work, Otfsetting concessions on n
question by equal concessions on other
subjects involved. Those participa-
ting in the conference were Sir Julian
Pauncefote, the British ambassador;
Sir Louis Davies, the Canadian minis
ter of marine; Gen. John w. Foster,
special commissioner in charge of In
dian affairs, and Reciprocity Commits
sioner Kasson.
Sir Louis Davies left last night for
Ottawa. The British ambassador will
forward the agreement to the British
foreign office, and it is expected that
word will be received as to the ap-
proval of the imperial authorities in
about a fortnight. After that the COM
missioners will be named and the time
and place of meeting definitely deter
mined upon.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-04
Largest Ever Known There.

CINCINNATI, May Blowing to the
arrangements now in progress for the
national encampment of the Grand
Army of the Republic here next Sep
TENDER the local posts are unusually
active and gave the largest parade
yesterday ever known here on Memorial
day. Starting at o a. m, the line Of
march extended over the principal
streets, and then special trains took all
to Spring Grove cemetery.
The division of the parade hat was
composed of thousands of school chill.
dren was a very pretty feature.
Rain early in the morning threat
ened to interfere with the parade, but
it cleared up in time for the demon
stration, which was the largest ever
known here.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-04


Time only enhances the lasting value and
demonstrates anew the true significance Of
these inspiring patriotic ObServanceS.
Whatever may be the character OF its TEN.
porary problems, this liberty-loving nation is
not and never can be forgetful of the immortal
heroes OF the civil war. For those who served
as well as those who fell at GettySburg-roW
so peaceful and beautifully adorned with the
highest creations of the Sculptor'S art-ouI
reunited fellow -cOuntrymen, without regard to
locality, creed or political faith, have an abid'
ing respect and the most cordial esteem.
To-day those who contended on this historic
field nearly % years ago and their descendants
are mastering under the same flag, enthusiastic
in their devotion to the nation and will.
ing to make any sacrifice for its honor
The debt of gratitude which We owe to the na.
tons defenders can never be completely repaid
either by this or future generations; yet the &C.
encouragement of this obligation each year, il
various forms and in a multitude Of places
throughout this broad land, puriieS our ideeS
and brings US all nearer together in sympathy
Of sentiment and unity of purpose.
No time could be more appropriate than the
present to approach in 4 lifting spirit these
sacred themes of the love OF country and the
rights OF man. Generations come and GO anC
the issues for which they fought and died soor
pass into history. But, the living principles OF
undertakings, worthily accomplished, for ar
unSelhSh purpose. abide forever and guide u:
to a nobler destiny and still greater achieve.
ments as a nation. Very sincerely yours,
[Signed, LILA MCKINLEY.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-04
FLOWERS FOR DEAD HEROES.
Throughout the Country-Interest and
Enthusiasm Greatly Revived.

WASHINGTON, MAY 30.-The observ.
nee of Memorial day in Washington
was even more general than usual, and
the programme of the ceremonies at
historic Arlington, the soldiers home,
and other cemeteries, where rest the
soldier dead, were more elaborate than
for many years. The service at
Arlington were especially impressive.
a large number of grand army posts
assembled at their headquarters on
Pennsylvania avenue at ten o'clock, and
headed by bands of music, marched
up the avenue past the White
House to Seventeenth street, thence
down III street t. Thirteenth, where
trains were taken to Arlington,
which was reached about 19
o'clock. Here the procession, which
had been augmented by members of
several other patriotic organizations,
was reformed just south of the Airing
ton mansion, headed by the Fourth ar
tillery band. The procession marched
to the tomb of the Unknown Dead
where a halt was made while the band
played 4 dirge. Soon after it separated
into attachments and proceeded with
the decoration of the other graves. The
president, who left the White House
at about 11:3O, accompanied by Vice
President Hobart and Secretary and
Mrs. Gage, arrived at about 12:3t
o'clock and proceeded at once to the
amphitheater, where they were Joined
by the other distinguished guests. An
elaborate programme was here carried
out, of which the principal feature was
a beautiful Grafton by Senator John
NJ. Thurston, of Nebraska.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-04

sia, was said to be an %autocrat even in
the bosom of his family. Nicholas H.,
however, is the very reserve. He re-
CARDS his coIsort as 4 good comrade
and when in urgent cases ministers
seek an audience late in the evening he
is invariably 10 be found in her COM
pany, chatting and laughing without
restraint. The ear is generally occu-
pied at his desk, while the czarina
busies herself with embroidery work.
Immediately a minister enters she rises
as if to retire, but more otter than
otherwise the car informs her that she
is not one too many.-Chicago Chron'
icle.