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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-28
GUNBoATs SWARM
In the Vicinity of Cuba-Spanish and
American.

Key West, Fla, April 2S.-The Am
bros1o Bolivar, the little Cuban cruising
steamer taken by the monitor Terror
off Cardenas arrived here last night
The Bolivar looked like a toy boat as
the prize crew brought her in But
the little Spaniard was richer than she
looked, as was learned when $40, 900 of
silver specie was found stored away in
her, besides cargo of bananas and
300 casks of wine. She was bound from
Port Limon, Costa Rica for Havana
by way of Cardenas, with seven passen-
gers and a crew of ten. One blank shot
from the Terror brought the steamer to-
Upon her arrival at Key West the sill
yer was transferred to the naval sta
ton, where it is under strong guard.
About the time this capture was made
the Norwegian steamer Tito, Captain
Bride, from Philadelphia for Cardenas
with ], 200 tons of coal attempted TO
run the blockade and land her cargo
but she was summarily turned back
to Key West, where she arrived this
afternoon.
The monitor Terror on Sunday took a
little prize, news of which was first
learned tOday-the Spanish schooner
SacO, with a cargo of sugar. Paymas-
ter Sampson and three men were put
on board as a prize crew and ordered
to bring her here. They had not arrived
up to this evening, and it is said that
the Saco has not been sighted. No
alarm is felt, however, as all the Span
iards but the captain were taken off
the schooner.
Incoming boats today report the
blockade situation unchanged and all
peaceful about the Havana division of
the fleet. A report came from Car
denas, however, on good authority, al
though otherwise not confirmed, that
the torpedo boat FoOte, which drew fire
from the MatanzaS batteries few days
ago, was fired on again yesterday by
three gunboats and two torpedo boats
that were laying mines in Cardenas
harbOr
The cruiser Detroit had a lively two
hours chase after a mysterious gun
boat Monday night. A torpedo boat
reported Spanish gunboat to the west
ward and a little later the battleship
Iowa signaIled the Detroit: Two
Spanish gunboats to the Westward -
The Detroit started at once on the
search, but after thoroughly securing
the waters she found no trace of the
enemy and returned to the fleet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-28
A Clever Trick.

1t certainly looks like it, but there is
really trick about it. Anybody can
try it who has lame back and weak kid
neys. malaria or nervous troubles. We
mean he can cure himself right away by
taking Electric Bitters. This medicine
tones up the whole system, acts as a slim
ulant to liver and kidneys, is a blood pur-
fer and nerve tonic. 1t cures consitpa-
ton, headache fainting spells sleepless-
ness and melancholy. 1t is purely vege-
system to its natural Yigor. Try Electric
Bitters and be convinced that they are a
miracle worker. Every bottle guaranteed
Only SOC a bottle al Swift & Holidays
drug store.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-28
Millions Given AWAY.

It is certainly gratifying to the public
to know of one concern in the land who
are not afraid to be generous to the needy
and suffering. The proprietors of DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption
Coughs and Colds have given away over
icine; and have the satisfaction of know
ing it has absolutely cured thousands of
hopeless cases. Asthma, bronchitis
hoarseness and all diseases of the throat
chest and lungs are cured by it. Call on
trial bottle free. Regular size. soc and 81.
Every bottle guaranteed or price refund
ed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-28
LOOKED FOR AT ST. JOHN.
Spanish Fleet is Expected There for
Coal

st. Johns, N. F., April 2S.-Reports to
mercantile firms here from English and
Spanish agents indicate that the Span
ish fleet from the Cape Verde Islands
is likely to show up first in this locali
ty hoping to obtain coal here. AS there
is no British garrison or naval squadron
here to prevent a breach of the neu-
trality laws, the colonial government
is consulting with the imperial cabinet
as to what to do in such an emergency.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-28
BRITISH WARSHIP
Is Called for by the Consul at Porto
Rico

st. Thomas, West Indies, April Is
After the news of the declaration of
war between Spain and the United
States reached Porto Rico, an Ameri-
can sugar estate was plundered. The
British consul who has charge of
American interests requested his gov
eminent to send a British warship to
the islands. Torpedos have been plant
ed plentifully about Porto Rico and it
is said the island can stand a two
months siege.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-28
Reduced Rates to Grand Encampment
Mining District. WYo.

The Union Pacific will sell tickets at
One Fare for the Round Trip, plus SIS. 90,
from all points in Kansas, Nebraska
Colorado and Utah to Rawlins, Wyo.
Dates on which tickets will be sold are
LIST and Sd Tuesday in May, June. July.
Aug, Sept: Oct. and Nov Stage line
Rawlins and Grand Encampment.
For full information call on or ad-
dress +. A. LEWIS
City Ticket Agent
]. C. FULTON. Depot Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-28
Why Not

Take the Union Pacific's new 500 a. m,
train for Kansas City? Returning, you
can leave Kansas City at 4 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
70. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-28
If ANY is Left

Madrid, April 2S.-There is a report in
circulation here that some of the Span
ish cruisers now gathered about Ma
Mia will be used later to scour the Pa
cific and destroy American commerce
in those waters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-28
KNOWS HER BUSINESS.
Portugal Wants No Suggestions
About Neutrality

Lisbon, April 2S.-In the house of peers
today the government denies the rumors
published in Spain that President McKin-
the departure of the Spanish squadron
from St. Vincent, Cape Verde islands.
Senior De BarroS Gomez. the minister of
foreign affairs, said, experimenting the
official denial: Portugal knows how to
maintain strict neutrality.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-28
woodford Coming Home.

London, April 2S.-GeneraI Stewart L.
Woodford will probably sail for New
York at the end of the week. He will
only spend a few days there and in
Washington and will then return to
EurOpe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-28
Friendly japanese.

Yokohama, April 2S.-The local jour
nails urge Japan to consent to America
buying Japan's two cruisers now build
ing in the United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-28

WANTED-Everyone to know that in re-
plying to an advertisement which reads
to address Care Journal the reply must
be made in writing and sent through the
mail postpaid, or left at this office. 1t
VIII then be placed in one of the boxes set
mentS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-28

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, 1898-04-28

Can at 917 Kansas avenue and see
the portable pantry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-28
The Only ]

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, 1898-04-28
WHY Not

Take the Union Pacific's new 500 a. m,
train for Kansas City? Returning, you
can leave Kansas City at D. m, reach
ing Topeka at 6:10 p. m, or you can
take the Limited, leaving Kansas City
at I p. m, which reaches Topeka at $3.50
p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-28

WANTED-GasoIine stoves to clean, 81:
guaranteed for season; old burners re-
placed by improved gas or gasoline burn
ers- Full line summer stoves and ovens.
Phone 313 Hull Stove& Repair Co, JIG E. Sth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-28
Weather Indications.

Chicago, April 2S-For Kansas-Fair
tonight and Friday; possibly light
frosts tonight; variable winds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-28

destroyer anchored off Ceuta, Morocco,
opposite Gibraltar. The warship pro-
ceeded westward.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-28
LOOKING FOR YACHTS.
Spanish Warships are Patrolling the
Straits of Gibraltar.

London, April 2S.-According to a
special dispatch from Cadiz the new
torpedo boat destroyer Destructor, &C
companied by three torpedo boats,
sailed yesterday "wednesday for Tar
iff and Ceuta, probably to attempt to
capture American yachts in the Med
i6erranean.
Gibraltar, April 2S--All day long a
Spanish warship and a torpedo boat de-
stroyer have been cruising in the straits
of Gibraltar, evidently on the lookout
for vessels carrying the American flag.
Late this afternoon the torpedo boat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-28
WANTED-AGENTS.

WANTED-A first class salesman or a.
agent. Call at 917 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-28
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 $3.50 p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-28
The ChesterfieId HoteI

Is now under the management of Chas.
L. Wood, Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-28
NEWS SHUT OFF.
Nothing More Can Be Heard
From Spanish Fleet at
Cape Verde.

Lisbon, April 2s.-The Official Gazette
today announces that the Portuguese
government has, so far as the public is
concerned, stopped the dispatch of tele-
graphic information regarding the move
ments of warships on the seaboard or in
the harbors of Portugal.
The Spanish torpedo f1otilla, together
with several first class Spanish cruisers
has been at st. Vincent, Cape Verde ISL
ands, a Portuguese port, for some time
past. Daily bulletins have been received
from there by the Associated Press, but
the action of the Portuguese government
apparently closes this source of Informal
ton regarding the movements and where
abouts of the Spanish fleet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-28

AGENTSN$7 daily, selling speciality soaps
. giving customers double value in hand
some presents; exclusive territory: sam
pie outfit free Lease Soap Co.. Cincin
natl, o.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-28
BICYCLES.

~~~~~-~~~-~-~~>~-N~~<~~\
TOPEKA CYCLE CO., 112 w. sth St
BICYCLES and sundries: bicycles and
tandems for rent: repairing of all kinds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-28
JEWELLERS.

JAMES B. HAYDEN, Jeweler anc OPP
tician. Complete stock of watches. dia:
monds. silverware. etc. Eyes examined
and spectacles properly fitted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-28

whitmere Bros. Barriers, Ts5 Kan. ave-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-28

WANTED-Good live canvaSsers. Call a
S21 Kansas ave-, room l, upstairs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-28
PAVING.
MATCHMAKER

FUEL AND FEED.
LEAVE your orders for coal, -four. feed
and seeds with Van Slyck. 500 W. 10TH
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-28
TIN SHOPS

J. M BAIRD, hot air furnaces, pumps
and tin roofing. PIG w. 9Th. Tel 1853.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-28
STORAGE.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEONS.

L. A. RYDER, NJ. D
and Central ave-, North Topeka. Phone
214. Uses the Brinkerhof1 system of rec
tai treatment, a successful and painless
treatment for piles. d>tula, hshure. VI
ceration, etc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-28

WANTED-Agents to handle our higI
grade perfumes; new plan, profits large
sales easy. LETTER & Co., st. Louis, Mo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-28

AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHERS are
now ready to do your developing, print
ing and charging at a less cost than you
can do it yourself. Colville & Bertrand,
821 Kansas ave, upstairs.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-20
DO You Know Him ?

He could plead case at law better
than any lawyer at the bar. Win his
case every time and not charge for more
than half the cases He could preach a
sermon that would put to shame any
minister of his town by bringing the en-
tire populace to hear him and make his
living by managing the people, his pop
ularlty would bring to him an annual
lecture. He would run the county anG
township offices without any burden
some taxes. He could do it easy on the
overplus of wind of the candidates and
possible few dollars from his own
pocket. Death and high taxes are the
only sure things he sees.
He could run newspaper and Go il
right. The movements of the people
from one place TO another and little
happenings around town are not news.
every street loafer knows It before the
paper did He would give them some
thing weighty and day ahead of hap
pening He wouldn't send his bill
around every year or two either. lie
would run business by means Of a gen
eral store and sell to the people for half
what they pay now as all prices are eX-
orbitant, and universal credit without
limit would prevail and he would still
make money. And so every day he
gave the Almighty, advice which he
deemed of great worth, and his wife
took in sewing 20 keep things going,
while he superintendent the earth.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-20
Don't spear Them.

This is tn time of the year when
fishing is fine sport in the lakes which
surround Plyn outh, but let it be under.
stood that there is a very severe fish
law in Indiana, and it is just and
righteous law. The next time those
fellows who went down to Pretty lake
last night undertake to land the fish
with spear they will be called upon to
answer before court of justice We
understand that 1t required considerable
talk and threats to keep those boys
from spearing fish last night. They
have their boats and ask 70 one any
odds, and the chances are that they will
defeat the ends of justice and catch ali
the fish they want, and no one will know
any thing about 1t. But the boys had
better take a timely tip and govern
themselves accordingly. 1t is danger
Gus to spear fish.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-20
ID ath of samuel ". Miller

Monday morning at about $50. while
seated IN his arm chair, at his nome on
south Michigan ; ., samuel ". Miller
passed away. His demise was not con
sidered to be 50 near al HAND, although
he had been poorly fer the past ten
days. lie arose in the morning as usual
though feeble, and partook OF right
breakfast, remarking tina he felt little
relish for his food. tie moved from
the tab c TO his easy char IL the dInning
room, and WAS left by himself while
the family was busy with the
morning duties about the house.
IN about ten minutes Mrs. Miller re-
turned To the room and found him re
clinlng Imp agai st the back Of the
chair lie had passed away WI hont
any pam. lis death was due to heart
failure.
;. y Miller was one OF the oldest ci.-
liens in this county. lie was born III
Pennsylvania, and moved to Ohio, and
thence to Eikhart county, in this state,
and thence to Marshall county. In
1861 he moved from his farm to this
CITY where he has since resided.
lie was 81 years Of age en- the 18th of
March. lie was married twice and leaves
q large family most of whom
are expected at the funeral. His
daughter, Mrs. Corbaley had just left
with her son Clarence for VAUDEVILLE.
Wash, aud cannot be here.
The funeral service took place
Wednesday, a. p. III, from the family
residence. Elder /. ID. Parker officiating.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-20
War;!

War, with its "dread Alarms its car
mage, its wounds, its death, It's desola-
tions, its widows tears and its orphans
means, is upon us-has called to the
field of honor and post of danger, on
land and sea, our brothers and sODs,
fathers and friends. Ours are a patri-
otto people. The honor of our country
is by them held nigh above home and
ease and life itself, and when duty calls
each one stands ready to resign all these
and rush to the post of duty and of
danger TO resist the adversaries of the
greatest and best Government the sun
ever shown upon. "-Ex.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-20
Will Form "a Battery.

James w. Thayer, of this city, is now
engaged in trying to form battery OF
two guns in this city, and be ready fol
the second call that should come. Be
low will be found the agreement which
the the boys will adhere to in case they
conclude to he one of the number:
We, the undersigned, do agree to
form battery of two guns, or more as
the governor may direct, to De known
as The Plymouth Artillery Co., unless
by majority consent. they may name it
different
We do agree to abide by the laws Of
the State of Indiana, and the conslitut-
ion of the United States. We do hereby
and hereOn swear allegiance above
the United States, or the State of In
diana,-Our services and knowledge as
they may require.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-20


There are two news items travel.
ing the rounds of the press which
awaken thought as to the correct
ness of our theological ideas. The
clergy of both this country and
Spain are actively invoking the
aid of Deity to put an end to our
war by giving their respective coun
tries the victory, and Gladstone, the
greatest man of modern times, is
slowly sinking to rest bereft of the
use of his mind and practically incap-
able of recognizing his dearest
friends.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-20

1t is now pretty clear that the
famed Spanish Armada had no de
sire to further investigate the condi-
ton of western waters. and upon
second and more mature thought
has turned back to Cadiz. The
Spanish government may need all
the guns and gunners to preserve its
present form at home w itlout incur
ring further risks on this side of the
water
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-20

Officers Cullen, Lauer and Bondu
rant made a raid on house of i'll fame,
in South plymouth Saturday night.
John Doe, VINO was supposed to be the
"king OF the "shebans" plead guilty,
aud paid a fine Of Sil55. Miss Edna
Lee not having the necessary exchequer
is nog holding down a state room i'll
the county jail. For her indiscretaon
she was called upon to pay S15S2.
Edna will have plenty of time to con-
slider her future While guest at the
county jail There are others but they
made their escape before the officers
arrived. l. Is good policy to live ''some-
where within the bounds of reason for
Plymouth will not permit such carrying
on as these people have been practiclng.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-20
Sold His Wheat Too soon.

The South Bend Times s.ys: A
prominent Greene township farmer who
held his wheat for a rise had 1900 bush
els which he closed out about two weeks
ago at $l.l0 per bushel and had just
finished its delivery. Tuesday ne could
have gotten SLIGO per bushel at the
least which shows loss in two weeks
of Sl.750 by too precipitate selling.
There is scarcely any wheat left in this
county.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-20

By one of those remarkable coin
cidences of happening which some
times even dash the philosophy of
wise men. the son of the first naval
officer who was killed in the civil
war was the first to be killed in the
present war. This is a singular
train of facilities in the family of
Bagleys.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-20
Young Baglev. the first man to

Young Bagley, the first man tc
fall in the present war on the Amer
lean side, it seems was superstitious
and had premonition of his dan
ger. Four of his companions whose
names commenced with "B" had
net with misfortune and he believed
it would be his turn next as he was
the fifth and last of the BIS. 1t is
also said that his father Major Bag
ley was the first man to fall in the
civil war, being killed at Bethel
church just before the battle of Bull
Run.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-20
After all 1T seems that the Anne

After all it seems that the Ameri-
can warships will have an opportun-
lty to test the metal of that Cane
Verde fleet. There is no question
but that they are now in Cuban
waters. The big boats of the fleet
are much faster than the American
boats and they may do considerable
manovering before entering an en-
gagement.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-20

Indiana is always on the spot.
Besides the fact that there were a
half dozen or more HOosiers enga-
ged in service in Dewey's fleet at
Manila, one of them captain was
Hoosier who was able to send the
best report of the affair to the Amer
lean readers. BY the best of good
chances Mr.. John McCutcheon in
whose newspaper work all Indian
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-20

There is much to startle one in
information furnished by medical
examination that nearly three per-
sons have been rejected as unfit for
military service in the United States
army where one was rejected in the
war of the rebellion. 1t has been
discovered that this is very largely
due to vital or heart weakness
brought on by the cigarette habit,
the ratio of reflections being about
nine out of ten in the case of habit
ual indulgers in that form of dissi-
patton. Outside of cigarette smo-
kers, the reflections are less than in
the civil war. This certainly fur
nishes much food for thought to one
who looks to the future race that
must people this great land of ours.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-20
There now seems to be a

There now seems to be a likeli-
hood of one of the most interesting
ocean races in the history of the
world. If the Spanish government
decides to resist the American oc-
cupation of the Philippines and to
send the formidable expedition
against Commodore Dewey which
late dispatches indicate as probable,
it will necessitate the immediate adj
vance of an invincible army of re-
lief to that post. Spain will no
doubt, if permitted to do SO, accept
the Suez route to her lately lost orr
entail possessions, while the broad
Pacific lays between the United
States and the islands concerning
which she has recently acquired so
extraordinary an interest. Is there
to be an ocean race of two great ar
miesl
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-20
To the Pretfiast Girl.

The Micligan City News says that
there is letter at the Michigan City
post office addressed to the prettiest
girl in town, and the postoflice force is
in quandrary as to whom to deliver the
missive to. The single young men of
the force each claim the letter should
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-20

The Manila engagement should
prove great advertisement for
American institutions. Every vessel
was built by American workmen in
American ship yards and of Ameri-
can materials ana every gun was an
American gun.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-20

After the battle Admiral MontiJo
congratulated Admiral Dewey on
the craftsmanship of his gunners and
Dewey, not to be outdone in polite
ness, congratulated Montijo on the
bravery displayed by the SpaniarGs
in making targets of themselves.