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The Advocate and news., 1898-01-12
Leland Makes a Statement.

After waging war on Senator Baker
until defeat was inevitable, Cy Leland
has given out public statement in
which he says that Baker should be
allowed to control the appointments in
peace. The following is a statement
relative to the matter which he made for
publication in Sundays Capital
while I am opposed to Mr.. Sterne
for Marshal, have recommended no one
for that position. was in hopes that
Senator Baker would recommend some
other man.
Notwithstanding the newspaper talk
for the last six months, / have not at
tempted to control any patronage what
ever that belongs to Senator Baker
Whatever l have undertaken to do in
the way Of securing patronage for Kan
sas has been done with the desire to
assist Senator Baker in securing as
much patronage as possible for the Re-
publicans of the State.
81 recognize the fact that Senator
Baker should control the patronage in
Kansas, but I insist that /, like every
other Republican, have right to pro-
test against the appointment Of any man
whom / consider unfit and unworthy
to fill an appointment under this ad-
ministration. CYRUS LELAND"
The Advocate and news., 1898-01-12

Senator Teller has introduced resolu-
ton declaring that the bonds OF the
government are payable in silver dollars
and declaring that "to restore to their
coinage such silver coins as a legal
tender in payment Of said bonds, prin-
cipal and interest, is not in violation of
the public faith nor in abrogation Of the
rights Of the public creditor" This is
the Stanley Matthews resolution OF
twenty years ago which received a two
thirds vote in both houses.
The Advocate and news., 1898-01-12
STATE ALLIANCE MEETS.
Annual Session at Topeka Last Week With
Several Important Addresses.

The tenth annual session, which closed
two days session at late hour Thurs
day evening, January 9Th, was one Of
unusual interest. There was q good at
tendance Of the tried and faithful. Ques-
tions for the advancement Of the labor
ing people from a financial, intellectual
and moral standpoint were discussed
There seemed to be no selfish ambition
on the part Of any one present; each
and all worked for what they considered
would be for the best interests Of the
order. Nearly everyone on the program
for the open meetings responded, and all
the speakers were given the closest at
tention by the entire audience.
The following are the officers for the
ensuing year:
President, Mrs. Emma Troudner, Car
bondale.
Vice President, W. B. Gascbe, Hart
ford.
Secrtary, Blna A. Otis, Topeka.
Treasurer, P. M. Gilbert, Topeka.
Lecturer, Rev. J. G. Melvin, Quenemo.
Assistant Lecturer, A. B. Smith, To-
peka.
Chaplain, Mrs. Emma d. Pack, To-
peka.
Steward, o. L. Tabor, Burlingame.
The Agricultural college was ably rep
resented by Professors Cottrell and Be-
mis-, and during the last days session
ex-senator PETER and Judge Doster en-
tertained the membership with able ad-
dresses. BINA A. OTIS,
Secretary.
The committee on resolutions con-
sisted Of ]. S. Scott, Usage county; w.
Is. Gasche, Hartford, and 0. L. Tabor,
Carbondale.
The resolutions are:
The past history of the Alliance is
such as to afford us sincere qualification
ON the amount and nature Of the work
accomplished. Never in history has any
organization come into existence at
more Opportune time and never has an
organization accomplished an equal
amount of work within the same period
of time.
We feel however, that the work of
education of the farmer and his family,
together with all others engaged in kin
dred pursuits, is far from complete, and
we therefore urge the necessity Of a.
revival Of the Alliance principles, es-
pecially on the lines of socialism and
brotherly love, peace on earth and good
will to man, and the discussion Of such
truths as will prepare the people for
the establishment of a golden rule age,
recognizing the fact that the earth Is
the gift Of the Creator and the heritage
Of the race.
The farmer is the great wealth pro-
ducer Of the nation and the one to
whom all people, regardless Of occu-
patton, must look for the main staples
of life. Notwithstanding this fact the
great majority Of working farmers re-
ceive as their wages but the c0mmonest
kind OF a living, while those who farm
only on paper take the world easy and
live by the products filched from the pro-
ducer. The great burden OF taxation
rests with undue weight upon the shoul-
ders of the farmer, while the exploiting
class goes comparatively free There
fore, be 1T
Resolved, That we, the State Alliance
of Kansas, favor such change In our
tavatfnn lawa AZ will compel this eX-
The Advocate and news., 1898-01-12

The Loud bill to curtah newspaper
privileges in the postal service has again
been reported to. the House.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-25
A BISMARCK STORY.

In 1866 Bismarck was returning to
his home from the palace, where he
had been to see the king. While pass
ing through the large street IN Berlin
called Inter den Linden, and quite
near the place where Hoedel and Nobe-
ling afterward attempted the life OF
Emperor William, he suddenly heard
q shot fired close behind him. He
turned sharply around and saw a young
man, who, with smoking revolver,
was aiming at him. He strobe up to
the man at once and seized the arm
that held the revolver, While W. the
other hand he grasped the thr
the would be murderer. The
however, lad had liWe to .sass his
weapon into his left hand, and now
fired three shots In quisk succession.
Bismarck felt himself hurt in the
shoulder ana in one of his ribs. but
he held his assailant fast till somo
soldiers came up and took hold of him.
Then bismarck walked homo at
brisk pace and reached his own house
long before anybody there could know
what had happened. The countess
had some friends with her when her
husband entered the drawing room. He
greeted all in a friendly manner and
begged to be excused for a few min
utes, as he had some urgent business to
attend to. He then walked into the
next room, where his desk stood. and
wrote TO inform the king Of the occur
renee. Having attended 70 his duty
ha returned to the drawing room and
made one of his little utendins takas.
wei, are we TO have no dinner to-
days You always keep me waiting. :
He sat down and partool1 heartily Of
the dishes set before him, aud IL was
only when the dinner was over that he
walked up to the countess, kissed her
Oh the forehead, wished her in the old
German way, "Gesegnete mahheit"
May your meal be blessed), and then
added, "You see am quite well.' She
looked up at him. well" he eontin-
ued, you must not be anxious, my
child; somebody has fired Mt me, but 1t
is nothing, as you see"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-25

site side of Union avenue was opened,
and since that time the old track, with
the houses and the barns which grew
up there, became Horse Haven, posi-
bly, the greatest horse summer resort
II the world.
When horses finish their work at
Sheepshead Bay, Morris Park, Graves
end, Brighton and the various ether
race tracks, not only in New York and
its vicinity, but in all other parts OF
the country, when hard work and rigid
training have made rest and additional
care necessary, they are brought TO the
Haven. an within a few days change
for the better is noticed in them. The
water and the air do the business and
prove as beneficial TO horse as man.
There are many stables in the en-
closure. and these have 1000 boxes
which will accommodate nine hundred
horses. The rest of the box room Is
given over to help and supplies. The
old track is kept in repair, and addi-
tional smaller tracks are arranged for
the accommodation Of the horse guests.
On these tracks the reheaIsals for the
performances on the track across the
way take place. and these owners and
lovers Of horses congregate every morn
ing and evening to watch the fiiers TAX
ing their constitutionals.xf The gates of
the Haven are never closed. and Mr..
Pickett and his SONS. who assist him
in the management of the place, are
always anxious to show. the fgecs to
vjsit6i4 7sNeH Yrrlf TfihdaAA.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-25
EOWNED BY THE CHINESE.

I know there is folks who think
there is nutin' but sawdust in the head
of Chinyman,' said the old miner. as
a grim smile played over his face, "bdt
l am not one Of 'em. He's a heather
and humble critter, but it don't sol
Ter by long shot that he can't take
keer of No. l. He kin not only do
that, but play tricks on the average
white man to make him open his
eyes"
Being asked to relate some Of his
personal experience with the Johns
the old man hung out for awhile and
then said:
We used to think ont in the mines
that Chinyman didn't know half as
much as frog, but | didn't take over
q year to find out our mistake. The
fust dealin's | ever had with the
heather was when | had a claim at
Red Jack HILL BY Workin' fourteen
hours day men my partner could Jest
about hold our own. AFTER three
months Of it We got ready TO leave.
and as there was a lot O. Chinymen
around we looked for bY9nt All the
dust we'd e5t- ahead we guy into the
ground TO salt it, and after a good
deal O. cCnfab we sold out to fae
heather for $500. 1t was looked up al
a bully strike for us, and we figured
that we were at least $500 a head Of
the game. We was gittin' ready to 90
over the hills and stake out new claims
when word come that them Chinymen
mad struck it rich. They'd got down
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-25

with the bird on their shoulders, but
they glided slowly downward with
wings outspread until they reached the
top of the trees, where they managed
to land the youngster safely among the
a chirp of delight, and returned to the
nest to warn the Others against any
such foolhardy venture.
The first lessons in flying are very
difficult for young birds reared in such
high homes. The first light of q
fledgling must of necessity be short,
and if he should attempt to fly down
ward. to the streets below, he would
undoubtedly plunge forward with such
impetuosity as to kill him when he
reached the pavement. Consequently
the parent birds direct the first flight
either to a neighboring roof a short
distance below, or, if the high building
stands alone they teach the f1edgling
to Jump from their nest first straight
out and then upward and at last back
again toward the building. They thus
describe an upward circle, and land
with flop upon the roof.
On these tall roofs the young birds
receive their regular lessons. flying
back and forth in perfect safety, With
neither cats nor small boys to disturb
them, and there they remain until their
strength and their Wings are fully de-
veloped. Then they are taught to fly
down to the roofs below, and from
there to the streets.
The first attempts Of the young birds
70 AZ from th1k o1>ts n ~ ioQ{
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-25

to a pay-streak and was takin' out
gold dust by the handful"
'And that made you feel bad, Of
course?"
1T sartinly did. 1t didn't look Fight
for them heathens to be rakin' out the
dust when white folks was goin' hun
cry, and so we held a public meetin'
and decided that they must sell out
that claim for $1,000 or meetfwith a
heap o. trouble. They took on about it
but we showed 'em out with the cash
in their hands, and the claim was di-
vided up among six Of us. How much
dust dye 'spose we took on OF it2'
Pounds and pounds, peshaps?"
Just one ounce sir" Wed sailed
it for the heathens, and they'd sailed
it back for US, only they got the big
end of the bargain. Wien we took
'em for children we made mighty big
mistake. / made up mr. mind never
to deal with 'en again. but year lat
er, over at Eagle Hill, they took me in
again. | was workin' a claim alone.
and had gone down eleven feet and
found no signs. ! got mad and dis
gusted, and had offered the claim for
$50. when three ChinFmen come along
and wanted to inspect They went
down the shaft and poked around for
an hour of two, and then come out TO
offer me $500 You bet / didn't let no
grass grow under my feet in turnfn'
over the papers and putin en- in pos
session On the tlird day. and while
/ was chucklin' ever my game, they
found a nugget wath $4,000. and inside
OF week they rad taken out 10000
Of the clean stuff. They took out d
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-25
"HORsE HAVEN.

One of the features of Saratoga is
a sealed book to those visitors who are
not interested in the races, and even
the old, regular guests, to whom every
nook and corner of the Spa is familiar,
and who have watched the improve
ment and the development Of the pop
ular resort, know nothing about the
place opposite the race track which is
designated by a sign as Horse Ha-
ven."
To men who are interested in racing
and who follow the races, the place has
more fascination than the great hotels
with their artistic courts, grand draw
ing rooms, monster dining halls and
luxurious surroundings. 1t is the place
where the horses which compete for
prizes during the racing season are
housed, and where ether horses, weary
and worn with work fer race track
honors, are brought to recuperate and
gain new vigor for coming contests.
In 1868 the old track was abandoned
and the new running track on the OppO-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-25

1t is not generally known, but it is
none the less a fact, that profanity is
forbidden by both the army and navy
regulations. Any soldier or sailor who
does not like to be sworn at has a right
to make a complaint, and the com
manding officer is subject to trial by
court-martial. AS a matter of fact
however, swearing in time of excite
ment is not uncommon, and it is not
infrequently the only kind of talk that
has any influence. 1t is, therefore, no.
table that some of the greatest COM
manders in our army and navy have
been distinguished for the moderation
of their language. The story of Admir-
al Farragut's one cath at Mobile bay
when he said Damn the tOrpedoesl Go
ahead full speed" is familiar, and now
comes a story about General Grant.
1t was told by General John p. HaW-
kins in answer to an inquiry as to
whethe. General Horace Porter's state
ment that General Grant never swore
was true. General Hawkins rplied: Il
never heard Grant swear but once and
that was at Shiloh. Coming across a
body of soldiers in retreat he swung
his horse across the road, and, with
Indignation shown in every feature, he
flourished his sword and cried: Go
back, you damned cowardsl Go back!'"
1t seems possible that this story is true
1t took something in the way of an ex-
hibition of fear to make such men as
Farragut and Grant swear.-Philadel-
phia Inquirer.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-25
A CLEVER WOMAN.

Mrs. Thinlppes was In that humor
when sympathy and appreciation were
absolutely necessary, and, with the
shrewd idea where she could find IL,
she dropped in accidental like" on
Mrs. Jawlngton about 3 o'clock. and.
as she had anticipated. discovered that
good lady and some half dozen other
members OF the Mothers Meeting Asso-
citation enjoying the latest--conyer-
sation. As soon as Mrs. 1binlippes
could edge her way in between tho
crossfire Of bablement--for everybody.
was talking at ouce-she caused an in
Simultaneous silence with the question.
"Did any one notice my husband at the
dance last night?'
Expectation, curiosity, delight and
other kindred feelings kept the crowd
silent until Mrs. Jawington observed:
~ saw him, dear, but did not notice
anything IN particular. He seemed
er-er-quite sober"
ooh. yes: ! took care o. that" re-
piled Mrs Thinlippes. But what | am
abiding TO was his behavior To Miss
Charmingleigh. | call IL perfectly dis
gushing"
N4St my ANaAs Nv HdtH Wy HbttSSA
her all the evening" said Mrs, Jawing-
ton.
THAT was his artfulness, don'a You
see" cried Mrs. Thinlippes. "He adj
mires her so much that he Is afraid Of
speaking to her before me In case I
should discover his secret. But ! saw
through it, and I've given him a piree
OF my mind this morning that he
went forget for many long day"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-25
BIRDS ON TALL BUILDINGS.
How tho Old Ones Teach tho Young Ones t
Fly.


How tho Old Ones Teach tho Young Ones to
Fly.
Since the tall Office buildings have
come into vogue. the sparrows have
gone upward to build their nests. and
broods are reared every season hun
dred feet or more above the street.
The young fedglings are safe from cats
and annoying small boys, but their Sc
curity in that respect is offset by the
danger of falling out of the nest. The
parent birds are so fearful Of such an
accident that one or the other stands on
guard at all hours of the day.
When the time approaches for the
young birds to fly, the parents show
their anxiety in many ways. They
seem to try to induce their young to
remain in their nests until their wings
are strong enough to support them; but
if one should flop out before the pro-
per time, the two old birds go to the
rescue.
An instance of this kind happened a
few days ago at old Trinity. The
steeple OF the church is a favorite
breeding place of the sparrows, and
clumsy nests are poked away in every
nook and corner In a nest perched
nearly UP to the cross that surmounts
the steeple, the second brood of young
sparrows have just reached the flying
age, and the other day the foremost
youngster Topped over the side of the
nest, and came tum bling down to the
hard pavement below His vain efforts
to use his wings only multiplied his
before he could reach the ground the
two parent sparrows had darted down
ward in time to receive him on their
backs.
1t was impossible for them to fly
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-25
THE BROOK. IN HEROES.

Brooklyn, September 24.-On Sep
TENDER 20 the Borough of Brooklyn is
to do honor to the officers and crew
OF the cruiser Brooklyn, presenting
each with a medal in commemoration
Of the victory over Cervera's feet. The
presentation is to take place in the
largest of Brooklyn's arm0ries, and a
parade is to precede the event. The
ceremony will take place at the Twen-
ty-third Regiment armory, between
and o'clock p. m. on September 20.
The crew of the cruiser will march
from the Navy Yard to the armory. AS
soon as the route has been selected the
residents along the line of march will
be expected to decorate their houses
and it may be that a prize will be
given to the owner of the house most
tastefully and appropriately draped in
the American coiors.
The armory will be fitted up to seat
large number Of people, from four
thousand to FIVE thousand being ex-
pected to attend. Ex-Mayor Schieren
will preside, the Rev. DR.. r. S. Storrs
will offer prayer and chorus of 1000
school children, under Musical Direc-
tor Caswell, Of the Board of Education.
will sing national hymns, among those
chosen being The Battle Hymn of the
Republic" THE Star Spangled Ban
ner," Columbia, the Gem of the
Ocean" and America
President circuit has been invited to
speak and afterward will follow the
Grafton and presentation.
All the medals will be Of bronze and
will be presented to each Of the crew
as we'll as to each Of the officers. from
Admiral Schley and Captain Cook to
the stokers in the hold. The name CT
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-25

that claim about 100000, and then
sold 1t for $4,000, and guess its pro-
duein' yet. There was law and order
at Eagle Hill and they couldn't be
bounced, and ii You want to know why
I'm baldheaded | kin explain that Gus
sin my drafted old luck and them
heathens is the cause of it, and spit
cut all my back teeth into the bar
gain"
Copyright, 1SsS. by The international
Literary and News Service.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-25

hastily removed the ink pot
Il won't have any more nonsense"
"You told me to put down the truth.
Il shall have to tear it all out
Well l sighed, I'll put something
else, but it won't be so true" She re-
leased the ink. "All' wrote.
Your favorite proverb?'
Faint heart never won fair lady. I'll
try not to be faint-hearted
'The addition was quite unneces-
sary," she commenced severely. "Ev-
cry one knows you are dreadfully for
ward!"
THE next question is a poser" l re-
marked IF not yourself, who would
you be?"
Some great hero or writer or paint
e"?' she suggested, looking over my
shoulder. Her hair just brushed me,
and she made my mind up.
I'm not so ambitious as that"
"Well, put down whatever you wish,
so long as it's something NICE
'She-it-is very nice"
But it mustn't be anything silly
"Um! I'm afraid perhaps what 1
want
Want to be-"
'To have"
80, no! That's not the question at
ALL"
but suppose that my ambition is to
possess something-or somebo-"
That isn't the point" she interrupt
ed. DO answer properly
81 know. WhOmever you liked best.
You will make me smudge the book" l
demonstrated, as she attempted to
snatch it away.
Every one will laugh at you"
Il don't mind" l nibbed at TIE pen
holder, thoughtfully. "Is .-ndrriage a
failure? Wbatar1I TO say to that?'
"Well--er@y don't know"
az night say I'll try"
Yes-er-but-"
with some ones assistance" She
blushed furiously. do you know.
Edith, it's very difficult question to
answer-alone?' She toyed with her
handkerchief.
Perhaps you'd better skip it," she
advised.
II don't want to skip it." answered
firmly laying down the pen. "What l
want is some one to help me in answer
ing it, some one of whom I'm very
fond, very fond" | stood up and took
hold Of her hands. "Will you try, Edie
my dear?"
The answer is going to be a very big
mo" for little Edie-my Edie-said
es."-Black and White.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-25
SOLICITENA CONFESSION.
He Wanted Time to Think the Matte,
over, But She Was in Hurry, So Ill.

He Wanted Time to Think the Matter
over, But She Was in Hurry. So He
Cratified Her Curiosity.
Do" said she, holding out the inno-
cent looking little book with the flow
cred cover. "You promised
must have time to think it over -
protested
That would never do. The confess
Eions have to be quite innpromptu."
But suppose can't make I'D nv
mind?"
1t would be reflection upon the
mind, said she severely.
| turned over the leaves doubtfully
and shook my head. "The questions
are terribly searching. Why, / should
have to confess enough to hang mel"
Why not, if you deserve hanging?
! dare say YOU do, you know" / hadn't
locked at it like that
Ye-es, but I'm not in a hurry"
Il am She opened the book and
laid out the blotting pad. you see,
your confession is very important. l
haven't been able to get a really bad
and depraved character previously" l
groaned. First you write your name
here She came and stood beside me
and pointed over my shoulder. So l
subscribed myself hers to command
Now your age"
What does that matter?"
1T shows how much wisdom may be
expec ed
'TAlrty-one, then, if / must"
Nov you must answer the questions.
What is the thought uppermost in your
mind?"
IF any?"
"a mind said she positively, SIS as
sumed. What is the thought upper
most in it at the present moment?
That is the question"
Your pleasant company"
l 20 whatever will peOple think ?"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-25

overhead are amusing. They jump out
into space, and flutter with uncertain
fight upward, and then attempt to turn
sharp angle. They are not always
successful, and sometimes begin to des-
cend before they have reached the edge
of tn roof; but il there is danger of
their missing it, the parent birds flop
against them with such force as to
knock them several feet towards the
building. 1t is a rude way to treat the
little ones. but it is safe and effectual.
Our Animal Friends.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-25

Kind Party-"If give you this pen.
ny, what will you do with it?"
Tatters (sarcastically)- be honest
with you, guv-nor. I'll spend it in
riotous living"