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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31
MR.. BRYAN's SPEECH.
Criticises Mckinley and Demands
That the War End.

Mr.. Bryan spoke to the Democrats as
semb1ed at the state house last night
as follows:
1.-THE activity of Jeffersonian Demo-
Gratis all over the United States is evil
dence that confidence and determination
animate the members of our party. The
Democratic party is attempting to ap-
ply Jeffersonian principles to the prob
lens, political and economic, presented
by present conditions. Never before in
the history of this nation was the ap
plication of these principles more need
ed. The doctrine of equal rights to all
and special privileges to none is a fun
damental one, and its constant viola
tiOn by the Republican party is arOus-
ing the plain people to protest which
must sooner or later result IN the over
throw of that party. In the campaign
of '96 Democracy was defined by the
Chicago platform and the definition was
so clear and concise that our party be-
came a, real menace to those who were
intrenched behind legislative faVoritism,
and gave hope and inspiration to the
producers of wealth That campaign,
begun under great diScouragementS,
ended in the consolidation of the reform
forces into a resolute and confident
army There has been no retreat from
the position taken, nor has our army
been diminished.
1.-The Chicago platform Democrats are
more numerous than they were in SO,
and our POpuliStic and silver Republ1-
can allies are as hostile to the Repub-
lican party as they were then. We are
not only holding our own, but we are
gaining back those Democrats who left
US without fully understanding the ma
ture of the struggle; it was really a
struggle between Democracy and plu-
tOcracy-Democracy which would main
tain a government of the people, by
the people and for the people, and plu-
tOcracy, which would place the dollar
above man in the structure of govern
ment. Those who recognized the nature
of the contest and were not in SYM
pathy with the party's purpose have
not returned, and can not return with
out a change OF heart. Sometimes we
hear pleas for harmony from those who
opposed the party in 1896, but harmony
instead of being a thing hoped for, is,
at last, a thing realized; not a pretend
ed harmony between those entertaining
antagonistic principles, but an actual
harmony between those who are united
in a common purpose against a COM
mon enemy. The Democratic party was
never more harmonious, and its har-
mony can only be disturbed by admit
variance with its principles and aspira-
tiOnS.
THE Democratic platform of 1900 will
be written by those who stood upon the
platform of 1896, not by those who tried
to overthrow the Democratic party in
that campaign.
The failure which attended those
who organized the gold party and wrote
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31

ken bridges, but the stores of grain and
p The r worR is
marka1bly ma eff1cient, as it has been through-
pliers Keep abreast Of the line and main
tain ;S e1nsta1t e9npeetion WIfA 5he city.
Washington. March 31.gThe war depart
ment at i:30 this morning made public the
%Sna Maroh General
Washington: Macarthur captured MaIolos
Slight Resistance ana firing city. Partic-
ulars later. Hail had quite severe en-
gagement beyond Martquina; casualties ~.
Enemy driven
HALLS ADVANCE.
Manila, March 4.-General Halls bri-
he Mo TSer Ey fFG most to mona
ban ban drying b the en9my to the the hills II con on
force at fhg N of fha
rivers Nanca and Ampit with the Mateo:
eSs em the with hea1y d5 Se
loss was one killed, Lieutenant Gregg Of
uaIly M ret returned m ed to o the Waterworks
General King advanced from San Pedro
Pasig. PPaiie!i' es'aOilSn'ns heao' 0ar'efS at
Recently issued copies of the Republica
tain a proclamation to the effect that GER
tain parties are raiding the northern
Filipino army immediately or take the con-
sequences when Aguinaldo shall have fin
This is construed meaning that Maca-
bPo1nce Pp1 IS to uG IF
this. is true, Aguinaldos retreat is un-
doubtedly cut off at the railroad:
The Republica Filipina on March % pub
lished extra edition containing state
ment to the effect that the Americans had
attacked Pasig. that many of them were
killed and majority of the remainder
were wounded, while $50 of them were
taken prisoners.
A paragraph in the same edition said
that the Americans had raVished 800 of
the Filpinos' fairest daughters and called
upon the natives to defend their honor
with their lives against oppressors who
spared neither age, sex, nor condition,
numbering whole families in cold -blooded
revenge
The American steamer Roanoke recent
ly picked up a native boat containing
dozen Spanish prisoners who had esca ped
from Dagupan and had been nearly three
days af1oat with neither food nor water:
They reported that the prisoners expected
to be killed when the Americans advanced,
but knew nothing of the fate of those in
the southern towns.
TROOPS ARE RESTING.
Washington, March 31.-The following
dispatch was received at the war depart
ment early this morning:
Manila. March S1.-Adjutant General
Washington: Troops are resting at Malo-
los Considerable portion of city destroy
ed by fire. Our casualties one killed, fif-
teen wounded. Hall has returned with
his troops to former position north of
Manila OTIS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31
FUNSTON THE FIRST MAN
To Enter MaIolos Followed by Party
of His Men.

Manila, March Sit is evident that
the insurgents for some time past have
abandoned all hope of holding their cap
ital for the Americans found there evil
dences of elaborate preparations for
evacuation. On the railroad, the rails
and ties for about mile had been torn
up and probably thrown into the river.
The only prisoners captured were a few
Cinnamon. They said Aguinaldo left
Malolos on Wednesday.
The principal citizens of Malolos their
families and goods have been taken in
to the country over the railroad while
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31
MAKE HIM GENERAL.
A Movement In Wichita to Secure
Prom otion For Funston.

Wichita, Kan, March 31.-CoI. Fred
Funstons friends here will at once
urge that the hero of Malolos be made a
brigadier general.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31

Continued on Sixth Page)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31
FEARED A CONTRETEMPS.
johnson Declined to Announce Ameri-
can Victory In the Philippines

The utterances at the Democratic
banquet were in general an arraignment
of the war policy of the national admin
istration and as such provoked much
applause. While Mckinley was being
the victory of Americans over the in
surgents were handed Toastmaster ].
G. Johnson but ne refrained from read
ing them to the crowd. There was dan
ger of cheers at an inoppOrtune time.
To be Democrats first, Americans af-
terward," seems to be the idea.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31
Shrimp Salad.


Shrimp Salad. Tomatoes.
Cheese Waters.
Neapolitan Ice Cream.
Macaroons. Angel Food. Marble Cake.
Chocolate Cake. Lady Cake.
Sailed Nuts.
Oranges. Grapes Bananas
Coffee. Cigars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31
OF THE ALGUOD GANG.
Bill Turner, Alleged Murderer of JOS
eph New, In the Wichita Jail.

Wichita Kan, March 31.-Bill Turner
alleged murderer of Joseph New at ~Eu-
reka Kan, and a member of the Algood
gang, has been arrested a NickerSon and
brought to the Wichita Jail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31
Easter Opening.

Tomorrow is the last day to procure
a beautiful Easter card Free.
THE UNION PACIFIC TEA CO..
613 Kansas Avenue.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-09
NETT|E SPEARS
TURNS TABLES
ON HER SPOUSE
He Sued Her for a
Divorce.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

Morgan c. Spears who only a few days
ago filed a sensational divorce suit in the
Superior Court of Alameda County against
his wife, Nettie J. Spears, picturing her in
his allegations as an amazOnian who on
one occasion ordered him a the point OF
a revolver to quit the family home at
Sanger, Fresno County has had the tables
turned on him. He has been arrested on
a warrant issued in Sanger charging him
with failure to provide for his five minor
children.
Spears is a motorman in the employ of
the Oakland Transit Company, and Dep
uty Constable Irvie, who came all the
way from Sanger to effect the arrest, had
little difficulty in finding the man IN blue
uniform and brass buttons. Spears was
decidedly surprised when placed under ar
rest but through the pro lpt action OF
his attorneys. GOOdcell ~ Mendenbau, VINO
rustled up bondsmen, he was later in the
day released by Superior Judge Ogden on
$500 bonds Mr.. and Mrs Ben Wright go
ing his sponsors He was held to answer
before the MAGISTRATE in Fresno County.
Though Spears in his divorce complaint
made many charges of extreme cruel,y'
explaining that he had left ms VIE iear-
ing that his life would be endangered II he
returned. Mrs. Spear. on the other hand
will have a sad story OF non-support 70
relate when the case comes on Tor tTlal.
Recently she had the Society for the Pre-
vention of Cruelty to Children intercede
for her and go on her deserving spouse
trail.
Another interesting divorce suit was
filed to-day by Alexander Anderson. an
T paint, prepared eI by Attorney H. S. Aid
rich, alleges that his wife, Lizzie Ander-
son. has deserted him. He not only
charges that the wife deserted his bed and
board, but that she took the bed and most
of the other household furniture along
with her when she left. The parties were
married about a year ago and this is not
And And Is first experience in divorce pro
ceedings. He was also divorced from his
said left him under circumstances very
similar to those involved in the present
case.
Ben J. V Merle. motorman on the
Alameda Electric line also commenced
proceedings to-day for a divorce from
Florence r. Merle. He, too, alleges that
his wife left him without proVocauon.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-09
MRS. ROSIE WOLF AND HER FALSE HUSBAND.

ringside of the prize-fght and were not
looking on. Jakey Baumgarten, one Of
the principals. made such d full con-
fession that Chief HOdgkins is confident
of securing convictions. Jake was taken
from his bed at a quarter TO in the
morning ard shivertng and scared he
went before Captain Peterson. who read
10 him that section of the Penal Code re-
lating to prize-fghting and its penalties.
Jake was duly Informed that anything
he might say might possibly be used
against him a his trial, but between his
tears he told all he knew, and thereby
lost many of his friends Jakes con-
fession is as full as though he realized
that by giving ii he could prevent his
going to San Quentin for the five years
which the law fixes as a maximum pen
atty for just such cases. With Jake con-
Tossing be was actually fighting for a
prize and without permit and with the
bOttle-hOlders having pleaded guilty. the
alleged spectators will have to prove that
they were somewhere else at the time, or
else put up a novel defense.
Many are denying that they were pres
ent. The arresting of the spectators is
still going on. and in addition to the
twelve landed yesterday William Hugh.
II. +. Alden. real estate man, and
Charles Book, a newspaper man. We're
gathered in to-day, and many others have
promised to surrender themselves as soon
as they can procure the necessary $40
with which to furnish bail. 1t now looks
as though that miserable fight in the
basement viii net the city treasury about
$500. while the value of the stake was
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-09
CAUGHT A SH0PLIFTER,
BUT THEY LET HER GO

OAKLAND, Aug. S.-Through the keen
observation of Floor Walker Gantz at the
Lace House clever shoplifter was neatly
captured this morning. Gantz spied her
secreting a costly piece of lace beneath
her coat She is supposed to be a Mrs.
Cowan. residing at Fruitvale. and when
Mr. CAN'T openly accused her she at first
left no longer in doubt, for she broke into
tears and piteously pleaded for mercy.
When she unbuttoned her coat tides
lawn dresses fell to the floor to corrobor-
ate her guilt. Some of the goods had been
taken from Salinger's and other stores
and in all the stolen property amounted
in value TO about S175. She also had a
commute ton ticket to San Francisco, but
the owners name had been effaced. There
was TO inclination, however, on the part
of Manager Capwell of the Lace House
to hold the woman, so he did not turn her
o,nr n hn nnlicp
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-09
Death of a Pioneer Resident.

ALAMEDA. Aug. S.-William Holtz, one
of the oldest and best known citizens of
the West End, died early this morning at
the Alameda Sanitarium. He recently suf-
fered a stroke of paralysis. from the eff
fects of which he never recovered.
Deceased was born in Hamburg sixty
nine years ago. He came to California in
1S49 and engaged in the grocery business
in San Francisco. In 1869 he located in
Alameda and opened a grocery store on
the corner of Santa Clara avenue md
what is now known as Linden street. A
few years later he embarked in the real
estate and insurance business, which vo-
cation he followed up to the time of his
last illness.
Mr. Holtz was twice elected a Justice
of the Peace. He was an old fireman, be-
ing a charter member of Whidden Hose
Company No. 2, and was at one time a
member of the Board of Education. he
was 6 member of Oak Grove Lodge, f.
and A. M. Under whose auspices the fu-
neral will be conducted.
Deceased leaves a widow and an only
daughter Mrs. Johanna Jurgens. who is
now visiting in Hamburg with the family
of her fathers brother. Fred Holtz, the
only SON died in 1889.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-09
FUNERAL OF W. a. PIPER.
Masons Conduct the obsequies of the
Eccentric Millionaire and
ax-Congressman.

The funeral of millionaire William A.
Piper, who died few days ago at the
Palace Hotel took place yesterday af-
ternoon from the Masonic Temple on Post
street Deceased was a member of the
Mexican War Veterans and the Pioneer
organization, as well as being a promi-
sent delegations to attend the obsequies.
The services were those of the Masonic
fraternity and were performed by Wor-
No, /, F. and A. NJ. At the conclusion of
the ceremonies the body was taken to
odd Fellows Cemetery and inferred in the
family vault
The pall-bearers were selected from the
different societies of which the deceased
was II member and were as follows: Rela-
Mexican War Veterans, III. w. Kurlbaum
and Charles Lang; Masons, S. L. Vance
and w. II. Forbes: Pioneers, Judge A. r.
Cotton and II. II. WelCh.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-09
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE
DEWEY HOME FUND
Enough Money Has Already Been
Raised to Purchase a Home,
but More Is Wanted

WASHINGTON, Aug. S.-The Assistant
Secretary of the Treasury, Mr.. Vanderlip,
chairman Of the National Dewey Home
Fund Committee, said to-day in regard to
the Dewey home:
THE committee is very much encour-
aged with the returns which are being
made. The total receipts now exceed $40
Co., and even if no larger sum is realized
it is the purpose of the committee TO pur-
chase a home with that amount 1t is
expected however, that the fund Will
grow considerably owing to the fact that
the admiral has not raised any objections
to receiving the gift. Many people who
were anxious to contribute held aloof
from the project owing to the circulation
of rumors that the admiral would not ac-
expected that the removal of this obsta-
Gle will induce many to contribute who
were stopped by the circulation of false
REPORTS The whole business will be closed
before the arrival of Admiral Dewey. 1t
is now expected that he will arrive Sep
tember instead of October 1. During
the mex. month L hope contributions will
come in rapidly and literally. There
ought NOT to be near so much difficulty in
raising $4,000 or 600 throughout the
whole country when for the purpose of
giving the admiral a reception in New
York three or four times that amount has
been received and expended to make the
celebration a very prominent one
1.-THE home fund movement Is project
which every section of the country should
have at heart. The hone is to be located
a. the national capital. While this is a
long Wv from the Pacific States. yet they
are indebted to the hero of Manila per-
haps a little more, because of the fact
that they are nearer to the scene of his
glorious victory.
at is highly probable that the commit
tee will decide to buy a house in the city
and remodel It, as no plans have been
called for as yet. The cause is good one
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-09
.L|VERMORE IS
OUT FOR MEN
IN UNIFORMS
Wants a Company Of
GuardSmen.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
QnS Rrna Il r-ar Anpr

Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
90S Broadway, Aug. 8.
Livermore is ambitious to furnish per-
manent company of the National Guard
of California Many months ago petit
ton was filed with the State authorities
asking that of the new companies to be
formed one be located in Liyermore. The
petition was signed by fully twice the
number of eligible young men necessary
to form a company 1t is understood that
shortly the Board of Location will decide
where the new companies shall be placed.
There are three vacancies, one of which
was made by the dropping out of the Red
ding company and the other two are in
the southern part of the State.
The Board of Location has the LIVER
more petition in hand, and the only other
competitor for the honor so far as known,
is jacksonville. The towns are using all
the influence they can command 10 gam
favorable action by the Board or Loca-
tisement that must follow from the lorna
ton of a company is Of inestimable value.
The movement at LiVermore was orig
mated by DR.. Summers, and his eIofts
have been seconded by those of Assembly
men w Mcdonald and j. Q. Mckown. 1t
is now proposed to inaugurate move
ment embracing the whole town, ana 10
try to bring the matter to head at once.
The State is very generous IN us allow,
ances to National Guard companies, ana
furnishes $1,000 a year for the rent OF an
armOry, in addition to other money LOT
incidentals The only thing eXacted OF the
community finally selected by Inc boaIu
of Location is that it shall be aDle 10 Sus-
tain company. ON TINS point II WIN &c
an easy matter for Livermore to satlsIy
the board. as there are at least three
times the necessary number or enSlple
recruits in the town.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-09
COLONIST RATES FIXED.
Transcontinental Roads Agree Upon
a Schedule.

CHICAGO, Aug. S.-All the Western
and transcontinental roads were repre-
scented at the mass meeting at the Great
Northern to-day to consider the PROPOSE
ton to advance colonist rates to Califor-
MIA points regardless of the low rates in
effect to North Pacific Coast points. The
rnaineobstacle in the way of a restoration
of the California rates was the fear that
the low North Pacific Coast rates might
he used as basing rates and thereby cut
California rates via North Pacific Coast
points
This obstacle was removed by the prom
Use of Passenger Agent Whitney of the
Great Northern that the low colonist
rates from st. Paul to North Pacific
Coast points would be limited strictly to
those points and would not be permitted
to be used as a basing rate 1t was then
agreed to restore the California colonist
rates on September to the old basis
of 80 80.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-09
ADVERTISEMENTS.
Spanish American
War Panorama

Is one of the war books which is likely
TO he in continuous demand. 1t is
nanoranic record of the triumphs of
Yankee Doodle. The eagle flaps his
wings on every page. and "Old Glory
waves around and above every scene.
Prominent officers connected with the
war are here portrayed, as well as
MANY of the "men behind the guns"
Military life is pictured to the eye. from
recruiting to guard mount and skirmish
line. Nor is the ludicrous omitted. The
company cook receives the attention
due to his importance; the mess is
shown: cavalry scenes are given; the
hospitaI arrangements are depicted the
heroines of the Red Cross service are
displayed; street scenes in Havana,
Santiago and elsewhere are unrolled,
the new citizens or subjects (Which are
they0 of Uncle Sam appear and dis
appear as the leaves are turned.
In a word, the gazer visits the new
localities and sees the tumultuous new
life without the risk or expense of
The Album is 51sxS inches. weighs IL
ounces. printed on finest coated paper
Sent FREE to any address in the
United States, Canada or Mexico for
II cents in stamps or coin to cover post
age and packing, Copy may be seen at
any ticket office o, the Big Four Route
Order at once. as the edition is limited
Address WARREN j. LYNCH, Cen
eral Passenger and Ticket Agent Big
Four Route" Cincinnati, Ohio.
Mark envelope War Album"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-09
REHEARSING FOR THE
CAKEWALK CARNIVAL

OAKLAND. Aug. S.-From present in
dications the great International Cake
walk Carnival will be all that the man
agement expects it to be, and when the
doors will be thrown open next Wednes-
day evening, August Is, large and en-
thusiastic audience is expected. Every
preparation is being made, rehearsals are
being held daily, and the grand entry and
pageant, with several hundred hand
somely costumed cakewalkers, together
with many beautiful floats, which add
very materially to the beauty of the
spectacle. will be wonderfully attractive.
The procession will be led by Miss Pearl
Hickman, who, by the way, is the very
personification of grace and decided
master in the art of dancing, and imme-
diately behind her will be the retinue of
the king and queen of the carnival fol-
lowed by his and her highnesses, seated
in gorgeous chariot, which IS being
built for the occasion. Then will follow
the numerous cakewalkers in their differ
ent divisions ranging from the graceful
and dignified cakewalk to the grotesque
style Of walking. There will also be two
handsomely decorated floats representing
the Birth of the Cakewalk" and the
"Cakewalk Up to Date"
one of the most unique features of the
carnival, without doubt, will be the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-09
JAKEY WAS
TOO FREE IN
HIS SPEECH
His Confession May
Be Damaging
Oakland Office San Francisco Call.

'
The prize-fghters and the lovers Of
sport who sacrificed a quarter apiece to
witness the recent basement mill APP
peared before Judge Smith this morning
with a small army Of attorneys. After
a little conference it was agreed to have
all the spectators represented by Attor-
neys Colonel Clarity and Lin Church.
Dr. Leroy Herrick and VIII I've were
called. but were not present, and Colonel
Clarity. for the missing defendants, said
they would be ready to explain their
presence in the basement tomorrow
morning, and a continuance was granted.
In addition to these cases Joe Rosenberg,
j. S. Richardson, Fred Cater, J. d. Eel
kins VIII Holland. Phil Simon and James
Galligan also had their cases passed till
tomorrow, when they will plead;
George buddy pleaded not guilty, and
said he wanted to be tried by the court
when he was a little less busy, and he
will be accommodated next Monday. Tom
Brady also wanted a separate trial and
will have it next Tuesday.
The situation is a little mixed. Green
and Permien, two young dudes who acted
as bottle-holders, have pleaded guilty,
and will be sentenced tomorrow. Their
pleas will naturally affect the cases
against the spectators, who will hardly
be able TO prove that they were a the