The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-14
HERE'S A SAMPLE.
What the Poor Candidate For
Office Must Stand.
Story About Mr.. Breidenthal
That is Laughabie.
BUFFER is BLUFFED.
He Talked to a Man Who
Knew.
Man Who Made Charges Finally
BUFFER is BLUFFED
Man Who Made Charges Finally
Sneaked OFF in Disgrace.

A good story on John w. Breidenthal
has just leaked out. It gives to the pub
lie the particulars of an incident in
which Breidenthal was held up to ridi-
cule as a wife-beater and all-around
rascal, by a man who was fighting him
politically. But for the presence of a
relative Mr.. Breidenthal might have
become the subject of much Islander
through the details of this particular
story
The incident transpired at Fort Scott
where on a public street corner some
shouter was abusing Breidenthal and
explaining why he was not the proper
man for governor.
The loquacious individual, whose name
is not known, was standing in the CEN
ter OF group of men berating Breiden-
thai in vigorous terms.
He's not fit man for governor of
this great state" exclaimed the indi-
vidual
HE has been connected with one of
those Skinning outfits which are polite
~ called loan associations and he was
so mean that his wife left him.
He was so worthless that he descend
ed to the level of a common coward and
beat his wife and then compelled her
folks to give up $1,000 before he would
permit her to leave him.
He's a rascal and that's all there is to
1t, exclaimed the man with much
emphasis. Nice specimen to want to
yelled this lively knocker.
An old gentleman standing near the
speaker to all appearances the most I'M
concerned in the crowd of listeners
turned to the speaker and said:
Are you sure that you are correct in
these statements?''
Sure retorted the speaker. "Of
course I'm sure. Don't I know all
said is true,
You are positive about it?' persisted
the venerable gentleman approaching
the speaker.
Certainly am positive. I have the
proofs
That BreidenthaI beat his wife -
Yes" shrieked the speaker interrupt
ing the questioner.
And that she has left him -'
All" replied the slanderer
There is no possibility of a mistake"
said the old gentleman with much in
IN bet SO or 500 that am right"
II fear you are mistaken said the
old gentleman with q tinge Of sadness in
his voice
I'm not mistaken. Do you want to
bet that amp said the attacking force
with leer at Credentials friend.
NO, l don't care to bet" was the re-
wen. put up or shut up" was the
advice the fakir offered.
- TEL you what I will do" said the
ola gentleman as the crowd pressed
closer owing to the additions which 1t
had gained during the controversy
''I'll bet $40 or 500 as you suggested,
either sun-that you are a miserable
liar"
The falxir made great bluff of get
ting over and taking hold of his friend
for this imputation but the calmness
displayed by the champion Of Breiden-
that's domestic happiness was unmoved.
He continued without so much as a
tremor:
TN bet. too, IL necessary, which I
think 1t isn't that you are a scoundre1,
too. You are then not only liar but
vicious scoundrel, going about attacking
the character of honest men,
John Breidentha1 never had the
slightest trouble in his family. It is one
of the most contented and happy fam
lilies that have ever seen.
Then you Lied also when you say