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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-25
WRECKED THE VAULT.
Burglars DO Great Damage to Property
and Get Little Money.

Burglars DO Great Damage to Property
and Get Little Money.
ATLANTIC, Ia, Feb. 26-The First Ma
tional bank of Griswold, Cass county, was
entered last night by burglars, who blew
open the vault door and then drilled
into the front door of the lock safe,
put in heavy charge of explosive, lit a
fuse and closed the vault doors. The
explosive totally wrecked the vault,
doing over $500 damage to the safe,
vaults and building. The noise was so
great that the burglars made hasty de-
parture.
over $500 worth of stamps belonging
to the postmaster and $3.50 in nickels in :
side the vault are known to
have been taken and probably
other valuables, but the wreck is SO
great it is an impossibility to
Tell what was stolen. The burglar
proof safe inside the vault
contained $4,000 in cash, aud it
is not probable this safe was
entered and the $50 900 stolen. Men are
securing the coentry for traces of the
thieves who are evidently professionals
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-25
BOLD AS COXEY MEN.

Tramps With Drawn RevOlvers Plumber
a Train at Cleveland, Ohio.
CLEVELAND, O., Feb. 25.-One of the
boldest acts of lawlessness which has oc-
Cured in this city for long time, took
place in the western suburbs last night
While Nickel Plate freight train was
standing in front of the freight office
near the Detroit street office, awaiting
orders, gang of tramps appeared, and
with drawn revolvers drove off the crew
of the train. The gang then began
breaking open freight cars, and helping
themselves to their contents.
Meanwhile the police had been mott
fed, and patrol wagon of officers soon
came upon the scene. The tramps, how
ever, were on the watch and escaped in
the darkness.
Later two men were arrested, charged
with being members of the gang.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-25
The STRIKE GROWS.
New York Contractors Say:
"The Bigger, the Better
For It Will Then Be Over
Sooner.
SITUATION is SERIOUS.
Strikers Are Proceeding Slowly
But Pertinaciously.
Strikes to Be Ordered on Twenty
Large Buildings.

New YORK, Feb. 25.-The executive
committee of the Electrical Workers
union and the strike committee of the
board of walking delegates met last
night at the headquarters of the striking
electrical workers.
Before the conference began Mrs. Jo-
sephine Shaw Lowell of the New York
council of mediation and Cancellation
called, but as the executive committee
had not arrived, she did not wait. Her
object was to see Master Workman
Hoadley of the Electrical Workers
union, in the hope of arranging to settle
the strike by arbitration.
None of the members of the commit
tee would say what decision had been
reached. 1t was however, currently re-
ported that preparations had been made
to order strikes on twenty buildings to-
day. The members of the committee
would neither admit nor deny this.
Chairman of the strike committee of
the walking delegates, said they had
adopted the policy of not announcing
any strikes until they were actually ord
cred.
These twenty strikes would bring out
about 5000 men, including plasterers,
carpenters, plumbers, marble worke rs,
painters, tile layers and helpers, elevator
constructors and tin and sheet iron work
ers.
The brick layers, who never join in
any sympathetic strikes, will also be COM
PEELED to suspend work through the
strike of the other workmen.
The contractors admit that the stu
alton is serious. Secretary R Erdlitz,
of the Electrical Contractors association
said:
will be the sooner over" The men say
they are bound to win. And the granite
trades have endorsed the strike besides
the board of walking delegates.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-25
s.HOLLY SPRINGS ROUTE"

To Florida via st. Louis s Cairo short Line
From St Louis, the Illinois Central
railroad to Holly Springs, X. c., NJ & B !,
the Southern railway and F. G. s. P. rail
road TOD Jacksonville and all Florida points
This new route is the quickest line to
Birmingham. and a direct route to Allan
ia, Macon, GAaE&est2n, Savannah and all
southeastern JIM
Through Pullman buffet sleeping cars,
St Louis to Jacksonville, Fla.
Call on your nearest ticket agent for
our "Florida Folder" and full informa-
ton regarding this new route, or address
GEO. E. Larry,
General Passenger Agent,
st. Louis, Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-25
A ST. LOUIS TENDERFOOT.
He Gets Mixed Up With Wichita Real
Estate Dealers.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 25-In suit brought
at Belleville, ILL.,, by James T. McCas-
land of East St Louis, ILL.,, real estate
deal involving local property valued at
100000 and Wichita, Kan, property
valued at $4,000, was likely to be tied
up for some time.
According to the allegations, McCas-
land agreed to trade 100 acres of resi-
dence land in East st. Louis and some
improved property for the Sedgwick
block at Wichita, valued at $155,OOO
with 100000 mortgage, McCasland to
pay $4,000 bonus and the Wichita peo-
pie to pay $4,000 on the mortgage.
McCasland alleges that he tranfer-
red his property, but because he
was $4,000 behind on his bonus
payment owing to last years panic,
the Sedgwick block was not transferred
but sold to other partieh At the same
time his property was not decided back
to him.
For its return he now sues Sarah j.
Witherspoon, to whom he decided his
property, and NJ. E. Ludewick, to whom
Mrs. Witherspoon decided the property.
The suit is also directed against the
Sedgwick Building Investment company
and G. H. Rouse and G. n. Blackwelder,
also parties concerned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-25
HAYTI REMEMBERS HIM.
Orders a Beautiful Floral Design Fol-
Fred Douglass Funeral.

Orders a Beautiful Floral Design For
Fred Douglass Funeral.
WASHINGTON, Feb 25.-The remains
of Frederick Douglass were conveyed
early this morning to the Metropolitan A
NJ. E. church, there to lie in state until
the funeral services this afternoon. Be-
fore the removal from Cedar Hill. Ana
costa, Mr.. Douglass late residence,
brief services for the immediate rela-
tives were conducted by the Rev. Hugh
T. Stevenson of the Anacosta Baptist
church The services consisted of a
prayer and the reading of the scriptures.
The Metropolitan church had already
been prepared for the reception of the
honored body of the dead man and was
decorated with flowers, ferns and palms
Among the floral pieces sent to
the church was most beautiful design,
prepared at the instance of the Haytlen
government. AS soon as the casket was
in place before the altar, doors were
thrown open and the people were ad-
mitted to the church to pay their last
respects A great crowd passed in and
out While colored persons predomi-
mated, among the waiting multitude
there were hundreds of white people
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-25
PHILOSOPHY FROM DEBTOR.
Showing How He Was Valuable to the
Persistent Bill Collector.

Showing How He Was Valuable to the
Persistent Bill Collector.
A collector of unpaid bills has hard
time of it, but one met pholosophi-
cal debtor recently who convinced
him of some astonishing facts, says
the Amusement Journal The collector
said that he had been chasing the
philosophical debtor for about six
months and was getting tired of it.
1t was always Come around to-mor-
row. or Haven't got it now
Say" he said, when he had made
his last trip, ''are you ever going to
ply this bill?"
''Why. yes. some day." the philoso-
pher replied. ''But look here, young
man, 1 want to show you thing or
two. How many bills have You in
that pack?''
about forty" said the collector.
''How long does it take you to visit
all these people?'' the philosopher in
quired.
"About day."
"What if all paid up promptly?"
"Why, that would be great
s'Would it? What would you do for
living if all these debtors paid up in
a day?''
The collector looked blank for
moment.
Great Jerusalem! I'd be out of a
job
''We1l, then, DOM be so anxious to
collect every penny that is due to
your people. One bill day is enough.
AS for me, come around some time
next week and l may do something
for you," and the philosopher faded
aWaV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-25
SULLIyAN'S CAROUSE.
His Long Spree Shows No Sign of End.
ing.

His Long Spree Shows No Sign of End
ing.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Feb. 25.-John L
Sullivan continued his drunken carousaI
in this city today and was conspicuous
figure at various saloons. He made trips
in an open barouche, accompanied by
several sporting friends and crowds of
the curious followed him.
Sullivan was bitter against the news
papers for the notoriety he has received.
He says he has been greatly misrepre-
scented. Meanwhile he continues to spend
his money freely for drink and shows no
signs of letting up.
He declares that he has pawned his
watch and diamonds to assist his COM
pany during the past few weeks when
they played to small houses. Most of
the members of the company left for New
York on the Clyde line steamer yester-
day. Some have money that they saved.
Sullivan is said to have raised sufficient
money to pay the passage of the
two children of the company. They
will go by rail. Miss Armstrong, a mem
Der of the company, had oullivan's trunks
attached for $780, which she claims TO
be due her for wages.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-25
SAVAGES WITH MAXIMGUN
Force of British Soldiers Encounters a
Large Body of Africans.

LONDON. Feb. 25.-Advices received
here from Rear Admiral Bedford, in
command of the Cape of Good Hope and
West Africa station, which has been CO.
operating with the land forces of the
British expedition on the Brass river
Guinea coast, confirms the report of Sc
we're fighting in that locality. The adj
miral adds that Lieutenant Taylor of the
royal navy and two men were killed and
five men wounded during the engage
ment
The first advices from the Brass river
were received at Plymouth by the wife
of an officer who is a member of the
British force. Her husband telegraphed
that big fight with the natives had oc-
Cured.
A later dispatch stated that Major Sir
Claude NJ Macdonald, the British COM
missioner at Brass, and the officer COM
handing the expedition were severely
wounded.
The natives, who were said to be armed
with Maxim and Calling rapid fire guns,
were repulsed.
According to details of the engage
ment received here today the British ad-
vanced up-the Brass river ON February
30 and the same day captured several
rebel strong holds and destroyed a num-
Der of war canoes Many of the natives
were killed and the main body of the
rebels retreated into the interior. On
the following day the British adj
vanced further inland and after some
sharp fighting captured and burned the
native town of Nimbi. The natives, who
lost heavily, fed from Nimbi to the town
of Bassouiia. They were followed by
the British who shelled the last named
town, but did not proceed any further
inland.
Sir Claude NJ. Macdonald, who per-
sonally directed the operations,
then sent an ultimatum to the
rebels notifying them that unless
they surrendered and gave up the
prisoners which they had captured at
Akassa month ago and restored the
booty which they obtained at the place,
a further attack would be made on them.
The operations were carried on in a
brilliant manner. Several of the Niger
protectorate houssas were wounded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-25
FALSE PROPHETS ARISE.
One Begins Business in Jamaica and
Gets Arrested.

One Begins Business in Jamaica and
Gets Arrested.
KINGSTON. Jamaica, Feb 25.--Alex-
ander Bedward, negro, who styles him
self a prophet, and who during last year
attracted following of over 5000 peo-
pie, has been arrested on charge of Sc
dition.
In addressing his congregation re-
Gently Bedward is alleged to have in the
most emphatic manner advised his list
ener to rebel against the government
and crush the whites. The prisoners ar
rest was accomplished as secretly as
possible SO as to prevent any interfer-
ence on the part Of his follow
ers. He was surprised at mid
night by a squad of thirty po-
icemen and without any resistance
was conveyed to the police station.
When the arrest was made public great
excitement prevailed among his follow
ers, some of whom threatened to attempt
rescue, while others are of the belief
that Beoward, through his own powers,
can escape punishment
Bedward began his operations about
year and half ago. He started by pro-
claiming himself prophet sent by God
to heal the sick. He erected his altar on
the bank of a stream called Mona, few
miles back of Kingston, and invited the
people to come and battle in the waters
that he blessed, asserting they could be
thus cured of any disease. In month
MS morning congregation of ten num-
bered 1000 or 5000 people. Old men
too weak to walk, cripples and lepers,
were carried to the waters by their
friends
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-25
BLACK BUTTONS.
Worn by Po1anders as a Sign of PatrI-
otto Mourning.

Worn by POlanderS Sign of Patri.
otto Mourning.
Within the last few weeks it has
been noticed that hundreds of men and
women in Chicago are wearing black
badges with the numbers 1795-1s95
printed on them in figures of glisten-
ing white metal. They are becoming
so numerous as to attract a good deal
of attention and call for inquiry as to
their significance. Only the wearers
know until the matter is explained
what they mean. Other people scratch
their heads and wonder.
1t has Furthermore been observed
that these sable emblems are to be
seen only on the breasts of the Pol
anders, therefore, the question that
comes up is, why should the citizens
of that particular nationality thus
distinguish themselves at this time
from every other class? Being black
the badges are evidently signs of
mourning. But why do the Polanders
mourn? Who are they mourning for?
No greatly distinguished son of the
race has died recently. There is
nothing new in the shape of a nation
al calamity to cali for expressions of
grief.
Max Drezmel cleared the mystery
recently by saying that this year is
one of universal sorr wv among all
good Polanders throughout the entire
world who have any feelings of affec-
ton for their native land. 1t is the
centennial anniversar 2 of Poland S
complete obliteration as distinct
and self governed kingdom. In order
to make the sad event somewhat
memorable native Poles, wherever
they may be found, have agreed to
live the twelve months of 1895 as a
period of lament. Ia is means that
they intend to deny themselves all
the frivolous and gay pleasures they
have pledged themselves, says Mr..
Drezmel, to abstain from festivals,
dancing, picnics, theaters; in fact,
amusements and pleasurable enter
tainments of every kind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-25
STOOD ALL TESTS.
The Truly Good Man Has Been at Las
Discovered.

The Truly Good Man Has Been at Last
Manifold essays, treatises and
poems have been written, with more
or less success to describe the quail
ties which make up a ''just'' man,
religious man and Sympathetic"
man. Moralists and philosophers
have managed to give a pretty fair
definition of these terms. but fell
short of the reality when they came
to linn a good" man. Where Plato
and Seneca and Boetius failed, ves-
tryman of Battersea named Turnor
has triumphantly succeeded, as the
following dialogue proves:
An officer, about whose conduct
some question arose, was asked: Did
you not swear at the child who
opened the door to you?''
NO. was the reply, 81 never swear
at any time
mot when you knock your head
against door?' asked Mr.. Turnor.
No answered the officer.
''Then you must be good man, ;"
said Mr.. Turnor; and the guardians.
feeling that it would be waste of
timest to improve upon this philosophy,
shortly afterward adjourned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-25
WORRY KILLED HIM.

Vice President of the Shoe and Leather
Bank Dead.
NEW YORK, Feb. 25-Geo l. Pease,
vice president of the Shoe and Leather
National bank up to few days ago, died
at his home in Brooklyn today. He was
stricken with appoplexy yesterday. For
the past two weeks Mr.. Pease had been
in bed, and all winter long had been all
ing.
Worry over the $S54,0OO defalcation of
Samuel c. Seely and Frederick Baker
had much to do with his illness, and it is
believed fastened his end Mr.. Pease
had been a director of the bank since
1888, and its vice president since 1887.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-25
A STRANGE CASE.
How an Enemy was Fooled.

The following graphic statement Will be
read with intense interest: L cannot describe
the numb creepy sensa ton That existed IN my
arms, hands and legs. had to rub and beat
those parts until they we're sore, to overcome
in measure the dead feeling that had taken
possession Oe,them. In addition, L had
Strange wealSstss in my back and around my
waist togethel with an indescribable gone
feeling in my stomach. Physicians said 1t
was creeping paralysis, from hich, accord
ing to their universal conclusion, there IS 20
relief Once it fastens upon person, Ihey
say, it continues its insidiOuS progress until
it reaches Il vital point and the sufferer dies.
Such was my prospect. had been doctCring
a year and a half steadily, but with no par
ticular benefit, when saw an advertisement
of DIR Miles Restorative Nervine, procured a
bottle and began using it. Marvellous as 1t
may seem, but a few days had passed before
every bit of that creepy feeling had left me.
and there has not been even the slightest
indication of it's return; l now feel as
well as 1 ever did, and have gained ten
pounds in weight though had run down
from ITO to 1871. Four others have used 1T
Miles Restorative Nervine on my recOmen-
datiOn, and it has been as satisfactory IN their
cases as in mine. james Kane, La Rue, u.
DIR. Miles Restorative Nervine is sold by all
druggists on a positive guarantee, or sent
direct by the DR.. Miles Medical Co, Ell1hart
Ind, on receipt of price, 81 per bottle: SIX
bottles for s., express prepaid. 1t IS Tree IfOIE
upf1to~ ~ IN 1~erOrlS Clr'''rs
For Sale by all DruggIsts
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-25
TODAY'S MARKET REPORT.
Furnished by the Associated Press to sias
State Journal

Furnished by the Associated Press to sias
State journal
CHICAGO. Feb % Wheat started easy
today, cables were easier and the
northwestern receipts were very heavy
aud largely in excess of last years. The
most potent bear influence, however,
was the general expectation of small
decrease in the. visible today the general
opinion being that the visible statement
would show decrease of less than one
million. May opeded 14c lower at 52A
sold from 5256 to 527s and reacted to 5234
Corn was steady; receipts were less
than expected. May opened unchanged
at ago, sold from 443s to 445s and re-
acted to the opening price.
Oats were steady influenced by the
steadiness in corn May opened I'M
changed at 291s.
Provisions were easy on hog receipts
in excess of the estimate and weak mar.
ket at the yards.
May pork opened ~ cents higher at
$1O.1215.
May lard sold at $6471S and ribs at
$5271a.
WHEAr-Feb 5000; July 541Sc
CoRN-Feb 451s @Ac; May, 1850
nc; July 4424@zs; Sept. 40.
OArs-Feo. @814c. May, 294c; June
2914c asked; July 27Nc.
PoRK-February $10O5; May, $1O25
LARD-Feh $685.; May, $3.50.
RIBs-February $40; May $3.50;
July $54O@5 1873
Hoes-Estimated receipts today. 40, O00;
official Saturday, 1896; shipments,
7,643; left over 5000. Best grades
firm; others weak at Saturdays closing.
Light $3.50 04O5; mixed $3.8O@415;
heavy, $3.85@4 80; rough, $3.85@4O0.
CATTLE-Estimated receipts today
$4,000; official Saturday 543; ship
mems $40 Market strong.
SHEEP - Estimated receipts today
10000; official Saturday 1921; shipments
887. Market slow and barely steady.
Estimated hogs tomorrow 10000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-25
KLINGAMAN FOUND GUILTY
He was Fined the Minimum but Will APP
peal the Case.

peal the case.
Frank u. Klingaman, who was arrest
ed about two weeks ago by the police,
charged with keeping d gambling and
disorderly place on Kansas avenue be-
tween Sixth and Seventh, was today
found guilty of the former charge in po-
lice court He was fined $50 and SEN
fenced to ten days in Jail.
He will Immediately appeal the case
The latter charge had been withdrawn
Klingaman's case occupied the atten-
ton of the police court Thursday fore
noon and afternoon. The offense seems
not to be serious and the charge of gull
ty was hung upon a mere technicaIity as
to whether playing pool to see who
should pay for the game was or was not
gambling The court held that it was
and is backed by other decisions
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-25
knights and Ladies of Security.

An excellent programme has been pre-
pared for the anniversary exercises to be
held at Hamilton hall on Tuesday evening
by the five councils of the Knights and
Ladies of Security, of Topeka There
will be several short addresses, vocal
and instrumental music, and every effort
has been made to have those in at
tendance spend an enjoyable evening.
Admittance is free and all ARE invited.
Cards of admittance can be had at the
door of the hall or can be procured from
any member of the order.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-25
THE BLUFF DIDN'T WORK.
Huntington Introduces American Meth
DDS in Mexico.

OBS IN Mexico.
MoNCLOvA, Mex, Feb 25.-The work
of constructing branch lines of the Next
can International railroad from, this
place to Sierra Aojada and from Reata
to Monterey has been suspended and it
is announced that the order has come
from President C. P. Huntington not to
construct the branches at the present
time
1t is said President Huntington and
his associates have been trying to get
control of or to purchase or lease the
Monterey and Mexican Gulf railroad,
which is one of the most profitable rail-
road properties in Mexico, and it is
limited that the building of the expensive
proposed joint branch lines of the Mexi-
can International was an attempt to
bluff the owners of the Monterey and
Mexican Gulf into making a deal. The
proposed branches would be competing
lines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-25
ON CHICAMAUGA FIELD.

"COmrades of the Battlefield" a New
Order, to Have Reunion.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 25.-George E. Dol
ton, general commanding the Comrades
of the Battlefield, today issued a general
order to the military order of which he
is supreme officer, notifying its members
that the order viii hold its battlefield
memorial services for 1895 on the battle
field of Chickamauga in September at
the time of the dedication of that field as
a national park.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-25
LOCAL MENTION.

The funeral of Mrs. j. /. Sims took
place yesterday afternoon, from her late
residence, 712 Fillmore street.
There will be a meeting at the Ath-
letic club rooms tonight, for the purpose
of organizing a baseball team.
"a Jock Tamsan's BARNS are invited
to social of the Topeka Scottish So
ciety, to be held Tuesday evening, Feb.
%, in the G. A. R. hall, 422 Kans. Ave.
There will be a meeting of all the as
sociated charities district visitors tomor-
row at 8 p. m.,with Mrs. VanCleove of the
Social Purity league, at 1927 Western
avenue.
A directory of the Methodist churches
of Topeka, which has just been issued,
contains the names of all the Methodists
in the community, except those who are
members of Martin chapel and the Oak
land NJ. E. church.
Edward King, nephew of T E Bow
man, died at 4 p. m. yesterday, at his
home, 1105 Western avenue. He has
been suffering for some time from par
alysis, but his death was directly due to
apoplexy. He was formerly employed
in Mr. Bowman's office. The funeral
will be held from the residence at o.
%. tomorrow.
Over 5000 people in Topeka and 3d.
900 in the state who have used Gavitt's
Native Herbs We refer to any of them
when we say that $1.00 worth will cure
any chronic disease. For sale only at
Gavitt's, Office Block, room IL.