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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
A VICTORY FOR WALLER.
His Case Has Been Transferred to Ordi-
nary Jurisdiction.

New YORK, May ga Washington
dispatch TO local paper says: The
French government, according to the de-
mand of the United States, has trans
ferred the cases of ex- Consul John l.
Waller to ordinary jurisdiction.
This action apparently nullities the
sentence OF twenty years confinement i'm
posed on Waller by French military
court in Madagascar, and indicates either
his trial by the civil Judiciary or his ulti-
mate release from prison.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
HARRISON'S FIRST SITTING
The Ex-President Having His Picture
Painted at New York

New YORK, May 22-Ex- President
harrison gave his first sitting for his por-
trait yesterday at the studio of Eastman
johnson, IN West Fifty fifth street. He
received the usual quota of callers in the
forenoon, and about II o'clock visited
the studio.
He talked over the preliminaries for
the painting of his picture and left there
at noon, going to the Hotel Netherland,
where he had luncheon with his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Mckee. He returned to Mr..
Johnson's studio after luncheon and spent
the afternoon there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
CARNIVAL FRIDAY NIGHT.
Two Hundred Young People at the Crane
for the Baptist Church.


The children's carnival, which will
take place Friday night at the Grand
opera house, is given by the Baptist
church of Topeka
Two hundred young people will take
part and there will be good chorus
singing, drills and marches The enter =
tainment will be thoroughly costumed
and much care is being taken in its
preparation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
NO BREAD AT ROCHESTER,.
Eight Hundred Hakers on a Strike in
That City.

That City.
ROCHESTER,, N. Y, May S2-Eight
hundred journeymen bakers in this city
are on strike. At meeting of the
labor unions held recently the bakers
made a demand for higher salaries and
the adoption of the hour law.
This was refused them, and as a re-
suit the men refuse to work until their
demands are satisfied. Many of the
surrounding towns are supplied by the
bakers in this city, and as a result of the
strike there is a scarcity of bread in the
towns and villages as well as in the city.
There was no advance in prices today,
but the bakers say they will be obliged
to charge 10 cents a loaf tomorrow. Hotel
me are negotiating with out-of-town
dealers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
Fatal Nhnnrin~nr II. s4.

Kansas CITY, May ga special
from IT Fort Scott, Kan, says: Frank
Ioies' OF Pittsburg, Kan, was shot twice
ana probably fatally wounded by John
Branch, of this city, at 2 o'clock this
morning, while both were returning
from dance. No cause is known for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
JOSEPH MARTI DEAD.

MADRID. May ga dispatch received
here says the death of Joseph Marti, the
insurgeut leader who was proclaimed
president of the Cuban republic, has
been confirmed officially at Havana.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
MRS BROWN POTTER'S STAB
She Really Draws Blood From Kyrle
Be1IeW.

New YoRK, May % In the bath
scene in Charlotte Corday," in which
Kyrle Bellew and Mrs. James Brown
Potter opened this weeks engagement
at the American theater Monday night,
Mrs Potter's too vigorous portrayal of
the title role came near resulting seri-
ously for Marat--- Mr.. BelIew.
In this scene Charlotte stabs Marat, and
Mrs. Potter entered 80 faithfully into the
spirit of her part, that she accidentally
inflicted a wound upon Mr.. Bellew. Her
alarm was visible at the sight of the stain
of blood on Marats fieshings, but the act
was finished. When the curtain fell 1ir
Bellew went to his dressing room, where
a doctor stopped the flow of blood from
the wound
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
who gnrv DIxagreed.

The jury in the case of Richard WI
liams against the Topeka Paper coM-
pany for $1O,OOO. after being out III
night, reported to Judge Hazen tod4y
that they were unable to agree. Judge
Hazen discharged tbs jury and con-
tinued the case until the next term Of
court
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
FOREIGN PRICES RISE.

Flour and Wheat Both Go Up at Liver
pool.
LONDON, May 21.-A dispatch to the
Press association from Glasgow today
says: There is much excitement here
IN corn circles in consequence of the
Americans hosting values. Stocks here
are very light Flour has been ad-
vsnced from As Sd to 5s per sack. Wheat
Is also booming.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
LA GASCOGNE ARRIVES.
The Belated Ship Comes In hut is Evi-
IDENTIFY Disabled.

The BeIated Ship Comes In hut IS Evi-
IDENTIFY Disabled.
New YORK, May 22.-The steamer La
Gascogne was sighted east of Fire
Island at 10 o'clock this morning NOV
ing very slowly. She has no doubt met
with some accident to her machinery as
she has set signals indicating that she
needs the assistance of two tugs.
From this it would appear that she
cannot depend upon her own machinery
to reach port or that her steering gear
has become deranged and she fears to
enter the channel without help. Two
tugs have gone to her assistance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22

OTrUMwA, Ia, May 22.-At the meet
ing of the State Federation of labor q
resolution for the free coinage of silver
at Is to 1, although advocated for hours
by many delegates, was laid on the table
and the matter referred back to the
various unions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22

DR.. Brownfield says that notwithstand-
ing the defeat of the Topeka base ball
team at Leavenworth Sunday and Troy
yesterday, he is still willing to back it
in any sum.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22

FORT WATNE, Ind, May 22.-During
the parade of kMgling Brothers circus
today runaway horse dashed into the
crowd, killing Mrs. Elijah ). Lemay aud
1nJurlng about twenty others more or
less seriously.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
ALTGELD KANSAS.

A Report That He is to Speak at Hiawatha
July 4.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, May 22-It is re-
ported that Governor Altgeld has agreed
to speak at Hiawatha, Kas., on July 4.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22

The STATE JOURNALS Want and Mis-
cellaneous columns reach each working
day in the week more than twice a5
many Topeka people as can be reached
through any other paper. This IS fact g.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
Hugh McCuIlOch Worse.

WASHINGTON, May 22.-Ex- Secretary
McCulloch passed restless night and is
somewhat weaker today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22

There will be an Ascension Day SER
vice with a sermon at Grace cathedral to-
morrow at II a. %.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
THE DOME'S DIAPHRAGM.
Whatever It Is, 1t is to Be Finished for
$500.

Whatever HI 1Ss 1t IL TO A0e F4nIBneQ Tor
$500.
The state executive council today took
definite action towards the completion of
the state house.
State Architect J. c. Holland sub
mitted an estimate on some work to be
done Immediately which requires the ex-
penditure of $3,775.
The entire new and unfinished part of
the state house is to be plastered and the
council has already advertised for esti-
mates for the new windows.
The work arranged for today is in
addition to the plastering and windows.
A partition wall in the new supreme
court room has to be torn down and re-
built because of poor workmanship.
This will cost 5000
A jack arch must be placed in the
new library to save the wall, at cost of
$780,
The diaphragm of the dome is to be
completed and it will cost $500, and the
coffering of the dome arch will cost
$500 Other new work was ordered to
the estimated amount of $3,775.
The council adopted resolution pro-
viding that hereafter no person under
eighteen years of age will be allowed to
enter the dome stairs. unless accompanied
by parents, guardian or the state house
guide.
Small boys have thrown stones through
the roof, costing the state $1,000 in re-
pairs, and this resolution is intended to
stop this expense.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22

Archbishop Walsh's pamphlet and writ
ings and speeches on the bimetalIio
question.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
s.Sound" Money Delegates

New ORLEANS May ga sound"
money league was organized last night,
with Charles Janvier of the Sun Insur-
ance company as president Delegates
were sent to the Memphis convention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
Emperor William to Read Up.

LONDON, May 22.-The Standards
Berlin correspondent informs that paper
that Emperor William has obtained
copies OF Hon. A. J. Balfour's speeches,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
win Not Disturb the Remains

A dispatch received in Topeka from
Perth Amboy says that Calvin Pardee,
who owns the ground in which the
bodies of the two followers of John
Brown, Stevens and Hazlitt, rest, says
that he has no intention of molesting
them now. No trouble would be found
in raising the money here provided they
are ever to be disinterred, 10 bury them
in Topeka
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-27
TRAINING SCHOOL.
Homer p. Lewis OF Omaha Nominated
in Committee.

At a meeting of the High School COM
mittee today, Homer p. Lewis, of Oma ha,
Nebraska, was nominated for principal
of the Manual Training School. The
vote standing for Mr.. Lewis TO 2 for
Mr.. George +. Weston OF Providence.
Messrs. Joslin, William IL. White and
West were the majority, and Messrs
Smith and Hunter &. White the min
ority.
Mr.. Lewis is now principal of the Omaha
High School, with eight teachers and
1880 pupils i'm the institution. The school
has a manual training department limited
to a wood-turning and small moulding
branch, and in tructing about 100 pupils.
Mr.. Lewis is a graduate OF Dartmouth
and is 46 years of age. lie has been In
his present position II years. The manual
training department has been feature
of the school for nine years. The Provi-
dence manual training school is fully
equipped institution that already gives
instruction to over 200 pupils.
Mr.. Lewis was notified of his nomina-
tion and will decide on the matter today.
His salary at Omaha is $1,000. The salary
i'm Providence is $500.
When majority OF the High School
committee recommended reelection OF
Principal Grant TO the Providence, school
the election in the general board was IL
for Grant, 13 for Weston and for an out
slider. The vote in the High School com
mittee then was 4 TO in favor OF Grant.
Committeeman Smith making minority
report for Mr.. Weston who received Q
plurality OF votes in the general commit
tee but failed of the necessary majority
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-27
A CHANCE ACQUAINTANCE.
Yeoman OF Lonsdae Robbed and
Didn't Know II.
Relieved of Watch and Money at Car
rio Cooks Salon.

Henry Chattell, respectable looking
individual from Lonsdale, was among the
many that went down the river yesterday.
On the homeward bound trip he met
Katie Tuell and they became fast friends.
The pair went to the notorious establish
ment OF Carrie Cook on South Main
street, and here Katie is said 10 have re-
lieyed Henry of s25 in money, gold
watch, chain and a ring. Detective Par
ker found the woman later in the evening
and as she had more money than usual
Parker locked her up and then found the
representative from Lonsdale and told
him that he had been robbed. This was
the first that Chattel knew of the matter.
The woman PLEADED not guilty in the
Sixth District CourJ this morning and
was held until Friday for trial.
Patrick McKenna was charged WITH
making an assault on Charles q. Taper.
McKenna claims that he was set upon by
a gang OF South Water street toughs, and
thought that he would shake one up bit
so he hit Taper, who was the hand lest.
Pat Is n weaver, but has a tne OF go and
costs 10 work out before he weaves again.
May Robinson was fined t2O and costs
for stealing n cloak from Mary Bartlett.
May O'Nei was sent TO the State Farm
for six months for being lewd and
wanton person.
Frank Spicer, a colored chap from
North Carolina, pleaded guilty To stealing
a watch from Newman Fox. Associate
Judge Reuckert sent him to the County
Jail fer ~ dsvs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-27

said this morning that the family had
not felt safe since the postage stamps
had been taken, and MIR. Wood had been
assaulted by Fitzgerald. She did not
know but she should dispose of the silver
ware and her jewelry.
Mrs. Wood is the owner OF at least
5000 worth of diamonds, besides other
articles of jewelry, and her collection is
said to be equal to any in the State. Had
the burglars got what Ihey had laid out
their work for, the night would have netted
them $40, 600. The family is grateful to
MIR. Glezon and his dogs for being out
late last evening.
Detective Parker has the case in hand.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-27
VERY MYSTERIOUS!
That Attempted Robbery OF the Wood
Residence.
1t Was a Thrilling Affair But the
Culmination Was Not Unhappy.

1t is not unlikely that the Wood rob-
berry will go down as one OF the most
mysterious episodes that ever happened
in town.
In fact, it is just chock full of mystery
overloaded, 1t may be said, and there
are men about town who declare that III
could never have happened to anybody,
but Councilman Wood, who has already
suffered more msfortunes than are his
share, or that fall to the lot OF most
peacefully-dispo osed citizens He has been
assaulted by tramp, run over, lost ms
postage stamp collection, and once De-
fore had his house entered by desperate
burglar, who gave him lively wrestling
mate n before Mr.. Wood scared him on
with revolver, all these being OF pubic
knowledge, and perhaps there are others.
This last adventure, however, seems TO
cap the climax of Mr. Woods epidemic
OF thrilling experiences, though IL is
peculiarly fortunate that he is not
seriously hurt, and hat the burglars
really didn't get away with anything OF
value, although the house was full OF
valuable articles. The burglars were evil
IDENTIFY disposed to deal with Mr.. Wood
as gently as the circumstances permitted,
and they showed a commendable prefer
ence for silver, when diamonds ana rich
jewelry were handy. Silver Is cheap
ncsf-a days. 1t would require an express
wagon TO carry off enough to quail the
Nalue OF nanuIul OF SpaTkitIs. buN
maybe the burglars were after souvenirs
rather than real wealth. The burglars
were evidently not lacking for expedients
in carrying out their apparently desperate
purpose, for although they seem TO have
entered the house wholly unprepared to
bind and gag Mr.. Wood, yet when the deed
had to be done, they were quick TO make
use OF the string that they found in the
kitchen, the spool of thread from the
workbasket, and the copper wire that was
| lying about all ready to assist them In
| their fell purpose of midnight marauding.
| II must have lifted heavy load on the
minds of these desperate characters TO
| find the necessary materials for prose
cutting their design so conveniently
| located.
Ii is a thrilling tale, but the happy out
come pro- obably almost compensates Tor
| the experience. Mr.. Wood is not badly
hurt, the silverware and jew elry Is all as
safe as the kitchen stove, and even the
string, the spool of thread and the
copper wire, although they have been
roughly handled, are still available Tor
| ordinary domestic purposes.
There n no clue to the burglars. And
he..mystery is::so dark that maybe there
Will never be clue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-27

opening every door to see IL anyone was
concealed, while others watched the front
and rear entrances, but no one was found
or seen to leave the premises.
Mrs. Wood then gave her attention to
Mr.. Wood, who complained of having a
severe headache. At first she thought
that he had been chloroformed, but as
no traces of that drug could be found,
this idea was given up. But as he had
bruise on his forehead, which has since
swollen very much, II is presumed that
he had been saudbagged.
When Mr. Wood was asked by his wife
IL he had any recollection of what hap
pened, he said that he did, and he is
quite positive that there were two men,
one of whom spoke. Other than this he
does not remember anything.
AS soop as the family were positive
that Mr.. 'ood was out OF danger they
visited Mrs. Woods apartment, because
to enter Mr.. Woods chamber 1t is neces-
sary TO pass through Mrs. Wood cham
Der. Here they found that her valuable
gold watch had been taken and her dia-
monds. A small amount of mor,ay was
also taken from the pockets OF Mr.. Woods
clothing. They then went down stairs
and found that all the silverware, amount
ing to several thousand dollars, had been
taken. but the jewelry that had been
taken from Mrs. Woods chamber was
found upon the dining room table. Every
drawer, every closet and nook and corner
of the lower portion of the house was ram
sacked.
BY this time Captain McGill and Lieu
tenant O'Neil of the Third Police Station
were upon the spot and began an inves-
tigation. They found that one OF
the windows In the rear of the first
floor leading to the dining room
had been forced up about three inches.
The catch had not been sprung, but the
police think that the men pulled the
catch down with wire. This Is how
they gained an entrance, or else the
burglars entered during the day and con-
cealed themselves. for the family, with the
exception OF the servants, spent the day
at Narragansett Pier, arriving home Mt n
late hour. That they left by the front
door Is positive, as the door besides being
fastened with a hang lock has heavy
bolt and chain. This door was found
unfastened by the police. II was some
thing OF a mystery to the family and
police, this manner OF gaining an entrance
to the sleeping apartments as they lead
from a hallway and were locked from
the inside. A coil OF copper wire was
found by the burglars in the lower part
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-27
DEATH NOTICES.
WET OR
-HaaH

Chorlton. Mrs Amelia Crouin, William
Grove, Charles Davis Thomas
Rawlings, Ann Trudcau, Celine
Treadwell, Harriet Thiery, William
Ward, Rosina
CHORLTON-In this city. July 60, at her late
residence 2c5 Pine street, Mrs Amelia
NJ, widow OF Edmund Chorlton.
CRoNIN-In this city. July ~, William Cron-
in. aged 40 years
CRONE-In this city, July 25, Charles } and
Walter Nj Grove, sons OF Martin and
Annie NJ Grove, aged months.
DAVlS-At Edgewod, on the 10Th, inst.
Thomas Davis, In the Sgth year of his age.
Funeral services at his lae residence,
Broad street and Norwood avenue. Monday,
July ~ at II o'cIock. Relatives and friends
are invited TO attend. Burial private.
RAWLIN0S-In this city July 18th, Ann, wild
ow of jacob Rawlings,aged G3 years.
TRUDEAU-In this city. july 26, Celine Jo-
sephine. wife of A Napoleon Trudeau, aged
AZ years
TREADNELTs-In this city. July % Miss Har.
riet.Trcaorwcll, aged 81 years.
THlERY-At somerville. Mass, on the 26th
inst. William Harold. infant son of Will
liam and Maria Donlo rhiery. aged
months
wARD-In Warwick July %. Rosina, wife Of
Edward Ward, aged a. years.
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them later on. The alarm drew so many
persons from 1920 until the goods were
found by the police that they did not find
their way clear TO secure their booty.
The calls for help by Mrs. Wood were
heard by Mrs. Frank A. Rhodes who re-
sides at Charles Field street and Mrs.
Clarence Godding who resides at 312
Benefit street. Both of these ladies
thought that the sound came from the
street, and as there was no excitement
in the vicinity paid no more attention to
the matter.
The cords used to bind Mr.. Wood g
limbs were of the heavy binding kind,
such as is used by grocers and store keep
srs generally in doing up large bundles.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-27

At 1920 O'Clock last night Councilman
George III. nood, OF the firm of Wood,
Bicknall AZ Potter, the Westminster street
crockeryware dealers, was found bound
and gagged by his wife.
Mr.. Woods chamber Is situated In the
northwest corner of the second floor of a
double house, Charles Field street, while
that of Mrs. Wood is directly opposite. The
rooms are very large. At the hour men
toned Mrs. Wood heard her husband
groaning, and as he had been indisposeo
for some time, she thought that he was
dying. She rushed into the chamber and
asked him what the trouble was. He
answered in a muffled tone of voice,
which frightened Mrs. Wood. She hur-
riedly lit the gas, and going to his bed
side found him bound with his hands
under him. When found, his hands were
purple, and his feet were in the same
condition. She first cut the heavy towel
that was bound over his mouth, and TO
her establishment she found a handker-
chief. This was quickly loosened, and In
this was found a large spool of No. 60
black linen thread.
Mrs. Wood went to the window and
shouted murder and police" and
aroused the members Of the family, who
at once made a search through the house,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-27

OF the house and from this was
broken piece about six inches In
length, and with one end twisted,
This was probably used to unlock the
doors.
Not one of the inmates OF the house
heard a sound. Matches partly burned
were found in nearly every part of the
house. and it is evident that the burglars
visited every room.
After looking the house over thor
oughly, the police went into the yard, and
here was found three large bundles OF
silverware, done up in newspapers. Here
was another mystery, and 1t was not ex-
planned until Mr.. Frank Glezen, who
resides in the other portion OF the
double house, said that he came home
about u O'Clock, and with him were
two dogs, which were constantly barking.
He unconsciously frightened the mid
night marauders.
The burglars must have heard Mr..
GleZen and his dogs before they
came In sight, for they must have been
in Charles Field street and within
% feet OF Benefit street when they threw
the bundle over the fence or else the bum
dies might have been placed there while
the men were in the yard with the inten-
tion OF waiting for an opportunity to get
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-27
Popular Excursion to Nantasket Beach

On Wednesday, July 81, there will be
an excursion by special train from Provi-
dence, Pawtucket and Attleboro
to Nantasket Beach and return,
for whicRround trip tickets will be sold
at greatly reduced rates. The midsummer
sea on is now on, and Nantasket and its
neignborhoods are at the height OF their
attractiveness. Few persons not thoroughly
acquainted with this section have any adj
eqliate appreciation of this locality. Ocean
and shore pastlmes in every variety are In
order hereabouts at all times, and every
provision for the entertainment and en-
ioyment of visitors may here be found.
Among the attractions, not the least is
ride along the beach on the new electric
railroad, the fare being but cents.