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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-24
NORTH PACIFIC STORMS.
They Have Been Terrible of Late And
the Danube is Missing.

PORT TOWNSEND. Wn., Dec. 24.-The
worst storm experienced in many years
has prevailed in the straits for two days.
The telegraph wires are Frustrated and
shipping is at standstill. Steamers ar
irving from the south report asevere
gale from the west and steamers are COM
PEELED to seek shelter and wait for the
weather tomorrow.
The prevalence of a succession of
southerly and westerly gales has not on
ly intensified fears for the safety of the
missing Strathnevis of the North Pacific
line but much uneasiness is now felt
here for the British steamer Danube
which left Victoria two weeks ago to
search for the disabled steamship.
During that period the weather has
been very stormy making it perilous for
the Danube to be out in the gales, and
much more so if she had the Strathnevis
in tow.
Since the collier Wachusett returned
form sea badly damaged and leaking
fear is felt for the safety of other out
ward vessels.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-24
ON TO DIXIE.
G. A. Il. Veterans Colombo in GeOrgia
5000 Strong.

SE "A. "a veterans SOkOElA &c 1n georgia
5000 Strong.
ATLANTA, Ga, Dec 24.-Sherman's old
soldiers are again "marching through
Georgia" Away down in the woods and
wire grass of the southern part of the
state colony of Grand Army veterans
has been founded, and during the last
thirty days 5000 col5nists have settled
here. A steady stream is pouring in at
the rate of 100 day. BY spring there
will be 10000 pioneers in the colony.
All through the west there is an or
ganizsd movement among the farmers
to go south. The heads of families en-
rolled and backing the movement repre-
sent population of $4,000.
These are distributed all over the
states north of the Ohio and between the
Mississippi river and the Rocky noun
tains. This Grand Army colony is a great
cooperative affair, in which the men,
bers get homes cheap and share in what
ever profits may arise from the enhanced
value of land by reason of improvements.
Governor Northen bought the land for
the colony and delivered it at $3.50 an
acre. It is on high ridge twenty miles
wide and 100 miles long.
In addition to this colony four others
are being arranged for in Georgia. Five
hundred Quakers have bought a tract of
land in Florida.
Many mechanics from Pullman, Ills.
are at Fitzgerald and they are all busy
Money is plentiful and prices are low.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-24


The New York Sun of November IS,
1895, contains the following in regard to
fast railway trains:
CONVENIENT REPORT ON THE AVERAGE
SPEED OF EUROPEAN RAILROAD TRAINS.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12.-Commercial
Agent T. E. Moore has made report to
the Department of State on European
railroads and railroad speed. Russia
built the greatest number of miles of
new railroad during the year-678 miles;
England the least miles. The
average rate of speed per hour for fast
express trains was: England, 51.75 miles;
Germany. 51.25 miles; France 1888
miles; Belgium, 1904 miles; Holland,
4473 miles; Italy, 42S4 miles; and Aus
tria- Hungary, 41.75 miles.
The best speed of an English train is
given at 6314 miles per hour, when a
record was made of eight hours and fifty
five minutes between London and 'Aber-
deem. The widespread interest caused
by this wonderful performance had not
ceased when news came from the United
States of record on the New York Cen
trail railroad between New York and
Buffalo, distance of 4361& miles, which
Was made in 407 minutes, or an average
of 64M miles an hour,
SUMMARY.
The best time made by the fastest pas
senger trains of the great nations of the
earth may be summarized as follows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-24

The following special rates have been
agreed upon by all Kansas railroads:
Fare and one-third on the certificate
plan from all points in Kansas for the
annual meeting of the state board of
agriculture, state swine breeders asso
citation: state poultry association, and
improved stock breeders association. to
be held in Topeka January to II. One
fare from all points in Kansas for the
meeting of the Masonic grand bodies to
be held in Wichita February II to %.
Fare and one-third on the certificate
plan for the annual meeting of the
Grand lodge A o. U. w. of Kansas to
be held at Leavenworth, Kas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-24

ly of the Santa Fe are laying for few
days.
Santa Fe Switchman Charles Bentley
has taken a leave of abs ence uutil after
the holidays.
Santa Fe Brakeman Lester Warneke
has resigned his position with the road
Freight Brakeman c. Coddington of
the Santa Fe has secured leave of abb
sence during the holidays.
Santa Fe Switchmen Michael Hanley,
Jos. Casey and Chas. Rippetoe are lay
ing off for few days
Freight Conductor G. Il. Bolts of the
Santa Fe has taken a weeks Iayoff and
Conductor c. T. Coffin is on duty in his
place.
Assistant Yardmaster John Young of
the Santa Fe will leave January 1 for
California on an extended visit of sew
eral weeks.
Lodge q International Brotherhood of
Section Foremen of North America,
whose membership extends over the
eastern division of the Santa Fe, will
give their annual ball at Hamilton hall
in this city February II.
Santa Fe engine No. At, which has
been overhauIed, repaired and painted
in the Santa Fe shops in this city, was
sent to La Junta, Col, this morning for
service on the western division of the
road.
Passenger Conductor R. B. Donohue of
the Santa Fe, running on trains Z and 8,
is laying off on account of illness in his
family, and Conductor Alexander Fergu-
son has taken his run.
Santa Fe Passenger Conductor E. B.
Sill, running on the California and Chi
cago limited trains and 4, has taken a
leave of absence until after the holidays
and his run has been assigned to Con-
ductori c. H Branch. Conductor H. R.
Rice is relieving Conductor Branch on
freight trains 81 and a.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-24

Owing to the excellent work done by
those who operate the Smith Premier
Typewriter, and the very great improve
ments made in writing machines, when
the numbers 2, 3 and were brought out,
the Premier is now the leader, and the
sales of this machine largely exceed
anything ever before known in the writ
ing machine industry. You could not
make yourself better present than to
put one of these machines into your Of
fee.
SMITH PREMIER TYPEWRITER Co.
40 West Sixth street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-24
DR.. Hands Teething Lotion.

SPRINGFIELD, O.. May9 l892.-''l have
used DR.. Hands Teething Lotion for my
child and found it splendid thing, doing
all that is claimed for it. 1t relieves the
pain and reduces the swelling of the
gums, and being an external application,
it is perfectly harmless. I use all of DR..
Hands Remedies for Children with the
utmost satisfaction.-Mrs. Judson Boyn-
ton, 546 Lagonda avenue" DR.. Hands
Remedies for Children for sale by all
druggists. 25c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-24
Change in the Rate Department.

The resignation Of Albert Taylor,
foreign rate clerk in the passenger de-
partment of the Santa Fe, in this city,
some time ago, to accept similar posi-
ton in the passenger department of the
Phoenix & Prescott railway, at
Phoenix, Ariz, leaving that posi-
ton vacant, has occasioned a
change to be made in the arrangement
of the work of that department and
caused the promotion of Thomas Boyd,
Louis Smith, John Tasker, Frank Burch
and Frank Sheldon.
Harry Crow, Office boy, has been pro-
NOTED to the ticket room, and Henry
King has taken his place.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-24

Watches, Rings and Jewelry, Rugs,
Curtains and Albums. Lamps, Dinner.
Tea and Toilet sets, Clocks, Siiverware
and Standard Sewing Machines, and Car
pets. In buying presents buy something
good and useful as we'll as ornamental
and long be remembered. Cheap John
goods are dear at any price. Come and
let me sell you a frst-class article on
easy payments at very low price.
Z. W. HUGHES,
107 East Fifth street,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-24
MORE OUTRAGES.
They are in South America ON Bra.
zil's Boundary LING.

KINGSTON, Jamica, Dec. 24.-Advices
from Cayenne report the daily arrival
there of fugitives from the disputed ter
ritory lying between French Guiana and
the Brazilian frontier. Chrarel and his
forces have occupied the territory in
dispute and are terrifying for this and
are drilling large bodies of men. They
have seized the town of Carzvennien and
are committing outrages daily upon for
eign ministers many OF whom have been
killed,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-24
A.D.THURSTON DESTITUTE
Founder of the Order of Railway
photographers Forced to ASK for
Charity.

CLINTON, Mo, Dec. PA D. Thurs
ton, who. in 1886, organized the Order of
Railway Telegraphers at Vinton, Iowa,
and was its grand chief for seven years,
is at the police headquarters here with
his wife and six children, destitute. and
cared for by ths city. He is helpless
from rheumatism and was en- route over
land to Springfield. narrowly escaping
drowning while camping near a small
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-24
Senator scott.s Successor.

1t is said that Captain I. S. Slower is
likely to be the Republican candidate
for state senator to succeed Senator Scott,
who, it is reported, will not be candi-
date for denomination.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-24
Il. OF P. DANCE.

Gala Division, knights of Pythias,
will give a "tacky" dance tomorrow
(Christmas) evening at Wetherell's hall
in Masonic building. The Knights ex-
tends an invitation to their friends.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-24
1I-s. HOLIDAYRATES 1I-s
SANTA FEE ROUTE

For points within 200 miles. Tickets to
be sold December "a, 20, 81 and January
/; good for return and including Janu-
airy 2. One and one third faro for the
round trip. J.P. Row LEY,
City Ticket Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-24
The best time made by the fastest pas
lenger trains of the great nations of the
sarth may be summarized as follows:

The New York's CetraTs Empire
State Express" the most famous, as we'll
as the fastest, regular train in the world,
has a remarkable record. For more than
four years it made its daily run of 440
miles in $50 minutes, which is rate of
81 miles an hour, including four stops
and % slow-downs, and when that time
was beaten by regular train on one OF
the English lines, the time of the EN-
pire State Express" was quickened SO
that it now makes its daily run of 440
miles in 495 minutes, which is rate of
So. SO miles an hour. including the four
stops and 20 slow-downs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-24
1l-3. HOLIDAY RATES II-3
SANTA FEE ROUTE

For points within 200 miles Tickets to
be sold Decem Der "a, %, 81 and January
1; good for return and including Janu-
airy 3 One and one-third fare for the
round trip. ]. p, RowLEY,
City Ticket Agent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-24
DON'T Read This

Unless you wish to know that Beggs'
Diarrhosa Balsam is the best medicine
on earth for Summer Complaint. Never
fails. Cures every time. Equally good
for children. Sold and warranted by all
drurpists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-24

Smooth as silk is the way our collars
feel now. Peerless Steam Laundry, 112
and ia w 9th
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-24

Beggs' Blood Purifier and Blood Maker
Beggs' Blood Purifier and Blood Maker
Beggs' Blood Purifier and Blood Maker
for all diseases of the blood. A positive
guarantee with every bottle. Call for
and be sure you get Beggs' and take no
others Sold By all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-24
Beggs' German Salve.
Beggs' German Selve.
Beggs' German Salve.

The greatest pile ointment in the
world. 1t cures where all others fail.
A positive guarantee with every box.
Call for sample box. Sold by all drug
OiatG
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-24

See our Hard Coal before buying. It's
the best in the city. Resting Coal Co.,
Bank of Topeka Building.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-24

The following resolutions were
adopted by Charity lodge No. 20, D. of
H., A o. U. W., North Topeka, at its
regular meeting, held Saturday evening,
December 81, the members there assem-
bled having heard of the infamous
crime that was committed on the body of
our beloved sister, Lille Dake, and de-
string in some way to express our con-
domination of the crime and extend our
sympathy 20 Brother Dake and his fam
iIy in this their hour of affection, do
hereby resolve that it is the sense of this
lodge that all persons implicated in this
heinous outrage be brought to punish
ment, no matter what his calling, and
that we az members of this lodge render
all the aid in our power to the officers of
the law; and, be it further resolved, that
we extend our heartfelt sympathies to
Brother Dake and family in this their
hour of bereavement
(Signed) JENNIE A. MILLER,
LIDDIE HAMILTON,
SARAH T. Roth,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-24

White! White! White! are the goods
sent out by the Peerless Steam laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-24

Try US on collars. We can make
them look like new. Peerless Steam
Laundry, 112 and ia w. 9Th.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-24

If you want ALL the news subscribe
fer the JOURNAL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-24

Mineral Water.
The finest in the west. Come and try it
]. W. PHILLIPS, 612 W. Eighth ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-24

D. W. Fuller, of CaDajoharie, N. Y,
says that he always keeps DR.. Hi g s
family has always found the very best
results follow its use; that he would not
be without it, if procurabls. G, A. Dyke
man, druggist, Catskill, N. Y. says that
DR.. Kings New Discovery is undoubt-
eddy the best Cough remedy; that he
has used it in his family for eight years,
and it has never failed to do all that
is claimed for it. Why not try remedy
so long tried and tested. Trial bottles
free at J. Z. Jones' drug store. Regular
size 50c. and 81.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-24
PERSONAL AND NOTES



Railroad OHices.
Miss Leni Yohey of the auditor of
freight receipts office of the Santa Fe
will spend the Christmas holidays in
Kansas City.
A. A. Hurd, general solicitor of the
Santa Fe has returned from a legal visit
in Chicago.
John E. Frost, land commissioner of
the Santa Fe is in Chicago on business
with the officials in that city.
Miss Elsie Ginger, of the auditor of
passenger receipts Office of the Santa
Fe will spend Christmas with friends in
Lawrence
R. K. Jamison, tax agent of the Santa
Fe, accompanied by his wife, will spend
the holidays in ST. Louis.
The title sticket and passenger agent"
which has been held by the officials of
the passenger department of the Rock
Island system since the organization of
the road, will on January 1, 1896, be
changed to passenger and ticket agent"
thereby conforming to the rule in gen
eral adopted by all railroads.
George R. Peck. general counsel for
the Milwaukee q ST. Paul railway, &C.
companisd by his family, passed through
Topeka yesterday afternoon, in the Mil
waukee & St Paul special car, "Wiscon-
sin" over the Rock Island en- route from
Chicago to San Antonio, Tex, where
Mrs. Peck and daughter Isabel will
spend the winter. Mr.. Peck will return
to Chicago after the holidays
MECHANICAL AND OPERATING.
Items of Interest From the shops, Round
house and Yards.
Engineer William Rain of the Santa
Fe has returned to work after few days
lay of.
Santa Fs Fireman John Stobie is tax
Ing short lay of.
Fireman John Clark and James Gallst-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-24
For Over Fiftx Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for children teething. 1t soothes
the child, softens the gums, allays all
pain, cures wind collie, and is the best
remedy for diarrhoea. twenty-five cents
a bottle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-24

Attend the Z. of P. dance tomorrow
night at Wetherelrs hall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-24

subscribefor the Daily STATE JOURNAL.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-24

Attend the K. of P dance tomorrow
night at Wetherell'e hall
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-09-11
ALARM CLOCK FIRES.
Great Conspiracy of Canadian Merchants
Unearthed at Montreal.

Great Conspiracy of Canadian Merchants
Unearthed at Montreal.
MONTREAL, Sept. 1O.-The greatest
conspiracy that has ever been concocted
in America has just been unearted here.
Warrants are out for ten of the most
prominent merchants in the city and
three OF them have already been arrest
ed. The thing started with the arrest of
three men, Jenkins, Moore and Chores.
About five weeks ago these men were
arrested for setting fire to the whole
sale stationery store of Boyd, GilliesF &
90. Boyd, the senior member, left for
Europe, and when Chores, after his ar
rest, turned queens evidence it was
found that Boyd was connected with
the matter, approved of it and procured
part of the receipts which the insurance
adjusters awarded as damages. The
evidence showed that there was wide
spread conspiracy, which has ramifca-
ton in the states and all through Can
ada. It was found that the conspira-
tors were in the habit Of setting fire to
the places by means Of clock work ar
rangement.
j. f. Quinn, crown prosecutor, went
to New York to inquire into the United
States end Of the conspiracy. Ten war
rants were sworn out. These were for
William Thomas, John Beisser, Castle,
Sasseeville, Richards, Dagenais, Davis,
all fu1riers, and Belaus and Loewenthal,
wholesale clothiers. A small army Of
detectives was sent out, but up to this
time only three were arrested.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-09-11
COMMENTS ON THE RACE.
English Newspapers Admit the Defender
II the Hest Boat.

English Newspapers Admit the Defender
Is the Hest Boat. 0
LONDON, Sept. 1O.--The Pail Mall Ga
zette, in its comments on the inter-
national yacht race of Saturday, says:
We fear there is no Americas cup
this year for Lord Dunrauen. The bet
ter boat won, as it is likely to win every
time. The chief defect of Valkyrie, to
which we have on several occasions all
luded, is the fuss she makes going
through the water. The conditions Of
the first mat Itch, therefore, were much
against her. With akcalm surface she
may do better, but, in stronger winds
she is not likely to do SO well. English
yachtsmen may console themselves as
best they can, with collections of Brit
annia's Miumphs over Navahoe and
Vigilant. =
In another place the Pail Mall Ga
zette says that the excursion steamers
following the yachts behaved even more
disgracefu1ly than usual, but there is no
suggestion that they hampered one OF
the boats more than the other. s.Per-
haps the most disappointing feature, .
adds The Gazette, s.is the Defenders
gain on the broad reach home, when
there was no rough water.'''
All the London papers dwell upon the
crowding of the course by excursion
steamers.
The Sun says: ''There is no nation
that we would rather take a beating
from than America, especially as prob
ably no other could administer it.
The Star says that the defeat Of Val.
kyrie is far from being a disastrous one,
and that there is no need to lose hope.
The Evening News does not see much
hope that Valkyrie will win in the,com-
ing matches. This paper also comments
upon the enormous expense Of building
and equipping Defender, whose success,
it says, is another triumph of the, al,
mighty dollar. .> ~
The Globe says: ''Englishmen gener,
ally will be ready to echo the straight.
forward verdict of Lord Dunraven's
representative, that we were fairly
beaten" 49, zG5
The ST. James Gazette finds small
comfort for English yachtsmen in the
| result Of the first heat.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-09-11
TERRIBLE EXPLOSION,
Six Hundred Pounds of Dynamite Goes
Up at Spechts Ferry, La.

Six Hundred Pounds of Dynamite Goes
Up at Spechts Ferry, La.
DUBUQUE, Ia, Sept. 10. - Edward
Latshaw Of Victory, Wis, a sub-con-
tractor On the government work on the
Mississippi river, had 900 ponds of dy-
Mantle stored away in the cellar of a
house at Spechts Ferry, ~ miles north
Of here. His son, while practicing with
a revolver, missed the target, the bullet
entering the cellar and exploding the
dynamite. The house was blown to
splinters and the following persons
killed:
EDWARD I4ATSHAW.
MRS. CHARITY LATSHAW.
RAY LATSHAW, aged 10.
MAT LATSHAW, aged 8.
HANS BJORNSTADT, La Crosse, Wis
The injured are:
MAT FABER, May die.
ED BENCH, eye knocked out and badly
bruised.
MABEL LATSHAW. skull fractured.
The dead are terribly mangled. A
4-year-old baby in the party escaped
unhurt. A special train from Dubuque
took physicians to the scene and
brought the wounded to hospitals here.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-09-11
Storm in Kansas One Of the Most
Severe Ever Seen
There.
Said That Fully Ten Inches Of
Water Fell in the Vicinity
Of Fredoniia. 81
Telegraphic Communication Cut
Off and Details Of Damage
Unobtainable.

KANSAS CITY, Sept. The storm
throughout Kansas appears to have been
Tar more severe than at first reported.
On several railroads, trains have been
delayed for hours and on some of them
traffic cannot be resumed for another "a
hours. At Independence six inches of
water fell in less than an hour. The
streams are rising rapidly and great
damage is anticipated The town of
G11dley in Cofey county, was struck by
a cyclone, causing much damage to
property. Some Of the best business
blocks and residences are reported
wrecked and several people injured.
Telegraph communication is cut off,
however, and details are understandable
at present. At Fredonia, thestorm was
the heaviest ever known there +
Fully Ten Inches of Water
fell, overfowing the river, flooding the
BOTTOMS and washing out the railroad
tracks. The fair grounds are from 2 to
4 feet under water, and the Frisco and
Pacific trains are water bound outside
the city. The town of Neosho Rapids,
near Emporia, suffered severely, as did
the latter named town. Five business
houses at Neosho Rapids were destroyed
and number Of dwelling houses were
carried away The Neosho river is
higher than it has been for years.
At Fort Scott the lower part of the city
is submerged in water from the Marina.
ton river and Milk creek, which are out
OF their banks, aud the water is rising
with alarming rapidly. All trains are
tied up and communication by wire
with the North and South is completely
shut off. Crops will suffer everywhere
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-09-11
ST. LOUIS ACCEPTED.

The New Ocean Liner Will Receive a
g.. .,...'. Subsidy.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10. - Secretary
Herbert has approved the report of Com
mander Bradford and Lieutenant Multi
gan, naval officers who represented the
United States at the trial Of the Amer
lean steamship ST. Louis in the English
channel. The vessel is thus accepted as
one of the first-class for the ocean mail
service under the terms Of the subsidy
act. The formal trial run was made
Aug. 26 over a course So knots long,
making the total run over and back 104
knots. The time was 4 hrs, ii minis.
and AZ secs., making all allowances,
$3.50 knots per hour.