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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
TO USE FUR OF RABBITS.
Large Factory is Proposed for st.
Louis.

st. Louis. March ga new fur in
dustry is soon to be started in st. Louis
the object of which will be to utilize
the fur of rabbits, as is done with great
profit in Europe. An experienced fur
manufacturer from Germany arrived in
the city a few days ago and has inter-
ested several st. LOuisans in his scheme
and it is now announced that the I'M
dertaking is a go.
No effort has ever been made in this
country to utilize the fur of rabbits for
making such furs as are placed on the
American market in immense quaint
ties and meet with ready sale. In fact,
it is said that only the trade is aware
of the fact that rabbit fur constitutes a
very large per cent of the furs sold in
this country.
All these furs are now manufactured
in Europe and shipped here and sold at
a good price. In the past rabbit skins
have always been considered useless
and thrown away. 1t is said that when
the new fur industry opens in this city
the skins of rabbits will be worth more
than the flesh, and that before long
they will be hunted for their skins like
other fur-bearing animals, most of
which have been nearly exterminated
in this part of the country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
RAILROAD NEWS.
The Federation of the Various
BrOtherhOOdS COnsummated.
The Organization Embraces All
the Divisions.
A SURPRISE TO MANY.
Although Perfected March Is
the Fact Just Made Public.
First Question Taken Up That
of Wages.

Terre Haute Ind, March 29.-The long
contemplated federation of the different
railroad brotherhoods has been consum-
mated. They are in one grand organiza-
ton, with the exception of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers. and every
effort possible will be made to bring the
latter in. The federation will be kept
open until October I of this year. Before
that time the annual convention will be
held, and the hope is to bring all in at
that meeting. Under the plan, the con-
ductors, trainmen, firemen and teleg-
raphers have federated on each road, and
all of the roads form the general fedora
ton They have not gone into the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor, was originally
contemplated, and may not do But
they are united as they never have been
before, though each organization retains
its individuality. and each is governed by
its own grand officers.
The details were fnally arranged at
Peoria, ILL.,. March Is, but for some reason
the fact of the federation has not been
made public except by confdentiaI circ1I-
lars sent to the lodges and divisions. these
announcing that federation will go into into
In this federation are the Brotherhood
OF Locomotive Firemen, the Brotherhood
of Railway Trainmen, the Order of Rail-
way Conductors and the Order of Rail-
way telegraphers. The membership at
this writing is unknown, but it is claimed
The officers are: Chairman, E. E. Clark,
grand chief conductor Order of Railway
risey, grand master Brotherhood of Rail-
way Trainmen, and secretary, T. V. Pow
pliers.
The question of wages will be taken up
by the federation in a short time. In 1892
there was general reduction of the pay
of railroad employees on nearly all roads.
The men were given to understand that
when the roads began to make money
the wages should be put back to the fig
ures from which they were reduced. In
a few instances this has been done, but on
the majority of roads it has not, and soon
will come the request for an increase.
No threats are being made, and it is safe
to say that the point in the wage ques-
ton will never be reached when a strike
dered
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
NAVAL RESERVE CALLED.
95 of the New Jersey Contingent to
Man the Montauk.

Trenton, n. J., March 29.-Adjutant
General Strycker has received word
from Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Roosevelt to hold 50 of the New Jersey
naval reserve in readiness to take the
monitor MOntauk from League Island
navy yard to Portland, Me. Governor
Voorhees, said today that the order
from Washington for the Transporting
of the monitor is expected within two
or three days.
The 95 men have been already select
ed from the battalion of the east, COM
prising Jersey City and Newark The
members of the battalion are consider
ed good sailors. Last summer they had
considerable practice on the Ports
mouth and one day they had full charge
of the battleship Maine off the coast of
New London. They were complimented
by the chief officers of the Maine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
England AbandOns Her Plan of
Chinese Integrity
And Will Go in For Her Share
of the Spells.
10000 SQUARE MILES
Of Chinese Territory Already
Acquired by Englishmen.
British Naval Squadron Order
ed to Che Foo.

London, March ga statement has been
OBTAINED IN a competent quarter respect
ing British Intentions in China, in view
OF the naval movements in the far east.
1t is admitted that the British policy of
maintaining the integrity of China and
equal commercial status of all nations
has been abandoned, owing to the con-
cessions made to Russia and Germany. It
is added:
1.-THE only course left Great Britain is
to follow suit, obtain equal advantages
with the other powers and secure ade-
quate compensation in her own interests.
This explains the British naval activity
at Hong Kong and elsewhere. There
IOfe, movement upon the part of Great
6Illa1n may be anticipated in the near
future 1t is deemed improbable that
junction with China, will combat the pol
icy OF the European powers. She will
probably rest content with a compromise
satisfactory to her pride and securing the
poSluon due her as the fruit Of her vic
tories over China
The Daily Nails correspondent at Pc
kin, telegraphing by way of T1en-Tsin,
1T is believed that Ii Hung Chang is
about to return to power and that an
other mission to Europe is possible. Prince
Kung has refused to sign the Russo-Chi-
nese convention, and has resigned the
presidency of the Tsung Lii Yamen."
If has reason 70 heiie1ye fbat an araa 49, af
Shan HI has been coded bv China to a
syndicate of English capitalists.
If this is true says the Daily Chron-
icle, lit is obvious that Lord Salisbury
has approved the scheme"
The British squadron, according to a
dispatch from Hong Kong to the Daily
Mail, has been ordered to Che Foo, on
the north coast of the Shang Tung pro-
mOntOry.
There is reason to believe according to
a dispatch from Shanghai, that the Amer
lean squadron at Hong Kong, instead of
unity to Manila preparatory to a Span
ish-American war, is really intended
practical display of American. sympathy
with Great Britain's Chinese policy. The
American and British admirals, the dis
patch says, have had frequent interviews.
Prince Henry of Prussia will leave Hong
Kong forthwith in consequence of the ac>
centuatiOn of the crisis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
DOING GOOD EVERYWHERE
A Medical Discovery That EfectualIy
Cures Piles in Every Form.

For many years physicians have expert
mented in vain, seeking a remedy which
would effectually cure piles and other rec
tai troubles, without resorting to a surgi-
cal operation. Many remedies were found
to give temporary relief, but none could
be depended upon to make a lasting sat
isfactory cure.
Within a recent period, however, a new
remedy, the Pyramid Pile Cure, has been
repeatedly tested in hundreds of cases and
with highly satisfactory results.
The first effect of the Pyramid Pile Cure
is to instantly remove the pain and irri-
tation generally present and from that
time the cure rapidly progresses and
before the patient is hardly aware of it
he is entirely cured. The remedy seems to
act directly on the nerves and blood YES
sells of the parts affected as it comes into
direct contact with them and sets up a
healthy action, which in a perfectly nat
ural way brings the parts to their normal
condition.
The remedy does its work without any
pain or inconvenience to the sufferer and
is justly considered one of the most mer-
itOriOuS discoveries of modern medicine.
Piles is one of the most annoying and
OftentimeS dangerous diseases with which
humanity IS afhicted. If neglected. IT
frequently develops into fStula or some
equally fatal or incurable trouble, where
as, by the timely use of this simple but
effective remedy no one need suffer a sin
gle day from any form of piles unless
they want to.
The Pyramid Pile Cure is perfectly
harmless, containing no mineral poisOns,
and is also very reasonable in price, cost
ing but 90 cents a package. It is sold in
drug stores everywhere. The manufac-
turers of the remedy are the Pyramid
Drug CO. Of Marshall, Mich, who have
the public only after giving it thorough
and repeated tests in the hands of rep
dreds of cases have convinced US that it
will not disappoint you
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
AN UNKNOWN WITNESS
Testified Regarding the Plot to Blow
Up the Maine.

Washington, March 29.-From the re-
port of the court of inquiry it appears
that a witness was introduced whose
name was suppressed by agreement be-
tween him and the court. He had to
talk through an interpreter. This wit
ness was crossing about half past sew
en- o'clock on the morning of the 18th
from Havana to Reglas on ferry boat.
He was sitting near three Spanish Off
GERS two of the army, one of the navy
and a citizen. They were talking about
the Maine. One of the army officers
said: That is nearly arranged" The
citizen asked if making explosions in
the bay would not endanger Havana.
The officer said: No. 1t was arranged
so it would simply explode, open the
vessel and she would sink immediate
Iy,'' the other man loosely exclaimed,
oh I will take plenty of beer on that
OCCASION Some one came by and
they suddenly stopped the conversation.
They had said it was a shame she (the
Maine) should be in the bay and they
would blow her up anyhow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29

and Division Superintendent c. 7. Nc
Clellan of the Santa Fe have returned
from AtchisOn and st. Joe where they
inspected the Santa Fe terminals in
Atchison together with Assistant Cen
eral Manager w. I. Allen and Division
superintendent W. J. Lawrence Of the
Rock Island.
The Rock Island will extend it's
tracks from Rushvi1le to Atchison and
the Santa Fe will use the c. r. I. & P.
tracks from Atchison to st. Joe and as
compensation for this the Rock Island
will use the Santa Fe terminals and
freight house in Atchison.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
COLORADO TROOPS MOVED.
Eleventh Infantry Ordered to Jeffer-
son Barracks.

Washington, March 29.-Major Cen
eral Miles has issued an order transfer
ring the headquarters and six compa-
MES of the Eleventh infantry now in
the department of Colorado to Jefferson
Barracks, Mo, and also directed the
commanding general of the department
quarters staff and band of the Fifteenth
infantry from Fort Bayard, N NJ. to
Fort Huachuca, Ariz., and one company
Of the Fifteenth infantry from Fort
Bayard to Fort Apache, Ariz. Orders
were also issued disseminating the post
at Whipple Barracks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
Rheumatism Cured in "a Hours.

T. ]. Blackmore, of Halter & Black
more Pittsburgh, Pa, says: "a short
time since procured a bottle of 'MYS-
TIC CURE 1t got me out of the house
in twenty-four hours. I took my bed
with rheumatism nine months ago and
the MYSTIC CURE is the only medi-
cine that did me any good. I had five
of the best physicians in the city, but
received very little relief from them.
know the MYSTIC CURE to be what
it is represented. and take pleasure in
recommending it to other poor suffer-
ers.' Sold by Swift & Holiday, drug
gists, 523 Kansas avenue, Topeka, Kan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
RHEUMATISM

mence work on a big order for the
government for rubber pOnchos, a COM
binatiOn cape and blanket used in the
army. Shipments are to commence in
side of four days at the rate Of 1000
ponchos per week until further notice,
and the goods will be consigned to the
United States quartern1aster' depart
ment, Schuykill Arsenal, Philadelphia.
The same factory has also been ne
gotiating for a large supply of army
racks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
a pEcLARATIoN OF WAR.
Is What McKinley's Note to Spain is
Called in Havana.

Havana, March 29.-Deep interest is
felt here in the news received from the
United States. La Lucia, in an editor
ial, says:
1.-The United States note to Spain de-
handing that a date be fixed to end the
hostilities, is simply a declaration of
war 1t was not issued until after the
finding of the United States court of
inquiry had been received, which find
ing is without scientific basis and is
open to question, even upon the part Of
the most prejudiced.
president Mckinley has been forced
by lingo opinion and the sensational
newspaper press to close the debate on
the question and to shield Capt. Sigs-
bee, who is one of the most popular Of
ficers in the United States navy"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
Enternrising Druggists.

There are few men more wide awake
and enterprising than Swift & Holiday,
who spare no pains to secure the best of
everything in their line for their custom
ers. They now have the valuable agency
for DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption, Coughs and Colds This is the
wonderful remedy that is producing such
a Juror all over the country by its many
startling cures. 1t absolutely cures
asthma, bronchitis. hoarseness and all af-
fectiOns of the throat chest and lungs.
Call at above drug store and get trial
bottle free a regular size for 80 cents
and 81. Guaranteed to cure or price re-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
NO MORE GUNS FOR SALE.
European Stocks Are About Exhaust
ed Unless Belgium Has Some.

London, March 29.-Forty rapid fire
8 and 6-inch guns, completed by the
Armstrong; and destined for the Uni
ted States will be shipped Immediately.
Lieut.. Col. Alfred Z. Bates, United
States military attache started today
GUM in an endeavOr to purchase guns.
The United States military attache at
Berlin, Lieut.. H. fallen, after securing
the country, reports that no guns are
procurable in Germany. The Krupp's
stock was all ordered before the guns
were begun, and that concern is unable
to sell any to the United States. 1t is
expected, however, that the United
States will be able to secure a lot of
guns in Belgium from the Belgian gov
eminent, which does not need them.
But it is doubtful whether these guns
will be delivered at an early date.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
Are Yon Goinp 10 OalforniaP

If so, please bear in mind that the
Santa Fe route limited train passes
through Topeka westbound every Sun
day, Tuesday and Thursday, and runs
to Los Angeles in fifty-four hours. with
through sleepers to principal California
cities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29

One of the Biggest Strikes in the His
tory of the Country Now On.

The largest railroad strike in the his
tory of Mexico is on at Monterey. Near
ly all the engineers, conductors, dis
patchers and brakemen on the Mon
terey & Gulf. from one end to the other
have quit work and business Is practi-
cally suspended.
The men, who seem to be acting in
along the line of road, it is
understood, have agreed not to resume
work until their grievances, among
which is an agreement that the recent
wages should be sustained, are settled
satisfactorily to them. A great many
of the men have been arrested.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
PREACHERS FOR WAR.
Pass Resolutions Favoring Exercise
of Force in Cuba

Chicago, March 29.-The Methodist
and Congregational ministers of Chi
cago, went on record at their weekly
meeting in regard to the trouble be-
tween the United States and Spain In
each case resolutions were adopted IA
vOring immediate Intervention in behalf
Of starving Cubans, and favoring the
use of force if necessary in supplying
them with food. The presidents course
in regard to the matter was heartily
commended at each meeting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
uAmonp the Ozarkg 81

is an attractive and interesting book
with views of South Missouri scenery.
It pertains to fruit-raising in that great
fruit belt of America, the southern slope
of the Ozarks, and is of interest to fruit
growers and to every farmer and home-
seeker looking for a farm and home.
Mailed free. Address,
J. z. LOCKWOOD
Kansas City Missouri
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
Rncklen,s .Arnica sa1ue.

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers. salt rheum, fever
sores letter chapped hands, chflblains
corns and all skin eruptions, and positive
" cures piles. or no pay REQUIRED It is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price % cents per box.
For sale by Swift & Holiday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
HUNTING wARsH1Ps.
Naval officers En- Route to Rome For
That Purpose.

Rome, March 29.-The Tribune an
nounces that a superior officer of the
United States navy is coming to Rome
to negotiate for the purchase of war
ships and that after visiting the italian
dock yards, he will visit those of France
and Germany.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
ANTON SEIDL DEAD.
Death Caused by Poisoning
From Eating Fish.

New York, March 29.-Anton seidl, the
famous musical director. died at 11:15
last night in this city by poisoning,
probably from eating fish.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
HERMIoNE Is BOUGHT.
She Will GO to Brooklyn Navy Yard
at Once.

Boston, March 29.-The yacht Her
mione,, which was owned by the late
Henry L. Pierce, has been sold to the
United States government by the exc
cutors of the Pierce estate. The boat
was Clyde built and is seven years old.
Her speed maximum is II knots with a
cruising speed of II knots.
The yacht has been in winter quart
ers at New York. Orders have been is
sued to have her taken at once to the
Brooklyn navy yard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
MANY People Cannot Drink

coffee at night 1t spoils their sleep.
You can drink Grain-O when you please
and sleep like a top For Grain-O does
not stimulate; it nourishes, cheers and
feeds Yet it looks and tastes like the
best coffee. For nervous persons, young
people and children Grafn-O is the per-
feet drink Made from pure grains. Get
a package from your grocer today. Try
1t in place of coffee. Is and Csc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29

Rev. E. Edwards, pastor of the Eng
lfsh Baptist church at Minersville, Pa,
when suffering from rheumatism, was
advised to try Chamberlains Pain Balm.
He says: "A few applications of this
lininent proved of great service to me.
It subdued the Inflammation and reliev-
ed the pain. Should any sufferer profit
by giving Pain Balm a trial, it will
please me- For sale by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
When You Go to Colorado

Remember the Rock Island Flyer
leaves Topeka at $3.50 p. m, arriving at
Denver ana Colorado Springs at IL
o'clock next morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
Conduotor shefendeeker Reinstated

Conductor Shefendecl1er has been re-
instated. He was laid off on account of
a collision with an ice train near East
Paramount. The grievance committee
of the o. R. G. were in session in TOpe-
ka in consultation with General Man
ager J. J. Frey in regard to his case.
Conductor French now has the run, the
reinstated conductor used to have be
tween Argentine and LeavenwOrth on
las and 146 and where he will be assign
ed is not known.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
New Passenger Train for oberlin
Branch.

Oberlin, March 29.-For the first time
since 1894 all stations on the Oberlin
branch of the B. & M get a passenger,
mail and express train. It arrives here
at 1 o'clock in the morning and leaves
at $50 a. m. The time between Oberlin
and Missouri river points is about u
hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
Arkansas Citv Has Another Fire.

Arkansas City, March 29.-This city,
without water protection, has had an
other bad fire in which three valuable
horses were burned and barns and grain
destroyed. The fire was caused by
tramps, who were smoking in the hay.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
MUNYON'S

Rheumatisu Cure is guaranteed to be absolutely
harmless, and strong tonic in building up the weak
and debilitated. cures muscular rheunna-
tisn from to five days. Sharp, shooting pains
in any part of the body stopped in a few doses A
coTnplete and permanent cure for laneness
soreness, stiff back and all pains in hips and loins
Chronic rheumatism, scatica, lumbagO pain in
the back speedily cured. It seldom fails to give
relief from two Doses and almost invariably
cures before one bottle has been used The Munyou
Remedy Company prepare separate cure for each
disease At all druggists vial. If you need
medical advice write Prof. Munyon, 1505 Arch
Street. Phfladelphia It is absolutely free,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
POLITICAL NOTES.

The Wichita Eagle says: ct will be
written Governor W. E. Stanley"
The official announcement of A w.
Smiths candidacy for department
commander of the Kansas G. A. r.
appears in the Mcpherson Republican
this week.
Senator Henry thinner and Repre-
sentative Frank Armstrong of Kansas
City visited Topeka Monday.
Frank Thomas. the local Democratic
politician said today: Il am saving
wood nowadays, waiting for a chance
to volunteer to help the United States
whip SPAIN
The friends of J. w. Bowersock of
Lawrence deny the statement of the
Buchan men to the effect that Douglas
county will stand Mr.. Bowersock for a
short time only, in the Second congress
sional district convention, then join the
Buchan forces. The Lawrence people
say that they will never desert Mr..
BOWerSOck.
John Breidenthal says that the state
ment of certain papers that he has been
asked to again become chairman of the
Populist state committee is a rank
falsehood. Mr.. Breidenthal also pro-
nOunces the story of a quarrel over the
matter between himself and the COVER
nor entirely false.
Charlie Lobdell, commenting upon
the re-appeaance OF +. d. COburn IN
the gubernatOrial race says: I'm Wy
andotte county he has sinned away his
day of grace and is not entitled to and
will not receive any consideration"
John Dryden of Eureka who has been
appointed as member of the state live
stock sanitary commission was chair
man of the committee live stock in
the house of representatives in 1890, the
first Populist legislature Kansas expe-
rienced.
John E Hessin claims a good major
ity of the delegates already elected to
the state Republican convention. Mr.
Hessin, like all other candidates, is
confident he will be the nominee for
governor.
The Clay Center Times wants J. D.
Mcfarland of Topeka nominated for
associate justice on the Republican
ticket.
DR.. Thomas B1akeslee, appointed dep
uty revenue collector for the third di-
vision of the Kansas district has re-
ceived an order to remove the office
from Fort Scott to Neodesha, his home
town.
The Wyandotte delegation of "a mem
bers is being claimed by all the candi-
dates for state offices on the RepUb-
lican ticket. The delegation is unin-
Structed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
when You Go to Kansas Citv

Remember the Rock Island Flyer leaves
Topeka 1870, arriving in Kansas CITY
9;15 a m, returning, leaves Kansas
city 1:10, arriving at Topeka $50 0. m.