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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
BURGLARS AGAIN.
They Plumber Several Houses
of Valuable Articles.
Two Valuable Gold Watches
Taken and Money.
NIPPERS ARE USED
To Turn the Keys in the Door
Locks.
The RObberies Take Place on
West Sixth Street.

Two burglaries were committed last
night on West Sixth street, in spite of
the fact that the board of police COM
missioners has reappointed the entire
police force. for it's efficiency
About O'Clock the residence of A K.
Stewart at SOB West Sixth street was
entered from the rear. Mr. Stewart is
chief clerk in the Santa Fe storehouse
department Nippers were used to turn
the key in the kitchen door lock Mr..
and Mrs Stewart had gone out for the
evening. leaving the house locked up.
When they returned they found the
household goods in disorder. Upon in
vestigation it was found that the key
had been ''nipped' by the burglars. Mrs
Stewards fine solid gold watch was sto-
len. 1t was a valuable one, and she
feels the loss very much. Nothing else
was missed from the house
The burglar who entered the Stewart
residence must have entered the resi-
dence of Mr. e. A MettIer, at sos West
Sixth street, two houses west.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mettler left their house
at o'clock to spend the evening at a
turned about $50 o'clock As Mr.
Mett1er unlocked the front door it re-
sisted his efforts to open it He pushed
again. but it still stood closed
Finally it yielded AS Mr.. and Mrs
Mettler entered the front room they
heard a noise on the back porch. They
went into the dining room and found
the sideboard drawers open and things
scattered about in disorder The burg
lars took Mrs. Mettler's gold watch, and
from Mr.. Mett1er's trousers in an up
per room they took something over $50.
Two vaIuab BILE rings were also taken
Mrs MettIer said today: We were
gone about an hour and a half. Mr.
MettIer had nearly $40 in his pocket hook
and when he changed his clothes he
forgot to take it with him. My watch
was a fine one and I hate to lose it
think the burglars were in the house
when we got home, for we heard A noise
on the back porch as if someone was
jumping down onto it, and everything
was mussed up The two rings taken
were good ones"
when the police went to the Stewart
and MettIer residences in response to q
call. they warned them to not tell any
one about the burglars. They told them
that IT was absolutely necessary that
they hush the news of the burglaries
SO they could work on the case"
The residence of Charles E. Gault,
the lawyer, was entered Sunday night
1t is located at 72S Taylor street The
family was out and whoever broke into
search the house The only thing
which was missed was Mr. GauIt's re-
volver.
On last Wednesday night the resi-
deuce of Mr.. w. F. Gross at 511 West
Sixth street was broken into while the
family was out. But little was found
in the house Two rings and Slf9 IN
cash were taken This case was not re-
ported to the police.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
NO MORE DEVILS AUCTION.
It's Last Performance Seen in Topeka
and Not a Good One.

The present season closes the existence
Of the Devils Auction" after success
full run of sixteen years. and for this
reason Manager Yale was evidently not
as particular in the selection of his people
as he has been in past years But a
make up for a lack of cIeverness among
the principals and the performance went
well with the audience The two upper
floors of the house were well filed. but
only fair audience saw it from the first
floor.
Miss MayTne Mayo was especially pleas
ing in her speciaIties. and the Phantos
brothers did clever bit of trapeze bal
ancing in the second act All the old
scenery. with the addition Of two new
scenes. was used. and the spectacular ef-
feetS were, as usual, good
The Graham Earle company opened &
second weeks engagement to a large ar-
dience at the Crawford theater last night
presenting "A kIondIke Claim An es-
pecialIy interesting feature was the in
PRODUCTION of illustrated songs bearing on
the present Cuban trouble
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
ROBBED In THE WOODS.
A Farmer Held Up With Guns
South of Topeka.

At Z o'clock last evening three high
waymen held up John KaIlau, an old
farmer who lives near Richland, with
shotguns but they got nothing for their
pains but 10 cents and plug Of tObae-
CO. The hold up occurred in the woods
three miles and a half south of Topeka
on the Pauline road The robbers were
after big game but they made a mis-
take in their man
Monday morning Frank Blood. a
stockman who lives one mile west OF
Wakarusa got several Of his neighbor5
to help him naul his fat hogs to Tope-
ka- There were seven wagons and the
swine were disposed of at a good price
and Blood put $500 in his pocket The
party started home rather tate but be-
fore dark Blood took the lead and the
other teams followed. KaIIau who was
the rest but not out Of sight
Kallau in the rear wagon overlook a
who asked to ride He talked but lit
tie Just as the old man drove down
into the little patch of trees near the
Santa Fe railroad tracks two men
jumped out from the side of the read
where they were concealed Each had
a shotgun and they pointed them at
KaIlau and commanded him to halt
He obeyed and while the two men kept
him covered with their guns the man
who was in the wagon went through his
pockets
L
other wagons did not know what was
gong on behind them After the high
waymen had completed their search
they ordered KaIlau to drive on and
they started toward Topeka on the San
ia F'e railroad tracks.
The three men wore boards and il is
supposed that they were false and worn
as disguise Mr.. Blood is congratu-
lating himself today On his escape The
men evidently picked out Kallau be-
cause he was the eldest man in the par
ty and they supposed he was the owner
OF the hogs and consequently had the
money.
The highwaymen were white men
The police have been notified
The robbers either live in Topeka or
in the nefs borhood Of RichIand. or
they would not have known of Mr.
BIood's sale of the hogs Here is a
chance for Sheriff Cook or his deputies
to cover themselves with glory
The Woodmen of the World viii hold
their first anniversary at their hall
$50 Kansas aEeDIIe this evening
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
Give the Children a Drink

called Grain-O. II Is a delicious appe-
tfzIng, nourfshing food drink to take the
place of coffee Sold by all grocers and
when properly prepared it tastes like
the finest coffee but is free from all its
Injurious properties. Grafn-O aids d.
gestion and strengthens the nerves. It
Is not a stimulant but a health builder.
and children, as well as adults can
drink it with great benefit Costs
about 4 as much as coffee. Is and Csc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
LUCKY SPAIN.
FL GIobo Says Spain Has Made q For
tuuate Escape

Madrid, April lei GIobo will again
endorse the armfstice and the action of
the government. saying
Spain is fortunate to avoid a quarrel
with America especially at this juno
ture, when she has divided her forces
between Cuba, the Philippines and the
Mediterranean islands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
TO SMASH OUR cRocKERY.
Report of a British Captain Who Saw
the Spanish FlotilIa-

New York. April 1.-THE British
steamer Taft arrived today from Port
Antonio with a cargo of fruit Captain
Canrobert, on arrival at quarantine
greeted the ship news reporters with
the statement that he saw the Spanish
ffotilIa at the Canary islands. and they
are coming over TO smash your crock
ery.''a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12

Mrs. P. L Rush, Willie Miller. Mr.
George Gardner of New York. Mr.
George Newman, Mr. Ralph McEIva1n,
Mr. D D Easter. Mr.. Walter Tr1gg,
Mr.. o. E Long and Mr.. c. r. Helwig-
Mr.. and Mrs F. V Worden are the
parents OF a daughter.
Mrs P. Heinz and children, Mrs. Jes-
sic Grossut and Mrs. a T PIgg spent
Easter in Scranton
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
". Y. NAVAL RESERVES
1o2 of Them Leave for League Island
TO Man the Nahant

New York, April 1.-THE first bat
TALON of the naval reserves of New
York. started today for the League Is
land navy yard They left over the
Pennsylvania railroad in three special
cars. The 102 men who make up the
battalion were wild with enthusiasm
They will do duty on board the Monitor
Nahant, which they will bring back to
guard New York harbor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
kICKERS MEET.
Republicans Opposed to Presi-
dents Policy in Session.

Washington, April 1.-THE Republic
ans of the house who Joined in the con-
ference for aggressive action met in the
hall of the old library OF congress at IL
o'clock today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
10000 SIDES OF LEATHER
To Be Used in Making Belts and
Cartridge Boxes

Philadelphia, April 12.-Engiand &
Bryan, leather dealers of this city
yesterday received an order for 10 900
sides of leather to be delivered at the
Rock Island arsenal at the earliest pos
sfbIe moment.
The leather is to be used for the man
ufacture of. cartridge boxes and sword
sabre and bayonet scabbards.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
OFF FOR NEW YORK.
The New York and the San Francisco
Sail for Halifax.

Halifax, n. s., April 1.-THE United
States warshfps San Francisco and New
Orleans sailed at o'clock this morning
for New York
They took on board ESQ tons of coal
at this port.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12

A jury in the district court has con-
victed Rueua Robinson a 10 year old
coIored boy, of snatehiug a poeketbook
from the hand of an old lady in South
Topeka on March l. He VIII probably
go 10 the reformatory.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
TO Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative Brcmo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money il II
fails to cure. Csc The genuine has l.
3. o. on each tablet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12

Officer Berry last evening arrested James
Jefferson and Carl aankins on the charge
of tTeSpsSsiug on railroad property. The
men were found in the Rock Island yards
and they did not give a good account of
themselves and were taken into custody
TO-DAY they were fined S Zach.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12

Roy Ripley. a boy. was arrested last
evening by Patro1uan GroSch for riding
his bicycle on the sidewalk He de-
posted 81
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12

The Woodnen of the World will hold
their first anniversary at their hall
$50 Kansas avenue, this evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12

Our Curtain Sale Continues This WeekSeera New Patterns Came Friday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
French Hair Cloth

For Skirt Stitching, IN Is and 24-inch black
and gray. SFIRUNK and ready for use, conssd-
cred by first class dressmakers to be the proper
thing.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-12
Everything Going to Smash In the
Way of Securities.
A PANIC ON THURSDAY
CUBAN BONDS AND TOBACCO
SHARES SUFFERED MOST,
Report That French Bankers VIII
Come to Her Support On Guaran-
tee of the Tobacco Monopoly
Amusing Description of a Spanish
Battle In Cuba-Cuban News.

Madrid, March 1.-THE anxiety as
to the relations between Spain and the
United States, which has pervaded
financial and commercial circles for
several days, eliminated Thursday in
a heavy fall in funds, all securities Of
the exterior and interior debts declin-
ing l per cent. Treasury bonds de-
clined / to per cent Cuban bonds go
ing down 3 per cent. Bank OF Spain
shares dropped from 413 to Ali and To-
bacco shares dropped from 255 to 24O
Foreign exchanges have risen in an
unprecedented degree, the price on
Paris being at 50 premium and on Lon
don at 80 premium.
All the newspapers call upon the
government to stop the panic by a
prompt and clear statement as to the
real conditions existing in Cuba and
also defining the international rela-
tions. The newspapers re-echo the
profound sensation and disp.easure
caused by the United States sending
the Montgomery to Havana and by the
appropriation of s50,000,G00 for the ma
tional defense.
On the other hand, 1t is said in Of
fetal circles, and it is announced by
the papers, that while nothing fresh
has occurred in Cuba or in the rela-
lions between Spain and the United
States to justify alarm, Senior Castillo,
the Spanish ambassador at Paris, has
brought favorable impressions of the
of the European press and
governments towards Spain"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-12
CESSION OF ARID LANDS.
Shafroth's Bill viii Be Favorably
Reported to the House.
fSpecfal 70 The Heraid1

Washington, March ia meeting
of the house committee on public lands
this afternoon took a vote on the Shat
roth bill TO cede all the arid lands to
the several states in which thew are
located. The bill was ordered favor
ably reported by large majority. This
is a very important step toward the
solution of the arid land problem. Mr.
Shafroth has been instructed to prepare
the favorable report himself, and it will
be presented early next week.
An increase in pension from IS to $12
per month was today granted Francis
NJ. Estes of Jackson, Wyo., and a Wi
dow's pension of S. per month 20 Mar
garet Kittsmiller of Lewiston, Ida.
Thomas F. Oliver was today appoint
ed postmaster at Lapwai, Nez Perces
county, Idaho, vice Agnes L. Reed, re-
signed.
The name of the postoffice at Wy
oming, Albany county, Wyoming, has
been changed to Oasis, and Annie G.
Taley commissioned postmaster.
The postoffice at Bessemer, Natrona
county, Wyoming. has been discontin-
ued. Mail will go to Casper.
Mary j. Richardson was today COM
missioned postmaster at Guffey, Ida
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-12
THE BANKS AND SPAIN.
Guarantees Which Must Be Pledged
to Obtain Money.

New York, March ia special tothe
World from Madrid says:
Senior Leon Castillo, the Spanish am
baSSador at Paris, has returned to
Madrid, oStenSibly on q short leave of
absence to look after his personal af-
fairs. But in official and diplomatic
quarters il is generally believed that
ne has come to enlighten the Spanish
government on the personal disposition
of the Spanish banks and financiers to-
wards Spain. It is an open secret th1i
those financial interests, backed by
French diplomacy and the French cabi-
net. seem much embarrassed and hurt
by the critical state of the Spanish
finances, the rise of the American ex-
changes, the decline and other circum-
stances consequent upon the colonial
wars, the condition of the Spanish rail-
way companies and of nlny other en-
terprises in which French capital is
largely invested.
Therefore, there are strong influences
which have been brought to bear upon
the Madrid government to promise to
do something to have the next parlia-
nlent pass law to assist the railway
companies In consideration of COM
pliance with these demands of the
French bankers and capitalists. Spain
IS promised support in the Paris money
market in negotiating a large loan to
be guaranteed however, by the revenue
of her tobacco monopoly. Spain is given
TO understand that the same financial
influence might secure for her at least
the moral support of the French gov
eminent in her Cuban difficulties, and
in international complications which
might arise out of the Cuban question.
The mercurial perturbations of the
stock market met with the criticism
here as being undignified. For example,
at the cabinet council the price of corn
and the elections occupied more time
than the attitude of the United States.
Senior Sagasta is totally unruff1ed and
keeps optimistic
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-12
TESTIMONY Is STRONG.
Evidence That Maine Was Blown Up
By External Agencies.

Havana, March 1.-THE naval board
has substantially completed its investi-
cation. Everything now is in the ma
ture of cumulative testimony strength
ening the evidence that the Maine was
blown up by an external explosion. The
divers this week have been able to
add little to what they previously
learned. In effect, the proof, from the
condition of the hull and keel, as well
as the magazines, makes what might be
called complete case of structural evil
dence of an external cause. How far
the board can determine the agency of
the explosion, is very uncertain.
Many accounts of conspiracy are
sifteG by it without result. A digest
and analysis of the testimony has been
made 1t is understood that this is on
its way to Washington.
The Spanish divers are continuing
their work internationally, and in a per-
functory manner. The superstructure
of wreckage is now fairly well cleared
away. Nothing definite can be learned
regarding the Spanish admiralty
boards intention to close it's investiga-
ticn. The Spanish authorities will do
nothing until the American inquiry is
closed.
Little publicity has been permitted for
either the Lee episode or the talk of
waTships as a means of bringing pro-
visions.
The papers have published more from
Madrid than from the United States on
that subject. They have consisted of
denials from Sagasta that the recall of
General Lee was demanded. AT the
same time President McKinley's declar-
alton that Lees conduct had been sat
isfactory to the government, and Inder
no circumstances would he be relieved,
was published. This, with the state
ment that the consul general had been
eulogized in congress, has had a good
effect, and strengthens Lees official
influence. The ultra-Spanish now know
it will be useless to make any further
objections.
General Blanco had no part in the
movement against the consul general.
but other officials of Spain did, as well
as members of the autonomist cabinet
General Lee was not informed of what
had taken place until the incident was
closed. The commercial classes, who
are yet hopeful of peaceful interven-
ton or mediation by the United States,
are pleased to have Lee remain. They
assure him that no outbreak against
Americans viii occur.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-12
KINDERGARTEN WARFARE.
Description Of a Cuban Battle Wit
messed By Senator Proctor.

New York, March IA dispatch to
the Herald from Key West says:
Senator Proctor and Colonel Parker
gave a most graphic and amusing de-
scription of the skirmish between a
company of Spanish cavalry and a
handful of insurgents, which took place
while they were on train near Ma
tanzas and which was undoubtedly
prepared for their special benefit. Be
fore reaching the station they noticed
that the telegraph wires had been cut
and some slight distractions placed on
the track to impede their progress.
On a hill in the distance they could
see silhouettes Of a dozen Cuban in
surgents outlined against the sky In
the valley the Spanish cavalry had
started toward them, but they were
brought to a sudden halt by the bull
let's from the enemy. The distance was
too great to hear the shots, but the
smoke of the rifles gave the warning
of what was taking place. The Span
iards halted and formed a hollow
square, while the officers sought
safety behind some convenient trees.
Meanwhile the insurgents called for a
truce and withdrew into the dense
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-12
THE HERALD BULLETIN,

PAGE ONE
Bernabe Talks On the Crisis.
Wanted By Colorado.
Spain's Short Purse.
War Events of the Day.
PAGE TWO.
Choynski-Sharkey Fight a Draw.
News of the Yukon.
Gen. Rosecrans Dead.
Cuban War Must End.
PAGE THREE
Ninety Day Option.
The George M. Scott Assignment
The Omaha Exposition Commission.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial
PAGE FIVE
In Railway Circles.
Trade and Industry.
PAGE SIX.
Trading On Change.
State News.
PAGE EIGHT.
Found Bag of Gold.
Local Politics.
In the Social Realm.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-12
M0RMONS IN ONTARIO.
Presbyterian Review Says They
Have Made 100000 Converts.
(Special to Nc Harald.O

Especial 70 The Hsrald.)
Ottawa. Ont, March 1.-THE Presbv-
terrain Review says that Mormon ennis
saries have been working in the rural
districts of Ontario and their efforts have
been very successful. Meetings have
been held at which 1.-The most objection
able features of Mormonism have been
kent in the background and sDecious al
lurements spread out before the people
Many have been caught by the wiles of
the missionaries and meetings have been
placed on a permanent basis. 1t is said
that the people have been neglected by
the regular churches and as a result have
become an easy prey to the Mormon
propagandiSts. The Latter-day Saints
are working mostly in western and north
ern Ontario and it is said that within II
months 100000 or more VIII avow Nor
monism in Ontario The Presbyterians
of Bruce. MARYLAND, SaUgeen and other
places are discussing means 10 stamp out
the new sect"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-12

woods. and the Spaniards returned to
the station in time to meet the train
and receive the congratulations of the
commander of the district. All this
by-play struck Senator Proctor as
most amusing war tactics. An old
confederate veteran who accompanied
the party asked the Spanish officer in
command why he had not given chase
to the insurgents, as there were not
more than a dozen of them. His reply
was that there were more than a
thousand behind the hills
The story is told that each member
of that cavalry company has already
received a medal in commemoration of
his bravery in that battle.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-12
WHAT UNCLE SAM DESIRES.
More Than Any Other Glass of Vessel,
Torpedo Boat Destroyers.

New York. March 11.-Speaking of
the possibility of the United States OBJ
tanning naval vessels abroad, Mr.. Plat,
of Platt & Co., Of this city, the Ameri-
can representatives of John I. Thorny-
croft & Co. of Chiswick. Eng, one of
the largest constructors of torpedo
beats and torpedo boat destroyers in
Great Britain said:
Il have just returned from Washing
ton and ! was assured that this gov
eminent desires now, more than any
other class of vessel, a fleet of torpedo
beat destroyers, and had il been con-
sidered practical by the navy depart
ment to have the boats built in Eng
land. the Thornycroft company would
by this time have begun work on sew
eral vessels OF the Thornycroft tvpe for
use here. Acting upon suggestions re-
ceiN ed in Washington, however. have
consulted members of three or four
shipbuilding concerns in this country,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-12

Routt county until convicted. He speaks
of the suggestion 10 send militia for
the Robbers Roost gang, as the mer-
est nonsense. He recommends the gov
errors of the three states to give them
authority and incentive and in a short
time the gang will be wiped out.
Governor Adams said today: I pro-
pose to see that these men do not es-
cape the law, if possible. L don't want
the Routt county authorities to take
any risk with the prisoners"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-12
No Fusion at Idaho Falls.

Pocatello, Ida, March 11.-News from
Idaho Falls indicates a chaotic status
of affairs as far as the municipal cam
paign is concerned An attempt to
form a fusion of the silver parties has
failed, the Democrats refusing the
overtures of both the silver Republic
cans and Populists, and deciding to go
it alone. There will probably be two
other tickets