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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-20
VENEZUELA'S NEUTRALITY
Decree Defining Course Toward the
BelIigerents.

Washington, July 2O.-The state de-
partment has issued consular reports
containing the text of neutrality de-
crees issued by Venezuela, the, West In
dies, China and the Taotai of Shanghai
The Venezuelan decree is a substitute
for the first one issued. The decree
provides:
That all the federal and state author
aties shall exercise the strictestS vigil
lance in their respective jurisdictions to
prevent the accomplishment of any act
contrary to neutrality, such as the en-
1istment of men, the collection Of arms
the formation of clubs, the fitting out
of expeditions, etc.
Article 2 AS to the commerce of
Venezuela with the belligerents it is
limited by the prohibition to carry con-
traband of war, this including the trans
portation Of correspondence and per
sons engaged On military service; also,
by prohibition to violate established
blockades when personal warning has
been given by the commanders of the
ships engaged in making said blOckades
electives.
VenezueIans are forbidden to take out
letters of marque If the belligerentS
adopt this method of warfare, which
neither of two has renowned.
Venezuelans who fail to respect these
obligations, or who in any way take
part in the hostilities, shall be subject
to the consequences of their conduct in
accordance with national legislation,
and with the penalties imposed upon
them by the offended beIligerent, and
cannot appeal to this government for
protection.
Vessels of war of the beIligerents and
pr1vateers with prizes shall not be al
lowed to enter Venezuelan ports. They
may, however, be allowed to enter in
case OF urgent necessity, after rem edy-
ing which they must leave without de-
Law
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-20
WHEN A BIG GUN Is FIRED.
Resulting Phen omena Accomplished
Enough For a Scientist.

SAOuSA Z OF d Sc164I1SG-
Philadelphia, July 2O.-Not one man
in 10000 has clear idea of just what
happens when a big cannon is fired.
The physical manifestations are nu-
merous. Even professors of chemistry
and physics are stumped when they
want to differentiate all the gases set
loose and the peculiar effects they in
duce. The puff of Whitish smoke, the
flash of fire, the dim image of the fly
ing prOjectiIe, the roar and the recOil
are all familiar, but back Of these is a
complex mass of phenomena most be-
Wildering to the mind of any but an ar
tillery expert.
First, the cubes, hexagons or irreg-
ular Jumps of powder are chemically
transformed into a powerful, expanding
gas the instant firing takes place Then
there are innumerabIe byproducts that
even chemists do not understand.
The explosion of gunpowder is di-
vided into three distinct stages, called
the ignition, Inflammation and combus-
ton. The ignition is the setting on fire
of the first grain, while the inhamma-
ton is the spreading Of the flame over
the surface of the powder from the
point of ignition. Combustion is the
burning up of each grain. The value of
gunpOWder is due to the fact that when
subjected to sufficient heat it becomes
a gas which expands with frightful rap
idity The so-called explosion that
takes place when a match is touched to
gunpoWder is merely a chemical change
during which there is a sudden evOlu-
ton Of gases from the chemical solid.
1t has been calculated that ordinary
gunpowder on exploding expands about
5000 times or fills a space this much
larger as a gas than when in solid
form. When this chemical change
takes place in a closed vessel the eX-
pansion may be made to do work
like that of forcing a prOjectile along
the bore of the greatest gun or test
tube in the line of least resistance.
The hardest work a gunner is called
upon to do is to stand the tremendous
shock The forces exerted by these
gases in expanding seem to radiate in
all directions from the cannon, as rip
pies are caused by dropping pebble in
a pool of still water. AS a matter OF
fact. it has been discovered that these
lines of forces are exceedingly comph-
Gated affairs, and play very queer
pranks about the cannon. AS result
few people know just which is the
safest or the most dangerous position
a gunner to take beside his gun. In the
case of the great thirteen-inch guns OF
our monitors, a position back of the gun
is much easier than one nearer the
muZZle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-20
HANNA'S MEN REBEL.
Central Committee Refuses to Obey
the Senator's Instructions.

Columbus, o., July 20.-What was
freely predicted as the result of Sena-
ruling the Republicans Of Ohio has
come to pass. A number of his induen-
tial followers have set up the standard
of rebellion and organized a faction of
their own. Trouble has been brewing
for some time and the smoldering fire
of resentment finally burst forth into
a flame of open defiance at the meeting
of the state central committee on
Thursday.
It appears that a number of the COM
Tnittee have been candidates for office
under the administration and their APP
pHcatiOnS were blue penci1ed by Hanna.
They said nothing until after they Sc
cured places on the committee and
then began to devise ways and means
to even up with Hanna.
The opportunity came when at the
meeting last Thursday a. message was
read from the senator stating that it
was his wish that Colonel John r. NAL
10y be made secretary Of the committee
and that no assistant be placed under
him. Without a moments hesitation,
George A. Hay, a recognized leader of
administration forces, arose and OPP
posed Hanna's plan in a vigorous
speech. He proposed the name of Mar
tin Cowan of Belmont county. CoWan
was unanimously elected assistant and
then Malloy was elected secretary.
Malloy was Indignant and vowed he
would not accept.
Saturday Mr.. Malloy went to Cleve-
land and held a consultation with Sen
ator Hanna. The situation was care
fully canvassed and Hanna advised
MaIIoy to resign, as he could not afford
to accept the secretaryship after such
treatment and especially after the COM
Inittee had willfully violated his (Han-
na's) orders. Mr. MaIlOy returned to
Columbus tonight and handed his res
ignation to Chairman Huling. He gave
no reason for his action except that he
could not afford to accept the secretary
ship under the circumstances.
It is understood Hanna Will refuse to
contribute toward the campaign this
fall as a punishment for the commit
tees rebe1liouS action.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-20
WOMAN FIGHTS OFFICER.
Trixy Taylor Dragged to a Patrol Box
Despite Her Resistance.

Chicago, July 2O.-Trixy Taylor threw
so many bricks through the window of
the home of Mrs. Kittie Marsh, a friend
that a police officer decided to arrest
her. He, however, had troubles he had
not calculated upon. Miss Taylor re-
fused to rise from the ground where
she threw herself and when the officer
approached and when she was seized
commenced biting ana kicking so Wig
orOusly that the policeman had all he
could do to hold her.
The woman was lifted and dragged
over sidewalks and pavements, resist
ing violently, through a. great crowd of
excited people, to a patrol box at Mad
isOn and SangamOn streets, two blocks
away. She was taken to the Desplaines
street station charged with malicious
mischief
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-20
BETTER
Chances Now Favorable to Recovery
of Her Health.

North Duxbury, Mass, July 20
Fanny Davenport is now fast gaining
health and to-day there was a marked
Improvement, although she is still far
from we'll. The past week there has
been a noticeable advancement daily
toward recovery and her family feels
much encoura ged. Her husband, Mel
bourne Mcdowell, said tonight that
she was getting along finely, and if
good weather prevailed he thought her
chances for a speedy recovery were ex-
cellent. A physician is in constant at
tendance and everything is being done
for her comfort.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-20
OMAHA EXPOSITION.

June 1st to October 31st the Grand
est Exposition
Except Worlds Fair) ever planned in
the United States. Located within
cheap and quick access of the entire
Missouri and Mississippi Valleys, at
your own doors. Through tickets be-
yond Omaha allow stop-overs. Reduced
excursion rates to Omaha. Take the
Burlington Route the old and firmly es-
tablished line to and through Omaha in
any direction.
l. w. WAKELEY,
General Passenger Agent
HOWARD ELLIOTT,
General Manager.
St Louis, Mo.
H c. TOWNSEND,
GP. & T. A, st. Louis. Mo.
z. E. NIPPS. Agent. Topeka, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-20
SUNDERLAND IMPROVES.
Sedan Man Operated Upon at Christ
Hospital

Dean Sunderland of Sedan has been
in Christ hospital for several weeks.
having undergone a surgical operation
on his skull.
Some time ago he fell and cut his
head on a. piece of glass and it has
been thought that a piece of the glass
remained in his head But an operation
revealed the fact that he had sustained
a fracture Of the skull, and a broken
piece of bone had grown fast to the
under side of the head.
This has been removed and he is now
iruurovinp
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-20
PANA COAL MINES RESUME.
Deputies and Extra Police Prevent
Violence by Strikers.

Pana, Ill, July 2O.-The coal operators
were measurably. successful in starting
their mines. The Penweu and Springs de
mines hoisted more or less coal during
the day. The main fight will come to-
morrow morning, as the effort today was
only to ascertain the strength of the strik-
ers. A large number of deputy sheriffs
and many extra police will patrol the
town early in the morning to see that the
non-union men are not molested. Seven
tiTnidatiOn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-20
neanfv Is I--ocd Deep.

Clean blood means a clean skin. Nc
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar.
tic clean your blood and keep 1t clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all I'M
purities from the body Begin to-day to
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion BY taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, Zoe, zoe, Due
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-20
FORM MAN-HATERS' CLUB.
Indiana Young Women Renounce the
Male Sex.

Hartford City, Ind, July 2O-Ten
young women of this city formed a
man-haters' club. Each member of the
organization has foreswOrn the society
of the detested sex. The young women
included in the membership of the club
belong to the most exclusive set in the
city, and the society young men are dis
consulate. Considering the fact that
this is the ice cream and soda water
season the young men are unable to
ment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-20
USED GUN WHEN ARRESTED
Kansas City Man Charged with Steal
ing $1,000 Caught in Chicago

Chicago, Ill, July 20.-F'rank Rem
dindi, who is accused of larceny, was ar
rested at the union depot. Rendini was
recentlv employed in kansas City, and
a few days ago, it is charged, he left his
place of employment with nearly $1,000
belonging to his employer. Detectives
Book and Desouza received a telegram
telling them of Rendindis intention of
coming to Chicago.
The detectives observed him stepping
from a Chicago & Alton train, and when
the officers informed him that he was
their prisoner Rendindi quickly pulled a
revolver from his pocket and pointed
the weapon at Desouza. The latter
called to his partner, who seized the
weapon, and after a lively encounter
Davement. the Italian was overpowered
and taken to detective headquarters
Rendindi admits the charge of larceny,
and declared he would have shot Des-
QUA had he been given a chance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-20
Come Down on the Roanoke
From the KlOndike.
Joaquin Miller Was a Passenger
on the Ship.
MAKES HIS REPORT
The Mines Are the Richest Ever
Discovered,
And the Gold Is the Hardest
to Get.

Seattle, July 2O.-The North Ameri-
can Trading and Transportation com
pany's steamer Roanoke has arrived
from St Michael, Alaska, with 240 pas
sengers and with about four tons of
gold, which reduced to dollars amounts
to between a million and a. half and
two millions. OF this amount, the
Canadian Bank of Commerce had 5000
ounces and the North American Trad
ing and Transporting company 10000
ounces.
Probably so per cent of the returning
miners have fortunes averaging at
least SO. 900 each. This is a list Of
those having the largest individual
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-20
Vaccination Before Marriage.

In Sweden and Norway a legal mar
rage is not allowed to be solemnized
testing that they bear genuine vaccina-
ton marks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-20
Colorado and Return se4.

Summer tourist tickets to Pueblo,
Colorado Springs, and Denver and re-
turn, on sale daily to and including
September Is, 1898, at Santa Fe depot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-20

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Cand4 Cathartic 1Oc or 25c
If c. c. Q. fail to cure. druggists refund money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-20
Summed Tourist Tickets

to Colorado and return for $240O on
sale daily to September 10, by Santa
Fe Route.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-20

Santa Fe Route dining cars are equip
ped with electric fans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-20

The electric fans now operated in
Santa F'e Route dining cars are desir-
able and seasonable accessories to an
already unsurpassed service
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-04-09
August.

August lie rotund Teuton Of hard.
beaded. stolid type, popularity styled .
"Dutchmap."
He possesses in an eminent degree,
that fine German sense OF humor which
invariably evinces itself in q knowing
chuckle followed by an uncomfortable
guffav. when the point OF q joke has
been an atomically diesected for his
especial benefit.
He also possesses that peculiar Ger
man trait OF assuming an internal capaci-
ty equal to that Of half dozen beer
kegs. This standard OF excellence, or
capacity.-whst you will-he has main
tanned undiminished for the past ten
years. We also feel wholly safe in pre-
Stunning that the first twenty from his
cradle were employed in gradually work
ing up to this we'll expanded stat. OF
excellence.
August might have stood on a level
with other men, had not his head been
60 firmly fixed to the top Of his stomach.
Yet while he must look up to his fellow
men, he has the satisfaction Of knowing
that his shadow cuts more prominent
figure in an acre lot than many other.
II, under the glow Of the melting sun.
his face begets glistening rivers which
flow in mighty confluence through the
valley OF his spinal column, he makes no
complaint, but realizing that there is
born within him an eternal thirst, pro-
ceeds at orce to quench it in that vulgar
materialistic fashion 30 abhorred by the
effete aesthetic. Work, in his estima.
ton is but a poorly planned project
for coming thirst into money; and
the use Of money. to distill its thirst
quenchipg power. When out Of work.
cash and credit, he sleeps, and in his
dreame, rampant bucks hold flowing
bowls to his willing lips.
Sleep is good for it leaves an angular
taste in the mouth, which may be wash
Ell out at the "Bodega:' Death might
be good, for it would probably be like
one long jolly drunk.
O. f. T.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-04-09

Here" eaid Benny's papa, showing
the little fellow a coin. lis penny three
hundred years old. 1t was given to me
when / was little boy
Gee whiz" calculated Benny; "iust
think Of any one being able to keep q
penny as long as that without spending
itw-Harper's Bazaar.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-04-09
Some Juvenile Dramaties.

One night not long ago dropped in at
the performance Of a modern popular
infant dramatic troupe.
l eventually learned that the play was
q tragic drama, but for some time ! st;ug-
gled with the difficulty Of determining
whether it might not be an intentional
comedy. The galleries, however. filled
with the smoke Of the snap, bang, duello
decided me as to lite tragic import. for il
the thing did not result in a crushing
fatality to the villain it surely promised
such an end to the audience.
The cast iron thunder from the dark
empyreaL Of the mimic stage, doomed in
ear Kidding crashes. and a fresh cloud
OF smoke rolled out from under the
crimson curtains OF the cotton light
nings. The audience choked and strang-
led and clapped its hands in struggle
for breath; the heroine shrieked and fell
upon the stage with resounding thud;
the hero came bounding through the
odorous clouds, bumped his proud head
against the caves Of the village chapel,
caught his sword between his legs and
sprawled full length at Msrgurite's
feet. Springing up he. waved his hands
wildly above his head and asked ir calm
cool tones; Marguerite, Marguerite.
where are you?" much as though Mar
guerite we're a collar button and lost
under his little bed room dresser.
Marguerite, who. at his feet, had been
staring up at him, replied, Here, here l
am. Alphonso." Then he, suddenly per.
ceiving her through the gloom where she
lay, took one quick step like sCllen
boy, impatient to finish his chores, and
seizipg her under the arms. backed
rapidly across the stage with the heels
OF his burden playing a rafting tattoo
over the cracks of the boards.
At this critical moment the villain ar
rived on the scene. His waxed black
mustache. though somewhat awry, lent
q vengeful cast to his blackened face.
A moments search about the dark re-
cesses, behind the lounge and under the
high backed chair, sufficed to show him
that he had come too late.
Then in loud wrath he hurled his
malevolent curses in the direction Of the
fight of the flown ones, struck scien.
ti6cally approved pugnacious attitude
and uttered q louder and more prolonged
howl. The audience Kissed its apprecia-
ton and anxiously awaited the end.
The villain having exhausted his wrath
became more docile. The next moment,
however, sorely racked by his thwsrted
passion he clasped his hands convulsive-
ly to his stomach and expired in great
agony. g. E. L.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-04-09

Shelf let you kiss me will you tell?
He-I really can't promise. I never
kissed girl before, and l am not sure
what l would do.
She-Go ahead.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-04-09
Fifteen Hours to Chicago.

IL all it takes. if you leave Lincoln on
the Burlington's new fast train at 11:19
p. M, any day. No change Of cars. En-
tire train of Pullman sleepers and free
reclining chair cars runs solid to Chi
cago union depot. Call at B & M depot
or city office, cor. U and 10th streets for
berths, tickets and full information.
GEO. w. BONNELL, C.P. & TIA.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-04-09
ADEAcoN, TON

Oh, The wonder and sensation
Vhen the trusted bank cashier,
Viii no psevios intimation,
Glanced one day to disappeafs
An tie country round was shaken
BY The staggering event.
And no wonder, for he'd taken
Not a sinsik, blooming cent?
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-04-09
First publication March 26.)
In the District Court Lizzie Drain,
in and for Plaintiff.
Lancaster County. vs..
State OF William II. Drain.
Nebraska. Defendant,

State OF William II Drain.
Nebraska. Defendant,
To William H. Draio, Defendant:
You are hereby notified that on the
9Th day OF March. 1893, the plaintiff,
Lizzie Drain, filed her petition in the
District Court Of Lancaster County, Ne
braska, the object and prayer OF which
are to obtain a divorce from you, in
which said petition plaintiff states as
grounds therefor desertion, non support
and extreme cruelty.
You are further notified that unless
you appear and answer said petition on
or before the End day OF May. 1893, her
said petition will be tai en- as true and q
divorce granted ss prayed for.
LIZZIE DRAIN.
Dated this 18th day OF March, 1898.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-04-09
COMPENSATION.

Had / bot time"
the merchant prayed,
As be IN church
on Sunday strayed,
Gould ! bot spare
the time from trade
To some good work I'd turn!''
The devil pot IN
humor rare,
AT hearing this,
his fAvorite prayer,
Straight promised him
that over there
He should have time to burnI
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-04-09

For club reports, society and theatri-
cal news, you want The COURIER.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-04-09

He-I believe you are as mad as a
March hare!
She-Well, you are not far ahead Of
me. You are an April fool!
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-04-09

GEO. w. BoNNELL, G. P. & T. A.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1898-03-01
An Ordnance

An Ordinance entitled an ordinance
taxing OF dogs with in the limits OF Lehi
City and repeating section One oisan a
mended ordinance OF Lehi Cita Utah.
passed May 2Sth 1896.
Be it ordained by the city council OF
Lshi that every person owning or hav-
ing in charge any dog or bitch within
the limits OF this city shall pay for tbs
use OF the city an annual tax Of IL for
every snc'l dog and 81 for every sueh
bitch, and that all ordinances or parts OF
ordinances in conflict with this ordin-
and Sec. One OF an ordinance passed by
Lchi City council May % $50 are hers
by repealed. This ordinance to take
effect from and after its first publication
PASSED. February "A 1878.
John 5. Willis, Mayor.
Edward Soutswick, City Recorder in
and for Lehi City do hereby certify that
the foregoing IS lull, true and correct
copy Of an ordinance entitled An ordin
ance taxing of dogs and repeating Sec
one Of an ordinance OF Lehi City passed
May % 1895 as passed by Lehi City
council Feb. n 1898.
Edward Southwick
City Recorder.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1898-03-01
An ordinance

An Ordinance repeating al ordinance
repeating Sec. 269 OF au amended ordin
ance OF Lehi City Utah passed 10y the
Lehi City council Oct 20 S95 providing
for the focusing OF entertainments.
Be it ordained by the city council oil
Leh. City Utah before any person shall
engage III the vocation or calling ment
ipned in this Sec. he shall obtain a
license therefore and pay into the city
treasury IN advance as follows:
License Tor II circus or equestrian ex
hibition or circus and menagerie for each
performance, a sum not 10 exceed shO.
al the dei ision oil the city council.
License for travelling menagerie for
each performance sum not To exceed
a20 at the decision OF the city council.
License for Theater, concert hall,
dame or Opera House $50 per year
payable quartly in advance.
Theatrical representations, concerts,
lectures or other entertainments for
which an admission fee is charge, given
in buildings not licensed, for that
purpose as provided in this section, SO
For balls, where the capacity OF the
building in which the same is held is
greater than 80 couples or numbers and
Tor which admission fee is charged for
each ball $3.50 under so couples or
numbers $3.50
All ordinances or parts OF ordinances
IN conflict with this ordinance shall be
and are hereby repealed This ordinance
to take effect from and after its first
publication. Passed Feb. IA 1898.
John S. Willis Mayor
Edward Southwick City Recorder in
and for Lehi City do hereby certify TIA
The foregoiDgi is n full, true and correc
copv OF an ordinance entitled An ofdii