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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-29
TT WAS 4 MISTAKE.
But Lord Charles Beres8ord Says He
Was Responsible For It.

New YORK. April 29-About a year ago
when Lord Charles Beresford was second
IN command of the Mediterranean feet. a
letter was published from him disclosing
the weakness Of the British navy in an
emergency. says London dispatch to the
tribune. The admiralty officials. when
questioned asserted stoutly that an obvious
breach OF the rules Of service must have
been committed without the knowledge Of
Lord Charles and that private letter had
been published improperly. especially as it
contained evidence of confidential c0mmu-
nIcaIlons with the authorities Lord
Charles in the meanwhile has been re-
turned to parliament as result Of the
movement for strengthening the navy
started BY this letter Lord Charles admits
In today's Times that the publication of
the letter was grave mistake, for which
he alone was responsible.
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sConstipation, indigestion in all its
arms and biliousness absolutely cured
by use Of Waconda, the best natural
mineral water IN the world. Write for
descriptive and testimonial booklet.
containing letters from many prominent
people, some OF whom you may know.
Address Waconda Springs Rottling
Co., Beloits Kas.
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Fritts. The husbands of the members
are to be the guests.
Don't fail to attend the association
concert at the First Congregational
church tonight Admission, Is cents.
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troubles GaIaher has wealthy rela-
tives. but all have forsaken him.

Hamilton, O.. April 29.-The Frank
lin mill of the Sterling Paper company
was destroyed by fire here last night
The loss is estimated at $1O0.0 with
$50 600 insurance.
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BRIEF TELEGRAMS.

Philadelphia, April 29-Albert Smith,
colOred, was hanged today in the county
prison for the murder Of his wife The
crime was committed in Smiths home
at Germantown, a suburb. September
E, 1901 and was prompted by Jealousy
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Paterson, N J., April 29.-Wm. C.
Watson, an inventor. died at his home
here yesterday. aged ST years In the
early ffties he patented an improved
type of sewing machine Among his
more recent inventions was car
coupler. thousands Of which are now in
use on various lines throughout the
Inired States.
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New York April 29.-Private dis
patches received at Newport. r. T., an
nounce the death at Paris of Mrs. Bolt
wife of Edwin D. Bolt an artist of note,
who has lived abroad for many years
Mrs Bolt was the daughter Of Lieut..
w. McCarty Lyttle, u. S. n. She gave
birth to d daughter less than two weeks
ago.
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Brownsville. Ore. April 29.@Thomas
Nennum and W o. Tiger. both Of
Brownsville have been placed under
arrest in connection with the robbery
Of the bank Of Brownsville Yesterday
The money stolen consisted of $500 in
gold and s.. 300 in CURRENCY
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New York April 29-George G. Nc
Murty, president Of the American Sheet
Steel company and former resident of
western Pennsylvania has Joined the
steel magnates' colony in this city by
purchasing q residence at S12 Fifth ave-
nue.. opposite Central Park The price
Is said to have been $40 600.
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Kansas City. Mo, April 29-By a deal
just closed here a New York syndicate
secures two gold mines and copper
mine in Mexico. the property Of Buena-
ventura Bucerra, one of the richest
men in that country The consideration
it is said was $500 600. The mines are
the Cleneguita. the CerOcocague and
the Piedras Verdes.
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CENTRAIS VS..
(Turner Alleys. }
(Marion Alleys.)
Division

Totals ....s9s COZ 719 Totals 1850 go 6
PROSPECTS, VIC AICAZARS
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tros proposal to arbitrate is Inadequate
unaccompanied, as IL is, with guarantees 70
pay If the arbitrators decide against MIN.
and a reply in that sense has been or
will be sent through Minister Bowen. Great
Britain will make similar answer These
statements are not made ofnciaily, Dut are
derived from an excellent source.
The Foreign Office denies explicitly that
the German squadron in Venezuelan wa
tiers has orders TO seize Margarita island,
adding that no occupation OF the terri-
tory of Venezuela will occur. The Foreign
Office officials allege that a systematic
effort is apparently being made 20 repre-
sent Germany the propeling power In
the coercion of Venezuela and as being
responsible for all the harsh measures
For instance, they say, the bombardment
of the forts at Puerto Cabeilo is ascribed
to German initiative, whereas the officials
say without reservation that the bonn
bardment at the British commander
suggestion, the Topaze being the British
ship. The German commander participated
in the firing as a loyal ally. The German
government is not insisting on more Sc
we're measures than the original plan con-
templated and regards the sinking OF the
two ''diminutiye wholly unseaworthy craft
as an insignificant incident"
The Berlin newspapers to-day print from
Kiel a statement that the German cruisers
Ariadne. Amazon and Niobe are again be-
ing equipped for departure to Venezuela,
but the correspondent of the Associated
Press is informed officially that no such
orders have been given and that 1t Will
depend later upon the demands of the
blockade whether additional vessels will
be sent.
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Foreign ONCE Numbered.

LONDON, Dec. 1S.-The Times this morn
ing gives prominence to letter from Sir
Robert Giffen declaring that the Foreign
Office gravely blundered in associating it
self with Germany against Venezuela. Sir
Robert contends that a blockade will be
useless against a bankrupt state, while
the seizure of the customs will be tanta-
mount to annexation and full of danger.
considering the peculiar relations of vene-
zuela to the United States. Further
continues the writer, however much we
may bring Venezuela to its knees no SOL
vent government will remain with which
to deal
Sir Robert strikes his most alarming
note when he refers to the danger OF Ger
many's embroiling Great Britain with the
United States. He believes that Germany
would not hsitate TO occupy Venezuelan
territory and he thinks the less said about
British claims the better. He says he
doubts If Great Britain has any good
moral claims against Venezuela and con-
cludes with these words: THE best course
is To cry keep Off at all hazards and, at
the utmost. exact punishment for the in
jured ssamen by getting hold, IL possible,
OF the guilty Venezuelan officials
The Times, without indorsing Sir Rob-
ert's gloomy views and while il repudiates
his suspicious of Germany, says il can
not hide from itself either the actual or
the contingent difficulties involved in this
most disagreeable undertaking.
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venexueIa Rebel. Active.

NEW YORK, Dec. H.-Senor Rojas, agent
in this island Of the Venezuelan revolution
lists. according to the Heralds Port of Spain
CTrinidad) correspondent, denies the report
that they have joined common cause with
Castro against the allies. On the con-
trary, according to reports received, the
government troops under General velutini
have been twice defeated by the revolu-
tionists, first at Guiria and second at Ell
Chico. where they. were completely routed
and fled in disorder. Moreover. it is re-
norted from Alta Gracia that General Ro-
iando. at the head Of 5000 revolutionists. is
marching Caracas with the object of
capturing the city and overthrowing Castro.
The rebels in Trinidad believe that If
Rolando's move proves successful he will
treat with England and Germany and thus
elect new President who will quickly end
the difficulty.
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Satisfaction in Italy.

ROME, Dec. 1.-THE announcement of
the presentation yesterday afternoon Of
Italy's ultimatum to Venezuela was re-
ceived here with general satisfaction.
Apart from the desire to recover the
claims of Italians. there has been long
standing i'll feeling between the two coun-
tries consequent on the persistent hos
tility shown by the ruling clerical element
in Venezuela against Italy because of the
struggle between the Vatican and the
Quirinal
The rejection by Venezuela of the Ital-
ian ultmatum was expected, consequently
the announcement that this had been
done created no sensation and no surprise.
During the day frequent communications
were exchanged between Italy and Great
Britain and Germany the question of
arbitration. The friendly attitude of the
United States is particularly appreciated
here Opinion generally favors arbitration,
although IL is understood that Germany and
Great Britain are the leaders in the matter
by reason of their heavier claims and
their priority in the present action.
At the weekly diplomatic reception held
at the Foreign Office to-day Ambassador
Meyer and Signor Prinetti had a lengthy
conference on Venezuelan affairs.
The italian cruiser Agordat has been
ordered to proceed at once to Venezuela.
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Annuities Becoming Popular.
Leslie's Weekly.

The great life insurance companies OF the
United States are now doing a constantly
increasing annuity business. and IL looks
as IL this feature of life insurance I'm our
hustling. busy country, where so much un-
certainty attends the accumulation and re-
tention of fortunes. would rapidly grow in
favor. Some men who are not able to save
much money. who have no dependents and
who are only anxious 10 provide for them
selves i'm their old age. are in the habit of
taking every extra $1,000 they accumulate
and investing IL In an annuity. AT the age
of fifty-hve a thousand dollars will pur-
chase an annuity of about $50 a year, at the
age Of sixty-five SIP and at the age OF sew
enty-five about $l5s year. Many carry
annuities for themselves as well as life in
surance for their families. Women who
have been left small estates find an annuity
an excellent form of safe investment. Their
expectation OF life Is greater than that OF
men, and the annuity paid them Is there
fore somewhat smaller. III a woman has
accumulated thousand dollars at the age
of thirty-three she can invest II in an
annuity and receive a little over $50 year
in return. thus adding about 81 a week to
her income for life. At the age OF fifty
three she would receive about $40 year
on the investment of a thousand dollars in
an annuity, at sixty-three about 500 and at
seyenty-three about $135.
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Other Deaths.

CHICAGO, Dec. 17.-Col. r. Z. Beebee,
of Beebee, Miss, whose name was con-
spicuous in connection with President
Roosevelts recent bear hunting trip died
to-day at the Hahnemann Hospital. Blood
poisoning resulting from liver trouble
caused death. He was fifty-five years of
age.
NEW YORK, Dec. 17-"General Pea
nuts who for a number of years was one
of the best known midgets and clowns con-
nected with Barnums, Forepaugh's and
Sellss circuses, was found dead in bed to-
day. The midget was a Japanese, thirty
eight years old. and two feet one inch high.
BRISTOL, Tenn, Dec. H.-Col. Abra-
ham Fulkerson, former congressman from
the Ninth Virginia district, died at his
home this morning aged seventy. He was
a colonel in the Confederate army and or
ganfzed the first company of Confederate
infantry to go from East Tennessee.
SAVANNAH, Ca, Dec. 17-Mrs Mary f..
Bulloch, widow of the late DR.. w. G. Bull
loch who was a relative of President
Roosevelt, died here this morning of pneu-
monia.
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CAN RAISE ARMY OF 400, 900.
Military strength of Venezueln-Ca-
racas ImpregnabIe.

PARIS. Dec. I'm. THESE. formerly
minister of France to Venezuela, who ne
gotiated the convention OF 1856 and who
lived many years in Venezuela. has been
interviewed concerning the situation there
He said:
Venezuela put 10000 men in the
field, and even foreigners there are liable
for military service. The regular Vene-
zuelan army numbers only 10000 men, 4
number OF the younger officers received
their education I'm the military schools of
France and Germany. The Venezuelans are
armed with Martini and Remington rifles.
and have n few Maxim and Krupp guns.
They have no cavalry. Caracas is almost
impregnable owing To the fact that IL is
situated on he other side OF a mountain
range about six thousand feet high These
mountains are impossible except by steep
mule PATHS where twenty men could stop
a whole regiment. There Is a railroad
from Las uayra to Caracas. but the destruc-
ton OF a single bridge would render the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-18
BALFOUR's STATEMENT.
A State Of War Already Exists and the
World VIII Re So Informed.

LONDON, Dec. lin the course of a
long statement in the House of Commons
to-day Premier Balfour said there was no
such thing as pacific blockade" A state
of war actually existed with Venezuela and
an intimation OF the blockade would short
ly be given to the powers. Mr.. Balfour
added that the blockade would be carried
out with as little inconvenience to neutrals
as possible. Nothing definite had occurred
with reference to the arbitration proposal
since his previous statement on the SUBJ
ject.
The premier also said the operations were
reluctantly undertaken, not to recover
debts. but. after long and patient delay,
to recover compensation for assaults on
vessels he believed the Germans also had
claims besides the financial ones.
Mr. Healy. Irish Nationalist, asked If the
United States assented to blockade which
would exclude United States vessels.
Mr.. Balfour replied: "Neutrals are not
consulted when you are in a state OF war
with a third party"
as war declared" asked Mr.. Healy.
The premier replied: Does the honor
able member suppose that without state
of war you can take vessels and have a
blockade?'
Replying to further questions. Mr. Bal
four said he had nothing to add regarding
arbitration beyond what was contained in
MS previous statement on the subject. Pa
pers were being prepared and would be pre-
sented to the house as soon as possible.
He assumed they would include the COM
municauons which had passed on the sub
lect or the blockade between the United
states and Great Britain Mr.. Balfour con-
Guided his statement with saying he could
make no announcement as TO whether the
offer OF arbitration from Venezuela would
be accepted by Great Britain.
Mr.. Balfour's statement was made in re-
ply to the desire OF the Liberal leader Sir
Henry Campbell Zimmerman. for informa-
ton on the Venezuelan situation. After
reiterating Lord Lansdowne's brief state
ment In the House Of Lords Yesterday the
premier continued: The blockade will be
carried out by Great Britain and Germany
along different portions of the coast and
though the two fleets will have the same
object, they will not act as one force We
never had any intention of landing troops
In Venezuela, or of occupying territory,
even temporarily. We do not think il de-
sirabe on either military or other grounds.
All the conditions governing such a block
ade have been carefully considered and will
be published In due time for the Informal
ton OF neutrals. The government is most
anxious that these operations the necessity
for which we deeply regret. should be as
possibly be made. No difference will be
made between the vessels OF the various
neutral powers. | think IL is quite likely
that the United States will think that there
cannot be such thing as a pacific block
ade. and i. personally, take the same view.
Evidently. blockade involves a state OF
war"
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MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.


NEW YORK. Dec. 17.-Arrived: Perugia
and Karamania, from Naples; Butcher,
srom Hamburg. Sailed: Oceanic. for Liver
pool; ST. Paul, for Southampton.
LIVERPOOL. Dec. 17-Arrived: Canad-
Ian. from New York; Tunisian, from st.
John. N. B., and Halifax. Sailed: Celtic.
tor New York.
YOKOHAMA. Dec. 17.-Arrived: Empress
Of China. from Vancouver for Hong-Kong.
etc.
GIBRALTAR, Dec. I7.-Passed: Phoeni-
eia, from New York for Naples and Genoa.
SOUTHAMPTON, Dec. 17.-Arrived: Phil
gdelphia, from New York
ANTWERP, Dec H-Arrived: Switzer-
land. from Philadelphia.
QUEENSTOWN, Dec. 17.-Arrived: Teu-
tonic, from New York.
MOvILLE. Dec. T.-Arrived: Furnessla,
from New York.
LONDON. Dec. 17.-Arrived: Mesaba,
from New York
NAPLES. Dec. 17.-Arrived: Lain, from
New York.
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FOOTBALL BENEFICIAL.
Its Good Points Noted by President
N0rthrop, Of Minnesota.

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi. Dec I.-An
analysis of football was sent tonight by
President Cyrus Northrop. of the Univer-
sity of Minnesota, in response to a letter
from Lucien r. Norden, Of the Milwaukee
School Board. Football is here and
think it will stay. 1 have watched the
game for several years and have surely
come to the conclusion that it is on the
whole desirable, though not lacking some
features that are TO be regretted. Self
possession, courage, promptness, strict
obedience, temperance, alertness. quick per-
ception, manly resolution and vigor are
all cultivated and doubtless other good quail
tiles which L have not specifically named
The intellectual training received by the
team at the hands of a good coach Is
quite equal TO that received in many class
rooms, involving, as it does, the essence
of mathematical correctness and combina-
tons"
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FIGHT FOR A SENAT0RSHIP.


DENVER, Col, Dec. 1.-THE Court of
Appeals to-day dismissed the writ of man.
damus granted by District Judge Palmer
requiring the state board of canvassers
to certify the election of c. A. Cooper, Re-
publican, instead of ]. T. Whitelaw. Demo-
crat. as representative from San Juan
county, holding that the courts had no
right to interfere thus with executive off,
GERS In the performance Of their duties
This decision has an important bearing on
the election of United States senator, for
it leaves the state board of canvassers at
liberty to seat two Democrats whose sea
had been contested II certain certificates
are given to both Democrats the House
will consist of thirty-three Republicans
and thirty-two Democrats, and the Demo-
Gratis are hopeful that with a majority of
only one the Republicans will not attempt
to unseat the Democratic members from
Arapahoe county. and thus secure major
ity on joint ballot.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-18
VIEWS OF LATIN AMERICANS.
Comment I'm Mexico, Nicaragua, Costa
RIGA and Colombia.


MEXICO CITY, Dec. lin discussing
the Venezuelan imbroglio the Mexican
Herald says: 1.-The famous Monroe doctrine
is being subjected to a sharp test. 1t cam
not emerge from this proof quite the same
as ii was before"
FL Pals. a penny Catholic daily, vigorous
ly sustains Roosevelt and denounces Cas-
tro. 1t says of the Venezuelan ruler: 1.-THE
insolence and positive barbarity which
characterize all the acts Of that dictator
are clearly proved by his savage conduct
in ordering the arrest of all Germans and
Englishmen. Without doubt Dictator Cas-
tro placed his reliance on an odious inter-
probation of the Monroe doctrine, but that
doctrine has been interpreted in an honest
manner by President Roosevelt who has
declared that, while the doctrine in ques-
ton is barrier to European Imperialism
In America, 1t cannot prevent European ma
lions from exercising their rights; ii cannot
be shield to protect from chastisement
the excuses OF despots or crimes of tyrants.
That doctrine does not disinherit any ma
ton or any man of the birthright of JUS
tice nor was 1T created to give the support
of the Northern colossus to the dementia
or frenzy of agitators. For this reason and
In this respect all educated people i'm Mex
leo must range themselves on the side of
Roosevelt's Interpretation"
MANAGUA, Dec. 1.-THE Nicaraguan
government and people view the action of
Great Britain and Germany towards Vene-
zuela with great Indignation. They con-
slider the sinking Of the Venezuelan ships
and the bombardment of the forts at
Puerto Cabello to be acts of unwarranted
violence, as unprecedented provocation and
as blows at the Monroe doctrine. The press
is also incensed. sympathizes with Vene-
Zuela and comments strongly on the SEEM
ing lassitude of the United States.
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica., Dec. 1.-THE
Costa Rican government will not discuss
the Venezuelan situation, but ii can be
said on good authority that the ministers
favor President Castro's attitude. Public
and German action. The United States is
much criticised and the Monroe doctrine
is ridiculed. Finally, President Castro is
looked as setting a good example to
Spanish America.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-18
ESCORTED BY MINISTER BOWEN.
Italian Minister and Consul Leave
President Cnstro's Capital.


CARACAS, Venezuela, Dec. 1.-THE Ital-
ian minister left Caracas this morning. Al
S o'clock Minister Bowen went to the Ital-
ian legation in a state carriage, accom-
panied by Secretary Russell. and took the
Italian minister, Signor De Riva, and the
Italian consul. Signor Gazzurelli, and con-
Quoted them to the railroad station. where
they were met by the leading Italian resi-
dents of this city. Mr.. Bowen then accom-
panied the minister to his car. shook hands
with him and handed him papers and cigars
for his journey TO Laguayra.
norant OF the fact that the Italian min
lister presented an ultimatum TO the Nene-
Zuelan government yesterday and therefore
hostile demonstration. The city Is quiet
to-day.
LAGUAYRA, Dec. 17.-Signor De Riva,
the Italian minister, arrived here at
o'clock p. m. He was accompanied by the
personnel of the Italian legation, and i'm
mediately proceeded on board the Italian
cruiser Giovanni Beusan. The crowd at
the railroad station when the minister ar
rived was very orderly. The minister left
his wife and family at Caracas.
The correspondent spoke with Senior
Leicibabaza, project of Laguayra, on the
subject of the Italian ultimatum. The pre-
feet said he could not understand Italy s
precipitate action, but thought that coun-
try had been influenced by Great Britain
and Germany. There are great many
Italians in Laguayra. They all show signs
of being afraid and do not uphold the ac-
ton of their government.
The German cruiser GaZelle arrived here
this morning. but left at II o'clock, steam
ing to the west.
The French steamer Ossun, which was
captured Dec. 10 by British marines when
the allies took possession of the Venezuelan
gunboatS, was handed over TO her owner
to-day and towed into Laguayra. The de-
livery of the OSsun was obtained by the
French charge d'affaires, NJ. Quivroux.
The captain of the Ossun claims that GER
tain articles on his ship, the property of
himself and his crew, have been wantonly
destroyed. He has lodged a complaint in
the matter The steamer is leaking badly.
italian interests in Venezuela are at pres
ent in the hands OF the American minister.