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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-18

Bodily pain loses its terror if you've
a bottle of DR. Thomas Electric Oil in
the house Instant relief in cases of
burns, cuts, sprains. accidents Of any
sort.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-18

Hear DR. Quayle at the First NJ. E.
church Friday evening
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-18

Everybody reads the State Journal
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-18
FLEET is SEIZED.
GERMAN AND BRITISH FORCES
TAKE VENEZUELA SHIPS.
UNITED STATES NAY BE INVOLVED
Minister Bowen Agreed to Defend In
terest of England and Germany.

London.-A dispatch from Caracas,
Venezuela, dated December 9, says:
The combined British and German
fleet today (Tuesday) seized the Ven
eZuelan fleet, composed of four war
ships, in the harbor of La Guaira 1t
is reported also that an ultimatum
will be delivered tomorrow CWednes-
day asking for an answer and COM
pliance with the demand of the Brit
ish and German ministers.
Wholesale Arrests.
Caracas, Venezuela, Dec 9.-Au
German and British subjects in Cara
cas- were arrested to-day.
Is United States Involved?
Washington, Dec. 9.-The arrests of
the German and British subjects in
Caracas today are believed here to be
in the nature of a retaliation on the
part of President Castro for the ulti-
matum which has been sent to Ven
ezuela for a settlement of the long
standing claims of Germany and Eng
land against her.
A cablegram received at Washing
ton from United States Minister Bow
en-, at Caracas, said that prior to the
withdrawal of Mr.. Haggard and Won
Pilgrim-Baltazzi these representatives
requested Minister Bowen to take
charge of the interests of their respec-
tive countries. These requests will
be granted, as no warrant exists for
declining them.
Rush Order for Texas.
Norfolk, Va, Dec. 9.-Naval officers
here believe that the action of Ger
many and England with regard to
Venezuela Will mean war between the
United States and those nations
should foot of American territory be
seized or European flag be raised on
American soil. They point out that
the assemblage of the great American
fleet under Admiral Dewey at the
scene of probable trouble is an evil
dence of the watchfulness of the
American government so lar as pos
Sible violations of the Monroe doe
trine are concerned.
The batLleship Texas has received
rush orders for sea, and her bunkers
are being filled preparatory to dis
patching her at 2 o'clock Wednesday
to join Dewey. Overtime work is be-
ing done on the torpedo boat destroy
er, Dole. She will be added to the
torpedo boat reserve Immediately af-
ter her trial.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-18
DEWEY IS ON GUARD
A GREAT AMERICAN FLEET MAN
EUVERlNG NEAR VENEZUELA.
STANDS FOR MONROE DOCTRINE
Should Germany and Britain Go Too
Far Washington Won't Be Found
Asleep-War Game Within
Sight of Foreign Ships.

Washington.-Two European fleets,
one German and the other British, are
mobilizing in the Caribbean sea. The
object is TO force the South American
republic, to pay it's Indebtedness to
these two nations or suffer the seizure
or its custom ports. In Washington
there are number of Officials who
Intimate that it is the intention of
these two countries to see how far the
Monroe doctrine can be stretched.
One thing is certain. When the Uni
ted tates government believes the
stretching has gone far enough there
will be an immediate Stacking up on
the tension.
While both of these foreign fleets
are gathering, Admiral Dewey. in
charge of one of the greatest Amer
lean fleets, is holding winter maneuv-
erS conveniently near to the scene of
hostlllt1es. Admiral Dewey, on the
MayhOwer, reached Culebra Saturday
and took charge of the fleet. There,
just north of Venezuela, within sound
of heavy firing, Dewey and his war
ships will practice marksmanship
Dewey may not have been sent to
Southern waters expressly for the
purpose of watching the European
fleets, but he is there The European
fleets consist of some ten man-of-war,
only one of which is a flrst-class
cruiser. Admiral Dewey's fleet con-
Sists of the f1rst-class battleships
hearsarge, Alabama, Indiana, and
Massachusetts, the second-class bat
tleship Texas, the cruisers Olympia,
Cincinnati, Detroit, Newark, Mont
gomery, and the gunboat Machias.
There are also within call in the Car
rl0bean the small cruiser Panther and
the Gunboats Marietta and Scorpion.
Here is a fleet of fourteen vessels,
five of them armOr-clad battleships
carrying more men and guns than
are in the combined British and Ger
man fleets. In fighting power, in re-
sisting power, the American fleet is
equal to several squadrons like that
sent against Venezuela.
The show of intimidating foreign
force is because the predecessors of
President Castro failed to pay about
million dollars Of interest guaran-
teed to German citizens who adj
vanced money to build railway from
Caracas to Valencia That is the
main point, but Great Britain has
chosen to make joint cause with Ger
many because it AYERS that some of
its citizens were maltreated during
the recent revolution, and because
President Castro's little ships dared
to notify the British cruiser Retribu-
ton that there existed blockade of
the OrinOco river. The United States
did not believe that the blockade was
effective, but it refrained as a friend
ly act from joining the British and
German ministers at Caracas about a
month ago when they declared that.
there was no blockade.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-18
TO RETIRE GENERAL SMITH.
Congress to Be Asked to Reinstate
the Officer.

hington.-Senator Hanna has
interested himself in the case of
General Jacob Smith, known as
"Hell Roaring jake" summarily re-
tired on account of his kill and burn"
order in the Philippines. In all prob
ability the senator will introduce at
this session a bill restoring him to
the army. All of the brigadier gen
eralships have been filed and Mr..
Hanna's plan is to introduce bill in
the senate creating new one for the
sake Of restoring General Smith. Be
fore this is done Senator Hanna will
consult with the President to find out
if, in view of all the circumstances,
Mr.. Roosevelt desires to keep Mr..
Smith out of the army. So he wants
it understood that he does not intend
to precipitate any contest with the
president and will only move in Gen.
eral Smiths behalf because he be-
lieves an injustice has been done and
because large number of army Off
GERS support him in this view.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-18
BUYING BRITISH CATTLE.
A Good Demand From Americans for
Fancy Breeding Stock.

A Good Demand From Americans for
Fancy Breeding Stock.
London.-The last few months there
has been in the United Kingdom
many American buyers Of thorough
bred cattle, whose purchases Of high
class breeding stock aggregate many
thousands Of dollars. Many Of the
animals bought are intended for ex
hibition at the st. Louis exposition.
The prices paid range from $1,000 to
more than $4,000 head. Hundreds
of high priced bulls and COWS have
been shipped in the summer and fall.
Among the buyers now here is G. L.
Marvin, of Lexington, KY, who will
take back twenty-five LhoroughbredS
In May and July; ]. s. Goodwin, or
Chicago, has purchased Angus breed
ers and the Armours' agent is send
ing 100 Herefords to the United
States. Purchases also have been
made of tiny Dexter and Kerry cattle
in Ireland, the breeding or which has
become the fashion In England under
the patronage Of Lady Lansdowne and
other titled fanciers.
The ruling of DR.. Salmon, chief or
the United States bureau Of animal
industry. allowing the importation Of
Jersey and Guernsey cattle into the
United States without the tuberculin
test, is expected to stimulate pur-
nhases in those islands. The agricul-
tural departments agents in the last
ten years have inspected more than
%. 900 head Of cattle In Jersay and
Guernsey and have not found single
case of tuberculosis. On the other
hand, England and Scotland are in
fected, and breeders here on that ac-
count apprehend the early adoption OF
more stringent quarantine measures
by the United States.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-18
WOULDN'T GO WITHOUT.
An Incident Showing That Horses Are
Not Indifferent to Adjournment.

Horses are not Indifferent to adorn-
ment. They acquire a knowledge Of
the times and seasons when they
should be tricked out with finery, and,
as the following story shows, they will
on occasion positively rebel if the
little niceties OF dress to which they
have been accustomed are by any
ahance neglected.
ALI was hustle in the barracks; the
inspecting officer of the district had
made a surprise visit; but at last the
regiment was ready in the barrack
yard. with its old sergeant major on
his old horse Cloth having been in
the regiment beyond memory to lead.
The word was given, but the old
horse would not STIR His master with
grief spurred him, men rushed from
the stables and pulled and pushed
him, the colonel rode up using Ian
guage enough to move any horse, but
tneffectively, until the old wife of the
old sergeant major heard the row,
snatched something from a peg and
rushed out.
The old horse had his eye on her
quarters, saw her coming, freed him
meekly to her, held down his head,
and she fastened the article round his
ears with a graceful curl on the
forehead. 1t had been made out Of
his tail wnen he became maid, and he
always wore it on state occasions, al
though forgotten this time in the
hurry; but he was not the horse to go
without it-CasselPs Journal.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-18
TOM REED IS DEAD.
NOTED EX-SPEAKER DIED IN
WASHINGTON SATURDAY..
HAD CEEN ILL LESS THEN A WEEK
Began With Appendicitis But Teok a
Sudden Turn fer the Worse and
Developed Into Brights'
Disease.

Washington.-Thomas Bracket Reed
former speaker of the house of repre-
sentatiVes, and fer many years promin-
ent in publis life, died here Saturday
night at 1910 o'clock in his apart
meRts in the Arlington. The immediate
cause OF his death was uraemoa.
At the bedside when he died were
Mrs. Reed and Miss Katherine Reed,
Mrs. Gardner, Mcdonald, Bishop ard
Goodnow and the nurses. DR.. GoodnoW
who had been in consultation with the
local physicians Thursday, was again
summoned from Philadelphia and ar
rived here at $3.50 o'clock. Mr.. Reeds
mind was in such a condition that he
did not realize the serious condition of
his illness.
He was cheerful and conversed with
those about his bedside. When it be-
came apparent that he would not sur
vive his illness the wife and daughter
were notified and they remained con-
stantly at the bedside until the distin-
suished patient breathed his last. With
only faint hope of saving his life,
oxygen was administered throughout
the day.
1t was stated that Mr.. Reed had been
suffering from Bright's disease for
some time.
day, having come to attend to some
matters in the United States supreme
court. He was at the capitol Monday
visiting with friends and former asso-
ciates in congress and witnessed the
converting of the second session of the
Fffty-eighth congress. Apparently he
was enjoying good health, but later in
the day he called on DR.. +. A Gardner
and complained of gastric distress.
The following day. his physician
compelled him to remain in bed while
diagnosis was made of his condition
Mr.. Reed was strongly adverse to stay
ing in bed, but rise in temperature
made it imperative that he remain
quiet. Symptoms of appendicitis ap-
peared, though his condition was not
alarming. A trained nurse remained
with him throughout Tuesday night
and the patient showed signs Of i'm
provement.
Mrs. Reed and daughter, Miss Kit
tie, arrived Wednesday and have re-
manned with Mr.. Reed at the Arlington
hotel since.
On Thursday the physicians announc
ed that the appendicital symptoms
were abating, but that kidney trouble
had developed, giving a more serious
aspect to the case. DR.. T. L. Mcdonald
was summoned from Philadelphia for
consultation An attack Of nausea Fri
day night distressed the patient con-
siderably because of his weakened con-
dition.
A change for the worse was noted in
Mr.. Reeds condition early Saturday
morning. At $3.50 o'clock he was given
q simultaneous saline TRANSMISSION in
order to stimulate his kidneys, which
were failing to perform their proper
functions. At o'clock saline solution
was again administered, about three
quarts of the fluid being used. The
heart became weaker and weaker, but
the patient retained consciousness until
IL o'clock when complete coma came
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-18
READY TO GIVE REFORMATION.
Rapid Success of a Traveller With
Pretty Woman.

She was pretty, and as she entered
the comfortably filed car at the Broad
street station, in Philadelphia, and
glanced down the aisle half a dozen
men who occupied whole seats made
room for her. She smiled impartially
on all, but walked by the proffered
places until she came to a seat appro-
pr1ated wholly by manly looking fell
low who had apparently paid no atten-
ton whatever to her entrance.
Excuse me, sir" she hesitatingly
said; may share this seat with your
The man looked startled, lifted his
hat, and blushingly replied; Certain
ly, beg your pardon"
All the other men envied him. He
looked pleased, naturally enough. In
two minutes they were conversing
pleasantly, and in five she had gently
insinuated her hand into his and fair
ly beamed on him. Those directly
across the aisle saw him squeeze her
dainty little hand repeatedly, and mar
Veled that she appeared to like it. Half
way to Baltimore he said something
about cigar, and, excusing himself
with rare courtesy, left her side and
entered the smoking car. A would-be
one unoccupied seat, they sat down in
it together.
Stunning grill" exclaimed the would
be. ''You got next in a hurry, old man,
and that, too, without an effort"
The courtier only smiled compla-
Gently
How'd you manage it?'' persisted the
inquisitiYe fellow.
''Well, you see,' draw1ed the other,
Eve stood together before a Southern
minister about two years ago, and he
said something kind to us that we've
never forgotten. She surprised me by
coming to Philadelphia, to meet me on
my return from a two months trip for
the house. Anything more you'd like to
know?"
There was not! In six seconds there
was only one man in that seat.-New
York Tribune.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-18
At the Foot of the Letter.

Qn his address to the Edinburgh
Philosophical institution on Oct IA, Mr.
Alfred Austin advised his audience to-
Read fewer novels, pore for a briefer
time over newspapers, dwell longer and
more intimately with the poets.")
Rhymes are nuisance" soliloquized
the poet laureate, as he sat at work in
his study with Edward, and that is no
use. When his gracious majesty King
Edward, wearied with cares of sover-
eighty, goes bedward = rather too
prosaic. I'm afraid. Let me see
His study door was flung open, a
somewhat shabbily-dressed stranger
entered unannounced, and seated him
self comfortably in the best armchair.
Found you at last!" he said. CAL
fred, old boy, you really ought to hang
out a sign, 'Epics finished while you
wait, Odemaker by royal appointment
Had no end of bother to run down,
assure youi"
Really" began the poet laureate,
''you have the advantage of me. Might
I inquire your name and business?"
Name? Well, for such pals as you
and 1 are bound to be, Bubbles is
enough, I reckon Good Old Bubbles
that's what they call me at the
we'll, where I'm best known. Snug lit
tie crib this of yours, Alfred. By the
way, any of that royal sherry on tap!
Or a whisky-and-soda will do, if you
like-Bubbles isn't particular, bless
you"
Mr.. Austin arose from his chair il
some indignation. "Will you have the
goodness to explain yourself?" he said.
What is the meaning of this unwar-
raEtable intrusiOn?'
"Unwarrantable intrusion?" cried
Bubbles, slapping his leg and shouting
with laughter, "well, that's rich, that
is! Fairly collars the trumpet, that
does-when you asked me here your
self"
81 asked you" cried the poet. Never
never! Perfect quiet and seclusion
are imperative1y necessary for such
work as minei l should never dream of
asking you here, Mr.-er-Bubbles!
There must be some mistake!"
''You bet there isn't" replied his
guest. ct heard you gas at Edinburgh
the other day."
ooh, and you come to thank me for
my advice?' Mr.. Austin said, somewhat
Modified.
you can put It that way if you like.
I heard your advise, sir, and resolved
to act upon it. First point, to read
fewer novels. 1 haven't opened one
since''
Excellent" said Mr.. Austin.
Second point-to pore for a briefer
period over newspapers. Ten minutes
with any one Of 'em lasts me for a
week. That's why I'm here; couldn't
do better than put in a month or two
with you as start, thought My lug
gage will be up from the station pres
emily"
'T am so sorry that my house hap
pens to be full" said the laureate. "But
there is another poet of whom you may
have heard. His name, 1 believe, is
Kipling. Will you go and dwell init
mately with him, please? You are-er
just the kind of man he loves. Let
me give you his address. London
Punch.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-18
THANKSGIVING ADVERSELY.

There are some souls to whom this day
Suggests no grateful song Of praise;
Waters of Marah fill their cup,
And dark and dreary seem His ways
The year has brought them naught
but gloom
Trouble and loss, with doubts and
fears,
Nave crowned all the months agone
And fill this hour with grief and tears
How can 1 sing the grateful song,
When heart is sad and hope is dead
When joys that frightened life are
gone
Like meteors from the sky have
sped?"
30 asks the troubled soul today,
When all is hung in mournful gloom,
And furnace fires wax fierce and hot,
And LIES fond hopes The past en-
tomb.
Be still, poor heart! it's well with thee,
Thy chastenings prove His constant
love,
And weary hours of pain and woe
Are benedictions from above.
Then praisethe Lord for furnac fires
That purge thy droSS and cleanse
thy heart;
Perfect thro' suffering" is His word,
And trials proVe'that better part"
Thy cup of sorrow comes from God;
Accept and drink with grateful song,
And bless the hand that smites in love,
And join in praise the happy throng.
Who, on this day, thanksgiving pour
To Him whose mercles crown our
days;
And trust Him in our darkest hour,
And turn thy deepest griefs to praise
Thanksgiving Day, November.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-18
so BEWARE OF SILVER DOLLARS.
One Mans ExtraVagant Statement
That There May Be 40 Million
Counterfeits.

New York-The statement was made
at meeting Of the chamber Of COM
merce Saturday by Fransis G. Moore
that of 80 million silver dollars now
in circulation it is within the realm of
possibility that no less that 40 million
are counterfeit.
Mr.. Moore predicted this statement
upon report made to him by the pres
ident of one of the leading banks in
this city that of $50 silver dollars turn
ed into the subtreasury by the institu-
ton of which he is the head, no less
than 10 were cOnfScated by the gov
eminent as being counterfeit.
Mr. Moores remarkable statement
came as a protest to the report Of the
committee on finance and currency to
which had been referred the question
Of investigating measures that would
tend to provide against money situa-
ton such as we have had recently to
deal with"
"I take exceptions" said Mr.. Moore,
''to that proportion Of the report which
suggests that the secretary of the treas
ury should redeem all silver dllors
Notwithstanding in gold. There are
now outstanding about 80 million dol
lars in silver coin and 467 million dol
lars in silver certificates, while there
the treasury with which to meet any
demand made upon the secretary OF
the treasury for the redemption of the
silver dollar.
Now 1 come to another. and to my
mind, most serious point. 1t is that OF
counterfeit money. We stand face to
face with situation that is menace.
A silver dollar can be made today by
mechanic as well as the government
can make it, and in which he has only
to put thirty-eight cents worth OF sill
yer. The manufacture Of counterfeit
silver dollars is carried on in this coun-
try on a much larger scale than is gen
orally supposed.
els not the temptation we offer for
counterfeit too great? It is not reason
enable to believe that there are 40 mil
lion counterfeit dollars included IN the
number that we ask the secretary OF
the treasury to redeem in gold.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-18

In the Indian Territory, where all
sorts OF things are done that were new
er heard of elsewhere, they are plow-
ing asphalt, says the Kansas City Star.
Eighteen miles southeast of Comanche,
in the Chickasaw country, six strapping
Missouri mules are hitched to a big
breaking pillow every day and long fur
rows of asphalt are turned. It is the
same kind OF a plow the farmers use
who break ground in the black jack
country, and the asphalt is the kind
got by blasting on the Island of Trini-
dad. The mules are blowing in the
center of a deposit one-third larger
than the asphalt deposits on Trinidad.
Wells have been dug to the depth of
100 feet Strata of asphalt OF varying
thicknesses have been encountered to
whatever depth the wells have been
sunk Men of means have become con-
WINGED there are millions Of dollars to
be made, and are either going to make
it or lose a fortune in their experiment
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-18
CONDITION IN PHILIPPINES.
Secretary of Taft Commission Ex-
plains Them in Washington.

Washington. - Arthur Ferguson,
secretary of the Philippine commits
sion, was caller at the state and
war departments Saturday to talk
with the officials regarding conditions
in the Philippines as they existed
when he left Manila. According to
Mr.. Ferguson, Governor Taft is be-
loved by the Filipinos, who have come
to look upon him as their best friend,
and, for his part, he has become so
absorbed in his work of bringing
these people into line witt American
ideas that he is willing to spend the
remainder of his days in the islands.
Mr.. Ferguson adds that the governor
has completely recovered his health.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-18

The charge of communicating is abb
surd enough. but there can be no doubt
of Lord Kitchener's opinion Of the ewo-
manish'' man. Nothing can be more
uncompromising than his contempt for
effeminacy. On his return from Egypt
it is said, young social fop asked the
General for his autograph, which he IN
tended to have worked in silk On
fiimsy lace handkerchief, with the re-
mark: .sYour sisters, I presume. mo
sir, my own. A very pretty pattern
isn't it?" replied the young lord. Very: I
what is your taste in hairpins?' asked
the man who had won back knartum-
St James Gazette.