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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15
SAID TO BE INSANE.
Prominent Venezuelan Says Castro
Defes the Whole World.

Chicago, Dec. 15.-It is the belief Of
Miguel Alma Pietro Gonzales, a promi-
nent Venezuelan now here that Presi-
dent Castro Of Venezuela is insane. He
so expressed himself today at the Audi
forum Annex, where he stopped, for a
few hours on his way to San Francisco.
"Cipriano Castro is insan declared
Senior Gonzales positively. He i'm
AGNES he can defy the whole world His
success in overthrowing the previous
regime in his country and his later ex-
ceSses have turned his head. He aspires
to be the Diaz of all South America, ann
his actions have led the conservative
business men of the nation to conclude
nothing but that he is mentally IN.
sound. He is known to have talked
about forming the republics of the con-
tirent ito a great federation. with Vene-
zuela at the head. Anybody should
know that the greater and more power
full of these countries would never con-
sent 10 play second fiddle in such con
cert
4 heard before I left Caracas that
Castro had announced to some of his
intimates that he was the reincarnation
of Caesar and Alexander. He is fire.
brand and should be extingdished.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15
CHILD WIFE SUES.
Edith Johnson Wants $4,000
From Husbands Family.

Edith Johnson. a wife of three wears.
who is hardly more than a girl, has
filed suit in district court charging her
husbands parents and brother with al
ienating his affections For this she
wants the sum of $1,000
The suit was fled this afternoon by
]. r. McNary, attorney for the plaintiff.
Martin Johnson, the father, Mary John
son the mother. and Thomas B. John
son the brother of her husband are
made defendants in the suit.
The petition states that they were
married in 1900 when both were IT years
of age. The plaintiff has two children
one an infant in arms. She is the
daughter of William Lambert of Topeka
and the defendants are all residents of
Auburn. The case is almost identical
with the Dibble case filed Saturday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15
BLOCKS BILL COLLECTORS
No One Can See Pension Office EN-
ployes During Work Hours.

You cannot see employees during
business hours" is the notice which cor
fronts a visitor to the pension office to-
day The notice is printed in bold let
tiers, and is signed by Wilder S. Met
calf, pension agent.
This is the rule in all the government.
Offices l know anything about said Mr.
Metcalf today TT has been the rule
here. too The posting of the sign Is
simply to inform the public of this rule.
If we did not have such a rule. our
clerks would have to spend all their
time with their friends and with bill col
Iectors. 1t is necessary that we restrict
our employees, and protect them from in
terruJtiO in their work"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15
AMERICANS VOLUNTEER.
Hundreds Anxious to Enlist in Presi-
dent Castro's Army.

New York. Dec 15.-The Red line
steamer Caracas, which sailed for La
Guayra today, was the first vessel to
leave here for that port since the be-
ginning of hostilities. The seamer car
ried even a larger cargo than for sew
eral previous trips. Senior E Gonzalez
Esteves, Venezuelan consul general,
signed the consular invoices as usual.
although Germany and England may
collect duties on the cargo. There were
so invoices in all, representing shipments
amounting to many t thousand dollars.
The Caracas also had on board 10 pas
sengers for La Guayra, some of whom
carried passports from the consul gen
eral-
The rush to the Venezuelan consulate
by Americans to enlist in the army of
President Castro continued today. Fully
200 have called on Senior Gonzalez E.s-
teves since Friday Offering to fight for
Venezuela. Some of these were dis
charged American soldiers. No word
has come from Castro, however, that he
needs men. and until he calls for them
the consul general will not send any
men to Venezuela. 1t is likely that the
Venezuelan army is in greater need OF
arms than of men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15

1t looks as though England and Ger
many have bitten off larger morsel
than they can conveniently masticate,
in South America. They threaten to
take charge of the Venezuelan custom
houses and collect the tariff on imports
until their claims are satisfied. Presi-
dent Castro says if this be done he will
declare free trade with the world. If.
following such a course they should at
tempt to levy duties on their own ac-
count they would have all commercial
nations against them at once and would
be forced to abandon that method. They
do not dare to levy on any Venezuelan
territory, because they know the United
States would not permit it. Having ev-
erything to gain and nothing to lose
Castro doesn't appear to be in so bad a
position as might at first appear If he
shall emerge from his present difficulties
in good shape he may yet realize his am
bition to become the Diaz of his coun-
try
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15
PRESIDENT ACCEPTS.
Party Includes Cabinet Members and
Diplomats at Fair Opening.

Washington Dec 15.-President Roose-
welt Saturday accepted the invitation to
participate in the dedicatory ceremonies Of
the Louisiana Purchase exposition, on
April 30, 1868. Mr.. Hay. the secretary of
state. agreed to arrange for formal in
vitation on behalf of the government and
ent. An understanding was reached that
a ajOrity, if not all, of the members of
the cabinet will accompany the president.
The president will not only lend his pres
ence on the occasion, but has signifed his
willingness to take prominent part in
the exercises That part will lin all prob
ability be the delivery of a carefully pre-
pared speech appropriate to the occasion.
The president has not definitely decided
whether the St. Louis visit will be a part
of an itinerary he is arranging for west
tour. but there are indications that
the St Louis visit will be on the return
from a trip to the far west, which is OK
pected to begin shortly after the adjourn-
uent of congress-.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15
SOME HOPE
Of a Pacific Settlement of the
Venezuelan Affair.

London, Dec. I'm Ambassador
Choate's absence, Charge d'Affaire~
White is making every effort to. arrange
some pacific method of settlement of the
dispute between Great Britain and Ven
ezuela--- He is in constant communica-
ton with the state department at Wash
ingtOn. Not5ing definite has been ar
ranged, but the Associated Press under
stands that there is some hope of fur
ther hostilities being aVerted.
The negotiations are handicapped by
the absence from London of several OF
the cabinet minister's as before answer
can be given the cabinet will probably
have to meet. No final decision is ex-
pected before Wednesday,.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15
GO TO PHILADELPHIA.
Strike Commission Will Adjourn for
Holidays.

Scranton, Pa. Dec. 15-It was announced
by the coal strike commission a [ the open
ing Of its hearing today when it adjourned
for the Christmas holidays. probably on
Saturday it will be to meet in Philadelphia
the first Monday in January This 5ecis-
ion however, car be changed by develop
ments this Weel-.
Before pToce eding to the hearing of wit
nesSes Chairman Gray informed the at
torneys that the commission had prepared
a certain formula which indicates the fur
Their information he desired. He also asked
the operators to expedite the presentation
of the statements containing the wages
paid the miners and the hours worked
He said the hardest work of the commits
sion is still to come and 1.-The commission
ers would like to begin their study of tine
figures soon as possible.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15

Among the many evidences of con-
tinued prosperity is noted that state
ment that for several months the Bald
win locomotive works at Philadelphia
have declined to receive any orders for
locomotives. delivery of which is de-
manded before the expiration of a year
or fourteen months. The Canadian Pa
cifc has been obliged to place orders for
engines outside of the Dominion or the
United States and some of the trade
papers insist that instead of exporting
locomotives, as has been done within the
last few years, the United States will
have to import them or run short of the
absolutely necessary transportation ia
cilities traffic demands and freight
blockades make imperative
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15
BURIED so men.
Roof of ROundhOnse of Penn. r,
Il. COllapses.
Thirty Locomotives Damaged
but No Lives Lost.

Philadelphia, Dec. 15-The roof of the
Pennsylvania railroad round house at
the Powelton avenue station, West Phil
adelphia, collapsed this afternoon, bury
ing fifty men in the ruins A number of
injured have been taken out ana re-
moved to hospitals The ruins caught
fire
Nobody was killed as a result OF the
accident. Thirty locomotives were dam
aged by the falling roof. Firemen sue
ceeded in subduing the flames before
they made great Roadway.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15
National Bank Reports.

Washington. Dec. 15.-The abstract of
the condition of the national banks of
Kansas exclusive of Kansas City, Kan.
at the close of business on Novem Der %.
shows the average reserve to have been
II 81 per cent against 1871 per cent on
September Is: loans and discounts in
creased from $29. POI, SS4 to $50, 49,, 15S;
gold coin increased from 81, 2S4, 1868 to ST.
$50. $50: total specie decreased from 81,
Dos. 7SS to 81 005. 349, lawful money reserve
increased from s2,s75,450 to 50, sS1, $50: in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15
Reduced Rate for Christmas and New
Year Holidays.

The Nickel Plate road will sell tickets
December "a, 25 and 81. 1902, and Janu-
airy 1, 1903, at rate of fare and third
for the round trip. to any point located
in Central Passenger association terri
tory, good returning to and including
January 2 1903 Pullman service on all
trains. Individual club meals, ranging
in price from 35 cents to $100. served in
dining cars. Address John Y. Callahan,
general agent, 113 Adams street, Chi
cago, for particulars. Chicago city
ticket office, III Adams street: depot.
Harrison street and Fifth avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15
NAMED BY THE PRESIDENT
Two Ministers to Foreign Countries
Are in the List.

Washington. Dec 15.-The president
today sent the following nominations to
the senate:
Collector of customs. Morton Tower.
for the district of southern Oregon.
Surveyor of Customs-Leander M.
Shubert, port of Council Bluffs, Ia j;
James H. Bolton. port of Sioux City, Ia.
Surveyor General of North Dakota
E. 6. Williams, North Dakota.
State-Lloyd c. Griscom, Pennsyl-
vania, minister to Japan; Richmond
Pearson, North Carolina, minister to
Persia,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15
MRS. GRANTS FUNERAL.
1t Will Not Be Arranged Until the
General Arrives.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE arrange
ments for the funeral of Mrs. Julia Dent
Grant the widow of the former oresi-
dent will not be made until -crig. Gen.
Fred D. Grant one Of her sons, arrives
from the west 1t is expected that he
will reach here Thursday The president
will t. Ike no action on the death of Mrs
Grant beyond the sending of a hand
some floral piece from the White House
Conservatives. conveying an expression
of his grief and that of Mrs. Roosevelt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15

II. A. Castle, auditor for the postohice
departments puts the whole matter in
a nutshell when he saws of the Post
Check plan for renting money: This
Post Check plan seems to be practical
bic, to accomplish several desirable re-
suits simultaneously and to afford ac-
commodatiOn to the entire public at a
minimum of labor and expense"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15
The Nickel Plate Road.

will afford its patrons an opportunity to
take advantage Of low rates for Christ
mas and New Year holidays. by selling
tickets at a fare and third fer the
round trip to all points on their line.
December "a, % 81. 1902, and January 1,
1908. Return limit including January 2,
1908. Through service to New York city.
Boston, and other eastern points. Chi
cago passenger station, Harrison street
and Fifth avenue. For further informa-
ton. address John Y. Callahan, general
agent. 113 Adams street Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15
STATEHOOD FIGHT.
Big Delegation from Oklahoma in
Washington.

Washington, Dec. 15.-Okiahoma New
Mexico and Arizona are represented IN
Washington by strong delegations of citi-
zens. who are here to urge favorable ac-
ton by the senate on the omnibus state
hood bill. Officials, business men and at
torneys from each of the territories are
here with the intention of staying until the
contest is settled. and bringing every pos
sible pressure to bear upon the senators TO
secure the passa ge of the bill which VIII
add three stars TO the flag
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15

Scarcity of coal in Boston prompts the
Journal of that city to PROFOUND the
following riddle: What is it that
neither rich nor poor can buy or beg
that is inexhaustible in supply but yet
unequal to the demand; that comes, but
vet is scarcely seen?'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15

A select committee of the British
house of commons appointed to consider
the question of granting ship subsidies
has reported against it. The committee
reports that skill and industry are the
main factors in the development of
shipping interests, and that subsidies
cut very little figure
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15
stratton objects to Executors.

Colorado Springs, Col. Dec 15.-The
hearing of the writ of certiorari in the
Stratton will case was resumed today
Harry Stratton objecting to two executors
named in his fathers will acting as ad-
illustrators. The case was one of fine le-
gal distinctions. The real fight over the
will will come up December %.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15
ON A LONG DRIVE.
Son of Railway Magnate Going Over
land in Wagon.

Knoxville, Tenn. Dec. 15.-Edward M.
Barr. of Chicago, and DR.. Stanley.~O.
Sabel. of New York, who are driving
from Colorado to Asheville. N. c., on {.
wager, left Knoxville this morning. hav-
ing less than $50 miles to make before
Christmas. They have driven 5000 miles
since the middle of June. and have
avoided large cities as much as possible
Barr is son of J. M. Barr. general SUI
perintendent of the Chicago, Milwaukee
& St Paul railroad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15

Germany has been much troubled
lately by the fact that her Venezuelan
trade has been slipping over to the Uni
ted States, but she can't recover it by
Kicking I'D a fight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15
Low Sleeping Car Rates.

To st. Paul and Minneapolis. The Chi
cage Great Western railway has three
tourist sleeping cars per week to ST.
Paul ana Minneapolis. Rate for double
berth only $1.50 For particulars in
quire of any Chicago Great Western
agent, or ]. P. Elmer. G. P. A. Chicago.
Illinois.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15

1t must be a source of satisfaction to
the Cubans to know that they are in no
danger of getting into such fix as that
in which Venezuela finds herself.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15

Venezuela is the Turkey of American
nations She owes everybody and plays
one nation against another to escape
payment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15

In the matter of the japanese mission
it appears that John Barrett and the
mikado were of the same mind
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15

Washington. Dec. 1.-THE following
TO the presidential class on January
kansas-Hanover. 81. 100: Hartford S1CaG
Hill City, SLIGO: Hillsboro, S. coo: Madison
$1,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15

For ska ties, see Forbes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15

For fine carving sets. see FORBES.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15
Postofn ce Grades Raised.

For warranted scissors. see Forbes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15

For Warranted scissors, see Forbes.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-11-28
ACCIDENT PLAYED HAVOC.
Further Details Of Wreck xt Spartan
burg, s. c.

Spar1snburg. S. C. Nov. 26.-FOi
hall a mile. dry goods. clothing. mail
and merchandise were strewed alOns
the tracks of the Southern railway
az tn escene Of the wreck near here
yesterday morning. The body of tn.
negro fireman has been taken charge
Of by his relatives, and Engineer Sc,
onion. who was seriously injured. lE
improving.
The accident happened in this way:
Three runaway freight cars started
from the junction of the AsheviHe d.
vision ! mile west OF the city, and
came tearing through the passenger
yard here AZ a terrific speed The
operator. realizing the imminent dan.
ger. seized his instrument in despera-
ton and wired the next station above
20 hold he fast mail. but II was too
late. and the terrible crash came about
80 seconds later. at a point l mile
north Of Spartanburg. In a low place
where two down grades met. The
engine crashed through the freight
cars, reducing them 10 kindllng woOC,
the third car. loaded with hay. being
knocked about one-quarter OF a mile,
Il Is said. back up the grade by the
force OF the impact impaired. The
mail car was splintered and the roof
shot forward directly over the engine.
where II lay on it's side. having run
down a l5-foot embankment.
The dead body of the fireman was
taken from the wreckage and the in
1ured members OF the crew were car
ried 90 the city. It is believed that
somebody's carelessness is the cause
OF the accident
A few years ago several cars ran
away in the same manner from the
junction. Il being said that tramps had
started them out down the main line.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-11-28
PROGRESS IN PORTO RICO.
Commissioner OF the Interior Elliott
Makes His Report

N@e ahfo fR~fSf1
Washington. Nov 26.-The annual
report OF W. II. Elliott, commissioner
O the interior for Porto Rico. an.
nounces substantial progress along all
governmental lines in the island
Much attention is being paid TO road
order 10 assure the labor the means
% reaching the markets with the prod
uCts ~ the soil The Porto Ricans
are being instructed what 10 plant aud
how % cultivate most economically
and probably. Sanitary rules and
regulations have been introduced and
the people encouraged In habits of
cleanliness in living.
Concerning public lands. the report
says the various departments OF the
federal government will be asked 70
make known their wishes concerning
p.oQerTies az the present occupied by
or needed for their accommodation.
The bulk 81 property involved COM
prises land Of lIttle present value, but
which may. ~ the island continues 10
GfNt4ol dhu fipsl'eE, de CONDITIONS now
prevail warrant the hope. may become
valuable They need 70 be located
ard the boundaries determined. II is
hoped that all questions be settled
and presidential action secured N
time for the legislative assembly Of
Porto Rico 90 provide for the dispo
sition Of the Island property at the
session 90 BE- held during January and
February. 1909.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-11-28
BEGGAR LIVED LIFE OF EASE.
Fer 20 Wears Mrs. Myers Imposed on
Charitable Persona

New York. Nov. ee.--Atter admitting
that tor 90 years she had been send
ing begging letters 10 prominent PEG
pie. Including recent ones TO high gov.
eminent officials. Mrs Myers has been
sentenced 70 the worshouse for six
months.
Agents OF the charity organization
brought about the womans convic-
ton They charge that she has &C
cumulated considerable property
through piteous appeals 20 well known
persons in society; that she lived q
life Of ease and spent parts OF the
season at the seashore and IN the
mountains. They claimed TO have
about 1000 letters signed by the wo-
man which had been turned over TO
the society by their recipients for the
purpose OF Investigation
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-11-28
VENEZUELAN REVOLT
GETS DEATH BLOW
Battle Of la Victoria Turn
ing Point.
IsTUsVtC~ Wits PRES. CASTRO.
esys ~ FIRST % January -e Will Sc
Abis o. O-ieisny Proclaim Peace.
NsnsEUeis Entsrtsins Most Cordial
Frsnoship Ser United States

o~rac4s. Von.suela. Saturday. Nov.
- Fs-~idsa< Castro. IN al interview
s~a@s 49,
- r~~ossti0n received its death
bag~ e. l~NactoriA In spite Of 81.
Ts-f1ar uuubsrs IT, reseis we're defeat
e. and thsir princi pa leader was com
T-lis.d g. 800 refuge IN q foreign land
~ Fsuuants 20 ria forces under arms
80 uuahls ~ support each other and
80 t-iuE Ciose.y pursued receiye
$50 "a. N of ~ disiutegration OF Ma.
49, f.i.awers
Causa.Eu hns b-en inauguratei
$3.50 Hsr.ehsuA aud CluiAd BOh.
80 - EtrsuE and seasoned army
Shkrh assursa tts success
II. haffle 81 IANicfsriA was re.
$685.. far fhIs satisfactory sitaa.
a. n was che most stubb1rniY
ou-r 1880 osrahat 81 ms career BT
e. frsI 80 January am confident !
So Has 49, o. lfnrIaliy proclaim
t.anf rarrHs imagine that Natos
-. Hrrflrus tla revolution Whatever
tr.sah's hs mas make all D. futile.
go - mar 90 irts.lE,ucc Dc must
rH.asrfas tlaf fhF sentiment % IN q
t--,..s Il ssairsi him and Cor peace
~ sauanrT uttch D. hat 81 months
80 80 rarnas rHnu.ant today
flF Frfrruursrs Is resolved 90 exc.
49, ir srfrlt ant lsrter ia directions
1913 80 tI enc prl.-iamatiou ~ Nov
go 60 t- .taual aut maguauimous
e. - aug-urerts art ths latter can
49, n. ressrr to refuse u their 10y.
g assfaaucs TIE policy ~ the GOV
sTrrsrf b. 49, ard comprehensive
49, 80 49, are prosperity ard con
tsrfn.art A. citizens whatever their
pf.ral ouutaet - political views
Hs seiroulet heartily a. h-'ing Ia
t-rH-r 80 fsf nations velfare
hsnfruria rrffrraIns csrtlal sym.
rafrf auf friHufsalg for the Unte'
frnfss 80 s.airss ere closet rela
80 sfh fhe United States. which
49, a'raafF siEnaiiY opposed the az
$780, 20 fnr-irr uowers The goy.
srrrrrf n H-rffsIf shat. convince
n g. fusflrs ~ Hur cause The United
, $780, at. r~nd-f NeneFaela ASSISTANCE
~ 49, fufurs friruIries Well sup.
raref arf sen applies IN Monroe
fafrfrs - - - rreafsss sossible TN
f-.Frsrns so saiue
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-11-28
washlnoton election Returns.

Seattle. Wash. Nov. 26.-Complete
Official returns from every county IN
the state show that the average ma.
iority given Republican candidates was
$4,000. Hadley (RepD nominee for
Judge OF the supreme court leads his
ticket with q majority of 2s.S62. The
Republican candidates for congress ),
who are elected at large. have plu.
ralities over COtterill, the highest
Democrat on the ticket. as follows:
Jones. 24.6e2: Cushman. 24.957: Hum
phrey, 24042