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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17

tended by the Navy Department in de- ciding to give the orders for his ships instead of giving him a free hand in the matter, as it was expected would be done That there may be thorough co-opera- ton of the Navy with the State Depart ment in the handling of the Venezuelan situation, however. it seemed that the question could be more satisfactorily set tied here as the Navy Department is in possession of all the facts regarding the action of the allied powers and danger of conflicting with the policy of the State Department will be averted.
 It is unlikely that men of war will he sent to LaGusira. the feeling being that the presence of American men of war at this time might cause uneasiness among the allied powers as well as offer efiSouragenfent to President Castro to maintain his defiant attitude. On the other hand the situation has grown so acute within the past few days that both State and Navy Department officials are agreed that 1t will not be unwise to rendezvous the fleet fin ports within easy range of the Venezuelan coast.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
A FAMILY WIPED OUT
EXPLOSION OF GAS TANK KILLS
 FIVE PERSONS.
The Mother Blown Through Side of House Into Road-Children Were at Table When Ac-
 cident Occurred.

Fort Lee. N. J.. Dec. 1s-By the explo- sion of . gas tank today the residence oi John Puglughi was demolished. his five children instantly killed and his wife se seriously injured that her recovery Is de- spaired of. The dead are:
 Ida Puglughi. aged IA years: Tiliie. 1i years: Irene, 10 years: Adeiine. years; George, years.
 The mother was found two hundred feet from where the explosion took place. her right arm almost torn from her body.
 Just returned from school, the children were at the lunch table when the explo- sion occurred. The roof and sides of the house were blown out. An adjoining cot tage was also partially destroyed. The de- bris immediately took fire and the bodies of the dead were badly charred.
 Mrs Puglughi. who was waiting on the children at the table. was blown through the side of the house and was found in the road The father was away from home. The tank which exploded was in the cellar and supplied the Illuminating gas for the building.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
FEAR FOR THE WORST
VENEZUELAN SITUATION MAY
 BE POWDER MAGAZINE.
Administration Laudably Attempt ing to Fool People Into Believ- ing That America is in No Danger of Becoming
 Involved.

Washington, Dec. 16.-(SpeciaD--Peri piles upon peril in this unhappy Vene' zuelan issue that is before us in these Christmas times. It Is not possible to tell what a day may bring forth. but in the inner government circles here tonight the most serious apprehension is felt. The whole truth dare not be printed, lest the public become alarmingly excited.
 Senator Cullom and Representative Hit. chairmen respectively of the com mittees of the Senate and House, commit tees charged with questions of foreign relations in Congress, are using conserva- tism and depreeiating all efforts to pre- cipitate a discussion in either house. The leaders talk frankly with their coilea gues and others in private conversation and freely express their appreciation of the general solicitude, but advise all who approach them to proceed cautiously with public utterances and action of a public nature
 This would seem the widest form of national insanity, but 1t Is pointed out that with the cherished American policy as the topic. a policy dear to all parties and about which the average American Is particularly sensitive. 1t would be easy to raise storm of discussion which
 
 branch of the government by complicat- ing a situation already confessed to be delicate.
 Unguarded expressions of public men and especially proposed resolutions of inquiry offered in Congress are regarded as dangerous at this time. It is believed not likely, therefore that either party in Congress will undertake to raise an issue even with the possibility of making politi- cal capital at a time when an attempt might be fraught with grave national and international results
 Senator Culiom said this morning with reference to the Venezuelan question:
 T take it from the papers that Eng land and Germany are trying to stay within the limits in collecting their debts from Venezuela and so long as they do SO I cannot see why we have any right to intervene or to object to it. You know, nations have right to collect debts, as we'll as individuals.
 Senator Cullom is Chairman of the Sen ate Committee on Foreign Relations and this expression may be taken as reflect ing the views of the Senate Committee.
 It is best that all the people realize that the Venezuelan situation is charged with peril that is appalling. It would be worse than folly to wink or blink at the situation as many great journals are do- ing by inspiration of the government. This latter would seem to be an unworthy scheme to betray public confidence. but whatever 1t be. The Advertiser corres- pondent Is Informed upon absolute au- thority that the administration appre- hends the worst. You need not trust op- tlmistic stories from Washington sent out by news agencies as semi official They are meant honestly to have an un- truthful influence upon the public mind.
 Lueien Julien Walker.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
GERMAN OFFICER KILLED.
Said That One Was Shot on Board the Vineta.

Puerto Cabello Dec. 16.-It has been learned here that during the lombard ment of Puerto Cabello December 15 by the British cruiser Charybdis and the German cruiser Vineta that the Chary- bdis was struck in the bow by shot fired from cannon on the plaza Prusual. The Vineta was struck twice by the Ven ezue1an fire.
 The report which has been in circula- tion here that an officer of the Vineta was killed during the bombardment by a rife bullet fired from the shore appears now to he true. The Vineta left this port suddenly. although 1t was supposed that she would remain here to protect Ger man interests. She is @ present at Will lemstad where she arrived with her 1ag flying at half-mast. It is believed she went to Willemstad for the purpose of burying the body of the dead officer there.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
UPHOLD CASTRO.
Germans and Englishmen in Vene-
 zuela Said to Commend Him.

Germans and Englishmen in Vene'
 zuela Said to Commend Him.
 Paris, Dec. ls-The Matin this morning publishes a dispatch from Caracas say ing that a great many of the British and German residents of Caracas have sought out President Castro and expressed to him sentiments favorable to Venezuela. Presi- dent Castro exhorted the foreigners to keep calm.
 The press of Caracas publishes violent ly worded articles against Great Britain and Germanq.
 The dispatch says also that almost all of the political prisoners in Venezuela who were released by President Castro have gone to Curacao to join General Mates instead of aiding the President in the de- fense of the country.
 The Gigaro this morning publishes an article by elan Izoulet entitled "Roose- welt and the IAtin-American.
 M. Izoulet says the Venezuelan conflict has brought four men face to face. Em- peror William, King Edward as the, as sasilants, President Castro as the assailed and President Roosevelt as witness or ar bitrator.
 The solitary man of the White House warm of heart and cool headed. observes, reflects and waits, enigmatlc and feared.
 the territory or soereignty of Lene- zuela is endangered President Roosevelt is ready to defend it against all.
 After citing from President Roosevelt's writings and speeches to support this view. M. Iboulet says that the Presidnet of the United States is that conscience which dlsconcerts Bourses and Chancel- leories and adds the Latin nations on both sides of the Atlantic are watching him with emotion and resDect
 Another dispatch to The Matin from Caracas says: The English are building Notifications in the envlrons of San Fe- lipse. In case of an armed conflict Vene- zuela has on hand 32.249 Mauser and 5000 Remington rifles and some cannon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
DOCTORS ENDORSE HERP1CIDE
Because Its Formula is Submitted t
 Them.

Alexander McMillan. NJ. D., a proml- nent physician of Lansing Michigan. writes: "On three cases l have tested He~picide for dandrufr and the result has been all that could be desired '
 Herpicide is made upon an entirely new principle, that is. that dandruft aud fall ing hair are caused from a microbe that infests the lair bHlb, and. by destroying the microbe. ones aair is bound tn grow luxur.antly. Herpicde is the only hair remedy that claims to- and really does, destroy the dandruff germs. Send 10 cents in stamps for sample. The Herpi- eide CO. Dept 'K.' Detroit, Mich. Sold by E. G. Fowler, Druggist. wed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
ORDERS TO DEwEY's FLEET.
Navy Department Will Control
 Movement of Vessels.

Washington. Dec. 16.-DispositionS of theimen of war of Admiral Dewey's fleet during the holidays is to be made under the direction of the Secretary of the Navy in view of the increasing complications arising in connection with Venezuela and the wishes of this government not to arouse suspicion unnecessarily by dis patching large naval force to Venezue- Ian waters
 Admiral Dewey cabled, the department yesterday in regard to the orders during the Christmas holidays. though Secretary Moody did not announce the receipt of the dispatch until today. Orders are now in preparation for the various vessels and will be forward ! to the Admiral in the next day or two.
 No reflection on Admiral Dewey is in-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
SHIPS OF NO VALUE.
Therefore German Commander De-
 cided to Sink Them.

Washington, Dec. 16.-A dispatch re- ceived at the German Embassy today relative to the sinking of the Venezuelan xunboats by the ailied fleet bring impor- tant details about this incident.
 It seems that of the three Venezuelan men of war captured by the German squadron, the Resturador Is of eco tons displacement and the two others, the Tor tumo and General Crespo were of lS7 tons. Manned with German sailors, the Res turador now flies the German flag The other two vessels it Is claimed, were not seaworthy enough to make the voyage to Trinidad nor was it possible to tug them to port as the squadron was In search of Venezuelan men of war.
 The German commander, it is added. realizing that the ships were of no value decided to sink them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
Committee Hears Hepburn.

Washington. Dec. 16.-The sub-commit- tee of the House Judiciary Committee heard Representative Hepburn today in explanation of his bill appropriating $5OO.- 900 for the use of the Attorney General in the enforcement of existing antitrust laws. The committee went into executive session for a general considera tion of the question of the antitrust legislation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
Rock Island Survey.

Ardmore. I. T., Dec. 16.-Rock Island engineers have completed the survey from Waurika. o. T.. to Ardmore. a dis tance of ffty-two miles. &he company will soon commence construction of this branch Chief Local Engineer F. D. Ran dall and party will move immediately to Little Rock. It is reported that the com pany will build from that oity to St. Louis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17

excepting American ships from certain restrictions of the Venezuelan blockade,
 is favorably received by the German gov- ernment. The Foreign Office treats the matter as not raising any essential difii- culty and as being within precedent, since Germany made a similar reservation in the Cretan blockade. The precise status of American vessels under the blockade will be defined in an official notification.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
VENEZUELA NOT DAUNTED.
People Show Disposition to Stand
 by Castro.

New York, Dec. 16.-E. Gonzales Este yes. Venezuelan Consul in New York, re- ceived the following cablegram from pr. Ferres Gardenas, President Castro's Sec retary, dated Caracas, December Is:
 "A solemn meeting organized by the honorable patriotic board of citizens, pre- sided over by Don Juan Estevan Linares, a prominent merchant, was held yester- day.
 "Over 10000 people marched from Wash ington Square to Bolivar Square where President Castro and Cabinet acknowl- edged the manifestations. President Cas- tro received unanimous ovation. The purpose of the meeting was to approve of the patriotic stand taken by the govern ment. The enthusiasm throughout the re- public to stand by the government baffles description"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
Patrick Case Again.

New York. Dec. 16.-The taking of tes timony in the argument for a new tria for Albert T. Patrick, convicted of thS murder of William M. Rice was conclud. ed today. c. G. Battle, counsel for Va let Jones. who was called as witness told of Jones's confession and sad ht understood immunity had been promised Jones. Mr. Tomlinson opened the arEu, ment for the plaintiff.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
padrn Alvarado. of Paral. Mexico. said

Pedro Alvarado. of Paral, Mexico. said to be worth $4O,oO OOOO0. has offered his entire fortune to the Government of the republic. the money to be used in lqui- dating a part of the national debt, which amounts 10 about four times the amount named. Senor Alvarado explains that his wealth came from the mines. titles to which was given him by the Govern ment, and that therefore he can well afford to gratify his desire. The Govern ment has declined his offera
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
Burglars Get 1000.

Bloomington, H.. Dec. 1s.-The bank at Clarence. in Fort County. was opened by robbers last night and 900 taken The robbers cut the telegraph wires to pre- vent the alarm being sent to neighboring towns. Citizens were awakened by the explosion and chased the thieves. but they made their escape on a handcar. No clue has been secured
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
BERLIN PRESS IS PIaUED.
Does Not Like for London Papers to Throw Bouuets at America,

Berlin, Dec. 16.-The newspapers here today print long despatches indicating that Britisk public opinion is against the partnership with Germany in connection with the coercion of Venezuela and the papers are evincing a certain amount of pique.
 They suggest that Germany would have done better to act alone and the German Government must think twice on a future occasion before agreeing to act with Great Britain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
spain and Belgium want Money.

Caracas, Dec. 16.-The Spanish Minis ter to Venezuela, senor Gaytan de Ayala. and the Belgian charge daffaires, M. van der Peyde have presented a joint letter to the Venezuelan Minister of For eign Affairs, in which they ask in case the claims of other foreign powers are paid by Venezuela that the same treat Tnent given these powers be accorded to Spain and Belgium.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
Increasing Freight Rates.

Washington, Dec. 16-Additional tariff schedules filed with the Interstate Com merce Commission by the railroads in the official classification territory, compris- ing all lines east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio and Potomac, shows that the general increase of all iron and steel articles will be 10 per cent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
Accused of Serious Crime.

Fayette Ala, Dec. 16.-C. c. Brown, a travelling representative for the Deering Harvesting Machine Company, out of Atlanta. was arrested and lodged fin jail here today charged with attempting to ravish a little white child about years old
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
eRovE,s CHRONIC CHILL CURE

cures the chills that other chill tonics don't cure. Made of the following fluid extracts: Peruvian Bark. Black Root. Poplar Bark. Prickly Ash. Dog Wood Bark and Sarsaparilla. No Cure, No Pay.
 50 cents. su-wed-fri-eo-wkly
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
WILL FIGHT FOR CASLRO
Continued from Page one.)

This inquiry resulted in a direct negative from the United States.
 With the guarantee of the United States the Foreign Office says. arbitration in the matter would be an immediate prob ability but with only the. word of gov ernment hitherto unreliable. arbitration is difficult of accepting even upoD the points where international relations ad- init of such a method of settlement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
Cannot Consider Arbitration.

Cologne. Dec. 1s.-Ths Cologne Gazette publishes a dispatch from Berlin which says it Is doubtful if at the present stage of the Venezuelan difficulty arbitration can be considered by Germany. Ger many can afford to await the dispatch adds, the outcome of situation that is very uncomfortable for President Castro.
 Hays Note Well Received.
 Berlin, Dse. 1a~~aaasstazy Hays note
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17

that were $1.25, $2.5O, $3.5O, $4.5o, $5.5o ard $6.5o, are now 9sc, $1.9o, $2.50, $3.2b, $4.20 and $4.o0.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-05
CANT USE CUT OFF.
Santa Fe Running All Trains
Through Topeka.

Because nearly all Of the Santa FEES
new double track on the Kansas City
Emporia cut off has been softened by
heavy rains and overfiowed streams. the
Santa F'e has been running its southern
Kansas trains through Topeka today.
The freshet has done great deal Of
damage, and interfered greatly with
traffic. In many different places the
track is under water. No bridges are
reported out, however. As soon as the
water goes down, the Santa Fe officials
believe the track can be put into service
within a very short time.
So confident are the officials that ev-
erything win be all right by Friday
that they have arranged to run spe-
cial train from Winfield to Kansas City
tomorrow to connect with No. g. The
dent Paul Morton. who is on his way
back to Chicago from a trip to Dallas,
Texas. Mr.. Morton viii not pass
through Topeka, provided the tracks Of
the cut off are in shape for use.
On the Howard branch there have
been severe floods The Verdigris river
is over its banks at Madison and the
track is covered At Grand SUNNI it, 10
miles west Of Moline. the track is food
ed, and possibly washed out for 700 feet
The trouble near Joliet IS practically
over now. unless more rain falls there.
No. 1 and No. 5. westbound through
trains. are ~ and 1 hour late respec-
lively No. is one hour late. and No.
s is on time. No. ia is on time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-05
HUNT FOR MRS. NATION
st. Louis Mobiles Have Queer
Ceremony in Topeka.

A seance weird as it was grotesque
was enacted on the platform at the Rock
Island railroad station in Topeka last
evening at about 9 o'clock. The Mobiles
Of the Moolah Temple of the Mystic
Shriners of st. Louis were passing
through Topeka on their pilgrimage to the
great annual conclave at San Francisco.
A stop Of thirty minutes was made here
to stock the train with ice and to other
wise prepare for the trip over the hot
sands OF the desert.
AS the train came to a stop at the
Rock Island station an immense portly
Noble stepped from the train. IN his
left hand he carried a flaming red torch
he carried a Ratchet. Behind him come
half a hundred more Mobiles, each carry
ing q red torch and a Ratchet
Where's Carrier" came in eutteraI
tones from the leader of the band as ne
strobe to the center Of the station plat
FORM the Mobiles closing up behind him.
A moments silence and again came the
menacing question, Where's Carrier No
answer and then chorus from all the
assembled Mobiles, where's Carrier
The reflection from the half a hundred
flaming red torches cast a ruddy glow
over the surrounding buildings, trees and
passenger coacheS- AGAIN came the
threatening query from the Mobiles, above
which could be heard the deep voice of
the Heap Big Noble, Where's Garner
No one vouchsafed an answer. But
evidently prepared for an emergency an
image of the redOubtable Kansas Joint
smasher was produced from some where
and fastened to a telegraph pole.
The Mobiles gathered with their leader
around the pole where was the image
of Mrs. Nation and then began one OF the
most fantastic dances imaginable.
Each man wore q fez, and all sorts of
fanciful articles of clothing. The dante
was a sort of Indian corndance-ki-iSi-f Z an
kan combined. The dancing was accom-
panied with a sort or slng-song Tnonosyl-
liable chant which could not be distin-
guished nor understood by outsiders.
The dance lasted for several minutes,
when the Mobiles were told that Mrs. Ma
ton was confined in the county jail. No
sooner heard than the suggestion to pay
her a visit was approved Of The band
formed in line and with waving torches
and hatchets started in a procession up
Jackson street to go to the county Jail.
The Mobiles had gotten quite a distance
on the way before the railroad officials
Iearneo wha5 # th p }Ta3 eoned ano ID
held for their return given them and they
returned to the train, which was just as
well for Mrs. Nation left the city early
this week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-05

stimulants, gracefully acknowledged
the corn, rye or home product.
The court held a consultation with
John and the officers, and decided that
as he had not visited with the uphold
ers of the peace and dignity at any
prior date. he was entitled to the NOM
inal assessment of three gobs of the
wampum Of the realm. John had been
searched before his midnight incarcera-
ton, as per custom. but the loot
amounted only to S2.S5 net, Is cents shy
of the required price of freedom.
Chief Donovan being, as every one
knows, of a benevolent disposition,
passed the hat and the deficiency was
soon adjusted. It was about this stage
Of the game that John removed his
large hat, and a bystander discovered
that his visage, which resembled a
birds eye view of Mont Pelee in state
of disturbance, was spotted with red
marks.
You have the smallpox" declared
the discoverer, and at the same time
the other officers and hangers on made
the same discovery, and were visibly
moved-out Of Johns immediate vicin-
ity.
Nah, me no got en- smallpox" said
John reassuringly, Il did had un, long
time ago nearly tree week ago"
Tailor Morgan is a devOut believer in
the virtue ola disenfeetant and he seized
the fOrmaldehyde gun. He turned the
offensive spray on the person of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-05

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-05
VROOMAN WANTS IN.
Asks Kansas Charter Board
For Authority.

John W. Breidenthal is up from Kansas
City, Kan, today and has fled an appli-
cation with the secretary of state for the
admission of the Kansas end of Walter
vrooman's big cooperative company into
the state of Kansas.
Mr.. Vrooman secures separate charters
for his companies in each locality. The
first one organized at Trenton, No, is
known as the Western Cooperative asso-
citation The one at Kansas City is the
Central Cooperative association, and the
one TO do business in Kansas is the Kan
sas Western Cooperative association.
The latter Is chartered in West Virginia,
and hence has to come into Kansas as a
foreign corporation 1t is capitalized for
SIS 600 and the directors are Walter VrOO-
man, John w Breidenthal, H. c. Vroo-
man. S E Hartford, and B. N Simpson
Other charters asked for today are as
follows: Citizens State Bank Of Efhng-
ham; capital $1,000 St. Marys State
hank. capital $4,000