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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-01-03
BLOCKADE BY GERMAN SHIPS
German Warships And Many Ships
Of Other Countries
IN VENEZUELAN WATERS,

| Washington, Dec. Gothic gathering
of German warships in the vicinity of
Venezuela and the presence of many
American, British, French and other
foreign warships, is attracting the
attention to the imminence of the naval
demonstration Germany is about to
make against Venezuela. Thus far the
German government has not made
known the exact details of her proposed
move, the official communications to
the United States being confined to an
inquiry as to the attitude of this gov
eminent on the question of demon
stration in favor of the purpose
on the part of Germany not to
acquire any permanent foothold in
Venezuela. The answer of this gov
eminent was entirely satisfactory to
the German authorities, who since
have proceeded with the execution OF
their plans for coercing Venezuela. 1t
is said to be probable that the first
move will be the establishment of n
blockade of Venezuelan ports, so as to
prevent the introduction of food pro-
ducts, and thus starve the besieged
into submission.
Most positive assurances have been
given to the United States government
that the occupation is to be temporary
and only for such length Of time as
will permit the collection of the debt
due to Germans, thus disposing of the
report that there is any Interior pur-
pose to establish n German coaling
station in Venezuelan soil.
1t is thought to be likely that Ven
ezuela will rely on harassing the in
vaders. The fresh water supply of La
Guayra and Maracaibo is drawn from
streams and lakes and these are eX-
pected to be cut off. The interior of
Venezuela is regarded as safe, as it is
said that it would take at least 100000
German soldiers to make Roadway
through the wild and uneven country
against guerilla tactics.
Venezuela, it is understood, also
relies largely on the fact that foreign
capital is invested in the large Vene-
zuelan ports and would be the heaviest
sufferer from any destruction wrought
by the Germans.
The German minister to Venezuela
is still at his post and there is still
some hope that he may bring about
settlement
The presence of the North Atlantic
squadron and many other warships of
America in West Indian waters il the
source of much speculation in Germany
and Venezuela. The Berlin officials
are assured that the presence of Amer
lean ships has nothing to do with Ger
many's plans against Venezuela, but at
Caracas the presence of American
ships in the neighborhood is looked
upon with satisfaction and is construed
as distinctly significant.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-01-03
A ST. Joseph Assignment.

St. Joseph, Mo-, Dec. 27.-The Simp-
son Clothing Company, 4O5-407 Edmond
street, made general assignment for
the benefit of all creditors. The assets
ARE estimated at $50, 900; liabilities $780,
OOO William B. Pistole was named as
trustee and took charge of the stock.
The deed of trust covers the stock here,
as we'll as the store at Centerville, Ia,
which is in charge of Herman Simpson.
There are 144 creditors, it is said.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-01-03
A Santa Fe Cut Oh.

Chicago, Dec. 2s.-The Railroad Ga
zette states that the Santa Fe will
build cutoff across New Mexico be-
fore next fall by means of which direct
communication will be established be-
tween Panhandle, Texas, and Albu-
querque, New Mexico. This will
afford the Santa Fe new connection
between Kansas City and its California
line, and will also furnish a way
around the Ration and Glorietta noun
tain ranges, which have been serious
hindrance to traffic.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-01-03
yaIue of COTTON ProductIons.

Washington, Dec. 2s.-A statement
exhibiting the extent of the cotton
manufacturing industry in the United
States places the total value of cotton
products at 1896, 974, 9sa, gain of over
25 per cent since 1890. The number OF
establishments in 1900 was 1851, a
gain of 1e per cent The capital en-
ployed s467, 94O, 157, gain of 80 per
cent; wage earncrs, 3O2, s61, gain of
IS per cent; total wages paid, 500, 3o4,-
$40, a gain of SO per cent; cost of ma
terial used, a gain of IA per cent.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-01-03
Ohio Corporation Tax.

Columbus, o., Dec. 2s.-A bill has
been drafted providing for corpora
ton tax in Ohio. 1t combines the
features of the Littlefield bill, in Con-
gress, the new York law and some new
ideas, 1t provides for publicity in the
affairs of the corporations in Ohio, for
penalties for perjuries in making an
nual statements and for an annual tax
of all corporations doing business in
Ohio. This bill will be carefully con-
sidered and may be remodeled in some
respects before it Is introduced.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-01-03
Receiver For Hail Company.

Kansas City, Mo. Dec. 25.-A receiver
has been appointed for the Farmersi
Mutual Hail insurance company, which
was incorporated January 81, 1901, to
insure crops against damage from hail
on the mutual assessment plan. While
the company was incorporated in Mis-
souri, and had offices here it operated
in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, Mon
tana and Colorado. The company did
more than 81, 900, 900 worth of business
but heavy losses in Colorado and South
Dakota, with the shortage of crops, are
the stated causes of failure.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-01-03
New Secretary of Treasury.

Washington, Dec. 26.-A tender of
the office of Secretary of the Treasury
to succeed Secretary Gage has been
made to former Governor Leslie M.
Shaw, of Iowa, but it is understood
that no response has been received
from Governor Shaw to the inquiries
sent him.
At the White House no information
on the subject is obtainable, pending
a definite authorization of the fact
that successor to Secretary Gage has
been obtained.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-01-03
Hold. No Santa Fe stock.

New York, Dec. 30.-President A. j.
Cassett, of the Pennsylvania railroad,
has formally notified the directors of
the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe rail-
road, in response to inquiries, that the
Pennsylvania Railroad company holds
no Santa Fe stock, and SO far as he
knows, no important amount of the
securities of the Santa Fe is held by
anybody in the interest of the Penn
sylvania road. President Cassatt says
there is no desire on the part of the
Pennsylvania management to obtain
control of the Santa Fe.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-01-03
Admiral SIMPSONS Condition.

Urbana, ILL.,, Dec. 2s.-John B. Weeks
of Champaign, personal friend of
Rear Admiral Sampson, has received a
letter from Mrs. Sampson, in which
she says that the mental condition of
the admiral is beyond recovery.
Mrs. Sampson writes:
my dear husband is quite worn out
with long life of concentrated duty.
Physically he is comfortable and
happy, but his brain is tired beyond
ever being rested"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-01-03
zlonl.t. Movement Favored.

Basic, Switzerland, Dec. 2s.-The
Zionist congress is in session here.
President Herzl referred to his audi
ence with the Sultan last May in which
the Sultan expressed his sympathy
with the movement, said he considered
the Jews to be desirable colonists and
declared himself their friend. DR..
Herzl said that he had absolute conf
dence in the national colonization
movement and believed this would
succeed where efforts toward charitable
colonization had failed.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-01-03
Some school land leases in Lincoln
county have been sold for 81 900.
Ohio Short ON Coal.

Lima, o., Dec. 26.-There has not
been pound of soft or hard coal in
this city for about week. The fuel
famine is unprecedented and there is
no sign of relief Wood has gone as
high as ten dollars a cord and hum
dreds of people walk miles into the
country to meet wagons coming into
the city to make purchases before
others can get to them. Railroads re-
port thousands of carloads of coal be-
tween this city and Cincinnati waiting
to be moved.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-01-03
Interest And Dividends.

New York, Dec. 30.-According to
the Journal of Commerce in commercial
circles it is generally conceded that
January disbursements for 1902 on
account of interest and dividend pay
ments will break all records. Esti-
mates of New York disbursements
alone ran as high as $3.50, 900, 900 while
the total disbursements at New York,
Boston and Philadelphia have been
placed at above 5000, 900, 900.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-01-03
Italy Asks Protection.

Washington, Dec. 27.-The Italian
government has been renewing its
efforts of late with the authorities in
Washington to have our federal statutes
SO extended as to protect foreigners in
cases arising within the jurisdiction of
states, thus giving federal remedy for
lynchings and like ARRAYS directed
against Italians such as have occurred
in louisiana Colorado and Mississippi.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-01-03
Secretary Wilson to stay.

Washington, Dec. 3O.-After the
cabinet meeting the most positive
denials are given of the story published
that f. d. Coburn, secretary of the
state board of agriculture Of Kansas,
is to succeed Secretary Wilson. When
the fact that Governor Shaw has &C
eepted the tender of the treasury port
folio was made public, the announce
ment was made that Secretary Wilson
would remain in the cabinet The
president is anxious that Secreta ~
Wilson remain and he has consented
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-01-03
Germany Waiting TO See.

Berlin, Dec. 25.-The foreign office,
while it is reticent as to Germany's
specific plans with regard to Venezuela
and the time of their execution, gives
the impression that something will be
done soon. 1t is watching the uprising
in Venezuela under the leadership of
General Luciano Mendoza. anything
serious should come of this revolution
airy movement Germany will suspend
action in the matter until it shall have
been satisfied with which party de facto
the government rests.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-01-03
Germap, send. PupII. Hers.

Berlin, Dec. 3O.-The German gov
eminent has decided to attach agri-
cultural experts to the more important
German consulates. The first will be
sent to the United States, where agri-
cultural developments are being more
carefully observed now than formerly.
This action is one Of the results Of the
increasing use of American farm ma
chinery in Germany, and the belief that
the American system of farming on q
large scale might be adapted to the
princely estates Of Germany.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-01-03
The rru.t Heat Them.

Leavenworth, Kans., Dec. 3O.-The
three wardens Of the penitentiaries of
Kansas, Minnesota and South Dakota,
who went to Yucatan to buy sisal for
the penitentiary Irvine plant, returned
without having purchased much of the
raw material. They thought they
were stealing a march on the Irvine
trust, but they weren't When they
arrived in the land of sisal, they found
the price Of the product had been adj
varced few days before with a Sudden
bound to as high as ten cents pound.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-01-03
Pan-American Railway.

Mexico City, Dec. ao.-President
Raigosa, of the Pan-American con-
gress, announced the following APP
pointments made by him for commit.
tee to reside at Washington and to
interest itself in pushing the Pan
American railway project.
Senator II. C. Davis, Manuel de
Aspiroz, Mexican ambassador; An
drew Carnegie, Manuel Alvarez
Calderon, Peruvian minister, and
Antonio Lao Arrisgo, minister Of
Guatemala.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-01-03
Gen. Miles After Taxing.

Washington, Dec. 2S.-General Miles
has resumed his duties in command OF
the army at his Office in the war de-
partment. 1t is said that he has de-
cided to accept the situation with the
best possible grace, and will say or do
nothing to continue the controversy.
So far as known, the incident will
cause no decided change in his pre-
arranged plans, official or social, for
the future
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-01-03
Senator sewail is Dead.

Camden, N. j., Dec. 3o.-United
States Senator VIM. J. Sewall is dead.
He had for two years suffered with
diabetes and stomach troubles, but his
condition was not considered serious
until about year ago. His constant
attention to the duties devolving upon
him in his official capacity resulted in
1899 in collapse. Within the past
two weeks succession of sinking
spells greatly weakened him and COM
PEELED the physicians to abandon the
hope of prolonging his life.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-01-03
Nsu Foundland Gales.

st. Johns, N. F., Dec. 3O.-Furious
gales have swept the coast of New
foundland and wrought much destruc-
ton among the fishing and shipping
properties at Bay of Islands, n. F.,
where several American vessels were
seeking cargoes of herring. At Pla-
centia the fishing boats suffered great
damage and the wharves and water
front buildings were totally de-
stroyed. Both the breakwater end
the railroad pier have been partly
demolished
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-01-03
NIaclay Discharged.

Washington, Dec. 27.-President
Roosevelt when informed of Maclay's
refusal to resign on the ground of his
rights under civil service regulations,
directed the action shown in the fol-
lowing:
Washington, Dec. "a.
"To Rear-Admiral, A. d. Barker, U. s..
NJ, Commandant navy yard, N. Y.
Shy direction of President, Edgar S.
Maclay is discharged. Notify him.
"LONG."
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-01-03
First Dividend In I Years.

Philadelphia, Dec. 3O.-The directors
of the Pennsylvania company, which
includes the Pennsylvania railroad
lines west of Pittsburg, at meeting
here elected E. b. Taylor general SUI
,perintendent of transportation, to the
office of fourth vice president. A divi-
dend of per cent, the first since 1894,
AyaS declared
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-01-03
Lester Reff Married.

San Francisco, Dec. 3O.-Miss Fannie
Rowell and Jockey Lester Reiff were
married at the home of DR.. and Mrs.
II. Z. Rowell in Golden Gate. The
date of the marriage had been kept
secret and only few relatives were
present at the ceremony.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-25
Permanent State Good Roads Association.

The Permanent State Good Roads
Association of Virginia, with headquar-
ters in Richmond, was formed Friday
Judge e. II. Ashton, of King George. OPP
posed the election of man from Rich
mond as the permanent head OF the Or
ganizatiOn. He declared that the coun-
try people did not want Richmond in the
good roads movement. Country dele
gates disclaimed such view. Mr.. II. W.
Anderson, of Richmond, was made per
manent president. Senator Daniel de-
livered the address of the day. He said
that good roads are the most demo-
cratic ofall institutions. The good road
is made for the benefit of every body
Hence if in taxation there is desire to
do the greatest good to the greatest
number those taxes should be spent on
good roads.
The members of the association are to
be the delegates who attended the Good
Roads Convention held in Richmond and
shall have vice president in each coun.
ty of Virginia. The association will
meet on the first Tuesday in March OF
each year
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-25

THE Richmond Dispatch has moved
into its new Office on the corner OF
Ninth and Main streets, Richmond.
Its Sunday issue had cut OF the
building with the interior views OF
the various departments OF labor
which gives a good idea OF the com
fort and convenience of its new quar-
tiers. The FREE Lance cOngratulates
the Dispatch on this evidence OF its
prosperity,and wishes it even greater
success in the future The Dispatch
is known far and wide as a Demo-
craft paper, and it is distinguished
for its conservative views and for its
zeal in the cause OF Virginia. and the
South.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-25
(Communicated.)
Mr. II. B. Lane for the Council.

To The FREE LANCE:
see that Mr.. Harry B. Lane is men,
toned in connection with the City Coun-
Gil This is gratifying to his many friends.
MIR. Lane has been closely identified with
the town from his boyhoOd. He has
served I'm the City Council, and was recog-
nized as a conservative, safe member,
faithful to duty and efficient in service;
and it was a matter of general regret
that his change of residence to the Lower
Ward necessitated his resignation. He
is a property owner, taxpayer, and
representative of large manufacturing
interest. The voters of the Lower Ward
will make no mistake in electing Mr..
Lane to the Council. DARBYTOWN.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-25
BOER POLITENESS.

The telegraphic wires OF the world
recently heralded the news that the
little Boer army had put to flight
the British forces and captured Lord
Methuen, and scarcely had this piece
of interestingnew been published by
the public press before another cable
gram was sent over the world an
nouncing that the Beers had set the
British General at liberty and placed
him under the care of British sur
geons. The unfortunate General is
doing well, but is suffering from sew
eral severe wounds. ltwas suggested
that England return the courtesy by
releasing Commandant krltzlnger'
but the English Government seems
to lack the politeness to even kindly
receive such a suggestion.
For years it has been known that
the English people were noted ior
their bravery and their gallantry IN
action. but they have never been
charged with being over-polite to-
their enemies. 1t therefore can hardly
be expected that they will meet the
Beers half way. The nearest approach
70 such a miracle in their history was
whom saldin won The surly heart OF
Richard Ceour de Leon in the brave
DAVIS OF the Crusades, but that has
been so long ago that the incident is
well-nigh forgotten. During TINS I'M
r;ohteous war that has been gong
or. AGAINST the South Africans, the
Roers have released many notable
English prisoners, and have in varl-
Gus ways and instances shown tnem,
solvos. IN be magnanimous and
worthy. even when they are foes. On
Tho contrary, the English have been
arrogant and naughty, and have
treated some of the Beers like reDeis
and traitors, and are constantly
talking about hanging and snoo.lng
chem Ia il any wonder then, that
~, t,' sympathy Of the civilized world
' 10y ont TO this brave little Republic
:; S ;ts earnest efforts to protect and
Asiend the homes, wives ano -. sn y uos"
{, snat country Theuncoutb Beers
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-25
CONGRESSIONAL.

The Senate passed the war revenue tax
repeal bill and the bill TO protect the
President of the nited States.
The House passed the river and harbor
appropriation bill, carrying the original
sum of $50, 6SS, 267.
The Democratic Congressional com
mittee may make ex-Representatiye Ben
jamin W. Gable, of Illinois, directing man
ager of its affairs.
Not much Republican encouragement
is being given to the proposition TO inves,
tigate the suffrage laws of the several
States.
The House naval affairs committee
killed all the pending Schley bills and
resolutions.
The Senate confirmed the nomination
of NJ. l.. King, to be collector OF customs
at Alexandria, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-25
VIRGINIA OYSTER PLANTING

y
The beneficial results of oyster
planting under twenty wear leases
have been clearly shown by the oyster
planters OF the Old Dominion. In the
bulletin OF the L. 5. Department Of
Labor in November, 1901, DIR. ". T.
Thorn gives an account of the way in
which the oyster law of Virginia, which
went into operation in 1894, has ben
Gifted the people of Lancaster county
through the building up OF the oyster
industry on the Rappahannock river.
The beds which had long ago been
made barren by dredging were leased
Tor twenty years at 81 per acre per
year. A large number of planters,
who had the inbred knowledge of the
advantages and value OF this law,
soon took up the barren places and
have successfully grown fine oysters
upon them. In some instances they
have done this by planting oyster
=" seed" 1.-THE little oysters), and in
other instances by covering the beds
with oyster shells and then waiting
for the "spat to strike on these
shells. In DR.. Thom's article that
gentleman says: "The beds leased by
the State have already become valu-
able. A few years ago they could
have been bought at slight advance
over the annual rent paid for the
license. Last Fall they were worth
$50an acre; this Spring they are held
at 800 an acre, and the price is
advancing rapidly The article writ
ten by this gentlemen is indeed very
interesting, especially to Tidewater
Virginia, and it should be read and
it's readers who depend upon the
planting of oysters for livelihood
profit thereby. In his concluding
statement DR.. Thorn says. Until
within the last twelve months there
had never been a bank in Lancaster
county, nor, until very recent years,
in a section of Tidewater Virginia
almost three-fourths aslarge as Mas
sachusetts. Now there are two banks
in Lancaster county one a State
bank and one a National bank-and
this local supply of capital is a result
of the oyster law"
1t can be seen. Therefore, that with
the proper planting OF oysters and
the proper caring for oyster lands,
backed by wise law for the leasing OF
these heretofore barren beds, they
will in time bring to the people of
Virginia increased prosperity to an
enormous degree. The demand for
oysters increases rather than de-
creases year by year, and although
there are times when the prices are
low, yet, as a rule, it is very profit
able business. As an evidence of its
stability and life-giving power to
community, THE FREE LANCE calls
attention to Tangier Island in the
Chesapeake Bay, whose inhabitants
depend largely upsn'this industryfor
a livelihood, and every one who is
acquainted with the financial condi-
ton of that island knows it is one
of the most fiourishing sections OF
Tidewater.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-25
Aged "Husband" a Woman.

A most remarkable case has come to
light in Chesterfield Co. A few months
ago couple, supposed to be man and
wife. came from Raleigh, n c., and To-
Gated in Ettrick, near Petersburg. The
husband, )" who was seyenty-fve years
of age, had been suffering from dropsy,
and death resulted. The deceased prov
ed to be woman. The couple had lived
together as man and wife for thirty-five
years, and they had kept the secret as TO
the husbands" sex The deceased, who
went by the name OF George Green, had
mingled freely with the people and there
had never been the least suspicion that
che" was a woman in man clothing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-25
WILCOX TO HANG.
Found Guilty Of Numbering Nell CrOPsey.

James f.. Wilcox. charged with the
murder oi Ella Maude Cropsey, was con
victed OF murder in the first degreeby the
Jury at Elizabeth City. ~ C., Saturday
night. Judge Jones sentenced him to be
hanged by the neck on Friday, April -.
No one saw Ella Cropsey murdered.
The only evidence that she was murdered
was a bruise found on her left temple at
ter the body was taken from the water,
81 days having elapsed since her disap-
pearance. Wilcox accounted Tor all ms
time but eight minutes, according to the
defense. and p minutes, according to the
prosecution. The only motive shown
was that Wilcox had been in love with
the girl and she had ridiculed him.
An appeal will be taken.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-25

4 NoRTH SEA Goldman carries an
outfit of lines which extends eight
miles in length and has usually fixed
uponitthe amazing number of 1850
hooks. every one of which must be
bnited. II some of the would-be poll
ticians had this apparatus we'll bait
ed they might get a bite occasionally.