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The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-01-30
BLOCKADE IS ABOUT ENDED.
Minister Bowen and Representatives
Of Powers Meet-Conference
Is Satisfactory.

Washington, Jan. 2S.-The first joint
conference of the Venezuelan negotia-
tors occurred during the afternoon at
Minister Bowen's apartments. The en-
voys asked whether the monthly pay
ments to the allies should be in proper
ton to the amount Of the claims or
whether they would receive the same
amounts each month until the indem-
nifty was paid. Minister Bowen said
he was willing to leave this with the
powers themselves to settle, and that
any arrangements they might make
would be satisfactory to Venezuela.
Another obstruction not yet cleared
was whether the claims of the allies
should receive preferential treatment
against those of other countries. Min
lister Bowen made the point that if the
dispute was referred to The Hague all
would be equality, and furthermore as
this question did not form a part of
the allies condition precedent to the
raising of the blockade, it did not seem
fair that it should be presented as an
essential, now that Venezuela had COM
piled with the original proposition and
offered q satisfactory territory. This
answer was cabled to London, Berlin
and Rome tonight and /. is hoped that
favorable answers will be received to-
morrow.
The force of Minister Bowen's con-
tention has appealed to the allies rep
~resentatives here, and there is reason
to believe that the powers will yield on
this last objection and sign the protocol
for raising the blockade.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-01-30
THE GET COAL CONVENTION.
Scheme of Mayor Maybury of Detroit
Is Taking q Host Of Delegates
to Washington.

Washington, d. c., Jan. 27.-In re-
sponse to the call issued by Mayor Will
liam G.. Maybury of Detroit delegates
and other interested persons from va
rious parts of the country are gather
ing in Washington for a national on
ference to discuss the coal situation.
The gathering is in the nature of an
adjourned session of the similar on
ference held in Chicago two weeks ago
when Mayor Maybury was appointed
chairman of a committee authorized 20
arrange for a national conference.
The convention will be called to or
der tomorrow morning in Convention
hall. The leaders of the movement who
are already ehre, explain that their
purpose is not to interfere with the
work of the commission now investi-
eating the cause of the anthracite coal
strike, but to inquire into the condi-
tions which are becoming so alarming
throughout the country and to devise, IL
possible, some means for relief. An
other purpose in holding the onven
ton in Washington is to bring the
opinions of a representative body of
men before the federal government and
congress. BY doing this it is hoped the
federal authorities will be induced to
take the necessary action for the well
fare of the people," instead of listening
to the claims of the mine operators and
distributors, who are more interested
in getting exorbitant prices, it is urged,
than they are in supplying the actual
necessities "of a freezing humanity
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-01-30
Tender Mitchell Position.

Springfield. H., Jan. 2S.-John Mitch
ell, president of the miners union, has
been offered a place on the Illinois
board of arbitration. Col. John Oglesby,
secretary to Governor Gates, left to-
night for Indianapolis with a letter
from the governor offering Mr.. Mitchell
the position.
Mr.. Mitchell is a resident of Illinois,
and was formerly the vice president of
the Illinois organization of Mine Work.
ers. It is understood that in Offering
Mr.. Mitchell this appointment the gov
ernor did not take politics into con-
sideration.,
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-01-30
The Dog and His Bark.

While ex-District Attorney James D.
Ridgway Of Brooklyn was strolling
from the railway station to the Coney
Island police court one morning re-
Gently with ex-Judge Finnerty, a big
dog ran out from Deacon Overton's
barn and began barking at them. Ridg-
way Immediately took to his heels in
rather u~ndignified fashion. After run
ming a block or SO he halted, all out of
breath.
What are you so frightened about,
Jim?" asked Judge Finnerty. Don't
you believe In the old saw that says
barking dogs never bite?"
II know, that's all right, judge" an
swered the former district attorney ex-
citedly, "but don't know how SOC the
blamed hound is going to stop bark
ing."-New York Times.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-01-30
Report Is Confirmed.

Berlin, Jan. 27.-The report that
Germany and Great Britain had pro-
visionally accepted the guarantee sub
mitted by Minister Bowen for the pay
ment of the claims reserved from arbi-
tration is confirmed here.
The guarantee to the powers through
Minister Bowen is a portion Of the GUS
toms receipts of LaGuaira, and epr-
haps, of several other ports. The pro-
posal was first made to Great Britain,
which Professionally accepted it, and
then to Germany, which accepted it on
the principal of Saturday. The allies
are now engaged in examining the val
of the guarantee offered, and are nego-
gotiating on the details.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-01-30
How It Started.

London, Jan. 2S.-Count Won Quadt,
the German charge d'affaires at Wash
ington, has been instructed to COM
municate to the United States and
Count Wolff-Metternich. the German
ambassador here to the British foreign
office further particulars received by
the German government of the circum-
stances which occasioned the lombard
ment of Fort San Carlos. According to
this statement the German cruiser
Panther was proceeding to enter Mara
caibo lagoon when she was suddenly
fired upon and had no alternative but
to return the fire. The commander of
the Panther communicated to the Ger
man commodore and thereupon the 9TH
er German waTships were ordered to
lombard San Carlos. In making this
communication to the United States
the German government expressed the
conviction that no British or American
admiral would have sufficed his ships
to be fired upon without retaliating. 1t
is affirmed by the German officials here
that the action of Fort San Carlos was
probably directed from Caracas, the
purpose being to gain American and
European sympathy by making it ap-
pear that the Germans were acting
harshly. 1t is thought that the fort
would not have fired on a British ship.
AS indicative of the fact hat the Ger
mans do not desire to embroil the situa-
ton unnecessarily, it is pointed out in
the official statement that the Restaura-
dor now under the German flag was
recently closer to the shore at La
Guayra when many rife shots were
fired at her, but, in order not to cause
trouble, she left without returning the
6raD
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-01-30
No Cause for Alarm.

In an uptown school the other day
the teacher was questioning a scholar
as to the cause of his absence from
school on the previous day.
Johnny, John Riley, why were you
absent from school yesterday"
ME mother was sick"
me mother was sick. Such gram
mar. What was the matter with your
mother?"
Il think she had the mumps."
"She had the mumps? Well, don't
you know the mumps are catching?
Your mother might give you the
mumps, then the other scholars would
catch the disease from you"
Jaw she woundn't give nawthin';
she's me stepmother ."-Philadelphia
Ledger.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-01-30

A Washington newspaper man has
or had-a habit of dropping a roll of
bills at the feet of a person with whom
he is talking and then pretending to
find the money. He tried it on Con-
gresham Taylor the other day and the
Ohio man promptly claimed the roll,
saying he had just lost about that
amount. The reporter pleaded that ii
was a joke, but Taylor would not have
it that way until on accidentally put
ting his hand in an inside overcoat
pocket he found his money. The news
paper man has given up practical Jokes.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-01-30
Will Create Ten Cardinals,

Washington, Jan. 2S.-Word has
reached here from Rome that the next
consistary probably will be held al the
end of February when the pop will
celebrate the 25th year of pontiicate.
The occasion according to the best in
formation obtainable in Rome, will
mark the creation of eight or ten cardi-
nails, all of whom it is understood will
be Italians, save one. The exception it
is said is a German prelate, possibly
the had of the Strasburg diocese.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-01-30
HOW,S THIS P

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J CHENEY e. CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. ].
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially axle to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists.
Toledo. o..
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
sent free. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-01-30
Caracas Not Worried.

Caracas, Jan. 2S.-The news cabled
yesterday that the blockade would be
called off tomorrow is confirmed by the
semi-official press here, which says:
There are well founded reasons to-
day for the belief that the blockade will
be suspended between today and tomor-
row night" 1t is a visible fact that
only foreigners are suffering from the
effects Of the blockade. V~enezuelans
themselves are accustomed to native
products and are not undergoing hard
ships. The supply of corn is sufficient
to furnish native bread for q year..
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-01-30
New English Church Primate.

London, Jan. 2S.-The members Of
the ancient Chapter of Canterbury met
today and formally elected Bishop DAY.
idson of Winchester as archbishop of
Canterbury, in succession to the late
DR.. Temple. The election was a purely
formal procedure, following the kings
nomination as a matter of course.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-01-30
Son Murders Own Father,

Enid, OKLA, Jan. 27.-Fredericli
Walker, aged 20, shot and killed his
father. Seth Walker, aged 40 a farmer
and politician while the latter was at
dinner at his home near J~effersonI
Young Walker became Infatuated be-
cause his father chastised him.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-01-30
Collector is Killed.

Caro-, Mich, Jan. 26.-Roy Lester,
aged %, was shot and instantly killed
tonight by a farmer named Cupps. Les
ter had been sent by the H. Deering
Implement company to take possessions
of the team on which they had a chat
tel mortgage. Cupps escaped.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-01-30
TIE BLOCKADE TO BE LIFTED.
Report That Germany and Great Bril-
tain Have Professionally Accepted
Minister Bowen's Proposition.

Caracas, Jan. 27.-The Associated
Press correspondent has received a
communication from q British naval
officer at LaGuaira informing him that
the blockade is to be released next
"Wednesday.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-01-30
Senator spooner Reelected.

Madison, Wis, Jan. %. United
States Senator John G. Spooner was re-
elected today by the two houses of the
Wisconsin legislature meeting in joint
session.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-01-30

Boughton Ford & Co., bankers, of
Bevier, H., have assigned. 1t is under
stood that their assets are about $780,
900; liabilities $500, 900.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-01-30
1t Didn't Work.

Judge-What is your age, madam?
Witness-I'm at least five years Iyoun-
ger than the nelghbors think me-
Philadelphia Press.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-01-30

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use
for their children during the teething
period.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-01-30

the society woman Of Stanford, Conn.
who aroused the ire of the mayor of
the city, Chas. H.. Leeds, by propos-
ing a mouse-killing contest in con-
nection with the cat show now being
held, and then, when the storm OF
protest was at it's height, caused the
shafts of ridicule to fall heavily upon
his honor by announcing that choco-
late mice were to be used.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-01-30
CHAS. n. LEEDS.

mayor of Stanford, Conn. whose ire
was aroused by Mrs. Homer S. Cum
mings proposing a mouse-killing con-
test in connection with the cat show
now being held, and then when the
storm of protest was at its height
caused the shafts of ridicule to fall
heavily upon his honor by announc-
ing that chocolate mice were to be
used.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-09

The revival services which have been
in progress for several weeks in the
First Presbyterian church closed last
evening Since the first Of January re-
persons have been publicly received in
10 church fellowship. while number
who have been brought out IN the meet
ines Will Join other churches in tbs
civ. Yesterday the first church raised
over I'VE hundred dollars for foreign
missions. Their missionary pastor is
Rev Charles R Fittmar in Tabriz,
Persia They also support MIS-. VIII
liam NJ Baird ia Korea The pastor
desires to see all pslo have recently
Joined the church or in any way exc
pressed a desire to lead a Christian life
this evening They VIII meet Ia the
church parior at 1880
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-09
THE EARTH SHOOK.
st. Louis Felt Two Shocks and
kentucky Was Shaken.

ST Louis. Feb. 1.-Two distinct earth
quake shocks were felt IN ST. Louis and
vicinity between go and 6-Z5 o'clock
Sunday night The first shOck was OF
almost 20 seconds duration and while 1t
was not SO distinctly felt Immediately
iu St Louis, ia western suburban towns
and tn Alton. Beuevilie. E-dwardsVIlle
and other nearby towns in Illinois 1t
was suddenly forceful to rattle dishes
and swing doors The second shock fol-
lowed within two minutes and was
slight and Of short duration. Both
shocks were from southeast to south
west
Louisville. Ky Feb9-A slight earth
quake sheck was felt here ait about s 40
O'Clock Sunday night The vibrations
caused windows 10 rattle. but no dam
age was done.
Cuansboro. KY Feb "a distinct
earthquake shock was felt here at 6-45
Sunday night Pictures were shaken
from the walls and tables in the second
stories of many houses
Marion H.. Feb. 9.-An earthquake
shock was felt sunday evening. Preeed-
Ing the shock a roaring noise was heard
Many persons ran into the street At
the West hotel fues were shaken down.
Paris. Feb Slight earthquake
shocks were felt or Saturday at mid
night at Brest. St BrieuX and on the
island of MDIeua.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-09
NORTH TOPEKA.

Leave items FOR this column with KIM
BAH Printing Co. 81 North Kansas Ave-l
Ralph Campbell was of on a hunting
trip today
Mr. Dave AIeRoherts. of Rossville, was
in town today.
Frank Renchin. Of WiHiamstown. was
q North side visitor yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Simms were the
guests Sunday Of Atchison relatives.
Mr.. James Stewart has returned from
a business trip to Grand Island. Neb
Miss Esveline Holman is in Newton,
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs E. G. GCodah.
H W Cheney has returned from a
weeks absence at Maryville and kan
sas city, Mo
Mr.. Edgar Etter. formerly Of Omaha.
has gone TO Lincoln. Neb-. where ne has
accepted position
Mrs. R F. Washburn left yesterday
for Maple Hill where she VIII visit her
sister. Mrs. r F. Conner.
The X Of P lodge will give an enter
tainment and banquet this evening for
the members and their families.
Miss Margert Han1ey and Miss Mary
Hohnbaum were the guests yesterday Of
Captain and Mrs. Morris of Hoyt.
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Henry were the
guests Sunday of Mrs. Henry's father.
Mr.. VIM Havekotts Of Berryton. who IS
H.
J. ". Embree arrived today from Chi
ago for a short visit to his parents,
Mr. and Mrs William Embree Of Cen
1raI avenue
Mr. and Mrs Luke Ballard left this
afternoon for Chicago in response to a
telegram announcing the death Of Mr.
Billiards. mother
At the Church Of the Good Shepherd
yesterday morning the offertory solo,
The Plains Of Peace" was sung by Mr.
Rumble Cougdon-
Nj and Mrs Dan O+Rourlze. who
have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Mark
Putnam at the Union Pacific hotel, re-
turned home today
Mrs Ed Holman and children re-
turned Friday from Cincinnati where
they have been tbs guests for the past
five months Of Mrs Holman's mother.
Mrs Bonser.
Miss Grace Mckinney. who was the
guest Sunday Of Mrs James Sheldon.
has returned to Aeriden. where she
teaches IN The primary department o.
the schools.
Mrs. Elsie Osborn. aged IS. died yes
rerday morning at o'clock. Of cancer.
at the home Of her sister. Mrs Wilder
6a Grant street The funeral VIII be
held t0morrow afternoon at O'Clock
+ from the house. and the burial VIII be
\ in Rochester
The meetings at the tahernacIes yester-
day were wei attended Last evening
over 1900 persons were present. This
week the EVANGELIST viii attack the Don
+ uIar amuseneuts and VIII give several
+ sermons on this subject At the close
of the meeting last evening about p
/ persons went forward
Yesterday afternoon the Home bakery
+ was entered and robbed From one till
$3.50 in pennies was taken and fron7 the
0tl1er. 60 cents in change and gold
! watch Whoever did the deed was IA
mIIiar with the ways and knew that
( Mr. Mayer is in tire habit Of leaving the
key in a certain place for the baker
I who came in the afternoon to set his
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-09
ONE WEEK.
Postum Coffee Remade the Dominic
in a Week

Where q person has no troubles ex~
ce1ting those caused by coffee. Postum
Food Coffee If faithfully used VIII usu-
ally act with remarkable auiekness-
Here is an example even where the
coffee habit had been one Of long stand
ing
II had been coffee drinker for 20
years and until recently regarded it as
enc OF the stays OF life. writes Ten
nessee clergyman
About a year ago an attack Of ma
isria impaired my digestion and began
70 use more coffee than usual. thiuk1ne
it would help my system throw off the
nalady During that year suffered
fndescrIbahIe ageniss Of nervous indi~
gastion. Finally I noticed that every
time / drank coffee for dinner or supper
7 was much worse. I told my wife
thought 1t was coffee and that I would
quit it ard use hot water Then I
thought I would try the Postum we had
heard SO much about.
From tha very day leet of coffee
and introduced Postum began to I'm
prove and at the end Of one single weeA
T did not have even the slightest Syrl1T1-
tom of nervousness and dyspepsia left
It is many weeks now since then and
have not only gained IN flesh but am
entirely free from indigestion and am
nervous ard her stomach IN bad condf=
tion- and when she saw the change
wrought IL ne followed my example
and after using Postum 4 short tine 81
eremety beneficial results followed
Il an Methodist minister IN cfarge.
Of church at GraEsEiile. Tenn Name
furnished by Postum Co. Battle Greek
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-09
GROVER DODGES.
Asked to Declare His Inten-
tions on the Presidency.
Mr. Cleveland Says His Position
Is Of No Importance.

Cincinnati. Feb. SIN response to a
direct inquiry as to whether he was a
candidate or would accept the nominal
ton for the presfEeacy. tae following
was received from formeg President
Grover Cleveland.
Princeton. Feb. g. 1903
ITO the Editor OF the Times-Star. Gin
cinnati.
Dear sir--I have received your let
ter OF the 4th inst. asking on behalf
Of the Times star for an expression re
garding my intentions as related TO the
next Democratic nomination for presi-
dency. ] can not possibly bring my
mind to the belief that q condition or
sentiment exists that makes any ex-
preston from me on the subject of the
least Importance.
ours very truly.
GROVER CLEVELAND
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-09
new MEN BROUGHT OUT
Democrats of Delaware Shift
Vote on Senator.

Dover. Del. Feb 9.-The seventeenth
ballot for United States senator today
resulted.
Long tern-Addieks 81 Handy 20.
Bali g. Higgins =
short ternl-Addfclzs IS. Tunnel %. T.
c. Dupont >, H a. Dupont s, H A
Richardson =
The Democrats held a caucus shortly
before noon. It was finally decided TO
vote fer L Irving Handy for the long
term and r. ". 3. Tunnel for the short
day
The decision Of the Democrats was nOs
presented to the regular Republicans
before the ballot was taken. It il
charged by the Democrats that the reg
ularS did not want the action OF the
former to GO into effect today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-09
4 W0MAN'S PRIVATE CAR.
Luxury That None other of the Gen
tie Sex Possesses.

The first woman in the world to own
private touring railroad car VIII be
Mrs Is1oc L Emerson. Of Baltimore
Captain and Mrs Emerson have gone
to New York to enter into discussion
of the plans for the new car with a rep
resenta tive Of The Pullman company
and place an order which VIII tax the
ingenuity Of gh builders
Mrs Emerson. unlike her husband.
abhors. yachting And yet she likes to
travel As a Christmas gift Capt. En-
erson proposed the touring car
Since Christmas Mrs Emerson, with
an expert railway officer. has been
studying car construction and now has
a pretty clear idsa Of what she wishes
for the comfort - herself and guests
during the long tours projected
The car VIII be one Of the largest ever
turned cut by the Pullman company.
Mahogany viii De the basis Of the tnre-
rior woodwork. but the richest silk dra-
ueries and the scftast ard thickest 9e
carpets will aimesr conceal it. Bath
rooms. with every appliance VIII be
built There VIII be at least four state
rooms. a psrlor library. a dining room
and kitchen
The car VIII be furnished as a perma
merit migratory house. with its own sill
ver. cut glass linen and upholstery il
viii be in commission at al times so
that it can be Started at any hour d
the day or night that Mrs Emerson
elects
Mrs Emerson sail that she coutem-
plated a number OF travelling house
parties a soon as the luxurious veFli-
Gle was completed and that she and hez
friends would see every foot Of this
country as VeII as Canada ana AIex-c >
The car VIII lie named the Emf s.
which IS Mrs Fmarson's given name.-
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