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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-22
STARTS APRIL 3.
President Roosevelt Will Then Visit
the Southwest.

Washington, March 22.-The president
is concluding arrangements Ior MS
southwestern trip on which he expects
to start Monday, April g. and no appre-
hension exists that the trip Will be
either abandoned or postponed on ac-
count of the Venezuelan enbrogllo-
The president expects, in his absence
from Washington. to keep in close tOuch
with the situation as it may develop
and will be in position constantly to IS
sue such instructions from his train as
may be necessary.
eign relations committee and Senator
Lodge a member of that committee dis
cussed the Venezuelan situation with
the president today
II Is the belief here in the well in
formed quarters, that although the 1tal-
ian Warship Calabra is making cruise
around the world and stopped incident
ally in Dominican waters, the situation
in Venezuelan will cause the Rome gov
ernment to detain the ship in Caribbean
waters for the present, ready TO deal
with an emergency
The state department has heard
nothing from Minister Bowen to lndi-
cate that the Venezuelan government
has made answer to his last PROPOSE
ton to arbitrate the American Claims
and it is supposed that the answer
when it does come will be to the erect
that the Venezuelan government IN
sists on awaiting the final account or
its courts upon the pending asphalt
case. 1t will then remain Tor the state
department to determine how long it
is prepared to await this judicial ac-
ton The difficulty is that the Vene-
zuelan government has refused the
application of the asphalt company,
supported by Minister Bowen. to re-
vert to the status existing before the
appointment of receiver IN the
asphalt case and allow the company to
repossess itself of its property. As
it is the receiver is taking out large
quantities of asphalt from Bermudese
lake, the proceeds from which are
going into the Venezuelan treasury,
to the great financial loss of the COM
pany, which is making daily represen-
tations on the subject to the state de-
nartrneut
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-22
DEBTS COMPROMISED.
Venezuela Reaches an Agreement
With Foreign BondhoIders.

London, March 22.-At the Office of
council of foreign bondh olders the As
sociated Press was informed today
that an agreement between the Vene-
zuelan government and the British
and German bondholders adjusting
and consolidating the exterior debt
$28,600,000 will be signed tomorrow,
the details having been concluded to
the satisfaction of both parties. 1t
was added that the guarantees COM
promise considerably more than so
per cent of the customs duties of all
ports except La Guayra and Puerto
Cabello, but the officials declined to
give the exact figures.
Surprise was expressed at the dis
patches from Washington intimating
that the American minister at Cara
cas-, Mr.. Bowen, was seeking to pre-
vent the ratification of the agreement
which the council of foreign bond
holders contend is entirely in accord
with the Washington procotoL
The British and German foreign Of
fees have been consulted and agree
that the bonds are entirely within the
rights and the provisions of the pro-
tocoI
The council of foreign bondholders
has been working for a guarantee in
the payment since the PRONUNCIATION of
the protocol, first on a scheme which
provided for a settlement of the Vene-
zuelan indebtedness to all countries,
but this plan was abandoned by the
withdrawal of the French last Octo-
ber Thereafter the British and Ger
man bondholders united and secured
President Castro'S agreement to al
locate a portion of the revenues of
LaGuayra and Puerto Cabello to
which Minister Bowen objected. Since
this Illustration in January the bond
holders have been at work on the
present agreement which provides Tor
the issue of new per cent bonds to
cover the debt of the Anglo-German
bondholders amounting. including ar
rears, to about $2S, 100000.
General Antonio Velutini. President
Castro,s fiscal agent. acted in behalf of
Venezuela in the present negotiations
while the council of foreign hondhold-
ers and the Disconto Gezellschaft re-
spectively represented the British and
German bondholders.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-22
NOT DEAD YET.
Woman Thought to Be Alive Ten Days
After Interment.

Tell City, Ind. March 22.-Mrs.
Susan Sulzer, who apparently dropped
dead ten days ago, and whose body
was placed in the cemetery vault two
days later, is believed by many to be
alive
Her relatives are convinced that life
is not extinct and specialist has been
summoned and an investigation will
be made. During the time that the
body has been in the vault it has been
closely watched and several times ap-
parent signs of life have been detect
ed Since her supposed death the
wound on her head caused by the fall
has continued to bleed at intervals
and her face remains flushed. A few
days ago a local physician punctured
one of her fingers and brought blood.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-22

on February 1s. 1903, Knoll got into
a fight with AIois Denning in Ellis
county. As a result Denning retired
from the encounter with a broken leg
and a number of other injuries. He
went to bed and was sick for over a
month. and at length died on
March 19.
Knoll was arrested charged with
murder. There seems to have been a
question VIII hether Denning died solely
as a result of his injuries, or whether
other complications caused his death
But he died anyway. Knoll was
tried and convicted. He appealed to
the supreme court, and got a reversal
to the extent of getting a new trial
again. His second trial resulted in
another conviction this time for man
slaughter in the second degree. Knoll
now appeals the case again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-22
TEST OF THE LAW.
Date Set for Missouri Case Against
the Standard.

Jefferson City. Mo. March 22.-The
frst hearing in the proceedings brought
by the state of Missouri to compel the
Standard Oil company to show cause
why it shall not be punished under the
antitrust law was set today for March
r 81. before Associate Justice Marshall Of
the supreme court. This will be to de-
termlne the constitutiOnality of the
antitrust law. Judge Marshall also
VIII pass upon the right of one supreme
Judge while the court is in vacation to
issue an order for the taking of testi-
mony against the Standard company.
should these points be decided against
the standard, the taking of testimony
TO determine whether there is sufficient
evidence upon which to found custer
proceedings VIII be begun probab on
April s.
At the proceedings in the supreme
court here today the Standard Oil COM
pany was represented by S H. Eddie,
general counsel of Chicago and bv at
torneys representing the Waters-Pierce
Oil company of St Louis and the Re
public Oil company of Kansas Citv.
branches Of the Standard
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-22
KUROPATKIN TO STAY.
He and Linevftch Have Changed
Places i'm the Army.

LlC anu L-nlChlACtl NndASC0
Places in the Army.
St Petersburg. March 22.-The Russian
army in Manchuria is still to have the ser
vices of General kurOpatkin. who is con-
Eidered by many, in spite of his series OF
reverses. the best general and foremost
Etrategist of the Russian army Sinking
all feeling of personal bitterness because
of his supersession and all the old time
enmity between himself and General Line
witch in patriotic desire to be of service
to the fatherland. the former commander
n-chief volunteered to remain in any ca
pacity with the army which he had so
long commanded The tender was accept
ed by Emperor Nicholas and gratefully
received by the new leader of the grand
army
The change exactly reverses the old or
der of affairs when KurOpatkin was the
supreme leader and Linevitch directed the
first army
Authoritative news of this remarkabI
step was known in Manchuria much
earlier than in St Petersburg. Kuropat-
kin, having paused on his homeward jour
ney at Harbin, started southwark the af-
ternOOn of March 20, amid a most remark
able farewell from residents of Harbin
and soldiers who filled out the ranks OF
the depleted army. The sendoff was a
mere fOretaste of what waits General
kuropatkin at the front. and his self-sac-
r1nclug determination and the equally pa
lrlOuc course OF General LineVitch in ac-
cepting the services rendered are bound to
do wonders for the reinspirat ton of the
emperor's legiOns and give promise of un-
Ion and harmony at the council table
treat is apparently progressing unevent-
fully
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-22
Japanese Cavalry in Line of
Russian Retreat.
Mounted Soldiers Were Backed
Up by Infantry.
ALONG THREE ROADS
Russians Are Retiring on Kirin
and Cheng Chun.
ROjestvensky About to Go to
Meet Admiral Togo.

st. Petersburg. March 22.-A dis
patch from General Linevitch, dated
March 81. says:
Yesterday japanese cavalry de-
tachments appeared in front of our
advance posts. Behind the cavalry
were infantry who halted at the vii
lage OF Machantzy"
Toxic. March 22.-It is reported
that the rear guard of the retreating
Russians was 20 miles north of Kai-
yuan. about 20 miles north of Tie Pass
yesterday, the Japanese vanguard fol-
lowing closely
The Russians are retreating along
the three main roadways, their desti-
nation being Kirin and Cheng Chun-
St Petersburg, March $3.50 p.
NAT the admiralty it is strong init
mated that Admiral Rojestvensky will
effect a junction with Admiral Nebo-
goton within ten days and then pro-
ceed to meet Admiral Togo.
The third division of the Russian
second squadron, commanded by Rear
Admiral Nebogotoff. left Suda bay
Island of Crete. yesterday for Port
Said.
Russian Squadron Leaves Suda Bay.
Canea, Island of Crete March 22.-'
The Russian third Pacific squadron,
under Admiral Nebogatoff, has left
Suda bay for Port Said.
Army Out of Bread.
New York. March 22.=Prince Ouk-
toms1y, editor of Viedmosti, has de-
clared that peace is imperative be-
cause there is no bread for the army
says a Times dispatch from St. Peters
burg All the grain accumulated at
Harbin is asserted to have been taken
to Mukden or was transported south
by the Chinese.
Coal for Russian Fleet.
London, March 22.-The corre-
spondent at Alden of the Daily Mail
reports. "a steamers laden with 1004-
GOO tons Of coal are waiting at Jibutil
for the Russian fleet, which is expect !
ed there at the end of the month.
Leaving Vladivostok.
Paris. March 22.-The Harbin cor
respondent of the Natin reports that
many civilians from Vladivostok are
passing through Harbin bound for
E,urOpe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-22
CHARGE TO JURY.
Judge Humphreys Instructions
to the Grand Jury.
Members Impressed With I'm
pOrtance of Inquiry.
p ANEI. COMPIETEn
PANEL COMPLETED.
Three Vacancies Filled Today
and Testimony Attacked.
Scope of Inquiry Indicated by
ThOrOughness of Preparation.

Chicago. March 22.-The special
grand jury to investigate the so-called
beef trust was completed today.
Three vacancies left in the panel yes
terday were filled and the huge mass
OF testimony available was i'm
mediately attacked. Fifteen secret
men have been brought to Chicago to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-22
KILLED BY A TRAIN.
J. c. Miller, Brakeman, Loses His
Life at Perry

]. c. Miller, a Rock Island brake
man, met a horrible death near Perry
Kan, last night Miller tel between
fast MOVING freight train, and met in
slant death, His body was cut in two
niaces snd horribly mangIsd. He was
not missed until the train reached To-
peka. He was found by people ss,.n,.ll1ls avlng
- ro-.o1-s The remains were sent
TODAY to to AIvord, Okla. where he lived
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-22
WEATHER is SPRING LIKE.
There Is a Promise That 1t VIII Be
Colder Tomorrow.

A change to lower temperatures will
be experienced tomorrow together with
an accompaniment of rain There was
an increase in the maximum of today
over that of yesterday by 10 degrees.
The maximum for Tuesday was So
Following are the hourly temperature
readings as recorded by the govern
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-22
WANTS ANOTHER CHANCE.
John Knoll. Twice Convicted of
NfansIaughter, Appeals.

For the second time John Knoll Of
Ellis county appeals a murder case, in
which he is the defendant. to the su-
preme court. The first time he got a
new trial granted. and he hopes for
the same success again.
Over two years ago. or to be exact,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-22

Chicago. March 22-7 a. m. tempera-
lures: New York. 36; Boston, 80; Phil
adelphia. S6; Washington. 40; Chicago.
"a; Minneapolis. 3S; Cincinnati. 42: St.
Louis. 80.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-22
weather Indications.

Chicago. March 22-Forecast for Kan
sas. PaTtlv cloudy and cooler tonight,
with showers in southeast portion;
fresh northwest winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-22
I1ight IIonr I'm sianed.

Denver March 22.-Governor Jesse
F. Mcdonald has signed the limited
eight hour bill passed by the legisla-
ture.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-22
President Capen Dead.

Medford, Mass, March 22.-Rev
Elmer H Capen, D. D., president so1
Tufts college, died at his home here
today of pneumonia, aged 81 years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-22
Temperntures In Large CitIea.

At two o'clock the wind was BLOWN.
from the south at a rate of 20 miles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-22

The Russians are retreatfng along
the three main roadways, their desti-
nation being Kirin and Cheng Chun-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-22

Toxic. March 22.-It is reported
that the rear guard of the retreating
Russians was 20 miles north of Kai-
yuan. about 20 miles north of Tie Pass
yesterday, the japanese vanguard fol-
lowing closely
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-12

Holmes My system is to give my attention to
the person who benefits most from crime. And
l have never drawn blank yet"
We'll now" said Bradshaw to Lester, Il was
just telling this unerring sleuth-hound of some
peCuliarities which had struck in the conduct
of that blatant Britisher, Warren. Don't wink the
nap off your eyelids at me, friend Brading. Just
at present | purpose to make my calculations
the basis that Dr. Lester is a square man, and if
you don't like it you do the other thing for
the proposition is my own. Now, Lester, | have
also been telling friend here about that poacher
fellow whose extraordinary access of wealth have
both noticed. And have further drawn his atten-
ton to the fact that Harry Warren is drinking a
great deal more than anyone takes out of devo
ton to liquor. He gives one the impression of
harassed that he is endeavoring all the time to
escape from his vicinity. | am inclined to at
tribute all this to the workings of a troublesome
imp called conscience which read about in fairy
tales.
Another thing, l have made some considerable
study of Arnciffe Hall lately, and l notice there
is light in of the rooms half through the night
conscience again. People who live in a sleepy
hollow like this go to bed early in the hope of dream
ing they alive So think, if could take
peep into that room, should something to
enlighten us"
''What room is it, asked Brading
The room just the study, where old Angler
got soaked the cabeSa."
Bradshaw had spent his early days amid that
delightful society which nfests the vicinity of the
Rio Grande When talking of deeds of violence, he
had habit of introducing here and there word
of Spanish.
oh, but it is good bothering about that"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-12

have half an hour in which to cultivate Mr.. Robert
Leigh l.ow go away boy, and leave Brading and
myself to elaborate our low-down plans"
Lester, half offended, yet conscious that Brad
shaw was in the right, went downstairs; but there
was no sign of the poacher, and having nothing
better to do, the young doctor presently went to
bed to dream of Edith.
Bradshaw and the detective, both naturally
tacturn remained silent for long time, consider
ing the position There was really little to go upon
A light in a window at unusual hours might have
dozen adequate explanations. The mere events
which had happened at the Hall would be enough
under ordinary circumstances to account fOs the
sleeplessness of an elderly to whom Arm
cliffe Hall had practically represented the world
for SO many years
But Brading finding himself at something of
loss was ready to follow the slightest clue There
was reward of ten thousand pounds at stake, and
the hanging of an innocent person would be cheap
price to pay for half the money. Bradshaw like
Lester, had declined from the beginning to admit
even possibility of Edith's guilt; but he realized
nevertheless that there negative evidence in
existence against her which, though it might not
place her life in peril, yet might embtter it irrev
ocaby And as far as lay inh is power he resolved
to save her.
Il have been studying the geography pretty
fully he explained to his companion after a long
pause. There is tree which looks very conven-
iently into that window. A boy who is accustomed
to bird s-nesting might fix himself up very comfort
ably"
Perhaps interrupted Bradng acidly, "you
could suggest something suitable to man of forty
five who suffers from rheumatism"
Il haven't any rheumatism, replied the American
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-12

SIMPLY the private Slttln8-roQn OF
Mrs. Warren the housekeeper."
so l supposed. But what
special cares has Mrs. Warren to
keep her up SO late? l first
noticed this burning of the mid
night oil on the night of the
attack on Angler. AS you know,
DR.. Lester, | waited until you
decided that your patient was out
of immediate danger; and then
we came back here together,
nearly at daylight. 1t was reason
able enough that Mrs. Warren
should remain awake on that oc-
casion, and | should have thought
nothing further of the matter, had
not the same thing been repeated
night after night. l watched
round about the Hall-partly be-
cause this business has interested
me, and partly because | have
been doing a little detective bust
ness on my own account. | SUR
mise this much: that Mrs. Warren
waits up to talk with that hopeful
son of hers. And | am inclined to
think that little knowledge of the
situation on our part would pro-
duce a whole lot of information. "
Il don't like spying objected
Lester. a note of decision in his
voice.
Neither do l, retorted Brad
shaw; but l should like still less
for that winsome young girl to
be charged with murder, as Brad
ing proposes. Anyway, it is not
your funeral. l am only telling
you a plan of my own"
IF there is anything l can
do to help Miss Holt" began
Lester eagerly.
Well, it doesn't need a stack
of us to spy on one window, but
il you really want to do violence
to your heightened feelings, you
might just go and mix some liquor
with the wealthy gentleman they
call Leigh, and shadow him home
too. | wouldn't be at all sur
prised if that skunk Warren
dropped into the game before
you are through. p"
Bradshaw looked at his watch.
"Half-past ten," he said. You
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-12
CHAPTER XIV.
Bradshaw Has q
Adventure

frequently, and each man recog-
nized qualities in the other which
tended to establish confidence and
friendship.
Poison yourself" said the Ameri-
can laconically, pushing the whisky
decanter invitingly toward his new
visitor.
Brading, unaware that Lester
acquainted with his theft of Edith's
second letter, responded to the young
doctors curt nod with the ingratiating +
smile of one who would have bygones n,
be bygones.
Well" said Lester in biting
accents, addressing himself to the =
detective, may l ask if you have N@S
posted that other letter of Miss
Hollis, or whether you have appro-
priated for your own use the draft
contained in it?"
For once Brading's inscrutable
countenance betrayed emotion. He
went deathly pale, and the excuse
thai was trembling on his lips gave
place to the truthfulness of honest
indignation. Il don't think / have
deserved that, he said with something
of natural dignity. Miss Hollis letter,
and the money as well, have been
posted safely enough, and l am bound
to say, in justice to the young lady,
that what she wrote clears her at
least from one suspicion. Now, sir,
technically | have committed a crime
which might have grave consequences
for me. Though you have really no
evidence against me, | am not going
to attempt any conCealment. | have
only taken reasonable measures to
unravel a mysterious murder, and |
am willing to put it to Mr. Brad
shaw here whether in the interests
of justice l did not act rightly"
why, say" remarked Bradshaw, a. don
a thing about the matter yet. You say yC
committed crime. am open to believe tina
anybody. Don't be discouraged Bradir
your age, it can't be the first crime you HAY
ntted; and | am dead sure it won't
last"
The answer came from Lester, who fou
Americans lazy cynicism a little Earring.
Brading's crime is simply this he said
he has been tampering with the post-o
order to get hold of Miss Hollis private
spOndence."
Il don't think we ought to blame him fol
remarked the American in the same even ton
man does not become detective, anyway, III
has the instincts of a horse-thef. Sit down
ing" as the official, really hurt, half rose. g
mean that as personal-in fact, / am tr,
justify you. See here, DR.. Lester, if you face
fairly and squarely, you must realize that no
tive work is possible without what you and
call underhanded methods. After all, not
the sort will injure an innocent person in t
run; and your British police have the rep
of being reasonably honest, though as Br
countenance cleared little, Il am not mu
believer in miracles myself. Look cheerful
ing, and have another drink. Dr. Lester
to forgive YOU
William Lincoln Bradshaw suggested ha
drink with appalling frequency, but as +
habit was to take rather less than teaspoo
each occasion, he at least suffered nothing f
pressing hospitality.
. want no forgiveness from anybody" s
detective sulkily. Il am only doing my
This Miss Holt may be as innocent yo
hut o,,'+ hot C of
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-01-13
NINETY TWO YEARS OLD.
Mrs Susan Keith Celebrated Birthday
Yesterday. Had Many Visitors.

Mrs. Susan Keith, one of the old res
idents OF Barre, celebrated her 92nd
birthday yesterday, and those who call
ed on her at the residence Of w. A.
Boyee, where she makes her home, were
surprised at the sprightliness and cheer
fulness of the woman. Many people
twenty years younger do not retain
their faculties so well as does Mrs.
Keith. She received her friends gladly
yesterday afternoon, and there were
quite d number who called to help cell
citrate the day. There were also sever
al gifts OF flowers.
Mrs. Keith has been a resident here
abouts all her life. Before her marriage
to Leonard Keith, her name was Susan
IS. Cook. Mr.. Keith died 81 years ago.
Their residence was the one now oecu-
pied by DIR. w. D. Reid on South Main
street, but the building stood where is
now the residence Of Dr. j. Henry Jack
son, the next one to the south.