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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17
CASTRO NOT ALARMED.
Banished Ruler Doesn't Believe Re-
ports From Venezuelan Capital

Berlin, Dec. 17.-President Castro of
Venezuela, maintains his composure in
the face of alarming reports published
here regarding the disturbances in
shown him today that the people of
Caracas had arisen against him, burn
ed the pictures and statues of the pres
ident in the public squares, and had
made an attack upon number of build
ings, including the stores of several of
his warmest adherents and that several
persons had been killed, Castro said
quietly:
from Caracas this morning but they
mention nothing of the kind
President Castro was asked for an
expression of his views regarding Hol-
lands seizure of Venezuelan ships, but
referred the correspondent to Senor
Veloz Goitcicoa, Venezuelan charge
d'affaires whom he authorized to talk
for him. The charge then said:
In reply to your question doubt
what has been published with regard
to Hollands aggression because no de-
claration of war has been made nor has
a blockade been announced and none
established. Therefore the seizure of
small Venezuela vessels by sheer force
cannot be described other than as an
act of piracy unworthy any enlightened
civilized country.
ION the other hand, such a. course
would jeopardize the arrangements
land through confidential agents, and
could even have a worse effect, mas
much as Venezuela in meeting pay
ments due to Holland takes for that
purpose a portion OF the prescribed 30
per cent of the customs receipts. Thus
Hollands act might place Venezuela
in a position of being unable to contin-
ue payments which also would jeopar-
die the interest of other nations. Hol-
land is in the wrong, and is still more
involved through the attitude which
the Dutch government recently has
adopted.
In view of this the Venezuela gov
ernment has informed the diplomatic
corps at Caracas of these facts and is
waiting before the taking any further
steps,
Berlin, Dec. 1.-THE members of the
encourage of President Castro of Vene-
zueIa still maintain attitude of
skepticism regarding the outbreak at
Caracas against the president. They
declare that Castro is in receipt daily
of communications from the govern
ment. but that no reports have come IN
corresponding to the events described
by the press dispatches. Castro's aides
ignore the circumstances that the press
communications originated at Caracas
itself and they are trying to foster the
erroneous idea that they came from
Willemstad and are based upon highly
coIored reports from the revolutiontsts
and plotters against the president.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17
WAS Big RUSH.
Probate Judge Issued Seven Marriage
Licenses in Two Hours.

During two hours Wednesday after
noon seven couples were provided with
marriage licenses in probate court
This rush for matrimonial permission
was headed by Jesse Ka Kague, aged
2S, and Minnie Wishkeno, aged 21,
both, as might be guessed from their
names, from Mayetta. Several years
ago Topeka had a couple which got
married "In the Pike" These Indians
got married in the "Great White
Way No tribal rites for theirs. His
honor the judge performed their cere-
mony.
Next couple: Hugh Devlin, aged
26, and Ida Ellis, aged 25, both of
Topeka.
Again: F. c. Jones and Ethel
Wood, aged respectively 21 and 10,
both of Topeka.
James H Andrews, p, and Lola
Ross IS, both of Topeka.
George Holmgren. %, and Vera Jol-
ly, both of Topeka.
Earl Schaffer, 20, and Elizabeth
Braem, 81, both of Topeka.
Robert Kinnemore, 10, and Daisy
Fassler, 21, same address.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17
A Big SNOWSLIDE.
Does Vast Damage in San Juan
County, Colo.

Durango, Colo, Dec. IA snow
slide at the Tom Moore mine at
Eureka, San Juan county, yesterday
afternoon, killed VIM. MondeH, the
foreman. aged 55 and destroyed the
large mine boarding house. It is re-
ported that slides damaged the Pre-
cious Metals property at Chattanooga
and the Shenandoah at Howardsville
There are many slides running in the
San Juan country and until the storm
which is now raging has passed, the
extent of the damage done will not be
known
Railroad traffic is completely blocked
by the storm. The snow has blocked
the Animus canon and no trains can
get in or out of Silverton. The RID
Grande Southern train is blockaded at
Rico.
Heavy snow in +he Cumbres range
prevented trains from reaching Du-
range from the east last night. The
power transmission line of the Animus
Power company is down and many
mills have been forced to suspend
There is a fuel shortage in Silverton
and unless the railroad can be opened
within the next few days much suffer-
ing is threatened.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17
TAFT GOES SOUTH.
Will spend His Last Period of Rest at
Augusta, Ga.

New York, Dec 17.-After a stay of
four days in this city President-elect
William H. Taft left this morning for
Washington and Augusta. Ga, where
he will have his last period of rest and
recreation before assuming the duties
of the chief executive.
His sons, Robert a. Taft and Charles
P. Taft, and Mrs. Taft's assistant Sec
retary, Wendell Micheler, were left to
follow Mr.. Taft on a train leaving Jer-
sey City a few hours later. Mr. Taft
will have luncheon with the president
in Washington and will then meet his
two sons and proceed with them to
Augusta, where they are expected to
arrive tomorrow morning. Mrs. Taft
left New York yesterday in advance
of the party in order that she might
visit at Spray, N. c., a model factory
welfare department, conducted by Mr..
Mebane. a member of the National
Civic Federation is deeply interested
in this feature of the federation work.
She expects to join Mr.. Taft at Dan
Vile, Va, to complete the journey to
Augusta with him. Miss Helen Taft,
daughter of the president-elect, will
reach Augusta next week in time to
join the family in their Christmas cell
ebration.
Wendell Mischeler will have charge
of the executive offices in Augusta dur
ing Mr.. Taft's stay in the south. Fred
w. Carpenter, who is to be secretary to
the New York is to have a vacation in
California.
If Mr.. Taft's present plans are ad-
hered to he will end his southern vaca-
ton the last week in January, sailing
at that time from Charleston on
three weeks visit to the Panama ca
nal zone. He expects to reach the
United States on the return trip about
February Is, and from that time un-
til the day of his inauguration he viii
be busy filing number of speaking
engagements.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17
Sultan'S Subjects Join COnstitu'
tiOnaI MOnarchies.
Impressive Ceremonies Mari
Dawn of Freedom.
PEOPLE ENTHUSIASTIC
Breaks All Bonds and They
Cheer Their Ruler.
Soldiers Line Streets I'm
der TriumphaI Arches.

Constantinople. Dec. 17.-Turkey
makes her bow as a full fledged consti-
tutional monarchy today when the new
Ottoman parliament holds its first ses-
sion. This assembly was provided for
in the constitution granted by NIltan
Abdul Hamid last July and is the first
body of it's kind to meet in the empire
for over thirty years. The life of its
only predecessor was brief but great
hopes are entertained for the success of
the newcomer.
With the meeting of the first Otto
man parliament today, Turkey formal
1y breaks from the despotic rule of
centuries. Sultan Abdul Hamid, who
granted the constitution last July pro-
viding for this assembly, paraded
through the city today at the head of
an elaborate cortege to open the first
session of the body. Everywhere he
was greeted with loud cheering and
there was no semblance of disorder.
The sultan left YiIdiz palace in a
state coach at half past IL o'clock to
drive to the building adjoining the min
istry of Justice and facing the great
square of st. Sofia, where the new
chamber convened He was accom-
panied by the first secretary of the
imperial chancellory, Ali Bjevad Bey,
and a large number of aides and at
tendants. The entire line of march of
the imperial party, distance of five
miles, has been swept and spread with
fresh sand for the passage of his ma
jesty.
These are the same preparations
made every time the sultan leaves
Yildiz. and particularly when he at
tends the Selamlik. Every regiment in
Constantinople was out under arms and
lined up along the route of the process
sion to guard the progress of the sui
tan. Triumphal arches spanned the
streets and as the occasion had been
made a public holiday. the city was
crowded with people. Thousands came
in from surrounding towns and villages
as we'll as from more remote parts of
the empire, and almost the entire local
population turned out to witness the
ceremonies.
All the ministers of state, the sena-
tors and the deputies of new legislative
body assembled at the ministry of jus
tice preparatory to marching to the hall
of parliament. The foreign diplomats.
in Constantinople assembled at the
British embassy and proceeded to the
hall in a body. They all were clad in
their full official uniforms.
The enthusiasm of the people is keyed
to high pitch and their reception to
the sultan and their cheers for the new
assembly are an evidence of the deep
interest taken by Turkey in this first
step towards constitutional life.
The first Turkish parliament was as
sembled over 80 years ago. but it's ex-
istence was very brief and it was dis
solved before any definite results were
accom- DliShed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17
MINERS ARE OUT.
Following Strike Order Two Thousand
WorLmen Fail to Report.

Charleston, w. Va, Dec. 17-Obey-
ing the strike order of President Benz.
Davis of district No. II, United Mine
Workers of America nearly two thou
sand miners in the Paint Creek ter
ritory failed to report today. Prac-
tically the entire working force of
the mines. except the bosses have be-
come strikers, and the operations are
closed. No trouble was reported
For the most part the strikers re-
manned quietly at home. All those
occupying company houses have been
notified 10 Vacate. The operators say
they Will not attempt to bring in non
union men until the strikers have been
given ample time to move. The ma
tlonal executive board of the mine
workers has endorsed the strike.
President Lewis today sent his assur-
Rnce of hearty support
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17
BRUSH GIVES TESTIMONY.
Smelling Co. Official Says No Lead
Would Be Produced Without Tariff.

Washington. Dec. 17.-Edward
Brush, vice president of the American
Smelling and Refining company, tes-
titled before the house ways and
means committee yesterday regarding
the lead schedule of the tariff He
claimed that the duty on lead is for
the benefit of the miner, but also said
that there would not be any lead pro-
duced in this country if the tariff is
taken off. He was questioned by Chair
man Payne with regard to the cost
of labor in Mexico and said poems are
paid five cents an hour and mechanics
ten cents an hour. He also said that
the Mexican labor is as efficient as
the American labor used in the lead
mines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17
AFTER CHRISTMAS RECESS.
The Reinstatement of Brownsville
Soldiers VIII Be Debated.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE senate
today informally agreed to postpone
until after the Christmas holidays ac-
ton on the bills providing for the re-
enlistment of the negro soldiers who
were discharged owing to the Browns
VILE affair The understanding was
arrived at after a brief discussion in
which Mr.. Foraker said he did not
wish to speak further on the subject
until the reply of the secretary Of
war to the resolution calling for in
formation concerning the use of detec-
tives in that connection is received.
Senator Warren chairman of the COM
mittee on military affairs stated that
several other senator's desired to sub
init remarks. Mr.. Foraker said he
would call the matter up as soon as
possible after convening on January 4.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17
STERILIZING CONDEMNED
New York Doctors Radical Remarks
on Milk Bear Out DIR. Crumbine.

New York, Dec. 17.-Modern meth
DDS of sterilization and pasteurization
of milk were condemned last night by
DR.. c. c. Carroll of this city, in an
address before the medico-legaI So
ciety at the Waldorf-Astoria- AS a
substitute he suggested the polariza
ton of milk by an alternating current
of electricity aintaining that the cur
rent completely destroys all the bac-
terra in milk, including those which
form lactael acid.
Pasteurization and sterilization, he
declared, not only fails to accomplish
its purpose but destroys the nourish-
ing properties in the milk.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17
TO FILL VACANT RANKS.
Mr.. Anthony Wants Only COlOneIS to
Be Elevated to Brigadier Generals.

Washington, Dec. 17.-Representative
Anthony of Kansas has introduced in
the house a bill providing that all
vacancies in the grade of brigadier
general in line of the army shall be
filed by selection only from the
colonels of the line of the army, except
in time of war.
Representative Anthony has been ac-
lively onposed to the suggested promo
tions of Major Hugh T. Scott, superin-
tendent and Captain Robert S. Howz,,
commandant of the West Point mill
tary academy, to be brigadier generals
While the bill does not mention these
officers if passed without delay 1t
would operate against their promotion
as suggested.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17

Boston, Dec. 17.-Alfred Shrubb,
the English long distance champion
runner, has accepted the challenge to
meet Tom Longboat. the Canadian In
dian, the vanquisher of Dorando Pie
tri in Madison Square garden. This
additional Marathon race socalled is
arranged for the night OF January 9.
Whatever be the result of the Shrubb-
Longboat contest it is said that the
-cornered long distance fight be-
tween Dorando, Shrubb, Longboat and
Hayes will be held soon thereafter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17
IT IS A JOKE.
The Plan to Demonstrate With Auto
matte Pistol in Hains Trial.

The lawyers in the Hains-Annis muir
der case announce that they will shoot
the automatic pistol, used by Hams, in
the court room to show the jury the
rapidity with which the weapon can
be discharged. This would not be such
a joke were it not for the further as
sertion that blank cartridges would be
used. A gun of the type used by Hams
will not shoot blank cartridges with
''great rapidity,'' the force of the steel
clad bullet in the barrel being required
to operate the mechanism of the gun.
With blank cartridges, the gun would
be slower than an ordinary single ac-
ton revolver.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17
TORPEDO BOAT WRECKED.
Vessel Ran ON Rocks But Entire Crew
Escaped.

Cowes, Isle OF Wight, Dec. 17-Tor-
pedo boat 056 ran ashore on the
rocks while maneuvering off Mem
bridge ledge, Isle of Wight, last night.
cape. Two feet of water was in the
hold when the Membridge life boat ar
rived in response to signal. The yes
sci is a complete wreck
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17
Waddem Cracks His Ribs.

ward C"RUbe'') Waddell. the ST. Louis
Browns star pitcher. fell down stairs
at hotel here last night and fractured
two of his ribs, according to physicians
who made an examination.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17
I'm THE RACE TO STAY"
So Says Congressman Burton Regard
ing Senatorial Contest.

Columbus, O., Dec. 17.-Congress-
man Burton arrived here today to
open his campaign for the United
States senatorship. He said that there
had been no break between him and
President-elect Taft
"I am in the race for the senator
ship to stay" he said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17
TWO NEW BAFTIEsHIPs.
Argentine Government Authorizes Ex-
penditure of 75 Millions

Buenos Ayres, Dec. 1.-THE bill
authorizing the government to expend
S75 600 600. for armaments passed by
the chamber of deputies yesterday,
provides for the construction of two
large battleships and authorizes the
laying down of third such vessel if
necessary
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17
CAR GIVES APPROVAL.
Memorial Church to Sailors Who Fell
in RussO-Japaneso War.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 17.-Emperor
Nicholas has approved the proposed
construction of a memorial church to
the sailors who perished in the Russo
Japanese war and a committee has
been formed headed by the queen of
Greece, to collect funds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17
THE NEW KANSAS NOVEL
''Don Coronado Though Kansas Now
on sale at Crane & co.

This new work is now on sale at
Crane & Co. Topeka. It is written by
a loyal Kansan. The plot is based
upon the Spaniards' flying trip through
our state, 367 years ago. Price $3.50,
delivered to any part of the world.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17
NO AER0PLANE RACE.
Russian Project Has Been Abandoned
Because of Lack of Funds.

st. Petersburg. Dec 1.-THE nro-
posal to hold an internal aeroplane
competition in Russia next summer
has been abandoned on account of
lock of funds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17
BLIZZARD in NORTH.
wisconsin Suffers From Heavy Snow
Rain All Over West.

Milwaukee, Wis, Dec IA bliz-
zard that prevailed all last night
wrought great destruction to telephone
and telegraph lines in the vicinity of
Sheboygan, Port Washington, Fond du
Lac and Oshkosh. The snow is heavy
and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17
Rain is General.

Chicago, Dec 1.-THE telegra pr
companies today reported rain and fog
general from the Colorado line to
Pittsburg and from St. Paul to Louis.
vile.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17
weather Indications

Chicago, Dec. 17.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Fair and much colder tonight.
Fair Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-17
WHIT MAY BE BOTH

4 pan worshiper and Christan-.A friar.
Genuine and never paving bonds-Vaga-
bonds.
Sure to make a hit, yet never to make you
laugh-The funny bone.
No moose vet not good news-When the
bridegroom stays away from his wedding
The height of the ridiculous and the depth
of misery-A woman's pique.
An indifferent and ardent disciple-Luke
warm.
AS fast in the mud as it is on the asphalt
An automobile.
Worn SO as to be seen in the daytime and
not at night-A napsack.
Stuck up, yet much huniated-A man
tarred and feathered.
The act of a saint and of a rascal with
aas-Self denial
The waiter and what he brings you-Feed.
Tom Fnlierr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-17

happy faces smiling at her from the wall paper.
and felt that all she needed to keep her happy
would be to have them always with her.
Why won't mama be able to see You If |
cam" she asked.
Because we will hide, and she will see only
YOU when she Is looking at US, replied Good
Nature.
" Hide" Betty repeated doubtfullv. Then
| won't be able to see you either.
Il But you will know that we are with YOU
all the time, my dear, said Patience.
i But where will you hide persisted Betty.
:" will want to know where YOU are even if |
cant see you"
III hide in Your ewes. my dear" said
Love.
SO will l." said Sympathy
I'll hide in your thoughts" said Good
Order.
So will t. said Obedience
I'll hide in your heart. said Charity.
So will L. said Goodness.
I'll hide in your lips said Sweetness.
so will L. said Patience.
and 1. said Good Nature. will hide in
Your voice that you will be to think of
me whenever you speak.
A Nd then. before Betty could ask anyone of
the many questions that were crowding
into her mind, the maid came in and lighted all
the jets in the big chandelier. And of course
the shadows vanished instantly.
Betty sprang from her chair, and. running
to the mantel lifted herself up SO that she
could see her Tenect1On IN the broad mirror
The Good Fairies were not to be seen but they
had left their mark 1t bright, happy
face that smiled back at her from the mirror.
and the strange thing about it was that it was
just like the face of Good Nature as she had
first seen it smiling above the roses on the wall
paper.
Betty almost flew up the stairs in her eager
ness to show this wonderful change to her
mother.
Mrs. Meredith was sitting in low rocker
with some tatting in her hands, wondering
how Betty was taking her first lesson in disci-
pine, when suddenly the door opened and her
little girl bounded in. Next instant Bettys
arms were about her neck, and warm, flushed
cheek was pressed against her own. Mrs.
Meredith folded the child in her arms and
kissed her.
Look. mama! Look quick cried Betty.
drawing her head away. Do you see any
thing strange in my face
Nothing strange. dear" said Mrs. Mere
dith but much that is good | see Love
shining out of your eyes, and there is Sweet
ness in your lips, and l am sure there is Good
ness in your heart"
my Good Fairies!' cried Betty. They
are going to live with mel
They are indeed Good Fairies said her
mother !" the best in the world MAY they be
with YOU always
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-17

quantity OF mucu> foam until it Is about three
and half inches above the water. The whole
nest Is about nine inches long and seven inches
wide and somewhat resembles a finger glass
turned upside down on top of the water.
with the interior filled with froth AS the eggs
are extruded by the female. the male takes
them and puts them into the nest. covering
each lot with new layer of foam. As soon as
the female has dropped all her spawn. the
male takes entire possession of the nest. and
will not permit his mate to go anywhere near it.
CURIOUS DENIzENs OF THE SEA
THE order Lophobranchii includes the sea
horses and pipe fishes. some of the most
bizarre and curious denizens of the water.
In nearly all the species the male performs
the function Of Matching the eggs In the sea
horses the eggs are placed in open forward
under the fishs tail An Australian species.
however. carries the eggs. not in a sac like the
rest of the family, but imbedded in the soft
membrane under the tail portion.
In the American pipe fishes the male has a
pouch under the tail. which is formed by two
folds of the skin meeting at the middle below.
The female lays her eggs. and the male trans
ters them to his pouch. and there they are
retained until the young are Matched.
In the Solenostomida the female is provided
with a pouch for holding the eggs, arranged
as in the case of the pipe fishes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-17

hanging thus. each larva oscillates the whole
length of its body from side to side. In one
nest there may be thousands of the Larvae
suspended in this way, presenting the appear
ance of a shaking mass of jelly. for they all
oscillate themselves in unison. While its prog
eny is in the egg and larval stage. the male
fish keeps vigilant watch over them and inn
mediately drives away all intruders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-17
A PECULIAR FAMILY

A PECULIAR species found in salt water is
the lump fish. This possesses sucker
formed by the two ventral fins, which are SO
shaped that when the fish reclines on rock
the fins act as suckers and hold it firmly
As soon as the eggs are deposited in shallow
pits between stones, the female. feeling that
she has done her part, deserts them, and the
male at once assumes charge and guards the
eggs until they hatch out, and then the young
until they are able to take care of themselves.
In moving round he is closely followed by
his numerous family. which has given rise to
the term hen and chickens" At times they
attach themselves to the sides of their parent
by their sucking disks, thus presenting a
singular appearance
The round headed Hassar of Guiana is one
of the earliest species whose nest building
habits have been described. After the fishes
have paired. they build most ingenious nest
of plants and roots, which is buoyed up by a