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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-31
1T IS OFFENSIVE.
The Netherlands Government
Tells President Castro
What 1t Thinks of the Course
He Has Pursued.
EXPLAINS ITS ACTION.
Which 1t Claims Was Justified
by international Custom.
Says Venezuela Has Violated
Etiquette of Nations.

London, Aug. 31.-The reply of the
Netherlands government to President
Castro's last note, will it is under
stood, be in substance that the Dutch
cruiser Gelderland, did not salute the
Venezuelan flag on entering LaGuayra
because under international naval
practice a war vessel does not salute
a flag in a foreign port if she had en-
tered that port and saluted within a
year. The Gelderland had done this.
Besides, it is declared, it was not
known whether the forts would reply
should the Gelderland salute them
and all chance of further embarrass-
ment was saved by the cruiser keeping
within the international precedent of
saluting once within year.
As for the alleged insult to the
Venezuelan consul at Willemstad,
island of Curacao, the gentleman SO
entitled. it is stated, was never ac-
cepted by the Netherlands as consul
hence he could not officially be styled
consul, and was in Curacao simply as
a citizen of Venezuela. The Dutch
coloniStS at Curacao expressed great
indignation when, following the arrest
of a man distributing leaflets de-
nouncing the Holland government,
the man said he was hired by the
socalled Venezuelan consul. In
conclusion. it is said the treatment of
M. DeReus, the Dutch minister at
Caracas, who was expelled by Presi-
dent Castro, was irregular according
to international etiquette as President
Castro, instead of sending NJ. DeReus,
his passports and expelling him from
the country should have informed the
Netherlands government that her
minister was no longer persona grata
and should have requested his recall.
The method of President Castro pre-
ferred to follow was offensive and in
~1rA -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-31
PICNIC WAS COSTLY.
Fire Made Great Headway While
Firemen Were on an Outing.

New Orleans, Aug. 31.-Ffre which
broke out in the center of the com
mercial district swept over portions
of three blocks destroying a large
number of wholesale houses, manu-
featuring plants and small stores.
Originating at Bienville and Chartres
streets the flames worked their way
north as far as Ont street and west
towards Royal, bringing about loss
of between 100000 and $2,000,000
before they were finally subdued.
At the time the alarm was turned
in the New Orleans firemen were in
the midst of their annual picnic at a
suburban park and the engines and
patrols responded with a mere hand
full of men. 1t was fully an hour be-
fore the department was in a position
to make anything like successful
fight against the fire, and even then
the handicap against it was added to
by an inadequate supply of water.
The fire was one of the most
spectacular that has occurred in New
Orleans during recent years. Two
warehouses filed with wines and
liquors were among the buildings de-
stroyed. Barrels of whisky and
brandy exploded with thunderous
roars which could be heard for blocks
and which shook the walls of adjoin
ing buildings and endangered the lives
of firemen engaged in fighting the
flames. 1t was not until several hours
had elapsed that the fire was gotten
under control. Among the establish
ments burned were: Central Glass
company; George D. Scott lighting and
electrical instruments; Heidenheim,
Levy and Wess, shirt manufacturers;
Hoon and Dieth, wholesale millinery;
Kost Commission company; Paul
Gelpi and Sons, wholesale liquor deal
ers; New Orleans Junk company, and
Isidor Keiffer and Co., boots and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-31
ANCHOR FOR BALLOONS.
One That Will Prevent Drifting Out
to Sea.

New York. Aug. 31.-Naval officers
and aeronautical experts witnessed
the successful trial of new balloon
water anchor in the North river. The
anchor is the invention of Leo Stevens,
the aeronaut, and is so constructed
that it may be dropped into the water
and will hold the balloon as long as
desired. By pulling a cord the bottom
is opened and the anchor is easily
lifted.
The test was made with a twenty
horse power motor boat. The anchor
was dropped from the stern and held
the boat stationary. When the bottom
was opened the boat shot ahead at
full speed. Those who witnessed the
trial said it was very satisfactory.
It is the purpose of the anchor to
save the lives of aeronauts who are
blown out to sea- In case the balloon
was being driven out to sea, the anchor
would be dropped and signals made
for help. If no ships appeared the
anchor could be released and the bal
loon would rise and go on again with
out sacrificing very much ballast or
gas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-31
NEARLY A RACE RIOT.
Parsons Negroes Gather in a Park
After Train Porter Is Killed.

Parsons, Kan, Aug. S1.-A race
war was narrowly averted in this city
shot and killed Mat Matthews, a
negro. After the killing the negroes
began to convene in Glenwood park
and plan vengeance against the police
and various city officials. The better
in charge and persuaded the leaders
from any rash action and the mob
was dispersed without trouble.
Matthews was a train porter on the
M, K & T. railroad between here and
Kansas City. The trouble began Sat-
urday when he resisted the officer and
eliminated with his again resisting ar
rest Sunday morning. Matthews was
considered a bad man. He killed a
negro in this city four years ago and
was known as prize fighter and
bully.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-31
ON THE RED SPECIAL.
Debs and His Party Leave Chicago or
Speaking Tour.

Chicago, Aug. 31.-A special train
carrying on board Eugene V. Debs,
Socialist candidate for the presidency,
James H. Brewer candidate for gov
ernor Of Illinois on the Socialist ticket
and number of other prominent men
of that political party. left here today
over the Chicago & Alton railroad for
San Francisco.
The trip is to be in the nature of an
educational campaign, and stops will
be made at all important cities and
towns between here and the Pacific
coast, where speeches will be made
and Socialist literature distributed.
The train is known as the "Red Spec
iaP' and is scheduled to arrive in San
Francisco on September IL. The trip
will end upon the return of the spec
ial to Chicago which will be on Sep
tember 25
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-31
TO FISH AND PLAY GOLF
Judge Taft Begins His Weeks Vaca-
ton on Middle Bass Island.

Middle Bass Island. Ohio, Aug 81.
William H. Taft and party arrived
at the Middle Bass Island club at 4
O'Clock in the morning. After a five
hour sleep the candidate ate breakfast
and later attended services in the lit
tie chapel He rested throughout the
remainder of the day.
The speeches which Mr.. Taft deliv-
cred in the unexpected campaigning
he did on the trip through his native
state from Virginia Hot Springs left
their impression on his voice, but
aside from the hoarseness and his
declaration that he fell a little tired he
said he was little the worse for wear.
Throughout the four hours ride on
the lake Mr.. Taft sat on the deck of
Commodore Richardson's power yacht
chatting with General H. c. Corbin,
President Lewis of the Middle Bass
Island club, and Commodore Richard
son. He expressed himself as greatly
refreshed by the lake breeze and en-
tirely satisfied with the days work
While the week on the fishing
grounds is primarily for recreation. it
is understood several political confer
Kiefer of Ohio is at the club. On
Wednesday Mr.. Taft will go to Toledo
to address the national encampment of
the G. A. r. This speech will not be
political.
The small island on which Mr. Taft
will finish his precampaign vacation is
a quiet and picturesque one of a group
lying about 20 miles off shore midway
between Cleveland and Toledo. One
end of the island is owned by the fish
ing club where ample accommoda-
tions for it's several hundred members
are provided by a club house and a
colony of summer cottages. The Taft
family is quartered in one of these
cottages The candidate will divide
his time between fishing for bass,
which is done in small boats, and play
inc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-31
KILLED IN BERTHS.
Four StocIxmen Meet Death in a
Wreck in Nebraska.

Valentine, Neb., Aug. 31.-George
Kennedy and Foster Spear were killed
outright. Malcolm NJ. Hawkins fatally
injured and F. S. Brewer received
dangerous burns and bruises as the
result of a rear end collision between
two freight trains at Kilgore, this
morning. All four were stockmen of
Norwood, Wyoming and were riding in
the caboose of a stock train which
was entering a siding when fast
freight came up in the rear and
plunged into it. The men were all
asleep when the accident occurred.
Several cars were smashed up and
two carloads Of sheep killed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-31
TO CONTINUE TENNIS.
The Challenge Rounds VIII Be Com
pIeted Today at Kansas City.

Kansas City, Mo-, Aug. 31.-The
challenge rounds in both singles and
doubles will be completed today in the
seventh annual tournament of the
Missouri Valley Tennis association be-
ing held on the courts of the Kansas
City Athletic club.
In the morning H. H. Brewster of
St Joseph, Mo-, played Harold Hodge
OF Kansas City, winner of the cham
pionship singles, for the challenge
trophy of the association. Later Drum
mond Jones of St. Louis and ]. T. Bal
ley of Albion, Okla, met H. H. Brew
ster and A. E. Sterling of st. Joseph,
Mo, the present holders of the doubles
trophy of the association. The play
in doubles was scheduled to begin at
o'clock in the afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-31
OAKLAND MAN ARRESTED
George johnson Charged With Serious
Offense in Chicago.

Chicago, Aug. 31.-May Pauly, Is
years of age, of Appleton, Wis, and
George johnson, 19 years old, of Oak
land. Kan, were arrested last night,
when the latter was found attempting
to persuade the girl to enter disor-
derly house.
The girl told the police she ran
away from home a month ago and
went to Milwaukee where she met
Johnson, who induced her to come to
Chicago. When they reached here
last night johnson, according to the
police, said he was without funds and
asked the girl to enter the resort to
earn money to support him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-31
ROOSEVELT WAS ASKED
Before Japan Decided to Postpone Her
Worlds Fair.

Toxic, Aug 31.-Baron Oura, minis
ter of agriculture and commerce, in a
statement made public today said that
the postponement of the international
exposition scheduled to open in this
city in 1912. is unavoidable because tn ,
matter has assumed much larger pro-
portions He further states that Presi-
dent Roosevelt had been consulted and
agreed in the wisdom of this action.
Official announcement of the post
ponement of the exposition will prob
ably be made September End and it is
practically certain that the opening
date will be set for 1917.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-31
STILL ON THE WING.
Chairman Hitchcock Reaches Chicago
to Hold a Conference.

Chicago, Aug. 31.-Frank H Hitch
cock, chairman of the Republican ma
tional committee. arrived here for a
conference with Secretary Haywood
and western members of the executive
committee. He expects to remain
here until Wednesday and Thursday
and complete the western organization
by appointing a director of the speak
ers' bureau. His time will be occupied
almost entirely with routine business
connected with the organization. After
returning to New York for a confer
ence there early next week, Mr.. Hitch
cock will again come to Chicago. He
will spend several days here and then
make a hurried tour of the far west.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-31
Light shower To-day.

An unsettled weather condition has
prevailed in Topeka since early this
morning during which several light
showers have occurred, the precipita-
ton amounting to .0s of an inch. The
wind blew from the south and south
west all morning and shifted to the
northwest shortly after noon. Local
thunderstorms have been within sight
of the city nearly all day and the
chances are that there will be other
showers in Topeka between sunset and
sunrise with a disturbed condition
Tuesday which may result in showers
with a lower offering in temperatures.
The following were the temperatures
sinca z O'clock this morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-31
MAY RECALL WAR.
China Is Not satisfied With Course of
Her Minister.

Pekin, Aug. 31.-The Chinese gov
ernment is considering the recall of
Wu Ting Fang, the Chinese minister
at Washington. on account of recent
disclosures on his part which are be-
lieved here to be indiscreer.
The government for some months
has been embarrassed by Minister
Wu's platform and other utterances
and by his attitude as a public char
acter in America.
L lang Tuen Yen, assistant secretary
of the board of foreign affairs. is the
leading candidate for the position at
washington in succession to Wu Ting
Fang.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-31
FATALLY BURNED.
An Aged Soldier and Sister-in-Law
Injured at wellington.

wellington. Kan. Aug. 31.-George
w Bailey, a soldier of 20, and Miss
Ida Dams his sister-in-law, aged 40,
were fatally burned by an explosion Of
natural gas that wrecked their home
here today. The woman. who was an
invalid in bed, was blown across the
room and horribly burned. Bailey was
blown out of doors and frightfully
SCARED.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-31
WEDS AT 1O6.
Rabbi Wolinsl<y NIarries a Third Wife
Seventy Years Young.

New York. Aug. S1.-Although
RABBI Wolinsky of Brooklyn took unto
himself third wife three months AGO
It has only become known to his
friends and neigh bors. and it even
came as news to his children. grand
children, great grandchildren, great.
great grandchildren and great, great
great grandchildren.
Rabbi Wolinsky is a white bearded
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-31

did not return to headquarters until
this afternoon. Mr.. Mack hs request
ed John Atwood. head of the speakers
bureau, to prepare an itinerary for
John w. Kern, vice presidential candi-
date in the northeast states.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-31
weather Indications.

Chicago. Aug. 31.-Forecast for
Kansas: Cooler and probably local
showers tonight. Tuesday fair and
cooler.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1908-02-28

At times when you don't feel Just
right, when you have a bad stoamch.
take something right away that will
assist digestion; not something that
Will stimulate for a time but some
thing that will positively do the
very work that the stomach PERFORMS
under ordinary and normal condi-
lions, something that will make the
food digest. To do this you must take
IA natural digestant like Kodol for
dyspepsia. Kodool is a scientific pre-
paration of vegetable acids with nat
ural dlgestants and contains the same
juices found in healthy stomach.
Each does will digest more than 3,
600 grains of good food. 1t is sure to
afford prompt retilf, it digests what
you eat and is pleasant to take. Sold
by Jackson.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1908-02-28
WOMEN'S WOES
TaZewell Women are Finding
Relief at Last

II does seem that women have
more than II fair share of the aches
and pains that anlict humanity they
must keep up" must attend to du-
ties in spite of constantly aching
backs, or headaches, dizzy spells
bearing down pains, they must stoop
over when To stoop means torture.
They must walk and bend and work
with racking pains and many aches
from kidney ills. Kidneys cause
more suffering than any other organ
OF the body. Keep the kidneys well
and health is easily maintained. Read
of a remedy for kidneys only that
helps and cures the kidneys and is
endorsed 10y people YOU know.
Mrs. Jennie kits, living on Me-
chanics ST., Tazewell, Va, saws
Doans Kidney Pills merit my most
sincere esteem. Before using them |
was troubled with my kidneys for
over three years. \ bearing down
pain across my back disturbed me
greatly, and continued To increase in
sevreity. | was nervous, tired and
ianguid and So restless ut night that
| could seldom sleep with comfort.
Having read a strong endorsement of
Doans Kidney Pills, | decided TO try
them, and procured Il box at Jack
son 5 drug store. Today my health is
greatly improved and | sleep better
than ut any time within the past
four years. know that DoansKidncv
fiils are deserving of high praise
and | gladly recommed them To every
one who is in need of a reliable
kidney remedy.
For sale by all dealers Price 80
cents. FoSter-Milbum Co., Buffalo.
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's -and
take no other.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1908-02-28
The Limit of Life

The most eminent medical scien-
fists are unanimous in the conclusion
that the generally accepted limita-
lion of human life is many years be-
low the attainment possible with the
advanced knowledge of which the
race is now possessed. The critical
period, that deterinems its duration,
seems TO be between 90 and 90; the
proper care of the body during this
decade cannot be too strongly urged !;
careieSsness then bieng fatal to long
evity Natures best helper after 90 is
Electric Bitters, the scientific tonic
medicine that revitalizes every organ
OF The body. Guaranteed at Jackson's
drug store. 50c.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1908-02-28
THE ROADS AND SAW MILLS

\ big racket is on hand i'm certain
counties in Eastern Virginia over
the saw mill and road question. 1t
is claimed that the saw mill wagons
are tearing the roads and bridges TO
pieces, rendering the roads almost
impossible, and bill has been in
PRODUCED in the General Assembly
aiming TO remedy the evil, by COM
polling the saw mill people to repair
the damage done 10y their heavy
wagons, and of course, this bill has
stirred up fuss. Right along this
line, there were two citizens of this
county in the office on MOnday-one
having just passed over the roads i'm
Thompson Valley, and the other over
the road from Knob TO TaZewell, and
both of these men said that these
roads and bridges were in wTctchcd
condition, and one of them said the
saw mill wagons was doing the
damage. 1t does seem that these
lumbermen, who Use the roads so
constantly, with very heavy loads,
should, either 10y an extra tax or
personal work do something to repair
the damage done by their own wag-
Ons-certainly little more than
the average citizen who seldom uses
the road with team. How TO get at
this we do not pretend TO dictate, but
II is only reasonable TO contend that
the people who do the damage should
pay a reasonable proportion of the
costs.
There is Il law on the statute books
OF a number of the states, which
prescribeS that no wagon tire shall he
less than So many inches wide. This
is Il good law. y tire 4 or > inches
wide will not only not cut the roads
but work them, and keep them
Smoothe the more they are travelled.
After all, the old toll system, SAYS
one of our citizens, is the only equi-
table way of keeping up the roads.
Those who use the roads pay the
bills.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1908-02-28
MR.. CAMPBELL'S LIME AGAIN

This paper has frequently called
attention TO the value of lime for the
soil, and urged upon the people TO
take advantage of the unparalleled
opportunity open To them To put their
lands in good condition at triflinp
cost. What we have said, and saw
now is entirely voluntary, without
even request from Mr. Campbell.
If we can induce the farmers To try
this lime we know we will be
doing a good service.
This lime, lying on the yard of the
White Lime Works, is all right. 1t
will correct acidity in the soil, and
put the lands in fine condition. Al
least 80 acres of every 100 acres in
this county is sour and heavy, and
needs this lime. Nothing else will
take its place, and il can be gotten
here at trifling cost. Other people.
In distant communities, who know
It's value, are ordering this agricul-
tural lime by the car load. Mr..
Campbell has turned down recently
OANSiS iOI 10 car lOauS, winch he
could not fill. Our farmers should
haul away wagon loads of this lime.
and spread ii on theirlands. Put il
on after the land is plowed-put il
on thick, and when the land is har-
rowed, and gotten ready for planting
the good effects will be seen in the
condition of the soil, and seen in the
improved growth and yield of crops.
1t is possible, of course, 10 put on
100 much, and in dry season the
crop will seem TO burn, but when the
land is again plOwed and stirred the
next season this will all be corrected.
Again, we insist and urge that our
farmers try few loads of this lime
THIS spring. y gentleman in Char
Iotte County, eve saw the letter.,
orders car loads of this lime for
use this spring. Every ton of this
agricultural lime should be used
right here in this community. See
Mr.. Campbell at once and engage a
few loads.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1908-02-28
CASTORlA
For Infants and Children
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature sssss sss Of &hz21z@

coal and everything. is high, and
some things higher than ever before.
Last week, he said, | paid -. 10 for
c GAL, which cost me s.. p last whit
er, lard l5c, meal Sl.OO, bacon 15c,
sugar &c, cheese 25c, flour So. 80 and
so on, all through the list. How is
ii that the panic effects only the
working mans wages, and does not
seem To effect the market? This is
not an oVerdrawn pietur--its true,
and more. There must he an eXpla-
nation. One thing is true - this
country is ruled and dominated by
truStS-the meat truSt-shoes and
leather trust. Coal companies, inSur-
ance combines, and i'm fact, every
article of food and clothing we use,
is ruled and controlled by few
men, and these trusts are under the
control of the railroads and the
Standard Oil Company, which re-
duced TO the final analysis means, J.
y. MOragn and John ID. Rocke Teller,
and perhaps a few others of the same
class. These pelople can defy panics
indeed, produce them at will, and
thus ii il that half dozen men are
in complete control OF the industries
and the government of this great
country, and women and children are
starving i'm Il land rich in every
thing, and with granaries 'and barns
OVer-flOwing. The Democrats are not
i'm power-haVen' been i'm power Il
minute for years and years. The Re
publicanS gre, and have been for
years and years, and under their adj
miniStration Il system of government
has been built up which makes the
present deplOrable condition of
things possible, and this condition
will remain 81 long rs the people
keep this crowd i'm power at Wash
intgOn.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1908-02-28
PHYSICIANS TAX

The physicians of the state are
combining To have their license tax
repealed. The bill will probably
pass. 1t may be unpopular To say so,
but We must confess, that So far we
have seen no reason given which
seemed To us sufficient for exempting
this large class from paying Il
license, the same as other business
men. The physicians of the state. rs
rule are among her best paid and
most prosperous citizens. The coun-
ties OF the state pay a stipulated sum
Tor their pauper practice. II the ply
SiclanS do 4 great deal of charity
work II il voluntary on their part,
and ii is question after all, whether
the charity work OF the physicians
IN the country exceeds that done bv
members of other professions and
Nocations. However, this worthy
and useful set of desirable citizens
should not have obstacles nut i'm
their way, and those in their way
should be removed. The physician is
like the proVerbial gun-you don 4
need him often, but when YOU do
need him you need him badly and at
once.