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The herald., 1895-12-27
AN OLD BLUE BOOK
Which Throws Some Light on the Venezuel
Question

Which Throws Some Light on the Venezuela
Question
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -"There has re-
Gently come into my possessions" said Sem
ator Lodge, "a valuable work which will
throw light on the Venezuelan controversy.
This publication is an old blue book con-
tanning the original report of Schomberg
on the boundary question between Great
Britain and Venezuela, From the state
ments oe this botanist and explorer, to-
gether with maps made in 1871, il appears
that Great Britain only claimed the land
now in dispute, but exercised no jurisdic-
ton over it.
"A year before, in 1910. British court
in session in Demerara rendered a decision
which is pertinent as well as important at
this time. An otfense had been committed
on the Orinoco river, which is consider
able distance east of the land now in con-
troversy. and the prisoner was brought be-
fore the court. That tribunal held prompt
ly that he could not be held. for the reason
that the offense with which he stood
charged had been committed in foreign
territory over which the court had no juris-
dlction.' If that was the case in 1870.
why should there be any difference of opn-
ion in 1895?
"These and other features will be set
forth in detail when the Venezuela matter
comes up in the senate and conservative,
thinking men of both political parties are
firmly convinced that all danger of trouble
with Great Britain il AT an end. Th re has
been great furry and the people are set
Ting down now to n proper appreciation of
the subject and, with the appointment of q
commission by the president of The United
States. there is a reasonable prospect for
the amicable settlement of this matter.
"Secretary Olney has been informed of
the existence of these documents as we'll
aa the blue book TO VIII CHI reference has
been made. A private citizen ia The owner
of this publication, but it will be placed at
the disposal of the state department when
ever il may be desired. AS far as can be
learned ii has never been numbered among
the pos SESSIONS of the diplom ATTIC branch
of the public service and it's value at this
time is simply inestimable."
The herald., 1895-12-27

forwarding to the front Of all troops which
can be spared. It is understood that the
Spanish columns in the rear of the insur-
gent army have been ordered to concen-
trafe as quickly as possible on the frontier
of Matanzas, and that every effort is 20 be
made TO prevent the retreat OF the Cuhans
in Santa Clara. While these preparai ions
are being made apparently to stop the in
surgents from escaping back into Santa
Clara, the land fortilic atoms OF Havana
are receiving attention day and night.
number of additional earthworks have
been thrown up during the last month, and
these are being hastily completed and sup
piled with guns as rapidly as possible. the
magazines are plen fully SUI piled with
ammunition, and the oIltposts of the Span
ish troops around Havana are being
strengthened and more securely fortit d.
Throughout the night and all day there
has been an air of hurry and anxiety at the
different headquarters here, which does
not seem to indicate that the supreme
authorities are in any way satisfied that
the insurgents are retreating, and ii milf
tary activity goes for anything, the most
determined efforts were being made to
prevent a surprise.
4 There is considerable speculation here as
to the actual number of men under the
command of Gomez and Maceo. The
highest estimates have it that the Cuban
army numbers $4,000 men. while the
lowest is 5000. 1t is to be presumed,
however, that Gomez and Maceo may
have 10000 men with them, as they are
known to have been joined by large num-
bers of adherents since they approached
the province of Matanzas. The insurgents
are also plentifuly supplied with aminu-
milton, said to have been stored for their
use at different points, and accumulated
and hidden for months past. In order to
enable as many troops as possible to he
sent to the front, all the marines and
sailors who could be spared from the
Spanish feet have been landed, and the
fol mer are now doing duty as artillerymen
wherever their services are needed. All
the volunteers available are under arms,
and every male iDhabitaut capable of do
ing active service is being called upon to
bear arms.
THE INSURGENTS RETREATING
HAVANA, Dec. 26.-It is report here to-
night that the insurgent forces have taken
up line of retreat from about the city
of Matanzas through Sidras. Navajas
and Corral Falls in the direc-
ton of Jaguey Grande, in the
southern part of Matanzas. This is beyond
Union Reyes, where it is reported that the
Spanish troops were being concentrated to
cut off their retreat.
The insurgent leader, Acebo, was exc
cuted today at Cienfuegos.
The herald., 1895-12-27
DISOBEYtD ORDERS
Four Railroad ncn Killed and Three Tramps
Severely Injured

Four Railroad nen Killed and Three Tramps
Severely Injured
ATLANTA. Ca, Dec. 26.-In q head end
collision which occurred this morning at
IL $50 o'clock between Chattahoochee and
Peyton. on the Georgia Pacific division on
tine Southern railroad between two freights,
two fifemen and brakeman were killed
and one engineer was perhaps fatally hurt
and three tramps received painful hurts.
The place where the wreck occurred is
about seven miles from Atlanta aud IL on
this side Of the Chattahoochee river. Fire.
man d Wood and Fireman w. O. Schell
were found with life ex met in the wreck
age. Engineer Roberts was seriously aud
perhaps fatally injured. Three trsnps on
the extra were more or less seriously in
jured. Fireman Wood lived in Birmi ~
ham and Frem IN Schell in Atlanta. The
crews of both trains dsobeyed orders.
The herald., 1895-12-27

New York, Dec 26 "A dispatch to the
World from Caracas, Venezuela, says:
The enthusiasm of the anti-English meet
ing was indescribable. IL was the grandest
outburst in the annals of Venezuela.
Every house was decorated. There vas a
parade of thir y thousand and an ovation
rat the American leg uion. President
Crespo reviewed the multitude. The min
lister of the in erior, Dr. francesca Y. uau
C.strillo, assured the people that Vene-
zuela will accept only arbitration. Should
Eng and refuse. then she will fight Tor
every inch of Guena until the last Vene-
zuelan perishes.
The herald., 1895-12-27
THE STANFORD CASE
The Attorney General Has Hopes of Winning
Gu;

The Attorney General Has Hopes of Winning
the Suit
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-His attention
having been called to the publication stat
ing that the department of justice had no
confidence in his big suit against the estate
of the late Senator Stanford, Attorney
General Harmon said today that he had
examined carefully the questions in
volved, and, in the light of adj
verse decision, he expected TO estab-
Iish the claim against the Stanford
estate by securing favorable decision
from the supreme court of the United
States. IF the government won the suit,
he added. it would be used as a precedent
to establish the rights of the government
against Mr.. Huntington and other asso-
ciates of Mr.. Stanford in the Central Pa
cific enterprise
The herald., 1895-12-27
Charge d With ENLIGHTENMENT

STOCKTON, Dec. 26.-William Bannan,
young man who has been employed for
some time by an Alameda grocer named
Joost, has been taken to his home town on
n charge of embezzlement. The warran mt
for the arrest of the young man was sworn
out by his mother. and he says that his
mother wants to bring him home and
therefore made the charge against him,
but he will not remain at home. He says
he did not take a cent belonging to his
employer, but he left home to get away
from his mother, who demands ali of his
earnings and spends the money in appeas-
ing her appetite for liuuor,
The herald., 1895-12-27
THE RECEIVERS RESIGNED
Leaving the A. and P. Bondholders TO
Conduct Affairs
Fresno Makes Protest Against an Accusation
OF Opposition to Extension of
the Valley Road

ST. Louis, Dec. 26.-It is learned here
dace f. Walker and John J. McCook, re-
cevers of the Atlantic and Pacific railway,
have resigned. Their designations were
handed in soon after the sale of the Atchi-
son AT Topeka, on December 10, but the
fact had not until now be n made public.
These res gnations do not affect their con
troll of the St. Louis and san Fran isco
road, which is still in the hands of the
United States courts.
This action by the receivers will enable
the boudholders of the Atlantic & Pacific
TO control ihtit road, as when the court at
Albuquerque, n. NJ, takes &C ion on the
designations. new receivers will doubtless
be appointed on their recommendation.
FEELING AT FRESNO.
FRESNO, Dec. 26.-The people of Fresno
are surprised that some of the San Fran
cisco papers have made the mistake of
supposing that the board of trustees of this
city are blocking the progress of the val
ley road by their action requiring a fran-
chise TO he secured under the law of '93.
Inc fact is tn AT the promoters of the
road desired to have a decision by the su-
preme court as to whether The new law APP
plies 10 steam railways before securing
franchise, and the action by the board was
taken SO ely for the purpose of bringing
the question before that body for deci-
sion. The board of trustees are unani-
mously in favor of grUnting such fran
chise as the competing road may desire,
and the writ of mandate for which an app
plication has been made TO the supreme
court is simply the result of an aInicable
understanding.
WRECK REPORTED.
SEWARD, Neb., Dec. 26-The eastbound
Burlington passenger coliided with west
bound freight this afternoon. Engineer
Reed of the freight was instantly kills d
and the passenger engineer seriously i'll
jured. Two passengers, a little girl and an
old man. we're dangerously hurt, the child
being frightiully burned by being thrown
under stove. The other passengers were
uniujured.
The herald., 1895-12-27
PAUNCEFOTE IS NOTIFIED
OF the Law Creating a Bound
airy Commission
THE TALK Is NOT FOR WAR
As Telegrsps;ed To-Day From Across
the Big Water
THE TALK Is NOT FOR WAR
Tile Prince OF Wales Message Is Appreciated
General n les Has TaiksI Too Much.
An Cd Blue Book


Associated Pres Special Wire.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-Among Secre-
tary Olney's callers today was Sir Juan
Pauncefote, British amb assador, accom-
panied by Mr.. Sanderson, British consult
general at New York, brother of Sir Thomas
Sanderson, who drew the "Sanderson
line'' in the British Guiana boundary dis
pute, and addressed two notes to DR.. Pulido
and DR.. Urbanei of Venezuela, which are
claimed by venezuelans to have emanated
from Lord Salisbury.
1t is stated officially the call was of So
cial nature. A strong impression prevails,
as a result of the visit today that Secretary
Olney has officially notified the British rep
resentative of the enactment of a law for
the creation of Venezuelan boundary
commission.
The herald., 1895-12-27

CovsTANTINoPLE, Dec. 26.-The report
that z oun, held by insurgent Armenians
for some time, had been captured by Turk
ish troops is confirmed. Izzet Pasha, chief
equerry of the sultan, arrested for present
ing his majes'y with long report upon the
situation of the country. which document
Abdul Hamid refused to read, whereupon
Izzct Pasha:resigned, is to be tried by court
martial.
The herald., 1895-12-27
" aiting Tor EZeta

New YORK, Dec. ga special to the
Journal from Salvador saws: The soldiers
in garrison at Sonsohat have been dissatis-
fed for long time because they are I'M
paid, and on The 10Th Colonel Rivers
ordered a soldier II be bucked.
gagged and beaten, the soldier dy-
ing under the lash. The soldiers
forced Colonel Rivers and wenty-four
officers to stand in line and shoot them.
The soldiers left the bodies of their VIC
tins lying where they fell, and under
command OF Captain Rozai they marched
toward The coast yelling Viva la Revolu-
lion,H "Viva Antonio Ezeta.'.
The herald., 1895-12-27
UNFEMININE FIGHTING
Duel Between Women-One Killed, One
Badly Wounded

A Duel between WOWen-One OHe
Badly Wounded
PUNTA GoRDA, Fla, Dec. 26.-Ella Scott
and Lena Thomas were principals in duel
yesterday in which the former was killed
and the latter seriously wounded. The
girls were in love with Henry Cassidy, and
it was because of him that they fought.
Several days ago Lena Thomas and Cas-.
sidy quarreled, and since then he has been
devoting himself to Miss Scott. Lena
learned that Cassidy was at the Scott girls
home, and she borrowed revolver and
sought the lovers. AS she entered the house
she saw Cassidy kiss her rival.
The jealous woman began firing. The
first shot went wild and Miss Scott seized a
small dagger that confined her hair and
clinched with the Thomas girl. For two
minutes they fought, Lena firing her pistol
and Ella using the dagger. Finally Miss
Thomas got the muzze of her pistol against
her rivals head and fired. The bullet
passed through the head and death result.
ed. Miss Thomas was frightfully wounded.
The herald., 1895-12-27

A physician of Pocahontas county, Vir.
gina, tells a story of a patient who one
night recently swallowed two 32.caliber
cartridges in mistake for two five-srain
capsules of medicine. The doctor left the
capsules with the instructions that the sick
man should take them during the night
The man awakened, reached for the Cap
sules, but somehow got hold of the cart
ridges, and did not discover his mistake
unlil he had swallowed them. No serious
harm resulted, though the patient had an
anxious time for some hours.
The herald., 1895-12-27
MILES FENDS
The General is a Cool Soldier But Bad
Diplomat


Diplomat
ST.. LOUIS, Dec, ga special to the
81 e-Dem1crat from Washington says:
The president and Secretary of War La
mont are seriously considering the advisa-
b lily of silencing Gen. Tiles. That they
are much incensel at the indiscreet talk
which the General has been indulgng in
regard to the weakness of the country's
coast defense and the general inability to
go to war with assurances of success, can
he positively stated. Had not been for
the nigh regard in which they both held
him sold er and their indisposition to
uilct the indignity of rebuke on one
whose services to his country in the past
have been meri orious. they would have
taken action before now. But Gen. Miles,
in his latest speech in Phi adelphiA, has
brought them to the limit of their forbe r.
auce, and another such break on bis part
viii, i'll all probability, lead to his supp'es-
sioG. In his Philadelphia speech nor only
did Gen. Miles blazou ont the defenseiess
condition of his country, bur the Whole
uudercurrent of the position taken by the
president. His cha ces for acquiring the
tile of lieutenant-aene al have been less
ened. it is thought, by his recent utter
ances.
The herald., 1895-12-27
Gold Aluminium Collar Buttons

A collar button of gold aluminium is he
ing placed on the market. Ii is made out
OF one piece OF metal (no solder being
used), and is warranted not to bend or
break. II takes metal expert to tell the
difference between the button and gpnu-
ton is guaranteed NOT 10 blacknn linen.
The button is made by a machine and
passes through nine different actions be-
fore finished.
The herald., 1895-12-27

tria and Mabel Elizabeth Wright, formerly
Mrs. Ferdinand Yznaga, are married. The
ceremony occurred at st. Stephens Catho-
lie church today. The sacrament was adj
ministered IF course by a priest of the
Roman Catholic church. That the cere-
mony was to take place had been kept a
profound secret and the wet ling party
consisted of about dozen persons. The
vestry of the church was in dense dark
ness and the only lights were candles at
the altar
The herald., 1895-12-27

New YORK, Dec. ga later dispatch
TO the World from Caracas says: 1t is
rumored that England, believing that the
United States is determined to fight, is
now willing to arbitrate with Venezuela
and wishes to resume diolomatic relations
for that reason. The Venezuelan govern
ment, while declining to speak officially re-
garding this rumor, assures me mat Vene-
zuela cannot now renew negotiation or re-
ceive any communications except through
the United States.
The herald., 1895-12-27

According to the city census, just COM
p'eted, the population of Jacksonville,
Fla, is 20, 100, gain of 1920 during the
last five years, and only 1922 less than
the gain for the entire decade between
1880 and 1890. As matter of fact, the
gain during The last five years has prob
ably been greater than that during the pre-
ceding ten. AS a large part of the increase
between 1850 and 1S90-probably as
much as 2000.-came from the extension
of the city limits. The increase of the last
five years indicates for the city popula-
ton of about $4,000 by 1900.
The herald., 1895-12-27
importers Alarmed

San FRANCISCO, Dec. 26.-Local i'm
porters, alarmed over tariff changes, are
Withdrawing their goods from bond as
quickly as possible. There is in bond at
present goods valued at 81 100000. I'm
port RS are trying to withdraw all these i'm.
ports before the provisions of the new bill
take effect. The new bill has disturbed
local importers, who do not accept the in.
depreciation of the collector of customs
that the new tariff will not affect goods in
hond
The herald., 1895-12-27
Available Grain

New YORK, Dec. 26.-Special cable and
Geographic dispatches to Bradstreet's COW
ering principal points of accumulation in
dictate the following changes in available
stocks of grain last Saturday. as compared
with the preceding Saturday:
Available suppy-Wheat, United States
and Canada east of the Rocky mountains,
increase. 1886 900; afloat for and in Eu.
rope, increase, $4,000.
Corn. United States and Canada, east of
the Rockies, increase, 100000.
Oats, increase, 80 900.
The herald., 1895-12-27
A BOND ISSUE

To Be Announced to the Public Today or
Tomorrow
New YORK, Dec. 26.-The Evening Post
says: Several leading bankers called on j.
Pierpont Morgan and August belmont to-
day. From one of them it was learned
that probably by tomorrow or Saturday
the public would receive the assurance that
another government loan was TO be Sue
cessfully flnated and the amount would be
500. 900 900,
The herald., 1895-12-27

the country seem to think that Uncle Sam
IL on the verge of poverty. Every mail
brings communications rendering assist
ance of men anu money for use by the
president of the United States against
Great Britain. 1t seems to have been
taken for granted that tue recent message
of President Cleveland TO congress vas
tantamount to a declaration of war against
England, and the writers do not hesitate o
express their sentiments freely and patri-
oIicaIlv.
The herald., 1895-12-27
Not a fioS,iie Act

LONDON, Dec. 26.-A New York dispatch
to the Daily News SAYS:
There is a rumor that Secretary Olney
has sem a private telegram to Lord Ais
bury, assuring him that the passage of the
commission bill was not to be construed as
a hostile act.
The herald., 1895-12-27
Lighting the t,ouse OF Parliament

The house of parliament in London is
partly lighted by 10000 electric lamps,
which number is being constantly in
creased. Fifty experienced electricians
are employed to keep the system in order.
But there is still gas blll of over $l2 900
for the year.
The herald., 1895-12-27

LONDON. Dec. 26.-The Vienna cores
pondent of The Daily News says that Spain
has already not fled the British govern
ment of its opposi ion to President Cleve-
land; that it believes four states. Great
Britain, France. Spain and Holland, will
form quadruple alliance to protect their
American possessions against the United
states,
The herald., 1895-12-27

SACRAMENT b, Dc. 26 The police of
this CITY have recovered six diamonds,
worth several hundreds of dollars, which
were stolen from dealer in IAN Fran
cisco. The diamonds we're sold here by a
drummer named Won Siivey, who it j. said
stole them from j. Neuman of San Fran
The herald., 1895-12-27
A Wedding Cheese

Swiss brides in several of the mountain
cantons receive a most proSac wedding
gift--a Gruyere cheese. This cheese is
made by the brides girl friends. and is
placed in the new house under glass
case. Ii is never eaten, but the record of
each important family event is marked on
the rind.
The herald., 1895-12-27

She (sweetly)-Let me see, how long
eight years, isn't it, darling, since we were
married? He (proudly condescendng)
Yes, dear. She (still sweeter)-A d do you
know, darling, that [ love you more and
more, if possible, every year? He (sus-
piciously) Uh-uh! Um-m! Yes? Where
is the cloak opening at?
The herald., 1895-12-27
Grand Jury Di CHARGED

STOCKTON, Dec. 26.-rhe grand jury OF
1898 today filed final report and was
discharged. The jury reported against the
licensing of poorooms and advised that
they be I'll pressed. There are two pool
rooms in dis city, but they are not doing
very successful business.
The herald., 1895-12-27
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japanese Cruiser Wrecked

YOKOHAMA, Dec. 26.-The cruiser Kwan
Ping, one of the warships captured from
Chinese by the japanese during the recent
war, was wrecked on Pesca Tor islands Sat-
urday. Nearly all the deck off ers and
sixty men are missing.
The herald., 1895-12-27
Due de Charfres' Gift

The Prince of Wales and the Due de
Chartres have just exchanged birthday
presents, according to their custom of
many years past, az their birthdays fall
on the sane day. The Orleans prince Is
the elder by year, however. The prince
sent the dc a fine gun, while the dues
souvenir to the prince was gold cigarette
The herald., 1895-12-27
Coke Prices Advanced

PITTsBURG, Dec. 26.-The price of coke,
by the Prick company circular to take eff
feet January l, has been advanced as fol-
lows: Furnace 40 cents, making the new
rate 80: foundry 80 cents, new price ~ 80 /:
crushed 30 cenls. now price 81 ID.
The herald., 1895-12-27
An Awful Threat

Mrs Ferry-Dear, that necktie is getting
frightfully seedy. Mr.. Ferry-I guess it
will do for another week or two, Mrs.
Ferry-George Ferry, if you don't come
home tonight with a new tie on shall buy
YOU one myself.
The herald., 1895-12-27
The Denver Eistedfodd

DENVER, COL, Dec. 26.-The Eistedfodd
people have fixed upon September l, 2 and
8. 1896, as the dates for their great musical
festival in Denver, and they are already
seeking railroad concessions so as 10 insure
an enormous gathering.
The herald., 1895-12-27

Doesn't it stand to reason that the drur
nrEn of &. Laux company. who make a
specially of prescription filling, are more
competent and reliable lhan most drug
gists who fill presc iptions simply as an
incident to the drug business? II you want
to feel sure that your prescriptions are right
have them filled at c. LauX compauy's. If
you want the best cough remedy buy Tip
Top of this firm.
The herald., 1895-12-27
Changed His Lover

A bright and interesting youngster got
this off within day or Two: "Mamn,a,
you know that pretty purse was going to
buy you with the money l saved up for
Christmas. Well, l love Aunt Jane go
much am going 10 give it to her."
The herald., 1895-12-27
Swallows in All Seasons

1t is stated that swallows have been seen
in England during every month of the
year. AS partial confirmation of this as
sertion correspondent writes to a London
publication hat he saw two at Whitley on
the evening of November 2.
The herald., 1895-12-27

Two hundred trains enter and leave
Moorgate street sta ion, London, every
hour throughout the day.
The herald., 1895-12-27

Water clocks were arranged on the prin-
ciple of sand glasses, ce tain quantity of
water dropping through small space in q
certain time.
The herald., 1895-12-27

A letter addressed to "Her Majesty,
Queen Victoria, Windsor CASTLE" would
not reach its destination without being
opened and submitted to he inspection of
an officer belonging to the household.
The herald., 1895-12-27

Perhaps the largest camellia in existence
is at Plintiiz casIe. near Dresden, Ger
many. The tree is twenty-four feet high
and annually PRODUCES about 10000 bios
SONS,
The herald., 1895-12-27

Mrs. Yxnaga Married
New YORK, Dec. 26--The World this
says: The Count Itchy of Aus
The herald., 1895-12-27

Christian Alliance convention at Tenn
,erance temple at 10, = and Z o'clock to-
lay.