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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08

Venezuela first made declaration of its
independence in 1910. The present
republic was formed in 1890, in the same
year that Belgium became an indepen-
dent monarchy. The rival political
parties in Venezuela are the Unionists
and the Federalists. The former favor a
centralized government; the latter are
sor home rule. Both are opposed to for
eigR invasion, encroachment, or can
fiScaiion.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08

The mineral products of Veneznela, in
addition 20 gold which English specu-
lators are seeking by summary an
nexation Of Venezuela territory 10 the
British possessions, are iron, zinc,
quicksilver, lead. tin and anthony.
There are also extensive products OF salt,
alum. lime, sulphur, 4nd asphaltum.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08

Pure blood is the secret of health.
Buriock Blood Bitters irsures pure
blood.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08

"REvENrE reform means Bonds
Ronds-Bonds. more Bonds,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08

The coffee crop of Venezuela amounts
to SI5,Oo0,ec0 a year in value. the aver
age crop is $1,000 tons of coffee. Two
thirds Of this product is exported, mostly
to England. Maracaibo is one of the
centres of trade; Maracaibo coffee is
known everywhere.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08

The distance from New York 10 La
Guayra, the port of Caracas, is p 200 miles.
In addition to coffee, gold, and fine
woods, Venezuela exports hides, cocoa,
and cattle. The distance from La Guayra
TO London is nearly 5000 miles.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08
Special Notice.

Pure Rye Whistles from the best known
distilierias. according 10 age. from so 20
: % per gallon. My own importation 81 me
o,I Ports. sherry Rhine and Mosc Wines
from 81 - 500 per gallon. -. HeienA purc
old California Wines. dry and sweet, 1Jc 70
sl.lQ per gallon. Also agent for the ceiehr,led
lake Chaiauqua Wines, Si-0 per gallon. Seii-
ga Lake Purc WineNine-aF, ,scpcr ga Ton ! ~,
finest imported Gins, CogDacs scotch ah1
Irish whiskey, Stout, Bass Ale, &c, ~ lowest
prices Cali or write to \. Andricssen. ~
Federal street. Allegheny. Special Price List
on application. No extra charge for jugs or
packing. Mail orders promptly attended 10.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08
ABOUT VENEZUELA.
Some Facts Which Have Not Appeared in
the Diplomatic Correspondence.

Caracas. the capital and chief city of
Tenezuela, has a population of 7oooo, or
less than that of Fall River. II is built
on an elevation of 1900 feet above the sea
level. 1t was founded in 1861. Caracas
is an Indian name; the name of the In
dians of the neighborhood which the
Spanish pioneers affixed to the original
title of the new town, Santiago de Leon.
In 1872, the year of the latest American
war with Great Britain, an earthquake in
Caracas buried 1900 persons in the ruins
of a part of the city. The date of this
earthquake was March 26
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08

There are 20O,OO0,0O0 acres of forest
lands in the republic of Venezuela. Rose
wood, satinwood, mahogany, and white
and black ebony are found.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08

The length of Venezuela from east to
west Is go miles, and from north to south
775 miles.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 2.-Secretary
Carlisle at ll:55 tonight issued the fol-
lowing circular:
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08

On the north shore of Venezuela, or
rather To the north of that republic, are
several islands of greater fame than large
erea, particularly the island of Curacao,
a Dutch possession; the island ofTrinidad,
British possession; the island of
Tortuga, and the British isle of st.
George.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08

The salary of the American Minister TO
Venezuela Is $500. The rank of Ven
ezuela's representative at Washington is
that of Envoy Extraordinary and Min
lister Plenipotentiary. Although Ven
ezuela has been for many years a re-
public, its official representatives are
profound believers in a conventional
observance of official etiquette. A con-
siderable number of diplomatic dis
putes have taken place between the Ven
ezuela State Department and the re
representatives. of various foreign Govern
ments oyer details of routine and usage.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-11
THE HOUSE.

Washington. June 5.-The house today
unscatcd two more Democrats, Mr.. Lock
hart, from the Seventh North Carolina
district and Mr.. Downing, from the Six
tccnth Illinois district. and seated in the
place of the former, Mr.. Martin (PopD
who has been indorsed by the Republi
cans, and in place of the latter, Mr.. Rey'
maker. Republican.
Mr.. Downing was the only Democrat
from Illinois.
4 good deal of partisan feeling was
aroused today among the Democrats by
the ruling of Mr.. Payne (Rep) of New
York. who was temporarily in the chair,
and on one or two occasions there was
Il mild reminder of the turbulent scenes
of the Fifty-first congress. The Demo
Gratis left the hall in an effort to break
quorum but Mr.. Payne declined to rec
ognizc the point of no quorum or to en-
terrain the appeal from his decision.
Mr.. GrOsvcnOrs resolution calling on
the president and the cabinet for Il COM
pletc list of the removals from office since
March 3. 1893 was adopted.
Owing to the pressure of members for
the passage of the bills of local import
ancc to them and the refusal of Mr.. KEN
of Nebraska to consent to this character
of legislation special order was adopted.
making tomorrow an individual suspen-
sion day
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-11
ST. LOEIS VICTIMS

st. Louis, June 5.-AIiss Nellie Conrad.
who was reported as missing returned
home after the storm uninjurcd. She is
the sister of Lieut.. Conrad of Jefferson
barracks.
A reward of $1,000 is offered for the
bodies of Morris Fisher of Harden, ILL.,.
and Sim Woods of st. Louis. who were
on board the ]. ]. Odell when the boat
sank.
Money and clothing continue to pour
in. and thousands of people have received
aid in one shape or another.
The total amount of contributions re-
ceived is S161,G5
1t is feared Il large number of people
now reported missing from East St.
Louis have found watery graves. In the
light of recent developments it seems
these fears are not unfounded. for in the
past two days two bodies have been re-
covered from the river. 1t is supposed
they were blown into the water. In adj
dition to this, a large number of horses
and other animals were found in the
debris along the banks. A number of
these horses were fully harnessed, and
as the storm occurred when the river
front was crowded with teams going to
and from st. Louis with the last load of
the day, it is thought number of
drivers may also have been swept into
the stream. There is no way to fully
determine the number of missing. The
relief committee has only the names of
those who have been inquired about by
letter or telegram, and no reports of
missing have been made at police head
quarters. Therefore the exact number
is not known, and while it is generally
thought all the dead have been taken
from the wrecked buildings it is expected
the death list will be swelled consider
ably when the river gives up its victims.
p to date the missing number twenty
six. Burial permits to the number of
lo2 have been issued. one inquest for
which no permit was issued. and there
have been two additional bodies found
The injured in hospitals number forty
eight of which seven can not live.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-11
Ouse adjourned.
SENSATIONAL SHOOTING.
Fort Smith Society Woman Shot Hel
Husbands Paramour.

Fort Smith, Ark. June 5.-Shortly
after o o'clock tonight. on South Sixth
street, Mrs. Pagan Bourland shot twice
and fatally wounded Maud Allen and
then fired upon her own husband. The
shooting was the result of an intrigue
of long standing between Bourland and
the Allen woman, and has not been I'M
expected in view of less serious difficult
ties that have occurred from time to
time. Bourland is quite wealthy, and his
wife most estimable lady, and leader
in local society. She has not been ar
rested and probably will not be. Three
shots were fired. one taking effect in the
Allen woman's left breast and one along
the side of the head. The last shot
struck a rock and bounced against
Bonrland's leg
Mrs. Bourland disguised herself by
backing her face in order that she
might come on the couple unawares. 1t
is thought the Allen woman will not live
through the night.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-11

quorum. but TO no avail. He then
| changed his tactics and moved an ad.
| jOurnment. The chair declined to enter.
tain the motion or an appeal from his
decision, and Mr.. Martin came forward
and took the oath.
AS the new member walked back to
his seat Mr.. Bailey shouted, disgustedly
call the next case on the docket
| After Mr.. Mercer (Rep.) of Nebraska
had asked unanimous consent for the
consideration of a bill appropriating
5000, 900 for a Mississippi inter-
national exposition and Mr.. Ken Pop.)
of Nebraska had objected to the request,
Mr.. Moody Rep) of Massachusetts
called up the contested election case of
Rynaker VS.. Downing from the Sixteenth
Illinois district. This is the case which
was recommitted two weeks ago, with
instructions to the committee to recount
the ballots in the district.
Mr.. McAIilin Dem) of Tennessee pro-
tested. The decision in this case, he
said, had only been reached an hour be-
fore and he asked reasonable time for
the preparation of minority report
Mr.. McMillin declared that the COM
mittee had been able to figure out Il
plurality of forty for Downing.
Mr.. Moody said that he was acting
under instructions from the committee
and admitted that he believed Downing
to be entitled to the seat and would vote
for him. Much feeling was aroused
when Mr.. Moody demanded the previous
question.
Mr. McNIillin had appealed for more
time, saying that all the minority men,
bers were i'll.
Mr.. Grosvenor asked him. in view of
the performance of the other side,
whether he would guarantee a quorum
if the delay was granted"
IF there is any dirty work to be done
in an election case" shouted Mr. Nc
Millin; I'VE can rely on the other side to
furnish quorum
Amid Il great uproar Mr.. McNIillin
calculated something further, which
could not be heard above the din and
confusion, Mr.. Payne ordering Mr.. Nc
Milln's remarks stricken from the
Record, and when the latter angrily re-
torted that he was being unjustly treat
ed, ordered him to take his seat.
The Tennesseean sat down.
The previous question was then or
dered-164 to 81.
Mr.. McAlillin moved to recommit.
The motion to recOmmit was lost-4S
to 164.
The vote was then taken on the reso-
luton declaring Reynaker entitled to the
seat and it was agreed to-167 to II.
Only three Republicans-Evans of
Kentucky, Moody of Massachusetts and
Everman of New YOrk-voted with the
Democrats against the resolution
Mr.. Reynaker was escorted to the bar
of the house. where the oath was ad-
ministered to him.
At 1 30 the house adjourned
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-11

the rule governing ordinary executiv
| sessions.
| At l o'clock the senate doors wer
| opened and Mr.. Lodge moved to take u
the immigration bill. but before tn
spectators had secured their seats in tn
| galleries, another order to close the door
was made, Mr.. Hill and Mr.. Harris pro
testing against the taking of Mr.. Morgan
from the floor At 1:15 p. m. the opel
| session was resumed and Mr. Lodg
moved TO take up the immigration bill.
| The vote was eighteen short of Il quo
rum. A call of the senate disclosed forty
! eight senators. more than quorum, max
| ing il evident that II filibustcr was il
progress.
Mr. Hill and Mr.. Harris urged that the
bill should not he pressed in the absence
Of Mr.. Gibson of Maryland, who has taken
Il leading part in opposing the bill.
Mr.. Lodge said Mr.. Gibson was per.
fectly aware that the bill would come
up and if it was to be considered at this
session it must come up at once.
Mr.. Morgan offered an amendment that
the proposed restrictions on immigration
should not apply to persons arriving from
the island of Cuba"
Having secured the right of way for
the immigration bill. Mr.. Lodge agreed
to allow it to be laid aside temporarily,
and Mr.. Mitchell spoke on his resolution
for the election of senators by vote of the
people.
Mr.. Mitchell argued that the reform
would do away with the pool room de-
bauchery Of primaries, eliminate the in
tuence of local bosses. minimize the influ-
cnce of wealth. create closer relation be-
tween the people and the senate, and over
come the element of monarchy and aris-
tocracy in the present system. The meas
ure was supported also by Mr. Perkins of
California.
Mr.. Chandler opposed the election Of
senators by the people. declaring it to be
concession to Populistic tendencies.
Mr.. Palmer, in responding to sugges-
ton of Mr.. Chandler that he Palmer)
might not be returned to the senate. as
serted that new issues had arisen since
his former election after popular canvas.
'On these issues | have the misfortune
to differ with the machine of my state,
declared Mr.. Palmer. THE machine has
the control of Illinois: the machine has
the control of other states: the machine is
against me. | defy the machine. Wheth-
cr the machine is stronger than the people
remains to be seen"
Mr.. Palmer went on to show that a most
result from popular elections OF
senator's would be freedom from machine
rule.
Mr.. Hawley Rep) Of Connecticut OPP
posed the change, after which the second
Monday of December next was fixed for
of the subject.
The leaning for an adjournment was in
Dictated by resolution by Mr.. Aldrich fin
ing Monday at > p. III. as time for the adj
journment.
Mr.. Aldrich said there was general de-
sire for adjournment, and he believed the
pending disagreements on appropriation
bills could be wound up in twenty-four
hours if little pressure was cXerted.
Mr.. George Dcm.) of Mississippi inter
posed Il protest against adjournment until
the bankruptcy bill had been acted on.
The bill was passed validating several
issues of New Mexican bonds.
The senate then adjourned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-11

Judgment for the best interests of the par
ty and for our country, and We shall
await the result, after which the people
will pass judgment at the November cleo
ton and render their verdict accordingly
Before | conclude, beg your kind indul,
gence to state that Grover Cleveland
stands today as the equal in devotion to
the best interests of our government and
faithful service of any president that has
preceded him in office, and that the coun'
try is indebted to the Democrats for his
election, and doubt not you will give him
your support.
John G. Carlisle stands before the peo-
pie today as one of our purest and ablest
statesmen and patriotic public servants.
He today embodies the elements of politi-
cal character and official capacity and
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-11
LIBERTY HILL LOCALS.

Liberty Hill, Tex, June 5.-(Special.)-
Through the courtesy of Capt. A. y.
Leitnaker the eastbound passenger train
was held at this place ten minutes this
evening while Governor Culberson ad-
dressed large and appreciative crowd
from the rear platform of Capt. Leitnak-
er's private coach. The governor was re-
turning home from Burnet. where he
spoke today. His talk here was highly
appreciated by his hearers, and many
compliments were paid him.
The weather continues dry and warm.
Unless we get rain within the next ten
days corn will be cut short.
Mrs. ID. c. Simmons returned home to-
day after several days visit to relatives
and friends in east Texas.
Mr.. Alb Matthews, one of Hutto's young
business men. visited relatives and friends
here this week.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-11
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.

Washington, June BIN order to cir.
cumvent Mr.. Ken PopD of Nebraska
who has been blocking all unanimous
consent legislation for over two weeks
Mr.. Henderson (Rep) of Iowa, from
the committee on rules, today presented
n special order making tomorrow indi-
vidual suspension day. The rule was
adopted without division.
There has been Il tremendous pres
sure from members for recognition to
pass bills of local Importance. and this
order will give them the opportunity.
Mr.. Grosvenor Rep.) of Ohio called
up his resolution requesting the presi-
dent and the several cabinet officers for
n detailed statement of the removals
from Office since March 3. 1893. and the
appointments since that date, together
with the number of cN-soldiers who have
been appointed promoted, reduced or
removed There was some good
humored fencing over the resolution.
Mr.. Grosyenor demanded the previous
question and refused to yield to Mr..
Dockcry Dcm.) of Missouri, who want
ed to offer an amendment to let the
resolution 80 back to March, 1888, and
take in the last administration. Mr..
Dockery suggested that if his amend
ment was not adopted the resolution
illSlt W SuSlNNlOt vi
Mr.. Grosvcnor laughngly expressed
his amazcment ut such suggestion.
Mr.. McAlllin lDcm) of Tennessee
called up a rumor that the civil service
law had been suspended under the last
administration to permit the removal of
200 postal clerks who were Democrats.
When the previous question was de
manded he demanded the yeas and
nays, saying that if members could not
indulge in debate, perhaps meditation
would subserve their purpose.
The resolution was adopted-141
to As.
The vote was then taken on the con-
tested election case of Martin against
Lockhart. from the Seventh North Caro-
lima district, which was debated yester-
day. The substitute resolution declar-
ing Lockhart entitled to the seat was
lost-5S to 1876.
A motion by Mr.. Bailey to recommit
was then defeated-51 to 14S.
a remarkable scene followed. During
the progress of this vote the Democrats,
with the exception of Mr.. Bailey and a
few others, quietly left the hall for the
purpose of breaking quorum. When
the vote was taken on the main uues-
tion-the resolution declaring Mr.. Martin
entitled to the seat-but five Democrats
were in the hall. The rising vote re-
suited 113 to ..
Mr.. Bailey made the point of no
quorum. but Mr.. Payne, who was still in
the chair, overruled the point and de-
clared the motion adopted.
Mr.. Bailey attempted TO contest the
formal motion to reconsider and lay on
the table, but was Overruled in the same
manner. He called on the vacant
chairs to testify to the absence of a
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-11
CHATTEL MORTGAGE FILED

San Antonio Tex. June 5.-(Special.)-
The Birmingham Drug company, doing
business at the corner of Houston and st.
Marys street, filed chattel mortgage in
the county clerks office this morning, APP
pointing j. w. Graves trustee. The in
debtedness amounts to $4,000. but the
names of the creditors are not given.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-11
BIKE TRIP FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

Louisville, Ky, June Sat ) o'clock
Yesterday afternoon the Commercial
bicycle team left the city on their way to
San Francisco.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-23
CATTLE ARE DYING.
A NUMBER HAVE DIED III VIII
BkRGER COUNTY.
The Cause of the Disease Is NOT
Known-snit Flied to Dissolve
City Corporation.

Vernon, Tex, Jan. 22.-tspeciaD--A
good many cattle have died In the
northern part OF this. Wilbargcr, coun-
ty. recently, One farmer lost four one
day and another farmer lost thirty
four inside OF twenty-four hours, and
others have had cattle to die. ono
thing is noticeable that the cattle dy-
ing are mostly cows. and have been
running on curnstalk land, while cat
tie running ON sorghum on the same
farm are not affected. Some attribute
the death OF the cattle to the rust IN
the small shoots on the corns.nlks,
while others attribute the disease to
eating so much dry matter.
a suit In the nature OF 'quo-war-
ranto' proeee ling has been nled in
our district court to dissolve the ity
OF Vernon. The permit 70 file tho suit
was given by Judge Geo. Il. Miller. Of
Wichita Falls. as Judge q. A. Brown.
o. Vernon. being citiznn OF Vernon,
is disqualified. This makes the fourth
effort to Dissolve the city corrurntion.
---------------------------
New York. Jan. 22--Mlss Clara Bar
ton and her stan sailed today on the
steamer New York for Constantinople.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-23
EIGHT CLUB LEAGUE
INDICATIONS ARE THAT III WILL
DE COMPLETED.
Meeting Held In Waco Looking
to the Organization OF n Dali
uub There.

Waco, Tex. Jan. a2.--(spec,nD-A
meeting was held tonight OF a number
OF citizens, attended also by w. L.
WORK. manager OF the Galveston base
ball league team, and w. j. Carson
and Sam Tau3c. OF Houston, commit
tee on the state league meeting, to
confer with Waco citizens concerning
tne organization of league nam in
inns city. a temporary organization
was effected and the meeting called FOR
next Monday night to complete the
Organization, at which John l.. ward.
OF f"rt WORTH, president of lha league,
VIII attend, The sentiment expressed
ana the pledges made Indicate The
success OF the movement to place Waco
IN the league. thus completing the
eight club circuit.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-23

Chairman Dudley Issues His Call TO
Executive Committee.

Headquarters State Democratic Ex-
ecutive Committee, Paris, Tex. Jan. Il.
TO the Democratic State Executive
Committee of Texas: At your last
meeting held in the city of Dallas. May
"a. 1895. the following resolution among
others. was unanimously adofNed:
Resolved, that It Is the sense of this
committee that the question as to
whether the Democrats OF this state fn-
vor the free and unlimited coinage of
sllver at the ratio of l6 to /. or whether
they are opposed to the same. will aud
shall be submitted to the Democratic
voters OF the entire state at such time
as the committee determine. and that
said question be submitted In the same
primary election in which delegates
ere selected to the several conven-
tons"
You are therefore called to meet in
the city of Austin on Wednesday, the
9Th day of February, 1896, for the pur-
pose of fixing the time and manner
Of holding said primary election, and
also calling and fixing the time of hold
ing Democratic state convention or con-
ventions. and for the transacting OF
such other business AS may come be-
fore You. Every member OF the COM
fnittee Is earnestly requested and urg-
ed to be present.
1t of paramount Importance that the
great financial question, upon which
good and patriotic Democrats differ,
should be settled within the party lines
and individual opinions yield to the
majority. Democracy has relied and
always viii rely upon the wisdom and
patriotism Of the people composing the
party as the final arbiter of all ques-
tons. No man or set of men has ever
yet politically survived the overriding
of the viii OF the people expressed at
their primaries.
JAMES q. DUDLEY,
Chairman Democratic State Executive
Committee OF Texas.
JOHN j. PLEASANTS, Sec'y.