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The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-01-09
THEVENEzUELA AFFAIR
A London Paper Publishes a
Mass of Matter.
AS THE ENGLISH WOULD VIEW TT
One Writer Says the Claim Would BE
Similar to One Made by Spain
for Gibraltar.


London, Dec. S1.-The Chronicle
publishes mass of matter on the Vene-
zuela affair, including maps in posses
sion of the colonial office. extracts
from the American papers which have
arrived by mail, and an article by
Frederick Harrison, declaring that the
Venezuela claims is on all tours with a
Spanish claim to Gibraltar. Harrison
says:
''If the United States can persuade
Venezuela to submit to a bona fide
boundary settlement and to drop her
swagger about Charles V and Philip II
of Spain, and can enforce an award
when it is made, the question could be
settled in month"
The Brussels delegate to the Vene-
zuela government, Velos Guiticoa,
recently visited The Hague, and ex-
hausted every channel without success
in support of the Venezuela claim.
Five years ago the British vice-consul
at Ciudad Bolivar. examined the Span
ish records and proved the British as
pect of the case completely"
The Berlin correspondent to the
Standard says:
II have excellent reasons to state
that the reports of an agreement be-
tween Russia and the United States
about Venezuela are unfounded. On
the contrary, the ozar was painfully
surprised at President Cleveland's mes
sage, and any war involving England
would be unwelcome to the Russian
court, on the approach of the corona
tion.'
The New York correspondent of the
Times, while he affirms his previous
convictions that there is no longer any
feeling for war with England at present
in the United States, says there lies
real danger for the future. He attri-
butes this partly to the personal char
acter of the president or that quality of
it (which his friends call firmness and
his enemies stubborness.
The proposed meeting of the Ameri-
can society for the purpose OF an ex-
preston of the people for an amicable
settlement of existing differences be.
tween England and the United States
has been abandoned in view of the i'm
proved situation.
The Order of Crusaders has for
warded, through the Hon. Neal Dow,
Mother Stewart and Miss Frances Will
lard, New Years greeting to the
Workers of America, with
the hope that the war will NOW be
averted.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-01-09
Montana.

Montana
The fire at the Mure tunnel on the
Northern Pacific is still smoldering. It
will take months to repair the damage
done by the fire.
The manager of the Katy mine is re-
ported to have disposed OF one-third
interest to Springfield, Mass, capital
lists. who will build a 5O0-ton mill and
probably q smelter during the coming
year.
A syndicate of Helena capitalists
which has purchased the right to man
ufacture acetylene, the new illumln-
ant. in Montana, is said to be contem-
plating the establishment Of an acety-
lene manufacturing plant in Livings-
ton, the requisites Of a great water
power, lime and coal. being at hand.
The new state penitentiary building
has Just been completed at Deer Lodge
II was built almost exclusively by
convict labor. The new buildings
only cost the state 1000. The founda-
ton walls are granite and red brick
was used for superstructure. The re-
cent report of the penitentiary shows
the expense of the prison in the last
year to be $40, 726.20.
The establishment Of school In the
penitentiary at Deer Lodge is COM
mendable movement originated by Gov
ernor Richard. The prison officials
have been instructed to collect and
provide library for the special bene-
fit of the inmates. There are now q
number Of exceptionally fine educated
persons In the prison and they have
volunteered their services ~ teachers
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-01-09

the law TO rodu WdSOu Iodu'
Generally in public Improvements it
is understood the sum appropriated
by the governgment is to be expended
on the work, whether completing it or
not, and relying upon another appro-
priation to complete the work. Those
who have studied the Cascade road
law, however, agree that the sums APP
propriated were intended to complete
the road, and there is a prevailing
sentiment in the present commission
that the money should be spent only
if safe wagon road can be built and
the object of the law honestly enforced
The question of a selection Of a pass
has been purposely deferred by the
commission until after these other
matters are disposed of, but it is be-
lieved will come up for final action at
the next meeting.
The Tacoma school board has under
consideration the reduction OF the
present school year from nine to SIX
months, in order to lessen the expense
and put the district on sound finan-
sial basis for the next year. A special
election is to be held for the purpose
of validating the indebtedness to
$38, 900.
The recent storm on Puget sound was
the most severe that has taken place for
many years. The Port Townsend and
Victoria shipping experienced consider
able damage.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12
"TnE LOST FOUND"
Tie Great Revival Goes on--Much Interest
Manifested.

DIR. Mann preached a searching and
powerful sermon from the text: What
Think We of Christi" The audience was
carried into a mental state of activity
that involves the conscience, reason and
Judgment. He appealed to their intel
lectual conception of right, truth and
life. The greatest blessing of life is that
It being able to think. To think implies
consciousness of life. Ones life is de-
termined by ones thinking. What think
you of the men of genius-Caesar, Napo-
leon. George Stevenson, Hudson, Edison,
Franklin-for what they did for man.
kind? They were limited in their power
to execute their thoughts. Christ could
think, plan and execute. The greatest
Thought plan was not that of raising the
dead. but of saving lost world-soul
He could think out the plan and He had
power to execute it, o, wondrous power
of thinking and execution!
This is but faint suggestion Of the
sermon. At the close the altar was
crowded with those seeking more power
with God and those seeking pardon. A
number were converted and shouts of
JOY made the place glorious.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12
EAST LAKE.
Boating, bathing and fishing
at East Lake. 4-28-F
Iron mantels-Mayberry & Watson.
PERSONAL.

F. o. Hawkins of Montgomery is in the
city.
w. H. Vernon of Tuscaloosa is in the
city.
T. J. Refer of Brierffeld was In the city
yesterday.
JIM Long of Selma was visitor to the
city yesterday.
w. T. Northington and wife of Pratt
vile are in the city.
Rev. Thee Copeland of Leighton Is
visiting relatives in the city.
Miss Mary Holt of Montgomery is visit
ing Mrs. d. Maddox of Woodlawn.
Vice-President Shook of the Tennessee
Coal Iron and Railway company is in the
city.
Miss Mary Blue of Montgomery is Wis.,
Ting her aunt, Mrs. ]. R. Adams, on Ju-
piper avenue, South Hig HANDS.
Dr. and Mrs. e. H. Shoil left last night
on the midnight train for Canajoharie,
N. Y, via Niagara Falls, for summer
outing and rest.
g Prof. j. X. Powers, president of Flor
ence Normal college, is in the city. He
reports the prospects very bright for his
school during the coming session.
DIR. z. A. Parker, president of Athens
Female college, Is in the city attending
the meeting of the north alabama con-
ference educational committee and Sum-
day school convention.
. Gentlemen, fear that viii carry over
1000 pairs of tans, but IL cutting the price
at and less than first cost will move them
then we will not have one pair left. ]
mean just that. Please remember that
our stock of Banister shoes are COM
plete. We carry about $4,000 in those shoes
all the time. Free shine to those who
wear our shoes. T. c. King, POPS First
avenue.
Editor Horace Hood of the Montgomery
Journal was in the city Monday viewing
the situation preceding the grand charge
of "bearding the lion in his dem. at Lake
view Monday night. Editor Hood had
only to cast glance over the barracks
and return. The soldiers are all equipped
for the fray, and the eagle-eysd editor Of
the Journal took in the situation and re-
turned home without witnessing the
Lakeview banquet.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.
New York Brooklyn.

New York, Aug. 1.-THE Brool<lyns
were easy for the New Yorks in the last
game of the local series today. Joyce's
men knocked Kennedy out of the box in
the first inning, and then in the remain
der of the game they coupled their hits
with STEMS bases on balls. Meekin
was simply invineible. Attendance, 1900.
Score:
r Fl FL
New York .....3 0 O014O IS 8 2
Brooklyn ........0 0 0 0 0 o. 10 a.
MISUNDERSTANDING, Warner and Will
son; Kennedy Stein and Burrell.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12
Chicago-C Cincinnati.

Chicago, Aug. 1.-THE Colts made
great record for themselves today by
playing superb ball and giving the Reds
their first shut out of the season. Terry
was simply invincible and held Ewing's
men safe all the way. Only three of the
Reds got as far as second. and none
reached third. Dwyer was hit hard at
critical stages and bad errors helped the
Colts to score. Attendance, 5000. Score,
r II E
Chicago .........0 l 0 1 0 0 / 60 10 1
Cincinnati .......0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90 5 3
Batteries-Terry and Kittredge Dwyer
and PeitZ.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12
Go to East Lake tonight.
See the pavilion studded with
1000 incandescent lights.
TRlLBY O'FARRELl
Greeted by Large Audience at Lakevew Last
Night-A Fair Performance.

Trilby O'Farrell, with others, especially
the black-bearded Svengah, were greet
ed by a large and representa- tive audi
ence at Lakeview last night. Every chair
in the pavilion was occupied and win
dows were filled, while many stood up
and yet others went away.
The play is an interesting one to many,
though some in last nights audience
would much rather have witnessed a
drama with specialties interspersed.
While those in the cast were very fair,
others needed a little more rehearsing,
yet as a whole the performance went off
much better than many expected.
Arthur Windham and Miss Serena
Graves in the leading roles were good.
They pleased the audience and were APP
plauded quite often. The others did fair
ly well.
The performance will be continue
during the week.
Have your prescriptions filled at Nor
toms Pharmacy.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12

Jacksonville, Fla, Aug. Ex-senator
Matt Quay, who is now in Florida, has
proposed basis of harmony for the war
ring republican factions of Florida,
which has been accepted by both sides,
and one of the two tickets, state and
electoral, will be pulled down. The
break in the republican party occurred
at the state convention which was held
to select delegates to st. Louis. The Nc
Kinley men won and the anti-MoKinley
men bolted and set up an organization.
which they have since maintained. Sen
ator Quay arrived here few days ago
and summoned the leaders Of both fac
tions to a conference and basis or
apreement was reached today.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12
ITALY KICKING.
She Wants to Know Exactly How That Italian
Lynchng Happened in Louisiana Saturday
Ngh.-A Report to be Made


Washington, Aug. 11.-Baron Fava, the
Italian ambassador, who is summering
at Bar Harbor, has telegraphed the state
department, in accordance with cabled
instructions from his government, asking
for official information regarding the
lynching of three alleged Italian subjects
in Louisiana Saturday night. The state
department has promptly called on the
governor of Louisiana for a full report
of the occurrence in order that a suitable
reply may be made to the ambassador.
II it can be found that the Italians were
naturali2cd American citizens the inquiry
will stop, as the Italian government can
no longer take any interqst in the affair,
but II, as IN the cases Of similar lynch
ings of Italians in louisiana and Col
ol9do the men are shown 10 be aliens to
the United Sta.cE an indemnity will I'M
douhtedly be eeman9ed and congress
asked to appropriate for that purpose as
it did la formal Instances. Secretary Oh
ney's policy 10 to rea5ly grant to foreign
powers exactly the sacs9 tfeatmenS that
he insists upon when American eiiizens
meet with ind!gnirles abroad. lie has
held, however, that when 3uthorities are
overcome by nobs after offering strenu-
Gus resistance this constitutes eXtenuat-
ing circumstances, and operates to re-
duce the amount Of indemnity from that
property called for when the legal au-
thorites cooperate with the lawless. I'm
til the governor of Louisiana makes his
report no further action by Italy can be
expected.
-. - +.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12
Fleming Gets 1t.
7-29-tf

Augusta, Ga, Aug. 11.-Hon. w. H
Fleming of Augusta, ex-spealler of the
Georgia house of representatives was to-
day nominated by the democratic conven-
ton of the Tenth district, in session at
Sandersville. Congressman j. G. c.
Black, who has three times defeated
Thomas E. Watson, refused renomlna-
ton. The populist convention, which was
to have been held yesterday, was post
noned pending the action of the demo-
cratic convention. There Is some talk
that the populists will not oppose Mr..
Fleming.
Have your prescriptions filled at Nor
toms Pharmacy.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12
Baltimore Washington.

Baltimore, Aug 1.-THE Washingtons
played like champions today for three
innings and 1t looked like the closest
game OF the season between the two
clubs, but the Baltimores got onto Ger
mans delivery in the fourth and batted
out a victory. Attendance, 1000. Score:
r Fl II
Baltimore .,....1 0 3 s / 1 0 Ill Is |
Washington ....1 0 1 0 0 l 0 0 o.
Batteries-Corbett Esper and Clark;
German. Flynn and Mcguire.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12
1T EATS GLASS.
For This Reason Hydrofuoric Acid Is Kept
in Gold Bottles.


For This Reason Hydrofuoric Acid Is Kept
in Gold Bottles.
One of the most extraordinary liquids
in existence is hydrofuoric acid, well
known as a glass-etching liquid. 1t is
perfectly colorless and looks as harmless
as water, but If you happen to let drop
fall on your skin you will wish that you
had been bitten by lions and tigers In
stead. To inhale it Ii certain death. and
1t has put am end to more than one SCH
enlist -.
II placed in the thickest glass bottle 1t
will eat it's way out in a very short time.
1t has therefore to be kept in bottles made
of indiarubber. lead, platinum or gold.
But the two last named are the only per-
fectly safe receptacles
Even when in gold bottle great pre-
cautions must be taken to keep 1t there.
AS 1t is volatile, a plate covered with par
affine has to be securely clamped over the
mouth Of the bottle and the temperature
of the room must never exceed 60 degrees,
or the bottle would burst. Hydrofiuoric
acid Is chiefly used for etching the scales
on thermometers and work Of that kind.
Curiously. If the glass Is perfectly dry
the acid will not act; but let there be the
smallest possible trace of moisture and 1t
will eat the hardest glass as IL 1t were SO
much butter.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12

jacksonville, Fla, August ia large
man-of-war having three masts and sup
posed to be a Spaniard, was sighted Off
Anastasia island, opposite ST. Augustine,
at shutdown tonight heading north. The
warship is evidently trying to intercept
the Cuban filibustering steamer Laurada.
Horatio Rubens, the Cubans legal advis-
err returned from Fernandina late to-
night. He went out with N. y. Gordon
today on yacht to meet the Laurada
to deliver messages.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12
Christian Education.

Rev. w. M. McPheeters, D. D.. of Co.
lumbia, S. c., will give short address at
the First Presbyterian church this morn
ing a 10 o'clock on "Christian Educa-
flon," to which everyone is invited. DR..
McPheeters is learned scholar and a
popular speaker
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12
Bound Over Tor an Assault.

Frank Battle, a negro, was tried before
Judge Feagin in the inferior criminal
assaulting and attempting to rob Miss
Oracle Powell young white lady, a
short time ago in this city. The young
lady positively identified him, and said
when he attempted to rob her she ran
and he shot at her. He was bound over
to the criminal court in the sum of $500.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION
CT the North Alabama Conference Convenes at
Fast Lake Today

The Sunday school convention of the
north Alabama conference conyenes at
LAST Lake this morning. The opening
sermon was preached last night. Rev.
= =. Jones. D. D., Gadsden, is president.
RI convention will be composed of dele
g -, ministerial and lay, from each dis
irat.
Tia delegation from T.auderdale ar
rlV Z yesterday afternoon, consisting of
3r. ]. M. Shoemaker, Rev w. f. An
Gr~ws and James K. Powers of Florence
ana Rev. T. w. Hayes of Waterloo.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12
More Cotton Shortage.

Marion, Aug. 11.--(Special) THE
drouth still continues and the cotton crop
has been cut off fully % per cent,
There has been very little sickness in
Marion during the summer, but some Is
reported in the adjacent country dis
tricts.
Quite a number OF Marionites are alb
sent from the city visiting the mountains
or the seashore.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12
The Moratorium CONNECTED.

The Birmingham natatorium will be
completed and opened to the public next
Saturday. This is one of the best
equipped natatoriums in the south, and
one has only to pay it visit to become
perfectly enthused over the conveniences.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12
Clerks TO Meet,

The Clerks Benevolent and Protective
union will hold an important meeting i'll
their rooms, in the Commercial club
building. tomorrow night All clerks de-
string to join or be reinstated are re-
quested to be on hand promptly.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12
Pittsburg-St. Louis,

Pittsburg, Aug. list. Louis could not
hit Hawley today, while Pittsburg touch
ed up Donohue at the proper time, the
result being an easy victory for the home
team. st. Louis was all but shut out,
scoring in the ninth after two men were
out on wild throw by Ely. Attendance,
2200. Score
r III Il
Pittsburg ........0 3 0 0 4 0 l 80 II 1
St Louis .........0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ii 4 2
Batteries-Hawley and Merritt; Dono-
hueNand Mcfarland.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12
Mrs Carrie w est Gross.

Talladega, Aug. 11.-lSpecial.) Mrs.
Carrie West Cross. sister Of Rev. S. West
and wife of N. II. Cross. died at her
home in Shelby county Sunday morning,
August 8. She had been in feeble health
for several months and when death came
she met il triumDhantly,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12
Observation-Disclosures.

Louisville Aug. 11-Today's game be-
tween Louisville and Cleveland was brill
liant all the way through and was called
at the end of the eleventh inning on ac-
count Of darkness with the score 6 to 6.
The feature of the game was Clark's
fielding. Attendance, 1900. Score:
r III 70
Cleveland ....1 90 oil 3 0 0 0 Go 10 2
Louisville 80 O 90 l 2 0 0 Go 10 2
Batteries-You Dung and Zimmer Frazer
and Dexter,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12

Mobile, Aug. 11.--tSpecial)- At your re-
quest l estimated the democratic major
ity in Mobile county at 5000, and the re-
turns show 1890. Thus it will be seen
that came within ten votes of giving
an accurate estimate of the majority in
this county. This Is by far the largest
majority ever received by any democratic
candidate since the elections have oc-
Cured in August. e. l.. RUSSELL.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12
High Mass at ST. PauI's.

This morning al 7:30 o'clock high mass
will be observed for Right Rev. Bishop
O'Sulivan, whose death at Mobile Mon
day night was announced in these col
umns yesterday morning.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12
At New Orleans.

New Orleans, Aug. 1.-THE Montgom-
erys won the last game they played in
New Orleans this season, but it was no
credit 10 them. Knox was sick. and Hus-
ton nae gone to Texas, so a corner-lot
ma cur tanned CANCEL and sick pitch
er W ere put IN the outfield to fill up. OF
tho clseen hits they got several were mis-
iuG&ad 1lieR 20 the outfield. Although de-
:eatea toeay. the locals have the satisfac-
tioh u having won a majority of the
games played with Montgomery. the rec
ord being New Orleans 15, Montgomery
u. Score:
r II u
Montgomery 100 20 0 0 0 SO IL 0
New Otleans.....0 0 0 4 0 0 0 o. 8
Bsreries-Baiey and Wiley; Smith
and Gonding. Umpire-Peltz.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12
For Rent.

Stores in Dargin block. Second avenue
and Twentieth street; also eleven rooms.
suitable for offices, boarding house or
photograph gallery. Apply at Hotel
Morris. 8-12-eod-6t
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12
BASEBALL.
At Mobile

Mobile, Aug. 11.-Mobile won the second
game of the series from Columbus this
afternoon by close margin. which gave
the small crowd of spectators in the
grand stand the ''palps." Jevne was de-
cidedly off this afternoon in his decisions,
and both sides suffered. Schmidt pitched
fine game, and was better supported
than usual. The visitors never punched
their hits except in the last inning. Petty
was not as effective as in the first game
he pitched. Score:
r II p
Mobile ...........1 1 2 90 1 0-5 IL 3
Columbus ........0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "a s 2
Batteries-Schmidt and Lohbeck; Petty
and Grim Umpire-Jevne.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12
Changed the Date.

The meeting of the Creches will be
postponed from Thursday until the Sec
ond Thursday in September, subject to
the call of the president.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12
Have you tried the so cents
meals at the Opera House
Hotel? 7-24-T
KEEP COOL.

Go to East Lake on electric
cars. They run every twelve
minutes night and day. Fare
Sc each way at all hours.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12

Fly screen wire-Mayberry Watson.
Grand cake walk at East
Lake pavilion night of August
10. Free. Managed by Charles
I. Smith of the Opera House.
2-S-td
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12

Why not try Victor coalp j.
A. Alexander, manager. Tel
ephone 4O8. 7-a6-Im-su-we
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12
Undeliyered kilograms

Undelivered kilograms at the Western
Union office: Mrs. G. B. Mccormack, j.
M. Winfrey, Rev. George L. jenkins.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12

We're Two Boys With Chickens, Meat and
Other Groceries-They are Now 10 JAIL
Early this morning the police arrested
Charles Bell and VIII Muslin, two negro
boys who were loaded down with goods
supposed to have been stolen. They had
eighteen chickens, four of which were
alive, one sack of -four, a peck of meal,
lot of soda and coffee and a large piece
of meat.
They were arrested on Avenue and
Fifteenth street, but refused to tell
where they got the stuff.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12
Grand cake walk at East
Lake pavilion night of August
10. Free. Managed by Charles
I. Smith of the Opera House.
DEATH RECORD.

Chimney tops-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12
Go to East Lake tonight.
See the pavilion studded with
1000 incandescent lights.
After the Jaurada.
7-1I-tf

Furniture polish-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12

Norton's Pharmacy is the place to have
your prescriptions filled.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12

loo round trip on Bessemer
and Birmingham Railroad
every Sunday.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-12

Music at East Lake for
dances five nights a week by
Montano's string band. 5-2-H