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New-York tribune., 1901-08-18
DOESN'T BLAME COLOMBIA
VENEZUELA RECOGNIZES INVASION AS
WORK OF ONLY A FACTION.

Inc loiiowing cable message has been received
oy Inc Associated Press from Torres Cardenas
general secretary of President Castro of Ven
ezuela IN reply to dispatch addressed to the
fresident. asking him for a statement on the
Nenezuelan-Colombian situation:
caracas. Venezuela. Aug. 17-In the name
OF His Excellency General Castro 1 reply to
'0ur caoiesram in the following terms: The
government of Venezuela. presided over by Cen
erai Castro, is fully justified in all its works and
acts' 1t is essentially liberal in it's practices.
u IS OF the opinion that the Conservatives of
colombia, probably led by ruinous and wicked
pasSions' have resolved to project and assist In
revolutionary movement against Venezuela
and her government
All or this has been actually proved by the
oilclaI publications issued by the Cabinet in
bosota They date from the first of April This
view has not been denied, either by the Con-
serVative government of Colombia or by her
envoy extraordinary and minister penipotenti-
airy in this capital
When the government of Venezuela was sur
prised by the first and second invasons OF her
frontier by six thousand and two thousand men,
respectively, the invaders were victoriously ex-
PEELED by the government and people of Ven
ezuela.
since said events ten thousand men have
oeeh massed on the frontier for the defence and
integrity of Venezuela and it's national honor
lhese are quite apart from her active service
troops on other parts of the frontier as we'll as
national troops scattered the republic and
the reserve militia now under arms
venezuela has not accepted the invasion as
an international attack by the people of Colom-
ola against the people of Venezuela but know
ing It's real source, recognizes in it the work of
the Conservative government of Colombia
against the majesty of the nation of Venezuela.
TORRES CARDENAS. General Secretary"
New-York tribune., 1901-08-18
CONFIDENCE RETURNING ON IsTHs1Us.
PRESENCE OF TROOPS AND FRENCH
WARSHIP RELIEVES THE UN-
EASINESS THERE.
IBY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE

Colon, Aug. 11.-Political affairs in Colombia
are passive at present. The rebels have ceased
raiding along the railway line and Iooting Chi
neSe shops. military outposts being stationed
along the road Confidence is returning.
The French cruiser Suchet being here relieves
the situation OF much uneasiness.
The Colombian gunboat Pinson with Cen
eral Alban, is daily expected to return from
Cartagena.
Ihe steamer Canada, from Venezuelan ports.
arrived here to-day. Her last port of call was
Sabanilla. where the situation was said to be
tranquil.
Ut Rico. the Colombian Minister to venez-
ue'a' was passenger for Barranqula He left
mere without awaiting his passports
ueheral Jenres arrived here on the Canada
ne lett the gunhoat General Pinzon Cformerly
the American yacht Namouna). with General
Alban on board, SabaniIla
New-York tribune., 1901-08-18
ANDERSON WOMAN REMAyDED.

Hazaoeth Anderson, the woman who was lean
'ne over Andrew NJ Lester who was found dead
s'h bullet wound in his head In the Morton
,,Ouse on Friday night arraigned before
1slstrate Cornell, in the jefferson Market Court
ses'eroay morning, and remanded 10 the Cor
orner.
Deiore Coroner Bausch the woman refused 10
sSy anything about herself further than that her
oHsr Esine was Anderson, that she was a corset
raeNse ano that she lived IN New-Jersey.
vootoher Bausch pointed her that ~ she
s,s.s1 reveal everything IL might tend to sub
suicad her contention that Lester committed
she however refused 10 talk about her
fio. she was committed 10 the House of Deten-
- aha the lnauest was set for next "Wednesday.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-18
TOBACCO BooMs IN PORTO RICO.

San Juan. Porto Rico. Aug flowing TO the re-
rnoval Of the tariff the tobacco business is reviv-
ing. One big factory here resumed operations yes
terday. and one hundred and fifty hands re-
employed in making cigars. Other factories in the
interior also starting up and general boom
is anticipated. The large stock of tobacco hand
is being rushed to New-York Formerly shipments
OF tobacco were improbable under the tariff.
The people awaiting with expectancy the de-
cision of Secretary Of the Treasury Gage regarding
the coffee tariff and meantime fortifying
themselves bv signing boycott agreements. The
Council of MayagueZ has placed prohbitve
upon foreign coffee. and the San Juan Council
will probably adopt similar measure.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-18
TAKU FORTS TO BE RAZEDf
UNITED STATES Is DESTROYS THAT THEY
STAND.

Washington. Aug. 17.-Commissioner Rockhi
has not reported to the State Department as to
whether the protocol provides for the destruc-
ton of the Taku forts, but if the press advices
are correct N saying that the ministers have
failed TO include this provision in the protocol
the result will be in line with the desires Of
this government from the outset. When the
first tentative plan of negotiations was put for
ward including the razing Of the Taku and
other forts this government expressed doubt
as to the disability of such move. and II has
all along been averse to including it in the
protocol.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-18
NO TROOPS SHOULD BE LANDED
COLOMBIAN MINISTER SAYS HIS GOV Ef'N-
MENT CAN KEEP THE lSTHMUS
OPEN FOR TRAFFIC.

washington. Aug 1.-THE Colombian Minis
- Car1os Martinez Silva. returned to
Washington tonight from Greenorier Whi'e sui
nbur Strings W. Va, where ne mas oeen i''
tba last month His coming at this time may
bo,.a A., imnortant bearing on affairs relating 10
tho 1stbmus of Panama. as the minister re-
ce,ved cable advices from his government snow
inc that ~ felt entirely able to cope with the
sitr.tion on the isthmus. On the strength OF
,bese advices Or Silva announced that Colom-
hi. 5oas NOT desire the landing of foreign forces
tor the nurnose of keeping open the traffic or
the isthmus.
The dispatch to the minister was dated AT
1,ooota IN August a. and said in substance
-. traffic nm the Isthuus of Panama is now
,arfsctIv free and secure, and that this has been
hrorebt about through the efforts of the Colom-
hior authorities Referring TO this. DIR. Silva
..id that the Colombian authorities fully COM
rbsrdAd their responsibilities and felt that
they had the ability TO maintain free trainc
Under these circumstances. ne saIu, CotoiA'u
arted in order to keep open the traf11c, or tnat
there be any landing OF foreign marines aS
the American Government had always Deeh con-
siderate of Colombia's wishes in that regard anu
on n former occasion had deferred intervention
until Colombia had requested the United states
to act DIR Silva said he felt sure there would De
no need for calling into operation the lreos paT
conditions undertakes to maintain free traInc on
the isthmus The minister has also ADVISED ms
government that there is no warrant lor ASST
tions in certain European quarters that the
limited States has any territorial designs IN con-
nection with affairs on the tsthmus
Concerning the trouble with Venezuela, Dr.
silva had received no advices. but he said he
faIt sure there would be serious rupture, as
there was no important issue at stake JustHSihs
a resort TO war.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-18
CHAMPION FAT NAN DEAD.

President OF THE FAT MEMS ASSOCIATION.
Erastus II. Lewis, long known as the champion
lat man Of Jersey City died his home, 40. 1902
summit-ave., Jersey City. yesterday, from COM
phcation Of diseases. He weighed 40 pounds when
ne died, but year ago his weight $40 pounds.
ne was born in the northern part OF this State.
Dut In early life settled in Jersey City. For more
ghsn twenty years he train dispatcher for the
t-rle Railroad. In 1887 he became 70 obese be
uhwleldy and resigned his position
enortly afterward he opened saloon. which be-
.ssAne the headquarters OF the Fat Mems Associa-
uoh o. which Mr.. Lewis president No mem
huel was accepted unless he weighed al least two
nnunereo pounds. Mr. Lewis a veteran OF the
slvl War. having enlisted from this State in 1852.
n WIDOW and a married daughter survive him.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-18
IOWA WILL SAIL TOMORROW.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl

rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
San Francisco, Aug. 1I.-Orders having
been received by Captain Perry. Of the battle
ship Iowa. TO proceed with his ship to Panama,
the battleship will sail on Monday for the south
\ fresh supply of coal Is desirable. and may be
placed aboard tomorrow. but 1t is not alto
gether necessary. since the Iowa could coal at
Acapulco or at the new coaling station at Ptchi-
linqui near La Paz. Some of the battleship'S
boiler tubes are said to need repairs.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-18
THE EVELYN RESTING EASY.

AGENTS THINK STEAMER STRANDED NEAR PEN
sACoLA WILL BE FLoATED.
Word was received here yesterday from the
American steamer Evelyn, which was stranded
near Pensacola, Fla, and was reported going TO
pieces. A. II. Bull & Co.. the New-York agents.
received the following telegram from Captain
Ritch. Of the stranded vessel II was sent from
Pensacola:
Evelyn ashore twelve miles west Of here. with
steering gear broken. Was anchored but parted
chain and went ashore during hurricane. Rest
ing easy.
Their agents in Pensacola also telegraphed that
tugs had been sent the assistance Of the Evelyn
Bal q Co. believe the vessel Will be got off with
difficulty.
The Evelyn sailed from New-York August 3
bound for Pensacola She the first steamer
q the new line known the New-York and
Pensacola Steamship Company. Her cargo, which
was loaded by merchants Of this city, is said be
halued al 100000. Both vessel and cargo fully
insured
New-York tribune., 1901-08-18
CAMP MEETING AT OCEAN GROVE.

Ocean Grove. y. J., Aug. 1.-THE Ocean Grove
camp meeting will begin tomorrow. The prepara-
tory services were held this afternoon. Bishop J.
" Fitz Gerald of the Ocean Grove Association. ad-
minstered the sacrament of the Lords Supper in
the auditorium this evening to large number.
Tomorrow the Rev Cortland Myers. pastor of the
Baptist Temple, OF Brooklyn, will preach at 1890
a. m. and 730 p. m. in the auditorium.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-18
ARMT AND NAVY ORDERS.
Washington. Aug 1.-THE following army and
navy orders have been issued:

Washington. Aug. 1.-THE following army and
navy orders have been issued:
Second Lieutenant HENRY H SCOTT Artillery Corps;
is attached Saith Company Coast Arthiery, ana
will Join company at Fort Hamilton
Colonel CHARLES r. GREENLEAF Assistant Surgeon
General detailed 10 represent the superior board
cf Health OF the Philippine Islands at the annual
OF American Public Health ASSOCIATION,
TO be held in Buffalo. September 10 10 70
The following transfers made: Captain PARKER
WEST. from the 5th Cavalry 20 the l1tn Savalry,
Troop c, and Captain LAWRENCE J. E.LEMINos
from the Cavalry to the 5th Cavalry troop /
A board OF officers consist OF Major 5 RoGERs
BRINE Ordnance Department; captain LAM
CROZIER. Ordnance Department: captain JOEN 3
KULP, assistant surgeon; Captain GEOH6E w
RITRR Ordnance Department. and FIRST Lieutenant
ALLIE W. WILLIAMS. assistant surgeon. Is ap--
p9intei Army Buhoing. New-1ork
tfty for the examination OF nrst heutenants
rhas Engineer s. O MANSON, TO Bureau OF Yards and
Docks Navy Department; temporary duty connections
improvements a Cavite station
cadet J. A. SPII.MAN detached the Vixen. September Al
New FORK for instrucriOnal duty under
partment construction and repairs.
cbaDlafn L. p REYNOLDS. when discharged New-York
Hospital. to homes months sick leave.
Cable Asiatic Is should
FREDERICK c. BOWERS. detached Cavite Station
the New-Orleans. instead or Ensign John +.
Bowers
New-York tribune., 1901-08-18
VENEZUELA ISSUES DEGREES.
CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND GUARAN-
TEES SUSPENDED IN CERTAIN
PROVINCES.

washington, Aug. 1.-THE Venezuelan Gov
ernment has issued the two following DEGREES:
General Diege Bautista Ferrer Provisional
President of the State of MISUNDERSTANDING
that The peace in general has geen greatly dis
turbed by an invasion into Venezuelan terri
tory OF an armed force of Colombians COM
manded by the traitor Carlos Rangel Csarviras
as as per declaration issued yesterday by the Pro-
Vislohai PRESIDENT of the republic, and in COM
phahce with the dispositions on public order
therein specified, suspending the rights and
guarantees referred to in the national constitu-
Article Until public peace is restored I de-
clare suspended the guarantees referred to in
tne constitution Of the State of Zulia
Article 1.-THE complimentary dispositions
shall be dictated by the Secretary OF State
Article III The Secretary of State is
charged with the execution Of this decree. and
VIII communicate the same and publicly diff
fuse It, in order that it may be known to all
Given at the government palace at Maracaibo
on this 2Ith day of July. 1901 nfnety-nrst wear
Of Independence and forty-third of federation.
DIEGE BAUTIsTA FERRER.
General ASDRUBAL ARAUJO.
The other decree is signed by President Castro
and his entire Cabinet. and says
The federal executive of the United States Of
venezuela using the attributions conferred bv
MIN In No. Il OF Article LXXXIX of the ma
tional constitution, and considering that public
peace has been disturbed in the towns of the
Venezuelan frontier, of the State of Tachira by
an invasion In arms from Colombia
Artcle l-The rights referred 10 in the ma
tonal constitution are hereby suspended in the
states of Tachira Merida Trujillo and Mara
caibo
Article 1.-THE rights OF VeneZuelans referred
TO In the same constitution also suspended
IN the rest OF the States OF the republic Federal
District and national territories
Article III-The Presidents of the States the
Governor of the Federal District and Governors
or the federal territories shall regulate this pres
ent decree in their respective Jurisdictions in ac-
cordance with the supreme necessities OF public
order.
Given, signed and countersigned by all the
ministers of the Cabinet, by the Secretary OF
the Federal District and the Secretary OF the
National Executive. and sealed with the grand
seal In the federal palace of the capital. at
caracas, on this 26th day OF July, 1901, the
ninety first year OF independence and forty-thi
OF federation.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-18
THE STATE DEPARTMENT GETS NEWS
CONSUL AT MARACAIBO REPORTS ON DR.
GARvIRAS's INVASION

Washington Aug. 1.-THE Department of
State has received dispatch dated August I
from the consul at Maracaibo. reporting that
DR.. RangeI Garviras has invaded Venezuela with
four thousand men from the frontier of Cucuta.
Everything was done by the Venezuelan Gov
ernment TO meet the invaders
The first fight took place at Encontrados and
the invaders were obliged TO retire
The invaders took two steamers TO come to
Maracaibo but these boats were recaptured by
the Venezuelan troops.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-18
NEW MEMBERS OF CASTLE SQUARE co

frank Pagano and George NJ Tennery are two
recent additions made by Henry W. Savage to the
tehor forces Of his Castle Square Opera Company.
eNh Fagano, who has not been previously heard
e. - lhls country, made his first appearance at La
Sha IN leeS, remaining there for several years
t.e ,tnen went 20 Bologna and Naples Recently
Ns ~. has been singing in Spain and South America
~ 81, Iennerg is young American who has been
co-,eshs IN London in drawing room recitals and
New-York tribune., 1901-08-18
THE HOTEL SHIP WJTBDRAIry

s hoating hotel. which was made OF the ship
9er' and wae 10 take New-YoEkers out 10 sea
T,' night, has oeen Withdrawn from service
- scheme has proved a failure The stamler
and as iss or stapleton, Staten Island. dismantled
st,1suasteo. The ship was transformed into a
-Hng hotel By John Arbuckle :
New-York tribune., 1901-08-18
SHIFT IN INDIAN AFFAIRS.
CHARLES E. TEALE MADE INSPECTOR OF CLOTH
ING AT NEw-YORK.

Washington. Aug. 17.-Charles E. Teale of Brook
lyn. has been appointed inspector OF clothing for
the Indian warehouse at New-York succeeding the
present incumbent. whose resignation was re-
quested account of discoveries that cloth
ing not up TO the standard being furnished by
the contractor. Mr.. Jones' Commissioner OF Indian
Affairs. returned to-day from New-York. where
he investigated the matter. He declined 10 discuss
the question further than 10 say that everything
had been arranged satisfactorily and that all the
goods not up TO the standard either had been or
shortly would he replaced with satisfactory gar
ments.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-18
.pvy NEEDS MORE FETERIyARIEs.

Washington Aug. 1.-THE War Department will
soon hold a competitive examination TO al twenty
one vacancies in the veterinarian service OF the
army Veterinarians receive 81 500 year the OF
n second lieutenant Of cavalry, and 10 per cent in
crease for each period of I'VE years service Ap-
nIicants must be citizens OF the United States be-
tween the ages of twenty and thirty-fve years.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-18
AUTOMOBILES CONE TO GRIEF.
ONLY FIVE FINISH IN THE PARADE AT LONG
BRANCH-PRIzES AWARDED.

Long Branch. N J.. Aug. II (SpeciaD-Twenty-
five decorated automobiles participated in the auto
mobile parade this afternoon. The route was from
Seabright 10 Elberon and return. A number Of
the vehicles to grief before the route was
cred. and when the paraders returned to Seabright
there were only five in line. Prizes were given for
the best decorated machines. The first prize. a
silver pitcher was won by George NJ. Sandt. Rob-
ert Barbour's carriage took the second prize. a
silver hat. The third prize, a travelling clock. was
by Charles Woerz The judges were Judge
Hrschberg. of the ,,sI Supreme Court. Of NeWburg
OF New-York and Edward :. Wempe Ex- Mayor
Packer of Seabright tneSVroiector the affair
New-York tribune., 1901-08-18

SANCLEMENTE STILL A PRISONER
HIS FOLLOWERS THREATEN TO JOIN THE
LIBERALS IN COLOMBIAN REVOLUTION.
The followers of Df. Manuel A Sanclemente.
ubo was denosed from the Presidency OF Colombia
on July 81 1900 threaten to join with the Liberals
New-York tribune., 1901-08-18

ph,,' Aug 1.-THE Offices Of the George II
is 1r Company have been closed On the door
hana'sh reading This property is now In the
%sc4sso, % ., the Chicago Title and Trust Company as
Most OF the clerks have been discharged
New-York tribune., 1901-08-18
MAcH1As AND RANGER START SOUTH.

Norfolk Va, Aug. 17.-HaYing been advised by
the Weather Bureau that danger from the recent
storm had passed. the gunboat Machas weighed
anchor shortly after Il o'clock to-day and sailed
for Colon.
San Diego Cal Aug 17-The Ranger. ordered to
Panama finished taking supplies this afternoon
and started southwark.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-18

The Ames Shovel and Tool Company. which is to
manufacture tools. was incorporated in Trenton
yesterday. Its capital is s5Oo0go The corporators
are Lawrence Greer and Herbert B. Taylor, of
Aew-York, and Oliver ". Mink, of Boston.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-18

washington. Aug. 1.-THE Venezuelan Gov
ernment has issued the two following DEGREES:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-22
WILLIAMSBURG.

Mrs. William IIazelton is on the sick
list.
\ dance will bc held at village hall next
Wednesday evening
Irwin Carey made a business trip to
Amherst, Mass, this week.
Miss Florence Dickinson takes the place
of Miss Mary Stratton at y. NJ. Merri-
fields store.
Mrs Charles Cook and nephew. George
Elmer. of Mnlers Falls, are visiting at
George w. Redheld's.
Miss Florence Dickinson has visited
Miss Hortcnse Switzer and other friends
in West Townshend this week.
4 Thanksgiving Sunday school con-
cert will take the place of the usual y. F.
G. l.. service at the Universalist church
next Sunday evening.
Darwin Edwards of Bellows Falls is
moving his family into DR. Whites tene-
ment house this week Mr.. Edwards will
be employed at the basket shop.
Union services conducted by the pas
tor. assisted by ReVs. ). NJ Bickford
and G. NJ Burdick. will be held at the
l-nivcrsalist church. Thanksgiving day
evening at $50 Everybody is invited.
The readings at the Universalist church
last Friday evening by Miss Emma Al
berta Moor. teacher of elocuton at
Leland q Gray Seminary, charmed All
hearers The musical selections by local
talent were also very entertaining. Miss
Moor will be sure of cordial reception
when she comes again.
Under a plan proposed by the Metho-
dist pastor the church vestry will be
open every Friday evening for the benefit
of the young people. The first meeting
was held last Friday evening with an
interesting literary program including
debate. Similar meetings Will be held
once in two weeks. and on alternate Fri
day evenings the room will be open as a
reading room. Everybody is welcome.
Eugene r. Wheeler, who has the most
slightly view in our village, enjoys his
fine outlook at the cost OF a steep and
difficult approach. To make the place
more accessible for teams he is building
new road starting from the highway
near w T.. Wheeer's saw mill. thus
securing very good grade. Mr..
Wheeler is a gold standard man and
don't mean to be Obliged to handle depre-
ciated dollars any longer when buying
cord wood and coal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-22
THE PEOPLE KNEW HIM.
(Bensons Plaster Is Pains MasieL)

George Washington made and sold flour.
and every barrel OF flour in the market
brand d &c. Washington Mount Vernon"
sall without delny. No question was ever
raised as 10 quali,y or weight.
Benson's Porous Flnster sells on its repu-
tation everywhere. All the buyer wants to
be certain of is that the plaster offered him
really is Benson's, and not o worthless imi-
tatiou If it or subsl ute for 1t.
A plaster is the best form of external REM
edy, aud Benson's is the best plaster 900
physicians and druggists, and multitude
of PEG 10 no man can number, have settled
that. You can trust it," they say.
Coughs, colds, lame back. lumbago. mus
culnr stiffness and rheumatism, troubles OF
the liver and kidneys, influenza or grip,
pneumonia, and all other diseases open TO
external treatment. are at OJtce relieved and
cured by Benson's Plaster.
DO not assume that Belladonna, Capsi-
curu or rengthening plasters are "just as
g 'od as Benson's. They arc vastly in
trrior.-NO other plaster Is as good Us
Ben GUS.
Ia competition with the best-k nown
plast,rs of Europe and America, b. nson's
have received tJty.tiDe highest dDdrds.
For sale by all druggists or we will pre-
pay p"s'ng" on any number ordered in the
Cnited States, on receipt Of 25c. each
Seabury d Johnson Mfg. Chemists. ~.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-22
Plot to Form Arctic Republic.

The San Francisco Call of Monday told
of the discovery of a plot existing at
Dawson and ramifying to Skagway, Vic
toria. Vancouver and Seattle. for the
overthrow of the local government of the
Northwest territory and the establishment
Of a republic with Dawson as capital.
1t is claimed that quantities of arms,
ammunition and provisions have been
stored at strategic points, that promi-
nent Americans are involved in the con-
spiracy. and that 5000 miners await the
call to fight for the independence from
Dominion rule of the gold fields. camps
and towns. The plan is to overpower
the mounted police arrest the civil au-
thorities and take the government into
their own hands. The rigors of the
Arctic winters would give the insurgents
six months immunity from attack by
Canadian or British troops, and the ad-
venturous arch-conspirators hope for in
PREVENTION or outside assistance by the
time the melting of ice and snow will per-
nit the invasion Of their isolated republic.
The Can claims that United States Mar
shall Shoup hurried to Seattle recently to
inform the United States government OF
the existence of the plot.