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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

Marshalfs Ministries gave an enter
taiunent at the Opera house, last even
which was pronounced good by those
who saw it. The performance will bt
repeated. this evening, and the famous
cart. Duncan c. Ross has been -en-
gagged and will appear during the even
ing. The Minstreis' street parade yes
terday afternoon attracted much at
tention, the band being very good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11
4 Deep Mystery.

1t is mystery why women endure
Backache. Headache. Nervousness.
Slceplessness. Melancholy, Painting
and Dizzy Spells when thousands have
proved that Electric Bitters will quickly
cure such troubles. Il suffered for
Years with kidney trouble writes
Mrs. Phehe Cherley OF Peterson.
Iowa. and lame back panied me SO
! could not dress myself. but Electric
bitters wholly cured me, and al
though - years old, / now am able 60
Do all my housework.' 1t overcorf1es
Constipation. improves Appetite. gives
perfect health Only soc. at Bowdftch
< Webster's drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

Transfers, effective. today. have beer
granted TO James Armstrong. late L. :
navy. to the Northwestern Branch AZ Nil
waukce. Wis. and Franklin Treadwcl!
late CO.. eth \. Y. n. A.. AID AIstiii
". Robinson. late r Co. 3rd Mass. RI. A.,
Ia the Danyille Branch at Dlnville. III.
Mr.. Treadwel is now on THROUGH to Ma
comb. ILL.,. and Mr.. Armstrong is on fur
Tough 10 RroGkiyn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

Miss Bertha Webb, the talented vio-
linist who will appear in the May
Parker Concert Co.. Wilson hall. Mon
day evening, is well known in Maine
as an actress of unusual talent. The
lecture committee promises an evening
of great enjoyment for all who attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

Two recruits were assigned to i Co..
Friday. John .tldrich of Providence. L. l..
and james y. Clark Of Iiyuc Park Mas
The former served i'll + 90. LIST X. l.
Vols Spanish War. The latter enlistcj
March H. u.s., in II Co, llth Mass. arc
WAS discharged at Boston. Mass. july
-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

The funeral of Ivory. the little son
of MIR. ana Mrs. Geo. Williams, was
held at their home On Water sire {, at
1890 A. NJ Friday. Rev. Mr.. Canham
CaiIciating There was a large number
o. beautiful floral tributes. The bear
ers were John Burns. Timothy Mu: ply,
James Arthur Murphy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11
WATERVILLE.
FIRES FATAL EFFECTS.
Joseph Bushey Dead and Mr.. Reney Is Not
Exp ected TO Recover.

Joseph Bushey, one of the men over
come by smoke in the fire. Wednesday
night. died, Thursday night. The con-
dition of Mr.. Reney, who was with him
at the time, is reported to be very cri-
teal with small hope of recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

The sale of reserved seats for the May
Parker concert. Monday evening. is 50
large already that those desiring 10 at
tend will do we'll to secure their seats ut
once 1t is certain that the audienc" viii
tax the seating capacity Of Wilson han
to the fullest possible extent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

Laces ard hamburgs always appeal
to a woman, as trimmings for under
garments, dresses. &c. and Lunt and
Rrann have always catered TO this
taste by making nice selections of these
lines Of goods. They have handsome
patterns to show you at any time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

The Good Templars have again or
ganZej and under the efficient and
vigorous pushing Of James Miller have
the prospect Of good winters cam
paisn. The meetings are held a pres
ent in Beedle's hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

The officers and members of Co. a. y.
q. ). NJ, OF this city are now talking
UP a drill and ball TO be given at the
Coliseum some time in February. The
men are diligently drilling and they
viii surely be able to put up good
one. A ball will follow the drill. All
the officers of the state will be invited
TO attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

Frank Levi of this city. went, Fri
day. to Lewiston, where he has secured
a position in the National Shoe Cos.
shop. He has been employed for the
past five years in the Johnson Bros.
shoe shop in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

In few days S. w. Talbot will begin
running the ice now formed on tie
Haines & Lawrence field, just above
the bridge. onto the dump. He will
use the elevator OF the ice house and in
this way, it viii take but q few days
for him to have a good field, the ice
now being about 10 inches in thickness.
i crew of men is at work smoothing up
the field ready for the cutting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

f.. Y. Eidridse returned. Friday, from
Rangor. where he has beer for few
days. He will return TO that city.
"Wednesday, having secured a position
as assistant cashier with the Ameri-
can Express Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

OF course you use Rays cream of
almond for Your face and hands. 1t is
sold at half price at Beane's corner.
drug store and people will do well to
call Al the store for the new 1902 price
list, il reveals the secret of the sue
cess of this popular corner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

Church services, Sunday: Catholic
mass at ~ \. NJ, FIR. Michigan ce;e-
hrant: Sunday school at r.tJ II. NJ. Pro
testant sermon at +. ". by Rev. EIud-
son Sawyer with music by the Abnak
Oilirtri
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

The tri-monthls report Of the 10th
shows a gain 10 present Of 81. total
gain IN membership of 10 There are
present 2255. absent ass. aggregate 27i3
Fifteen are sleeping IN temporary quar-
q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

Marion Chapter of Eastern Star will
hold . special meeting at the Masonic
hall. Monday evening. At that time.
the recently elected officers will BE-. in
stalled Every member is allowed to
invite one guest to be present at the ex-
erciSeS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

"Wednesday evenings, beginning next
week, VIII DE ladies' evenings at the
Pukwana Cub Recently the club was
opened to the ladies' of tn. members
and the occasions were very pleasant
ones. There will be no entertainment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

Mrs. Sanborn went to New York.
Tuesday, to meet her husband. Captain
Sc nborn, who is stopping a few days
at that port. During her absence her
mother Mrs. Jewett of Gardiner. will
stop with the family
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

Walter Millett is again able to be at
his duties after narrow escape. While
sleeping in his room, Wednesday night,
he was overcome hg gas from the stO, (.
and the efforts of physician for al
most TWO hours was necessary to re-
store consciousness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11
Saturday and Sunday Concerts.

The program for the Saturday and sun
day evening concerts at the Opera mouse.
follow:
March--"Father of victory Came
OvertIre--"rhc Druids, Bennett
Polka riadne' Qst t:me). Bennett
Cornet solo, Mr. MESSAGE
Selcction-"Cremc dc Ia Creme. Tobani
WalIz-''Life in Berlin. lehman
Aedley-''Ciood Old Times EGWron
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Atkins of Bangor.
arrived. Friday, for several days
visit with friends. They will then go
10 Augusta, where they will visit for a
few DAYS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

Harry Sawyer closed his visit at
home. Wednesday. and started for New
York. He will spend q few days in
Boston and vicinity on the way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

Many are talking about the coming
event in WaterviIle. when the Military
Minstrels will play in that city. Quite
!, number have already decided to go
from this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

Landlord Kneeland of the Hallowell
House, is confined to his bed with a
severe attack of. the grip. Although
very sick. still he can crack" his
jokes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11
DAILY KENNEBEt JOURNAL SATURDAY JANUARY II. 1902.

chGrch are now AT work making ar
ranSemenls for n play that they Will
give in the near future to raise money
to paint the exterior OF the church
building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

William Rice who lives on the Litch-
field road in West Gardiner, shot one
or those immense arctic owls, measured
about feet from tip to tip Of wings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

Miss Mamie Warehouse returned,
Friday. to Portland, after a short visit
with her mother, Mrs. NJ. d. Whitmore.
Elm street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

!. H. u. Leighton. general mana ger OF
the Granite City Drug Co. was in Wa
teryille, Friday. calling on former ac-
ul,aintarccS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. P. Peaslee vers
pleasantly entertained number OF
their friends and neighbors at their
home on Central street Thursday even
ing. at whist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

Mrs. c. S. Jackson entertained the
members Of the Kit Kat Club at her
home on Pleasant street. yesterday af-
ternOOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

The dance that was intended to have
beer held at the Foresters hall, last
evening, was postponed for one week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11
Sunday Hospital Concert.

The following program Thy requcsO Wi!
be rendered. at O'Clock Sunday even
ing. by the Home Male Quartet:
The Old Oaken Bucket. Woodwork. i
Welcome for Me. CROSBY
Rock of Ages. Topiady
stepping in the Light. Edmund
My Mothers Bible tduet. Williams
While the Years Are RolIna on,
ncke eVeI
What Will il Matter" Crosby
Nearer Ny God 10 Thee. Adam
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

John Alterson of Philadelphia, re-
turned home. Friday. He has been Wis
iting friends in this vicinity for the
pest week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

The NJ. NJ. and n. Whist Club was
very pleasantly entertained by Mrs.
Lizzie Bolster at her home on High
Hclborn street, Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

Harry Williams of Skowhegan. was
called to this city, this week, by the
death Of his little nephew. Ivory Will
hams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

Mrs. Z. ]. Hersey, who has been quit,
i'll at the home of hec daughter. Mrs.
+. f.. McCausland, is rapidly improving
and is now able to BIZ about the house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

Mrs. Lizzie Field of Oakland. is Wis
ting her mother Mrs. Annie Clark.
North street. who is quite ill.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

The Sewing Circle of the junior class
of the High school will hold it's first
meeting with Miss Ida Emery. Ran
dolph, this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

The Misses McClench gave Yer,
pleasing afternoon tea party. Friday
at their home on Second street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

Another store is to be opened for
business. 1t is the store of Mrs. Walsh
opposite Mrs. Ryan's millinery store
and is to be used by Jacob Sloshburs
as q general store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

Edwin Churchill of Lawrence Mass.
was in the city, Friday. on short
business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Jourdon Fogg have
gore to Gardiner TO spend two or threa
weeks with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

Richard Hayes late II Co, 18th Mass.
reported for re-admission. Friday. and
was assigned TO his former quarters IN
\ co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

Mrs. G. w. lawrence entertained the
members of the Afternoon Whist Club
at her home On River avenue. Friday
afternoon. Eve tables were used and
dainty refreah1nents were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

Ray Paul! who has been at work on
the cleo tric road ct kittery. is at home
for a few days vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11
SOUTH GARDINER.

Florence and Coburn Lawrence left.
Friday, for a visit with friends in New
York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11
Local Notice.

Dance at G. A. r. hall Augusta, TO-
night. janl1d1te
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11
HALLOWELL.

l.. II. Mcclure of Boston, is visiting
friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11
Daily kenneber journal
GARDINER.
Journals Telephone Cal 37-5.

Mrs. NJ. L. Sawyer returned to Port
land, Friday. after {, visit with friends
in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

Miss Minnie Blachford has gone to
Brunswick. where she will visit
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

absence Rev. Mr.. Wight Will fill her
place ~ the High school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11
AMERICAN POLO GAMES.

AZ Portland-Portland. s: Lowell T.
AZ Observation-Disclosures. 49,; Ply
mouth ..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

George L. White is very sick at his
home on Second street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

Samuel Anderson, who has been Wis
it!ng friends in this city, has returned
tn his home in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

! Miss Susan r. Scott has gone to her
home in Providence. r. T., to recover
from her recent illness. During her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11
NATIONAL HOME.

r. A. Baxter reported for duty Friday
from furloIgh to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

Log cabin cookies today of T. NJ.
Hayes & Sons Augusta teams. &c. per
dozen,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

Great chance to save money by reading
todays special sales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

Joseph Cornell returned, Friday. from 4
sl-dsEs' furlough to Providence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

j. Frank Avery of South China. is
visiting relatives in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

a Ilasselbrock returned. Friday. from
da:s' furlough 10 Bowdoinham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11
PREBLE s. kEENE.
Undertakes, Upper End of Water St., Gardin

thoroughly equipped
Eroadclohs
shades Grapes in blacks and hite
niche to
5000
the
casket fromS o
the
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

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Iaa.. sAs 'h Kind You IN lmls vsuga
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

the British, Chartered South Africa CO.
at the conclusion of the war TIE direct.
ors of the company however are prenar
ing an important scheme to attract new
capital with the view of further devotion
ment Of Rhodesia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-11

A number of college professors and DO
nticai economists were the guests of the
Brunswick Boston, Friday night The
speakers had for their text the answers
70 a letter which had been sent to some
6s1 economists constituting the American
economic Association. to obtain agree
ments upon certain economical questions
pat to them.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
VENEZUELA or TODAY
IT'S PEOPLE, THEIR CHARACTERISTICS
ANp THEIR GOVERNMENT.

How the Country Is Liable to BE
Affected SIS Result of the Inn
brogIio with Germany and Eng
land.
When war news is, scarce and peace
seems lowering over this wrangling
world Of ours somebody starts fight
in Venezuela. The venezuelan seems
always spelling for fight.
Hardly had President Castro sue
ceeded In putting down the rebellion
against the government when the ships
of England and Germany appeared on
the coast to demand settlement of long
standing accounts. And SO 1t goes. The
Venezuelan Is never at peace. To his
credit, however, the size aud strength
Of an opponaft never appear to enter
into the Venezuelans calculations when
he unslings his rifle.
The republic of Venezuela is situated
on the northeast corner of the CONT
nent of South America. 1t was origi-
nally one of the free states founded by
Simon Bolivar in Spanish New Grana-
da. The present form of government
was founded about seventy years ago,
but changes ana reconsTuctions were
passed In 1864 and in 1881. 1t was in
tended to establish a government SINH
lar to that Of he United States, but it
more nearly resembles that of the
Swiss confederation.
The national legislature of the Unit
ed States OF Venezuela, which COM
prises eight states. consists of two
houses, one of senators and another OF
deputies, endowed with the most am
pie power in all affairs related both to
politics and administration. To form
the senate each state designates by
means of its respective Legislature
three senators and an equal number of
substitutes to fill the vacancies that
may occur, and to form the other
house each state returns by popular
election one deputy for each $4,000 In
habitants and another for any number
exceeding $1,000. In the same manner
an equal number of substitutes are re-
turned to replace principals in case Of
need. Both senators and deputies are
elected for term of four years.
The last census, taken in 1901, shows
population of 2,444,S16, of whom
about $4,000 are foreigners. The popu-
lation of the capital Caracas, is given
as 72,i29; Valencia, 1861; Maracaibo,
34.2S4; Barquisimeto, 3l,476; Ciudad de
Cura, l., 1913; Barcelona, 12,7S5; Ciudad
Bolivar, l1,6S6 and Guanare, 10,880.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31

and, aside from the corporation repre-
sentatives sent there to negotiate for
concessions and the people who went TO
Venezuela to do business for the con-
cessionnaires. few Americans have be
come residents of the republic.
The vast interior of this great land,
comprising over 100000 square miles,
is almost UNEMPLOYED. A story is told
of Ger ain iniay.d river for whose pur-
chase q large sum was offered by Eng
land and a larger demanded by Nene-
Zuela. Surveyors were sent out at great
expense TO ascertain the course Of the
stream They came back and reported
there was no such river In existence"
The bargain had to be suspended while
a new map was drawn. Amid the
mountain ranges, upon mighty Ia
nos" Yast plains like our western prai-
ries, there still reside remnants of the
ancient Caribs, whose ancestors cap
tured the islands where Columbus
found the race when he came. They re-
tain their language and their customs,
living by the chase and by predatory
warfare upon their neighbors.
Caracas. the capital of Venezuela, Is
the pride of the people. There the first
steps toward South American inde-
pendence Were taken. 1t was the birth
place of the liberator Simon Bolivar,
and, with it's forty bridges, ten public
squares, broad streets, railways and
modern buildings, it is as interesting as
it was when Baron Won Humboldt Wis
tied the place.
Another important town Is Maracai-
BIO, noted for its coffee, great quantities
of which are exported. Valencia is the
most important of the inland cities
The United States exports to Vene-
zuela include flour, petroleum, machin-
cry, glassware, oils and paints ard
general merchandise. American ner-
chants have not succeeded In taking
much of the dry goods trade from the
Germans, whose wares have become
popular in all parts of the republic.
The recent internecine troubles Of the
country, ON top of which was added
the inbroglio with two powerful Eu-
ropean nations, can but have most
depressing effect ON the prosperity OF
Venezuela. German. British and Amer
lean merchants. and these comprise the
bulk of those doing business with the
republic, will hardly care to embark or
continue in. any such hazardous occu-
patton as trading in that country. In
other words, the commerce of that re-
public is practically dead so far as its
foreign aspects are concerned.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
THE BATTLE OF LIFE.

Begin life where you are.
Go to work earnestly and confident
~.
Carefully look over what is to be
done.
Keep a cool head and cultivate
poise.
Do not be overcome by seeming mis-
takes.
DO as well as you can what lies near
est at hand.
Only weak people are cast down by
apparent failures and blunders
Sometimes our apparent mistakes
help US along more than our seeming
success.
Errors are sometimes very expensive:
but, then, again, they often save in the
long run more than they cost
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31

La Guayra, practically the only port
of the country, has population of less
than 10000. 1t was at this point that
the English and German allies landed
and where the custom house is located.
1t was in the harbor Of La Guayra that
the ships were captured
Harbors there are practically none on
the Venezuelan coast, and ships lie in
open roadstead except at La Guayra,
which has been improved by break
water. But, after all, La Guayra is only
a port OF call, starting point for the
capital, and of late wears modern enter
prise has made swift and easy what
was most uncomfortable journey be-
fore the railroad was built.
For Caracas, the capital, lies 5000
feet above the level Of the sea, and the
distance by zigzag road is twenty-seyen
miles around, less than seven as the
crow flies. 1t is most wonderful piece
of engineering. During construction the
line for miles could only be reached by
what is called underwriting, workmen
being suspended by ropes over preci-
pices 1000 feet down, where now the
train, apparently risking quite as much,
creeps safely along the scratch they
have left upon the mountain side.
The state religion Of the republic is
Roman Catholic. but other religions are
tolerated. When the last census was
taken, there were 1915 Protestants and
All Jews in the republic and 5000 in
habitants without procession" The
rest were Roman Catholics. There are
about $4,000 coffee plantations in the
country. covering from 10000 to 2o0,-
900 acres. and the exports from these
plantations to the United States
amounted last year to 391,713 bags.
There are also about 1000 sugar plan
tations in the republic. About one-hfth
of the population is engaged in agri-
culture.
There are German, Dutch, English
and Spanish merchants in nearly all
the important towns, but the country
has never been attractive TO Americans,