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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-06-26

The scientists are all mixed up over
the causes for the Pelee eruption. But
as long as they can't prevent an erup-
ton, what's the use of worrying over
the class it belongs in?-Cleyeland
Plain Dealer.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-06-26

Ethel Ito Jack, distractingly hand
some, but impecunious, who has just
proposed Why, Jack, you foolish boyl
You couldn't even dress me.
Jack (who sees heaven slipping away
from him -Don't throw me over like
that, Ethel. Cou-cou-cou-co uld't ]
Iaorn9
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-06-26

After reading the speech of the secre-
tary of the treasury before the Maine
republican convention, the Boston Her
aid iudicially observes that "Shaw is a
great stump fnancier. Springfield
Republican.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-06-26
Saved From An Awful Fate.

Everybody said had consumption,
writes Mrs. A. M. Shields, of Chambers
burg, Pa, "Iwas so low after six months
of severe sickness, caused by hay fever
and asthma, that few thought | could
get we'll, but learned of the marvellous
merit of DIR. Kings New Discovery for
consumption, used it,and was complete.
" cured" For desperate throat and
lung diseases it is tie safest cure in the
world, and is infallible for coughs, colds
aud bronchial affections. Guaranteed
bottles SOC and 81. Trial bottles free al
Fl. G. Miller's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-06-26
COOL MINNESOTA.

10000 lakes; scores of the coolest and
best simmer localities in the country;
frequent periods of low summer rates.
Apply to the nearest ticket agent, OF
write us of your proposed trip, whether
to Colorado, Pacific Coast, Yewllowstone
Park, Minnesota, aud let us advise you
least cost and assist you.
Send for our houndsome Colorado OF
California 1902 publications free.
J. N. MERRILL, l.. w. WAKELEY,
No. 8 N. Pryor St, Gen. Pass Agt
Atlanta, Ga. st. Louis, Mo.
.. NJ. LEvEY,
General Manager,
st. Louis, Mo.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-06-26

The Chicago Tribune prints the por-
trait of the young woman whose beau
ty, it was charged, influenced the jury
in her favor in damage suit. Some
how juries are apt to be queer. Kansas
City Star.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-06-26

is companion to we'll ordered stom-
ach, DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin keeps
the stomach in order-the breath pure
and sweet. Sold by all druggists.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1902-03-20
Benton High School---Honor Roll.

FIRST HoNoR-Emma Lou
Brownlee, Alymer Wyche, Mack
Lee, Norwood Stinson, Jacob
Wise, Leila Irion, Tit Papa, Ellen
Stinson, Gillum Wyche.
SECOND HoNoR-Winnie Brown
lee, John Stinson, Thos. H. Stin-
son, Robert Lyles Wyche, Sarah
Stinson, Lizzie Kelly, Martha
Johnston, Lila Belcher, Robert
stinson, Belle Johnston, Frank
Scanland, Allen Lee, Claude
Prothro, Newman Larkin, Howard
Larkin, B. F. Oneal, Logan Nee
son, Thos. w. stinson, Wrenn
Brown, Grady Neeson, Lazar
Willer, Tony Feducia, Beth Gayle,
Clinton Gayle, Thomas Denton,
Caroline Irion, Percy Larkin, Tit
Feducia, Gertrude Bell, Arnold
Stinson.
Perhaps word to our patrons
at this time would not be out of
place. From the honor roll above,
and the reports recently issued,
you will observe that the attend
ance during the past month has
been more nearly regular than
any previous month. We earn
estly hope this state Of affairs
will continue. With very few
exceptions, sickness is the only
legitimate excuse for keeping your
child from school. In most places
it is not an unusual thing as the
| term draws to a close, for parents
to allow their children to drop out
one by one, a month or two before
the end of the session. If our
patrons have made this mistake in
the past, we hope you will not re-
peat it. We propose to continue
working until the very last day OF
school, and for several reasons
really believe, with your support.
more can be accomplished thar
has previously been in the same
length of time. It is useless tc
expect promotion of your children
unless they come regularly.
! Respectfully,
CHAS. F. DUTTON.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1902-03-20

Freedom of speech must not be
withheld in a republic. It is Ii
cense in this respect, asin respect
to any other liberty, that must be
guarded against. It is difficult
and dangerous to attempt to de-
fine by law, very closely, just
what is desirable freedom and
what is license. Something must
be left to the Individual judgment,
but speech which incites to crimes
against persons or government
should be severely punished
But to bring this about it is not
necessary to strike out the guar
antee of freedom of speech from
the Constitution.
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Savings Deposits.

Merchants and Farmers Bank, corner
Spring and Texas streets, Shreveport.
The savings deposits of this bank is
one of its deservedly popular features.
Interest at the rate of three per cent per
annum is allowed on all sums of one dol
lar and upwards remaining on deposit
three or more calendar months.
When made during the first three days
Of any month, interest is allowed on
these deposits as if made on the first day
in the month. Interest on all sums not
drawn will be payable On the first days
of February and August, and interest
not then withdrawn is added to the prin-
ciple, thereby giving depositors COM
pound interest.
Deposits may be made by married
women or minors in their own names.
Facilities are given depositors to draw
money.
Deposits made for longer period thar
six months draw higher rate than Or
binary savings deposits.
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Homestead Entries.

Department of the interior,
Land Office at Natchitoches. Is
Notice is hereby given that tn i s!
~ ing named settler has filed noticssl
his intention to make final proof IN mss
port OF his claim, and that said proof r|ll
be made before the Clerk OF D;s.,ss -,
Court, at Benton, La, on April 10. mn
viz: Homestead Entry No. HGn
Lambert w. Baker-for the norths..,
quarter, or lots 1, 2, 6 and Z, section q
township 20 North, range ii Wa
Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following Witnesses !.
prove his continuous residence upon ~
cultivation of said land, viz: John Glad.
ney and Twigg Gladney, Of Pleasanton
La; John Lewis and Joe Phillips, &
Bellevue, La.
Viz: Homestead Entry No. 6e9.
William Baker-for the lots 3. Ann
and II, or section 26, township a0Norsh
| range II West, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses 4
prove his continuous residence upon a
cultivation of said land, viz: John Glad.
ney and Twigg Gladney, Of Pleasontua.
La; John Lewis and Joe Phillips, u
Bellevue, La.
Viz: Homestead Entry No. 6650-
John T. Baker-for the lots 1, 2. I anda
or fractional northeast quarter Of section
Il, township 20 North, range II Wa
Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses i
prove his continuous residence upon ami
cultivation of said land, viz: JON
Gladney and Twigg Gladney, Of Pleas
anton, La; John Lewis and Joe Phillips
of Bellevue. La.
| J. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
| March IL, 1862. apr II
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Subscriptions Paid in February.

During the month of February
we received subscriptions to the
Banner from the following per-
sons: W. c. Raines, to Oct. II,
1902, 81; A. j. Moss, for 1902, ISL;
Lee Stinson, to Mar. IL, 1902, 81;
Col. J. A. Snider, for 1902, 81;
Capt. Thos. Player, for 1902, 81;
A. L. Byram, (per w. R. Bum
gardner) to August IA, 1902, 81:
M. H. Brock, (per L. A. King) to
February IA, 1902, 81; M. A.
Deboles, to August 6, 1902, &c.,;
Mrs. R. A. Wise, to February 6,
1908, ST.; DR.. T. N. Keoun, to
February 6, 1903, 81; M. Coving-
ton, to Dec. 81, 1902, So; G.. B.
Garrett, to July 81, 1897, So; G.
w. May, to June q. 1902, 81; G..
G.. Williams Printing Co., to Feb.
Is, 1908, 81; Mrs. Laura Doles,
(per T. P. Larkin) for 1901, 81;
T. P. Larkin, to April 81, 1902, 81;
Hon. w. B. Boggs, to January %,
1903, ST.; ]. T. Rushing, to Feb.
%, 1908, 81; R. O. Silliman, to
Dec. Is, 1901, 75c.; First National
Bank, to Dec. 10, 1902, 81; j. A..
Sewall, for 1901, 81; DR.. A. B.
Bugg, to Sept. 20, 1902, So; Miss
Leila Minis, to Feb. Is, 1903, 81 !;
Hon. H. w. Ogden, to January II,
1908, 81; L. R. Sapp, for 1902, ST ;
W. D. Mercer, Jr., to August 8,
1903, So so; N. D. Ikner, to Feb.
10, 1908, 81; L. R. Bumgardner,
to January 81, 1903, 81; c. G.
Howse, to Oct. 81, 1901, 81; DR..
E. E. Simpson, to Aug. II, 1901,
81; E. M. Oglesby, to Nov. 8,
1902, 81 25; VIM. Woodland, (per
Joannes Smith) to April 5, 1901.
81; Capt. J. H. Nattin, to Nov. 90
1901, 81; H. M. Bailey, (pe1
Joannes Smith) to JULY 1, 1902
ST; E. J. Cochran, (per R. M. j
Wise) to Oct. Is, 1901, So; B. F
Albums, to Feb. 20, 1903, 81; j
R. Matlock, (per j. F. Edwards,
for 1912, So; W. W. Lay, (pe1
Benton Mercantile Co.. for 1902
81; G. w. Arnold, to Feb. 8, 1908
So; J. R. Arnold, (per J. V. Kill
gore) TO Feb. IS, 1908, 81; r. H
Baker, (per A. R. Thompson) tx
: November 10, 1903, So.
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HOLZMAN'S

We have received heavy shipments OF
early Fall Goods during the past week,
and offer an unusual good selection in
Percales, Ginhams and Outings, all
standard goods at lowest prices.
One case mill ends Al Bleached
Domestic per yard Axe
Is pieces Elgin Suiting suitable for
children's school dresses, 80 inches
wide, bright colors, at, per yard. .15c
10 pieces black and colored All
Wool English Suitings, 81 Inches
wide, just the thing for fall skirts,
per yard, only ........-.-........-.-.....-75
Is per cent discount on Tapestry Table
Covers and Portiers.
See us before buying Carpets, Mat
tins md Rugs.
BEN HOLMAN,
222 Texas Street, Shreveport, La.
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Stray Sale.

Stray Sale.
Tstrayed before me, J. P. Gleason,
T. Justice of the Peace, Ward 5, Bos-
sier parish, La, by J. E. Adger, and
will be sold att. E. Adger's place, within
the legal hours of sale, on Saturday,
March %, 1902, one Red Steer, with
white face, about three years old, crop
in right ear, split in left ear. Has been
on J. E. Adger's place about two years
Appraised at $40.
The owner is requested to come for
ward, prove property and pay charges
or the same will be sold according to law
J. P. GLEASON, J. P.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1902-03-20

Duty is one of the noblest words
in the English language. Ten
nyson tells us that ''the path of
duty is the way to glory" and
another Englishman says, "the
love of duty is the strength OF
heroes, and there is no way of life
in which we may not set ourselves
to learn that love-"
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w. G.. PERRIN,

Cotton Factor and Real Estate
Agent,
1t8 Texas Street, Shreveport, La,
Cives his personal attention to the
" sale of all consignments of cotton.
Makes liberal cash advances on consign-
ments, and purchases goods for custo-
mers in the country free of charge.
Has for sale a large list of City prop
erty, consisting of Business Houses,
Residences, Vacant Lots and Suburban
tracts. Rents houses and farms, collects
rents, pays taxes for non-residents, and
makes prompt remittances to owners.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1902-03-20
Taken UU.

4 t Bossier City, Bossier parish, La
n by Randle Martin and estrayed
before me, r. G. Stinson, J. p, Ward (
one Dark Bay Mare Pony, described =
follows: Branded with letters H. F. a.
left hip, wire cut on left breast. Alsc
wire cut on right, near breast, few
white hairs in face, slight saddle masln
on back. Appraised at S25. viii b.
sold at Bossier City, La, on Saturday
April 10, 1902.
r. C. STINSON, J.P.
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Witness Scrip.

Following is list of the witness
scrip issued during the January
and March terms of Bossier Dis
trict Court, and which has since
been paid by the Parish Treasur-
er:
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1902-03-20

A good heart is like the sun, for it
shines bright and never changes,
but keeps its course truly
Shakespeare.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1902-03-20

Every man has a three-fold
nature-that which he has, that
which he exhibits and that which
he thinks he has.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1902-03-20

True happiness consists not in
the multitude of friends, but in
the worth and choice.-Ben John
son.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1902-03-20

Benton county, Ark, received
for orchard products in 1901 over
81, 100000. So says the Fruit
Grower.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1902-03-20

But few good things come to
the average man. He must 60
after them.-Chicago News.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1902-03-20

Department of the Interior, I
United States Land Office,
Natchitoches, La, Jan. "a, 1902.
4 sufficient contest affidavit having
~ been filed in this Office by Joseph
Tooke, contestant, against Homestead
Entry No. 7107, made April 8, 1893, for
northwest quarter, section 10, township
Is North, range 10 West, by Robert
Rutherford, contestee, in which it is
alleged that said entryman has totally
abandoned said tract; that he is now
dead, and that his heirs are nonresident
and unknown. Said parties are hereby
notified to appear, respond and offer
evidence touching said allegation at 10
o'clock a. m, on March "a, 1902,
before the Register and Receiver at the
United States Land Office in Natchito-
ches, La.
Said contestant having, in a proper
affidavit, filed October 8, 1901, set forth
facts which show that after due diligence
personal service of this notice can not
be made, it is hereby ordered and direct
ed that such notice be given by due and
proper publication.
j. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
February 6, 1902. MARIO
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1902-03-20
Woman's Missionary Society.

ciety gave an entertainment 'i1s
afternoon at its regular place OF
meeting-the hospitable home OF
Mrs. w. H. Scanland, our Presi-
dent-which was given over en-
tirely on this occasion to the
guests who gathered within, and
the time was delightfully."- spent.
More members, and more interest
for the work seemed combined to
give all pleasure.
The following members were
present: Mrs. W. H. Scanland,
President; Mrs. Donna Timber
lake, Vice President; Miss Sue G.
Steele, Secretary; Mrs. j. H.
Belcher, Mrs. Braxton Wise, Mrs.
Sue T. Abney, Mrs. H. Neeson,
Mrs. Ell. Dibble, Mrs. H. Swords,
Mrs. Kate S. Cabeen, Mrs. Sallie
White, Mrs. Bette Lowry, Mrs.
M. E. Cade, Mrs. L. E. Wallace,
Mrs. J. E. Johnston, Mrs. R. E.
Wyche, Miss Della Brown, Miss
Mamie Neeson. Honorary mem
bers-Rev. J. M. Brown, w. H.
Scanland. Visitors-Mrs. j. F.
Edwards, Mrs. w. E. lvey, Mrs.
P. c. Taylor, Miss Rebecca Beas-
ley, Miss Daisy Story, Miss Della
Hickson, Miss.Mary Nellie Dib-
BILE and Mr.. Chas. F. Dutton.
The meeting was opened with
the inspiring hymn, "To the
Work." which was we'll rendered
by Misses Della Hickson, Della
Brown and Mamie Neeson, fol-
lowed by "a touching prayer by
the Rev. j. M. Brown, after which
a beautiful and appropriate origi-
nal paper was read by Mrs. Scan
land on "Woman's Work-What
Is It2" Miss Della Brown read
an excellent selection, "The
Mystical TENTH" and Miss Mamie
Neeson read quite a suggestive
selection on Missionary Socie'
ties.''
The Society and their invited
guests then repaired to the dining
hall, where all partook of a stump
tuous luncheon furnished by tn
members of the Society, which
consisted of turkey, chicken, ham
chicken and potato salads, salat
eggs, pickles and bread; ambro
STA and different kinds of cakes
chocolate and marsh -mallows.
The table presented beautiful
appearance, laden with its brigh
silver, cut-glass and china
adorned with flowers exquisitel,
arranged in a tall vase placed il
a large cut-glass dish surrounde
with flowers charmingly repre-
senting the Society colors-gol
and violet-placed upon a hand
some battenberg center piece
Each plate was represented by
dainty bunch of these fragran
flowers, as souvenir of the oc
casion which was one replete wit
pleasure and will ever be recalle
by all so fortunate as to attend.
Several sweet songs from Mis-
Della Hickson added greatly
the enjoyment of those presen
Be it said to our credit, tn
philanthropic work of this Societ
has grown marvellously since i
organization and the week.
meetings which at first consiste
of only a few resolute wome1
charitably inclined, now is a cor
siderable body of earnest worker
who meet weekly to work ar
plan future undertakings. tt
meeting to-day was one of Il
fullest, most satisfactory, and be
in all its history. Every memb'
seemed we'll pleased with the VOL
and progress made by the societ,,
They have done their duty ar
done it well, and deserve praise
SUE G.. STEELE, Secretary.
Duty is one Of the noblest wore
in the English language. Tel
nyson tells us that 'the path (
- H. H. - ~
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1902-03-20

A good word in behalf of others
costs you little and is worth much.
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Homestead Entry No. G7l2s
Department of the interior,

Homestead Entry No. G7l2.
Department of the interior,
Land Office tNatchitoches
March 4, 1861
Notice is hereby given that the follow
~ ing named settler has filed no6ee
of his intention to make final proof n
support of his claim, and that said prot
will be made before the Clerk Of "
District Court at Benton, La, on Apni
IL, 1902, viz: Homestead Entry Na
67t2-Arnold Jones-for the west hey
southeast quarter of section Is, townshll
20 North, range II West, Louislsas
Meridian.
He names the following Witnesses =
prove his continuous residence upons1e
cultivation of said land, viz: Joann0
Smith and A. r. Thompson, Benton, ~
Simon Ford and James Ford, MidNsA
La.
J. ERNEST BREDA, Register
March 6, 1902. aprN
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SherifS Sale.

Sheriff7S Sale.
Belcher & Creswell) In Second Justice
VS.. Peace Court, Bos-
Mid Bishop. sier parish, La.
Dy virtue of writ of fieri facias
ID issued in the above entitled suit,
and to me directed, have seized and
will proceed to sell, at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the front
door of the Court House, in the town 3
Benton, La, on Saturday, March Goth,
1902, the following described property,
to-wit:
$500 Pounds Seed Cotton, more or less.
The above described property seized as
the property Of the defendant, Mid
Bishop.
Terms of Sale-Cash, subject to the
benefit of appraisement.
A. r. THOMPSON, Sheriff.
Benton, La, March u, 1902.
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Stray Sale.
Taken up by Roland Hawthorne, on the
i T. C. Hall place, ~ miles east of
Plain Dealing, La, in ward 8, and stray
ed by me, ]. G. Allen, Justice of the
Peace, one Sorrel Horse, 9 or 10 years
old, 141a hands high, star in face, saddle
marks on back, branded on right shoulder
with shovel or diamond, thus Ill
Said Horse will be sold at Plain Deal
ing, La, on April IL, 1902. Said Horse
is broke to saddle, and appraised at s18.
The owner is requested to come for
ward, prove property and pay cost, or
the same will be sold according to law.
Justice Peace, 3rd Ward.
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Grower.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-12-20
FRANCE IS 4 FACTOR
That Government a Party in yenc
zuelan Trouble.
APOLOGY DEMANDED.
Berlin AdVIees TO State Department
Indicate That Germany Must
Have Something Besides
Money Settlement.

Washington. Dec. i9.-The govern.
ment OF France has now entered the
fields as an active party In the vene-
zuelan trouble. The French govern
ment has. through It's ambassadors and
charges and ministers. served notice
upon the governments OF Great Britain.
Germany and Italy and by way OF in.
formation has also told Secretary Hay
that any provision made for the settle.
ment OF claims against Venezuela must
recognize the preemlnence OF the
French claims.
France received assurances from the
other governments named that any ar.
engagements made would provide for
the security of the French interests in
the Venezuelan customs.
The state department has learned
that, as reported In the Berlin dispatch.
Is, a mere money payment will not
meet Germany's desires. Count Quadt.
the German charge. had a long inter.
view with Secretary Hay touching
Venezuela. and the fact is now appar-
ent that while money will satisfy
Great Britain and Italy Germany must
have an apology. The difference be-
tween her case and that OF the other
powers Is that the German legation
at Caracas was rttacked. its windows
broken. the minister's sick wife terror
lied and the German national honor
otherwise touched In a manner that
cannot be healed by money Touching
the question of a guarantee OF any OBJ
legations assumed by Castro as a re-
suit OF Mr. Bowen's good offices. II Il
suggested that the United States. being
power 10 assume directly any
for the execution OF Cas-.
tru'8 pledges. j, Is still possible for
thu state department TO give assur
ances 20 any parties who might be In.
duced 10 produce money 10 pay the
judgments against Castro that when
the time comes for repayment the
United States will exercise its good
offices 10 see that the obligations were
kept II Is distinctly stated however
that no pledges will be made on the
part OF the United States to forclbly
collect any indebtedness OF this kind,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-12-20
STUDENTS PARDor.ED.
Number OF Russian Young Men May re-
turn 60 Their Home.

Number OF Russian Young Men May re.
turn To Their Home.
St Petersburg. Dec. 19.-The car
has granted amnesty to students who
were banished for rioting on his natal
day. He telegraphed TO the minister
Of the interior as follows; Let the
students who were banished for Great.
ing disturbances return from Siberia.
although they should not for the pres.
ent be allowed 20 live In towns where
there are high schools. Care must
nevertheless be taken that the young
men on their return be entrusted 10
the keeping Of their families. as such
surroundings familiarize them with OF.
der"
The telegram. which conveying the
imperial decree, pardons tifty-nine stu
dents exiled TO Siberia in addition 10
sixty.two students previously pardon.
ed.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-12-20
FRANTIC WITH RAGE.
Castro Denies That the Angio-Cerman
Ultimatum Has Heen Accepted.

Castro Denies That the Angio-Cerman
Uitimntum Has Been Accepted.
Caracas. Dec. 19.-Thursday the cor
respondent here OF the Associated
Press saw President Castro and ques.
toned him in regard 70 the report
published In the United States that the
Anglo-German ultlmatum had been ac-
cepted by Venezuela. The president
became frantic with rage and said
there was no truth in the report lie
added:
The acceptance OF an ultimatum
cannot be coupled with arbitration. Be.
sides the Anglo german ultlmatum Is
sides the Anglo-German ultimatum IL
not properly speaking an ultimatum.
when asked II Il was true that Vene-
zuela was taking diplomatic steps TO
arrange for arbitration and that ar
In this connection were
well advanced. President Castro said:
THE government OF Venezuela does
not propose 10 determine on any steps
while the proposition for arbitration
that the legation OF the United States
was charged 10 present TO Great Britain
and Germany remains unanswered"