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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

Swift & Turner's store has been
greatly improved by the addition of
enc of those tall glass show cases
with the glass shelves which in this
case makes a very attractive display of
the firms extensive line of silverKare.
Two other new counter show cases al
so enable them to make a good show
ing of their fine stock of cutlery. pocket
books, call bells and lots of useful
goods. This enterprising firm have
been arranging a surprise in pretty
useful, as we'll as ornamental holiday
bargains. Call and see them and no.
tice the multitude of pretty goods or
the Toe. counter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

AS has been the custom in late years
the Cony High school MINISTRIES will
appear at the Maine Insane hospital
prior TO their appearance at the ChizZle
Wizzle fair. which is to be held Janu-
airy 8. The date selected, this year, is
January =. This will be the third year
that the MINISTRIES have been at the
hospital The practice has proved
very beneficial to them as it has af-
forded an excellent opportunity for
practice in preparation for the fair.
The same end men. James r. Stone
and Harold Partridge. who have served
the Ministries so favorably for the
past two years, will be found in the
same positions. this year, and they
are certain to give the company the
necessary strength in these two posi-
tions. The MINISTRIES. this year. are
planning on closing with a double
seXtette. Their appearance Will be the
first evening attraction at the fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

Announcement was made, yesterday,
of a new law firm. Mr.. Frank l.. Dut-
ton has been admitted to the firm OF
Heath & Andrews and the new firm
name will be Heath. Andrews & Dut-
tor. Mr.. Dutton is a graduate of Bow
dom, class of 49, leaving the college
with a nigh reputation as speaker
and debater. He studied law for three
years with Heath & Andrews and was
admitted to the bar i'm October, rank
ing second in the examination in list
of twenty-five. He has done good
work as a campaign speaker and upon
Memorial days. Locally his speech at
the Board of Trade dinner in 1901 was
very favorably commented upon. Dur
ing the past year and haf ne mas
taken such an active part in Office
work that he now begins professional
life with advantages of practical ex-
perience. He will be welcomed to Au-
yusta as a valuable addition to the
business life of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

The schooner Samuel Lewis, which
went ashore on Sandy Neck bar or
Branstable. Mass. Tuesday morning
was. Thursday. abandoned the crew,
which has been attempting to get her
Off. The vessel has pounded badly since
she grounded and is rapidly going to
pieces. The crew of the Lewis were
rescued. Tuesday morning, by Keeper
Jainison of the light and they are at
present in his care. The craft was 81
tons gross and belonged in Ellsworth.
Me- Her captain was +. l.. Wright.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12
What's In q Name?

Everything Is in the name when Il
comes 10 Witch Hazel Salve. l.. c. De
Witt & Co. of Chicago. discovered, some
years ago how to make saIve from
Witch Hazel that il a specific for Piles
For Blind. Bleeding. Itching and Pro
truding Piles, Eczema. Cuts. Burns
Bruises and all Skin Diseases DeWitt's
SaIve has no equal. This has given rise
To numerous worthless cotinterfeits. Ash
for Dewitt s-the genuine. Bowditcn,
Webster Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12
kodoi Dyspepsia Cure

Digests all classes of food, tones and
strengthens the stomach and digestive
organs. Cures Dyspepsia. Indigestion,
Stomach Troubles, and makes rich red
blood. health and strength. KodoI re-
builds wornout tissues. purifies. strength
ems and sweetens the stomach. Gov. G..
w. Atkinson. of W. Va, says. / have
used number of bottles OF Kodoi and
have found II TO re a very effective and
indeed, a powerful remedy for stomach
ailments. j recommend it to my friends.
Bowditch, Webster Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12
-. Pride Of Heroes.

MANY soldiers in the last war Wro.e
mat for Scratches, Bruises,
Cuts wounds, Corns. Sore Feet an y
S..m 1o;nts Rucklen's Arnica Saive Is
Gun 81, ~. S IN the world. Same Tor
Burrs. Scalds. Boiis. 49, 10 ~ No
Eruptions and Piles. !. = web
pay. Only 25c. at Bowdi'c"
ster's drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

The boiler room and big chimney for
the new pulp mill are now nearly COM
pleted and the other lines of construc-
ton are progressing as fast as condi-
tons will allow. Masons have begun
on the brick walls of the mill and the
stone work on the canal and raceway
are nearing completion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12
DR., EmnOnS'

Monthly Regulator. has brought happiness 10
hundreds of anxious women. Longest and most
obstinate irregularities from any cause relieved
immediately. No risk whatsoever. Have never
had single failure. No pain, danger. or m
reference with work. Success guaranteed at
any stage. BY mail. s2o0. Further particulars
and confidential advice free. All letters truth
iuy answered Money letters should he regis
tered DR.. ]. W. EMMONS CO. 100 fremont
st.. Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

A large and handsome buck which
was transferred from the night Pull
man, Tue sday night, and which was
secured by E.. +. Stratton of Richmond,
was sent to that town on the morning
train, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

John NJ. Turner of Somerville drove
a herd OF about 80 cattle. which had
been shipped to this city from Aroos-
took county. through to Somerville,
late Wednesday afternoon. Mr.. Turner
has just been in Aroostook purchasing
the herd for his stock farm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

pass the previous ones. The lecture
and moving pictures are said to be
exceptionally fine and Mrs. Lincoln's
reputation as scloist and pianist is
an enviable one. The entertainment
cannot but help being instructive and
and at the same time interesting and
viii doubtless be largely attended \
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

The daily record for sacks of mail
dispatched from the Augusta post
office reached the highest point,
Wednesday. in the history of the
office. The number of sacks dispatched
was 2213
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

With the intended organization of
a basketball team to represent Co. \,
y. G. S. NJ, there will be four teams
for that sport in Gardiner. 1t is quite
likely that a league will be formed
and series Of games played during
the winter. The organizations have
not as yet been fully completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

A sleigh containing Il gentleman and
lady whose names could not be learned
was overturned while turning on up
per Water street, Thursday afternoon
and though no injury TO the occupants
occurred the sleigh was badly de-
molished by the horse running after
the sleigh was tipped over. The horse
was stopped without damage to any
greater extent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

The street crew has had considerable
trouble in keeping the country roads
broken out as the wind of the last few
days has blown the snow back and
dirfted it almost as soon as it was
cleared. The snow bills will amount to
quite a sum for the first storm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12
Augusta, Dec. 18th, 100.

Augusta, Dec. 18th, 1902.
To the Honorable Mayor and City Coun-
Gil Of Augusta:
Gentlemen:-I have the honor to SUBJ
init herewith a statement of the expense
account for the month of November 1892
together with statement Of resources
and liabilities, ending November Goth, 1902
To the expense" column of the expense
account should be added the amounts
corresponding on roll of accounts No. r.
a summary OF which is herewith sub
mitted.
Respectfully submitted,
ELMER E. PARKMAN,
City Auditor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

You should call at G. W. Brown &
Co.'S and among the multitude of
lovely Christmas goods, see the pretty
box that contains one pair of fancy
suspenders, one pair of carriers and one
pair of arm elastics. all for 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

1t will pay to walk down street to
see the grand show windows of F. S.
Smith & Co. now they are dressed fer
the holidays. Truly this store is pa
latial and the Christmas stock is sim
ply immense. There was the real hum
of Christmas buying in the store on
Thursday and il sounded good and
cheerful
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

The funeral of the late Mrs. Adah w.
Frost will be held from the home of her
daughter, Mrs. McFadden, Windsor
street. Randolph, at 100 O'Clock this
afternoon, Rev. Mr.. HCsinston officiGt-
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY.

AUGUSTA LODGE, NO. al. r. &
a A. NJ. Special comr1unica ton.
~ Tuesday evening, Dec Il, at 80
." o'clock Work in NJ. NJ. degree.
REFRESHMENTS. All soiourning
brethren are cordially invited TO be
FRED o. BOYNTON, w. NJ.
CLAUDE w. TOWNSEND, Sec'y.
BETHLEHEM LODGE. NO. 50,
"A F. & a. NJ. stated communication.
361p Monday, Dec. 18th, at 80 +. NJ, at
" Masonic Temple. Work in F.. A.
Degree. All sojourning brethren
are invited to attend.
J. +. BLANCHARD. w. NJ.
THOS. II. BODICE. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

Members of Danforth Lodge. N. f. 0.
P. of this city. will attend the State
rally in Augusta, this evening, and
will leave on the 107 train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

F. l.. Mannering. who has been with
Gardiner friends for a few days, left
for a visit with relatives in Bath.
Thursday, before returning to his home
in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

The Electric Road is putting up an
electric light at the corner Of Bowdoin
and Main streets on the side of the
road next to the cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12
Daily kenneber journal
LOCAL MATTERS.

More wood was hauled into the city.
yesterday, than any previous day, this
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

The meeting in this city of the Su-
rreme Lodge, n. +. o. p, will take
place, this evening. and the speakers
for the occasion are expected TO ar
rive. this afternoon. This is a public
meeting free to all and it is hoped that
every member of the order will be
present and bring their friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

The Ladies Aid of the Methodist
church will meet. this afternoon. with
Mrs. whitney at her home on Chestnut
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

DR.. Donnell will move. Jan. 1. to the
office formerly occupied by A. Nj. Spear
i'm the Savings Bank building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

This evening is the occasion of the
third entertainment in the series under
the auspices of the Gardiner Social
Club and this one will equal if not sur
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

Chester Coombs has accepted clerk
ship at j. W. Cross shoe store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

Mrs. a. l.. ellison. who is staying ut
Elmhurst, had a severe fall and dis
located her shoulder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12
LEGAL Notice.

Mrs. VIM. Moore Of MedfOrd, Mass,
formerly of this sity. will hold an ex-
hibition sale of decorated china ut the
home of Mrs. G. w. Brown, Jr.. II
Highland avenue, on Friday and
Saturday. Dec. II and 10, from 10 a. NJ.
to 8 p. M. Gecl0dit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

Charles Click went to Portland OH
a business trip and short visit, Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

The ladies of the Baptist Circle will
hold their annual Christmas sale Of
fancy articles. candy ice cream, etc, at
the Baptist vestry. Tuesday afternoon
and evening. Dec. rs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

~ c. Barstow made a business trip
to Portland, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

Oficers will be elected at the meet
ing of Heath Post. G. A. f., this even
ing. and large attendance is asked
for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

Miss NJ. Morrison of New York. i!
visiting Miss Annie f. Page.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

Messrs. Cobb and Malloy, night and
day rorters respectively at the Halo
We'll house, have some neat looking
uniforms of blue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

Mrs. Charles E. Morse of Dexter. ar
rived. Thursday. and is the guest of
Mrs. W. w. Kelley in Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

Elmer Strickland went to Boston. last
evening, to accept n position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

More water pipes were reported
frozen. Thursday morning. than dur
ing the colder days pre- 'eding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12
Tonight's Concert PROGRAM.
Rocker
WINTHROP.

The Ger trude Roberts Stock Com
uany is in town for three nights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

VIII Merrill, who has been quite i'll
with pneumonia. is convalescent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

and each day sees an addition to the
height of the brick walls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

Mrs A. Leeman went TO Richmond
yesterday, for a visit TO her parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

A crew of men left for Shirley.
Thursday. to be engaged by }. Gray
&, Sons in their numbering operations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

After another week the public schools
viii close for the holiday vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

Asylum Lodge, l. o. o. F., will work
the second degree on one candidate.
this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12
HALLOWELL.

Miss Katherine Quinn is i'll at her
home on Second street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12
GARDINER.
Journals Telephone Call, 26.5.

Mrs. Thomas Kilfoyle left, Thursday
for Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12
WANTED QUICK

A responsible party to cut. haul AMI
lead on the cars 1000 to 15.o00 cords OF
cord wood in an extra good chance.
also have or D other smaller jobs.
VIII pay big prices. want 80 to %
apply. Come on write me. d. NJ. Parks,
Pittsiield, Me- dec4d2W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

and does it promptly and effectually.
S. s. S. puriies and invigorates the thin
acid blood, and builds up the entire sys-
TEN; then the unsightly eruption and sores
heal. the skin becomes smooth and soft,
and all signs of the Eczema disappear.e
Our special book on Skin Diseases free.
The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Go. !
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

Work still continues on e new
bank block in spite OF the cold weather
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

Harry Miller made a business trip
TO Portland, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

David Weber of Harpswell, late United
States navy, reported for admission.
Thursday, and was assigned to Captain
Cfaibe's command
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12
NATIONAL HOME.

William Burns returned, Thursday,
from a visit to Guilford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

Mrs. NJ NJ owen of Fairfield. is the
guest of Mrs. Brainard. Middle street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

Mrs. A. C. Foster left. Thursday.
for a visit with relatives in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

The Old South Society cleared $50
from their recent sale of fancy goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

been unusually busy during the past few
days in thawing out frozen steam and
water pipes. is beginning to overtake lis
work in this direction
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12
Winter Eczema
OR letter n l; sss 1. si ts:


menting disease called Eczema. 1t slum-
bers through the summer and breaks
out in winter. The head, feet and hands
are the parts most often attacked, though
it sometimes appears on other parts Of the
body, the skin hardens, cracks open and
bleeds, while the itching and burning is
at times almost unbearable. Scratching
only makes it worse. sores and scabs
forming where the skin is broken.
In this form of Eczema brownish white
crusts sometimes
form which scale off SKIN CRACKS
in fine particles, 49,.
leaving the skin raw AND BlEEOS
and infiamed. 1t is
especially painful and severe when con-
fined to the hands, which often become so
badly affected that the sufferer is unable
to perform the lightest work. This, like
all other types Of Eczema, is>due to acid
poisons in the blood and not to local
causes. The trouble is more than skin
deep, and washes, soaps, powders and
salves nor anything else applied to the
surface can possibly do more than soothe
the burning and itching or relieve tempo
rarily the Inflammation and pain.
1t is the acids thrown off by the blood
and which are forcing their way through
the pores that cause the skin to harden,
crack and blaed, and produce the irrita.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12
SKIN CRACKS
AND BLEEDS

ton and soreness.
S. S. S. neutralizes
these acid poisons
and cleauses the blood
of all irritating SUBJ
stances aud ts,suo-a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

The engineers department. which has
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL FRIDAY DECEMBER T. 1902

Your blood il
turning to water
becoming thin
and weak. You
are easily tired,
unequal to the
=. You neediron,
Tic and nutrient,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12
Pale
U0men

duties or pleasures of Lii.
the greatest blood tor
itself a natural constit-
uent of healthy, rud-
dy blood; and you
can derive the most
good from it as COM
bined in the new iron
tonic, Pept-iron, which
is readily assimilated,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12
Report Of City Auditor.

LIABILITIES ENDING NOVEMBER,
80, 1902.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12
Must
Haze
Iron

does not injure the teeth, nor cause
constipation however long taken. 1t is
agreeable to the taste, leaving no inky
or metallic favor in the mouth.
~ - gives strength,
H0n1Im0 animation and
good healthy
color; cures anemia from whatever
cause, weakness and nervousness.
Peptiron is made in two forms: In liquid
an aromatic cordial elixir-at 81 per bottle.
also in chocolate-coated pills at Soc. or 81
per box. By c. l. HOOD CO.. proprietors
Hoods Sarsaparilla. Lowell. Mass. U. S. A.
John CoughIin, West End Kennebec
Bridge, Selling Agent in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

Miss Fanny Anthony, Winthrop
street. has leased her residence to
George Derbyshire, editor of Comfort.
for the winter. Miss Anthony will
have rooms at Mrs. Geo. F. Potter's,
LIZ State street.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-21
CHARLES MARSHALL DEAD
HE WAS GENERAL r. E. LEES MILL
TARY SECRETARY.
He Was the Only staff Officer at the
Surrender at Appomsttox, the Terms
OF Which He Wrote.

Baltimore, Md, April 2o.-Colonel
Charles Marshall, military secretary Of
General Robert Il. Lee during the civil
" ar, and for many years one of the lead
ers Of the Baltimore bar, died Of apopcxy
at his home here late last night. He had
been IN bad health for about two years.
Colonel Marshall was born october 80,
1880, ut Warrenton, Va. His father was a
nephew Of Chief Justice John Marshall.
Colopel Marshall became member Of
General Lees stan in 1862 and was at
tached to him throughout the war. lie
was the only member Of the generals staff
who accompanied him at the surrender
at Appomattox and the terms of surrender
were drafted by him.
For long time Colonel Marshall was en-
gagged on military history Of General
Lees campaigns, but was unable TO hniSh
it, He vas prominent in democratic poli-
tics in Maryland. He leaves widow, four
sons and daughter
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-21
VENEZUELAN ASPHALT CASE.

Minister Bowen Vigorously Protested
Against Arbitrary Action by Venezuela.
Washington April 19.-The Warner.
Quinlan Asphalt syndicate has lodged with
the president a protest against what they
call the unwarranted interference Of the
United States government in the proceed
tngs now pending In Venezuela between the
two asphalt companies which Interference
Is alleged to he in the interest OF the Der
mudez company. As the facts are known
TO the state department the Warner, Quin-
Ian syndicate obtained n victory In one
OF the lower Venezuelan courts over their
opponents In the contest for the possession
Of La Fclicldad asphalt lake. The Ber-
mudez company being In possession, ap-
pealed to the Venezuela supreme court be-
fore which tribunal the case Is now pend
ing, Meanwhile the Warner Quinlan people
secured an or0er from the lower court to
give them possession of the lake At this
stage United States Minister Bowen lodged
vigorous protest with the Venezuela gov
ernment against arbitrary action OF this
kind, insisting that the status as to the
possession Of the asphalt lake should be
maintained until the supreme court had
decided the case. II Is against this action
that the WarnerQninlan syndicate protests
Mr. Bowen has been supplied by the state
department with a copy OF the protest and
refused to make a statementSas to what
no has done.