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The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-28

manager OF the Orinoco Corporation
capitalized ut 100000 and con.
rolling practically all the Orlnooo
delta. II "a charged that when Cap
tain Boynton came TO New York a.
June TO get the alleged revolution on
foot he undertook TO put In operation
plan similar to that whereby the
revolution against Don Pedro IL
Brazil was said to have been financed,
that OF getting dies, bullion, ana
turning out what silver coin was nee
essary and later, IL the movement
proved successful, the Issue could be
legalized If unsuccessful no one
would be injured, II was argued, a.
the coins were to be made Of the
same 1nenoss as those regularly coin.
ed by the government
Boynton Unfolds Plans.
In some way Coptaln Boyuton met
Lawyer Lewis NJ. Thompson, an old
acquaintance, and interested him IN
tho revolution. The captain said he
wanted to find a man who would ad-
vance $4,000 with which to buy The
silver bullion.
Lawyer Thompson had difficulty IN
interesting men of means and finally
approached some men described as
sporting men, One of these called 10
see Chief Flynn and talked with him
about It, There is a federal law pro-
tecting the coinage Of other natioi,
and Chief Flynn decided to investi-
gate. Through agents he gained the
of Boynton and to thCW
the latter Cohdcd his plans, Dies
were to be secured In New York and
with $4,000 OF silver bullion they
we're to go TO a place in the delta
Of the Orinoco and there coin the
As soon as tho $4,000
made from the silver bullion had
been expended another purchase OF
$4,000 Of silver bullion was to be
turned into $4,000 of Venezuelan
with this money, munitions
Of war, ships and other things neces-
sary for a revolution were TO be pur-
chased, the captain declared.
Chief Flynn's agents asked to see
the dies and tho captain acquiescod,
When all seemed harmonious and
favorably, Chiefs Wilkle
and Flynn arrested Boynton.
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-28
Seen IN LONDON,
Report CCmUs from English Capital That
StsnSIand Is Seen There and Has
PIsnI Of Money.

Madison, Aug. 2i,-Paul o, Stems
land, president of the Milwaukee
Avenue State bank, OF Chicago, was
In London August 20, according TO q
statement made In letter from the
english capital and received here to-
lay by n madison relative, the Peer
u Stromme, for a Chicago newspa-
9er, stromme, who knew stensland
sell, writes that he met Baker in
london and went TO call on him later
IN stcnslands apartments, Baker
lad left In the meantime for Flush
ing and south Europe. Stromme said
that stensland apparently had plenty
Of money
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-28
ROOSEVELT 7 REFORMS
After Spelling Tho Good Old English Way
All His Lie, Now Discovers The
Error Of Ms War.

Oyster Bay. Aug. 24.-PresideRt
Roosevelt today announced that he
has adopted the Carnegie reform OF
spelling, and that he had instructed
the public printers that all oficclal
documents from the White House,
including the presidents message. be
printed in accordance with therecom-
mendatlons OF the spelling reform
OF the committee which Is headed by
Brander Matthews, OF the Columbia
University.
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-28
COUNTERFEIT MONEY
Captain BOyRtOn Intended 10 Finance a
Revolution In Venezuela with False
Coin. SNera' Arrests Msde

New York, Aug. 24.-On charge
of making dies to counterfeit the
standard silver dollar OF Venezuela
to finance a revolution in that coun-
try, secret service officers today ar
rested Captain George Boynton, for
mer resident manager Of the Orinoco
Corporation OF Venezuela, and l.. b.
Thompson, an attorney, both OF this
city, Both prisoners were admitted
to bail in $4,000.
Joseph Keller and Sidney A. Kel-
Ter, of Keller Brothers, die makers,
were also arrested in connection with
the case.
The two principals in the case aver
that the plan to duplicate Venezue-
Ian money is not counterfeiting. La
ter, after ~ 'ation proved sue
cessful, was expected to
legally, money, both by
cxecut. md by act of the
Venesu d. The arrested men
character ,I.s plan as a war mea-
sure. They also allege that half of
the South American rlsngs are SINH
larly financed
SO important did the federal OIL
GERS regard the arrest that Chief
Wilkle Of the secret service, came
over from Washington to be per-
sonally on the ground when tho men
were apprehended. With Chief
Wilkie was foreign looking man
who was said TO be the secretary OF
the Venezuelan legation.
Making of the Arrests.
The story of the arrests and TIE
facts leading up to them are interest
ing. According to Chief Wilkie and
Chief Flynn, of the New York dlvis-
ion of the secret service, Captain
Boynton came to New York in June
last to finance and lay the prelimin-
airy plans for revolution against
President Castro. lie had with him
an authorization, which purported to
bear the signature of leading revolu-
tionists, appointing him special COM
missioner to America with power to
do practically anything and every
thing in order to get the movement
started
Captain Boynton, 1t Is said, has
been for years the local and resident
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-28
THE EVILS OF
CONSTIPATION.
Everyone Knows When He Is COnstl-
pated and Everyone Should Know
tho Risk He is Running When
He Fails to Promptly
Correct Il.
Any Disease Epidemic or Otherwise Ia
Which lie or She May be Exposed
Is Sure to Result Seriously.

There are two ways TO remove consti
patton; the wrong way is to drench The
bowels with powerful, gripping, drast',
eathatic that Injuries the coating Of til
bowel channels and produces an earl.
return Of the trouble in more chroni.
form. The right way Is TO use a natural
easy and mild laxative that tones up an,
strengthens the bowels and leaves 9
healthful influence behind 1t. Prick.
Ash Bitters will empty the bowels jus
as thoroughly as the harsher cathartics
and combines all the tonic and strengti
ening properties necessary to perma
uently cure the habit.
Accept no substitute Insist on having
the genuine FTickly Ash Btiers with the
large figure 8 In red on the hont label.
Sold Everywhere. Price 500
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-28
DANGER OF EPIDEMIC
HAsuslnds Of Homeless People Wandering
Through tho Ruined Sissts 10 Search
Of Food and Shstsr
Santiago. Aug. rs. 10 p. m.--(De-
layed in transmission) Another Sc
we're earthquake shock has Just oe-
cured here.

Valparaiso, Aug. 24.-There we're
twe slight earthquake shocks here
last night. and rain began falling
again this morning. increasing the
sufierlnys OF the thousands who arc
living in tents. Many sought refuge
In the houses whose walls are in a
dangerous state of ruins. IL is be-
lIsysd that II the rain continues much
longer a serious epidemic is sure to
break out. About ten thousand
workmen are employed in clearing
away the ruins and in searching for
the bodies. In the wreckage OF one
house the workmen today found a
child alive in barrel. which had
protected II from harm. Among the
sums OF money received here for the
relief OF the earthquake sufferers,
$4,000 has been received from San
Francisco.
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-28
ANNUAL
REPORT
Commercial National Bank Of Chicago Says
Wheat Crop Largest In History
Prosperity Is General.

Chicago, Aug. 24.-The annual
crop and business report OF the Com
mercial National bank OF this city
was Issued today. The crop re-
port covers the Mississippi valley and
a few OF the more important states
OF the Pacific coast.
"The wheat crop OF 1906" the re-
port says, will be among the larg-
est and best ever produced. In the
not only will II be far beyond the Or
binary The Yield OF the soft winter
wheat is large, quality the finest, and
movement free A large export bus
mess may be expected.
I'm what may be termed the north
ern zone OF the corn belt, embracing
the northern part of Indiana, and
Illinois all OF Iowa and Nebraska,
Northern Missouri and portions OF
Kansas, the corn crop is large and
unusually promising except in South
ern Iowa, In the southern zone OF
the same belt, embracing Southern
and Central Indiana and Illinois,
parts OF Missouri and Kansas, the
prospect is quite discouraging un-
less rains come shortly. We estimate
the total crop to be about per cent
to per cent larger than last year.
oats will average fair to good.
the aggregate yield will be about Z
per cent less than last year.
The condition OF barley is espec-
tally good in FIVE important states
Minnesota. Wisconsin,
Iowa and North Dakota. The total
yield of the United States should be
about 1913 100000 bushels.
"The average condition of the rye
crop is about 3 per cent better than
in 1905. The hay crop is quite short.
Cotton In the Southeastern states
has been damaged by too much rain.
Taken as a whole the yield will ex-
coed last years. Georgia excepted.
In the Western and South western
cotton states the crop will yield prob
ably rs per cent better than last
year"
Under the head OF the business
summary the report says:
THE letters from leading bank
ers in all ordinary and central re-
serve cities show without exception
that the business and financial sit
uation is simply excellent and all
that could be desired; the outlook
is encouraging and entirely satisfac-
tory Indeed, II seems that we are
entering upon a period where It is
not unreasonable to expect reallza-
ton of legitimate profits on the
large amounts that have been ex-
pended in the betterment OF railways
and industrial enterprises during the
past eight years; increased earnings
inevitably must bring increased divi-
dends. Money is, and probably will
to be. abundant for legltl-
mate business needs.
"The railroad situation Is report
ed sound and healthy.
mo diminutlon in volume OF bus
mess is expected before the end OF
1907, and some officials are prepar-
Ing for Is per cent to 90 per cent In
crease next year. The rate bill is
not feared II properly administered,
wholly apart from political and par
Llsan consideration.
Every line Of industry shows
large volume, with increasing activi-
ty; prosperity is general, and no
where are there any signs of it's dis
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-28
Execator,s Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that all per-
us having claims against the estate
William Giles, deceased, are re-
ired 10 present the same TO the un-
gslgned executor for allowance
thin the time required by law. Let
> testamentary were originally
gnted 70 the undersigned by the
anty court OF Potter county, July
Eth. 1905. My postofIice address is
Amarillo. Texas. y
This August 9Th. 1905.
HENRY GILES,
Executor Estate OF William Giles.
Deceased.
4. N. BROWNING,
Attorney for Executor. TAX
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-28
FERRARA ARRESTED.
Campaign Manager and Secretary for Gomez
Is Charged With Being COnspIrator
Against Cuban Government

Havana, Aug. 24.--Orestes Fer
rara, who was campaign secretary
and manager for Gomez, and who
was with him IN New York several
months ago, was arrested in the city
OF Santa Clara today on a charge Of
conspiracy. Ferara is suspected of
trying to secure arms and ammunl-
ton In the United States to be used
by the insurgents.
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-28
Summer Tourist Rates.

Effective June st and continu-
inc daily until Sept. 10th, round
trip summer tourist tickets may be
sold to Chicago and St. Louis, at a
rate of one and one-third the stan
dard fare. Dates of sale, daily
June LIST to Sept. 5Oth inclusive.
Continuous passage in both direc-
tons. Final return limit, Oct. 81 i,
1906. Tickets fer return passage
must be executed by joint agent,
for which a fee of twenty-five cents
will be charged,
GEORGE VOORHEES,,
44tf Local Agenr.
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-28
SECRETARY WILL ACT.
Clyrn Charge Of All Matters Referring 10
Tho Maintenance Of Public Order
As Well As Public Works.

Havana, Aug, 2i,--During the va
cancy of secretaryshlp Of the interior,
owing TO the resignation OF Senior
O'Farrell, who was acting secretary
for Senior Montalye. the secretary OF
public works has been given charge
of all matters referring to the main.
tonance Of public order, Senior Font
Sterling, secretary OF the treasury.
will have charge Of the administra-
ton OF military affairs,
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-28
CUBAN REVOLUTION
GuHN Accused Of Being Leader Of The
Insurgents Is Arrested and Placed
10 JaI!...DsnIes Conspiracy

Havana, Aug. a4--Jose Miguel Co
meg, who was candidate for the
presidency last fall, and who was ar
rested August II at his residence
near sancti Spiritus. in the province
of Santa Clara, arrived here from
Batbaeno on special train early
this morning and had been escorted
to the city jail before his arrival in
the city had become known.
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-28

A woman worries until she gets
wrinkles. then worries because she
has them II she takes HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea she would have
neither. Bright, smiling face fol-
lows It's use. 80 cents, Tea or Tab
lets. r. r. Roach Drug Co. 6S-T7O
GOSPEL meetings for men and boys
Sunday 500 p, IN, at Salvation Ar
my Hall. Special efforts TO have good
music. Special interest In the wei
fareof men and boys,
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-28

Havana, Aug. 2A.--The first en-
counter in the Santa Clara province
occurred this morning when detach-
ment Of rural guards attacked an In
surgcnt band. commanded by Miguel
Gonzalez. between santo Domingo
and Colon. Tho insurgents we're
scattered and someof their arms and
ammunition we're captured.
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-28

Havana, Aug. 20.--Gomez, In an
interview in the jail later in the day,
said: II declare that | have never
had any knowledge OF this unfor-
tunate conflict, and that II had CON
splred against President Palma's adj
ministration / have more than sum
Client pride to boldly admit II. You
may assure the people Of the United
States that | have not consplred to
disturb the peace and prosperity OF
tho country"
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-28
NO Interference.
Although Reported that Insurgents Were
EnIuuh 10 Capture City Rail-
roads Traffic Continues.

Havana, Aug. 2l.-Pino Guerrero,
with most Of his command. left San
Jnsn De Martinez this morning with
the object Of occupying Guanes. sit
uated on the extension OF the western
railway. which is not yet in opera
ton. The traffic manager OF the
Western railway reports that trains
are running. and that the telegraph
line is open to San Juan today with
out any Interruption anywhere.
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-28
MURDERS INCREASE
Governor General Has Been PstiIOnEd By
Citizens 10 Double The Police Force
Serious state Of Affairs,

Odessa, Aug. 24.---Robberies and
murders have become more frequent
here, and the citizens have petition
ed the governor general to double tie
police force and to compel every
house owner to maintain three arm.
ed porters instead Of one
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-28

Scrub yourself daily; you're not
clean inside. Clean inside means
clean stomach. bowels, blood, liver;
clean, healthy tissue in every organ.
Moral; Take HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea; 35 cents, Tea or Tablets.
e. r. Roach Drug Co. 6ST7O
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-28
distant.

Eyes, he's a distant relative OF
ours"
Distant? Why, ! heard he was
your flrst cousin"
$50 he Is; but he's got money and
we haven't"
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-28
NO OPPOSITION
Harry n, (cH ny Pc-HOnlaitsd for Gen.,
gross BY the Republicans Of ST.
Louis in Primary Yesterday

st. Louis, Mo, Aug. 24.--Con-
gresham Harry NJ. Coudrey was
yesterday renominated for congress
by the Republicans at a direct pri-
mary. There was no opposition,
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-28

No. Maude, dear. tho tight rope
walker doesn't necessarily keep 4
balance in the bank,
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-28

II Is quite possible for girl to bo
fair and and still take fellows
heart by storm.
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-28

A woman certainly looks funny
when she has been sunbrrRed
through open work.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-01-31

German valenciennes In clear cut pat
terms is found in underwear which can
be picked up for very inconsiderable
sum. A pretty petticoat was finished
tucks, and she absence of a lace edging
at the hem meant good wear, for con-
slant laundering could not harm it,
To be described with all dainty
things Were some stockings whose de-
signing showed a great amount Of
thought. As smart stockings are worn
at all seasons OF the year TO CORE
spond with gowns. one shop was just
oyertiowing with every variety of pro-
duction, some of fine silk inset with
real lace butterflies. Openwork stock
ings are not so popular as last season,
but the real thing is fine mesh with
hand embroidery. The loud colorings
Of season ago have been relegated 10
the background of the out of dates and
are replaced by exquisite pale tints to
match pale shaded gowns. Clockwork
stockings lend slenderness to the
ankle and are the essence of smart
ness. A very economical way In Sc
lecting fancy silk stockings is to get
those having Isle thread feet. as they
are more durable.
Nearly every girl. be she rich or poor
has some pet fad in dress that she in
dulges. One girl with pretty feet sh ows
her individuality In hosiery. and from
a shoppers standpoint she has great
variety to choose from; another, hav-
ing a soft, velvety complexion. en-
hances it by always appearing In the
most original and daintiest of stocks
and collars. Her stocks are of the fin
est embroidered linen, and the more
elaborate ones are made of soft ehif-
fons and messalines.
One Of the prettiest things ever Gre
ated to adorn the neck of fair woman
was a stock of chiffon messaiine taf-
feta in soft folds, with a turn over of
Alice blue embroidered in a miniature
design of fieur-de-lis. Long ends of
plated messaline were caught at in
tervals with fine lace bands. All the
new gowns show the collars to be quite
| high Some are fastened in the back
| With tiny bows, which take away the
pare appearance and the long line at
the back of the neck. They also hide the
fastening that spoils the neatness of so
mauy gowns,
| four readers may have advice on pur-
chasing and any Question concerning
| fashion or fabrics answered without
tharge by Rene Deveraux, the fashion
expert. by addressing Rene Deveraux.
IL. D. Box 26e, Madison Square, New
York. inclosing stamp for reply.l
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NORTH FRANKLIN.

Will Giles lost a valuable COW last week.
The young people are enjoying the fine
skating this winter.
Miss Rubie Jordan, Of Waltham, visited
at Lyman Bragdon's last week.
George johnson and wife, of Brewer, are
visiting w. F. Cousins and wife.
Miss S. NJ. Tracy attended Greenwood
grange at Eastbrook Saturday evening.
Ernest Bragdon went to township No.
q last Friday for his horse, which was
taken lame few weeks ago.
Schoodic grange is kept busy initiating
members. New names are coming in at
every meeting. The third and fourth
degrees will be conferred on class OF
twenty candidates next Thursday evening,
after which a bountiful harvest supper
win be served.
Jan. %. MAE.
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BASS HARBoR.
Jan. %.
Cough is quite III.

Arno Cough is quite i'll.
David Murphy is having extensive re-
pairs made on Lis house.
Holsey Galley is building blacksmith
shop near his fathers house.
Miss Bernice Dix gave a party to her
little friends Saturday evening.
Mrs. E. W. Neal, OF Southwest Harbor,
spent Saturday with friends here.
Mrs. Ella Jackson, who has erysipelas
IN her right hand, is very little better.
Charles Mitchell and Clarence Turner
are making preparations for scalloping.
Benjamin Benson, W ho has been very i'll
for long time, seems a little better lately.
There will be a dance in Mt. Desert hall
next Wednesday evening. Music by Ray
and Kelley.
Miss Hamlin's pupils gave her sur
prise party Wednesday evening which
was much enjoyed by all present.
The many friends here of Miss Eliza
beth Spear, of Newton, Mass, are glad to
hear that she is slowly recovering from
her illness. Miss Spear and her sister
have spent few weeks here each summer
for many years.
Jan. g. X. Y. z.
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WINTER HARBOR.
Jan. %.
ID.

Mrs. Henry Tracy, of Southwest Hsrbor,
was in town few days last week.
Mrs. Linda Noonan, of Prospect Harbor,
is visiting her brother, d. W. Joy.
E. W. Smith has been spending the past
week with relatives and friends in
Addison.
Mrs. Philip Dorr, of Bar Harbor, was in
town last week, the guest Of Mrs. Aidans
Frazier.
Leroy C. Smsllidge, who has been en-
ployed in Portland, is spending few
weeks in town.
The grammar school closes Friday after
pleasant and profitable term taught by
Miss Sophie Baker, OF Steuben.
Henry Thompson and family, who have
been occupying the j. n. Rockford house,
have moved to South Gouldsboro.
Rubie chapter, o. E. g., will entertain
the members OF the masonic and Odd Fell
lows lodges Monday evening, Feb. 5.
A finch party was given by c. C. Baker
and wife at the Moore cottage Saturday
evening. Among the guests present were
Mrs. Baker and Miss Baker, of Steuben
c. z. Grover and wife, Mr.. Hughes, DIR. A.
E. Small and wife, Lee Leighton, b. Z.
Tracy and wife, and Mrs. John Small.
Jan o. E
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LOUN1l ", y
SORRENTO.


William Pettee, of Birch Harho-, visited
here few days last week.
Mrs. Louisa Jellison, who has been visit
ing relatives in Sedgwick, returned home
last week.
j. c. Workman and wife, who have been
in Pittsburg, Pa, for sevtrsl months,
arrived home Saturday.
Miss Josie Dunbar, who has been visit
ing her sister, Mrs. E. II. Jellison, returned
to her home in Steuben Thursday.
Mrs. s. r. Downing, of Sullivan, and
her sister, Mrs. Wilson, have been the
guests of E. R. Corners and wife few
days.
A representative of the Twitchell-
Champlin Co.. of Portland, was in town
this week, and made arrangements to dc 8
clam business here. E. c. Hale will have
charge Of the work at this end, and will
bug clans and have them picked out and
shipped to Portland, where they viii be
canned. At present they will work in the
clam building owned by E. r. Corners, at
Doane's point, and il they can get enough
clans, will employ several hands and leave
considerable money here.
Ian % II
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NORTH DEER ISLE.

Mrs. Sarah E. Torrey is in very poor
health.
Capt, Ralph Gray is recovering from the
measles.
Mrs. Meredith Ellis is in Rockland ON
business.
Mrs. William Robbins, who has been
visiting here, has returned to her home in
Sedgwick.
William Kinney was badly injured
about the head Saturday by being run
into by an ice boat.
Mrs. Diana Hatch has recently received
papers from her son, Arthur Campbell,
who is in Kingston, Jamaica.
Mrs. r. B. Staples, who has been in the
Maine eye and ear infirmary the past two
months, has returned, very much i'm
proved in health.
Jan. %. E.