FOOTNOTES

[1] This lake has recently been drained by an English syndicate, who have already found some evidence which tends to show that the story is substantially correct.

[2] “Another fourth part was discovered ... by Amerigo Vespucci: wherefore I do not see why it should not be justly permissible to name it after Amerigo the discoverer ... Amerigē, the land of Americus, or America.”

[3] “Most magnificent Sir,—Among other papers of your worship’s found in this city, there was a letter addressed to me, with more offers and preambles than there are stars in the sky.”

[4] “Our Lord protect the most magnificent person of your worship,

“Your servant,

“Lope de Aguirre.”

[5] As usual, the second part of the original title was the name, or supposed name, of the local Indians.

[6] The word Guacharo connotes crying or lamenting in Spanish.

[7] Includes the municipality of Independencia. See Zulia.

[8] Does not include the municipality of Independencia. See Mérida.

[9] Omitting coal and coined gold, the totals for the four leading countries are as follows: U.S.A., £585,953; Great Britain, £581,559; Germany, £420,868; Holland, £152,501.

[10] Includes coined gold, £317 from Holland; £143,700 from U.S.A.

[11] Principally stearin.

[12] Very scattered.

[13] Includes postage stamps, for which allowance should be made under “Public Services.”

[14] Created in 1906 and increased by conversion of other branches in 1907.

[15] Great Britain, Italy, and Germany were paid in full before 1908; Belgium, France, Mexico, United States, Spain, Holland, Sweden, and Norway are still creditors.