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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1879-10-08

Pasajeros llegados en- ell Sdntander 81 do.
mingo: D. Emilio Molinero, D. Juan Gar
cfa Gil y familia, d. Francisco Martingy Ia
milia, D. Julio Romero, d. Mateo de Ia TO.
rre, u. Francisco Amor6s, D. Pedro Astir.
Dofla Rosalia Vegas, D. Leon Lopez, D. Ber.
nardo Ayeroa, Do1a Dolores Martinez, DON
Ricardo Vela, D. Salvador Romero, D. De-
metric Gonzalez, D. Jose =. Amorena, Don
Mariana Arizona, D. Esteban Larrache, ID.
Pedro Jose Eudosia, D. Alfonso Capifio, b.
Rafael A. Fabian, d. Rafael Solares, Don
Eduardo Perez, Dof1a Manuela Menendez y
8 nifios, D. Cirfaco Bolivar, D. Malvina Al
Manuel V. Rodriguez, D. Avelino Elizalde.
Dofla Romano Gallego y nifos, D. Domin.
go Blanco, D. Laureano Barreras, D. Joa-
quin Rodriguez, D. Pauline Alfonso, D. Flo.
rentino Rodriguez, D. Benigno Rodriguez,
ID. Inocencio Gomez, D. Francisco Domin-
gueZ.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1879-10-08
RELOJERIA
Jose Claudio.
81 FORTALEZA -2l.

Efectos militares, II en- su clase. -Galonerfa
de orc plata Cruces fnas entreAnas.-.
Lazos, rosetas cintas de todas classes para las
mismas. .-Especialidad en- gorras para unifor.
me -Botones militares de todas classes de laa
fabricas de mas fama de Madrid, Barcelona
Ferrol. l.-Especialidad en- todas classes de dora.
dosy platealos al galvanismo Sc admiten
pedidos por insignifcantes one sean h Id
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1879-10-08
NOTICIAS NACIONALES.

Extractamos las principales que
nos han traido los perio licos de la
madre patria llegados por ell vapor
correo 8antander, que fonde6 ell do
mingo 1ltimo en- este puerto
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1879-10-08
Al COn1erciiO.

Desle esta fecha hemos puest0 nuestra case
de comercio en- iquidacion.
Cayey, l.e de Octubre de l879.- Sobrinos
de Llera g. Go.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1879-10-08
.hOVINIgD1O NlRIfINQ
ENTRADAS.

ENTRADAS.
Octubre Ode San Thomas, gol. esp. San.
gel Marfa," con carga.
6.-De Ia isla vap. ing. sArnoy en-
lastre. 9ts a
Ode San Thomas. vap. frances
Salvador" con carga.
SALIDAS.
Octubre 6.-Para Santo Domingo, vap. inc.
"Arno." en- lastre.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1879-10-08
AIIleScS.

Suneriores y batatos para uno dos tsbA4
los de coche. En- la quincalla y ferrAter1a
El E Elscalduna, para precios Y dem6s ia.
formes dirigirse Miguel Sarafegui 6 Co..
Tetu;sn II, esquina San Justo. 8. 25.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1879-10-08
lIuICIOS DIVIRSOs.
aqua FLORIDA
DE
MURRAY 7 LANMAN.

Con tanta razon lla-
mada Ell PERFUME
|IMPERECEDERO. Uni.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1879-10-08

La Gaceta de hoy contiene las siguien-
tes disposiciones
Presidencia. a.-Reales decretos dispo-
niendo que D. Francisco Queipo de Lila
no, conde de Toreno, cese en- ell despa-
cho INFERNO del ministerio de la Gober-
nacion, y que D. Francisco Silvela, SO
encargue nuevamente del despacho de
dicho ministerio.
Guerra. Real decreto nombrando di-
rector general de Sanidad militar, al to-
niente general D. Jose Sanchez Bregua.
Ell fiscal que entiende en- la causa del
robo del toison de D. Carlos ha pedido
contra Boet veinte ahos de presidio.
Aver sufri6 la Ultima pena en- Inca
(Baleares) el sentenciado Jose Wives
como REQ de parricidio.
Ell teniente general d. Juan Contre.
ras ha fiado So residencia de cuartel or
Madrid.
Eel gobisrno frances he regalado a
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1879-10-08

Jaleas inslesas en- lataa On E 0olmado,
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1879-10-08

legltlna Y constitutional, en- Ia persona
de s. NJ. Ell rey Don Alfonso XII.
Los peregrinos catalanes SO propo-
nen perpetuar gu Ultima peregrinacion
q Lourdes reedifcando la iglesia parro-
quial de Santa Madona, de modo que
en- architecture en- capacidad vas:11a 4
ser semejante a Ia bas1l;ca de Lourdes
-Un sobrino 3ti 3aei general Topete aca-
ba de ssHcmar las ordenes en- la communion
de iesuitas de Poyand, cerca de OAK.
-Algunos colegas calculan en- 80 mi
llones el importe de las defraudaciones
hechas la Hacienda en- la provincial
de Jaen, Y On 100 millones mas las de-
tenciones de bienes nacionales que dis
frutan indebidamente algunos particu.
lares de aquella provincial.
Ell criminal Jose de los Santos Ro.
ca, autor del doble asesinato ocurrido
noches pasadas en- la villa de Alca!a de
Guadaira en- las personas de Francisco
Mairena su hermana Maria, ha sido
preso y conducido disposition del
juzgado, convicto y confeso de tan ho-
rrible cr1men.
DEL 16.
Ell senior ministro de Marina ha pre-.
. sentado hoy la aprobacion y frma de
8. NJ. varios decretos pertenecientes al
ministerio de Ultramar, references al
arreglo de dicha secretaria de dicho
} ministerio y al nombramiento de sub.
, secretario favor del Sr. D. Enrique
Cisneros, que hace tempo 10 viene
: siendo INFERNO. Ell Sr. Cisneros con-
0 tinuara desempenando el cargo de di.
rector de Ia seccion de Gracia y Jus.
] ticia del mismo ministerio.
The New York herald., 1879-09-30
A MONEYED MANAGES SUICIDE.

On Thursday evening last there arrived In Pater-
son. N. j.. gentleman who at the United States
Hotel. where lie engaged q room, registered his
name Hugh Baxter. During tho night he howed
and yelled as to lead the proprietor of the hotel
was found hanging halfway GUT of the window. fast
asleep. He taken in charge by the police and sent
jail safe keeping. In his was si1 81
in cash. l arge nve-chambercd revolver loaded;
box of cartridges, large knife aud smaller
articles. lie told the Chief of Police that ho came
from Mcrristown. N. j.. but had resided Tor long
time in Pianfeld. There he said that his wife had
had him arrested for abandonment in order to get
his money, and hal then deserted him and clopcd
with man with red mustache. In collusion with
a certain gang she had subsequently tried to rob
him. He had thon drawn $3.50 out Of the National
Iron Bank of Morristown and started for Oho but
his wife aud the gang had driven him TO Paterson
He produced pension papers showing that he had
served in Company h OF the 12ith Ohio Volunteer
regiment. and had been wounded the OF
the head with ashell. His bank book showed that he
had deposited on August 20. in the National Iron
Bank, $685. that he had Drawn $50 September IL
and $500 on September "a Word at sent tn
Piainnold. and despatch received in return that
such person az Hugh Baxter known there.
From Morristown no answer at all was received. In
the Jail the man told OF the prisoners on sun
day afternoon that he did not expect morning
Being told that he ought not to kill himself he
Piled "Oh wouldn't do that. for am Catholic;
but last night saw the ceiling of the cell open
and swallow me up, and l know l cannot
live long after that" At night the
prisoner occupying adjoining cell heard pccu-
liar noise in Baxtcrs, and calling the turnkey. IL
discovered that he had hanged himself to the
bars OF the door with strap made out OF a belt he
had worn. Medical aid was ut once summoned, but
too late An inquest was held yesterday by Coroner
Hurd, the jury returning verdict OF suicide while
suffering from temporary alteration OF the mind.
The remains are at Massakers morguc. awaiting
Identification.
The New York herald., 1879-09-30
FOUR BUILDINGS BURNED.

A big brick and stone building at Perth Amboy.
N j. built in 1896 for storing tea. but lately occu
pied by j. W. Larkins wholesale oyster DEALER Rich
ard Larkins. sailmaker. and Abram Durham. carpcn-
ter. was discovered to be FIRE yesterday morning.
The flames communicated with two brick dwellings
on the east and IIartman's Hotel the west. Tho
two dwelling houses consumed and the hotel
building, large stone structure was gutted. The
tugboat Isaac l.. Fisher got up steam and threw
heavy stream of water on tho buildings
adjoining those aolazo. This saved the town from
destruction aud with the aid of citizens the water
from the boat confined the flames to the four build
ings mentioned DIR. Herman Bruen. of New York,
owned the old tea storchouse. His loss IL about
50 600 One of the dwellings. worth $4,000. tho
property of Judge G. +. Cowenhoven. of New Bruns-
wick The other dwelling belonged to J. Fauroat,
aud was valued at $1,000. The loss ON Hartman's
surcd.
The New York herald., 1879-09-30

night and every day engaged and the Gen.
era compelled to decline Sir Harrys hospitality.
There luncheon with Mr. House. the editor OF the
Toxic Times in pretty little house near the Ameri-
can Legation looking out On the sea. had known
House years ago. more years am afraid than care
10 remember. when he was among the most brilliant
OF noted group of young men. who were then max
ing their way i'll the world through the attractive
but not always fruitful fields OF journalism. l was
glad To see him again, and although Time had lain
his hand upon him, fear 1T had upon both OF u.s.
ana there the suggestion OF middle age and care
ana labor in his features. it had not dimmed the
buoyancy, the grace and the genius that made him
in our early New York times attractive and envicd
among men. House even in those days-it was be-
fore the rebellion; Heaven help us! ages and ages
agol-fel. singular in teres in Japan. He had fallen
under the influence of Hldreth. who had made
Japan study and gave us look too wise and true
to be forgotten, am afraid it is. lie became
familiar with the Embassy. the Tycoons Embassy.
in 1860 and his Japan deepened, and every
body was surprised when they heard that he had
ieft career OF promise and renown to seek his love
in the far East. Since then House has given himself
to Japan With spirit that might call the mission
ary spirit Of self-abnegatioh. He has fought her
battles. He has defended her He has
deavored TO win her place among the nations He
has accepted contumely and misrepresentation i'll
nef cause Tor feuna@hoW ID % quickly you ma It
in this far East you bring upon you the rancor OF
the foreigners You are as much an outlaw ss
Wendell Phillips in anti-siavery days
able. You against the interests OF your
own country. You are anxious to see Japan
into the sea. You bribed. bought. corrupted
You possessed of the devil. But House has held
his place and made his fight. and still makes 1t with
all the brillaney Of old days. and his name is
power in Japan. have ventured upon this ausion
to his career because happen to know great deal
about it, and am glad to honor. especially in my
own craft. what seems be lofty aad sef-denying
spirit. And certainly nothing but that selfdenial
which love alone can inspire would have induced
House to surrender the career he was enjoying
when knew him IN New York to bury himself in
Japan.
The New York herald., 1879-09-30
oPIUM'S SLAVE.

In the Court of Special Sessions. Newark. N. j..
yesterday. young man who gave the name Of
Charles Pennington was arraigncd before Judge
McCarcr for having obtained copies of the Congres
sionai GLOBE under false prctonces. He pleaded
guilty. and asked permission to make a statement
lie said :-"your Houor. year ago was teaching
school and occupied respectable position. but
since that became addicted to the use Of opium.
On saturday took drachm OF opium, aud had 1t
not been for that would not be here. You are an
opium eafer2" qucried tho judge. Yes, was the
answer, "and have friends I'm Newark. My
parents are in Albany. my home. but thcy do not
know OF this, and 90 not mean they SHALL. Ho
added he had never been arrested before. and said
he had lett the books which he obtained on tho
forged papers in book store Hc was sentenced to
the Penitentiary for six months
The New York herald., 1879-09-30
FREE DRAWING SCHOOL.

At the rooms Of the General Society of Mechanics
and Tradesmen. No. IL East Sixteenth street. the
books opened last evening for the registry of
names Of persons intending to become students Of
the free drawing school during the ensuing session.
Last year some four hundred and fifty names
enrolled. but of this number only about two hun
dred remained to the close of the course of
studies. The school will open the
9th prox.. the hours for students being from
to nine O'Clock p. NJ, during four evenings of each
week. The session will continue for six months
and will terminate with exhibition of the draw
inis executed. when prizes will be awarded to the
most efficient pupils Tho fomalo class will be in
charge of lady teacher. Writing and bookkeeping
also taught to those who may desire to acquire
proficiency IL those branches.
The New York herald., 1879-09-30

DIVORCED IN HALF AN HOUR.

Judge Nelson, of the Brooklyn City Court granted
decree of absolute divorce yesterday in favor Of
Marie Il. Raymond against the we'll known actor
John I. Raymond. who closed engagement at
wallacks Theatre last Saturday The trial took place
before Judge Nelson. with closed DOORS and occu-
pied only about half an hour The plaintiff. who is
known under the stage name of Marie Gordon was
was read. The affidavit was made before Coun-
selior Horace Graves, referee, upon the
condition that the facts should be made public.
No defence was put n and tho divorce granted
above told. Judge Noilson gave the clerk in
structions TO keep the papers in tho private.
Ex-Judge Troy, who appeared counsel For the
plaintiff when called upon last evening by HERALD
reporter. said that he not ut liberty give any
OF tho particulars of the case. In another quarter
the reporter learned that the implicated party was
resident Of this city, but not m aotross.
The New York herald., 1879-09-30
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.


''The Bankers Daughter" will be continued next
week at the Park Theatre. Philadelphia
Tomorrow evening Max. strakosch begins short
of Italian opera at the Academy Of Music.
Philadelphia His strongest attractions are Mile.
La Blanche Miss Blanche Davenport) and Mile.
Teresina Singer and Signor Baidanza. new tenor.
This and tomorrow evening viii be given the last
performances Of La Perichole." On Wednesday
evening. for the only time this season, repetition
of "Mme. Angot." On Thursday evening "Girohe
Girofa" will be revived with cast including Capoul
Paola Marie and Angela
Carlotta Patti gives another concert tomorrow
evening at Chickering Hall. Her farewell matinee
is announced for Saturday. We have rarely had in
New York q better musical combination Of similar
character. and the auditorium ought to be thronged
by all lovers Of good music. Musical pupils alone
should fill the place, If for other than to
study the methods of tho respective artistes.
"Enchantment' was again produced last night at
Niblos to large house. There have been presented
to the New York public few dramatic spectacles
more beautiful or complete in all of its details.
The performance cannot be described. 1t is simply
q Of exquisite color blended with fair acting
but always changeful aud attractive. For the en-
tertainment of those who love the picturesque
Niblos will well repay visit
Mr. Augustin Daily will this evening reproduce
Divorce" at the broadway Theatre. The old play
has had long breathing spell. but there thou
sands of people who remember its neat dramatic
situations and successes. and will be glad to see
them repeated. Tho company chosen by Mr.. DAILY.
while new is said to be exceedingly effective. It's
members in every way ladies and gentlemen
and, while not much advertised. they promise to
give good account Of themselves.
The New York herald., 1879-09-30
SHOWING QUEER" IN THE COURT.

ofhcer westcrvolt. OF the Eighth precinct pro-
duced in the jefferson Market Police Court. yester
day man who gave the namc OF Jacob Woods. and
said he had no home. lie charged with intcxi-
cation and fined $40, in payment of which he handed
the Clerk two i've dollar bills on the National Bank
of Troy. just a. the prisoner was leaving the bar
the notes discovered to DO counterfeit. JUS
tico flammer at once called tor the mans return.
and policeman beckoned him across the room: but
Woods Sixth avenue car passing and having .
pressing engagement down town, paid no attention
to their urgent calls. All notes the Troy bank
having the name OF John g. New. tressurcr and
seal with small spikes. are counterfeit. The name
OF Treasurer New ON the genuine notos u sccompa-
MED by round scAlopod seal
The New York herald., 1879-09-30
GRAND OPERA nousr-rnr MIGHTY DOLLAR.

Tho return OF Mr.. and Mrs. Florence to the metro
polian boards. albeit 1t in characters that have
been made familiar by frequent repetition. wei.
coined last evening by OF the largest audiences
that have occupied tho Grand Opera House.
Long before the doors oponed the greater por-
tion of the auditorium had been sold. Curiously,
the ladies constituted the majority of the house, and
thus illustrated the interest felt by the fair
the announcement that Mrs. Florence would exhibit
the present recognized stage representative. 'rho
Mighty Dollar" as play. has of itself already
demonstrated its attractive power with the masses.
and IL not really necessary to array Mrs. Flor
ence in 'gold and precious stones" in order to
cure the object of the management. Nevertheless
the fact that she to appear in these and
elegant costumes, which the arts of the best of
modistes have been expended served to excite
pearod upon the stage. the cynosu,e of every eye.
A pretty woman, well encased Is always n
pretty picture and when there is added the charm
good acting. unctuous humor. stage popularity
that covers many years. and play that, while full
OF nonsense rarely fails to convey pleasure 1t is not
dnicult to account tor the remarkable success that
last night recorded at the box Office and
throughout crowded house. There is little
to be said Of ''The Mighty Dollar than has been
written over and over again in these columns.
''Tho Member from Cohosh" and Mrs. General Gill
hory have invested 1t with individuality of which
they are never likely to be robbed Nobody play
their parts like themselves, and In per-
sonating these they have achieved a repu-
tation that will attach to them while
they live. Both OF these artists however, are
capable of higher efforts. and 1t Is to DO hoped that
before many months have elapsed We shall see them
The New York herald., 1879-09-30
HOPELESS OLYMPIC, BROADWAY.

Miss Jennie Hughes appeared at the Olympic
Theatre. Broadway. last evening. in the French
Spy" well known play Of melodramatic interest,
which was first established in this country by the
OF the title role by the celebrated panto
mimist and danseuse. Nine. Celeste. Miss Hughes
last evening exhibited much earnestncss present
ing the artistic features of the character and in
pantomime action especially accurate and vivid.
The drama is interspersed with ballet performances,
in which Mons. Baptistan and Nile Pagliere appear.
with an effective corps. Miss Hughes received a
number of bouquets from admirers during the per-
formance. The old and favorite farce of "NIy Fellow
Clerk" preceded the melodrama. In this L. J.
Mestayer in the character Of Jactic reminded OF
William Warren at the Boston Museum many years
ago. The well known Bowery favorite, Mrs. W. g.
Jones, and the and modest asprant for hstrionc
honors Miss Julia Jefferson, OF brooklyn, well
received by the audience.
The New York herald., 1879-09-30

at work in new and equally worthy characters and
under new conditions. IL is only necessary to add
that Mr.. and Mrs. Florence warmly received
and all OF the well known points of the play were
heartily enjoyed. The piece handsomely
mounted by Messrs Poole 4 Donnelly and the in.
cidental music and accessories were worthy OF all
praise. The horal offerings were many and beauti-
ful. Matnees during the two weeks engagement
are announced for Wednesday and saturday.
The New York herald., 1879-09-30
wooD's BROADWAY THEATRE.

large audience. which included many who were
unable to find other than standing room. attended
the opening of Woods Broadway Theatre last even
to witnessF Padgett Bassetts "Brc-aBrac." called
"a combination of comedy and song. of
mirth and music. designed to amuse. but
not fatigue" 1t may be fairly stated
that the promise contaired in the announcements
realized The entertainment commenced with
a ludicrous buriesque entitled "Love and Rain"
which was well received and formed fitting pre-
lude to the amusing speciality of the programme
This latter is 4 medley of fantastic characters
quaint dialogues, humorous songs and recitations
the whole abounding in local and dramatic hits and
nterspersed with appropriate music. essrs Padgett
and Bassett. who together with Miss B. Norton and
Miss Cora Daniels. compose the entire company,
contrved to amuse the house most satisfactorily.
As there no intermission the audience was kept
in roars OF laughter for more than two hours. The
artistic feature of the evening in musical sense,
was the performance the pisno of selections from
''Irovatore" by Mr.. Oscar NJ. Newell.
The New York herald., 1879-09-30
THE AQUARIuM..

Yesterday afternoon the frst representation OF the
"Merry Tuners. an operatic eccentricity by Mr.. L.
H. Harvey. given at the Aquarium and the repre-
sentaton will continue during the afternoons Of this
week. Wednesday and Saturday excepted, when
"Pinafore" will occupy the stage "Pnafore" will
be given every evening. Last night change in the
cast of ''Pinafore" was made which improved the
already strong company retained for the opera.
Miss Rose Manning sang Josephine and was well
received. 'The Merry Tuners" with more re-
hearsal will prove taking cccentricity.
The New York herald., 1879-09-30
ONE NEW CASE AT coNcoRDrA.

ONE NEW CASE AT CoNCoRDIA.
(pY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
GREESvuLE. Miss Sept. %. 1879.
There has been Of yellow fever at
Concordia since last reporR. NJ. Wilson. Sheriff Of
Bolivar county. No deaths have occurred
The New York herald., 1879-09-30

citizen who spoke English and came as INTERPRETER
that heard noise though the josts and
wooden work OF the house were being twisted.
If some ono were walking on the floor above with
heavy step But there was no second floor in Eurio-
kwan, and suppose the incident would have passed
without notice IL our Japanese friend had not said
There There is an earrthauahe." r While he spoke wo
and the jingling of the glass in the swinging chan
delier. This was all that we noted. We walked
the porch and looked mt tho foliage and toward
the sea, but although observation and Imagination
were attuned we saw nothing but an unusual dead
ness in the air. which we might have seen on Broad
way on a midsummer day. These only
earthquake experiences in Japan. / have noted
them because an earthquake Is always
interesting subject, and because l was i'm
pressed with the indifference shown by
our Japanese friends toward this supreme
and awful manifestation of the power OF nature.
This comes from the fact that rarely
severe in japan. History tells OF fearful
disaster, even here. In imperial Toxic. not
many years since. In conversing with
of our naval friends who had been in the West
Indies and seen our tropical American earthquakes
discovered that they did not share the indifference
of the Japanese toward the earthquake. They felt
toward it as experienced mariners toward the
the more they OF ats power the more they held
when you hear the tremor of the earthquake is
to rush out into the open and there remain
until the second shock spends Its force Tho earth
quakes come in twos aud generally give you warn
ing. The houses In japan, however, seem to have
been built for tho fire and the earthquake They
are put together in loose. elastic manner of light
woods. so as to stand great deal Of shaking. Even
IL they fell they would not do much harm. As to
fires, the custom Ia to have in each block of houses
ono small hreproof building whittier, in n case Of
need all in the ncghborhcod can hurry with their
special treasures. II Toxic to burn what you
would see would be wilderness OF ruins with fire.
proof buildings ut regular stations containing the
essential wealth of the town II resident afford
II hc has his own special fireproof building. But
this IL luxury only enjoyed by the rich.
FRIEND
There were dinners and fsfes. and many quiet
pleasant parties during last days at Eurokwan.
The british Minister Sir Harry Parkes. proposed
entertainment, but were about to sail, and evory