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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1884-05-09
Pregunta y r0SpueSta.
De un colega de la isla;

"sPon que nuestro colega Ell BoLE-
TIN, al deplorar, como nosotrcs la de-
ploramos, la muerte del Cabo CONAN
dante del Orden Pdblico de Yauco Y
pedir para ell agresor la inexorahilidad
de la Ley, no pide algO tambien contra
Ell tisnadO infame que quiso turbar en-
ell ejercicio de su derecho 4 todo IN
pueblo honrado y pacifco."
SPor que? Pues porque el
BoLETIN, cuando Sc ocupo de
aquellos successes, que fue casi en-
seguida de ocurridos, no tenfa
detalles, nj saba NADIA de hombres
tiznados ri por tiznar.
El BoLrTtN, sepalo Ell que nos
interpela, no transige nunca con
el delito. Por este pidio en- aoue-
LA saxon el rigor de la ley para
los culpables.
lEsto solo nos faltaba! Que
haya quien quiera erigirse en-
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1884-05-09

Hemos recomendado ounce
candidates para los ounce distri-
tos de la Isla. Por ellos hemos
tra5aiado en- union de los CORE
ligionarios. De los ounce reco-
mendados y presentados por nues-
tro Comite Central hemos sacado
triunfantes trece, por buena ma
yorfa de votos.
Luego empezaron a decir algu-
nos peri6dicos adversarios que
propiamente nuestros no eran
mas que seis de dichos candida
tos. Despues dijo otro periodico
que no eran nuestros mas que
cuatro, y ahora dice EI ASimiliS
ia que no son mas que dos.
5Puede darse mayor curiosi
dad9 Pero...... Squien Sc llevd
los otros7
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1884-05-09
EXHIBICI6E EXTERIOR

A los eOsec6erOs de ta5ac0 y fa5rican-
les de cigarros, cigarrillOs y plea
durd.
La Junta Directive de la ErDosi-
ci6n Agrtc0ta & Industrial de T1a6oco
ha debido tener en- cuenta las iustas
causas que impiden d nuestros fabri-
cantes de cigarros concurrir con sus
respectivos mostruarios d la exposition
exterior del tabaco eIaborado, que de-
bia realiEarse en- el pr6ximo mes de
Mayo, y por acuerdo que tomb en- Jua-
ia general celebrada Ell IL del actual.
ha acordado que Ia expresada exposi-
ci6n Sc efectde, a la vez que La del ia
co en- rama, de conformidad con las
mismas reglas publicadas el 4 de
Mario del corriente afio y sin mas al
teraci6n que Ia necesaria, en- la epoca
J fechas en- que deben pTesentayse los
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1884-05-09
Peregrino es esto


Vociferaba El Derech0 P0pu
lar, defendiendo La candidaturs
del ex-diputado marino. Por su
puesto; 8 habia que convenir er
que el cuerpo electoral perdiers
Ell sentido comdn, o, de 10 contra
rio, el triunfo de aquel era SECURE
segurisimo.
Y result6 que el triunfo Sc con
vilti6 en- colossal derrota, y ell di.
Tho cuer2o electoral acredit6 elo'
.;Icntemente su buen juicio.
Exclamaba ademas el profets
precursor: Todos los que amen
de veras al pals, votaran al senol
Vivar. mo hay en- Ponce mas
que diez 8 doce que amen de We.
fas a Puerto-Rico? iOh pals
7 icuanto Sc abusa de tu bellisi-
mo nombre!
Los preparativos, ell ruido y e
aparato, en- comparaci6n con los
exitos, no dejan de ser curiosos
En- conjunto II votos!
Y basta de curiosidades.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1884-05-09

Todos Sc convierten en- acusa-
dores, pero nadie quiere ser acu-
sado, y ESQ que uncs dan a otrOs
reglas para la enmienda. Sin em-
barge, el espectaculo esta dado, y
unos por aqui, otros por ala, to-
dos son reos de lesa constitution
del partido.
SHabra cura que los absuelvaf
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1884-05-09

Ek Clanaor del Pals hizo exa-
men de conciencia; EI AsimitiSta
10 hace tambien. Los periodicos
de Ia Capital acusan y no Sc dan
tregua para increpar 4 sus CORE
ligionarios; los de Ponce siguen
Ia naisma conducta.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1884-05-09

Mentor de nuestros deberes So
ciales.
Lossabemos Y los practica mos
como ell que mas.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1884-05-09

sistema arancelarlo, hbre de ruti-
mas indtiles y de trabas pernicio-
sas, que producer muchos danOs,
sin genero de bien alguno.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1884-05-09


neros.
Sc batieron en- Son-Tay y Sc batierOu
despues. Los franceses tomaron algu'
mas banderas de los fugitivos del gSr'
cito imperial: tomaron canones = Otrs'
armas de los vencidos.
El plenipotenciario frances dirs o.
Gobierno chino: es impossible salir De
este 1ilema. O DEAR q la Francia trsn'
quila en- elterreno conquistado, y cerFaf
los ojos d los tratados hechos en- hue,
Q declarar francamente la guerra entrs
Ell imperio y La Repdblica.
Esta quiere entrar en- buensS relf
clones cen ell imperio de la China, per-
esta preparada q la guerra 81 eSta t9s-
se necesaria para sostener 10 conqaF
tado.
No sabemos 10 que hara Ell Gobiefno
chino. Son contradictorias las non'
eias recibidas. Unas dicen que el par
lido de Ia guerra predomina en- Pe11i
que la Emperatriz ha degradadO o.
gunos funcionarios miembros del CoD.
selo privado, y que hasta IN Prfnc;H.
de la familia imperial ha perdiaa
todos sus altos empleos, aunque nos
caracter de Principe: otrss noticlaS q.
cen que predomina ell partido de i@
que quiereD la paz.
Por de pronto, Sc habla de la retlIs
da del Marques de Tseng, Embajada
4ue en- sus notas diplomaticas anlens
20 d la Francia con la guerra desas
Ell momento en- que los franceses =
batieron con los soldados del eJercio..
imperial y tomaron d Bac-Ninh. =
habla tambien de Ia retirada del IL
bajador de la China de Berlin, que = =
hecho indtilss esfuerzos para sus
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-07
Candy Which Intoxicates,


Some days ago Mr. Robert J, Wilkin
Superintendent of the Society for Prevent
ion of Cruelty to Children, sent com
munication to the Brooklyn Board OF
Health complaining that the health O
many children was injured by the con
sumption of rye and rock drops large
quantities of this kind of candy are pur-
chased and eaten by school children every
day. The drops are oblong in shape, of
a straw yellow color, and favored with
essence of whisky" or fusil OIL A
sample of this candy sold to child IL
years of age was submitted to DR.. f, H.
BARLEY, the chemist of the Board of
Health, for analysis,
DR. BARLEY concludes a general report
to Health Commissioner Raymond on"ryt
and rock drops" as follows: lin some o.
these candies the oil is not thoroughly
mixed or diffused, and occasionally {
good sized cavity is filled with fusel oil
Estima ting that a child may buy and ca
half pound of this candy, containing
or grains of the oil. it will be seen that i
will take the maximum medicinal dose fol
an adult, and will probably experience
distinct symptoms, such as dizziness
headache, or even slight intoxieation"
A fatal dose of fusil oil is stated by The
best authorities to be from IA 16 gram
mas, or the quantity found in two pounds
of rye and rock drops" The effect o.
the smalles quantity is to produce diZzi
ness, headache, sense of falling, ani
sufocaton. Commissioner Raymond ha
referred the matter to the counsel of the
Health Department, who will report a
an early date as the best means of legally
| correcting the evil complained of 1t i
probable that the sale of the candy il
Brooklyn will be stopped,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-07
EAstar Sunday.

Next Sunday will be Easter Sunday,
and it will be observed in this city as it
never has been observed before. The
congregation of the First Methodist Epis-
copal church will decorate their church
with flowers and listen to an appropriate
sermon delivered by their pastor on the
resurrection of the Savior. The choir
will render some fine music on the occa,
sion At the other churches he services
will be confined to the same object-that
of celebrating the resurrection of the
Lord. Especially will the services at the
Catholic and EpIscopalian churches be of
an impressive nature. The affairs of these
churches will be strewn with nice flowers.
Easter Sunday ends up the Lenten season
also with these churches.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-07
Fish

The spostrmen all over the state should
organize and keep strict eye on the fish
pirates that seine growing fish with seins
at this season of the year, as it is against
the law. This law is for the protection
of the fish that they may increase, and
that ali may enjoy the same in its season.
There is no doubt but that this section in
which there are many lakes, abounds with
the finest fish in this state and spCrtsmen
come here from all directions to enjoy
the fine fishing. The fish must be pro
tected and the sportsmen here mean bust
ness and will prosecute all who use seins
during the time specified by law.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-07
Good Times.

The ARGUS reporter has been circulat-
ing around lately among the carpenters
and contractors in the city. We have
received some good pointers, and are
warranted in saying that Rock Island will
have building boom this year that will
far surpass anything of the kind in the
history of the city. At the present time
there are over one hundred and fifty
houses under contract. Some of these
houses are large and Others small. There
will he demand here for carpenters this
summer, also for brick masOns Unskilled
labor will be in demand This is cheering
news-and the best of it is, it's q reality
1t is no boom on paper-but a regular
genuine boom. 1t is such that the daily
ARGUS likes to chronicle, because this
paper is friend to the workingmen the
bread winners" We like to hear of this
prosperity, They are the backbone of
the city When they prosper, they are
happy, and good times are sure to follow.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-07
Pefsonal Points.

W. H. Hunt, of Port Byron, is in the
city.
IL s. Radcliff, of Rural, spent Sunday
in the city.
Mr. Robert Morris, the Masonic lecturer,
will speak at Masonic Temple this even
ing.
Messrs. B. Dill and s. c. Wakely, both
good citizens of Andalusia, were in town
this morning.
]. D. Kelly, Appointment citizen of Bow.
ling, is circulating among his friends in
this city today.
Mr.. John Killeren, one of the largest
land owners in Scott county, Iowa, was
In the city today.
Mrs. Ben Harper, Ben Jr, and Fay
Harper and Homer Lowry left this morn
ing for Denver on health recruiting
expedition.
James O'Connor, the night telegraph
operator here, is one of the youngest
operators in the west. He is only 1f
years old, yet he takes the associated press
report without a single break.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-07
PhOsphOrescent Limestone.

A curious natural product has recent
ly been found in Utah, near Salt Lake
City. 1t is loose-grained, white, crys-
talline limestone, the grains of which
are but slightly coherent, giving the
rock the appearance of a soft sand
stone. Portions of the rock are colored
slightly yellow by oxide of iron. Its
phosphorescent properties are very re-
markable, emitting it to rank as a new
variety of limestone. 1t was long ago
noticed by Becquerel that some lime
stones were slightly phosphorescent,
but, so far as known, no other limestone
possesses this property in a degree at
all approaching that now described, the
phosphorescence of which is nearly as
strong as that of fluor spar. Phosphor
escence is developed when the rock is
either struck, scratched or heated.
Upon using metal, glass or any other
hard substance to strike or to scratch it,
red light is emitted, which continues
sometimes for several seconds after the
blow. Rubbing with other fragments
or grinding in mortar developed a
white light. The most remarkable
phosphorescence is developed by heat
ing fragment of the limestone in a
glass tube over a flame 1t then CLOVIS
with deep red light, which lasts for a
minute or more after Withdrawing the
flame. The color of the light emitted
resembles that of red-hot body. Seve-
raj seconds before dying out the light
becomes white or bluish-white. Upon
cooling and subsequent heating, phos-
phorescence is again developed in the
same fragment, but more feebly and for
a shorter period, and after two or three
such heatings its phosphorescence is de-
stroyed.-N y Observer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-07

The sky is worth looking at these even
ings when the sun sets clear. Overhead
Mars burns his red fires and the spreading
white light of Jupiter little ways off
makes a brilliant point in the blue. Pass.
ing from Castor aud Polux, that with
Mars and Jupiter form an angle of dia-
monds, one sees Regulus sparkling at the
hilt of the sickle, Procyon of modest
beam, and the great Sirius, himself sun
with rays of exquisite blue Orion sink
ing in the southwest shows Rigel and his
fellows faint in the light of crescent now
strong in yellow radiance Nor is the sight
then more than half seen, for Aldebaran
still stands in the ' with Saturn, and near
the latter, Venus burns, the brightest of
all the lamps then visible. One may look
valnly in the pale blue of twilight for
Mercury, the fleet footed, but, before the
end of the month, even he will come
moseying up the empyrean.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-07
Wolves.

There are wolves of many kinds Some
are in Sleeps clothing, and by the means
of this disguise devour the lambs. But
the wolves we have reference to are the
genuine kind-four legged beasts. Last
Saturday G. r. Wells, of Hampton,
brought into the county clerk the scalDs
of seven wolves. While he was walking
around last Friday evening he saw wolf
jump out of hole in stump. He ex-
amined the hole and there found seven
young wolves He killed them, got their
scalps, which entities him to the wolf
bounty
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-07
CHOPPERS GREAT DAY.
Four Fond Souls Arranged i'm His Tenn.
pie Of Justice, and Dealt with
According to the Law
and Evidence.

Chopper had a big day today. All the
elements for the past day or two seemed
to continue in his favor.
The first case that was heard was that
of Ed Zipps, Ed is one of the most no
torious men in the city. He has achieved
much fame as fisherman. He must have
struck a streak of luck Saturday night, for
he got bowling drunk and tried to paint
the town red. He was arrested and laid
in the sweat box all the Sabbath day, and
this morning was fined "a and trimmings
He paid
Hugh Gavin is another fond soul He
got full along with Zipp, and being
afraid Ed wasn't big enough to
paint the town deep, deep red.
went along to assist in the job. That is
to say he held the paint bucket while
Zipps put on the paint. He, too, was
arrested and placed in durance vile.
four dollars worth. Having no money,
he was sent TO Jail in default. Selah
VIM. Doyle called Willie for short
was found keeping company with fair
but frail damsel The valiant peelers
gave chase and after long run captured
him, and planted him in the cooler" He
was before Chopper, who heard all the
evidence, after which he fined him $40
and cost. He went to Jail where he will
remain full, round moon.
The last case, but not the least, by any
means, was that of Carrie Steitz. Away
back in sthe dark dim distance, Carrie
grace4 IA happy home, where she shone
as the center star In an evil moment
she yielded to the tempter and fell. From
that time she has been going to the bad.
Saturday she and her fellow, Willie DOYLE,
were out on lark They were having a
ga-lorious time. The peelers espied them
and run EN- in Chopper knew her,
just as soon as she stepped into his temple
of justice this morning, for she had been
there oft before. He heard of what she
had done, and then summarizing up the
evieence, he gave her a good. fatherly
lecture on the sinfulness of her ways and
then sentenced her to Jail for 80 days
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-07
HERE AND THERE.

The river is rising little.
No marriage licenses today.
Ministries tomorrow night.
Picnics will soon be in order.
Regular council meeting this evening.
The gas men are digging on Second
avenue, looking for leak.
Young peoples meeting at the Baptist
church tonight
The churches were we'll attended yes
terday.
Five new telephones were put in this
city last week.
Advertise in the local columns of the
ARaUs-only ten cents line.
Don't forget to send in any item you
may know of to the ARGUS
Services every day this week at the
Trinity church,
Only three more weeks until circuit
court will be in session.
Three new prisoners we're jailed this
morning.
There will be no skating at the rink
uutil tomorrow night.
We hear of several parties that will
come off this week
Two or three games of base ball were
played yesterday
Citizens League meeting at the Baptist
cuhrch tomorrow night.
The cannon bail was only half an hour
late this morning.
Four loads of hay were standing on
Market square this forenoon.
A little boy in a wagon, to which was
attached billy goat, was the observed o.
all observers on the streets this morning
This evening the young people of the
Central Presbyterian church will hold a
meeting for the purpose of making
arrangements to give a series of enter
tainmcnts this summer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-07
RunQ UaU

Late Saturday afternoon as Mrs Hirsch
and daughter, of Bowling, were driving
to the city, and when near the limits on
the Milan road, the horse became fright
ened and manageable by butchers
wagon which went laundering by. The
horse ran several blocks when the buggy
upset, throwing the occupants violently tC
the ground, in front of Murrin's saloon.
Mrs. Hirsch was considerably bruised and
injured internally, but the injuries are not
considered serious, The daughter came
out of it in better condition, only receiving
a few scratches. Mrs. HirsGh is now
stopping with friends in the city where she
is receiving all necessary medical atten
ton.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-07
Severely Injured.

There occurred serious accident al
the pillow works last Saturday afternoon
August Freeman, one of the helpers in
the blacksmith department, attempted to
fix belt which was running on one of
the drops which is thirteen feet above
the floor. While fixing the belt his head
became dizzy and he fell off onto the
floor, making cash in his head and tear
ing part of his scalp off. The wound was
fearful to gaze upon. One of his eyes was
bIackened, and the left side Of his body
was badly bruised. DR.. Plummer was
called and dressed his wounds, after
which the wounded man was removed to
his residence ON Tenth street between
Fourth and Fifth avenue He is resting
well today, and there are hopes of his
recovery.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-07
The County Building

PROBATE.
Estate of W B Webster, deceased
Inventory approved.
Estate of Thomas Lighton, deceased
Final account approved and estate closed
5-Estate of Holmes 0 Sleight, deceas
ed Letters testamentary issued to Emma
Sleight. Bond waived By will.
TRANSFERS
4-John A Shallene to Magnus West
burg, pit lot 10, block /, John Deeres adj
dition to Moline; $3.50.
Amos F Cutter to Gust Jonson. WI WI
lot 10, block As, lower addition to Rock
Island; $50
Jas ID Townsend to F & E Waugelin
nj e3 NV 9, 16, 2w; $500.
Moline Malleablc Iron Works to S W
Wheelock, lots 1, 10and ID, block 8, Pitts
Gilbert & Pitts second addition to Moline
$50, 600
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-07
The Hackmen.

Alack and alas, the poor hackmen.
They are but poor misguided mortals like
the rest of US. During the winter they
had harvest, but just now they are cast
down with bitter grief, and all on account
of the ferry They say that the hack
business is a dead duck now, Tor nobody
is such fool to pay 25 cents to ride over
the river in hack when they can ride
over on the ferry for nickle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-07
List of Patents.

The following patents were granted to
citizens of Illinois, bearing date April /
1894, Reported expressly for this paper
by Louis Dagger & Company, mechanical
experts and solicitors of patents. Wash.
ington, d. c.:
Beidler j; W, Mt Pulaski. car coupling
Burrows, W T.. East Dubuque, device for hand
ling spoiled barbed wire
clark, Melville, Chictgo, reed organ case
Conwell, JAS s, Evanston, band lamp and torch
support.
Cooke, Allan, Danville, stean bell ringer
Davis, S. f., Joliet, fire escape ladder.
Decker ". T. b, Franklin Grove tile drain
ditching machine.
Eberhart, Lloyd and l.. d. Stevens, Joliet, check
row attachment for seed planters.
t1sh, u W, Pecatonlca, button fastening
Lapham, h v, u ion Grove, device for testing
Chees Curd.
Martin, Daniel O., Marshall, flower pot.
Mol ana Hattis, MascOutah, fence post
Nichols, J, H., Peoria spectacle frame
Pates, w. S., Alton, cutfvator
Ruiz, Edward, Chicago, fence post.
Sanderson, David, Ottawa, air cooling refrigora.
tor
Sewep Alfred L., Evanston, paper wallet
Stock, c. F., Peoria, ball trap.
Thomas ". H. and c. B. Core Peoria. billiard
cue tip.
Wallwork Thomas, Litchfeld, coal bumper
Asstrow, August, La Harpe, horse power.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-07

The cemetery was visited largely by our
people yesterday. Some went there Just
to pass away an hour, while Others jour
neyed thither to pay tribute of respect
to their dead The cemetery has been
thoroughly cleaned out, and in conse-
quence the grass there is quite green. 1t
is said, and it is no doubt true, that we
have the incest cemetery of any city in
the west.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-07
Moline.

Moline is 10 hog, even if she does want
the whole earth. all that's in it and a little
of the blue sky. Just now she is trying
to secure the stock yards of the c., r. |.
& P. railroad, which are located at Gen.
eseo. The good Kiner, of the Gencseo
Ne,os, is up in arms against the project; Is
saying ell manner of mean, nasty things
about Moline 1t remains to he seen
whether Moline will get her hearts choice
or not.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-07
EolV Waak.

The brief popularity which Jesus ex-
perlenced on his last entry into Jerusalem,
when the people took branches of palm
trees and went forth to meet Him, CRYING,
"Hosanna to the son of David. Blessed
is he that cometh in the name of the Lord!
hosanna in the highest has been COM
menorated from an early period in the
history of the church on the sunday pre-
ceding Easter, which was consequently
called Palm Sunday. Throughout this
country and the greater part of Europe, in
defect of the palm tree, branches of ever
greens are blessed by the priest after mass
and distributed among the people. who
forthwith, in many places, carry them in
Joyous procession. in memory of The Say
ior's triumphant entry into the holy city,
after which they are usually burnt and the
ashes lald aside to be sprinklcd on the
heads of the congregation on the evening
of Ash Wednesday with the priests bless
ing. The exercises commemorating Palm
Sunday, as the commencing of holy week,
in the Catholic and Episcopalian churches
yesterday were of solemn as well as an
instructive nature. The attendance was
quite large. There will be special services
twice lay at the Episcopalian churches
this week.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-07
Our Industries.

1t is announced officially, that the ''B'
mill will resume operations the latter part
of this week.
All was activity and hustle at the lower
end saw mill this morning. 4 large
quantity of logs we're received at the mil
last week, and this morning full force
of hands, three hundred and sixty men,
were put to work. On with the boom
long may she wave
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-07
The TnWar

Yesterday was nice day, though for
this time of the year quite cool. A great
many of our people availed themselves of
the weather and went out to Black Hawk
tower Others went to Milan. The street
car folks report their travel unusually
heavy Sunday. which of course pleased
them, at the same time added money to
their Golfers.