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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1891-11-11
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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1891-11-11
ENCUADERNACION
DEL "BOLETIN NERCANTIL, "

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ndos los elementos necesarics provista de
materiales de primera clase Sc hacen encua.
en- holandesa, 'carton<, pasta e..
painla, pie de ltvaDte con relieves, todo per.
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Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-02-26
EMINRNFLY CORRECT

While Jim Grow Legislators are en-
gagged in introducing bills to reduce the
rates of passenger travel over the dimes
of railway in this state to 2 cents per
mile, the railways are engaged in haul
ing coal and supplies free to the needy
constituents of some of these so-called
legislators, and without such aid many
of them would have either frozen or
starved to death long since. The rail-
ways of South Dakota have done more
towards developing the state than all
other agencies combined. Many a mile
of iron has been put down where there
was not even settler in sight. Unlike
most new countries the railways have, as
a general thing, come first, the settlers
afterwards, and now to punish them for
their having come, by reducing their
compensation below living rates, is moi
the thing to do. Itis folly, yes worse
than that, it is nonsense Of the silliesi
mature. Hot Springs Herald.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-02-26
SOUND SENSE.

The American Investments, financial
magazine published al, Buffalo, N. Y,
contains the following truthful article:
It is easy to believe that nine-tenths
of the misery reports received from the
west are as wickedly conceived as they
are maliciously false. Every man there
that knows how to use pen and ink in
the most primitive way, and has an Ak
to grind by incorporating his own
country thinks it piece OF smartness to
'write letter" setting forth the woes
and miseries of the people. No one dis
putes that there is some suffering there,
but the same can be said of section of
this city not four blocks from where we
now write. The men of the west who
farm with their hands and not mouths,
who went there to earn an honest living
and to stick to it, are the ones that are
remaining. The others who have
'splayed it smart" by negotiating ex-
,cessive loans on their lands have skipped,
and it is a blessed good thing they have,
for the richest land under the sun has no
use for such stuff. There are also many
foreclosures, as there properly should be
to put the mortgages in possession of
abandoned property, but as for hard
ships. we do not believe there is loan
agency in the country but would grant
almost any favor asked by farmer who
shows that he has genuine farmer stuff, is
honerably disposed, and who propose to
work out his own temporal salvation
with his own brawny hands. If there is,
we ''thank our stars and garters" that If
we were fortunate enough to have any
ready money for investment, we could
not be induced to loan it through it's
efforts. AS rule the eastern investor
is a reasonable man. III he is not he
should be. As such he is desirous that
those borrowing his money should be
prosperous and happy, but he has no
patience with country store box farmers
and pseudo politicians who instead of en-
deavoring to right their own grievances
by their own efforts, air them on the
house top whilst their crops are rotting
son the ground for want OF attention. An
exodus OF farmers from any given conn
| try is frequently blessing in disguise.
The work of the shiftless moving out
and the adjustment OF title to abandoned
property must go on until the country is
clear OF useless riff raft and rightful
ownership has been established. That,
whilst, these occurrences are gong on,
we may expect these occurrences TO be
used as leEsrs to preach pernicious doc
trines and falsify remaining conditions,
cannot be doubted. But when the bot
tom has been reached (and that happy
event is liable to occur much
isooner than most despandsnt i'm,
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-02-26
OFFICIAL PAPER:
]F MEADE C0UHTY, THE CiTr or STURGiS. AND
THE WAR DEPARTMENT. DEPARTMENT or DAKOTA.
RAILWAY LEGISLATION.

There is pernicious practice among
certain members Of the Legislature OF i'm
PRODUCING bills unfavorable to railroads.
This is not done for the suppose Of pass
ing the bills but to pacify few cranky
constituents, says the Pierre Capital.
Such bills are allowed to die in COM
mittee but they are pernicious and do
incalcuable harm.
Why?
Because this constant agitation, even
though nothing is done, creates an inn
preston that the people OF this state are
unfriendly to railroads and that it is
their firm purpose to reduce the profits
OF railroads below paying basis by
passing laws fixing the rate of passen-
ger fare.
Railroads were the pioneers of all pro-
gress in this state. Railroads came be-
fore cities and people. Our unparal-
leled and astonishing development as a
state are due largely to the fact that
railroads were early constructed in oul
state. But for railroads the thriving
towns of Pierre, Huron, Aberdeen and
Watertown, as well as many smaller
cities, would be mere hamlets. In other
words the material prosperity of oul
state is due largely to the fact that capi.
talists were willing to invest their money
in constructing railroads in Soutf
Dakota.
We still need more railroads. Nearly
the whole western half of our state heedl
railroads. Our people want railroads
and must have them. There is scarcely
town in the state that does not desire
another railroad. There is hardly ;
farmer in the state who does not hope tt
see the day when railroad will pas
near his farm. Why all this longing TO
railroads? Because these people know
railroads increase the value of thei
property, and lowers their taxes. Thi
desire is not only universal but is baset
on sound business basis.
How are these roads to be secured
BY showing a friendly spirit. BY en-
couraging the building of roads. Thi
object can never be accomplished by en-
acting laws restricting the sources G
revenue Of such roads, or by evel
threatening to pass such laws.
Two evil consequences invaribly fol
| low such unwise actions by our la'
makers, towit: The building of rail
roads is retarded, and decided re
trenchment is made in the accommoda
tions of the roads now in operation
The state of South Dakota needs NOR
railroads. If we show proper spiri
and the proper energy we will have th
desired roads. Then completion will Sc
in, and passenger rates and freight rate
will decrease as the business of the stat
increases.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-02-26

vestors have reason to anticipate), look
out for sure solid rise in values that
win bring Just reward To the paucky
farmer and waves Of smiles to the for
bearing loan company and humane and
patient investor. Every cloud has its
silver lining, and the sun shines just as
bright when invisible as when melting
us with It's white heat. Patience will
have it's reward in the loan business as
elsewhere. See if il will not.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-02-26
cARDNER or PENNINoToN.

The most eloquent and forcible speaker
in the lower house il Representative
Gardner, the bright, young republican
attorney Of Rapid City. He has shown
himself to be one OF the leading men in
the Legislature, being ready upon all oc-
casions to express bis views in strong,
dignifed terms ON questions that effect
bis district or the state. The Free
Press gives brief synopsis Of Mr..
Gardner's remarks upon the resub-
mission bill, which VIII receive the en-
dorsement Of the Hills people. He
supported the meas,ase
First, because he represented the ma
iestic mountains of the Black Hills
Second, because Buchanan had en-.
deavored to bring republicans in line be.
cause few leaders had put it in plat.
form. He cid not feel bound to make
prohibition party issue. Prohibition
was moral issue and not political one
Because party in an hour OF weakness
had done SO was no reason why he
should. He said rumblings of discon-
tent were heard in every direction, and
that people were rueing the vote of {
year or SO ago. He said saloons were
wide open in Deadwood, Sturgis, Rapid
City and Hill City, and said he was
ereditably informed that Sioux FALL
citizens occasionally got taste of good
old Scotch whisky. Even in Pierre
right under the noses of dignffed states
men, beer and whisky were sold, ant
he thought there were signs of reasons
at least, why prohibition was not a sue
cess, and thought it right to have resub
mission.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-02-26
NOBLE BAND OF DEMoCaATs.

Not to the Independents is due this
grand victory, but to this noble band Of
democrats, who should not be forgotten
for their work in bringing about this
grand victory.
Such is the language of General Daw-
son at the ratification meeting at Pierre.
Tt appears the general has left the grand
old party-and the party has not lost
much politically, morally or financially.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-02-26

Renewed interest has been felt in the
eastern part of the Black Hills in the
matter of annexing all the Black Hills
country to Wyoming. The recent de-
feat of Senator Moody by the grangers
of the eastern part of the state fully
illustrates the dependency OF the Black
Hills, and shows how little justice may
be expected from the eastern part of the
state. Newcastle Journal.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-02-26

The Lawrence county state senate con-
test cases were settled in the Legislature
last week and Washabaqgh and O'Brien
will remain seated. Eight independents
voted to unseat them while the demo,
Gratis voted with the republicans against
the contestants.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-02-26

Seventy five candidates were voted for
by the South Dakota Legislature before a
choice of United States senator was
made. Kyle was elected on the fortieth
ballot
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-02-26

Little attention has been paid to one
of the most gigantic railroad enterprises
in the world, which will be completed
within the next two or three years-the
great Siberian railroad which the Rus
sian government is building. The fol-
lowing account is given of it by Judge
Lambert Tree, who was minister to Rus
sia under the Cleveland administration
'sIt will be 1000 miles in length. 1t
will bring the eastern Russian terminus
within five days of Japan. This will
enable Russia to take away from Eng
land the trade of China and Japan and
to become a formidable rival of this
country for the trade we are now carry
ling on with these two countries. The
railroad which the czar is building by
the way of Samarcand will strike into
the Chinese territory and in the end
drain India. The great staple product
OF China-tea loses it's best quality
through sea transportation. When this
transcontinental railway by the way ol
Samarcand is completed Russia, through
| it alone, will be able to control the tea
trade Of China for all Europe.
i a
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-02-26

"The pathetic dissipation of such men
as Lieut.. Schwatka ought to strengthen
men who have sworn eternal enmity to
the saloon" shouts the Ottumwa (Iowa }
Courier. We move to amend by strik-
ing out the word sssaloon" and insert
ing prohibition drug store" 1t was in
Iowa that the lieutenant fell down stairs
and narrowly escaped th.-Newcastle
Journal. .-.E
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-02-26

The local alliance will meet in Sturgis
March 7, to transact important business.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-02-26
STURGIS ADVERTISER.

The ADVERTISER is entered at the Stnrgis post
Office as second-class matter.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-02-26

That the B. & M. realizes the richness
Of our mineral deposits and is wiling to
aid in developing them has this week
had new veri6cation. A force of men
are now surveying route from point
near Mystic to Silver City and Pactola.
The silver ores of that vicinity have long
had the confidence of Black Hills miners
and the railroad officials seem to be COW
citing the bonanzas.-Hill City News.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-02-26

The guild social will be held Wednes-
day evening, March 4, at the residence
sef Mrs. Sabin Everybody is invited.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-02-26
MONETARY DATA.

In view of the questions about money
there is some inquiry for the precise
data as to coin and paper, says the st.
Paul Globe. The pure dollar contains
1922 grains of pure gold, which is
worth 100 cents everywhere, because it
is believed to cost that to procure and
prepare the ore for coming. 1t is
common to speak of the intrinsic value
of metal in this connection, but that is
ali inaccurate term. There is no such
thing as intrinsic worth to any substance.
All values are determined by extraneous
circumstances. Robinson Crusoe would
not find any value to gold. But as con-
trasted with paper usage admits of the
word applied to gold and silver. AS a
matter of convenience certificates are
used to represent gold dollars and silver
dollars. The greenbacks are accepted as
evidence that the government has in its
treasury or can command the gold OF
silver to meet any demands. Asa mat
ter of fact $1,OOO,O0O in gold is kept in
the vaults, and the silver notes repre-
sent the actual bullion. These, with the
issues of the national banks secured by
government bonds, constitute the cir,
culating medium of the country, amount.
ing to some 81, $780, 100000. The con.
stituents of this volume are: gold
1886, ,937, ,729; gold certificates, $685.
1o4, ,739; silver dollars, $62, ,132, ,454
other silver, $50, ,s46; silver certif-
Gates, $3O9, 1871. .2O7; greenbacks, $a4O,-
905, ,726; bank notes, $177,25O,514.
There has been slow increase of circu
lating medium, not keeping pace, it ie
widely believed, with the business needs
of the country. In 1870 the per capits
was 1857; in 1880, $20.37; and at
present $13.2S. The question for sfinan-
ciers is to what extent this should bt
enlarged.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-02-26

W. III. Bonham, painter and paper
hanger residing at Deadwood, was in
the city the later part ,of last week.
Hot Springs Herald.
This gentleman was editor and bust
ness manager of Deadwood publication
when the ADVERTISER exchanged with it
year ago, but herhaps tickle fortune
and fame have faded, and Mr.. Bonham
has been compelled to return to the call.
ing to which he is best adapted.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-02-26

A gentleman at Mitchell, whom the
Republican youches for as being trust-
worthy, tells an incident illustrating the
"cleverness" of Senator-elect Kyle. IL
attended the jollifcation at Pierre just
after Mr.. Kyle was elected" says the
gentleman, "and when the boys wanted
to take something with him he said:
Boys, I can't drink nysellff, bat I will
pay for the beer and pull the corks;' and
he did SOD ---
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06

over the wasted features of Thomas Jack
SON. He made an effort to rise and en-
brace his children, but the attempt was
too much for him, and he sank back, and
with the same sweet smile upon his lips
passed away from the world, which had
been to him scene of so much unmerited
suffering. His last wishes were obeyed,
and his body committed to the waves. After
the mournful ceremony Bob and Nell re-
turned home, and whatever the authori-
ties of Gibraltar may have suspected they
permitted the matter to drop, and Bob was
never charged with completely in effecting
the fathers escape. He told the whole
truth to Messrs. Chest g. Lead, who did
not for moment blame him, and exerted
themselves to find him fresh employment,
in which he rose rapidly. His sister mar
ried WELL and became the mother of happy
children, but neither of them ever repented
for moment of the part they had played
in the second disappearance of Mr. Thomas
Jackson.-Sir Gilbert f. Campbell, Bart,
in Philadelphia Times.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06
How the Pyramids Were Built.

The building of the pyramids of Egypt is
still wonder-still matter of mere spec
ulation. These pyramids-once one of the
seven wonders of the world-are seventy in
number, and stand about six miles in
straight line from Cairo. The largest, en-
titled the Pyramid of Cheops, covers eleven
acres of ground. 1t is 4SO feet high. Herod-
otus states that 100000 men were EN-
ployed forty years in constructing this
pyramid, which covers square whose side
is 76S feet. 1t is built of vast blocks of
stone, brought from quarries many miles
distant. Various opinions as to the uses
of these pyramids have been hazarded
One is that they were erected for astro
n1mcal purposes, but the generally ac
cepted belief is that they were sepulchres
Whenever an Egyptian king began his
reign he began to construct pyramdical
tomb not very large at first, in order to
secure its being finished before his death
Once built, new layers of stone were put
upon It on all Sides and thus the longer
the reign the larger the pyramid. The diff
ferenc- in the size of these structures is
thus accounted for
Always in the center of the structure a
small room was reserved, to which access
could be obtained from secret gallery
from without, and in this sepulchral nook
there is coffin of red granite in which
human remains were once deposited. The
cutter easing of each pyramid was of pol
ished black marble, set in a cement which
i, as hard as the stone itself. This casing
las fallen from the sides of the pyramid of
Cheops, and it is favorite but fatiguing
feat for tourists to climb up to the top,
which is fiat table of stone thirty two
feet square.-Thomas j. Bowditch in Troy
Times.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06

Indians have their own way of watching,
and when serving with white soldiers do
rot take kindly to sentry or picket duty.
An anecdote of a Pawnee Indian picket on
Powder river, reported in WAR Path and
BivOuac," illustrates the red mans dis
tlste for the methods of the pale face.
One afternoon in March Lieut.. Schwatka
vas ordered to make detail for picket
duty, and as the Pawnee scouts were doing
nothing, it was thought eXpedient to give
tlem "A turn. n sergeant took half dozen
OF them with the regular guard, and hav-
ing placed the picket post, explained to the
Indian chief as well as he could that he
and his men would have two hours on and
four hours off duty until the guard was re-
lieved.
IN lend you my watch" said he to the
Pawnee, and striking match he pointed
To the dial. Its now 6 o'clock. When
the shorter hand moves two points your
first watch will be relieved. Do you under
stand me?"
Hey, hey, good" answered the Indian,
and staiked away on his rounds. The ser
geant, being fatigued, dropped into a fitful
sleep by the low watch fire of the main
guard. Suddenly he was aroused by the
Pawnees hand. The chief was standing
over him, the watch in his hand.
what do you wantf" asked the ser
geant.
''Injun heap cold; much heap stiff" re-
piled the chief. ugh! That thing Gndi-
eating the watch) much lie. Long finger
0he minute hand) been all right. Short
finger Che hour hand) him heap tired"
The laughing sergeant tried to show the
chief his mistake, for he had been but a
short time on guard. Eight" was all the
Disguised brave would say, and he would
have nothing more to do with picket duty.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06

In Jerome's play, the "Maister of Wood
barrow" Sothern appears in "A dressing
gown to receive his guests, and his Clara
is Mortified apparently Mt this Senatorial
absurdity. When he declares that he is
dressed for the day, and intimates that he
would be doing nothing amiss to appear
or the streets in this neglige costume, his
valet is Mortified, and yet in the early part
of the Eighteenth century it was the Gus
tom for the fashionable young men to APP
pear abroad in the morning at the coffee
houses, clad in this elegant robe, and, in
deed, even in the early part of this cent
ury the eccentric Lord Falmouth lounged
on the Mall eyery morning in one of these
dressing gowns -Clothier and Furnisher
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06
A Judge of Human Nature.

A young man who wanted to buy some
pretty jewelry for his best girl, dropped
into one of the John street jewelry shops
the other day. He selected handsome
bracelet which cost $40. He didn't happen
to have so much money with him, and told
the man who waited on him to put it aside
for him, and he would call for it later in
the day.
He noticed as he spoke that the man was
cycling him very intently. 1t made him
feel slightly uncomfortable, and the
thought flashed across his mind that the
man did not believe that he would return.
81 suppose you don't like to do that sort
of thing" he said. "but will come for it
surely. | will leave deposit if you pre-
fer"
The man smiled and shook his head.
"Oh no. he said. 81 wasn't thinking
of that at all. | was just going to say to
you that there is no need of your coming
down again. Just write out check for
tle amount, and take the bracelet along
with you, or, if you prefer, will send it to
your address,"
He took a blank check from a drawer
and handed it to the customer, together
with pen. The customer was amazed.
"Why, how do you know that my check
will be good for anything?" he asked.
"You never saw me before"
Il know" said the man quietly, "but
that is the way we do business. We have
been doing this for twenty years, and
never made mistake yet. 1t is part of
our business to judge human nature quick
ly and decidedly, and it is upon our judg
nent that we offer this convenience to GER
tain customers. We don't do it with ev-
erybody, you may be sure"
He had made no mistake in this instance
and the customer filled out the check and
took the bracelet along.-New York Sun
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06
Getting Her Pas Consent.

A tale Is told of the great flood of June
1882 which devastated the Susquehanna
valley at the same time the Johnstown ca
lamty occurred. \ well to do resident.
whose house stood close to the river, had a
beautiful daughter to whom a handsome
young lumberman had been paving suit.
For some reason the wooer did not find
favor in the fathers eyes, and he was for
hidden to communicate with the girl. He
continued his toll and patiently bided his
time. few days before the flood he start
ed up the river to assist in bringing down
the raft. The raft was duly started, but
the water continued to rise to such an ex-
tent that it was deemed advisable to tie
up. This was found to be out of the ques-
ton, as the flood had covered the "snub-
bling posts" and so the raft drifted on, car
ried by the current
Scores of untenanted houses were passed
and they finally approached the home of
the young mans sweetheart As they
drew near they saw the whole family upon
the roof frantically beseeching for rescue.
Aided by the current the crew guided the
raft so that it just scraped the caves of the
house, and with one accord the victims be-
gan to leap upon the modern ark The
lover however, seeing that his sweetheart
was safe, grasped pike and refused to let
the father on board, shouting:
"Will you give me Mary? Will you give
me Nary" The old mans face depicted
wofully the inward strife between preiu-
dice and self preservation, but meanwhile
the raft was slipping past, and moments
hesitation would be fatal. Take her." he
yelled-the pike was withdrawn and he
leaped aboard-"but," he continued, ''if |
ever get you in a hole like that, Bill. I'll
drown ye."
The couple were married at Lock Haven.
PHILADELPHIA Times.