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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1891-04-15
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que se canta en- una popular Ear-
zuelita.
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monioso idioma de Petrarca dice {:
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Nosotros, abundando en- estas
dos verdades de 4 folio, NANTES
taremos: que es hora de dirigirno.
hoy d aIguna que otra publication
de srtranjis.
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segsr exclusivanente en- los pc
rl6dicos de la Isla.
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Seguemos tambien en- 10 prensa
del exterior.
Y dicho y hecho.
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yla aplicamos d Ell Porvenir, pc
ri6dico sepsratista que We la lu.
dolica en- Ia Bsbilonia Norte-
americana, en- Nueva.Yo1k.
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El PorUenir, en- su ndmero co
rresponaiente al 20 de Febrero
proximo pasado; dido, pues, caro-.
lectores:
"iAnerionismo q tnachetef - On
telegrama de Madrid, que publics
La Lucha de Ia Habans, dice:
"El Sr. Montoro ha expuesto 4
un redactor de El Resumen la an
gnstiosa situsci6n economical en-
que SO halla la Isla de Cuba.
"Opina ell Sr. Montoro que la
actual crisis y ell retraimiento de
los elementos liberales J democra-
tlcos de la colonia propender&n a.
mayor auge de las ideas anexio-
nistss."
81 el ilustrado Sr. Montoro ha
querido en- 50 declaration hacer el
coco los espaholes con la anena-
"a de 10 anexlon, tenga entendido
que aquellos se reiran D Mandolin
Ia batlente, pues bien saben los es
pafioles que la ansxi6n de Cuba
los e tados- Unidos es absurds
dentro del actual ORGANISING colo
nial. La suposicion del Sr. M n
toro resnlta contrsproduceAte, pue
ia propaganda snexionista es per
judicial q la revoluCi6n.
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le temen al machete %.
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= clrcunspt cto, no Sc atrevio COM
poner 81 ffsse en- estos te minos
" Ia actual crisis y ell retralmient,
de los elementos libersles y demo
crAticos de la colonis, propendersp
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31
DROWNED IN 4 SPRING.
Death of Mr.. II. A. Peasants and Colonel
PeytOn.

LEXINGTON. VA, May 3O.-LSpeciaLl-
Probably one Of the most peculiar and singu-
lar deaths on record occurred within half a
mile of this place to-day on the farm of Pro-
fessor J. J. White, of the Washington and Lee
University. Mr. Robert A. Peasants, the over
seer. "A gentleman about fifty-fye years OF age
was drowned in narrow spring while drinking
by slipping between the walls and being I'M
able 10 extricate himself. ProfessOrWhite was
near at the time. but out OF hearing, and was
astonished on nearing the little spring to find
that Mr.. Pleasants' shoulders had slipped be-
tween the rock walls, and he had drowned
before he was able TO remove his body. Mr.
,le.sants Dears fine reputation, was men-
ber.of--the old ROckbridge Artillery. having
passed through the entire war with that
body
Another famous hotel man has passed away.
Rev. Dr. j. B. Taylor. Of the Baptist church
at this place. received telegram this morn
ing announcing the death. last night, of Col
onel William II. Peyton, at his home IN Green
vile. this county. and requesting HIM TO OIL
ciate at the funeral this afternoon at that
place. He had been in bad health for some
time and his death WAS not unexpected 10y his
friends. Colonel PeytOn. was brother of
Mr.. G.. J.. Peyt0n of the Natu-
ral Bridge Hotel. and Mr.. Eugene
Pevton. of the Rockbridge Alum, and, like his
brothers. was widely and favorably known all
over the whole country as hotel man. having
been connected in the past with several Of
Virginia famous summer resorts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31
HAIL And HEAVY RAINFALL.
Great Damage to The Growing Crops in
Many Portions Of the State.
TWO DEATHS IN ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY.
Colonel Peyton and X. A. PIeasants-In-
teresting Events From all over
the State.

LYNcHBuRa. VA, May 9O-[Special l--Fol-
lowing is the Virginia weekly weather crop
bulletin. based onIreports from voluntary crop
correspondents throughout the State and pub
lished by the United States Signal Service for
the week ending Friday. May 20. 1891, at the
central Office, Lynchburg Va.
Reports for the past seven days show that
the entire State has had much and in some
places excessive rains. The amount Of rain
fall has varied from two to five inches. In
henorthern sections these rains are just what
have been needed, while in the southern
portion and southeastern portions the ex-
cessiye rains have caused some dam;
age 70 tobacco and wheat, and
IN low lands have caused damage by floods.
Some damage was done by hail last Saturday
In Augusta and Rockingham counties, and in
Henry county very great damage was done by
heavy rain and hail-storm. There has been
very little Of sunshine and the temperature
has been decidedly below the normal. and
these causes have retarded the growth of all
crops, but with warm weather and sunshine
everything will rapidly recover and the pros
poets are still good for plenty Of fruit.
Following are the remarks Of special CORES
pondents:
Lynchburg-Rainfall 3.41 inches in seven
udyS. nave ndQ an dDulQduce Ol ihlllf hiIN
dry weather is needed 10 prevent rust IN
wheat.
wytheville-Rainfall 3.43 inches in three
days, and with sunshine and dry weather the
crops will do well.
Dale Enterprise-Rainfall 2.O7 inches in six
days, and enough TO thoroughly soak the
ground. Wheat is heading up finely; fruit
crop still favorable. Prospect of an album
dant cropI of all kinds Wheat and corn
slightly injured by hail on Odd.
Stanton Western Lunatic Asylum )-Rain-
fall 1903 inches III five days has benefit ed all
crops. and only sunshine is now needed. A
hail-stom on the 23d ten 10 fifteen miles
northeast of this station was very destructive
TO fruit and grain, and literally ruined some
fields of wheat
Mossingford- Rainfall Of inches in seven
days has caused damaging floods and greatly
injured crops on Low and fiat lands.
NOttOway Courthouse Rainfall 4.O4 inches
in five days. Excessive rain of thursday
slightly injured tobacco. Warm, sunny
weather is now needed
Richmond Rainfall. 2.17 inches in i've
days: has been favorable to growing crops.
though the low temperature and cloudy
weather has had the contrary effect.
Petersburg-Rainfall, 386 inches in six
days We have had too great an abundance OF
rain. and it has been injurious 10 growing
crops.
Norfolk-Rainfall. 95 inches in four days;
The rain has been general and sufficient ana
generally beneficial TO growing crops, except
Strawberries, which were slightly injured by
the excessive rains of the 2Gth and 9th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31

Of his son. For long years he has been a mer--
chant and business man Of this city, and
leaves host of relatives and attached friends
behind him
The contest for sheriff in Bedford county
IS 30 close between the candidates that
an official count will be required to settle it,
though Mr.. Fitzpatrick. present incumbent.
Is supposed 10 have il by one or two majority.
The Democrats have carried all Of the sur
rounding counties including Appomattox, and
all OF the counties in Southwest Virginia ex-
cept Roanoke and Wythe
News reached here last night of distress
ing domestic tragedy in Appomattox yester-
day.
Early in the morning Mr.. William Wood a
farmer living near Hix's crossroads. discov-
cred Jacob Morgan, an employe on his farm
in a compromising position with his (Woods)
wife. He procured a shotgun and surprised
both parties. When Morgan attempted to es-
cape through window Wood fired at him
The load is said to have taken effect in Nor
CANS groins When neghbors found him he
was dead. Wood surrendered himself to the
constable.
The sale Of tobacco continues to increase in
the city, notwithstanding the bad weather.
The excess so far over over the same time last
year is 5. 276 200 pounds, with prices about as
usual for all grades.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31

russian towns. On several occasions recon,Iv
the RUSSIAN officers have stopped these ueonle
ana insisted on searching them. This has
given rise TO such bitter feeling anong tha
Germans that the traffic has almost entirelv
stopped '' o'i''ieiy
The scenes of sadness among the Jewish ref,,-
gees have made the deepest impression in Cor
many, and done much to inhame public opinion
against the methods OF Russian despotism
for the TINE all prejudice against the Hebrews
seems to have been forgotten In sympathy for
their suherings. the condition of many ~ The
exiles calling for prompt attention TO save
their hyes. IL appears that when the first
miserable mob of refugees reached the
frontier OF Posen. on the Russian side
they were suddenly surrounded and halted
by q troop of COssacks, who proceeded
TO strip them Of everything of value. to NAL
treat the men and insult the women. They
We're compelled to camp for the night in
order 1t was said, 'thatltheir passports might
be examined. In the morning three women
were found dead. One of them was mother.
and on her breast an infant crawled. yainlv
seeking for nourlshment. The survivors tot
tered away, carrying with them as best they
could the sick and the dead The German
authorities and peasantry had been prepared
10 repulse them. but all was changed on
seeing their pitiable condition. They were
Hospitality receivedand every suocor rendered.
people even giving up their dwellings for the
use of the infrm. 1t is not the intention that
the refugees shall remain in Germany any
longer than humane consideration for their
necessities demands. On the other hand
there is a strong and growing aversion to their
settlement in England. II is believed that
the problem of what 10 do with them will be
solved in manner that will promote their
interests without injuring others.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31
TIDEWATER ELECTIONS.
The Democrats Win i'm Matthews and Glou
cester Counties.

GLOUCESTER G. H.. Va. May 3O.-[Specisl.l
The board of commissioners met to-day and
awarded certificates 10 the following candi-
dates Commonwealth Attorney, Marquis
Jones Democrat, majority, 9s; for Treasurer,
r. p. Gray Democratic), majority, %; for
Sheriff, William Thomas (Republican), ma
iority, Ga: for Commissioner of the eRyenue,
George II. Hayes Democrat), majority, 81;
Supervisors, j. l.. Sarinholt Oemocratl,
Thomas Walker and j. p. Ash (Repubh-
cam. small vote was polled in the county.
Matthews county elected full Democratic
ticket: For Commonwealth Attorney. Robert
w. Shulpike; Treasurer, L. G. Thomas; Sheriff,
Robert Hays; Commissioner of the Revenue,
Borum.
Middlesex county elected the following cam
didates For Commonwealth Attorney.
Thomas Jones (Democrat), no opposition;
Sheriff, j. NJ. Street Democrat, majority,
1898: Treasurer. Lewis Jones Democrat. ma
jority, 1856; Commissioner of the Revenue.
Thomas Harrow Republican,, plurality, a.
Decoration Day was celebrated ut Yorktown
to-day by the officers and crew of the Atlanta.
The National Cemetery was visited and the
graves of 400 soldiers were decorated. Three
yolleys were fired by "A company of marines.
and bugler sounded taps at the close OF the
ceremOnV
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31
NORFOLK POLTCB CASES.
Decoration Day-Annual Meeting OF the
Young Mems Christian Association.

Decoration Day-AnnuaI Meeting of the
Young Mems Christian Association.
NORFOLK. Va. May 0-ISpecial.l federal
Decoration Day was appropriately celebrated
here. ..Pickett-Buchanan Camp, G. v, united
with Warden Post, Ct. A. r..
Judge Brooke to-day sentenced the prisoners
convicted at this term of the Corporation Court.
Judge Brooke yesterday refused twenty
nine liquor licenses for violation of the law,
while 118 applications were granted.
Nancy Sykes Martha and Betsey Herbert
are held in jail-Betsy charged with murder
ing her daughters infant by strangulation;
aud the others for participation.
A negro giving the name of George Dudley
arrested here on a minor charge. is thought TO
be fugitive North Carolina murderer
The Young Mems Christian Association
held their sixth annual meeting last night.
Reports showed fourishing condition of at
fairs. there being thirty new members taken
In during the past year. The directors elected
were: G.. S. Bruce, w. III. Collins &. G. Con-
per- John l.. Farout. DR.. L. Landlord and ..
L. Foster.
Sheriff 1'urnbpll of Brunswick, was here
to-day and left with j. +. Hagood and W. b.
Hagood for that county. They have been IN
the Norfolk jail for safe keeping. Their trial
for completely in the robbery of the Atlantic
and Danvile railroad at Edgerton takes place
Monday. The last named was postmaster at
Edgerton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31
SALES OF LEAF TOBACCO.
The Market Very Active-A Notable Week in
Danyllle.

DAxv1LLE. Va. May 3O.-[Special. Fed
eral Decoration Day at this place to-day was
very tame affair. A notice was circulated
calling on the colored people to assemble at
the High street Baptist church at 10 o'clock,
but at II there were about thirty who put IN
an appearance At l o'clock the procession,
about fifty strong, moved towards the Fed
eral cemetery. followed by two carriages. On
the arrival of the procession bouquets were
lad on the graves and the crowd dispersed.
There We're no oratiOns.
During the month eighteen marriage
licenses were issued by the clerk of the court.
The leaf tobacco market during the week
has been very active, about a million and half
pounds being sold. The prices held up well.
despite the heavy receipts and the high order
of some of the weed Manufacturers had a
tOlerably fair trade The sales of leaf on this
market for the month amounted to 1868. 621
pounds The total sales from October /, 1880,
TO May 30. 1891. were 29,4l7, 1H The amount
paid for the leaf sold during the month
reached within a fraction of half million
dollars.
Next week will be a notable one in the City
on the Dan Sunday the commencement ex-
ercses begin and continue the best part or
the week On Wednesday the state Fire
mans Association meets IN Its fifth annual SEES
sion. continuing two days. On Thursday the
fire boys will have grand parade and ban
quet at night.
The plug and twist tobacco shipments from
this city during the month amounted to 1885,
236 pounds.
The Methodists are to have a new church at
Sutherlin. Va, and the Masonic lodges Of the
city have been invited TO participate in the
cornerstone laying. The cornerstone for a
Masonic hall will be laid at the same time.
X. w. Z. Evans. who ia 70 deliver the bacca-
laureate sermon before the Danyille College
for Young Ladies tomorrow night, is IN the
city.
Al the banks. Government offices, factories,
and warehouses were closed to-day. Other
business went on as usual.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31
uTLLfAwsBURG.
The Death OF the swedc Japsen--WiIiisnA
aud Mary Commencement.

and Mary Commencement.
WnLIAMBuRG. VA. May 30.--[Special. y
The coroner's jury Of inquest in regard 10 the
cause OF the death of the young Swede. found
Yesterday floating in the College creek. is still
at work superficial examination Of the
supposed wounds on the body was made yes
terday afternoon by DR.. w. n. Shield. assist
ant physician at the asylum. but he
failed TO find any. evidence Of foul
play; but as thorough examination
was not made, either 80 az TO
ascertain whether the man was thrown into
the water after being killed or whether the
wound, or rather puncture, over the eye is a
wound or a crab bite. the jury was adjourned
over until this morning. SO the coroner and
Jury assembled at the courthouse at o'clock
and witnesses were introduced. The only
facts elected thus far are those lead.
ING 10 his identification, witness after wit
ness testifying that the body is that of the
Swede. John Jansen. who was seen here on
Monday last. The fact that troubles the jury
most is that he was found with his boots on
and they filed with sand. Ii NAV turn out
to be case of accidental drowning. but so
far all the testimony and the appearances
preclude this idea.
Jansen has been working for some time
down on James river with q gang OF fisher
men and whenever he came 70 town was IN
the habit of getting drunk, and On one occa-
sion was AIKEN 70 the lock-up on accOunt OF IL
A thorough post-mortem examination has
been ordered. and the result is awaited by
the corners jury and the public with much
interest.
The following programme has been ar.
ranged for the commencement exercises of
William and Mary College.
Sunday. June 2sth. p. M.-Commence-
ment sermon by Rev. j. Campbell Kerr, Of
Richmond.
Wednesday July 1st. p M.-Final cele-
brstion of Philomathean Literary Society.
Thursday. July I'd. ~ M.-Address by
Wyndham K. Meredith, of Richmond.
Thursday, July I'd. p. M-Ph9nix So
cietv.
Friday, July Sd. 10 A. M.-Address by Rev.
A. Dickinson, ID. D.. to the graduating class.
At II NJ. the same day address before the
Alumni Association by Hon. William Reynolds,
of Baltimore 3 o'clock p. NJ. alumni ban
quet. This banquet. which is always the most
pleasant feature of the exercises, especially 10
old students will be given this year at Col
lege Hotel, and promises to be grand affair.
Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Emley, Of Philadel-
phia, will arrive here in few DAYS, and will
be the guests of Captain Robert A. Bright.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31

Results of the EIection-Personal and Gem
eral News.

ASHLAND, VA. May 80. - Especial - Tho
election passed of very quietly. The vote
was very small, not as large as the primary.
only about 200 at this (Ashland) precinct with
a registered vote of over 600. The colored
people did not vote. as there was no opposi-
ton. II raiped all day. The whites did not
turn out.
Rev. George w. Easter. pastor of the Epis-
copal church here years ago, stopped by 10
see his old flock and his daughter Mrs l.. L.
w. Marye, few days AGO on his return from
the Episcopal Convention.
DIR III. @. Scott. grand orator of the Royal
Arcanum. has returned from Alexandria,
where he went 10 be present at a special meet
ing. He reports the body in fine order, and
the guests entertained IL the best manner
Mr.. John Howard. of Richmond. has moved
TO Ashland with his family for the summer.
Captain Andrew PizZini will move ON Mon
day to his lovely home here with his bright
and happy family.
There are many friends in Ashland who
sympathize deeply with Mr.. and Mrs. J. X.
V. Daniel in the loss of their two bright chill
dren.
Mr.. i. G. Ford of Richmond. Is on the
sick list and is visiting his parents here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31
Chesapeake and Ohio Wreck.

BASIC CRY, VA. May 30.-lSpecial. THE
eastbound vestibule train on the Chesapeake
on the siding at this station this afternoon.
The front OF the engine was badly smashed,
the headlight and guard-rails being carried
-Four freight cars. two loaded with lumber,
were smashed into splnters. The wreck was
caused by an open switch. Among the pas
sengers on the vestibule were Senator Car
Isle and family en- route TO New York. No
body WAS hurt except wv? negroes on the
freight-train. who were slightly bruised. AZ
ter a couple hours delay the wreckage was
cleared and the train proceeded on the trip.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31
Charlotte Notes.

CHARLOTTE. n. O.. May 30-lSpecial. j
While some workmen were at work on the
public road near this city to-day the earth
near the ditch where they were working sud-
denly gave way, revealing human skeleton
standing perfectly erect, evidently the posi-
ton in which ii was buried IL is thought
to be the skeleton Of an Indian. as there was
about 1926 tribe of Indians settled in this
vicinity. A string OF petrifed beads was found
on the skeleton
d. NJ. Vance. son of Senator Vance. and
Robert Haydn. former editor of the Chronicle,
will assume the editorship and management
on the Daily Chronicle here.
Mrs. l.. c. Hunter. of Barium Springs, near
Statesvills, gave birth day or 50 since TO
triplets--one boy and two girls. They are
perfectly healthy. and weigh each six and
three-ouarter pounds
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31
WHO like O'Reilly,
IheY sneak OF SO hlghl
IUtJ tItHh u % III > IIIJ
as the man who can keep hotel.

as the man who can keep a hotel
Emory Blaine left here last week to sum
mer with his father at Bar Harbor. and it is
more than probable t. avoid the rigor of a
Northern climate that the whole Blaine fam
ily, Gail Hamilton and all. will spend their
winter here, where Mr.. Blaine will be in close
communication with Washington. That's
what the dicky bird saws and give it as
heard, only this and nothing more.
By next winter the roads from all parts Of
the United States 70 Virginia Beach will be a
standard one, with palace cars to the doors Of
the Princess Anne Hotel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31

What Is Going On at This Beautiful Seaside
Resort.

VIRGINIA BEACH, May S0.-LSpecial. l-Old
Jupiter Pluvius has held up for awhile, and
old sol" resumes his genial influences, and
all is bright and lovely while | write. but
weather and politics are two things you can't
bet on. and Tn not conjecture or intrude on
any prerogatives of General Greedy upon pre-
dictions. Sufficient for the day is the evil
thereof It's clear now-if that will settle it.
Tomorrow a large excursion is expected
here with the usual delegation from your
lovely City Of the Hills" who. as true prOtec-
tionists and love their own seashore best,
hence come TO it to enjoy leisure and recrea-
ton.
On Boston ship days. Mondays, Wednes-
days and Fridays, passengers TO Boston from
Baltimore lay over here about eight hours,
which they put in at the beach and enjoy a
grand fish dinner at the Princess Anne Hotel
and the choice menu furnished by mine host
Crittenden,