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La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1892-12-10
Ell BANCO AGRfCOLA

Despues de publicado nuestro ar
tfculo del /? del corriente hemos
Observable con satisfaction que la
prensa provincial Ina acogido con
merecida benevolencia ell proyecto
del sefor don Julian Il. Blanco Y
que III Espejo, de San German,
coincide con las apreciaciones que
entonces formulamos.
El senior don Bartolome Esteva
on FL Resmnea de Mayag1ez, aun-
que acepta en- principle y aplaude
Ia iniciativa del seIior Blanco, pre-
fere que la proyectada institution
de credito no limite su accion 4 fa-
vorecer q los agricultores, sino "que
abrace desde la GAIA de ahorros y
el pr6stamo sobre prendas y semo-
vientes hasta las operaciones de
credito territorial agrfcola" Y es
bajo este punto de vista que veni-
mos hoy q estudiar la question.
No negamos que las classes Co
merciales industriales han tenido
que luchar con las dificultades pro-
pias de todo pals que carece de
bancos que faciliten la movihzaci6n
de los valores comerciales; pero ha-
CO va algunos amos que esta isla
cuenta con ell Banco Espanol de
Puerto Rico, successor de. la Socie-
dad An6nima de Credito Mercantil;
y 81, como es de esperarse, pidiera
q sus accionistas que completasen ell
capital de un million quinientos mil
pesos q que estan comprometidos,
Y emitiese la proportion de billetes
al portador que la Ley le concede
podria poner en- movimiento una
suma sttfciente para atender q las
necesidades del comercio Y Ia in
dustria en- toda la isla, por medic
de las sucursales 8 agencias que es-
tableciera a medida que 10 reclama-
sen las necesidades de cada departa-
mento y el vol1men de sus nego-
clos.
No sucede asf con los ag1iculto-
res de cana, pues los que no han
tenido la suerte de trabajar con re-
cursos propios, que han sido Y 81
4uen siendo en- muy escaso n1mero,
se han visto obligados 4 acudir 4
los agiotistas para obtener los fon-
dos & intereses elevados Y a cortos
plazos, creando la mayorfa de las
veces fuertes gravamenes sobre sus
fincas.
Desgraciadamente la crisis azu-
carera iniciada en- 1884 ha venido
agravar la situaci6n y desde en-
tonces | cuantas ruinas hemos pre-
senciado, no tan solo delos propios
hacendados sino de muchas casas
com9rciales que les refaccionaban Y
con ellos habfan ligado su suerte !
lCuantos terrenos abandonados =
cuantos costosos edificios y maqui-
narias en- obligada quietud
Creemos pues que el senor Blan-
co pens6 discretamente al proponer
que el Banco Agrfcola destinara to-
das sus fuerzas & favorecer erchtsiVa-
giente 4 los agricultores; v para que
esa protection sea efcaz, deberan
concederse, como va dijimos, plazos
largos 4 fin de que el dinero inverti-
10 en- las fncas sea reproductive en-
benefeio De In Sociedad De Credito
Y de Ia riqueza general del pals.
Sc nos dira que no habrfa incon-
veniente en- que Tin banco que abar-
cara toda clase de operaciones desti-
nase una parte de su capital a pres
tamos comerciales 4 corta fecha y
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1892-12-10

ignota 70 existfa amistad fuerte como cade-
ma de hierro.
I'm dia, Ia fatalidad quiso fastidiarnos. SUI
cedi6 one yO habia perdido en- Ell iuego bastan-
to dinero, no atreviendome pedirselo a mi
familia, me vi obhgado empenar mis- enseres.
Por tanto, Y segln un refran, va que tenia
desgracia en- ell juego, era afortunado en- amo-
res y mi triunfo decisive, pendfa de una cena.
Vosotros sabeis, que estssr una mujer dis
puesta en- fa~or nuestro no signihca ell deseo
de conner unos langostinos en- un cnarto reser-
vado; pero como convene admitir las costum-
bres, aunque Ia cena es una especie de formula
un honbre decente no debe esquivar su cum
pimiento por no parecer tacano 5 descarado.
Fuf, pues, por la calle de la bianzana hasta
la relojerfa de Campistron encargarle que
buscase nn a6cionado las cosas del buen ami
60 Luis XIV, el cual relojero, despues de pro-
meterme el cumplimiento del encargo, me di6
10 que yo habia menester para cruzar con la
cabeza erguida entire las lnesas de la fonda y
dsr los tres golpes misteriosos con los cuales
Sc abren las puertas del amor.
AL dia siguiente, las cuatro de Ia tarde, es-
tando guisa de centinela las puertas del ca
&c Albright, conocido por todos los geografos
graves, dominando las cuatro esquinas de Ia
calle de Lafayette, contemplate ell regreso de
las damas que habian lido paseG que va vol
gian, unaa pie otras cabalgando, otras en- Ca
'ruAJeS " EuSIgahuO elias mlsn1as los caDalio9, +
suiados aeertada rapidamente. Aquel abb
garrado conjunto, parto de II algeria, abrillan-
ado con ojos relueientes, vistos0s trajes, caras
livinas velos fotantes, discurrfa veloz, en-
re las muchas damas iba aquella que al pasar
,or delante de mn me salud6 signiheativamente
on Ia mAno, como diciendo Esta noche, 81
egundo acto.'
Cakn alegre Y dichosa me parecia Ia existen-
IA adornada con tibios rayos del sol de otoho
d una hora tan agradable del dia, y teniendo
elanta de mi el vaso del refresc0 medic vacfo,
panorama tumultuoso que con rapidex 80
sslixaba, dejando % pos de It eanyioa perfn-4l
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1892-12-10
UNA GAR T A

Damos continuation la que nos
dirige nuestro buen amigo el senor An
dino, prescindiendo de comentarla, va
que ella por 81 Sc comenta.
La conducta de Zavala no nos sor-
prende: Glen veces le viFnos andar a
trompicones con la ley, que desconoce Y
con Ell derecho, que olvida.
Pues que los caballeros agraviados
por una detenci6n incali6cable adoptan
Ia resoluci6n de querellarse en- forma,
confamos en- que la rectitud de los iue-
ces quedara nuevamente demostrada.
Habla el senior Andino:
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1892-12-10
Ponce, Diciembre 9 de 1892.
Sr. Don Luis MuToz Rivera.
Mi querido amigo /:

Mi querido amigo:
Ell nlimero de LA DEMOCRACIA de
aver que lego mis- manos me entera
de la buena disposition de I'd. en- favor
de los que hemos sido preeos por con-
secuencia del abandono que hizo el re-
matista del impuesto dc los consumes
de Guayanilla. me abre ancho campo
para informar todo 10 que |ha ocurrido
en- ese negocio.
No ha de ocurrirseme, como usted
comprendera, discutir con Zavala cues
tiones de honra personal: no Sc 10 que
hizo de la suya, cuando asi escatima Ia
agena y valga este, por ID que Sc re-
iiere al estigma infamante one lanz6
sobre los que en- ell consume de Guaya-
nilla tuvimos intervention mas me
nos di.ecta.
Pero me importa hacer. constar al
gunos antecedentes de que ell p1bico
carece y que al ptblico debo, puesto
Que va Sc ha hecho p1blico ell asrnto
que motive la prision mia de algunos
otros honrados vecinos~ de Guayanila.
Perd6neme usted 81 SOY largo en- la
historic de esos hechos 81 le ocupo un
ancho espacio en- las columnas del pc
ri6dico.
Don Anacleto Vazquez remat6 los
impnestos de consumes de Guayanilla,
por la suma establecida en- el remate;
presto la garantfa que le exigia el Pile
go de condolences Y cumpli6 religosa-
mente sus deberes de rematista. durante
las clnco primeros meses del aflo econ6
mlco corriente; pero al ll-esar ell sexto,
entendio que no le convenia continuar
ell negoclo en- esas condolences v Sc 10
manifesto al ayuntamiento. Lo CO.
rrr1ente en- este case hubiera sido de-
elarar rescindido el contrato & incautar
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1892-12-10

mados Ia esperanza de continuar una obra
cuyos primeros cuadros tan CRATES me habfan
sido. Por ESQ cuando mi amigo Rabastens lie
60 al cafe y tom6 asiento Z nj lado, senh por
q gran eonmiseraci6n, y no pude resistir Ell de-
SEQ de decirle:
Amigo Rabastens, con tn matrinonio eres
iufeliz
Me miro amoscado, despu6s, poniendo la
cara risuena, hizo mnhfn que yo entendI ser
la expression de aquel proverbio latino que di-
ce: Memo snd SOite cOateBtss.
-jQue es ellog-dijo el;-5por que me dices
eso7 iEs que t1 has sabidoR.
lie nterrumpi bruscamente:
NADIA que perjudique tn mulers pero vo-
sotros los a6liados ( ia gran famiha eonyugal
no gozas de los placeres del mundo.
Va veo one til no conoces Angela
replico Rabastens con viveza, Y cie1to carmfn
colore6 sus mejillas, quizas porque pensara
-s4Ya quisieFa yo que encontrases una pro-
porci6n como la mia
Yo ignoraba quien era la mujer de mi amigo,
pero me irritaba Ell envanecilniento que porella
tenia, tanto mas cuanto que no podrfa compa-
rarse mi Ultima victina; porqHe iamo-
mas toscas caseras no conprenden cTertas
delicadezas del amor. FL amor es una ciencia
como la eosmogrEffa Ia esgrima, que requie-
rem haberlas sondeado ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; es
una eiencia en- alto grado experimental.
III
-1Y Ia libertad perdida No hablanos de
ella die 20 provocatiyamente ofreciendo 4
Rabastens una copa de rermosa para humillale |
,on mi felicIdad, al misno tempo que le ano-
nadaba con mi independencia.
La lbertad. 81 80 hago Embellishments 10 /
que me da Ia CANA. Entro en- mi casa < atlas
aoras DC IA noche, sin que 10 advierta mi mu-
ERR.
ESQ no habla naucho en- favor t0yo.
Hay tempo para todo, chico; Y pienso que
erfa IN imbecil quien por mostrar solicitud 4
II muler le abriese los ojos. Pre6ero muehis-
40 mas deeirle cmando despierto ella pre-
unta: "Vida mfa, si eran las once Iuegoj
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1892-12-10

ave son impefcePs'0-tas
70 w --.oe IA doble VISA
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1892-12-10

bocoy 1s y Ss rn;el. pues con caoa pm ~,
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1892-12-10
L a Democracia

PONCE, sABADo, DIcIEMBRE lo, 1892.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-08
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Miss Helen Naudain visited viii
mington last week.
Miss Corinne Cochran was the guest
of the Misses Crow during the past
| week.
Mrs. D, N. Browne was the guest OF
Mrs. n. G. Robinson in Wilmington
last week.
Mrs. a. NJ. Brown and Miss Bessie
Reynolds are spending the week in
Philadelphia.
Mr.. epd Mrs. Edgar A. Perkins OF
New Berlin, Chenango Co., New York,
are visiting friends here.
II. A. Perkins, Esq, of Philadel-
phia, made brief visit to friends in
and near town this week.
A. g. Robinson of Wilmington
was in town this week, the guest of
Capt. Pennington and family.
sereck s. Wilson, employed by A.
p. Beecher, Wilmington's leading
photographer, spent Wednesday with
his parents and numerous friends
here.
Messrs. Armstrong & Sparks, of the
Middletown House. have been visiting
Mr.. Armstrong; nephew in Washing
toh- this week. The latter, was ac-
companied by his wife.
Miss Allie Mckee, who is attending
the Conservatory of Music, Baltimore,
returned home on Monday to attend
the funeral of Frank N. Howell.
She will remain until Monday morn
ing next.
William Pinder, who for a number
of years has been a resident of Middle
town, removed his family to Whining
ton on Monday, where he expects to
take up his residence. We are always
sorry to lose good citizens.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-08
For the Young Men.

For some time there has been in the
minds of some Of our young men a de.
sire to form club, specially for social
pastime. The need Of such an organi.
Zation is obvious. Those who are en-
ployed in shops, stores and Offices, and
have not about them the sacred infiu-
ences of home, find little pleasure in
the interval between closing time and
bedtime, bacause the streets and the
saloons are the only places open to
them. They ought to have a comfort
able, convenient room within easy
reach, where they could be free to
spend leisure hour, and not be SUBJ
jected 10 the evil influences of these
other places. 1t is matter well worth
the consideration of the business men
of the town, and all who are interested
in promoting the welfare of our young
men. On next Wednesday evening all
those who are interested in forming
club, will meet at the Board of Trade
rooms.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-08
JURYMEN's EXCURSION.
Arrangements for trip to Bomba!
Hook or some other place.

Arrangements for q trip to Bombay
Hook or some other place.
A meeting of the first panel of Petit
Jurymen was held in the Grand Jury
room at the Court House in Whining.
ton, on Saturday. Dec. 9Th, for the
purpose of arranging for an excursion
next season. Captain F. McMuun was
made Chairman, and L. V. Aspril,
Secretary. 1t was decided that, at
some future day. to be fixed by a COM
mittee. the whole body 60 on an excur-
sion on Capt. McMunn's steamer,
Thomas Clyde. Mr.. Thos. Hurn, who
has been one of the prime movers Of
the enterprise, was chosen Chairman Of
a committee on arrangements, COM
posed of member Of each Hundred as
follows:
Red Lion, Capt. +. McMunn; Will
mington. Lewis Dickey; Christiana.
Harvey E. Gregg; Blackbird, Walter
Monroe; Pencader. VIM. T. Cam; New
Castle, Frank Weggenman; Brandy
wine. Winfield s. Orr; Mill Creek, Jno.
B. Eastburn; Appoquinimink, J. c.
Hutchison; White Clay Creek, John
Barlow.
Captain McMunn in his pleasant way
extended q cordial invitation to the
whole Panel on the day to be fixed by
the committee; and the body rendered
TO him a rising vote of thanks. After
a pleasant general talk of an half hour,
they adjourned.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-08
An Exnlanatinn

We are sorry to be 80 tardy in max
ing our appearance this week, but il
was really unavoidable. To bring or
der out of chaos is no small undertake
ing, and the task We have set ourselves
has been many times doubled by un-
looked for hindrances, which have ap-
peared from every quarter. We now
have our matters pretty well in hand,
and can safely say we will come out
next week promptly on time. Our first
issue is by no means up to the high
standard we have set before US. We
only ark for little time and fnrbear-
ance on the part of our patrons.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-08
Sons of Delaware,

The first annual banquet of the
Sons of Delaware was held at the
Continental Hotel in Philadelphia,
on Wednesday evening, on the ami.
versary of the admission of Delaware
into the Union. The association will
celebrate the event every year with
dinner to it's members and friends.
Among those present on this occasion
were Senator Gray, Governor Rey-
nolds,. ]. s. Willis, H. G. Conrad, D.
T. Marval, DR.. Shakespeare, e. l..
Martin, William Smithers, Jas L.
Walcott and many other distinguish
ed guests. The association was or
ganized last May.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-08

way to Wilmington, and was apparent.
ly in bis usual health until he was
stricken, on Wednesday with the i'll
ness from which he died. He was act.
lively. engaged in measuring grain in his
barn when siezed with severe pain In
the head, and on Friday he died, from
congestion Of the brain, supposed to b
due 10 overwork. His funeral took
place on Tuesday morning from Draw
yers' Presbyterian Church at Odessa.
Mr.. Whittock was well and favorablY
known by large circle OF friends in
this community. He was an industri-
GUS and honest man, an excellent far.
mer, kind friend and a good citizen,
and a consistent christian. Eight
years ago he was married to Miss Mar
tha Cavender, the daughter of Mr..
Thomas Lavender of this town, who
with one chilli survives him.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-08
PENINSULA NOTES.


Governor Brown, of Maryland, has
designated Friday, January ~, as
the day for the execution of Alfred
Stout, colored, of Cecil county. for
the murder of George Ditmore.
William King and William Hinkes.
two New York crooks, were neatly
captured at Seaford, Wednesday NOR
ming, after making futile attempt on
Tuesday night to rob the store of R.
Allen.
The trustees of the State Hospital
for Insane met at Farnhurst last week.
The institution has 191 inmates. Al
accommodation will be presented to
the Legislature for new building for
violent patients.
In the chapel of the Holy Cross.
Ellington, at 11.30 o'clock, Wednes-
day, DIR. W. N. Pippin, formerly OF
Easton, but at present q practicine
physician of Millington, and Miss Ad-
die Wilson Thompson, of Millineton.
were married.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-08
ROLL OF HONOR.
How the Middletown Girls and Boys
Are Improving.

How the Middletown Girls and Bows
Are Improving.
Names of pupils who have an aver
age Of 95 per cent or over for the month
of November:
Room No. Edith Clayton, George
Gildersleve, Roy jackson, Mary Max
well, Sallie .Tolls.
Room No. 2-Maria Nowland.
Room No. 3-Ethel Burrows, Myr-
tie Geary, Bertha Roberts, Carrie
Clothier, Sybilla Jones, Walter Green.
Room No. 4-Helen Smith, Lillian
Reese, Ernest johnson, George Kelley,
James Dawson, Charles Talbot, Mary
Holten, Stewart Cleaver, Julian Cleav-
er, Harry Brady, Bessie Craddock, John
Mcclure, Ethel CHM, Grover Talbot,
Mollie Mcclure. Bertha Geary, Anny
Mcclure, Nina Geary.
Room No. 5-Sylvia Moore, Lillian
Cleaver, Edith Alice, Annie Berkman,
Sophie Clothier, Florence Owens, May
Ennis, May Webb, Matte Roberts,
Clara w hitlock, Annie COrrie.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-08
MRS. ELIZABETH FARRELL.

Mrs. Elizabeth FARRELL died last Fri.
day morning, at the residence of her
son James FARRELL, near Smiths Mill.
Her illness was brief, and her death
peaceful. Her funeral took place on
Tuesday morning at ten O'Clock, her
pastor, Rev. N. M. Browne officiating.
The interment was at Delaware City
Cemetery.
Mrs. FARRELL was born and raised in
Kent County of this state. She was
the daughter of Capt. John Corse, a
revolutionary warrior, from whom she
inherited the patriotic spirit and in
tense love Of country that have been
among the most notable features of her
life. She was woman of great force
and strength of character. Naturally
reserved, her strong personal and fam.
lily pride were often a barrier to those
who sought a CLOSE or intimate acquain.
tance with her, but those who came
within her chosen circle found in her
a true, noble woman, faithful wife,
devoted mother and consistent christ
ian. She was married quite early to
Elias FARRELL, of Talbot County, Md,
whose untimely death left her widow
with five children, the youngest an in.
fant in arms; but with industry and
frugality she reared her entire family,
and in her old age her children were
her stay and comfort. Her five chill.
dren survive her, four of whom, John,
James, Alexander and Annie were with
her in her last hours, and in attend
ance at her funeral. Her youngest
daughter, Mrs. Mary Green, of Indi.
ana, was unable to be present. Mrs.
FARRELL was in her seventy-niAth year.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-08
ST. GEORGES.

Miss Mary Mccoy visited Wilmington
part of last week.
Miss Mamie McWhorter is the guest ;o
friends near Glasgow.
AL Robinson is visiting his sister, Mrs.
Ed. Webb, near Odessa.
Miss Martie Heisel entertained Miss Jen-
ME Stapleford on Sunday.
Mrs. J. C. stuckert spent part of this
week in Philadelphia, Pa.
Mrs. James Ford, of Glasgow, called on
friends in town on Monday.
Philip Simmons entertained relatives
from Blackbird on Monday.
T. Bayard Heisel enjoyed stay with
friends down the state last week.
Miss Ollie Paynter spent Sunday with
Miss Matte Riley near Middletown.
Mrs Frank Pierce has returned home
from visit to her mother near Summit
Bridge.
Quite number from our town witnessed
the game of football at Delaware City on
Saturday.
The NJ. E. Sunday School is making
preparations for its annual Christmas en-
tertainment.
Mr.. VIM. Webb, OF Camden, N. j., is
paying visit to his daughter, Mrs. James
Richardson.
Miss Kesiah Miller OF Ridley Park, Pa,
has been entertained by friends in town
during the past week.
The appearance of our town has been
greately improved by the cleaning of the
streets and pavements.
Mrs. Sallie Cam who has been visiting
her brother, T. H. Armstrong at Middle.
town, has returned home.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-08
Quarterly Conferences.

The third Quarterly meeting of the
Methodist Church will be held next
Sunday. Love Feast at 8 6o'clock, p.
M, under the direction of the Presid-
ing Elder. Preaching at o'clock by
Rev. Alfred Smith. A cordial invita-
tion is extended to the many friends
of Mr.. Smith to attend these services.
Quarterly Conference Monday at Z
O'CLOCK P. NJ,
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-08
sour Country Cousin. -

Frank Jones, Isl Perkins," has a
new play, called "Our Country Cousin "
in which he will be seen this season.
The critics say it is an excellent piece,
and affords Mr.. Jones even greater OPP
portunities than anything in which he
has yet been seen. He will appear ip
this popular play in the Middletown
Opera House next Wednesday evening.
See the advertisement in another COL
umn, and don't fail to see the play.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-08
The Electric C,iObts.

The failure in our town luminaries,
which have left us in darkness several
nights this week, was due to an infer.
ior lot Of coal which made it difficult
to get up steam. The trouble has been
remedied, and we are informed that
the plant will continue To operate as
long as it is able to stand. After last
nights experience of cropping our way
along the dark streets, running into
hitching posts, fences and people, we
will be more than glad to see the re.
turn Of the bright little hair.pin.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-08
A FORMER DELAwAREAN.
John e. Richards Elected Governor
of Montana.

| s OF montana
/ There are not few Delaware peOpll
who will be pleased to know that an
other one of her sons has come tt
honor. At the recent election John f.
Richards was chosen Governor of Mon
tana by the Republican party Of that
state, and will take the oath of office
January2.
Mr.. Richards was born in Delaware
City. After the death of bis mother,
which occurred when he was quite
young, he came to make his home with
an uncle near this town, where he spent
his early years working on the farm,
going to school, and clerking in the
village store. Shortly after reaching
his majority he decided TO 60 west.
Colorado was his first place Of resi-
dence. He also spent few years in
California, but Montana has been his
chosen state since 1882, where he has
been one of the most successful busi-
ness men in the thriving city of Butte.
His public spirit and ability as pub
lie man were apparent, and by the
choice of the people he has occupied
various positions of trust. His upright
ness and courage are well known, and
his election as the chief Magistrate Of
the new state is not only personal
and party triumph, but also a triumph
OF honesty and good morals. Montana
is to be congratulated upon her choice
of Governor. The highest and best
interests af the state will not suffer
under his administration. It is with
no little interest that his friends and
here watch his career.