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La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1893-09-23

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mensos territories la RIGA planta bajo
la acci6n de analogas Intermediates.
La voz del generoso compatriota
no debe quedar pues en- el vacio. y
debiera servir para que ell gremio de
cafeteros, requiera sus energ1as, Y
los medios todos de que dispone, y
Sc apreste luchar con un enemigo,
que, 81 hoy relativamente pacffco,
podr1a smanana ser bastante fuerte,
para destruir la base de su bienestar
y de su riqueza.
7 esa voz debe repercutir en- los
centres gubernamentales, va que, en-
sana logica, no es possible separar los
intereses del gobierno de los de las
classes productoras. Y porque as1 10
comprenderan nuestros gobernantes,
esperamos que, puesto que afortuna-
damente disponemos depersonal cien-
t1fco, competente le veremos pronto,
por iniciativa Official, dedicarse las
labores necesarias, hasta revelar la
verdadera Patagonia i or1gen del
NAL que afecta nuestros cafetos.
Pero la tarea del senior Vendrell
no Sc ha limitado solo poner de ma
nihesto ese, que en- su concepto, cons
tituye estado patol6gico de nuestros
plant1os de cafe, dirigiendo su obser-
vacion las practicas culturales que
4 ellos sirven, las cali6ca de defcien-
tes, de vetustas, y llamadas por con-
siguiente q determinar en- breve, la
perdida completa de la fertilidad en-
nuestros terrenos.
Z fe que tiene razon ell ilustrado
agronomo. Pena protunda despierta
en- ell amino del que vive encarinado
con este suelo, la contemplation de
esos extensos campos, que SO dlcen
poblados de cafe, y en- los que Sc os-
tentan varitales que apenas lucen fo
llaje propio, y que vegetan bajo SOM
bra enferma y semlsecular.
Una parte de ellos representa- el
primer esfuerzo de la primera inmi-
gracion que pobl6 nuestras alturas,
discriminate por la concentration de
la propiedad, que en- las costas pro-
dujo la cultura de la cana.
Pero la inmensa parte, correspon-
de al trabajo desarrollado en elias
por el elemento corso, y 81 nacional,
y el del pals, que en casi todas las To-
calidades SO han sustituido los pri-
meros trabajadores del cafe en- nues-
tros campos.
Rian .sabemos que las condolences
eronImicas pplInsg sqsp. en- qa9 ha dtaPbia9o, de
la determinante principal de su de-
fciencia. =,
Sin recursos propios, y sin credlto
que les sirviera en- condolences con
yenientes, hubieron de limitarse la
siembra de estaca, dentro de monte
ylrgen, donde dejaban vegetar la
planta debilmente, en- lucha con
las demas que le disputaban ell suelo.
No es extrano, pues, que al cabo
de algunos amos de labor hslologlca'
Ell arbusto perdiera en- robustez de-
clinara, hasta llegar a este estado
anemico que la mayorfa de ellos pre-
senta.
Este desmedro en- los plant1os de
cafe, que, repetimos, es un hecho en-
todas las jurisdicciones, expllca por
81 solo, la considerable baja de la
production del rico grano en- la lsla
desde los amos 81 y 85, en- que, al
canzamos la cifra de 600 mil qninta-
aJ, l,,,oI todo
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1893-09-23


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Arizona weekly citizen., 1893-11-25
Freaks of Memory.

A smart young cavalry officer was recently exercising his regiment upon the drill ground when the familiar words of command suddenly slipped from his mind, and the strenuous effort made to recall them was utterly futile. In order to cover his embarrassment he was compelled to retire from com mand under the plea of illness. The fugitive sentence came to him when he reached his rooms. A still more singu- lar case is that of well-known and esteemed merchant, whose memory so treacherously failed him one morning after leaving home that he was totally unable to locate his offices, and was actually compelled to inquire as to their whereabouts. Another interest ing example is that of popular novel, ist who had nearly finished an impor- tant work upon which he was engaged when a sudden failure of memory de- prived him of his plot and necessitated the laying aside of the book for more than a week; then the association of ideas recalled the missing plot, the novel was brought to successful issue and enjoyed a wide circulation.-Bos- ton Globe.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1893-11-25
PUBLISHING THE BANNS.
The Peculiar Mistake of a Sexton Causes
 the Postponement Of a Wedding.

A few years ago ludicrous, albeit veXatious, incident occurred at church in Larkhall. A rustic couple, after having had the banns published the prescribed number of times, proceeded to the church to be joined in holy we'd lock- The service was conducted with out hitch until the officiating clergy man arrived at that part where he asked: "William Wisher, wilt thou have this woman to be thy welded wife?" when the bridegroom replied with some astonishment that his name was not William Wisher
 The ceremony was, of course, sus- pended, and on investigation being made as to the cause of the mistake it transpired that the bridegroom had written to the sexton of the church re- questing him to have the banns pub lished, and concluded his letter thus: ''So no more from your we'll wisher and Mary Williams" The sexton, thinking that William Wisher was the name of the intending benedict, published the banns accordingly, and the disappoint- ed couple were compelled to await the publication of the banns in their proper names.
 Some years ago a middled-aged agri- cultural laborer called upon the session clerk of Alba and asked him what the charge was for publishing the ''cries''- i e., banns of marriage-three times on the same Sunday. "A pound, replied the clerk. Aye" said the other, ''an' what dye talk when ye talk two Sun days to do't?" Half guinea" was the reply. An what dye charge when ye talk three Sundays to do't?'' was the rustic's next query. ''Seven and six" answered the clerk, with an amused air. Aye, man." rejOined the querist, ''I see; the langer ye talk to dae't the cheaper it gets. Just cry ava till ye pay yerser"'
 And he took his departure without more ado.-LOndon lid Bits.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1893-11-25
NEWS FROM GRAHAM COUNTY
Bulletin.

w. B. Kelly, the junior representative Of the Bulletin, has been at Clifton, Morenel and Duncan this week, looking after the business interests of this paper. Expect flood of new subscribers on his return.
 Word comes in rather roundabout way that last week in vicinity of Stein's Pass a rancher finding that the water he was using out of we'll had bad taste and smell secured the assistance of two COW boys and on going down into the we'll the dead bodies of two men were found.
 In the school apportionment pub- lished ID the last Bulletin there were two errors calculated to mislead the trustees in Fort Thomas and Graham districts. Fort Thomas was given Sl20 when it should have been but $40, and Graham was given $40 when it should have been but S20.
 MT. Jas A. Hunt. recently from Kentucky, now CD farm near Pima, says the Graham valley is second to no country on earth for fertility and productivess of soil, and citt s as proof tu0 ldCb ludG J Ddli dD acre in squashes and gathered sevente= n wagon loads Every body knows that it takes rich land to produce pumpkins and squashes.
 Auditor Boon goes into court and makes answer to the mandamus pro- ceedings instituted by J. O. Dunbar to compel the auditor to show him certain accounts which had been sl- lowed and paid, and for answer says that be (Boon) was afraid to trust Dunbar; afraid he would make way with some of the papers. He says Dunbar can have copies of the papers by paying the regular fees for them. This is probably the first instance on record where a public officer refused newspaper man free access to the public records of his office. What is the objection to showing these ac- counts? If they are all straight and correct i've must presume they are until the contrary is shown) no harm can come to the auditor, or to the person who received the money. We do not believe Governor Hughes will approve of such mysterious quibbling.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1893-11-25
FLOWERS, SHRUBS AND TREES.

THE great oaks in Waverly, Mass, are survivors of an oak forest that must have existed in that region, ac- cording to1the geologists, as far back as the tenth century.
 IT is stated that one New Yorker living opposite Central park expends one hundred and fifty dollars monthly upon his roof garden, and there are no less than six such parterres in the city.
 ORCHIDS are comparatively new to florists and the public, but they are becoming more common, and at the same time more perfect, every year. In spite of the fact that they are very expensive, as indeed all the choice blooms are nowadays, they are often seen in the florists supplies.
 As THE season for lifting dahlias is here, it may be well to say that the roots ought to be turned stems down. ward as soon as the tops are cut off, and kept so until spring. The losses of dahlias during the winter, other wise than by freezing, are mostly caused by neglect of this precaution.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1893-11-25
OUR FINANCIAL POSITION.

The United States owes nearly six teen hundred million dollars. Nearly six hundred million dollars is interest bear ing debt payable on or before 1907. All the remainder of about 1000 million dollars is practically payable on demand in gold. The aggregate of government demand obligations and national bank circulation is about 1900 million dollars. The aggregate of gold in the hands of the government and in circulation among the people is about 660 million dollars. The amount of gold coin and bullion actually in the hands of the government to redeem demand oblIga- tions (stated above at about 1000 million dollsrs) IS about 163 million dollars About seventy-pine million dollars of this is supposed to be held ip trust against certificates issued to and held by private owners. These certificates are now about thirteen millions more than the sixty-six millions gold coin the government has in hand. The govern ment has also nearly 40 millions fine ounces of silver bullion on hand, which is held against about 152 million United States notes issued to par for it under the Sherman bill. It is worth on the basis of London quotations about ninety-seven millions dollars. The coined silver in hand is held to cover silver certificates outstanding, and is not available to redeem United States notes.
 Unrepealed section 3 of the Sher- man law passed in 1890 provided that after the 1st of July, 1891, "The se- cretsry of the treasury shall coin all the silver bullion purchased under the provisions or this act, or as much as may be necessary to provide for the redemp tion of the treasury notes herein pro vided for, and any gain or seigniorags
Arizona weekly citizen., 1893-11-25

ALLUsIoN is made in another column, says the Republican, to the communIca- tion from the first auditor of the treasury to Delegate Mark Smiih, with reference to the introduction of bill transferring the jurisdiction of Indian cases from the territorial to the United States court. This is change advocat- ed by Governor Hughes in his annual report and ought to have suggested it. self to Mir. Smith as an advantage to the territory without a nudge from the department in which it would greatly simplify matters. The transfer of this particular class of eases from the territo- rial to the federal courts will relieve county officials of great deal of res possibility and the taxpayers of a great deal of expenses.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1893-11-25
Primitive Telegraphy.

The first person to apply to purposes of telegraphy the galvanic tattery in- vented by Volta, in 1900, was Dr. Samuel T. Von Soemmering, of Mu- nich. He employed the energy of a powerful voltaic pile to decompose water by means of thirty-five gold pins immersed in an oblong glass trough. Each of these pin electrodes was in connection with thirty-fve wires forming the telegraph line. The bub- bles evolved by these electrodes were received in figured and lettered tubes corresponding to each pin and the mes sages were thus spelled out. In 1S1O he telegraphed over two miles of wire by this primitive method. As each pin was immersed it decom- posed a certain portion of water and sent bubbles through its lettered or tube
Arizona weekly citizen., 1893-11-25
FOREIGN PERSONALS.

PRESIDENT RODRIGUEZ of Costa Rica has been unsuccessful in his attempt to borrow S1 1000, ,OOO He will meet with wide sympathy.
 PAUL DE CAssAGNAC is nearly fifty years old, but does not look his age. ''Some twenty-odd duels have left no trace on the tall, squarely built figure and dark imperious face" But then these were French duels.
 Mss JESSIE ACKERMAN, an English missionary, recently put on a diving dress and went down sixty feet to the bed of the ocean on the greatest pearl ing grounds of the world, between Australia and Singapore, where 1,3OO men are constantly at work.
 MIME. RODRIGUEZ, a noted Parisian dressmaker, died recently in lunatic asylum. Her fame was great, and she always refused to make dresses for women with poor figures. A certain duchess had often desired to become one of her patrons, but Mime. Rodri- guez invariably said: "When you have shoulders I will dress you.n
Arizona weekly citizen., 1893-11-25

THE Universal Benevolent society recently formed by the ladies of Tucson is deserving of commendRtion and en- couragement. It has been formed to help no particular sect or nationality, but as its name implies to be universally benevolent to the poor, the needy and deserving. The ladies in charge are active and energetic workers in the cause of the unfortunate and much dis tress will be relieved. The ladies of the St. Vincent de Paul society have struggled heroicaily in a like cause and have done much good when good was in- deed needed. While its work is and has been largely among the poor and lowly of the Mexican people, it helped all who sought its aid. That they were poor and needy was sufficient to open both purse and heartstricgs, but destitution was too widespread to meet all the de- mands mede upon them for help; and the coming into existence of a sister organization oD the eve of winter will prove a God-send to those who will come under their kindly keeping. We hope the general public will encourage and strengthen them in their good and self-sacrificlng work.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1893-11-25

WHEN governor Hughes was east several articles appeared in the columns of his paper which we were constrained to believe would not have been permit ted had be been here to prevent 1t. We therefore regret very much the un called for attack by tte Star of this morning on the board of supervisors. We believe it to be within the province of a newspaper to criticize the public acton of a publIc officer even if we have to go to jail for it, but no newspaper has the right to wrongfully besmirch the character of a good citizen merely be- cause he is public officer. The super visors are prone to err as other public officials and their public acts are public property open to public condemnation on comnendation as the case may be but there is no warrant by which their private characters as public officials can be assailed. The board politically, is composed of two democrats and one republican, the latter G. A. Avery of Nogales, is chairman, the former Messrs. James Finley and and M. G. Samaniego are residents of this city. All are business men, men of family and as good citizens as can be found in this or any other community. If they are not representative men and good citizens we do not in our unregenerated state, know where to find them, and the attempt to saddle uppon their good names the charge of sympathy with the lawless and criminal classes" will find no favor in this or any other community where the gentlemen are known. In the matter of the employment of MT. Hughes flor more than twenty years a professional gambler" all we have to say is that all the moral influence of the Star and its proprietor were brought to bear on the board to secure his appointment. The pubic are some- what familiar with the differences that have led to the present arrangement, and as it is democratic fight we do not propose to discuss them, but no complaint against the Integrity or efficiency of that gentleman has yet been made and none will be made. It is to say the least exceedingly poor tast to attempt to pull down man who although in the past may have been a gambler, is now striving to lead moral life and support his family as becomes a good citizen. It is better to lift up than pull down.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1893-11-25
ELSEWHERE appears the advertis

ELSEWHERE appears the advertise ment of the first volume of ''OUr Native Birds of Song and Beauty" by Henry Nehrling, one of the foremost na- turalists of the United States. A prom inent feature of the book will be thirty-six colored plates, after water color paintings by Prof Ridgway of the Smithsonian, and others. These plates will be next to seeing the beauties of the specimens in life or after passing through the delicate preparation of the taxiderm;st. Chromos may portray brightly-coiered birds, of wondrous hues. Iu this case, however, fidelity to nature's marking will be where the beauty of the plates come in. A year ago one of the departments of the Smithsonian issued limited edition of colored plates of birds eggs. Pictures of greater beauty could not be con- ceived. Before they were issued, how ever, plate after plate was destroyed, as not being accurate.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1893-11-25
arising from such coinage shall be &C., counted fer and paid into the treasury"
THE AMERICAN VESSEL.

The remarkable speed made by the new commerce-destroyer Columbia yesterday in its preliminary trial again demonstrates the capacity and capability of American ship builders and the wise policy of this govern ment in offering premiums to ship builders to strive to obtain greater speed than the maximum stated in the
 plans and specifications. The Colum- bia under forced draught developed speed of 22S7 knots an hour, and under natural draught 202O knots. The American ship builders in the past ten years have accomplished wonders, and have not only improved upon the models of the great English builders but have devised models. many of which are being adopted by other nations. All this has been brought about by the fostering care and protection of the government.
 In the past ten years this industry has grown as no other has done. Few steels vessels are made abroad for Americans. A few years ago it was deemed inadvisable and expensive to construct steel vessels ID this country, but now better built and faster vessels are turned out every year from the shipygrds of this country than are built abroad. It has only been recently that c. F. Huntington established a new shipyard in the east and nctwith- standing the great cost of the plant he has found that the superior skill of American workmen has enabled,hIm to build vessels not only better but cheaper than he could buy them for his various lines. The fostering care of the govern ment, it's offers of premiums and the protection vouchsafed American ship builders has resulted in making the United States foremost in the construc- tion of the hest and fastest steel vessels There is good deal of mental pabu- lum for tariff tinkers to digest in the revival and wonderful progress of ship builders in this scountry.-L. A. Express.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1893-11-25

THE cockleburrs are about to shake themselves from the skirts of the true Montezuma and his warriors. They will set themselves up as the sole ex- pounders of the great rites of demo- cracy. They will in grand conclave assembled, on the 25th, declare with wherases that Montez1ma is no fellow of democracy, and that they, and they alone represent the order, and thus "Hughes and his crowd will be voted out of the party" The Montezumas are fighters, though, and may have some thing to say on the voting-out process themselves.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1893-11-25
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CLAY BEDS OF AMBOY.
Peculiar Deposits of Sediment Found or
 the Coast of New Jersey.

the Coast of New Jersey.
 Millions of years ago certain sedi- m ents, which had their origin in the washing away of conglomerate rocks flr to the northward, were brought by water and laid down over this part of New Jersey. From age to age the character of the material changed according to the source from which it was fetched Thus, in digging into the soil hereabout, one finds it arranged in layers like cake. First, says the Washington Star, the spade will turn up red brick clay. This deposit will extend to depth of three or four feet, per haps. Beneath this will be stratum or clay quite different in appearance, and speckled with iron. Underneath the latter is a layer technically termed fire clay No. l." and below this IS fire clay No. g." Next comes a '.seamy" stratum, and finally layer of what is called ''extra sandy" which is at the bottom of the formation. All of these clays are useful, being applied to various purposes, according to char acter and quality. They go through processes of grinding and refining in the factories by which they are freed from impurities and made smooth and perfectly plastic. Such is the raw material, which is eventually turned out in most beautiful shapes for deco rating houses and for other purposes of agricultural Ornamentation. This work at present employs artistic skill of the very highest order. The de- signs are made by sculptors of the first rank, who consider it not beneath their dignity, any more than did Michael Angelo, to expend their genius upon the adornment of buildings. In fact, many of the objects of art in terra cotta which now grace private dwell- ing and public edifices seem almost too admirable, inasmuch as they cannot be seen closely enough to be admired as 4hArv
Arizona weekly citizen., 1893-11-25

THIS is the season for tree planting and every owner of property in the city should plant some. Nothing pays better on the investment than money expended in shade and fruit trees. They greatly enhance the value Of prop erty, add more than anything else to the attractiyeness of home and are an indication of thrift and enterprise.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1893-11-25
A Eavorite in Kentucky.

MT. w. M. Terry, who has been in the drug business at Elkton, Ky, for past twelve years, says: "Chamberlain's Cough Remedy gives better satisfaction than any other cough medicine l have ever sold" There is good reason for this. No other will cure a cold so quickly; no other is so certain preven- tive and care for croup; no other affords so much relief in cases of whooping cough. For sale by
 F. FLEIsHMAN, Druggist.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1893-11-25
Guaranteed Cure,

We authorize our advertised druggist to sell Dr. Kings New Discovery for con- sumption, Coughs and Colds, upon this condition. If you are afflicted with Cough or Gold or any Lung, Throat or Chest trouble, and will use this remedy as directed, giving it fair trial and ex- perience no benefit, you may return the bottle and have your money refunded. We could not make this offer did We not know that pr. Kings New Discovery could be relied on. It never disappoints. Trial bottles free at pr. Martins drug atore. Large size 50c. and S1.00,
Arizona weekly citizen., 1893-11-25
The Hest Plaster.

Dampen piece of flannel with Cham berlain's Pain Balm and bind it on over the seat of pain. It is better than any plaster. When the lungs are sore such an application on the chest and another on the back, between the shoulder blades will often prevent pneumonia. There is nothing so good for a lame back or pain in the side. A sore throat can nearly always be cured In one night by applying a flannel bandage damped with Pain Balm. 50 cent bottles for sale by
 F. FT.EIsHA AN, Druggist
Arizona weekly citizen., 1893-11-25

COMMISSIONER BLoUNT, who thought he was "travelng on his shape" says the Los Angeles Express, informed Admiral Skerrett that he was the duly accredited minister to Hawaii and got indignant when the admiral requested to see his credentials. Admiral Skerret was removed soon after Commissioner Blouut returned to America, to another point, but of course Blount had nothing to do with it.