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Middletown transcript., 1894-03-24
DELAWARE CITY.

Miss Emma Frempt has gone to Phila.
delphia.
Mrs. F. T. Eagle, of New Castle, was in
town on Sunday.
Mrs. Clara Downs of Wilmington was in
town this week.
s. Ford, of New Castle, spent Sunday
| with relatives in town.
E. Dawson, Newark. was entertained on
Saturday by Alex. Terrell.
Miss Laura Frempt has returned from q
visit to relations in Philadelphia.
Miss Annie Hickey has returned from a
a visit to Summit Bridge and Wilmington.
Mrs. Isaac Cleaver, of Kennedyville, Md.
was in town on Monday, the guest of Mrs
Peter Cleaver
The Epworth League will give Clothes
pin Sociable" on Monday evening in the
chapel. Refreshments will be served.
Mr.. Bracken has removed his household
goods and chattels from one of the Colburn
farms to the one belonging to E. Clark on
Wrangle Hill road.
Miss NJ. Boulden, of Chesapeake City, &C.
compaied by Miss L. Davidson arrived in
town on Tuesday. Miss Boulden came for
the purpose of attending the Easter service
to be held in Christ Church.
Walter Cleaver, who resided at the BAT
terry" will in the future reside on one of
the farms known ''Shingle Landing" on
Dutch Neck road. He will be succeeded
by F. Pordham at the Battery
Mrs. Bowman. the mother of Mrs w. W.
Hibschman died suddenly on Tuesday
morning. caused by heart trouble. Services
were held at the residence OF her son-in-
law, on Wednesday evening. Interment at
Myersville, Pa, on Thursday.
Rev. Mr.. Prettyman preached his far
we'll sermon last Sunday evening. There
will probably be no service in the Meth
odist church on Sunday as conference is in
session. Mr. Prettyman's friends will regret
his departure from among them.
John Swan was in town on Sunday.
Mrs F. P Belville attended the Sunday
School convention held in Wilmington, as
a delegate from the Presbyterian Sunday
School. Mrs Belwilae expressed great
deal of pleasure, thoroughly appreciating
all the services, OH her return.
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PERSONALITIES

Little Lines About Men and Women
and What They Are Doing.
Miss Mabel Taylor is sojourning al
Atlantic City.
Rev L. Z. Martindale was in town OH
Tuesday morning.
Rev. and Mrs. N. N. Browne left on
Tuesday for Conference.
MIR. j. Edward Draper spent Sunday in
Smyrna, Sightseeing.
"A G. Cox, left on Tuesday for Saulis-
bury, Md, 10 attend Conference.
Miss Sarah Brady spent several days
with Newark friends last week
IS. S. Wilson, Of Philadelphia, spent
Sunday with his parents in town.
Misses Cochran, H4kiil and Chester
were in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Miss Sara Chester, of Shainokin. Pa
is the guest of Miss Corinne Cochran;
Hugh C. Browne has been on business
trip i'll West Virginia for the past week.
-Messrs. Phillips, Burrows and Boyer,
of Smyrna, spent Sunday with friends" in
town,
MIR. C. NJ. Stanger attended the funeral
of his brother, John Stanger, in Salem, N.
j., this week.
Miss Mcllie White, of Wilmington is
the guest of Mrs. Fannie Vasey, OH South
Broad Street.
Victor Messick, George Echenhofer
James Burrows, Gilpin Massey and Walter
Webb, took in Smyrna on Sunday
Mr. B. r. Talley, representing Albert
L. Wcgst, Wholesale paper and tag dealer
Philadelphia, was in town Friday, and paid
our office pleasant call.
S. r. Estes, of the firm of l. Ham.
burger & Son, of Wilmington. has been in
town this week. Mr.. Estes is good sales.
man, and is well and favorably known in
this town and vicinity.
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"Los Angeles, March 5th."
The Sugar That Swee tens Life.

The Sugar That Sweetens Life.
Such is money. We all want it. You
can save your pennies and dollars by deal
ing with us. Low prices rule here. We
are receiving new Spring Goods every day.
Plaid Muslins, 10, II and IA cents; Beauti-
full new Dress Ginghams. 10, 124 and Is cts;
Latest patterns in Outing Cloths, 10 cents
per yard; New colors in Dress Goods, %
cents per yard, all colors and widths in
Satin and Moire Ribbons; Hamburgs, to
45 cents; Large lot of Remnants at half
price; Mems Outing Shirts, 25 cents; Latest
shapes and colors in mems Derby and
Crush Hats. All styles in Collars, 2 for 25
CENTS Link and Plain Cuffs, "a cents per
pair; Plain Cuffs, pair for 25; Laundried
White Shirts, Monarch" brand, 95 cents;
Unlaundried White Shirts, Al and 95 CENTS
Douglas Shoes for men and boys; Mundelrs
Shoes for Misses, Boys and Children; La
dies and Mems Shoes at $1.00; Children's
Shoes, Solar tip, rs and so cents; Canned
corn, cents; Tomatoes, 10 cents; Raisins,
cents; Package Coffees, 25 cents; Sugar, 5
cents; Brown Sugar, A cents; Mattings, all
kinds, 81, 10, Is and 20 cents; Floor, Table
and Stair Oil Cloths; Mems, Boys and
ChiIdren's Clothing below cost, Don't wait
Come now!
s. NJ. REYNOLDS & Co.
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ODESSA FLASHES.

Miss Sallie Enos is the guest of friends il
Wilmington.
W. H. Eccles spent few days this weel
in Philadelphia.
Charles Burns, of Newportsville, Pa, il
visiting friends in town.
John Barnett, of Oriol, Nd spent Tues
day with Mr.. A. H. Lord.
Thomas Shape, of Chester Pa, is visiting
his mother, Mrs. H. J. Shape.
Miss Ferguson, of Blackbird, spent
Thursday with the Misses Lord.
A. D. White, of Mt. Pleasant, was the
gnest of c. E. Rose on Thursday.
Mrs. R. 1. Watkins and daughter Helen
are the guests of her parents at Vienna, Md
Mrs. ]. H. George spent Sunday %ith
friends at. Camden, Del, her former home.
Sylvester Townsend, of Delaware City,
was the guest of his parents part of fhis
week.
Isaac Lightcap, compositor on the
Herald. New Castle, spent Sunday at
home.
Mrs. Warren and Miss Tyson, of Will
mington, spent part of this week with
Mrs. D. w. Corbit.
Mrs. T. C. Enos who has been the guest of
J. H. Enos and family, has returned to her
home in Haver de Grace, Md.
To our friends at Mt Pleasant, has the
animal which strayed away from your
town on Wednesday been found yet?
Messrs John Corbit, Jr., and John Peter.
son, of Philadelphia, were the guests of J.
c. Corbit and family part of this week.
Mrs. G. C. Woodal, of Washington, who
has been the guest of her parents, DIR. and
Mrs. w. N. Hamilton, has returned home.
G. Watkins, Jr, started on Wednesday
for Sante Fe, New Mexico, which place he
expects to make his future home for some
time.
Rev. Jonathan s. Willis, of Milford,
former pastor of the NJ. E. Church, will
conduct the services in that church OH
Sunday next in the absence of Rev. R. Il.
Watkins.
G. W. Polk having moved his goods to
Denver, Colorado, started for that city on
Wednesday to join his wife and daughter
who have been there some time for the
benefit of Mrs. Folks health. Mr.. Polk
and family expect to make this their future
home. His pretty home on Main street has
been rented to DR.. Joseph Carrow who will
occupy it soon.
Rev. R. 1. Watkins left for Conference on
Monday. In his sermon on Sunday he
spoke of the success which had attended
his efforts i'll our town the past year, many
have been added to the membership of the
church and the congregation has in
creased greatly during his pastorate here.
He will take good report to Conference of
our Church.
The members of the Presbyterian Church
gave their pastor, Rev. R. A. Sawyer, a
surprise Tuesday evening by meeting at
the parsonage in body. Each person was
by a mysterious package
which was deposited in the kitchen and
which proved quite an addition to the
pastors larder. Refreshments were served
by the ladies and pleasant evening was
spent by all.
About thirty-five of the friends of Miss
Ida Gilch, who is student at State Nor
NAL School at West Chester, Pa. and who
is now visiting at home, rendered her a
surprise party on Wednesday evening.
With games and instrumental and vocal
music, the evening passed very pleasantly.
consisting of ice cream, cake,
lemonade, candies and fruits, were served
about midnight, and in the wee small hours
of the morning the guests departed.
Middletown transcript., 1894-03-24

election was hotly contested and has been
the cause of much discussion. Harry
Bender is to be congratulated on having
secured the Office which is considered q
desirable one.
Sunday, 18TH was beautiful day, and
the congregations were good. Both the
Rev. Jacob Weidman and Rev. J. D. Given
preached their farewell sermons, and both
leave many warm friends to regret their
departure. Mr.. Weidman has been a very
instructive preacher, and has taken deep
and constant interest in the Sunday school;
questioning the scholars on the bible lesson
and stimulating their ambition by the offer
of prizes. The number of teachers has in
creased during his pastorate. and there
we're 75 scholars present last Sunday.
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he be appointed editor of the Christian

he be appointed editor of the Christian
Companion.
The Rev. R. C. Jones' relation was
changed from supernumary to effective
and he will be transferred to the Indiana
| Conference.
The Rev. J. D. Rigg was continued il
| the effective supernumary relation, ano
| the Revs. w. F. Talbot, J. B. Merritt, T
E. Bell, W E. England, J. W. Poole, J. w
Hammersley, w. L. 2. Bowen and G. NJ
Wilcox were continued in the supernum.
ary relations.
The relation of the Rev. J. H. Caldwell
d. d.. was changed from supernumerary
to superannuated, and the relation of the
Rev. T. H. Haynes was changed from eff
fective to supernumerary.
The death of the wife of the Rev w. G.
Koons was announced. The Revs. R. I.
Watkins. T. E. Martindale, and w. L. s.
Murrcy and Presiding Elder Barrett were
appointed committee to express to Mr..
Koons the sympathy of the conference.
The Reys. N. NJ Browne and. T. E. Mar
tindale were added to committee on min
isterial qualifications.
Consideration of the report of the COM
mittee on conference endowment fund
made the special order for 10 o'clock Mon
day morning;
Bishop Vincent arrived yesterday and
spent most of the afternoon with his
cabinet.
There were many visitors in town and
the hotels did big business.
The Conference Historical Society had
its anniversary yesterday afternoon. The
Rev B. F. Price presided and the Revs. w.
L. S. Murray, D. D., and C. A. Hill and
the presiding officer read papers.
DIFFICULT TASK AHEAD.
Bishop Vincent is still in poor health. 1t
is stated on excellent authority that he and
the presiding elders will have difficult task
in arranging the pastoral appointments. In
localities where few changes are expected
there will be many changes and in localities
where many changes are expected there
will be few changes. Bishop Fitz Gerald
will come here to-day or tomorrow for the
purpose of relieving Bishop Vincent and
will probably stay until the final adjourn
ment.
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Social Gathering.

The home of George d. Kelley, Esq, was
the scene of a pleasant gathering of few
Of his many friends, on Thursday evening.
The social phase of the occasion was de-
lightful, and that part of it which culmi-
mates in the dining room was by no means
the least enjoyable, for the supply of good
things was without stint. Among those
present were Rev. Mr.. Moore, Prof. Tharp
and wife, Mrs. ]. r. Hall. Miss Lizzie Hall,
Miss Lillian Budd, Miss Myrtle Houston,
Miss Willie Beasten, Miss Gene Beaston,
Miss Tillie Murphy, Miss Laura Beasten,
Mr.. w. F. Metten, Mrs. NJ, F. Buker, Miss
Mary Anderson, Miss Bessie Anderson,
Mrs. w. H. Houston, Miss Mary Budd,
Miss Ida Howell. w. G.. Lockwood, Harry
Budd and NJ. B. Burris and wife.
Middletown transcript., 1894-03-24

The supreme court decides it has juris-
diction and can grant the writ of quo war,
ranto asked for. The decision is long and
the question of the title of the contesting
Senate has not yet been reached. Chief
Justice Beasley's opinion upsets the con-
tinous session argument. He says that
the Senate is not continuous body. and
that Adrain is not entitled to be president.
He says that Rogers title is valid. This is
a victory for the Republican.
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Totals. ............. 1873 100


by States the Republicans will have %;
Democrats, 70; Populists, 2; divided, 8.
This will be of no consequence, as the
Presidential election. from present indi-
cations, would result 269 Republicans, 13O
Democrats. Populists 3S. June oath, 1892,
placed the vote and so published it, and
wrote to Cleveland-273 Democrats, l40
Republicans, 81 Populists.) So one brief
year of autocracy and mis-government by
G. Cleveland has made sure a reversal of
that vote which the people gave in 1892
under their misplaced confidence that he
and his associates would carry out the
pledges which were made in obedience to
the commands issued in Chicago by the
National Democratic Convention.
1.-THE Senate will stand in March, 1897,
46 Republicans, SO Democrats 2 Populists,
4 doubtful.
"The Peoples party, in its brief career,
has had as signal evidence of perjury and
treason as either of the others. And this
will continue until the old rule is again
enforced of letting the Office seek the
man.. Yours truly,
"BLANToN DUNCAN,
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They Arc ComfuUi

The celebrated Rutgers College Glee Club
assisted by Miss Nellie Gertrude Nichols
and Mr.. w. B. Vernon will appear in the
Opera House, Friday. April 6. This is the
finest College Glee Clubs on the road, and
will doubtless have q crowded house.
Lovers of fine music will witness one of the
most refined and entertaining perform
anccs of the season.
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THE NEXT CONGRESS
Colonel Blanton Duncan Makes

Colonel BIanton Duncan Makes an
Estimate Which is Interesting.
The following letter from Colonel Blan-
ton Duncan (Dem.) TO Ignatius Donnelly
(Pop.). editor of the new Populist news
paper at st. Paul, will be found interest
ing
t'The Hon. Ignatius Donnely, editor OF
the Representative, st. Paul, Mimi. The
next Congress can now be definitely
estimated from the data already shown.
1t will be 2S Republican over all and a
plurality of Sc over the Democrats. By
States it will foot up
Middletown transcript., 1894-03-24
At the Onara. Honse.

Killarney and the Rhine will appear
at the Opera House on the 29th inst, with
Mr.. ]. E. Toole, the German comedian.
This comedy-drama is one of the "best" on
the road, and those who witnessed their
performance in this town last fall speak
only words of praise of their performance.
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St. Anness Church.

Next Sunday being Easter Day, services
will be held in this church at 1890 A. NJ,
and P. M. The usual evening service at
7.30 will be omitted. The choir will render
some Easter music. and the chancel will
have its usual floral decoration
Middletown transcript., 1894-03-24
strowharrv FestivaI

Damon Lodge, No. IL, K. of P. has de-
cided to hold Strawberry Fete about the
1st, of May and has appointed as commit
tee of arrangements, NJ essrs. NJ. Kumpel, Jr,
w. s. Letherbury and ]. B. Maxwell.
Middletown transcript., 1894-03-24
Easter Dance.

The Young Mems Social Club have
issued invitations for their Easter dance in
he Opera House, Friday evening, March
3Oth. The music will be furnished by
Prof Albert's orchestra of Wilmington.
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TWENTY-SIXTu ANNUAL SESSION
OPENS TUESDAY MORNING
AT SALISBURY, MARYLAND
Bishop Vincent Taken Sick at VIII
mfngton and Unable to Attend the
Sessfon-Bishop Fitzgerald Tele-
graphed for but Does not Arrive.
Rev. N. Nj. Browne Elected Chair
man.
HE 26th annual ses.

IE 26th annual ses
sion of Whining
tonM.E Conference
began at 8 o'clock
Tuesday morning
with a communion
service conducted
by Presiding Elder
Corkran.
Organization was
e fife ected at 10
o'clock. Bis b o p
Fitzgerald not hav-
Middletown transcript., 1894-03-24
The greensboro Road.

Friends of the proposed Greensboro and
fredericksburg Railroad met at the court
house again on Tuesday to learn what
report the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
had to make to the the last proposition
from residents. of the county. This was,
that in in addition to the subscription of
100000, the guaranteed right of way, the
people further agreed to furnish enough
ties to construct the road. In the absence
of Joseph H. Bernard, chairman of COM
mittee, ex-senator Dawson. for Mr.. Ber-
nard read the letter of vice President Thom-
son, of the Pennsylvania. 1t was consid-
cred an evasive reply, and persons atthe
meeting concluded that it contained moth
ing to encourage the hope that the road
would be constructed. A resolution was
adopted urging the members of the Legis-
lature to press the bill recently introduced
to limit the company to two years in which
they may avail themselves of the county
proposition. The meeting ajourned sine die.
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helped him during the year.
CHURCH EXTENSION SOCIETY.

DR.. J. w. Spencer of New York. In the
interests of the Church Extension Society,"
was introduced and spoke briefly.
DIR. w. v. Kelly, the editor Of the Metho-
dist Review, spoke briefly in the interest ol
that publication.
The Rev. ]. w. Easley was substituted
for the Rev. Adam Stengle on the M mis-
terial Qualification Committee, and the
Rev. ]. B. Quigg was added to that COM
mittee
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1894-11-15

Hung-Chang, asumido ell mando de-
ejercIto chino.
Londres, idem q. = Comuniean al
Central Neacs, que ell Gobierno de China
esta resnelto solicitar forrnalmente de
Las naciones extranjeras que interven-
gan en- gu actual confiicto con ell Jap6n,
con ell fin de poner t6rmino & la guerra.
Circula la noticia de que kungta-Jep,
ministro dc China en- esta capital, ha
tratado de ese asunto aver tarde. con
Lord Kimberley, ministro de Negocios
Extranjeros, saliendo despues para Pa
r1s consular con Mr. Hanoteaux, mi
nitro de Negocios Extranjeros de la
Repdblica francesa.
Ell Daily Graphic otros peri6dicos
confrman la version del Central Nelrs.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1894-11-15

orone resueltamente & todo aumento ar
- G'tra de gastos del presupuesto.
Los presupuestos Sc presentarkn 4 la,
C0ftes antes del prinero de Enero.
4dem, ldem, idem. Han dimitido sus
cargos Ell Subsecretario ell Director
general de Hacienda del Ministerio de
Ultramar.
81 gobierno ha acordado que no ha-
ya d'scurso de la Corona, abriendose las
Cortes por deereto.
CAST todos los peri6dicos publican las
ueciaraclones hechas por el sefior C&no-
vas d,l Castillo, ell cual Sc muestra muy
satisfecho del sefior Sagasta por haber
1Jado 81 programa parlamentario del
Uoblerno. El jefe del partido conser-
yysdor cree que ell Gobierno no ha CANA
DC NADIA en- fuerza, nj tampoco en- cohe-
slon de la mayorfa, considera desatina-
da la reforma de los Aranceles de Adua-
mas, le hubiera parecido mejor el Sc
nor Abarzuza en- ell Ministerio de Esta-
o., porque 81 Ell senor Maura entra en- ell
Goblerno para vigilar que sc realize ell
plantamiento de sus reformas, debi6 en-
csrgarse del Ministerio de Ultramar.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1894-11-15
LIT RATU z 4
A Una GOLONDRIIA.

Barco de plumas, ave valera
que peregrina formas tn hogar,
en- la enramada de la pradera
las orillas del anchO mar;
Que 81 ell inyiernO tu amino abate
buscas la choza del african0
en- ell alcazar de algIin magnate
pasas las hOras en- ell verano;
Junto al alfeizar de mi yentana
suspende ell vuelO por un instante;
dime 81 has visto la dicha humana
porque suspira mi pecho amanae
Dime 81 en- ese constante vuelo
la paz del alma quiza Sc encierra,
tn que te elevas al alto cielo.
til que desciendes hasta la TERRA.
Que en- estas nOches negras, sombrias
en- que me agito con mis- pasiones,
siento que mueren mis- alegrfas
Y Sc evaporan mis- ilusiones
Td que sin penas, ansias. nj duelos,
yes como llega la luz del dia,
dale q mi alma dulces consuelos
para su eterna melancolfa
Ave inconstante, tn suerte envdio.
iOh! quien pudiera cual tn volar,
estas pasiones con que ye Lido
del alma triste presto arranCar.
iOh golondrina la peregrina
del ancho mundo valera hermoaa,
Sd0nde Sc Oculta la luz divina2
zen que paraje fuiste dichOsae
Nar'ano A6riI
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1894-11-15
= Stafeta
de Ponce

Algunos vecinos de la calle de Ia Salud,
entire Sol y Castillo, nos suplican llamemos
la atenclon de la policfa respecto dos me-
retrlces que Vlven en- aquel sitio, que con
frecuencla promueyen escandalOs.
Aver la policfa detuvo un soEraje llama
do Bernardo Torres, que yiolo una nina
de corta edad.
Esperamos que los tribunales eastigaran
al autor de eSa hazafla
va ha constituido nuestro director La fan
"a personal, 81 juzgado ha decretado hoy Sc
entreguen los 5 1000 depositados en- la
Aduana cor motiyo de la prision de Muf1oz
Rivera.
Tan prOnto los entregue la Aduana seran
devueltos sus respectiyos duefos.
Sabemos que nuestro amigo don Sebastian
Hernandez y su distinguida esposa dofa Ca
ridad Diaz Herrera, que actualmente Sc ha-
llan en- Santiago de Cuba, proyectan trasla-
sdarse esta lsla con objeto de dar algunos
conciertos en- la Capital, Ponce Y Mayaguez
Carload ha ganado mucho como artista, V
Ell tener que reunlr fOndos para trasladarse
Europa rccuperar su salud la obligan &
esa tournee. Dadas las simpatfas que tienen
en- esta isla los esposos Hernandez, no duda-
mos que tendran buena acOgida entire noso-
tros
En- EI Nottctero de aver, nuestro amigo
don German Vega reta al periodico Las
NottciaS que publique ell artfculo de Bus
tillo que dice ha plagiado aquel.
CuandO SO lanza una acusaci0n debe pro-
barse en- ell acto; Y en- csc case Sc halla Las
N0ticidS.
FL mas yariado y complete surtido en- cal
zado que imaginarse puede, 10 acaba de re-
cibir Ia casa de Piza Hermanos atocha f.
En- charol, cabritilla, tafilete dore lisos y
bordados, hay para senoras, las formas mas
elegantes. Botines Y zapatos de charol para
caballeros
en- calzado para nifloS hay 10 que Sc pi-
da.
Tambien SO detallan driles Mallorquines,
a preeios extraordinariamente baratos. l-3
Algunos periodicos locales dcen que en-
breve reaparecera ell yaliente peri6dico La
Lfbert1d de nuestro amigo compaf1ero el
sefor Matos Bernier
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1894-11-15
Ell NEGRITO


e. sin disputa el mejor conocidc
hasta hoy.
FL suscribiente que cuenta largs
practica y conocimiento en- ell ramo
de licoreria, ha escogido las mejeres
marcas. como Fantauzzi, Vihas, Re
oarada y otros no menos acreditados.
para presentar al phblico en- general
la marca que ofrece. en- la seguridad
que todo el que 10 pruebe quedars
atisfecho dc sns condolences t6nico
-sfomacales
Visitad el establecimicnto de Juan
Ious, Mayor n1m. 5 y por 30 cts lie
'vareis una hotella del afamsdo Ron
NEGRITO.
: Ponce. Agosto ode 1904
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1894-11-15

Suma - 1897 acciones
Para dar cabda los telegramas de Cuba
r7cibldos hoy, retiramos algunos originates
de redaeci6n.
En- esos telegramas Sc hace la historic de
crisis, Sc dan buenas motto as respecto &
la actitud que adoptara el sefIor Abarzuza
ministro de UItramar
ContinIan los preparatiyos de fiestas
Las comisiones no de6canSan, pues 81 ITEM
po apremia; hasta ahora, no ha habido
nlngdn comerciante que Sc haya negado
contribuir
Pronto publicarenos el programa de los
festeios.
Ha sido nomhrado official Il de Ia Aduana
de Ponce. el sef1or don Primitive Rocafort