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La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-12-07
POR HUM iNiDlD
Y POR HIDALGUIb


Las tristfsimas condolences en- que
han efectuado su embarque para la Pc
nfnsula los condenados. por los sucesos
de Arroyo, ponen de manifesto las mi
serias de la colonia.
ALA va, con rumbo al presidio, ese
grupo de hombres afijidos y an6-
micos, como masa inconsciente que la
mano de la fatalidad empuja.
ALA van, desprovistos de todo re-
curse, de todo consuelo; vfctimas de
su propia ignorancia, y mas vfctimas
aun de las mezquindades de un r6gimen,a
cuya tutela vivieron como rebano de
bueycs uncidos bajo el yugo.
Esos infelices, Il pesar de todo son
nuestros hermanos: junto nosotros Sc
desliz6 su mfsera existencia en- la mis-
TERRA que nosotros vieron la luz del
dfa.
Debemos compadecerles pOr sus po-
bres condolences ffsicas, por su esca-
so nivel intellectual, pOr los dolores que
les espcran causa de un delito cuya
gravedad no comprendieron.
Cay6 sobre sus cabezas ell f6rreo bra
10 de la Ley, Y cumplenos respetar ell
fallo inexorable pronunciando esta sola
palabra: justicia.
Pero ahora que van a sufrir resigna-
dos los efectos de una sentencia terrible,
t6canos decir, imitando al gran cvange-
lista: humanidad.
Se dice, Sc asegura y Sc comenta que
marchan a los penales espanoles casi
desnudos, sin ropas que resguarden sus
carnes facidas de los rigores del frfo,
que no podran resistir en- tai gulsa
apenas atraviesen los tropicOs.
Esto, en- la presente estacion invernal,
equivale una sentencia de muerte.
Es cruel, y ademas iffjustO.
Es tambien depresivo para los pode-
res publicos, POGO honroso para ell
pueblo que We tamafla enOrmidad, y nc
protesta contra ella por un expontaneC
movimiento de misericordia.
Revela cuando menos una falta de
provision, por parte de aquellos que nc
debieran cometerla en- virtud del espe-
cial caracter de sus funciones admins
trativas.
Al considerar tales pequeneces surge
en- nuestra memoria una figura:
La de Izcoa.
Con este pobre companero paso algC
de 10 que ocurre actualmente con los
procesados de Arroyo.
Su caminata de Ponce a San Juar
fu& un verdaderO yia-crucis, lleno dt
torturas morales para ell cautivo.
Cuando lego la hcra de abandonar Il
TERRA nativa, trat6se al escritor como
un criminal de baj a ralea.
FuG, como ahora, en- invierno, y
tambi6n iba Izcoa Dfaz indefenso con
ira ell frfo.
Socorri6le, no obstante, el sentimien-
to popular, que despleg6 sus alas ge-
nerosas, enmendando el descuido 8 la
desidia Gle los centros oficiales.
Aquf cabe senalar un contraste sig
nifcativo elocuente.
Los deportados polfticOs que de la
Madrc Patria han venido a PuertoRico
en'diversas 6pocas, hicieron ell viaje en-
condolences decorosas, y al llegar aquf
fueron tratados con carinO y esplendi-
dez tales, que elias bastaron COM
pensar las tristezas del destierro.
Algdn ingrato, que no queremos
nombrar porque todo ell pals lie conoce,
pago despuGs nuestro fraternal recibi-
miento con la ofensa y la calumnia. 4
Cierto que los que van ahora de
Puerto Rico para la Peninsula estan
sentenciados presidio, no a la depor
taci6n.
PerO los corazones mobiles Y genero-
sos apcnas reparan en- esta diferencia,
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-12-07

xAl revistar por mi, en- Octubre, la
lfnea del Jdcaro, comprobe la exactitud
del informe dado. NADIA es compara-
bic aquellos llamados fuertes, cuyo
lamentable estado describfa ell coronel
Cubas, y 10 mismo podrfa decir de los
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-12-07
DE Paris
aPOnce
Del senior Garcia Gomez:

~El diputado por Puerto-Rico senor
Garcia Gomez ha convocado los dipu-
tados a Cortes y senadores de aquella
isla a una reunion, quo Sc celebrara hoy,
con objeto de oponerse que Sc saquen
tropas de la pequena Antilla con des-
tino Cuba y gestionar del ministro de
la Guerra ell Immediate envfo de otras
que sustituyan d las que, segdn mott
cias oticiales, habran salido va para
Puerto Principe.
Tratandose de una isla cuya pobla-
cion es de cerca de un million de habi :
tantes y donde Sc han hecho reciente-
mente prisiones por trabajos filibuste-
ros, no Sc comprende que Sc la tenga
desguarnecida, pues este equivale sa-
car un battalion de aqu6l ej6rcito que
apenas cuenta con unos tres mil hom-
bres. La desahogada situaci6n de aquel
Tesoro, en- que resultan ciento de miles
de duros de superabit, permite tener
allf un ej6rcito de ocho diez mil hom-
bres aumentar la Guardia civil, con
10 cual serfa impossible cuaIquier cons
piraeion desembarco de los ilibuste-
rOs.2
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-12-07
I EL DIARIO DR COAMO

Este cochs saldra deade hoy diaria
mente 4 las cinco de Ia man ma de
Coamo. y retornara s las 3 de la tar
de de Ponce.
PRECIOS DE PASAJES
De Cosmo Ponce 8 vice versa SO
= :" Juana Diaz " 100
/" Juana Diaz Ponce " .. O. so
. Coto Laurel Ponce $ 40
Sc venden pasaies de ida y vuelta
dc Cosmo Popce valedercs para el
mismo ola a s 80
Agente en- Ponce don Fcancieco
Alsins, Cafe La Ponce51. calle de- la
Marina En- Coamo. don Ram6n
Aguii1 En- uana-Daz. don jose
PUG Morell, Hote1 Versailles En-
Coto Laurel, estab ecimiento de don
Francisco Martin
Coamo, Novbre 6 de 1896 3 M. alt.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-12-07

De esa manera, en- verdad,
sc cae en- un nuevo error,
pues ell remedio es peor
que la misma enfermedad.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-12-07
ELECTR|C|STA AMERICANA


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20 40 p1rcsiana. Y IN surtido complete de efee-
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psla cuailuier installation, garantizando los
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m. 3p. s..
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-12-07

Y todavfa pensara ell senior Canovas
que con legiones de misioneros Sc ase-
gura en- las colonias la soberanfa de la
metropoH
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-12-07

Conocf, dos amos hace, al senior Gar
cfa Gomez. Me lie presentaron en- ell
gran Hotel; me invite a almorzar en-
Meudon para discurrir sobre cosas de
Puerto Rico; me particip6 que traba-
jaba y trabajarfa siempre por ell bienes-
tar de aquel pals, que considerable como
el suyo natal; y con estos y otros datos
hice una cronica para ~La Correspon-
dencia~ de mi amigo Lopez.
FL senor Garcia Gomez debe de ha-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-08
Frank and Free.

One of the interesting features of the
annual Tuskegee conference was 4 wom-
ans conference, under the presidency
of Mrs. Washington. A visitor writes
that during the frank and free discus
sion many wise, witty and sad things
were said. 1t is appalling to discover
what ignorance and degradation, what
squalor and filth can exist III this age of
civilization and progress. When the wife
has to go out and work all day in the
fields, there is small chance for a tidy
ca bin for her family. Personal neatness
and cleanliness in a one-room cabin are
almost impossible things. Not only do
seven or eight persons live in a little hut
s by H. or even smaller, but sometimes
such a family actually takes boarders.
4 member of one of these families was
asked how they got along, living III such
fashion. eve got along right well"
was the reply, 'till de gen'Pman in the
middle Of the room took boarders.' Such
a story is almost too tragic to be fun
ny. Some of the facts stated about
keeping children clean are worth relat-
ing One woman declared that she
washed her children's hands and faces
three times day-and this information
she gave as if priding herself on her
thoroughness. Il washes de children ev-
cry day" said another; 'de little ones,
and | gives 'em another set of gear.
An | says to de older ones: I'm gOin'
tnh smell of yo' an see if yo're clean.
Cause / can't bear nothin' onpeculiar to
de natural smell"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-08
Evidence of Tragic Death.

A ranchman on Willow creek, sixty
miles north of Casper, Wyo., made a
CHASTITY find while riding through a draw
near his ranch. 1t consisted of the
rusty barrel and rotten stock of rifle,
broken and lying near the skull and
other bones of a human being. The
weather-beaten bones and dilapidated
gun gave evidence that they had lain
where found for at least twenty years,
and told the story of death either at
the hands of savages or wild animals
The ramrod was broken in the barrel
and the rifle was evidently broken while
being used as q club. The only lettering
that could be found on the remnants of
the gun were the words, IN. 2. Demar-
est, Rochester,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-08
A KENTUCKY BRIDGE.
1t is Wonder in the Engineering and
Architectural World.

1t is Wonder in the Engineering and
Architectural World.
A new bridge to be erected over the
Tennessee river at Knoxville, while not
to be of unusual size, will be- the en-
gineer in charge says, a wonder in the
engineering and architectural world 1t
is to be built entirely of pink marble,
quarried in Knox county and within a
few miles of the site. 1t will be 1000
feet long from ''out to OUT of abut-
ments, and will be $40 feet long in the
main spans of arch, which, it is claimed,
is 20 feet longer than the longest arch
in the world. 1t will rise at the crown
of the channel spans 105 feet above the
water, making it a decidedly imposing
structure. 1t is to be a solid marble
bridge from side to side. with a 50-foot
roadway over 100 feet above water, with
the four largest spans in the world. The
immense arches will be s feet deep at
the keystone, 10 feet at the skewbackS,
or spring lines, and will spring from piers
30 feet high and 40 feet wide The piers
20 to solid rock. the substructure lime
stone. y feet below the water surface
at the bridge site. The arches anil
spandrel filling will be constructed of
sawed marble slabs, with heavy blocks
on pilasters every 10 feet, projecting
above the wall proper and giving what
might be called a semi-castellated effect.
New York Post.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-08
His Junior.

Col. Carriers countenance was roseate
in it's affability as he met an acquaint
ance who is considerably his junior.
Young man." he said 1--WE ahe now
upon the verge of the season which
makes life worth living. The season
which stands out in it's radiance, sub
and makes the remainder of the yeah
seem like a dull background of patient
endurance for a picture of unailoyed
loveliness, subj"
AS he delivered this sentiment, the
colonel raised himself on tip-toe and
clasped his hands behind his back.
You seem inspired to poetry this
morning.
Il am, sub. I observe that mint is in
the mahket once more''
80 it is! We must have some spring
lamb"
The colonel glanced at him suspicious
claimed heartily:
course III take a spring lamb with You
getting to be positive mental dru1gery
to keep track of the odd names the pres
ent generation is getting for its mixed
drinks. ''-Washington Star.
AT my last place." said the cook, II
should have been very comfortable if the
master hadn't been photographer"
Why, what difference could that
make?'
'You see, at the dinner table he used
to photograph the joints before they
were removed to the kitchen.''-L Petit
Partisan.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-08
Catarrb Cannot BE Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they can
not reach the seat of the disease Catarrh
is blood or constitutional disease. and in
order to cure it you must take internal
remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure is
not quack medicine. 1t was prescribed by
one of the best physicians in this country
for years, and is a regular prescription. 1t
is composed Of the best tonics known COM
bined with the best blood purifiers. acting
directly on the mucous surfaces The per-
feet combination Of the two ingredients is
curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
T. ]. CHENEY q CO. Props, Toledo 0.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-08
WISCONSIN, Patents

Patents for the following Wisconsin
inventors are reported for this week by
Erwin, Wheeler & Wheeler, 5S and SO
Loan and Trust building. Milwaukee,
Wis. These attorneys will furnish the
Inventors Handbook" free on request.
L. II. Clark. Fond du Lac, assgr.. piston
rod packing; r. 7. Clark Milwaukee, abut-
ment guard mechanism for bridges; Hen
ry l.. Gates, Milwaukee, assgr., iacketed
can; Warren S. Johnson, Milwaukee Their
mOstat s. A. Tenney, Hartland. bow-fa cling
and self-feathering oar: John Foster & Co.,
Beloit, boots and shoes two trademarks).
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-08
FIELD AND HOG FENCE WIRE.
A HI!A!V~kY
W Ys9 bk q = g

Because he nad palpitation Of the
heart, Mr.. A. J. Allen determined
to quit smoking. He thought the
tobacco habit was the cause of his
trouble, but when he ceased
smoking the pulsati0ns of the heart
We're more violent than ever. Mr..
Allen is a registered chemist Of
Lynn, Mass, and at second thought
he concluded that, if tobacco wasn't
the cause it must be acute dys-
pepsia His knowledge of chemistry
naturally prompted him to take
Ripans Tabules, well knowing
their efficacy in disorders of the
stomach, liver and bowels Quick
relief followed, and now there is
no more distress in the region Of
his heart. But the remarkable part
of Mr.. Aliens experience follows:
He decided to fOregO smoking
anyhow, and discovered that Ripans
Tabules not only satisfied the
longing for tobacco, which all
smokers are familiar with, but at
first he actually looked forward
with pleasure to the three periods
each day when he took the Tabules.
Mr.. Allen no longer smokes, and
has no desire to, nor does he take
the Tabules. He is well man, and
does not need medicine Of any
kind. M Allen believes Ripans
Tabules will prove a powerful aid
to any man who desires to abandon
the tobacco habit.
Ripans Tabues are sold by druggists or by mail is
be price $50 cents box Is sent to The Ripans Che
al company, No. 10 Spruce Street, New York Sample
ial, 10 cents
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-08
Saved from Destruction.

This is what happens when the kidneys
are rescued from inactivity by Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters. If they continue inactive
they are threatened with Rrights disease,
diabetes or some other malady which works
their destruction. Malarial, bilious and
rheumatic ailment and dyspepsia are also
conquered by the Bitters which is thorough
and effective.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-08
FAT WOMAN BREAKS UP A HOME
Is Made Correspondent in Pittsburg
Divorce Suit.

D1VOrCe Suit.
4 fat woman museum freak was the
correspondent in a divorce suit heard in
Pittsburg. She was Miss Della Beck
and had been on exhibition in local curio
halls. Mrs. Rebecca S. Rogers was the
plaintiff and Nathaniel Rogers the de-
PENDANT. Mrs. Rogers claimed her hus-
band brought the fat woman home. There
was no chair in the house large enough
to accommodate her so she sat on the
bed The latter broke down. Mrs. Rog-
ers viewed the wrecked furniture and or
dered the fat woman from the house.
Then she says her husband knocked her
down. The divorce suit resulted.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-08

his fair guest. He asked her how she
was able to divine his intention so clear
ly in regard to this particular man.
Why" she said that was not diff
cult. You brought him home to dinner
one day, and that of itself made me sus-
pect. Then at the table you set before
him your choice Johannesburg wine, and
[ knew from that moment that he had
no chance of appointment. The man
who has your Johannisberg is to be let
down easy
Says the Philadelphia Record: THE
wife of a well-known newspaper man has
two sick children and a WasherWoman
The children have just recovered from
slight illness, and the washerwoman has
a bronchial trouble. Yesterday she
called on her patrOness and in a Wheel
ing voice asked for some simple remedy
to cure her cold. The patroness referred
her to a doctor and offered to give her
note to a certain physician. He is a
mans wife, and a good one. wouldn't
have any other kind of doctor. A
homoeopathistr replied the washerwOm-
an. What's that? He may be all right,
but | have to have doctorin'. What's
the matter with tryin' this new Monroe
doctorin' that l read about in the pa
pers?
An Englishman and Welshman had
a heated argument as to the relative
merits of their respective nations.
why" said the Englishman, ''before
the Roman invasion the Welsh were
barbarians, as your language will show.
Your word for bridge is 'pont, which
is derived from the Latin 'pons, and
shows that before the Romans came you
had no bridges. Again, your Welsh for
plough, 'aradr,' is derived from the Latin
'aratrum.' could give you hundreds
of other proofs"
''Then," retorted the amused Cymro,
''by the same process of reasoning, as
'dant' comes from the Latin 'dens,' you
hold that before the Romans came the
Welsh had no teeth!'-London Answer.
=:O:=
81 hear" said the condoiing mission
airy. that your first wife has passed
into the beyond
YES" sighed the native; Il shall new
err forget how sweet and tender she was.
Now my present wife is entirely differ
ent; l shall have to have her parboiled."
New York Press.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-08
The Evolution

Of medicinal agents is gradually relegat-
ing the old-time herbs, pills, draughts
and vegetable extracts to the rear and
bringing into general use the pleasant
and effective liquid laxative, Syrup of
is manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Co. only. For sale by all leading
druggists.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-08
has 10000 Eyes.

The cor mon horsefy is said to be pro-
vided with 10000 eyes; that is to say.
his two compound eyes have each 5000
facets. BY this singular arrangement
he is enabled to see in every direction,
and to elude with great skill and success
the many dangers that threaten his daily
existence.
Gen Booths campaign in India is
being attended with great success.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-08

About 1000 sailing vessels Of an
kinds disappear in the sea every year,
carrying down 10000 human beings, and
involving a loss of about 0,000, 900 in
property.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-08

George Arnold, whose satirical 'Mc-
Arone Papers excited no end of merri-
ment in their time, was Familiarity known
by his pen name of "McArone."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-08

With but little care and no trouble,
the beard and mustache can be kept Il
uniform brown or black color by using
Buckingham's Dye for the Whiskers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-08

Piso's Cure for Consumption has been
a God-send to me.-Wm. B. Mcclellan,
Chester. FLORIDA. Sept. II, 1895.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-08

Fits.-An Fits stopped free by DR.. Kllne's
Great Nerve Restorer. No Fits after the
and 300 trial bottle free to Fit cases. Send
to DR.. Kline. 931 Arch ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-08

In 1889, by an act of Parliament,
the use of dogs in London to draw carts
as beasts of burden was abolished.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-08

my dear fellow, she is an angel. How
exquisitely lovely her complexion is.
They say she uses Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-08

Some floating soaps turn yellow and rancid. Dob
bins Floating BOraX Soap does neither The B0rax In
II beaches il with and the odor delightful Try
II 1t always Order trial lot of your grocer
Insist red wrappers,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-08

The United States pays 100000 a
year for its weather service.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-08

Mrs. WiRsIOw's SOOTHING SYRUP Tor chill
dren teething, sottens the gums. reduces infiam-
nation, allays pain, cures wind collie 25ca bottle
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-08

The long Winter
days are nearly over.
A succession of Colds,
Coughs or Pneumonia
has weakened the
system and strength
doesn't seem to come
back again. You re-
main pale and weak.
You have a slight
cough IN the morning
and perhaps a little
fever IN the afternoon.
You need A Food as
a Spring medicine, not
a mere tonic. Such a
foods Scott S Emulsion
Of Cod-liver Oil wish
Hypophosphites which
will heal inflamed mem
branes, make good
blood and supply food
tor soe1nd flesh.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-08

Teetotal enthusiasm is not rampant
in some parts of the country, though
hard drinking is rarer than it used to
be.
An old gardener of ours used to have
tea and coffee sent out TO him in the hot
weather
you find the tea refreshing this warm
day, don't you, Smith, asked my moth
er.
why, num-" said Smith doubtfulIy
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-08

Father and son were inspecting the
museum at a certain town, when the
boys attention was fixed on stuffed
lion in glass showcase. with blood pro-
ceeding from a wound in its side.
Suddenly he exclaimed:
Daddy. how did they shoot the lion
without breaking the glass;"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-08

Russia has the greatest amount o.
livestock of any country in Europe.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-08

Two ladies coming out of the Albert
hail. London. late one foggy afternoon
were waiting with many others for an
omnibus.
the edge of the curbstone, and, seeing
a large vehicle coming towards them
in the fog. rushed into the road, waving
their umbrellas and crying, Stop,
please only to be greeted with peals of
laughter. and Take YOU next time. Ia
dies from the driver. 1t was the
prison van!
The unhappy pair crept meekly back
to the pavement amidst the delighted
jeers of the crowd.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-08

The eye of the serpent seems to
have an expression of intense hatred
and malignity
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-08

For earaches. that are so common to
children just now, put a few drops of
vaseline in teaspoon and hold it over
the gas to heat. Hold the spoon in the
hollow of the hand for second, and
when it ceases to burn you pour it into
the child's ear, making it lie on the other
ear, so that the oil Will be retained for
a moment or two. Then put some cotton
in the ear. 1t Will give almost instant
relief, for the heat is excellent and the
vaseline loosens up the dry wax in the
ear.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-08

The recent census of Germany shows
a population of 81. 75S. 364
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-08

May, one month after the young lady
had first written, giving symptoms,
and asking advice. She was i'll and in
great distress of mind, feeling she
would not hold out till graduation, and
the doctor had advised her to go home.
COllaUe Mass