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Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-04-03
Retroactive Plan Goes.

WASHINGTON, March 31.-Chairman
Dingley and his colleagues Of the ways
and means committee will attempt to
have the duties imposed by the new
tariff bill go into effect before the bill
becomes law. This novel and much
discussed policy has been definitely re-
solved upon at meeting Of the Repub-
lican members Of the committee.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-04-03
Place for Ben Butterwortb.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-The cab.
met meeting was short, and, so far as
can be learned, was unimportant. Sey-
eral contemplated appointments of as
sistant secretaries and bureau officers
were discussed, among them that of
Be iamin Butterworth of Ohio as
commissioner of patents. Tn. nom-
ination has been definitely decided
upon,
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-04-03
AN IMPORTANT EVENT.
China Has Consented to Open Up Com
merce on West River,

China Has Consented to Open Up Com
merce on West River.
WASHINGTON, March 81. - United
States Minister DENLY, at Peking, has
notified the department. of state that as
result of the efforts of the British
government, China has consented to
open to commerce The West river, on
which is situated Canton, ard at the
mouth of which lies Hong Kong. Mr..
DENLY has much to say on the import
ance of this event, and the vast possi-
bilities of trade along this great water.
way, and mentions the fact that the
removal or modification of the onerous
international transit taxes will follow
the opening of the river.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-04-03
VIII Try and Run the Blockade.

LARENIcA, Island Of Cyprus, April /.
The Greek steamer Elene has em.
ba.rked number of Cypriote volun.
teers and Greek reserves for the Island
of Crete. She will try to run the
blockade of that island.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-04-03
Kellihan Found Guilty.

FAIRMoNT, Mimi, April The
jury i'll the kellihan case returned q
verdict of guilty in the first degree at
l 80 p. m, and recommended the &C.
cused to mercy. A stay of sentence was
granted until Monday, April l2.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-04-03
PREPARING FOR HER TRIAL.
Battleship Iowa Bids Fair to Earn Her
Builders Good Premium.

New YORK, April 1.-The battle
ship Iowa, bound for her official trial
trip off the New England coast. reached
the New York navy yard after sue
cessful run from Philadelphia. where
she will be docked and cleaned for her
speed trial next week. The contract
speed requirement is for l6 knots, with
bonus of $4,000 for every quarter
knot in excess of that figure. If her
behavior on the run from Philadelphia
to New York be any indication of her
powers, she will earn a good premium
for her makers, the Cramps. This is
the last of the warships for which q
bonus will be offered
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-04-03
Absolutely Pure,
MAY GO 10 HAVANA.

Judge Day OF Canton Likely to BE Named
Special Commiss oner.
WASHINGTON, March 81 - Judge
William r. Day of Canton, the life.
long friend Of President Mckinley, has
arrived here, ana was at the White
House in close consultation. In regard
to this conference, Secretary Porter
says that nothing had yet been deter.
mined in regard to the Cuban question,
and that it might be several days yet
before decision was reached. 1t is
known, however, that the president is
considering the advisability of having
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-04-03
Rupture of the Concert Expected.

LONDON, April THE Daily Chron.
icle publishes a dispatch from its
Rome correspondent saying that great
divergence of opinion is appearing
among the powers with respect to the
details of the action to be taken against
Greece The cleavage is SO pronounced
that rupture of the concert is ex.
pected, especially in the event of war
between Turkey and Greece.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-04-03
Liabilities of $500. 600.

LONDON, March 31.-A long estab-
lished banking house at Weymouth,
one of the Oldest financial institutions
in Dorsetshire, has suspended payment
with liabilities amounting to 100000.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-04-03
Ururuayan Insurgents Combine.

MoNTEvIDEo, Uruguay, March 81. :
The revolutionary leaders have eff
fected a junction and several small
conflicts have occurred between the In
surgents and the troops.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-04-03
alien Talks on Tar,W

Alen nndroN' n March 81. - Senator
! the ,nOp,, seOp !. Neb:) made a long speech
(pnst,tu,i;a'e during the day on the un-
hose reoniai. aaIlty of tariff taxes beyond
h& haarae ae !. nfst tariff speech the senats
haskeS s.t tnls session it did not attract
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-04-03
nessemer Interests Meat

AM n.a'ELAND, March 81. - The old
Besse. ore men, re presenting all the
bIesaha mines except those on the
\ sras a range, met here to form a pool
ksntlp sppiant the association which re.
kela;ii. went to pieces. They discussed
ection. N0' TAKE any dennlte
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-04-03
Chicago Centsn.r,., p..,

SGsa.a March 81. - Jairus G.
Cbicss,o C', one Of the oldest settlers in
bavs q IS dead, aged 100 years and 8
6illsho,n ne served as postmaster at
koln O' ills., under President Lin
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-04-03
Banquetted Chairman RahcocL

"AshiNGroN, March 31.-Over I5O
na u,s's attended the banquet at the Ar
son gwen to Chairman Babcock of
Iomn mepuoncan congressional campaign
Nd i''se u:s by his friends in congress
DD;,;s ON tsslaents of Washington as rec.
anpaign. " 'A0 i"''
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-11-06
213

Pero baio tranquldad superficial hab1a en- ell
corazon del Joven ell del ancano tai vez, muchas
papitaciones contenida muchos suspros ahogados
estalaban cuando Fara quedaba solo cuando Ed
mundo volvia
Una noche Sc despert6 este sobresatado, creyendo
haber dido que lie llamaban.
Abri6 los ojos procure saber de donde procedfa
aquel sondo.
Su nombre 8 mas ben una voz lastimera que pro-
curaba articular nombre, lego a oidos.
Sc incorpor6 sobre la cana, sudor frfo inund6
frente escucho
va tenfa la duda aquellos ayes salfan del
calabozo de companero
i Gran Dio nurmur6 Dantes; :seria2.
sepsr6 cana, retro Ia pedra, Sc lanzo por ell
pasillo consigu6 egar al extreme opuesto; la bal
6osa estabs levantada
Al vacante respandor de aquella lampara tosca de
que va hemos hablado, dvis6 al anciano paido pie
aun, Y sosteDiendose trabajo sobre
Sus facciones estaban descompuestas por aquellos
sfntomas horribes que conocia va que le habian
pantado tanto cuando los VIC por primera
-lY biep! amigo mlo, djo Fara resignado va
comprendeis Sno asfa tengo necesidad de deci
nada.
Edmundo arroi6 grito doloroso, perdiendo
completamepte la cabezs lar z6 haca la puerta
clamando: isocorro! lsocorrc!
Faria tuvo fuerzas para dsteuerle por e brazo.
--iSilencio dijo, sois perddo No pensemos mas
que vos, amigo milo, hsceros soportsble yuestra
cautvidad possible vuestra fugs. Muchos amos nece
sitariais para volver hacer odo 10 que he hecho
10 cua serfa desTudo inmediatamente 81 10 llegasen
saber carceleros Por otra pare tranquzaos
amigo milo, ell calabozo que ponto dejare no permane-
cea vacfo mucho tempo: otro desgracado mi lugar
A aparecerels como angel salvador. 1al
sera oven fuerte vos, tai podra ayuda-
fugs, mentrss que 20, al contraio, no
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-11-06

sus parpados se hincharon, espuma sangunolenta
que le saIa de la boca e cubr6 parte del un
cuepo sin movimieno he aqu1 10 que qued6 del in
tegeute que habfa acostado eno de vida mo-
mento antes.
Dsnt6s tom6 la Ampara, la coloc6 la cabecera de
la CANA sobre piedra que formaba saiente desde
donde resplandor vacilante iluminaba reeio
te. ALI, los ojos jos ell oadaver, esper6 ntre
pidamente el de administrar el remedio sal
vador.
Cuando crey6 que habfa llegsdo aqueI momento
cogi6 ell cucho, entreabri6 los dients que
menos resistencia que Ia primera vez cont6 tras
otra hasta doce gotas esper6 81 asco contena adn
otro tanto de 10 que habia vertido
Espero dlez minutos ouarto de hora, media, Pc
movie.
Temblando, los cabellos erizsdos Ia frente ba.
NADIA en- sudor contaba los segundo POI los latdos de
coraz6n.
Entonces pens6 que va tempo de hacer la 1ti-
ma prueba: acerc6 ell frasco los abios amoratados de
Farla, vert6 todo el licor que contenfa.
III remedio produjo efecto galvinco IN violen.
70 temblor apoder6 de los membros del anciano us
olos SO entreaberon presentando aspecto horrible
arroJo IN suspiro que mas ben parecfa un prto v
defpues todo cuerpo extremeci6 voly6 POGO
POGO su lnmovidad; dnicamente los ojos le queda-
ron abiertos. 1
Media hora, una, hora media pasaron
Durante esta hora media de angustia, Edmundo,
lncilnado sobre su amigo la mano coocada en-
corazen, siD6 hearse sucesvamente ell cuerpo ana
garse los lados de aquel coraz6n cada vez mas sordos
y mas profundos
AL fin ces6 el 1timo latdo el rostro se oued6 fyi-
40 los oJos abiertos pero la mirada sin brillo
Ia eran las sels de la mafiana el dia empezaba a
aParecer, penetrando e calabozo rsyo blanoue-
emo, haca padecer la moribunds luz de Ia lampara
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-11-06

egudd ocen de sns atlas fduaeon en- dendad
Fahren
ne por cuya excepcione ndeione esdn hbres de explosion
bust6n erpontdnea asf hunso oAor
cuaesquier
o ofrecen consumdo
squeos s exraneas
Agentes generates 1sla Sres Sobrinos de Ezquaga
San Puerto Rico Ponce, Sres Felce
Costa e c.
3vs Mayo 81 de 1897
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-11-06
LOS MEJoRES ACEITES PARAEl IIMRRAT
DE LAS FAMIIIAs SON MARCAs
Luz briI|ante ELEFANTE
YtUz SOLAR AcUftk
las cuales estan registr adas certifcadas
las cuaIes estan reglstr adas y certifl

Estos aceItes. Iro-
ducto de una fabri-
caci6n especial, de-
bida 8 la experiencIa
adQuirida d ura nte
machos amos en- la In
dustria de re6nar Pc
troleo, tanto en- los
Estados Unidos, -.
mo en- Cuba, Mexico
y otros pafses, SON
sino superiores, igua,
les q los mejores que
Sc importan del ex-
tranjero. bsjo diver
SOS nombres y NJ ar
cas-. va por sus bue-
mas cualidades lumt-
nicas, cuanto por Ia
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-11-06
INGRESOS
1876. ! S 1920
1896. i" 1.886,258
Esta Compaasa es Ia que OF
Iegsos mds especsales que cua'stas'
6vado y tya6aiass es toda Ia Am,

i. La garantia del Gobierno del .
Eer "a La emiai6n de POLKA interina e6
paeo, ouedando asegurado interim lie
CIASa La emisi6n de P6lizas sin restrih
ca, OCUPACION, Wales, DESAFE
Solo ell SUICIDE por ell primer afio de
futuraa de sus asgurados, PAGANDOs
USA.
a. Su contrato es tan breve y senc
10 claro exento de frases smbiguas. =
S. Gambia eualquier clsse de P6lizss
deses solicite el asegurado.
6. Que sus P6lizas especifcan el pc,
.premios, EN- Ell PALS DONDE SIC EF
irsdo no vsrfe de residencia. I'm cAmbio
ipecifcan esos pagos en- el Pals donde tiei
krAndes sntorpecimientCs sn psr1u.cio
J
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-11-06

! viaje del dia este puerto, tomar
'bcrdo en- Puerto Rico al correo directo
70 de cada mes y alguno de la conpa-
aara casga para Espana para trasboz-
gus sale de igual puerto el dia 4 de
desde 81 1e de Mayo al 80 de setien-
aertos de 50 zuta, pero paa1ero sola-
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
1T LEADS THEM ALL.
The Well Known Firm Of
Draynen, McNab &
Smith.

In mercantile community such as
San Francisco, it being the distribut-
ing point for goods to all parts of the
coast, the necessity for hauling facili-
ties is quite apparent. There are
many firms who devote their time to
this pursuit, but there is only one
which really does a phenomenal busi-
ness in this line, and that is the firm
of McNab & Smith of 205 Davis street
An idea of the extensiveness of the
operations of this firm may be had
when it is known that nearly one hun
dred teams are constantly employed
in hauling goods to and fro about the
city.
The firm has been engaged in the
draying business for over twenty years
Possessing facilities which rival con-
Germs lack, McNab & Smith have sue
ceeded in building up a business that
extends to every part of the city and
includes most of the leading mercan-
tile houses in San Francisco. Careful
attention is paid to every detail of the
business by the members of the firm,
the result being that patrons are
promptly and efficiently served.
The stables of the firm, which are To-
Gated on Brannan street between Sew
enth and Eighth, are models in their
way. Although $50 horses are constant
ly housed here, the place is kept scru-
pulously clean and on all sides evil
dences OF the most exacting care in the
keeping Of the animals manifest them
selves. Ordinary business prudence
may dictate this course. but it is also
clear indication of the careful man
agement of the firms affairs by the ex-
ercise of which its business has become
so prosperous. The business in every
detail is now, as it has been for many
years, under the personal management
Of Mr.. James McNab, the surviving
partner of the firm.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19

now stands in one place, and by mere
ly extending her hands, picks up the
printed leaves which are consecutively
disposed, and in a short time the book
or pamphlet is ready for the sewer
After being sewed, the book is sent to
the forwarders, who place it between
the covers designed for it, and it then
goes to the finisher, who completes his
work in accordance with the style
called for. The system employed in the
department is admirable, everything
work. Mention may also be made of
the improved folding machine in use
here, and whose operations attain to
a high degree of perfection. In this de-
partment is manufactured the celebrat-
ed Miller-Megee patent back blank
book, which cannot be made in any
other establishment west of Chicago.
An important branch of H. S. Crocker
& Co. is the retail store and engraving
department at 227 and 229 Post street,
established in 1894. All fine work, such
as the engraving of souvenir work, cal
endars, cards, crests, etc., is done at
this branch in the highest style of the
art. The artists employed here are the
best to be found in the city, and the
class of work turned out has added
greatly to the reputation of the con-
Germ. The stock of goods carried in
the branch store is extensive and in
keeping with the first class patronage
which the firm enjoys.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19

stretch. This is of vital Importance
to swift and steady-running machin-
cry, especially dynamos.
Among the large belts recently man
ufactured by Mr.. Degen is one forty
inches wide and eighty feet long for
the Buckeye Mills of Marysville, Cal,
one thirty inches wide and 130 feet long
for the Crown Mills of Stockton, one
twenty-four inches wide and 100 feet
long for Hobbs. Wall & Co.'s new bo.
factory, besides all the smaller belts.
The Horse Shoe Brand Lace, sup
piled by Mr.. Degen, is pure fulled raw
hide made from the best slaughter
hides and by the latest and most i'm
proved methods, it is unexcelled for
eVenness, softness, strength and finish
1t is free from cuts, brands and grubs
will remain soft and pliable in all cli-
mates and age does not affect it. 1t
costs no more than ordinary lace and
is superior to all others.
At the State Fair held in Sacramen-
to in 1890 the betting made at this fac
tory was awarded a silver medal: in
1891 the Star Brand Betting was award
ed silver medal and the Rawhide
Lace Leather diploma; in 1893 the
highest award was given by the Mid
winter Fair, while at the last Mechan-
les Fair the exhibit was awarded a
diploma for the best oak tanned leather
betting.
The exhibit this year was devoted
to the display of the many lines of
leather goods that are manufactured,
The display in general did justice to
the artistic arrangement made under
Mr.. Degen's supervision, and added
luster to the already excellent reputa-
ton of that house.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19

poses is done here. 1t is here where the
Illuminated cover of The Call OF this
issue was designed and finished When
an order for a colored htho is received,
the design is made by an artist and
this is afterward drawn on stone.
When the drawing is completed it is
chemically prepared for printing pUr-
poses. The stones used in this work are
of exceeding fneness and mined in
Germany. When pulverized the stone
has consistency of fiou- After a stone
has been used, it is ground down with
sand and polished with pumice and
grit. In this department: there are eight
lithographing presses. Which have for
weeks past been running constantly
day and night. The pcoluctions from
this department ranae in size from
lithos as large as a sheet oe note paper
to hangers many feet in height ana
breadth. The class or work executed
here is not surpassed by any similar
concern in America.
The printing department, in charge
of S. H. Wade, is located on the fourth
floor. About 125 men find constant en-
ployment here, and in consequence the
scene is busy one. Printing of every
description is done here, including
commercial work of all kinds, insur-
ance policies bank stationery, souve-
mir programmes, calendars, etc. The
immensity of the business of this de-
partment will be recognized when it is
known that twenty job and thirteen
cylinder presses are continually in op-
Grafton, turning out work of one de-
scription or another The equipment
nf ba 0,.ft ic la4a in,
detail. The stock of type includes
every style known to the printing fra
ternity, and in sufficient quantities to
satisfy every demand for its service. In
keeping with the advanced times, the
firm has added to it's facilities three
linotype machines, by which it is en-
abled to do book work at short notice,
and in a manner which defies competi-
ton.
The fifth floor, on which is located
the bookbinding department, furnished
much that is interesting to the visitor
The department is in charge of f. l..
Jones, and Seventy-eight persons in
cluding many women, find steady en-
ployment at various duties. The ma
chinery employed is of the very best,
and includes four Sheridan cutting
iioCAIheS VI the latest improved pat
tern, TWO powerful stamping machines,
numerous sewing machines and several
wire stitchers. The apparatus for rul-
ing blank books, account books and
mercantile papers of every description
is especially complete and effective
Special attention is given to the en-
bossing work, so necessary to fine bind
ing, feature of the firms business, in
which it excels. The only revolving
gathering table in use on the coast is
operated here and its introduction was
blessing to the women who, under the
old system, wore out their lives in
ceaseless toll. By its use the operator
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
Boilers and Condensers.

The boilers used for heating and fur
nishing power for the Claus Spreckels
building, as well as the condensers,
were furnished and placed imposition by
Charles c. Moore & Co., the we'll known
engineers, at 90 First street This firm
deals only in machinery of the highest
grade, and in carrying out their con-
tract in the Claus Spreckels building,
the very best Babcock & Wilcox boil
ers were used. These being supplied
with cOndenserS and a cooling tower,
an explosion is an impossibility. The
boilers are made Of wrought iron and
are considered the best ever placed in
an Office building.
The firm of Charles G. Moore & Co
succeeded the old San Francisco Tool
Company three years ago. 1t handles
the Babcock & Wilcox boilers. Nc
Intosh & Seymour engines, Hamilton
Corliss engine, Green's economizers,
Wheeler condensers, Barnard Wheeler
cooling towers, Hopes live steam
purifiers, Goubert feed water heaters.
Stratton steam separators Snow steam
pumps, Spencer damper regulators.
Hyatt roller bearings, etc.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
THE CLERKS EXCHANGE
An Institution OF Interest to
Business Men and the
UnennpIOVed.

In these days of bitter competition
in all branches of business which fire.
quently results in the loss by employees
of their positions it is matter of vital
importance to those who are seeking
places that they intrust their affairs to
honorable Intermediates. Two of the
best known gentlemen engaged in this
business are Messrs. Shepard & Shep-
ard, who conduct the Clerks Ex-
change at 313 Bush street The sys-
TEN employed in securing situations
for members of the exchange is as re-
liable as it is beneficial, and offers 50
per cent better results than any other
now in operation. Positions are Sc
cured by canVassers in the employ of
the exchange, and these are given to
members according to their fitness.
Only mercantile situations are secured.
Shepard & Shepard have been in this
business for twenty-five years, and
have 120 branch offices in the United
States and Canada. A number of pc
riodicals are also published by the ex-
change. and the wants Of members will
be advertised in these free of charge.
The honesty of the firm is evidenced
by it's assurance that entrance money
will be refunded to all members of the
exchange who fail to secure satisfac-
tory positions.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
THE WESTERN FOUNDRY.
A Prominent Enterprise Con-
Quoted bY Morton & Hedley.

Among the manufactures of San
Francisco whose prominence has been
the subject of frequent comment in
business circles none is of greater i'm
portance in its way than the Western
Fo"ndrv. ope~"t tod by Thomas Morton
and John Hedley at 234 Fremont
street. The foundry was established
In 1886 by Mr. Morton, and although
the inauguration of the establishment
was an humble effort, it has grown to
proportions which entitle it to the
claim of being to-day one of the larg-
est foundries on the Pacific Coast.
Mr.. Morton is a native of Scotland,
and he learned his trade in that bonnie
land. He came to New York in 1857,
and after working in various Eastern
and Southern cities journeyed to San
francisco in 1863. He worked for
many years at the Globe Foundry,
finally becoming a partner in the con-
Germ. In 1886 he went into business for
himself, and five years later entered
into partnership with John Hedley.
The latter is an Englishman by birth,
but has resided in this city twenty
five years. Like Mr. Morton, he is a
thorough master OF his craft and de-
votes all his energies to the affairs of
the firm. The result is seen in busi-
ness which keeps from twenty to thirty
men constantly employed
The firm does the casting for the
leading powder mills, chemical works,
sugar works and manufacturers of
machinery in general. 1t is at present
engaged in making castings for three
mammoth engines which are to be
shipped to the Alaskan gold fields next
spring. The fact that the foundry is
constantly running full time is ample
evidence of the favor in which the firm
is held in manufacturing circles.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
LEADING COPPERSMITH.
The Well Known House Of
G. w. Smith at 16 Wash
inqtOn Street.

The oldest coppersmith and plumb
ing concern in San Francisco is that of
c. w. Smith at 16 and Is Washington
street. The business was established
by Mr.. Smith in 1851, and its success
was assured from the very start, al
though the conditions peculiar to a new
and thriving community had to be met
and mastered. Mr.. Smith had the sat
isfaction of knowing that he had build
ed well when death carried him off two
years ago. The business is now being
conducted by his widow, Mrs. Smith,
under the management of II. Blyth, an
old emplOye, and an expert in his line.
Joseph Fox is general superintendent
The operations Of the concern have
been mainly confined to steamboat and
ship work, in which it may be said to
practically enjoy a monopoly. All the
copper work and plumbing done on the
leading vessels at this port have been
performed by c. w. Smith. The house
numbers. among its patrons all the
principal shipping firms along the