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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1897-07-18

En- Bronco, y Acero escribA
nFo. Afecto sin segundo
que en- vno, y en- otro munde
el Sexto Fernando viva,
Finalizose esta funzi6n con eI mayor
y mas apreciable alborozo de clari
mes. tambores y ruido DE- PoIbora;
Sc retro 81 senoria a gu Forta 'ezs,
atompanado de los dos Caus. Comu
nidades; gentes de toda distinzi6n, y
muchisimas personas de Ia plebe,
que dieron a 50 sehoria el benepla
citc. por el buen suceso; 4 les que
como tan cortesano, correSpoadi5 en-
nombre de S Nj. dando las grazias
Dor el gran interes que loeraoa en
.sta festiba soiemnidad. sieuiendo {
:ste un abundantisimo refresco de
lulees y Licores; con que eortexo 4
Tho, acompafamiento, suplicando
odos Sc quedasen & acompaharle al
aedio dia, en- que hizo un magni6eo
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1897-07-18

Fefo PSSar dc todoS SuS actuS de
todos sus declaraciones, los estuerzos
de los alemanes no tienen mas que
un solo objeto tener un ejercito In
menso y listo para cualquier aconteci
mlento. tener una otensiva rapida y
Perteccionada. Esta ofensiva Sc mues-
ira no solo por el aumento de los
electives y por los empleos superiorcs
eonta los hombres jovenes, sino por
una instruction muy extensa y dirigi-
da esPeciaimente, dire mas, exclusive .
mente, en- vista del combate.
En- 1870, los alemanes, tenian sus
puestos de concentration 4 Glen kilo-
metros de Ia frontera franeesa, distan.
ciA que les parec;6. 4 Ia sazCn, indis
Pensabl: para suI operaeiones en- la
epoca actual, dichos puntos no 6istAn
mas que veinticinco kilometres de
la misma frontera. y tienen .stableci
dos sus muelles dc ''esembarque. cuyo
numero asciende & unos setenta.
Todos esos preparativos prueban
que en- casos de guerra, ell eiSrcito
aleman haria una ofensiva tremenda
y hasta la buscarian para desan!entar
al enemigo.
Para establecer bien su plan, el 90
blerno ha tenido que aumentar las
guarniclones; actualmcnte sc eonside
ra que Ell velnte y cuatro horas, tres
cuerpos de ejercito con dos divisiones
de caballeria, pueden desembarcar en-
Ia hontera.
Iengo que a1adir que en- Francia
SC han tornado las mismas precaucio
mes. de modo que algunas horAs des
pues de Ia declacion de guerra. habria
en- trontera Glen mil aombres de cada
parte. los cuales entrarlan en- batalla al
mismo tempo, y el combate entire dos
cientos mil hombres seria horroroso.
Esto es 10 que aqui llamamos Ia paz.
INGLATERRA.
En- mi Ultima carta die que el
suedo dorado de los ingleses y espe
cialmente de Cecil Rhodes de
Chamberlain, ministro de Ultramar
en- el gabinete Salisbury, es de esta
bleeer en- Africa un inperio immense.
Por desgracia para esos proyectos,
hay un gran ohstacuio en- los terrific
rios sometidos al gobierno ineles.
y es el Transvaal, 6 sea la rep1bli
Ca del Africa del Sur, que ocupa un
tsrritorio superior al de Italia las
minas de ORC que encierra la han he
cho ceiebre, y pronto Sc ha visto que
el pals encierra muchisimas riquezas
La rep1blica Africana fuk fundada
por unos aldeanos holandeses, que no
querlan vivir sometidos Inglaterra
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1897-05-26

Baseball supplies Of all kinds n Han
se1's. o
\ full assortment of the latest styles
in Millinery. Hats at 81 % each worth
$3.50. These hats are elegant and
stylshly trimmed and the stock won't
last long, 50 come early. Tie Fair. -
Elijah Cutler, the photographer, will
he in Star valley for the next few Meeks
prepared to do all kinds Of first class
work in his line. 10
When merchant in Montpelier can
quote OF duplicate eastern prices and do
even better, its foregonc conclusion he
buys his goods right. The difference
between paying 50 cents on the dollar
for goods and paying 100 cents on the
dollar, is great enough to attract the
buyers attention. Nose Lewis the
Leader, paid Sc cents on the do lar for d
large amount vi goods at sherifl's sale.
these goods he is selling at 50 cents on
the dollar thus making 4 good profit and
undertaking all competitors by one half.
Don't vol thinG it would pay you to
investigate his stock ami prices? Ii
you can buy clothing, boots, shoes,
capes, jackets, carpets, and fact any
thing IN tie ladies or gents furnishing
line, at s. worth for Il cash, is hot il to
your interest to do so. Nose Lewis,
the Leader can help YOU save money on
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1897-05-26
MAY 1897.

The concert uptown Satur day night
is for the benefit of the Sunday school
and all should attend who possibly
can.
Glass tumblcrs Is cents set. Canyon
beat these prices anywhere, Hammond
& whitman. 10
Conductor Cannon and wife re 5ar ned
from their trip to Los Angeles lat
Saturday. They report a splendid time
and glorious trip
See that line OF one-half gallon pitch
ers at 25 cents at Hammond & Whit
mans. Is
DON'T forget the Sunday school con
cert 1t the Z. .. S. meeting house next
Saturday night. 4 splendid program
is being arranged FOR the occasion.
Another lot OF china decorated ware
iast in. Hammond & Whitman. 10
BE sure and see Lester Howard as
lha Poor Poet in connection with our
most select home talent, at the opera
house Friday night. May %, ts97.
Cache Valley Press D.ills, sthe lest
in the land, are selling rapidly. Prices
way down this season Con. Imp Go. Q
The Montpelier Dramatic Club. ere
in active rehearsal under The personal
direction of the well known character
commedian Mr.. Lester Howard.
For That tired, thirsty sensation get
milk shake at Hansen's. Is
Mr.. Carl. representing the Western
Loan association OF Salt Lake, was in
town this week. While here he organ
lied local board among our citizens.
Onion sets Of the best quality at Co
op. ". 4. u. Co. Q
Sheriff Davis returned from FREE
mont county this week where he has
been purchasing cattle for some time
past. JEFF reports holy terror of roads
in some places
Soda water Of every flavor, 5 cents a
glass, at our fountain. Ritter Bros.
Drug CO. Il
We understand the bridges between
here and Paris. or several of them, are
in danger Of going out during the pres
emf high water. They are described as
being in a dangerous condition for
travel.
Tie best family washing soap Walk
ers, five bars fer % cents at Hansen,s.
Try it. Il
The city has begun work on their
recently acquired city lot. The piece
Of ground will be levelled and seeded to
grass The hall and jail will be moved
in few days and pound corral will
also be built.
Onion sets by the pound, bushcl or
tarrel at The Coop ". 4 NJ. Co. o
The stake choir is working hard on
some choice selections for the coming
quarterly conference, and the dramatic
company viii have fine play for the
conference people on the Saturday
evening. Post.
We Lave just received a full line Of
silk Capes which we will close ont at
$2.5e each. These capes are trimmed
3i.h lace and jet trimming. Tie T il.
sam. / Lagis u
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1897-05-26
Local News.

School election takes place On the iii
of June
Get milk shake at Hansen's. The
finest drink on earth. Is
Dr. Winters and j. G. Dewey are in
town from Star valley to-day
All kinds OF greens every morning at
Hansen's. Ii
Operator Stewart is back at his post
in the Office at this place.
The EXAMINER six months for 500
Frank Brereton was over from Fish
Haven yesterday.
Go to Burgoyne & Brennan's for Orc
gen shingles. Il
Mrs. Eliza Dalrymple has been ap-
pointed Postmisiress at Marlboro.
Straw berries every day next weel, at
Hansen's. II
j. Mcintosh, manager of Hoover
Drug store is on the sick list.
Sweaters Of fine quality only 70 cents
at Hammond 4 Whitman. 10
J. W. Heitz, formerly Rock Springs
meat market man, is in town to-day.
Mems canvas and leath belts at
Hammond K Whitman. Il
Manager Fife was down the road on
business this week.
4 car load Of buggies and Racine
Wagons jrst in at Coop ": 4 III. Go. s
"A crowd of local cyclists intend to
take a run to Soda Springs next Sun
day.
Just received a new line OF boys and
Children's clothing at Eurgoyne &
Brennans IL
Claude Mills and Willie Glenn IRE
both home from school for their vaea-
tion.
Our 80 cent oyeralls are the boss.
Hammond & Whitman's. ID
We have received an iyitation to
attend the commencement exercises to
be held at Moscow.
For rent-six-room house thoroughly
renovated and in good re- air. Apply
to Jones & Son. IS
Be sure and attend the mass meeting
next Monday evening, and help along
the 4th of July celebration.
See that line OF table and pocket cut
Iery at Hammond { Whigman's 10
The entire Stake Presidency will
hold meetings in Dingle Saturday
night and will be at Werdboro Sunday
Post.
Try glass of Miners Nectar soda
water at Ritter Bros. Drug Co., when
you are thirsty and dry. Il
The regular monthly priesthood
meeting of the Bear Lake Stake will be
held in Paris Saturday, June ), at Il
a. m.-Post.
sprinklers, lawn mowers ice cream
freezers, croquet sets Al Hammond &
Whitma:t's. l3
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1897-05-26

That our assortment Of Alfred Peats
Wall Paper beats everything in sight.
We couldn't of done more if we wished
to. Having exhausted the artistic pos
sib lities OF the maket, there is nothing
more to be done. No other house or
dealer can follow the pace We struck; it
hits them hard.
Our vanished tiles for kitchens, bath.
room, etc, are good for 20 years, can be
washed like your floor Call and see Is
all we ask. Our prices are the Lowest,
our Paper guaranteed to be the best.
We defy competition.
Ritter Bros. Drng Co.
Aontpelier.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1897-05-26
Closing Cuf.

We are closing out our entire
stock Of goods at cost and less.
We intend to embark in other
business and everything must 60.
The following prices will show
that we mean business:
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1897-05-26

Other goods in proportion. Now
is your chance to get goods cheap.
QCAYLE Bros. -
The Mena weekly star., 1897-09-01
live man present SO dead an appearance

live man present so dead an appearance as I on that accasion. lift had not been for fear of bursting some of the butter cloths, l honestly think l should have broken out into hearty laughter. for the whole affair seemed to me one of the finest comedies on record.
 At length the coffin was duly depos- ited in the room, and then 1 heard Pom tifex tell the carmen to withdraw the lid. This they did. and then l could feel that the jeweler was gazing at me fixedly, and knew that If detection were to come, it would come now Thank Heaven, it did not come. On the contrary, the worthy dealer in precious stones seemed greatly impressed with his purchase, and insisted on delivering a short homily to the carmen on the subject.
 See here, my good men," he said. in an unctuous. satisfied voice; "see here, and admire the work which the ancient Egyptians knew so we'll how to per form. Think of the ages which have ruled; think of the millions that have since then turned into dust; and yet here am 1 able to look tonight on the intact body of that very king. An, I marvellous science, the science of em- balming; marvellous indeed"
 The hours went by with a slowness that tortured me. My face was on fire with precipitation, and though could breathe through some small holes we had made in the butter-cloths my whole position was so exceedingly painful that do not think would go through such m ordeal again for even twice the temptation.
 l heard the church clock in Cheap side strike the hours, and the interval between each hour seemed like week
 At length midnight struck. and then
 I knew that my awful rest was near its end 1 could heur the servants locking up for the night; could hear pontifex
 bidding them good night as he passed upstairs to bed. and half an hour later
 the house was as silent as the tomb. The time has come" l thought. fer 1 Ptalemy to come 10 life. Here goesl
The Mena weekly star., 1897-09-01

carry off all that l can lay my hands on during the night following my being delivered into his keeping?"
 He smiled incredulously
 Flows it to be done, guv'nor2 It's knockout plan, O course, but how's it to be done?"
 ''It will be by no means an easy task" :" I made answer, "and it's risky. But it may be done with care and discretion. Being extremely thin, have the make up of an ideal mummy. The first thing we have 10 obtain is an ancient mummy coffin, which will go and buy at once. F' | then proceededto fhe establishment Inf Messrs Woods, where,l bought an fala4 i,ation coffin. The real article would have been exceedingly dear, and so | contented myself with a colorable imi- tation. Deep down in a huge recess | packed a long oyercoat with capacious pockets, a few necessary tools, a lan- tern with matches, and few other handy appliances.
 This being done, 1 obtained quan- tity of butter cloths in which was to be swathed. To give the same an ancient and brownish appearance, smoked them at the fire, the effect after that process being admirable. Herring gave me valuable service, and we also enlisted the help of Jack rovey. an ingenious youngster. who had often done good work for Us in days gone by. He showed himself an apt pupil at the mummy business, and when 1 had re- hearsed the attaching of the butter cloths to Herring's figure. as an ex- ample of the manner in which it should be done, he expressed himself as being quite able to do the same office for me when the time came.
 It was dangerous game, and only too we'll did know it. But 1 deter mined to hope for the best, and trust to the luck which always seemed to belong to me.
 determined to lose no time in carry ing out the scheme. because, although delays are dangerous everywhere. they are especially so in our profession. l therefore arranged that should be con- veyed to Mir. Pontifex's house in Moore Lane, arrayed as the mummy to his order, on the following afternoon. Fri day.
 Fortunately the weather was very gloomy at the time, and King Fog was over all things.
 We engaged spring cart to convey the coffin containing me to Moore Lane, and at four o'clock on Friday afternoon we set out, my two chums and I. Tn speaking of myself I should perhaps use the word it, for never did any
The Mena weekly star., 1897-09-01

1 bud provided myself with ring to which snaif blade was attached. and working away with the same was able, after much toll. to free my arms, and afterwards. of course, the work was comparatively easy; but. for ten minutes or so. could not rise, my limbs being too cramped to allow of my doing so.
 At the end of that time pulled myself together. and, making mighty effort, 1 leaped out. Seizing my lantern l lit it. and then put on the overcoat and other clothing which had concealed in the deep receptacle.
 Having put on my india-rubber shoes and collected my professional instru- ments, went downstairs silently, and soon found my way into the eshop,towards the treasures of which we had so long turaed our eyes--and which treasures now lay within my reach. l made 2 deliberate selection, filling my pockets with the precious stones in generous profusion.
 A low whistle outside told me that my faithful pal, Herring, was watch ing to see that the coast was clear for my exit. |, therefore, took my way out into the passage, and, using my best efforts to make no noise, slid back the great bolts and turned the key of the massive house door.
 Everything went perfectly. The Lane was deserted. and 1 walked rap idly in the direction of the mansion house, where I was joined by Herring. who burst into loud peal of laughter when he saw me.
 "Ow are yer, Mir. Tollerrmy?" he said; "give us yer and. Blow me if you ain't the coolest bloke wot l ever set eyes on."
 Then he said no more, and we walked on silently till we reached our den in St. Luke's. Next morning train from Charing Cross conveyed us to Folkes- tone, whence we journeyed to Paris. and from there 10 Brussels, where the swag was duly sold and split up into shares.
 My companions, Herring and Tovey, decided that as 1 had the lions share of the work should also have the same share of the proceeds, and the result was that was richer by the nights transactions to the tune of something very much like l 5,000.-T it-Bits.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-09-01
Not Extinct.

The speaker described in the follow ing anecdote from Short Stories" was not the last of his species. Unhappily his identity is more frequently estab- lished by the tag end rather than the beginning of Dr. Kane's comparisons: Dr. Elisha K. Kane, on his return from his great Arctic expedition, was in- vited to a banquet in New York. where an after-dinner speaker talked an hour. Doctor, what did you think of the speaker?" asked friend. Tt was like an Arctic sunset" answered the ex- plorer. What do you mean by that 9, Bright and interesting, but provok- ingly long in operation,' replied the doctor.-Youth's Companion.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-09-01
 DrealkinE the Ice.

The beautiful girl came into the room and pulled chair up so close to her fathers big armchair that he looked up from his newspaper to see what was the matter.
 "Mr. Wilkins likes you, father" she said, as soon as she saw that she had his attention.
 Hikes mel" he exclaimed.
 "Yes. He thinks a great deal of you"
 Well, I've been under the impress sion for some time that he liked some one here" remarked the old gentle man, ''b75I I've never seen any indica- tions that was the one"
 Well, you will the very next time you see Mir. Wilkins" said the beauti- full girl, with conviction.
 What's he going to do? ?" demanded the old gentleman.
 He's going to ask you if you will consent 10 be his father-in-law." ex- plained the beautiful girl. = Chicago Post
The Mena weekly star., 1897-09-01
WITH LETTYs HAND IN MINE.

 Just little plot O ground--a morning glory
 vine. k rose or two-a heart that's true. and
 Letty's hand in minei But sweet the birds are singing and fair the bright stars shine, And all Iife's bells are ringing, and IAetty's
 hands in mine rust little plot c ground, where lights
 and shadows fit But Love. who roaEns tho world around
 has found the way to itl No gems or gold that spot may hold. but
 when tho bright stars shine The sweetest story still is told with Letty's
 hahu in mihBT s'r'-'v ~ Just aittle plot Q grouHsi-Hbhssfar away
 See little hand that trains the rose and
 kisses iA for me; And sings fhy heart the whole day long
 When evening lights shall shine. We'll meet and sing the evensong with
 Letty's hand in minei" Just little spot O ground-but dearer far
 to me For just a little wonan's love. than all the
 world could bel And still the birds are singing. and fair
 the bright stars shine, And sweet the bells are ringing, and Let
 ty's hand's in minei IF. l.. Stanton in Atlanta Constitution.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-09-01
SLAVERY UNDER ENGLISH FLAG.
1t Not only StilI Exists. But Ax De-
 tended OHcinIIy.

tended Omcinil<-
 We were prepared to expect almost anything from Lord Salisbury and Mr Curzon; but we were not prepared to hear that they defended the proposj. tion that the status of slavery existed and ought to be enforced under the English flag, and that on the very nor row of the jubilee Mir. Curzon would berate his critics for objecting to the handing back of fugitive slaves to their 'sowners," even when they had for that purpose to be dragged from the mission stations controlled by Bishop Tucker.
 The decree of April [, which pro fessed to abolish the legal status" of slavery in Zanzibar and Pemba, is a sui ficiently lame document, even if it were intended to be carried out. 1t is prac- tically admitted that it will be largely dead letter, and that Sir Arthur Hard inge, who has views of his own on the point, is not likely to exercise any very great pressure to overcome the native resistance. The slave owners are ad- vised to make arrangements" with their old slaves, by which these newly-
  ish in all but the name, are to be suf- fered to pay a labor rent for the privi- lege of having a home on their master's land. Ii they have no such home they are deemed to be "vagrants," and are to be punished accordingly. By this expedient it is thought that the nom inal change of status" will be effected f.3, in tomary course of events, and that there fore the clause which professes to com pensate any slavcholder who loses any thing will not come into force too often. This is really very ingenious scheme for making the best, so to speak, of both worlds. You take credit for the abolition of the legal status'-and everything goes on precisely as before.
 So much for Zanzibar. But that, after all, is supposed to be sultanate. A part of the mainland is, on the other hand administered directly by British officials. Tn this territory it is admit ted fully that to this day we order fug- tive slaves to be handed over to their masters" who may torture or starve them for their escape if they are so minded. Humanitarians of the old type, like MT. J. A. Pease, are indignant. Radicals like Sir Charles Diike protest. But young Mir. Curzon snubs them in his most superior style. Slavery is quite "legaP' on that coast. It is absurd" to talk of giving back people to torture almost as absurd, no doubt. as our ob- jection to smelling Christians in Crete, where the results of the policy in which Mir. Curzon lately delighted have been brilliantly set forth in the recent letters of our correspondent. Mir. Curzon seems to think that the foreign office is lifted above all such ordinary considerations as those of freedom and humanity. If a slave is fugitive and British officer on the east coast of Africa discovers her, his duty" is to have her handed over. The only thing reprehensible, ac- cording to this young Olympian, would be any federation of her unlawful at tempt to live in liberty. Chronicle.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-09-01
A HAUNTED BURGLAR.
Choking Was Done with the Left
 Hand and He Had None.

When quiet was restored the lawyer handed the photograph to the jury and quietly remarked:
 You may see for yourselves that the choking was done with the left hand, and you have observed that my client has no such member"
 He was unmistakably right. The inn print of the thumb and fingers, forced into the flesh in a singularly ferocious, sprawling and awkward manner, was shown in the photograph with absolute clearness. The prosecution, taken who'll ly by surprise, clustered and made at tempts to assail the evidence, but with out success. The jury returned yer dict of not guilty.
 Meanwhile the prisoner had fainted, and his gag and bonds had been re- moved, but he recovered at the moment t when the verdict was announced. He staggered to his feet, and his eyes rolled: then. with thick tongue he ex- ulaimed
 Ut was the left arm that did it! This one" holding his right arm as high as he could feach-"never made mistake. 1t was always the left one. A spirit of mischief and murder was in it. I cut it off in a sawmill, but the spirit stayed where the arm used to be, and 1t choked this man to death. Ididn't want you to acquit me. wanted you to hang me. can't go through life having this thing haunting me and spelling my business and making murderer of me. It tries to choke while sleep. There it is! Can't you see it?" And he looked with wide staring eyes at his left side.
 ''Mr. Sheriff., gravely said the judge, take this man before the commission CTS of lunaey ."-Lippin- cott's
The Mena weekly star., 1897-09-01
Income Tax and Dark Room.

Japan has an income tax, and this is the way they enforce it: If taxpayer protests that he is rated too high by the officials he is thrust into a dark room and told to think it over carefully" Sometimes man stays there 24 hours. buried in darkness and thought, and finally he is apt to agree with the of ficials that he is richer than he had at
The Mena weekly star., 1897-09-01
should Have Fought Another.

Mir. Mulvey was seated in his little stationery store uptown Monday when his wife, who had been shopping, en- tered with large, flat paper parcel in her hands.
 What have you got there?" he ques- toned.
 Its patent tray for the ice box. dear.'
 Whats patent about it?"
 Tt saves half the ice, so the man said that I bought it of
 sIs that so?"
 s'Yes."
 "Then you should have bought two of them.'
 What for?"
 "So as to save all the ice" and his wife went away looking somewhat pug zled.-N. Y. World.