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Decorah-posten., 1897-06-22
9un pnkntn.
Department store | armour.

81. Slettebat ira W%stnredpnlls bar
beiluttst at ppfpre ct Department Store
/ qrmour. gpgningen bill blips to Gta'
ser % 8aisment, 60 os 100 JOB. an1
ben Stage ptl beitaa at acntorsr ng en-
beniistsmasiis rHsntlis 6priamllngs7
jiul.
Nor fnuitts yampins.
@ep Srri9atipns Spnrentipners 81
termiooassmpos / RebFislo bistutsreoss
IIaner for en- permanent Organization,
ca en- apmite neoIattes til ben @noe'
profesIpr Mc2putb bolot ct 5oreorde
ON "art.ItiIt Srrisation," Der blsp bel
moptaqet. Sm 4ftsnen talte Statsrs
8eclps, prrf. soop, rs 0iretts'
@lsnn fra sSurpu @eirbureal. Gn nj
Srrioatipns 8onpentim pil finpe Steo
IuguIt.
1spoaraferne taar Wecholo.
observation-disclosures paa Siour SAILS
"Oailp YreIs" blsp Iioite llse it9n9'
upe, forbi be negteoe at saa til arbsIoe
iereno beres tire Tigers 2ilgopehapenc'
par benz ubbetalt. glaoet er Senatu
psttiqretps psrionlise Organ cg lsoes
af bans nQrmslte 8enner. San pil al
bria, iiaes Der, tunne faa politilt Ststt'
/ lit eaet Gountp uoen bed Siitanb al
be prsaniIsrsbe 4rbsioere. spposraf'
forsningen bar henpenot fig til Senate
rem; men benns forbplper iig taus. 10
reninoen bar paubegpnbt llosipelien al
en- Daalis 4pis. gpens alsbmGno 81
Der @rbeiberne Msbbolp, uanIest partl'
Itanopuntt.
Snb Oatpta bar ejurt fore Jrsmites
peb Iipite llses uarme @eir og bpppls'
Resnfalb, Fripss fra Suron. Snpt
Sanbprn at Notwithstanding rsilt
ben 16be bs. sjsnnem Heofielo pad iir
ObIerpaticnstur meo 5enipn til IrIin.
gen. San er bel tilfrebs meo uoiig'
terns. u
Decorah-posten., 1897-06-22
Jnolanoet.
9ntuu.
3iptia &otteiaat.

ItiiilbA StfNAbthSHAS S'fN~''S
60 af Hetpmans unge Wl9no uos pao
9ctteiagt, peb bpilten 1920 Hptter
MATTE labe 2ipet. Wan hdpoe bart
8runo til at trp, at ct @i9rbebegn, en-
balp Wlil lanst % ~beli99enoe tot Spo
for 9psn, eiemte melem 5000 ps TO-
coo Rptter. Col. 8eo. Wbite leoeoe
Sa0ten % blep msget bel tllfrsbs meo
ReIultatet. Der brugtss tln Ssforter
"a alubber Iom @aaben.
carer tiItaIt % atneoieet.
StoleIuperintenbent fer Oes Mrines
Guuntp 80. 9. Shan gap ben lobe os.
i'm aienbelIs / Sagen mob 2arer pen
GorcoroiasS Stolen 6. 80. Duff, Der bar
antlagst for eruiom Yebanolins at Gle
nerns. Duff families ifploig | at babe
tmlnoet 9ern til at trpbe paa fine &nG
efter Bigger, ION ban bapbe taitet pdd
0ulpet, pg til at brinee BAN BEN | SGns
oerns. Ssiaa andre urimelige Sinq
ION pp peb unberisgelIen. Serfpr blet
Duff frataeet lit Gsrtififat og afifebiset
San Tan bereftsr life bolpe Stole / 9es
Moines Gpuntn.
2tiai Vemae fro Gcmntiet.
9opne gmlntp bar MI after for tire
bic Sang libt Cab peb en- ipigugtie
GpuntptasIerer. 9enne Sang er be-
u. .. Muore. !Sdn reiignereoe | Stcrs.
bags pg pperbrog gienbom for $4,000
til line 3autioniiter. Gpuntiets Sus
psrpifcrs flyer. at ban er tcmnen $10,'
600 tilfort. Moore tiente | fin amber
5ermin Icm Gpuntptdsferer. 9a bar
o6ertog Gmbebet, bar ban itnat fprei9l.
bet, og bet beoer fig, at ran fra Sio til
anoen bar tasst at Counties pense fpl
al betale fine pripate Greoitorer meo.
San iiiulte fin llnberbalance berpeb, al
Ian lit psnge fra 9anferne, naar 8pna
tdntsrne 1tulbe talles, ps returnerec'
Yen9ene, faainart Regnfaberne pa,
giennemeaaet. Sibite Sang pattes Sn.
'pettersrnes Mistante. os ban tilitpb.
at ban manslebe noget unber $4,000
Boone Gpuntp er tilItrattelis beifpta
tet Oeo Bombs paa 100000. Sol
mango aar iioen Tom aasierer Samil:
ton tilfort ps tpg 2ipet at fig, ba bel
b,so Opbaset. s 1873 beIpes aasisrel
Jr1es Gountiet for $14,500. men unc.
git Straf peb en- Mansel | 4ntlaeen
S%dsierer Mpcre er life blepen u~rreite.
ret; eifeler bar ban sior. 5oriss pao
at remme.
Decorah-posten., 1897-06-22

@unnar NosSciano er Dor Igert
clan % Seder Counter, Minneipta. y.
gnunoien, "Secprabs8oiten uo9ioer.
Decorah-posten., 1897-06-22
CHI zettlers, Marsmsse.

Otter Sail Gountp Slb Settlsrs'
Ssirciation bplbt ben 17be bs. lit ferite
Sorsmsoe % Reuniun | Gate Glitberaa.
Yet bar ct talrist Msbe, cs mesen Sns
l.r.sis lasbes FOR Dasen. Glitberall
Dor bet Steb, Tom fsrit blep permanent
Decorah-posten., 1897-06-22
MtnnrCrtu.
Deter canton tesaar eelpmore.

Better Sanion, Maler | Netp HiHz
lamb pg 80 4ar eammel, besit Sslra
nlrrc beritebs for nogle Saae iiben p-o
at ltpoe fig | Munben, ioet ban iieote til
I1tratteren meb en- Stpf. Saupict
nan heb, bapbe ban insen p~aarsrenSe !
Gmerifd.
Decorah-posten., 1897-06-22
stenbrnoere paa 2treif.

50 Sunbrsbe 4rbeioere i De f%crtielz
liae Stsnbrub omtrins Solicit itreiteoe
iioIte r9e for bsiers Detailing.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-12-04
True Lores swin Course.

tYou may talk about your brief court
ships and marriages on short notice"
said Captain Arm" Caldwell once, ''but
| think once witnessed the quickest
made match on record. was running
As a conductor between Russellvllle aud
Greensboro, as l did for many years,
and on trip In the winter OF 1881
go, a pretty country girl passenger at a
little fiag station south OF Central City,
about a:l5 a. M. A few miles furthur
on nj another small station big strap
ping-looking farmer, dressed In brown
Jeans with his trousers tucked In his
tall boots, got on my train. The fellow
hadn't opened the car door till he spicd
the rustic Lass, and before he took his
scat in front Of the girl he had smiled
nj her. punched his ticket went into
the smoking car and on my return to
the regular passenger coach found the
Green River tiller of the soil sitting In
the same scat with the maiden, chatting
with her as II he had known her since
birth. In twenty-five minutes after
they had first met the fellow called me
70 him and said, see here podner, we
| want 'er git hitched. | haint knowed
Miriuda Jane here but thirty minutes,
but we both like, and she's willin' an
som I. whur's the highest parson,
podnerY' I took them on to Owensboro,
and the happy bridegroom and bis
blushing other half were passengers
back on my train that afternoon. For
burry-up nuptials, II does strike me
that these ought TO have the cake ana
other special prizes offered for quick
veast love matches. n--LeadYille Post.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-12-04
Alabama Popuiist Conference.

BIRNISGHAM,A ALA. November 27.-A
conference was held here to-day by
leading mlddle-of-the-road Populists OF
Alabama In conjunction with the exec
utlve committee Of this county. A long
discussion took place. and II was decided
10 follow in the wake OF the meeting
held q, 81. Louis last week. II was de-
cidcd not TO cooperate or fuse with any
other parts In county or state affairs,
aud recommendation 20 that affect
was addressed 10 other counties In the
state and the state executive committee.
Congressman A. T. Goodwin, OF FL
more, who was the Populist candidate
for governor last year; G. d. Deans, OF
calera, chairman OF the state executive
committees; DIR. Grove. treasurer Of the
national committee formed at Nashville
in June, and a number OF Others at
tended the conference and endorsed the
action taken. The middle-oi-ihe-road
Populist dominate in Alabama, and will
have separate county and state tickets
next year. Globe Democrat.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-12-04
Results of the Coffee Har.

NEW YORK, Nov. 28.--As result OF
the war now being waged between the
Arbuckle Coffee Company and the
Woolson Spice Company, the sales OF
coffee during the week now ending have
been far In excess OF any similar period
during the past year. Coffee brokers
declared to-day that the sales have been
doubled.
The Woolson Spice Company, which
Is controlled by the Havemyers is sell.
Ing Rio No. at &c per pound. Not TO
be ontdone, the Arbuckles have made a
reduction in their prices. Coffee is now
cheaper than IL has ever been since be-
fore the war, says the old dealers, and
II the fight lasts there Is no telling 70
what price II win go. Another reason
for the low price is TO be found in the
enormous quantity OF green coffee now
here.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-12-04

The governor of Missouri visited his
state penitentiary the other day and
noticing polite old darkey in walk
way asked him IL he would like par
don at Thanksgiving and the old fellow
shook his head and replied: 'Not dis
winter, Mr.. Govner, I'll take one next
Fourth Of July. rs dun made all my
arrangements to stay here dis winter,
and If go out now, I'd sure freeze to
death. Next July will do me-"
Don't be persuaded into buying lini-
ments without reputation or merit
Chamberlain's Pain Balm costs nc
more, and its merits have been proven
by test of many years. Such letters
as the following, from L. G. Bagley
Hueneme, CAL, are constantly being
received: "The best remedy for pain
have ever used is Chamberlain's Pair
Balm, and say so after having used II
in my family for several years." Il
cures rheumatism, lame back, spraius
and swellings. For sale by Ben b
Fernish.
Five dollars will buy lots o. Christ
mas goods at Blackfoot. Save YOU
money and buy from Blackfoot mer
chants.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-12-04
AIiffIe TOO East.

A Missouri woman, last week, went
into court praying for divorce from
her husband. A Campbelitc preacher
was her principal witness. After hear
inc the facts In the case the Judge said
he would grant the decree upon pay
ment Of the costs. He then adjourned
court for dinner. while at the dinner
table he was informed the woman and
the preacher had been marr'eo' ~. he
grew furious and returning 70 W, ~,
cour. room revoked the decree anu
dismissed the case. In the mean '''''
the couple had gone on their way re
iolcing to their home severai 'h'ie'
distant. Now the woman Is to DC .rie'
for biqamy andthe preacher for adal'er !!
This is genuine case OF marrying y
haste and Of repenting later on
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-12-04
PoiygamY in AIabama.

A goodly number OF Mormons are
doing missionary work in Alabama.
Their presence In the state induced a
leading attorney 10 look up the state
laws on marriage and this is what he
found:
II Is unlawful for man married to
one woman TO take unto himself q Sec
ond wife, but when marrying It is law.
fnl Tor him 10 marry one woman or
dozen II all are present and take the
vows under the same ceremony. In
this case he cannot be punished fot
polygamy.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-12-04
TOO BIG FOR A HEARSE.
Body of a California Woman
Could not be Moped in One.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 29.-Mrs.
Theresa Cardoza, well known resi-
dent OF this city, who died on Saturday,
was buried yesterday In the Italian
cemetery. She weighed over 600 pounds
and the undertaken had to break down
the stairs of her late residence In order
TO lower the body into the hall. A
special casket bound with iron was con-
structed for the remains, and, as 1t was
too large for a hearse, 1t was taken &c
the cemetery in heavy express wagon
Mrs. Cardoza has been married twice
and leaves five children the youngest
being IS months old.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-12-04
The First Homestead.

The Homestead Act was passed By
Congress IL the year 1862. 1t was ap.
proved May 10th, 1862, and was 70 "a
into effect January LIST, 1863.
DR.. Daniel Freeman, now living, ha.
the honor of having made the first en-.
try. He filed at 1906 on the morning
OF January LIST, 1863, on claim in
Gage county, Nebraska. Since his ri,
ing millions OF entries have been made
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-12-04

After hearing some friends contin-
ually praising Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy, Curtis
Fleck, OF Anaheim, California, pur-
chased a bottle of It for his own use
and Is now as enthusiastic over Its won
derful work as anyone can be. The
rs and so cent sizes for sale by Ben II
Fernish.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-12-04
Butter, Cream and Milk.

ID. C. Wood, dairyman, gives notice
to the people OF Blackfoot that he has
started milk wagon and will deliver
butter, cream and milk, every morning,
at their homes as they may order.
Customers solicited.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-12-04
u,hy Boil Your Drinking Water

when, for one cent per gallon, you can
have fresh Snake River water delivered
at your houses or places Of business
every morniugg No amount delivered
for less than Is cents per week. Leave
orders ut the Pioneer drug store.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-08-31
Mr.. WAS DENIES
Portuguese Will Oppose
Restoration.
Prefer Republican Form of Gov
ernment-Do Not Favor
Annexation.

Because the Portuguese are taking
cause they are not bowling for the an
nexation of the Islands to the United
States in any way" said j. NJ. Vivas
last night, 'an afternoon paper calls
us Royalists. think I know something
of the sentiments of the Portuguese
although I may not be the 'would-be
leader referred to.
so far as the Portuguese are CON
cerned, not l per cent will favor res
toration of the monarchy. They are
Republicans, every one, and would pre-
fer to see Hawaii retain it's autonomy
if the Government was one of the
masses, which it is not. That is their
preference, but if Hawaii could be ad-
mitted to the Union as a State and they
were guaranteed a citizenship on TAX
ing the oath of allegiance to the Unit
ed States, l have no idea they would
oppose it. But the Portuguese do not
believe they would be given that right;
L
nation that they will be shut out, and
they prefer independence than to work
for a cause that would place them on
the same footing as ASiaticS. Out of
the 700 Portuguese voters on this ISL
and, but 3S have registered. This is
simply because they do not like the
way things are being conducted.
81 am opposed to annexation, except
in some form that will put us on the
same footing with Americans, but I
do not believe the Islands will be an
nexed for the next 20 years. Hawaii is
destined to be the hub of the Pacific,
and | can see no reason why we should
not have a good Government and an
Independent one. If we are to profit so
much by the opening of the Nicaragua
Canal, why not let Hawaii have all the
benefits, instead of turning the coun-
try over to another Government? [
believe this country could get the sup
port of every European power, from
Portugal to Russia, to assist in main
tanning it's autonomy, and, feeling as |
do, why should | favor annexation, un-
less it be as a State?
can afternoon paper says "a would
be leader is influencing the Portuguese
toward a restoration of the monarchy.
wish to nail that lie right here and
say that I came to this country as
Republican just 18 years ago, and hav-
ing gotten rid of the monarchy, | nor
the members of the Portuguese colony
do not wish to see it restored.
'The majority of Portuguese are op-
posed to annexation, and | mingle with
them considerably more than the edit
or who sits in his chair and writes Of
AnglO-Saxon, dreams at night of An
glo-SaXon and eats food that is not
prepared by Anglo-SaXOn, wears cloth
ing not sewed by Anglo-SaxOn, but
pirates of the Anglo-SaXon until the
term has become a synonym for the
paper he edits, [ think [ know their
views better than he. I would dislike
very much to see Hawaii lose its au-
tonOmy now, though in 1888 [ wrote in
A Sentinella editorials in favor Of such
a move. and at that time some of the
supporters of it today called
me a fool for my pains"
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-08-31
WHERE CARDS COME FROM
Supposed to Have Been Imported
From the East.

Playing cards are an importation
from the East, and their origin is to be
sought for in the most remote antiq-
uity, says the Boston Herald. Their
introduction into Europe, which took
place about the end of the 18th century,
was due to gypsies. 1t must not, how
ever, be imagined that these very an
remote, bore much resemblance to
those now in use, which are mainly,
in point of fact, of French origin. They
bore emblematical figures, mysterious
ly grouped in accordance with the lore
of Ind. and were doubtless employed
rather for the fancied Interpretation
Of the will of an unseen god than for
amusement.
Much research has been employed in
seeking the origin of playing cards,
and there has been no little contro-
versy regarding the date of their first
appearance in Europe. For a long
time it was generally believed that
playing cards were first invented in
Europe, and that Jaquemin Gringon-
neur, a French painter, had first paint
ed a deck of them to serve as paStime
for the melanchOlic King Charles VI.
of France. That such had been the case
is shown by the fact that there are still
preserved at the Paris Library II cards
which had been painted by that artist
for the purpose indicated, as an ac-
count book OF the Court Treasurer of
Charles VI. conclUsively proves, where
in the expenditure of a certain sum,
paid to Gringonneu for three decks of
playing cards, painted in gold and col
Ors. is duly entered.
Later researches have proved
though that cards had been introduced
in Europe before that time, and an
Italian author. Feliciano Bussi, in the
history of Viterbo, cites passage
from an unpublished chronicle of vi
terbo by a native, Nicolo de Coveluz-
20. wherein it is mentioned that play
ing cards were brought TO Europe in
1879 by the Saracens. This statement
Is supported by the fact that the Span
iards, who were the first to come in
contact with the Saracens after their
conquest of the Iberian Peninsula, call
their cards 'naipes," which word un-
doubtedly is derived from 'fna-eeb,' the
Saracen name of the game.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-08-31
Police Court Notes.

In the Police Court, yesterday morn
ing, Judge Wilcox fined Benson, the
man who cut Uala Sunday morning, $50
and costs.
Twelve out of the 20 gamblers cap
tured by Chillingworth and Vida Sun
day morning, plead guilty. and were
sentenced each to pay fine OF SO and
costs. The cases of the remaining
eight were nolle pross'd.
Liwai was fined $50 and costs for
adultery and Laa (w) so and costs.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-08-31
BEST WAY

There is best-clothing store in town. you probably
know which it is.
There are best clothes-we don't mean fnest-you
want your rough clothes right. That's what mean by
best. There's nothing better than right Do you know
which the best clothes are?
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-08-31

So many different styles of
oil stoves have been put on
the market during the past
ten years, that it was with
difficulty that the best could
be determined until the
PrimuS was introduced a
year ago. This style burns
a kerosene vapor and is nom
explosive; yon can turn it
upside down and no danger
will result.
The oil tank cannot be fill
ed while burning as the re-
moVal of the filler cap ex-
tinguishes the flame in
stantly. In point Of simpli-
city it has no equal for it has
no wick, burns any grade of
kerosene and the flame can
be regulated. 1t produces a
heat of from 2,Ioo deg. to
1900 deg. Fahr. and consumes
one quart of oil in five hours
consecutive burning. This
means an expense of 2 cents
per hour. Nothing but solid
brass is used in the manu-
faCture of the PrimuS, and
when in operation it is abso-
lutely odorlesS. 1t will bring
a quart of water to boiling in
8 minutes.
We have half dozen styles,
single, double and triple
burners; extensions for sim
giles so that three vegetables
may be cooked at once.
Soldering irons, flat iron
heaters. ovens and every
thing necessary to cook al
meal.
Pa ~ - n
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-08-31
Sir Henry Iryfng's SON Lawr

Sir Henry Irving's son, Lawrence
Irving, has written for his father a
drama Of character based on the story
OF Peter the Great, with a strong tragic
scene at the close, when the self-willed
sovereign, who has trampled ruthless
ly upon friend and foe in creating his
empire, parts from his son. who is con-
demned 10 death, and also learns that
his daughter has perished. Miss Terry
will probably play the role of Cathe-
rine
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-08-31

They have this label under the
coat collar.
If you will come in and try on,
We'll talk about it. The clothes will
do most of the talking for us though.
Your money back if you want it.
Safe h11Ninn. safe Cellinn too
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-08-31

Look through furnishings when you in: they
get forgotten of 'em. Some get into the papers,
some don't Don't know which to mention skip. It's
handy place; tell the Boys you want to everything
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1897-04-04

I'A'~''T tration du BsiatiS 6eF-
s NIL a lhonneur de prier Alessiears
j AnAehoiers franeais de vouloir bien
remetTe leurs erdres de PublieitG a
m. MAfENGE, EAVRE et ',
i sont les Agents uniques G. eA-
u, is de ce jouFnaI pour la Pasbkeitt
anroise ct A7l9iaiss.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1897-04-04
Ayx&8NCIOS u DE

The Proprietors Of the g0letLR
k9eFsaRtN have the honour of
requesting English advertisers to
band their orders to MN. EAYENCE,
FAVRE and c., who are the sole
Agents for all English and f'rssek
Advertising.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1897-04-04
BCLE1lN .kERCANT!L DE- PUBRTO-RICC.


PERIODICO CONSAGRADO s. LA DEFGNSA LIE Los IN.
TERESES NACIONALES EN- AMERICA. ORGANC
DE LOS 1sPAEOLEs INCONDICIONALEs EN- PTO.RICU
CONDlClONES GENERATES Gcordodos por Ia DSrcee61
para tOda cIase de rsmsitidos y cs:uncioS
La publication de los anuncOs msdo de contratos seri pfsOs
coHVencionales que ee determinarAn en- los miamos.
Los comuncados remdos gacetas deben sutcdos
ma DEL ausoF qun aumA reEposSdRd consecuenca
mas con Ia de parsona responsible de
Los originates de counicsdos rsdo gacslss
devusltos pubiquan
No ns esponda de extr&vio nj rotnSA De ciches. I"
@ ' p'0i """deds ssnta slate csntmstros de
I'll nunosnse no tendA dsrecho sxg dsrmnsda para
uhne"co dc a En pnga
1C 100 s0tce preco de etafua
@~AAanfs 4Ve UL1HES pubcac6n snuncius
Adss oHs ,oNnaon De 10 por 100 "obFe los preco de tar
u@h0o mpo1r 1e los DIEZ PESOS
visra e ntmefo
Para os no ausnPores del B0LETN line. gacs
remttdo Heacion correspondence OENTAVOS.
suScrptoree tendn 100 de oon6cac6n po
gAcetiss, comunicsdos remitidos.
ss4os, ser& antcipado
81 improvsta dsjsss de psdco teuporamsn
renAdo tantas pubAsss
deiado dc sRir -
Tarita para Ia publication de anunc;Os..
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1897-04-04
Ehs-4A
TABLA WACTA
DE- CUENTAS FORMADAS

DE- CUENTAS FORMADAG
aplicables al cobro de joraai
les, fraccionados estos On J
tavo de dfa, princlpiande POI
un cuarto y terminando on 7
d(as, con precios escalonadca
desde un real fuerte hasta trev
'pesoc, y expfesando caax fre.
ci6n su valorintrfnseco On po-
sos, centavos y c6ntimos do
centavc,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-09

70 ove-throw -. Spanish rule ard declare
Independence. bet after a struggle lasting
FOR three years. the supremacy OF their Old
masters was re-esrabsizaed. sort OF
slavery existed until about lg73 IL hs5
beer modified from tine 20 tine. unal that
year the system Of forced labor vas sool-
shed
Very itftfe information concerning the
island Is obsairabie except through Spas
ssn sources. and I, Is not possible 20 tudge
of the condition az the people for sslf-gcv-
srDnent or their prospects OF success In
the present movement. Il f. opportune. tn
asunuch ss Spain has never been IN q
verse condition 10 cope with rising. ard
neither the garrison nor the miniature feet
VII he able 20 90 much 20 Suppress a gen
era rebellion. The representative o. the
Porto Rican movement says al that Is
needed Is an army az 400 men. II should
not be didscu,t 20 raise that number n
population Of $50 GO; and the comparative
sfrlJsnes OF the psopIs should make Il an
easy matter 10 raise money. The island In
not devastated Ike cuba. but Is preeuc-
Ing more plenteousiy. and prosperity has
not been interrupted for many years.