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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-31
poNcE's FEARFUL EXPERIENCE.

SWEPT Ply A WALL OF WATER FROM THp LAND
s1pE-HUNDREDs CARRIED OFT TO SPA.
Ponce. Porto Rico. Aug a.-The furious storm
OF Tuesday August g and the exceedingly heavy
rains which accompanied aud followed the wind.
were the most destructive combination ~ Gle
meuts that have visited this island since August
o. 1772 A conservative estimate would place the
loss Of life on the island at Ave thousand. Only
two storms Of severity have been known here IA
the last forty years on September 10. 1876, a hur
rcane known In local history the San Felipe
caused considerable damage. and on September !.
1883 there was q flood IN the vicinity 81 Ponce that
destroyed much property IN the lowlands and
caused some loss Of life. but the storm just ex-
perienced was many. many times more severe than
either Of these and add 20 It's horror, the food
came at night
DAMAGE FROM THE WIND SMALL.
The storm Of August unroofcd many buildings
and blew down hundreds Of poorly constructed
huts but the injuries and loss Of life from the wind
were very small indeed The wind, played havoc
with the vegetation. II broke down and uprooted
large trees and royal palms. It destroyed the cof-
fee trees that were loaded with rpenng berries,
IT blew oranges lines. lemons and all kinds OF
fruits from the trees or else swept away the
trees entirely; and worst OF all. 1t levelled to the
ground practically all the banana palms Of the
island and thus destroyed the fruit that served as
bread 10 tho poems.
The sugar houses and machinery usually stand
unprotected and suffered greatly while the sugar
cane itself was little injured except from tho
floods The young cane that was flooded was
greatly improved by the alluvial deposit brought
down from the mountains. while cane that was
older was broken down and ruined. although the
land itself was iu many cases Improved. But.
while the lower lands were improved In some cases,
the tobacco and coffee lands on the mountain sides
were greatly injured not only by the destruction
Of ~ Drcseut Cr0p. washing away %
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-31
HIGHER Prices roR PLAYING CARDS.
INCREASED COST OF MATERIAL THE REASON
GIVEN PROSPECT OF A TRUST.

INCREASED COST OF MATERIAL THE REASON
GIVEN PROSPECT OF A TRUST.
As early as $50 the Idea Of consolidating all
manufactures Of playing cards In this country
was advanced Nothing came Of IL ar that time.
but I'm 1898 the Russell & Morgan Company, Of
Cincinnati. started a movement toward this end
which resulted I'm the consolidation Of a number Of
firms into the United States Playing Card Com
pany This company together with the American
PLAYING card Company of Kalamazoo. Mich.
which II is broadly limited Is owned by the United
states COMPANY and Andrew Dougherty Of this
city. practically control the playing card output of
the country For some years now negotiations
looking toward consolidation OF all interests
have been pending but yet Andrew Dougherty
has declined 10 come within the fold-at least at
tho prices the trust offers
4 specias OF agreement. however. has been
reached I'm tho ncld Of domestic business, whereby
andrew Doughcrty makes the prices and the trust
meets them In the foreign trade, however com
petition Is keen. go
n Is not Improbable that consolidation Of the
interests VIII occur but one Of the leading manu-
f1eturcrs said Yesterday that such consolidation
would make money solely by reducing expenses
and not by advancing prices, as 10 DO that would
he 10 invite competition from abroad ON August
%. Andrew DouFhcrty giving as a reason the IN
crease of price OF materials, advanced the prices or
cards 10 per cent. the other companies promptly
doing the same
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-31

., o-o oooded 10 height Of four or I'VE teet NOT
by the backing up Of the OCEAN nHt bo 10y ,bo, level
,,istr from the mountains 10 the ocean. ~ S'tIu.
Incredible that these stores could nave D''n '""'
rho GREAT question now IS the Distribution or
sprlias and the use Of the money sent nero ny ne
Troodalio ~ Tho United states. There are, roughly
ioclkiur only two classes of people here the com,
parafively wealthy land owner or merchant: an" am,
r. 'a1t-s az Ia b0rcrs The former are industrious
and hard working. the latter work only when com
Tolied nv necessity 20 DO So The former are depend
ty rbarltv they are converted into heggars. ana
Re irdusfrlous classes deprived 81 the honehts or
NJ labor II is true small amount OF charity
ie NECESSARY In some cases. but - should Doe gwen
rarorillv and the supplies and money sent here
eGo,d bo issued for work done. and not given
Gratis This is q fertile and resourceful Island
and will soon recover % Il gets chance. Let the
T-nited statos establish Il firm government here
i,, ,,,cJi itoIv and commercial prosperity ana an
Mundane of work for AN Will speedily follow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-31
MAGISTRATE REBrKES COMPLAINANT.



NEVER DONE WRONG.
Mary Mcncker nfty-clght years Old decrepit
and cmaciatcd from age and lack ~ nourishment
living I'm Eghtoonth-st between Eighth and Ninth
aycs-s she could not remember The number was
arrhgnod f. the Harlem court yesterday mornmg.
charged with stealing ten cents worth Of milk. or
two bottles The milk was taken from the house OF
Louis Kahn. at 80. 80 West One-hundrcd- and
-eecoud-st and George Rcmke. OF 30 2i2 East
Ouc-hundrcd-a and seventeonth-st, driver for tho
New-York Condensed MIX Company. made the
complaint against the woman.
The woman explained to Magistrate Crane that
she had stolen the milk because she had not eaten
anything for three days before.
DO YOU want 10 make complaint against this
woman ' asked the Magistrate Of Remke.
Rcmkc shrugged his shoulders ana replied that
be- dd not know.
Did you never do anything wrong IN your lfe?"
'No."
We'll YOU can make an immense fortune You
ought 10 be- wealthy. You ought to boz AN angel
and have wings You're the only person / ever
heard ~ except one who never committed u wrong
II Won want pa} for The milk Ill pay YOU"
Rcmke said b.. did not want any pay, and that
he dld not wish to complain against the woman
Magistrate Crane gave dollar 10 the woman and
told her to home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-31

There were several passengers from Porto Rico
on the Red - Line steamship Caracas which ar
rived here yesterday In speaking Of the hurricane
which devastated Porto Rico ono OF them said.
The desolaticn and destruction caused az tho
town and harbor Of Ponce are appalling Tho num-
Der OF deaths among the people has not as vet been
ascertained. but will certainly number three thou
sand for the whole island, probably i've thousand
The lower classes Of the people are Inclined 10 be
troublesome and 1t is feared that there VIII be an
utbreak among them. The place has been stricken
by Hood by the will Of God they say Lei us com
uietc the work by fire They threaten to put the
town 10 the torch. The NIGHT before We sailed Inc
garrison Of four hundred troops under arms.
expecting trouble.
Another passenger said that the destruction caused
by the hurricane not 50 severe as reported The
greatest loss was the banana crop.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-31
WAR DEPARTMENT GRANTS A LICENSE
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CANALS AND ELECTRIC
WORKS ~ PORTO RICO

Washington Aug 3o-The War Department to-
day granted revocable license 20 Ramonde Re
Valdez 70 construct system Of canals and electric
lighting and power works the Rio Plata. al
point about seventeen miles above San Juan. Porto
Rico This is the first license OF the kind yet
issued Nj Valdez is a native Porto Rlcan, and
the War Department was induced grant tie
license because the construction Of the plant means
the expenditure among the distressed inhabitants
Of Porto Rico Of about 10000 The license is made
revocable because the Department 10 advised that
legally IL can 60 no further, but must leave It's
action open 10 the approval OF Congress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-31

the advice OF his physician. accompanied by his
wife, he wen- visit friends I'm Portland. Ne.
After arl-vrg at Portland Rickes's mind seemed
to become affected and his friend oliver A. Skill
ing advised that he be sent to private SAM
tarium Mrs Rickcs did not wish this, saying that
she wanted him taken 10 Duchess County, New
York. where relatives were living. Skiing agreed
TO accompany the couple TO this city
on the way here Rickes became violent. When
tho train arrived ct tho Grand Central station last
evening coach was secured and the man was
taken 70 Tho hospital when Rckes Was taken
OUT OF the coach at the hospital No. refused 70 enter
the reception room. and Il became necessary for
the attendants to carry him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-31
LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER INJURED IN STORM

Captain Phillips Of tho steamship Advance, which
arrived here Yesterday from Colon said that tho
vessel while on the outward passage. stopped long
enough 10 allow the ships physician 10 attend
keeper Of The castle Island Lighthouse. on sun
day August 49, they saw the flag ON the lighthouse
hying union down. as signal Of distress Tho doc
tor on going ashore found that the second keeper
had three OF his ribs broken u The violent uIr-
rlcane of August II by being thrown across the
stone coping against the side of tho lighthouse.
General Saudoyal. Of Mexico was a passenger on
tho Advance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-31
4 KANSAS CITY NAN INSANE.

f. J. Rlckes. thrty-seven years old. who lives
at No 1924 Perry-st. Kansas city, was taken 10
Bellevue Hospital last night insane. Rckes. It IS
said holds a responsible place under Swift q Co.
the meat dealers in Kansas city Several weeks
aso 1t was seen that his health failing and on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-31
THE COTTON MILL COMBINE.
FALL. RIVER MANUFACTURERS CONSIDERING MR.

FATT PTVTR Observation-Disclosures 00N-TUENINF NIX
GREEN'S OFFER
Fall River Mass, Aug. 3o.--It was announced to-
day that meeting Of the Manufacturers Associa-
ton Will be held this week and a committee APP
roirtcd 10 visit Nev-York to Investigate the offer
OF Nelson O Green 10 buy majority Of the cotton
mills here for the purpose of forming a combine
While the manufacturers generally are interested
i'm the plan 10 effect a local consolidation whereby
the mills could be operated strictly as Fan River
ENTERPRISE IN IS thought best % ascertain Just what
the offer made by Mir Green may mean.
A paper asking for the appointment N TWO extra
members of the Advisory Committee OF the asSOcl-
tItinn and giving the selling committee now pow
cre is being freely signed. Some objection Is being
made 20 doing anything until the present situation
Jew trcasurers have declined to sign The latter
nlan is 10 give power the committee 20 Scll All
goods under thirty FIVE inches made from print
cloth yarns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-31
Books ano publirattous
THE
North American Review.
SEPTEMBER:
The AgnOstiC'S Side.
By the late ROBERT G. NGERSOLL
By the late ROBERT &. INGERSOLL

In view Of the renewed interest excited in
Colonel Ingersolrs position by his recent death,
the Editor OF the NORTH AMERICAN RE-
VIEW has thought IL well 10 repuhlish the most
complete and the most careful statement ever
made by him of his views upon the doctrines
commonly taught by the Christian churches. and
Of their influence upon the world This article
was originally published twelve years ago In the
NORTH AMERICAN REVIEW. and attracted
world wide attention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-31
Blankets and Quilts

"hy should buy Winter Blankets when but night or two ago kicked
az what little covering there bee!
profitable
August. And the first cold night far a"y
Lowest rule here
thoroughly washed odoHe woodland
point worth looking into when buying beddOthng.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-31
"AguinaldO's Case"
Against the i. S.
BY A FILIPINO.
MHATENER YOUR OPINION

concerning the Philippine situation. YOU vii De
intensely Interested in "Aguinaldo's case Il
sngularly interesting, sympathetic. and touch
ing appeal for the rights Of the Fiipinos, by
Filipino OF great intelligence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-31
IngerSOll's Influence.
By HENRY NJ. FIELD D. D.

DR. Field is singularly well qualified 20 deal
with this topic. as he was not only an intimate
personal friend II the great Agnosuc. but was
the champion If the Christian faith IN the most
famous religious controversy In which colonel
IngerSOll engaged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-31
White Blankets

SINGLE-BED SIZE
$3.50 pa.r-The "Hllcrest, " nicely finished white
blankets. Sofa in. lbs.
$l.75 a pair-The "Chipley, warm, we'll made; Cox
80 in.; lbs
S2.2S psir-The "Manhem," white wool; good
looking; 6oz8O in. lbs.
SITS pair-T The "Iryngon," wool filling light
cotton warp; 6OH76 in; ~ lbs.
1926 pair-The Physicians Favorte," pure wool
filing on light cotton warp; 6on8o IN y lbs.
DOUBLE.BED SIZE
$l.85a par-Thc st Lucic" warm, white, we'll
finished 7Ox8O in. lbs.
81 pair-The "Chpley, heavy and large; 70H3O
in. s lbs.
$2.25 pair-The Merton" full double-bed size;
72x82 in. 8 = lbs
SITS pair-The Mannheim" cotton warp; 7Ox82
in; lbs.
1926 pair-The "TrWngon, fine and soft; 72x84
in; s p lbs.
s. pair-The physicians Favorite," pure wool
filling on light cotton warp; 72x84 in S p lbs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-31
extending the right Of eminent donna" w ''
quasi public corporations
NOT READY FOR THE FRANCHISE.
The Code does not provide for elections anu
on This nnint the letter. saws

We have not provided cor any elections, rs - We
ore abundanty satisfied that he people OF 80 ~,
Rico are not ready to exercise the eleSliNC ,ttl,
chse Not over 10 per cent Of the. lnld"i,i1 ~
read and write and property. No one ~ N,t
Gates making suffrage universal 10 Iit 't l'' ~.
2 nj improvident as well as TO the lntcilFtnL t
give control 10 10 per cent over the othet s9 Ieort
is not establishing q government by the coHsei.'
OF the governed and is not according 70 cur 3! ~
tenn. After these laws have been IN IoICc lUi
few wears and tho schools have atorded oppoi
lies for the people learn. they viii 'e, 49,
6tfed than now 10 enter upon the work or terIi-
forial or State government. This applies 10 munci
pal governments as well as &C. the "n0 r onlnion.
at present. an officers should be appointed anu
firm hold kept on the government OF cach cllE ~
mfnicipalitv nv the general government OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-31
M Nma~M &hp
The Merchandise Succession

GOLD reasons back Of merchandise policy The
special conditions surrounding each sort Of goods de-
ermine its particular treatment Thus find how can
sell Furniture in August Muslin Underwear in January
Blankets and Chnaware at the opening of the Autumn One
of the great distinctions between this store and depa-
ment store is found in this special treatment Of merchandise
Our Store News is too valuable to slight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-31
NEED OF LEGAL TRIBUNALS.

As showing the immediate need ~ legal trib-
unals the fact is cited that ia prisoners at San
Juan are held awaiting trial In this list eleven
prisoners have been confined from ten months
TO nearly five years without trial, and in some
instances without charges of any kind against
them one man has been confined four years
nine months and fourteen days awaiting trial,
and one woman has been confined in this same
jail for three years and twenty-four days. with
out trial and no charges Of any kind recorded
against her.
As to future action by Congress, the letter
says
The adoption Of this Code will in no manner IN
terfere with any action Congress may see NJ 70
take To await the action Of Congress Is simply
20 delay for an indefinite period the relief which
these people have been so long expecting. ana ior
which they ere daily becoming more and more
clamorous After more than a years occupancy
Of me island by the United States. they are SO faT
courts prisons. taxes. district and munlclpaI
extravaganza are concerned, no better on than
When under subsection 20 Spanish rule.
The letter says. in conclusion.
We submit this report with our most earnest ap
peal for immediate action so that there may come,
and come swiftly day Of relief and rejoicing
10 those who are under our flag and entitled
to our protection.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-31
DOUBLF.BED SIZE
Special White Blankets

The "Lansdowne' blankets are made in special sizes
and weights; Of pure wool, both warp and filling
60x80 in I lbs, So 50 pair.
70x82 in, 5 BIS, 1915 pair
74x84 in lbs S4.7 pair
The "Wynncwood" blankets are made Of soft white
wool filing on light cotton warp
60x6O in, 4 lbs 81 a pair.
70x62 in. lbs, 81. 50 pair.
1884 in. lbs, S4.75 pair.
Scarlet Blankets
The "Wssahickon" Scarlet Blankets are made Of
pure wool both warp and filing fast coors
6Ox8O in, lbs, $3.50 pair.
7Ox82 in, lbs, 93.75 pair
74x34 in, lbs, S4.75 pair.
The "Wissinoming' Scarlet Blankets are made OF
finer stock, very fine and soft
76x84 in, lbs, 81 pair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-31
Down Quilts

We make these ourselves and use Only WORTHY ma
terisls. We have every facility FOR good WORK and
We know these pieces are vCtt
S375 each-Coyered with fine figured domestic
sateen; SLED with pure odorless down, ty6 feet
IS They are covered with the very snes Am-ri-
can sateen designs attractive patterns; orc .ee,
IS each-Prettly figured china silk down cults f..ed
with odorless down; interIined 6x6 feet
$40 each-Figired and plain coored china six down
quilts; filed with pure odorless down: n.er.aed
6Y6 feet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-31
TARIFF AND CURRENCY.

There ought in the opinion of the Commls-
sion TO be a general revision OF the taTiH rates
on articles imported by the island from the
United states and reductions made on articles
of prime necessity and total release on
some articles This new revision 1t is argued
should he made at once and put into force. Fol
lowing this il is suggested that Congress grant
authority to the President to arrange a schedule
Of reciprocal tariff duties with Porto @ico The
Commission lays stress on the need of currency
reform in the island. and says:
Not all the complications growing ont ~ tho cur
rencv I'm Porto Rico can De remediod until CON
freeS shall pluce q sufficient fund in the hands OF
b. -lier i'm the shape of silver certificates or
Treasury notes AN lcgai tender for their face
Rican silver and authorize him TO have IL recon'd
into American silver dollars or certificates 10 I'-
place those used in the purchase or TAKING up ol
tho Porto Itcan silver. the dl1'ienCe hGiWeen ne
charged against the island. ana, when pracucahe'
10 De covered into he United States Treasury
This needs authorization by congress. ana Nuch
authority ought 10 be asked for and ITS necessity
pointed out
The many applications for grants franchises.
etc in Porto Rico are turned over by the COM
mission 10 the Secretary NJ War without aC-
ton. with the statement that there has been
DO tirue for considering them Similar apphCa-
ticrs &c 20 Cuba also We're returned, Congress
having forbidden the grant Of such franchises
IN Cuba. Much evidence was taken as TO some
Of these applications and the Commission SAYS
that the welfare Of the island would he ad-
vanced by the building Of electric roads from
Ponce 10 the port playa. and by the building
Of the gaps IN the present Porto RiCan railway
system.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-31
Mission Mills Blankets
Crib Blankets

Ba6y5 crib has been provided ~, to0-u.'e VIII
pink and blue borders:
TIE Cliveden 3Oz40 in., 81 $ pair 36S50 in 81
pair; 1880 in, SITS pair
The Winsow 30y40 in, 81 nar; 36xS0 H.. S5a
pair; 42x56 in. 1878 pan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-31
Gray Blankets

The "SHyerton' Gray blankef5 are very si9tuJ Z
silver gray
60x80 n., A. lbs, Sis pair
72z84 in., 81 lbs, S225 par.
The "Wayne" Gray Blankets:
7Ox80 H.. lbs, So p4ir
The Lafayette" Gray Blankets
70z8O in., s lhs, $3.50 pair.
The "Valsy Forge Gray Blankets;
6Ox8O in, q lbs, e pair.
70x82 in., his, $3.50 pa.r
74x84 in, lbs, 81 pair.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-08

as you've doubtless heard. and I'll raise
that a Bit
.,There were several raises before the
cards were drawn. The drummer, McNul-
", took a single card and Brown drew
couple The betting followed this Raise
after raise came.
''Ive got my habits tonight, said Nc
Nulty, and / am going TO play this 10
standstll. Nothing is going to come too
high for me-
'The undertaken was rather nettled at
lie perslstency with which McNulty met
his raises. though he saw. him every time.
Brown put up all he had handy, but there
appeared 10 be no end TO McNulty's string.
- rye got YOU sure said the under
taker. and It's foolish for you to keep
the thing up. But as you seem 10 have
unlimited money ] Will show you some-
thing by betting my business at Green
town lock, stock, and barrel It's worth
az least s25. coo, and III just raise you that
oh, you are certainly easy, replied
the drummer, and | am not carrying my
boss money for nothing. Here you are,
and with that he began 10 unrol wad
Of crisp new bills. The undertaken was
astoulshed He did not look for anything
OF the kind He had only expected to get
All the drummer had by a big raise. He
was willing TO see II through. however.
Alter counting $4,000, most Of which was
fNNtNNNR
The drummer said he would put on 5000
raise. Brown said he had house worth
that and he would call with the house.
That's good enough, said the drum
mer. and now, IL you want TO pay TO see,
i've got a lovely straight flush, nine high,
here
sThe undertaken dropped his cards
without looking a the drummer s. Wnen ne
did glance al them he studied the CARDS
carefully.
We'll. you've played me TO finish
said he. and you can have my shop to-
morrow. lbs a good thing I've got nobody
but myself Like a fool, / was, rskins
ali on the best fun house in the deck, but
then you know that's poker But don't
tell anybody that you won my shop. Tell
them. rather. that you bought il. / will
20 away tomorrow
Il was banking on che hearse, said
| the drummer, and / was playing with
other folks money Had l lost, you could
have carried me to the train in this same
old hearse, but couldn't have gone alone.
| | drew TO that inside flush and filed H.
TN never try II again, though"
| LAS they looked up the lights Of the city
| came In view. The hearse ratified on, and
two days later the paper announced that
a new undertaken had come-McNulty.'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-08
COLUMBUS HAS A BAD FIRE.
One Fireman Badly Injured and the
Chief Barely Escaped.

Columbus, Ga, June THE district ly-
ing between Sixth and Seventh streets,
on Sixth avenue, known as Hogan's Alley,
was almost wiped out by fire at o'clock
this afternoon.
The fire originated in a negro boarding
house on the corner of Seventh street and
First avenue, and before the fire depart
ment could reach the scene of the confia-
grafton three frame buildings were envel-
oped in flames. Before The fire ladies got
The fire under control six buildings were
burned to the ground and several others
damaged. The loss will reach several
thousand dollars, with very little insur-
anCe.
In the run to the scene of the fire. a
truck driven by Fireman Smell colljded
with a telegraph pole and Smell was seri-
ously, though not necessarily fatally in
jured.
Chief Burrus had a miraculous escape
from being killed by a falling wall.